KR20240000783A - System and Method for join-now game service based on metaverse - Google Patents

Abstract

A metaverse-based game service provision system will be launched in which app capacity will not increase even if new apps are downloaded. The metaverse-based game service providing system is connected to a plurality of communication terminals through a plurality of communication terminals that recognize a QR (Quick Response) code placed at a specific location, and a communication network, and is installed in the plurality of communication terminals. It is characterized by including a management server that transmits each metaverse-based 3D object running on a plurality of communication terminals as the QR code is recognized through the app.

Description

System and method for providing join-now game service based on metaverse {System and Method for join-now game service based on metaverse}

The present invention relates to game service provision technology, and more specifically to a system and method for providing game services based on the metaverse.

Metaverse is a compound word of meta, meaning processing/abstraction, and universe, meaning the real world, and refers to a three-dimensional virtual world. It is a more advanced concept than virtual reality, and is a form in which virtual worlds such as the web and the Internet have been absorbed into the real world. It is a living and game-type virtual world where both reality and unreality can coexist in general aspects of politics, economy, society, and culture. It can provide users with a new dimension of the world by fusing reality and imagination without restrictions of space and time.

The Metaverse, which was initially used mainly by the MZ generation, began to attract public attention when large-scale performances/events, which were restricted/banned after COVID-19, became possible to hold in the Metaverse space. Recently, the metaverse has been expanding into various fields such as marketing/public relations, real estate/construction, politics, administration, and corporate operations.

In particular, as the metaverse is incorporated into the gaming field, users do not play games in a fixed location while looking at the screen of a conventional terminal device, but instead move through the actual offline environment using metaverse technology and appear in a specific location. A new type of augmented reality (AR) game that is played by combining virtual enemies or virtual objects, and a new type of virtual reality (VR) that is played by combining virtual enemies or virtual objects in a three-dimensional virtual space. Virtual Reality game has been released.

However, most of the conventional augmented reality games are simply tangible games that present a game screen by combining pre-prepared game characters on the actual screen, and have a problem that reduces the fun.

In other words, it had the limitation of not being able to present a new experience based on true augmented reality technology as it only provided a game method with typical rules using standardized game characters that did not deviate from the conventional characters and game system.

Additionally, since a new app must be downloaded to play the game, there is a problem in that the app capacity increases. In other words, there is a disadvantage in that it wastes a lot of capacity as data for cases other than the place the user wants to visit must be downloaded.

Additionally, because the placement of 3D objects starts from the user's viewpoint, there is a high possibility that they will be executed in the wrong direction at the visited location, which has the disadvantage of reducing realism.

1. Republic of Korea Patent No. 10-2013-0068593

The present invention was proposed to solve the problems caused by the above background technology, and its purpose is to provide a metaverse-based game service provision system and method that does not download unnecessary capacity even when downloading a new app.

Another purpose of the present invention is to provide a metaverse-based game service provision system and method that uses QR codes to ensure that the placement of 3D objects is closely aligned with the reality of the place to be visited.

In order to achieve the problems presented above, the present invention provides a metaverse-based game service provision system that does not download unnecessary capacity even when downloading a new app.

The metaverse-based game service provision system is,

A plurality of communication terminals that recognize QR (Quick Response) codes placed at specific locations; and

A management server that is connected to a plurality of communication terminals through a communication network and transmits each metaverse-based 3D object executed in the plurality of communication terminals as the QR code is recognized through an app installed in the plurality of communication terminals; It is characterized by including.

In addition, the management server includes an extraction unit that extracts current location information and direction information from the QR code and extracts user information of a plurality of communication terminals; and a calculation unit that calculates arrangement information indicating the arrangement of each 3D object based on the position information and direction information.

In addition, the location information and the direction information are characterized as the angle and direction when the QR code is recognized by the app.

Additionally, the placement information is characterized by being based on the angle and direction from which the user views the QR code.

Additionally, the placement information is characterized by being expressed as a vector value based on the XYZ coordinate system.

In addition, the management server separately provides resources for the metaverse game related to the app and each 3D object, and the resources are transmitted to the plurality of communication terminals only when they are new versions.

In addition, in order to eliminate differences when the communication networks are different communication networks, the user's touch over the metaverse game at a certain speed is restricted.

In addition, in order to eliminate differences when the communication networks are different communication networks, the plurality of communication terminals are characterized in that they download the resources of all metaverse games before starting the metaverse game.

Additionally, the resource is characterized in that it includes a Json data file containing images, 3D objects, MP3, and game information.

On the other hand, another embodiment of the present invention includes the steps of (a) recognizing a QR code placed at a specific location by a plurality of communication terminals; and (b) each metaverse-based 3D object executed on a plurality of communication terminals as the QR code is recognized through an app installed on the plurality of communication terminals by a management server connected to the plurality of communication terminals through a communication network. Provides a method for providing a metaverse-based game service, comprising the step of transmitting.

According to the present invention, by downloading and using the resources required for the metaverse (images, 3D objects, MP3, game information Json files, etc.), it is possible to download and use the app at the point of need rather than increasing the app capacity when downloading the app. .

In addition, when it is said that there are games in each location, the user downloads and uses the game resources of the location visited, thereby reducing Internet use because the user receives only the resources of that location rather than downloading and using the game resources of all locations. Not only can this be done, but it can also be used by reducing the capacity of the smartphone app.

In addition, another effect of the present invention is that by using the angle and direction when the user recognizes the QR (Quick Response) code with the app as a reference point, each 3D object is placed based on the reference point, so that the same arrangement is possible. points can be mentioned.

Figure 1 is a block diagram of a metaverse-based game service provision system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a detailed block diagram of the management server shown in FIG. 1.
Figure 3 is a flowchart showing the process of providing a metaverse-based game service according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 4 is a conceptual diagram of arranging a 3D object according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 5 is a conceptual diagram showing the app capacity structure when all resources are generally included within the app.
Figure 6 is a flowchart showing the process that occurs when adding a place according to Figure 5.
Figure 7 is a conceptual diagram showing the app capacity structure when apps and resources exist separately according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 8 is an example of a square screen according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 9 is an example of a game standby screen according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 10 is an example of a 3D object placement screen according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Since the present invention can be modified in various ways and can have various embodiments, specific embodiments will be illustrated in the drawings and described in detail in the detailed description. However, this is not intended to limit the present invention to specific embodiments, and should be understood to include all changes, equivalents, and substitutes included in the spirit and technical scope of the present invention.

When describing each drawing, similar reference numerals are used for similar components.

Terms such as first, second, etc. may be used to describe various components, but the components should not be limited by the terms. The above terms are used only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another.

For example, a first component may be referred to as a second component, and similarly, the second component may be referred to as a first component without departing from the scope of the present invention. The term “and/or” includes any of a plurality of related stated items or a combination of a plurality of related stated items.

Unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, have the same meaning as generally understood by a person of ordinary skill in the technical field to which the present invention pertains.

Terms defined in commonly used dictionaries should be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with the meaning in the context of the related technology, and unless clearly defined in the present application, should not be interpreted in an ideal or excessively formal sense. It shouldn't be.

Hereinafter, a system and method for providing a metaverse-based game service according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings.

Figure 1 is a block diagram of a metaverse-based game service providing system 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 1, the metaverse-based game service providing system 100 will be configured to include first to nth communication terminals (110-1 to 110-n), a communication network 120, a management server 130, etc. You can.

The first to nth communication terminals (110-1 to 110-n) connect to the management server 130 through the communication network 120 and perform the function of downloading and installing the app. Additionally, the communication terminals 110-1 to 110-n perform a function of outputting 3D objects.

The first to nth communication terminals (110-1 to 110-n) include a camera, a 3D display, memory, a microprocessor, and a communication module that communicates with the communication network 120. In addition, a software program that recognizes the QR code recognized through the camera is configured.

The first to nth communication terminals (110-1 to 110-n) are mainly smartphones, but are not limited thereto, and include laptop computers, digital broadcasting terminals, Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs), and Portable Mobile Phones (PMPs). It can be a multimedia player, navigation, note pad, etc. To elaborate, if equipped with a camera and a 3D display, it can be the first to nth communication terminals (110-1 to 110-n).

The communication network 120 refers to a connection structure that allows information exchange between nodes such as a plurality of terminals and servers, and is a wireless communication network such as CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access), WCDMA (Wideband Code Division Multiple Access), and Wibro. (Wireless Broadband), WiFi (Wireless Fidelity), DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance), Zigbee, Z-wave, HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access) network, Bluetooth, RFID (Radio Frequency Identification), infrared communication ( Infrared Data Association (IrDA), Ultra-wide Band, Wireless USB (Wireless Universal Serial Bus), NFC (Near Field Communication) network, satellite broadcasting network, analog broadcasting network, DMB (Digital Multimedia Broadcasting) network It can be etc.

However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and includes Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN), Public Switched Data Network (PSDN), Integrated Services Digital Networks (ISDN), Broadband Integrated Services Digital Network (BISDN), and short-distance networks. It can be a wired communication network such as a local area network (LAN), a metropolitan area network (MAN), or a wide LAN (WLAN). Alternatively, it may be a combination of these wired communication networks and wireless communication networks.

The management server 130 is connected to the first to nth communication terminals 110-1 to 110-n through the communication network 120. In addition, the management server 130 recognizes the QR code through an app installed on the plurality of communication terminals 110-1 to 110-n, thereby It performs the function of transmitting each 3D object based on the metaverse being executed.

Communication terminals 110-1 to 110-n output 3D objects on the actual background screen.

The management server 130 includes a first database 131 that stores unique information of the communication terminals (110-1 to 110-n), user personal information of the communication terminals (110-1 to 110-n), an app program, A second database 132 may be configured to store resources, 3D objects, background screens, etc.

In FIG. 1, for convenience of understanding, the first database 131 and the second database 132 may be configured separately, but may also be configured as one database. Of course, the first database 131 and the second database 132 may be implemented in a storage (not shown) configured in the management server 130, or may be implemented by configuring a separate database server.

Storage may be a flash memory type, hard disk type, multimedia card micro type, or card type memory (e.g. SD (Secure Digital) or XD (eXtreme Digital)). Memory, etc.), RAM (Random Access Memory), SRAM (Static Random Access Memory), ROM (Read Only Memory, ROM), EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory), PROM (Programmable Read Only Memory), magnetic memory , may include at least one type of storage medium among a magnetic disk and an optical disk. Additionally, it may operate in connection with web storage and cloud servers that perform storage functions on the Internet.

FIG. 2 is a detailed block diagram of the management server 130 shown in FIG. 1. Referring to FIG. 2, the management server 130 includes a communication unit 210 for communication connection with the communication network 120, an extraction unit ( 220), a calculation unit 230 that calculates arrangement information indicating the arrangement of each 3D object based on location information and direction information, and an output unit 240 that outputs a menu screen for the manager. there is.

The communication unit 210 may be configured to include a communication modem, a microprocessor, memory, etc. for communication connection with the communication network 120.

Additionally, the extraction unit 220 performs the function of extracting current location information and direction information from the QR code and extracting user information of the communication terminal. To elaborate, the location and direction information of the place where the QR code is installed is generated from the QR code. Location information can be particularly angular. for example, For iOS (Apple phone), ARKit is used, and for AndroidOS (Android phone), ARCore is used to read and use the internal vector (xyz) and rotation value. For detailed information, URL: is described, so further explanation will be omitted.

The calculation unit 230 performs a function of calculating arrangement information indicating the arrangement of each 3D object using location information and direction information as reference points. In other words, the resource includes placement information for each 3D object. Placement information may be vector coordinates composed of xyz.

The angle and direction when the user recognizes the QR code with an app (an app provided by the management server 130) is used as a reference point. Therefore, because each 3D object is placed based on a reference point, it is possible to place it equally.

The output unit 240 performs the function of providing menu screens, processing screens, etc. to the administrator. Accordingly, the output unit 240 may be configured to include a display and/or a sound system. Displays include LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), LED (Light Emitting Diode) display, PDP (Plasma Display Panel), OLED (Organic LED) display, touch screen, CRT (Cathode Ray Tube), flexible display, micro LED, mini LED, etc. This can be. In the case of a touch screen, it can also be used as an input method.

The extraction unit 220 and calculation unit 230 shown in FIG. 2 refer to units that process at least one function or operation, and may be implemented in software and/or hardware. In hardware implementation, an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC), digital signal processing (DSP), programmable logic device (PLD), field programmable gate array (FPGA), processor, microprocessor, and other devices designed to perform the above-described functions. It may be implemented as an electronic unit or a combination thereof.

In software implementation, software composition components (elements), object-oriented software composition components, class composition components and task composition components, processes, functions, properties, procedures, subroutines, segments of program code, drivers, firmware, microcode, data. , databases, data structures, tables, arrays, and variables. Software, data, etc. can be stored in memory and executed by a processor. The memory or processor may employ various means well known to those skilled in the art.

Figure 3 is a flowchart showing the process of providing a metaverse-based game service according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 3, after installing the app distributed by the management server 130, the user of the communication terminals 110-1 to 110-n runs the app and connects to a specific square where the metaverse game is located ( Steps S310, S320). A square represents a place with location information (i.e. location value). For example, it could be a festival site or an offline space for each travel destination. This world is made up of many squares. Squares range from large sports stadiums, parks, and amusement parks to small squares such as seminar halls, restaurants, and cafes.

The communication terminals 110-1 to 110-n check whether the metaverse game stored in the app is the latest version of the game (step S330).

As a result of confirmation, if it is the latest version of the game, the communication terminals (110-1 to 110-n) recognize the QR code (step S340).

On the other hand, if the confirmation result shows that it is not the latest version of the game, the resources of the latest metaverse game are downloaded and the QR code is recognized (step S331). To elaborate, if the version saved in the app is an old version, it will be downloaded as a new version.

For example, if it is a new version, a resource download menu will appear in a pop-up window. Therefore, the user selects this download menu to download the resources of the new version of the metaverse game. Metaverse games may be included within an app or may be provided as a separate game app.

Therefore, by downloading and using the resources needed for the metaverse (images, 3D objects, MP3, game information Json files, etc.), the app capacity does not increase when downloading the app, but can be downloaded and used when needed.

If you change the data on the management server 130, which is not dependent on the App Store, and then raise the resource version, you will receive new resources before entering the game and proceed with the game. Therefore, it can be used without a separate App Store update.

The location and direction recognized by the QR code recognized by the communication terminals 110-1 to 110-n are set as a standard, and the location of the 3D object downloaded from the resource is placed based on the reference point. Placement information indicating the placement position of a 3D object can be expressed as a vector value based on the XYZ coordinate system. Of course, a list of people who can participate in the current metaverse game may be displayed in a pop-up window.

Afterwards, the user moves to the 3D object and touches it to obtain game information (step S370).

Afterwards, you can participate in the game using pre-granted hearts (i.e., points) (step S380). Of course, you cannot participate if you do not have hearts, and a message informing you that you cannot participate due to a lack of hearts may be displayed in a pop-up window. For example, upon first run, it provides hearts (e.g. 10).

As hearts are consumed when participating in a game, hearts are restored after a certain period of time (for example, 10 minutes). The management server 130 sends a message to recover after a certain period of time (for example, 10 minutes) relative to the user's access time.

If you cannot participate in the game due to a lack of hearts, your hearts will be restored after a certain period of time, and you will proceed to step S380.

Afterwards, the game standby screen is displayed (step S390). From this game standby screen, the user can start the game with other users, or start the game alone.

Afterwards, the game progresses and ends, and the game results are displayed on the screen (steps S391 and S393). That is, a ranking page may be displayed.

Figure 4 is a conceptual diagram of arranging a 3D object according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 4, 3D objects can be placed based on the location of the actual QR code 410, so all users can use the service in the same environment. To elaborate, the first to third 3D objects 421, 422, and 423 are arranged based on the angle and direction from which the user views the QR code 410. The first 3D object 421 is located at the XYZ coordinates of (0,3,30), the second 3D object 422 is located at the XYZ coordinates of (3,10,10), and the third 3D object 423 is It is located at the XYZ coordinates of (10,0,10).

Figure 5 is a conceptual diagram showing the app capacity structure when all resources are generally included within the app. Referring to Figure 5, the following three assumptions can be made.

Assumption 1. The game is played in 10 squares.

Assumption 2. The capacity of each Metaverse game is 10mb (MegaByte)

Assumption 3. Join Now (service name of a specific company) capacity is 20MB

If all resources are included in the Join Now app (name of a specific company's service app), the total capacity (520) of the Join Now app becomes 120 MB. The Join Now app size is 20mb, and the Metaverse game size is 100mb (10mb x 10).

Therefore, it can be seen that there is a significant waste of capacity because data for cases other than the location the user intends to visit is also downloaded.

Figure 6 is a flowchart showing the process that occurs when adding a place according to Figure 5. Referring to Figure 6, resources are added within the app according to the addition of a location (step S610).

Afterwards, the management server 130 requests a post-update inspection from the app store operated on a separate server (step S620).

After the inspection is approved, the updated version is exposed to the App Store and the app is updated on the communication terminal (steps S630 and S640).

Since you can add a location through the above steps, it takes a long time and has the disadvantage of being dependent on the App Store.

In one embodiment of the present invention, this general method is not adopted, but only resources necessary for the metaverse game are downloaded and used.

Figure 7 is a conceptual diagram showing the app capacity structure when apps and resources exist separately according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 7, the following three assumptions can be made.

Assumption 1. The game is played in 10 squares.

Assumption 2. The capacity of each Metaverse game is 10mb (MegaByte)

Assumption 3. Join Now (service name of a specific company) capacity is 20MB

The Join Now app and resources exist separately and can be downloaded as needed. In detail, the management server 130 separately provides resources for the Join Now app and the metaverse game related to each 3D object. At this time, the resource is transmitted from the management server 130 to the communication terminals 110-1 to 110-n only if it is a new version.

In other words, by downloading and using the resources needed for the metaverse (images, 3D objects, MP3, game information Json files, etc.), the app capacity does not increase when downloading the app, but can be downloaded and used when needed.

The total capacity of the Join Now app is 20 MB, and only the resources of the place the user wants to visit can be downloaded and used, so if a place is added, the resource only needs to be added to the management server 130.

Figure 8 is an example of a square screen according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to Figure 8, an augmented reality (AR) game menu is displayed on the screen.

Figure 9 is an example of a game standby screen according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to Figure 9, a game participation button may be configured on the screen below.

Figure 10 is an example of a 3D object placement screen according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to Figure 10, a 3D object is placed on the screen. Select (touch) this object to proceed with the game. 3D objects function like a waiting room in a game, and can be used by one user or with multiple people.

Meanwhile, to eliminate differences between 4G (LTE) networks and 5G networks, all resources can be downloaded before starting the game. To elaborate, the resource version (for example, 1.0 version) is stored for each square on the server. When a user first downloads, the version of the resource is also stored inside the communication terminal. When resources are changed or added later and the resource version is upgraded (for example, 1.0 -> 2.0 version), the communication terminal compares the resource versions and, if the server's resource version is higher, the resource is newly downloaded.

Additionally, it can be designed to block user touches above a certain speed to eliminate the differences between the 4G (LTE) network and the 5G network. In other words, the purpose is to prevent cheating in games where people participate at a speed that cannot be reached by using illegal programs.

By downloading all resources, providing services, and controlling touch speed, the same performance can be maintained even if the user connection environment is different, such as 4G network and 5G network.

Additionally, the steps of the method or algorithm described in relation to the embodiments disclosed herein are implemented in the form of program instructions that can be executed through various computer means such as a microprocessor, processor, CPU (Central Processing Unit), etc., and are computer readable. Can be recorded on any available medium. The computer-readable medium may include program (instruction) codes, data files, data structures, etc., singly or in combination.

The program (instruction) code recorded on the medium may be specially designed and constructed for the present invention, or may be known and usable by those skilled in the art of computer software. Examples of computer-readable recording media include magnetic media such as hard disks, floppy disks, and magnetic tapes, optical media such as CD-ROM, DVD, Blu-ray, and ROM (Read Only Memory). ), RAM (Random Access Memory), flash memory, etc. may include specially configured semiconductor memory elements to store and execute program (instruction) codes.

Here, examples of program (instruction) code include not only machine language code such as that created by a compiler, but also high-level language code that can be executed by a computer using an interpreter or the like. The hardware devices described above may be configured to operate as one or more software modules to perform the operations of the present invention, and vice versa.

100: Metaverse-based game service provision system
110-1: 1st to nth communication terminals
120: communication network
130: Management server
131: first database
132: Second database
210: Department of Communications
220: extraction unit
230: Calculation unit
240: output unit

Claims (10)

A plurality of communication terminals (110-1 to 110-n) that recognize a QR (Quick Response) code placed at a specific location; and
It is connected to a plurality of communication terminals (110-1 to 110-n) through the communication network 120, and the QR code is recognized through an app installed in the plurality of communication terminals (110-1 to 110-n). A management server 130 that transmits each 3D object based on a metaverse running on a plurality of the communication terminals 110-1 to 110-n accordingly;
A game service provision system comprising:
According to claim 1,
The management server 130,
An extraction unit 220 that extracts current location information and direction information from the QR code and extracts user information of a plurality of the communication terminals (110-1 to 110-n); and
A game service providing system comprising a calculation unit 230 that calculates placement information indicating the placement of each 3D object based on the location information and direction information.
According to claim 2,
A game service providing system, characterized in that the location information and the direction information are the angle and direction when the QR code is recognized by the app.
According to claim 3,
A game service providing system, wherein the placement information is based on the angle and direction from which the user views the QR code 410.
According to claim 2,
A game service providing system, characterized in that the placement information is expressed as a vector value based on the XYZ coordinate system.
According to claim 1,
The management server 130 separately provides the metaverse game resources related to the app and each 3D object, and transmits the resources to the plurality of communication terminals 110-1 to 110-n only when it is a new version. A game service provision system characterized by:
According to claim 6,
A game service providing system, characterized in that the user's touch over a certain speed to the metaverse game is restricted to eliminate differences when the communication networks 120 are different communication networks.
According to claim 6,
In order to eliminate differences when the communication networks 120 are different communication networks, the plurality of communication terminals 110-1 to 110-n download the resources of all metaverse games before starting the metaverse game. A game service provision system.
According to claim 6,
A game service providing system characterized in that the resources include images, 3D objects, MP3, and Json data files with game information.
(a) a plurality of communication terminals (110-1 to 110-n) recognizing a QR code placed at a specific location; and
(b) An app in which the management server 130, which is connected to a plurality of the communication terminals (110-1 to 110-n) through the communication network 120, is installed in a plurality of the communication terminals (110-1 to 110-n) Transmitting each metaverse-based 3D object executed in a plurality of the communication terminals (110-1 to 110-n) as the QR code is recognized through;
A method of providing a game service comprising: