KR20210156797A - Apparatus and method for supplying service of online game connected with offline game - Google Patents

Abstract

Disclosed are a device and a method for supporting a service of an online game related to an offline game. The method for supporting a service of an online game related to an offline game includes the steps of: providing a list of players in a memory to a terminal in conjunction with a request for player information of the offline game from the terminal; matching the player selected from the player list with a user of the terminal, and including the user of the terminal as a member of the virtual play team including the player; and transmitting a video of the game played by the player in the offline game to the terminal, and allowing the user of the terminal to participate in the online game related to the offline game as the virtual play team together with the player.

Description

Apparatus and method for service support for online game matches related to offline matches

The present invention relates to a technology in which a user of a terminal becomes a team together with a player participating in an offline game and participates in an online game game linked to the offline game.

Every year, many games are held in various places, and these games are relayed to viewers through broadcasting media. Viewers can enjoy the game by watching the game video provided through the broadcast media using various types of devices.

However, the viewer only supports the players while watching the game video, and cannot participate in the game with the players who participated in the game or form a bond with the players.

In addition, viewers who only watch the game video may feel bored in the process of the game, and the concentration on watching the game will decrease, so that they cannot fully enjoy the game.

Therefore, there is a need for a technology that allows viewers to enjoy the game together with players.

An embodiment of the present invention transmits a game image related to an offline game (eg, a golf game) to the terminal so that the user of the terminal watches the offline game, while the user of the terminal plays a team together with the players participating in the offline game The purpose of this is to not only increase interest and concentration in the offline game, but also to indirectly participate in the offline game through the online game game by allowing the participant to participate in the online game match linked to the offline game.

In one embodiment of the present invention, by forming a team with a player selected by the user of the terminal from among a plurality of players participating in the offline game, and participating in the online game match related to the offline match, the user of the terminal usually likes It aims to make it feel like playing in an offline match with the player.

In one embodiment of the present invention, when participating in an online game match related to an offline game, in addition to the button displayed on the terminal, tools (eg, golf clubs, sticks) recognizable in the terminal can be used, thereby actively participating in the online game competition. aimed at getting you to participate.

In addition, an embodiment of the present invention calculates a team score by using a player's score obtained in an offline game and a user's score of a terminal obtained in an online game game, and based on the team's score, the team is ranked higher. The purpose of this is to allow the user of the terminal to experience a sense of bond with the player and team spirit by distributing the prize money based on the distribution rules set to the players and the terminal users when a prize is awarded to the team according to belonging. .

An embodiment of the present invention is a service support device that enables a user of a terminal to watch an offline game through the terminal and at the same time become a team with a player participating in the offline game, and participate in an online game game linked to the offline game and methods.

An embodiment of the present invention provides the steps of providing a list of players in the memory to the terminal in connection with the request for player information of the offline game from the terminal, matching the player selected from the player list with the user of the terminal, and linking with the offline game The steps of including the user of the terminal in the team members of the virtual play team including the player in the online game match, transmitting the video of the game played by the player in the offline game to the terminal, and the user of the terminal receiving the video is the player It may be a service support method of an online game game linked to an offline game, including the step of participating in an online game game as a virtual play team together with the virtual play team.

An embodiment of the present invention includes a processor, a memory operably connected to the processor and storing at least one code executed by the processor, and a player list in the memory by interworking with a player information request of an offline game from a terminal and an interface provided to the terminal, wherein the memory matches the player selected from the player list with the user of the terminal when the memory is executed through the processor, and is a member of the virtual play team including the player in the online game match linked to the offline match Including the user of the terminal in , and interlocking with the server that processes the video of the game played by the player in the offline game, the game video and game-related data played by the player in the offline game are transmitted to the terminal, and the game image is transmitted to the terminal It may be a service support device of an online game match associated with an offline match, storing a code causing the user to participate in the online game match as a virtual play team together with the player.

Other aspects, features and advantages other than those described above will become apparent from the following drawings, claims, and detailed description of the invention.

According to the embodiments of the present invention, the user of the terminal forms a team with the players participating in the offline game while the user of the terminal watches the offline game by transmitting the game image related to the offline game to the terminal, By having them participate in the connected online game game, it is possible to increase the interest and concentration in the offline game, as well as to indirectly participate in the offline game through the online game game.

According to the embodiments of the present invention, by forming a team with a player selected by the user of the terminal from among a plurality of players participating in the offline game, and participating in the online game match related to the offline game, the user of the terminal usually likes It makes it feel like you are playing in an offline match with the player you used to play.

According to embodiments of the present invention, when participating in an online game match related to an offline game, in addition to the button displayed on the terminal, tools (eg, golf clubs, sticks) recognizable in the terminal can be used, thereby actively participating in the online game competition to participate with

In addition, according to embodiments of the present invention, a team score is calculated using a player's score obtained in an offline game and a user's score of a terminal obtained in an online game game, and based on the team score, the team ranks higher When a prize money is awarded to a team according to belonging to , by distributing the prize money based on a distribution rule set to the player and the user of the terminal, the user of the terminal can experience a sense of bond with the player and team spirit.

1 is an exemplary view of a service support system including a service support apparatus for an online game game associated with an offline game, a plurality of cameras, a plurality of terminals, and a network connecting them according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of an apparatus for supporting an online game game in connection with an offline game according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining an example of matching a player with a user of a terminal in the service support apparatus for an online game game linked to an offline game according to an embodiment of the present invention.
4 and 5 are diagrams for explaining an example of supporting participation in an online game game in a terminal in the service support apparatus for an online game game linked to an offline game according to an embodiment of the present invention.
6 is a view for explaining an example of calculating the score of a virtual play team participating in an online game game in the service support device for an online game game linked to an offline game according to an embodiment of the present invention.
7 is a view for explaining an example of distributing a prize money in the service support device for an online game game linked to an offline game according to an embodiment of the present invention.
8 is a diagram illustrating a service support method of an online game game linked with an offline game according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Advantages and features of the present invention, and a method for achieving them will become apparent with reference to the detailed description in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments presented below, it can be implemented in a variety of different forms, and should be understood to include all transformations, equivalents, and substitutes included in the spirit and scope of the present invention. . The embodiments presented below are provided so that the disclosure of the present invention is complete, and to completely inform those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains to the scope of the invention. In describing the present invention, if it is determined that a detailed description of a related known technology may obscure the gist of the present invention, the detailed description thereof will be omitted.

The terms used in the present application are only used to describe specific embodiments, and are not intended to limit the present invention. The singular expression includes the plural expression unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. In the present application, terms such as “comprise” or “have” are intended to designate that a feature, number, step, operation, component, part, or combination thereof described in the specification exists, but one or more other features It should be understood that this does not preclude the existence or addition of numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof. Terms such as first, second, etc. may be used to describe various elements, but the elements should not be limited by the terms. The above terms are used only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another.

Hereinafter, embodiments according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. decide to do

The service support device of the online game game linked to the offline game of the present invention, for example, through a web site (wet site) or application (application), the user's membership registration in the terminal to the service of the online game game linked to the offline game It is possible to support and provide services of online game competitions related to offline matches to registered members. In this case, the service support device of the online game game linked with the offline game proceeds with a fee when a user joins a member in the terminal, so that the manager can generate revenue.

1 is an exemplary view of a service support system including a service support apparatus for an online game game associated with an offline game, a plurality of cameras, a plurality of terminals, and a network connecting them according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1 , the service support system 100 includes a plurality of cameras 110 , a service support device (hereinafter referred to as a 'service support device') 120 of an online game game linked to an offline game 120, a plurality of terminals 130 , an advertisement server 140 , and a network 150 .

The plurality of cameras 110 may be located at different points in a space (eg, a stadium) in which an offline game (eg, a golf game) is performed. These plurality of cameras 110 shoot a game video (or video) that a player plays in an offline game while the offline game is in progress, and record the captured game video to the service support device 120 at set intervals or in real time. can be transmitted

The service support device 120 receives a game image (or, including game-related data) at every set period or in real time from at least one camera among the plurality of cameras 110, and receives game-related data from the game progress system, At least one of the game video and game-related data may be transmitted to at least one terminal among the plurality of terminals 130 . In addition, the service support device 120 may receive at least one of the game video and game-related data captured in the offline game through a relay server (not shown).

Meanwhile, the service support device 120 may store information on players participating in the offline game (eg, the player's name, character, age, affiliation, game performance, average game score, etc.) in an internal memory. At this time, the service support device 120 obtains information about players participating in the offline game from the game association server (not shown) (or administrator), writes the obtained information on the players as a player list, and stores the information Alternatively, among the acquired information on players, only information on players previously registered as a team leader (or club owner) may be written as a player list and stored in the memory.

When a request for player information of an offline game is received from at least one terminal among the plurality of terminals 130 , the service support device 120 provides the player list in the memory to the terminal, and matches the player selected from the player list with the user of the terminal Thus, the user of the terminal may be included as a member of the virtual play team including the selected player.

The service support device 120 allows the user of the terminal to participate in an online game game related to the offline game as a virtual play team together with the player while transmitting the game image to the terminal of the user included in the virtual play team, At the same time, it allows you to indirectly participate in offline matches through online game matches.

In addition, the service support device 120 transmits the advertisement content received from the advertisement server 140 and stored in the memory together with the game image while transmitting the game image, and the advertisement content is displayed along with the game image on the screen associated with the terminal. By doing so, as the product is advertised to the user of the terminal, it is possible to receive a prize money sponsored by the advertiser.

In addition, the service support device 120 supports SNS (Social Network Service) between participants participating in the online game competition, thereby displaying an SNS message on a screen associated with the terminal, thereby providing an environment in which participants can communicate. can

The plurality of terminals 130 may be, for example, terminals of users who have subscribed as members to services of online game games related to offline games through a website or an application.

At least one terminal among the plurality of terminals 130 may support the user's offline game viewing by receiving the game image from the service support device 120 and outputting it on the screen.

In addition, at least one terminal among the plurality of terminals 130 may participate in an online game match related to the offline game while watching the offline game, but is not limited thereto and before the offline game starts, matching with the player You can make a reservation to participate in the online game competition through In the case of reservation to participate in an online game game, the service support device 120 provides a message about the offline game schedule to the terminal before the offline game starts (eg, 5 minutes before the game starts), so that you can participate in the online game game. let there be

Specifically, when at least one terminal among the plurality of terminals 130 receives a request for player information of an offline game from the user, it transmits the player information request to the service support device 120 , and a list of players from the service support device 120 . can be received and output to the screen. The terminal transmits the player selected by the user from the player list to the service support device 120, so that the user of the terminal is matched with the player by the service support device 120, and the user of the terminal is added to the virtual play team including the player You can join as a team member and participate in an online game match linked to an offline match with the player.

At this time, the terminal may display the game image received from the service support device 120 on a part of the screen associated with the terminal under the control of the service support device 120 , and display the online game game on the other part of the screen. have. For example, the terminal divides the screen associated with the terminal into a screen related to an offline game (a first area) and a screen related to an online game game (a second area), and the game image and the online game taken in the offline game on each of the divided screens By displaying each match, the user can watch the offline match and participate in the online game match at the same time.

The advertisement server 140 may transmit the advertisement content to the service support device 120 and deliver the advertisement content to the terminal through the service support device 120 .

The network 150 may connect the plurality of cameras 110 , the service support device 120 , the plurality of terminals 130 , and the advertisement server 140 . The network 150 is, for example, a wired network such as local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), metropolitan area networks (MANs), integrated service digital networks (ISDNs), or wireless LANs, CDMA, Bluetooth, and satellite. It may cover a wireless network such as communication, but the scope of the present invention is not limited thereto. In addition, the network 150 may transmit and receive information using short-distance communication and/or long-distance communication. Here, the short-distance communication may include Bluetooth, radio frequency identification (RFID), infrared data association (IrDA), ultra-wideband (UWB), ZigBee, and wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi) technologies. Communication may include code division multiple access (CDMA), frequency division multiple access (FDMA), time division multiple access (TDMA), orthogonal frequency division multiple access (OFDMA), single carrier frequency division multiple access (SC-FDMA) technology. can

Network 150 may include connections of network elements such as hubs, bridges, routers, switches, and gateways. Network 150 may include one or more connected networks, eg, multiple network environments, including public networks such as the Internet and private networks such as secure enterprise private networks. Access to network 150 may be provided via one or more wired or wireless access networks. Furthermore, the network 150 may support an Internet of Things (IoT) network and/or 5G communication that exchanges and processes information between distributed components such as things.

FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of an apparatus for supporting an online game game in connection with an offline game according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 2 , the apparatus 200 for supporting an online game game related to an offline game according to an embodiment of the present invention may include an interface 210 , a processor 220 , and a memory 230 .

The interface 210 may receive a game image from a camera (eg, a fixedly installed camera, a drone mounted and movable camera) located in a space where an offline game (eg, a golf game) is performed. For example, when a golf game is held, a game image of a player playing while moving through 18 stadiums in turn may be received from cameras located in each of the 18 stadiums. In addition, the interface 210 may receive game-related data (eg, game players, game locations, etc.) from a camera or a game progress system.

Here, the game image is an image of a scene where a player plays in an offline game while the offline game is in progress, and may be received every set period or in real time. At this time, the processor 220 may store the game image (or together with the game-related data) received from the camera by the interface 210 in the memory 230 , and by processing and transmitting it to the terminal, the screen associated with the terminal (For example, a screen located inside the terminal, a screen screen for receiving light from the terminal, a screen located outside the terminal and capable of communicating with the terminal), so that the user is not constrained by space, and various methods allows you to watch offline matches from anywhere. The processor 220 may transmit the game image to the terminal that requested the game image, or transmit the game image to all connected terminals and relay it. Alternatively, the processor 220 may have a function of storing, processing, or relaying the game image and game-related data, and may transmit the game image and game-related data to the terminal by interworking with a server that processes the game image and game-related data. .

Here, the terminal is, for example, a personal computer, a smartphone, a tablet, a game console, a projector, a wearable device (eg, a glass-type terminal (smart glass), a head mounted display (HMD)), a set-top box (STB), a desktop computer , digital signage, smart TV, NAS (Network Attached Storage), etc. may be any type of device, and may be implemented as a fixed device or a movable device.

In addition, the interface 210 receives a request for player information of the offline game from the terminal while the game video related to the offline game is provided to the terminal, or player information of the offline game from the terminal where the game video related to the offline game is not provided request can be received. That is, the interface 210 receives the player information request of the offline game from the terminal, regardless of whether the game video related to the offline game is viewed or not, and while watching the offline game, you can participate in the online game game related to the offline game. Alternatively, an environment can be provided that allows reservations to participate in online game matches through matching with players before the offline match starts.

The interface 210 may obtain a player list in the memory 230 in association with a request for player information of an offline match from the terminal, and provide the obtained player list to the terminal. Here, the player list is created by the processor 220 based on information about players participating in the offline game (eg, the player's name, character, age, affiliation, match performance, match average score, etc.), and the memory ( 230) may be pre-stored. In this case, the player list may further include the number of members and the remaining number of team members of the virtual play team including the player, in addition to the information about the player. Here, under the control of the processor 220 , when there is no remaining number of team members of the virtual play team, the interface 210 may inactivate a player included in the virtual play team so that the terminal cannot select it.

The processor 220 matches the player selected from the player list with the user of the terminal, and tells the team member of the virtual play team including the player (ie, the virtual play team in which the player is the team leader) in the online game match related to the offline game. A user of the terminal may be included. When a plurality of players are selected from the player list, the processor 220 may include the user of the terminal as a member of the plurality of virtual play teams by matching the user of the terminal with the plurality of players, respectively.

The processor 220 enables the user of the terminal receiving the game image to participate in the online game competition as a virtual play team together with the player selected in the terminal. At this time, the processor 220 transmits to the terminal the video of the game played by the player designated by the terminal in the offline game, so that the user of the terminal can participate in the online game game associated with the offline game as a virtual play team together with the player do. That is, the processor 220 allows the user of the terminal to participate in the online game connected with the offline game by forming a team together with the player of the offline game that the user of the terminal likes while watching the offline game, thereby participating in the offline game. In addition to increasing interest and concentration, it enables indirect participation in offline matches through online game matches.

Specifically, the processor 220 transmits the game video and game-related data by the user's selection or relay of the terminal to the terminal (eg, the terminal that requested the game video or all terminals of the relay target), and the screen associated with the terminal (eg, , in the state displayed on the screen in the terminal, the screen screen associated with the terminal, the screen capable of communicating with the terminal), the set time arrives, or according to a request for participation from the terminal, the screen associated with the terminal is divided and the game video of the offline game and at least one of the information related to the online game competition is displayed on the divided screen. At this time, the processor 220 determines from the game image that the golf ball swung by the player is located at a predetermined place (eg, green) in the stadium or that the player grips the putter at a predetermined time in the game. It can be judged that the time has come.

That is, the processor 220 transmits the game video related to the offline game to the terminal, when a set time arrives or a participation request from the terminal is input, the first area in the screen associated with the terminal (the screen related to the offline game) That is, the game image is displayed on the offline game screen), and the online game game is displayed in the second area (the screen related to the online game game, that is, the online game game screen) in the screen except for the first area, so that one screen It allows you to enjoy the online game game while watching the game video at the same time. Also, as another example, the processor 220 may display a game image and an online game game on a plurality of screens. For example, the processor 220 displays the game image on the screen within the terminal, and is online on a screen screen associated with the terminal (eg, a screen screen that receives light from the terminal, a screen that is located outside of the terminal, and can communicate with the terminal) Game matches can be displayed.

On the other hand, in order to support the user's viewing of the game image and participation in the online game game, the processor 220 processes the stadium including the golf ball swung by the player in the offline game as a graphic to generate a graphic image, and converts the graphic image to the game image. and transmitted to the terminal, so that the graphic image is displayed on the screen related to the online game game among the screens associated with the terminal. In this case, the processor 220 matches the stadium graphic in the online game game based on the image or location data of the point where the golf ball swings in the offline game is located so that the golf ball is displayed on the screen related to the online game game.

In an embodiment, when the processor 220 processes the graphic, the processor 220 changes the player included in the game image to the user's character of the terminal (eg, the character registered at the time of registration), and includes the user's character in the graphic image can do it

In addition, when displaying the online game game, the processor 220 graphically processes the game image including the golf ball swinging by the player in the offline game and the hole that is the destination of the golf ball, and displays the processed graphic image together with the game image on the terminal By transmitting to the terminal and displaying the graphic image on the screen related to the online game game within the screen associated with the terminal, it is possible to implement the online game game linked to the offline game.

At this time, the processor 220 calculates the distance between the point where the golf ball swings by the player is located and the point where the hole is located from the game image, adjusts the distance based on the size of the second area in the screen, and then adjusts the distance The golf ball and the hole are spaced apart so as to be displayed on the second area within the screen. For example, the processor 220 may calculate a distance between a point at which a golf ball swung by a player in the stadium is located and a point at which a hole is located based on a reference size (eg, a player's height, a golf club length, etc.) from the game image. When the calculated distance is 2 m or more, but the distance between the golf ball and the hole displayed in the second area of 20 cm in size as the game image includes the entire stadium, the distance between the golf ball and the hole is displayed as a distance of less than 2 cm , After adjusting the length based on the size of the second area, the distance felt by the player to putt to move the golf ball to the hole by separating the golf ball and the hole by the adjusted distance to be displayed on the second area in the screen so that the user of the terminal can also feel similarly.

As a result, by graphically processing the game image including the golf ball that the player swings in the offline game and the hole that is the destination of the golf ball, and displaying it on the screen related to the online game game within the screen associated with the terminal, the processor 220 is The player's playing state (or the point where the golf ball is located relative to the hole) in the golf game is provided on the screen related to the online game game as it is, so that the user of the terminal can play the game in the offline game by the user of the terminal to be able to proceed further.

In addition, the processor 220 confirms the wind direction and wind speed at the stadium based on the movement of the flag stuck in the hall from the game image, and transmits the wind direction and wind speed to the terminal to display more on the screen related to the online game game within the screen associated with the terminal. By displaying, it is possible to putt in the terminal based on the wind direction and wind speed. That is, the processor 220 further provides the environment of the stadium to the terminal, so that the user of the terminal can perform putting in a similar environment while feeling the realism of the stadium.

As the processor 220 providing the game image and the online game game transmits the game image received from the camera to the terminal every set period or in real time, the game image displayed on the first area in the screen associated with the terminal is continuously changed On the other hand, as the game image at a specific time point (the time when a set time arrives, or a request for participation from the terminal is input) is graphically processed and transmitted to the terminal, a graphic image displayed in the second area within the screen associated with the terminal may be maintained until a game request from the terminal is input. Thereafter, the processor 220 updates the graphic image based on the game request of the terminal, and transmits the updated graphic image to the terminal, so that personal play can be performed in the terminal.

Thereafter, the processor 220 inputs a game request in the terminal based on the execution of the button displayed on the terminal (or the displayed golf ball touch) or the execution of the putting operation of a tool (eg, golf club, stick) recognizable in the terminal. can receive When an action is executed through button execution, the direction of movement of the button may be associated with, for example, the direction of putting, and the click strength of the button may be associated with the strength of putting.

In addition, when playing an online game, at least one tool among a set consisting of a smartphone, a golf club, and a sensor can be recognized by the program of the online game game used by the game participant (user of the terminal), and the direction, speed, Data capable of calculating the trajectory of the golf ball, such as spin, may be input by the tools.

The processor 220 enables putting to occur in the terminal until a set time point (for example, the time when the play time allocated to the stadium ends, the time when the set time elapses based on the time when the golf ball is located on the green in the stadium), If putting does not occur until the set time point, a set negative score may be given to the user of the terminal, and the subsequent putting request may be invalidated. At this time, the processor 220 provides a time count signal (eg, a count signal in seconds) to the second area in the screen before the set time arrives to enable effective putting, so that the user of the terminal can play online game Allows you to manage your score.

The processor 220 extracts the intensity and direction attempted by the user of the terminal as a game request is input from the terminal, and moves the golf ball on the screen related to the online game game within the screen associated with the terminal based on the intensity and direction Let the user of the terminal participate in the online game competition. In this case, the processor 220 may reflect at least one of the wind direction, wind speed, weather, and stadium surface state information during the real-time offline game to the online game game in the terminal. That is, the processor 220 moves the golf ball further based on the wind direction and wind speed in the stadium confirmed from the game video, so that the user can participate in the online game more interestingly while feeling the presence of the stadium.

After putting in the terminal, when the golf ball moved from the online game game screen in the screen enters a hole (hole in, hole in), the processor 220 may end the online game game even if the offline game is in progress. On the other hand, when the golf ball moved from the online game game screen within the screen does not enter the hole, the processor 220 may wait for putting in the terminal even if the offline game ends. That is, the processor 220 allows the user of the terminal to continue playing the online game game until the golf ball enters the hole (or until the end time arrives) regardless of the offline game.

In addition, if the practice request from the terminal is input before the set time arrives, the processor 220 provides the same environment as when participating in an online game competition, but does not reflect it in score calculation. The processor 220 allows the user of the terminal to experience the practice game, so that the user can learn a sense of putting (or swing).

In addition, when the offline match and the online game match for each stadium are finished (eg, when all matches in 18 stadiums are finished), the processor 220 determines the score of the player in the offline match and the virtual play team in the online game match I can calculate the score of each of my team members. In this case, the processor 220 may calculate a score based on a general game rule. For example, in the first stadium where a par 4 hole-in is required, when a player makes a hole-in by a par 3, the processor 220 may calculate a '1' point as the player's score. On the other hand, when the user of the terminal who is a team member makes a hole-in by par 4 in the same first stadium, the processor 220 may calculate a '-1' point as the user's score of the terminal.

Thereafter, the processor 220 may calculate the score of the virtual play team according to a predetermined calculation method based on the score of the player in the offline game and the score of the team member in the virtual play team in the online game game.

For example, when the first virtual play team is composed of a team leader who is player 'A' who participated in an offline game and team members who are first to third users who participated in an online game game, the processor 220 determines that player 'A' is playing in the offline game. The scores obtained by the first to third users and the scores obtained by each of the first to third users in the online game match linked to the offline game may be averaged and calculated as the score of the first virtual play team.

The processor 220 grants prize money to the selected virtual play teams based on the scores of a plurality of virtual play teams each including all players in the player list, and distributes the prize money to team members in the selected virtual play teams according to a distribution rule set can be distributed That is, the processor 220 calculates all the scores of the virtual play teams including each player participating in the offline game, lists them in ascending order of the scores, and gives the corresponding prize money to the virtual play teams listed in the set ranking (eg, 3rd place). However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and prize money may be differentially awarded to all virtual play teams according to their scores.

For example, when distributing a prize, the processor 220 grants, for example, 50% of the prize money awarded to the virtual play team to a player who is the team leader of the virtual play team, and a terminal that is a member of the virtual play team for 50% of the remaining prize money may be equally given (or differently based on the score order) to users of . The prize money may be provided from, for example, an association hosting an offline game or an advertiser who advertises a product through an offline game.

On the other hand, the processor 220 transmits the advertisement content to the terminal when the game image and the online game game are displayed on the offline game screen and the online game game screen in the screen associated with the terminal, respectively, and the offline game screen in the screen (or, Advertisement content is displayed on the online game game screen).

In addition, the processor 220 supports the SNS between terminals participating in the online game game, so that participants (or virtual play team members) participating in the online game game can communicate. When a player participates in SNS as a user of the terminal, team members can enjoy online game matches while communicating with the player who is the team leader. The processor 220 makes it possible to participate in SNS through voice in addition to text in the terminal, so that it is possible to communicate among team members without interfering with participation in online game matches.

In an embodiment, when the participation of the user of the terminal that applied for participation in the online game match is allowed, the processor 220 executes the online game associated with the offline game in non-real time in the terminal in which the participation is permitted, thereby providing an offline game. After the game is over, you can freely enjoy the game online.

The memory 230 may be operatively connected to the processor 220 and store at least one code for an operation performed by the processor 220 . The memory 230 includes information about players participating in the offline game (eg, player's name, character, age, affiliation, match performance, match average score, etc.), a list of players created based on information about the players, and players At least one of the members of the virtual play team, the number of members of the virtual play team, and the remaining number of team members of the virtual play team may be stored.

In addition, the memory 230 may further store the game video and pre-registered advertisement content.

FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining an example of matching a player with a user of a terminal in the service support apparatus for an online game game associated with an offline game according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 3 , the service support device may configure a virtual play team by matching a user of a terminal who wants to participate in an online game game related to an offline game with a player participating in the offline game.

Specifically, the service support apparatus transmits the game image related to the offline game to the terminal that has generated a viewing request for the offline game, and displays it on a screen associated with the terminal, so that the user of the terminal can watch the offline game. At this time, the terminal receives the online game participation button (or player information request button) displayed on the screen associated with the terminal within a set time (eg, within 10 minutes from the start time of the offline game, before the golf ball is positioned on the green) When selected (or, when a game participation voice is recognized by the terminal), a request for player information of an offline game may be generated.

For example, the service support device 300 transmits a game image related to a 'Korean professional' golf game to the terminal 310 and displays it on the screen 320 within the terminal 310, so that the user of the terminal 310 can ' It allows you to watch Korean pro' golf games. At this time, the service support device provides information on the 'Korean pro' golf game (eg, game start time, prize amount, number of players, etc.) and information on the online game game related to the 'Korean professional' golf game (eg, the prize amount) ) may be transmitted to the terminal 310 and further displayed on the screen 320 in the terminal 310 . In this case, when the online game participation button 330 displayed on the screen 320 is selected, the terminal 310 may generate a request for player information of a 'Korean professional' golf game and transmit it to the service support device 300 .

As another example, the service support device receives a request to view an offline game that does not start from the terminal, or when an offline game guide request is received, information about the offline game (eg, game schedule, prize amount, number of players, etc.) is provided to the terminal to be displayed on a screen associated with the terminal. In this case, when the player information request button displayed in relation to the offline game is selected on the screen, the terminal may generate player information of the offline game.

Upon receiving the request for player information of the offline game from the terminal, the service support device provides the player list in the memory to the terminal, matches the player selected from the player list with the user of the terminal, and as a member of the virtual play team including the player, the terminal may include users of In this case, the service support device provides the terminal with a list of players including information about players participating in the offline game (eg, player's name, character, age, affiliation, match performance, match average score, etc.), so that the user selects a player can help you make a choice. In addition, the service support apparatus further includes the number of virtual play teams and the remaining number of team members in the player list, so that selectable players can be identified.

That is, when a request for player information of an offline game occurs in the terminal while the offline game is being relayed to the terminal, the service support device configures a virtual play team to immediately start the online game match linked to the offline game. On the other hand, when a request for player information of an offline game is generated from the terminal before the offline game starts, the service support device may form a virtual play team and reserve in advance participation in the online game game to be started in the future.

For example, as the service support device 300 selects the online game game participation button 330 displayed on the screen 320 in the terminal 310, when a player information request for a 'Korean professional' golf game occurs in the terminal, ' A player list 340 for players participating in the Korean pro' golf game is obtained from the memory and provided to the terminal 310 so that the user of the terminal 310 can select a player to play with. In this case, when the 'A' player 350 is selected from the player list 340 , the service support device 300 may match the 'A' player 350 with the user of the terminal 310 . That is, the service support device may include the user of the terminal 310 as a member of the first virtual play team in which player 'A' 350 is a team leader.

4 and 5 are diagrams for explaining an example of supporting participation in an online game game in a terminal in the service support apparatus for an online game game linked to an offline game according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 4 , when the service support device transmits the game video related to the offline game to the terminal, when a set time arrives or a participation request from the terminal is input, the first area and the second area in the screen associated with the terminal In the area, the game image and the online game game related to the offline game are displayed, respectively, so that it is possible to watch the game video on one screen and participate in the online game game at the same time.

For example, the service support device 400 indicates that the golf ball swung by the player is located at a predetermined place (eg, green) in the stadium from the game image, or that the player grips the putter at a predetermined time in the game. If confirmed, it is determined that the set time has arrived, and the first area 430 (offline game screen) and the second area 440 (online game game screen) of the screen 420 within the smartphone 410 are displayed in a golf game. An online game game related to a game video and a golf game can be displayed, respectively. At this time, the service support device 400 provides the player's playing state (or the point where the golf ball is located based on the hole) that was in progress in the golf game to the second area of the screen in the smartphone 410 as it is, so that the player is offline It allows the user of the terminal to continue the play in the game through the online game game.

The service support device may reflect at least one of wind direction, wind speed, weather, and stadium surface state information during a real-time offline game to the online game game in the terminal. That is, the service support device confirms the wind direction and wind speed in the stadium based on the movement of the flag stuck in the hall from the game video, transmits the wind direction and wind speed to the terminal, and further displays the wind direction in the second area in the screen associated with the terminal, And based on the wind speed, it is possible to put in the terminal. For example, the service support device 400 determines the north direction and 10 m/sec as the wind direction and wind speed based on the movement of the flag stuck in the hole from the game video, and sets the north direction and 10 m/sec to the screen in the smartphone 410. You can display more in 2 areas. At this time, the service support device 400 indicates which direction the north direction is based on the virtual line 450 connecting the golf ball and the hole with the arrow 460, so that the golf ball can be putt in consideration of the influence of the wind. do. When a button execution (or a golf ball touch) displayed on the second area of the screen is sensed, the terminal may generate a game request and transmit the game request to the service support device.

As another example, as shown in FIG. 5 , the service support device may use a screen screen (or a TV monitor) in addition to a screen embedded in a smartphone as a screen associated with the terminal. For example, as shown in FIG. 5 , the service support device 500 includes a first screen screen 520 associated with a terminal 510 (eg, a terminal capable of communicating with a screen screen, a beam projector illuminating the screen screen). A game image related to a golf game and an online game game related to the golf game may be displayed in the region and the second region, respectively. In this case, the service support device enables the user to actively participate in the online game game by enabling the user to putt using a tool (eg, golf club, stick) recognizable in the terminal when the user participates in the online game game. Here, the terminal, for example, creates a game image by photographing a user through a built-in camera (or a camera built into the screen), and executes a putting operation from the game image (eg, the user holds the putter, and puts the putter at a certain interval or more movement) is detected, a game request may be generated and transmitted to the service support device.

As a game request is input from the terminal, the service support apparatus may extract intensity and direction from the game request, and move the golf ball in the second area within the screen based on the intensity and direction.

After the user putt in the terminal, when the golf ball does not enter the destination hole, the service support device may wait for the putting in the terminal. That is, the service support device enables the online game game to continue regardless of the player, even when a player, who is the team leader of the virtual play team to which the user of the terminal belongs, completes a hole-in in an offline match, and performs putting in the terminal As a result, if a hole-in is made in the second area of the screen, the online game can be ended.

6 is a view for explaining an example of calculating the score of a virtual play team participating in an online game game in the service support device for an online game game linked to an offline game according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 6 , the service support device may calculate the score of a virtual play team including players and users of the terminal by using the scores of players participating in the offline game and the scores of users of the terminal participating in the online game game. have. That is, the score of the virtual play team to which the user of the terminal belongs is directly affected by the score of a player who participates in an offline game as a team leader of the virtual play team. Accordingly, the user of the terminal is more immersed in the offline game, and more cheering for the participating players.

Specifically, when all offline matches and online game matches are finished, the service support device provides a virtual play team according to a predetermined calculation method based on the score of the player in the offline game and the score of the team member in the virtual play team in the online game match. It is possible to calculate a score of , and transmit it to the terminal.

For example, player 'A' (team leader) in which the first virtual play team participated in a 'Korean professional' golf game, and first to third users (team members excluding the team leader) participating in an online game game linked to a 'Korean professional' golf game ), the service support device includes the scores (20) obtained by player 'A' in the offline game and the scores (24, 25, 23) can be averaged, calculated as the score 23 of the first virtual play team, and transmitted to the terminal, so that it can be displayed on the screen of the terminal (610).

The service support device calculates all scores of a plurality of virtual play teams each including all players participating in an offline game in the same way for calculating the scores of the first virtual play team, and based on the scores of the plurality of virtual play teams to determine the ranking.

7 is a view for explaining an example of distributing a prize money in the service support device for an online game game linked to an offline game according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 7 , the service support device determines a ranking based on the scores of a plurality of virtual play teams each including all players participating in the offline game, and virtual play teams corresponding to the set rank (eg, 3rd place) may be awarded, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and prize money may be differentially awarded to all virtual play teams according to their ranking.

The service support device may distribute the prize money granted to the virtual play team to team members in the virtual play team according to a set distribution rule.

For example, if 100,000 won (or points) is granted to the first virtual play team, 50, 000, 000 won is given to player 'A', the team leader of the first virtual play team, and the remaining 50, 000, 000 won may be equally given to the first to third users (or differently based on the score order).

The service support device allows the user of the terminal to not only enjoy a game with a professional player, but also to obtain a prize in an online game game and feel a sense of achievement.

8 is a diagram illustrating a service support method of an online game game linked with an offline game according to an embodiment of the present invention. The service support method may be implemented by a service support device.

Referring to FIG. 8 , in step S810 , the service support device may provide a list of players in the memory to the terminal in association with a request for player information of an offline game from the terminal. In this case, the player list may include information about the players participating in the offline game (eg, the player's name, character, age, affiliation, match performance, match average score, etc.). In addition, the player list may further include the number of seats and the remaining number of team members of the virtual play team including the player.

In step S820, the service support device may match the player selected from the player list with the user of the terminal, so that the user of the terminal may be included in the team member of the virtual play team including the player in the online game match related to the offline match.

In step S830, the service support device may transmit a game video played by the player in the offline game to the terminal. The service support device receives the game image and game-related data related to the offline game (eg, golf game) from the cameras and the game progress system located in the space where the offline game is played, and stores and processes the game image and game-related data and relay it to the terminal.

The service support apparatus may transmit the game video and game-related data by the user's selection or relay of the terminal to the terminal (eg, the terminal requesting the game video or all terminals of the relay target). At this time, the service support device causes the game image to be displayed on the screen associated with the terminal (eg, the screen in the terminal, the screen screen associated with the terminal, the screen capable of communicating with the terminal), so that the user can watch the offline game in various ways . The provision of the offline game video may be transmitted after matching between the player selected by the terminal and the user of the terminal, but is not limited thereto, and may be transmitted, for example, before a player information request.

In step S840, the service support device allows the user of the terminal receiving the game image to participate in the online game game together with the player as a virtual play team. That is, the service support device enables a user of the terminal to participate in an online game game associated with the offline game as a virtual play team together with the player while transmitting the video of the game played by the player in the offline game to the terminal.

Specifically, the service support device divides the screen associated with the terminal when a set time arrives, or according to a request for participation from the terminal, and displays at least one of an offline game game image and information related to an online game game on the divided screen make it possible At this time, the service support device determines from the game video that the golf ball swung by the player is located at a predetermined place (eg, green) in the stadium or that the player grips the putter at a predetermined time in the game, the set time This can be considered to have arrived.

That is, when the service support device transmits the game video related to the offline game to the terminal, when a set time arrives or a request to participate from the terminal is input, the first area in the screen associated with the terminal (that is, the screen related to the offline game) , offline game screen) to display the game video, and the online game game is displayed in the second area (the screen related to the online game game, that is, the online game game screen) in the screen except for the first area, so that in one screen It allows you to enjoy the online game match while watching the match video.

On the other hand, in order to support the user's viewing of the game video and participation in the online game game, the service support device generates a graphic image by processing the stadium including the golf ball swung by the player in the offline game as a graphic, and the graphic image is combined with the game image. Together with the transmission to the terminal, a graphic image is displayed on a screen related to an online game game among screens associated with the terminal. At this time, the service support device matches the stadium graphic in the online game game based on the image or location data of the point where the golf ball swings in the offline game is located so that the golf ball is displayed on the screen related to the online game game.

In addition, when displaying an online game game, the service support device graphically processes the game image including the golf ball swung by the player in the offline game and the hole that is the destination of the golf ball, and sends the processed graphic image to the terminal together with the game image By transmitting, a graphic image is displayed on a screen related to an online game game among screens related to the terminal.

At this time, the service support device calculates the distance between the point where the golf ball swings by the player is located and the point where the hole is located from the game image, adjusts the distance based on the size of the second area in the screen, and then adjusts the distance by the adjusted distance. A golf ball and a hole are spaced apart to be displayed on a screen related to an online game game. As a result, the service support device provides the player's playing state (or the point where the golf ball is located relative to the hole) that was in progress in the golf game on the screen related to the online game as it is, so that the player can play in the offline game of the terminal. Allows users to continue through online game competitions.

In an embodiment, the service support device may reflect at least one of wind direction, wind speed, weather, and stadium surface state information during a real-time offline game to the online game game in the terminal. That is, the service support device confirms the wind direction and wind speed at the stadium based on the movement of the flag stuck in the hall from the game video, and further displays the wind direction and wind speed on the screen related to the online game game in the screen associated with the terminal, so that the wind direction and Based on the wind speed, prepare an environment that allows the terminal to putt.

As a game request is input from the terminal, the service support device extracts the intensity and direction attempted by the user from the game request, and moves the golf ball on the screen related to the online game game based on the intensity and direction so that the user of the terminal is online Invite them to participate in the game. In this case, the service support apparatus receives a game request from the terminal based on the execution of a button displayed on the terminal or the execution of a putting operation of a tool (eg, golf club, stick) recognizable in the terminal.

In step S850, when the offline game and the online game match are finished, the service support device may distribute the prize money to the participants participating in the online game match.

First, when the offline game and the online game match are finished, the service support device calculates the player's score in the offline game and the team member's score in the virtual play team in the online game game, and calculates the player's score and the virtual play team's score The score of the virtual play team may be calculated according to a predetermined calculation method based on the score of the team member. For example, if the first virtual play team is composed of a team leader who is player 'A' who participated in an offline game and team members who are first to third users who participated in an online game game, the service support device may be obtained by player 'A' in the offline game One score and the scores obtained by each of the first to third users in the online game game linked to the offline game may be averaged and calculated as the score of the first virtual play team.

The service support device grants prize money to the selected virtual play teams based on the scores of a plurality of virtual play teams including all players in the player list, and distributes the prize money according to a distribution rule set to team members in the selected virtual play teams can do.

For example, when distributing a prize, the service support device grants, for example, 50% of the prize money awarded to the virtual play team to a player who is the team leader of the virtual play team, and 50% of the remaining prize money to the terminal of the virtual play team member. The same may be given to users (or differently based on the score order), but the present invention is not limited thereto, and the prize money may be distributed in various ways.

On the other hand, after the offline game is over, if the user of the terminal who applied for participation in the online game game is allowed to participate, the service support device executes the online game related to the offline game in non-real time in the terminal where the participation is allowed. By doing so, you can freely enjoy the match online even after the offline match is over.

In the specification of the present invention (especially in the claims), the use of the term "above" and similar referential terms may be used in both the singular and the plural. In addition, when a range is described in the present invention, each individual value constituting the range is described in the detailed description of the invention as including the invention to which individual values belonging to the range are applied (unless there is a description to the contrary). same as

The steps constituting the method according to the present invention may be performed in an appropriate order unless the order is explicitly stated or there is no description to the contrary. The present invention is not necessarily limited to the order in which the steps are described. The use of all examples or exemplary terms (eg, etc.) in the present invention is merely for the purpose of describing the present invention in detail, and the scope of the present invention is limited by the examples or exemplary terms unless limited by the claims. it is not going to be In addition, those skilled in the art will appreciate that various modifications, combinations, and changes can be made in accordance with design conditions and factors within the scope of the appended claims or their equivalents.

Therefore, the spirit of the present invention should not be limited to the above-described embodiments, and the scope of the spirit of the present invention is not limited to the scope of the scope of the present invention. will be said to belong to

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Claims (19)

providing a list of players in a memory to the terminal in association with a request for player information of an offline game from a terminal;
matching a player selected from the player list with a user of the terminal, and including the user of the terminal as a team member of a virtual play team including the player in an online game match related to the offline match;
transmitting the video game played by the player in the offline game to the terminal; and
Comprising the step of allowing the user of the terminal receiving the game image to participate in the online game competition as the virtual play team together with the player,
A service support method for online game matches related to offline matches. According to claim 1,
Receiving the game video and game-related data from cameras and a game progress system located in a space where the offline game is performed;
storing the received game image and game-related data; and
Further comprising the step of transmitting the game image and the game-related data to the terminal according to the user's selection of the terminal to be displayed on a screen associated with the terminal,
The step of participating in the online game competition includes:
When a set time arrives or according to a request for participation from the terminal, the screen associated with the terminal is divided and at least one of the game image of the offline game and information related to the online game is displayed on the divided screen comprising the step of
A service support method for online game matches related to offline matches. 3. The method of claim 2,
The offline game is a golf game,
The step of participating in the online game competition includes:
If it is confirmed from the game image that the golf ball swung by the player is located at a predetermined place in the stadium or that the player grips the putter at a predetermined time in the game, determining that the set time has arrived further comprising,
A service support method for online game matches related to offline matches. 3. The method of claim 2,
The offline game is a golf game,
The step of displaying on a screen associated with the terminal comprises:
A stadium including a golf ball swung by the player in the offline game is processed as a graphic, and the processed graphic image is transmitted to the terminal together with the game image, and the screen related to the online game game among the screens is displayed on the screen. causing a graphic image to be displayed;
The step of displaying the graphic image comprises:
In the offline game, the golf ball is displayed on a screen related to the online game game by matching the graphic of the stadium in the online game game based on the image or location data of the point where the swinging golf ball is located in the offline game ,
A service support method for online game matches related to offline matches. 5. The method of claim 4,
The step of participating in the online game competition includes:
extracting strength and direction attempted by a user of the terminal as a game request is input from the terminal; and
Further comprising the step of moving the golf ball on the screen related to the online game game based on the intensity and the direction,
A service support method for online game matches related to offline matches. 6. The method of claim 5,
The step of participating in the online game competition includes:
The method further comprising the step of receiving a game request from the terminal based on the execution of a button displayed on the terminal or the execution of an operation of a tool recognizable in the terminal,
A service support method for online game matches related to offline matches. 5. The method of claim 4,
The step of participating in the online game competition includes:
The method further comprising the step of reflecting at least one of wind direction, wind speed, weather, and stadium surface state information in the real-time offline game to the online game game in the terminal,
A service support method for online game matches related to offline matches. According to claim 1,
When the offline game and the online game match are finished, the virtual play team is selected according to a predetermined calculation method based on the score of the player in the offline game and the score of a team member in the virtual play team in the online game game further comprising calculating a score;
A service support method for online game matches related to offline matches. 9. The method of claim 8,
granting prize money to selected virtual play teams based on scores of a plurality of virtual play teams each including all players in the player list; and
Further comprising the step of distributing the prize money according to a distribution rule set to team members in the selected virtual play team,
A service support method for online game matches related to offline matches. According to claim 1,
When the participation of the user of the terminal that has applied for participation in the online game competition is allowed, the method further comprising the step of executing the online game associated with the offline game in non-real time in the terminal for which the participation is permitted
A service support method for online game matches related to offline matches. processor;
a memory operatively coupled to the processor and storing at least one code executed by the processor; and
An interface for providing a list of players in the memory to the terminal in conjunction with a request for player information of an offline game from a terminal,
The memory causes the processor to:
The player selected from the player list is matched with the user of the terminal, and the user of the terminal is included in a team member of a virtual play team including the player in an online game match related to the offline game, and the player is selected for the offline game In conjunction with the server that processes the game image played in the player, the game image and game-related data played by the player in the offline game are transmitted to the terminal, and the user of the terminal receiving the game image is the player together with the player. storing a code causing participation in the online game competition as a virtual play team;
A service support device for online game matches linked to offline matches. 12. The method of claim 11,
The interface is
Receive the game video and game-related data every set period from the cameras located in the space where the offline game is performed,
The memory causes the processor to
Through a server having a function of storing, processing, or relaying the received game video and game-related data,
According to the user's selection of the terminal, the game image related to the team to which the player belongs is transmitted to the terminal to be displayed on the screen associated with the terminal, and when a set time arrives or a participation request from the terminal is input, storing a code causing the online game competition to be displayed in a screen area related to the online game competition in the screen;
A service support device for online game matches linked to offline matches. 13. The method of claim 12,
The offline game is a golf game,
The memory causes the processor to
If it is confirmed from the game video that the golf ball swung by the player is located at a predetermined place in the stadium or that the player grips the putter at a predetermined time during the game, it is determined that the set time has arrived to store the code to
A service support device for online game matches linked to offline matches. 13. The method of claim 12,
The offline game is a golf game,
The memory causes the processor to
Graphically processing the stadium including the golf ball swung by the player in the offline game, and applying the processed graphic image to the online game game,
Based on the image or location data of the point where the golf ball is located in the offline game, the golf ball is displayed on a screen related to the online game game by matching the stadium graphic in the online game game,
A service support device for online game matches linked to offline matches. 15. The method of claim 14,
The memory causes the processor to
As the game request from the terminal is input, data on the strength and direction for calculating the trajectory of the golf ball is extracted from the request, and based on the data, on the screen related to the online game game in the screen, the Storing a code that causes the user of the terminal to participate in the online game competition by moving the golf ball,
A service support device for online game matches linked to offline matches. 16. The method of claim 15,
The memory causes the processor to
Storing a code that causes the terminal to receive a game request based on execution of a button displayed on the terminal or execution of an operation of the tool recognizable in the terminal,
A service support device for online game matches linked to offline matches. 15. The method of claim 14,
The memory causes the processor to
Storing a code causing at least one of wind direction, wind speed, weather, and stadium surface state information to be reflected in the online game game in the terminal during real-time offline game,
A service support device for online game matches linked to offline matches. 12. The method of claim 11,
The memory causes the processor to
When the offline game and the online game match are finished, the virtual play team is selected according to a predetermined calculation method based on the score of the player in the offline game and the score of a team member in the virtual play team in the online game game storing the code that causes the score to be calculated;
A service support device for online game matches linked to offline matches. 19. The method of claim 18,
The memory causes the processor to
Give prize money to selected virtual play teams based on the scores of a plurality of virtual play teams each of which includes all players in the player list, and distribute the prize money to team members in the selected virtual play team according to a distribution rule set to store the code that causes
A service support device for online game matches linked to offline matches.

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