KR102680825B1 - Method for providing game related content in electronic device and electronic device - Google Patents

Abstract

executing a first game on the electronic device; Obtaining first search information based on first game state information about the game progress of the first user in the first game; Using the first search information, searching for at least one content corresponding to the first game state information and displaying a search result; and providing first content selected from the search results. A method of operating an electronic device is provided.

Description

Method for providing game-related content on electronic devices and electronic devices {METHOD FOR PROVIDING GAME RELATED CONTENT IN ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE}

It relates to a method of providing game-related content on an electronic device.

Recently, video service provision systems such as YouTube have enabled users to view and play videos in various fields. In addition, as smartphones and tablets become popular, the number of games that can be played not only on personal computers or game-dedicated terminals but also on mobile devices is increasing, and the number of users using them is also increasing. Users upload their own gameplay videos to video services, and the number of users who enjoy games by watching videos uploaded by other users is increasing.

Therefore, there is a need for technology that allows users to more conveniently use game-related content while playing games.

We aim to provide a service that allows users to conduct game-related searches more conveniently and smoothly while playing games on electronic devices.

We want to provide searched content in accordance with the user's game progress on electronic devices. We aim to provide searched content without being disconnected from the user's gameplay on electronic devices.

According to one side, executing a first game on an electronic device; Obtaining first search information based on first game state information indicating the game progress of the first user in the first game; Using the first search information, searching for at least one content corresponding to the first game state information and displaying a search result; and providing first content selected from the search results. A method of operating an electronic device is provided.

According to another aspect, a computer program stored in a medium is provided to execute an operation method of the electronic device in combination with hardware.

According to another aspect, a computer-readable recording medium is provided that records a program for executing a method of operating the electronic device on a computer.

According to another side, a communication device; user interface device; processor; and a memory storing instructions executable by the processor, wherein the processor executes the first game on the electronic device by executing the instructions, and indicates the game progress of the first user in the first game. Based on the first game state information, obtain first search information, use the first search information, search for at least one content corresponding to the first game state information, and output a search result to the user interface device. An electronic device is provided that displays the first content selected from the search results and provides the first content selected from the search results through the user interface device.

According to one side, receiving first game state information indicating the game progress of the first user in a first game from the first user's electronic device; searching for at least one content corresponding to the first game state information; and transmitting a search result including information about the at least one content to the electronic device of the first user.

According to another aspect, a computer program stored in a medium is provided to execute the operating method of the server in combination with hardware.

According to another aspect, a computer-readable recording medium is provided on which a program for executing the server operation method on a computer is recorded.

According to another side, a communication device; storage; processor; and a memory storing instructions executable by the processor, wherein the processor, by executing the instructions, generates a first game that indicates the game progress of the first user in the first game from the electronic device of the first user. Receiving state information through the communication device, searching for at least one content corresponding to the first game state information, and providing a search result including information on the at least one content to the first user through the communication device For transmission to electronic devices, a server is provided.

According to one side, obtaining first game state information indicating the game progress of the first user in the first game; Obtaining first search information for searching predetermined content corresponding to the game progress status of the first user; Searching for at least one content corresponding to the first game state information using the first search information; displaying a search result including information about the at least one content; and providing first content selected from the search results. A method of operating a game providing device is provided.

According to another aspect, a computer program stored in a medium is provided to execute the operation method of the game providing device in combination with hardware.

According to another side, a communication device; user interface device; storage; processor; and a memory storing instructions executable by the processor, wherein the processor acquires first game state information indicating the game progress of the first user in the first game by executing the instructions, and 1 Obtain first search information for searching predetermined content corresponding to the user's game progress, and use the first search information to search for at least one content corresponding to the first game state information, A game providing device is provided, which displays a search result including information about the at least one content through the user interface device and provides first content selected from the search result through the user interface device.

Electronic devices can provide a service that allows users to more conveniently and smoothly search game-related while playing a game.

The electronic device can provide searched content according to the user's game progress. By providing searched content on an electronic device without being disconnected from the user's gameplay, the user's immersion in the game can be increased.

The present disclosure may be readily understood in combination with the following detailed description and accompanying drawings, where reference numerals refer to structural elements.
1 shows an online game providing system including a server and a client, according to one embodiment.
FIG. 2 is a flowchart illustrating a method of operating an electronic device that provides content corresponding to game state information of a user in a predetermined game, according to an embodiment.
FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a process in which an electronic device searches for content corresponding to game state information based on a user input and provides a search result, according to an embodiment.
FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a process of searching for content corresponding to game state information and providing search results in an electronic device, according to an embodiment.
FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating search results provided from an electronic device, according to an embodiment.
FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining operations between an electronic device, a server, and a search server, according to an embodiment.
FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining operations between an electronic device and a server, according to an embodiment.
FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining operations between an electronic device and a server, according to another embodiment.
FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a process of providing content corresponding to game state information in an electronic device, according to an embodiment.
Figure 10 is a block diagram showing the configuration of an electronic device, according to an embodiment.
Figure 11 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a server, according to one embodiment.
Figure 12 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a game providing device, according to one embodiment.

Hereinafter, various embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. The embodiments described below may be modified and implemented in various different forms. In order to more clearly explain the characteristics of the embodiments, detailed descriptions of matters widely known to those skilled in the art to which the following embodiments belong will be omitted.

Meanwhile, in this specification, when a configuration is said to be “connected” to another configuration, this includes not only the case of being “directly connected,” but also the case of being “connected with another configuration in between.” In addition, when a configuration “includes” another configuration, this means that other configurations may be further included rather than excluding other configurations, unless specifically stated to the contrary.

Additionally, terms including ordinal numbers such as 'first' or 'second' used in this specification may be used to describe various components, but the components should not be limited by the terms. The above terms are used only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another.

Throughout the specification, “electronic device” may mean devices such as desktop computers, tablets, mobile phones, laptops, and smartphones, but is not limited to the examples above.

Throughout the specification, “content” may refer to various types of information or contents digitally processed such as letters, codes, voices, sounds, images, videos, etc., and is not limited to the examples above.

Throughout the specification, “server” may refer to a device used to provide game services to a user’s electronic device and manage the game services. In addition, “server” may be implemented as a special-purpose computer, general-purpose computer, supercomputer, mainframe computer, etc., and is not limited to the above examples. .

Throughout the specification, “game providing device” may mean a device that provides game services.

1 shows an online game providing system including a server and a client, according to one embodiment.

An online game providing system according to an embodiment may include a server 4000 and a plurality of clients 2000a, 2000b, 2000c, 2000d, 2000e, and 2000f, as shown in FIG. 1. The server 4000 can provide the game to a plurality of clients 2000a, 2000b, 2000c, 2000d, 2000e, and 2000f by servicing the game over a network.

1 shows a desktop computer 2000a, a tablet 2000b, a mobile phone 2000c, a laptop 2000d, a smartphone 2000e, and a television 2000f as examples of clients used by a user; is not limited to this and may include various electronic devices such as PDAs (Personal Digital Assistants), PMPs (Portable Multimedia Players), navigation, MP3 players, digital cameras, refrigerators, washing machines, and vacuum cleaners.

A game (eg, an online game) may be played on multiple clients (2000a, 2000b, 2000c, 2000d, 2000e, and 2000f). To run a game, a program, such as, but not limited to, an application or launcher, may be installed on the clients 2000a, 2000b, 2000c, 2000d, 2000e, and 2000f. Users can enjoy games provided by the server 4000 by running programs installed on the clients 2000a, 2000b, 2000c, 2000d, 2000e, and 2000f. Various embodiments of the present disclosure described later may be implemented within a program for executing a game, or may be implemented through a separate program from the program.

Server 4000 may be operated by a game provider, and server 4000 may include, but is not limited to, a single server, an aggregate of servers, and a cloud server. The server 4000 provides games to users and may include a database that stores users' data. Additionally, the server 4000 may further include a payment server or payment server that generates and processes payment events. The payment server or payment server may be a separate server from the server 4000 and may mediate payments or payments between the server 4000 and the clients 2000a, 2000b, 2000c, 2000d, 2000e, and 2000f. The server 4000 may further include a database (DB) server that stores and manages user data, and the DB server may be a separate server from the server 4000.

A program for servicing games may be run in the server 4000. Various embodiments of the present disclosure described later may be implemented within a program for servicing a game, or may be implemented through a program separate from the program.

Network means a connection established (or formed) using a predetermined communication method, between clients (2000a, 2000b, 2000c, 2000d, 2000e, and 2000f) or between clients (2000a, 2000b, 2000c, 2000d, 2000e) , and 2000f) and the server 4000 may refer to a communication network connected through a predetermined communication means that transmits data.

Communication means include communication through a predetermined communication standard, a predetermined frequency band, a predetermined protocol or a predetermined channel, short-distance communication, long-distance communication, wireless communication, and wired communication. For example, communication means may include, but are not limited to, Bluetooth, BLE, Wi-Fi, Zigbee, 3G, LTE, and ultrasonic communication means.

Short-distance communication means may refer to communication means that enable communication with each other only when devices performing communication are within a predetermined range, and may include, for example, Bluetooth and NFC, but are not limited thereto.

A long-distance communication means may refer to a communication means that allows devices performing communication to communicate with each other regardless of distance. For example, a long-distance communication means is a means of communicating even when two devices performing communication through a repeater such as an AP are over a predetermined distance, and a means of communicating using a cellular network (3G, LTE) used for text transmission and phone calls. It may include, but is not limited to, communication means.

In the process of the server 4000 serving an online game using a network, communication between the server 4000 and the clients 2000a, 2000b, 2000c, 2000d, 2000e, and 2000f can be performed through any communication means. there is.

Online games include RPG (Role Playing Game), TRPG (Tabletop RPG), MMORPG (Massively Multiplayer Online RPG), MOBA (Multiplayer Online Battle Arena), AOS (Aeon of Strife), RTS (Real Time Strategy), and FPS (First-Time Strategy). It may be a game of various genres such as person shooter), TCG (Trading Card Game), CCG (Collectible Card Game), sports, fighting, etc., but is not limited thereto. Online games may be played between users or between users and a computer (eg, artificial intelligence), but are not limited to this and can be implemented in various forms.

The online game providing system shown in FIG. 1 can also function as an online platform providing system. Meanwhile, the server 4000 shown in FIG. 1 may correspond to the server 20 described in FIGS. 2 to 12. Additionally, the plurality of clients 2000a, 2000b, 2000c, 2000d, 2000e, and 2000f shown in FIG. 1 may correspond to the electronic device 10 illustrated in FIGS. 2 to 12.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart illustrating a method of operating an electronic device that provides content corresponding to game state information of a user in a predetermined game, according to an embodiment.

In step S210 of FIG. 2, the first game may be played on the electronic device 10. For example, the user can run the first game installed on the electronic device 10 and play the game.

In step S220, the electronic device 10 may obtain first search information based on first game state information about the game progress of the first user in the first game.

Here, the game progress status includes a situation in which the first user enters a new stage while playing the game, a situation in which the first user fails a certain stage or a certain quest, and a situation in which the first user returns after not accessing the first game for a long period of time. It may refer to a situation that occurs to the first user in relation to the first game, such as a situation where the first user is curious about information about the character playing the game.

Additionally, game state information may be information indicating the state of game progress. For example, if the game progress situation is a situation in which the first user continuously fails a predetermined quest a predetermined number of times or more, the game state information includes situation information in which the first user continuously fails a predetermined quest a predetermined number of times or more in the first game, and 1 It may include situational information that requires a strategy for the user to succeed in a given quest.

For example, the electronic device 10 may display an input window for entering a predetermined keyword on the execution screen of the first game. When the electronic device 10 receives an input calling an input window on the execution screen of the first game, it may display an input window. Here, a predetermined user interface that calls an input window may be displayed on the execution screen of the first game.

Additionally, the electronic device 10 may display an input window on a designated stage or designated execution screen of the first game. For example, in the first game, the electronic device 10 may display an input window at a stage where users have difficulty progressing through the game. In this case, recommended keywords may be pre-entered and displayed in the input window.

The electronic device 10 may receive at least one keyword based on the first game state information from the input window. Here, at least one keyword may be first search information. The process of receiving a predetermined keyword from the user and displaying search results for the keyword is explained in FIG. 3. Meanwhile, since the first user can perform a search related to the first game while playing the first game, immersion in the first game can be increased.

For another example, the electronic device 10 may obtain first game state information from the gameplay of the first user in the first game. Based on the first game state information, the electronic device 10 may obtain first search information for searching predetermined content corresponding to the game progress of the first user. The process of obtaining game state information of the first user and displaying search results based on the game state information is explained in FIG. 4.

Meanwhile, content may correspond to various types of information or contents digitally processed such as text, code, voice, sound, image, video, URL, etc. For example, the content may be User Created Content (UCC).

In step S230, the electronic device 10 may search for at least one content corresponding to the first game state information using the first search information and display the search result.

The electronic device 10 may use the first search information to search for at least one content that guides the solution of a problem corresponding to the first user's game progress.

For example, the electronic device 10 obtains at least one keyword entered from the input window of the execution screen of the first game and performs a search for the at least one keyword through a search engine installed in the electronic device 10. can do. Here, the search engine may be software that allows searching for information or materials on the Internet. The electronic device 10 may obtain information about at least one content from a search engine. The electronic device 10 may obtain a search result in which information about at least one content is filtered according to a predetermined criterion. The electronic device 10 may display the search results on the execution screen of the first game.

That is, the electronic device 10 may not display information about at least one content searched from a search engine as a search result as is, but may display the search result after filtering according to a predetermined criterion. The predetermined standard may be set by the user of the electronic device 10 or the administrator of the server that manages the first game. By providing filtered search results in the electronic device 10, the user can be provided with content more suitable for the user's game progress.

Here, filtering of information about at least one content may be performed in the electronic device 10 or the server that manages the first game. For example, the electronic device 10 may obtain a filtered search result by filtering information about at least one content according to a predetermined criterion. For another example, the server may receive information about at least one content from the electronic device 10, filter the information about the at least one content according to a predetermined criterion, and obtain a filtered search result. The electronic device 10 may receive filtered search results from the server.

Additionally, the electronic device 10 may edit information about at least one content received from a search engine and obtain the edited result as a search result. For example, if the title of the first content does not match the content of the first content, the electronic device 10 may correct the title of the first content to match the content of the first content.

Additionally, the electronic device 10 may extract predetermined content as a search result from at least one searched content based on at least one of the first user's gameplay preference information and level information.

For example, when the level of the first user in the first game is a high level, the electronic device 10 extracts predetermined content related to the user at the high level from among the at least one searched content and displays the extracted search results. You can.

Additionally, the electronic device 10 may search for at least one content using a search engine installed on the electronic device 10. For example, when a predetermined keyword is input in the electronic device 10, the electronic device 10 may transmit the predetermined keyword to a search server and request a search for the predetermined keyword. The electronic device 10 may receive information about at least one content that is a search result from a search server.

Additionally, the electronic device 10 may display a list containing information on at least one searched content on the execution screen of the first game. For example, the list may be displayed in at least a partial area of the execution screen of the first game. Additionally, the list may be provided in the form of a pop-up window on the execution screen of the first game.

Specifically, the electronic device 10 may display a list in which at least one searched content is arranged according to predetermined criteria. For example, the predetermined criteria include a standard for prioritizing certain content that is set as the reference content for certain search information, a standard for prioritizing content with a greater number of plays, and a standard for excluding content containing harmful information. It may correspond to at least one of the criteria for excluding content unrelated to the user's game state information. The predetermined criteria are not limited to the above examples.

Additionally, the electronic device 10 may transmit a search result containing information about at least one content to the server 20 that manages the first game. The server 20 may generate a first list by filtering at least one content according to a predetermined criterion. The electronic device 10 may receive the first list and display the received first list. For example, the list may include URL information of filtered content. The above example will be described in detail in FIG. 6.

Additionally, the electronic device 10 may request a search for at least one content based on the first search information to the server 20 that manages the first game. The server 20 may search for at least one content corresponding to the first game state information of the first user based on the first search information. The server 20 may generate a first list by filtering at least one content according to a predetermined criterion. The electronic device 10 may receive the first list and display the received first list. The above example will be described in detail in FIG. 7.

Additionally, after the search result corresponding to the first game state information is displayed on the electronic device 10, the user can modify and re-enter a predetermined keyword based on the search result. The electronic device 10 may re-search at least one content corresponding to the first game state information based on the modified keyword.

In step S240, the electronic device 10 may provide the first content selected from the search results.

Specifically, the electronic device 10 may receive an input for selecting first content from among at least one content. The electronic device 10 may display the first content by overlapping it on the execution screen of the first game according to the input. For example, the electronic device 10 may pause the first user's gameplay and display the first content on the paused execution screen. When the first content is a video, the electronic device 10 may play the first content in at least a partial area of the execution screen of the first game. Additionally, the electronic device 10 may display the first content on an execution screen where gameplay is in progress, without temporarily pausing the first user's gameplay.

Additionally, the electronic device 10 may play the first content to correspond to the game progress of the first user in the first game. For example, when the first content is a video, the electronic device 10 may play a portion of the video corresponding to the first user's game progress stage in the first game.

In addition, the electronic device 10 does not provide content uniformly provided by the server that manages the first game based on the first user's game progress in the first game, but at the time the first user requests a search. Information on content suitable for the first user's game progress may be provided.

FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a process in which an electronic device searches for content corresponding to game state information based on a user input and provides a search result, according to an embodiment.

Referring to the image 310 of FIG. 3, the first game may be played on the electronic device 10. For example, the first game may be a game in which the character's level increases while hunting monsters. The first user can search for a game strategy for a certain stage in order to efficiently increase the level in the certain stage. In this case, the electronic device 10 may provide a search tool that allows the first user to search for a game strategy within the first game.

The electronic device 10 may display an input window 311 for inputting a predetermined keyword on the execution screen of the first game. The electronic device 10 may receive at least one keyword based on the first game state information from the input window.

Meanwhile, when an input calling an input window is received in the electronic device 10, the electronic device 10 may display the input window. Here, a predetermined user interface that calls an input window may be displayed on the execution screen of the first game. Additionally, the electronic device 10 may display an input window on a designated stage or designated execution screen of the first game.

As shown in image 310 of FIG. 3, the first game progress status of the first user may be before starting gameplay at a hunting ground called “Gold Beach.” The first user may input “Gold Beach strategy” into the input window 311 displayed on the execution screen of the first game.

The first user can immediately search for necessary information on the execution screen of the first game, eliminating the inconvenience of having to switch from the execution screen of the first game to the execution screen of a certain search engine.

For example, the electronic device 10 may perform a search on at least one keyword entered through a search engine installed on the electronic device 10. Specifically, the electronic device 10 can search for a video corresponding to at least one keyword through a video search site. For a specific example, the electronic device 10 may search for videos related to “Gold Beach strategy” through the YouTube site. The electronic device 10 may receive video information related to “Gold Beach Strategy” from the YouTube site and obtain search results for “Gold Beach Strategy” filtered according to predetermined criteria. Here, the process of filtering video information related to the “Gold Beach strategy” according to a predetermined standard may be performed through the electronic device 10 or the server that manages the first game. The predetermined standard may be a standard for setting the strategy set as the standard strategy of the “Gold Beach Strategy” as priority, a standard for setting priority in the order of videos with the highest number of plays among videos related to the “Gold Beach Strategy”, etc.

The electronic device 10 may display search results corresponding to at least one keyword on the execution screen of the first game.

Referring to the image 320 of FIG. 3, the electronic device 10 may display a search result for “Gold Beach Strategy” on the execution screen of the first game. The electronic device 10 may display search results as a list 321. For example, the list 321 may be composed of user created content (UCC) information about how to attack Gold Beach. Additionally, for example, the list may include URL information of user-generated content about how to attack Gold Beach.

The electronic device 10 displays a search result corresponding to the first search information on the execution screen of the first game, allowing the first user to continuously play the first game without running the first game in the background. there is.

The electronic device 10 does not provide information about content searched through a search engine as a search result as is, but provides search results with information about the searched content filtered according to predetermined criteria, allowing the first user to play the first game. Let it proceed more smoothly.

FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a process of searching for content corresponding to game state information and providing search results in an electronic device, according to an embodiment.

Referring to the image 410 of FIG. 4, the first game may be played on the electronic device 10. As explained in FIG. 3, for example, the first game may be a game in which the level of a character increases while hunting monsters.

In this case, the electronic device 10 may obtain first game state information from the first user's gameplay in the first game. Specifically, the electronic device 10 may determine the game progress from the log data of the first user in the first game. For example, the electronic device 10 may determine from log data of the first user that the first user has newly entered a hunting ground called “Gold Beach.” For another example, the electronic device 10 may determine from the log data of the first user that the first user is unable to increase his or her level in a hunting ground called “Gold Beach.”

The electronic device 10 may obtain first game state information about the first user's game progress. Then, the electronic device 10 may obtain first search information for searching predetermined content corresponding to the first user's game progress status based on the first game state information. The electronic device 10 may perform a search according to the first search information and display the search results on the execution screen of the first game. For example, the electronic device 10 may perform a search according to the first search information through a search engine installed in the electronic device 10. The electronic device 10 may obtain a search result including information on at least one content corresponding to the first search information.

For example, if the game progress is a situation in which the first user newly enters a hunting ground called “Gold Beach,” the electronic device 10 displays a first user indicating that a strategy for “Gold Beach” is needed. Game state information can be obtained.

As shown in the image 410 of FIG. 4, the electronic device 10 may display a message 411 asking “Are you curious about how to conquer Gold Beach?” on the execution screen of the first game. In this case, when the electronic device 10 receives an input of selecting “Yes,” the electronic device 10 may perform a search for “Gold Beach Strategy” and display the search results.

Referring to the image 420 of FIG. 4, the electronic device 10 may display search results for “gold beach strategy” in the form of a list 421. The list 421 may be composed of user-generated content (UCC) information on how to attack Gold Beach. For example, user-generated content about gold beach strategy may be set as priority as user-generated content has a higher number of plays.

Referring to the image 430 of FIG. 4, the electronic device 10 may display the search results for “Gold Beach strategy” in the form of a message 431. Message 431 may include information summarizing how to attack Gold Beach. For example, the message (431) says, "If you ask the pilot on the six-way road for guidance, he will take you to Gold Beach. At Gold Beach, you can level up quickly by hunting near the house on the beach." Information that can effectively target may be included.

FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating search results provided from an electronic device, according to an embodiment.

Referring to the image 510 of FIG. 5, the electronic device 10 may display search results for “Quick level-up strategy for Gold Beach” in the form of a list 511. The list of gold beach strategies in the list 511 may be sorted according to predetermined criteria.

For example, the predetermined criteria include a standard for prioritizing certain content set as the standard content for search information, a standard for prioritizing content with a higher number of plays or clicks, and a standard for prioritizing content containing harmful information. It may be at least one of the criteria for exclusion, and is not limited to the above examples. Whether information is harmful can be determined based on the user's age information or gender information.

Additionally, the electronic device 10 may display a user interface (UI) 512 that sets criteria for sorting the list of “quick level-up strategies for Gold Beach” in the list 511. Additionally, the electronic device 10 may display a user interface for setting a list view method for “quick level-up strategy for Gold Beach” and a search period for “quick level-up strategy for Gold Beach.” Additionally, the electronic device 10 may display a user interface for searching within results or setting detailed search conditions in the search results.

As shown in image 510 of FIG. 5, the electronic device 10 receives an input for selecting a user interface 512 that sets criteria for sorting the list for “Quick Level Up Strategy for Gold Beach.” can do.

Referring to the image 520 of FIG. 5, the electronic device 10 may display a user interface 522 that sets information on criteria for sorting the list in the list 521. For example, the electronic device 10 may receive an input that sets the sorting standard as a standard for setting the list in the list 521 as a priority as the rating increases. The electronic device 10 may rearrange the list of “quick level-up strategy for Gold Beach” in the list according to the criteria for sorting the list in “order of rating.”

FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining operations between an electronic device, a server, and a search server, according to an embodiment.

In step S601 of FIG. 6, the electronic device 10 can run the first game. In step 602, the electronic device 10 may obtain first search information based on first game state information about the game progress of the first user in the first game.

For example, the electronic device 10 may receive at least one keyword based on the first game state information from an input window displayed on the execution screen of the first game. The electronic device 10 may obtain first search information for searching predetermined content corresponding to the first user's game progress from at least one keyword.

For another example, the electronic device 10 may obtain first game state information about the game progress from the gameplay of the first user in the first game. The electronic device 10 may obtain first search information corresponding to first game state information.

In step S603, the electronic device 10 may transmit first search information to the search server 25. The electronic device 10 may perform a search according to the first search information using a search engine installed in the electronic device 10.

In step S604, the search server 25 may perform a search corresponding to the first game state information using the first search information. For example, the search server 25 may search for at least one content that guides the solution of a problem corresponding to the first user's game progress. In step S605, the search server 25 may transmit a search result containing information on at least one content corresponding to the first game state information to the electronic device 10. Additionally, the search server 25 may transmit the search results to the server 20 that manages the first game.

In step S606, the electronic device 10 may obtain a search result including information about at least one content. In step S607, the electronic device 10 may transmit the search result to the server 20.

In step S608, the server 20 may generate a first list of at least one content filtered according to a predetermined criterion. For example, the predetermined criteria are the criteria for setting the priority of content set as the reference content for a predetermined search, the criteria for setting priority as content with a greater number of plays, and the criteria for setting priority as content with a higher feedback score from users is given priority. It may include at least one of the criteria for ranking and criteria for excluding content containing harmful information. Additionally, the server 20 may create a first list based on information about the first user. For example, the server 20 may determine the priority of at least one content based on at least one of the gameplay preference information and level information of the first user and generate a first list according to the determined priority. there is.

In step S609, the server 20 may transmit the first list to the electronic device 10.

In step S610, the electronic device 10 may provide first content selected from the first list.

FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining operations between an electronic device and a server, according to an embodiment.

Unlike the operation of the electronic device 10 shown in FIG. 6, the electronic device 10 shown in FIG. 7 may request the server 20 to search for at least one content according to the first search information. The server 20 may search for at least one content corresponding to the first game state information and generate a list for the at least one content using the search result.

Specifically, to describe the operation between the electronic device 10 and the server 20, in step S701 of FIG. 7, the electronic device 10 can run the first game. In step 702, the electronic device 10 may obtain first search information based on first game state information about the game progress of the first user in the first game. In step S703, the electronic device 10 may request the server 20 to search for content based on the first search information.

In step S704, the server 20 may search for at least one content corresponding to the first game progress status information using the first search information. For example, the server 20 may search for at least one content corresponding to the first game progress status information from storage within the server 20. Additionally, the server 20 may search for at least one content corresponding to the first game progress status information through the search server. For example, the server 20 may transmit first search information corresponding to the first game state information to an external video server. The external video server may search for at least one video corresponding to the first game state information based on the first search information. The server 20 may receive information about at least one video from an external video server. For example, information about at least one video may include at least one of the URL address where the video is provided, the title of the video, the number of plays of the video, and review information about the video. The server 20 may store the search results in storage within the server 20.

In step S705, the server 20 may generate a first list in which at least one content is filtered according to a predetermined criterion. When the server 20 receives information about at least one video corresponding to the first game state information through the search server, the server 20 filters the information about the at least one content according to a predetermined criterion, and filters the filtered information. Search results can be obtained as a first list. Here, the predetermined standard may correspond to the predetermined standard described in FIG. 6. The server 20 may store the first list in storage within the server 20. In step S706, the server 20 may transmit the first list to the electronic device 10.

In step S707, the electronic device 10 may provide the first content selected from the first list.

FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining operations between an electronic device and a server, according to another embodiment.

Unlike the operation of the electronic device 10 shown in FIG. 7, the electronic device 10 shown in FIG. 8 may transmit the first game state information of the first user in the first game to the server 20. Then, the server 20 may search for at least one content corresponding to the first game state information and generate a list for the at least one content using the search result.

Specifically, to describe the operation between the electronic device 10 and the server 20, in step S801 of FIG. 8, the first game may be executed on the electronic device 10. In step S802, the electronic device 10 may transmit the first game state information of the first user to the server 20.

In step S803, the server 20 may search for at least one content based on the first game state information of the first user. Specifically, the server 20 may obtain first search information for searching predetermined content corresponding to the first user's game progress status based on the first user's first game status information. The server 20 may search for at least one content corresponding to the first game state information according to the first search information. Here, the server 20 may search for at least one content corresponding to the first game progress status information from the storage within the server 20. Additionally, the server 20 may search for at least one content corresponding to the first game progress status information through the search server. The server 20 may store the search results in storage within the server 20.

In step S804, the server 20 may generate a first list in which at least one content is filtered according to a predetermined criterion. Here, the predetermined standard may correspond to the predetermined standard described in FIG. 6. The server 20 may store the first list in storage within the server 20.

In step S805, the server 20 may transmit the first list to the electronic device 10.

In step S806, the electronic device 10 may provide the first content selected from the first list.

FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a process of providing content corresponding to game state information in an electronic device, according to an embodiment.

Referring to the image 910 of FIG. 9, the electronic device 10 may display a search result for “Gold Beach Strategy” on the execution screen of the first game. The electronic device 10 may display search results as a list. For example, the list may consist of information from user-generated content on how to attack Gold Beach. Additionally, in the list of user-generated content on how to attack Gold Beach, user-generated content with a higher number of plays can be set as priority.

The electronic device 10 may receive an input for selecting certain content from a list. The electronic device 10 can display selected content on the game execution screen.

As shown in the image 910 of FIG. 9, the electronic device 10 may receive an input for selecting user-generated content 911 for “Gold Beach standard strategy.”

Referring to the image 920 of FIG. 9, the electronic device 10 may display user-generated content 911 about “Gold Beach Standard Strategy” on the execution screen of the first game. For example, if the first user is playing a game, the electronic device 10 pauses the first user's game play and sends user-generated content 911 about the “Gold Beach standard strategy” to the first game. It can be displayed on the execution screen. In this case, user-generated content 911 about “Gold Beach standard strategy” may be displayed in at least a portion of the execution screen of the first game. Additionally, the electronic device 10 may display user-created content 911 about “Gold Beach Standard Strategy” on the execution screen of the first game without temporarily pausing the first user’s gameplay.

Additionally, the electronic device 10 may display a bookmark of user-generated content 911 for “Gold Beach Standard Strategy” on the execution screen of the first game. Here, the bookmark may be set at the part where the main content begins within the content. As shown in the image 920 of FIG. 9, the bookmark of the user-generated content 911 for “Gold Beach standard strategy” is the first bookmark 921 indicating “Go to destination A using a taxi.” , a second bookmark 922 indicating “moving from destination A to destination B,” and a third bookmark 923 indicating “requesting the coordinator to move to Gold Beach from destination B.” The electronic device 10 may receive an input for selecting the third bookmark 923 indicating “request to move to Gold Beach from destination B to the coordinator.”

The electronic device 10 may display an image 924 corresponding to the content “requesting the coordinator to move to Gold Beach from destination B” on the execution screen of the first game.

By displaying a bookmark in the user-generated content 911 for “Gold Beach Standard Strategy”, the first user can select necessary information while playing the first game. That is, the electronic device 10 plays the video 924 corresponding to the third bookmark 923 indicating “requesting the pilot to move to Gold Beach from destination B”, so that the first user moves to Gold Beach. You can check how to do it.

Figure 10 is a block diagram showing the configuration of an electronic device, according to an embodiment.

The electronic device 10 shown in FIG. 10 may include a communication device 1010, a user interface device 1020, a memory 1030, and a processor 1040. However, not all of the illustrated components are essential components. The electronic device 10 may be implemented with more components than the illustrated components, and the electronic device 10 may also be implemented with fewer components. Below we will look at the above components. The electronic device 10 shown in FIG. 10 may correspond to the electronic device 10 described in FIGS. 2 to 9 .

The communication device 1010 can communicate with an external device. Specifically, the communication device 1010 can be connected to a network either wired or wirelessly to communicate with an external device. Here, the external device may be a server, smartphone, tablet, PC, etc. The communication device 1010 may include a communication module that supports one of various wired and wireless communication methods. For example, the communication module may be in the form of a chipset, or may be a sticker/barcode (e.g. a sticker including an NFC tag) containing information necessary for communication. Additionally, the communication module may be a short-distance communication module or a wired communication module.

For example, the communication device 1010 may use wireless LAN, Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity), WFD (Wi-Fi Direct), Bluetooth, BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy), Wired Lan, and NFC ( It can support at least one of (Near Field Communication), Zigbee (IrDA, infrared Data Association), 3G, 4G, and 5G.

The user interface device 1020 may refer to a device that receives data from a user to control the electronic device 10.

The processor 1040 may control the user interface device 1020 to generate and output a user interface screen for receiving predetermined commands or data from the user. The user interface device 1020 is an input device for receiving inputs that control the operation of the electronic device 10 and displays information such as the results of the operation of the electronic device 10 or the status of the electronic device 10. It may include an output device for For example, the user interface device 1020 may include an operation panel that receives user input, a display panel that displays a screen, etc.

Specifically, the input device may include devices that can receive various types of user input, such as a touch screen, camera, or microphone. Additionally, the output device may include, for example, a display panel or a speaker. However, the user interface device 1020 is not limited to this and may include a device that supports various inputs and outputs.

Memory 1030 may store software or programs. The memory 1030 may store at least one program for executing a method of searching and providing content corresponding to the user's game state information in the electronic device 10. The at least one program may be provided embedded in the game. At least one program stored in the memory 1030 may be classified into a plurality of modules according to function.

The processor 1040 controls the overall operation of the electronic device 10 and may include at least one processor such as a CPU. The processor 1040 may include at least one specialized processor corresponding to each function, or may be an integrated processor.

The processor 1040 may execute a program stored in the memory 1030, read data or files stored in the memory 1030, or store a new file in the memory 1030. The processor 1040 may execute instructions stored in the memory 1030.

Processor 1040 may execute the first game. For example, the user can run the first game installed on the electronic device 10 and play the game.

The processor 1040 may obtain first search information based on first game state information about the game progress of the first user in the first game.

Here, the game progress status includes a situation in which the first user enters a new stage while playing the game, a situation in which the first user fails a certain stage or a certain quest, and a situation in which the first user returns after not accessing the first game for a long period of time. It may mean a situation that occurs to the first user in relation to the first game, such as a situation where the first user is curious about information about the character playing the game, and is not limited to the above example. Additionally, game state information may be information indicating the state of game progress.

The processor 1040 may control the user interface device 1020 to display an input window for entering a predetermined keyword on the execution screen of the first game.

When an input calling an input window is received from the user interface device 1020, the processor 1040 can control the user interface device 1020 to display an input window. Here, a predetermined user interface that calls an input window may be displayed on the execution screen of the first game. Additionally, the processor 1040 may control the user interface device 1020 to display an input window on a designated stage or a designated execution screen of the first game.

The processor 1040 may receive at least one keyword based on the first game state information from the input window through the user interface device 1020. Here, at least one keyword may be first search information.

Processor 1040 may obtain first game state information from the first user's gameplay in the first game. Based on the first game state information, the processor 1040 may obtain first search information for searching predetermined content corresponding to the game progress status of the first user.

The processor 1040 may use the first search information to search for at least one content corresponding to the first game state information and display the search results through the user interface device 1020.

The processor 1040 may use the first search information to search for at least one content that guides the solution of a problem corresponding to the first user's game progress.

The processor 1040 may extract predetermined content as a search result from at least one searched content based on at least one of the first user's gameplay preference information and level information.

The processor 1040 may search for at least one content using a search engine installed in the electronic device 10. For example, when a predetermined keyword is input in the electronic device 10, the processor 1040 may transmit the predetermined keyword to the search server through the communication device 1010 and request a search for the predetermined keyword. The processor 1040 may receive information about at least one content that is a search result from the search server through the communication device 1010.

Additionally, the processor 1040 may control the user interface device 1020 to display a list containing information on at least one searched content on the execution screen of the first game. For example, the list may be displayed in at least a partial area of the execution screen of the first game. Additionally, the list may be provided in the form of a pop-up window on the execution screen of the first game. Specifically, the user interface device 1020 may display a list in which at least one searched content is arranged according to predetermined criteria. For example, the predetermined criteria include a standard for prioritizing certain content that is set as the reference content for certain search information, a standard for prioritizing content with a greater number of plays, and a standard for excluding content containing harmful information. It may meet at least one of the criteria. The predetermined criteria are not limited to the above examples.

Additionally, the processor 1040 may transmit a search result containing information about at least one content to the server that manages the first game through the communication device 1010. The server may generate a first list by filtering at least one content according to a predetermined criterion. The processor 1040 may receive the first list through the communication device 1010. The processor 1040 may control the user interface device 1020 to display the first list.

Additionally, the processor 1040 is a server that manages the first game through the communication device 1010, and may request a search for at least one content based on the first search information. The server may search for at least one content corresponding to the first game state information of the first user based on the first search information. The server may generate a first list by filtering at least one content according to a predetermined criterion. The processor 1040 may receive the first list through the communication device 1010 and control the user interface device 1020 to display the received first list.

Additionally, after the search result corresponding to the first game state information is displayed on the user interface device 1020, the user can modify and re-enter a predetermined keyword based on the search result. That is, the user interface device 1020 can receive an input for modifying a predetermined keyword. The processor 1040 may re-search at least one content corresponding to the first game state information based on the modified keyword. The user interface device 1020 may display the re-searched results.

The processor 1040 may control the user interface device 1020 to provide first content selected from the search results.

Specifically, the processor 1040 may receive an input for selecting the first content from at least one content through the user interface device 1020. The user interface device 1020 may display the first content by overlapping it on the execution screen of the first game according to the input. For example, the user interface device 1020 may pause the first user's gameplay and display the first content on the paused execution screen. When the first content is a video, the user interface device 1020 may play the first content in at least a partial area of the execution screen of the first game. Additionally, the user interface device 1020 may display the first content on an execution screen where gameplay is in progress without pausing the first user's gameplay.

Additionally, the processor 1040 may control the user interface device 1020 to play the first content in the first game to correspond to the game progress of the first user. For example, when the first content is a video, the user interface device 1020 may play a portion of the video corresponding to the first user's game progress stage in the first game.

Figure 11 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a server, according to one embodiment.

The server 20 shown in FIG. 11 may include a communication device 1110, storage 1120, memory 1130, and processor 1140. However, not all of the illustrated components are essential components. The server 20 may be implemented with more components than the illustrated components, and the server 20 may also be implemented with fewer components. Below we will look at the above components. The server 20 shown in FIG. 11 may correspond to the server 20 described in FIGS. 2 to 9.

The communication device 1110 can communicate with an external device. Specifically, the communication device 1110 may be connected to a network either wired or wirelessly to communicate with an external device. Here, the external device may be an electronic device including a desktop computer, smartphone, tablet, PC, etc., or an external server 20. The communication device 1110 may include a communication module that supports one of various wired and wireless communication methods. For example, the communication module may be in the form of a chipset, or may be a sticker/barcode (e.g. a sticker including an NFC tag) containing information necessary for communication. Additionally, the communication module may be a short-distance communication module or a wired communication module.

For example, the communication device 1110 may include wireless LAN, Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity), WFD (Wi-Fi Direct), Bluetooth, BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy), Wired Lan, and NFC ( It can support at least one of (Near Field Communication), Zigbee (IrDA, infrared Data Association), 3G, 4G, and 5G.

The storage 1120 may store information related to programs, applications, etc. used by the server 20 to provide search results including content information corresponding to the user's game state information. The storage 1120 can store programs running on the server 20, applications, and various data used on the platform.

The storage 1120 may store search results corresponding to predetermined search information. Additionally, the storage 1120 may store search results corresponding to search information for each user.

Memory 1130 may store software or programs. The memory 1130 may store at least one program for executing a method of providing a search result including content information corresponding to the user's game state information in the server 20. At least one program stored in the memory 1130 may be classified into a plurality of modules according to function.

The processor 1140 controls the overall operation of the electronic device and may include at least one processor such as a CPU. The processor 1140 may include at least one specialized processor corresponding to each function, or may be an integrated processor.

The processor 1140 may execute a program stored in the memory 1130, read data or files stored in the memory 1130, or store a new file in the memory 1130. The processor 1140 may execute instructions stored in the memory 1130.

The processor 1140 may receive first game state information about the first user's game progress in the first game from the first user's electronic device through the communication device 1110.

The processor 1140 may search for at least one content based on the first game state information of the first user. Specifically, the processor 1140 may obtain first search information for searching predetermined content corresponding to the first user's game progress status, based on the first user's first game status information.

Additionally, as the first user plays the first game, the server 20 may obtain the first game state information of the first user from a designated stage or designated execution screen of the first game. The server 20 may obtain first search information for searching predetermined content based on the first game state information of the first user.

The processor 1140 may search for at least one content corresponding to the first game state information according to the first search information. Processor 1140 may store search results in storage 1120.

The processor 1140 may transmit a search result including information about at least one content to the first user's electronic device through the communication device 1110. The processor 1140 may generate a first list in which at least one content is filtered according to a predetermined criterion.

Here, the predetermined standard is the standard for setting the predetermined content set as the reference content for the predetermined search as priority, the standard for setting the content with a higher number of plays as priority, and the content for which the content with a higher feedback score from users is prioritized. It may include at least one standard among setting standards and standards for excluding content containing harmful information. Additionally, the processor 1140 may generate a first list based on information about the first user. For example, the processor 1140 may obtain the first user's gameplay preference information and level information based on the first user's log data. The processor 1140 may determine the priority of at least one piece of content based on at least one of the gameplay preference information and level information of the first user and generate a first list according to the determined priority.

The processor 1140 may store the first list in the storage 1120 within the server 20. The processor 1140 may transmit the first list to the first user's electronic device through the communication device 1110.

Figure 12 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a game providing device, according to one embodiment.

The game providing device 30 shown in FIG. 12 may include a communication device 1210, a user interface device 1220, a storage 1230, a memory 1240, and a processor 1250. However, not all of the illustrated components are essential components. The game providing device 30 may be implemented with more components than the illustrated components, and the game providing device 30 may be implemented with fewer components than the illustrated components. Below we will look at the above components.

The communication device 1210 of FIG. 12 may correspond to the communication device 1010 of FIG. 10 . The user interface device 1220 of FIG. 12 may correspond to the user interface device 1020 of FIG. 10 . The memory 1240 of FIG. 12 may correspond to the memory 1030 of FIG. 10. The processor 1250 of FIG. 12 may correspond to the processor 1040 of FIG. 10. Descriptions overlapping with FIG. 10 are omitted.

The storage 1230 may store information related to programs and applications used to provide content corresponding to the user's game state information in the game providing device. The storage 1230 can store programs running on the game providing device, applications, and various data used on the platform. Storage 1230 may store search results corresponding to predetermined search information. Additionally, the storage 1230 may store search results corresponding to search information for each user.

The electronic device 10, server 20, and game providing device 30 described above may be implemented with hardware components, software components, and/or a combination of hardware components and software components. For example, devices and components described in embodiments may include, for example, a processor, a controller, an arithmetic logic unit (ALU), a digital signal processor, a microcomputer, a field programmable gate array (FPGA), etc. , may be implemented using one or more general-purpose or special-purpose computers, such as a programmable logic unit (PLU), a microprocessor, or any other device capable of executing and responding to instructions. A processing device may execute an operating system (OS) and one or more software applications that run on the operating system. Additionally, a processing device may access, store, manipulate, process, and generate data in response to the execution of software. For ease of understanding, a single processing device may be described as being used; however, those skilled in the art will understand that a processing device includes multiple processing elements and/or multiple types of processing elements. It can be seen that it may include. For example, a processing device may include a plurality of processors or one processor and one controller. Additionally, other processing configurations, such as parallel processors, are possible.

Software may include a computer program, code, instructions, or a combination of one or more of these, which may configure a processing unit to operate as desired, or may be processed independently or collectively. You can command the device. Software and/or data may be used on any type of machine, component, physical device, virtual equipment, computer storage medium or device to be interpreted by or to provide instructions or data to a processing device. , or may be permanently or temporarily embodied in a transmitted signal wave. Software may be distributed over networked computer systems and stored or executed in a distributed manner. Software and data may be stored on one or more computer-readable recording media.

The method according to the embodiment may be implemented in the form of program instructions that can be executed through various computer means and recorded on a computer-readable recording medium. A computer-readable recording medium may include program instructions, data files, data structures, etc., singly or in combination. Program instructions recorded on the medium may be specially designed and configured for the embodiment or may be known and available to those skilled in the art of computer software. Examples of computer-readable recording media include magnetic media such as hard disks, floppy disks, and magnetic tapes, optical media such as CD-ROMs and DVDs, and magnetic media such as floptical disks. -Includes optical media (magneto-optical media) and hardware devices specifically configured to store and execute program instructions, such as ROM, RAM, flash memory, etc. Examples of program instructions include machine language code, such as that produced by a compiler, as well as high-level language code that can be executed by a computer using an interpreter, etc. The hardware devices described above may be configured to operate as one or more software modules to perform the operations of the embodiments, and vice versa.

As described above, although the embodiments have been described with limited examples and drawings, various modifications and variations can be made by those skilled in the art from the above description. For example, the described techniques are performed in a different order than the described method, and/or components of the described system, structure, device, circuit, etc. are combined or combined in a different form than the described method, or other components are used. Alternatively, appropriate results may be achieved even if substituted or substituted by an equivalent.

Therefore, other implementations, other embodiments, and equivalents of the claims also fall within the scope of the following claims.

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executing a first game on the electronic device;
Obtaining first search information based on first game state information about the game progress of the first user corresponding to the time when an input window for inputting a keyword for searching a video in the first game is called;
Using the first search information, searching for at least one video-based content corresponding to the first game state information and displaying a search result; and
A method of operating an electronic device, comprising providing video-based first content selected from the search results. According to paragraph 1,
The step of obtaining the first search information is,
displaying the input window to receive a predetermined keyword on the execution screen of the first game; and
A method of operating an electronic device, comprising receiving at least one keyword based on the first game state information from the input window. According to paragraph 2,
The step of displaying the input window is,
A method of operating an electronic device, comprising displaying the input window on a preset stage or execution screen in the first game. According to paragraph 1,
The step of obtaining the first search information is,
Obtaining the first game state information from the first user's gameplay in the first game; and
A method of operating an electronic device, comprising obtaining the first search information for searching predetermined content corresponding to the game progress status of the first user, based on the first game state information. According to paragraph 1,
The step of searching for at least one video-based content,
A method of operating an electronic device, comprising searching for the at least one piece of content that guides a solution to a problem corresponding to the game progress of the first user. According to paragraph 1,
The step of searching for at least one video-based content,
A method of operating an electronic device, comprising extracting a predetermined content from among the searched at least one content as the search result based on one of the first user's gameplay preference information and level information. According to paragraph 1,
The step of searching for at least one video-based content,
A method of operating an electronic device, comprising searching for the at least one content using the first search information through a search engine installed in the electronic device. According to paragraph 1,
The step of displaying the search results is,
A method of operating an electronic device, comprising displaying a list containing information about the at least one content found on the execution screen of the first game. According to clause 8,
The step of displaying the list is,
A step of displaying a list in which the at least one searched content is arranged according to predetermined criteria,
The above predetermined standards are,
Includes at least one of the following criteria: a criterion for prioritizing certain content set as standard content for predetermined search information, a criterion for prioritizing content with a greater number of plays, and a criterion for excluding content containing harmful information. A method of operating an electronic device. According to paragraph 1,
The step of displaying the search results is,
transmitting the search result including information about the at least one content to a server that manages the first game;
Receiving a first list generated by filtering the at least one content according to a predetermined criterion from the server; and
A method of operating an electronic device, including displaying the first list. According to paragraph 1,
The step of searching for at least one video-based content and displaying the search results,
Requesting a server that manages the first game to search for the at least one content based on the first search information;
Receiving a first list generated by filtering the at least one content according to a predetermined criterion from the server; and
A method of operating an electronic device, including displaying the first list. According to paragraph 1,
The step of providing the first content is,
Receiving an input for selecting first content from among the at least one content; and
A method of operating an electronic device, including the step of overlapping and displaying the first content on an execution screen of the first game according to the input. According to paragraph 1,
The step of providing the first content is,
A method of operating an electronic device, comprising playing the first content to correspond to the game progress of the first user in the first game. executing a first game on the electronic device;
Obtaining first search information based on first game state information about the game progress of the first user corresponding to the time when an input window for inputting a keyword for searching a video in the first game is called;
Using the first search information, searching for at least one video-based content corresponding to the first game state information and displaying a search result; and
A computer program stored on a medium for executing a method in conjunction with hardware, comprising providing video-based first content selected from the search results. executing a first game on the electronic device;
Obtaining first search information based on first game state information about the game progress of the first user corresponding to the time when an input window for inputting a keyword for searching a video in the first game is called;
Using the first search information, searching for at least one video-based content corresponding to the first game state information and displaying a search result; and
A computer-readable recording medium recording a program for executing a method on a computer, including providing video-based first content selected from the search results. communication device;
user interface device;
processor; and
Includes a memory that stores instructions executable by the processor,
The processor, by executing the instructions,
Run a first game on the electronic device,
Obtaining first search information based on first game state information about the game progress of the first user corresponding to the time when an input window for entering a keyword for searching a video in the first game is called,
Using the first search information, search for at least one video-based content corresponding to the first game state information,
displaying search results through the user interface device;
An electronic device that provides video-based first content selected from the search results through the user interface device. Receiving first game state information about the first user's game progress corresponding to the time when an input window for inputting a keyword for searching a video in a first game is called from the first user's electronic device;
Searching for at least one video-based content corresponding to the first game state information; and
A method of operating a server, comprising transmitting a search result containing information about the at least one video-based content to the electronic device of the first user. According to clause 17,
The step of searching for at least one video-based content corresponding to the first game state information,
Transmitting first search information corresponding to the first game state information to an external video server;
A method of operating a server, comprising receiving information about at least one video corresponding to the first game state information from the external video server. According to clause 17,
The step of transmitting a search result containing information about the at least one video-based content to the electronic device of the first user,
Generating a list in which the at least one content is filtered according to predetermined criteria, and transmitting the list to the electronic device of the first user,
The above predetermined standard includes a standard for prioritizing certain content set as the reference content for certain game state information, a standard for prioritizing content with a greater number of plays, and a standard for excluding content containing harmful information. A method of operating a server, including at least one criterion. Receiving first game state information about the first user's game progress corresponding to the time when an input window for inputting a keyword for searching a video in a first game is called from the first user's electronic device;
Searching for at least one video-based content corresponding to the first game state information; and
A computer program stored in a medium for executing a method in combination with hardware, comprising transmitting a search result containing information about the at least one video-based content to the electronic device of the first user. communication device;
storage;
processor; and
Includes a memory that stores instructions executable by the processor,
The processor, by executing the instructions,
First game state information about the first user's game progress corresponding to the time when the input window for inputting a keyword for searching a video in the first game is called from the first user's electronic device through the communication device receive,
Search for at least one video-based content corresponding to the first game state information,
A server transmitting a search result including information about the at least one video-based content to the electronic device of the first user through the communication device. Obtaining first game state information about the game progress of the first user corresponding to the time when an input window for inputting a keyword for searching a video in the first game is called;
Obtaining first search information for searching predetermined content corresponding to the game progress status of the first user;
Using the first search information, searching for at least one video-based content corresponding to the first game state information;
displaying a search result including information about the at least one video-based content; and
A method of operating a game providing device, comprising providing first content based on a video selected from the search results. communication device;
user interface device;
storage;
processor; and
Includes a memory that stores instructions executable by the processor,
The processor, by executing the instructions,
Obtaining first game state information about the game progress of the first user corresponding to the time when an input window for entering a keyword for searching a video in the first game is called,
Obtaining first search information for searching predetermined content corresponding to the game progress status of the first user,
Using the first search information, search for at least one video-based content corresponding to the first game state information,
Displaying search results containing information about the at least one video-based content through the user interface device,
A game providing device that provides video-based first content selected from the search results through the user interface device.

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