WO2013085215A1

WO2013085215A1 - Method and server for controlling service usage in online game

Info

Publication number: WO2013085215A1
Application number: PCT/KR2012/010173
Authority: WO
Inventors: 김정훈; 박영재; 김운용
Original assignee: (주)네오위즈게임즈
Priority date: 2011-12-09
Filing date: 2012-11-28
Publication date: 2013-06-13

Abstract

Provided is a technique by which a user account can be effectively protected by restricting usage of each usable service in an online game. A method for restricting service usage of an online game according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises the steps of: when a configuration request for controlling service usage, which is to control the usage of at least one service from usable services in a game server, is entered from a user terminal, an online game server transmitting a configuration menu to the user terminal, the configuration menu allowing a selection input of whether the usage is to be restricted; receiving, from the user terminal, selection input regarding whether at least one service is to be restricted; when the selection input is received from the user terminal, transmitting a secret number input menu, which requests configuration of a secret number for restricting service usage in accordance with the selection input; and, when the entered secret number is received from the user terminal in response to the secret number entry menu, completing the configuration for controlling the service usage by configuring the secret number as the secret number for using the restricted service.

Description

Service usage control method and server of online game

The present invention relates to a service usage control method and a server of an online game, and more particularly, to provide a user convenience by efficiently setting and implementing a password setting method of an online game, and to users who use the service. The present invention relates to a service usage control method and a server of an online game for increasing the use of a password setting method according to the present invention by providing a benefit of an additional auction house fee and preventing hacking.

In general, a computer game method includes a competition between a user and a central processing unit (CPU), and a method of playing a game as a team or an opponent between two or more users using different user terminals connected through a communication network. There is this.

Since the latter is a game system connected to the user terminal through a communication network, since the opponent is a person, individual play is possible for each user, and thus, various variables in the game operate and accordingly, data statistics in many games appear.

On the other hand, online games, which are divided into ball game, mud (MUD) game, and role playing game (RPG), are mainly active. It is becoming.

Contrary to this expansion, illegal contacts such as hacking on online games frequently occur.

Accordingly, in the online game, not only the primary password required for logging in to the online game server but also a secondary password method for accessing a normal game is provided.

In addition, in an online game, an auction site system that allows transactions between users for current items is established. In this case, separate use protection for the auction house is required.

The present invention is to solve the above problems, by providing a function that can set the restriction on the use according to the service available in the online game, to protect the user's information and to provide the user with a sense of safety of the game, The purpose is to provide a technology that can prevent hacking by increasing the utilization rate of the game and the utilization rate of the corresponding function.

However, the objects of the present invention are not limited to the above-mentioned objects, and other objects not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description.

In order to achieve the above object, a method for controlling service use of an online game according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a service for limiting the use of at least one service that an online game server can use in the game server from a user terminal. A menu capable of inputting a selection of whether to limit the use of the service upon input of a usage control setting request, comprising: transmitting a setting menu to the user terminal; Receiving, from the user terminal, a selection input on whether to limit use of the at least one service; When receiving the selection input from the user terminal, transmitting a password input menu as a menu requesting setting of a password for service use restricted by the selection input; And upon receiving a password setting input from the user terminal for the password input menu, setting the password as a password for using the service with limited use to complete a service use control setting.

The receiving of the selection input may include selecting at least one of whether to restrict access to the game server or limit use of an auction service that allows users to trade items used in the game server. It is desirable to receive the input.

After receiving the selection input, if there is a history of the user performing the service use control setting request input, by sending a password input window to the user terminal to receive an input for the password input window from the user terminal It is preferable to further include;

Comprising the setting of the service use control, limiting the use of the at least one service according to a selection input whether to limit the use of the at least one service when the received password matches the predetermined password. It is desirable to complete the setting.

When detecting a game connection of the user terminal, analyzing user information to determine whether use of at least one service available in the game is limited; When the use of any one of the at least one service is restricted, upon receiving an access request for the service of which the use is restricted from the user terminal, a password input menu is transmitted to the user terminal. Doing; Determining whether information input from the user terminal into the password input menu and password information preset for the restricted service are identical; And if the information inputted from the user terminal into the password input menu and the preset password information match, accepting the use of the service for which the use is restricted.

After the step of determining whether or not the match, if the information input to the password input menu and the predetermined password information is different, the number of occurrences of a situation where the information input to the password input menu and the predetermined password is different occurs If exceeding, limiting the use of the service of the user terminal is limited for a predetermined period of time; preferably further comprises a.

Receiving a transaction request at an auction house, which is an item trading service that allows users to trade items between the user terminals; Analyzing user information to determine whether use of at least one service available in the game is limited; And when the use of any one of the at least one service is limited, applying a predetermined discount rate according to the use of the stable account to a fee charged for using the auction house.

In the step of applying the predetermined discount rate, it is preferable to apply the discount rate according to the use of the safety account only when it is determined that the safety account is applied to the user terminal at the time of charging the fee for using the auction house. Do.

In the applying of the predetermined discount rate, it is preferable to apply the predetermined discount rate after a predetermined period from the time when the setting for limiting the use of at least one service is completed.

In the applying of the predetermined discount rate, it is preferable to determine whether there is another discount rate that is being applied in addition to the predetermined discount rate that is applied according to the completion of the setting for limiting the use of at least one service.

The applying of the predetermined discount rate may include determining whether a value obtained by overlapping another discount rate that is being applied exceeds a preset upper limit value; Additionally applying the preset discount rate to a value of overlapping the previously applied other discount rate when the value that overlaps the previously applied other discount rate is smaller than or equal to a preset upper limit value; And applying the preset discount rate to the preset upper limit value when the value obtained by overlapping the previously applied other discount rate is equal to or greater than a preset upper limit value.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the service use control server for an online game may use the service when a service use control setting request for restricting use of at least one service available in the game server is input from a user terminal. A menu capable of selecting input of whether to limit or not, comprising: a safety function setting module which transmits a setting menu to the user terminal and receives a selection input of restricting use of the at least one service from the user terminal; Upon receiving the selection input from the user terminal, a password setting menu is transmitted as a menu requesting setting of a password for service use restricted by the selection input, and a password setting input from the user terminal for the password setting menu is input. A safety function generation module configured to complete a service use control setting by setting the password as a password for using the restricted service when receiving the received password; And transmitting a password input menu as a menu capable of inputting a password to the user terminal when the user terminal detects an access to the restricted service, and the information input for the password input menu is input from the user terminal. And a service usage control module for controlling the acceptance of the use of the service whose usage is restricted according to whether the set password matches the set password.

The safety function setting module selects at least one of whether to restrict access to the game server and whether to restrict use of an auction service that allows users to trade items used in the game server. It is desirable to receive.

An auction house trading module for receiving a transaction request at an auction house, which is an item trading service that allows users to trade items between the user terminals; And analyzing user information to determine whether use of at least one service available in the game is limited, and if use of any one of the at least one service is limited, It is preferable that the security account management module that applies a predetermined discount rate according to the use of the stable account to the fee.

According to the present invention, in an online game, a service for restricting access or use of an auction house can be separately set, and a password can be set separately, so that use of each service can be controlled independently, thereby efficiently controlling user information. There is a protective effect. In addition, this has the effect of increasing the user's utilization of the game.

In addition, by providing a benefit to users who use the function to set a password separately, it is effective to induce users to use the function to prevent hacking by increasing the utilization rate for the function.

1 is a block diagram of a service use control system for an online game according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a service use control server of an online game included in the service use control system of the online game of FIG. 1.

3 to 10 illustrate an example in which a service use control screen of an online game is implemented in a user terminal.

11 is a flowchart of a service usage control method for an online game according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

12 to 15 are flowcharts illustrating a service usage control method for an online game according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

16 to 20 are exemplary diagrams showing an example displayed on a screen of a user terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

21 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a service use control server of an online game according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, the detailed description of the preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the following description of the present invention, detailed descriptions of well-known functions or configurations will be omitted when it is deemed that they may unnecessarily obscure the subject matter of the present invention.

In the present specification, when one component 'transmits' data or a signal to another component, the component may directly transmit the data or signal to another component, and through at least one other component. This means that data or signals can be transmitted to other components.

(First embodiment)

1 is a block diagram of a service use control system of an online game according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 1, a service use control system of an online game includes first to n th user terminals (10-1 to 10-n, n is a natural number), a communication network 20, and an online game server 30.

The first to nth user terminals 10-1 to 10-n access and log in to the online game server 30 through the communication network 20, and are held by a user who wants to enjoy a service provided by the online game. to be.

The communication network 20 is a high-speed network of a large communication network capable of large-capacity, long-distance voice and data services, and may be a next-generation wired and wireless network for providing Internet or high-speed multimedia service. When the communication network 20 is a mobile communication network, it may be a synchronous mobile communication network or an asynchronous mobile communication network. An example of an asynchronous mobile communication network is a communication network of a wideband code division multiple access (WCDMA) scheme. In this case, although not shown in the figure, the mobile communication network 700 may include a Radio Network Controller (RNC). Meanwhile, although the WCDMA network is taken as an example, it may be an IP network based on a next generation communication network such as 3G LTE network, 4G network, or other IP. The communication network 20 serves to mutually transmit signals and data between the first to nth user terminals 10-1 to 10-n, the online game server 30, and other systems.

The online game server 30 performs basic control so that a soccer game is executed from the first to n th user terminals 10-1 to 10-n in response to an online soccer game request through the communication network 20.

In addition, the online game server 30 restricts or accepts the use of at least one service available in the game to the first to n th user terminals 10-1 to 10-n through the communication network 20. It controls so that setting and canceling are performed.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described based on the first user terminal 10-1 for convenience of description, and can be modified to the center of other terminals among the second to nth user terminals 10-2 to 10-n. .

2 is a configuration diagram of a service use control server 32 of an online game included in the service use control system of the online game of FIG. 3 to 10 illustrate an example in which a service use control screen of an online game is implemented in a user terminal.

2 to 10, the online game server 30 includes a transceiver 31, a service usage control server 32, and a database 33.

The transceiver 31 transmits and receives data and signals to and from the first user terminal 10-1 to the n th user terminal 10-n through the communication network 20.

The service usage control server 32 includes a safety function setting module 32a, a safety function generation module 32b, and a service usage control module 32c.

First, FIG. 3 is an example of a screen for inducing the use of the service usage control function. That is, a part of the game access screen is provided with a button capable of setting a service use control function, for example, a menu named safety account function setting.

Meanwhile, the safety function setting module 32a includes a safety account function setting button input as in the above-described example, in response to an access request by the first user terminal 10-1 through the communication network 20. After receiving the initial request for setting up the safety account according to the setting request input, the first user terminal (10- 10) is displayed. The transceiver 31 is controlled to return to 1).

The safety function setting module 32a is a selection input on whether to limit service use by the user of the first user terminal 10-1, for example, a connection protection function for restricting access to the game server, and users. The transmitter / receiver 31 is controlled to receive a selection signal for a drop-down menu that allows selection of at least one of an auction protection function that restricts the use of an auction service, a service that can trade items.

4 illustrates that an initial setting UI screen is implemented on the first user terminal 10-1 according to a service use control setting request input.

An initial setting UI screen provided by the safety function setting module 32a will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 4. Referring to FIG. 4, the initial setting UI screen includes the phrase "Safe account function is a function that allows the user to enter a password when accessing the game or using the auction house to prevent ID theft damage." Receive a user's selection input for whether to restrict the use of the service, for example, using only the above-mentioned access protection function, using only the auction protection function, not using all, or using all.

At this time, the safety function generation module 32b, after the user of the first user terminal 10-1 selects any one of 'use connection protection', 'use auction protection' and 'use all', the setting of FIG. Button ", i.e., an input for completing selection input on whether to restrict use of a service, is inputted, and after determining whether the user of the first user terminal 10-1 corresponds to a new user for the service usage control function, When the password setting function is provided, the initial password is set by the first user terminal 10-1.

More specifically. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a UI screen provided with a password setting function when a new user of the safety account function inputs a setting button in the “initial setting UI screen” of FIG. 4.

Referring to FIG. 5, a user using a service use control service for the first time, that is, a new user, may check a password setting menu as shown in FIG. 5. Since the service use control service has not been registered in the past, a password must be set for the first time. For this, a new user who checks the menu enters a password to complete the password setting for controlling the use of the service.

On the other hand, the safety function generation module 32b, on the contrary, if the user of the first user terminal 10-1 is an existing user instead of a new user for the safety account function, that is, a user who has previously set service use control settings In case of, the password control menu is provided to control the transceiver 31 to receive the password for setting.

Meanwhile, FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a password confirmation menu provided to an existing user for a safety account function. Referring to FIG. 6, when an existing user inputs a setting button on an “initial setting UI screen”, the safety function generation module 32b includes a password confirmation menu for confirming a previously set password. Control to output -1).

Accordingly, when the password received through the password confirmation menu matches that of the user of the first user terminal 10-1 stored in the database 33, the safety function generation module 32b performs initial setting according to the corresponding selection signal. Apply and store in the database 33. That is, if the passwords match, the user is changed to the setting selected through the selection input for the service use control setting.

The service usage control module 32c performs initial setting of the service usage control function by the safety function setting module 32a and the safety function generation module 32b, and the first user terminal 10-1 through the communication network 20. When the login is performed, the service usage control setting for the first user terminal 10-1 is completed.

The service usage control module 32c controls the transceiver 31 to receive a password input by the user of the first user terminal 10-1 by providing a password input menu to the first user terminal 10-1. do. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a password input menu provided by the service use control module 32c to the first user terminal 10-1.

As illustrated in FIG. 7, the service usage control module 32c may provide a guide phrase, for example, “Please enter a password for service use” in the password input window.

After the service use control module 32c extracts the password of the first user terminal 10-1 set in the initial setting of the safety function from the database 33, whether the password received by the password input menu according to the login matches. Judge.

The service usage control module 32c determines the use of the service performed by the online game server 30 by the first user terminal 10-1 when the two passwords match, for example, the game server 30. Accept access to or use of the auction house.

On the other hand, if both passwords do not match as a result of the determination, the service usage control module 32c determines whether the number of occurrences of a situation where the two passwords are different exceeds a threshold value (for example, four times).

If the number of times that both passwords do not match is equal to or smaller than the threshold, i.e., less than five times as described above, the service usage control module 32c determines from the user of the first user terminal 10-1. The password input menu is re-transmitted to receive the password again and determine a match, and if the threshold value is exceeded, i.e., five or more times, the game server 30 by the first user terminal 10-1. Restrictions on accessing or using the auction house.

On the other hand, the service usage control module 32c provides the database 33 with the number of times that the two passwords do not match to calculate the number of occurrences of the situation where the two passwords are different from each other. 1 to 10-n) to determine the number of password mismatch exceeding the above-described threshold value by accumulating.

For example, after the user of the first user terminal 10-1 selects both the access protection and the auction protection, when the number of occurrences of situations where the two passwords differ from each other accumulates beyond the threshold, the online soccer game access and auction hall If the usage is limited, for example, if the threshold value is 4, two access protection password errors and three auction site use password errors are calculated a total of five times, the use of both services is limited.

The service use control module 32c may perform a function of temporarily releasing the restriction of service use during the service use control setting. That is, after entering the password through the password input menu, using the service accordingly, it may be out of the service screen. At this time, in order to use the service again, the password had to be entered again. However, there are times when you need to continue using the service until you end the game or select a character again.

In this case, the service usage control module 32c may provide a UI for using the service usage restriction temporary release function. More specifically, the service use control module 32c receives the selection input for the user restriction temporary release menu of the user of the first user terminal 10-1, receives the password by providing the UI screen as shown in FIG. If the password matches that stored in the database 33, the user can control the service without inputting the password until returning to the game or returning to the character selection screen. In this case, the service usage control module 32c may provide the first user terminal 10-1 with the prompt "Please enter a password to temporarily cancel the service usage restriction" as shown in FIG. 8. .

9 is a flowchart illustrating an initial setting process of a service usage control method for an online game according to an embodiment of the present invention. 1 to 9, the online game server 30 including the service use control server 32 may control service use after access by the first user terminal 10-1 through the communication network 20. A setup request input is received (S1).

After step S1, the online game server 30 is a menu capable of selecting input of whether to limit the use of the service, and transmits a setting menu to the user terminal and restricts the use of at least one service from the user. Receive a selection input for (S2).

When the selection input is received according to step S2, the online game server 30 analyzes the selection input received in step S2 to determine that the selection restricts the use of at least one of the services. The user of the user terminal 10-1 performs a step of transmitting a password setting menu when the user corresponds to a new user. If the user terminal 10-1 does not correspond, the password for the setting is returned (S3).

Accordingly, if the password matches that of the user of the first user terminal 10-1 stored in the database 33, the online game server 30 applies the service use control setting according to the selection input to the database 33. Save it.

After the step S3, the online game server 30 completes the password setting for the new user in step S3, or if the password matches the password previously stored in the database 33 according to the password input by the existing user. The service usage control setting is completed according to the selection input received at S3 (S4).

10 is a flowchart illustrating a case where an access protection function, which is a function of restricting access to the game server 30, is selected in the method for controlling service use of an online game according to an embodiment of the present invention. 1 to 10, the online game server 30 performs a login by the first user terminal 10-1 through the communication network 20, and then FIG. 9 with respect to the first user terminal 10-1. In step S2, it is determined whether the setting according to the selection input reception regarding the restriction on the connection to the game server 30 is completed (S11).

After step S11, the online game server 30 provides a password input menu to the first user terminal 10-1 to receive a password (S12).

According to step S12, the online game server 30 determines whether the password set in step S3 of FIG. 9 matches the password received in step S12 (S13).

If both passwords match as a result of the determination in step S13, the online game server 30 accepts a connection request to the online game server 30 by the first user terminal 10-1 (S14).

On the other hand, if both passwords do not match as a result of the determination in step S13, the online soccer game server 30 determines whether the two passwords do not match more than the threshold (for example 4) times (S15). .

If the determination result of step S15 is equal to or smaller than the threshold value, the online soccer game server 30 returns to step S12 to receive the password again, and conversely, if the determination result exceeds the threshold value, 1 The connection request to the game server 30 by the user terminal 10-1 is restricted (S16).

11 is a process for providing a stable account function when an auction protection function, which is a function of restricting use of an auction system, which is a service that allows users to exchange items, is selected among the service usage control method of an online game according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart showing.

1 to 11, the online game server 30 may respond to the first user terminal 10-1 in response to a request to use an auction service by the first user terminal 10-1 through the communication network 20. In step S2 of FIG. 9, it is determined whether the setting according to the selection input for the auction protection function is completed (S21).

After the step S21, the online game server 30 receives a password by providing a password input menu to the first user terminal 10-1 (S22).

According to step S22, the online game server 30 determines whether the password set in step S3 of FIG. 9 matches the password received in step S22 (S23).

If both passwords match as a result of the determination in step S23, the online soccer game server 30 accepts the use of the auction service on the online game server 30 by the first user terminal 10-1 (S24). ).

On the other hand, if both passwords do not match as a result of the determination in step S23, the online soccer game server 30 determines whether the two passwords do not match more than the threshold (for example 4) times (S25). .

If the determination result of step S25 is equal to or smaller than the threshold value, the online soccer game server 30 returns to step S22 to receive the password again, and conversely, if the determination result exceeds the threshold value, 1 The connection request to the game server 30 by the user terminal 10-1 is restricted (S26).

(2nd Example)

12 to 21 are views for explaining a second embodiment of the present invention. Duplicate identification symbols between the first embodiment described above and the second embodiment to be described below should be interpreted independently.

In addition, the security account service in the second embodiment is a password is set in accordance with the selection input for limiting the use of at least one service in accordance with the selection input described in the first embodiment of the present invention to set the service usage control settings with limited use Means service to complete.

The invention of the first embodiment and the invention of the second embodiment can be implemented independently or in combination. That is, the technical feature of providing the auction house discount according to the use of the safety account service mentioned in the description of the second embodiment below is to set a password for the use of the limited service according to the selection input in the first embodiment. It may also be applied to providing auction site discounts when completing service usage control settings.

Accordingly, the online game server in the first embodiment may mean the same server as the game operation server mentioned in the second embodiment, and may also include a security account service providing server in the second embodiment. Will be understood.

12 to 15 are flowcharts illustrating a service usage control method of an online game according to a second embodiment of the present invention, and FIGS. 16 to 20 are displayed on a screen of a user terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention. Exemplary drawings illustrating an example of the present invention.

12 is a flowchart illustrating a method of providing a security account service in an online game according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

The game operation server receives a transaction request from the user terminal at the auction hall, which is an item trading service that allows users to trade items between users (S11). Here, the auction house is an interface that allows users to trade items.

It is determined whether the user terminal uses a safety account (S12). A security account refers to a predetermined user authentication means that allows a user to enter a password when using a game access service or an auction house service in order to prevent ID theft damage. Here, the security account includes an access protection function performed when accessing an online game, and an auction protection function performed when a transaction is requested at the auction house. As illustrated in FIG. 16, the user terminal may select one of the two functions, the access protection function only, the auction protection function only, and the use of both by setting.

The game operation server may determine that the safety account function is set if the safety account state as shown in FIG. 16 is one of "access protection" and "use all". In addition, if the safety account status is "not use all", it can be determined that the safety account function is released.

When the user terminal uses a safety account, the discount rate according to the use of the stable account is applied from the fee charged for using the auction site (S13). In this case, the discount rate is applied to a predetermined discount rate that is already applied. A message informing that the fee is discounted according to the use of the safety account is output to the user terminal (S14). As shown in FIG. 19, a message informing that an additional discount has been output may be output. Referring to FIG. 19, a message such as "the fee is changed according to the successful bid price" "2.0% fee applied", "70% discounted fee according to access and safety account benefits in the preset network area" Output Here, the fee discount rate of the user terminal may include at least one of whether the user terminal of a higher level, whether the connection in the preset network area, and whether there is an event in the preset network area. Therefore, the user terminal applies the respective fee discount rate, and additionally applies an additional discount rate depending on whether the safety account is used or not.

When the discount rate is added and applied, it may be determined whether there is any other discount rate that has been applied. At this time, in the present invention, in the case of other discount rates, the discount rate can be applied repeatedly according to the number of discount rates applied, but cannot be applied more than a predetermined upper limit (for example, 60%).

Therefore, if the value that overlaps the previously applied discount rate does not exceed the preset upper limit, the additional discount rate according to the use of the safety account can be applied to the overlapping discount rate.

On the other hand, if the value that overlaps the previously applied discount rate exceeds the preset upper limit, the additional discount rate due to the use of the safety account can be applied to the discount rate of the predetermined upper limit instead of the overlapped discount rate.

13 is a flowchart illustrating a method of providing a safety account service in an online game according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 13, a transaction request is received at an auction house, which is an item trading service, in which users may trade items between users (S21).

It is determined whether the user terminal uses a safety account (S22).

If the user terminal uses a safety account for the safe use of the online game, it is determined whether the safety account is currently applied to the user terminal (S23). As shown in FIG. 16, whether or not the safety account is being applied may be determined by determining whether the status of the safety account is one of access protection, auction protection, and all usage. In addition, if the safety account has been released and it is determined that the function of the safety account has been applied when a transaction request is made at the auction, it is determined that the safety account is not currently applied.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 17, after the safety account function is set, the discount rate is applied only after a predetermined period of time, for example, 3 days has elapsed. As illustrated in FIG. 19, a guidance message may be output, such as, "If the safety account is used, the auction fee may be discounted 10% after 3 days." In addition, even if the user terminal temporarily releases the safety account at the auction, it may be determined that the function of the safety account is set.

Referring to FIG. 18, when the generated game information is present, when the safety account function is not set, the current state of the user terminal, that is, the function of the safety account is not set is output, Auction site fee benefits ", along with a message such as" safe account function setting menu may be provided to the user terminal.

When the current safety account of the user terminal is set, the safety account use discount rate is applied in addition to the predetermined fee discount rate of the user terminal that is previously applied to the fee charged for using the auction house (S24).

A message indicating that the auction fee is discounted according to the use of the safety account is output to the user terminal (S25).

If the current safety account of the user terminal is not set (S23), because the function of the safety account is not set in the user terminal, a message indicating that the additional discount rate is not applicable (S26).

14 is a flowchart illustrating a method of providing a security account service in an online game according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 14, a user receives a transaction request at an auction house, which is an item trading service that allows users to trade items between users (S31). It is determined whether the user terminal is connected in the preset network area (S32). Here, it is determined whether the preset network area is a connection which is set in advance to connect the online game, for example, in a specific PC room.

When the user terminal is connected in the preset network area, it is determined whether the user terminal uses a safety account (S33).

When the user terminal uses the safety account, the discount rate according to the preset network area and the additional discount rate according to the use of the safety account are applied from the fee charged for using the auction house (S34).

In operation S35, a message indicating that the fee is discounted according to the access and the use of the security account in the preset network area is output to the user terminal. As shown in FIG. 20, a message such as “a fee has been discounted by 70% according to access and safety account benefits in a preset network area” is output.

If the user terminal is not connected in the preset network area (S32), it is determined whether the user terminal uses a safety account (S36). This is similar to that described with reference to FIG.

If the user terminal is connected in the preset network area (S32), but does not use a security account (S33), the discount rate according to the connection in the preset network area is applied to the fee charged for using the auction house (S40). . Since the user terminal does not use the safety account outputs a message that the additional discount rate is not applicable (S39).

15 is a flowchart illustrating a method of providing a security account service in an online game according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 15, a transaction request is received at an auction house, which is an item transaction service, in which users may trade items between users (S41). It is determined whether the user terminal is connected in the preset network area (S42). If the user terminal is not connected in the preset network area, S36 shown in FIG. 14 is performed.

When the user terminal is connected in the preset network area, it is determined whether an event is in progress in the preset network area (S43). If the event is not in progress in the preset network area, S33 shown in FIG. 14 is performed.

If the event is in progress in the preset network area, it is determined whether the user terminal uses a safety account (S44). In the case of using the safety account, the discount rate based on the access in the preset network area, the discount rate according to the progress of the event in the preset network area, and the additional discount rate according to the use of the safety account are applied to the fee charged for using the auction house (S45).

In operation S46, the user terminal outputs a message indicating that the fee is discounted according to the access in the preset network area, the progress of the event in the preset network area, and the use of the safety account. Referring to FIG. 15, only the connection in the preset network area, the event progression in the preset network area, and the use of the safety account have been described. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, those applying different fee discount rates, for example, a higher level or a premium Of course, if you are a user, you can also add a discount rate.

Referring to FIG. 21, the game operation server 1000 may include an auction transaction module 1001 and a safety account management module 1002, and may further include a user database 1003. Here, the game operation server 1000 will be understood as the same configuration as the security account service providing server in the online game, the online game server in the first embodiment, and the service use control server of the online game used in the claims.

The auction transaction module 1001 receives a transaction request from the user terminal 1020 at an auction house, which is an item transaction service that allows users to trade items.

The safety account management module 1002 determines whether the user terminal 1020 uses a safety account, and when the user terminal 1020 uses the safety account, the fee of the user terminal 1020 from the fee charged for using the auction house. In addition to the discount rate, a discount rate according to the use of the stable account is applied, and a message indicating that the fee is further discounted according to the use of the safety account is output to the user terminal 1020. Here, the discount rate according to the user terminal may include a discount rate according to holding a higher level item, a discount rate according to a connection in a preset network, and a discount rate according to event progress in a preset network.

The service usage control method for an online game according to the above-described embodiment of the present invention may include an application basically installed in an online game server (this may include a program included in a platform or an operating system basically mounted in an online soccer game server). The application may be executed by an application (ie, a program) directly installed on the user terminal through an application providing server such as an application store server, an application, or a web server associated with the corresponding service. In this sense, the service usage control method of the online game according to the embodiment of the present invention described above may be computer-readable such as being basically implemented in an online game server or implemented by an application (ie, a program) directly installed by a user. It can be recorded on the recording medium.

Such a program is recorded on a recording medium readable by a computer and executed by a computer so that the above functions can be executed.

As described above, in order to execute the service usage control method of the online game in each embodiment of the present invention, the above-described program is coded in a computer language such as C, C ++, JAVA, machine language, etc., which can be read by a computer processor (CPU). It may include a code (Code).

Such code may include a function code associated with a function or the like that defines the above-described functions, and may include execution procedure-related control code necessary for a processor of the computer to execute the above-described functions according to a predetermined procedure.

In addition, the code may further include memory reference-related code for additional information or media required for a processor of the computer to execute the above-described functions at which location (address address) of the computer's internal or external memory. .

In addition, when the processor of the computer needs to communicate with any other computer or server that is remote in order to perform the above functions, the code means that the processor of the computer is a communication module of the computer (eg, a wired and / or wireless communication module). The communication code may further include communication related codes such as how to communicate with any other computer or server in the remote, and what information or media should be transmitted and received during communication.

In addition, a functional program for implementing the present invention, codes and code segments associated therewith may be used in consideration of a system environment of a computer that reads a recording medium and executes the program. It may be easily inferred or changed by.

Examples of recording media that can be read by a computer recording a program as described above include, for example, a ROM, a RAM, a CD-ROM, a magnetic tape, a floppy disk, an optical media storage device, and the like.

In addition, a computer-readable recording medium having recorded a program as described above may be distributed to computer systems connected through a network so that computer-readable codes may be stored and executed in a distributed manner. In this case, any one or more of the plurality of distributed computers may execute some of the functions presented above, and transmit the results to one or more of the other distributed computers, and receive the results. The computer may also execute some of the functions presented above, and provide the results to other distributed computers as well.

In particular, the service usage control method of the online game according to each embodiment of the present invention, the application store server (Application Store Server), the storage included in the application provider server (Application Provider Server), such as an application or a web server associated with the service It may be a medium (e.g. a hard disk) or an application serving server itself.

A computer that can read a computer-readable recording medium that records a program for implementing a service usage control method for an online game according to each embodiment of the present invention is not only a general PC such as a general desktop or a laptop, but also a smart phone, It may include a mobile terminal such as a tablet PC, personal digital assistants (PDAs), and mobile communication terminals, as well as to be interpreted as all computing devices.

In addition, a computer capable of reading a computer-readable recording medium having recorded thereon a program for implementing a service usage control method for an online game according to an embodiment of the present invention is a smart phone, a tablet PC, a personal digital assistant (PDA) and a mobile device. In the case of a mobile terminal such as a communication terminal, the application may be downloaded from the application providing server to a general PC and installed on the mobile terminal through a synchronization program.

In the above description, all elements constituting the embodiments of the present invention are described as being combined or operating in combination, but the present invention is not necessarily limited to the embodiments. In other words, within the scope of the present invention, all of the components may be selectively operated in combination with one or more. In addition, although all of the components may be implemented in one independent hardware, each or all of the components may be selectively combined to perform some or all functions combined in one or a plurality of hardware. It may be implemented as a computer program having a. Codes and code segments constituting the computer program may be easily inferred by those skilled in the art. Such a computer program may be stored in a computer readable storage medium and read and executed by a computer, thereby implementing embodiments of the present invention. The storage medium of the computer program may include a magnetic recording medium, an optical recording medium, and the like.

In addition, the terms "comprise", "comprise" or "having" described above mean that the corresponding component may be included, unless otherwise stated, and thus excludes other components. It should be construed that it may further include other components instead. All terms, including technical and scientific terms, have the same meanings as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art unless otherwise defined. Terms commonly used, such as terms defined in a dictionary, should be interpreted to coincide with the contextual meaning of the related art, and shall not be construed in an ideal or excessively formal sense unless explicitly defined in the present invention.

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.

Claims

When the online game server inputs a service use control setting request for limiting the use of at least one service available to the game server from a user terminal, a menu for selecting whether to limit the use of the service is available. Transmitting a setting menu to the user terminal;

Receiving, from the user terminal, a selection input on whether to limit use of the at least one service;

When receiving the selection input from the user terminal, transmitting a password input menu as a menu requesting setting of a password for service use restricted by the selection input; And

And upon receiving a password setting input from the user terminal for the password input menu, setting the password as a password for using the service with limited use to complete a service use control setting. How to control your service usage.
The method of claim 1,

Receiving the selection input,

Receiving a selection input of at least one of whether to restrict access to the game server and to limit use of an auction service that allows users to trade items used in the game server. How to control the service usage of the game.
The method of claim 1,

After receiving the selection input,

If the user has a history of performing the service use control setting request input, transmitting a password input window to the user terminal and receiving an input for the password input window from the user terminal; A method of controlling service use of an online game.
The method of claim 3,

Completing the service use control setting,

When the received password matches the preset password, an online game of completing the setting of limiting the use of the at least one service according to a selection input of whether to limit the use of the at least one service. How to control your service usage.
The method of claim 1,

When detecting a game connection of the user terminal, analyzing user information to determine whether use of at least one service available in the game is limited;

When the use of any one of the at least one service is restricted, upon receiving an access request for the service of which the use is restricted from the user terminal, a password input menu is transmitted to the user terminal. Doing;

Determining whether information input from the user terminal into the password input menu and password information preset for the restricted service are identical; And

If the information input from the user terminal into the password input menu and the predetermined password information match, accepting the use of the service for which the use is restricted; further comprising the service of the online game Usage control method.
The method of claim 5,

After the step of determining whether or not the match, if the information input to the password input menu and the predetermined password information is different, the number of occurrences of a situation where the information input to the password input menu and the predetermined password is different occurs If exceeding, limiting the use of the user of the limited use of the service for a predetermined period of time; service usage control method of the on-line game further comprising.
The method of claim 1,

Receiving a transaction request at an auction house, which is an item trading service that allows users to trade items between the user terminals;

Analyzing user information to determine whether use of at least one service available in the game is limited; And

If the use of any one of the at least one service is limited, applying a predetermined discount rate according to the use of the stable account to the fee charged for using the auction site; How to control the service usage of the game.
The method of claim 7, wherein

Applying the predetermined discount rate,

And a discount rate according to the use of the safety account is applied only when it is determined that the safety account is applied to the user terminal at the time when the fee is charged by using the auction house.
The method of claim 7, wherein

Applying the predetermined discount rate,

And a predetermined discount rate is applied after a predetermined period from the time when the setting for restricting the use of at least one service is completed.
The method of claim 7, wherein

Applying the predetermined discount rate,

And determining whether there is another discount rate that is being applied in addition to the preset discount rate that is applied according to the completion of the setting for limiting the use of at least one service.
The method of claim 10,

Applying the predetermined discount rate,

Determining whether a value obtained by overlapping the previously applied other discount rate exceeds a preset upper limit value;

Additionally applying the preset discount rate to a value of overlapping the previously applied other discount rate when the value that overlaps the previously applied other discount rate is smaller than or equal to a preset upper limit value; And

And applying the preset discount rate to the preset upper limit value when the value that overlaps the previously applied other discount rate is equal to or greater than a preset upper limit value. How to Provide Safe Account Services in
When a user inputs a service use control setting request for limiting the use of at least one service available in the game server from a user terminal, a menu for selecting input of whether to limit the use of the service is available. A safety function setting module for transmitting to a terminal and receiving a selection input for limiting the use of the at least one service from the user terminal;

Upon receiving the selection input from the user terminal, a password setting menu is transmitted as a menu requesting setting of a password for service use restricted by the selection input, and a password setting input from the user terminal for the password setting menu is input. A safety function generation module configured to complete a service use control setting by setting the password as a password for using the restricted service when receiving the received password; And

When the user terminal detects an access to the restricted service, a password input menu is transmitted as a menu capable of inputting a password to the user terminal, and information input for the password input menu is input from the user terminal. And a service usage control module for controlling the acceptance of the use of the service whose use is restricted according to whether or not a password is set.
The method of claim 12,

The safety function setting module,

Receiving a selection input of at least one of whether to restrict access to the game server and to limit use of an auction service that allows users to trade items used in the game server. The service usage control server of the game.
The method of claim 12,

An auction house trading module for receiving a transaction request at an auction house, which is an item trading service that allows users to trade items between the user terminals; And

Analyze the user information to determine whether the use of at least one service available in the game is limited, and if the use of any one of the at least one service is limited, the fee charged for using the auction house. And a safety account management module for applying a predetermined discount rate according to the use of the stable account to the online game service control server.
When the online game server inputs a service use control setting request for limiting the use of at least one service available to the game server from a user terminal, a menu for selecting whether to limit the use of the service is available. Transmitting a setting menu to the user terminal;

Receiving, from the user terminal, a selection input on whether to limit use of the at least one service;

When receiving the selection input from the user terminal, transmitting a password input menu as a menu requesting setting of a password for service use restricted by the selection input; And

Upon receiving a password setting input from the user terminal for the password input menu, setting the password as a password for using the service with limited use to complete a service use control setting; A computer-readable recording medium having recorded thereon a program for implementing a service usage control method for an online game, comprising: a.