KR101731300B1 - A content service system providing replacement content and the method using thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides a substitute contents service providing system and a method of using the substitute contents service providing system in which various substitute contents are presented to a user on behalf of a game being checked so that user's interest can be maintained in a game server connection, By keeping the user connected to the game server even while the service is being checked, the user can be exposed to various contents such as marketing of new games and events.

Description

[0001] The present invention relates to an alternative content service providing system and a method of using the same,

The present invention relates to an alternative content service providing system, and more particularly, to a system for providing alternative content on behalf of a game under service check and a method of using the same.

As the number of smartphone users increases, mobile games that can be enjoyed on smartphones are also increasing. Accordingly, the game server providing the game frequently interrupts the connection temporarily for the maintenance of the server, the service check of the game, and the like, so that the game connection becomes frequently impossible.

1, when a user selects and executes a game, the user terminal requests the front service server to check whether or not the game is checked, The front service server confirms whether or not the game is checked for the game and returns it to the user terminal. When the game is " in check ", for example, as shown in FIG. 1, To the user terminal. On the other hand, if the reply result is not " checking ", the user terminal sends a game access request to the game service server. If the connection is blocked due to the service check as described above, the user receives only a message from the front service server that has no room for selection. Accordingly, the user stops the game connection attempt and changes the interest to another game or other contents. For example, in Korean Patent Laid-Open No. 10-2004-0010896, when a service is impossible due to a problem or a congestion of a CP side system, a page for a WAP transaction connected to a URL of a failed CP side is replaced, A technique for providing a guidance announcement page to a user.

As described above, conventionally, when a user tries to connect to a game being checked, only a message indicating that a simple connection is impossible is received, and the user stops the connection attempt without any other choice. Therefore, a problem arises that the game server is unable to provide a service for a user who wants to connect.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above problems of the prior art. That is, an object of the present invention is to provide a system for providing various substitute contents to a user on behalf of a game being checked and a method of using the same.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a system for providing a substitute content service according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a game storage unit for storing at least one executable game through a network connection, A front service server for receiving the user information and the game information from the user terminal, confirming whether the game is checked and returning the game information to the user terminal, A content service server receiving the information and the game information, determining replacement content based on the user information and the game information, and providing the replacement content to the user terminal, and receiving the user information and the connection game information from the user device , For the game And outputting the data and a game service server provided to execute a game.

For example, the service connection unit may include a game check confirmation unit for transmitting the user information and the game information to the front service server to confirm whether or not to check the game, And a game connection unit for transmitting a connection of the game to the game service server when the response result of the front service server is not " checking " .

For example, the service connection unit may further include an access delay determination unit for determining an access delay when there is no response from the front service server and the game service server for a predetermined time, .

For example, the front service server includes a game management unit for storing a game list provided by the game service server, and a service check management unit for storing a game list currently being checked out of the game list, And the game list stored in the service check management section to check whether or not the game list is checked.

For example, the game list of the service check management section may be continuously updated from the service support management section.

For example, the game list stored in the service check management section may include any one of a regular check, an irregular check, or a temporary game interruption due to a game version update.

 For example, the content service server stores a user information section including a user's data information, a game list, a game ranking, etc., and a content list, and stores the replacement content in the content list based on the information of the user information section. And a content providing unit for determining the list and providing the list to the user terminal.

For example, the alternative content list may include a list including an image type banner advertisement, ongoing event information, a recommendation game and application installation inducement message, a game image of a higher ranking gamer, Lt; / RTI >

For example, the content service server may receive a service request for one of the alternative content lists transmitted to the user terminal and provide the corresponding content.

The alternative content service providing system according to another embodiment of the present invention includes a game storage unit that stores at least one executable game through a network connection, and a service connection unit that transmits a game information to be connected to the user information to a server, A front service server that receives the user information and the game information from the user terminal and confirms whether the game is checked and then requests an alternative content or a game access; A content service server for receiving substitute content based on the user information and the game information and providing the substitute content to the user terminal, and a control unit for receiving the user information and the connection game information from the front service server, To provide access to May include a game service server.

For example, the front service server includes a game management unit that stores a game list provided by the game service server, and a service check management unit that stores a game list currently being checked out of the game list, And the game list stored in the service check management section to check whether or not the game list is checked.

For example, the game list of the service check management section may be continuously updated from the service support management section.

For example, the game list stored in the service check management section may include any one of a regular check, an irregular check, or a temporary game interruption due to a game version update.

For example, the content service server stores a user information section including a user's data information, a game list, a game ranking, etc., and a content list, and stores the replacement content in the content list based on the information of the user information section. A list can be determined and provided to the user terminal.

For example, the alternative content list may include a list including an image type banner advertisement, ongoing event information, a recommendation game and application installation inducement message, a game image of a higher ranking gamer, Lt; / RTI >

For example, the content service server may receive a service request for one of the alternative content lists transmitted to the user terminal and provide the corresponding content.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a system for providing substitute contents, including a game connection receiving unit for receiving a game connection request from a user terminal, a game management unit for storing a game list provided by the game service server, A content service server for receiving the user information, the game information, and a substitute content request from a user terminal, a content service server for receiving the user data information, the game list, And a content providing unit for storing a content list and determining an alternative content list in the content list based on the information of the user information unit and providing the content list to the user terminal,A game connection receiving unit for receiving the user information and a connection request for the game information from the user terminal and a game connection receiving unit for receiving the user information and the connection game information from the user apparatus and providing connection to the game, .

For example, the front service server includes a game management unit for storing a game list provided by the game service server, and a service check management unit for storing a game list currently being checked out of the game list, And the game list stored in the service check management section to check whether or not the game list is checked.

For example, the game list of the service check management section may be continuously updated from the service support management section.

For example, the game list stored in the service check management section may include any one of a regular check, an irregular check, or a temporary game interruption due to a game version update.

For example, the alternative content list may include a list including an image type banner advertisement, ongoing event information, a recommendation game and application installation inducement message, a game image of a higher ranking gamer, Lt; / RTI >

For example, the content service server may receive a service request for one of the alternative content lists transmitted to the user terminal and provide the corresponding content.

A method of providing alternative content according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention uses a user terminal and a server including a game storage unit that stores at least one game executable through a network connection, Transmitting a service connection request for one of the stored games to the server, the server receiving the game information transmitted from the user terminal, confirming whether the game is checked and returning the result to the user terminal , The user terminal sends a substitute content request to the server when the reply result is " Checking ", or transmits the service access request of the game to the server when the reply result is not & Wherein the server is configured to transmit the content according to the content service request of the user terminal And a step, and the step of providing the server, the game service connection according to the connection request of the user terminal for providing to the user terminal.

For example, the user terminal may further include determining a connection delay if there is no check result or a response to the game connection request from the server for a predetermined period of time. In case of connection delay, The request can be sent.

 For example, the server can check whether the game information transmitted by the user terminal is checked by comparing the game information with a game list stored in the service check management unit.

For example, the game list stored in the service check management section may be continuously updated from the service support management section.

For example, the game list stored in the service check management section may include any one of a regular check, an irregular check, or a temporary game interruption due to a game version update.

For example, the step of determining and providing the substitute content may be based on the data information of the user, the game list, the rank ranking of each game, and the like.

For example, the substitute content may include any one of an image type banner advertisement, ongoing event information, a recommendation game and application installation inducement message, a game image of a higher ranking gamer, or a game intrusion and a community introduction.

The present invention provides a substitute contents service providing system and a method of using the substitute contents service providing system in which various substitute contents are provided to a user on behalf of a game being checked so as to induce a user's interest to maintain a game server connection, By keeping the user connected to the game server even while the service is being checked, the user can be exposed to various contents such as marketing of new games and events.

Figure 1 is an illustration of a conventional service check.
2 is a schematic diagram of an alternative content service providing system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a configuration diagram of an alternative content service providing system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a schematic diagram of an alternative content service providing system according to another embodiment of the present invention.
5 is a configuration diagram of an alternative content service providing system according to another embodiment of the present invention.
6 is a configuration diagram of an alternative content service providing system according to another embodiment of the present invention.
7 is a flowchart illustrating a method of providing an alternative content service according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
Figures 8A-8E illustrate alternative content according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The present invention is capable of various modifications and various forms, and specific embodiments are illustrated in the drawings and described in detail in the text.

It should be understood, however, that the invention is not intended to be limited to the particular forms disclosed, but includes all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the invention. The terms first, second, etc. may be used to describe various elements, but the elements should not be limited by the terms. The terms are used only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another. For example, without departing from the scope of the present invention, the first component may be referred to as a second component, and similarly, the second component may also be referred to as a first component.

The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. The singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. In the present application, the terms "comprising" or "having ", and the like, are intended to specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, parts, or combinations thereof, But do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, parts, or combinations thereof.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Reference will now be made in detail to the preferred embodiments of the present invention, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of an alternative content service providing system according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 3 is a configuration diagram of an alternative content service providing system according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

2, the alternative content service providing system 10 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes a user terminal 110, a front service server 120, a content service server 130, and a game service server 140, .

The user terminal 110 includes a smart phone, a mobile phone, MP3, a game machine, a tablet computer, a personal media player (PMP), and a personal digital assistant (PDA).

The user terminal 110 requests the front service server 120 to check the game according to a game execution request from the user, and the font service server 120 requests the user terminal 110 And the game is checked. If the reply result is " Checking ", the user terminal 110 requests replacement content from the content service server 130, and the content service server 120 replaces the content in response to a request from the user terminal 110 Content is determined and transmitted.

Then, the user terminal 110 selects one of the transmitted substitute contents list to request execution, and the contents providing server 130 provides the requested contents to the user terminal. At this time, the alternative content to be provided will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

If the reply result is not " Checking ", the user terminal 110 transmits a connection request of the game to the game service server 140, and the game service server 140 transmits the connection request of the game to the user terminal 110 And provides a connection of the game in response to a request.

3, the user terminal 110 includes a game storage unit 111 and a game connection unit 122. In addition, The game storage unit 111 stores at least one game which can be executed through a network connection, and the user requests execution of one of the games stored in the game storage unit 111. The game connection unit 112 includes a game check confirmation unit 112a, an alternative content request unit 112b, and a game connection request unit 112c. The game check confirmation unit 111a requests the user to check whether or not the game requested by the user is currently being checked. If the reply result is " Checking ", the substitute content request unit 112b , And requests the connection of the game through the game connection request unit 112c if the reply result is not " in check ".

The user terminal 110 receives the substitute contents list through the substitute contents request unit 112b, and when the user terminal 110 selects one of the substitute contents, the user terminal 110 receives the substitute contents through the substitute contents request unit 112b. At this time, the alternative content list to be provided will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

The game connection unit 122 determines whether or not the connection is delayed when there is no reply after a certain period of time after the game connection request transmitted from the game connection request unit 112c and the check requested by the game check confirmation unit 112a, And a determination unit 122d. The connection delay may be a temporary game server error or an access delay due to an increase in user access. If the game connection unit 112 determines that the connection is delayed, the game connection unit 112 requests replacement content through the replacement content request unit 112b .

The front service server 120 includes a user information unit 121, a game management unit 122, and a service check management unit 123. The user information unit 121 stores user information and game information downloaded by the user. The game management unit 122 stores a list of all games provided by the game service server 140, The management unit 123 stores a game list in which a service check is currently in progress.

The front service server 120 compares the game information transmitted from the user terminal 110 with the game list stored in the service check management unit 123, and returns the check result. The game stored in the service check management section may include any one of a regular check, an irregular check, or a temporary game interruption due to a game version update. In addition, the game stored in the service check management section is continuously updated and updated from the service support management section 150 located inside or outside.

The content service server 130 includes a user information unit 131 and a content provider 132. The user information unit 131 stores user information and game information downloaded by the user, and the content provider 132 stores a plurality of alternative content lists. The alternative content list includes an image type banner advertisement, on-going event information, a recommended game and application installation inducement message, a game image of a higher ranking gamer, a game intrusion, and a community introduction.

Determines at least one of the substitute contents list based on the user information according to a substitute contents request of the user terminal 110 and transmits the substitute contents list to the user terminal 110, To the user terminal (110). A detailed description of the substitute contents list will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

The game service server 140 includes a game providing unit 141 and provides connection of the game in response to the game access request of the user terminal 110.

FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of an alternative content service providing system according to another embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 5 is a configuration diagram of an alternative content service providing system according to another embodiment of the present invention.

4 and 5, an alternative content service providing system 20 according to another embodiment of the present invention includes a user terminal 210, a front service server 220, a content service server 230, 240). The user terminal 110, the always-on front service server 120, the content service server 130 and the game service server 140, except for the connection delay determination unit 122d, Since components are substantially the same as those of the terminal 110, the front service server 120, the content service server 130, and the game service server 140, redundant description will be omitted.

Referring to FIG. 4, the user terminal 210 of the alternative content service providing system 20 according to another embodiment of the present invention transmits a game connection request to the front service server 220, 220 receives the game connection request from the user terminal 210 and confirms whether the service of the game is checked.

If the game is " Checking ", the content service server 230 requests replacement content. If the game is not " Checking ", the game service server 240 accesses the game request.

The content service server 230 receives the substitute content request together with the user information from the front service 220, determines the substitute content based on the user information and provides the substitute content to the user terminal 210, And provides the substitute contents requested by the terminal 210 to the user terminal 210. At this time, the substitute contents provided to the user terminal 210 will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

6 is a configuration diagram of an alternative content service providing system according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 6, an alternative content service providing system 30 according to another embodiment of the present invention includes a front service server 310, a content service server 320, and a game service server 330. The front service server 310 includes a user information unit 311, a game management unit 312, a service check management unit 313, and a game connection receiving unit 314. The user information unit 311, the game management unit 312 and the service check management unit 313 are substantially the same as the user information unit 121, the game management unit 122 and the service check management unit 123 of FIG. 3 Duplicate description is omitted. The game connection receiving unit 314 receives a request from the user terminal 40 to check whether or not the game is to be serviced and confirms whether or not the game is to be checked through the service check management unit 313 and transmits it to the user terminal 40.

The content service server 320 includes a user information unit 321, a content providing unit 322, and a content request receiving unit 323. Here, the user information unit 321 and the content providing unit 322 are substantially the same as the user information unit 131 and the content providing unit 132 shown in FIG.

The content request receiving unit 323 receives the substitute content request together with the user information from the user terminal 40, and determines and provides the substitute content through the content providing unit 322. The alternative content provided to the user terminal 40 will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

The game service server 330 includes a game providing unit 331 and a game connection receiving unit 332. The game connection receiving unit 332 receives a game connection request from the user terminal 40 and provides connection of the game through the game providing unit 331.

7 is a flowchart illustrating a method of providing an alternative content service according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

A method of providing an alternative content service according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes the steps of (S1) transmitting, from the user terminal to the server, whether the game is checked according to a connection request for one of games stored in a game storage unit of the user terminal, (S2) of receiving the game information transmitted from the user terminal, confirming whether the game is checked and returning the result to the user terminal (S2), if the result returned from the server is " (S4) of the game to the server if the returned result is not " in check " (S3), or if the returned result is not " (S5) of determining and providing alternative content to the user terminal, and providing the connection of the game in accordance with the service connection request of the user terminal (Step S6).

The method of claim 1, wherein the user terminal further comprises a step (S7) of determining a connection delay if there is no check result or a response to the game connection request from the server for a predetermined period of time (S7) And sends the request. The connection delay may be a temporary error in the game server or a connection delay due to an increase in user connection.

The server compares the game information transmitted by the user terminal with a game list stored in the service check management section to confirm whether or not the game is checked, and returns the result to the user terminal. Wherein the game list stored in the service check management section includes any one of a regular check, an irregular check, or a temporary game interruption due to a game version update, and the game list stored in the service check management section is continuously updated do.

The alternative content is determined based on the data information of the user, the game list, the rank ranking of each game, and the like, and the provided alternative content will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

Figures 8A-8E illustrate alternative content according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The alternative content according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes any one of an image-type banner advertisement, on-going event information, a recommended game and application installation inducement message, a game image of a higher ranking gamer,

Referring to FIG. 8A, the image content type banner advertisement may be provided as the alternative content, and the user may be provided with the mileage or point accumulation, gift offer, coupon, or the like as a reward for the user when the banner advertisement is clicked. Referring to FIG. 8B, a game image of a higher ranking gamer, a method of capturing a game, a hint, and the like are provided as the substitute contents, thereby encouraging the user's fun induction and competition. Referring to FIG. 8C, a new game, a popular game through ranking, a recommended game provided in the same category of the user, and the like are provided, and an application inducement message is transmitted together with the game introduction. Referring to FIG. 8D, a community, a cafe, or a bulletin board of a game being checked with the substitute contents is introduced to share information of the game and provide solidarity with other users to increase interest in the game. Referring to FIG. 8E, the substitute contents provide information on various events in progress in the game server. The event may be selected based on the user information, and may be changed according to a game list of a user or a game ranking.

 The user terminal receives the list including at least one of the substitute contents, and receives the list through the server when the user terminal selects one of them and requests execution.

It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and variations can be made in the present invention without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention. Therefore, it is intended that the present invention cover the modifications and variations of this invention provided they come within the scope of the appended claims and their equivalents. It will be obvious to those of ordinary skill in the art.

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Claims (29)

A front service server that receives user information and information of a game to be accessed from a user terminal and provides a result of checking whether the game is checked to the user terminal;
When the front service server provides the confirmation result indicating that the game is being checked to the user terminal, receives an alternative content request signal from the user terminal, determines an alternative content to replace the execution of the game, A content server; And
A game service server providing a connection of the game to the user terminal after receiving a game connection request signal from the user terminal when the front service server provides a confirmation result indicating that the game is not being checked to the user terminal Including,
The content service server
When receiving the substitute contents request signal from the user terminal, providing an alternative contents list to the user terminal,
The user terminal
Selecting at least one of the substitute contents list provided from the contents service server and providing the selected contents to the contents service server,
The content service server
And provides the substitute contents corresponding to the selection information transmitted from the user terminal to the user terminal. delete The method of claim 1, wherein the user terminal
The game service server receives the game connection request signal from the game service server during the reference time, or the game service server receives the game connection request signal during the reference time from the game service server, If not,
And provides the substitute contents request signal to the contents service server. The system according to claim 1, wherein the front service server
(Hereinafter, referred to as a "check game list") among game lists provided by the game service server, compares the information of the game provided from the user terminal with the check game list, Whether or not the content is checked. 5. The method according to claim 4, wherein the check game list
Wherein the service providing management unit updates the service providing support service from the service support management unit connected to the front service server. 6. The method according to claim 5,
Wherein the game includes a game corresponding to any one of a regular check, an irregular check, and a temporary game interruption due to a game version update. delete The method according to claim 1,
The at least one of the image type banner advertisement, the ongoing event information, the recommendation game installation inducing message, the application installation inducing message, the game image of the upper ranking gamer, the game invasion introduction, and the community introduction. The content service server according to claim 1,
Storing a content list including at least one content,
Determines the alternative content list in the content list using the user information provided from the user terminal and the game information, and provides the alternative content list to the user terminal. A game access request signal is received from the user terminal and information on a game to be accessed is received to check whether or not the game is checked, and when the game is being checked, a replacement content request signal is output. A front service server for outputting;
A content service server for receiving replacement content request signals from the front service server and determining replacement content to replace the game, and providing the replacement content to the user terminal; And
And a game service server that provides connection of the game to the user terminal when receiving the game connection request signal from the front service server,
The content service server
When receiving the substitute contents request signal from the front service server, providing an alternative contents list to the user terminal,
The user terminal
Selecting at least one of the substitute contents list provided from the contents service server and providing the selected contents to the contents service server,
The content service server
And provides the substitute contents corresponding to the selection information transmitted from the user terminal to the user terminal. 11. The system according to claim 10, wherein the front service server
(Hereinafter, referred to as a "check game list") among game lists provided by the game service server, compares the information of the game provided from the user terminal with the check game list, Whether or not the content is checked. 12. The method according to claim 11, wherein the check game list
Wherein the service providing management unit updates the service providing support service from the service support management unit connected to the front service server. 12. The method according to claim 11, wherein the check game list
Wherein the game includes a game corresponding to any one of a regular check, an irregular check, and a temporary game interruption due to a game version update. delete 11. The method of claim 10,
The at least one of the image type banner advertisement, the ongoing event information, the recommendation game installation inducing message, the application installation inducing message, the game image of the upper ranking gamer, the game invasion introduction, and the community introduction. 11. The content server of claim 10, wherein the content service server
Storing a content list including at least one content,
Wherein the substitute content service providing server provides the substitute content list to the user terminal after determining the substitute content list in the content list by using the user information and the game information provided from the front service server, . delete delete delete delete delete delete A method of providing an alternative content service performed by a server providing a game to a user terminal,
Receiving user information and information of a game to be accessed from the user terminal and checking whether the game is checked;
Determining replacement content to be substituted for execution of the game and providing the replacement content to the user terminal when it is confirmed that the game is being checked; And
Providing a connection of the game to the user terminal if it is determined that the game is not being checked,
The step of determining the substitute content and providing the substitute content to the user terminal
Providing an alternative content list to the user terminal if it is determined that the game is being checked;
Receiving selection information selected from the alternative content list from the user terminal; And
And providing the substitute contents corresponding to the selection information to the user terminal. delete 24. The method of claim 23, wherein, in the step of providing the user terminal with a result of checking whether the game is checked,
And comparing the information of the game provided from the user terminal with a game list currently being checked (hereinafter, referred to as a 'check game list') to check whether the game is checked. 26. The method of claim 25,
Further comprising the step of updating the check game list by a service support management unit connected to the front service server. 26. The method of claim 25,
Wherein the game includes a game corresponding to any one of a regular check, an irregular check, and a temporary game interrupt due to a game version update. delete 24. The method of claim 23,
Wherein the at least one content includes at least one of an image type banner advertisement, ongoing event information, a recommendation game installation inducing message, an application installation inducing message, a game image of a higher ranking gamer, a game intrusion introduction, and a community introduction.

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