JP2005149134A - Clock face preparing system, clock manufacturing system and clock manufacturing method - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an original clock forming original image data produced by a user on a clock face. <P>SOLUTION: A server connected to a network is provided with an interface, a control system, and a database. The interface consists of a Web page browsable on a personal computer, or the like and a mail transceiver system. Information is inserted on the web page, where, the information serves to provide the original clock formed by preparing the clock face by using the original image data prepared by the user. The user accesses the Web to place an order for the original clock and simultaneously transmits the original image data, and the received image data is processed/fashioned to prepare the clock face. When the image data is the face of the user, preparing the clock face so that the philtrum comes to be located on the center of hands forms the moustache-like hands, and the original clock allowing amusement over changes in the facial look in the course of time is produced. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a clock face creation system and a clock face creation method for creating image data created by a user on a clock face and providing an original clock.

Various designs are adopted for the clock face, such as practical ones, decorative ones, or ones that employ various characters, and are commercially available.
But all of these are unilaterally determined by the watchmaker.

On the other hand, in recent years, various online shops have been developed due to the development of network technologies such as the Internet.
In such a situation, a clock design creation system that easily creates an original design clock corresponding to consumer preferences, wherein the clock manufacturer provides parts digital information indicating clock components that can be provided to consumers, and Design software for combining the products, or design basic information by design software is provided to consumers on the information and communication network, and the watch supplier uses the parts digital information and design software provided by the watch manufacturer. There has been proposed a system that accepts clock original design information created by combining parts digital information, and a clock supplier manufactures a clock based on the original design information received from the consumer and provides it to the consumer.
JP 2000-20589 A JP 2002-109306 A

Furthermore, a part library in which a plurality of part elements are prepared in advance for each specific part of the watch product is stored in the server, and the orderer can select and combine the part elements from the part library. An online order acceptance method that provides online a character input page for inputting character data used for decorating, for example, a dial of a part, and a product completion prediction diagram based on the input data It has been proposed to do.
JP 2001-209709 A

However, the above technique does not directly use original image data of general users.
On the other hand, with the widespread use of digital cameras and mobile phones with built-in video, a wealth of original image data has become available among general users.

  The problem to be solved is that the original image data of general users is not effectively utilized.

  The most important feature of the present invention is that original image data of a general user is used for a clock face.

The clock face creation system and clock face creation method of the present invention accepts original image data of general users through a network such as the Internet, creates a clock face, and provides only one clock in the world. There is an advantage that you can.
And the user's original image data is the user's face, the image data is processed and processed to the size of the clock face, and the clock face is adjusted so that the bottom of the nose is at the center of the hands By making the watch, the clock hands look like a spear and you can enjoy the change in facial expression over time.

  Using a network such as the Internet, receive original image data of general users, accept production of watches based on the image data, process and process images, create dials, and create watches using the dials Realized delivery to users.

FIG. 1 is an overall view showing an embodiment of a timepiece manufacturing system according to the present invention.
1 is a server, 2 is an interface, 3 is a control system, 4 is a database, and 5 is a network such as the Internet. Further, 6 is a personal computer user (PC1 to PC5), 7 is a mobile phone user (K1 to K2), and 8 is a PDA user (PDA1 to PDA2).
The interface 2 includes an interface A1 for a web page, an interface A2 that can be viewed on a personal computer, an interface A3 that can be viewed on a PDA and a mobile phone, and an interface A4 that can transmit and receive mail.
The control system 3 is a general control system B1, a personal computer compatible system B2, a mobile terminal compatible system B3 such as a PDA and a mobile phone, a mail transmission / reception system B4, and a photo by mail, directly brought in, or directly accepting image data at an event venue. System B5 corresponding to the case.
The database 4 includes a general database D1, a clock body, a package database D2, an image information database D3, and a user management database D4.
OP is an operator such as an administrator and a worker, PC is a personal computer specialized in image processing connected online, and D is a designer who performs the operation.

A database D2 such as a watch body and a package stores data such as a watch size / color / design, watch band data, and illustrations to be put on a mount.
Data obtained by processing and processing the original image data of the user is stored in the image information database D3.
The user management database D4 stores the name, address, telephone number, and original image data of the user who ordered the manufacture of the original watch.

In the first embodiment, an example of manufacturing an original wristwatch using a user's face as an example of original image data of a general user will be described.
The work process will be described in detail below.
(1) An image is transmitted from a user to the home page of the interface 2 of the server 1, original image data is received by PC mail or mobile mail, and an order for an original clock is received. The operating system of the server 1 is Windows (registered trademark) XP.
(2) As the orderer data, the user's address, name, and original image data are collectively stored in the user management database D4 to manage orders.
As the database management software, any commercially available software program can be used. When there is little data, Excel (registered trademark) is also possible.

(3) From the watch body database D2, prepare packages such as wristwatch size / color / design, watch bands and illustrations to be put on the mount in advance, and proceed with the production of the watch body.
(4) Make the original image data of the user's face the size of the watch dial, and align the bottom of the nose so that it is at the center of the watch hands, and make a manuscript with the original image data as the watch dial And stored in the image information database D3.
This document may be created by storing image processing software in the server 1, but in the first embodiment, the Power Mac (registered trademark) G4 is used as a personal computer PC specializing in online image processing. Performed by the designer using (Mac OS 9.2).
Illustrator (registered trademark) and Photoshop (registered trademark) familiar to designers are used as image processing software.

(5) A watch dial is prepared based on the original image data original.
At that time, if the user's original image data is the user's face, the image data is processed and processed to the size of the clock face so that the bottom of the nose is at the center of the needle. Create a dial for the watch.
(6) The wristwatch dial produced based on the original image data manuscript is bonded to the wristwatch body produced in advance, thereby completing the wristwatch.

(7) Inspect the wristwatch, pack the wristwatch into the case, and receive delivery.
(8) The final inspection is performed, the data is sorted according to the data in the user management database D4, sorted by the orderer, and the packing for shipping is performed together with the slip and shipped.
The flow of the above work process is shown in FIG.
An example of a completed wristwatch is shown in FIG.
The wristwatch completed in this way can be enjoyed by the user as the clock hands look like a spear and change the facial expression over time.

In the second embodiment, as a method for receiving the original image data of the user U, an order is received by mailing a photo, bringing a photo directly, or receiving image data at an event venue or the like.
The subsequent steps are the same as steps (2) to (8) in the first embodiment.
In the first embodiment and the second embodiment described above, the wristwatch is taken as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to the wristwatch, and it is obvious that the user's original clock can be similarly manufactured using a table clock or an alarm clock.
Also in the second embodiment, when the user's original image data is the user's face, the image data is processed and processed to the size of the clock face, and the bottom of the nose comes to the center of the needle. By creating a clock face that is matched in this way, the clock hands become like a spear and the change in facial expression over time can be enjoyed.

By using a network such as the Internet to receive original image data of general users, accepting production of watches based on the image data, and creating a clock face, it is easy to create one original watch in the world Can be produced.
And when the user's original image data is the user's face, the image data is processed and processed to make it the size of the dial of the clock, and the watch is set so that the bottom of the nose is at the center of the hands By making the dial, you can enjoy the change of facial expression with the passage of time as the clock hands look like a spear.

It is explanatory drawing which showed the whole timepiece face preparation system and timepiece preparation method concerning this invention. It is the flowchart which showed the manufacturing process of the timepiece manufacturing method. It is a top view which shows the timepiece of Example 1 produced by this invention.

Explanation of symbols

1 server 2 interface 3 control system 4 database 5 network such as the Internet 6 PC user
7 Mobile phone user 8 PDA user A1 Web page interface A2 Personal computer browsing interface A3 PDA and mobile phone browsing interface A4 Mail transmission / reception interface B1 Central control system B2 Personal computer compatible system B3 PDA and mobile phone B4 e-mail transmission / reception system B5 System that supports when mails are mailed, brought directly, or when image data is received directly at an event site, etc. D1 General database D2 Database of watch body, package, etc. D3 Image information database D4 User management database OP operator (administrator, worker)
PC connected to PC server 1 online D Designer who operates PC

Claims (5)

Provide an interface, control system and database on a server connected to the network,
The interface is open to the network and consists of a web page that can be viewed on a portable terminal such as a personal computer, a PDA and a mobile phone, and a mail transmission / reception system.
On the web page, the image data created by the user is created on the clock face, and the necessary information for providing the original clock is posted, and a mail reception button is provided.
The control system consists of a general control system, a PC compatible system, a mobile terminal compatible system, a mail transmission / reception system, etc.
The database consists of a general database, clock / package database, image database, user information management database, etc.
The overall control system constantly updates and provides the latest information to the web page that is the interface through the overall database,
The PC-compatible system of the control system provides information corresponding to a personal computer, and the portable terminal-compatible system of the control system provides information compatible with PDAs and mobile phones.
The mail transmission / reception system of the control system receives user information, image information, and other information when the mail reception button is clicked, and stores it in the database at the same time.
The user can access the Web with a personal computer, a mobile terminal such as a PDA and a mobile phone, and send the user's original image data at the same time as ordering the watch.
Also, you can get the information you need anytime, anywhere by email,
On the other hand, the clock face is made by processing and processing the user's original image data,
A timepiece dial production system, wherein a timepiece dial is combined with the timepiece body to produce a user's original timepiece. Provide an interface, control system and database on a server connected to the network,
The interface is open to the network and consists of a web page that can be viewed on a portable terminal such as a personal computer, a PDA and a mobile phone, and a mail transmission / reception system.
On the web page, the image data created by the user is created on the clock face, and the necessary information for providing the original clock is posted, and a mail reception button is provided.
The control system consists of a general control system, a PC compatible system, a mobile terminal compatible system, a mail transmission / reception system, etc.
The database consists of a general database, clock / package database, image database, user information management database, etc.
The overall control system constantly updates and provides the latest information to the web page that is the interface through the overall database,
The PC-compatible system of the control system provides information corresponding to a personal computer, and the portable terminal-compatible system of the control system provides information compatible with PDAs and mobile phones.
The mail transmission / reception system of the control system receives user information, image information, and other information when the mail reception button is clicked, and stores it in the database at the same time.
The user can access the Web with a personal computer, a mobile terminal such as a PDA and a mobile phone, and send the user's original image data at the same time as ordering the watch.
Also, you can get the information you need anytime, anywhere by email,
On the other hand, the clock face is made by processing and processing the user's original image data,
A timepiece manufacturing system, wherein an original timepiece of a user is manufactured by combining the dial with the timepiece body. Provide an interface, control system and database on a server connected to the network,
The interface is open to the network and consists of a web page that can be viewed on a portable terminal such as a personal computer, a PDA and a mobile phone, and a mail transmission / reception system.
On the web page, the image data created by the user is created on the clock face, and the necessary information for providing the original clock is posted, and a mail reception button is provided.
The control system consists of a general control system, a PC compatible system, a mobile terminal compatible system, a mail transmission / reception system, etc.
The database consists of a general database, clock / package database, image database, user information management database, etc.
The overall control system constantly updates and provides the latest information to the web page that is the interface through the overall database,
The PC-compatible system of the control system provides information corresponding to a personal computer, and the portable terminal-compatible system of the control system provides information compatible with PDAs and mobile phones.
The mail transmission / reception system of the control system receives user information, image information, and other information when the mail reception button is clicked, and stores it in the database at the same time.
The user can access the Web with a personal computer, a mobile terminal such as a PDA and a mobile phone, and send the user's original image data at the same time as ordering the watch.
Also, you can get the information you need anytime, anywhere by email,
And at the same time as accepting the user's order, we proceeded with the production of the watch body according to the user's order from the clock / package database,
On the other hand, the clock face is made by processing and processing the user's original image data,
A timepiece manufacturing method comprising manufacturing a user's original timepiece by combining the dial body with a timepiece body that has been produced in advance.   5. The timepiece manufacturing method according to claim 4, wherein in the timepiece manufacturing system, the original image data of the user is mailed, brought directly with the photo, or directly received at an event venue or the like, and a watch order is received. .   The user's original image data is the user's face, and the image data is processed and processed to the size of the clock face, and the clock face is adjusted so that the bottom of the nose is at the center of the hands. 5. The timepiece manufacturing method according to claim 3, wherein the timepiece becomes like a cocoon so that the change in facial expression can be enjoyed over time.

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