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A Flexible Network Access Scheme for M2M Communications in Heterogeneous Wireless Networks

  • Tian, Hui;Xie, Wei;Xu, Youyun;Xu, Kui;Han, Peng
    • KSII Transactions on Internet and Information Systems (TIIS)
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    • v.9 no.10
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    • pp.3789-3809
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    • 2015
  • In this paper, we deal with the problem of M2M gateways' network selection for different types of M2M traffic in heterogeneous wireless networks. Based on the difference in traffic's quality of service (QoS) requirements, the M2M traffic produced by various applications is mainly classified as two categories: flexible traffic and rigid traffic. Then, game theory is adopted to solve the problem of network-channel selection with the coexistence of flexible and rigid traffic, named as flexible network access (FNA). We prove the formulated discrete game is a potential game. The existence and feasibility of the Nash equilibrium (NE) of the proposed game are also analyzed. Then, an iterative algorithm based on optimal reaction criterion and a distributed algorithm with limited feedback based on learning automata are presented to obtain the NE of the proposed game. In simulations, the proposed iterative algorithm can achieve a near optimal sum utility of whole network with low complexity compared to the exhaustive search. In addition, the simulation results show that our proposed algorithms outperform existing methods in terms of sum utility and load balance.

A Policy on Efficient Load-Balancing Using Contents-Based Game Servers

  • Myung, Won-Shig
    • International Journal of Contents
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    • v.3 no.1
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    • pp.9-13
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    • 2007
  • This paper proposes a policy on efficient load balancing that can reduce the network game server load burdened by surging number of users. The study adopted a contents-based clustering technique. Recently, skyrocketing number of clients in on-line games causes overloads on specific game servers, and the consequent server-instability brings the worst situation: a server failure. To cope with this problem, one can install more high-powered servers or be equipped with back-up servers, which is often inefficient in terms of cost performance. To solve this problem, the present study examined the technology enhancing the performance and efficiency of game servers by reducing the loads of specific game servers. In doing this, this study used the clustering technology to compose game servers classified by their contents and carried out appropriate load balancing to numerous clients with load balancers in each region.

Best Practices on Improving the Virtual Reality (VR) Content Development Process with EPIC's Unreal Engine

  • Kong, Ji Hoon;Kim, Ki Du;Kim, R. Young Chul
    • International Journal of Advanced Culture Technology
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    • v.9 no.4
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    • pp.417-423
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    • 2021
  • Recently, in the Game industries, they are increasing to use of game engines to reduce the development cost of 3D content and software. In particular, Unreal Engine provides a blueprint visual scripting function that enables software production without programming (coding). Although High-end video content can be produced, the problem is that content development is complicated and requires advanced manpower. To solve this problem, we propose an optimized VR game context process. This is because 1) a Blueprint visual script is used, 2) VR games with various interactions can be produced, 3) Non-majors in the software field (or groups) can develop advanced content. In various related industries such as defense, medical care, manufacturing, and construction, we may easily develop any game content without programming with our refined VR rhythm action game development process. We expect to reduce the development cost with the process advantages in the game industries.

An Edutainment Game Prototype for Sasang Constitutional Food Therapy

  • Yea, Sang-Jun;Zhao, Dapeng;Ryu, Il-Han;Yang, Changsop;Kim, Chul;Gweon, Gahgene
    • Journal of Society of Preventive Korean Medicine
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    • v.19 no.2
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    • pp.159-167
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    • 2015
  • Objective : Recently many kinds of food therapies have sprung up to prevent or manage disease and to promote health. Seeing Korean history, the Korean medical doctors have been applying food therapy based on the thought that the dietary sources were as important as the medicine. Therefore, in this study, we designed a mobile edutainment game prototype with the goal of providing education about healthy food knowledge for users who belongs to different constitutional types. Materials and Method : We adopted the Sasang Constitutional Medicine as the medical background knowledge for our edutainment game design. Based on the user study, we developed the process of edutainment system which is composed of 'My game', 'My constitution', and 'My food'. Among the whole process, we developed a prototype for the core module - the 'My game' part. This prototype used a jumping game for mobile devices that is composed of training, level 1 and level 2 stages. Results : From the target user evaluation, it was proved that 1) in terms of the learning effect of healthy diet, the edutainment game we developed has a significant advantage over the conventional learning media. 2) after playing the edutainment game, the good and bad food identification accuracy based on picture and text format were increased by 44% and 42% respectively, and 3) target users perceived enjoyment while using this prototype, as well as showed positive intention to use this game as edutainment tool in the future. Conclusion : We designed and developed mobile edutainment game prototype to educate healthy food knowledge based on Sasang Constitutional Medicine. Through user evaluation, we proved that our prototype enhanced healthy food knowledge and that user accepted the prototype as a beneficial edutainment tool.

Design of Secure Game Character Migration System Between Online Game Servers using Dual Signature (이중 서명을 이용한 온라인 게임 서버 간의 안전한 게임 캐릭터 이주 시스템 설계)

  • Suk, Jin-Weon;Lim, Ung-Taeg
    • Journal of Advanced Navigation Technology
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    • v.14 no.6
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    • pp.882-889
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    • 2010
  • The development of network technology has made rapid growth for online gaming industry on the Internet. Recently, game players have been wanting for a free migration on the game character for game player managed by online game servers of different types. Existing research on the acceptance of the game players demands have suggested migration model of the game character. However, the game Character Migration Process between the game server of different types migration is focused only, and safety issue that is necessary in an online transaction is overlooked. Therefore, ensure the safety of transactions information and when a dispute arises is necessary countermeasures. In this paper, Secure game Character Migration System (SCMP) using dual signature method when migrating game characters between the game servers of different types based on existing research is propose and looks to examine the safety.

A Prospective Study of Game Content based on Wearable Device (웨어러블 디바이스 기반의 게임콘텐츠 전망 연구)

  • Baek, Jaeyong;Chang, Hyojin;Kim, Youngjae
    • Journal of Korea Society of Digital Industry and Information Management
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    • v.11 no.1
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    • pp.145-155
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    • 2015
  • The game industry has changed along with the advancement of device technology. The wearable, a recently appeared device will create new demand in this saturated age of the smart devices. The game industry's content targeted towards the wearable devices will play an important role as main driving source. For this reason, this research studies the development aspect and the current technical capabilities of games' platforms and contents by analyzing the contrast between the results of features and current situations of the wearable market. Consequently, we define the prospects of game content for wearable device. We also expect that the new style of the game content, combined with cloud game, augmented reality game and virtual reality game will appear in the next generation platforms gearing towards the wearable devices.

Research of Interopaeration Simulation between War Game Simulator and Communication Effect Simulator using HLA/RTI (HLA/RTI를 이용한 워게임 시뮬레이터와 통신 효과 시뮬레이터의 연동 시뮬레이션 연구)

  • Kim, Deok-Su;Bae, Jang Won;Park, Soo Bum;Kim, Tag Gon
    • Journal of the Korea Institute of Military Science and Technology
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    • v.18 no.1
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    • pp.46-54
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    • 2015
  • Wargame simulators are widely used in the field of defence modeling and simulation. Because of increasing importance of communication effects on the warfare, the war game simulator is also required to reflect communication effects. One way to satisfy the requirement is the interoperation simulation between war game simulator and communication effect simulators. This paper shows the application of interoperation simulation between war game and communication effect simulators using HLA(High-Level Architecture)/RTI(RunTime Infrastructure). The war game simulator mainly deal with the engagement of troops and the troops communicate each other at the mission execution level. In the other hand, The communication effect simulator perform communication actions between the troops in the engineering level. Using the interoperation simulation, we can reflect the communication effects on the war game simulation. We show various applications of the interoperation simulation with the point of the war game and communication effect simulator. with a case study, we explain the interoperation simulation improves the reality and fidelity of the war game simulator and how the interoperation simulation can be applied to developing doctrines and real communication system.

Interface Design for Motion-Based Physical Interactive Games (체감형 게임을 위한 운동 동작 기반 인터페이스 설계)

  • Jang, Won-Jun;Gil, Young-Ik;Seo, Hye-Ran;Sung, Bokyung;Kim, Da-In;Ko, Il-Ju
    • Journal of Korea Game Society
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    • v.19 no.4
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    • pp.15-26
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    • 2019
  • In this paper, an interface for the physical interactive game based on the exercise movement was designed. The interface which uses exercise motion detects was designed and applied to the physical interactive game. As a result, this application to the contents was made possible by combining the physical movements that involve motility through the training method. Furthermore, accurate exercise motions that correspond to each situation were induced using the game objects. The developed interface is expected to be used in a physical interactive game that incorporates other types of exercises.

The Comparative study on Game Contents Costing by Single Game Element and Multi Game Elements (다중게임요소와 단일게임요소에 의한 게임콘텐츠 원가산정 방법에 관한 비교연구)

  • Lim, Deuk-Soo;Lee, Kook-Chul;Park, Hyun-Ji
    • Journal of Information Technology Applications and Management
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    • v.15 no.1
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    • pp.67-81
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    • 2008
  • Last decade, IT industry in Korea has been developed greatly. The game industry as an international leader has given good value added to its country. Game industry is one of the speedy improved one and it showed over 20% of growth rate from 2002. Most distressings in Game industry, there are no established costing system in spite that there should be in emerging market. In 2004, Game Contents Costing Model using Mission and Event was developed and also the study of Game Elements weight was done in 2005. The cost of Game Contents can be calculated by GEP and its unit price. The study of Game Contents Sizing Model was done in 2005. The costing of Game Contents by single Game Element which represents software which is one of 3 Game Elements-plan, graphic and software-and it is counted by mission and event. If the software element only can not well represent Game Contents volume, we can include plan and graphic elements for Game Contents costing. And we can say above two methods as a costing model of Game Contents. In this paper, these models were tested empirically and proved as usable.

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Success Factors of Game Products by Using a Diffusion Model and Cluster Analysis (확산모형과 군집분석을 이용한 게임제품의 흥행요소 분석)

  • Song, Sungmin;Cho, Nam-Wook;Kim, Taegu
    • Journal of Korean Institute of Industrial Engineers
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    • v.42 no.3
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    • pp.222-230
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    • 2016
  • As the global game market has been more competitive, it has been important to analyze success factors of game products. In this paper, we applied a Bass Diffusion Model and Clustering Analysis to identify the success factors of games based on data from Steam, an international game platform. By using a diffusion model, we first categorize game products into two groups : successful and unsuccessful games. Then, each group has been analyzed by using clustering analysis based on product features such as genres, price, and minimum system requirements. As a result, success factors of a game have been identified. The result shows that customers in game industry appreciate sophisticated contents. Unlike many other industries, price is not considered as a key success factor in the game industry. Expecially, advanced independent video games (commonly referred to as indie games) with killer contents show competitiveness in the market.