KR20080045359A - Interactive online golf service method real time analysis of physical condition, swing arc, and swing speed and recordable media thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

A method for providing an interactive online golf service by analyzing physical condition, a swing arc, and a swing speed, and a recordable media thereof are provided to increase reality and learning effect by generating an avatar corresponding to the physical condition of a gamer, enabling the avatar to move in the same way as the gamer based on data analyzing the swing arc/speed, and reflecting an analysis result to a game result. Physical condition is received from a gamer connected through the network. An avatar corresponding to the physical condition is generated and displayed in a game screen(S32), and a result of a real swing of the gamer is analyzed by receiving video data corresponding to the real swing of the gamer from a gamer terminal(S34). The avatar is moved based on the result of the real swing. A location of a golf ball is determined based on the result of the real swing, the game screen is moved to the location of the golf ball, and a golf game is progressed by mobbing the avatar to the game screen(S36). Statistics for all game results is provided in response to a request of the gamer by storing the game results when the golf game is finished(S40).

Description

INTERACTIVE ONLINE GOLF SERVICE METHOD REAL TIME ANALYSIS OF PHYSICAL CONDITION, SWING ARC, AND SWING SPEED AND RECORDABLE MEDIA THEREOF}

1 is an overall configuration diagram of a system to which a two-way online golf game service method is applied through real-time analysis of a physique condition and swing arc and speed according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2 to 4 are flowcharts for explaining a two-way online golf game service method through real-time analysis of the physique conditions, swing arc and speed according to an embodiment of the present invention.

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10: game participant terminal 12: webcam

20: Internet 30: Web Server

40: member information storage unit 50: product information storage unit

60: avatar generation unit 70: swing result analysis unit

80: game result storage unit

The present invention is an interactive online golf game service method through real-time analysis of physique conditions and swing arcs and speeds. More specifically, the present invention generates avatars that match the physique conditions of gamers and displays real swing arcs and swing speeds in real time. This study relates to a technology that can increase the realism and learning effect by analyzing the data and reflecting the data calculated on the basis of the result of the game.

The conventional online golf game service has a disadvantage in that game progress depends only on keyboard or mouse operation, resulting in game progress and results irrelevant to the actual golfing ability of the game participants. That is, although all game participants have different physique conditions such as sex, height, and weight of men and women, and swing arcs and swing speeds, the game protagonists do not reflect these individual characteristics at all. There was a disadvantage that it does not fit to the characteristics of golf, which is fun only if you try to swing yourself.

On the other hand, among the conventional online golf services and technologies, the user's information including the play tendency (average distance of each club, handyman, swing level, putting success rate, etc.) of the game participant is input in advance and the probability of such play tendency of each game participant is increased. There is a technology that reflects historically, but it also reflects the past data and does not increase the realism by analyzing the actual movement of the game participants in real time, and eventually relies on the keyboard or mouse operation to play the game. There is still a problem that can not maximize the fun of golf.

The present invention was created in view of the above circumstances, and generates an avatar that meets the physique conditions of the game participant, analyzes the actual swing arc and swing speed of the game participant in real time, and then calculates the data based on the calculated data. Accordingly, the avatar moves in the same manner as the motion of the game participant, and aims to increase the realism and learning effect of the online golf game by reflecting the analysis result in the game result.

In addition, the present invention can create an avatar resembling the physique of the game participant's own physique, and the golf outfit and equipment of various colors and types can be worn on the avatar before each game is executed. Another aim is to provide an environment in which T-Commerce (T-Commerce or Television Based Commerce), one of the important roles of Interactive D-TV, can be achieved.

In order to achieve the above object, the interactive online golf game service method through real-time analysis of the physique conditions, swing arc and speed according to the present invention, (a) receiving the physique conditions from the game participants connected through the network; (b) generating an avatar corresponding to the physique condition and outputting it on a game screen, and receiving image data corresponding to the swing motion of the game participant from the game participant terminal to analyze the actual swing result of the game participant; process; (c) operating the avatar based on the actual swing result; (d) After determining the landing position of the golf ball based on the actual swing result, the game screen is moved to the landing position, and the golf game is performed by placing the avatar on the game screen.

Preferably, the present invention is characterized in that it further comprises the step of (e) when the golf game is finished, storing the game results and providing statistical data for all game results at the request of the game participant.

Preferably, in the present invention, the physique condition of the game participant may include a gender, height, weight, and size of each part of the game participant.

Preferably, in the present invention, in step (b), the actual swing arc and the swing speed of the game player are analyzed from the image data corresponding to the actual swing motion of the game player, and the physique condition of the game player is included in the analysis result. Reflect to calculate the actual swing result value.

Preferably, in the present invention, when the face picture is input from the game participant, the avatar represents the face of the avatar as the face of the face picture.

Preferably, step (d) of the present invention allows the game participant to select equipment used in each step in consideration of the progress of the golf game, and reflects the equipment selected by the game participant to the golf game. Characterized in that.

Preferably, in the step (c) of the present invention, the game screen according to the operation of the avatar is implemented as a 3D image, and the flying distance and the hitting point of the golf ball are displayed on the game screen. do.

Preferably, in the step (e) of the present invention, the game results may be provided by date, period, companion, and golf course.

Preferably, the golf game of the present invention is characterized in that it is possible to provide a Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game (MMORPG) in which a plurality of players can participate simultaneously.

According to the present invention, a recording medium storing an interactive online golf game program through a real-time analysis of a physique condition and swing arc and speed includes: (a) receiving a physique condition from a game player; (b) generating an avatar corresponding to the physique condition and outputting it on a game screen, and analyzing the actual swing result of the game participant from image data corresponding to the swing motion of the game participant; (c) operating the avatar based on the actual swing result; (d) After determining the landing position of the golf ball based on the actual swing result, the game screen is moved to the landing position, and the golf game is performed by placing the avatar on the game screen.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is an overall configuration diagram of a system to which a two-way online golf game service method is applied through real-time analysis of a physique condition and swing arc and speed according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Interactive online golf game service system through the real-time analysis of the physique condition and swing arc and speed according to the present invention, the physique condition and swing arc to the golf game participants (U) through the Internet 20 as shown in FIG. Web server 30 for providing interactive online golf game through real-time analysis of the speed is provided.

Web server 30 is a game participant terminal 10 connected through the Internet 20 information for game participant authentication, information for creating an avatar to replace the game participant on the cyber, and decorating the avatar Receive information, etc. The web server 30 provides a 3D image of a screen in which the avatar plays a golf game to the golf course selected by the game participant using the inputted information.

In particular, the web server 30 of the present invention receives the image data corresponding to the actual swing image of the game participant photographed through the webcam 12 of the game participant terminal 10 from the game participant terminal 10, the image After analyzing the swing arc and the speed of the actual game participant by analyzing the data, the result is reflected on the golf game screen so that the game participant can accurately check his swing result.

In addition, the web server 30 of the present invention may support the MMORPG game for a plurality of game participants, the game rules of the MMORPG game is performed for each step based on the rules of the actual golf game.

Then, the execution of the game is continued from the 1st hole to the 18th hole or the appropriate stage in the middle according to the selection, and the score for each progress is displayed at the appropriate position of the game screen each time.

In addition, the web server 30 of the present invention stores a game progress result of the game participant, and has a function of displaying the game progress result by date, period, companion, and golf course at the request of each game participant.

The web server 30 is described in conjunction with the member information storage unit 40, article information storage unit 50, avatar generating unit 60, swing result analysis unit 70, and game result storage unit 80 Perform the intended actions.

The function of each unit that works with the web server 30 will be described in more detail.

The member information storage 40 performs a function of storing authentication information, avatar generation information, avatar decorating information, etc. of the game participant U input from the game participant terminal 10. Here, the authentication information may be an ID, a password, a name, a resident number, etc. for authenticating the game participant (U), and the avatar generation information may include a gender, a physical condition (weight, height, body, etc.) of the game participant (U). Size of each part, etc.), skin color, and the like, and the avatar decorating information may be a hairstyle, a costume, a golf club, or an accessory for decorating the avatar. In particular, in the present invention, the physique condition included in the avatar generation information is reflected in the swing result of the game participant (U) so that the game participant (U) can accurately check his swing result on the game screen.

The water foam information storage unit 50 performs a function of storing information such as hairstyles, clothes, golf clubs, and accessories that can be provided for decorating the avatar of the game participant (U).

The avatar generating unit 60 performs a function of generating an avatar having a condition selected by the game participant U.

The swing result analysis unit 70 receives image data corresponding to the swing image of the game player U transmitted from the game player terminal 10 from the web server 30, analyzes the swing arc and the speed, and analyzes the swing arc and the speed. It transmits the result to the web server 30 performs a function to display the landing position of the golf ball on the game screen through the web server 300 to reflect the analysis result.

When the game is terminated from the game participant terminal 10, the game result storage unit 80 performs a function of storing and managing game results of the game. Then, when the game result inquiry is requested from the game participant (U), for example, the game result inquiry result is provided for each date, period, companion, and golf course.

Next, a two-way online golf game service method through real-time analysis of a physique condition, swing arc, and speed according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the flowcharts illustrated in FIGS. 2 to 4.

 With reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 2, the member registration procedure applied to this invention is demonstrated in detail.

 When a member who wants to use an interactive online golf game service through the real-time analysis of the physique condition and swing arc and speed according to the present invention requests a member registration by accessing a website operated by the web server 30 (S2), The server 30 outputs a web page for membership registration to the game participant terminal 10.

The web server 30 receives member registration information including authentication information through the member registration web page (S4), and receives avatar generation information (S6). In particular, the avatar generation information preferably includes physical condition information (gender, skin color, height, weight, and size of each part of the game) of the game participant.

Subsequently, the web server 30 ends the member registration process by storing the received information in the member information storage 40 (S8).

Subsequently, when the game participant whose membership has been registered is logged in, the web server 30 reads the avatar generation information of the game participant from the member information storage 40 and transmits the avatar participant 60 to the avatar generator 60 to send the avatar generator to the avatar generator. In step 60), an avatar having a shape reflecting the physical condition of the game participant is generated, and the generated avatar is output on the game screen.

Preferably, the game participant terminal 10 is equipped with a module mounted with an application for providing an interactive online golf service in conjunction with the web server 30, the game participant terminal 10 is the actual swing of the game participant (U) Equipment (eg, webcams, motion detectors, etc.) for taking pictures are provided. Game participant (U) is preferably to take a swing operation on the imageable area of the recording device provided in the game participant terminal (10).

Hereinafter, a two-way online golf game service method through real-time analysis of a physique condition, swing arc, and speed according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 3 and 4.

When the game participant terminal 10 registered as a member logs in, the web server 30 determines whether a change in avatar generation information is requested from the game participant terminal 10 (S12), and if an avatar is generated from the game participant terminal 10. When the information change request is requested (YES in S12), the web page according to the avatar generation information change is output to the game participant terminal 10 to receive new avatar generation information from the game participant terminal 10 (S14).

Subsequently, the web server 30 stores the received avatar generation information in the member information storage unit 40 and transmits the avatar generation information to the avatar generator 60 to reflect the avatar generation information by the avatar generator 60. The avatar of the shape is generated. In addition, when a picture corresponding to the participant's face is input from the game participant U, the web server 30 may synthesize the picture to the avatar so that the face of the avatar becomes the face shape of the actual game participant U. have.

Subsequently, when the avatar decoration request is requested from the game participant terminal 10 (S18), the web server 30 already displays the avatar decoration item information selected by the game participant U or the avatar decoration item stored in the item information storage unit 50. The information is output to the game participant terminal 10 so that the game participant U can select item information (eg, golf clubs, clothes, hair, other accessories, etc.) for decorating the avatar. In particular, in the case of clothing, the game participant provides characteristics such as a manufacturer, a color, and the like to the game participant U, and when the game participant U selects a specific item, the selected participant is worn on the avatar to allow the game participant U to make a selection. Check this.

The web server 30 determines whether the avatar decoration is finished from the game participant terminal 10 (S26), and when the avatar decoration is requested from the game participant terminal 10 (Yes in S26), the web server 30 is selected by the game participant U. The avatar decorating information is stored in the member information storage 40 (S28).

Thereafter, the game participant U may set an environment for game execution.

The web server 30 determines whether a game execution environment setting is requested from the game participant terminal 10 (S30), and if a game execution environment setting is requested from the game participant terminal 10 (Yes in S30), the game participant terminal ( 10) outputs a web page for game execution environment setting to receive game execution environment setting information from the game participant terminal 10 (S31).

The game execution environment supported by the present invention is as follows.

-Golf course: Reproduce the appearance of the world's famous golf course, or a golf course composed of items or specific situations

-Participants in the game: The golf game according to the present invention can be played by any one person anytime, anywhere (Anytime, Anyway), but of course, two or more players may simultaneously play MMORPG (Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game) games. It is possible.

Game selection: may continue from hole 1 to hole 18, or any suitable stage in between.

In addition, it is possible to designate a condition or a game method for amplifying the interest of the golf game, thereby increasing the interest of the game participants.

On the other hand, unlike the above, if the request to change the avatar generation information is not determined in step S12 (No in S12), the decorating avatar is not requested in step S18 (No in S12), or the game execution environment setting is not requested in step S30 ( Yes in S30) The web server 30 creates an avatar using the basic setting value or information set by the game participant U and finally sets the game execution environment.

When the avatar generation process and the game execution environment setting process are completed through the series of processes described above, the game participant terminal 10 becomes a game startable state.

In this state, when the game participant U takes a swing motion, the swing motion of the game participant U is photographed by the photographing apparatus 12, and the image data corresponding thereto is transferred to the web server 30 through the Internet 20. It is transmitted (S30).

The web server 30 transmits the image data according to the swing operation to the swing result analysis unit 70.

The swing result analyzing unit 70 analyzes the image data to calculate a swing arc and a speed, and reflects the physique information of the game participant U included in the avatar generation information to the game participant U. The swing result for the calculation is calculated (S34).

On the basis of the swing result value calculated by the swing result analysis unit 70, the web server 30 operates the avatar and moves the golf ball. Such a game progression process is processed as a 3D image. In addition, when displaying the result of the operation on the screen, the web server 30 displays the hitting point, such as the distance of the golf ball, the left or right direction, and scores for each progression game screen It is preferable to mark each time at the appropriate position of (S36).

In addition, when the web server 30 calculates the landing point of the golf ball, it moves the game screen to the landing point, and moves the avatar to that point.

If the web server 30 does not confirm the end of the game (S38), the web server 30 repeatedly performs steps S32 to S36 described above.

On the contrary, when it is determined that the game is terminated from the game participant terminal 10 (No in S38), the web server 30 stores the game result in the game result storage unit 80 and simultaneously displays the game result. It outputs to the game participant terminal 10.

As described above, according to the interactive online golf game service method and recording medium through real-time analysis of the physique condition, swing arc and speed according to the embodiment of the present invention, an avatar matching the physique condition of the game participant is generated, By analyzing the actual swing arc and swing speed of the game participant in real time, based on the calculated data, the avatar not only acts the same as the game participant's motion but also reflects the result in the result of the online golf game. It will increase the realism and learning effect.

In addition, the present invention can create an avatar resembling the physique of the game participant's own physique, and the golf outfit and equipment of various colors and types can be worn on the avatar before each game is executed. It is possible to create an environment in which T-Commerce (T-Commerce or Television Based Commerce), which is one of the important roles of Interactive D-TV, can be realized.

On the other hand, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, but can be modified and modified within the scope not departing from the gist of the present invention, such modifications and changes should be regarded as belonging to the following claims. will be.

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(a) receiving a physique condition from a game participant connected through a network; (b) generating an avatar corresponding to the physique condition and outputting it on a game screen, and receiving image data corresponding to the swing motion of the game participant from the game participant terminal to analyze the actual swing result of the game participant; process; (c) operating the avatar based on the actual swing result; (d) after determining the landing position of the golf ball based on the actual swing result, the game screen is moved to the landing position, and the physique condition characterized in that the golf game is performed by placing the avatar on the game screen. Online golf game service method through real-time analysis of the swing arc and speed. The method of claim 1, (e) when the golf game is finished, storing the game result and providing statistical data on all game results upon request of the game participant, wherein the physical condition and the swing arc and the speed of the golf game are real-time. Interactive online golf game service method through analysis. According to claim 1, wherein the physique condition of the game participant is Method for interactive online golf game service through the real-time analysis of the physique conditions, swing arc and speed, characterized in that the gender, height, weight, and size of each part of the game participant. The method of claim 3, wherein in the step (b) Analyzing the actual swing arc and the swing speed of the game participant from the image data corresponding to the actual swing motion of the game participant, A method for interactive online golf game service through real-time analysis of a physique condition, swing arc, and speed, the actual swing result value being calculated by reflecting the physique condition of the game participant in the analysis result. The method of claim 1, wherein the avatar When the face picture is input from the game participant, the interactive online golf game service method through real-time analysis of the physique conditions, swing arc and speed, characterized in that the face of the avatar is represented by the face of the face picture. The method of claim 1, wherein step (d) Physique conditions, swing arc and speed, characterized in that the game participant to select the equipment used in each step in consideration of the progress of the golf game, and reflects the equipment selected by the game participant in the golf game Interactive online golf game service method through real-time analysis of the method. The method of claim 1, wherein in step (c) The game screen according to the operation of the avatar is implemented as a 3D image, and the real-time analysis of the physique conditions, swing arc and speed, characterized in that the display of the distance of the golf ball, the hitting point of the ball on the game screen Interactive online golf game service method through. The method of claim 2, wherein in step (e) Interactive online golf game service method through the real-time analysis of the physique conditions, swing arc and speed, characterized in that the game results can be provided by date, period, companion, golf course. The method according to claim 1 or 8, The golf game A method of interactive online golf game service through real-time analysis of physique conditions, swing arcs and speeds, characterized by providing a multiplayer online multiplayer online role playing game (MMORPG). (a) receiving a physique condition from a game participant; (b) generating an avatar corresponding to the physique condition and outputting it on a game screen, and analyzing the actual swing result of the game participant from image data corresponding to the swing motion of the game participant; (c) operating the avatar based on the actual swing result; (d) after determining the landing position of the golf ball based on the actual swing result, the game screen is moved to the landing position, and the physique condition characterized in that the golf game is performed by placing the avatar on the game screen. And a recording medium that stores an interactive online golf game program with real-time analysis of swing arc and speed. The method of claim 10, (e) when the golf game is finished, storing the game result and providing statistical data on all game results upon request of the game participant, wherein the physical condition and the swing arc and the speed of the golf game are real-time. Record media storing interactive online golf game program through analysis. 11. The method of claim 10, wherein the physique condition of the game player A recording medium storing an interactive online golf game program through real-time analysis of physique conditions and swing arc and speed, characterized in that the gender, height, weight, and size of each part of the game participant. The method of claim 12, wherein in the step (b) Analyzing the actual swing arc and the swing speed of the game participant from the image data corresponding to the actual swing motion of the game participant, A recording medium storing an interactive online golf game program through real-time analysis of a physique condition and swing arc and speed, the actual swing result value being calculated by reflecting the physique condition of the game participant in the analysis result. The method of claim 10, wherein the avatar When a face picture is input from the game participant, a recording medium storing an interactive online golf game program through real-time analysis of a physique condition and swing arc and speed, characterized in that the face of the avatar is expressed as the face of the face picture. The method of claim 10, wherein step (d) Physique conditions, swing arc and speed, characterized in that the game participant to select the equipment used in each step in consideration of the progress of the golf game, and reflects the equipment selected by the game participant in the golf game Recorded media stored in an interactive online golf game program through real-time analysis. The method of claim 10, wherein in step (c) The game screen according to the operation of the avatar is implemented as a 3D image, and the real-time analysis of the physique conditions, swing arc and speed, characterized in that the display of the distance of the golf ball, the hitting point of the ball on the game screen Record media that stores interactive online golf game program. 12. The method according to claim 11, wherein in step (e) A recording medium storing interactive online golf game programs through real-time analysis of physique conditions and swing arcs and speeds, wherein the game results are provided by date, period, companion, and golf course.

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