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Golf game system and method thereofRelated Patent Categories: Games Using Tangible Projectile, GolfGolf game system and method thereof description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20070060409, Golf game system and method thereof. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application is a continuation of PCT/KR2005/000614, filed Mar. 4, 2005, which claims the benefit of Korean Patent Application No. 10-2004-0014671 filed Mar. 4, 2004. The disclosures of these prior applications are considered part of, and are incorporated by reference herein, the disclosure of this application. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] (a) Field of the Invention [0003] The present invention relates generally to a system and method for playing a game, and more particularly to a system and method for playing a golf game. [0004] (b) Description of the Related Art [0005] With the development and spread of communication networks, the Internet user population has been rapidly increasing, and a variety of web contents such as electronic commercial transactions, portals, games, etc. are being provided in line with the growth of the Internet. [0006] Online games played over the Internet are becoming more popular day by day with a focus on the younger generation. Such online games may include arcade games, role-playing games, strategic simulation games, shooting games, sports games such as car racing games and golf games, adventure games, and so on. [0007] Among these games, the golf game in particular has traditionally been considered as exclusive to the upper class. However, nowadays, the golf game is becoming popular among the lower class due to steady extension. Thus, an increasing number of web sites provide online golf games. [0008] In the conventional online golf game, a golf course is displayed on a two- or three-dimensional screen, a golf club is selected, and power (flight distance), ball direction, ball rotation (hook, slice, etc.), etc., are adjusted to determine the final position of the ball. Recently, golf games are being modeled on actual golf courses, and thus provide users acquainted with the game to feel a sense of intimacy while enabling users unacquainted with but interested in golf to learn about the game (e.g. the position of hazards such as bunkers, how to master the green, etc.) [0009] However, the conventional online golf game has a disadvantage in that it is dependent upon manipulation of keys (or a mouse) alone and is independent of the actual golfing ability of the user, and thus the game can become dull. [0010] In order to enhance the enjoyment of the game, varying a length of a power gauge for regulating a shot has been proposed. This proposal is disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2003-71131, in which the length of the power gauge is varied according to turf, weather, number of shots, handicap, bunker, rough, and so on. However, this proposal has the drawback that, while taking into account surrounding circumstances, the game still does not reflect the ability of the user. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0011] A system for playing a golf game according to the present invention is adapted to reflect the user's ability to play the golf game, aside from the user's skill at key manipulation, thereby further promoting enjoyment of the golf game. [0012] In particular, an ability value of the user can be adjusted according to a level that reflects the ability of the user to accurately move the ball in the golf game. [0013] According to an aspect of the present invention, a method for playing a golf game is provided. The method includes the acts of allotting to a user an ability value, adjusting an input parameter on the basis of the allotted ability value, performing the golf game by determining a flight distance and location of a golf ball in response to receiving the user's input corresponding to the adjusted parameter, and determining a result on the basis of the number of strokes taken by the user and selectively allotting to the user ability points capable of adjusting the ability value. The input parameter can include a swing gauge for adjusting a movement direction and distance of a golf ball on the basis of the ability value allotted to the user. The method can further include the acts of receiving a user request to vary a level for adjusting the ability value of the user according to the allotted ability points, and varying the level, allotting to the user an extra ability value corresponding to the varied level, and adjusting the ability value of the user according to the extra ability value. [0014] According to another aspect of the present invention, a system for playing a golf game is provided. The system includes an ability value applier for adjusting a swing gauge for playing a shot according to an ability value allotted to a user, a shot processor for determining a movement direction of a golf ball on the basis of a signal received according to the user's manipulation of the swing gauge, and moving the ball toward the determined movement direction on the basis of a flight distance according to the ability value and the user's manipulation of the swing gauge, an evaluator for determining a result according to a final position where the ball moves and the number of strokes taken by the user, a point provider for providing the user with ability points depending on the determined result, and an ability value determiner for adjusting the ability value of the user corresponding to the provided ability points. [0015] According to yet another aspect of the present invention, a recording medium storing a program is provided. The recording medium storing the program includes a function of allotting to a user an ability value for a golf game, a function of adjusting, based on the allotted ability value, an input parameter for determining a flight path a golf ball, a function of processing the golf game by determining the flight path of the golf ball according to a received input signal corresponding to the user's manipulation of the adjusted parameter, a function of yielding a score on the basis of a final position of the ball according to a shot played by the user and of the number of strokes taken by the user, and a function of determining a result of the golf game according to the score and selectively allotting to the user ability points capable of adjusting the ability value. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0016] FIG. 1 shows a structure of a system for playing a golf game according to an embodiment of the present invention; [0017] FIG. 2 shows a detailed structure of the components shown in FIG. 1; [0018] FIG. 3 shows a swing gauge according to an embodiment of the present invention; [0019] FIG. 4 is a flowchart of an overall method for a golf game according to an embodiment of the present invention; [0020] FIGS. 5A and 5B are detailed overall flowcharts of a method for a golf game according to an embodiment of the present invention; Continue reading about Golf game system and method thereof... Full patent description for Golf game system and method thereof Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this Golf game system and method thereof patent application. ###  How KEYWORD MONITOR works... a FREE service from FreshPatents1. Sign up (takes 30 seconds). 2. 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