JP2009251720A - Satellite photographing image display method and satellite photographing image display device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide "a satellite photographing image display method and a satellite photographing image display device" not imposing much time and labor on a user when obtaining the satellite photographing image of a desired area via a network and camera images registered in association with spots in the area, so as to display the satellite photographing image and also to display the prescribed camera image onto the satellite photographing image in response to a request. <P>SOLUTION: A prescribed area set on the satellite photographing image is preserved. When camera image displaying is requested, the camera images corresponding to a mark existing inside the set area are obtained, thereby successively displaying the obtained camera images one by one on the satellite photographing image or displaying the obtained whole camera images or the displayable number of camera images on the satellite photographing image. Not only the camera images in the set area but the camera images registered in a building and a popular spot are displayed in the same way. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a satellite photographed image display method and satellite photographed image display apparatus, and in particular, acquires a satellite photographed image of a desired area and a camera image registered in association with a point in the area via a network. The present invention relates to a satellite photographed image display method and a satellite photographed image display apparatus for displaying the satellite photographed image and displaying a predetermined camera image on the satellite photographed image upon request.

  In recent years, photographing apparatuses that output digitized photographed images, such as digital cameras and video cameras, have become widespread, and by storing the photographed images in a database, it is easy to store and retrieve the photographed images. On the other hand, with the spread of networks such as the Internet, it has become possible to easily distribute data to others.

  For example, the administrator registers a captured image in which the location information of the shooting location is associated with the image database provided in the image receiving / delivery server, and information about the captured image and the captured image (for example, the shooting location name, There is a technique (Patent Document 1) that provides a user with a shooting date and time.

  FIG. 21 is a block diagram of an image receiving / delivering server that implements the above technique. In this image receiving and distributing server, the image database 201 stores captured images in association with the position information of the shooting location, the map database 202 stores map information for displaying map images, and the related database 203 corresponds to position information. In addition, various information is stored. When a user requests a map image display of a desired point from a user terminal (not shown), the server processing unit 204 of the image receiving / delivering server 200 receives the request, and the communication unit 205 sends the request to the user terminal via the network NT. Map information for displaying a map image around the requested location, photographed image information in the surrounding area, and the like are transmitted. As a result, the user terminal displays a map image MP of the area around the spot and a mark CM representing a captured image registered in the area on the display screen 206 as shown in FIG. In this state, when the user selects any one of the mark CMs, the user terminal displays the captured image CMP corresponding to the selected mark CM and information associated with the CMP, as shown in FIG. In this way, the user can see the scenery of a predetermined place and the like, which is effective.

  However, in the above technique, only the administrator can register the captured image, and the user cannot register the captured image. For this reason, the user can see only the information registered by the administrator, and there is a problem that image information taken by other users from the user's viewpoint cannot be obtained.

  Therefore, as a conventional technique, not only an administrator but also an unspecified number of users can register a photographed image (camera image) in the image database in association with position information of a photographing point, and satellite photographing around a predetermined photographing point. When the display of the image is instructed, the satellite image is displayed and a mark representing the camera image is displayed on the satellite image, and when the user selects the mark, the camera image associated with the mark is displayed. A technique for displaying is proposed. In this way, many users can share camera images.

24 to 27 are display examples of the above prior art. As shown in FIGS. 24 (A), 25 (A), 26 (A), and 27 (A), a satellite photographed image of a predetermined area is displayed on the display screen 206 and registered at a point in the area. A mark CMI representing a camera image is displayed at the point on the satellite image. Then, when the user selects any one CMI, as shown in FIG. 24B, FIG. 25B, FIG. 26B, and FIG. 27B, it is associated with the selected CMI. The captured image CMIP is displayed on a part of the display screen 206. When a moving image is selected, an initial screen of the moving image is displayed. When an instruction to start reproduction is selected, the moving image is reproduced and displayed. 24 is a bird's-eye view of a certain point, FIG. 25 is a bird's-eye view around a crowded area such as around Tokyo Station, FIG. 26 is a plan view around a popular spot such as Tokyo Dome, and FIG. 27 is like Tokyo Dome, for example. A bird's eye view of a popular spot.
JP 2003-99451 A

  However, in the above prior art, in order to view a plurality of camera images, the operation of closing the displayed camera image and the operation of selecting a new mark and displaying the camera image must be repeatedly performed. There was a problem that it took time and effort.

  An object of the present invention is to allow a user to browse a plurality of camera images without performing repeated operations when browsing a plurality of camera images, and to save time and effort for the user. .

  According to the present invention, according to the present invention, (1) a predetermined area set on a satellite photographed image is stored, and (2) when a camera image display is requested, it corresponds to a mark existing in the set area. Camera images are acquired, and (3) the acquired camera images are displayed one by one on the satellite image, or all the acquired camera images or the displayable number of camera images are displayed on the satellite image. It is achieved by displaying on.

  In addition, according to the present invention, (1) building information in which camera image specifying information is associated with a building is acquired via a network, and (2) a predetermined building in a satellite image is selected. At this time, a camera image corresponding to the building is acquired with reference to the building information, and (3) the acquired camera image is sequentially displayed on the satellite image one by one, or all the acquired camera images are displayed. Alternatively, this is achieved by displaying a displayable number of camera images on the satellite image. For example, the building is selected by selecting a predetermined mark displayed at the camera image registration point in the building, and the building to which the camera image corresponding to the selected mark belongs is obtained from the building information. Identify.

  According to the present invention, according to the present invention, (1) popular spot information in which camera image specifying information is associated with a popular spot is acquired via a network, and (2) a predetermined popular spot in a satellite image is selected. A camera image corresponding to the popular spot is acquired with reference to the popular spot information, and (3) the acquired camera image is sequentially displayed on a satellite photographed image one by one, or the acquired camera This is accomplished by displaying all the images or a displayable number of camera images on the satellite image. In order to select a popular spot, the popular spot information includes popular spot position data and popular spot mark data, and the popular spot mark is displayed at the popular spot position on the satellite image using the data. Select a predetermined popular spot mark.

  According to the present invention, in order to view a plurality of camera images, a predetermined area is set, and the camera images registered in the predetermined area are displayed on the satellite photographed image one by one, or the predetermined area is displayed. Since all the camera images registered in the area or the maximum number of displayable camera images are displayed on the satellite image at a time, multiple camera images can be viewed without performing repeated operations. It is possible to prevent the user from spending time and effort.

According to the present invention, in order to view a plurality of camera images, when building information in which camera image specifying information is associated with a building is acquired and a building in a satellite image is selected, a camera corresponding to the building is selected. An image is acquired with reference to the building information, and the acquired camera images are displayed on a satellite photographed image one by one, or all of the acquired camera images or a displayable number of camera images are satellited. Since it is displayed on the captured image at a time, it is possible to view multiple camera images simply by specifying the building, that is, without performing repeated operations, so that the user does not spend time and effort. it can.
According to the present invention, when a mark is displayed at a camera image registration point and the user selects a predetermined mark, the building to which the camera image corresponding to the selected mark belongs is obtained from the building information, and the found building Is recognized as the selected building, so that the building can be reliably identified and all the camera images belonging to the building can be easily selected and displayed, which takes time and effort to the user. You can avoid it.

According to the present invention, in order to view a plurality of camera images, the popular spot information in which the camera image specifying information is associated with the popular spot is acquired, and when a predetermined popular spot in the satellite image is selected, Camera images corresponding to popular spots can be acquired by referring to the popular spot information, and the acquired camera images can be displayed on the satellite images one by one, or all or all of the acquired camera images can be displayed. Since a large number of camera images are displayed on the satellite image at a time, it is possible to view a plurality of camera images by simply selecting a popular spot, that is, without performing repeated operations. You can save time and effort.
According to the present invention, the popular spot information includes popular spot position data and popular spot mark data, and the user displays the popular spot mark at the popular spot position on the satellite photographed image using the data. When a predetermined popular spot mark is selected, the popular spot corresponding to the popular spot mark is recognized as the selected popular spot, so that the popular spot can be surely identified and all the camera images of the popular spot are displayed. Can be easily selected and displayed, and the user can be prevented from spending time and effort.

(A) Outline of the Present Invention FIGS. 1, 2, 3, and 4 are schematic explanatory views of the present invention. 1 (FIGS. 1 to 4) is a satellite image, 2 (FIG. 1 (A)) is a set area, CMI1 to CMI9 are icons representing points where camera images are registered, and P1 to P6 are icons CMI, respectively. , PM1 to PM3 are initial images of moving images corresponding to the icons CMI, Bi (i = 1, 2,...) (FIG. 2A) is a building in the satellite image, SM (FIGS. 3A and 4A) is a popular spot mark representing a popular spot, and S1 and S2 are popular spots. 1 is a bird's-eye view of a certain point, FIG. 2 is a bird's-eye view of a crowded area such as around Tokyo Station, FIG. 3 is a plan view of a popular spot such as Tokyo Dome, and FIG. 4 is like Tokyo Dome, for example. It is a bird's-eye view of a popular spot.

  As shown in FIG. 1A, the user sets a desired area 2 in the satellite image 1 displayed on the monitor by an input device (not shown). In this state, when the browsing operation is performed by the input device, the satellite image display device displays camera images P1 to P4 corresponding to the icons CMI1 to CMI4 existing in the set area 2, as shown in FIG. Are displayed at the same time.

  Further, in FIG. 2A in which a satellite image including a building is displayed, if the user selects a building B1 with an input device (not shown), the satellite image display device is as shown in FIG. The still images P1 to P6 corresponding to the icons CMI1 to CMI6 registered corresponding to the building B1 and the moving image PM1 corresponding to the CMI7 are simultaneously displayed. At this time, the moving image PM1 displays an initial screen of the moving image, and when the user performs a reproduction operation with the input device, the moving image PM1 is reproduced.

  Further, in FIG. 3A in which a satellite photograph image (plan view) of a popular spot is displayed, if the user selects a popular spot mark SM with an input device (not shown), a popular spot S1, for example, Tokyo Dome is selected. Thus, the satellite image display device corresponds to still images P1 to P4 and CMI5 to CMI7 corresponding to the icons CMI1 to CMI4 registered corresponding to the popular spot S1, as shown in FIG. The moving images PM1 to PM3 are displayed simultaneously. At this time, the moving images PM1 to PM3 display an initial screen of the moving image, and when the user performs a reproduction operation of a desired moving image with the input device, the moving image is reproduced.

Also, in FIG. 4A in which a satellite image (bird's eye view) of a popular spot is displayed, if the user selects a popular spot mark SM with an input device (not shown), the popular spot S2, for example, Tokyo Dome is selected. It will be. However, in this case, since many registered camera images cannot be displayed at one time, the satellite image display device is registered in a predetermined number (for example, six) of popular spots S2 as shown in FIG. 4B. Still images P1 to P3 corresponding to the icons CMI1, CMI2, and CMI3 and moving images PM1 to PM3 corresponding to the icons CMI7, CMI8, and CMI9 are simultaneously displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 4C, the still images P4 to P6 corresponding to the icons CMI4 to CMI6 that could not be displayed are simultaneously displayed by a predetermined time or a predetermined operation by the user.
The above is an example in which a plurality of camera images are displayed together, but it is also possible to display them one by one like a slide show.

  Conventionally, in order to view a plurality of camera images, it has been necessary to repeatedly perform an operation of closing a displayed camera image and an operation of selecting a new mark and displaying a camera image. It is not necessary to perform the above operation, and a plurality of camera images can be browsed by setting an area, selecting a building, or selecting a popular spot, so that the user can save time and effort.

(B) 1st Example FIG. 5: is a block diagram of the satellite picked-up image display apparatus of 1st Example of this invention.
The satellite image reception / delivery server 50 and the user terminal 60 communicate with each other via the network NT.

  In the satellite image receiving / delivery server 50, the camera image database 51 stores a camera image taken by the user and registered by the user terminal 60. That is, the camera image database 51 stores the position data indicating the position (latitude and longitude) where the camera image is registered and the camera image data in association with the camera icon ID. The satellite photographed image database 52 stores an image photographed by the satellite in advance, for example, an image of points throughout Japan and position data corresponding to the image. The server processing unit 53 reads out the satellite image of the area around the point requested by the user terminal 60 from the satellite image database 52 and reads out the camera image in the area from the camera image database 51, and transmits the camera image via the communication unit 54. It transmits to the user terminal 60. The communication unit 54 controls transmission / reception of image data and various commands between the server processing unit 53 and the user terminal 60.

  In the user terminal 60, the monitor 61 displays a satellite image and a camera image sent from the satellite image reception / delivery server. The input device 62 is composed of, for example, a keyboard and a mouse, and performs a satellite image display operation, a camera image display operation, a camera image registration operation described later, an area setting of the present invention, and the like. The CPU 63 controls the overall operation, and also performs satellite photographed image display processing and camera image registration processing of the present invention described later. The memory 64 stores various data such as camera image data and satellite photographed image data received from the satellite photographed image receiving / delivery server 50 via the network NT, and a setting area of the present invention to be described later. The camera image memory area 64a stores camera image information (position data, camera image data) received via the network NT corresponding to the camera icon ID as shown in the figure. The communication means 65 controls transmission / reception of image data and various commands between the CPU 63 and the satellite photographed image receiving / delivering server 50.

  Next, the overall operation of the first embodiment will be described. FIG. 6 is a control flow of the user terminal.

  If the point where the satellite photographed image is displayed is set by the input device 62, the CPU 63 transmits the spot information to the satellite photographed image receiving / delivery server 50 and requests the satellite photographed image at the point (step S601). In response to this request, the satellite photographed image receiving / distributing server 50 transmits the satellite photographed image of the area around the requested point and the camera image data existing in the peripheral area to the user terminal 60. The CPU 63 of the user terminal 60 receives the satellite photographed image in the area around the set point transmitted by the satellite photographed image receiving / delivery server 50 and the camera image data existing in the area, and stores it in the memory 64 (step S602).

  Next, the CPU 63 displays the satellite photographed image received from the satellite photographed image receiving / delivery server 50 on the monitor 61 and also displays a camera icon at the camera image registration point on the satellite photographed image (step S603). A desired area is set by 62 (step S604). That is, as shown in FIG. 1A, the CPU 63 displays the satellite photographed image 1 and also displays icons CMI1 to CMI4 at the camera image registration points on the satellite photographed image 1, and the desired area 2 is displayed by the input device 62. Set.

  Thereafter, when a camera image browsing operation is performed by the input device 62 (step S605), the CPU 63 simultaneously displays a predetermined number N of camera images on the monitor 61 among the camera images associated with the camera icons in the set area. (Step S606). For example, as shown in FIG. 1B, camera images P1 to P4 corresponding to the icons CMI1 to CIM4 existing in the setting area 2 (shown in FIG. 1A) are simultaneously displayed on the satellite photographed image 1 (N = 4).

  Next, the CPU 63 monitors whether or not a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) has elapsed (step S607), and when the predetermined time has elapsed, determines whether there is a camera image that is not displayed on the monitor 61 ( In step S608), if there is a camera image that is not displayed, the process proceeds to step S609. If display of all camera images is completed, the process proceeds to step S610.

If it is determined in step S608 that there is a camera image that is not displayed on the monitor 61, the CPU 63 determines a predetermined number of camera images to be displayed next, displays the camera images (step S609), and returns to step S607. .
If it is determined in step S608 that the display of all camera images has been completed on the monitor 61, the CPU 63 deletes the camera image displayed on the monitor 61 (step S610). Note that the display can be continued until an erase operation is performed in step S610. In step S606, all camera images can be displayed at once. Further, in step S608, the next N sheets can be displayed by a user operation.

  The above processing flow has been described on the assumption that the camera image has already been registered in the camera image database 51 of the satellite image receiving / delivery server 50. The processing flow on the user terminal side that registers the camera image will be described below. To do. FIG. 7 shows a registration processing flow, and FIG. 8 shows a display example of the monitor 61 when a camera image is registered. A registration window is displayed on the satellite photographed image 1. 80 is a registration window, 81 is a column for inputting the name of the camera image to be registered, 82 is a column for inputting a storage destination (link destination) of the camera image to be registered, 83 is a button for referring to the storage location of the image to be registered, 84 , 85, 86, 87 are fields for inputting camera image information (latitude, altitude, shooting date), 88 is a transmission button for transmitting registered contents to the satellite image receiving server, and 89 is a camera image. This button is used to cancel registration.

  In a state where satellite images of a predetermined area are displayed on the monitor 61, the CPU 63 monitors whether there is a registration request from the user by the input device 62 (step S701), and if there is a registration request, it is shown in FIG. Thus, the registration window 80 is displayed on the satellite image 1 (step S702).

  Thereafter, the CPU 63 monitors whether the name and storage destination of the camera image registered by the user have been input to the name input field 81 and the link destination input field 82 (step S703), and if the input has been completed. It is monitored whether camera image information, for example, the camera icon display position or the date when the camera image was taken, has been entered in the camera image information input fields 84 to 87 (step S704). The camera icon display position is performed by, for example, instructing with a cursor.

  When the input of each information is completed, it is monitored whether the determination operation by the transmission button 88 has been performed, and when the operation is performed, the CPU 63 transmits the content input on the registration screen to the satellite image receiving / delivery server 50 ( Step S706). If the cancel operation is performed by the cancel button 89, the registration process is cancelled.

Lastly, the satellite image reception server 50 stores the camera image information received from the user terminal 60 in the camera image database 51 (step S707).
By performing the above registration process, the camera image can be shared with an unspecified number of people.

  As described above, according to the first embodiment, a desired region is set by the input device, and N camera images in the region are displayed at a time, so that a plurality of camera images can be displayed without repeating operations. Can be browsed and the user can be prevented from spending time and effort.

(C) Modification FIG. 9 is a processing flow of a modification of the first embodiment, FIG. 10 is a display example of a modification of the first embodiment, and in the processing flow of FIG. 9, the processing flow of the first embodiment of FIG. The same parts as those in the processing flow are denoted by the same reference numerals. The processing flow of FIG. 9 is different from the processing flow of FIG. 6 in that the camera images selected by the setting area 2 are not displayed at a time but are sequentially switched and displayed one by one every predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds). . SS in FIG. 10B is a camera image that is sequentially switched and displayed. The configuration of the satellite image display device is the same.

From step S601 to step S604, the same processing as that in the first embodiment is performed to set the region 2 in FIG.
In step S605, when a camera image viewing operation is performed by the input device 61, the CPU 63 sets i = 1 (step S906), and the i-th (i = 1 to N) existing in the area 2 as shown in FIG. 10B. ) Is displayed on the monitor 61 (step S907). When a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) elapses, the next camera image is displayed. This process is continued until all the camera images in the setting area 2 are displayed (steps S908, S909, S911).

  When the display of all camera images is completed, the CPU 63 deletes the camera image (step S910). Note that the sequential switching display of the camera images in the setting area 2 can be continued until an erasing operation is performed in step S909.

  As described above, according to the present modification, a desired region is set by the input device, and the camera images in the region are displayed for a predetermined time and sequentially switched to display a plurality of images without performing repeated operations. The camera image can be browsed and the user can be prevented from spending time and effort.

(D) Second Embodiment FIG. 11 is a block diagram of a satellite image display apparatus according to a second embodiment, and the same components as those in the first embodiment shown in FIG. The difference is that the satellite image receiving / delivering server 50 is provided with a camera image database 111 for storing building / camera image information, and the user terminal 60 is provided with a camera image memory area 64b. As shown in the figure, the camera image database 111 stores an ID of a building in the satellite image, an ID for identifying a camera icon belonging to the building, camera image data, and icon position data in association with each other. The camera image memory area 64 b of the user terminal 60 stores the building / camera image information received from the satellite photographed image receiving / delivering server 50 in the same manner as the camera image database 111.

FIG. 12 is a processing flow of the user terminal according to the second embodiment.
When the point where the satellite photographed image is displayed is set by the input device 62 (step S1201), the CPU 63 transmits the spot information to the satellite photographed image receiving / delivery server 50 and requests the satellite photographed image at the spot. In response to this request, the satellite photographed image receiving / delivering server 50 transmits the satellite photographed image of the area around the requested point and the building / camera image information of the buildings belonging to the peripheral area to the user terminal 60. The CPU 63 of the user terminal 60 receives the satellite photographed image of the area around the set point and the building / camera image information of the building existing in the area from the satellite photographed image receiving / delivery server 50 and stores it in the memory 64 (step S1202). . Next, the CPU 63 displays the received satellite image on the monitor 61 and displays a camera icon on the satellite image (see step S1203, FIG. 2A).

  In this state, when a building in the satellite image is designated by the input device 62 and a camera image viewing operation is performed (step S1204), the CPU 63 determines a predetermined number N of the camera images registered in the building. The image is simultaneously displayed on the monitor 61 (step S1205). For example, in FIG. 2A, when a building B1 is designated by the input device 62 and a camera image registered in the building B1 is browsed, icons CMI1 to CIM7 are displayed as shown in FIG. Corresponding still images P1 to P6 and moving image PM1 are simultaneously displayed on satellite image 1 (N = 7). Here, an initial screen is displayed for the moving image PM1, and when a reproduction operation is performed, the CPU 63 reproduces and displays the moving image PM1.

  Thereafter, the CPU 63 monitors whether or not a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) has elapsed (step S1206). If the predetermined time has elapsed, the CPU 63 determines whether there is a camera image not displayed on the monitor 61 ( In step S1207, if there is a camera image that is not displayed, the process proceeds to step S1208. If display of all camera images is completed, the process proceeds to step S1209.

In step S1207, when the display of all camera images is completed, the CPU 63 determines a predetermined number of camera images to be displayed next, displays the camera images (step S1208), and returns to step S1206.
If it is determined in step S1207 that the display of all camera images has been completed on the monitor 61, the CPU 63 deletes the camera image displayed on the monitor 61 (step S1209). Note that the display can be continued until an erasing operation is performed in step S1209. In step S1205, all camera images can be displayed at once. In step S1207, the next N sheets can be displayed by a user operation.

  As described above, in the second embodiment, all the camera images registered corresponding to the building are displayed by designating the building, but the camera icon belongs by designating a predetermined camera icon instead of the building. A building can be specified from building / camera image information, all camera images registered corresponding to the building can be obtained, and N images can be displayed simultaneously according to a browsing operation.

  FIG. 13 shows an example of a registration window displayed on the monitor 61 when registering a camera image corresponding to a building. The difference from the registration window (FIG. 8) of the first embodiment is that a building information input field 90 is provided. In the building information input field 90, a building name or the like is input, and the building to which the registered camera image belongs is specified. As a result, the satellite image reception server 50 registers the camera image in the camera image database 111 in association with the building ID and the camera icon ID, camera image data, and position data as shown in FIG. Further, the user terminal 60 stores the building / camera image information received from the satellite photographed image distribution server 50 in the camera image memory area 64b as shown in FIG.

As described above, according to the second embodiment, it is possible to browse a plurality of camera images only by designating a building, that is, without performing a repetitive operation, and it is possible to prevent the user from taking time and effort.
In addition, it can comprise so that the display function of 1st Example and the display function of 2nd Example may be implemented simultaneously.

(E) Modification FIG. 14 is a processing flow of a modification of the second embodiment, and FIG. 15 is a display example of the second embodiment. In the processing flow of FIG. 14, the processing flow of the second embodiment of FIG. The same parts are denoted by the same reference numerals. The processing flow of FIG. 14 is different from the processing flow of FIG. 12 in that the camera images belonging to the building designated by the input device are not displayed at a time, but are switched one by one sequentially at a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds). It is a point to do. SS in FIG. 15B is a camera image that is sequentially switched and displayed. The configuration of the satellite image display device is the same.

  From step S1201 to step S1203, the same processing as in the second embodiment is performed. After the processing in step S1203, when the building B1 in FIG. 15A is designated by the input device 62 and a browsing operation is performed (“YES” in step S1204), the CPU 63 sets i = 1 (step S1405), and FIG. As shown in B), the i-th (i = 1 to N) camera image SS belonging to the designated building is displayed on the monitor 61 (step S1406). When a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) elapses, the next camera image is displayed. Is displayed. This process is continued until all the camera images registered in the building B1 are displayed (steps S1407, S1408, S1410).

  When the display of all the camera images is completed, the CPU 63 deletes the camera image (step S1409). Note that the sequential switching display of the camera images registered in the building B1 can be continued until an erasing operation is performed.

  As described above, according to the present modification, a desired building is designated by the input device, and the camera images registered in the building are displayed for a predetermined time and sequentially switched. It is possible to browse a plurality of camera images without causing the user to spend time and effort.

(F) Third Embodiment FIG. 16 is a block diagram of a satellite image display apparatus according to a third embodiment. The same reference numerals are given to the same parts as those in the second embodiment of FIG. The difference is that (1) the satellite image receiving / delivering server 50 is provided with a camera image database 161 for storing popular spot / camera image information and a popular spot database 162 for storing popular spot information. (2) User terminal 60, a camera image memory area 64c is provided. As shown in the drawing, the camera image database 161 stores IDs of popular spots in the satellite image, IDs for recognizing camera icons belonging to the popular spots, camera image data, and icon position data in association with each other. The popular spot database 162 stores a name of a popular spot, an ID of the popular spot, position data of the popular spot, and mark image data of the popular spot in association with each other. The camera image memory area 64c of the user terminal 60 receives the data of the camera image database 161 and the popular spot database 162 from the satellite photographed image receiving / delivering server 50, integrates the data, and stores it as popular spot / camera image information.

FIG. 17 is a processing flow of the user terminal according to the third embodiment.
When the point where the satellite photographed image is displayed is set by the input device 62 (step S1701), the CPU 63 transmits the spot information to the satellite photographed image receiving / distributing server 50 and requests the satellite photographed image at the spot. In response to this request, the satellite image receiving / delivery server 50 transmits to the user terminal 60 the satellite image of the requested area around the point and the popular spot / camera image information of the popular spots belonging to the area. The CPU 63 of the user terminal 60 receives the satellite photographed image of the area around the set point and the popular spot / camera image information of the popular spot existing in the area from the satellite photographed image receiving / delivery server 50 and stores it in the memory 64 (step 64). S1702). Next, the CPU 63 displays the received satellite photographed image on the monitor 61, and displays the popular spot mark SM and the camera icon CMIi on the satellite photographed image (step S1703).

  In this state, when a popular spot in the satellite image is designated by the input device 62 and the camera image is browsed (step S1704), the CPU 63 has a predetermined number N of camera images registered in the popular spot. Are simultaneously displayed on the monitor 61 (step S1705). For example, in FIG. 3A and FIG. 4A, when a popular spot mark SM of a predetermined popular spot is designated by the input device 62, a camera image registered in association with the popular spot is displayed as shown in FIG. ), As shown in FIG. In FIG. 3B, still images P1 to P4 and moving images PM1 to PM3 corresponding to the icons CMI1 to CMI7 are displayed. In FIG. 4B, still images P1 to P3 and moving images corresponding to the icons CMI1 to CMI6 are displayed. Images PM1 to PM3 are simultaneously displayed on the satellite image 1 (N = 7 in FIG. 3 and N = 6 in FIG. 4). Here, initial images are displayed for the moving images PM1 to PM3, and when a predetermined moving image is played back, the CPU 63 reproduces and displays the moving images.

  Thereafter, the CPU 63 monitors whether or not a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) has elapsed (step S1706). If the predetermined time has elapsed, the CPU 63 determines whether there is a camera image not displayed on the monitor 61 ( In step S1707, if there is a camera image that is not displayed, the process proceeds to step S1708. If display of all camera images is completed, the process proceeds to step S1709.

If it is determined in step S1707 that there is a camera image not displayed on the monitor 61, the CPU 63 determines a predetermined number of camera images to be displayed next, displays the camera images (step S1708), and returns to step S1706. . For example, still images P4 to P6 that could not be displayed in FIG. 4B are displayed as shown in FIG.
If the display of all camera images is completed in step S1707, the CPU 63 deletes the camera image displayed on the monitor 61 (step S1709). Note that the display can be continued until an erasing operation is performed in step S1709. In step S1705, all camera images can be displayed at once. In step S1707, the next N sheets can be displayed by a user operation.

  In order to register a camera image corresponding to a popular spot, a popular spot information input field is displayed instead of the building information input field 90 (see FIG. 13) of the second embodiment, and the popular spot information input field is popular. The name of the spot is input, and thereby the popular spot to which the registered camera image belongs is specified and transmitted to the satellite photographed image receiving / delivering server 50 together with the camera image information. The server processing unit 53 of the image receiving / delivering server 50 identifies a popular spot ID from the popular spot name using the popular spot database 162, and the camera image database 161 includes a camera icon ID and a camera as shown in FIG. Image data and position data are registered in association with each other.

  As described above, in the third embodiment, all the camera images registered corresponding to the popular spot are displayed by designating the popular spot mark SM. However, by designating a predetermined camera icon instead of the popular spot mark. The popular spot to which the camera icon belongs is specified from the camera image database 161, all camera images registered corresponding to the popular spot are obtained, and N images are displayed simultaneously according to the browsing operation. You can also.

As described above, according to the third embodiment, it is possible to browse a plurality of camera images only by designating a popular spot mark, that is, without performing a repetitive operation, and it is possible to prevent the user from taking time and effort. .
The display function of the first embodiment, the display function of the second embodiment, and the display function of the third embodiment can be implemented simultaneously or in combination.

(G) Modification FIG. 18 is a processing flow of a modification of the third embodiment, and FIGS. 19 and 20 are display examples of a modification of the third embodiment. In the processing flow of FIG. The same parts as those in the processing flow of the embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals. FIG.
The processing flow of FIG. 17 differs from the processing flow of FIG. 17 in that the camera images belonging to the popular spots designated by the input device are not displayed at a time, but are sequentially switched and displayed one by one every predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds). Is a point. The SSs in FIGS. 19B and 20B are camera images that are sequentially switched and displayed. The configuration of the satellite image display device is the same.

  From step S1701 to step S1703, the same processing as in the third embodiment is performed. After the process of step S1703, when the popular spot mark SM shown in FIGS. 19A and 20A is designated by the input device 62 and a browsing operation is performed (“YES” in step S1704), the CPU 63 sets i = 1. (Step S1805), the i-th (i = 1 to N) camera images SS belonging to the designated popular spot are displayed on the monitor 61 as shown in FIGS. 19B and 20B (Step S1806). When a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) elapses, the next camera image is displayed. This process is continued until all the camera images registered in the popular spot S1 (FIG. 19) and the popular spot S2 (FIG. 20) are displayed (steps S1807, S1808, S1810).

  When the display of all camera images is completed, the CPU 63 deletes the camera image (step S1809). It should be noted that the camera images registered in the popular spot S1 (FIG. 19) and the popular spot S2 (FIG. 20) can be continuously switched and displayed until the erasing operation is performed.

  As described above, according to the present modification, a desired popular spot mark is designated by the input device, and the camera images registered in the building are displayed for a predetermined time and are sequentially switched and displayed. A plurality of camera images can be browsed without doing so, and the user can be prevented from taking time and effort.

It is a 1st schematic explanatory drawing of this invention. It is the 2nd schematic explanatory drawing of this invention. It is a 3rd schematic explanatory drawing of this invention. It is a 4th schematic explanatory drawing of this invention. It is a block diagram of the satellite picked-up image display apparatus of 1st Example. It is a control flow of the user terminal of the satellite image display device of the first embodiment. It is a processing flow of registration of the 1st example. It is an example of a display of the monitor 61 when registering a camera image. It is a processing flow of the modification of 1st Example. It is an example of a display of the modification of 1st Example. It is a block diagram of the satellite picked-up image display apparatus of 2nd Example. It is a processing flow of the user terminal of the satellite picked-up image display apparatus of 2nd Example. It is the example of a registration window display of the monitor 61 when registering a camera image corresponding to a building. It is a processing flow of the modification of 2nd Example. It is an example of a display of the modification of 2nd Example. It is a block diagram of the satellite picked-up image display apparatus of 3rd Example. It is a processing flow of the user terminal of the satellite picked-up image display apparatus of 3rd Example. It is a processing flow of the modification of 3rd Example. It is an example of a display of the modification of 3rd Example. It is another example of a display of the modification of 3rd Example. It is a block diagram of the server for image receiving / distributing which implement | achieves 1st prior art. It is a display example of the map of the 1st prior art. It is an example of a display of the camera image of the 1st prior art. It is the 1st example of a display of the 2nd prior art. It is a 2nd example of a display of 2nd prior art. It is a 3rd example of a display of 2nd prior art. It is a 4th example of a display of 2nd prior art.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Satellite picked-up image 2 Setting area | region 50 Satellite picked-up image receiving / delivery server 51 Camera image database memory 60 User terminal 62 Input device 64 Memory 64a Camera image memory area 64b Camera image memory area 64c Camera image memory area 80 Registration window 111 Camera image database 161 Camera image database 162 Popular spot database CMIi (i = 1 to 9) Icon Pi (i = 1 to 6) representing a point where a camera image is registered Still image PMi (i = 1 to 3) registered in the icon CMIi ) Moving image registered in icon CMIi B1 Building displayed on satellite image S1 Popular spot displayed on satellite image S2 Popular spot displayed on satellite image SM Mark indicating popular spot

Claims (16)

A satellite image of a desired area and a camera image registered in association with a point in the area are acquired via a network, the satellite image is displayed on a display unit, and the camera image registration point is displayed. In a satellite image display method for displaying a mark and displaying a predetermined camera image on a satellite image upon request,
Save the specified area set on the satellite image,
When a camera image display is requested, a camera image corresponding to a mark existing in the setting area is acquired,
The acquired camera images are sequentially displayed on the satellite photographed image one by one.
A satellite image display method characterized by the above. A satellite image of a desired area and a camera image registered in association with a point in the area are acquired via a network, the satellite image is displayed on a display unit, and the camera image registration point is displayed. In a satellite image display method for displaying a mark and displaying a predetermined camera image on a satellite image upon request,
Save the specified area set on the satellite image,
When a camera image display is requested, a camera image corresponding to a mark existing in the setting area is acquired,
Displaying all of the acquired camera images or the number of displayable camera images on the satellite image;
A satellite image display method characterized by the above. A satellite image of a desired area and a camera image registered in association with a point in the area are acquired via a network, the satellite image is displayed on a display unit, and a predetermined camera image is requested upon request. In the satellite image display method for displaying the image on the satellite image,
The building information that associates the camera image specific information with the building is acquired via the network,
When a predetermined building in the satellite image is selected, a camera image corresponding to the building is acquired with reference to the building information,
The acquired camera images are sequentially displayed on the satellite photographed image one by one.
A satellite image display method characterized by the above. A satellite image of a desired area and a camera image registered in association with a point in the area are acquired via a network, the satellite image is displayed on a display unit, and a predetermined camera image is requested upon request. In the satellite image display method for displaying the image on the satellite image,
The building information that associates the camera image specific information with the building is acquired via the network,
When a predetermined building in the satellite image is selected, a camera image corresponding to the building is acquired with reference to the building information,
Displaying all of the acquired camera images or the number of displayable camera images on the satellite image;
A satellite image display method characterized by the above. A mark is displayed at the camera image registration point,
When a predetermined mark is instructed, a building to which a camera image corresponding to the instructed mark belongs is obtained from the building information,
The obtained building is the selected building.
5. The satellite image display method according to claim 3 or 4, wherein: A satellite image of a desired area and a camera image registered in association with a point in the area are acquired via a network, the satellite image is displayed on a display unit, and a predetermined camera image is requested upon request. In the satellite image display method for displaying the image on the satellite image,
Obtain popular spot information that associates camera image specific information with popular spots via the network,
When a predetermined popular spot in the satellite image is selected, a camera image corresponding to the popular spot is acquired with reference to the popular spot information,
The acquired camera images are sequentially displayed on the satellite photographed image one by one.
A satellite image display method characterized by the above. A satellite image of a desired area and a camera image registered in association with a point in the area are acquired via a network, the satellite image is displayed on a display unit, and a predetermined camera image is requested upon request. In the satellite image display method for displaying the image on the satellite image,
Obtain popular spot information that associates camera image specific information with popular spots via the network,
When a predetermined popular spot in the satellite image is selected, a camera image corresponding to the popular spot is acquired with reference to the popular spot information,
Displaying all of the acquired camera images or the number of displayable camera images on the satellite image;
A satellite image display method characterized by the above. The popular spot information includes popular spot position data and popular spot mark data, and the data is used to display the popular spot mark at the popular spot position on the satellite image,
When a predetermined popular spot mark is instructed, the popular spot corresponding to the popular spot mark is set as the selected popular spot.
The satellite image display method according to claim 6 or 7, Acquires a satellite image of a desired area and a camera image registered in association with a point in the area via a network, displays the satellite image, and displays a mark at the camera image registration point In a satellite image display device that displays a predetermined camera image on a satellite image upon request,
A receiving unit that receives a satellite image of a desired area via a network and a camera image registered in association with a point in the area;
A storage unit for storing the received satellite image and camera image;
A display unit that displays a satellite image and a mark at a camera image registration point;
An area setting unit for setting a predetermined area on the satellite image displayed on the display unit;
When a camera image display is requested, a display control unit that acquires a camera image corresponding to a mark existing in the set area and performs control to sequentially display the acquired camera image on a satellite image. When,
A satellite image display device comprising: Acquires a satellite image of a desired area and a camera image registered in association with a point in the area via a network, displays the satellite image, and displays a mark at the camera image registration point In a satellite image display device that displays a predetermined camera image on a satellite image upon request,
A receiving unit that receives a satellite image of a desired area via a network and a camera image registered in association with a point in the area;
A storage unit for storing the received satellite image and camera image;
A display unit that displays a satellite image and a mark at a camera image registration point;
An area setting unit for setting a predetermined area on the satellite image displayed on the display unit;
When camera image display is requested, a camera image corresponding to a mark existing in the set area is acquired, and all the acquired camera images or a displayable number of camera images are displayed on the satellite image. A display control unit for controlling,
A satellite image display device comprising: Acquires a satellite image of a desired area and a camera image registered in association with a point in the area via a network, displays the satellite image, and displays a mark at the camera image registration point In a satellite image display device that displays a predetermined camera image on a satellite image upon request,
Receives a satellite image of a desired area, a camera image registered in association with a point in the area, and building information in which camera image specifying data information is associated with a building in the area via the network. A receiving unit to
A storage unit for storing the received satellite image, camera image, and building information;
A display unit that displays a satellite image and a mark at a camera image registration point;
A building selection unit for selecting a building in the satellite image;
When a predetermined building in the satellite image is selected by the building selection unit, a camera image corresponding to the building is acquired with reference to the building information, and the acquired camera image is acquired for each satellite. A display control unit that performs control to sequentially display on the captured image;
A satellite image display device comprising: Acquires a satellite image of a desired area and a camera image registered in association with a point in the area via a network, displays the satellite image, and displays a mark at the camera image registration point In a satellite image display device that displays a predetermined camera image on a satellite image upon request,
Received via a network to receive a satellite image of a desired area, a camera image registered in association with a point in the area, and building information in which camera image specifying information is associated with a building in the area And
A storage unit for storing the received satellite image, camera image, and building information;
A display unit that displays a satellite image and a mark at a camera image registration point;
A building selection unit for selecting a building in the satellite image;
When a predetermined building in the satellite image is selected, a camera image corresponding to the building is acquired with reference to the building information, and all of the acquired camera images or a displayable number of camera images are acquired. A display control unit that performs control to display on the satellite image;
A satellite image display device comprising: When the predetermined mark is selected by the building selection unit, the display control unit obtains the building to which the camera image corresponding to the selected mark belongs from the building information, and the obtained building is the selected building. As the display control,
13. The satellite image display device according to claim 11 or 12, wherein: Acquires a satellite image of a desired area and a camera image registered in association with a point in the area via a network, displays the satellite image, and displays a mark at the camera image registration point In a satellite image display device that displays a predetermined camera image on a satellite image upon request,
Receives satellite images of a desired area, camera images registered in association with points in the area, and popular spot information in which camera image specifying information is associated with popular spots in the area via the network. A receiving unit to
A storage unit for storing the received satellite image, camera image, and popular spot information;
A display unit that displays a satellite image and a mark at a camera image registration point;
A popular spot selection unit for selecting a popular spot in the satellite image;
When a predetermined popular spot in the satellite image is selected, a camera image corresponding to the popular spot is acquired with reference to the popular spot information, and the acquired camera image is acquired for each one of the satellite image. A display control unit that performs control to sequentially display on the display;
A satellite image display device comprising: Acquires a satellite image of a desired area and a camera image registered in association with a point in the area via a network, displays the satellite image, and displays a mark at the camera image registration point In a satellite image display device that displays a predetermined camera image on a satellite image upon request,
A satellite photographed image of a desired area via a network, a camera image registered in association with a point in the area, and popular spot information in which camera image specifying information is associated with a popular spot in the area. A receiving unit for receiving;
A storage unit for storing the received satellite image, camera image, and popular spot information;
A display unit that displays a satellite image and a mark at a camera image registration point;
A popular spot selection unit for selecting a popular spot in the satellite image;
When a predetermined popular spot in the satellite image is selected, a camera image corresponding to the popular spot is acquired with reference to the popular spot information, and all the acquired camera images or the number of displayable images are displayed. A display control unit that performs control to display a camera image on the satellite image;
A satellite image display device comprising: The display control unit displays the popular spot mark at the popular spot position on the satellite image using the popular spot position data and the popular spot mark data included in the popular spot information, and the popular spot selection unit When the popular spot mark is selected by the above, the display control is performed with the popular spot corresponding to the popular spot mark as the selected popular spot.
16. The satellite image display device according to claim 14, wherein the image is displayed on the satellite image.

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