KR20230047726A - System and Methid for adapting user profile in Virtual Exhibition system based on on-line - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a system and a method for adapting a user profile in an online-based virtual exhibition system. The system comprises: a virtual exhibition building unit which uses a web framework (WF) to build an online-based virtual exhibition system; a user information input unit which receives user information including a user profile picture and nickname information from a user terminal wishing to enter the virtual exhibition system and stores the user information in a database unit; a user information calling unit which, when an entrance request to the virtual exhibition built in the virtual exhibition building unit is received from the user terminal, calls the user profile picture and nickname information input to the user information input unit from the database unit; an avatar generating unit which, based on the user profile picture and nickname information called by the user information calling unit, generates a user avatar corresponding to the user; and an avatar interconnecting unit which interconnects at least one user avatar, generated by the avatar generating unit and corresponding to different user terminal, to the virtual exhibition system built by the virtual exhibition system. Accordingly, the present invention can provide the system and the method for adapting a user profile in an online-based virtual exhibition system which can provide experiences of realistic communications with other spectators even in a virtual space by the user profile adapting system in the online-based virtual exhibition system.

Description

System and method for adapting user profile in Virtual Exhibition system based on on-line}

The present invention relates to a system and method for applying a user profile in an online-based virtual exhibition hall system, and more particularly, to an online-based virtual exhibition hall system that users can visit and view using their terminals, and to display 3D user avatars in real time. It relates to a user profile application system and method within an online-based virtual exhibition hall system that is linked.

In general, it refers to an offline space that exhibits works such as arts, crafts, photographs, sculptures, etc. produced by artists such as exhibition halls, painters, craftsmen, photographers, sculptors, etc., as well as enabling the sale and sale of the exhibited works. .

People who use these exhibition halls can visit the exhibition halls to appreciate the exhibited works of various famous artists, and also sell and sell works they like. The demand for exhibition halls as a cultural life space of citizens is steadily increasing are doing

However, conventional exhibition halls have limited physical space, so the number of artists who can exhibit their works is severely limited, so many talented but not famous artists do not even get a chance to properly display their works in the exhibition hall, and are accepted at once. There is a limit to the number of spectators that can be accommodated.

In addition, even if the exhibition hall is opened with difficulty, the operation cost is also quite high, so there is a problem that it is difficult to avoid a deficit with the admission fee income by visitors.

In this regard, Prior Art Document Publication No. 10-2002-0080165 discloses that the system can be accessed through the Internet, and information data for viewing and purchasing works of art by artists registered in the system can be transmitted/received. A first terminal device for visitors and a second terminal for artists who can access the system through the Internet, register as an artist in the system, upload moving or still image data for their art works, and request the establishment of an Internet virtual exhibition hall. A database storage unit equipped with a device and various information DB required for system operation, and a number of virtual exhibition halls built so that visitors connected to the system can enjoy art works through the Internet, and uploaded art from registered artists. Works are displayed in the exhibition halls allocated according to the artists' request to open an exhibition hall, and when visitors request to view the exhibition hall, the works of art registered in the exhibition hall are provided to the first terminal device in the form of moving or still images so that the visitors can appreciate them. Disclosed is a virtual exhibition hall system including a virtual exhibition hall server.

However, the virtual exhibition hall system described above allows visitors to perform only a limited act of viewing a work of art as a moving image or a still image, and provides an experience of directly visiting an offline exhibition hall to feel the atmosphere of the site and communicate with other visitors. There are limitations that cannot be provided.

KR 10-2002-0080165 A KR 10-2017-0062089 A KR 10-2019-0078015 A

The present invention is derived from such a technical background, and a virtual space in which a number of works are displayed is constructed using 3D modeling technology online, and a 3D avatar replacing a user enters the virtual space in the constructed virtual space. An online-based virtual exhibition hall where you can experience the exhibition hall and experience the site, and at the same time recognize the avatars of others who have entered the same viewing space and provide a communication channel to communicate realistically with other visitors in the virtual space. Its purpose is to provide a user profile application system and method within the system.

The present invention for achieving the above object includes the following configuration.

That is, in the online-based virtual exhibition hall system according to an embodiment of the present invention, the user profile application system uses a web framework (WF) to build an online-based virtual exhibition hall system, the virtual exhibition hall builder, the virtual A user information input unit that receives user information including a user profile picture and nickname information from a user terminal that wants to enter the exhibition hall system and stores it in the database unit, and receives an entry request from the user terminal to the virtual exhibition hall built in the virtual exhibition hall construction unit If so, an avatar corresponding to the user based on the user's profile picture and nickname information received from the database unit to the user information input unit, the user information calling unit that calls the user's profile picture and nickname information called from the user information calling unit and an avatar creation unit that creates an avatar creation unit and an avatar linkage unit that links at least one or more user avatars corresponding to different user terminals created in the avatar creation unit to the virtual exhibition hall system built in the virtual exhibition hall construction unit.

On the other hand, the user profile application method within the online-based virtual exhibition hall system performed in the user profile application system within the online-based virtual exhibition hall system, the virtual exhibition hall builder uses a web framework (WF) to apply the online-based Building a virtual exhibition hall system, receiving user information including a user profile picture and nickname information from a user terminal that wants to enter the virtual exhibition hall system by a user information input unit, and storing the user information in a database unit; When a request to enter the virtual exhibition hall built by the virtual exhibition hall construction unit is received from the database unit, calling the user's profile picture and nickname information input from the database unit to the user information input unit, the avatar creation unit calling the user information calling unit Creating a user avatar corresponding to the user based on the profile picture and nickname information of the user and the avatar linkage corresponding to the different user terminals created by the avatar creation unit in the virtual exhibition hall system built by the virtual exhibition hall building unit and linking at least one or more user avatars.

According to the present invention, a virtual space in which a number of works are displayed is built using 3D modeling technology online, and a 3D avatar replacing a user in the built virtual space enters the virtual space to view the exhibition hall and experience the site At the same time, by recognizing the avatars of others who have entered the same viewing space and providing a communication channel, the user profile application system within the online-based virtual exhibition hall system capable of experiencing realistic communication with other visitors in the virtual space, and The effect that can provide a method is derived.

1 is a diagram showing the entire service configuration of a user profile application system in an online-based virtual exhibition hall system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a diagram showing the configuration of a user profile application system in an online-based virtual exhibition hall system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 is an exemplary diagram for explaining a user profile application form in an online-based virtual exhibition hall system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a flowchart of a user profile application method within an online-based virtual exhibition hall system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

It should be noted that technical terms used in the present invention are only used to describe specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present invention. In addition, technical terms used in the present invention should be interpreted in terms commonly understood by those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention belongs, unless specifically defined otherwise in the present invention, and are excessively inclusive. It should not be interpreted in a positive sense or in an excessively reduced sense.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a diagram showing the entire service configuration of a user profile application system in an online-based virtual exhibition hall system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1 , a user profile application system 20 in an online-based virtual exhibition hall system according to an embodiment of the present invention is a real work according to a request of one or more user terminals 10 accessed through an information communication network. is implemented as a digital object through 3D modeling and provides a virtual exhibition hall service that displays digital objects in a virtual space accessible through a web page.

The user profile application system 20 in the online-based virtual exhibition hall system according to an embodiment of the present invention is based on profile information including a photo or nickname that the user registered in a web page in advance in a WebGL-based 3D exhibition hall. It can be shown to the user in the form of a 3D model containing Javascript-type information in a 3-dimensional space, that is, as a user avatar in a 3-dimensional solid form.

The user profile application system 20 according to an embodiment web-hosts an online exhibition in HTML5 format using, for example, a WebGL framework. In addition, the user profile application system 20 may build a database for recording and storing user information and a web server separate from the WebGL server.

In addition, a server is built using the WebGL framework to enable simultaneous access by users, and when a user enters the WebGL exhibition hall, the user information including profile picture, nickname, email, etc. stored in the database is interlocked and called in Javascript format. possible.

In addition, the user profile application system 20 according to an embodiment provides a 3D version of a user interface capable of reflecting user information.

The user terminal 10 is a terminal used by artists, owners, etc. who wish to exhibit their works such as paintings, videos, photographs and sculptures through the user profile application system 20 of the present invention according to the purpose, and a virtual exhibition hall It is interpreted to include the terminals used by visitors who want to enter and view the works, and terminals possessed by curators or commentators who provide commentary on works such as paintings, videos, photographs, and sculptures displayed in an online-based virtual exhibition hall.

Authors, owners, etc. request exhibitions of works of their own ownership through the user terminal 10, as well as commentary on detailed information about actual works, for example, artist name, work name, production date, type, etc. You must enter work information including external appearance data such as data related to and dimensions for 3D modeling, drawings, and external image.

In addition, the user terminal 10 used by the audience for the purpose of viewing accesses the user profile application system 20, accesses the web page that provides the open virtual exhibition hall service, and completes the membership sign-up and log-in procedures, It is possible to create a 3D avatar to replace the viewer on the web page, enter the virtual exhibition hall through the created 3D avatar, and view digital objects corresponding to the works placed inside. In addition, a 3D avatar to replace other visitors accessing the web page providing the same virtual exhibition hall service at the same time can be checked, and a communication channel such as chatting can be formed with other visitors.

In addition, the user terminal 10 possessed by the curator or commentator providing commentary on the work accesses the user profile application system 20, accesses the web page providing the open virtual exhibition hall service, and completes the membership sign-up and log-in process. After that, create a 3D avatar to replace the curator or commentator on the web page. It is possible to communicate with 3D avatars of visitors entering the same virtual exhibition hall at the same time and commentary on works and Q&A within the virtual space.

As the user terminal 10 described above, PCS (Personal Communication System), GSM (Global System for Mobile communications), PDC (Personal Digital Cellular), PHS (Personal Handyphone System), PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), IMT (International Mobile) Telecommunication)-2000, CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access)-2000, W-CDMA (W-Code Division Multiple Access), Wibro (Wireless Broadband Internet) terminal, smartphone, smart pad, tablet PC ( All kinds of handheld-based mobile terminal devices, such as Tablet PCs, etc., and various well-known computing devices such as stationary PCs and notebooks may be used. In addition, the user terminal 10 may be connected to a VR HMD display specialized for 3D images as well as a general flat panel display that reproduces 2D images.

The user profile application system 20 according to an embodiment creates a virtual exhibition hall in which digital objects generated by 3D modeling of a plurality of works are displayed, and uses a WebGL framework that is disclosed to an information communication network through a web page to display HTML5 format Web-hosts the online exhibition of the online-based virtual exhibition hall system.

To this end, the user profile application system 20 creates a 3D avatar according to the request of at least one user terminal 10 to use the online exhibition of the web-hosted online-based virtual exhibition hall system, and at least one avatar is created in the virtual space at the same time. A virtual exhibition hall can be operated by entering the above 3D avatars.

Such a virtual exhibition hall may be implemented in a known programming language such as HTML or JavaScript, and an image of the virtual exhibition hall may be transmitted to the user terminal 10 in a streaming manner.

As an information communication network through which the web page including the aforementioned virtual exhibition hall is disclosed and transmitted, as an example of a data communication network, as well as a wired telephone network such as a public switched telephone network (PSTN), a local area network (LAN) and a wide network (WAN) area network), or an open network such as the Internet. The Internet consists of several services that exist on the TCP/IP protocol and its upper layers: HTTP (HyperText Transfer Protocol), Telnet, FTP (File Transfer Protocol), DNS (Domain Name System), SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol), SNMP ( It may mean a worldwide open computer network structure that provides Simple Network Management Protocol (NFS), Network File Service (NFS), and Network Information Service (NIS). In addition, as an example of the wireless communication network, technical standards or communication methods for mobile communication (eg, GSM (Global System for Mobile communication), LTE (long-term evolution), LTE-A (LTE Advance), CDMA (code division multiple access), WCDMA (wideband CDMA), UMTS (universal mobile telecommunications system), WiBro (Wireless Broadband), or GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications), 5G, etc., any one may be used, but is limited to this it is not going to be

According to the above-described structure, the online-based virtual exhibition hall system according to an embodiment of the present invention discloses a virtual exhibition hall that creates and exhibits digital objects that can replace works online through a web page, so that those who want to view the exhibition hall A large number of users can enjoy viewing comfortably anytime, anywhere.

In addition, the user profile application system 20 according to an embodiment can form a real-time communication channel with 3D avatars of other users who have entered the same virtual exhibition hall at the same time through the user's 3D avatar created in the online-based virtual exhibition hall system. It is possible to view and exchange opinions more realistically.

Hereinafter, a user profile application system within an online-based virtual exhibition hall system according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the drawings.

2 is a diagram showing the configuration of a user profile application system in an online-based virtual exhibition hall system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 2, the user profile application system 20 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a communication unit 210, a virtual exhibition building unit 220, a user information input unit 230, a user information calling unit 240, and an avatar. It includes a generating unit 250, an avatar linking unit 260, a user interface unit 270, and a database unit 280.

The communication unit 210 communicates with any internal component or at least one external terminal through a wired/wireless communication network. At this time, the external arbitrary terminal may include the user terminal 10 . Here, wireless Internet technologies include Wireless LAN (WLAN), DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance), Wireless Broadband (Wibro), WiMAX (World Interoperability for Microwave Access: Wimax), HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access) ), High Speed Uplink Packet Access (HSUPA), IEEE 802.16, Long Term Evolution (LTE), Long Term Evolution-Advanced (LTE-A), Wireless Mobile Broadband Service (WMBS), etc. , and the communication unit 110 transmits and receives data according to at least one wireless Internet technology within a range including Internet technologies not listed above. In addition, short-range communication technologies include Bluetooth, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Infrared Data Association (IrDA), Ultra Wideband (UWB), ZigBee, and Near Field Communication (NFC). , Ultra Sound Communication (USC), Visible Light Communication (VLC), Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, and the like may be included. In addition, wired communication technologies may include power line communication (PLC), USB communication, Ethernet, serial communication, optical/coaxial cables, and the like.

The virtual exhibition hall construction unit 220 builds an online-based virtual exhibition hall system using a web framework (WF).

In one aspect, the virtual exhibition hall builder 220 web-hosts the online exhibition of the online-based virtual exhibition hall system in HTML5 format using the WebGL framework. At this time, the virtual exhibition hall building unit 220 may further provide a function of selecting one of online-based virtual exhibition hall systems pre-generated in HTML5 format using a plurality of WebGL frameworks. For example, the virtual exhibition hall builder 220 may call one of virtual exhibition hall systems such as an art gallery or a museum that has already been created using the WebGL framework and host the web. Accordingly, it is possible for the user to select and build a desired shape or type of virtual exhibition hall among various virtual exhibition halls.

The virtual exhibition hall builder 220 receives a request for exhibition registration of works from the user terminal 10, such as a writer, artist, or an owner who has ownership of a work, who wants to exhibit his or her own work or hold an exhibition.

When the exhibition of works is determined through a predetermined screening process, the virtual exhibition hall builder 220 may create a digital object through 3D modeling based on the external appearance data of the input work information for the work whose exhibition is determined. Here, the 3D modeling may consist of a plurality of polygons corresponding to the entire frame of the actual work and a texture mapped to the surface of each polygon, and these polygons and textures may be composed of the overall appearance of the target work, color and roughness of the surface, etc. This can be reflected as such.

In addition, the virtual exhibition hall building unit 220 sets the scale of the digital object corresponding to the actual work to 1:N (N is a rational number excluding 0) according to the scale ratio information of the virtual space corresponding to the virtual exhibition hall where the digital object is displayed. can be adjusted with

In other words, by relatively adjusting the size of digital objects and other objects and avatars arranged in the internal space according to the scale of the virtual exhibition hall, each digital object displayed in the virtual exhibition hall has a ratio corresponding to the actual work, making users feel repulsive. It makes it feel natural and free of blemishes.

Also, the created digital object and meta data thereof may be stored as digital object information in a database unit.

In addition, the virtual exhibition building unit 220 creates a 3D virtual space on the web through virtual space information by referring to the data stored in the database unit, and refers to digital object information for each registered work to create a digital object in the virtual space. By placing objects, a virtual exhibition hall can be built and operated.

These virtual exhibition halls are implemented by dynamic HTML and JavaScript so that they can be accessed and browsed through web pages. You can access the web page and enter the virtual exhibition hall.

In one embodiment, the virtual exhibition hall construction unit 220 builds a virtual exhibition hall service providing server that enables simultaneous access by multiple users using the WebGL framework. Accordingly, the virtual exhibition hall builder 220 is implemented to mutually check the 3D avatars of at least one or more users who have entered the same virtual exhibition hall at the same time. In other words, by constructing a virtual exhibition hall and coexisting 3D avatars of multiple users in real time, the effect of realizing a metaverse capable of recognizing each other's movements in real time is derived.

The user information input unit 230 receives user information including a user profile picture and nickname information from the user terminal 10 possessed by a visitor or a curator or commentator who wants to enter the virtual exhibition hall system, and stores it in the database unit 280 .

In one embodiment, user information is interpreted to include necessary personal information such as e-mail or phone number information as well as user profile picture and nickname information. At this time, it is preferable to implement such that the degree of exposure of the user's personal information input to the user information input unit 230 is limited to a predetermined standard and security is guaranteed.

The database unit 280 may be a flash memory type, a hard disk type, a multimedia card micro type, or a card type memory (eg, SD or XD memory). , magnetic memory, magnetic disk, optical disk, RAM (Random Access Memory: RAM), SRAM (Static Random Access Memory), ROM (Read-Only Memory: ROM), EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory), PROM (Programmable Read-Only Memory) may include at least one storage medium.

In one embodiment, the database unit 280 stores user information including virtual space information for constructing a virtual exhibition hall, digital object information for exhibition works, user profile picture, and nickname information.

The user information calling unit 240 receives a request to enter the virtual exhibition hall built in the virtual exhibition hall building unit 220 from the user terminal 10, the information of the user input from the database unit 280 to the user information input unit 230. Call user information including profile picture and nickname information.

In one embodiment, the user information calling unit 240 can be called by linking user information including a profile picture, nickname, e-mail information, etc. in a Javascript format.

The avatar generator 250 creates a three-dimensional avatar corresponding to the user based on the user's profile picture and nickname information called by the user information calling unit 240 .

In one embodiment, the avatar generator 250 generates a 3D user avatar based on user information called by the user information caller 240 . The avatar creation unit 250 may create a 3D user avatar object in graphic form from user information in Javascript form.

The avatar linking unit 260 links at least one 3D user avatar corresponding to different user terminals created by the avatar generator 250 to the virtual exhibition hall system built by the virtual exhibition hall building unit 220 .

In one aspect, the avatar interlocking unit 260 is a 3D model format containing Javascript format information generated by the avatar creation unit 250 in the 3D online-based virtual exhibition hall system built by the virtual exhibition hall building unit 220. Call and interlock with the user's avatar.

That is, in one embodiment, the avatar interlocking unit 260 opens the virtual exhibition hall built in the virtual exhibition hall construction unit 220 on the web using the WebGL 　 framework and updates the accessed user profile in a 　 Real-time 　 database unit ( 280) to interlock.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the avatar linking unit 260 may provide not only a first-person view, but also a third-person view centered on the 3D avatar according to the setting of the user terminal 10. may provide a function of viewing a digital object while moving a virtual exhibition hall from a first or third person point of view.

In addition, according to an embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of lights may be installed in the virtual exhibition hall, and the avatar interlocking unit 260 applies 3D lighting effects to digital objects arranged in each place according to the position and direction of the light. can be applied

Accordingly, the user may view a screen where a light source effect is applied to the digital object according to the position of the digital object, the position of the 3D avatar, and the gaze of the 3D avatar, and experience a more realistic viewing experience.

In addition, as the digital objects corresponding to the work are produced by 3D modeling, the user can view the digital object from various angles from up and down, left and right, near/far distance, and all directions.

The avatar interlocking unit 260 may provide basic nicknames or role information (whether the user is a commentator or a sculptor) for 3D avatars of other users within a predetermined distance within the same virtual exhibition hall as the user's avatar.

3 is an exemplary diagram for explaining a user profile application form in an online-based virtual exhibition hall system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 3, as two or more users can access the virtual exhibition hall provided by the user profile application system of the present invention at the same time, a plurality of 3D avatars can enter the virtual space, and functions based on interaction and linkage between users can be provided. can provide In addition, it can be controlled to freely move, move, and talk in a 3D space.

In this case, the 3D avatar may be implemented in the form of a 3D panel to which a 3D profile is applied, as shown in AA of FIG. 3 . When a user selects a panel type to which another person's profile is applied, user information such as a basic nickname stored in the database unit 280 or role information (whether the user is a commentator or a sculptor) can be provided.

As an example, two or more avatars existing in the same viewpoint and space can be rotated so that they can see each other from both viewpoints, and accordingly, communication such as conversation and chatting can be performed. Such communication may be carried out in the form of a speech bubble, text or voice, or chat window according to inputs from two or more user terminals 10, and free communication such as appreciation of works and information exchange is possible.

In particular, conversations between each other are processed so that they are not exposed to third parties around them according to the setting, so that unlike offline exhibition halls, communication is possible without harming other visitors even though it is inside the exhibition hall.

In addition, the position of the 3D avatar in the virtual space can be tracked in real time, and when the avatar approaches within a certain distance of the digital object even without a separate operation by the user, the commentary on the work corresponding to the digital object is automatically played. , It may be implemented so that the user can naturally acquire information about the work while moving through the virtual exhibition hall.

According to an additional aspect of the present invention, the user interface unit 270 displays the user avatar generated by the avatar generator 250 on a 3D space through the user terminal, and receives a user avatar editing signal on the 3D space. .

At this time, the user interface unit 270 provides a function of selecting application options including actions of the user's avatar, gender, age, body options, clothes, accessories, hairstyles, makeup, and facial expressions.

The user interface unit 270 may receive various types of editing signals applicable to the 3D user avatar, reflect them as user information stored in the database unit 280, and store them.

4 is a flowchart of a user profile application method within an online-based virtual exhibition hall system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

A method of applying a user profile in an online-based virtual exhibition hall system performed by a user profile application system in an online-based virtual exhibition hall system according to an embodiment is a method in which a virtual exhibition hall builder uses a web framework (WF) to apply a user profile. A based virtual exhibition hall system is built (S500).

In one aspect, the step of constructing the system is characterized in that the online exhibition of the online-based virtual exhibition hall system is web-hosted in HTML5 format using the WebGL framework.

At this time, the virtual exhibition hall construction unit may further provide a function of selecting one of online-based virtual exhibition hall systems pre-generated in HTML5 format using a plurality of WebGL frameworks. For example, the virtual exhibition building unit may call one of virtual exhibition hall systems such as an art gallery or a museum that has already been created using the WebGL framework and host the web. Accordingly, it is possible for the user to select and build a desired shape or type of virtual exhibition hall among various virtual exhibition halls.

The virtual exhibition hall construction unit creates a 3D virtual space on the web through virtual space information by referring to data stored in the database unit, and references digital object information for each registered work to place a digital object on the virtual space. You can build and operate virtual exhibition halls.

The virtual exhibition hall construction unit is implemented to mutually check 3D avatars of at least one or more users who have entered the same virtual exhibition hall at the same time.

The user information input unit receives user information including a user profile picture and nickname information from a user terminal that wants to enter the virtual exhibition hall system, and stores the user information in the database unit (S510).

In one embodiment, user information is interpreted to include necessary personal information such as e-mail or phone number information as well as user profile picture and nickname information. At this time, it is preferable to implement such that the degree of exposure of the user's personal information input to the user information input unit 230 is limited to a predetermined standard and security is guaranteed.

Later, when the user information calling unit receives a request to enter the virtual exhibition hall built by the virtual exhibition hall building unit from the user terminal (S520), it calls the user's profile picture and nickname information input from the database unit to the user information input unit ( S530).

In one embodiment, the user information calling unit can be called by linking user information including a profile picture, nickname, e-mail information, etc. in a Javascript format.

Then, the avatar creation unit creates a 3D user avatar corresponding to the user based on the user's profile picture and nickname information called by the user information calling unit (S540).

The avatar creation unit may create a 3D user avatar object in graphic form from user information in Javascript form.

Thereafter, the avatar interlocking unit links at least one or more user avatars corresponding to different user terminals created in the avatar creation unit to the virtual exhibition hall system built in the virtual exhibition hall construction unit (S550).

At this time, in the step of linking the avatar, the user avatar in the form of a 3D model containing the information in the form of Javascript generated by the avatar creation unit is called and interlocked with the 3D online-based virtual exhibition hall system built in the step of building the system. It is characterized by doing

That is, in one embodiment, the avatar interlocking unit opens the virtual exhibition hall built in the exhibition hall construction unit on the web using the WebGL framework, and calls and interlocks the user profile accessed from the database unit in a real-time update method. The avatar linking unit may enter the same virtual exhibition hall at the same time and provide a more realistic virtual exhibition hall service by exposing the linked 3D user avatar objects to each other.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the avatar interlocking unit may provide not only a first-person view but also a third-person view centered on a 3D avatar according to settings of a user terminal, so that the user can view a first-person or third-person view. It can provide a function of viewing digital objects while moving the virtual exhibition hall.

In addition, according to an embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of lights may be installed in the virtual exhibition hall, and the avatar interlocking unit may apply 3D lighting effects to digital objects arranged in each place according to the position of the light and the direction of the light. . Accordingly, the user may view a screen to which a light source effect is applied to the digital object according to the position of the digital object, the position of the 3D avatar, and the line of sight of the 3D avatar, and experience a more realistic viewing experience.

At this time, two or more 3D user avatars existing in the same viewpoint and space can see each other from both viewpoints, and accordingly, communication such as conversation and chatting can be performed in real time. Such communication may be carried out in the form of a speech bubble applied to a 3D user avatar, a text or voice form, or a chat window according to inputs from two or more user terminals, and free communication such as appreciation of works and information exchange is possible.

In a further aspect of the present invention, the user avatar generated in the step of creating an avatar is displayed on a 3D space through a user terminal, and a user interface for receiving a user avatar editing signal is provided on the 3D space (S560). .

In this case, the providing of the user interface may provide a function of selecting an application option including actions of the user avatar, gender, age, body options, clothes, accessories, hairstyles, makeup, and facial expressions.

In addition, the 3D user avatar may be edited by reflecting the application option selections input through the user interface (S570).

Accordingly, the user can more freely edit or change his/her 3D user avatar, or change the facial expression, thereby arousing interest and creating a 3D user avatar that more accurately reflects the user's actual emotions or situations. can

The above method may be implemented as an application or implemented in the form of program instructions that can be executed through various computer components and recorded on a computer readable recording medium. The computer readable recording medium may include program instructions, data files, data structures, etc. alone or in combination.

Program instructions recorded on the computer-readable recording medium may be those specially designed and configured for the present invention, or those known and usable to those skilled in the art of computer software.

Examples of computer-readable recording media include magnetic media such as hard disks, floppy disks and magnetic tapes, optical recording media such as CD-ROMs and DVDs, and magneto-optical media such as floptical disks. media), and hardware devices specially configured to store and execute program instructions, such as ROM, RAM, flash memory, and the like.

Examples of program instructions include high-level language codes that can be executed by a computer using an interpreter or the like as well as machine language codes such as those produced by a compiler. The hardware device may be configured to act as one or more software modules to perform processing according to the present invention and vice versa.

Although the above has been described with reference to embodiments, it will be understood that those skilled in the art can variously modify and change the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention described in the claims below. You will be able to.

10: user terminal 20: user profile application system
210: communication unit 220: virtual exhibition hall construction unit
230: user information input unit 240: user information calling unit
250: Avatar creation unit 260: Avatar interlocking unit
270: user interface unit 280: database unit

Claims (10)

A virtual exhibition hall construction unit that builds an online-based virtual exhibition hall system using a web framework (WF);
a user information input unit for receiving user information including a user profile picture and nickname information from a user terminal desiring to enter the virtual exhibition hall system and storing the user information in a database unit;
a user information calling unit that calls the user's profile picture and nickname information input from the database unit to the user information input unit when a request to enter the virtual exhibition hall built in the virtual exhibition hall construction unit is received from a user terminal;
an avatar creation unit that creates a user avatar corresponding to the user based on the profile picture and nickname information of the user called by the user information calling unit; and
An avatar linking unit that links at least one or more user avatars corresponding to different user terminals generated by the avatar creation unit to the virtual exhibition hall system built by the virtual exhibition hall building unit; Profile application system.
According to claim 1,
The virtual exhibition hall building unit,
A system for applying a user profile in an online-based virtual exhibition hall system, characterized in that the online exhibition of the online-based virtual exhibition hall system is web-hosted in HTML5 format using the WebGL framework.
According to claim 1,
The avatar interlocking unit,
In the online-based virtual exhibition hall system, which calls and links the user avatar in the form of a 3D model containing the Javascript format information generated by the avatar creation unit to the 3D online-based virtual exhibition hall system built in the virtual exhibition hall construction unit. In the user profile enforcement system.
According to claim 1,
In the online-based virtual exhibition hall system, which further includes; a user interface unit that displays the user avatar generated by the avatar generator in a 3D space through a user terminal and receives a user avatar editing signal in the 3D space User profile enforcement system.
According to claim 4,
The user interface unit,
A user profile application system within an online-based virtual exhibition hall system that provides application option selection functions including user avatar's action, gender, age, body options, clothing, accessories, hairstyle, makeup, and expression.
A method of applying a user profile in an online-based virtual exhibition hall system performed in a user profile application system in an online-based virtual exhibition hall system according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
The step of constructing an online-based virtual exhibition hall system using a web framework (web framework, WF) by the virtual exhibition hall construction unit;
receiving user information including a user profile picture and nickname information from a user terminal that wants to enter the virtual exhibition hall system by a user information input unit and storing the user information in a database unit;
calling the user's profile picture and nickname information input from the database unit to the user information input unit when a request to enter the virtual exhibition hall built by the virtual exhibition hall construction unit is received from a user terminal by a user information calling unit;
generating, by an avatar creation unit, a user avatar corresponding to the user based on the profile picture and nickname information of the user called by the user information calling unit; and
Linking at least one or more user avatars corresponding to different user terminals generated by the avatar creation unit to the virtual exhibition hall system built by the avatar linking unit in the virtual exhibition hall building unit; How to apply user profile.
According to claim 6,
The steps to build the system are:
A method of applying a user profile in an online-based virtual exhibition hall system, characterized in that the online exhibition of the online-based virtual exhibition hall system is web-hosted in HTML5 format using the WebGL framework.
According to claim 6,
The step of interlocking the avatar,
An online-based virtual exhibition hall system that calls and links a 3D model-type user avatar containing Javascript-type information generated by the avatar creation unit to the 3D online-based virtual exhibition hall system built in the system construction step. How to apply a user profile within.
According to claim 6,
Displaying the user avatar generated in the step of generating the avatar on a 3D space through a user terminal, and providing a user interface for receiving a user avatar editing signal in the 3D space; further comprising, an online-based How to apply user profiles within the virtual pavilion system.
According to claim 9,
Providing the user interface,
A method of applying a user profile within an online-based virtual exhibition hall system that provides an application option selection function including action, gender, age, body options, clothing, accessories, hairstyle, makeup, and expression of the user avatar.

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