JP2004134862A - Image distribution system and image distribution method - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an image distribution system whereby a user can acquire a moving picture and a still picture with a composition desired by the user. <P>SOLUTION: The image distribution system adopts a configuration including: an image photographing means 12 fitted to passenger carriages; an image edit means 14 for editing an image photographed by the image photographing means 12; and an image distribution means 16 for distributing the image edited by the image edit means 14 in order to solve the task above. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a system and a method for photographing a user riding a passenger car constituting an attraction and distributing the photographed image to the user.
[0002]
[Prior art]
A video camera is placed in the middle of the track on which the passenger car of the roller coaster passes in order to take a picture of a person (hereinafter referred to as a user) riding an attraction such as an amusement park (hereinafter described using a roller coaster as an example). Have been. In a conventional system, an image captured by a video camera is printed out as a still image on paper and distributed to users. An application has been filed for a system for photographing a user at an amusement park and providing a photograph (for example, see Patent Literature 1, Patent Literature 2, and Patent Literature 3).
[0003]
[Patent Document 1]
JP-A-10-224773
[Patent Document 2]
JP 2001-309284 A
[Patent Document 3]
JP 2002-112074 A
[0004]
Specifically, after the user gets off the roller coaster, a still image taken for each passenger car is displayed on the display. A user who wants to obtain the still image can obtain a desired printed image by notifying the attendant of the number displayed on the display together with the image.
[0005]
In this conventional system, only an image at a predetermined position where a video camera is installed is distributed as a still image. However, the user does not always want an image at a predetermined position. That is, the user may desire an image at a position where the user has expressed a favorable expression, or the user may desire an image at a desired background position.
[0006]
Further, conventionally, it is impossible for a user to freely edit and edit a photographed still image. For example, it is impossible for a user to insert a character by hand into a photographed image or decorate the image by adding a background to print out a still image.
[0007]
Further, conventionally, images distributed to users are still images, and moving images are not distributed. In addition, a user cannot bring a video camera to a roller coaster in order to shoot a moving image by himself. This is because riding on a roller coaster while shooting a video camera is dangerous because the hands are blocked by the video camera, and the video camera is blown away by the centrifugal force of the roller coaster.
[0008]
There are a plurality of attractions in a normal amusement park and the like. Some attractions (for example, a ferris wheel) are allowed to be photographed with a video camera. The fact that the user himself takes a picture of the image on the ferris wheel with a video camera has the disadvantage that the photographer's consciousness concentrates on the shooting act and it is not possible to get on the ferris wheel and enjoy it .
[0009]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide an image distribution system that allows a user to obtain an image having a desired composition. An object of the present invention is to provide an image distribution system that can automatically or manually add decoration to a captured image. An object of the present invention is to provide an image distribution system capable of distributing a still image and a moving image with sound to a user. An object of the present invention is to provide an image distribution system capable of obtaining an image via a telecommunication line. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide an image distribution system that can collect images captured at a plurality of attractions and receive the images at a time. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide an image distribution system that allows a user to enjoy an attraction without the user taking a picture with a video camera.
[0010]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The present invention is an image distribution system for photographing a user riding a passenger car constituting an attraction, and distributing the photographed image to the user, wherein the image photographing means attached to the passenger car, The object is achieved by adopting a configuration including an image editing unit that edits an image captured by the image capturing unit, and an image distribution unit that distributes the image edited by the image editing unit.
[0011]
By employing the above configuration, it is possible to photograph a user who is riding in a passenger car, and to distribute not only a still image but also a moving image with sound to the user.
[0012]
Further, the image photographing means includes a video camera attached to each of a plurality of passenger cars, an image recording device for recording images photographed by the plurality of video cameras, and an image recorded by the image recording device. The problem is solved by adopting a configuration including an image transmission device that performs the above-described operations.
[0013]
By adopting the above configuration, the user who is riding in the passenger car can be photographed at any time during the ride, and the image of the composition desired by the user can be obtained. In addition to still images, moving images with sound can be distributed to users. In addition, the user can enjoy the attraction without photographing with the video camera.
[0014]
Further, the above-mentioned image editing means solves the problem by adopting a configuration including an image receiving device for receiving an image transmitted by the image transmitting device.
[0015]
By employing the above configuration, the image transmitted from the image photographing means provided in the passenger car can be received by the image editing means.
[0016]
In addition, the above-described image editing means solves the problem by adopting a configuration including an operator editing device in which an operator manually edits an image received by the image receiving device for each image.
[0017]
By adopting the above configuration, the operator can manually edit the image of the user received by the image receiving device. Here, manually editing for each image by the operator means that the operator inputs characters for each image, decorates the image by adding a background, or adds music to the image for moving images. Show.
[0018]
Further, the above-described image editing means solves the problem by adopting a configuration including an automatic editing device that automatically edits an image received by the image receiving device for each image.
[0019]
By employing the above configuration, the automatic editing apparatus can automatically edit the user image received by the image receiving apparatus for each image. Here, automatic editing for each image means that the automatic editing device inputs characters for each image, decorates the image by adding a background, or adds music to the image in the case of a moving image. This shows the work to be performed automatically.
[0020]
Further, the image editing means described above has a configuration including a user editing device that extracts only an image captured by the user from images received by the image receiving device and arbitrarily edits the image by the user. The problem is solved by adoption.
[0021]
By employing the above configuration, the user can arbitrarily edit the image of the user received by the image receiving device by using the user editing device. Here, the user arbitrarily edits means that the user inputs characters for each image, decorates the image with a background, or adds music to the image in the case of a movie according to the user's preference Work to be attached.
[0022]
Further, the above-mentioned image distribution means solves the problem by adopting a configuration including a network distribution device for distributing the image edited by the image editing means to the user via a telecommunication line.
[0023]
By adopting the above configuration, the user can obtain an image of the user photographed through the telecommunication line. Here, the telecommunication line indicates an Internet line network.
[0024]
Further, the above-mentioned image distribution means solves the problem by adopting a configuration including a recording medium output device for recording an image edited by the image editing means on a recording medium.
[0025]
By adopting the above configuration, the user can obtain the image of the user recorded on the recording medium. Here, the recording medium is photographic paper for printing out a still image. For still images and moving images, video tapes, digital video tapes, CD-ROMs, MO (Magnetro Optical), DVDs, floppy (registered trademark) disks, compact flash (registered trademark), SD memory cards (registered trademark), memories Indicates stick (registered trademark) or the like.
[0026]
Further, the present invention is an image distribution system for photographing the same user who gets on a passenger car of a plurality of attractions and distributing images photographed at the plurality of attractions to the users, wherein the users are individually recognized. User recognition means, an image photographing means attached to each of the passenger cars of the plurality of attractions, and connected to the user identification means, and a plurality of images photographed by the image photographing means. Image editing means for extracting only the image of the same user and editing the image of the same user, and image distribution means for distributing the image of the same user edited by the image editing means, wherein the user recognition means The problem is solved by adopting a configuration that includes a recognition device that reads the identification code from identification code means recorded by the user and stores the identification code and identifies the user.
[0027]
By employing the above-described configuration, it is possible to identify a person who is riding in an attraction, and a user can receive images taken at a plurality of attractions at once. The image shot here is an image with sound.
[0028]
Further, the above-described image photographing means attaches an identification code for identifying a user read by the identification device to a video camera attached to each of a plurality of passenger cars and an image captured by the plurality of video cameras. The problem is solved by adopting a configuration including an image recording apparatus for performing recording by recording and an image transmitting apparatus for transmitting an image recorded by the image recording apparatus.
[0029]
By adopting the above configuration, it is possible to identify a user who has boarded each passenger car and photograph the user. In other words, it is possible to extract images of all attractions that the user has boarded for each user.
[0030]
The image editing means may include an image receiving device that receives the image transmitted by the image transmitting device, and an identification that identifies a user recorded by the image recording device from the plurality of received images. The problem can be solved by adopting a configuration including a unit that extracts an image of the same user by referring to the reference sign.
[0031]
By adopting the above configuration, it is possible to identify a user who gets on each passenger car, and extract images of all attractions that the user gets on for each user.
[0032]
In addition, the above-described image editing means solves the problem by adopting a configuration including an operator editing device that allows an operator to manually edit the extracted image of the same user.
[0033]
By employing the above configuration, the operator can manually edit a plurality of images of the same user.
[0034]
In addition, the above-described image editing means solves the problem by adopting a configuration including an automatic editing device that automatically edits the extracted image of the same user.
[0035]
By employing the above configuration, it is possible to automatically edit a plurality of images of the same user using an automatic editing device.
[0036]
Further, the above-described image editing means solves the problem by adopting a configuration including a user editing device that arbitrarily edits the extracted image of the same user by the user.
[0037]
By adopting the above configuration, the user himself / herself can arbitrarily edit a plurality of images of the same user.
[0038]
Further, the above-described image distribution means solves the problem by adopting a configuration including a network distribution device that distributes the image of the same user to the user via a telecommunication line.
[0039]
By adopting the above configuration, the user can receive images taken at a plurality of attractions at once via the Internet network.
[0040]
Further, the above-mentioned image distribution means solves the problem by adopting a configuration including a recording medium output means for recording the image of the same user on a readable recording medium.
[0041]
By employing the above configuration, a user can receive an image recorded on a recording medium.
[0042]
Further, the image distribution means described above can adopt a configuration including a means for transmitting an image of the user to an e-mail address designated by the user.
[0043]
By employing the above configuration, it is possible to distribute the image of the user not only to the user but also to the e-mail address of another person specified in advance by the user.
[0044]
Further, the present invention is a method of photographing a user riding a passenger car constituting an attraction, and distributing the photographed image to the user, wherein the image photographing means attached to the passenger car includes: The problem is solved by a method including a step of capturing an image of a user, a step of editing the captured image, and a step of distributing the edited image to a user.
[0045]
Further, the present invention is a method of photographing the same user who has got on a passenger car of a plurality of attractions, and distributing images photographed at the plurality of attractions to the user, wherein the identification held by the user is Reading the identification code from the identification code means in which a code is recorded, identifying the user, and photographing the image of the user by image photographing means attached to each of the plurality of attraction coaches, Recording the information obtained by the step of identifying the user and the photographed image in an image recording device; and, among the recorded images, an image of the same user by using the identification code. And editing the image, and distributing the edited image to users using the identification code. Ri is to solve the problems.
[0046]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
A first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram showing the configuration of the first embodiment. The present invention includes an image photographing unit 12 attached to a passenger car, an image editing unit 14 for editing an image photographed by the image photographing unit 12, an image distribution unit 16 for distributing an image edited by the image editing unit 14, It consists of. The first embodiment is an image distribution system 10 that photographs a user who gets on a passenger car of a roller coaster and distributes the photographed image to the user via a network communication network and a recording medium. The image photographed in the present invention includes a sound uttered by a user during photographing. Hereinafter, unless otherwise specified, the image includes sound.
[0047]
The image photographing means 12 includes a video camera 18 attached to each of a plurality of passenger cars, an image recording device 20 that records images photographed by the plurality of video cameras 18, and a plurality of images recorded by the image recording device 20. The image transmitting apparatus 22 is configured to transmit the image.
[0048]
The video camera 18 is configured by a digital video camera capable of capturing an image as digital data. In addition, the video camera 18 has a microphone for recording a voice uttered by the user. The video camera 18 is mounted, for example, at the center of the handle of the passenger car of the roller coaster. Thus, for example, in a two-seater passenger car, it is possible to evenly photograph the expressions of the two passengers in the passenger car.
[0049]
The image recording device 20 is provided on a roller coaster for each of the plurality of video cameras 18. The image captured by the video camera 18 is recorded in the image recording device 20 as digital data. The image recording device 20 is realized by a hard disk.
[0050]
The image transmitting device 22 transmits an image of the image recording device 20 provided in each passenger car using a wireless communication method. In the present embodiment, an image transmitting device 22 is provided for each image recording device 20. Further, for example, a configuration may be adopted in which each image recording device 20 is connected to one image transmission device 22 and the one image transmission device 22 transmits a plurality of images. In the present embodiment, the image transmitting device 22 transmits an image when the roller coaster returns to the getting on / off gate. However, the image transmitting device 22 is not limited to this, and the image transmitting device 22 sequentially transmits the image while the roller coaster is operating. A configuration may be adopted.
[0051]
The image editing means 14 includes an image receiving device 24 that receives the image of each passenger car transmitted by the image transmitting device 22, an image capturing device 26 that temporarily stores the image of each passenger car received by the image receiving device 24, And an operator editing device 28 for manually editing an image for each passenger car stored in the image capturing device 26 for each image by an operator.
[0052]
The image receiving device 24 receives the image for each passenger car transmitted by the image transmitting device 22 by the wireless communication method. In the present embodiment, an image receiving device 24 corresponding to each of the image transmitting devices 22 is provided. Further, for example, a configuration in which one image receiving device 24 receives images transmitted from a plurality of image transmitting devices 22 may be adopted.
[0053]
The image capturing device 26 temporarily stores images received by the plurality of image receiving devices 24 separately for each image. This image capturing device 26 is realized by an image capturing server.
The image capturing device 26 has a function of deleting temporarily stored image data when an image is transferred to an operator editing device 28 described later.
[0054]
The operator editing device 28 is provided in a facility away from the roller coaster, and is realized by an application server. The operator editing device 28 stores an application program capable of editing a still image and a moving image, and the operator edits the image by executing the application program.
[0055]
The image distribution means 16 includes an image storage device 30 for storing the image of each passenger car edited by the operator editing device 28, and a plurality of displays for displaying the image of each passenger car stored in the image storage device 30 on the screen. 32, a recording medium output device 34 for outputting an image for each passenger car stored in the image storage device 30, and a network distribution for distributing the image for each passenger car stored in the image storage device 30 through an electric communication line 38. And the device 36.
[0056]
The image storage device 30 stores an image for each passenger car edited by the operator editing device 28 with an individual identification code added thereto. The image storage device 30 is realized by an image storage server.
[0057]
The display 32 displays the image of each passenger car stored in the image storage device 30. The image for each passenger car is displayed with an individual identification code. The number of displays 32 is the same as the number of passenger cars.
[0058]
The recording medium output device 34 is a device for outputting the image of each passenger car stored in the image storage device 30 to a recording medium. The recording medium output device 34 is provided according to the recording medium to be output. For example, when printing out on paper, the printer 34a is used. When outputting to a video tape, the video tape recorder 34b is used. When outputting to a CD-ROM, a CD-R (CD Recordable) 34c is used.
[0059]
The network distribution device 36 is a device for distributing the image for each passenger car stored in the image storage device 30 through the electric communication line 38. The network distribution device 36 is realized by a network server. The image of each passenger car is stored in an area of the network server to which an individual address is assigned. This individual address corresponds to an identification code for identifying a user. The network distribution device 36 has a function of automatically converting an image of each passenger car into a file format that can be viewed on a mobile phone. Similarly, it has a function of automatically converting an image of each passenger car into a file format that can be browsed by Internet browsing software.
[0060]
Each of the image capture server, application server, image storage server, and network server is connected to each other by a network hub (not shown). Each server and the network hub are connected by a LAN (Local Area Network).
[0061]
Next, the operation of the first embodiment of the present invention will be described. When the user gets on the passenger car of the roller coaster and starts driving the roller coaster, the video camera 18 starts photographing the user. An image of the user captured by the video camera 18 is recorded by the image recording device 20. The photographing by the video camera 18 is performed only in a predetermined section during the driving process of the roller coaster. For example, a section in which the passenger car moves rapidly is determined as a section to be photographed.
[0062]
When the roller coaster finishes the predetermined driving and returns to the user's boarding gate, shooting with the video camera 18 stops. The image transmitting device 22 provided in the passenger car wirelessly transmits the user image recorded in the image recording device 20 to the image receiving device 24.
[0063]
An image receiving device 24 provided at a facility away from the roller coaster receives an image of the user. The received image is temporarily stored in the image capturing device 26. The operator reads the user's image stored in the image capturing device 26, edits the image by the operator editing device 28, and stores the edited image in the image storage device 30. Here, the editing work performed by the operator indicates, for example, a work in which the operator inputs characters, decorates an image by adding a background, or attaches music to the image. Further, in the image storage device 30, an identification code for identifying a different user is attached to each passenger car.
[0064]
The edited image stored in the image storage device 30 is displayed on a display 32 provided near the exit of the roller coaster facility. On the display 32, an image of the user and an identification code different for each user are displayed together. When the user desires to obtain the image that has been photographed, the user sends an identification code to a staff member. The captured image can be selected from only a moving image, only a still image, and both a moving image and a still image.
[0065]
The user can also select the desired recording medium type. For example, when a moving image and a still image are desired, the recording medium is a video tape, a CD-ROM, or the like.
If only a still image is desired, the printed paper is the recording medium.
[0066]
The user can also obtain (download: Download) the user's image stored in the image storage device 30 via the Internet network 38. In this case, the user transmits the identification code of the captured image to the attendant, and obtains the individual address of the network distribution device 36 corresponding to the identification code from the attendant. The user can download the image of the user stored in the network distribution device 36 by accessing the individual address. A mobile phone, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), a personal computer, or the like can be used as a terminal for obtaining an image via the Internet network 38.
[0067]
By adopting the configuration in the first embodiment, since the video camera 18 is attached to the passenger car of the roller coaster, the user can be photographed at an arbitrary position during the operation of the roller coaster. Therefore, an image having a composition desired by the user can be obtained. In the present embodiment, since an image with sound is captured by the video camera 18, the user can obtain not only a still image but also a moving image with sound.
[0068]
Further, in the present embodiment, by using the network distribution device 36, the image can be downloaded via the Internet network 38.
That is, the user does not receive the image at the amusement park, but can receive the image captured by the user after returning home. Therefore, it is convenient because it is not necessary to bring back the recording medium.
[0069]
Furthermore, since the user can obtain the image as digital data, the user himself can process the obtained image using a personal computer at home. Therefore, the image photographed at the attraction can be used for a wide range of purposes (new year card image data, data for one's own digital album, etc.).
[0070]
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. The second embodiment is a system in which images of the same user photographed at a plurality of attractions are collected and distributed to the users. In the second embodiment, user recognition means 40 for individually recognizing a user, image photographing means 12 attached to each of a plurality of attraction passenger cars and connected to user identification means, and photographing by image photographing means 12 An image editing unit 14 for extracting an image of the same user from the plurality of images and editing the image of the same user, and an image distribution for distributing the image of the same user edited by the image editing unit 14 It is constituted by means 16. The configuration of the second embodiment will be described below, but the configuration that is not described is the same as the configuration described in the first embodiment.
[0071]
A video camera 18 for photographing a user who is riding in the passenger car is attached to the passenger car constituting the attraction. This video camera 18 is attached at a position where the user can be photographed evenly. The video camera 18 is attached to each passenger car of a plurality of attractions.
[0072]
The user recognition means 40 is connected to the image recording device 20 in the passenger car. The image recording device 20 records an image of the user by attaching an individual identification code to the image of the user captured by the video camera 18. The user recognizing means 40 is constituted by a recognizing device 44 which reads an identification code held by the user from an identification code means 42 on which the identification code is recorded and specifies the user. For example, the identification code unit 42 is realized by a non-contact type IC card 42. The recognition device 44 is realized by an IC card reader 44. Further, the identification code unit 42 may employ a unit that uses a bar code (Bar Code) to identify the user.
[0073]
The image capturing device 26 temporarily stores the image transmitted by the image transmitting device 22. The image capturing device 26 is provided for each of a plurality of attractions. The image capturing device 26 temporarily stores an image of the user assigned the identification code.
[0074]
The operator editing device 28 is a device in which an operator manually edits a user image. The operator extracts images of the same user who has boarded a plurality of attractions from the image capturing device 26, adds decorations to the images, and collects the images into one image file. The image file is provided in the image storage device 30. Here, the image file indicates an area (container) in which an image of the same user who has boarded a plurality of attractions is stored.
[0075]
The image edited by the operator editing device 28 is stored in an image file of the image storage device 30 with an identification code attached. A recognition device 44 for identifying a user is connected to the image storage device 30. The image storage device 30 has a function of extracting an image from the user's image file stored in the image storage device 30 and allowing the user to check the edited image on the display 32.
[0076]
Next, the operation of the second embodiment according to the present invention will be described. A user receives an IC card on which an individual identification code is recorded, for example, when entering an amusement park. When a user gets on a passenger car of an attraction (for example, a roller coaster), an IC card reader 44a attached to the passenger car reads the IC card 42 held by the user who has boarded and recognizes the identification code of the user. The video camera 18a attached to the passenger car photographs the user. The photographed image is recorded in the image recording device 20a with an identification code for identifying the user attached thereto. The photographed image is recorded with photographing data. The photographing data is, for example, an attraction name, a photographing date, a photographing time, and the like.
[0077]
When the predetermined operation of the roller coaster is completed, the image recorded in the image recording device 20a is transmitted by the image transmission device 22a. The image of the user is received by the image receiving device 24a provided in a facility away from the roller coaster. The received image of the user is temporarily stored in the image capturing device 26a with an identification code and photographing data attached.
[0078]
If the user uses another attraction (for example, a ferris wheel), the user is also photographed by the video camera 18b provided in the passenger car and the identification code read by the IC card reader 44b is also attached to the attraction. Thus, the photographed image is recorded in the image recording device 20b. The photographed image is temporarily stored in the image capturing device 26b with an identification code and photographing data added thereto.
[0079]
Similarly, if the user uses another attraction (for example, a merry-go-round), the user is also photographed by the video camera 18c provided in the passenger car and read by the IC card reader 44c at that attraction. The photographed image is recorded in the image recording device 20c with the identification code given. The photographed image is temporarily stored in the image capturing device 26c with an identification code and photographing data added thereto.
[0080]
The operator extracts the image of the same user stored in each image capturing device 26, decorates the image with the operator editing device 28, and converts the edited image into an image file for each user in the image storage device 30. save. At this time, an editing operation is performed in which the photographing data of each photographed image is incorporated into the image to be edited by text or voice. When performing this editing operation, an editing operation is performed in which characters are input and images are arranged in the order of the attraction used, using photographing data for each image.
[0081]
The user can obtain the image by presenting the IC card 42 held by the user at the facility for obtaining the image provided in the amusement park. That is, by using the IC card reader 44 connected to the image storage device 30, it is possible to search for and specify the user's image file stored in the image storage device 30. The user can check the edited image stored in the user's image file on the display 32 provided at the facility.
[0082]
When the user completes the confirmation on the display 32, the user can output the image photographed by the user to a desired type of recording medium to obtain the user's own image.
[0083]
By adopting the configuration in the second embodiment, the user can obtain images of a plurality of attractions. Therefore, since the user himself / herself does not need to take a picture with the video camera 18, the user can enjoy the attraction itself, and at the same time, can obtain an image of the user enjoying himself / herself.
[0084]
Further, in the present embodiment, it is possible to collectively obtain videos of a plurality of attractions. Therefore, since it is not necessary to frequently perform a procedure for obtaining an image, the trouble is reduced. Furthermore, since the images are edited in the order of the attraction in which the user gets on the vehicle, it is possible to use the image as a recorded image of a commemorative visit to the amusement park. That is, a recording medium on which a user is recorded can be used as a souvenir of the amusement park.
[0085]
The present invention can be implemented in various modified, modified, and modified embodiments based on the knowledge of those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit thereof.
[0086]
In the above-described two embodiments, a wireless communication method is adopted as a communication unit between the image transmitting device 22 and the image receiving device 24. The present invention is not limited to this configuration. A communication method in which the image transmitting device 22 and the image receiving device 24 communicate with each other via a wired connection may be employed.
[0087]
In the above two embodiments, the image editing means 14 uses the operator editing device 28 which is manually operated by the operator. The present invention is not limited to this configuration. A configuration using an automatic editing device that automatically extracts and edits a user's image may be adopted. This automatic editing device performs editing work quickly by automatically performing a manual operation performed by an operator.
[0088]
Similarly, the image editing means 14 may adopt a configuration using a user editing device, which can be edited by the user as desired. The user editing device can perform the following by editing the image by the user himself. The ability to delete unnecessary images. Able to insert any characters into the image. Ability to insert handwritten characters in images. The ability of the user to insert sound in accordance with the image. The ability to insert any music into the image. For example, the background of the image can be decorated. Further, the user editing means may adopt a configuration also serving as the recording medium output device 34. This allows the user to record and receive the image edited by the user himself on the recording medium on the spot. Further, a method of transferring the edited image to the mobile phone using a connection connector (commonly called a stick) for exchanging information with the mobile phone from the user editing device may be adopted. Similarly, a method of transferring the edited image to a portable PC, a PDA, or the like using a USB (Universal Serial Bus) may be adopted.
[0089]
In the above-described two embodiments, a configuration is adopted in which a user downloads an image from the network distribution device 36 using the network distribution device 36. The present invention is not limited to this configuration. A configuration may be adopted in which the network distribution device 36 transmits an image to an e-mail address specified in advance by a user. Thus, if the designated e-mail address is the user's own, the user can save the trouble of downloading. If the specified e-mail address belongs to another person, the image of the user can be distributed to another person.
[0090]
In the above two embodiments, a configuration including a plurality of servers, that is, an image capture server, an application server, an image storage server, and a network server is employed. The present invention is not limited to this configuration. A configuration in which the operations by the plurality of servers described above are realized by one server may be adopted.
[0091]
In the above-described second embodiment, a configuration is adopted in which an operator extracts images temporarily stored in the plurality of image capturing devices 26 and collectively edits the plurality of images by the operator editing device 28. The present invention is not limited to this configuration. A configuration may be adopted in which the operator edits the images stored in each image capturing device 26, and then collects the images in an image folder for each user.
[0092]
【The invention's effect】
According to the present invention, since the image capturing means is attached to the passenger car constituting the attraction, the user riding on the passenger car can be photographed as a moving image with sound. It is also possible to use an image captured as a moving image as a still image. Therefore, the user can obtain an image of a desired composition as a moving image and a still image.
[0093]
The present invention can provide an image distribution system that can edit an image by employing a configuration including an image editing unit. Therefore, it is possible to distribute not only a photographed image but also an image edited according to the user's preference.
[0094]
ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION This invention can provide the image distribution system which can distribute an image via an internet network by employ | adopting the structure containing a network distribution apparatus. Therefore, the user does not need to bring back the recording medium on which the image is recorded. Also, the edited image can be downloaded by a mobile phone that can be connected to the Internet network. Therefore, while waiting for a ride at an attraction, an image of the attraction at the front can be downloaded and viewed on a mobile phone, so that the user does not have to spend a lot of time waiting for the attraction.
[0095]
The present invention employs a configuration in which image capturing means is attached to passenger cars of a plurality of attractions and user recognition means for specifying a user who has ridden the plurality of attractions. Thus, it is possible to provide an image distribution system that allows a user to receive images photographed at a plurality of attractions at one time. Therefore, the user does not have to receive images taken many times, and the user can enjoy the attraction without the user taking a picture with a video camera.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of a first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram of a second embodiment of the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
10: Image distribution system
12: Image photographing means
14: Image editing means
16: Image distribution means
18: Video camera
20: Image recording device
22: Image transmission device
24: Image receiving device
26: Image capture device
28: Operator editing device
30: Image storage device
32: Display
34: Recording medium output device
36: Network distribution device
38: Telecommunication line (Internet network)
40: User recognition means
42: identification code means (IC card)
44: Recognition device (IC card reader)

Claims (19)

An image distribution system for photographing a user riding a passenger car constituting an attraction and distributing the photographed image to the user,
Image photographing means attached to the passenger car,
Image editing means for editing an image shot by the image shooting means,
Image distribution means for distributing the image edited by the image editing means,
And an image distribution system. The image photographing means,
A video camera attached to each of multiple coaches,
An image recording device that records images captured by the plurality of video cameras,
An image transmitting device that transmits an image recorded by the image recording device,
The image distribution system according to claim 1, comprising: The image editing means,
The image distribution system according to claim 2, further comprising an image receiving device that receives the image transmitted by the image transmitting device. The image editing means,
4. The image distribution system according to claim 3, further comprising an operator editing device for manually editing an image received by the image receiving device for each image by an operator. The image editing means,
The image distribution system according to claim 3, further comprising an automatic editing device that automatically edits an image received by the image receiving device for each image. The image editing means,
The image distribution system according to claim 3, further comprising a user editing device that extracts an image captured by the user from images received by the image receiving device, and arbitrarily edits the image by the user. The image distribution means,
The image distribution system according to claim 1, further comprising a network distribution device that distributes the image edited by the image editing unit to the user via a telecommunication line. The image distribution means,
The image distribution system according to claim 1, further comprising a recording medium output device that records an image edited by the image editing unit on a recording medium. An image distribution system for photographing the same user who got on a passenger car of a plurality of attractions and distributing images photographed at the plurality of attractions to the users,
User recognition means for individually recognizing the user,
Image photographing means attached to each of the passenger cars of the plurality of attractions and connected to the user identification means,
An image editing unit that extracts an image of the same user from among the plurality of images captured by the image capturing unit and edits the image of the same user;
Including image distribution means for distributing the image of the same user edited by the image editing means,
The user recognition means,
An image distribution system that includes an identification device that reads the identification code from identification code means that stores the identification code and that identifies the user. The image photographing means,
A video camera attached to each of multiple coaches,
An image recording device that records an image captured by the plurality of video cameras with an identification code identifying a user read by the identification device,
An image transmitting device that transmits an image recorded by the image recording device,
The image distribution system according to claim 9, comprising: The image editing means,
An image receiving device that receives an image transmitted by the image transmitting device,
The image distribution system according to claim 10, further comprising: a unit that extracts an image of the same user by referring to an identification code that identifies a user recorded by the image recording device from the plurality of received images. . The image editing means,
The image distribution system according to claim 11, further comprising an operator editing device that manually edits the extracted image of the same user by an operator. The image editing means,
The image distribution system according to claim 11, further comprising an automatic editing device that automatically edits the extracted image of the same user. The image editing means,
The image distribution system according to claim 11, further comprising a user editing device that arbitrarily edits the extracted image of the same user by the user. The image distribution means,
The image distribution system according to claim 9, further comprising a network distribution device that distributes the image of the same user to the user via a telecommunication line. The image distribution means,
The image distribution system according to claim 9, further comprising a recording medium output device that records the image of the same user on a recording medium. The image distribution means,
17. The image distribution system according to claim 1, further comprising: means for transmitting an image of the user to an e-mail address designated by the user. A method of photographing a user riding a passenger car constituting an attraction, and distributing the photographed image to the user,
Photographing the image of the user by image photographing means attached to the passenger car;
Editing the captured image;
Distributing the edited image to a user;
Image distribution method including. A method of photographing the same user who got on a passenger car of a plurality of attractions, and distributing images photographed at the plurality of attractions to the users,
Holding the user, reading the identification code from the identification code means recorded identification code, the step of identifying the user,
Photographing an image of the user by image photographing means attached to each of the passenger cars of the plurality of attractions;
Information obtained by the step of identifying the user, and the step of recording the captured image in an image recording device,
Extracting an image of the same user from the recorded image using the identification code, and editing the image;
Distributing the edited image to a user using the identification code;
Image distribution method including.

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