Electronic device, method, and computer-readable storage medium for providing 3-dimensional map information

Abstract

[1] This electronic device may include a display and a processor. The processor may be configured to display, through the display, a screen including at least a portion of a virtual space including a player character (PC) corresponding to a user. The screen may include a mini-map for representing the virtual space. The processor may be configured to display, in a first state of the mini-map, the mini-map including a first portion of the virtual space viewed from a first view point above the PC along a first direction parallel to an elevation direction of the virtual space. The processor may be configured to display, in a second state changed from the first state on the basis of an input for changing a view point of the mini-map, the mini-map including a second portion of the virtual space viewed from a second view point different from the first view point along a second direction different from the first direction .

Description

Electronic device, method, and computer-readable storage medium for providing three-dimensional map information

[0001] Embodiments disclosed in the present disclosure relate to an electronic device, a method, and a computer-readable storage medium for providing three-dimensional (3-dimensional) map information.

[0002] An electronic device may provide a virtual space containing a character corresponding to a user. For example, the character may include a player character (PC). For example, the virtual space may be displayed through the display of the electronic device.

[0003] According to one embodiment, an electronic device may include a mini-map for representing a virtual space within a screen including at least a portion of the virtual space. The mini-map may include one or more visual objects. The mini-map may be formed as a two-dimensional surface displayed on the screen. Since the virtual space is formed as a three-dimensional space, a method for providing information about the three-dimensional space through the mini-map may be required.

[0004] The technical problems to be achieved in this document are not limited to the technical problems mentioned above, and other technical problems not mentioned can be clearly understood by a person having ordinary skill in the technical field to which the present invention belongs from the description below.

[0005] An electronic device may include a display and a processor. The processor may be configured to display, through the display, a screen including at least a portion of a virtual space including a player character (PC) corresponding to a user of the electronic device. The screen may include a mini-map for representing the virtual space. The processor may be configured to display, in a first state of the mini-map, the mini-map including a first portion of the virtual space viewed from a first view point above the PC along a first direction parallel to an elevation direction of the virtual space. The processor may be configured to display, in a second state changed from the first state based on an input for changing the view point of the mini-map, the mini-map including a second portion of the virtual space viewed from a second view point different from the first view point along a second direction different from the first direction.

[0006] A method performed by an electronic device may include an operation of displaying, through a display of the electronic device, a screen including at least a portion of a virtual space including a player character (PC) corresponding to a user of the electronic device. The screen may include a mini-map for representing the virtual space. The method may include an operation of displaying, in a first state of the mini-map, the mini-map including a first portion of the virtual space viewed from along a first direction parallel to an elevation direction of the virtual space from a first view point above the PC. The method may include an operation of displaying, in a second state changed from the first state based on an input for changing a view point of the mini-map, the mini-map including a second portion of the virtual space viewed from along a second direction different from the first direction from a second view point different from the first view point.

[0007] A computer-readable storage medium having one or more programs stored thereon may be configured to include instructions that, when executed by a processor of an electronic device, cause the electronic device to display, through a display of the electronic device, a screen including at least a portion of a virtual space including a player character (PC) corresponding to a user of the electronic device. The screen may include a mini-map for representing the virtual space. The one or more programs may be configured to include instructions that, when executed by the processor of the electronic device, cause the electronic device to display, within a first state of the mini-map, the mini-map including a first portion of the virtual space viewed from along a first direction parallel to an elevation direction of the virtual space from a first view point above the PC. The one or more programs may be configured to include instructions that, when executed by a processor of the electronic device, cause the electronic device to display the minimap, which includes a second portion of the virtual space viewed from a second viewpoint different from the first viewpoint, along a second direction different from the first direction, within a second state changed from the first state based on an input that changes a viewpoint of the minimap.

[0008] According to one embodiment, an electronic device may include a mini-map for representing a virtual space within a screen including at least a portion of the virtual space. The mini-map may include one or more visual objects. The mini-map may be formed as a two-dimensional surface displayed on the screen. The electronic device may provide information about the three-dimensional space through the mini-map based on an input to the mini-map.

[0009] The effects that can be obtained from the present disclosure are not limited to the effects mentioned above, and other effects that are not mentioned can be clearly understood by a person having ordinary skill in the art to which the present disclosure belongs from the description below.

[0010] FIG. 1 is an exemplary block diagram of an electronic device within a network environment, according to one embodiment.

[0011] FIG. 2 illustrates an example of a mini-map providing two-dimensional information about a three-dimensional virtual space, according to one embodiment.

[0012] FIGS. 3A and 3B illustrate examples of screens including a minimap whose view point changes based on input, according to one embodiment.

[0013] FIGS. 4A and 4B illustrate examples of screens including visual objects that provide information about objects according to elevation based on input to a minimap, according to one embodiment.

[0014] FIG. 5A illustrates an example of a screen including a slider bar providing information about the density of objects at different altitudes, according to one embodiment.

[0015] FIGS. 5b and 5c illustrate examples of screens including a scroll view that displays information about an object according to its height, according to one embodiment.

[0016] FIG. 6 illustrates an example of an operational flow for a method of an electronic device changing a viewpoint based on an input to provide three-dimensional information through a minimap, according to one embodiment.

[0017] Electronic devices (or external electronic devices) according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may take various forms. Electronic devices may include, for example, portable communication devices (e.g., smartphones), computer devices, portable multimedia devices, portable medical devices, cameras, wearable devices, servers, or home appliances. Electronic devices (or external electronic devices) according to embodiments of this document are not limited to the aforementioned devices.

[0018] The various embodiments of this document and the terminology used herein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, but should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, or substitutes of the embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used for similar or related components. The singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one or more items, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In this document, phrases such as "A or B," "at least one of A and B," "at least one of A or B," "A, B, or C," "at least one of A, B, and C," and "at least one of A, B, or C" can each include any one of the items listed together in that phrase, or all possible combinations thereof. Terms such as "first," "second," or "first" or "second" may be used merely to distinguish the corresponding component from other corresponding components, and do not limit the corresponding components in any other respect (e.g., importance or order). When a component (e.g., a first component) is referred to as being “coupled” or “connected” to another component (e.g., a second component), with or without the terms “functionally” or “communicatively,” it means that the component can be connected to the other component directly (e.g., wired), wirelessly, or through a third component.

[0019] The term "module" as used in this document may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and may be used interchangeably with terms such as logic, logic block, component, or circuit. A module may be an integral component, or a minimum unit or part of a component that performs one or more functions. For example, according to one embodiment, a module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

[0020] Various embodiments of the present document may be implemented as software (e.g., a program) including one or more instructions stored in a storage medium that can be read by a machine (e.g., an electronic device (101)). For example, a processor of the machine (e.g., an electronic device (101)) may call at least one instruction among the one or more instructions stored from the storage medium and execute it. This enables the machine to operate to perform at least one function according to the at least one instruction called. The one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code that can be executed by an interpreter. The machine-readable storage medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Here, 'non-transitory' only means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not contain a signal (e.g., an electromagnetic wave), and this term does not distinguish between cases where data is stored semi-permanently and cases where it is stored temporarily in the storage medium.

[0021] According to one embodiment, the method according to various embodiments disclosed in the present document may be provided as included in a computer program product. The computer program product may be traded as a product between a seller and a buyer. The computer program product may be distributed in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (e.g., compact disc read only memory (CD-ROM)), or may be distributed online (e.g., downloaded or uploaded) via an application store (e.g., Play Store™ or App Store™) or directly between two user devices (e.g., smartphones). In the case of online distribution, at least a portion of the computer program product may be temporarily stored or temporarily generated in a machine-readable storage medium, such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or an intermediary server.

[0022] According to various embodiments, each component (e.g., a module or a program) of the described components may include one or more entities. According to various embodiments, one or more components or operations of the aforementioned components may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Alternatively or additionally, a plurality of components (e.g., a module or a program) may be integrated into a single component. In such a case, the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each of the plurality of components identically or similarly to those performed by the corresponding component among the plurality of components prior to integration. According to various embodiments, the operations performed by a module, program, or other component may be executed sequentially, in parallel, iteratively, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations may be executed in a different order, omitted, or one or more other operations may be added.

[0023] Hereinafter, various embodiments of this document are described with reference to the attached drawings.

[0024] FIG. 1 is an exemplary block diagram of an electronic device within a network environment, according to one embodiment.

[0025] Referring to FIG. 1, the environment illustrated in FIG. 1 may include an electronic device (101), a plurality of external electronic devices (105, 107), and a server (103). The electronic device (101) may be connected to the plurality of external electronic devices (105, 107) based on a wired network and / or a wireless network. For example, the wired network may include a network such as the Internet, a local area network (LAN), a wide area network (WAN), Ethernet, or a combination thereof. The wireless network may include a network such as long term evolution (LTE), 5g new radio (NR), wireless fidelity (WiFi), Zigbee, near field communication (NFC), Bluetooth, Bluetooth low-energy (BLE), or a combination thereof. In FIG. 1, the electronic device (101) is illustrated as being directly connected to the plurality of external electronic devices (105, 107) and the server (103), but is not limited thereto. For example, an electronic device (101) and a plurality of external electronic devices (105, 107) may be indirectly connected via one or more routers and / or one or more access points (APs).

[0026] According to one embodiment, the server (103) may refer to a server of a service provider. For example, the server (103) may register users of an electronic device (101) and a plurality of external electronic devices (105, 107), which are client devices, based on linkage with a database that stores user information subscribed to a service (e.g., a multimedia content service or a game service), or may perform user authentication at least based on a correlation between account information received from at least one of the electronic device (101) and the plurality of external electronic devices (105, 107) (e.g., the electronic device (101)) and account information stored in a database that stores user information. For example, the service may include a game service provided to users subscribed to the service. For example, the service may include a program, an application, and / or a library for providing the game service. For example, the server (103) may provide information about a virtual space associated with the game service to an electronic device (101) and a plurality of external electronic devices (105, 107). The virtual space may represent a virtual environment (or game environment) implemented within the game service.

[0027] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may process operation requests related to software applications received from a plurality of external electronic devices (105, 107) that are client devices based on interworking with a database (e.g., memory (133) of the server (103)) that stores data for executing software applications (e.g., game software applications) related to a service, and transmit information about the results of the processing to the server (103). The operation requests related to applications received from the plurality of external electronic devices (105, 107) may include avatar information corresponding to account information of each of the users.

[0028] Referring to FIG. 1, an electronic device (101) according to one embodiment may include a personal computer such as a laptop and a desktop, a smartphone, a smart pad, a tablet PC (personal computer), a smart watch, and a smart accessory such as a head-mounted device (HMD). For example, the electronic device (101) may include at least one of a processor (111), a memory (113), a communication circuit (115), a display (117), and a sensor (119). The processor (111), the memory (113), the communication circuit (115), the display (117), and / or the sensor (119) may be electrically and / or operably coupled with each other by an electronic component such as a communication bus. The type and / or number of hardware components included in the electronic device (101) are not limited to those illustrated in FIG. 1. For example, the electronic device (101) may include only some of the hardware components illustrated in FIG. 1.

[0029] A processor (111) of an electronic device (101) according to one embodiment may include a hardware component for processing data based on one or more instructions. The hardware component for processing data may include, for example, an arithmetic and logic unit (ALU), a field programmable gate array (FPGA), and / or a central processing unit (CPU). The number of processors (111) may be one or more. For example, the processor (111) may have a multi-core processor structure such as a dual core, a quad core, or a hexa core.

[0030] According to one embodiment, the memory (113) of the electronic device (101) may include a hardware component for storing data and / or instructions input and / or output to the processor (111). The memory (113) may include, for example, a volatile memory such as a random-access memory (RAM) and / or a non-volatile memory such as a read-only memory (ROM). The volatile memory may include, for example, at least one of a dynamic RAM (DRAM), a static RAM (SRAM), a cache RAM, and a pseudo SRAM (PSRAM). The non-volatile memory may include, for example, at least one of a programmable ROM (PROM), an erasable PROM (EPROM), an electrically erasable PROM (EEPROM), a flash memory, a hard disk, a compact disc, and an embedded multi media card (eMMC).

[0031] According to one embodiment, one or more instructions (or commands) representing operations and / or actions to be performed on data by the processor (111) of the electronic device (101) may be stored in the memory (113) of the electronic device (101). A set of one or more instructions may be referred to as firmware, an operating system, a process, a routine, a sub-routine, and / or an application. For example, the electronic device (101) and / or the processor (111) may perform at least one of the operations of FIG. 6 when a set of a plurality of instructions distributed in the form of an operating system, firmware, a driver, and / or an application is executed. Hereinafter, the fact that an application is installed in an electronic device (101) may mean that one or more instructions provided in the form of an application are stored in a memory (113), and that one or more applications are stored in a format executable by the processor (111) (e.g., a file having an extension specified by the operating system of the electronic device (101). As an example, an application may include a program and / or a library related to a service provided to a user.

[0032] According to one embodiment, a communication circuit (115) of an electronic device (101) may include hardware components for supporting transmission and / or reception of signals between the electronic device (101) and a plurality of external electronic devices (105, 107). The communication circuit (115) may include, for example, at least one of a modem (MODEM), an antenna, and an optical / electronic (O / E) converter. For example, the communication circuit (115) may support transmission and / or reception of signals based on various types of protocols, such as Ethernet, a local area network (LAN), a wide area network (WAN), wireless fidelity (WiFi), Bluetooth, Bluetooth low energy (BLE), ZigBee, long term evolution (LTE), and 5G new radio (NR).

[0033] According to one embodiment, the display (117) of the electronic device (101) may be controlled by a controller, such as a processor (111), to output visualized information to a user. The display (117) may include a flat panel display (FPD) and / or electronic paper. The FPD may include a liquid crystal display (LCD), a plasma display panel (PDP), and / or one or more light emitting diodes (LEDs). The LEDs may include organic LEDs (OLEDs). For example, the display (117) may be used to display an image acquired by the processor (111) or an image acquired by a display driving circuit. For example, the electronic device (101) may display an image on a portion (a) of the display (117) under the control of the display driving circuit. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the electronic device (101) may display multimedia content including an avatar corresponding to the electronic device (101) on the display (117) based on receiving information about multimedia content (e.g., a game screen) from the server (103).

[0034] According to one embodiment, a sensor (119) of an electronic device (101) can identify an input to a display (117). For example, the sensor (119) can identify the input on the display (117) by a user of the electronic device (101). For example, the input can include at least one of a touch input including a contact point on at least a portion of the display (117), a drag input on the display (117), or a hovering input on the display (117). For example, the sensor (119) can detect an operating state (e.g., power or temperature) of the electronic device (101) or an external environmental state (e.g., user state) according to the input, and generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected state. For example, the sensor (119) may include a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, an IMU (inertial measurement unit) sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor.

[0035] According to one embodiment, the server (103) may include at least one of a processor (131), a memory (133), and a communication circuit (135). The processor (131), the memory (133), or the communication circuit (135) may be electrically and / or operably coupled with each other by an electronic component, such as a communication bus. The type and / or number of hardware components included in the server (103) is not limited to those illustrated in FIG. 1. For example, the server (103) may include only some of the hardware components illustrated in FIG. 1. For example, the processor (131) may correspond to the processor (111) of the electronic device (101). For example, the memory (133) may correspond to the memory (113) of the electronic device (101). The communication circuit (135) may correspond to the communication circuit (155) of the electronic device (101). To reduce repetition of description, redundant descriptions may be omitted.

[0036] According to one embodiment, the server (103) may store, within the memory (133), account information of users subscribed to a service (e.g., a game service) based on the server (103). For example, the user account information may include player character (PC) information corresponding to the account information within the game service. Furthermore, for example, the user account information may include information about electronic devices owned by the users.

[0037] For example, the PC information may include the PC's stats, level, skills, and / or appearance information. For example, the PC may include a playable character that performs a designated action based on a user's input related to account information (or an electronic device) corresponding to the PC. For example, the PC may be different from a non-player character (NPC) that the user cannot control. For example, the NPC may represent a server (103) providing the virtual space or a character preset during the design of the virtual space. For example, the NPC may interact with the PC. For example, the NPC may include a monster. For example, the PC and the NPC may be included in an object (or target object) that may be a target of the interaction.

[0038] For example, the server (103) can identify a user's input based on receiving at least one signal from at least one electronic device owned by the user of the electronic device (101) and / or a plurality of external electronic devices (105, 107). The electronic device (101) and / or the server (103) can control the PC based on the identification of the user's input.

[0039] According to one embodiment, the server (103) may include information for providing a mini-map. For example, the server (103) may include map information of the game service (or multimedia content). For example, the server (103) may generate the mini-map identified based on the map information. For example, the server (103) may provide information about the generated mini-map to the electronic device (101) and / or a plurality of external electronic devices (105, 107). However, the information contained in the server (103) is not limited to the above-described examples. For example, the server (103) may further include information about a multimedia content service provided by the server (103), such as quest information of the multimedia content.

[0040] According to one embodiment, the plurality of external electronic devices (105, 107) may be owned by different users. For example, the first external electronic device (105) and / or the second external electronic device (107) may include personal computers such as laptops and desktops, smart phones, smart pads, tablet PCs, smart watches, and smart accessories such as head-mounted devices (HMDs). For example, the plurality of external electronic devices (105, 107) may be examples of electronic devices that receive services (e.g., game services) through the server (103). Each user using the first external electronic device (105) and / or the second external electronic device (107) may be a subscriber to the service provided by the electronic device (101). Although only two external electronic devices (105, 107) are illustrated in FIG. 1, the present disclosure is not limited thereto. For example, the server (103) may be connected to three or more external electronic devices.

[0041] Among a plurality of external electronic devices (105, 107) according to one embodiment, a first external electronic device (105) may include at least one of a processor (151), a memory (153), a communication circuit (155), a display (157), and a sensor (159). The processor (151), the memory (153), the communication circuit (155), the display (157), and / or the sensor (159) may be electrically and / or operably coupled with each other by an electronic component such as a communication bus. The type and / or number of hardware components included in the first external electronic device (105) is not limited to those illustrated in FIG. 1. For example, the first external electronic device (105) may include only some of the hardware components illustrated in FIG. 1. For example, the processor (151) may correspond to the processor (111) of the electronic device (101). For example, the memory (153) may correspond to the memory (113) of the electronic device (101). The communication circuit (155) may correspond to the communication circuit (155) of the electronic device (101). The display (157) may correspond to the display (117) of the electronic device (101). The sensor (159) may correspond to the sensor (119) of the electronic device (101). To reduce repetition of explanations, redundant explanations may be omitted.

[0042] According to one embodiment, each of the plurality of external electronic devices (105, 107) (e.g., the second external electronic device (107)) may include at least some or all of the components included in the first external electronic device (105). Each of the plurality of external electronic devices including the second external electronic device (107) may be independently configured by including at least some or all of the components included in the first external electronic device (105).

[0043] As described above, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may display a screen including at least a portion of the virtual space through the display (117). For example, the screen may include a PC corresponding to a first user of the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, the screen may include a mini-map for representing the virtual space. For example, the mini-map may represent a visual object that represents a simplified map of information about the virtual space. For example, the mini-map may include at least one of a first visual object for indicating a reference position of the PC within the virtual space, one or more second visual objects for indicating one or more objects other than the PC, and an image for an area of ​​the virtual space identified based on the reference position. For example, the area may represent at least a portion of the virtual space to be displayed through the mini-map.

[0044] As described above, the electronic device (101) can provide information about the three-dimensional virtual space through the mini-map displayed as a two-dimensional plane based on an input to the mini-map (or a user interface (UI) linked to the mini-map) within the screen. Hereinafter, an example of a mini-map in which the electronic device (101) provides two-dimensional information is described in FIG. 2.

[0045] FIG. 2 illustrates an example of a mini-map providing two-dimensional information about a three-dimensional virtual space, according to one embodiment.

[0046] The virtual space may represent a virtual environment (or game environment) implemented within the game service. For example, the virtual space may be formed in three dimensions. The minimap may represent a visual object that presents a simplified map of information about the virtual space. For example, the minimap may be formed in a two-dimensional plane.

[0047] FIG. 2 illustrates an example of a screen (200) including at least a portion of the virtual space. For example, the screen (200) may be displayed through a display of an electronic device (101) (e.g., display (117) of FIG. 1).

[0048] Referring to FIG. 2, the screen (200) may include a virtual space (205) (or a game screen, or an in-game screen), a plurality of objects (207), a player character (PC) (210) corresponding to an electronic device (101), and a mini-map (220). The screen (200) illustrated in FIG. 2 is merely an example for convenience of explanation, and the embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited thereto. For example, the screen (200) of FIG. 2 is exemplified as including a PC (210), a first object (207-1), a second object (207-2), a third object (207-3), and a fourth object (207-4), but the embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited thereto. For example, the screen (200) may include five or more objects or three or fewer objects. For example, each of the plurality of objects (207) may include a PC (201) corresponding to the electronic device (101) and another PC or NPC.

[0049] For example, the virtual space (205) may be formed based on various topographic features. Referring to screen (200), an example of a virtual space (205) according to mountainous terrain including hills is illustrated, but the embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited thereto.

[0050] For example, depending on the terrain of the virtual space (205) where the object is located or the state of the object, the altitude of the object within the virtual space (or the z-axis value of the virtual space) may vary. For example, referring to the screen (200), since the first object (207-1) is located on a relatively higher hill compared to other objects (207-2, 207-3, 207-4), the altitude of the first object (207-1) may have a higher altitude value than the other objects (207-2, 207-3, 207-4). Also, referring to the screen (200), since the third object (207-3) is located below the hill, which is relatively lower than the other objects (207-1, 207-2, 207-4), the altitude of the third object (207-3) may have a lower altitude value than the other objects (207-1, 207-2, 207-4). In the above example, the case where the altitude of each of the plurality of objects (207) changes according to the virtual space (205) having mountainous terrain is illustrated, but the embodiment of the present disclosure is not limited thereto. For example, the altitude of each of the plurality of objects (207) may change according to the state of the object. For example, the state of the object may include whether the object is flying or whether the object is located within (or below) (or underground) the terrain.

[0051] For example, the minimap (220) may include a first visual object (221) corresponding to a PC (210), second visual objects (222) corresponding to a plurality of objects (207), and an image (223) of an area of ​​the virtual space (205).

[0052] For example, the first visual object (221) may represent a visual object for indicating a reference position within the virtual space (205) of the PC (210). The reference position may be a position within the virtual space (205) of the PC (210) (e.g., a position on the xy plane and a position (or altitude) on the z axis). The second visual object (222-1) may represent a visual object for indicating a position of the first object (207-1). The second visual object (222-2) may represent a visual object for indicating a position of the second object (207-2). The second visual object (222-3) may represent a visual object for indicating a position of the third object (207-3). The second visual object (222-4) may represent a visual object for indicating a position of the fourth object (207-4). For example, the image (223) may represent a visual object corresponding to at least a portion of the virtual space (205) that can be displayed according to the reference position of the PC (210). The image (223) may be expressed in a simplified state of at least a portion of the virtual space (205) expressed through the screen (200).

[0053] Referring to FIG. 2, the user of the electronic device (101) can identify the distance (or distance on the xy plane of the virtual space) between the PC (210) and each of the plurality of objects (207) through the minimap (220). Referring to the minimap (220), the distance from the PC (210) to the third object (207-3) may be the shortest among the plurality of objects (207). In contrast, the distance from the PC (210) to the second object (207-2) may be the farthest among the plurality of objects (207). However, even if the user refers to the minimap (220), it may be difficult to identify the altitude of the plurality of objects (207) within the virtual space (205). This may be because the minimap (220) is depicted as a two-dimensional plane, but the virtual space (205) is formed as a three-dimensional space.

[0054] As described above, the electronic device, method, and computer-readable storage medium according to embodiments of the present disclosure can provide information on a three-dimensional space through the mini-map (220) by changing a view point for viewing the virtual space (205) based on an input to the mini-map (220). Accordingly, users using the game service related to the virtual space (205) can be provided with an intuitive experience of the three-dimensional space, thereby increasing their immersion in the game service.

[0055] FIGS. 3A and 3B illustrate examples of screens including a minimap whose view point changes based on input, according to one embodiment.

[0056] The above minimap may represent a visual object that presents a simplified map of information about a virtual space. For example, the minimap may be formed as a two-dimensional plane. The virtual space may represent a virtual environment (or game environment) implemented within the game service. For example, the virtual space may be formed in three dimensions.

[0057] Referring to FIGS. 3A and 3B , according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may display screens (300, 350) including at least a portion of a virtual space providing a game service. For example, the electronic device (101) may display the screen (300) or the screen (350) through the display (117).

[0058] Referring to FIGS. 3A and 3B , the screen (300) or the screen (350) may include a virtual space (305), a visual object (307) representing a quick slot, an icon (309) for executing an attack, a PC (310) corresponding to a user of the electronic device (101), and a plurality of objects (320). However, the embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited thereto. For example, the screen (300) or the screen (350) may include at least one less visual object among the visual objects illustrated in FIGS. 3A and 3B , or may include at least one more visual object that is different from the visual objects.

[0059] According to one embodiment, the visual object (307) may represent a configurable slot (or quick slot) that allows the user to execute one or more interactions of the PC (201). For example, the visual object (307) may include a 5x1 (width x height) array of slots. For example, the electronic device (101) may identify an interaction corresponding to an input to the visual object (307). For example, the electronic device (101) may display a visual effect (e.g., a skill effect) or a visual object according to the identified interaction through the screen (300 or 350). For example, the interaction may include the use of an item or a skill within the virtual space. However, the present disclosure is not limited thereto. According to one embodiment, the icon (309) may represent a visual object for executing an attack of the PC (310). For example, the attack execution may be included in an interaction using a PC (310). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may identify the attack execution on a target object of the PC (310) based on an input to the icon (309). The target object may represent an object identified as the target of the interaction performed by the PC (310).

[0060] Referring to FIGS. 3A and 3B , according to one embodiment, each of a plurality of objects (320) within the screen (300) or the screen (350) may be positioned differently from a reference position of the PC (310). The reference position may indicate a position within the virtual space (305) of the PC (310). For example, the position within the virtual space (305) may be identified based on a plurality of coordinates (x, y, z) defining the virtual space (305). For example, the x-coordinate and the y-coordinate may indicate a distance on a plane within the virtual space (305). For example, the z-coordinate may indicate an altitude within the virtual space (305).

[0061] For example, referring to screen (300) or screen (350), a first object (320-1) may be positioned to the left with respect to the PC (310). A second object (320-2) may be positioned to the lower left with respect to the PC (310). A third object (320-3) may be positioned to the right with respect to the PC (310). A fourth object (320-4) may be positioned to the upper right with respect to the PC (310). Also, for example, referring to screen (300) or screen (350), a first object (320-1) may be positioned at the same altitude as the PC (310). A second object (320-2) may be positioned at a lower altitude than the PC (310). A third object (320-3) may be positioned at a higher altitude than the PC (310). The fourth object (320-4) may be positioned at a higher altitude than the PC (310) and the third object (320-3).

[0062] According to one embodiment, the distance (and positional relationship) and altitude between the PC (310) and the plurality of objects (320) as described above can be identified through the minimap (330-1 or 330-2).

[0063] Referring to FIG. 3A, the screen (300) may include a minimap (330-1) of a first state. For example, the first state may represent a state in which the virtual space (305) is viewed from a first view point above the PC (310) along a first direction parallel to the elevation direction (e.g., z-axis direction) of the virtual space (305). Viewing the virtual space (305) along the first direction parallel to the elevation direction may represent viewing the virtual space (305) along a direction in which the xy plane extends. For example, the first state may be referred to as a bird view or an aerial view. For example, the first view point may represent a virtual point (a) on the PC (310) along the elevation direction. According to one embodiment, the first state may be an initial state of a minimap displayed on a screen (300). For example, when the game service is first executed or there is no separate setting, the electronic device (101) may display a screen (300) including a minimap (330-1) of the first state.

[0064] According to one embodiment, the minimap (330-1) of the first state may include a first visual object (331), a plurality of second visual objects (332), and an image (333) for the first portion. For example, the first visual object (331) may represent a visual object for indicating a reference position within the virtual space (305) of the PC (310). For example, the plurality of second visual objects (332) may be used to indicate a plurality of objects (320) associated with the PC (310). The plurality of objects (320) associated with the PC (310) may represent objects identified (or scanned) based on an input from the user or target objects. For example, the second visual object (332-1) may represent a visual object for indicating a position of the first object (320-1). The second visual object (332-2) may represent a visual object for indicating the location of the second object (320-2). The second visual object (332-3) may represent a visual object for indicating the location of the third object (320-3). The second visual object (332-4) may represent a visual object for indicating the location of the fourth object (320-4). According to one embodiment, the first visual object (331) and a plurality of second visual objects (332) may be displayed in a floating state with respect to the image.

[0065] According to one embodiment, the first portion may represent an area of ​​the virtual space (305) that can be displayed according to the reference position of the PC (310). For example, the image (333) may be defined as a visual element for the first portion. For example, the minimap (330-1) may include an image (333) for the first portion viewed from the first viewpoint on the PC (310) along the first direction toward the virtual space (305). For example, the first portion may represent a two-dimensional plane of the virtual space (305) that changes according to the reference position of the PC (310) and faces the elevation direction. For example, the two-dimensional plane representing the first portion may represent at least a portion of the virtual space (305) that is orthogonal to a virtual plane that includes the reference position of the PC (310) that is parallel to the xy plane of the virtual space (305).

[0066] According to one embodiment, the user of the electronic device (101) can identify a distance on a plane within a virtual space (305) between a PC (310) and a plurality of objects (320) based on the minimap (330-1). For example, the distance can be identified based on a first visual object (331) and second visual objects (332) of the minimap (330-1). For example, the user can identify the distance between the PC (310) and the third object (320-3) as the closest among the plurality of objects (320) based on the second visual object (332-3) corresponding to the first visual object (331) and the third object (320-3). Additionally, for example, the user can identify the distance between the PC (310) and the fourth object (320-4) as the farthest among the plurality of objects (320) based on the second visual object (332-4) corresponding to the first visual object (331) and the fourth object (320-4). However, even if the minimap (330-1) of the first state is used, it may be difficult to identify the altitude between the PC (310) and the plurality of objects (320). In order to easily identify the altitude, the minimap (330-2) of the second state different from the first state of FIG. 3B may be used.

[0067] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a user interface (UI) (340) having a ball shape within the screen (300) or the screen (350). For example, the UI (340) may be positioned adjacent to the minimap (330-1) or the minimap (330-2). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may change the viewpoint of the minimap (330-1) or the minimap (330-2) based on an input to the UI (340). For example, referring to the screen (300), the electronic device (101) may obtain an input (345) to the UI (340) while displaying the minimap (330-1) in the first state. For example, the input (345) may include a drag input to the UI (340). For example, the electronic device (101) may display a UI (340) that rotates along the first drag direction based on identifying the drag input directed in the first drag direction. For example, the electronic device (101) may change the viewpoint from the first viewpoint to a second viewpoint based on identifying the drag input directed in the first drag direction. For example, the first drag direction may indicate a direction from a far location to an approaching location on the minimap (330-1). For example, the second viewpoint may be different from the first viewpoint. For example, the electronic device (101) may change an area of ​​the virtual space (305) displayed on the minimap (330-1) from the first part to the second part while changing from the first viewpoint to the second viewpoint. Changing the area of ​​the virtual space (305) from the first part to the second part can be understood as being substantially the same as changing the minimap (330-1) of the first state to the minimap (330-2) of the second state that is different from the first state.

[0068] Referring to FIG. 3B, the screen (350) may include a minimap (330-2) of the second state. For example, the second state may represent a state of viewing the virtual space (305) along a second direction different from the first direction from the second viewpoint different from the first viewpoint. For example, the second state may be referred to as a side view. For example, the second viewpoint may represent another virtual point that is rotated by a specified elevation angle about an axis representing the elevation direction from the virtual point on the PC (310) related to the first viewpoint. For convenience of explanation, in FIG. 3B, the second state is described as an example in which the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction (i.e., the elevation angle is 90°). However, the embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited thereto. For example, the second direction may be rotated by less than 90° or more than 90° with respect to the first direction.

[0069] According to one embodiment, the minimap (330-2) of the second state may include a first visual object (331), a plurality of second visual objects (332), and an image (333) for the first portion. To reduce repetition of descriptions, redundant descriptions may be omitted.

[0070] According to one embodiment, the second portion may represent an area of ​​the virtual space (305) that can be displayed according to the reference position of the PC (310). For example, the image (333) may be defined as a visual element for the second portion. For example, the minimap (330-2) may include an image (333) for the second portion when looking at the virtual space (305) along the second direction from the second viewpoint on the PC (310). For example, when the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction, the second portion may represent a two-dimensional plane of the virtual space (305) that is parallel to the elevation direction. For example, the two-dimensional plane representing the second portion may represent at least a portion of the virtual space (305) that is orthogonal to a virtual plane that includes the z-axis of the virtual space (305). For example, the second portion may change according to the reference position of the PC (310). Additionally, for example, the second portion may be changed based on the angle that the second direction forms with the first direction.

[0071] According to one embodiment, the user of the electronic device (101) can identify the altitude within the virtual space (305) between the PC (310) and the plurality of objects (320) based on the minimap (330-2). For example, the altitude can be identified based on the first visual object (331) and the second visual objects (332) of the minimap (330-2). For example, the user can identify that the altitudes of the PC (310) and the first object (320-1) are the same based on the first visual object (331) and the second visual object (332-1) corresponding to the first object (320-1). Additionally, for example, the user can identify that the altitude of the fourth object (320-4) is higher than the altitude of the PC (310) based on the first visual object (331) and the second visual object (332-4) corresponding to the fourth object (320-4). Additionally, for example, the user can identify that the altitude of the second object (320-2) is lower than the altitude of the PC (310) based on the first visual object (331) and the second visual object (332-2) corresponding to the second object (320-2).

[0072] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may display a minimap (330-1 or 330-2) including an indicator (360) for indicating an altitude of an object relative to a PC (310). For example, the indicator (360) may be displayed adjacent to a second visual object. According to one embodiment, the indicator (360) may include a first indicator (360-1) for indicating that the object is located at a higher altitude than a reference range extending from a reference position of the PC (310) and a second indicator (360-2) for indicating that the object is located at a lower altitude than the reference range. According to one embodiment, the reference range may represent a virtual space extending from the reference position along the altitude direction. For example, the reference range may represent an area extending upward (e.g., +z direction) and downward (e.g., -z direction) along the altitude direction from the reference position.

[0073] For example, referring to the minimap (330-1 or 330-2), the first indicator (360-1) may be displayed adjacent to each of the second visual object (332-3) corresponding to the third object (320-3) and the second visual object (332-4) corresponding to the fourth object (320-4). Additionally, for example, the second indicator (360-2) may be displayed adjacent to the second visual object (332-2) corresponding to the second object (320-2).

[0074] Referring to the above, an embodiment is described in which the minimap (330-1) in the first state is changed to the minimap (330-2) in the second state based on the input to the UI (340) (e.g., a drag input having the first drag direction), but the embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited thereto. For example, the embodiments of the present disclosure can also be applied to a case in which the minimap (330-2) in the second state is changed to the minimap (330-1) in the first state based on another input to the UI (340) (e.g., another drag input having a second drag direction opposite to the first drag direction).

[0075] In addition, in FIGS. 3A and 3B, an example is described in which the second direction indicates a direction changed by 90° from the first direction based on the input to the UI (340) (e.g., a drag input having the first drag direction), but the embodiment of the present disclosure is not limited thereto. According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can identify an angle by which the second direction is rotated from the first direction based on a degree of the input to the UI (340). For example, the electronic device (101) can identify an angle by which the UI (340) is rotated based on the input. For example, when the angle has a first value, the electronic device (101) can identify the second viewpoint changed by a first elevation angle from the first viewpoint. Alternatively, when the angle has a second value greater than the first value, the electronic device (101) can identify the second viewpoint that has changed from the first viewpoint by a second elevation angle greater than the first elevation angle. Accordingly, the electronic device (101) can display a minimap (330-2) including the second part of the virtual space (305) viewed along the second direction (e.g., the direction changed from the first direction by the first elevation angle or the second elevation angle) from the identified second viewpoint.

[0076] Although FIGS. 3A and 3B illustrate an embodiment of changing a viewpoint based on the input (or drag input) to the UI (340), the present disclosure is not limited thereto. For example, the electronic device (101) may also change the viewpoint based on a drag input to the minimap (330-1 or 330-2). In other words, the electronic device (101) may also display a screen (300 or 350) that does not include the UI (340).

[0077] In addition, in FIGS. 3A and 3B, the periphery representing the appearance of the minimap (330-1) and minimap (330-2) is illustrated as having a ball (or sphere) shape corresponding to the UI (340), but the embodiment of the present disclosure is not limited thereto. For example, the periphery may be illustrated as a square.

[0078] In addition, although FIGS. 3A and 3B describe an embodiment in which the viewpoint for the minimap (330-1) of the screen (300) and the minimap (330-2) of the screen (350) are changed, the embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited thereto. For example, the embodiments of the present disclosure can also be applied to a map screen (not shown) that can be entered based on an input for an icon in the screen (300) or the screen (350). For example, based on identifying an input for the icon for entering the map screen, the electronic device (101) can display the map screen. The electronic device (101) can also change the viewpoint for the map screen based on an input for a UI displayed together with the map screen. In addition, the electronic device (101) can also change the viewpoint for the map screen based on an input for the map screen.

[0079] FIGS. 4A and 4B illustrate examples of screens including visual objects that provide information about objects according to elevation based on input to a minimap, according to one embodiment.

[0080] The minimap (330-2) of FIGS. 4A and 4B may represent a minimap of the second state (or side view). For example, the minimap (330-2) of FIGS. 4A and 4B may represent an example of the minimap (330-2) of FIG. 3B. The content of the minimap (330-2) of FIGS. 4A and 4B may be substantially identical to that of the minimap (330-2) of FIG. 3B. In the following, overlapping descriptions may be omitted to reduce repetition of explanation.

[0081] FIGS. 4A and 4B illustrate examples of screens (400, 405) including visual objects that provide information about an object based on an input to a minimap (330-2). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may display the screen (400) (or the screen (405)) through a display (e.g., the display (117) of FIG. 1). The screen (400) or the screen (405) may represent a portion of the screen (300) of FIG. 3A or the screen (350) of FIG. 3B. However, this is merely for convenience of explanation, and the embodiments of the present disclosure are not to be construed as being limited thereto.

[0082] According to one embodiment, the screen (400) (or screen (405)) may include a minimap (330-2) of the second state, a UI (340), an indicating bar (430), and one or more third visual objects (420). According to one embodiment, the indicating bar (430) may be positioned adjacent to the minimap (330-2). Furthermore, according to one embodiment, one or more third visual objects (420) may be positioned adjacent to the indicating bar (430). For example, the indicating bar (430) may represent a visual object for indicating an altitude of an object relative to a PC. The PC may represent a character corresponding to a user of the electronic device (101). For example, each of the one or more third visual objects (420) may represent a visual object for indicating simplified information of the object. For example, in FIGS. 4A and 4B, an example of a screen (400) (or screen (405)) including four third visual objects (420-1, 420-2, 420-3, 420-4) corresponding to four objects is described, but embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited thereto.

[0083] According to one embodiment, the indicating bar (430) may include a first icon (431) indicating that the object is located at an altitude within the virtual space higher than a reference range, a second icon (432) indicating that the object is located at an altitude within the virtual space lower than the reference range, and a third icon (433) indicating that the object is located at an altitude of the virtual space within the reference range. According to one embodiment, the reference range may represent a virtual space extending from the reference position along the altitude direction. For example, the reference range may represent an area extending upward (e.g., +z direction) and downward (e.g., -z direction) along the altitude direction from the reference position.

[0084] According to one embodiment, each of the one or more third visual objects (420) may include text representing information about the object. For example, the text may include at least one of the level of the object, the name of the object, or the altitude of the object.

[0085] In one embodiment, the minimap (330-2) may be divided into multiple regions. For example, the minimap (330-2) may be divided into a first region (411) for indicating an altitude higher than the reference range, a second region (412) for indicating an altitude lower than the reference range, and a third region (413) for indicating an altitude corresponding to the reference range.

[0086] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may activate an icon of an indicating bar (430) and a portion of one or more third visual objects (420) based on an area where a touch input to the minimap (330-2) is located. Activating may indicate visually highlighting the icon and the portion. Conversely, deactivating may indicate releasing the visually highlighted state. The deactivation may be performed upon identification of an input to an area corresponding to the activated icon and the third visual object, or upon the elapse of a specified period of time.

[0087] Referring to the example of FIG. 4A, the electronic device (101) can identify a touch input (401) to the first area (411). Based on the touch input (401), the electronic device (101) can activate a first icon (431), a third visual object (420-3) corresponding to a third object, and a third visual object (420-3) corresponding to a fourth object. According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can display a visual effect for a second visual object (332-3) corresponding to the third object and a second visual object (332-4) corresponding to the fourth object within the minimap (330-2). For example, the visual effect can include a visual object in the shape of a band formed along the periphery of the second visual object. The visual effect can also be released in response to the activated icon and the third visual object being deactivated.

[0088] Referring to the example of FIG. 4B, the electronic device (101) can identify a touch input (406) for the second area (412). Based on the touch input (406), the electronic device (101) can activate the second icon (432) and the third visual object (420-2) corresponding to the second object. According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can display the visual effect for the second visual object (332-2) corresponding to the second object within the minimap (330-2).

[0089] In FIGS. 4A and 4B , although not shown, the electronic device (101) may activate a third icon (433) and a third visual object (420-1) corresponding to the first object based on identifying a touch input to the third area (413). In addition, accordingly, the electronic device (101) may display the visual effect for the second visual object (332-1) corresponding to the first object within the minimap (330-2).

[0090] In FIGS. 4A and 4B , a screen (400) (or screen (405)) including a minimap (330-2) of the second state is described as an example, but embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited thereto. For example, an indicating bar (430) and one or more visual objects (420) according to embodiments of the present disclosure may also be displayed for a minimap (330-1) of the first state.

[0091] FIG. 5A illustrates an example of a screen including a slider bar providing information about the density of objects at different altitudes, according to one embodiment.

[0092] The minimap (330-2) of Fig. 5a may represent a minimap of the second state (or side view). For example, the minimap (330-2) of Fig. 5a may represent an example of the minimap (330-2) of Fig. 3b. The content of the minimap (330-2) of Fig. 5a may be substantially identical to that of the minimap (330-2) of Fig. 3b. In the following, overlapping descriptions may be omitted to reduce repetition of explanations.

[0093] FIG. 5A illustrates an example of a screen (501) including a slider bar (510) displayed adjacent to a minimap (330-2). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may display the screen (501) through a display (e.g., the display (117) of FIG. 1). The screen (501) may represent a portion of the screen (300) of FIG. 3A or the screen (350) of FIG. 3B. However, this is merely for convenience of explanation, and the embodiments of the present disclosure are not to be construed as being limited thereto.

[0094] According to one embodiment, the screen (501) may include a minimap (330-2), a UI (340), and a slider bar (510) of the second state. For example, the slider bar (510) may include a visual object indicating the density of objects according to altitude within the virtual space. The density of objects may be identified based on the number of objects according to altitude.

[0095] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can identify an input to the slider bar (510). For example, the input to the slider bar (510) can be referred to as a swipe input or a swipe. Based on the input to the slider bar (510), the electronic device (101) can further display a scroll view (520) that shows information about an object according to its altitude. Specific details related thereto are described below with reference to FIGS. 5B and 5C.

[0096] According to one embodiment, the slider bar (510) may be displayed adjacent to the minimap (330-2). For example, the length of the slider bar (510) displayed adjacent to the minimap (330-2) may correspond to the length (530) of the minimap (330-2).

[0097] The minimap (330-2) of FIG. 5A may include a first visual object (331) indicating a reference position of a PC corresponding to a user of the electronic device (101), second visual objects (531) corresponding to first objects located at a first altitude higher than the reference range, and second visual objects (532) corresponding to second objects located at a second altitude lower than the reference range. For example, the number of second visual objects (532) may be greater than the number of second visual objects (531). The example of FIG. 5A is merely for convenience of explanation, and the embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited thereto.

[0098] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may identify the brightness of the slider bar (510) based on the density of the object. Referring to the example of FIG. 5A, a first section (511) of the slider bar (510) may have a first brightness. The first section (511) may represent a section of the slider bar (510) corresponding to the first altitude. In addition, referring to the example of FIG. 5A, a second section (512) of the slider bar (510) may have a second brightness. The second section (512) may represent a section of the slider bar (510) corresponding to the second altitude. In this case, the second brightness may be brighter than the first brightness. However, the embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited thereto. For example, instead of the brightness, the shape or color may be changed.

[0099] In FIG. 5A, a screen (501) including a minimap (330-2) of the second state is described as an example, but the embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited thereto. For example, a slider bar (510) according to embodiments of the present disclosure may also be displayed for the minimap (330-1) of the first state.

[0100] FIGS. 5b and 5c illustrate examples of screens including a scroll view that displays information about an object according to its height, according to one embodiment.

[0101] The minimap (330-2) of FIGS. 5B and 5C may represent a minimap of the second state (or side view). For example, the minimap (330-2) of FIGS. 5B and 5C may represent an example of the minimap (330-2) of FIG. 3B. The minimap (330-2) of FIGS. 5B and 5C may be substantially identical in content to the minimap (330-2) of FIG. 3B. In the following, overlapping descriptions may be omitted to reduce repetition of explanation.

[0102] Referring to FIG. 5B, according to one embodiment, the screen (502) may include a minimap (330-2), a UI (340), a slider bar (510), and a scroll view (520) of the second state. For example, the scroll view (520) may represent a visual object that is displayed based on an input (e.g., a swipe input) to the slider bar (510).

[0103] According to one embodiment, the scroll view (520) may include text representing information about an object. For example, the text may include the number of objects located at a height within the virtual space corresponding to the input, the name of the object located at the height, or the level of the object located at the height. However, the embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited thereto.

[0104] In one embodiment, the scroll view (520) may be displayed adjacent to the slider bar (510). For example, the scroll view (520) may be displayed on an area corresponding to a section of the slider bar (510) where the input is located, based on the input being identified for the slider bar (510).

[0105] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can change information included in the scroll view (520) based on an input to the slider bar (510). Referring to FIG. 5B, the electronic device (101) can identify a swipe input (540) from a second section (512) of the slider bar (510) to a first section (511). For example, the electronic device (101) can display a scroll view (520) including information of objects corresponding to the second section (512) based on identifying that a first partial input (540-1) of the swipe input (540) has started. For example, information of objects corresponding to the second section (512) may include text (522-2) indicating the number of objects (e.g., 5) located at the second altitude and text (521-2) indicating the names (e.g., XXX) and levels (e.g., Lv. 7) of objects located at the second altitude. In addition, for example, the electronic device (101) may display a scroll view (520) including information of objects corresponding to the first section (511) while identifying a second partial input (540-2) extended and moved from a first partial input (540-1) of a swipe input (540). For example, information about objects corresponding to the second section (512) may include text (522-1) indicating the number of objects (e.g., 3) located at the first altitude and text (521-1) indicating the names (e.g., YYY) and levels (e.g., Lv. 5) of objects located at the first altitude. In other words, the electronic device (101) may sequentially change, according to the swipe input (540), from a scroll view (520) including information about objects located at the second altitude to a scroll view (520) including information about objects located at the first altitude.In Fig. 5b, only the second altitude and the first altitude are illustrated, but the scroll view (520) may include information on at least one object corresponding to an altitude between the second altitude and the first altitude. In addition, although the example of Fig. 5b illustrates a scroll view (520) including information on multiple objects, the embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited thereto. For example, the scroll view (520) may include information on at least one object, or may not include information on any object.

[0106] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may display a visual object (533) representing an area of ​​a scan target as a swipe input (540) for the slider bar (510) moves. For example, the electronic device (101) may display a minimap (330-2) including a visual object (533) representing an area of ​​the scan target based on identifying a first partial input (540-1). For example, the area of ​​the scan target may represent a specific altitude.

[0107] Referring to FIG. 5C, according to one embodiment, the screen (503) may include a minimap (330-2), a UI (340), a slider bar (510), and a scroll view (520) of the second state. For example, the scroll view (520) may indicate a visual object displayed based on an input (e.g., a swipe input) to the slider bar (510). The content of the screen (503) of FIG. 5C may be substantially identical to the content of the screen (502) of FIG. 5B. Hereinafter, redundant descriptions may be omitted to reduce repetition of explanation.

[0108] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can identify an input to the scroll view (520). For example, based on identifying that an input (e.g., a swipe input (540)) to the slider bar (510) is released, the electronic device (101) can display a scroll view (520) including at least one object information corresponding to the second section (512) in which the input is released. The electronic device (101) can obtain another input (550) for a portion (520a) of the scroll view (520) displayed in response to the input to the slider bar (510) being released. For example, the other input (550) can include a scroll input or a scroll. The scroll input can be used to check information of objects corresponding to a specific section (e.g., the second section (512)) when the number of objects corresponding to the specific section exceeds a reference number. For example, the reference number may be identified based on the amount of information about objects that the scroll view (520) can display at one time. For example, if the amount of information about objects that the scroll view (520) can display at one time (or the reference number) is information about 4 objects, and the number of 5 objects corresponding to the second section (512) is 5, information about the remaining 1 object may be identified based on another input (550). According to one embodiment, the brightness for displaying information about objects included in the scroll view (520) may be identified based on the location of the information. For example, the top and bottom information (522-3) among the information about objects that the scroll view (520) can display at one time may be displayed relatively dimly compared to the remaining information (522-4).

[0109] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can change the size of an area displayed through the minimap (330-2). For example, the electronic device (101) can change the size based on an input (560) for an adjacent area of ​​the minimap (330-2). For example, the adjacent area may indicate an area within a specified distance from the minimap (330-2). For example, the input (560) for the adjacent area may include a pinch out or a pinch in. For example, the electronic device (101) can display a zoomed-in minimap (330-2) based on identifying the pinch out for the adjacent area. Alternatively, for example, the electronic device (101) can display a zoomed-out minimap (330-2) based on identifying the pinch in for the adjacent area. Depending on the zoom in or zoom out, the size of the area displayed through the minimap (330-2) may change. Referring to FIG. 5C, the electronic device (101) may display a screen including a zoomed-in minimap (330-2) based on the pinch-out input (560). In the above-described example, an embodiment of identifying the pinch-out for the adjacent area is described, but the embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited thereto. For example, the size of the area displayed through the minimap (330-2) may also change based on identifying an input including the pinch-out for the minimap (330-2).

[0110] FIG. 6 illustrates an example of an operational flow for a method of an electronic device changing a viewpoint based on an input to provide three-dimensional information through a minimap, according to one embodiment.

[0111] The electronic device of FIG. 6 may include the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1. At least one of the operations of FIG. 6 may be performed by the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1. For example, at least one of the operations may be controlled by the processor (111) of FIG. 1. Each of the operations of FIG. 6 may be performed sequentially, but is not necessarily performed sequentially. For example, the order of each of the operations may be changed, and at least two operations may be performed in parallel.

[0112] In operation (610), the electronic device (101) may display a screen including at least a portion of a virtual space including a PC. For example, the electronic device (101) may display the screen including at least a portion of the virtual space including the PC corresponding to a user of the electronic device (101) through a display (e.g., the display (117) of FIG. 1).

[0113] In one embodiment, the screen may include at least a portion of the virtual space, a PC corresponding to the user, and a mini-map for representing the virtual space. For example, the screen may include screen (300) of FIG. 3A or screen (350) of FIG. 3B . However, the embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited thereto.

[0114] According to one embodiment, the mini-map may include a first visual object for indicating a reference position of the PC within the virtual space, one or more second visual objects corresponding to one or more objects, and an image representing an area of ​​the virtual space. For example, each of the one or more second visual objects may be used to indicate a relative position of a corresponding object with respect to the reference position. In the above example, the mini-map is exemplified as including one or more second visual objects, but the mini-map may not include a second visual object. According to one embodiment, the first visual object and the one or more second visual objects may be displayed in a floated state with respect to the image.

[0115] In operation (620), the electronic device (101) may display, within a first state of the minimap, a minimap including a first portion of the virtual space viewed from a first viewpoint above the PC. For example, the electronic device (101) may display, within the first state of the minimap, a minimap including a first portion of the virtual space viewed from along a first direction parallel to an elevation direction of the virtual space (e.g., the z-axis in FIGS. 3A and 3B) from the first viewpoint on the PC. For example, the first state may be referred to as a bird's eye view or an aerial view. For example, the first viewpoint may indicate a virtual point (a) on the PC along the elevation direction.

[0116] According to one embodiment, the first state may be the initial state of the minimap displayed on the screen. For example, when the game service is first executed or in the absence of separate settings, the electronic device (101) may display the screen including the minimap in the first state.

[0117] According to one embodiment, the first portion may represent an area of ​​the virtual space that can be displayed according to the reference position of the PC. For example, the image may be defined as a visual element for the first portion. For example, the mini-map of the first state may include the image for the first portion when looking at the virtual space along the first direction from the first viewpoint on the PC. For example, the first portion may represent a two-dimensional plane of the virtual space that changes according to the reference position of the PC and faces the elevation direction. For example, the two-dimensional plane representing the first portion may represent at least a portion of the virtual space that is orthogonal to a virtual plane that includes the reference position of the PC and is parallel to the xy plane of the virtual space.

[0118] In operation (620), the electronic device (101) may display the minimap including a second portion of the virtual space viewed from a second viewpoint within a second state changed based on the input. For example, the electronic device (101) may identify the input that changes the viewpoint of the minimap. For example, the electronic device (101) may identify the second viewpoint that is different from the first viewpoint within the second state changed from the first state based on the input. For example, the electronic device (101) may display the minimap including the second portion of the virtual space viewed from the second viewpoint along a second direction different from the first direction.

[0119] In one embodiment, the second state may represent a state of viewing the virtual space along the second direction different from the first direction from the second viewpoint different from the first viewpoint. For example, the second state may be referred to as a side view. For example, the second viewpoint may represent another virtual point that is rotated by a specified elevation angle about an axis representing the elevation direction (e.g., the z-axis) from the virtual point related to the first viewpoint.

[0120] According to one embodiment, the second portion may represent an area of ​​the virtual space that can be displayed according to the reference position of the PC. For example, when the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction, the second portion may represent a two-dimensional plane of the virtual space that is parallel to the elevation direction. For example, the two-dimensional plane representing the second portion may represent at least a portion of the virtual space that is orthogonal to a virtual plane that includes the z-axis of the virtual space. For example, the second portion may change according to the reference position of the PC. In addition, for example, the second portion may change based on an angle that the second direction forms with the first direction.

[0121] According to one embodiment, the input may include a drag input for a ball-shaped UI displayed adjacent to the mini-map. In the above example, the UI is illustrated as having a ball shape, but the embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited thereto. For example, the electronic device (101) may display the screen including the mini-map and the UI. For example, the electronic device (101) may obtain the drag input directed toward a first drag direction for the UI. The first drag direction may indicate a direction moving from a distant location to an approaching location for the mini-map. However, the embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited thereto. According to one embodiment, the input may include a drag input for the mini-map.

[0122] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may change the area of ​​the virtual space displayed on the mini-map from the first part to the second part while changing from the first viewpoint to the second viewpoint. Changing the area of ​​the virtual space from the first part to the second part may be understood as being substantially the same as changing the mini-map of the first state to the mini-map of the second state.

[0123] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may display the minimap including an indicator for indicating an altitude of an object relative to the PC. For example, the indicator may be displayed adjacent to a second visual object. According to one embodiment, the indicator may include a first indicator for indicating that the object is located at a higher altitude than a reference range extending from a reference position of the PC, and a second indicator for indicating that the object is located at a lower altitude than the reference range. According to one embodiment, the reference range may represent a virtual space extending from the reference position along the altitude direction. For example, the reference range may represent an area extending upward (e.g., +z direction) and downward (e.g., -z direction) along the altitude direction from the reference position.

[0124] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can identify an angle by which the second direction is rotated relative to the first direction based on the degree of the input to the UI. For example, the electronic device (101) can identify an angle by which the UI is rotated based on the input.

[0125] As described above, an electronic device may include a display and a processor. The processor may be configured to display, through the display, a screen including at least a portion of a virtual space including a player character (PC) corresponding to a user of the electronic device. The screen may include a mini-map for representing the virtual space. The processor may be configured to display, in a first state of the mini-map, the mini-map including a first portion of the virtual space viewed from a first direction parallel to an elevation direction of the virtual space from a first view point above the PC. The processor may be configured to display, in a second state changed from the first state based on an input for changing the view point of the mini-map, the mini-map including a second portion of the virtual space viewed from a second view point different from the first view point along a second direction different from the first direction.

[0126] According to one embodiment, the minimap may include a first visual object indicating a reference position of the PC within the virtual space, one or more second visual objects indicating one or more objects associated with the PC, and an image of an area of ​​the virtual space identified based on the reference position. The first visual object and the one or more second visual objects may be displayed in a floated state with respect to the image. The area may include the first portion or the second portion.

[0127] According to one embodiment, if the one or more objects include an object located at an altitude within the virtual space that is different from a reference range, the minimap may display an indicator displayed together with a second visual object corresponding to the object located at an altitude within the virtual space that is different from the reference range. The indicator may be used to indicate that the object located at an altitude within the virtual space that is different from the reference range is located at an altitude that is different from the reference range. The reference range may represent a virtual space extending from the reference position along the altitude direction.

[0128] According to one embodiment, if the one or more objects include a first object located at an altitude within the virtual space higher than a reference range, the minimap may display a first indicator displayed together with a second visual object corresponding to the first object. The first indicator may be used to indicate that the first object is located at an altitude higher than the reference range. The reference range may represent a virtual space extending from the reference position along the altitude direction.

[0129] According to one embodiment, if the one or more objects include a second object located at an altitude within the virtual space lower than a reference range, the minimap may display a second indicator displayed together with a second visual object corresponding to the second object. The second indicator may be used to indicate that the second object is located at an altitude lower than the reference range. The reference range may represent a virtual area extending from the reference position along the altitude direction.

[0130] According to one embodiment, within the second state of the minimap, the screen may further include an indicating bar indicating a relative elevation of one or more objects corresponding to the one or more second visual objects and a third visual object including information about an object corresponding to each of the second visual objects.

[0131] In one embodiment, the processor may be configured to obtain an input for the mini-map. The processor may be configured to visually highlight and display a third visual object corresponding to a first object located at an altitude within the virtual space higher than a reference range among the plurality of objects, based on the input within a first area of ​​the mini-map. The processor may be configured to visually highlight and display a third visual object corresponding to a second object located at an altitude within the virtual space lower than the reference range among the plurality of objects, based on the input within a second area of ​​the mini-map. The processor may be configured to visually highlight and display a third visual object corresponding to a third object located at an altitude within the virtual space within the reference range among the plurality of objects, based on the input within a third area between the first area and the second area of ​​the mini-map. The reference range may represent a virtual space extending from the reference position in the altitude direction.

[0132] According to one embodiment, the indicating bar may include a first icon indicating that an object corresponding to a third visual object is located at an altitude within the virtual space higher than the reference range, a second icon indicating that an object corresponding to the third visual object is located at an altitude within the virtual space lower than the reference range, and a third icon indicating that an object corresponding to the third visual object is located at an altitude within the virtual space within the reference range. The processor may be configured to activate the first icon while the third visual object corresponding to the object located at an altitude within the virtual space higher than the reference range is displayed in a visually highlighted state. The processor may be configured to activate the second icon while the third visual object corresponding to the object located at an altitude within the virtual space lower than the reference range is displayed in a visually highlighted state. The processor may be configured to activate the third icon while the third visual object corresponding to the object located at an altitude within the virtual space within the reference range is displayed in a visually highlighted state.

[0133] According to one embodiment, the minimap may include a first visual object indicating a reference position of the PC within the virtual space, one or more second visual objects indicating one or more objects associated with the PC, and an image of a display area of ​​the virtual space identified based on the reference position. Within the second state of the minimap, the screen may further include a slider bar indicating a density of the one or more objects according to altitude.

[0134] In one embodiment, the processor may be configured to display a first section of the slider bar corresponding to the first altitude with a first brightness when the density for the first altitude has a first density. The processor may be configured to display a second section of the slider bar corresponding to the second altitude with a second brightness that is brighter than the first brightness when the density for the second altitude has a second density that is higher than the first density.

[0135] According to one embodiment, within the second state of the minimap, the screen may further include a scroll view that displays information about objects according to elevation. The scroll view may be displayed adjacent to the slider bar. The processor may be configured to identify a swipe input from the second section toward the first section. The processor may be configured to sequentially change, according to the swipe input, the scroll view including information about at least one object located at the second elevation to the scroll view including information about at least one object located at the first elevation.

[0136] In one embodiment, the processor may be configured to display the scroll view including a list of at least one object located at the first height based on identifying a release of the swipe input on the first section. The processor may be configured to change information of an object included in the list based on a scroll input to the scroll view.

[0137] In one embodiment, the screen may further include a user interface (UI) positioned adjacent to the minimap and having a ball shape. The input may include a drag input to the UI.

[0138] In one embodiment, the processor may be configured to identify a direction of the drag input obtained while the mini-map is displayed in the first state. The processor may be configured to change the viewpoint from the first viewpoint to the second viewpoint based on identifying that the direction of the drag input is the first drag direction. The processor may be configured to change an area of ​​the virtual space displayed on the mini-map from the first part to the second part while changing from the first viewpoint to the second viewpoint.

[0139] In one embodiment, the processor may be configured to identify an angle by which the UI rotates based on the drag input directed toward the first drag direction. The processor may be configured to identify a second viewpoint changed by a first elevation angle from the first viewpoint based on the angle having a first value. The processor may be configured to identify a second viewpoint changed by a second elevation angle greater than the first elevation angle from the first viewpoint based on the angle having a second value greater than the first value.

[0140] In one embodiment, the processor may be configured to identify a direction of another drag input obtained while the mini-map is displayed in the second state. The processor may be configured to change the viewpoint from the second viewpoint to the first viewpoint based on identifying that the direction of the other drag input is a second drag direction opposite to the first drag direction. The processor may be configured to change an area of ​​the virtual space displayed on the mini-map from the second part to the first part while changing from the second viewpoint to the first viewpoint based on the other drag input.

[0141] In one embodiment, the input may include a drag input to the minimap.

[0142] In one embodiment, the first portion may represent a two-dimensional plane of the virtual space facing the elevation direction. When the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction, the second portion may represent a two-dimensional plane of the virtual space parallel to the elevation direction.

[0143] In one embodiment, the processor may be configured to display the screen including the mini-map zoomed in or zoomed out based on identifying a designated input to the mini-map. The designated input may include pinching out or pinching in.

[0144] A method performed by an electronic device as described above may include an operation of displaying, through a display of the electronic device, a screen including at least a portion of a virtual space including a player character (PC) corresponding to a user of the electronic device. The screen may include a mini-map for representing the virtual space. The method may include an operation of displaying, in a first state of the mini-map, the mini-map including a first portion of the virtual space viewed from along a first direction parallel to an elevation direction of the virtual space from a first view point above the PC. The method may include an operation of displaying, in a second state changed from the first state based on an input for changing a view point of the mini-map, the mini-map including a second portion of the virtual space viewed from along a second direction different from the first direction from a second view point different from the first view point.

[0145] In a computer-readable storage medium having one or more programs stored thereon, as described above, the one or more programs may be configured to include instructions that, when executed by a processor of an electronic device, cause the electronic device to display, through a display of the electronic device, a screen including at least a portion of a virtual space including a player character (PC) corresponding to a user of the electronic device. The screen may include a mini-map for representing the virtual space. The one or more programs may be configured to include instructions that, when executed by the processor of the electronic device, cause the electronic device to display, within a first state of the mini-map, the mini-map including a first portion of the virtual space viewed from along a first direction parallel to an elevation direction of the virtual space from a first view point above the PC. The one or more programs may be configured to include instructions that, when executed by a processor of the electronic device, cause the electronic device to display the minimap, which includes a second portion of the virtual space viewed from a second viewpoint different from the first viewpoint, along a second direction different from the first direction, within a second state changed from the first state based on an input that changes a viewpoint of the minimap.

[0146] The devices described above may be implemented as hardware components, software components, and / or a combination of hardware components and software components. For example, the devices and components described in the embodiments may be implemented using one or more general-purpose computers or special-purpose computers, such as a processor, a controller, an arithmetic logic unit (ALU), a digital signal processor, a microcomputer, a field programmable gate array (FPGA), a programmable logic unit (PLU), a microprocessor, or any other device capable of executing instructions and responding to them. The processing device may execute an operating system (OS) and one or more software applications running on the operating system. The processing device may also access, store, manipulate, process, and generate data in response to the execution of the software. For ease of understanding, the processing device is sometimes described as being used alone; however, one of ordinary skill in the art will recognize that the processing device may include multiple processing elements and / or multiple types of processing elements. For example, a processing unit may include multiple processors, or a processor and a controller. Other processing configurations, such as parallel processors, are also possible.

[0147] Software may include a computer program, code, instructions, or a combination of one or more of these, which may configure a processing device to perform a desired operation or may independently or collectively command the processing device. The software and / or data may be embodied in any type of machine, component, physical device, computer storage medium, or device for interpretation by the processing device or for providing instructions or data to the processing device. The software may also be distributed over networked computer systems and stored or executed in a distributed manner. The software and data may be stored on one or more computer-readable recording media.

[0148] The method according to the embodiment may be implemented in the form of program commands that can be executed through various computer means and recorded on a computer-readable medium. In this case, the medium may be one that continuously stores a computer-executable program or one that temporarily stores it for execution or download. In addition, the medium may be various recording or storage means in the form of a single or multiple hardware combinations, and is not limited to a medium directly connected to a computer system, but may also be distributed over a network. Examples of the medium may include magnetic media such as hard disks, floppy disks, and magnetic tapes, optical recording media such as CD-ROMs and DVDs, magneto-optical media such as floptical disks, and those configured to store program commands, including ROM, RAM, and flash memory. In addition, examples of other media may include recording or storage media managed by app stores that distribute applications, sites that supply or distribute various software, servers, etc.

[0149] Although the embodiments described above have been described by way of limited examples and drawings, those skilled in the art will appreciate that various modifications and variations can be made based on the above teachings. For example, appropriate results can still be achieved even if the described techniques are performed in a different order than described, and / or components of the described systems, structures, devices, circuits, etc. are combined or combined in a different manner than described, or are replaced or substituted with other components or equivalents.

[0150] Therefore, other implementations, other embodiments, and equivalents of the claims are also within the scope of the claims described below. According to one embodiment, the method according to the various embodiments disclosed in the present document may be provided as included in a computer program product. The computer program product may be traded as a commodity between a seller and a buyer. The computer program product may be distributed in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (e.g., compact disc read only memory (CD-ROM)), or may be distributed online (e.g., downloaded or uploaded) via an application store (e.g., Play Store™) or directly between two user devices (e.g., smart phones). In the case of online distribution, at least a portion of the computer program product may be at least temporarily stored or temporarily generated in a machine-readable storage medium, such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or a relay server.

[0151] According to various embodiments, each component (e.g., a module or a program) of the above-described components may include one or more entities, and some of the entities may be separated and placed in other components. According to various embodiments, one or more components or operations of the aforementioned components may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Alternatively or additionally, a plurality of components (e.g., a module or a program) may be integrated into a single component. In such a case, the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each of the plurality of components identically or similarly to those performed by the corresponding component among the plurality of components prior to the integration. According to various embodiments, the operations performed by a module, program, or other component may be executed sequentially, in parallel, iteratively, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations may be executed in a different order, omitted, or one or more other operations may be added.

Claims

1. In electronic devices, display; and including a processor, The above processor: A screen including at least a part of a virtual space including a player character (PC) corresponding to a user of the electronic device is displayed through the display, and the screen includes a mini-map for representing the virtual space; In a first state of the minimap, displaying the minimap including a first part of the virtual space viewed from a first view point above the PC along a first direction parallel to the elevation direction of the virtual space; and Based on an input for changing the view point of the minimap, in a second state changed from the first state, the minimap is configured to display a second part of the virtual space viewed from a second view point different from the first view point, along a second direction different from the first direction. Electronic devices.

2. In claim 1, The minimap includes a first visual object indicating a reference position of the PC within the virtual space, one or more second visual objects indicating one or more objects associated with the PC, and an image of an area of ​​the virtual space identified based on the reference position; The first visual object and the one or more second visual objects are displayed in a floated state with respect to the image, The above area includes the first part or the second part, Electronic devices.

3. In claim 2, If the one or more objects include an object located at an altitude within the virtual space that is different from the reference range, the minimap displays an indicator that is displayed together with a second visual object corresponding to the object located at an altitude within the virtual space that is different from the reference range, The above indicator is used to indicate that an object located at an altitude within the virtual space different from the reference range is located at an altitude different from the reference range. The above reference range represents a virtual space extending along the altitude direction from the above reference position. Electronic devices.

4. In claim 2, Within the second state of the minimap, the screen further includes an indicating bar indicating a relative altitude of one or more objects corresponding to the one or more second visual objects and a third visual object including information of an object corresponding to each of the second visual objects. Electronic devices.

5. In claim 4, The above processor: Obtain input for the above minimap; Based on the input within the first area of ​​the minimap, a third visual object corresponding to an object located at a height within the virtual space higher than a reference range among the plurality of objects is visually highlighted and displayed; Based on the input within the second area of ​​the minimap, visually highlighting and displaying a third visual object corresponding to an object located at a height within the virtual space lower than the reference range among the plurality of objects; and Based on the input in a third area between the first area and the second area of ​​the minimap, a third visual object corresponding to an object located at an altitude of the virtual space within the reference range among the plurality of objects is configured to be visually highlighted and displayed. The above reference range represents a virtual space extending along the altitude direction from the above reference position. Electronic devices.

6. In claim 5, The above indicating bar: A first icon indicating that an object corresponding to a third visual object is located at an altitude within the virtual space higher than the reference range; A second icon indicating that an object corresponding to the third visual object is located at a height within the virtual space lower than the reference range, and A third icon indicating that an object corresponding to a third visual object is located at an altitude of the virtual space within the reference range, The above processor: While the third visual object corresponding to an object located at an altitude within the virtual space higher than the above reference range is displayed in a visually highlighted state, the first icon is activated, While the third visual object corresponding to an object located at an altitude within the virtual space lower than the reference range is displayed in a visually highlighted state, the second icon is activated, and configured to activate the third icon while the third visual object corresponding to the object located at the height of the virtual space within the above reference range is displayed in a visually highlighted state, Electronic devices.

7. In claim 2, The minimap includes a first visual object indicating a reference position of the PC within the virtual space, one or more second visual objects indicating one or more objects associated with the PC, and an image of a display area of ​​the virtual space identified based on the reference position; Within the second state of the minimap, the screen further includes a slider bar indicating a density of the one or more objects according to altitude. Electronic devices.

8. In claim 7, The above processor: When the density for the first altitude has the first density, the first section of the slider bar corresponding to the first altitude is displayed through the first brightness, and If the density for the second altitude has a second density higher than the first density, the second section of the slider bar corresponding to the second altitude is configured to be displayed through a second brightness that is brighter than the first brightness. Electronic devices.

9. In claim 8, Within the second state of the minimap, the screen further includes a scroll view that displays information about objects according to altitude, The above scroll view is displayed adjacent to the above slider bar, The above processor: Identifying a swipe input from the second section toward the first section; According to the swipe input, the scroll view is configured to sequentially change from the scroll view including information about at least one object located at the second altitude to the scroll view including information about at least one object located at the first altitude. Electronic devices.

10. In claim 9, The above processor: Based on identifying the release of the swipe input on the first section, displaying the scroll view including a list of at least one object located at the first height; and configured to change information of objects included in the list according to scroll input for the above scroll view, Electronic devices.

11. In claim 1, The above screen further includes a user interface (UI) positioned adjacent to the minimap and having a ball shape; The above input includes a drag input for the UI, The above processor: Identifying the direction of the drag input obtained while the minimap is displayed within the first state; Based on identifying that the direction of the drag input is the first drag direction, changing the viewpoint from the first viewpoint to the second viewpoint; and While changing from the first viewpoint to the second viewpoint, the area of ​​the virtual space displayed on the minimap is configured to change from the first part to the second part. Electronic devices.

12. In claim 11, The above processor: Identifying an angle by which the UI rotates based on the drag input directed toward the first drag direction; Based on the angle of the first value, identify the second viewpoint that has changed by a first elevation angle from the first viewpoint; and Based on the angle of the second value greater than the first value, configured to identify the second viewpoint changed by a second elevation angle greater than the first elevation angle from the first viewpoint, Electronic devices.

13. In claim 1, The above input includes a drag input for the minimap, Electronic devices.

14. In claim 1, The above first part represents a two-dimensional plane of the virtual space facing the altitude direction, When the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction, the second portion represents a two-dimensional plane of the virtual space parallel to the altitude direction. Electronic devices.

15. In claim 1, The above processor: Based on identifying a specified input for the minimap, the screen is configured to display the minimap including the zoomed in or zoomed out minimap, The above specified input includes pinch out or pinch in. Electronic devices.

16. In a method performed by an electronic device, The above method is: An operation of displaying, through a display of the electronic device, a screen including at least a portion of a virtual space including a player character (PC) corresponding to a user of the electronic device, wherein the screen includes a mini-map for representing the virtual space; An operation of displaying the minimap including a first portion of the virtual space, viewed from a first direction parallel to the elevation direction of the virtual space, from a first view point above the PC, within a first state of the minimap; and An operation of displaying the minimap including a second part of the virtual space viewed from a second viewpoint different from the first viewpoint and along a second direction different from the first direction, within a second state changed from the first state based on an input for changing the viewpoint of the minimap, method.

17. In claim 16, The minimap includes a first visual object indicating a reference position of the PC within the virtual space, one or more second visual objects indicating one or more objects associated with the PC, and an image of an area of ​​the virtual space identified based on the reference position; The first visual object and the one or more second visual objects are displayed in a floated state with respect to the image, The above area includes the first part or the second part, method.

18. In claim 17, If the one or more objects include an object located at an altitude within the virtual space that is different from the reference range, the minimap displays an indicator that is displayed together with a second visual object corresponding to the object located at an altitude within the virtual space that is different from the reference range, The above indicator is used to indicate that an object located at an altitude within the virtual space different from the reference range is located at an altitude different from the reference range. The above reference range represents a virtual space extending along the altitude direction from the above reference position. method.

19. In claim 17, Within the second state of the minimap, the screen further includes an indicating bar indicating a relative altitude of one or more objects corresponding to the one or more second visual objects and a third visual object including information of an object corresponding to each of the second visual objects. method.

20. In a computer-readable storage medium having one or more programs stored thereon, when the one or more programs are executed by a processor of an electronic device, A screen including at least a part of a virtual space including a player character (PC) corresponding to a user of the electronic device is displayed through a display of the electronic device, and the screen includes a mini-map for representing the virtual space; In a first state of the minimap, displaying the minimap including a first part of the virtual space viewed from a first view point above the PC along a first direction parallel to the elevation direction of the virtual space; and A method configured to include instructions that cause the electronic device to display the minimap, the minimap including a second portion of the virtual space viewed from a second viewpoint different from the first viewpoint, in a second state changed from the first state based on an input that changes the viewpoint of the minimap, along a second direction different from the first direction. Computer readable storage medium.

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