KR20210158131A - Game apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

Disclosed is a game apparatus, according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. The apparatus may comprise: a game table including a first section on which at least one first game cup is placed and a second section on which a ball is bound; and a ball sensing unit provided in the first section and configured to sense whether the ball is located in any one of the at least one first game cup. An objective of the present invention is to provide the game apparatus which recognizes the game ball thrown on the game table.

Description

game device {GAME APPARATUS}

The present disclosure relates to a game device, and more particularly, to a game device for playing using a game ball.

A game played using a game ball is loved by users in various ways.

A game played using a game ball is, for example, table tennis. Table tennis is a popular indoor game regardless of age or gender, and it is a game that can be enjoyed even in a relatively narrow space if only a table, racket, and 　 table tennis ball are provided.

Another example, in a form similar to table tennis, exists in the United States in the 1950s, a game called beer pong. The Beer Pong game is also an indoor game that can be enjoyed by people of all ages, and it is a game that can be enjoyed even in a relatively narrow space if only a table, a cup, and a ball (eg, ping-pong ball) are provided.

The beer pong game is a game where you throw a ball into the cups placed on either side of the table. Here, the cup may be filled with beverage or water, and 6 or 10 cups may be arranged in a triangle at the corner of the table. In general, the beer pong game is played by two teams of two to four players per team. Also, it is a general rule to win if the ball is put into all cups placed on the opposing side.

Recently, the beer pong game is gaining popularity not only in the United States, but also in Korea.

On the other hand, most tables in a game played using a game ball and a table are not equipped with electronic equipment. Such a table may have an aspect in which it is difficult to add an entertainment element. In addition, in a general table, there may be inconvenient points in that the player must directly calculate the score of the game.

Accordingly, there may exist in the art a need for a game device (or game table) that can add an entertainment element and can conveniently use (eg, calculate a game score).

US Patent No. 10525319

The present disclosure has been made in response to the above background art, and an object of the present disclosure is to provide a game device that recognizes a game ball thrown on a game table.

The technical problems of the present disclosure are not limited to the technical problems mentioned above, and other technical problems not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description.

According to some embodiments of the present disclosure for solving the above problems, a game device is disclosed. The apparatus comprises: a game table comprising a first section on which at least one first game cup is placed and a second section on which a ball is bound; and a ball sensing unit provided in the first section and configured to sense whether the ball is located in any one of the at least one first game cup.

In addition, the ball sensing unit may be configured to detect a change in weight of each of the at least one first game cup, and based on a change in weight of each of the at least one first game cup, the ball is moved to the at least one first game cup It is possible to recognize whether it is located in any one of the cups.

In addition, the ball sensing unit recognizes the weight of each of the at least one first game cup at a first time point, and there is a change in weight of the at least one first game cup at a second time point after the first time point When the first cup is recognized and the changed weight of the first cup is maintained for a preset time, it may be recognized that the ball is located in the first cup.

In addition, the ball sensing unit includes a camera unit for acquiring image data, and using the image data acquired by the camera unit, determines whether the ball is located in any one of the at least one first game cup. whether or not it can be recognized

In addition, the ball sensing unit acquires an internal image of each of the at least one first game cup at a first time point using the camera unit, and at a second time point after the first time point, the at least one first game cup When the first cup in which the change in the internal image exists is recognized, and the changed image of the first cup is maintained for a preset time, it may be recognized that the ball is located in the first cup.

In addition, the ball sensing unit, the oscillation unit for generating a magnetic field by generating a high frequency; and a magnetic field detector sensing a change in the magnetic field, wherein the ball may include a metal material having a preset size of permeability.

In addition, the ball sensing unit forms the magnetic field with each of the at least one first game cup at a first time point using the oscillation unit, and uses the magnetic field detection unit to form the magnetic field at a second time point after the first time point. When the first cup in which the magnetic field change exists among one of the first game cups is recognized, and the changed magnetic field of the first cup is maintained for a preset time, it is recognized that the ball is located in the first cup. can

In addition, the ball sensing unit may include a transistor unit sensing a magnetic field, and the ball may include a magnetic unit generating the magnetic field.

In addition, the ball sensing unit may recognize a magnetic field generated by the magnetic unit included in the ball in a first cup among the at least one first game cup at a first time using the transistor unit, and a second time after the first time point When the first cup recognizes the magnetic field at the second time point and the first cup recognizes the magnetic field for a preset time, it may be recognized that the ball is located in the first cup.

The ball sensing unit may include a reader unit that outputs an electromagnetic field to read the electronic tag included in the ball.

In addition, the ball sensing unit outputs the electromagnetic field to each of the at least one first game cup at a first time point using the leader unit, and uses the reader unit to output the electromagnetic field at a second time point after the first time point using the leader unit. If the first cup from which the electronic tag is read is recognized among the first game cups of , and the read of the electronic tag is maintained for a preset time, it is possible to recognize that the ball is located in the first cup.

Also, the ball sensing unit may recognize a player corresponding to the electronic tag as the electronic tag is read using the reader.

In addition, the ball sensing unit may adjust the zero point of the ball sensing unit when a round of a game is finished or when it is recognized that a ball is located in any one of the at least one first game cup.

The game device may further include a bound sensing unit provided in the second section and configured to detect whether the ball is bound to the second section.

The game table may further include a pad provided in one area of the first section and preventing the ball from bouncing.

Also, the game table may have a structure in which the first section and the second section are separable.

The game table may further include a third section positioned in a direction opposite to a direction in which the first section is positioned in the second section and in which at least one second game cup is disposed.

The game device may further include a throw line irradiator provided on a bottom or side surface of the game table and irradiating a throw line to the outside.

In addition, the game device may include: a controller for recognizing whether a preset event has occurred based on the sensed data sensed by the sensing unit; and a memory that stores an image or sound effect corresponding to the preset event.

The game device may include: a display unit provided in an area of the game table and outputting an image corresponding to the preset event when the controller recognizes that a preset event has occurred; and an audio unit that outputs a sound effect corresponding to the preset event when the controller recognizes that a preset event has occurred.

The technical solutions obtainable in the present disclosure are not limited to the above-mentioned solutions, and other solutions not mentioned are clearly to those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present disclosure belongs from the description below. can be understood

The present disclosure may provide a game device that recognizes a ball thrown on a game table, thereby improving the convenience of game players.

Effects obtainable in the present disclosure are not limited to the above-mentioned effects, and other effects not mentioned will be clearly understood by those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present disclosure belongs from the description below. .

Various aspects are now described with reference to the drawings, wherein like reference numbers are used to refer to like elements collectively. In the following example, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of one or more aspects. It will be evident, however, that such aspect(s) may be practiced without these specific details.
1 is a block diagram of a game device according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;
2 is a perspective view of a game device according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;
3 is an exploded perspective view of a game device according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;
4 is a view for explaining an example of a method for recognizing a ball according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.
5 is a view for explaining another example of a method for recognizing a ball according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.
6 is a view for explaining an example of a ball according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.
7 and 8 are views for explaining an example of a guard portion and a through hole that may be provided in the game device according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.
9 is a view for explaining an example of table modules according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.
10 is a view for explaining an example of the coupling structure of the table module according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.
11 is a view for explaining another example of the coupling structure of the table module according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.
12 is a view for explaining another example of the coupling structure of the table module according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.
13 is a view for explaining another example of the coupling structure of the table module according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.
14 is a view for explaining another example of the coupling structure of the table module according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.
15 is a view for explaining another example of the coupling structure of the table module according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.
16 is a view for explaining an example of a throw line according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.
17 is a view for explaining a position of a throw line and a throw line irradiation unit according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.
18 is a view for explaining an example of a throw line irradiation unit according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.
19 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a method for a controller of a game device to calculate a game score according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.
20 is a diagram for explaining an example of an application screen related to a game performed in a game device according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.

Various embodiments and/or aspects are now disclosed with reference to the drawings. In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth to provide a thorough understanding of one or more aspects. However, it will also be appreciated by one of ordinary skill in the art that such aspect(s) may be practiced without these specific details. The following description and accompanying drawings set forth in detail certain illustrative aspects of one or more aspects. These aspects are illustrative, however, and some of various methods may be employed in the principles of the various aspects, and the descriptions set forth are intended to include all such aspects and their equivalents. Specifically, as used herein, “embodiment”, “example”, “aspect”, “exemplary”, etc. are not to be construed as advantageous or advantageous over any aspect or design described herein. It may not be.

Hereinafter, the same or similar components are assigned the same reference numerals regardless of reference numerals, and overlapping descriptions thereof will be omitted. In addition, in describing the embodiments disclosed in the present specification, if it is determined that detailed descriptions of related known technologies may obscure the gist of the embodiments disclosed in this specification, the detailed description thereof will be omitted. In addition, the accompanying drawings are only for easy understanding of the embodiments disclosed in the present specification, and the technical ideas disclosed in the present specification are not limited by the accompanying drawings.

The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing the embodiments and is not intended to limit the present disclosure. In this specification, the singular also includes the plural unless specifically stated otherwise in the phrase. As used herein, “comprises” and/or “comprising” does not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other components in addition to the stated components.

Although the first, second, etc. are used to describe various elements or elements, these elements or elements are not limited by these terms, of course. These terms are only used to distinguish one element or component from another. Accordingly, it goes without saying that the first element or component mentioned below may be the second element or component within the spirit of the present disclosure.

Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein may be used with the meaning commonly understood by those of ordinary skill in the art to which this disclosure belongs. In addition, terms defined in a commonly used dictionary are not to be interpreted ideally or excessively unless clearly defined in particular.

In addition, the term “or” is intended to mean an inclusive “or” rather than an exclusive “or.” That is, unless otherwise specified or clear from context, "X employs A or B" is intended to mean one of the natural implicit substitutions. That is, X employs A; X employs B; or when X employs both A and B, "X employs A or B" may apply to either of these cases. It should also be understood that the term “and/or” as used herein refers to and includes all possible combinations of one or more of the listed related items.

In addition, as used herein, the terms “information” and “data” can often be used interchangeably.

When a component is referred to as being “connected” or “connected” to another component, it is understood that it may be directly connected or connected to the other component, but other components may exist in between. it should be On the other hand, when it is said that a certain element is "directly connected" or "directly connected" to another element, it should be understood that there is no other element present in the middle.

The suffixes “module” and “part” for components used in the following description are given or mixed in consideration of only the ease of writing the specification, and do not have distinct meanings or roles by themselves.

References to an element or layer “on” or “on” another component or layer mean that another layer or other component in between as well as directly above the other component or layer. Including all intervening cases. On the other hand, when a component is referred to as “directly on” or “immediately on”, it indicates that another component or layer is not interposed therebetween.

Spatially relative terms "below", "beneath", "lower", "above", "upper", etc. It can be used to easily describe a component or a correlation with other components. The spatially relative terms should be understood as terms including different orientations of the device during use or operation in addition to the orientation shown in the drawings.

For example, when a component shown in the drawing is turned over, a component described as “beneath” or “beneath” of another component may be placed “above” of the other component. can Accordingly, the exemplary term “below” may include both directions below and above. Components may also be oriented in other orientations, and thus spatially relative terms may be interpreted according to orientation.

Objects and effects of the present disclosure, and technical configurations for achieving them will become clear with reference to the embodiments described below in detail in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In describing the present disclosure, if it is determined that a detailed description of a well-known function or configuration may unnecessarily obscure the subject matter of the present disclosure, the detailed description thereof will be omitted. In addition, the terms to be described later are terms defined in consideration of functions in the present disclosure, which may vary according to intentions or customs of users and operators.

However, the present disclosure is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below and may be implemented in various different forms. Only the present embodiments are provided so that the present disclosure is complete, and to fully inform those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present disclosure belongs, the scope of the disclosure, and the present disclosure is only defined by the scope of the claims . Therefore, the definition should be made based on the content throughout this specification.

The scope of the method in the claims of the present disclosure is generated by the functions and features described in each step, and unless the precedence of the order is specified in each step constituting the method, the claims The order of description of each step in the range is not affected. For example, in a claim described as a method comprising steps A and B, even if step A is stated before step B, the scope of the rights is not limited that step A must precede step B.

1 is a block diagram of a game device according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;

Referring to FIG. 1 , the game device 1000 includes a control unit 100 , a sensing unit 200 , a memory 300 , a display unit 400 , an audio unit 500 , a throw line irradiation unit 600 , and an input unit 700 . ) may be included. However, since the above-described components are not essential for implementing the game device 1000 , the game device 1000 may have more or fewer components than those listed above.

According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, the game device 1000 may be a device related to a game table for playing a game using a ball. The game device 1000 may have any form of appearance, for example, for providing a game (eg, a beer pong game) according to embodiments of the present disclosure. Gaming apparatus 1000 may include any type of computer system or computer device, such as, for example, microprocessors, mainframe computers, digital processors, portable devices and device controllers, and the like. In addition, the game device 1000 may provide entertainment elements and convenience related to a game using a ball to the player.

According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, the game device 1000 is a game including a first section in which at least one first game cup is disposed and a second section in which a ball is bound. It may include a game table.

Hereinafter, a description of the game table will be described with reference to FIG. 2 .

According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, a ball may be thrown (ie, thrown) by a player towards the game cup. Here, the ball may have an inner space, for example, a ping-pong ball. In addition, the ball may contain a specific material or a specific device in the interior space.

Hereinafter, a description of the ball will be described later with reference to FIG. 6 .

Meanwhile, the sensing unit 200 of the game device 1000 may include a ball sensing unit 210 , a bound sensing unit 220 , and a guard sensing unit 230 . However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the sensing unit 200 may be more or less than the sensing units listed above according to sensing data required for a game using a ball.

First, the ball sensing unit 210 may be provided in a first section of a game table on which at least one first game cup is disposed. A description of a position where the ball sensing unit 210 is provided will be described later with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3 .

The ball sensing unit 210 may recognize whether the ball is located in the game cup in a game using the ball. For example, the ball sensing unit 210 may recognize whether a ball has entered the opponent's game cup in the beer pong game.

According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, the ball sensing unit 210 may detect a change in the weight of the game cup to recognize whether the ball is located in the game cup.

Specifically, the ball sensing unit 210 may detect a change in weight of each of the at least one first game cup. Also, the ball sensing unit 210 may recognize whether the ball is located in any one of the at least one first game cup based on a change in the weight of each of the at least one first game cup.

More specifically, the ball sensing unit 210 may recognize the weight of each of the at least one first game cup at a first time point. The ball sensing unit 210 may recognize a first cup having a change in weight among at least one first game cup at a second time point after the first time point. And, when the changed weight of the first cup is maintained for a preset time (eg, 3 seconds), the ball sensing unit 210 may recognize that the ball is located in the first cup. Meanwhile, when the changed weight of the first cup is not maintained for a preset time, the ball sensing unit 210 may recognize that the ball is not located in the first cup.

For example, before the ball is projected, the first cup may be recognized as the first weight. When the projected ball enters the first cup, the weight of the first cup may be changed to the second weight by the projected ball. When the change from the first weight to the second weight is maintained for a preset time, the ball sensing unit 210 may recognize that the ball is in the first cup.

Here, the first time point may mean a time point at which a round of the game starts, a time point at which the ball is projected, or a time point immediately before projecting the ball. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

Accordingly, the ball sensing unit 210 can identify a case in which the ball hits the cup and bounces out of the cup after changing the weight of the cup. That is, the ball sensing unit 210 may accurately recognize whether the ball is located in the cup.

According to some other embodiments of the present disclosure, the ball sensing unit 210 may detect whether a ball is located in the game cup using image data.

Specifically, the ball sensing unit 210 may include a camera unit for acquiring image data. In this case, the ball sensing unit 210 may recognize whether the ball is located in any one of the at least one first cup using the image data acquired by the camera unit. For example, a change in the image data may be detected through a difference operation on two or more image data acquired at different time points. The difference operation may include performing a subtraction operation on two input operations and then generating result image data using an absolute value of the result value.

As another example, a change in image data may be detected by calculating an absolute value of a difference in grayscale values between image data based on a grayscale value in the range of 0 to 255.

As another example, comparison of image data and/or detection of change in image data according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may be performed by extracting image keypoints and then matching or comparing the extracted image keypoints. . Any methods of extracting and comparing image feature points may be used.

As another example, comparison of image data and/or detection of change in image data according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may be performed by any type of deep learning-based image data comparison method. Deep learning (deep learning) in the present disclosure is a high-level abstraction (a task of summarizing features, core contents or functions in large amounts of data or complex materials) through a combination of several nonlinear transformation methods. ) can be defined as a set of machine learning algorithms that attempt

More specifically, the ball sensing unit 210 may acquire an internal image of each of the at least one first game cup at a first time by using the camera unit. The ball sensing unit 210 may recognize a first cup in which an internal image change is present among at least one first game cup at a second time point that is after the first time point. And, when the changed image of the first cup is maintained for a preset time (eg, 3 seconds), the ball sensing unit 210 may recognize that the ball is located in the first cup. Meanwhile, when the changed image of the first cup is not maintained for a preset time, the ball sensing unit 210 may recognize that the ball is not located in the first cup.

Accordingly, the ball sensing unit 210 may accurately recognize whether the ball is positioned in the cup.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the ball sensing unit 210 may detect whether the ball is close to the game cup and recognize whether the ball is located in the game cup.

Specifically, the ball sensing unit 210 may include an oscillator that generates a magnetic field by generating a high frequency and a magnetic field detector that senses a change in the magnetic field. In this case, the ball may include a metal material having a preset size of permeability. Here, the magnetic permeability represents the ratio between the magnetic field B and the induced magnetic field H. That is, the ball including the metal material may generate a change in the magnetic field formed by the oscillation unit of the ball sensing unit 210 .

More specifically, the ball sensing unit 210 may form a magnetic field in each of the at least one first game cup at a first time by using the oscillation unit. Also, the ball sensing unit 210 may recognize a first cup in which a change in a magnetic field exists among at least one first game cup at a second time point after the first time point by using the magnetic field detection unit. When the changed magnetic field of the first cup is maintained for a preset time (eg, 3 seconds), the ball sensing unit 210 may recognize that the ball is located in the first cup. Meanwhile, when the changed magnetic field of the first cup is not maintained for a preset time, the ball sensing unit 210 may recognize that the ball is not located in the first cup.

Accordingly, the ball sensing unit 210 can accurately distinguish a case in which a change in a magnetic field is generated by the ball passing around the cup and a case in which a change in the magnetic field occurs because the ball is located inside the cup. That is, the ball sensing unit 210 may accurately recognize whether the ball is located in the cup.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the ball sensing unit 210 may detect a magnetic field generated from the ball to recognize whether the ball is located in the game cup.

Specifically, the ball sensing unit 210 may include a transistor unit sensing a magnetic field. In this case, the ball may include a magnetic part that generates a magnetic field. Here, the magnetic part may be a permanent magnet. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

More specifically, the ball sensing unit 210 may recognize the magnetic field generated by the magnetic unit included in the ball in the first cup among the at least one first game cup at a first time by using the transistor unit. In addition, the ball sensing unit 210 may recognize the magnetic field from the first cup at a second time point after the first time point. When the magnetic field in the first cup is recognized for a preset time (eg, 3 seconds, etc.), the ball sensing unit 210 may recognize that the ball is located in the first cup. Meanwhile, when the magnetic field is not recognized in the first cup for a preset time, the ball sensing unit 210 may recognize that the ball is not located in the first cup.

Accordingly, the ball sensing unit 210 can accurately distinguish between a case in which a magnetic field is generated by the ball passing around the cup and a case in which the ball is positioned inside the cup to generate a magnetic field. That is, the ball sensing unit 210 may accurately recognize whether the ball is located in the cup.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the ball sensing unit 210 may read an electronic tag included in the ball to recognize whether the ball is located in the game cup.

Specifically, the ball sensing unit 210 may include a reader unit that outputs an electromagnetic field to read the electronic tag included in the ball. In this case, the ball may include an electronic tag.

More specifically, the ball sensing unit 210 may output the electromagnetic field to each of the at least one first game cup at a first time using the reader unit. In addition, the ball sensing unit 210 may recognize the first cup from which the electronic tag is read among the at least one first game cup at a second time point after the first time point by using the reader unit. When the reading of the electronic tag is maintained for a preset time, the ball sensing unit 210 may recognize that the ball is located in the first cup. Meanwhile, when the electronic tag is not read from the first cup for a preset time, the ball sensing unit 210 may recognize that the ball is not located in the first cup.

Accordingly, the ball sensing unit 210 may accurately recognize whether the ball is positioned in the cup.

According to some additional exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, the ball sensing unit 210 may recognize a player corresponding to the electronic tag by reading the electronic tag using the reader. Here, the electronic tag may store identification information of the player.

Accordingly, the controller 100 of the game device 1000 may calculate the game score of each of the plurality of players by using identification information of the electronic tag corresponding to each of the plurality of players.

As described above, the ball sensing unit 210 according to some embodiments of the present disclosure includes a method using a weight change, a method using image data, a method using a change in a magnetic field, a method using a magnetic field, and a method using an electronic tag. Whether the ball is located in any one of the at least one first game cup may be detected using any one method.

According to some additional embodiments of the present disclosure, the ball sensing unit 210 detects whether the ball is located in the game cup using at least two or more of the methods for recognizing whether the ball is located in the game cup. can recognize

For example, the ball sensing unit 210 may determine that the recognized result value is true only when the result values recognized through two or more methods are all the same.

For example, the ball sensing unit 210 may include a first method (for example, a method using a weight change) and a second method (for example, It is possible to recognize whether a ball is located in the game cup using a method using a change in magnetic field).

In this case, the ball sensing unit 210 recognizes that the ball is located in the first cup among the at least one first game cup using the first method, and determines that the ball is located in the first cup using the second method. Only when it is recognized, it can be determined that the ball is located in the first cup.

On the other hand, the ball sensing unit 210 recognizes that the ball is located in the first cup among the at least one first game cup by using the first method, and detects that the ball is not located in the first cup by using the second method. If recognized, it may be determined that the ball is not located in the first cup.

Accordingly, the ball sensing unit 210 may more accurately detect whether the ball is located in any one of the at least one first game cup. Here, the first method and the second method are terms used to distinguish different methods for the ball sensing unit 210 to recognize whether a ball is located in the game cup, and are not limited to a specific method.

As another example, the ball sensing unit 210 may determine that the result value is true only when the ratio of the result value recognized through two or more methods exceeds a preset ratio (eg, 50%).

Accordingly, the ball sensing unit 210 may more accurately detect whether the ball is located in any one of the at least one first game cup.

According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, when the ball sensing unit 210 ends a round or sensing data is acquired (ie, it is recognized that a ball is located in any one of the at least one first game cup) , it is possible to adjust the zero point of the ball sensing unit 210 .

When the round ends or sensing data is acquired by the ball sensing unit 210 , a change in a specific value may occur in each of the at least one first game cup. For example, a drink may be added to any one of the at least one first game cup, or a change in weight may occur because a ball is positioned. In this case, an error in sensing data may occur due to a change occurring in each of the at least one first game cup.

That is, the ball sensing unit 210 of the present disclosure terminates a round or detects that a ball is projected to prevent an error in the sensed data, or terminates an act of projecting a ball, or obtains sensing data (that is, , when it is recognized that the ball is located in any one of the at least one first game cup), the zero point of the ball sensing unit 210 may be adjusted or reset.

Accordingly, the ball sensing unit 210 may more accurately detect whether the ball is located in any one of the at least one first game cup.

The bound sensing unit 220 may be provided in the second section of the game table on which the ball is bound. A description of a position where the bound sensing unit 220 is provided will be described later with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3 .

The bound sensing unit 220 may detect whether the ball is bound to the game table in a game using the ball. For example, the bound sensing unit 220 may recognize whether the ball enters the cup after bouncing (after bouncing) on the game table (specifically, the second section) in the beer pong game.

According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, the bound sensing unit 220 may detect vibration generated in the second section to recognize whether the ball is bound to the game table (specifically, the second section).

Specifically, the bound sensing unit 220 may detect a vibration generated in the second section. And, when the sensed vibration exceeds a preset size, the bound sensing unit 220 may recognize that the ball is bound to the second section.

According to some other embodiments of the present disclosure, the bound sensing unit 220 may detect a weight change occurring in the second section, and recognize whether the ball is bound to the game table (specifically, the second section). .

Specifically, the bound sensing unit 220 may detect a change in weight of the second section. And, when there is a change in the weight of the second section, the bound sensing unit 220 may recognize that the ball is bound to the second section.

Meanwhile, the bound sensing unit 220 may acquire the amount of change in weight generated in the second section. In this case, when the amount of weight change generated in the second section exceeds a preset value, the bound sensing unit 220 may recognize that the ball is bound to the second section.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the bound sensing unit 220 may recognize whether the ball has bound to the game table (specifically, the second section) by using the image data.

Specifically, the bound sensing unit 220 may include a camera unit for acquiring image data. The bound sensing unit 220 may recognize that the ball is bound to the second section by using the image data obtained by the camera unit.

More specifically, the bound sensing unit 220 may acquire the image of the second section in the horizontal direction through the camera unit while a round of the game is in progress. And, when a preset shape (ie, the shape of the ball) or a preset color (ie, the color of the ball) is recognized from the image, the bound sensing unit 220 may recognize that the ball is bound to the second section.

Here, the image for the second section obtained in the horizontal direction may be an image captured from the side of the game table. Also, the image may be an image obtained by photographing a space existing above the second section at a position spaced apart from the upper surface of the second section by a predetermined height.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the bound sensing unit 220 may detect whether the ball is close to the second section of the game table, and recognize whether the ball is bound to the second section.

Specifically, the bound sensing unit 220 may include an oscillator that generates a magnetic field by generating a high frequency and a magnetic field detector that detects a change in the magnetic field. In this case, the ball may include a metal material having a preset size of permeability. Here, the magnetic permeability represents the ratio between the magnetic field B and the induced magnetic field H. That is, the ball including the metal material may generate a change in the magnetic field formed by the oscillation unit of the ball sensing unit 210 .

More specifically, the bound sensing unit 220 may use the oscillator to form a magnetic field on the second section at the first time point when the round of the game starts. Also, the bound sensing unit 220 may recognize a change in the magnetic field at a second time point after the first time point using the magnetic field detector. And, when the change in the magnetic field is recognized at the second time point, the bound sensing unit 220 may recognize that the ball is bound to the second section.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the bound sensing unit 220 may detect a magnetic field generated from the ball to recognize whether the ball is bound to the second section.

Specifically, the bound sensing unit 220 may include a transistor unit sensing a magnetic field. In this case, the ball may include a magnetic part that generates a magnetic field. Here, the magnetic part may be a permanent magnet. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

More specifically, when the bound sensing unit 220 senses the magnetic field generated by the magnetic unit included in the ball on the second section at the second time point after the first time point when the round of the game is started by using the transistor unit, the ball It can be recognized that the second section is bound.

According to some other exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, the bound sensing unit 220 may detect an optical signal and recognize that the ball is bound to the second section.

Specifically, the bound sensing unit 220 may include a light emitting unit and a light receiving unit. In this case, the ball sensing unit 210 may irradiate light to the second section using the light emitting unit. Meanwhile, the ball sensing unit 210 may recognize an optical signal (eg, optical interference generated as the ball is bound) when the ball is bound in the second section by using the light receiving unit. Here, the light irradiated to the second section using the light emitting unit may be at least one of infrared light, ultraviolet light, and visible light.

More specifically, the bound sensing unit 220 may use the light emitting unit to irradiate light to the second section at the first time point when the round of the game starts. In addition, when the optical signal is acquired through the light receiving unit at a second time point after the first time point, the bound sensing unit 220 may recognize that the ball is bound to the second section.

That is, the bound sensing unit 220 may be, for example, an optical sensor or an infrared sensor. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

According to some other exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, the bound sensing unit 220 may detect an acoustic signal and recognize that the ball is bound to the second section.

Specifically, the bound sensing unit 220 may include a sound collecting unit. In this case, the ball sensing unit 210 may acquire the sound generated in the second section by using the sound collecting unit. In addition, the ball sensing unit 210 receives a preset sound (that is, a sound generated according to the contact between the ball and the table) that may be generated when the ball is bound to the second section through the sound collecting unit. It can be recognized that this second section is bound.

More specifically, the bound sensing unit 220 may activate the sound collecting unit after a first time point when a round of the game starts. Also, as the sound collection unit is activated after the first time point, the bound sensing unit 220 may analyze the sound collected after the first time point to recognize whether the ball has bounded the second section.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the ball sensing unit 210 may read an electronic tag included in the ball to recognize whether the ball has bound to the second section.

Specifically, the bound sensing unit 220 may include a reader unit that outputs an electromagnetic field to read the electronic tag included in the ball. In this case, the ball may include an electronic tag.

More specifically, the bound sensing unit 220 may output the electromagnetic field onto the second section at the first time point when the round of the game starts using the leader unit. In addition, when the electronic tag is read from the second section at a second time point after the first time point using the reader unit, the bound sensing unit 220 may recognize that the ball is bound to the second section.

According to some additional exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, the bound sensing unit 220 may recognize a player corresponding to the electronic tag by reading the electronic tag using the reader. Here, the electronic tag may store identification information of the player.

Meanwhile, the controller 100 of the game device 1000 may calculate the player's game score by using the sensed data sensed by the sensing unit 200 provided in the game table. Specifically, the controller 100 may calculate the game score of each of the plurality of players by using identification information of the electronic tag corresponding to each of the plurality of players.

Additionally, when the sensing data indicating that the ball is bound to the second section is obtained through the bound sensing unit 220, the controller 100 of the game device 1000 calculates a game score by weight (eg, a game score). applied twice) can be added.

As described above, the bound sensing unit 220 according to some embodiments of the present disclosure includes a method using vibration, a method using a weight change, a method using image data, a method using a change in a magnetic field, a method using a magnetic field, a light Whether the ball is bound to the second section of the game table may be detected using any one of a method using a signal, a method using an acoustic signal, and a method using an electronic tag.

According to some additional embodiments of the present disclosure, the bound sensing unit 220 determines whether the ball is bound to the first section by using at least two or more of the methods for recognizing whether the ball is bound to the second section. whether or not it can be recognized

For example, the bound sensing unit 220 may determine that the recognized result value is true only when the result values recognized through two or more methods are all the same.

For example, the bound sensing unit 220 may include a first method (eg, a method using vibration) and a second method (eg, It is possible to recognize whether the ball is bound to the second section using the method using weight change).

In this case, the bound sensing unit 220 recognizes that the ball is bound to the second section using the first method, and only when recognizing that the ball is bound to the second section using the second method, the ball is returned to the second section. It can be determined that it is bound to section 2.

On the other hand, the bound sensing unit 220 recognizes that the ball is bound to the second section using the first method, and when recognizing that the ball is not bound to the second section using the second method, the ball is returned to the second section. You can decide that it is not bound to section 2.

Accordingly, the bound sensing unit 220 may more accurately detect whether the ball is bound to the second section of the game table. Here, the first method and the second method are terms used to distinguish different methods for the ball sensing unit 210 to recognize whether a ball is located in the game cup, and are not limited to a specific method.

As another example, the bound sensing unit 220 may determine that the result value is true only when the ratio of the result values recognized through two or more methods exceeds a preset ratio (eg, 50%).

Accordingly, the bound sensing unit 220 may more accurately detect whether the ball is bound to the second section of the game table.

The guard sensing unit 230 may recognize whether the ball is hit by the guard unit in a game using the ball. Here, the guard part may refer to a bulkhead erected to prevent the ball from being bounced off. Specifically, the guard unit may have a predetermined height to prevent the ball from escaping to the outside of the game table. In addition, the guard unit may have a structure capable of being coupled to the game table, and when coupled to the game table, may have a shape surrounding the first section of the game table.

For example, the guard unit may prevent a ball from being bounced off a game table or a game cup in the beer pong game. A description of the guard unit will be described later with reference to FIGS. 7 and 8 .

According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, the controller 100 of the game device 1000 includes first sensing data indicating that a ball is located in a first cup among at least one first game cup and second sensing data indicating that the ball is hit by the guard unit. When the sensing data is obtained through the ball sensing unit 210 and the guard sensing unit 230, the game score may be processed as invalid.

Specifically, the ball hit by the guard unit may be a ball (eg, a miss ball) that has escaped to the outside of the game table if there is no guard unit. Accordingly, when the second sensing data is obtained from the guard sensing unit 230 , the control unit 100 may recognize that the ball is hit by the guard unit. In addition, the controller 100 may recognize the ball as a miss ball and process the game score as invalid.

Hereinafter, a method for the controller 100 of the game device 1000 to calculate a game score will be described with reference to FIG. 19 .

The memory 300 may store a program for the operation of the controller 100 , and may temporarily or permanently store input/output data. The memory 300 may include a flash memory type, a hard disk type, a multimedia card micro type, a card type memory (eg, SD or XD memory), and a RAM. (Random Access Memory, RAM), SRAM (Static Random Access Memory), ROM (Read-Only Memory, ROM), EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory), PROM (Programmable Read-Only Memory), magnetic memory, magnetic It may include at least one type of storage medium among disks and optical disks. The memory 300 may be operated under the control of the controller 100 .

According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, the memory 300 may store various information related to a game using a ball performed by the game device 1000 .

For example, the memory 300 includes information on a method of calculating a score of a game performed in the game device 1000, information about an event related to a game performed in the game device 1000, an image related to the event, A sound effect related to the event and a lighting effect related to the event may be stored. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

Meanwhile, the controller 100 may calculate the player's game score by using the information on the method of calculating the game score stored in the memory 300 . Also, the controller 100 may recognize whether an event has occurred by using the information about the game-related event stored in the memory 300 . In addition, when recognizing that an event has occurred, the controller 100 may provide an image related to the event stored in the memory 300 , a sound effect related to the event, and a lighting effect related to the event to the player. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

The display unit 400 may display (output) information processed by the game device 1000 . For example, the display unit 400 may include information on an execution screen of an application that is driven in the game device 1000 , information related to an event, information related to a result of a game, or a UI (User Interface), GUI according to the information on the execution screen. (Graphic User Interface) information can be displayed.

The display unit 400 may implement a touch screen by forming a mutually layered structure or integrally formed with the touch sensor. Such a touch screen may function as the input unit 700 providing an input interface between the game device 1000 and the player, and may provide an output interface between the game device 1000 and the player.

The display unit 400 according to some embodiments of the present disclosure may be provided in one area of the game table. The display unit 400 may output various images.

For example, the display 400 may output an event image. Meanwhile, the controller 100 may control the event image displayed on the display unit based at least in part on the position of the ball thrown on the game table.

Specifically, the controller 100 recognizes the position information of the ball based on the sensing data sensed by the sensing unit 200 provided in the game table, and based at least in part on the position information of the ball, the display unit 400 ), at least one of a position at which an event image is displayed and a duration of the event image may be determined.

Here, the event image may be an image corresponding to a preset event pre-stored in the memory 300 . As another example, the display unit 400 may output an advertisement image pre-stored in the memory 300 . As another example, the display unit 400 may output a guide image (ie, an image for guiding a game method) stored in the memory 300 . However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

Meanwhile, the memory 300 may store an event image corresponding to a preset event. In this case, the controller 100 may calculate a game score based on the sensing data sensed by the sensing unit 200 provided in the game table. In addition, the controller 100 may control the display 400 to output an event image based on the game score. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

On the other hand, the memory 300 may store an event sound corresponding to a preset event. In this case, the controller 100 may calculate a game score based on the sensing data sensed by the sensing unit 200 provided in the game table. In addition, the controller 100 may control the audio unit 500 to output an event sound based on the game score. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

The audio unit 500 may output audio data stored in the memory 300 . Also, the audio unit 500 may output a sound signal related to a function (eg, a game (round) start sound, a round end sound, etc.) performed by the game device 1000 . The audio unit 500 may include, for example, a receiver, a speaker, a buzzer, and the like.

As will be described later, the game device 1000 may include a camera unit. In this case, the display unit 400 may utilize the image acquired by the camera unit as an event image. That is, the controller 100 may control the camera unit to photograph the player. In addition, the controller 100 may control the display unit 400 to output an event image using an image captured by the player.

For example, when an event in which a ball enters one of the at least one game cup occurs, the controller 100 may display an image of the player's projection action captured by the camera unit or an image cheering by the player. The display unit 400 may be controlled.

For another example, when an event in which a ball is placed in any one of the at least one game cup occurs, the controller 100 may display an image of an action of the other player drinking a beverage (eg, beer) from the cup containing the ball The display unit 400 may be controlled to display .

For another example, when the ball does not enter any one of the at least one game cup, the controller 100 may control an image of the other player (eg, an image containing the appearance of the other player cheering) and/or the ball The display unit 400 may be controlled to display an image of the player who projected the .

The throw-line irradiator 600 may irradiate a line light to a position of a throw-line, which is a position at which a player throws a ball, or may irradiate an image including information about a position of the throw-line to the throw-line. Here, the position of the throw line may be a position on the floor corresponding to a position spaced apart by a preset distance on an extension line connecting the first section and the second section of the game table. A description of the position of the throw line will be described later with reference to FIG. 17 .

The throw line irradiation unit 600 may examine an image including at least one of a preset guide image, a preset event image, and a preset advertisement image together with information on the position of the throw line.

The throw line irradiation unit 600 may be provided on the bottom or side of the game table. In addition, when the throw line irradiation unit 600 is provided on the game table, it may be provided to be able to slide, rotate, and tilt.

According to some additional exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, the throw line irradiator 600 may irradiate a plurality of throw lines (specifically, line light or an image including information about the position of the throw line).

Meanwhile, the game device 1000 may further include a distance measuring sensor for detecting the position of the throw line at which the player throws the ball. In other words. The distance between the player and the game table detected by the distance measuring sensor may be transmitted to the controller 100 so that a scoring value corresponding to the distance may be assigned to the player.

The distance measuring sensor may include, for example, at least one of ultrasonic, infrared and laser sensors capable of detecting a distance between the player and the game table. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

Meanwhile, the controller 100 may calculate a game score based on the position of the throw line at which the player throws the ball. Specifically, the controller 100 may assign a weight to the game score or a penalty to the game score based on the position of the throw line at which the player throws the ball.

For example, the control unit 100 may control the first player and the second player even if the first player and the second player put the ball in the same cup (ie, a cup with the same score, for example, 10 points), the first player and the second player Each game score may be given differently. That is, the control unit 100 controls the second throw line that is relatively farther from the game table than the first score (eg, 10 points) of the first player who projects the ball at the position of the first throw line relatively close to the game table. A second score (eg, 20 points) of the second player who threw the ball at the location may be determined to be higher. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

Accordingly, the game device 1000 according to some additional exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure may increase the entertainment factor of a game performed in the game device 1000 by giving a player's game score in various ways.

Hereinafter, a description of the throw line irradiation unit 600 will be described with reference to FIGS. 16 to 18 .

The input unit 700 is for receiving information from the user, and when information is input through the input unit 700 , the controller 100 may control the operation of the game device 1000 to correspond to the input information. The input unit 700 includes a mechanical input means (or a mechanical key, for example, a button, a switch, and a touch input means located on the front, rear or side of the game device 1000) As an example, the touch input means includes a virtual key, a soft key, or a visual key displayed on the touch screen through software processing, or the touch On the other hand, the virtual key or the visual key may be displayed on the touch screen while having various shapes, and for example, a graphic , text, icon, video, or a combination thereof As an example of the input unit 700 operated to receive a command for controlling the operation of the game device 1000 , , may be collectively referred to as a manipulating portion.

According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, the input unit 700 may be a touch unit. Here, the touch unit may detect that the player is ready to throw the ball. For example, the touch unit may be configured to have a footrest shape. Specifically, the touch unit may be provided at a position of a throw line. That is, as the player is ready to throw the ball, the player may step on the touch unit provided at the throw line position to provide the touch input to the game device 1000 . However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

Meanwhile, the controller 100 may control to activate the game performed in the game device 1000 from the point in time when the touch unit detects that the player is ready to throw the ball. Specifically, when a touch input is received through the touch unit, the controller 100 may recognize that the round of the game has started. And, as the controller 100 recognizes that the round of the game has started, the controller 100 may activate the sensing unit 200 provided in the game table. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

Additionally, the touch portion may extend away from the throw line relative to the game table. In addition, only when the player throws the ball while touching the touch unit (eg, step on the touch unit), it can be authenticated that the game has been legitimately progressed.

Therefore, when the remote multi-game mode is performed in the game device 1000, even if the players at a remote location do not visually check each other's play, it is important to authenticate that the game is legitimately played by the player throwing the ball from a proper position. It may be possible.

According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, the game device 1000 may further include a lighting unit. The lighting unit may provide a lighting effect to the player in order to increase the entertainment element of a game played on the game device 1000 .

For example, the lighting unit may be provided on the outermost side of the top, bottom, or side of the game table of the game device 1000 . In addition, when the lighting unit recognizes that an event (for example, the ball is positioned in any one of the at least one cup, or the ball is bound to the game table, etc.) has occurred in the controller 100, the memory 300 You can output lighting effects related to events stored in . That is, the lighting unit may be turned on or off by the controller 100 .

According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, the game device 1000 may further include a camera unit. The camera unit may process an image frame such as a still image or a moving image obtained by the image sensor when the player performs a game using the game device 1000 . Here, the image frame processed by the camera unit may be displayed on the display unit 400 or stored in the memory 300 . In addition, the image frame processed by the camera unit may be used when the controller 100 generates an event image. In addition, the image frame processed by the camera unit may be used when the control unit 100 recognizes whether the player violates the throw line when throwing the ball.

Meanwhile, the camera unit provided in the game device 1000 may be arranged to form a matrix structure, and a plurality of image information having various angles or focal points may be input to the game device 1000 through the camera unit forming the matrix structure as described above. can In addition, the camera unit may be arranged in a stereo structure to acquire a left image and a right image for realizing a stereoscopic image.

According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, the game device 1000 may further include a communication unit. The communication unit may include one or more modules that enable communication between the game device 1000 and a communication system, or between the game device 1000 and a user terminal (here, a player's terminal or a game device manager's terminal, etc.) have. Also, the communication unit may include one or more modules for connecting the game device 1000 to one or more networks.

According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, the communication unit of the game device 1000 may transmit information related to a game performed in the game device 1000 to the user terminal.

Specifically, the communication unit may transmit a play record of a game performed in the game device 1000 to the user terminal. Here, the play record may include, for example, the number of times the player plays the game, the number of records and the number of misses, and the like. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

Meanwhile, in the user terminal, an application related to a game performed by the game device 1000 may be installed. Also, the application may provide the user with game-related information received from the communication unit of the game device 1000 . An application related to a game performed in the game device 1000 will be described later with reference to FIG. 20 .

However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the user terminal may provide (eg, display text) the game-related information received from the communication unit of the game device 1000 to the user regardless of whether a separate application is installed or not. have.

Accordingly, a user using the game device 1000 according to some embodiments of the present disclosure may conveniently check a record of a game played by the user.

Additionally, the communication unit of the game device 1000 may receive information related to a game performed in the game device 1000 from the user terminal.

For example, the communication unit of the game device 1000 may receive a customized game rule from the user terminal. Here, the customized game rule may include, for example, a score assigned to each of the at least one first game cup, an event occurrence condition, and the like. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

As another example, the communication unit of the game device 1000 may receive a customized game screen from the user terminal. In this case, the customized game screen received from the user terminal may be output to the display unit 400 . However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

Accordingly, the game device 1000 according to some embodiments of the present disclosure may provide the user with a customized game rule or a customized game screen provided by the user, thereby increasing the entertainment factor.

A network according to some embodiments of the present disclosure is a Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN), x Digital Subscriber Line (xDSL), Rate Adaptive DSL (RADSL), Multi Rate DSL (MDSL), Very High Speed (VDSL) Various wired communication systems such as DSL), Universal Asymmetric DSL (UADSL), High Bit Rate DSL (HDSL), and Local Area Network (LAN) can be used.

In addition, the networks presented herein include Code Division Multi Access (CDMA), Time Division Multi Access (TDMA), Frequency Division Multi Access (FDMA), Orthogonal Frequency Division Multi Access (OFDMA), Single Carrier-FDMA (SC-FDMA) and Various wireless communication systems may be used, such as other systems.

The network according to the embodiments of the present disclosure may be configured regardless of its communication mode, such as wired and wireless, and is composed of various communication networks such as a personal area network (PAN) and a wide area network (WAN). can be In addition, the network may be a well-known World Wide Web (WWW), and may use a wireless transmission technology used for short-range communication such as Infrared Data Association (IrDA) or Bluetooth.

The techniques described herein may be used in the networks mentioned above, as well as in other networks.

The controller 100 of the game device 1000 may generally control the overall operation of the game device 1000 . The controller 100 may provide or process appropriate information or functions to the user by processing signals, data, information, etc. input or output through the above-described components or by driving an application program stored in the memory 300 .

The controller 100 may control at least some of the components discussed with reference to FIG. 1 in order to drive an application program stored in the memory 300 . Furthermore, in order to drive the application program, the controller 100 may operate at least two or more of the components included in the game device 1000 in combination with each other.

Various embodiments described herein may be implemented in, for example, a computer or similar device-readable recording medium and storage medium using software, hardware, or a combination thereof.

According to the hardware implementation, the embodiments described herein include ASICs (application specific integrated circuits), DSPs (digital signal processors), DSPDs (digital signal processing devices), PLDs (programmable logic devices), FPGAs (field programmable gate arrays, It may be implemented using at least one of processors, controllers, micro-controllers, microprocessors, and other electrical units for performing functions. The described embodiments may be implemented by the control unit 100 itself.

According to the software implementation, embodiments such as the procedures and functions described in this specification may be implemented as separate software modules. Each of the software modules may perform one or more functions and operations described herein. The software code may be implemented as a software application written in a suitable programming language. The software code may be stored in the memory 300 and executed by the controller 100 .

2 is a perspective view of a game device according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;

Referring to FIG. 2 , the game device 1000 includes a first table module 1100 constituting a first section 1110 in which at least one first game cup 2000 is disposed on a game table, and a first table module 1100 on which a ball is bound. It may include the second table module 1200 having a structure separable from the first table module 1100 and constituting the second section 1210 .

Hereinafter, the separation structure of the first table module 1100 and the second table module 1200 will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 to 15 .

The game device 1000 may include a pad 1120 provided in the first area 1111 of the first section 1110 and preventing the ball from bouncing. Meanwhile, on the first section 1110 , at least one first game cup may be disposed in the second area 1112 excluding the first area 1111 .

According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, the pad 1120 may be made of a material that absorbs an impact of the ball so that the ball does not bounce when the ball hits the pad 1120 .

For example, the pad 1120 may include low density polyethylene (LDPE), high density polyethylene (HDPE) or low density polyethylene (LDPE) and linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE). It may be made of a material formed by mixing.

For another example, the pad 1120 may be made of a material formed of rubber.

Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the game from being delayed due to a situation in which the ball is bounced while playing the game through the material for absorbing the impact of the ball forming the pad 1120 according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. That is, the pad 1120 according to some embodiments of the present disclosure may improve convenience for game players.

According to some other embodiments of the present disclosure, when the ball hits the pad 1120 , the pad 1120 may generate magnetic attraction with the ball so that the ball does not bounce. Here, the magnetic attraction may only have a size sufficient to prevent the ball from bouncing when the ball hits the pad 1120 . Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the ball moving in the air from being pulled toward the pad 1120 due to magnetic attraction. That is, even if magnetic attraction exists, magnetic attraction is generated only by a predetermined height from the pad 1120 , so that the trajectory of the ball thrown by the player may be maintained.

For example, the pad may be formed of a permanent magnet. In this case, the ball may include a metal material that generates magnetic attraction with the pad 1120 .

As another example, the pad 1120 may be formed of an electromagnet. In this case, the pad 1120 may be controlled so that a current flows through the coil included in the electromagnet when the game round starts. That is, the pad 1120 may be controlled to become magnetic when a game round starts. Here, the ball may include a metal material that generates magnetic attraction with the pad 1120 . Here, the magnetic attraction may only have a size sufficient to prevent the ball from bouncing when the ball hits the pad 1120 .

Therefore, the pad 1120 according to some embodiments of the present disclosure prevents the ball from being bounced off, but attaches it to the pad 1120 to prevent the game from being delayed due to the ball being bounced off while playing the game. have. That is, the pad 1120 according to some embodiments of the present disclosure may improve convenience for game players.

According to some further embodiments of the present disclosure, the gaming device 1000 has a second diameter greater than the first diameter of the ball, and is present in the pad 1120 and the first area 1111 of the first section 1110 . It may include at least one through hole. Also, the game device 1000 may include a ball collecting unit that collects balls passing through at least one through hole.

Therefore, the through-hole according to some embodiments of the present disclosure allows the ball to pass through the through-hole without being bounced to the outside, thereby preventing the game from being delayed due to the situation in which the ball is bounced outside while playing the game. have. That is, the through hole according to some embodiments of the present disclosure may improve the convenience of game players.

Hereinafter, a description of the through-hole and the ball collecting unit will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 and 8 .

The game device 1000 may include a leg unit 1400 so that the game table is installed at a preset height.

The leg unit 1400 according to some embodiments of the present disclosure may have a structure capable of height adjustment. Also, the leg unit 1400 may have a structure that is folded toward the bottom of the game table.

Additionally, the leg unit 1400 may have wheels on its bottom surface to facilitate movement of the game table. In this case, when the user moves the game device 1000 , the game device 1000 may generate an effect that the game device 1000 can be easily moved by hand without applying a large force.

Additionally, the leg unit 1400 may be moved in a sliding manner in a direction parallel to the game table in order to support the game table and adjust the center of gravity of the game table. Accordingly, when a specific obstacle exists at the installation position of the game table, the obstacle and the leg unit 1400 do not come into contact with each other due to sliding movement of the leg unit 1400 , so that the installation convenience of the game table can be improved.

As described above in the description of FIG. 1 , the game device 1000 may include the display unit 400 . For example, as shown in FIG. 2 , the display unit 400 may be provided on the second table module 1200 (the second section 1210 of the game table). However, the position where the display unit 400 is provided in the game device 1000 is not limited thereto.

3 is an exploded perspective view of a game device according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;

According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, the game device 1000 may include a ball sensing unit 210 for detecting whether a ball is located in any one of the at least one first game cup 2000 . have.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3 , the ball sensing unit 210 detects whether a ball is located in any one of the at least one first game cup 2000, at least one first game cup. (2000) may be provided under each.

That is, the ball sensing unit 210 may be provided between the top surface of the first table module 1100 and the bottom surface of each of the at least one first game cup 2000 .

Accordingly, the ball sensing unit 210 may recognize whether the ball is located in any one of the at least one first game cup.

A description of a method by which the ball sensing unit 210 detects whether a ball is located in any one of the at least one first game cup has been described in detail with reference to FIG. 1 , and a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, the game device 1000 may include a bound sensing unit 220 for detecting whether the ball is bound to the game table.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3 , the bound sensing unit 220 may be provided under the upper plate placed on the second section to detect whether the ball is bound to the second section of the game table.

Accordingly, the bound sensing unit 220 may detect whether the ball is bound to the second section of the game table.

A description of how the bound sensing unit 220 detects whether the ball is bound to the second section of the game table has been described in detail with reference to FIG. 1 , and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

The display unit 400 of the game device 1000 may be provided on an upper plate placed on the second section.

Accordingly, the display unit 400 may provide, for example, an event image to the player, thereby increasing the entertainment element of the game performed in the game device 1000 .

4 is a view for explaining an example of a method for recognizing a ball according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. 5 is a view for explaining another example of a method for recognizing a ball according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.

According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, a game played in the game device 1000 is placed in at least one first game cup after the ball is bound to the game table, or the ball is not bound to the game table, and at least one It may be a game in which the player throws the ball to be placed in the first game cup of For example, the game played in the game device 1000 may be a beer pong game.

First, as shown in FIG. 4 , the ball 3000 used for the game may be bound to the second table module 1200 (the second section of the game table) of the game device 1000 . Here, the ball 3000 may be thrown by the player.

As described above with reference to FIG. 3 , the bound sensing unit 220 of the game device 1000 may be provided under the upper plate of the second table module 1200 . In this case, the bound sensing unit 220 may detect a vibration generated in the second table module 1200 . Accordingly, the bound sensing unit 220 of the game device 1000 may recognize whether the ball 3000 is bound to the upper plate (the second section of the game table) of the second table module 1200 using vibration. . However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the bound sensing unit 220 determines whether the ball 3000 is bound to the upper plate (the second section of the game table) of the second table module 1200 using the various methods described above in FIG. 1 . can recognize

A description of how the bound sensing unit 220 detects whether the ball is bound to the second table module (the second section of the game table) has been described in detail with reference to FIG. 1 , and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

Meanwhile, referring to FIG. 5 , the ball 3000 may be positioned in the first cup 2100 of the at least one first game cup 2000 .

As described above in the description of FIG. 3 , the ball sensing unit 210 of the game device 1000 is configured to detect whether a ball is located in any one of the at least one first game cup 2000, at least It may be provided under each of the first cups 2000 . In this case, the ball sensing unit 210 may detect a change in weight generated in the first cup 2100 . Accordingly, the ball sensing unit 210 of the game device 1000 may recognize whether the ball 3000 is located in the first cup 2100 among the at least one first game cup 2000 using a change in weight. have. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the ball sensing unit 210 recognizes whether the ball 3000 is located in any one of the at least one first game cup 2000 using the various methods described above in FIG. 1 . can do.

A description of how the ball sensing unit 210 detects whether a ball is located in any one of the at least one first game cup has been described in detail in the description of FIG. 1 , and a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

6 is a view for explaining an example of a ball according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.

First, (a) of FIG. 6 shows a ball 3000 according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.

According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, the ball 3000 may be thrown (ie, may be thrown) by a player towards the game cup.

Ball 3000 according to some embodiments of the present disclosure, for example, may have an internal space, such as a ping-pong ball. Also, the ball 3000 may include a specific material or a specific device in the internal space.

The ball 3000 according to some other embodiments of the present disclosure may be made of a specific material. For example, the ball 3000 may be made of a metal material having a magnetic permeability of a preset size. As another example, the ball 3000 may be made of a magnetic material. That is, the ball 3000 itself may be a metal having a predetermined size of magnetic permeability or a material having magnetism. In this case, the ball 3000 may not include a specific material or a specific device in the internal space. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

Referring to FIG. 6(b), a cross-sectional view taken along line A-A' of the ball shown in FIG. 6(a) is shown.

According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, the ball 3000 is used to detect whether the ball 3000 is bound to a game table (specifically, the second table module 1200 ) of the game device 1000 , or at least one game A specific material or a specific device 3100 used to detect whether any one of the cups 2000 is positioned in the cup may be included in the internal space.

For example, the ball 3000 may include a magnetic unit that generates a magnetic field when the sensing unit 200 of the game device 1000 obtains sensing data using a magnetic field. Here, the magnetic part may be a permanent magnet. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

That is, the sensing unit 200 of the game device 1000 may obtain sensing data by recognizing a magnetic field generated by the magnetic unit included in the ball 3000 .

As another example, when the sensing unit 200 of the game device 1000 acquires sensing data using the electronic tag, the ball 3000 may include the electronic tag.

That is, the sensing unit 200 of the game device 1000 may read the electronic tag included in the ball 3000 to obtain sensing data. Additionally, the sensing unit 200 may read the electronic tag included in the ball 3000 to obtain information coded in the electronic tag (eg, player identification information, etc.).

As another example, when the sensing unit 200 of the game device 1000 acquires sensing data using a change in a magnetic field, the ball 3000 is a metallic material having a magnetic permeability having a predetermined size causing a change in the magnetic field. may include

7 and 8 are views for explaining an example of a guard portion and a through hole that may be provided in the game device according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.

According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, the game device 1000 may include a guard unit 1500 having a preset height to prevent the ball from escaping to the outside of the game table.

7 , the guard unit 1500 may have a shape surrounding the first table module 1100 (ie, the first section) of the game table.

Accordingly, the guard unit 1500 may prevent a ball from being bounced off a game table or a game cup in a beer pong game, for example. That is, the guard unit 1500 according to some embodiments of the present disclosure may improve the convenience of game players.

Additionally, the guard unit 1500 may have a mesh structure. In this case, when the ball is hit, the guard unit 1500 may absorb the impact to reduce the repulsive force. That is, the guard unit 1500 may prevent the ball from hitting the guard unit 1500 and bouncing outward.

Additionally, the guard unit 1500 may have a structure that can be combined with the game table. Accordingly, the player may engage or remove the guard unit 1500 as necessary while playing a game using the game device 1000 .

Additionally, the guard unit 1500 may be inserted into the game table. In this case, the guard unit 1500 may be withdrawn from a position inserted into the game table (ie, automatically) through a user's physical manipulation or a driving unit (not shown) of the game device 1000 .

That is, the guard unit 1500 is drawn out to surround the first table module 1100 due to a user's physical manipulation action or power transmission of the driving unit, and the function of the guard unit 1500 (ie, a game table or a game cup). function to prevent the ball from being hit and bounced). Here, the driving unit may be operated according to an external signal. For example, the user may operate the driving unit by transmitting a specific command signal to the game device 1000 using the user terminal. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

Additionally, the guard unit 1500 may be pivotally moved based on a contact portion of the guard unit 1500 that comes into contact with the game table automatically or according to a physical manipulation action.

Specifically, the guard unit 1500 may pivotally move based on a contact portion between the game table and the guard unit 1500 to surround the upper direction of the first table module 1100 . In this case, it is possible to perform the function of the guard unit 1500 (that is, a function of preventing the ball from being bounced off the game table or the game cup). Meanwhile, the guard unit 1500 may pivotally move based on a contact portion between the game table and the guard unit 1500 to surround the lower direction of the second table module 1100 . In this case, the guard unit 1500 may function as a side of the game table.

In other words, the guard unit 1500 is between a guard position (a form surrounding the upper direction of the first table module 1100) and a non-guard position (a form surrounding the lower direction of the first table module 1100). You can pivot.

According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, the game device 1000 includes at least one through hole 1130 having a second diameter that exceeds the first diameter of the ball to prevent the ball from escaping to the outside of the game table. can do.

7 , a through hole 1130 may be provided in the first area 1111 of the first section. Also, the through hole 1130 may pass through the upper plate and the pad 1120 of the first table module.

Accordingly, the through hole 1130 may pass a ball thrown onto the game table to a lower portion of the game table. Specifically, the through hole 1130 may pass a ball that does not fit into a game cup in a beer pong game to a lower portion of the game table, for example.

Meanwhile, the game device 1000 may include a ball collecting unit 1140 .

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8 , the game device 1000 may include a ball collecting unit 1140 that collects balls passing through the through hole 1130 . That is, the ball passing through the through hole 1130 may be accommodated in the ball collecting unit 1140 .

Specifically, the ball collecting unit 1140 may be provided under the game table to collect the balls passing through the through hole 1130 . More specifically, the ball collection unit 1140 may be provided in an area under the game table corresponding to the first area 1111 (ie, a through-hole area).

Accordingly, the ball collecting unit 1140 may conveniently collect the balls used in the game, thereby improving the convenience of game players.

Additionally, the ball collecting unit 1140 may have a structure that can be combined with a game table. Accordingly, the player may combine or remove the ball collecting unit 1140 as needed when playing a game using the game device 1000 .

9 is a view for explaining an example of table modules according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.

According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, the game device 1000 includes a first table module 1100 , a second table module 1200 , a third table module 1300 , and a leg unit 1400 supporting the game table. may include

As shown in FIG. 9 , the first table module 1100 may constitute a first section 1110 in which at least one first game cup is disposed on the game table. In addition, the second table module 1200 may configure the second section 1210 on which the ball is bound on the game table. In addition, the third table module 1300 is positioned in a direction opposite to the direction in which the first section 1110 is positioned in the second section 1210, and a third section 1310 in which at least one second game cup is disposed. can be configured.

For example, the game device 1000 according to some embodiments of the present disclosure may be a Beer Pong game device.

In this case, the beer mug (ie, at least one first game cup) of the first team (group of players) may be disposed in the first table module 1100 . Also, a beer mug (ie, at least one second game cup) of a second team different from the first team may be disposed in the third table module 1300 .

Meanwhile, each of the first team and the second team may have a predetermined number of ball throwing opportunities (ie, the number of times to throw the ball, for example, 2 times, 3 times, etc.) for each round. In addition, players belonging to each of the first team and the second team may throw the ball into the opponent's cup when the ball throwing opportunity is given.

That is, players belonging to the first team may throw the ball toward the beer mug of the second team, and players belonging to the second team may throw the ball toward the beer mug of the first team. Specifically, players belonging to the first team throw a ball near the first table module 1100 in which the beer mug of the first team is disposed toward the third table module 1300 in which the beer mug of the second team is disposed. can On the other hand, players belonging to the second team can throw a ball toward the first table module 1100 in which the beer mug of the first team is disposed near the third table module 1300 in which the beer mug of the second team is disposed. have.

Additionally, each player can throw the ball to the second table module 1200 (the second section of the game table) so that the ball is bound to the second table module 1200 when throwing the ball into the opposing party's beer mug.

And, when each player throws a ball and puts the ball into the beer mug of the opposing team, game points can be obtained. Additionally, when each player puts the ball into the opposing team's beer mug after bouncing the ball into the second table module 1200 (the second section of the game table), the game score is weighted (eg, doubled) score, etc.) can be obtained.

The beer pong game that can be performed in the above-described game device 1000 is only an example for helping understanding of the present disclosure, but is not limited thereto.

The third table module 1300 of the game device 1000 shown in FIG. 9 may not exist depending on a place or environment in which the game device 1000 is installed. That is, the third table module 1300 may be separated or removed from the game device 1000 .

Meanwhile, when the third table module 1300 does not exist in the game device 1000 , the game device 1000 may output a throw line on the floor surface. In addition, players belonging to different teams may throw the ball toward the first game cup disposed in the first table module 1100 at the same position (ie, the throw line). A description of the throw line output from the game device 1000 will be described later with reference to FIGS. 16 to 18 .

According to some additional embodiments of the present disclosure, the second table module 1200 may have a structure separable from the first table module 1100 . A detailed description thereof will be described later with reference to FIGS. 10 to 15 .

Hereinafter, a separable structure between the first table module 1100 and the second table module 1200 in FIGS. 10 to 15 will be described. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and when the third table module 1300 is included (provided) in the game device 1000, the second table module 1200 and the third table module 1300 include the first table module ( 1100) and the second table module 1200 may have a separable structure.

According to some additional embodiments of the present disclosure, the second table module 1200 may have a structure separable from the first table module 1100 . A structure in which the first table module 1100 and the second table module 1200 are separable will be described later with reference to FIGS. 10 to 15 .

10 is a view for explaining an example of the coupling structure of the table module according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.

According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, in the game table of the game device 1000 , the first table module 1100 and the second table module are connected by connecting the first table module 1100 and the second table module 1200 to each other. (1200) can be provided in each.

According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, the connection unit may include magnetic units 30 - 1 and 30 - 2 such that the first table module 1100 and the second table module 1200 are coupled using a magnetic force.

Specifically, the connection unit includes a first magnetic unit provided on a first side of any one of the first table module 1100 and the second table module 1200 , and the first table module 1100 and the second table module 1200 . It may include a second magnetic part provided on the second side of the other. Here, the second side may abut against the first side. In addition, the first magnetic part may have a first pole, and the second magnetic part may have a second pole to generate a magnetic attraction with the first magnetic part.

Each of the first magnetic part and the second magnetic part may be a permanent magnet. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

As shown in FIG. 10 , the magnetic part provided in the first table 1100 may be the first magnetic part 30 - 1 having a first pole. In addition, the magnetic part provided in the second table 1200 may be the second magnetic part 30 - 2 .

In addition, the first magnetic unit 30-1 and the second magnetic unit 30-2 may be provided at positions in contact with each other when the first table module 1100 and the second table module 1200 are coupled to each other. Specifically, the first magnetic unit 30 - 1 may be provided in the first area of the first side of the first table module 1100 . In addition, the second magnetic part 30 - 2 may be provided in the second area of the second side surface of the second table module 1200 in contact with the first area. In addition, the first magnetic part 30 - 1 and the second magnetic part 30 - 2 may generate magnetic attraction to each other.

The game table of the game device 1000 according to some embodiments of the present disclosure may be easily separated or combined. In addition, since the game device 1000 is manufactured with a simple structure, the production process of the game device 1000 can be shortened. Accordingly, productivity of the game device 1000 may be improved.

In addition, since the game table of the game device 1000 according to some embodiments of the present disclosure has a detachable structure, the user can conveniently carry the game device 1000 . Also, since the game table of the game device 1000 has a separable structure, the game device 1000 may be easily stored.

11 is a view for explaining another example of the coupling structure of the table module according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. 12 is a view for explaining another example of the coupling structure of the table module according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.

According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, in the game table of the game device 1000 , the first table module 1100 and the second table module are connected by connecting the first table module 1100 and the second table module 1200 to each other. (1200) can be provided in each.

According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, the connection part may include a protrusion and a receiving part into which the protrusion is inserted and fitted. Accordingly, the first table module 1100 and the second table module 1200 can be easily combined.

Referring to FIG. 11 , as illustrated, the protrusion 40 - 1 may be provided on the first side of the first table module 1100 . In addition, the accommodating part 40 - 2 for accommodating the protrusion 40 - 2 may be provided on the second side of the second table module 1200 . However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the protrusion 40 - 1 may be provided on the second side of the second table module 1200 . In this case, the accommodating part 40 - 2 may be provided on the first side of the first table module 1100 .

In addition, each of the protrusion 40-1 and the accommodating part 40-2 may be provided at a position where they abut when the first table module 1100 and the second table module 1200 are combined. Specifically, the protrusion 40 - 1 may be provided in the first area of the first side of the first table module 1100 . In addition, the accommodating part 40 - 2 may be provided in the second area of the second side surface of the second table module 1200 in contact with the first area.

The first table module 1100 and the second table module 1200 of the game device 1000 according to some embodiments of the present disclosure may be easily separated or combined by a user by inserting the protrusion into the receiving portion and fitting them together. . In addition, since the game device 1000 is manufactured with a simple structure, the production process of the game device 1000 can be shortened. Accordingly, productivity of the game device 1000 may be improved.

According to some additional embodiments of the present disclosure, the connection part may include a protrusion and a receiving part into which the protrusion is inserted and fitted. In addition, the connection part may further include a fixing pin and a through hole for fixing the fitting protrusion and the receiving part.

Specifically, the fixing pin can prevent the protrusion from being separated from the receiving part when the protrusion is inserted into the receiving part. In addition, the through hole may be formed in one region of the protrusion and the second table module 1200 so that the fixing pin can be inserted while the protrusion is inserted into the receiving unit.

Referring to FIG. 12A , as illustrated, the connection part may include a protrusion 40 - 1 and a through hole 40 - 3 formed in one area of the second table module 1200 .

Specifically, the through hole 40 - 3 may be formed in one area of the second table module 1200 to communicate with the receiving part 40 - 2 . Here, one area of the second table module 1200 may exist on a surface different from the surface in which the accommodating part 40 - 2 is formed.

For example, the through hole 40 - 3 may be connected to pass through a first side surface of the second table module 1200 and a second side surface (ie, both sides) facing the first side surface.

As another example, the through hole 40 - 3 may be a hole formed inward by a predetermined length in the first side surface of the second table module 1200 . That is, the through hole 40 - 3 may not penetrate from the first side to the second side facing the first side.

In addition, the through hole 40 - 3 may also be formed in the protrusion 40 - 1 . Therefore, when the user inserts the fixing pin 40-4 into the through hole 40-3 formed in each of the second table module 1200 and the protrusion 40-1, the fixing pin 40-4 is the protrusion ( 40-1) can be prevented from falling out of the receiving part 40-2.

A method of combining the first table module 1100 and the second table module 1200 will be described in more detail as follows. First, the user may combine the first table module 1100 and the second table module 1200 so that the protrusion 40-1 is inserted into the receiving part 40-2. In addition, when the user inserts the protrusion 40-1 into the receiving part 40-2, the user may insert the fixing pin 40-4 into the through hole 40-3.

Referring to FIG. 12B , the shape of the connection part in which the protrusion 40-1 and the receiving part 40-2 are coupled and the fixing pin 40-4 is inserted is shown.

That is, as shown in (b) of FIG. 12 , the fixing pin 40 - 4 is inserted into the protrusion 40 - 1 and the through hole 40 - 3 formed in one area of the second table module 1200 . Thus, the protrusion 40 - 1 can be fixed to the receiving portion 40 - 2 .

In the game device 1000 according to some additional exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, the rigidity of coupling may be increased through the through hole 40 - 3 and the fixing pin 40 - 4 .

In addition, in the game device 1000 according to some embodiments of the present disclosure, since the game table has a detachable structure, the user can conveniently carry the game device 1000 . In addition, since the game device 1000 has a separable structure of the game table, the user can easily store the game device 1000 .

13 is a view for explaining another example of the coupling structure of the table module according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.

According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, the game device 1000 may have a structure in which a game table is slidable in order to facilitate storage or movement of the game device 1000 .

13, the game device 1000 forms a space to accommodate the second table module 1200 on the bottom surface of the first table module 1100, and a sliding frame ( 50-2) may include a table housing 50-1 formed thereon.

In this case, the second table module 1200 may move forward and backward along the sliding frame 50 - 2 , and may be inserted into or withdrawn from the table housing 50 - 1 .

Specifically, the support 50 - 3 may be provided under the second table module 1200 . The support part 50 - 3 extends from the side of the second table module 1200 toward the bottom, and may be supported by the sliding frame 50 - 2 . In addition, the support 50-3 may be slidably coupled to the sliding frame 50-2.

According to some additional embodiments of the present disclosure, a roller may be provided on the lower surface of the support part 50-3 slidingly coupled to the sliding frame 50-2.

Specifically, when the sliding frame 50-2 and the supporting part 50-3 are slid, the roller provided in the supporting part 50-3 in order to reduce the frictional force caused by the sliding is the sliding frame 50-2. ) can be rotated along the upper surface of the

Accordingly, according to some additional exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, the user may withdraw the second table module 1200 accommodated in the internal space of the table housing 50 - 1 without applying a large force. In addition, the user may insert the second table module 1200 into the inner space of the table housing 50 - 1 without applying great force.

Here, since the second table module 1200 is moved in a sliding manner and inserted or pulled out from the table housing 50-1, the user can quickly install the game table.

Meanwhile, the user may insert the second game table 1200 into the first game table 1100 when the game device 1000 is stored. In this case, the volume of the game device 1000 may be reduced. Accordingly, the user may easily store the game device 1000 .

14 is a view for explaining another example of the coupling structure of the table module according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.

According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, the game device 1000 may have a structure in which a game table is slidable in order to facilitate storage or movement of the game device 1000 .

Referring to FIG. 14 , the game device 1000 may include a guide rail 60 - 1 that allows the second table module 1200 to slide on top of the first table module 1100 . Here, the guide rail 60 - 1 may be provided in one region of the upper portion of the first table module 1100 .

That is, the second table module 1200 may move back and forth along the guide rail 60 - 1 , and may have a shape covering the upper portion of the first table module 1100 .

Specifically, the second table module 1200 is provided under the second table module 1200, extends from the side of the second table module 1200 toward the bottom, and is slidably coupled to the guide rail 60-1. It may include a supporting part 60-2 that is.

According to some additional embodiments of the present disclosure, a roller may be provided on the bottom surface of the support part 60-2 slidingly coupled to the guide rail 60-1.

Specifically, when the guide rail 60-1 and the support part 60-2 are slidably coupled, the roller provided in the support part 60-2 may rotate along the upper surface of the guide rail 60-1. . In this case, the frictional force between the guide rail 60-1 and the support part 60-2 according to the sliding may be reduced.

Accordingly, according to some additional exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, the user may withdraw the second table module 1200 accommodated in the internal space of the table housing 50 - 1 without applying a large force. In addition, the user may position the second table module 1200 on top of the first table module 1100 without applying great force.

Here, since the second table module 1200 is moved in a sliding manner and accommodated or withdrawn from the upper portion of the first table module 1100 , the user can quickly install the game table.

Meanwhile, the user may position the second game table 1200 above the first game table 1100 when storing the game device 1000 . In this case, the volume of the game device 1000 may be reduced. Accordingly, the user may easily store the game device 1000 .

15 is a view for explaining another example of the coupling structure of the table module according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.

The game table of the game device 1000 according to some embodiments of the present disclosure may have a foldable structure. In this case, storage or transport of the game device 1000 may be facilitated.

15 , the game device 1000 includes hinges 70-1 and 70-2 coupled to the first table module 1100 and the second table module 1200, respectively, and the first table module ( 1100 and the second table module 1200 may include a hinge pin 70-3 for fastening the hinges 70-1 and 70-2 to be rotatable.

Specifically, the first hinge 70-1 is coupled to the bottom surface of any one of the first table module 1100 and the second table module 1200, and the first table module 1100 and the second table module 1200 are coupled to each other. ), the second hinge 70-2 may be coupled to the bottom surface of the other one. In addition, the first hinge 70 - 1 and the second hinge 70 - 2 may be fastened to the hinge pin 70 - 3 .

The first hinge 70 - 1 may be coupled to a first area of the bottom surface of the first table module 1100 . Here, the first area may be an area located at one end of the bottom surface of the first table module 1100 . In addition, the second hinge 70 - 2 may be coupled to the second area of the bottom surface of the second table module. Here, the second area may be an area located at one end of the bottom surface of the second table module 1200 . Also, when the first table module 1100 and the second table module 1200 are combined, the first region and the second region may be disposed adjacent to each other.

Here, each of the first hinge 70-1 and the second hinge 70-2 may be coupled to each of the first table module 1100 and the second table module 1200 through screws. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

However, the position where the first hinge 70-1 and the second hinge 70-2 are coupled is not limited to the above-described example, and the first hinge 70-1 and the second hinge 70-2 are not limited thereto. Each may be coupled to the upper surface of each of the first table module 1100 and the second table module 1200 .

Meanwhile, the first hinge 70 - 1 and the second hinge 70 - 2 may be fastened to the hinge pin 70 - 3 . In this case, the first table module 1100 and the second table module 1200 may be rotated and moved around the hinge pin 70 - 3 to be folded or unfolded.

Accordingly, the game table of the game device 1000 of the present disclosure may have a foldable structure. In this case, the user can conveniently carry the game device 1000 .

Also, the user may fold the first game table 1100 and the second game table 1200 when storing the game device 1000 . In this case, the volume of the game device 1000 may be reduced. Accordingly, the user may easily store the game device 1000 .

16 is a view for explaining an example of a throw line according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. 17 is a view for explaining a position of a throw line and a throw line irradiation unit according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.

According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, the game device 1000 irradiates a line light to the position of the throw line, which is the position at which the player throws the ball, or irradiates an image including information on the position of the throw line to the throw line. It may include a line irradiation unit 600 .

In general, a game in which a player scores by throwing a ball (eg, a beer pong game) employs a method in which a player throws a ball while maintaining a preset distance from a target (here, a game cup). That is, the throw line may mean a line provided to the player so that the game cup and the player throwing the ball maintain a preset distance.

Referring to FIG. 16 , the throw line irradiator 600 of the game device 1000 may irradiate an image 20 including information on the position of the throw line on the bottom surface of the preset position.

For example, the throw line irradiation unit 600 may examine an image including at least one of a preset guide image, a preset event image, and a preset advertisement image together with information on the position of the throw line.

Accordingly, a user who operates the game device 1000 may not only provide a game to players through an image including advertisements, for example, but also generate revenue through advertisements. Also, a user using the game device 1000 may play a game more easily through, for example, a guide image.

The throw line irradiator 600 is a position on the floor corresponding to a position spaced apart by a preset distance on the extension line connecting the first section 1110 and the second section 1210 and information on the position of the line light or the throw line It is possible to irradiate the image 20 including

More specifically, as shown in FIG. 17 , an image including line light or information on the position of a throw line is generated on an extension line 10 connecting the first section 1110 and the second section 1210 . It may be irradiated on the bottom surface that is spaced apart by a set distance and is perpendicular to the associative line.

In this case, the player may throw the ball without crossing the throw line included in the image 20 .

On the other hand, the throw line irradiation unit 600 may be provided on the bottom or side of the game table. In addition, when the throw line irradiation unit 600 is provided on the game table, it may be provided so as to be able to slide, rotate, and tilt to adjust the position at which the throw line is irradiated.

Specifically, the game device 1000 includes a rail 80-1 provided on the bottom or side surface of the game table, a moving unit slidably coupled to the rail, and a rotation bracket 80- rotatably installed on the moving unit. 8) may be included. In addition, the throw line irradiation unit 600 may be installed on the tilting bracket 80-9 so as to be tiltable on the rotation bracket 80-8.

Hereinafter, a structure in which the throw line irradiation unit 600 is provided to be slidable, rotated and tilted will be described below with reference to FIG. 18 .

According to some additional exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, the game device 1000 may recognize whether the player violates the throw line when throwing the ball.

For example, the game device 1000 is provided on the bottom or side surface of the game table, and detects a laser unit irradiating a laser beam to a bottom surface corresponding to the position of the throw line and a reflected wave of the laser beam, and uses the reflected wave to play a player It may include a laser sensing unit for recognizing whether the throw line violates the throw line.

As another example, the game device 1000 may include a camera that is provided on the bottom or side of the game table and acquires image data on the position of the throw line. In this case, the controller 100 may use the image data acquired by the camera unit to recognize whether the player violates the throw line when throwing the ball.

On the other hand, if the control unit 100 recognizes that the player has violated the throw line when throwing the ball using the reflected wave or image data of the above-described laser beam (that is, when a foul is recognized), a penalty is given to the player. can

For example, if the controller 100 recognizes that the throw line is violated when the player throws the ball, the controller 100 may invalidate the score for the ball thrown in the corresponding round. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

On the other hand, when the controller 100 recognizes that the throw line has been violated when the player throws the ball using the reflected wave or image data of the above-described laser beam, the display unit 400, the audio unit 500, or the lighting unit, etc. can be used to make the player aware of the fact.

For example, when recognizing that the player has violated the throw line when throwing a ball, the controller 100 may control the display unit 400 to output an image related to a foul. As another example, when recognizing that the player has violated the throw line when throwing the ball, the controller 100 may control the audio unit 500 to output a foul-related sound. As another example, if the controller 100 recognizes that the throw line is violated when the player throws the ball, the controller 100 may control the lighting unit to output a lighting related to a foul. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

18 is a view for explaining an example of a throw line irradiation unit according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.

According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, the throw line irradiation unit 600 may be provided on the bottom surface or the side surface of the game table. In addition, when the throw line irradiation unit 600 is provided on the game table, it may be provided to be able to slide, rotate, and tilt.

Specifically, referring to FIG. 18A , the game device 1000 includes a rail 80-1, a sliding slot 80-2, a fixed rod 80-3, a sliding support part 80-4, It may include a sliding wheel (80-5), a rail gear (80-6), a rotation bracket (80-8) and a tilting bracket (80-9).

The pair of rails 80 - 1 may be provided on the bottom or side surfaces of the game table of the game device 1000 . Here, the rail 80-1 may be provided to have a cross section of a '┗┛' shape in which a sliding slot 80-2 is formed in the center. In addition, a rail gear 80-6 may be formed on a portion of the upper surface of the rail 80-1.

On the other hand, the sliding support 80-4 may be seated on the rail 80-1. Here, at least four sliding wheels 80 - 5 may be rotatably fixed to both sides of the sliding support portion 80 - 4 , respectively. Here, the sliding support 80-4 or the sliding wheel 80-5 may be fixedly coupled to the rail gear 80-6.

Additionally, a driving motor capable of driving the sliding wheel 80-5 may be built in the sliding support portion 80-4. Here, the driving motor may be operated by the controller 100 of the game device 1000 .

At least one fixing rod 80-3 may pass through the sliding slot 80-2. The upper end of the fixed rod 80-3 may be fixed to the lower surface of the sliding support unit 80-4, and the moving unit 80-7 may be fixed to the lower surface of the fixed rod 80-3.

According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, the throw line irradiation unit 600 may be moved in the front-rear direction through the sliding support unit 80-4 moving along the rail 80-1.

Referring to (b) of FIG. 18 , it is a view of the structure shown in (a) of FIG. 18 as viewed from the bottom.

As shown in (b) of FIG. 18, the rotating bracket 80-8 is rotatable on the moving part 80-7 coupled to the sliding support part 80-4 through the fixed rod 80-3. can be installed. In addition, a tilting bracket 80 - 9 enabling the throw line irradiation unit 600 to be tilted may be installed on the rotation bracket 80 - 8 . And, the throw line irradiation unit 600 may be installed on the tilting bracket (80-9).

That is, the throw line irradiation unit 600 may be tilted according to the operation of the tilting bracket 80 - 9 . The throw line irradiation unit 600 may rotate according to the operation of the rotation bracket 80 - 8 . In addition, the throw line irradiation unit 600 may slide and move according to the operation of the moving unit 80-7 coupled with the sliding support unit 80-4.

Accordingly, the user may adjust the irradiation position and the irradiation angle of an image including information on the position of the line light or the throw line.

19 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a method for a controller of a game device to calculate a game score according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.

According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, the controller 100 of the game device 1000 may calculate a game score based on the sensing data sensed by the sensing unit 200 . Also, the control unit 100 may recognize whether a preset event has occurred based on the sensing data sensed by the sensing unit 200 .

Referring to FIG. 19 , the controller 100 may obtain first sensing data indicating that a ball is located in a first cup among at least one first game cup through the ball sensing unit 210 ( S110 ).

In this case, the control unit 100 may recognize whether the second sensing data indicating that the ball is hit by the guard unit has been obtained through the guard sensing unit 230 ( S120 ).

When the control unit 100 recognizes that the second sensing data indicating that the ball has been hit by the guard unit has been obtained through the guard sensing unit 230 (S120, Yes), the control unit 100 may process the game score as invalid (S130).

That is, according to whether the second sensing data is acquired, the controller 100 may recognize whether the ball has been hit by a guard unit installed to prevent the ball from escaping to the outside of the game table. And, when the control unit 100 recognizes that the ball is hit by the guard unit and that the ball is located in the first cup, the control unit 100 may invalidate the score for the corresponding ball.

Specifically, the ball hit by the guard unit may be a ball (eg, a miss ball) that has escaped to the outside of the game table if there is no guard unit. Accordingly, when the second sensing data is obtained from the guard sensing unit 230 , the control unit 100 may recognize that the ball is hit by the guard unit. In addition, the controller 100 may recognize the ball as a miss ball and process the game score as invalid.

On the other hand, when the control unit 100 recognizes that the second sensing data indicating that the ball has been hit by the guard unit has not been obtained through the guard sensing unit 230 ( S120 , No), the second section through the bound sensing unit 220 . It may be recognized whether the third sensing data indicating that the ball is bound to is obtained (S140).

When the control unit 100 recognizes that the third sensing data indicating that the ball is bound to the second section has been obtained through the bound sensing unit 220 (S140, Yes), calculates a game score, and gives weight to the game score. can be (S150).

On the other hand, when the control unit 100 recognizes that the third sensing data indicating that the ball is bound in the second section has not been obtained through the bound sensing unit 220 (S140, No), without giving a separate weight to the game score , it is possible to calculate the game score (S160).

That is, the controller 100 determines whether the ball located in the first cup is bound to the second section and then enters the first cup, or the first cup is not bound to the second section, depending on whether the third sensing data is acquired. It can be recognized that it has entered into And, when recognizing that the ball has entered the first cup after being bound to the second section, the controller 100 may give weight to the score for the corresponding ball.

For example, if the controller 100 recognizes that the ball entered the first cup without being bound to the second section, the controller 100 determines a score (eg, 10 points) corresponding to the first cup as the score of the player who threw the ball. can However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

As another example, if the control unit 100 recognizes that the ball entered the first cup after being bound to the second section, double the score (eg, 10 points) corresponding to the first cup (eg, 20 points) may be determined as the score of the player who threw the ball. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

That is, the controller 100 of the game device 1000 according to some embodiments of the present disclosure may calculate a game score based on sensing data sensed by the sensing unit 200 provided in the game table.

According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, the controller 100 may determine the game score differently depending on the cup in which the ball is located.

For example, the control unit 100 gives 10 points when the ball is located in the first cup among the at least one first game cup, 20 points when the ball is located in the second cup among the at least one first game cup, and at least When the ball is located in the third cup among the first game cups, it may be determined as 30 points or the like.

According to some other embodiments of the present disclosure, the controller 100 may determine the game score equally for all cups in which the ball is located.

For example, the control unit 100 points 10 points when the ball is located in the first cup among the at least one first game cup, 10 points when the ball is located in the second cup among the at least one first game cup, and at least When the ball is located in the third cup among the first game cups, it may be determined as 10 points or the like.

According to some additional exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, the controller 100 of the game device 1000 may determine a game score based on the position of the throw line. Here, the throw line irradiator 600 of the game device 1000 may irradiate a plurality of throw lines. In addition, the game device 1000 may further include a distance measuring sensor for detecting the position of the throw line at which the player throws the ball.

Specifically, the controller 100 may assign a weight to the game score or a penalty to the game score based on the position of the throw line at which the player throws the ball.

For example, the control unit 100 may control the first player and the second player even if the first player and the second player put a ball in the same game cup (ie, a game cup with the same score, for example, 10 points). 2 Each player can be given a different score. That is, the control unit 100 controls the second throw line that is relatively farther from the game table than the first score (eg, 10 points) of the first player who projects the ball at the position of the first throw line relatively close to the game table. A second score (eg, 20 points) of the second player who threw the ball at the location may be determined to be higher. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

Accordingly, the game device 1000 according to some additional exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure may increase the entertainment factor of a game performed in the game device 1000 by giving a player's game score in various ways.

Meanwhile, the controller 100 of the game device 1000 may recognize whether a preset event has occurred based on the game score. In addition, the controller 100 may control the display 400 or the audio unit 500 to output an image or sound effect corresponding to a preset event. Here, an image or sound effect corresponding to a preset event may be pre-stored in the memory 300 of the game device 1000 .

The preset event is, for example, a first event in which a ball thrown by the player is positioned in a preset specific cup among at least one game cup, and a second event in which a score obtained by a plurality of balls thrown by the player exceeds the preset score and a third event in which at least two balls among the plurality of balls thrown by the player are located in the same cup. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

According to some additional exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, the game device 1000 may acquire an image of a player throwing a ball through a camera unit. In addition, when recognizing that a preset event has occurred, the controller 100 may control the display unit 400 to output the image acquired by the camera unit to the display unit.

Accordingly, it is possible to increase the entertainment element of a game played on the game device 1000 by providing a differentiated event image for each player.

20 is a diagram for explaining an example of an application screen related to a game performed in a game device according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.

According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, the communication unit of the game device 1000 may transmit information related to a game performed in the game device 1000 to the user terminal.

Specifically, the communication unit may transmit a play record of a game performed in the game device 1000 to the user terminal. Here, the play record may include, for example, the number of times the player plays the game, the number of records and the number of misses, and the like. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

According to some other exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, the communication unit of the game device 1000 may transmit game-related information to a game server that manages game-related information.

Although not shown in the drawings, the game server may be provided integrally with the game device 1000 . The game device 1000 operator may install a game server inside the game device 1000 . For example, any one of the one or more game devices 1000 may be selected and set as the main game device 1000 . The game device 1000 other than the main game device 1000 may be configured as a sub game device and a game server may be installed in the main game device 1000 . However, this is only an example, and the game server may be located outside the game device 1000 to communicate with other game devices. The main game device may be connected to an internally installed game server through a network. Also, the main game device and one or more sub game devices may be connected through a network.

In addition, the game server according to some embodiments of the present disclosure may provide an application installable to the user terminal. In addition, the game server may receive the play records of users corresponding to each of the user terminals from the game device 1000 . In this case, the game server may analyze the play records of the users received from the game device 1000 , and provide the result of analyzing the play records to the user terminal.

In addition, the game server is a means for logging in to the game device 1000 using a user terminal in which an application is installed, controlling the game device 1000, or controlling a game performed in the game device 1000 . may be provided to the user.

Meanwhile, an application related to a game performed by the game device 1000 may be installed in the user terminal. Here, the application may provide the user with the game-related information received from the communication unit of the game device 1000 or the result of analyzing the play record received from the game server.

For example, the application may include an application screen 90 as shown in FIG. 20 .

Specifically, the application screen 90 includes a game record display area 91 in which a user's game record is displayed, a login information display area 91-1 in which information of a logged-in user is displayed, and an advertisement related to the game device 1000 . and an event display area 92 , a hotkey display area 94 preset by the user, and an application menu display area 95 . However, since the above-described components are not essential in implementing the application screen 90 , the application screen 90 may have more or fewer components than those listed above.

The user of the game device 1000 of the present disclosure may conveniently check his/her game play record or a result of analyzing the game play record through the application shown in FIG. 20 .

That is, the game device 1000 according to some embodiments of the present disclosure may provide various information (eg, play records) to the user to induce the user to intuitively recognize his/her own game skills. Accordingly, the game device 1000 may improve the user's satisfaction with the game or the level of immersion in the game.

The description of the presented embodiments is provided to enable any person skilled in the art to make or use the present disclosure. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the generic principles defined herein may be applied to other embodiments without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. Thus, the present disclosure is not intended to be limited to the embodiments presented herein, but is to be construed in the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features presented herein.

Claims (20)

In the game device,
a game table comprising a first section on which at least one first game cup is placed and a second section on which a ball is bound; and
a ball sensing unit provided in the first section and configured to sense whether the ball is located in any one of the at least one first game cup;
containing,
game device.
The method of claim 1,
The ball sensing unit,
detecting a change in the weight of each of the at least one first game cup,
based on a change in the weight of each of the at least one first game cup, recognizing whether the ball is located in any one of the at least one first game cups;
game device.
3. The method of claim 2,
The ball sensing unit,
recognizing the weight of each of the at least one first game cup at a first point in time;
Recognizing a first cup having a change in weight among the at least one first game cup at a second time point that is after the first time point,
Recognizing that the ball is located in the first cup when the changed weight of the first cup is maintained for a preset time,
game device.
The method of claim 1,
The ball sensing unit,
a camera unit for acquiring image data;
including,
Recognizing whether the ball is located in any one of the at least one first game cup using the image data acquired by the camera unit,
game device.
5. The method of claim 4,
The ball sensing unit,
using the camera unit to acquire an internal image of each of the at least one first game cup at a first time,
Recognizing a first cup in which a change in the internal image exists among the at least one first game cup at a second time point after the first time point,
Recognizing that the ball is located in the first cup when the changed image of the first cup is maintained for a preset time,
game device.
The method of claim 1,
The ball sensing unit,
an oscillator generating a magnetic field by generating a high frequency; and
a magnetic field detector detecting a change in the magnetic field;
including,
The ball is
Containing a metal material having a predetermined size of permeability (Permeability),
game device.
7. The method of claim 6,
The ball sensing unit,
forming the magnetic field with each of the at least one first game cup at a first time by using the oscillator;
recognizing a first cup in which the change in the magnetic field exists among the at least one first game cup at a second time point after the first time point using the magnetic field detection unit;
Recognizing that the ball is located in the first cup when the changed magnetic field of the first cup is maintained for a preset time,
game device.
The method of claim 1,
The ball sensing unit,
a transistor unit sensing a magnetic field;
including,
The ball is
Containing a magnetic part for generating the magnetic field,
game device.
9. The method of claim 8,
The ball sensing unit,
Recognizing the magnetic field generated by the magnetic unit included in the ball in a first cup among the at least one first game cup at a first time by using the transistor unit,
Recognizing the magnetic field in the first cup at a second time point after the first time point,
Recognizing that the ball is located in the first cup when the magnetic field is recognized for a preset time in the first cup,
game device.
The method of claim 1,
The ball sensing unit,
a reader unit for outputting an electromagnetic field to read the electronic tag included in the ball;
containing,
game device.
11. The method of claim 10,
The ball sensing unit,
outputting the electromagnetic field to each of the at least one first game cup at a first time by using the reader unit;
Recognizing the first cup from which the electronic tag is read among the at least one first game cup at a second time point after the first time point using the reader unit;
Recognizing that the ball is located in the first cup when the reading of the electronic tag is maintained for a preset time,
game device.
12. The method of claim 11,
The ball sensing unit,
recognizing a player corresponding to the electronic tag by reading the electronic tag using the reader;
game device.
The method of claim 1,
The ball sensing unit,
Adjusting the zero point of the ball sensing unit when a round of a game is over or when it is recognized that a ball is located in any one of the at least one first game cup,
game device.
The method of claim 1,
a bound sensing unit provided in the second section and configured to detect whether the ball is bound to the second section;
further comprising,
game device.
The method of claim 1,
The game table is
a pad provided in one area of the first section and preventing the ball from bouncing;
further comprising,
game device.
The method of claim 1,
The game table is
made of a structure in which the first section and the second section are separable,
game device.
The method of claim 1,
The game table is
and a third section positioned in a direction opposite to a direction in which the first section is positioned in the second section and in which at least one second game cup is disposed.
game device.
The method of claim 1,
a throw line irradiator provided on the bottom or side of the game table and irradiating a throw line to the outside;
further comprising,
game device.
The method of claim 1,
a control unit for recognizing whether a preset event has occurred based on the sensing data sensed by the sensing unit; and
a memory for storing an image or sound effect corresponding to the preset event;
further comprising,
game device.
20. The method of claim 19,
a display unit provided in an area of the game table and configured to output an image corresponding to the preset event when the controller recognizes that a preset event has occurred; and
an audio unit outputting a sound effect corresponding to the preset event when the controller recognizes that a preset event has occurred;
further comprising,
game device.

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