KR20120012187A - Virtual motion racing system using GPS - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention calculates the moving distance according to the shaking of the second user, and displays the location of the second user on the path registered by the predetermined first user while moving by the calculated moving distance from the start of the path. An exercise path providing unit and a treasure search unit for finding and displaying a hidden treasure matching the position when the second user arrives at a specific location registered by the first user, the virtual athletic racing system using GPS If a person arrives at a specific location on the route registered by a friend or acquaintance, and the athlete arrives at a specific location on the route registered by the friend or acquaintance, the hidden treasure ( E.g. photo or comment information or game item) So you can get a better workout.

Description

System for virtual exercise racing using Global Positioning System

The present invention relates to a virtual athletic racing system using GPS, and more particularly, displays a location of a person exercising on a path registered by a predetermined friend or acquaintance, and informs the user. When an athlete arrives, a virtual exercise using GPS that displays a hidden treasure (e.g. photo or comment information or game item, etc.) that matches the location and provides a badge for better movement. Relates to a racing system.

BACKGROUND ART [0002] With increasing interest in health in the past, more and more people are running treadmills in places such as fitness or gyms. However, when running with a treadmill indoors, it becomes boring as time goes by and it does not cause an interest for a long time, so a problem of not getting a better exercise effect occurs.

The present invention has been developed to solve the above problems, it is an object of the present invention to provide a virtual exercise racing system using a GPS that can be obtained while running indoors to induce interest and fun and a better exercise effect.

Virtual exercise racing system using GPS according to the present invention for achieving this object,

The movement route system calculates the movement distance according to the shaking of the second user, and displays the position of the second user on the route registered by the predetermined first user while moving by the calculated movement distance from the start point of the route. And a treasure search unit for finding and displaying hidden treasure information matching the location when the second user arrives at a specific location registered by the first user.

Preferably, the first treasure to compare the average speed of the second user and the average speed of the first user to find and display the hidden treasure information only when the average speed of the second user is faster than the average speed of the first user Characterized in that it comprises a display limiting portion.

In addition, based on the moving distance and time taken for the real treasure to reach the hidden position, the limited treasure information is displayed only when the second user runs ahead of the first user so that the competition can be a more effective exercise. Characterized in that it further comprises a second treasure display restriction.

Preferably, it further comprises a position-treasure matching recorder for recording the treasure to match a specific position on the path.

When the first user completes the path, the first user may further include a path recorder configured to record at least one or more of the path of the first user, the exercise start time, and the exercise end time.

Preferably, the method further comprises a badge providing unit that provides a badge when the treasure is hidden and the position of the second user exercising is the same (when the second user arrives at the hidden location).

If the last position of the route registered by the first user and the position of the second user are the same (when the second user completes the route), the fact that the route is completed is transmitted to the first user in a push message format. It is characterized in that it further comprises a path completion notification unit for the user to know the fact.

Preferably, the apparatus further comprises an exercise information notification unit for notifying at least one or more of a trailing distance between the second user and the first user, whether to reach a treasure position, and whether or not the entire section ends.

And, when executing the user query function, characterized in that it further comprises an information query to query and inform the information and virtual location of the people running the corresponding path.

Preferably, the treasure is hidden in the treasure chest, the picture / article is centered, preferably characterized in that it can also include (game) items.

The present invention displays the location of the person who is exercising on a route registered by a predetermined friend or acquaintance, etc., and shows a hidden picture that matches the position when the person arrives at a specific position on the route registered by the friend or acquaintance. In addition, by displaying comment information and providing a badge, a user of a game actually runs alone as if using a treadmill, but runs along a path pre-registered by others, finds a picture taken by a registrant, and enjoys playing through a game of obtaining a badge. Make your workouts more effective.

In addition, the present invention provides a recommendation path to friends or friends with similar hobbies, and saves the path movement record, etc., while others are running indoors while running on the path, hidden photos can be retrieved, update records It provides fun of the game through competitive stimulus.

1 is a block diagram showing a virtual athletic racing system using GPS according to the present invention
Figure 2 is a flow chart showing the operation of the virtual athletic racing system using GPS according to the present invention in order
3A to 3G are diagrams for explaining an operation in which a first user (path registrant) runs outside to plant a treasure or stores his or her exercise route according to the present invention.
4A to 4J are diagrams for describing an operation in which a second user (exercise person) performs racing indoors using information registered by the first user according to the present invention.
5 and 6 are a first service conceptual diagram for explaining the present invention in more detail
7 is a conceptual diagram of a second service of the present invention;

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings will be described the present invention.

However, the embodiments described below are merely to describe in detail enough to be able to easily carry out the invention by those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains, thereby limiting the protection scope of the present invention It does not mean.

In order to clearly describe the present invention, parts irrelevant to the description are omitted and like reference numerals denote like parts throughout the specification.

Throughout the specification and claims, when a section includes a constituent, it is intended that the inclusion of the other constituent (s) does not exclude other elements unless specifically stated otherwise.

1 is a diagram illustrating a virtual athletic racing system using GPS according to the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 1, the system includes a server 100, a location-treasure matching recorder, a first user (path registrant) terminal 200 including a route recorder, an exercise route provider, a treasure hunt, and a treasure. The second user (actual exercise person) terminal 300 including the display restriction unit is configured.

Here, the server 100 downloads a virtual athletic racing game (eg, TimeRacer2) at the request of the first user, the exercise path recorded by the first user by executing the game, and a treasure hidden in a predetermined position (eg, a picture or a comment). Or preferably, a game item, etc.), an exercise start time / end time, and the like, are registered, and the registered information is downloaded when the second user plays the game.

The location-treasure matching record is recorded after the first user executes a virtual athletic racing game downloaded from the server and runs along a predetermined outdoor path, such as a treasure (e.g., a photograph of a landscape, a picture, an image, or a comment, Game items, etc.) are hidden (or planted), and the treasure to be planted is matched to a specific position (eg, latitude and longitude) on the path and recorded in a predetermined memory. The specific location may be obtained by using tracking of GPS information transmitted from a GPS satellite or through a location based service (LBS).

When the first user completes the path, that is, when the first user arrives at the predetermined point, the path recording unit records the path that the first user exercised in the memory, and records the start time and the end time of the exercise together.

The exercise path provider checks the shaking of the second user terminal (eg, a smartphone) using a sensor to calculate a moving distance like a pedometer, and then moves the position of the second user by moving the moving distance from the starting point of the path. By displaying on the route registered by the user and informing, the point where the first user moves according to the average speed and the path in the entire section registered by the first user may be displayed together on the route.

The treasure search unit is configured to find and display hidden treasures matching the location when the location information of the second user is the same as the registered location information, that is, when the second user arrives at a specific location registered by the first user. . The treasure is hidden in a treasure chest, centered on the picture / text, and may preferably include a (game) item.

The treasure display limiting unit obtains the average speed of the second user who is exercising, compares the average speed of the second user with the average speed of the first user, and, as a result of comparison, the average speed of the second user is the average speed of the first user. Only show faster hidden treasures (such as photos or comment information or game items). Or, based on the distance and time taken for the real treasure to reach the hidden location, the limited treasure information is displayed only when the second user runs ahead of the first user so that the competition can be a more effective exercise. will be.

In addition, the second user terminal 200 may provide a module for providing a badge when the second user arrives at a specific location (for example, a treasure hidden location) registered by the first user, and a corresponding content when the second user completes the route. Module to send the first user to the first user in the form of a Push Message so that the first user knows the facts, and the distance between the second user and the first user by voice, treasure (e.g. photo / text or Game item) may further include a module for notifying whether the location is reached, whether the entire section ends, and the like.

When the user inquiry function is executed, the information inquiry unit may further include an information inquiry unit for inquiring and informing the information and the virtual location of the people who are running the corresponding path. In other words, when a person near the path performs the user inquiry function outdoors, the information and virtual location of the people who are running the route can be inquired. User information can be inquired.

In addition, the technology corresponds to a case of using a terminal (eg, a smart phone), but a method of connecting a terminal and a tablelet PC such as an iPad may be used. In other words, when the user runs with the terminal running, the terminal detects the motion and sprinkles it on a tablelet PC connected via Bluetooth, and displays a path / picture screen on the tablelet PC.

Hereinafter, the operation of the virtual athletic racing system using GPS according to the present invention of FIG. 1 will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

First, referring to FIGS. 3A to 3G, the first user runs outdoors while planting treasures (eg, photos, comments, game items, etc.) or storing his or her exercise route.

First, the first user (path registrant) downloads a virtual athletic racing game (eg TimeRacer2) from a server (eg T-Store).

Then, after executing the virtual athletic racing game, the path is selected and the mode is switched to the record mode (that is, the mode for recording the path, the picture, the comment, etc.) (Figs. 3A and 3B).

The first user then runs a predetermined route and hides a treasure (e.g., a photograph of a landscape taken in the middle of the route, a predetermined picture or image file or comment, or preferably a game item, etc.) at a specific location on the route. Record it (FIG. 3C, FIG. 3D).

Thus, the treasure is matched and stored at a specific location on the predetermined path selected by the user.

The specific location may be obtained by using the tracking of the GPS information transmitted from the GPS satellite or through a location based service (LBS),

Specific operations are well known and their description is omitted here.

Next, when the first user who runs while hiding the treasure in the middle of the path arrives at a predetermined point, that is, when the route is completed, the record button is terminated.

Then, it automatically saves the path exercised by the first user.

Then, the exercise start time (for example, when the record mode is switched or when a predetermined start button is pressed) and the exercise end time (for example, the time counted from when the record mode is switched to when the record button is finished) are recorded (Fig. 3e).

At this time, a short comment related to the path input by the first user may be additionally recorded, and the user may check his or her exercise path through a web browser (FIG. 3G).

Next, when the information is recorded, the recorded information is registered in the server. Thus, the registration process of the first user is terminated.

The inquiry URL of the stored information is automatically registered with Twitter (FIG. 3F).

② Next, referring to FIGS. 4A to 4J, a second user (executive person) performs racing indoors using information (eg, a specific exercise path and a treasure hidden in a treasure chest) registered by the first user. The operation to be described.

Specifically, it is as follows.

First, the second user accesses a server (eg, T-Store) using a terminal (eg, a smart phone) and downloads a virtual athletic racing game (eg, TimeRacer2) from the server.

Then, after executing to search the pin (Pin) of the first user, the registered path is selected, and the running mode is executed (Figs. 4A to 4D).

In other words, the registered virtual athletic racing game of the first user is executed.

When the game is executed, the sensor checks the shaking of the second user terminal (eg, a smart phone) and calculates the moving distance like a pedometer.

Then, the position of the second user is displayed on the route registered by the first user while being moved by the moving distance from the start point of the route.

At this time, the relative position of the first user may also be displayed and informed on the path.

Next, when the location information of the second user is the same as the registered predetermined location information, that is, when the second user arrives at a specific location registered by the first user, a hidden treasure (eg, photo or comment information or Preferably, game items, etc.) (FIGS. 4E-4H).

At this point, you can do the following to make your workout more effective.

First, the average speed of the second user who is exercising is obtained.

Then, the average speed of the second user and the average speed of the first user are compared.

As a result of the comparison, the hidden treasure is displayed only when the average speed of the second user (executor) is faster than the average speed of the first user.

Alternatively, limited hidden treasure information (e.g., photos or comment information, preferably game items, etc.) only if the second user runs ahead of the first user based on the distance and time it took for the real treasure to reach the hidden location. You can make your workout more effective through competition.

Meanwhile, when the second user arrives at a specific location (that is, a location where the treasure is hidden) registered by the first user, the second user acquires a badge.

The second user moves, and the first user moves according to the average speed and the path in the entire section registered by the first user.

In doing so, it is possible to confirm the distance between the second user and the first user.

At this time, it is possible to switch to a mode that is not displayed on the screen while running, and in this case, it is possible to use a voice to know the trailing distance between the second user and the first user, whether to reach the treasure position, and whether the entire section ends. (FIG. 4J).

In addition, when the treasure arrives in a hidden position, the second user may check the hidden treasure and comment on the treasure (FIG. 4I).

Finally, when completing the path of the second user, the content is transmitted to the first user in the form of a push message so that the first user can know the fact.

As described above, the present invention displays and informs the position of the person exercising on a path registered by a predetermined friend or acquaintance, and matches the position when a person arrives at a specific position on the path registered by the friend or acquaintance. By displaying hidden badges (e.g. photos or comment information, game items, etc.) and providing badges, gamers actually run alone, as if using a treadmill, but by registrants taking a route pre-registered by others. You can exercise while enjoying the game by finding badges and taking pictures to get better exercise effects.

5 and 6 are first service conceptual diagrams for explaining the present invention in more detail.

As shown in Fig. 5 and 6, the service automatically records the path traveled from the first user to the end of the recording on the terminal (for example, smart phone) with a built-in GPS device outdoors and moves the average of the whole section. After saving the time, the saved record (hereinafter referred to as 'ping') is uploaded on the server and friends or third parties download the ping through the application. Then, run the downloaded ping to see the route and the location of the hidden photo. And when you run "Play Race", you will use the motion sensor to automatically calculate the distance you travel, like a pedometer. Check the contents and provide a badge every time you check the treasure.

7 is a conceptual diagram of a second service according to the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 7, the service solves the problems of running outdoors and running indoors (eg, boredom and long-term intriguing difficulties), while running indoors with treasures hidden by others in specific locations. I'm going. This mobile app-based service is unique in that it can be enjoyed together regardless of indoor / outdoor, at different times within a friend / acquaintance or sports community based on the stored exercise route. If the existing similar apps store their tracks and the most advanced is posting them on the web site, this mobile app has been developed into a game that enjoys playing sports together. Also, when the user moves the treadmill indoors, the user recognizes the path as if they are running, so that they can enjoy the game, and finds the pictures hidden by other users on the path to receive badges to induce interest and fun. will be.

Explanation of symbols on the main parts of the drawings
100: server 200: first user terminal
300: second user terminal

Claims (10)

The movement route system calculates the movement distance according to the shaking of the second user, and displays the position of the second user on the route registered by the predetermined first user while moving by the calculated movement distance from the start point of the route. study; And
And a treasure search unit for finding and displaying hidden treasure information matching the location when the second user arrives at a specific location registered by the first user. The method of claim 1,
The first treasure display limiting unit may compare the average speed of the second user with the average speed of the first user to find and display the hidden treasure information only when the average speed of the second user is faster than the average speed of the first user. Virtual athletic racing system using GPS, characterized in that made. The method of claim 1,
Based on the moving distance and time taken for the real treasure to reach the hidden location, the limited treasure information is displayed only when the second user runs ahead of the first user so that the competition can be a more effective exercise. 2 virtual exercise racing system using GPS, characterized in that further comprises a treasure mark restriction. The method of claim 1,
And a position-treasure matching recorder configured to match the treasure with a specific position on a path and record the treasure. The method of claim 1,
When the first user completes the path, the virtual exercise using the GPS further comprises a path recording unit for recording at least one of the path, the exercise start time, the exercise end time, the exercise exercised by the first user Racing system. The method of claim 1,
The virtual exercise using GPS, characterized in that further comprises a badge providing unit for providing a badge when the treasure is hidden and the position of the second user exercising the same (when the second user arrives in the hidden position) Racing system. The method of claim 1,
If the last position of the route registered by the first user and the position of the second user are the same (when the second user completes the route), the first user is transmitted to the first user in the form of a push message. The virtual exercise racing system using GPS, characterized in that further comprises a route completion notification unit so that you can know the fact. The method of claim 1,
Virtual exercise using a GPS further comprises a motion information notification unit for notifying at least one or more of the after-distance distance between the second user and the first user, whether or not to reach the treasure location, the end of the entire section by voice Racing system. The method of claim 1,
When the user inquiry function is executed, the virtual exercise racing system using GPS, further comprising an information inquiry unit for querying the information and the virtual location of the people running the route to inform. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 9,
The treasure is a virtual motion racing system using GPS, characterized in that any one of the picture taken, a specific picture or image, comment information or game items.

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