JP2018074281A - Image print system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an image print system that performs a photo rally of automatically photographing users at a plurality of places in a sightseeing area or the like and prints out photographed images after the end of the photo rally.SOLUTION: An image print system includes a printer, a plurality of photographing devices, and a server communicatively connected with the printer and the photographing devices. The photographing devices photograph users and transmit photographed image data and identification information to identify the users to the server. The server generates images for print by using at least part of the photographed image data received from the photographing devices. The printer prints the images for print on photographic printing paper and outputs them.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

  The present invention relates to an image printing system for photographing a user with a plurality of photographing devices installed at various places in a sightseeing spot, a theme park or the like, and printing out photographed image data.

  In theme parks, staff take pictures of visitors in sequence, and the printed photos are pasted on original mounts and sold to visitors. If the photography itself is free, it is psychologically difficult to refuse the photography, and the photographed / printed photograph is presented undesirably and prompted to purchase.

  In addition, it was difficult for the staff to shoot and create a photo that could be used as a memorabilia because it was easy to create interesting poses and compositions.

JP 2012-252409 A

  It is an object of the present invention to provide an image print system that performs a photo rally that automatically shoots a user at a plurality of locations in a sightseeing spot or the like, and prints out a captured image after the rally is completed.

  An image print system according to the present invention is an image print system including a printer, a plurality of photographing devices, and a server connected to the printer and the plurality of photographing devices so as to be communicable. The user is photographed, the photographed image data and identification information for identifying the user are transmitted to the server, and the server uses at least a part of the photographed image data received from the plurality of photographing devices for printing. An image is generated, and the printer prints the print image on photographic paper and outputs it.

  In one aspect of the present invention, at least one of the plurality of imaging devices is provided in a robot that interacts with the user.

  In one aspect of the present invention, the robot controls the external camera to photograph the user.

  In one aspect of the present invention, the robot instructs a standing position or a pose to the user at the time of shooting.

  In one aspect of the present invention, the robot reads the two-dimensional code presented to the user and acquires the identification information.

  In one aspect of the present invention, a communication unit provided in the robot transmits the captured image data and the identification information to the server.

  In one aspect of the present invention, the server includes a code creation unit that creates the identification information, codes the created identification information to create the two-dimensional code, and responds to a participation request from the user. A participation reception unit for printing out the two-dimensional code created by the code creation unit is provided.

  In one aspect of the present invention, the server transmits quiz data to the robot, the robot gives a quiz to the user using the quiz data, receives an answer from the user, and receives the number of quiz correct answers to the server. Notice.

  In one aspect of the present invention, the server generates the print image by combining at least a part of the captured image data received from the plurality of imaging devices and a template image corresponding to the number of correct quizzes. .

  According to the present invention, a photo rally for automatically photographing a user at a plurality of locations in a sightseeing spot or the like is performed, and a photographed image is printed out after the rally is completed. The user can take a pose without being embarrassed because the shooting is performed without intervention of staff or the like. Moreover, since photography can be performed from a special angle, a printed matter that becomes a souvenir can be created.

It is a figure which shows the example of installation of the image print system which concerns on embodiment of this invention. 2 is a block configuration diagram of an image print system according to the embodiment. FIG. (A) and (b) are the figures which show the example of a picked-up image. 2 is an external view of a robot according to the embodiment. FIG. It is a block block diagram of the robot which concerns on the same embodiment. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an image printing method according to the embodiment.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

  The image print system according to the present embodiment is installed in a sightseeing spot, a theme park, etc., and photographing devices are installed in various places, and a user (tourist) takes a picture around the photographing device installation location. Do a photo rally. After the photo rally, the captured image data is printed out and provided to the user.

  FIG. 1 shows an example in which an image print system is installed in a theme park, and FIG. 2 shows an outline of the image print system. The image print system includes a server 10, a participation reception unit 20, a printer 30, a robot R, and a camera C. The server 10, the participation reception unit 20, and the printer 30 are provided in the management center 1 where the entrance / exit gate of the theme park is located. In the theme park, a plurality of robots R and cameras C are installed in various places, and the camera 41 and the camera 41 built in the robot R (see FIGS. 4 and 5) are used to photograph the user. I do.

  The robot R has a conversation with the user and provides video and the like to the user. At this time, the robot R cooperates with the server 10 that can communicate via the communication network, and provides a conversation with the user, a video to the user, and the like. Further, the robot R learns an appropriate conversation by itself, and learns so that the conversation with the user can be advanced more appropriately in cooperation with the server 10.

  When the participation reception unit 20 receives a photo rally participation application from a user, the participation reception unit 20 issues a participation certificate printed with a two-dimensional code indicating identification information for uniquely identifying the user. The user holds a participation certificate over the robot R in the park. The robot R reads the two-dimensional code of the participation certificate, talks with the user, gives a quiz, and takes a picture of the user. The robot R notifies the server 10 of the number of correct answers for the quiz.

  The robot R photographs the user with the built-in camera 41 and transmits captured image data to the server 10. Alternatively, the robot R controls the camera C and transmits image data obtained by photographing the user with the camera C to the server 10.

  The robot R instructs the user on the standing position and pose at the time of shooting. For example, the robot R instructs to make a pose as shown in FIG. 3A, or instructs the timing for jumping as shown in FIG. Because of the instruction by the robot R, the user can take various poses without worrying about the eyes and without being shy.

  The server 10 stores the image data and the quiz correct number information transmitted from the plurality of robots R in the park for each user.

  After the photo rally, the user holds a participation card over the printer 30. A code reading unit provided in the printer 30 reads the two-dimensional code of the participation certificate and notifies the server 10 of identification information. The server 10 synthesizes user images taken with a plurality of robots R and cameras C and a template image to generate a print image. The template image may change according to the number of correct answers for the quiz. The printer 30 prints an image for printing on a photographic paper or a sticker mount and outputs it.

  The image photographed by the robot R has a unique pose and has a good balance with the background when the standing position is instructed. Further, when the camera C is installed on an upper part of a high building or the like, the image has a special shooting angle that cannot be taken even when the user brings a tripod or the like. By printing such an image, a printed matter that becomes a souvenir for the user can be created.

  Next, the configuration of each part of the image print system will be described. As illustrated in FIG. 2, the server 10 includes a code generation unit 11, an authentication unit 12, a communication processing unit 13, a print image generation unit 14, and a storage unit 15. The server 10 includes a computer having an auxiliary storage device such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a RAM (Random Access Memory), a communication module, and a semiconductor memory, and each function is realized by the CPU executing a program.

  The code generation unit 11 generates identification information for identifying a user who participates in the photo rally, and issues a two-dimensional code indicating the identification information. For example, the code generation unit 11 generates identification information including a character string of a plurality of digits (for example, 20 digits) using a random number generation program. The generated identification information is stored in the storage unit 15 as an issue code.

  The authentication unit 12 compares the identification information acquired by the robot R by reading the two-dimensional code with the issued code stored in the storage unit 15 and determines whether the identification information is legitimate identification information.

  The communication processing unit 13 performs communication processing with the participation receiving unit 20, the printer 30, and each robot R. For example, when the communication processing unit 13 receives a photo rally participation application from the participation reception unit 20, the communication processing unit 13 transmits the two-dimensional code generated by the code generation unit 11 to the participation reception unit 20.

  When receiving the identification information read by the robot R, the communication processing unit 13 transmits the determination result by the authentication unit 12 to the robot R. Further, the communication processing unit 13 transmits the quiz data stored in the storage unit 15 to the robot R. The communication processing unit 13 receives the correct number information of the user who answered the quiz from the robot R, and stores it in the storage unit 15 in association with the identification information of the user.

  When the communication processing unit 13 receives the captured image data from the robot R, the communication processing unit 13 stores the captured image data in the storage unit 15 in association with the identification information of the captured user.

  When receiving the identification information from the printer 30, the communication processing unit 13 transmits the print image data generated by the print image generation unit 14 to the printer 30.

  The print image generation unit 14 extracts photographed image data corresponding to the identification information received from the printer 30 by the communication processing unit 13 from the storage unit 15 and combines it with the template image to generate a print image. A plurality of template images are stored in the storage unit 15, and the print image generation unit 14 may select a template image to be synthesized according to the number of quiz correct answers of the user.

  4 shows an appearance of the robot R, and FIG. 5 shows a schematic configuration of the robot R. The robot R is a humanoid robot having a head, a torso, arms, legs, and the like, and includes an interface unit 40, a data processing unit 50, a storage unit 60, and a communication unit 62.

  The interface unit 40 is a part for exchanging information with the user, and includes a camera 41, a touch panel 42, a microphone 43, a speaker 44, and a sensor 45. The data processing unit 50 is a part for performing data processing necessary for analysis of information input to the interface unit 40, generation of information output from the interface unit 40, and the like. The image processing unit 51, the input processing unit 52, A voice recognition unit 53, an output processing unit 54, and a dialogue control unit 55 are included. The robot R includes a computer having a CPU, a RAM, a communication module, an auxiliary storage device, and the like, and each function of the data processing unit 50 is realized by the CPU executing a program.

  The camera 41 is provided on the head of the robot R and photographs a two-dimensional code printed on a participation certificate possessed by the user or photographs the user. The image processing unit 51 reads the two-dimensional code and acquires identification information. In addition, the image processing unit 51 detects the position of the user's face in the camera image, calculates the number of people, and detects the user's action (for example, a gesture of raising a hand).

  The touch panel 42 is provided on the body of the robot R and displays information that can be visually recognized by the user. The output processing unit 54 performs data processing necessary for displaying information on the touch panel 42. The touch panel 42 detects a user operation. The input processing unit 52 performs data processing according to a user operation. Instead of the touch panel 42, a display for displaying information and an operation panel for receiving user operations may be provided.

  The microphone 43 detects the user's voice. The voice recognition unit 53 recognizes the voice detected by the microphone 43 using a known voice recognition process, and converts the recognized voice into a predetermined format (for example, a text format).

  The speaker 44 is provided on the head of the robot R and outputs sound. The dialogue control unit 55 performs data processing for generating sound emitted from the speaker 44. For example, the dialogue control unit 55 synthesizes various sound data, and converts the content (information) specified in the text format into sound.

  The sensor 45 detects the approach of an object (person). For example, the sensor 45 outputs infrared light and detects reflected light from the object. The input processing unit 52 can determine whether or not the user is near the robot R based on the detection result of the sensor 45.

  The storage unit 60 stores reaction rules that define actions to be executed by the robot R, and the robot R performs various actions according to the reaction rules. The dialogue control unit 55 refers to the reaction rule and determines the action of the robot R with respect to the data processed by the input processing unit 52 and the voice recognized by the voice recognition unit 53.

  For example, the robot R, and to detect the approach of a person, select the action that "call out", and outputs a voice saying "Hello", "Is photo rally participants?". When a specific keyword such as “Yes” or “Yes” is included in the user's voice, the robot R outputs a voice saying “Hold your participation certificate over the forehead camera”.

  When the camera 41 captures the two-dimensional code of the participation certificate presented to the user, the image processing unit 51 reads the two-dimensional code and acquires identification information. The communication unit 62 notifies the identification information to the server 10 and receives a determination result as to whether or not the identification information is regular.

  If it is not legitimate identification information, the robot R outputs a voice saying that the code seems to be different. When the identification information is legitimate identification information, the robot R uses the quiz data received from the server 10 to give a quiz and accepts a response from the user. The quiz problem is displayed on the touch panel 42 together with the voice. An answer can be received from the user via the touch panel 42. The robot R transmits the correct number of quizzes to the server 10 together with the user identification information.

  The robot R outputs a voice “I will take a picture” and takes a picture of the user with the camera 41. The robot R analyzes the camera image, detects the position of the user, and outputs a sound such as “stand a little behind” to adjust the position of the user. As a result, an image having a good balance with the background can be taken.

  The robot R outputs a sound such as “jump in accordance with a cue”, instructs a pose, and displays a pose sample on the touch panel 42.

  The robot R can control the external camera C via the communication unit 62 and can photograph the user. At that time, the robot R tells the user the position of the camera C by voice and instructs the camera C to face the camera C.

  The robot R may display an image captured by the camera 41 or the camera C on the touch panel 42 and ask the user whether to perform re-shooting. The robot R transmits the captured image data together with the user identification information to the server 10. While enjoying the conversation with the robot R, the user answers a quiz or takes a picture.

  Next, the image printing method using the image printing system according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  The user makes a photo rally participation application at the participation reception unit 20 of the management center 1 and receives the issued participation certificate (step S1). A two-dimensional code indicating identification information for identifying a user participating in the photo rally is printed on the participation certificate.

  The user has a conversation with the robot R in the park and reads the two-dimensional code of the participation certificate (step S2). The robot R acquires identification information from the two-dimensional code and inquires of the server 10 whether the identification information is regular identification information.

  The robot R has a conversation with the user, gives a quiz, and takes a picture of the user (step S3). The camera 41 built in the robot R or the external camera C is used for photographing. The robot R guides the user to the standing position and pose when shooting. The robot R transmits the quiz correct answer number information and the captured image data together with the identification information to the server 10 (step S4). The correct number information and the captured image data are stored in the server 10 in association with the identification information.

  The user goes around the park, talks with a plurality of robots R, and takes a picture (steps S2 to S5). When the user finishes the photo rally (step S5_Yes), the user returns to the management center 1, holds a participation certificate over a code reader (not shown) provided in the printer 30, and reads the two-dimensional code (step S6). Note that the code reader does not need to be provided in the printer 30, and may be provided at the end point of the photo rally.

  The printer 30 transmits the read identification information to the server 10. Upon receiving the identification information from the printer 30, the server 10 determines that the user has finished the photo rally, takes out a plurality of photographed image data corresponding to the identification information from the storage unit 15, combines it with the template image, and prints it. An image is generated (step S7). The server 10 transmits the print image data to the printer 30.

  The printer 30 prints the print image data received from the server 10 on photographic paper and outputs it (step S8).

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the user performs a photo rally to take a photo at various places while enjoying the conversation with the robot R, and obtains a printed matter on which the photographed image is printed after the rally is finished. can do. Since the pose and standing position are instructed from the robot R, the photograph has a good composition. In addition, when shooting is performed by a person such as a staff member, the user tends to be in a safe pose with care, but in this embodiment, since the robot R performs pose guidance and shooting, the user is not shy. You can take a unique pose. Further, the camera C can take a picture from a special angle. The printed matter on which such an image is printed becomes a souvenir for the user.

  The user may be able to select a photographed image to be printed out after the photo rally. After the photo rally, the user holds a participation card over the code reader and reads the two-dimensional code. The server 10 retrieves the photographed image data of the user from the storage unit 15 and displays the photographed image data in a selectable manner on a display installed near the code reader. When the user selects the captured image data displayed on the display, the server 10 combines the selected image and the template image to generate a print image.

  In addition to the photographed image, a template image may be selected. The type of template image that can be selected may be changed according to the number of correct answers for the quiz performed during the photo rally.

  You may make it register the relationship of the participating user at the time of a photo rally participation application. The user relationship is, for example, a family, a friend, a couple, or the like. When the robot R reads the two-dimensional code of the participation certificate presented by the user and inquires the server 10 for identification information, the server 10 notifies the robot R of the registered user relationship together with the authentication result. The robot R may select a topic of conversation or select a pose at the time of taking a photo to be instructed according to the user's relationship.

  In the above embodiment, the user is identified by presenting the participation certificate to the robot R and reading the two-dimensional code. However, when applying for participation, the user's face image is taken and stored in the server 10. Then, the user may be identified by performing face authentication using the face image taken by the robot R with the camera 41.

  In the above embodiment, an example of applying for participation in the photo rally in the management center 1 has been described. However, it may be possible to participate in the photo rally when going around the park. For example, a capsule vending machine that sells capsules enclosing a participation certificate is installed in the park. The identification information indicated by the two-dimensional code printed on the participation certificate in the capsule is stored in the storage unit 15 of the server 10 as an issuance code.

  When a user purchases a capsule from a capsule vending machine and takes out a participation certificate from the capsule, the user presents it to a nearby robot R. The robot R reads the two-dimensional code of the participation certificate and notifies the server 10 of identification information. The server 10 collates the notified identification information with the issued code in the storage unit 15, and accepts participation in the photo rally (participation in the middle). Thereby, after entering the theme park, users who are interested in seeing the robot R can easily participate in the photo rally.

  After the photo rally, not only the printed matter but also the photographed image data may be provided to the user. For example, a two-dimensional code indicating the URL of the image data download site may be printed on a printed matter output from the printer 30. A video may be captured by the camera 41 or the camera C of the robot R so that the video data can be downloaded.

  An expiration date may be set for the photo rally participation certificate. For example, a photo rally can be performed only on the day of application. When receiving the participation application, the server 10 registers the participation date information in association with the identification information in the issued code. The server 10 searches the storage unit 15 using the identification information notified from the robot R, and determines whether or not the participation date information associated with the identification information indicates the current day. If the participation date information is a past date, the server 10 notifies the robot R that there is an error. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the participation certificate used in the past from being reused.

  In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the camera 41 built in the robot R and the external camera C are used as the plurality of photographing devices of the image print system has been described. However, only the camera 41 built in the robot R may be used as the photographing device. However, only the camera C may be used as the photographing apparatus. When there is no robot R, a two-dimensional code reader is installed in the vicinity of the photographing position, and when the two-dimensional code reader reads the two-dimensional code of the participation certificate, voice guidance is output and photographing by the camera C is performed. .

  Note that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment as it is, and can be embodied by modifying the constituent elements without departing from the scope of the invention in the implementation stage. In addition, various inventions can be formed by appropriately combining a plurality of components disclosed in the embodiment. For example, some components may be deleted from all the components shown in the embodiment. Furthermore, constituent elements over different embodiments may be appropriately combined.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Management center 10 Server 11 Code generation part 12 Authentication part 13 Communication processing part 14 Print image generation part 15 Storage part 20 Participation reception part 30 Printer 40 Interface part 41 Camera 42 Touch panel 44 Speaker 50 Data processing part 60 Storage part 62 Communication part

Claims (9)

An image print system comprising a printer, a plurality of photographing devices, and a server connected to the printer and the plurality of photographing devices so as to be communicable,
The plurality of photographing devices photograph a user, and send photographed image data and identification information for identifying the user to the server,
The server generates a print image using at least a part of the captured image data received from the plurality of imaging devices;
The image printing system, wherein the printer prints the print image on a photographic paper and outputs the same.   The image print system according to claim 1, wherein at least one of the plurality of photographing apparatuses is provided in a robot that performs a dialog with the user.   The image print system according to claim 2, wherein the robot controls an external camera to photograph the user.   4. The image printing system according to claim 2, wherein the robot instructs the user to stand or pose at the time of shooting.   The image printing system according to claim 2, wherein the robot acquires the identification information by reading a two-dimensional code presented to the user.   The image printing system according to claim 5, wherein a communication unit provided in the robot transmits the captured image data and the identification information to the server. The server has a code creation unit that creates the identification information, creates the two-dimensional code by coding the created identification information,
7. The image print according to claim 5, further comprising a participation reception unit that prints out the two-dimensional code created by the code creation unit in response to a participation application from the user. system. The server sends quiz data to the robot,
8. The image according to claim 2, wherein the robot gives a quiz to the user using the quiz data, receives an answer from the user, and notifies the server of the number of quiz correct answers. Printing system. The said server produces | generates the said image for printing by synthesize | combining at least one part of the said picked-up image data received from these several imaging devices, and the template image according to the said number of quiz correct answers. 9. The image print system according to 8.

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