Collection bundle purchase device and collection bundle purchase method

A collection bundle purchase device includes: at least one processor, wherein the at least one processor displays a collection included in a collection menu based on a user input, and purchases the collection as a bundle based on the user input for the collection.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

This application claims the benefit of Korean Patent Application No. 10-2021-0006827, filed on Jan. 18, 2021, in the Korean Intellectual Property Office, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein in its entirety by reference.

BACKGROUND

One or more embodiments relate to a collection bundle purchase device and a collection bundle purchase method.

2. Description of the Related Art

An online game is a computer game that is implemented so that the computer game may operate on a wired or wireless network, and an online game player may play a game with another person in a remote place through a wired or wireless network.

A role-playing game is a computer game in which a game user assumes the role of a character appearing in a game program and performs the role directly. Role-playing game players travel through the world of adventure and imagination according to rules set by a game manager and perform various missions, so they may feel as if they are the main characters in the game.

In particular, Massively Multi-player Online Role Playing Games (MMORPG) that allow multiple users to simultaneously participate and perform various missions (quests) on a game map implemented in a virtual space are gaining popularity.

Items are things that game players' avatars acquire, which may be manipulated and require a storage space (inventory). In fantasy novels, the items are often used as an abbreviation for magic items. Strictly speaking, an item may be viewed as a trigger to access a specific program in the game.

SUMMARY

One or more embodiments include a collection bundle purchase device and a collection bundle purchase method capable of purchasing a collection as a bundle based on a user input.

One or more embodiments include a collection bundle purchase device and a collection bundle purchase method capable of purchasing each of at least two items constituting a collection as a bundle based on a user input.

One or more embodiments include a collection bundle purchase device and a collection bundle purchase method capable of selecting at least one of at least two items constituting a collection based on a user input.

One or more embodiments include a collection bundle purchase device and a collection bundle purchase method capable of changing a purchase quantity of at least one of at least two items constituting a collection based on a user input.

One or more embodiments include a collection bundle purchase device and a collection bundle purchase method capable of purchasing at least one of at least two items constituting a collection based on a user input by changing an enhancement value of the item.

According to one or more embodiments, a collection bundle purchase device includes at least one processor, wherein the at least one processor displays a collection included in a collection menu based on a user input, and purchases the collection as a bundle based on the user input for the collection.

In addition, the at least one processor may display an exchange price and an item quantity of each of at least two items constituting the collection.

In addition, the at least one processor may select at least one of the at least two items constituting the collection based on the user input.

In addition, the at least one processor may change a purchase quantity of at least one of the at least two items constituting the collection based on the user input.

In addition, the at least one processor may change an enhancement value of at least one of the at least two items constituting the collection based on the user input.

In addition, the at least one processor may display a bundle price and a bundle purchase quantity of the collection.

In addition, the at least one processor may change the bundle purchase quantity of the collection based on the user input.

According to one or more embodiments, a collection bundle purchase method includes displaying a collection included in a collection menu based on a user input; and purchasing the collection as a bundle based on the user input for the collection.

In addition, the purchasing of the collection as a bundle may further include displaying an exchange price and an item quantity of each of at least two items constituting the collection.

In addition, the displaying of an exchange price and an item quantity of each of the at least two items constituting the collection may further include selecting at least one of the at least two items constituting the collection based on the user input.

In addition, the displaying of an exchange price and an item quantity of each of the at least two items constituting the collection may further include changing a purchase quantity of at least one of the at least two items constituting the collection based on the user input.

In addition, the displaying of an exchange price and an item quantity of each of the at least two items constituting the collection may further include changing an enhancement value of at least one of the at least two items constituting the collection based on the user input.

In addition, the purchasing of the collection as a bundle may further include displaying a bundle price and a bundle purchase quantity of the collection.

In addition, the displaying of a bundle price and a bundle purchase quantity of the collection may further include changing the bundle purchase quantity of the collection based on the user input.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Specific structural or functional descriptions for embodiments according to the disclosure disclosed herein are merely illustrative for illustrating embodiments according to the disclosure. The embodiments according to the disclosure may be implemented in various forms and are not limited to the embodiments described herein.

The embodiments according to the disclosure may be variously modified and have various forms, so that the embodiments are illustrated in the drawings and described in detail herein. However, this does not limit the disclosure within specific embodiments and it should be understood that the disclosure covers all the modifications, equivalents, and replacements within the idea and technical scope of the disclosure.

It will be understood that, although the terms first, second, etc. may be used herein to describe various elements, these elements should not be limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one element from another. For example, as long as within the scope of the disclosure, a first element may be named as a second element, and a second element may be named as a first element.

Further, if it is described that one element is “connected” or “accesses” the other element, it is understood that the one element may be directly connected to or may directly access the other element but unless explicitly described to the contrary, another element may be “connected” or “access” between the elements. However, if it is described that one element is “directly connected” or “directly accesses” the other element, it is understood that there are no other elements exists between them. Other expressions that describe the relationship between elements, such as “between” and “directly between” or “adjacent to” and “directly adjacent to” should be understood as above.

The terms used in this application, only certain embodiments have been used to describe, is not intended to limit the disclosure. As used herein, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

In the following description, the same reference numerals denote the same components, and unnecessary redundant explanations and descriptions of known technologies will be omitted.

In the embodiment of the disclosure, ‘communication’, ‘communication network’ and ‘network’ may be used in the same sense. The three terms refer to wired and wireless local and wide area data communication networks capable of transmitting and receiving a file among a user terminal, terminals of other users, and a download server.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

FIG.1is a view illustrating a configuration of a collection bundle purchase device according to an embodiment.

Referring toFIG.1, a collection bundle purchase device100according to an embodiment includes a processor110, an input/output interface module120, and a memory130.

The processor110, the input/output interface module120, and the memory130included in the collection bundle purchase device100are interconnected and may transmit data to each other.

According to an embodiment, the processor110may execute programs or commands stored in the memory130. In this case, an operation program (e.g., OS) for operating the collection bundle purchase device100may be stored in the memory130.

According to an embodiment, the processor110may execute a program for managing information about the collection bundle purchase device100.

According to an embodiment, the processor110may execute a program for managing the operation of the collection bundle purchase device100.

According to an embodiment, the processor110may execute a program for managing the operation of the input/output interface module120.

i) Display Collection

According to an embodiment, the processor110may execute a game. In this case, the game may be a game executed inside the collection bundle purchase device100. In addition, the game may be a game executed in an external device (e.g., a game server, etc.) of the collection bundle purchase device100.

According to an embodiment, the processor110may obtain a user input generated in the game through the input/output interface module120. At this time, the user input may be a touch on a specific collection name (e.g., Blacksmith Leto's Armament) from among a collection list existing in a collection menu of the game, but the user input is not limited thereto.

According to an embodiment, the processor110may display a collection included in the collection menu based on the user input obtained through the input/output interface module120.

According to an embodiment, in relation to the collection, the processor110may display, through the input/output interface module120, whether the collection is a favorite, the name of the collection, a collection effect of the collection, images of items constituting the collection, the degree of enhancement of each of the items constituting the collection, the number of items constituting the collection, the number of items possessed in the collection, and an object for purchasing the collection as a bundle, but what the processor110may display through the input/output interface module120is not limited thereto.

According to an embodiment, the processor110may display a specific collection included in the collection menu of the game based on a user input (e.g., touch a specific collection name) for a specific collection name from among a collection list existing in the collection menu of the game.

According to an embodiment, the processor110may display a collection in a pop-up form on a game play screen through the input/output interface module120, but a method by which the processor110displays the collection is not limited thereto.

According to an embodiment, the processor110may display information related to a collection through the input/output interface module120based on a preset order. In this case, the preset order may be changed based on a user input.

According to an embodiment, the processor110may display, through the input/output interface module120, information related to a collection in the order of whether the collection is a favorite, the name of the collection, a collection effect of the collection, images of items corresponding to the number of items constituting the collection, the degree of enhancement of each of the items constituting the collection, the number of items possessed in the collection, and an object for purchasing the collection as a bundle, but the order in which the processor110displays information related to the collection through the input/output interface module120is not limited thereto.

i) Purchase Collection as Bundle

According to an embodiment, the processor110may purchase a collection as a bundle based on the user input to the collection.

According to an embodiment, the processor110may obtain a user input for an object for purchasing the collection as a bundle (e.g., an exchange button tab) included in the collection through the input/output interface module120. In this case, the user input may be a touch on the object for purchasing the collection as a bundle (e.g., an exchange button tab), but the user input is not limited thereto.

According to an embodiment, the processor110may display, through the interface module120, a predefined place in a game where the collection may be purchased as a bundle (e.g., an in-game exchange) in response to the obtained user input. In this case, the predefined place in the game where the collection may be purchased as a bundle (e.g., an in-game exchange) may include a plurality of tabs (e.g., a search tab, a sales registration tab, a settlement tab, a settlement history tab, a purchase tab, etc.).

According to an embodiment, the processor110may purchase the collection as a bundle based on a user input for a specific tab (e.g., a purchase tab) of the predefined place in the game where the collection may be purchased as a bundle (e.g., an in-game exchange) displayed above.

According to an embodiment, the processor110may display an exchange price and an item quantity of each of at least two items constituting the collection on a specific tab (e.g., a purchase tab) of the predefined place in the game where the collection may be purchased as a bundle (e.g., an in-game exchange) displayed above.

According to an embodiment, the processor110may generate an interface for selecting at least one of the at least two items constituting the collection on a specific tab (e.g., a purchase tab) of the predefined place in the game where the collection may be purchased as a bundle (e.g., an in-game exchange) displayed above.

According to an embodiment, the processor110may select at least one of the at least two items constituting the collection based on a user input to the interface.

According to an embodiment, the processor110may display that the item is selected as a preset image on the interface (e.g., mark v in a rectangle) for the item selected based on the user input from among the at least two items constituting the collection.

According to an embodiment, the processor110may generate an interface for deselecting at least one of the at least two items constituting the collection on a specific tab (e.g., a purchase tab) of the predefined place in the game where the collection may be purchased as a bundle (e.g., an in-game exchange) displayed above.

According to an embodiment, the processor110may deselect at least one of the at least two items constituting the collection based on a user input to the interface.

According to an embodiment, the processor110may display that the item is deselected as a preset image (e.g., mark v in a rectangle) for the item selected based on the user input from among the at least two items constituting the collection.

According to an embodiment, the processor110may display at least one of an image of each of the items constituting the collection on a specific tab (e.g., a purchase tab) of the predefined place in the game where the collection may be purchased as a bundle (e.g., an in-game exchange) displayed above, the name of each of the items constituting the collection, the degree of enhancement of each of the items constituting the collection (e.g., +3, etc.), and an effect of each of the items constituting the collection (e.g., max HP+20, etc.).

According to an embodiment, the processor110may generate an interface capable of changing an enhancement value of at least one item selected based on a user input (e.g., changing the enhancement value of the item from +2 to 0) in a specific tab (e.g., a purchase tab) of the predefined place in the game where the collection may be purchased as a bundle (e.g., an in-game exchange) displayed above. In this case, enhancement probability information according to the enhancement value (e.g., high, medium, low, very low, etc.) may be displayed on the interface, but information that may be displayed on the interface is not limited thereto.

According to an embodiment, the processor110may change an enhancement value of at least one item selected based on a user input from among the at least two items constituting the collection, based on a user input to the interface.

According to an embodiment, the processor110may display an enhancement value of at least one item changed based on a user input from among the at least two items constituting the collection.

According to an embodiment, the processor110may display the enhancement value of the at least one item changed based on a user input from among the at least two items constituting the collection in the degree of enhancement of each of the items constituting the collection (e.g., +2→0).

According to an embodiment, the processor110may modify an exchange price of at least one item changed based on a user input from among the at least two items constituting the collection to an exchange price of an item matching the changed enhancement value.

According to an embodiment, the processor110may generate an interface capable of changing a bundle purchase quantity of at least one item selected based on a user input from among the at least two items constituting the collection in a specific tab (e.g., a purchase tab) of the predefined place in the game where the collection may be purchased as a bundle (e.g., an in-game exchange) displayed above.

According to an embodiment, the processor110may change the bundle purchase quantity of the at least one item selected based on a user input from among the at least two items constituting the collection, based on the user input to the interface.

According to an embodiment, the processor110may display the bundle purchase quantity of the at least one item changed based on a user input from among the at least two items constituting the collection.

According to an embodiment, the processor110may display a bundle price and a bundle purchase quantity of the collection on a specific tab (e.g., a purchase tab) of the predefined place in the game where the collection may be purchased as a bundle (e.g., an in-game exchange) displayed above.

According to an embodiment, the processor110may generate an interface capable of changing the bundle purchase quantity of the collection in a specific tab (e.g., a purchase tab) of the predefined place in the game where the collection may be purchased as a bundle (e.g., an in-game exchange) displayed above.

According to an embodiment, the processor110may change the bundle purchase quantity of the collection based on the user input to the interface.

According to an embodiment, the input/output interface module120may be communicatively connected to an external device (e.g., a game server, etc.) through a network.

According to an embodiment, the input/output interface module120may transmit data to an external device (e.g., a game server, etc.) through a network.

According to an embodiment, the input/output interface module120may receive data transmitted from an external device (e.g., a game server, etc.) through a network.

According to an embodiment, the input/output interface module120may display a game play screen.

According to an embodiment, the input/output interface module120may display an interface generated by the processor110.

According to an embodiment, the input/output interface module120may display an image displayed by the processor110.

According to an embodiment, the input/output interface module120may obtain a user input.

According to an embodiment, the input/output interface module120may display collection information.

According to an embodiment, the input/output interface module120may be provided integrally with the collection bundle purchase device100.

According to an embodiment, the input/output interface module120may be provided separately from the collection bundle purchase device100.

According to an embodiment, the input/output interface module120may be a separate device communicatively connected to the collection bundle purchase device100.

According to an embodiment, the input/output interface module120may include a port (e.g., a USB port) for connecting to an external device.

According to an embodiment, the input/output interface module120may include a monitor, a touch screen, a mouse, an electronic pen, a microphone, a keyboard, a speaker, an earphone, a headphone, or a touch pad.

According to an embodiment, the memory130may store data received by the input/output interface module120.

According to an embodiment, the memory130may store a user input obtained by the input/output interface module120.

According to an embodiment, the memory130may store data transmitted by the input/output interface module120.

According to an embodiment, the memory130may store a user's action obtained by the input/output interface module120.

According to an embodiment, the memory130may store the interface generated by the processor110.

As used herein, it is apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art that the term ‘module’ refers to a logical structural unit and is not necessarily a physically separate component.

FIGS.2A and2Bare views illustrating a state in which a collection is purchased as a bundle according to an embodiment.

FIG.2Ais a view illustrating a state of displaying a collection, andFIG.2Bis a view illustrating a state in which the collection is purchased as a bundle.

Referring toFIG.2A, according to an embodiment, a collection bundle purchase device may display a game being played.

According to an embodiment, the collection bundle purchase device may obtain a user input generated in the game. At this time, the user input may be a touch on a specific collection name (e.g., Blacksmith Leto's Armament) from among a collection list existing in a collection menu of the game, but the user input is not limited thereto.

According to an embodiment, the collection bundle purchase device may display a collection200included in the collection menu based on the obtained user input.

According to an embodiment, in relation to the collection200, the collection bundle purchase device may display whether the collection is a favorite, the name of the collection, a collection effect201of the collection, images202of items constituting the collection, the number203of items possessed in the collection, and an object204for purchasing the collection as a bundle, but what the collection bundle purchase device may display is not limited thereto.

According to an embodiment, the collection bundle purchase device may display the collection200in a pop-up form on a game play screen, but a method by which the collection bundle purchase device displays the collection200is not limited thereto.

According to an embodiment, the collection bundle purchase device may display information related to the collection200based on a preset order (201,202,203, and204). In this case, the preset order may be changed based on a user input.

According to an embodiment, the collection bundle purchase device may obtain a user input for the object204for purchasing a displayed collection as a bundle in relation to the collection200. In this case, the user input may be a touch on the object204for purchasing a collection as a bundle, but the user input is not limited thereto.

According to an embodiment, the collection bundle purchase device may display an exchange210existing in the game based on the user input to the object204for purchasing a collection as a bundle.

Referring toFIG.2B, a search tab, a sales registration tab, a settlement tab, a settlement history tab, and a purchase tab may be displayed (211) on the exchange210existing in the game.

According to an embodiment, the exchange210existing in the game may be displayed with a purchase tab212activated.

According to an embodiment, the collection bundle purchase device may activate the purchase tab212based on a user input.

According to an embodiment, in the activated purchase tab212, in order to purchase items constituting a collection as a bundle, the name of the collection, a collection effect of the collection, the total price of items selected to purchase from among the items constituting the collection, whether the items constituting the collection are selected, an image of an item, the name of the item, an effect of the item, a purchase quantity, and a purchase price per item may be displayed (213).

According to an embodiment, the collection bundle purchase device may display an interface for selecting at least one from among the items constituting the collection on the purchase tab212.

According to an embodiment, the collection bundle purchase device may display an interface for changing a bundle purchase quantity of the items selected to purchase from among the items constituting the collection on the purchase tab212.

According to an embodiment, a bundle purchase quantity and a bundle purchase price of the collection may be displayed (214) on the purchase tab212activated by the collection bundle purchase device.

According to an embodiment, in the purchase tab212activated by the collection bundle purchase device, a sum of the total price of the items selected to purchase from among the items constituting the collection and the bundle purchase price of the collection, and the amount currently held by a user may be displayed (215).

According to an embodiment, in the purchase tab212activated by the collection bundle purchase device, an image (e.g., a purchase button)216for purchasing the items selected to purchase from among the items constituting the collection and a collection to be purchased as a bundle may be displayed.

FIGS.3A and3Bare views illustrating a state in which a collection is purchased as a bundle according to another embodiment.

FIG.3Ais a view illustrating a state of displaying a collection, andFIG.3Bis a view illustrating a state in which the collection is purchased as a bundle.

Referring toFIG.3A, according to an embodiment, a collection bundle purchase device may display a game being played.

According to an embodiment, the collection bundle purchase device may obtain a user input generated in the game. At this time, the user input may be a touch on a specific collection name (e.g., Blacksmith Leto's Armament) from among a collection list existing in a collection menu of the game, but the user input is not limited thereto.

According to an embodiment, the collection bundle purchase device may display a collection300included in the collection menu based on the obtained user input.

According to an embodiment, in relation to the collection300, the collection bundle purchase device may display whether the collection is a favorite, the name of the collection, a collection effect301of the collection, images of items constituting the collection, the degree of enhancement302of each of the items constituting the collection (e.g., +6, +2, +3, etc.), the number303of items possessed in the collection, and an object304for purchasing the collection as a bundle, but what the collection bundle purchase device may display is not limited thereto.

According to an embodiment, the collection bundle purchase device may display the collection300in a pop-up form on a game play screen, but a method by which the collection bundle purchase device displays the collection300is not limited thereto.

According to an embodiment, the collection bundle purchase device may display information related to the collection300based on a preset order (301,302,303, and304). In this case, the preset order may be changed based on a user input.

According to an embodiment, the collection bundle purchase device may obtain a user input for the object304for purchasing a displayed collection as a bundle in relation to the collection300. In this case, the user input may be a touch on the object304for purchasing a collection as a bundle, but the user input is not limited thereto.

According to an embodiment, the collection bundle purchase device may display an exchange310existing in the game based on the user input to the object304for purchasing a collection as a bundle.

Referring toFIG.3B, a search tab, a sales registration tab, a settlement tab, a settlement history tab, and a purchase tab may be displayed (320) on the exchange310existing in the game.

According to an embodiment, the exchange310existing in the game may be displayed with a purchase tab321activated.

According to an embodiment, the collection bundle purchase device may activate the purchase tab321based on a user input.

According to an embodiment, in the activated purchase tab312, in order to purchase items constituting a collection as a bundle, the name of the collection, a collection effect of the collection, the total price of items selected to purchase from among the items constituting the collection, whether the items constituting the collection are selected, an image of an item, the name of the item, the degree of enhancement of the item (e.g., +3, etc.), an effect of the item (e.g., max HP +20), a changed enhancement value (e.g., −2, +1, etc.), a purchase quantity, and a purchase price per item may be displayed (330).

According to an embodiment, the collection bundle purchase device may display an interface for selecting at least one from among the items constituting the collection on the purchase tab321.

According to an embodiment, the collection bundle purchase device may display an interface331for changing an enhancement value of the at least one from among the items constituting the collection on the purchase tab321based on a user input. In this case, enhancement probability information according to the enhancement value may be displayed on the interface331, but information that may be displayed on the interface331is not limited thereto.

According to an embodiment, the collection bundle purchase device may change (332) the degree of enhancement of the item (e.g., +2, etc.) displayed on the activated purchase tab321based on a user input to the interface331for changing the enhancement value of the at least one from among the items constituting the collection (e.g., +2→0, +6→+5, etc.).

According to an embodiment, the collection bundle purchase device may modify an exchange price of at least one item changed based on a user input from among the at least two items constituting the collection to an exchange price of an item matching a changed enhancement value.

According to an embodiment, the collection bundle purchase device may display the modified exchange price of the item on the purchase tab321.

According to an embodiment, the collection bundle purchase device may display an interface333for changing a bundle purchase quantity of the items selected to purchase from among the items constituting the collection on the purchase tab321.

According to an embodiment, a bundle purchase quantity and a bundle purchase price of the collection may be displayed (340) on the purchase tab321activated by the collection bundle purchase device.

According to an embodiment, in the purchase tab321activated by the collection bundle purchase device, a sum of the total price of the items selected to purchase from among the items constituting the collection and the bundle purchase price of the collection, and the amount currently held by the user may be displayed (350).

According to an embodiment, in the purchase tab321activated by the collection bundle purchase device, an image (e.g., a purchase button)360for purchasing the items selected to purchase from among the items constituting the collection and a collection to be purchased as a bundle may be displayed.

FIG.4is a flowchart illustrating a collection bundle purchase method according to an embodiment.

Referring toFIG.4, in operation400, the collection bundle purchase device according to an embodiment displays a collection included in a collection menu based on a user input.

At this time, in relation to the collection, the collection bundle purchase device may display whether the collection is a favorite, the name of the collection, a collection effect of the collection, images of items constituting the collection, the number of items constituting the collection, the number of items possessed in the collection, and an object for purchasing the collection as a bundle, but what the collection bundle purchase device may display is not limited thereto.

In addition, the collection bundle purchase device may display the collection in a pop-up form on a game play screen, but a method by which the collection bundle purchase device displays the collection is not limited thereto.

In operation410, the collection bundle purchase device displays an exchange price and an item quantity of each of at least two items constituting the collection.

In this case, in the collection bundle purchase device, in order to purchase items constituting the collection as a bundle, the name of the collection, a collection effect of the collection, whether the items constituting the collection are selected, an image of an item, the name of the item, an effect of the item (e.g., max HP+20), a purchase quantity, and a purchase price per item may be displayed.

In addition, the collection bundle purchase device may display a bundle price and a bundle purchase quantity of the collection.

In operation420, the collection bundle purchase device selects at least one of the at least two items constituting the collection based on the user input, and determines a bundle purchase quantity of the selected at least one of the at least two items constituting the collection.

In this case, the collection bundle purchase device may display an interface for selecting at least one of the at least two items constituting the collection.

In addition, the collection bundle purchase device may display an interface capable of changing the bundle purchase quantity of the selected at least one of the at least two items constituting the collection.

In addition, the collection bundle purchase device may display a bundle purchase price of the selected at least one of the at least two items constituting the collection for each item.

In addition, the collection bundle purchase device may display a total purchase price of a bundle of the selected at least one of the at least two items constituting the collection.

In operation430, the collection bundle purchase device determines the bundle purchase quantity of the collection based on the user input.

In this case, the collection bundle purchase device may display an interface capable of changing the bundle purchase quantity of the collection.

In addition, the collection bundle purchase device may display a price for purchasing the collection as a bundle.

In operation440, the collection bundle purchase device purchases the bundle of the selected at least one of the at least two items constituting the collection or the collection as a bundle.

At this time, the above collection bundle purchase device may display the total amount held by the user and provide the user with information about whether the bundle of the selected at least one of the at least two items constituting the collection or the bundle of the collection can be purchased.

Although operation420is exemplified inFIG.4as being performed before operation430, operation420and operation430may be performed simultaneously, in parallel, or overlapping, or operation420may be performed after operation430.

FIG.5is a flowchart illustrating a collection bundle purchase method according to another embodiment.

Referring toFIG.5, in operation500, the collection bundle purchase device according to an embodiment displays a collection included in a collection menu based on a user input.

At this time, in relation to the collection, the collection bundle purchase device may display whether the collection is a favorite, the name of the collection, a collection effect of the collection, images of items constituting the collection, the number of items constituting the collection, the degree of enhancement of each of the items constituting the collection (e.g., +6, +2, +3, etc.), the number of items possessed in the collection, and an object for purchasing the collection as a bundle, but what the collection bundle purchase device may display is not limited thereto.

In addition, the collection bundle purchase device may display the collection in a pop-up form on a game play screen, but a method by which the collection bundle purchase device displays the collection is not limited thereto.

In operation510, the collection bundle purchase device displays an exchange price and an item quantity of each of at least two items constituting the collection.

In this case, in the collection bundle purchase device, in order to purchase items constituting the collection as a bundle, the name of the collection, a collection effect of the collection, whether the items constituting the collection are selected, an image of an item, the name of the item, the degree of enhancement of the item, an effect of the item (e.g., max HP+20), a changed enhancement value, a purchase quantity, and a purchase price per item may be displayed.

In addition, the collection bundle purchase device may display a bundle price and a bundle purchase quantity of the collection.

In operation520, the collection bundle purchase device selects at least one of the at least two items constituting the collection based on the user input, and changes an enhancement value of the selected at least one of the at least two items constituting the collection.

In this case, the collection bundle purchase device may display an interface for selecting at least one of the at least two items constituting the collection.

In addition, the collection bundle purchase device may display an interface for changing an enhancement value of at least one of items constituting a collection based on a user input.

In addition, the collection bundle purchase device may change the degree of enhancement of the displayed item (e.g., +3, etc.) based on a user input to the interface for changing the enhancement value of the at least one of the items constituting the collection (e.g., +2→0, +6→+5, etc.). In this case, enhancement probability information according to the enhancement value (e.g., high, medium, low, very low, etc.) may be displayed on the interface, but information that may be displayed on the interface is not limited thereto.

In addition, the collection bundle purchase device may modify an exchange price of at least one item changed based on a user input from among the at least two items constituting the collection to an exchange price of an item matching a changed enhancement value.

In addition, the collection bundle purchase device may display the modified exchange price of the item.

In operation530, the collection bundle purchase device determines a bundle purchase quantity of at least one of the at least two items constituting the collection.

In this case, the collection bundle purchase device may display an interface capable of changing a bundle purchase quantity of the selected at least one of the at least two items constituting the collection.

In addition, the collection bundle purchase device may display a bundle purchase price of the selected at least one of the at least two items constituting the collection for each item.

In addition, the collection bundle purchase device may display a total purchase price of a bundle of the selected at least one of the at least two items constituting the collection.

In operation540, the collection bundle purchase device determines the bundle purchase quantity of the collection based on the user input.

In this case, the collection bundle purchase device may display an interface capable of changing the bundle purchase quantity of the collection.

In addition, the collection bundle purchase device may display a price for purchasing the collection as a bundle.

In operation550, the collection bundle purchase device purchases the bundle of the selected at least one of the at least two items constituting the collection or the collection as a bundle.

At this time, the collection bundle purchase device may display a total holding amount of the user and provide the user with information about whether the bundle of the selected at least one of the at least two items constituting the collection or the bundle of the collection can be purchased.

Although operations520and530are exemplified inFIG.5as being performed before operation540, operations520and530and operation540may be performed simultaneously, in parallel, or overlapping, or operations520and530may be performed after operation540.

According to an embodiment of the disclosure, a collection may be purchased as a bundle based on a user input.

In addition, there is an effect that each of at least two items constituting a collection may be purchased as a bundle based on a user input.

In addition, there is an effect that at least one of at least two items constituting a collection may be selected based on a user input.

In addition, there is an effect that a purchase quantity of at least one of at least two items constituting a collection may be changed based on a user input.

In addition, there is an effect that a purchase may be made by changing an enhancement value of at least one of at least two items constituting a collection based on a user input.

Hereinabove, all components according to the embodiments are described to be combined as one or are described to operate by being combined with each other, but the disclosure is not limited thereto. In other words, at least two of the components may selectively combine to operate within the scopes of the disclosure.

In addition, each of the components may be realized as independent hardware, or some or all of the components may be selectively combined to be realized as a computer program having a program module in which some or all functions are performed in one or more hardware. Code and code segments for configuring the computer program may be easily construed by one of ordinary skill in the art to which embodiments belong.

Such a computer program may be stored in a computer readable medium, and read and executed by a computer, thereby implementing the embodiment. Examples of the computer readable medium of the computer program may be a magnetic recording medium, an optical recording medium, or the like.

Furthermore, when a part “includes”, “comprises”, or “has” an element, unless there is a particular description contrary thereto, the part may further include other elements, not excluding the other elements.

The methods disclosed in the disclosure include one or more operations or actions for achieving the methods. The operations and/or actions for achieving the methods may be interchanged with one another without departing from the scope of the claims. In other words, the order and/or use of specific operations and/or actions may be modified without departing from the scope of the claims, unless a certain order for the operations and/or actions is specified.

As used herein, a phrase referring to “at least one of” a list of items refers to any combination of these items, including single members. As an example, “at least one of a, b, or c:” is intended to include any combination with multiples of the same element (e.g., a-a, a-a-a, a-a-b, a-a-c, a-b-b, a-c-c, b-b, b-b-b, b-b-c, c-c, and c-c-c, or any other ordering of a, b, and c), as well as a, b, c, a-b, a-c, b-c, and a-b-c.

As used herein, the term “determining” encompasses a wide variety of actions. For example, the term “determining” may include computing, processing, deriving, examining, looking up (e.g., looking up in a table, database, or other data structure), identifying, and the like. The term “determining” may also include receiving (e.g., receiving information), accessing (accessing data in a memory), and the like. The term “determining” may also include resolving, selecting, choosing, establishing, and the like.

The description herein is for describing the disclosure and numerous modifications and adaptations will be readily apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the disclosure.

In this regard, the present embodiments may have different forms and should not be construed as being limited to the descriptions set forth herein. While the disclosure has been particularly shown and described with reference to embodiments thereof, it will be understood that various changes in form and details may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the following claims.