KR102682861B1 - Electronic apparatus for sharing event information and blank information as block information while providing game content based on game information stored therein - Google Patents

Abstract

A user's electronic device included in a blockchain network is disclosed. This electronic device includes a memory containing the user's user information and game information, a communication unit for communicating with external tank devices of other users included in the blockchain network, and a processor that provides game content based on game information. Includes. When a user-related event occurs within game content, the processor shares information about the event with the blockchain network, and when block information containing information about the event is verified on the blockchain network, the processor shares information about the event based on the information about the event. Updates game information stored in memory.

Description

An electronic device that provides game content based on self-saved game information and shares event information and blank information as block information { ELECTRONIC APPARATUS FOR SHARING EVENT INFORMATION AND BLANK INFORMATION AS BLOCK INFORMATION WHILE PROVIDING GAME CONTENT BASED ON GAME INFORMATION STORED THEREIN }

This disclosure relates to an electronic device that provides game content and a control method. More specifically, it relates to a control method of each user's electronic device that forms a decentralized network to operate an online game.

Existing online games are provided in a way that selectively assigns the user's electronic device as a host or operates its own server separately.

Taking the host assignment method as an example, existing games forcefully assign several users to the server's host. However, if the host in charge of the server terminates the game, all users in the game are forced to terminate, resulting in frequent server delays. Often, when the host terminates the game, it is operated by searching for a user with good network performance among other users and handing over the host, but this process inevitably causes a significant performance degradation in the game environment, which is called lag. Server delays may occur. Additionally, since the user acts as a server, if the host user's computer or network performance is low, all users participating in the game experience server delay.

On the other hand, if a game developer uses its own server, there are advantages in terms of maintaining the game environment and security, but it requires high initial investment and maintenance costs for the server.

In particular, in the case of FPS games, fighting games, combat games, etc., the reaction within 5 to 6 frames (about 0.1 seconds) determines victory or defeat, so the CS server method, in which a heavy central server accesses each step, is somewhat inefficient. Relatedly, in real-time strategy games (RTS) and small-scale multiplayer games, when play begins after user matching, it switches to P2P mode and the CS server is wasted as idle resources. These games require separate login/lobby servers and play servers, increasing the burden on game companies.

The present disclosure is an electronic device that configures a system that has both decentralization and security of the game operating system by self-storing the main game information constituting the game content but sharing event information related to the user's operation and verifying it in block units. It's about.

The objects of the present disclosure are not limited to the purposes mentioned above, and other objects and advantages of the present disclosure that are not mentioned can be understood by the following description and will be more clearly understood by the examples of the present disclosure. Additionally, it will be readily apparent that the objects and advantages of the present disclosure can be realized by the means and combinations thereof indicated in the patent claims.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a user's electronic device included in the blockchain network includes a memory containing the user's user information and game information, external tram devices of other users included in the blockchain network, and It includes a communication unit for performing communication and a processor for providing game content based on the game information. When an event related to the user occurs within the game content, the processor shares information about the event with the blockchain network, and when block information containing information about the event is verified on the blockchain network , the game information stored in the memory is updated based on information about the event.

When an event related to the user occurs, the processor may share information about the event to the blockchain network in units of transactions less than a first threshold capacity.

When a first event related to the user occurs, the processor shares information about the first event with the blockchain network and generates a first event that includes information about the first event and corresponds to a second threshold capacity. Depending on whether block information is verified, the game information stored in the memory is updated based on information about the first event, and if the time required to verify the first block information is more than a threshold time, the second threshold Update so that the capacity is reduced, and when a second event related to the user occurs, information about the second event is shared with the blockchain network, and the updated second threshold includes information about the second event. Depending on whether the second block information corresponding to the capacity is verified, the game information stored in the memory may be updated based on the information about the second event.

The processor identifies the type of the event that occurred, and if the identified type is the first type, shares information about the event with the blockchain network, and stores information about the event stored in the memory based on the information about the event. The game information is updated, and if the identified type is the second type, information about the event is shared with the blockchain network, and block information containing information about the event is verified on the blockchain network. , the game information stored in the memory can be updated based on information about the event.

In this case, when block information including information about an event corresponding to the second type is received from at least one external electronic device, the processor compares the received block information with game information stored in the memory. Individual verification may be performed on the received block information, and the results of the performed individual verification may be shared with the blockchain network.

When an event related to the user occurs, the processor identifies the presence or absence of at least one other user related to the event, and when at least one other user related to the event exists, user information about the other user Information about the event including can be shared with the blockchain network.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a method of controlling a user's electronic device included in a blockchain network includes providing game content based on game information stored in the electronic device, the user and the user within the game content. When a related event occurs, sharing information about the event with the blockchain network; when block information containing information about the event is verified on the blockchain network, the memory is based on the information about the event It includes updating the game information stored in .

In a system including a server and one or more electronic devices according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, when user information about a user of the electronic device is received from the electronic device, the server causes the electronic device to download game information. The user information and the identification information of the electronic device are shared with the blockchain network operated together with the game information, and information about the blockchain network is transmitted to the electronic device. The electronic device stores the downloaded game information, provides game content according to the stored game information, and when an event related to the user occurs within the game content, information about the event is stored in the blockchain network. and when block information containing information about the event is verified on the blockchain network, the stored game information is updated based on the information about the event.

As the electronic device control method according to the present disclosure is utilized, a multiplayer environment can be established with low server costs, and the disadvantages of P2P servers with low security are overcome through blockchain technology, allowing users to play games in a safe environment. It can be run.

In addition, the control method of an electronic device according to the present disclosure transmits event information in low-capacity transaction units so as not to affect the game response speed or communication environment, while operating the game based on verification of low-capacity block information. There is also an advantage in this regard.

1 is a diagram illustrating an operation in which a system including a server and one or more electronic devices provides an operating environment for an online game according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
2 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of a user's electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
3 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of a user's electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
4 is an algorithm for explaining an operation in which an electronic device updates game information according to a verification result of block information and updates the critical capacity of block information according to the time required for verification, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; and
Figure 5 is a block diagram for explaining the detailed configuration of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

Before explaining the present disclosure in detail, the description method of the present specification and drawings will be explained.

First, the terms used in the specification and claims are general terms selected in consideration of their functions in various embodiments of the present disclosure. However, these terms may vary depending on the intention of technicians working in the relevant technical field, legal or technical interpretation, and the emergence of new technologies. Additionally, some terms are arbitrarily selected by the applicant. These terms may be interpreted as defined in this specification, and if there is no specific term definition, they may be interpreted based on the overall content of this specification and common technical knowledge in the relevant technical field.

In addition, the same reference numbers or symbols in each drawing attached to this specification indicate parts or components that perform substantially the same function. For convenience of explanation and understanding, the same reference numerals or symbols are used in different embodiments. That is, even if all components having the same reference number are shown in multiple drawings, the multiple drawings do not represent one embodiment.

Additionally, in this specification and claims, terms including ordinal numbers such as “first”, “second”, etc. may be used to distinguish between components. These ordinal numbers are used to distinguish identical or similar components from each other, and the meaning of the term should not be interpreted limitedly due to the use of these ordinal numbers. For example, the order of use or arrangement of components combined with these ordinal numbers should not be limited by the number. If necessary, each ordinal number may be used interchangeably.

In this specification, singular expressions include plural expressions, unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. In this application, terms such as “comprise” or “consist of” are intended to designate the presence of features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof described in the specification, but are intended to indicate the presence of one or more other It should be understood that this does not exclude in advance the possibility of the presence or addition of features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

In embodiments of the present disclosure, terms such as “module”, “unit”, “part”, etc. are terms to refer to components that perform at least one function or operation, and these components are either hardware or software. It may be implemented or may be implemented through a combination of hardware and software. In addition, a plurality of "modules", "units", "parts", etc. are integrated into at least one module or chip, except in cases where each needs to be implemented with individual specific hardware, and is integrated into at least one processor. It can be implemented as:

Additionally, in an embodiment of the present disclosure, when a part is connected to another part, this includes not only direct connection but also indirect connection through other media. In addition, the meaning that a part includes a certain component does not mean that other components are excluded, but that other components can be further included, unless specifically stated to the contrary.

FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an operation in which a system including a server and one or more electronic devices provides an operating environment for an online game, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 1 shows only a portion of the communication process of several electronic devices and servers included in the blockchain network.

Each of the electronic devices 100-1, 2, 3, 4, ... may correspond to various electronic devices of each user. For example, electronic devices may correspond to various terminals such as smartphones, desktop PCs, VR (Virtual Reality)/AR (Augmented Reality) devices, laptop PCs, tablet PCs, and console devices.

Each electronic device can provide at least one game content to a user, and for this purpose, it can store game information including game content.

Game information may include various game data such as various images, sounds, characters, backgrounds, rules, and operation algorithms that constitute game content. Game information may be downloaded from at least one server (ex. 200) and stored in each electronic device.

The server 200 corresponds to a game server for providing at least one game content. The server 200 may communicate with various users' electronic devices 100-1, 2, 3, 4, ..., where the server 200 communicates with the electronic devices 100-1, 2, 3, 4, ... through at least one web page or application. You can communicate with.

Each electronic device can download (download) game information including game content through the server 200. At this time, the server 200 may transmit game information stored in the server 200 to the electronic device, or may control at least one other server to transmit game information to the electronic device.

In one embodiment, when user information about the user of the electronic device 100-1 is received from the electronic device 100-1, the server 200 may support the electronic device to download game information. To this end, user authentication or payment may be required to download game information.

Additionally, the server 200 may share user information and identification information of the electronic device with the game information and the blockchain network operated, and may transmit information about the blockchain network to the electronic device 100-1.

This blockchain network is a network for sharing information about events related to users of each electronic device within game content. Various electronic devices (100-1, 2, 3, 4, ...) included in this blockchain network can each share various information and perform block-level verification by performing P2P type communication.

Here, various blockchain technologies, either conventional or to be developed in the future, can be utilized, and as verification of information about one or more shared events is performed on a block basis, block information (including information about events) can be changed/modified in the future. There is a characteristic that it cannot be.

As information about the blockchain network (ex. access address/link, identification information, etc.) is transmitted to the electronic device, the electronic device 100-1 is able to access the blockchain network, and the electronic device 100-1 Because the identification information is shared with other electronic devices (ex. 100-2, 3, 4) included in the blockchain network, access to the electronic device 100-1 can be permitted without restrictions.

As a result, the electronic device 100-1 can access the blockchain network and receive information about one or more events related to users of other electronic devices (ex. 100-2, 3, 4, ...), and the electronic device 100-1 Information about events that occurred in relation to the user of the device 100-1 may be shared with various electronic devices.

Referring to FIG. 1, each electronic device 100-1, 2, 3, and 4 can provide game content through game information downloaded through the server 200. At this time, when a user-related event occurs within game content, the electronic device 100 can share information about the event on the blockchain network. And, as a result of verifying information about one or more events as block information in block units, an online game service can be operated through each user's electronic device (100-1, 2, 3, 4, ...). there is.

Events are various user commands or user inputs obtained within game content, sensing information about the user (ex. motion sensing, voice sensing, face sensing, etc.), interaction between the user and at least one other user, and user commands/inputs. It may also correspond to various events related to the user, such as scenarios of game content that are progressed/changed according to the game content, changes in user options (ex. various options related to the game environment) according to user commands/input, etc.

In particular, the relatively heavy game information that makes up the overall game content is stored in each electronic device (100-1, 2, 3, 4), so communication load can be reduced, and each user's events that occur in real time It is shared in relatively light-capacity transaction units and verified in relatively light-capacity blocks, allowing updates to game content to be carried out online while maintaining security.

At this time, on the premise that information about the event that occurred is shared on the blockchain network and/or verified (block by block) on the blockchain network, each electronic device 100-1, 2, 3, and 4 Game information stored in can be updated according to information about the event included in the corresponding block information.

In relation to this, FIG. 2 is a block diagram for explaining the configuration of a user's electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. This electronic device 100 may correspond to one of the above-described electronic devices 100-1, 2, 3, 4, ... of each user.

Referring to FIG. 2 , the electronic device 100 includes a memory 110, a communication unit 120, and a processor 130.

The memory 110 is configured to store an operating system (OS) for controlling the overall operation of the components of the electronic device 100 and at least one instruction or data related to the components of the electronic device 100. .

The memory 110 may include non-volatile memory such as ROM and flash memory, and may include volatile memory such as DRAM. Additionally, the memory 110 may include a hard disk, solid state drive (SSD), etc.

Memory 110 may include game information downloaded through server 200. Additionally, the memory 110 may include user information about the user of the electronic device 100. User information may include various personal information such as the user's name, ID, address, contact information, and payment method.

The communication unit 120 is a component for communicating with at least one external device through various wired or wireless communication methods, and may include circuits, modules, chips, etc. that match various communication methods.

The communication unit 120 may be connected to external devices through various networks.

Depending on the area or size, the network may be a personal area network (PAN), a local area network (LAN), or a wide area network (WAN). Depending on the openness of the network, it may be an intranet, It may be an extranet, or the Internet.

The communication unit 120 supports long-term evolution (LTE), LTE Advance (LTE-A), 5th Generation (5G) mobile communication, code division multiple access (CDMA), wideband CDMA (WCDMA), and universal mobile telecommunications system (UMTS). , WiBro (Wireless Broadband), GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications), DMA (Time Division Multiple Access), WiFi (Wi-Fi), WiFi Direct, Bluetooth, NFC (near field communication), Zigbee, etc. It can be connected to external devices.

Additionally, the communication unit 120 may be connected to external devices through a wired communication method such as Ethernet, optical network, USB (Universal Serial Bus), or Thunderbolt.

In addition, the communication unit 120 can communicate with external devices through various commonly used communication methods.

As described above, the electronic device 100 can download game information from the server 200 through the communication unit 120, as well as communicate with various electronic devices included in the blockchain network.

The processor 130 is configured to overall control the electronic device 100.

Specifically, the processor 130 may perform operations according to various embodiments of the present disclosure by being connected to the memory 110 and executing at least one instruction stored in the memory 110.

The processor 130 may include a general-purpose processor such as a CPU, AP, or DSP (Digital Signal Processor), a graphics-specific processor such as a GPU, a VPU (Vision Processing Unit), or an artificial intelligence-specific processor such as an NPU. An artificial intelligence-specific processor may be designed with a hardware structure specialized for training or use of a specific artificial intelligence model.

Referring to FIG. 2, the processor 130 may include various engines/modules, such as a game engine 131 and an event management engine 132. Each of these engines/modules may be implemented through software and/or hardware.

The game engine 131 is configured to provide game content based on game information stored in the memory 110, and can provide game content visually/audibly through a display and/or speaker.

The event management engine 132 is a configuration for managing various events related to users that occur while game content is provided.

The event management engine 132 can identify events that occur in real time and share information about the identified events to the blockchain network on a transaction basis. At this time, information about the event can be shared in units of transactions that do not exceed the first threshold capacity set according to the network environment, game specifications, etc. In this case, even if information about events that occur in real time is shared, the online game can be operated while minimizing communication load.

Figure 3 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of a user's electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 3, the electronic device 100 may provide game content based on game information stored in the memory 110 (S310). Specifically, the above-described game engine 131 may provide game content by executing game information.

Additionally, when a user-related event occurs within game content, the electronic device 100 may share information about the event to the blockchain network (S320).

Specifically, the electronic device 100 configures information about the event, including the content of the event, the time of occurrence, and the place of occurrence (ex. location/coordinates within game content), in transaction units of less than or equal to the first threshold capacity. It can be shared on a blockchain network.

Additionally, the electronic device 100 may identify the presence or absence of at least one other user related to the event. For example, when an event occurs in which the user's character of the electronic device 100 uses an in-game skill on another user's character, the other user who is the opponent of the skill may be identified. Additionally, all users of characters located in a place where an event using a skill occurred may be identified.

In this case, the electronic device 100 may share information about events including user information about other users through the blockchain network. In this case, an environment can be provided in which electronic devices of users with a high correlation to the event can participate relatively deeply in the verification of block information that may be carried out in the future.

As described above, information about shared events may be used to update game information on the premise that it is simply shared, but verification (in block units) is performed through at least one other electronic device included in the blockchain network. As a premise, it can also be used to update game information.

Block information organized in block units may include information about one or more events related to the user of the electronic device 100, and may also include information about events related to the user of other electronic devices included in the blockchain network. there is.

Block information may correspond to a second critical capacity, for example. Specifically, when information on one or more events is collected and a capacity within a certain range close to the second critical capacity is reached, verification of block information including information on the collected events may be performed.

Verification can be performed through a function or a password that can confirm the block information while being entirely linked to the block information of sequential blocks.

Additionally, in verification, a comparison result between game information and block information stored in an individual electronic device may be reflected. For example, on the premise that there is no abnormality as a result of comparison between game information stored in an individual electronic device and block information (information about an event), definitive block information can be recorded.

At this time, verification may be carried out in various forms depending on the content of the event, the time of occurrence, the location of occurrence, etc. For example, verification may be performed by identifying whether the event that occurred is an event that can occur within game content, whether it is possible for the event to occur in the corresponding location, or whether a user command, etc., was entered at an excessively fast speed. Verification may be performed by one electronic device or by a plurality of electronic devices, and the results of the individual verification of each electronic device are reached through majority vote or unanimous agreement, resulting in the final verification result. It could be.

At this time, the electronic device that performs individual verification may be randomly selected within the blockchain network. However, if user information of another user (: second user) related to the user's (: first user) event is also included, the second user's electronic device is also selected as an electronic device that performs individual verification and performs individual verification. It can be done. In this case, the game information stored in the electronic device of another user (the second user) that is actually related to the event can be used for verification, which has the advantage of increasing the accuracy and efficiency of verification.

In this way, when block information containing information about the event is verified on the blockchain network, the electronic device 100 can update the game information stored in the memory 110 based on the information about the event (S330).

At this time, the electronic device 100 may update the game information only on the premise of sharing information about the event, or update the game information on the premise that the information about the event is verified in block units (ex. block information). .

Additionally, in one embodiment, conditions for updating game information may vary depending on the type of event.

Types of events can be classified according to the importance of the event or its influence on game content. For example, events with relatively small importance/influence are classified as the first type, and events with relatively large importance/influence are classified as the second type. It may be preset to be classified. For example, the movement of the cursor within the game, the character's short-distance movement, and the character's facial expressions/emotion expressions are classified as type 1, and the use of the character's skills within the game, the character's movement over medium distances (within a short period of time), and the interaction between characters Transactions, etc. can be classified into the second type.

At this time, if the type of event that occurred is the first type, the electronic device 100 shares information about the event with the blockchain network and updates the game information stored in the memory 110 based on the information about the shared event. can do. That is, the first type of event may be preferentially reflected in game information even without verification. However, verification may be performed post hoc, and if the verification fails (e.g. illegal user input, forged data, etc.), the game information may be restored so that the reflected contents become invalid.

On the other hand, when the type of event that occurred is the second type, the electronic device 100 shares information about the event with the blockchain network, and when the information about the event is verified in units of block information by the blockchain network, verification Game information stored in the memory 110 can be updated based on the block information. That is, the second type of event can be reflected in game information subject to verification.

Meanwhile, the electronic device 100 may receive information about events of users of other electronic devices. In this case, the electronic device 100 may perform verification of information about the event.

For example, when information about an event corresponding to the second type (an event related to a user of another electronic device) is received in block units, the electronic device 100 stores the completed block information in block units in the memory 110. ) You can perform individual verification on the received block information by comparing it with the game information stored in .

And, the electronic device 100 can share the results of the individual verification performed with the blockchain network. The results of this individual verification may be combined with the individual verification results of at least one other electronic device to lead to a final verification result.

Here, assuming that verification is performed, the electronic device 100 can update the game information stored in the memory 110 according to the received block information.

Additionally, the electronic device 100 may receive information about the same event from multiple paths at the same time. For example, assume that an item transaction occurs between the user of the electronic device 100-1 and the user of the electronic device 100-2. In this case, information about the event generated by the electronic device 100-1 and information about the event generated by the electronic device 100-2 may be received, respectively. At this time, the electronic device 100 compares information about the same event received at the same time, thereby individually verifying the block information containing all information about the event received from each electronic device 100-1 and 2. It can also be done.

Meanwhile, FIG. 4 illustrates an operation in which an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure updates game information according to the results of verification of block information and updates the critical capacity of block information according to the time required for verification. It's an algorithm.

Referring to FIG. 4, the electronic device 100 can monitor whether an event related to the user occurs in real time while game content is provided (S410).

When an event occurs (S410 - Y), the electronic device 100 can share information about the event on the blockchain network (S420). In this case, the electronic device 100 may share information about the event in transaction units less than or equal to the first threshold capacity (S420).

Thereafter, when the verification of the blockchain network for the block information in block units containing information about the event is successful (S430 - Y), the electronic device 100 stores the memory 110 based on the event included in the block information. Saved game information can be updated (S440). At this time, the block information may be less than or equal to the second threshold capacity. Specifically, as a result of sequentially collecting information about events generated by one or more electronic devices, block information having a capacity close to the second critical capacity within a certain range may be created. And, when block information with a capacity close to the second critical capacity is completed, verification of the block information can be performed.

At this time, the electronic device 100 can identify the time required for verification and determine whether the time is more than the threshold time (S450). Here, the critical time may correspond to the time at which verification of the blockchain network must be performed so as not to strain the response speed of the online game or the operation of the game service, and may be a preset value.

If the time required for verification is more than the threshold time (S450 - Y), the electronic device 100 may update the second threshold capacity of the block information described above (S460). Specifically, the electronic device 100 may set the second threshold capacity to decrease. In this case, the block unit in which verification is performed becomes smaller, which can increase the frequency of verification, and can reduce the time required for verification and updates in relation to events that occur later.

Additionally, as described above, when the time required for verification is more than the threshold time (S450 - Y), the electronic device 100 may update the above-described first threshold capacity corresponding to the transaction unit.

Specifically, the electronic device 100 may reduce the communication load and computational load in the verification process by setting the above-described first threshold capacity to decrease.

Depending on the first critical capacity, the amount or type of information about an event shared at one time may be limited. For example, if the first critical capacity is above a certain capacity, information about the event may be fully included and delivered in transaction units, but if the first critical capacity is below the above-mentioned certain capacity, some of the information about the event is excluded. Alternatively, information about an event may be divided into time units and/or location units and sequentially delivered multiple times.

In this way, the speed required for verification may continue to change depending on the specifications of each electronic device, the distance between devices, the communication environment, and the content/frequency of real-time events, so the first critical capacity and/or the second critical capacity are determined according to the above-mentioned monitoring. By updating the critical capacity, delay problems in online games due to verification can be prevented in advance.

Additionally, in one embodiment, the electronic device 100 may monitor the frequency/status of occurrence of events on all electronic devices constituting the blockchain network.

Specifically, if the time in which no event occurred on the blockchain network lasted for more than a 'certain amount of time' (ex. 0.5 seconds, 1 second, 3 seconds, etc.), the electronic device 100 reported that no event occurred. Blank information representing can be shared according to the above-described transaction unit. Blank information indicating that an event has not occurred can also constitute block information that is subject to verification, similar to information about events that have occurred in each electronic device.

In this case, since block information, which is a unit of verification, can be filled even if no event occurs, a situation in which other events rarely occur after one event occurs and verification of a previously generated event is excessively delayed can be prevented.

Relatedly, in one embodiment, if the time required for verification is more than the threshold time (S450 - Y), the electronic device 100 may identify the frequency of occurrence of events constituting the game in the blockchain network.

Specifically, for a recent certain time period (ex. 1 hour, 3 hours, etc.), the electronic device 100 can identify the number (frequency) of events generated through all electronic devices constituting the blockchain network. .

Here, the above-mentioned 'certain time' (: time when no events occur) related to the condition under which blank information is generated may be updated according to the number (frequency) of identified events. At this time, the lower the number (frequency) of events, the lower the above-mentioned 'schedule time' can be set. In other words, the fewer events that occur on average per time zone, the more frequently/faster blank information can be created and shared.

Meanwhile, blank information can be created and shared by any electronic device (ex. electronic device 100) among a plurality of electronic devices constituting the blockchain network. Alternatively, the blank information may be created and shared by the electronic device that has shared information about the event the oldest among the plurality of electronic devices that make up the blockchain network. Alternatively, blank information may be created and shared by the above-described server 200 linked to the blockchain network.

Meanwhile, FIG. 5 is a block diagram for explaining the detailed configuration of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 5 , the electronic device 100 may include a user input unit 140, an output unit 150, etc. in addition to a memory 110, a communication unit 120, and a processor 130.

The user input unit 140 is configured to receive input of various commands or information from the user. The user input unit 140 may be implemented with at least one button, touch pad, touch screen, microphone, camera, sensor, etc. Additionally, the electronic device 100 may be connected to various user input devices (e.g., keyboard, mouse, etc.) equipped with at least one keypad, buttons, motion sensor, etc.

As an example, the electronic device 100 may obtain user commands/inputs related to various events in game content through the user input unit 140.

The output unit 150 is configured to visually/audibly output various information or UI, and may include a display, a speaker, and an earphone/headphone terminal.

The electronic device 100 may provide game content through the output unit 150.

Meanwhile, the various embodiments described above may be implemented by combining two or more embodiments as long as they do not conflict or contradict each other.

Meanwhile, the various embodiments described above may be implemented in a recording medium that can be read by a computer or similar device using software, hardware, or a combination thereof.

According to hardware implementation, embodiments described in the present disclosure include application specific integrated circuits (ASICs), digital signal processors (DSPs), digital signal processing devices (DSPDs), programmable logic devices (PLDs), and field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs). ), processors, controllers, micro-controllers, microprocessors, and other electrical units for performing functions.

In some cases, embodiments described herein may be implemented in the processor itself. According to software implementation, embodiments such as procedures and functions described in this specification may be implemented as separate software modules. Each of the software modules described above may perform one or more functions and operations described herein.

Meanwhile, computer instructions or computer programs for performing processing operations in servers, electronic devices, etc. according to various embodiments of the present disclosure described above are stored in a non-transitory computer-readable medium. It can be saved. Computer instructions or computer programs stored in such non-transitory computer-readable media, when executed by the processor of a specific device, cause the specific device to perform processing operations in servers, electronic devices, etc. according to the various embodiments described above.

A non-transitory computer-readable medium refers to a medium that stores data semi-permanently and can be read by a device, rather than a medium that stores data for a short period of time, such as registers, caches, and memories. Specific examples of non-transitory computer-readable media may include CD, DVD, hard disk, Blu-ray disk, USB, memory card, ROM, etc.

In the above, preferred embodiments of the present disclosure have been shown and described, but the present disclosure is not limited to the specific embodiments described above, and may be used in the technical field pertaining to the disclosure without departing from the gist of the disclosure as claimed in the claims. Of course, various modifications can be made by those skilled in the art, and these modifications should not be understood individually from the technical ideas or perspectives of the present disclosure.

100: electronic device 110: memory
120: Communication unit 130: Processor
200: server

Claims (1)

In a user's electronic device included in a blockchain network,
a memory containing user information and game information of the user;
A communication unit for communicating with external tram devices of other users included in the blockchain network; and
A processor that provides game content based on the game information,
The processor,
If an event related to the user occurs within the game content, information about the event is shared with the blockchain network,
When block information containing information about the event is verified on the blockchain network, the game information stored in the memory is updated based on the information about the event,
The processor,
When an event related to the user occurs, information about the event is shared in the blockchain network in units of transactions less than a first threshold capacity,
An electronic device that shares blank information indicating that an event has not occurred with the blockchain network according to the transaction unit when the time during which no event occurred on the blockchain network is maintained for more than a certain period of time.