JP2004297191A - Photographing system - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a photographing system whereby a user visiting a facility can obtain a desired image without the need for the user to carry a photographing apparatus. <P>SOLUTION: The photographing system 10 carries out photographing in the facility A on the basis of the reservation information that is made in advance. The photographing system 10 includes: an entry means for the reservation information; an image generating section 22 for generating the simulation image of the photographed image accordance with the reservation information and transmitting the simulation image to the entry means; a photographing means for photographing an object on the basis of the reservation information; and a position detection means for detecting the position of the object in the facility A. When the position detection means detects the position of the object and the object is present on the position corresponding to the reservation information, the photographing means photographs the object in accordance with the reservation information. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to an imaging system that performs imaging in a facility based on reservation information made in advance, and more particularly to an imaging system that creates a simulation image in advance for a captured image obtained according to reservation information.
[0002]
[Prior art]
To go to a facility where an unspecified number of people enter, such as a theme park, amusement park, or zoo, you must bring your own camera. In this case, if you go with your family, you will not be able to take a group photo of everyone because one person will be the photographer. To take a group photo of the whole family, you need someone else to take it or take a tripod.
[0003]
On the other hand, in addition to shooting by people going to the facility, for example, Patent Document 1 includes a plurality of camera devices that can be operated by a remote control device in a facility such as a theme park, and an unspecified number of users. Discloses an electronic camera system that can take a picture by operating these camera devices using a remote control device.
[0004]
The remote control device in the electronic camera system disclosed in Patent Document 1 can adjust the direction of the photographing lens of the camera device and the angle of view of the photographing lens, and further confirm the image captured by the camera device. This means is provided.
[0005]
[Patent Document 1]
JP, 2000-23015, A [Problems to be solved by the invention]
[0006]
However, if you bring a camera to the facility and have someone else take a group photo, there is a problem that the desired photo may not always be obtained.
In addition, when using a tripod, there is a problem that the group photo of everyone can be taken, but it takes time and the shooting location is limited.
[0007]
Furthermore, although the electronic camera system of Patent Document 1 must be operated by the user himself / herself and can take the user himself / herself, there is a problem that it takes time and labor. In particular, in order to obtain a desired photograph, the direction of the photographic lens or the angle of view of the photographic lens must be adjusted, and the photographed image must be confirmed each time. There is a problem that a lot of labor is required.
[0008]
The present invention has been made in view of such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a photographing system capable of obtaining a desired image without having a photographing device in a facility.
[0009]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to solve the above-described problem, the present invention provides a photographing system that performs photographing in a facility based on preliminarily made reservation information, and includes reservation information input means, and a photographed image corresponding to the reservation information. An image creation unit that creates a simulation image and sends the simulation image to the input unit; an imaging unit that performs imaging based on the reservation information; and a position detection unit that detects a position of a subject in the facility, the position detection A photographing system is provided in which the position of the subject is detected by means, and when the subject is present at a position corresponding to the reservation information, the photographing means performs photographing according to the reservation information. It is.
[0010]
In the present invention, the input unit includes a map display unit of the facility, and further includes an instruction unit that instructs to input at least one of the position of the photographing unit, the photographing direction, the photographing magnification, and the subject information. It is preferable.
[0011]
Moreover, in this invention, it is preferable to have a mobile communication terminal which has an image display means, and a transmission means which transmits the image image | photographed by the said imaging | photography means to the said mobile communication terminal.
[0012]
Furthermore, in the present invention, it is preferable that the position detection means is constituted by an IC tag provided on an admission ticket for entering the facility and an IC tag sensor provided in the facility.
[0013]
In the present invention, it is preferable that the photographing unit further has a tracking function, tracks the user in the facility, and photographs the user based on the reservation information.
[0014]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, an imaging system according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing a photographing system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0015]
As shown in FIG. 1, the imaging system 10 includes a terminal (input unit) 12, a communication network 18, a server 20, a database 21, an image creation unit 22, imaging units 24a to 24c, and a position detection unit. It has an IC tag sensor 26, a mobile communication terminal 40, and a ticket issuing unit 50. In FIG. 1, only the three photographing units 24a to 24c are illustrated, and the remaining photographing units are not illustrated.
The server 20, the database 21, the image creation unit 22, the photographing units 24 a to 24 c, the IC tag sensor 26, the mobile communication terminal 40, and the ticket issuing unit 50 are provided in the facility A.
[0016]
The terminal 12 is connected to the server 20 via the communication network 18 to access a homepage established by the facility, input reservation information, and display a simulation image. The terminal 12 is, for example, a personal computer, and includes an input instruction unit (instruction unit) 14 and an image display unit (display unit) 16, and is connected to a communication network 18. The input instruction unit 14 is a keyboard and a mouse. The image display unit 16 displays a reservation screen established by the facility and a simulation image described later. For example, a CRT, a liquid crystal display device, a PDP, or an organic EL display is used for the image display unit 16.
[0017]
The server 20 is connected from the terminal 12, receives reservation information, stores the reservation information individually for each user, for example, corresponding to the identification number (ID) of the user, and is provided in the facility A. It controls the equipment.
The server 20 is connected to the terminal 12 via the communication network 18, and is connected to the database 21, the image creation unit 22, the imaging units 24 a to 24 c, the IC tag sensor 26, and the mobile communication terminal 40. Yes. In addition, the server 20 includes a transmission / reception unit (not shown) for transmitting information to and from the mobile communication terminal 40.
[0018]
The server 20 is provided with a homepage having a reservation screen for inputting information such as the date and time when the user visits the facility A and the number of visitors. This homepage further shows an outline of the facility A, a map of the facility A, a description of the play facility of the facility A, and the like. In addition, the map of the facility A shows the arrangement positions of the imaging units 24a to 24c. The user can specify the shooting position in the facility A by using the terminal 12.
The reservation information stored in the server 20 includes the user identification number (ID), the date and time the user visits, the number of people and the number of people, the shooting position, the position of the camera at the shooting position (the position of the shooting means), It includes shooting conditions such as the camera direction (shooting direction), the shooting magnification of the camera, and subject information.
[0019]
The subject information in this embodiment is information such as the sex, height, and body shape of a person to be photographed. If there are a plurality of persons, information such as the sex, height, and body shape of each person is also included. included.
In the present embodiment, at least one of the shooting position of the subject, the camera position, the camera orientation, the camera shooting magnification, and the subject information may be instructed by the input instruction unit 14.
[0020]
The database 21 stores information related to the facility A and information necessary for creating a simulation image. The database 21 stores, for example, the map of the facility A, the size of the building or equipment in the facility A, the material, the position of the building, the way of the sun of the building or equipment, the color and texture of the ground, and the like. Yes. Furthermore, the average height of each age in each gender and body type data such as the lean type are stored.
[0021]
The image creating unit 22 creates a simulation image of an image taken by the user at the shooting position. The simulation image is created based on information input to the server 20 using a real image of a designated shooting position or a computer graphics (hereinafter referred to as CG) image.
[0022]
This simulation image is output from the image creation unit 22 to the server 20, transmitted from the server 20, displayed on the image display unit 16 of the user terminal 12 via the communication network 18, and confirmed by the user.
The user changes shooting conditions such as the direction of the camera, the position of the camera, or the shooting magnification until a desired image is obtained. When the image finally desired by the user is obtained, the shooting conditions for creating the simulation image at that time are associated with the designated shooting position and stored in the server 20 as reservation information. Note that the shooting position is not limited to one location, and a plurality of locations can be designated as long as the imaging units 24a to 24c are provided at a plurality of locations.
[0023]
Further, by inputting the sex and age of the user, a person created by CG with an average height can be reproduced in the simulation image based on the input user information. Furthermore, when the height and body shape are input in addition to the user's sex and age, a person created by CG based on the input information is reproduced in the simulation image. In this way, a simulation image with higher accuracy can be obtained.
As for the composition of the photographed image, for example, it is possible to create a simulation image of a composition in which there are four families, an infant, and a castle in the background from the height of the infant's line of sight.
[0024]
The imaging units 24a to 24c perform imaging based on reservation information. The imaging units 24a to 24c include IC tag sensors 26a to 26c, cameras (imaging means) 28a to 28c, and control units 30a to 30c. It is connected.
The IC tag sensors 26a to 26c constitute position detecting means together with the IC tag provided on the admission ticket, and thereby the position of the user with respect to the cameras 28a to 28c is detected. This position detection information is output to the server 20. Thereby, the position of the user in the facility A can be managed by the server 20.
[0025]
The cameras 28a to 28c are digital cameras, for example, and can record image data of captured subject images as digital image data. The image data obtained by the cameras 28a to 28c is stored in the server 20 together with, for example, the user identification number (ID) and the position information of the shooting position.
[0026]
The control units 30a to 30c change the height of the cameras 28a to 28c and the direction of the cameras 28a to 28c and also change the shooting magnification of the cameras 28a to 28c based on the reservation information.
[0027]
The IC tag sensor 26 constitutes position detection means together with the IC tag provided on the admission ticket, and is provided in the facility A at a predetermined interval. Each IC tag sensor 26 is connected to the server 20. When the position of the user in the facility A is detected, position detection information is output to the server 20. Thereby, the position of the user in the facility A can be managed by the server 20.
[0028]
The mobile communication terminal 40 has an information communication function and an image display unit (image display means) 42 that displays images taken by the cameras 28a to 28c. In the present embodiment, the captured image is transmitted from the server 20 to the mobile communication terminal and displayed on the image display unit 42. Examples of the mobile communication terminal 40 include a mobile phone and a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant).
Examples of the image display unit 42 include a liquid crystal display or an organic EL display.
[0029]
The ticket issuing unit 50 is for issuing an admission ticket in which an identification number ID of the user is stored, for example, an IC tag is provided, and the reserved user comes to the reservation day and receives the ticket. is there.
[0030]
In the present embodiment, the user position detection means is not limited to an IC tag and an IC tag sensor, and for example, a GPS (Global Positioning System) may be used. Further, the mobile communication terminal 40 is not necessarily required unless the user needs to check the captured image. Similarly, if the confirmation terminal capable of confirming the captured image is in the facility A, the portable communication terminal 40 is not always necessary.
[0031]
In the present invention, the facility A corresponds to all facilities as long as the user permits entrance and use by possessing an admission ticket. This facility includes amusement parks, various theme parks, zoos, aquariums, botanical gardens, museums, art galleries, cinemas, racetracks, bicycle races, boat races, auto races, ranches, farms, various memorials, Examples include historic sites or historic sites or tourist attractions, various stadiums, swimming pools, ski resorts, skate rinks, concert venues, theater venues, seating, theaters, and event venues.
In addition, the facility A in the present invention includes an amusement facility that combines a plurality of facilities, such as an amusement park mainly composed of facilities such as a pool, a ranch, and an aquarium.
[0032]
Next, the operation of the photographing system 10 of this embodiment will be described.
First, in order to make a reservation, a user accesses a home page established in the server 20 of the facility A. A reservation screen (not shown) provided on the homepage is displayed on the image display unit 16 of the terminal 12.
Next, on this reservation screen, the number of visitors, the composition of adults, children, and sex, and the date and time of visit are entered. These pieces of information are stored in the server 20.
[0033]
Next, a map of the facility A is displayed on the image display unit 16 of the terminal 12.
On the map of the facility A, the shooting units 24a to 24c are installed, the entrance and exit of the facility A, various attractions such as a roller coaster and a theater, various symbolic buildings in the facility A such as a castle or tower, a restaurant, etc. Restaurants, souvenir shops, game centers, parades, and other venues for events, exhibition halls, fountains, and flower gardens.
[0034]
Next, an instruction is input for a place to shoot in the facility A.
Next, the shooting conditions such as the positions of the cameras 28a to 28c, the orientations of the cameras 28a to 28c, and the shooting magnifications of the cameras 28a to 28c, and subject information such as sex, height, and body type are input. At this time, if a plurality of people are photographed at the same time, the photographing conditions and subject information are instructed and inputted for the people to be photographed together with the arrangement of the people.
Note that the shooting location is not limited to one location, and may be a plurality of locations. In this case, an imaging condition and subject information are input for each imaging location.
[0035]
Next, based on the input information, the image creation unit 22 refers to the information in the database 21 to create a simulation image of the image shot at the shooting position, and displays it on the image display unit 16 of the terminal 12.
Next, the simulation image is confirmed by the user and it is determined whether or not the simulation image is desired. At this time, if satisfied, the shooting conditions and subject information at that time are stored in the server 20 as reservation information together with the shooting position. The user can adjust the shooting conditions until satisfied.
[0036]
On the day of the reservation, when the user visits the facility A, the ticket issuing section 50 issues an admission ticket with an IC tag by the identification number (ID) presented by the user, and the user issues it. Obtain. After the user obtains the admission ticket with the IC tag, the user enters the facility A through a predetermined procedure such as a ticket gate.
When the user holds the admission ticket, the position of the user in the facility A is detected by the IC tag sensor 26, and the position of the user is managed by the server 20.
[0037]
When it is determined by the server 20 that the user has approached the photographing position reserved by the user based on the position information of the user detected by the IC tag sensors 26a to 26c, the server 20 changes the identification number (ID). Based on the reservation information, the shooting conditions are output to the shooting units 24a to 24c.
Next, the positions of the cameras 28a to 28c, the orientations of the cameras 28a to 28c, the shooting magnifications of the cameras 28a to 28c, and the like are adjusted by the control units 30a to 30c.
Next, when the user is at the shooting position based on the reservation information, the camera 28a to 28c is shot with the same composition as the simulation image. This captured image is stored in the server 20 in association with the user identification number (ID).
[0038]
At this time, when the user has the mobile communication terminal 40, the captured image can be confirmed by transmitting the captured image from the server 20 to the mobile communication terminal 40. Further, for example, by inputting an identification number (ID) from the mobile communication terminal 40, the captured image can be confirmed by causing the server 20 to transmit the captured image to the mobile communication terminal 40. At this time, since the number of pixels of the captured image is different from the number of pixels of the image display unit 42 of the mobile communication terminal 40, the process of matching the number of pixels of the captured image with the number of pixels of the image display unit 42 of the mobile communication terminal 40 is performed by the server. 20 is done.
As described above, since the user can confirm the captured image on the mobile communication terminal 40, the captured image can be easily confirmed when the user is taking a break in the facility A.
[0039]
In this embodiment, when making a reservation in order to visit the facility A, the number of people to visit, the composition of the personnel, the date and time are input, and further the shooting position, shooting conditions, and subject conditions in the facility A are input. Thus, a simulation image is created.
Then, until the simulation image becomes desired by the user, for example, the shooting condition is repeatedly changed to determine the shooting position, the shooting condition, and the subject condition. The shooting position, shooting conditions, and subject conditions determined in this way are associated with the identification number (ID) and shooting position and stored in the server 20 as part of the reservation information.
[0040]
As a result, the user can hold the admission ticket with an IC tag to which the identification number (ID) is assigned, and when the user has reached a predetermined shooting position, the shooting unit 24a to 24c uses the reservation information. The photograph is taken so that a desired image is obtained. In this way, the user does not need to have a camera, uses a tripod or the like, and can further obtain a desired image in which all the members are photographed when performed by a plurality of people.
[0041]
In the present invention, one camera position is taken by one camera. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, you may make it image | photograph from a different angle using several cameras.
[0042]
In this embodiment, a still image is obtained as a captured image. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a moving image may be used. In this case, when making a reservation, a moving image is created as a simulation image.
[0043]
In this embodiment, when a user approaches a predetermined shooting position, the mobile communication terminal may be informed that shooting is performed.
For example, which photographing unit captures the image is transmitted to the mobile communication terminal by the server to notify the user. And when it transmits that the user confirmed, you may make it image | photograph, after a predetermined time passes, and it is output to a imaging | photography part from a server. For example, the user may be able to set the time until shooting by using a mobile communication terminal.
[0044]
At this time, the user may be informed that the image will be taken, and the user's confirmation may be notified using gestures such as gestures or hand gestures. In this case, an image analysis unit is provided in the imaging unit or server, and the user is photographed by the camera, and the user's gesture or gesture is automatically analyzed to determine whether or not the user has confirmed. .
When the determination result of the image analysis indicates that the user has confirmed, the image is taken after a predetermined time has elapsed.
[0045]
In the present embodiment, the information may be directly exchanged between the mobile communication terminal and the photographing unit without going through the server, and the photographing may be performed after confirming the photographing timing.
[0046]
Furthermore, in this embodiment, the user may be notified of the shooting position and shot. In this case, an image display unit may be provided in the photographing unit to notify the photographing position, or the photographing position information may be output to the mobile communication terminal. In this case, a mark is provided on the ground in the facility, and the photographing position may be notified so as to move to this mark. The image display unit can have the same configuration as the image display unit of the mobile communication terminal described above.
[0047]
Further, the photographed image may be displayed and confirmed immediately on the image display unit of the photographing unit. In addition, before shooting is confirmed, an image captured by the imaging unit may be displayed on the image display unit, and further, an image captured by the imaging unit may be output to the mobile communication terminal. An image may be displayed.
[0048]
Further, in this embodiment, when the simulation image created at the time of reservation and the actual image to be photographed by the photographing unit do not coincide, the simulation image and the obtained image coincide with each other. The shooting conditions such as the camera position, the camera direction, or the shooting magnification may be changed based on the reservation information. In this case, it is preferable to compare the images of the background in particular.
In addition, for the user, the person is extracted by image analysis, and the user is moved to a wide angle so as to enter the screen, or a message is sent to the mobile communication terminal to move the user. Also good.
[0049]
In addition, a publicly known method may be used as a method for comparing whether the simulation image and the actual image are equal to each other and a person extraction method based on image analysis. Further, as a person extraction method based on image analysis, a method of taking a difference between a background portion of a simulation image and a captured image may be used.
[0050]
Furthermore, in this embodiment, a light emitting element may be provided on the admission ticket. Thus, the light emitting element may emit light when the user approaches the shooting position. Thereby, a user's identification accuracy can be improved. This light emitting element may set a blinking pattern based on a user identification number. Thereby, the identification accuracy of the user can be further improved. In addition, as a light emitting element, LED, LD, an organic EL element, etc. are mentioned.
[0051]
In this embodiment, instead of the photographing unit, employees in the facility may photograph using a digital camera. In this case, the employee looks at the simulation image in advance and shoots so that an image close to the simulation image can be obtained. Further, the employee may operate the photographing unit to adjust the direction of the camera, the position of the camera, the photographing magnification of the camera, and the like.
[0052]
Further, in the present embodiment, a manipulator may be provided in the photographing unit to form a photographing robot. Further, a moving means and a tracking function may be provided to provide a self-propelled shooting robot. For example, one self-propelled photographing robot can be assigned to a user and photographed at a predetermined photographing position. The tracking of the user by the self-propelled imaging robot is performed based on the position of the user managed by the server, for example.
At this time, when the position of the user is detected by GPS instead of the IC tag, the user is tracked based on a signal from the GPS.
[0053]
Furthermore, in this embodiment, when creating a simulation image, it is preferable to consider the date and time of shooting. This improves the accuracy of the simulation and is preferable because the night view or sunset is photographed at an angle where the image can be clearly seen.
[0054]
In the present embodiment, the reserved shooting may be canceled by the user when entering. For example, a cancel instruction may be input from a mobile communication terminal.
[0055]
【The invention's effect】
As described above in detail, according to the imaging system of the present invention, a user can obtain a desired image without having an imaging device in the facility.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing a photographing system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Image | photographing system 12 Personal computer 14 Input instruction | indication part 16 Image display part 18 Communication network 20 Server 21 Database 22 Image preparation part 24a, 24b, 24c Image pick-up part 26, 26a, 26b, 26c IC tag sensor 28a, 28b, 28c Camera 30a, 30b 30c Control unit 40 Mobile communication terminal 42 Image display unit A Facility

Claims (5)

A photographing system for photographing within a facility based on pre-made reservation information,
Reservation information input means,
Creating a simulation image of a photographed image according to the reservation information, and sending it to the input means;
Photographing means for photographing based on the reservation information;
Position detecting means for detecting the position of the subject in the facility,
The photographing system according to claim 1, wherein the position of the subject is detected by the position detecting means, and the photographing means performs photographing according to the reservation information when the subject exists at a position corresponding to the reservation information. The said input means has a display means of the map of the said facility, and further has an instruction means for instructing to input at least one of the position of the photographing means, the photographing direction, the photographing magnification, and the subject information. Shooting system. The imaging system according to claim 1, further comprising: a mobile communication terminal having an image display unit; and a transmission unit that transmits an image captured by the imaging unit to the mobile communication terminal. The said position detection means is comprised by the IC tag provided in the admission ticket for entering in the said facility, and the IC tag sensor provided in the said facility. Shooting system. The imaging according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the imaging unit further has a tracking function, tracks the user in the facility, and images the user based on the reservation information. system.

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