KR20000073197A - Client Apparatus for automatically generating virtual space data and method therefor - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A client apparatus and method for automatically creating data of virtual space is provided to edit various information with a simple operation, to allow a server and a home page writer to prepare the home page, and to make the home page operated by the server via a communication network. CONSTITUTION: A communication network(12) connects a home page writer(11), a user terminal(14) and a server(13). A plurality of home page writers(11a-11m), installed in a public place, server as the client that offers various tools for writing a user's own home page. The home page writer(11) supplies the user with a template, a menu and help information that are required for the preparation of the home page. If the server(13) modifies a program or data, the home page writer(11) downloads the changed information via the communication network(12) to update its data.

Description

Client Apparatus for automatically generating virtual space data and method therefor}

The present invention relates to a client device and a method of creating the same, wherein a user can generate data of a virtual space on the Internet web using various video information, audio information, etc. with a simple operation.

Recently, information exchange through the Internet has been actively performed. By opening a homepage on the World Wide Web (WWW), it is possible to send or receive information to the whole world through the Internet. Therefore, homepages are made mainly by corporations, and many of them are operated.

In order to open the virtual space data information such as the home page, a contract with a service provider that provides a web service is executed. The home page itself is usually created by the user. Application software tools for creating home pages are commercially available for this purpose. However, creating a home page with commercially available software requires some expertise. Therefore, in general, an individual or a company that wants to open a home page often requests a professional company to create their own home page. In this case, however, the cost of requesting the creation of a home page is required, which is a barrier to opening a home page. In addition, even if a request to create a home page was produced, there was a problem that you can not use the home page as intended and desired.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention provides a client device for automatic generation of virtual space data and a method of generating the same, which can generate data on a virtual space such as a home page on the Internet web by synthesizing and editing a variety of information by a simple operation. have.

Another technical problem to be achieved by the present invention is to provide a virtual space data creation and operation system for creating a homepage in a server and a homepage creator through a communication network and operating the homepage in a server.

1 is a diagram illustrating an entire system related to the creation and operation of virtual space data such as a home page according to the present invention.

2 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of each of the virtual space data generating client device 11 shown in FIG. 1.

3 is a diagram illustrating the configuration of the server 13 shown in FIG. 1.

4 is a diagram illustrating an example of an appearance of the virtual space data generating client device 11 illustrated in FIG. 1.

5 is a flowchart illustrating a method of generating virtual space data according to the present invention.

6 is a diagram illustrating an example of user information stored in a server.

7 is a flowchart illustrating a process of generating virtual space data in more detail.

8 is a diagram illustrating menus defined for each type provided for virtual space data generation.

9A illustrates an example of a start screen for starting generation of virtual space data.

9B is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen on which a menu defined in relation to a selected type is displayed.

In order to achieve the above object, the virtual space data generation client device according to the present invention,

Video input means for receiving video information from a user; Audio input means for receiving audio information from a user; Data synthesizing means for synthesizing data input to said video input means and audio input means; Template, menu and help information required for generating virtual space data are provided, and template information suitable for a specific menu is displayed on a screen according to an operation program according to each menu so that a user can select the selected template and the data. Control means for generating virtual space data using the information synthesized by the combining means and receiving user information; And communication means for transmitting the generated virtual space data and the user's information to a server through a communication network.

In order to achieve the above object, the virtual space data generation method according to the present invention,

A client device providing tools for creating virtual space data by a user, and storing the virtual space data created by the client device by allocating a web address and accessing the web address on the Internet to the terminal. In the system having a server for transmitting, in the method for generating the virtual space data,

The user initiating generation of virtual space data at the client device; A user generating virtual space data using tools provided by the client device; After the user completes the creation of the virtual space data, inputting a unique ID and password of the user and selecting a web address; Connecting the client device and the server to each other via a communication network; Transmitting virtual space data information and user information created in the client device to a server through a communication network; Registering the virtual space data for the user according to the information transmitted through the communication network and transmitting the registration information to the client device through the communication network; And displaying, by the client device, information transmitted from the server and completing virtual space data generation.

Virtual space data creation and operation system according to the present invention to achieve the above another problem,

communications network; Each menu is selected according to a menu provided in a predetermined form, and corresponding information is generated, and the virtual space for each menu is selected using not only the template information provided by the user but also the user's information including video and audio data. A client device generating data information and receiving a unique ID and password from each user; Receives the virtual space data information, unique ID and password created by the client device through the communication network, allocates and registers a web address and an e-mail address for each user, and transmits the transmitted virtual space data information and a unique ID for each user. And a server for storing a password; And a plurality of user terminals accessing a web address of a user registered in the server and displaying virtual space data information of the user stored in the server on a screen to communicate with the terminal of the user.

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

1 is a diagram illustrating an entire system related to homepage creation and operation according to the present invention. The homepage creator 11, the user terminal 14, and the server 13 are connected to the communication network 12.

The homepage creators 11a ... 11m are client devices for automatic generation of virtual space data, which are installed in public places such as vending machines, and provide various tools for creating their own homepage. It works. The home page creator 11 provides a user with templates, menus, and help information required for creating a home page. If there is an addition / change of a program or data in the server 13, it is downloaded to the homepage creator 11 through the communication network 12 and updated with new contents.

The homepage creator 11 provides a user with various menus necessary for creating a homepage and stores an operation program according to the menu. When the user selects a menu, the homepage creator 11 generates corresponding information. In addition, the homepage creator 11 may include a large number of template information suitable for a specific menu and display it on the screen so that the user can select it, and the user directly inputs video and audio data and synthesizes it as necessary. By using this information, homepage information for each menu can be generated.

A person who prepares a home page may enter his information, such as a name, address, ID, password, etc., and then decorate the home page in various formats as desired information using various tools provided by the homepage creator 11. .

The home page information created by the homepage creator 11 is connected to the server through the communication network 12 together with information of the user who created it and information about the homepage creator (for example, the unique number of the creator and the serial number of the home page created by the creator). Is sent to (13), and the server 13 stores the information. As a communication network 12 used to transmit information between the homepage creator 11 and the server 13, a wired or wireless high-speed Internet network may be used, and a public telephone network or an ISDN may be used through a modem.

The server 13 receives the home page information created by the homepage creator 11 through the communication network 13 and stores each user for each user, and records the unique ID and password for each user. The unique ID and password of each user are necessary information for the user confirmation when the user corrects the created home page again. 6 shows an example of user information. The server 13 also sets an address (URL) for the homepage information produced by the user, and assigns an e-mail address to the user who registered the homepage.

The user terminals 14a ... 14n typically represent terminals that can be connected to and communicate with the Internet network, such as personal computer personal information terminals, and a user who creates a homepage using the homepage creator 11 may use his or her own terminal. You can not only check the contents of the homepage, but also modify the homepage using your ID and password. When another user accesses the web address of the user registered in the server 13, the home page stored in the server 13 is displayed on the screen of the user terminal.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the configuration of each of the home page creators 11 shown in FIG. The home page creator 11 receives the input device 21, the display device 23, the card reader 22, the CPU 24, the RAM 25, the ROM 26, and the hard disk drive 27 through the bus 20. ), An audio / video synthesizer 28 and a communication device.

The input device 21 is provided as a tool for producing information by the user himself. The camera 211 and the scanner 212 are for inputting video information, and in particular, if a video camera is used, a video may also be input. The touch screen 213 may be used not only for displaying a menu on the screen and selecting a displayed menu, but also as a tool for a user to input a sign or a picture drawn by a finger or a pen on the screen. . The microphone 214 is for inputting an audio signal, and the FDD 215 downloads the user's existing file stored in the floppy disk and makes it available for creating a home page. The keyboard 216 is an input means for inputting text characters or selecting a menu. In addition, a mouse 217 for selecting a menu may be provided.

The audio / video synthesizer 28 assists in flexibly creating a home page by manipulating the information input through the input device 21 as necessary.

The display device 23 is for an information interface with a user. The display device 23 is a means for displaying information provided or generated internally under the control of the CPU 24 on a screen, and may use a screen of the touch screen 213.

The CPU 24 performs the operation to be described by the flowchart described below, the RAM 25 is a place for temporarily storing a program or data necessary for the operation of the CPU 24, the ROM 26 is a homepage creator 11 ) Is the memory where operating system and application programs are stored.

The hard disk drive 27 is a large-capacity data storage device. The hard disk drive 27 stores audio / video data inputted by a user to produce a home page, or preset data for providing temporary data, templates, and the like, and if necessary. The data is read / written.

The communication device 29 transmits the home page information created by the user to the server through the communication network. At this time, the information of the user and the home page creator are also transmitted to the server through the communication network.

The card reader 22 is provided as a means for the user of the homepage creator 11 to pay for the use thereof. The operator of the homepage creator 11 issues a flat card to the user and the user inserts the card into the card reader 22 to operate the homepage creator 11 to produce a home page. In addition to using the flat card as described above, the payment method can be used to directly use money such as banknotes and coins. Also, since the homepage creator 11 is connected through a communication network, a credit card can be used. Do. Such payment means may be provided with only one or a plurality of means in consideration of the use price, user hierarchy, and the like.

3 is a diagram illustrating the configuration of the server 13 shown in FIG. 1. The server 13 stores a communication device 34, a CPU 31, a RAM 32, a storage device 33, a display device 35, an input device 36, and a data file connected to the communication network 12. The data storage 37 and the like are connected to each other via the bus 30.

The communication device 34 is connected not only to the homepage creator 11 in connection with the homepage creation but also to the user terminal 14 that is common for general Internet web services.

The CPU 31 is connected to the home page creator 11 to perform operations related to the creation of the home page, is connected to the user terminal 14 to provide registered home page information, and performs a function for general Internet service.

The RAM 32 is a temporary storage device, and the storage device 33 is a place for storing general data necessary for a server. The display device 35 is a means for displaying information to the server user, and the input device 36 is used as a means for the server user to input information.

The data storage unit 37 is a means for storing information related to homepage creation and Internet service, and stores user information, information about the homepage creator 11, homepage information created and registered by the user, and the like.

4 is a diagram illustrating an example of an appearance of the homepage creator 11 illustrated in FIG. 1. The home page creator 11 includes a main body 41, a camera 42, a monitor or touch screen 43, a microphone 44, a keyboard 45, a scanner 46, and an FDD (including a CPU, a memory element, etc.). 47), a card reader 48 and a chair 49. Appearance configuration of the home page creator 11 is not limited to this, and of course, it can be modified and carried out for convenience.

5 is a flowchart illustrating a home page creation method according to the present invention, and FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating a home page creation process in more detail. Referring to other drawings, a user creates a home page using a home page creator. And the process of processing the created homepage information in the server in detail.

First, when the user inserts the card into the card reader of the homepage creator 11 (51), the homepage creation can be started. The user creates a homepage 52 using the tools provided by the creator 11, and a detailed description thereof will be described later with reference to FIG. 7.

After the user completes the home page creation, the user inputs his unique ID and password (53). This information is used when remodeling the home page. In this case, the user selects and inputs his personal address.

When the homepage creation and user information input are completed, the homepage creator 11 connects with the server 13 through the communication network 12 (54). The homepage information and the user information created by the homepage creator 11 and the information about the homepage creator 11 are transmitted to the server 13 through the communication network 12 (55). The server 13 registers a homepage according to the information transmitted through the communication network 12 and stores information about the user together (56). In addition, the server 13 determines whether the user can assign a personal address requested by the user, and also assigns an e-mail address to the user, and transmits the information to the homepage creator 11 through the communication network 12 to the user. Notify The user information stored in the server 13 may be a user's name, address, telephone number, ID code, password, e-mail ID, and the like, as shown in FIG. 6.

After all the processes related to the homepage is completed through the above process, a business card containing information of the user's name, registered web address, e-mail address, etc. is issued to the user (57).

7 is a flowchart specifically illustrating a homepage creation process in the homepage creator 11. First, a main screen for starting homepage authoring is displayed on the screen of the display device of the homepage creator 11 (71). 9A illustrates an example of a screen for starting homepage creation. In the screen 91 of FIG. 9A, one of a personal homepage, a company homepage, and a meeting / family homepage can be selected using a keyboard or a mouse, depending on the type 92 of the homepage, that is, the user's purpose. This type can be appropriately selected as required. And it can be provided with a column 93 for displaying a greeting, instruction manual, creation method and the like.

The user selects the type he / she needs from the types of personal homepage 73, company homepage 74, and meeting / family homepage 75 displayed on the screen (72). 8 shows menus 82 defined for each type 81. Here, the type of menu may be added / deleted as necessary.

In FIG. 8, in the case of the personal homepage 85, a menu of main screen, self introduction, photo collection, bulletin board, guestbook, site link, etc. is prepared. In the case of the company homepage 74, the main screen, company introduction, and greetings of the representative , Menu of recruitment information, product introduction, bulletin board, guest book, site link, etc. In case of meeting / family homepage (75), main screen, meeting / family introduction, photo collection, member directory, bulletin board, guest book, site link Arrange menus, etc. The user can create a homepage by selecting only some of the menus, or add a new menu that is not provided.

If one type is selected in step 72, a menu defined in relation thereto is displayed on the screen as described above (76), and in this regard, the display device of the homepage creator 11 displays the screen 95 as shown in FIG. 9B. Is displayed. In the screen 95 of Fig. 9B, various menus 96 related to the case where personal homepage creation is selected are displayed. And it can be provided with a column (97) for displaying a greeting, instruction manual, how to create.

The user then creates a home page screen for the selected menu (78). The homepage creator 11 has a database for homepage production and provides the user to select and use it. The user can create a homepage by selecting the provided information, or input image information by using a camera or a scanner, input a voice or sound by using a microphone, and input information stored in a floppy disk to make a proper homepage. have.

The home page creator 11 provides a menu for selecting each input means, and the user selects the input means according to the menu and then inputs necessary information. For example, if a user wants to take a video by using a camera and selects 'camera' from the menu, the camera starts to operate and an image captured by the camera is displayed on the screen. The user is provided with a function of editing video information such as cooking and selecting a required one of the video signals. Similarly, different types of information can be entered and then edited and combined with each other to complete a home page. The information input by the input device can be set to the spatial position and the temporal position by using a keyboard or a mouse, and thus the homepage can be freely configured according to the user's taste. The completed screen information is stored in a compressed state using a data compression function.

When the home page for one menu is completed, the process returns to the menu screen again in order to create the home page for the next menu (79).

As described above, according to the present invention, it is expected that there will be a rapid demand not only for businesses, but also for each individual and household for the opening of the home page in the future. You can provide a dedicated tool for writing.

In particular, since video cameras and scanners are expensive equipment that is difficult to purchase in a general home, it is possible to solve a problem that it is difficult to use a moving picture or still image using the same for creating a home page.

Claims (8)

Video input means for receiving video information from a user; Audio input means for receiving audio information from a user; Data synthesizing means for synthesizing data input to said video input means and audio input means; Template, menu and help information required for generating virtual space data are provided, and template information suitable for a specific menu is displayed on a screen according to an operation program according to each menu so that a user can select the selected template and the data. Control means for generating virtual space data using the information synthesized by the combining means and receiving user information; And And a communication means for transmitting the generated virtual space data and user information to a server through a communication network. The method of claim 1, wherein the video input means And at least one of a video camera for capturing a video, a still camera for capturing a still image, and a scanner for receiving an image from flat data. The method of claim 1, And billing means for collecting a usage fee of the device from a user who uses the virtual space data generating client device. A client device providing tools for creating virtual space data by a user, and storing the virtual space data created by the client device by allocating a web address and accessing the web address on the Internet to the terminal. In the system having a server for transmitting, in the method for generating the virtual space data, The user initiating generation of virtual space data at the client device; A user generating virtual space data using tools provided by the client device; After the user completes the creation of the virtual space data, inputting a unique ID and password of the user and selecting a web address; Connecting the client device and the server to each other via a communication network; Transmitting virtual space data information and user information created in the client device to a server through a communication network; Registering the virtual space data for the user according to the information transmitted through the communication network and transmitting the registration information to the client device through the communication network; And And the client device displays the information transmitted from the server and completes the generation of the virtual space data. The method of claim 4, wherein the virtual space data generating step Displaying a main screen on which the authoring of the virtual space data is started by displaying information on the type of the virtual space data on a screen of the client device; A user selecting a required type from the type information displayed on the screen; Displaying the necessary menus for the selected type on a screen of the client device; A user selecting information necessary for manufacturing virtual space data provided by the client device, or generating virtual video data by synthesizing the video signal and the audio signal by the user; Storing, by the client device, the generated virtual space data information; And when the creation of the virtual space data for one menu is completed, starting from the menu display step to create the virtual space data for the next menu. The method of claim 4, wherein registering the virtual space data with the server comprises: Determining whether the server can assign a web address selected by a user; And And automatically assigning an e-mail address to the user. The method of claim 4, wherein the virtual space data generation completion step The client device further comprises the step of issuing a business card containing the user information and registration information. communications network; Each menu is selected according to a menu provided in a predetermined form, and corresponding information is generated, and the virtual space for each menu is selected using not only the template information provided by the user but also the user's information including video and audio data. A client device generating data information and receiving a unique ID and password from each user; Receives the virtual space data information, unique ID and password created by the client device through the communication network, allocates and registers a web address and an e-mail address for each user, and transmits the transmitted virtual space data information and a unique ID for each user. And a server for storing a password; And And a plurality of user terminals accessing the web address of the user registered in the server and displaying the virtual space data information of the user stored in the server on the screen to communicate with the terminal of the user. Operating system.