WO2017162163A1

WO2017162163A1 - Method, apparatus and system for achieving multiplayer game by using portable digital devices

Info

Publication number: WO2017162163A1
Application number: PCT/CN2017/077647
Authority: WO
Inventors: 张林华
Original assignee: 腾讯科技（深圳）有限公司
Priority date: 2016-03-25
Filing date: 2017-03-22
Publication date: 2017-09-28
Also published as: CN105854295B; CN105854295A

Abstract

A method for achieving a multiplayer game by using portable digital devices (200). The method is applied to a game console (100), and comprises: receive access of a plurality of portable digital devices (200); load a virtual gamepad drive unit (111) when receiving the access of any one portable digital device (200); bind the loaded virtual gamepad drive unit (111) to the portable digital device (200); input, when receiving a gamepad operation event from any one portable digital device (200), the gamepad operation event into the virtual gamepad drive unit (111) bound to the portable digital device (200); the virtual gamepad drive unit (111) converts the input gamepad operation event into a gamepad output signal; the virtual gamepad drive unit (111) outputs the gamepad output signal to a game module (120); and the game module (120) responds to the gamepad output signal. Also disclosed are an apparatus and system for achieving a multiplayer game by using portable digital devices (200).

Description

Method, device and system for realizing multiplayer game by using portable digital device

The present application claims priority to the Chinese Patent Application filed on March 25, 2016, the Chinese Patent Application No. 201610177477.6, entitled "A Method, Apparatus and System for Implementing Multiplayer Games Using Portable Digital Devices", The entire contents are incorporated herein by reference.

Technical field

The present application relates to the field of human-computer interaction technology of a computer system, and in particular, to a method, device and system for implementing a multi-player game using a portable digital device.

background

In home life, the large screen TV in the living room is usually a family entertainment center. Some game makers have introduced game consoles, such as Sony's PlayStation series and Microsoft's Xbox series. The video signal (and possibly the audio signal) of the game console is output to the big screen TV, and the user can use the dedicated wired or wireless game controller to perform the game operation, giving the user a very vivid entertainment experience.

According to a conventional manner, each user who needs to participate in a multiplayer game has a corresponding gamepad by playing a multiplayer game through the game console. The gamepad is dedicated hardware. Generally, when the game console is purchased, there are two gamepads as attachments. If more people participate, additional purchases are required, which obviously requires high hardware costs. When using a wired game controller, the host has a limited number of USB interfaces, and the HUB converter is often used for multiplayer games, further increasing the hardware cost.

Technical content

The present example provides a method, device and system for implementing a multiplayer game using a portable digital device, which can enjoy the multiplayer game without the need to purchase a separate gamepad.

The present application provides a method for implementing a multi-player game using a portable digital device. The method is applied to a game console having a game module and more than one virtual handle drive unit, including:

Receiving access to more than one portable digital device;

Loading a virtual handle drive unit when receiving access to any portable digital device;

Binding the loaded virtual handle drive unit to the portable digital device;

When receiving a handle operation event from any portable digital device, inputting the handle operation event into a virtual handle drive unit bound to the portable digital device;

The virtual handle drive unit converts the input handle operation event into a handle output signal;

The virtual handle driving unit outputs the handle output signal to the game module; and

The game module responds to the handle output signal.

The present application also provides a method for implementing a multi-player game using a portable digital device, the method being applied to a portable digital device, including:

Accessing the game console, so that the game host loads a virtual handle drive unit and binds it to the portable digital device; the game host has a game module and more than one virtual handle drive unit built therein;

Generate a handle operation event;

The handle operation event is transmitted to the game console such that the handle operation event is input to the virtual handle drive unit bound to the portable digital device, such that the virtual handle drive unit outputs a corresponding handle output signal to the game module.

The application also provides a game host, comprising: an input module and a game module;

The game module has at least one multiplayer game supporting handle operation for receiving a handle output signal from the input module and responding to the handle output signal;

The input module includes: an access unit, a loading unit, a receiving unit, and more than one virtual handle driving unit;

An access unit for receiving access to more than one portable digital device;

a loading unit, configured to load a virtual handle driving unit when the access of any portable digital device is received, and bind the virtual handle driving unit to the portable digital device;

a receiving unit, configured to input the handle operation event into a virtual handle driving unit bound to the portable digital device when receiving a handle operation event from any portable digital device;

The virtual handle drive unit is used to convert the input handle input event into a handle output signal and output it to the game module.

The present application also provides a system for implementing a multi-player game using a portable digital device, the system comprising a game console and more than one portable digital device; the game console comprising an input module and a game module;

An access unit for receiving access to more than one portable digital device;

The virtual handle drive unit is configured to convert the input handle input event into a handle output signal and output it to the game module;

The portable digital device includes:

A virtual handle module for accessing the game console; generating a handle operation event to pass the handle operation event to the game console.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the examples of the present application, the drawings used in the description of the examples will be briefly described below. It is obvious that the drawings in the following description are only some examples of the present application. For the ordinary technicians, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without any creative work. among them,

FIG. 1A is a flow chart of a method for implementing a multi-player game using a portable digital device according to the present application.

FIG. 1B is a schematic diagram of a system for implementing a multi-player game using a portable digital device according to the present application; FIG.

2A is a flow chart of a method for implementing a multi-player game using a portable digital device according to the present application.

2B is a schematic diagram of a virtual gamepad interface displayed on a touch screen of a portable digital device 200 of the present application;

FIG. 3 is a schematic flowchart of a method for implementing a multi-player game using a portable digital device according to the present application; FIG.

4 is a schematic structural diagram of a game console provided by the present application;

FIG. 5 is a schematic structural diagram of a portable digital device provided by the present application.

Implementation

The technical solutions in the examples of the present application will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the examples of the present application, and it is obvious that the described examples are a part of the examples of the present application, and It is an all example. All other embodiments obtained by a person of ordinary skill in the art based on the examples in the present application without departing from the inventive scope are the scope of the present application.

The solution of the present application is to replace a physical game controller with a portable digital device such as a mobile phone or a tablet computer with a touch screen. The portable digital device is connected to the game host through wireless means such as wifi or Bluetooth. The game host runs a multiplayer game that supports the game controller. The user can simulate the handle to control the multiplayer game by operating on the touch screen of the portable digital device.

1A is a flowchart of a method for implementing a multi-player game by using a portable digital device according to the present application. As shown in FIG. 1A, the method is applied to a game host, which has a game module and more than one virtual handle driver. Units, including:

Step 101: Receive access to more than one portable digital device.

Step 102: When receiving access to any portable digital device, load a virtual handle drive unit.

Step 103: Bind the loaded virtual handle drive unit to the portable digital device.

Step 104: When receiving a handle operation event from any portable digital device, input the handle operation event to a virtual handle drive unit bound to the portable digital device.

Step 105: The virtual handle driving unit converts the input handle operation event into a handle output signal.

Step 106: The virtual handle driving unit outputs the handle output signal to the game module.

Step 107: The game module responds to the handle output signal.

FIG. 1B shows a system for implementing multi-player games using a portable digital device provided by the present application. The game module 120 is included in the game host 100. One or more games built in, The game includes a multiplayer game that supports the operation of the controller. The game console 100 supports dual wifi, that is, it can be used as a client to connect to the Internet, or as a wireless access point (AP) point as a backend client device (such as a mobile phone). ) Provide wireless network access.

The game console 100 is provided with an input module 110 for receiving a wireless output signal from the portable digital device 200 as an input signal of the game. In this example, the number of portable digital devices 200 connected to the game console 100 is greater than one, and the portable digital device 200 is provided with a touch screen and a wireless communication method, and each portable digital device 200 is connected to the input module 110 by the wireless communication method. This includes, but is not limited to, wifi, Bluetooth, or other means of communication that can be connected over a short distance.

A client app is pre-installed in the portable digital device 200, and its function is to display an operation interface of the virtual gamepad on the touch screen, and define a touch event as a designated handle input event. In this example, the portable digital device 200 can be a smart phone, a palmtop computer, a wearable device, or other smart device with a touch display screen.

2A is a flow chart of a method for implementing a multi-player game using a portable digital device, which is applied to a portable digital device. As shown in FIG. 2A, the method includes the following steps:

Step 201: Access the game host, so that the game host loads a virtual handle drive unit and binds it to the portable digital device; the game host has a game module and more than one virtual handle drive unit built therein.

Step 202: Generate a handle operation event.

Step 203: Pass the handle operation event to the game host, so that the handle operation event is input to the virtual handle drive unit bound to the portable digital device, so that the virtual handle drive unit outputs a corresponding handle output signal to the game module.

FIG. 2B is a schematic diagram of a virtual gamepad interface displayed on the touch screen of the portable digital device 200 after running the client app according to the present application. The interface has multiple function buttons and direction buttons. The client app detects a touch event of the touch screen. If it is detected, it is determined whether the coordinate of the touch event is located in a predefined effective area. If it is an invalid area, no processing is performed; if it is an effective area, the coordinates of the touch event are further determined. Which button is used to convert the touch event into a corresponding handle operation event according to the judgment result. That is, the generating handle operation event is: receiving a touch event and converting the touch event into a handle operation event. The handle operation event is then sent to the game console 100 by wireless communication, i.e., the handle operation event received from any of the portable digital devices 200 is: receiving a handle operation event from any portable digital device 200 by wireless communication. .

The input module 110 of the game console 100 is configured to load a virtual handle drive unit 111 when the portable digital device 200 is detected to be accessed, and bind the virtual handle drive unit 111 to the portable digital device 200. Before the handle operation event is input to the virtual handle driving unit 111 bound to the portable digital device 200, an identity is also assigned to the portable digital device 200, and the identity is transmitted to the portable digital device 200. For example, if a plurality of portable digital devices 200 are accessed, a virtual handle drive unit 111 is loaded for each portable digital device, and each portable digital device 200 is assigned a unique identity. The identity is used to identify different virtual gamepads.

When receiving a handle operation event from any portable digital device, the handle operation event input is coupled to the portable digital device by the virtual handle drive unit: when receiving a handle operation event and identity from any portable digital device When marking, the handle operation event is input to the virtual handle drive unit bound to the portable digital device according to the identity of the portable digital device. The virtual handle driving unit 111 is configured to respond to a handle operation event transmitted by the portable digital device 200, the handle operation event having the identity identifier, and operating according to the handle The handle output signal identifiable by the event generation game is input to the game module 120. Game module 120 receives and responds to the handle output signal.

Correspondingly, the portable digital device 200 receives and saves the identity assigned by the game host; transmits the handle operation event and the identity to the game host, so that the handle operation event is input to the portable digital according to the identity The virtual handle drive unit to which the device is bound.

In some examples, the generating a handle operation event is: the sensor recognizes the action and converts the recognized action into a handle operation event according to a preset mapping relationship. After the portable digital device 200 runs the client app, the gravity signal or the motion sensor of the portable digital device 200 can also be used to generate an output signal, specifically: defining an action identified by the specified sensor as a handle operation event; and the portable digital device 200 identifies by the sensor The action is converted into a corresponding handle operation event according to the definition; the manipulation command is sent to the game host 100 by wireless communication; the virtual handle drive unit 111 generates a corresponding handle output signal recognizable by the game in response to the manipulation instruction transmitted by the portable digital device 200. The handle output signal is input to the game module 120.

In some examples, the game module responding to the handle output signal includes: the game module generates a vibration feedback signal; and outputting the vibration feedback signal to the portable digital device by wireless communication to vibrate the vibrator of the portable digital device . After receiving the response signal of the handle and responding, the game module 120 also generates a vibration feedback signal, which is sent to the virtual handle driving unit 111, and the virtual handle driving unit 111 transmits the vibration feedback signal to the portable device by wireless communication. After the digital device 200 and the portable digital device 200 receive the vibration feedback signal, the vibrator of the portable digital device 200 vibrates according to the vibration feedback signal to enhance the game experience.

FIG. 3 is a flow chart of a method for implementing a multi-player game using a portable digital device according to the present application. The process includes the following steps:

Step 301: More than one portable digital device is connected to the game console by wireless communication.

Step 302: The input module of the game host loads a virtual handle drive unit for each of the accessed portable digital devices, and binds the virtual handle drive unit to the corresponding portable digital device, and assigns an identity to the portable digital device.

Step 303: The portable digital device receives the touch event and converts the touch event into a handle operation event.

Step 304: The portable digital device transmits the handle operation event and the identity identifier to the game host through wireless communication.

Step 305: The input module of the game host receives the handle operation event and the identity identifier, and inputs the handle operation event to the corresponding virtual handle drive unit according to the identity identifier.

Step 305: The virtual handle driving unit converts the handle input event into a handle output signal and outputs it to the game module.

Step 306: The game module responds to the handle output module.

In some examples, the step 303 is changed to: a sensor recognition action of the portable digital device, and the recognized action is converted to a handle operation event by definition.

In some examples, the step 303 further includes: a sensor identification action of the portable digital device, and converting the identified action to a handle operation event by definition.

In some examples, the step 306 further includes: the game module generates a vibration feedback signal, and sends the vibration feedback signal to the virtual handle driving unit; the virtual handle driving unit transmits the vibration feedback signal to the portable digital device by wireless communication After the portable digital device 200 receives the vibration feedback signal, the vibrator of the portable digital device is based on the vibration Dynamic feedback signal to vibrate,

The application also provides a game console, which is an independent hardware, including a casing, and a video output port outside the casing for connecting a video playback device such as a television or a projector. As shown in FIG. 4, the casing may include a memory 410, a processor 411, a bus 412, and a port 413. Processor 411 and memory 410 are interconnected by a bus 412. Processor 411 can receive and transmit data over port 413 for network communication. The input module 110 (including the plurality of virtual handle drive units 111 therein) and the game module 120 shown in FIG. 4 may be machine executable instruction modules stored in the memory 410. The processor 411 can implement the functions of the above modules by executing machine executable instructions included in the respective modules in the memory 410. In the above game host 400, the game module 120 has at least one multiplayer game supporting the handle operation for receiving the handle output signal from the input module 110 and responding to the handle output signal;

The input module 110 includes: an access unit, a loading unit, a receiving unit, and more than one virtual handle driving unit;

An access unit for receiving access to more than one portable digital device;

The present application also discloses a portable digital device having a touch screen and a wireless communication method. As shown in FIG. 5, the portable digital device includes a memory 510, a processor 511, a bus 512, and a port 513. Processor 511 and memory 510 are interconnected by a bus 512. Processor 511 can receive and transmit data over port 513 to enable wireless network communication. The virtual handle module 501 can be a machine executable instruction module stored in the memory 510. The processor 511 can implement the functions of the above modules by executing machine executable instructions contained in the modules in the memory 510. The virtual handle module 501 is configured to access the game host by wireless communication, receive and save the identity assigned by the game host, receive a touch event, and convert the touch event into a handle operation event, and/or define the action of the sensor according to the definition. Converting to a handle operation event; transferring the handle operation event and the identity to the game console through wireless communication; and also receiving the vibration feedback signal from the game host, and transmitting the vibration feedback signal to the vibration of the portable digital device The vibrator is caused to vibrate according to the vibration feedback signal.

It should be understood that, although the description has been described in terms of various embodiments, it is not intended that the embodiments The technical solutions in the respective embodiments may also be combined as appropriate to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Additionally, each instance of the present application can be implemented by a data processing program executed by a data processing device such as a computer. Obviously, the data processing program constitutes the present application. Further, a data processing program usually stored in a storage medium is executed by directly reading a program out of a storage medium or by installing or copying the program to a storage device (such as a hard disk and or a memory) of the data processing device. Therefore, such a storage medium also constitutes the present application. The storage medium can use any type of recording method, such as paper storage medium (such as paper tape, etc.), magnetic storage medium (such as floppy disk, hard disk, flash memory, etc.), optical storage medium (such as CD-ROM, etc.), magneto-optical storage. Storage medium (such as MO, etc.).

Accordingly, the present application also provides a non-volatile storage medium in which is stored a data processing program for performing any of the above-described methods of the present application.

The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present application, and is not intended to limit the scope of the present application. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. within the spirit and principles of the technical solutions of the present application should be It is included in the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

A method for implementing a multiplayer game using a portable digital device, the method being applied to a game console having a game module and more than one virtual handle drive unit built in, including:

Receiving access to more than one portable digital device;

Loading a virtual handle drive unit when receiving access to any portable digital device;

Binding the loaded virtual handle drive unit to the portable digital device;

When receiving a handle operation event from any portable digital device, inputting the handle operation event into a virtual handle drive unit bound to the portable digital device;

The virtual handle drive unit converts the input handle operation event into a handle output signal;

The virtual handle driving unit outputs the handle output signal to the game module; and

The game module responds to the handle output signal.
The method of claim 1, wherein the portable digital device is connected to the game console by wireless communication;

The handle operation event received from any portable digital device is to receive a handle operation event from any portable digital device by wireless communication.
The method of claim 1, wherein the inputting the handle operation event to the virtual handle drive unit bound to the portable digital device further comprises:

Assigning an identity to the portable digital device and transmitting the identity to the portable digital device;

The virtual handle drive unit that binds the handle operation event to the portable digital device when receiving a handle operation event from any portable digital device includes: when receiving Upon a handle operation event and identification from any portable digital device, the handle operation event is input to the virtual handle drive unit bound to the portable digital device based on the identity of the portable digital device.
The method of any of claims 1 to 3, wherein the gaming module responding to the handle output signal comprises:

The game module generates a vibration feedback signal;

The vibration feedback signal is output to the portable digital device by wireless communication to vibrate the vibrator of the portable digital device.
A method for implementing a multiplayer game using a portable digital device, the method being applied to a portable digital device, comprising:

Accessing the game console, so that the game host loads a virtual handle drive unit and binds it to the portable digital device; the game host has a game module and more than one virtual handle drive unit built therein;

Generate a handle operation event;

The handle operation event is transmitted to the game console such that the handle operation event is input to the virtual handle drive unit bound to the portable digital device, such that the virtual handle drive unit outputs a corresponding handle output signal to the game module.
The method of claim 5 wherein said generating a handle operation event is:

Receive touch events and convert touch events into handle action events.
The method of claim 5, wherein the generating a handle operation event is: a sensor recognition action, and converting the identified action into a handle operation event according to a preset mapping relationship.
The method of claim 5 further comprising:

Receiving and saving the identity identifier assigned by the game host;

Transmitting the identity identification to the game host when the handle operation event is delivered to the game host, such that the handle operation event is input into a virtual binding with the portable digital device according to the identity identifier Handle drive unit.
The method of claim 8, wherein the accessing the game host is: accessing the game host by wireless communication;

The handle operation event and the identity are transmitted to the game console by wireless communication.
The method according to any one of claims 5 to 9, wherein the method further comprises: receiving a vibration feedback signal from the game host, the vibrator of the portable digital device vibrating according to the vibration feedback signal.
A game host includes: an input module and a game module;

The game module has at least one multiplayer game supporting handle operation for receiving a handle output signal from the input module and responding to the handle output signal;

The input module includes: an access unit, a loading unit, a receiving unit, and more than one virtual handle driving unit;

An access unit for receiving access to more than one portable digital device;

a loading unit, configured to load a virtual handle driving unit when the access of any portable digital device is received, and bind the virtual handle driving unit to the portable digital device;

a receiving unit, configured to input the handle operation event into a virtual handle driving unit bound to the portable digital device when receiving a handle operation event from any portable digital device;

The virtual handle drive unit is used to convert the input handle input event into a handle output signal and output it to the game module.
The game console of claim 11 wherein said access unit receives More than one portable digital device is accessed by wireless communication;

The receiving unit receives a handle operation event from any portable digital device by wireless communication.
The game console of claim 11 wherein said input further comprises:

An identifier allocation unit, configured to assign an identity to the portable digital device and send the identity to the portable digital device before inputting the handle operation event to the virtual handle driving unit bound to the portable digital device;

When the receiving unit receives the handle operation event and the identity identifier from any portable digital device, the handle operation event is input to the virtual handle driving unit bound to the portable digital device according to the identity of the portable digital device.
The game console according to any one of claims 11 to 13, wherein the game module responding to the handle output signal further comprises: generating a vibration feedback signal and passing the vibration feedback signal through a virtual handle driving unit The wireless digital device is transmitted to the portable digital device to vibrate the vibrator of the portable digital device.
A system for implementing multi-player games using a portable digital device, the system comprising a game console and more than one portable digital device;

The game console includes an input module and a game module;

The game module has at least one multiplayer game supporting handle operation for receiving a handle output signal from the input module and responding to the handle output signal;

The input module includes: an access unit, a loading unit, a receiving unit, and more than one virtual handle driving unit;

An access unit for receiving access to more than one portable digital device;

a loading unit, configured to load a virtual handle driving unit when the access of any portable digital device is received, and bind the virtual handle driving unit to the portable digital device;

a receiving unit, configured to input the handle operation event into a virtual handle driving unit bound to the portable digital device when receiving a handle operation event from any portable digital device;

The virtual handle drive unit is configured to convert the input handle input event into a handle output signal and output it to the game module;

The portable digital device includes:

A virtual handle module for accessing the game console; generating a handle operation event to pass the handle operation event to the game console.
The system of claim 15 wherein the game module of the game console is responsive to the handle output signal further comprising: generating a vibration feedback signal and transmitting the vibration feedback signal to the portable via the virtual handle drive unit a digital device for vibrating a vibrator of the portable digital device; the portable digital device having a vibrator; the virtual handle module further configured to receive a vibration feedback signal from the game console and transmit the vibration feedback signal to the vibrator The vibrator vibrates according to the vibration feedback signal.
The system of claim 15 wherein said portable digital device is provided with a sensor;

The virtual handle module is configured to convert the motion recognized by the sensor into a handle operation event as defined.
The system of claim 15 wherein said portable digital device is provided with a touch screen; said virtual handle module for receiving a touch event and converting the touch event to a handle operation event.
A non-transitory computer readable storage medium storing computer readable instructions, which may cause at least one processor to perform the method of any one of claims 1 to 10.