WO2010018949A2

WO2010018949A2 - Apparatus for relaying an audio game

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Publication number: WO2010018949A2
Application number: PCT/KR2009/004409
Authority: WO
Inventors: 차승희
Original assignee: (주)펜타비전
Priority date: 2008-08-14
Filing date: 2009-08-07
Publication date: 2010-02-18
Also published as: KR100867400B1; WO2010018949A3

Abstract

The present invention relates to an apparatus for relaying an audio game. The apparatus for relaying an audio game of the present invention outputs music selected by a gamer and the track associated with the music in a game machine having a touch screen. The apparatus of the present invention arranges a plurality of indicating marks into a predetermined pattern on the track in accordance with the music, and outputs an audio game for outputting a predetermined sound matched to the indicating mark to a display for manipulation of the gamer and to a display for relaying the game to people watching the game at the same time, in cases where a position value matched to the indicating mark is received from the touch screen by the manipulation of the gamer when the timeline on the track moves in a preset direction and coincides with the indicating mark. The present invention may not only attract the interest of people for the game but also relay the game even without using a separate relay system as people (watching the game) may watch the same display screen as that of the gamer.

Description

Device for relaying audio game

The present invention relates to an apparatus for relaying an audio game. More specifically, the game device having a touch screen outputs a music and a track related to the music selected by the gamer, and arranges a plurality of indicator markers in a predetermined pattern according to the music on the track. When the mobile device operates in one direction and receives the position value corresponding to the indication mark from the touch screen by the gamer's operation when it coincides with the predetermined indication mark, the audio game outputs a preset direction sound corresponding to the indication mark. The present invention relates to an apparatus for relaying an audio game simultaneously outputting to an operation display unit for a player and a relay display unit for relaying to surrounding people.

Generally speaking, when an audio game player selects a music to play, the marker falls on the display along with the selected music, and the player uses a marker such as a button on the gamer's PC or an arcade game device to display the score on the display. The main game is to play music by hitting correctly.

That is, in order to play music, the user uses a game button, a piano keyboard, a drum, a drum, and other types of operation means provided in the game device, and the mark corresponding to the score falls down to the determination area fixed on the display. The gamers hit the operation means at the timing at which the and determination regions coincide.

However, in the case of a game apparatus using a conventional audio game, since the angle of the screen is generally made to match the gaze of the player, it is not only inconvenient for others (the people around) to see the game progress but also due to the game player. There was a problem that the screen is hidden so that many people can not see the progress of the game.

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention outputs a track related to music and music selected by a gamer in a game device having a touch screen, and arranges a plurality of indication markers in a predetermined pattern according to music on the track, When the timeline moves in one direction on the track and matches the pre-arranged indication mark, when the position value corresponding to the indication mark is received from the touch screen by the gamer's operation, the preset rendering corresponding to the indication mark is performed. It is an object of the present invention to provide an apparatus for relaying an audio game which simultaneously outputs an audio game for outputting sound to an operation display unit for gamers and a relay display unit for relaying to surrounding people.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention includes a memory unit for temporarily storing data generated while executing an audio game program or storing data input from a user; An operation display unit for outputting message information generated while executing the audio game program; A relay display unit for outputting the same message information as the operation display unit; A touch screen transferring a position value corresponding to a position where the user touches the manipulation display unit; An audio output unit converting an audio signal according to the audio game program into an audible sound and outputting the audible sound; And outputting the audio signal through the audio output unit, and outputting a track related to the audio signal through the display unit, wherein a plurality of preset figures are set in a predetermined pattern according to the audio signal on the track. An indication mark is arranged, and when the timeline on the track is moved in a predetermined one direction to receive the position value corresponding to the indication mark from the touch screen when the time line coincides with the indication mark pre-arranged, the indication mark It provides a device for relaying an audio game, characterized in that it comprises a control unit for controlling to output a predetermined production sound corresponding to the.

As described above, according to the present invention, a game device having a touch screen outputs a music and a track related to the music selected by the gamer, and arranges a plurality of indicator markers in a predetermined pattern according to the music on the track. When the time line moves in one direction on the preset direction to match the pre-arranged indication mark, and when the position value corresponding to the indication mark is received from the touch screen by the gamer's manipulation, the preset sound tone corresponding to the indication mark is set. There is an effect that can simultaneously output the audio game outputting the output to the operation display unit for the player and the relay display unit for relaying to the people around.

According to the present invention, the other person (a neighboring people) can see the same game screen as the gamers, not only has the effect of inducing interest in the game of people around, but also can relay the game situation without a separate relay system It works.

1 is a block diagram schematically showing an apparatus for relaying a game according to an embodiment of the present invention;

2 is an exemplary view for explaining a method for providing an audio game according to an embodiment of the present invention;

3 is an exemplary diagram for explaining a method of providing an audio game in a first track and a second track according to an embodiment of the present invention;

4 is an exemplary view for explaining an indicator marker connecting line according to an embodiment of the present invention;

5 is an exemplary view for explaining an extension line according to an embodiment of the present invention;

6 is an exemplary diagram for explaining an additional indication mark according to an embodiment of the present invention;

7 is an exemplary view for explaining a drag connection line according to an embodiment of the present invention;

8 is an exemplary view for explaining a drag extension line according to an embodiment of the present invention;

9 is an exemplary view for explaining a curved drag extension line according to an embodiment of the present invention;

10 is an exemplary diagram for describing a specific touch area and a specific touch indication mark according to an embodiment of the present invention.

11 is an exemplary view for explaining a moving direction of a timeline according to an embodiment of the present invention;

12 is an exemplary diagram for describing that a plurality of tracks are output according to a resolution or a size of a display unit according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

13 and 14 are exemplary views in which an operation display unit and a relay display unit are implemented in one apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention;

14 and 15 are exemplary diagrams for describing an exemplary embodiment in which an operation display unit and a relay display unit are implemented as separate devices according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. First of all, in adding reference numerals to the components of each drawing, it should be noted that the same reference numerals are used as much as possible even if displayed on different drawings. In addition, in describing the present invention, when it is determined that the detailed description of the related well-known configuration or function may obscure the gist of the present invention, the detailed description thereof will be omitted.

1 is a block diagram schematically illustrating an apparatus for relaying an audio game according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The apparatus for relaying an audio game according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes a memory unit 110, a relay display unit 122, an operation display unit 124, a touch screen 130, an audio output unit 140, and a wireless communication unit. 150 and the controller 160.

In the present invention, an apparatus for relaying an audio game includes a memory unit 110, an operation display unit 122, a relay display unit 124, a touch screen 130, an audio output unit 140, a wireless communication unit 150, and the like. Although described as being configured to include only the control unit 160, which is merely illustrative of the technical idea of the present invention, those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains without departing from the essential characteristics of the present invention Various modifications and variations to the components included in the apparatus for relaying an audio game may be applied without departing from the scope of the present invention.

The memory unit 110 temporarily stores data generated while executing an audio game program or stores data input from a user.

The operation display unit 122 performs a function of outputting message information generated while executing an audio game program.

The relay display unit 124 performs a function of outputting the same message information as the operation display unit.

Here, the operation display unit 122 according to the embodiment of the present invention is formed by forming a horizontal horizontal axis 1310 and a predetermined horizontal angle 1312, the relay display unit 124 is vertically raised from the vertical reference axis 1320. It is positioned at the top end, and is formed to form a vertical vertical axis 1322 and the vertical reference axis 1320.

In addition, the relay display unit 124 may be formed on an upper surface of the operation display unit 122 and implemented as a single device. That is, when the user defines the direction in which the user views the manipulation display unit 122 as the front side, the relay display unit 124 may be formed in the front direction.

On the other hand, the relay display unit 124 is formed on the lower surface with respect to the operation display unit 122, it may be implemented so that a user space is formed between the relay display unit 124 and the operation display unit 122. That is, when the user defines the direction in which the user views the operation display unit 122 as the front side, the relay display unit 124 may be formed in the opposite direction to the front side, and the relay display unit 124 and the operation display unit ( 122) it is implemented to form a user space for gamers to stand between.

On the other hand, the relay display unit 124 is formed separately from each other on the upper side on the basis of the operation display unit 122, the control unit 160 is output to the operation display unit 122 using the wireless communication unit 150 The message information may be transferred to the relay display unit. That is, when the user defines the direction in which the user views the manipulation display unit 122 as the front side, the relay display unit 124 may be formed separately from the front side direction.

On the other hand, the relay display unit 124 is formed separately from each other on the lower side on the basis of the operation display unit 122, the control unit 160 is output to the operation display unit 122 using the wireless communication unit 150 The message information may be transmitted to the relay display unit 124. That is, when the user defines the direction in which the user views the operation display unit 122 in front, the relay display unit 124 may be formed separately in the opposite direction of the front side, and the relay display unit 122 and the operation unit may be used. The display unit 124 may be implemented to form a user space in which gamers can stand.

The touch screen 130 transmits a position value corresponding to a position where the user touches the manipulation display unit 122.

Here, the touch screen 130 is a device having a special input device that receives a position when a user touches the screen screen with a hand or a specific object (pen), and does not use a keyboard to display a character or a specific position. When a person's hand or a specific object (pen) touches, it refers to a device that can receive input data directly from the screen so that its location can be detected and processed by the stored software.

That is, the touch screen 130 may be mounted on the screen of the manipulation display unit 122 to exhibit its function, and a resistive film method, a capacitive method, an infrared method, and an ultrasonic method may be used.

The resistive film type is a method of recognizing the position where the film of the upper layer contacts the glass of the lower layer as a touch signal. The device is inferior in durability, inexpensive, and has a good touch feeling. PDA (Personal Digital Assistants), Navigation , Home Aauto System, Portable Multimedia Player (PMP), Hand Phone, LCD, DMB Phone, LOTTO Lottery Terminal, WEB PAD.

In addition, the capacitive type is a method in which a minute current flows on the touch surface and the conductor recognizes a point where the current flows when the screen is touched, and recognizes it as a touch. It is a method of touching only with an object, and is mainly used for an ATM (Auto Teller Machine) used in Europe.

In addition, the infrared type (IR type) and the ultrasonic type (SAW type) allow the invisible ultrasonic waves and infrared rays to flow on the screen surface to create numerous rectangular grids on the screen, so that the user can reach the fingertips or other specific objects. When it touches the grid, it interprets the pointer where the flow is disturbed and recognizes it as a touch.

The audio output unit 140 converts an audio signal according to an audio game program into an audible sound and outputs the audible sound.

The control unit 160 according to an embodiment of the present invention controls to output an audio signal through the audio output unit 140, and the operation display unit 122 and the relay display unit 124 for the track 210 associated with the audio signal. A plurality of indicators 230 are set to a predetermined figure in a preset pattern according to an audio signal on the track 210, and the timeline 220 is preset on the track 210. When receiving a position value corresponding to the indication mark from the touch screen 130 when moving in one direction and coincides with the pre-arranged indication mark 230, a function for controlling to output a predetermined direction sound corresponding to the indication mark Perform.

Here, the track 210 refers to an area for displaying a piece corresponding to a word or a predetermined time signature of one piece of music, which will be described below as a track.

For example, the time that the timeline 220 reaches from the beginning to the end of the track 210 may be configured to be equal to the time of one word or several beats of the song, and indicates the note on the score 230. Can be visualized on the track 210. Thus, when one song is played to the end, the indicators 230 appearing on the track 210 may be rearranged dozens of times as the song progresses.

The wireless communication unit 150 transmits and receives a wireless signal to perform communication.

The controller 160 according to an embodiment of the present invention performs a function of adjusting the moving speed of the timeline 220 according to the audio speed of the audio signal.

The controller 160 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention performs the function of moving the timeline 220 on at least one of a horizontal direction, a vertical direction, and a diagonal direction on the track 210.

The control unit 160 according to an embodiment of the present invention outputs the track 210 by dividing the track 210 into a first track and a second track through the manipulation display unit 122 and the relay display unit 124. The first track is controlled to be connected to the second track, and when the timeline 220 ends at the second track, the control is performed to alternately repeat the first track.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the control unit 160 is connected to the second track after the timeline 220 ends on the first track, and the timeline 220 ends on the first track and the timeline 220. The first track and the second track are controlled to coincide with each other, and the end and the beginning are repeatedly controlled to coincide with each other.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the control unit 160 performs a function of controlling the movement direction of the timeline 220 to be reverse to each other on the first track and the second track.

The controller 160 according to an embodiment of the present invention performs a function of controlling the indication marker 230 to be rearranged to the first track and the second track in a predetermined pattern according to the audio signal.

Here, the indication marker 230 may be represented by at least one of a circle, a triangle, a rectangle, and a star-shaped figure, but is not limited thereto.

The control unit 160 according to an embodiment of the present invention performs a function of connecting and outputting the indicator marker connecting line 410 between the plurality of indicator markers.

Here, the indicator marker connecting line 410 may be a dotted line set to a predetermined thickness.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the controller 160 outputs the extension line 510 in one direction in which the timeline 220 moves to the indication mark 230, but the timeline 220 is preset in one direction. In the case of crossing the extension line 510 and checking the position line, the touch screen 130 checks whether a position value for an area where the timeline 220 intersects the extension line 510 is input. When receiving a position value for a region where the 220 and the extension line 510 intersect, a function of controlling the output sound corresponding to the indication mark 230 corresponding to the beginning of the extension line 510 is output. .

Here, the extension line 510 may be represented by a thin solid line set to a preset thickness.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the control unit 160 outputs a plurality of additional indication markers 610 for additional touch on the extension line 510, and the timeline 220 corresponds to each of the plurality of additional indication markers 610. A function of receiving a position value for the indication mark from the touch screen 130 at each matching timing and controlling the intermittent sound corresponding to the indication mark 230 to be intermittently output.

In this case, the additional manipulation marker 610 may be set to a smaller size than the indicator marker.

The control unit 160 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention connects and outputs a drag connection line 710 between the indication markers 230 output to the track 210, but the timeline 220 is set in one direction. When moving to intersect with the drag connecting line 710, the touch screen 130 checks whether a position value for an area where the timeline 220 and the drag connecting line 710 intersect is input. When receiving a position value for an area where the line 220 and the drag connecting line 710 intersect, a function of controlling the output sound corresponding to the indication mark 230 corresponding to the beginning of the drag connecting line 710 is output. Do this.

Here, the drag connection line 710 may be represented by a thick solid line set to a preset thickness.

The control unit 160 according to the embodiment of the present invention outputs the drag extension line 810 in one direction in which the timeline 220 moves according to the indication mark 230, and the timeline 220 moves in the preset one direction. When the drag extension line 810 intersects with the drag extension line 810, the touch screen 130 checks whether a position value for an area where the time line 220 intersects the drag extension line 810 is input. When receiving a position value for a region where the drag extension line 810 intersects with the 220, a function of controlling the output sound corresponding to the indication mark 230 corresponding to the beginning of the drag extension line 810 is output. do.

Here, the drag extension line 810 may be set such that the same audio signal corresponding to the corresponding indication mark 230 is produced by a specific length.

That is, if the user touches the knowledge mark 230 entered into the timeline 220 and then drags while continuously touching the drag extension line 810 entered into the timeline 220 as the timeline 230 moves, The direction sound corresponding to the instruction mark 230 can be continuously output long.

The control unit 160 according to the embodiment of the present invention outputs a curved drag extension line 910 in one direction in which the timeline 220 moves according to the indication mark 230, but the timeline 220 in one preset direction. When moving to intersect the curved drag extension line 910, check whether the position value for the area where the timeline 220 intersects the curved drag extension line 910 is input from the touch screen 130, As a result of the check, when the position value of the region where the timeline 220 and the curved drag extension line 910 intersect is input, the controller performs a function of controlling the output sound corresponding to the curved drag extension line 910. .

The controller 160 according to an embodiment of the present invention performs a function of adjusting the volume or equalizer of the sound output according to the curved direction of the curved drag extension line 910.

The control unit 160 outputs a specific touch area 1020 and a specific touch indication mark 1010 on the track 210, and the timeline 220 moves to move the specific touch indication mark 1010. When the position value for the specific touch area 1020 is received from the touch screen 130 when the coincidence with the), it performs a function of controlling the output sound corresponding to the specific touch indication marker 1010.

On the other hand, the controller 160 according to an embodiment of the present invention can calculate the score based on the matching timing of the position indicator input from the indication marker 230 and the touch screen 130 output on the track 210. In addition, when the calculated score exceeds a predetermined specific score, it may be driven by outputting a track (next stage) related to the new audio signal through the display unit.

The control unit 160 according to an embodiment of the present invention outputs the track 210 divided into the first track to the N-th track according to the resolution or size of the operation display unit 122 and the relay display unit 124, A function of controlling the first track to the Nth track to scroll from bottom to top is performed.

The controller 160 according to an embodiment of the present invention moves from the touch screen 130 when the plurality of indicators 230 arranged in advance coincide with each other by moving in one direction preset on the timeline 220 on the track 210. When receiving a plurality of position values corresponding to the indication markers, a function of controlling a plurality of preset direction sounds corresponding to the plurality of indication markers 230 is output.

The control unit 160 according to an embodiment of the present invention controls the output sound corresponding to the knowledge mark corresponding to the beginning of the extension line 510 or the drag extension line 810 and at the same time further matches the time line 220. Check whether there is a knowledge mark, and if there is an additional knowledge mark as a result of the check, receiving a position value corresponding to the additional knowledge mark from the touch screen 130, and further matching knowledge mark This function controls to output the preset direction sound corresponding to.

2 is an exemplary view for explaining a method for providing an audio game according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 2A, the controller 160 controls to output an audio signal through the audio output unit 140, and controls the track 210 associated with the audio signal for the operation display unit 122 and the relay. Output through the display unit 124. Here, the audio signal may be one 'song', and the track 210 may have a form that matches the sheet music corresponding to the 'song'.

The controller 160 arranges the plurality of indication markers 230 set to a specific figure preset in a preset pattern according to the audio signal on the track 210. That is, the preset pattern according to the audio signal may be a pattern matching a note or scale of the score of the selected 'song'.

The control unit 160 receives a position value corresponding to the indication mark from the touch screen 130 when the timeline 220 moves in one direction on the track 210 to match the predetermined indication mark 230. In this case, a preset direction sound corresponding to the indication mark is output.

For example, the user may touch a note or a scale of the music score of the selected 'song' to form a pattern in which a corresponding sound is produced.

As shown in FIG. 2A, when the timeline 220 moves horizontally, but moves from left to right, the timeline 220 as shown in FIG. 2B. ) Matches one of the plurality of indicator markers 230 arranged in a predetermined pattern according to the audio signal on the track 210, and the user touches the indicator marker 230 matching the timeline 220. The preset direction sound corresponding to the indication mark is output.

That is, the user can select a specific song from a list of pre-stored audio signals, and the controller 160 outputs an audio signal (background music) for the specific song, and the user indicates an indication mark corresponding to the timeline 220. 230, the preset direction sound corresponding to the indication mark is output together with the background music.

Meanwhile, in FIG. 2A, only the timeline 220 is moved in the horizontal direction for convenience of description, but in the embodiment of the present invention, the timeline 220 may include at least one of the horizontal, vertical, and diagonal directions. You can move in either direction.

In addition, the moving speed of the timeline 220 shown in FIG. 2 may be adjusted according to the audio speed of the audio signal.

For example, when the song selected by the user is a dance song, the moving speed of the timeline 220 may be very fast according to the audio speed of the audio signal, and when the song selected by the user is a ballad song, the timeline 220 may be The moving speed may be slower depending on the audio speed of the audio signal.

In addition, in the present invention, the indicator 230 is shown in a circular shape for convenience of description, in the implementation of the actual invention may be represented by at least one of the shape of a circle, triangle, square and star shape. will be.

3 is an exemplary view for explaining a method of providing an audio game in a first track and a second track according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As illustrated in FIG. 3, the track 210 may be divided into a first track and a second track, and the time line 220 may be connected to a second track starting from the first track. In addition, the timeline 220 performs a function of controlling to repeat the first track alternately with the first track when the second track terminates in the second track.

For example, the timeline 220 may start from the left side of the first track and start again from the left side of the second track, starting from the left side of the first track as shown in FIG. 3, and beyond the right side of the second track. Again it can be started on the left side of the first track.

That is, the timeline repeats alternately between the first track and the second track until the song selected by the user ends, and the track after the timeline has passed once has a preset pattern according to the song (audio signal) selected by the user. The indication mark 230 is rearranged and output.

4 is an exemplary view for explaining an indication marker connecting line according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 4, the controller 160 connects and outputs the indicator marker connecting line 410 between the plurality of indicator markers 230. Here, the indicator marker connecting line 410 may be a dotted line set to a predetermined thickness.

That is, when the plurality of indicator markers 230 are output, the user can more easily grasp the indicator markers to be touched next, according to the indicator marker connecting line 410 indicated by a dotted line as shown in FIG. 4.

5 is an exemplary view for explaining an extension line according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 5, the controller 160 outputs the extension line 510 in one direction in which the timeline 220 moves to the indication marker 230, but the timeline 220 moves in one preset direction so that the extension line ( When crossing the 510, the touch screen 130 checks whether or not a position value for an area where the timeline 220 and the extension line 510 intersect is input. As a result of the check, the timeline 220 and the extension line are checked. When the position value for the area where the 510 intersects is input, the directed sound corresponding to the indication mark 230 corresponding to the beginning of the extension line 510 is output. Here, the extension line 510 may be represented by a thin solid line set to a preset thickness.

For example, assuming that the time line 220 coincides with the extension line 510 as' T ', the time for receiving the position value for the indication marker 230 from the touch screen 130 is' T`. If it is assumed that the control unit 160 is 'T`> T', 'T` <T' or 'T` = T', the direction sound corresponding to the indication marker 230 is output as much as 'T`' Control as much as possible.

That is, when the extension line 510 is output as shown in FIG. 5, the user touches the knowledge mark 230 connected to the extension line 610 once and then extends about '3 seconds' until the extension line 510 ends. When the liver indication marker 230 is pressed, the control unit 160 may control to output the directed sound corresponding to the indication marker 230 touched by the user for about three seconds.

6 is an exemplary view for explaining an additional indication mark according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 6, the controller 160 outputs a plurality of additional indication markers 610 for additional touch on the extension line 510, and the timeline 220 is connected to the plurality of additional indication markers 610, respectively. For each matching timing, the position value for the indication mark is input from the touch screen 130, and the direction sound corresponding to the indication mark 230 is intermittently output. In this case, the additional manipulation marker 610 may be set to a smaller size than the indicator marker.

That is, when the user outputs a plurality of additional indication marks 610 for additional touch on the extension line 510 as shown in FIG. 6, the extension line when the time line 220 and the knowledge mark 230 coincide with each other. Touch the knowledge mark 230 connected to the reference mark 610 once, and then continuously touch the indication mark 230 at the timing at which the additional indication mark 610 and the additional indication mark 610 coincide with each other. Corresponding sound can be expressed continuously.

In this case, when the timeline 220 coincides with the knowledge mark 230 and the additional knowledge mark 610 on the extension line 610, the user further touches the indication mark 230 and the additional knowledge mark 610. And the timeline 220 may again touch the indication mark 230 at the matching timing, but this is merely illustrative of the technical idea of the present invention, and those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains. If the timeline 220 coincides with the knowledge mark 230 and the additional knowledge mark 610 on the extension line 610 without departing from the essential characteristics of the present invention, the user touches the indication mark 230 briefly. After the timeline 220 and the additional indication mark 610 at the same time to match the indication indicator 230 to be modified and modified in various ways can be applied.

That is, as illustrated in FIG. 6, the batter operation may be intuitively displayed through the additional indication mark 610 for an additional touch on the extension line 510, and the user may more easily touch the batter on the extension line 510. It can be.

7 is an exemplary view for explaining a drag connecting line according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 7, the controller 160 outputs by connecting a drag connection line 710 between the indication markers 230 output to the track 210, but the timeline 220 is set in one direction. When moving to intersect with the drag connecting line 710, the touch screen 130 checks whether a position value for an area where the timeline 220 and the drag connecting line 710 intersect is input. When a position value for an area where the line 220 and the drag connection line 710 intersect with each other is input, a production sound corresponding to the indication mark 230 corresponding to the beginning of the drag connection line 710 is output. Here, the drag connection line 710 may be represented by a thick solid line set to a preset thickness.

For example, after the user touches the knowledge mark 230 entering the timeline 220, the dragging line entering the timeline 220 as the user moves along the drag connecting line 710 that coincides with the timeline 230. When dragging while continuously touching 710, a default sound corresponding to the indication marker 230 corresponding to the front portion of the drag connection line 710 may be output by default. In some cases, the drag connection line 710 may be output. According to the present invention, various directing sounds may be output.

That is, as illustrated in FIG. 7, the user may output continuous sounds using a drag operation according to the drag connection line 710 rather than a simple touch.

8 is an exemplary view for explaining a drag extension line according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 8, the controller 160 outputs a drag extension line 810 in one direction in which the timeline 220 moves according to the indication marker 230, and the timeline 220 moves in a predetermined one direction. When the drag extension line 810 intersects with the drag extension line 810, the touch screen 130 checks whether a position value for an area where the time line 220 intersects the drag extension line 810 is input. When the position value for the area where the drag extension line 810 intersects with the 220 is input, the directed sound corresponding to the indication mark 230 corresponding to the beginning of the drag extension line 810 is output. Here, the drag extension line 810 may be set as long as a specific sound length of the audio signal.

That is, as shown in FIG. 8, the user may produce a specific sound by the length of the sound using a drag operation according to the drag extension line 810 rather than a simple touch.

For example, after the user touches the knowledge mark 230 entering the timeline 220, the drag extension line entering the timeline 220 as it moves along the drag extension line 810 coinciding with the timeline 230. When dragging while continuously touching 810, a direction sound corresponding to the indication marker 230 corresponding to the front portion of the drag extension line 810 may be output by default. In some cases, the drag extension line 810 may be output. According to the present invention, various directing sounds may be output.

Meanwhile, as illustrated in FIG. 5 or FIG. 8, the controller 160 controls the output sound corresponding to the knowledge mark corresponding to the beginning of the extension line 510 or the drag extension line 810 to be output, and at the same time, the time line 220. ), Check whether there is an additional matching knowledge mark, and if there is an additional matching knowledge mark, receive a position value corresponding to the additional matching knowledge mark from the touch screen 130, and It performs a function of controlling to output a predetermined direction sound corresponding to the matching knowledge mark.

For example, as shown in FIG. 5 or FIG. 8, when the gamer long touches the extension line 510 or the drag extension line 810, a long sound is output.

If the knowledge mark that needs to be played continuously, such as a drum note, is additionally matched with the timeline 220, the gamer must additionally operate the multi-touch while touching the extension line 510 or the drag extension line 810.

9 is an exemplary view for explaining a curved drag extension line according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 9, the control unit 160 outputs a curved drag extension line 910 in one direction in which the timeline 220 moves according to the indication marker 230, but the timeline 220 in one preset direction. When moving to intersect the curved drag extension line 910, check whether the position value for the area where the timeline 220 intersects the curved drag extension line 910 is input from the touch screen 130, As a result of the check, when a position value for a region where the timeline 220 and the curved drag extension line 910 intersect is input, a sound corresponding to the curved drag extension line 910 is output.

In addition, as illustrated in FIG. 9, the controller 160 adjusts the volume or equalizer of the sound output according to the curved direction of the curved drag extension line 910.

For example, when the curve is upward according to the curve direction of the curved drag extension line 910 as shown in FIG. 9, the user gradually increases the volume of the production sound corresponding to the corresponding indicator 230, and vice versa. When the curve is directed downward, the volume of the directed sound corresponding to the indicator 230 may be gradually reduced.

In addition, according to the direction of the curve (up or down), it is possible to give equalization effect of various sound sources such as finely increasing the pitch or changing the tone.

As shown in FIG. 10, the controller 160 outputs a specific touch area 1020 and a specific touch indication mark 1010 on the track 210, and the timeline 220 moves to move the specific touch indication mark 1010. When the position value for the specific touch area 1020 is received from the touch screen 130 when the coincidence with the), it performs a function of controlling the output sound corresponding to the specific touch indication marker 1010.

Meanwhile, as shown in FIG. 10, the controller 160 outputs a specific touch area 1020 and a specific touch indication mark 1010 on the track 210, and the timeline 220 moves to move the specific touch indication mark. When the position value for the specific touch region 1020 and the position value for the specific touch instruction mark 1010 are received from the touch screen when coinciding with 1010, the specific touch region 1020 and the specific touch instruction mark 1010. You will be able to output a sound that corresponds to.

That is, as illustrated in FIG. 10, the user may produce a specific sound by touching a specific touch area 1020 when the timeline 220 matches the specific touch indication mark 1010 instead of simply touching the indication mark. It is.

11 is an exemplary diagram for describing a moving direction of a timeline according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 11, when the timeline 220 is connected to the second track after the timeline 220 ends on the first track, the control unit 160 connects the end portion 1110 and the timeline on the first track. The control unit 220 controls the start portion 1120 of the second track to coincide with each other, and controls the end portion and the start portion to be repeatedly matched between the first track and the second track.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 11, the controller 160 performs a function of controlling the movement direction of the timeline 220 to be reversed with each other on the first track and the second track.

For example, when the timeline 220 moves from the left to the right in the first track, when the timeline 220 moves to the end portion 1110 in the right direction, the timeline 220 is the first track. It is connected from the track to the second track. In this case, the controller 160 controls the timeline 220 to start at the start portion 1120 of the position corresponding to the end portion 1110 of the first track in the second track, and the timeline 220 in the second track. ) Can move from left to right.

Similarly, if the timeline 220 moves to the left in the second track to the end and ends, the timeline 220 is connected from the second track to the first track. In this case, the controller 160 controls the timeline 220 to start at the beginning of a position corresponding to the end of the second track in the first track.

When the timeline 220 moves as shown in FIG. 11, when the timeline 220 moves only in one direction in the track 210, the distance from the end of the track 210 to the start of the track 210 again is increased. It is possible to supplement the problem that it is difficult for the gamers to recognize the newly arranged indicators 230. That is, the gamer can recognize the indication mark of the second track at the end of the first track.

FIG. 12 is an exemplary diagram for describing output of a plurality of tracks according to a resolution or a size of a display unit according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 12, the controller 160 divides and outputs the track 210 into first tracks to Nth tracks according to the resolution or size of the operation display unit 122 and the relay display unit 124. A function of controlling the first track to the Nth track to scroll from bottom to top is performed.

That is, the controller 160 controls the display unit 122 and the plurality of tracks (first to Nth tracks) according to the resolution or panel size supported by the operation display unit 122 and the relay display unit 124. It may be output to the relay display unit 124, and a plurality of tracks may be displayed on one screen as well as the next track may be implemented to scroll up from the bottom of the screen.

Meanwhile, as illustrated in FIG. 12, the controller 160 moves on the track 210 in one direction preset in the timeline 220 so that the touch screen 130 when the plurality of indicators 230 arranged in advance coincide with each other. When receiving a plurality of position values corresponding to the indication mark from the), it performs a function to control to output a plurality of preset direction sound corresponding to the plurality of indication marker (230).

For example, as shown in FIG. 12, when the tie line 220 coincides with two indicator markers, the gamer touches two indicator markers simultaneously through multi-touch, and the controller 160 controls the two indicator markers. It is possible to output a preset direction corresponding to the.

13 and 14 are exemplary diagrams in which a manipulation display unit and a relay display unit are implemented in one apparatus according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 13, the apparatus for relaying an audio game is formed by forming the manipulation display unit 122 with a horizontal reference axis 1310 and a preset horizontal angle 1312, and the relay display unit 124 has a vertical reference. It is embodied to rise vertically from the axis 1320 and positioned at the uppermost end, and to form a predetermined vertical angle 1322 with the vertical reference axis 1320.

In addition, as illustrated in FIG. 13, the apparatus for relaying an audio game may be implemented as a single device such that the relay display unit 124 is formed on an upper surface of the operation display unit 122. That is, when the user defines the direction in which the user views the manipulation display unit 122 as the front side, the relay display unit 124 may be formed in the front direction.

Meanwhile, as shown in FIG. 14, the apparatus for relaying an audio game is implemented such that the relay display unit 124 is formed on the lower side of the operation display unit 122 with respect to the relay display unit 124. The user space may be formed between the action display units 122. That is, when the user defines the direction in which the user views the operation display unit 122 as the front side, the relay display unit 124 may be formed in the opposite direction to the front side, and the relay display unit 124 and the operation display unit ( 122) it is implemented to form a user space for gamers to stand between.

As shown in FIG. 14, the apparatus for relaying an audio game is formed so that the relay display unit 124 is separated from each other on the upper side with respect to the operation display unit 122, and using the wireless communication unit 150. Message information output to the operation display unit 122 may be implemented to be delivered to the relay display unit 124. That is, when the user defines the direction in which the user views the manipulation display unit 122 as the front side, the relay display unit 124 may be formed separately from the front side direction.

On the other hand, as shown in Figure 15, the apparatus for relaying an audio game, the relay display unit 124 is formed separately from each other on the lower side on the basis of the operation display unit 122, the wireless communication unit 150 By using the message information output to the display 122 for operation it may be delivered to the relay display unit 124. That is, when the user defines the direction in which the user views the operation display unit 122 in front, the relay display unit 124 may be formed separately in the opposite direction of the front side, and the relay display unit 122 and the operation unit may be used. The display unit 124 may be implemented to form a user space in which gamers can stand.

The above description is merely illustrative of the technical idea of the present invention, and those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains may make various modifications and changes without departing from the essential characteristics of the present invention. Therefore, the embodiments disclosed in the present invention are not intended to limit the technical idea of the present invention but to describe the present invention, and the scope of the technical idea of the present invention is not limited by these embodiments. The protection scope of the present invention should be interpreted by the following claims, and all technical ideas within the equivalent scope should be interpreted as being included in the scope of the present invention.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

This patent application claims priority under patent application number 119 (a) (35 USC § 119 (a)) to patent application No. 10-2008-0079707, filed with Korea on August 14, 2008, All of which is incorporated by reference in this patent application.

Claims

A memory unit for temporarily storing data generated while executing an audio game program or storing data input from a user;

An operation display unit for outputting message information generated while executing the audio game program;

A relay display unit for outputting the same message information as the operation display unit;

A touch screen transferring a position value corresponding to a position where the user touches the manipulation display unit;

An audio output unit converting an audio signal according to the audio game program into an audible sound and outputting the audible sound; And

A plurality of instructions configured to control the output of the audio signal through the audio output unit, and output a track associated with the audio signal through the display unit, wherein a plurality of instructions are set on a predetermined pattern in a preset pattern according to the audio signal on the track; And when the position value corresponding to the indication mark is received from the touch screen when the timeline on the track is moved in a predetermined direction and coincides with the indication mark arranged in advance, the indication mark is assigned to the indication mark. Control unit to control the output of the preset preset sound

Apparatus for relaying an audio game comprising a.
The method of claim 1,

The manipulation display unit is formed to have a preset horizontal angle with a horizontal reference axis, and the relay display unit is positioned at an uppermost level by rising vertically from a vertical reference axis, and is formed with a preset vertical angle with the vertical reference axis. Device for relaying an audio game.
The method of claim 1,

The relay display unit,

An apparatus for relaying an audio game, characterized in that formed on the upper side on the basis of the display for operation.
The method of claim 1,

The relay display unit,

An apparatus for relaying an audio game, the user space being formed between the relay display unit and the operation display unit on a lower side of the operation display unit.
The method of claim 1,

Wireless communication unit for transmitting and receiving wireless signals to handle the communication

In addition, the relay display unit is formed separately from each other on the upper side on the basis of the operation display unit, the control unit for the relay the message information output to the operation display unit using the wireless communication unit Apparatus for relaying an audio game, characterized in that the transmission to the display unit.
The method of claim 1,

Wireless communication unit for transmitting and receiving wireless signals to handle the communication

In addition, the relay display unit is formed separately from each other on the lower surface on the basis of the display unit for operation, the control unit for the relay the message information output to the display unit for operation using the wireless communication unit Apparatus for relaying an audio game, characterized in that the transmission to the display unit.