JP4300953B2 - Camera system and camera communication method - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a camera system and a camera communication method for providing an image sales service that distributes video acquired by a camera unit at various events, for example.

  Conventional camera system services at weddings include image display systems at various wedding venues as disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. H10-228707. In this system, attendees can watch various ceremonies such as ring exchange by the bride and groom on the monitor as camera images installed in the venue.

  In addition, in the data distribution device and the data distribution system disclosed in Patent Document 2, the shooting target and the recording target at a wedding reception or the like are accurately shot or recorded, and those data are stored in a server, It is a service that can acquire these data anytime and anywhere via the network.

  Furthermore, in the live relay system for weddings and wedding receptions disclosed in Patent Document 3, it is possible to communicate with friends, acquaintances, relatives, etc. who are not able to come to the wedding venue or overseas. It is a service that allows you to appreciate the pattern in real time.

JP 2001-339717 A JP 2002-158990 A JP 2001-319000 A

  However, the image display system in the wedding hall of Patent Document 1 has a disadvantage that it is only possible to see the proceedings of various events on the spot.

  Further, the data distribution apparatus and the data distribution system disclosed in Patent Document 2 have a disadvantage that it is impossible to obtain video and audio along with the proceeding of the proceedings in real time.

  Further, in the live relay system for weddings and wedding receptions in Patent Document 3, there are inconveniences that the use in the venue, billing, user management, and image recording are not described.

  In this way, with conventional services, it is mentioned how to create, record, distribute, and charge images in real time, sharing the pattern of a wedding or reception hall on the spot, whether inside or outside the venue. There was an inconvenience that it was not.

  Therefore, in the present invention, a large number of camera units are connected to a server capable of transmitting the image via a network, and the image is displayed in real time on the terminals of many users from the server via the network. It is an object of the present invention to provide a camera system and a camera communication method for providing a service for sending selection information for selection and editing to a server and selling an image edited by the selection information.

In order to solve the above problems and achieve the object of the present invention, a camera system of the present invention includes a plurality of camera units that acquire video and audio at a plurality of positions and angles in an event venue, and a plurality of acquired videos. And a transmission unit composed of a plurality of camera units having a communication unit that transmits audio in a real-time manner via a network, and receives a plurality of videos and audios transmitted in real time by the transmission unit via the network. A communication section, a data distribution section that generates and distributes a plurality of video and audio signals processed in real time from a plurality of videos and sounds received in real time, and a plurality of reception sections in real time Record all of the video and audio of any of the multiple video and audio to be distributed A distribution unit composed of a server having a data recording unit for recording video and audio received in real time corresponding to any video and audio that has been recorded and switched and selectively switching the video A communication unit that receives a plurality of video and audio distributed in real time by the distribution unit in the event venue or outside the venue via the network and transmits selection information to the distribution unit; and a plurality of distribution units that are distributed in real time A switch unit that selectively switches between video and audio, a display unit that displays a plurality of videos distributed in real time or switched video, and a recording that records selection information of switched video and audio and a receiving portion comprising a plurality of terminals and a part, a plurality of cameras uni transmission unit One of the cameras has a detection unit that can acquire mainly the video and audio of the main part with the transmitter installed in advance at the event venue, and the main part video by communication between the detector and the transmitter The other camera unit of the plurality of camera units in the transmission unit captures another video, and the data recording unit in the distribution unit manages the main part video with a marker, a frame, or a flag. However, even if the video of the main part is switched to another video by the selection information from the terminal of the receiving unit, the data recording unit of the distribution unit records the audio of the main part .

The camera communication method of the present invention includes a step of acquiring video and audio at a plurality of positions and angles in an event venue by a plurality of camera units, and a plurality of acquired video and audio by a communication unit via a network. A transmission step using a transmission unit composed of a plurality of camera units having a step of transmitting in real time; a step of receiving a plurality of video and audio transmitted in real time by the transmission unit in real time via a network by a communication unit; Generating a plurality of video and audio signals processed for real-time distribution by a data distribution unit from a plurality of video and audio received in real time and distributing them in real time; and a plurality of videos received in real time And record all of the audio, Recording selection information for selectively switching between image and sound by the data recording unit and recording video and audio received in real time corresponding to any of the switched video and audio And a distribution step using a distribution unit comprising a server, and a plurality of video and audio transmitted in real time by the distribution unit inside or outside the event venue by the communication unit via the network and selection information. Transmitting to the distribution unit, selectively switching one of a plurality of videos and audio received in real time by the switch unit, and displaying a plurality of videos received in real time or switched video Steps displayed by the And a receiving step of using the receiving unit including a plurality of terminals and a step of recording by the recording unit selection information fine voice, any of a plurality of camera units of the transmitter in advance outgoing event venue It has a detection unit that can acquire mainly the video and audio of the main part with the unit mounted, and takes the video of the main part by communication between the detection unit and the transmission unit, and among the plurality of camera units of the transmission unit The other camera unit captures another video, and the data recording unit of the distribution unit manages the video of the main part with a marker, a frame or a flag, and manages the main part according to selection information from the terminal of the receiving unit. Even if the video is switched to another video, the data recording unit of the distribution unit records the audio of the main part .

According to this, a large number of camera units are installed at weddings, events, etc., and one of the camera units captures the main part image by communication between the detection part and the transmission part attached to the main part of the event venue. The other camera unit captures other images, manages the main image with markers, frames, or flags, and connects the images to the server via a network (whether wireless or wired). In addition, the image can be distributed and displayed in real time on the terminals of many users via the network. In addition, each user terminal sends selection information for selecting and editing an image to the server via the network, and then the server provides a service for distributing the image edited by the selection information via the network. Can do.

  In addition, the user receives images from a number of camera units on the spot from the terminal via the network, confirms in real time, and selects the desired location to record on the server via the network. , It can be used not only by users who have come to the venue but also by users who have not.

According to the present invention, a large number of camera units are connected to a server via a network, and any one of the camera units captures an image of the main part by communication between the detection unit and a transmission unit attached to the main part of the event venue. The other camera unit captures other images, manages the main image with markers, frames or flags, and displays the images in real time on many users' terminals via the network. , The user sends selection information to the server for selection and editing, and then sells the image edited by the selection information. It is possible to record a captured image of an event selected by the terminal from among the captured images of the unit on the server.

  Also, since many camera unit images can be selected, an image of a desired angle can be taken and recorded on the server. In this case, the image can be confirmed in real time on the terminal, and the image selected on the terminal can be received from the server later. Also, since the images are distributed via the network, users who cannot participate in the venue can also appreciate the venue images.

FIG. 1 shows a configuration example of the camera system.
This camera system includes camera units 1, 2, and 3 of a camera unit connected to a network 7 installed in a ceremony hall, a server 6 of a distribution unit connected to the network 7, and a receiver unit possessed by a user. Each of the servers 6, the camera units 1, 2, 3 and the terminals 5-1, 5-2, 5-3 is configured with terminals 5-1, 5-2, 5-3, 5-4. 5-4 will be described in order.

  In FIG. 1, a large number of camera units 1, 2, 3 installed in a wedding hall (event hall) 10 are connected to a server 6 via a network 7. Images taken by a large number of camera units 1, 2, 3 are rented to the user from the organizer side via the network 7 in real time. 4 is delivered. The user displays real-time distribution images of all the camera units 1, 2, 3 on the display unit, which will be described later, of the on-site terminals 5-1, 5-2, 5-3, 5-4, and any camera by the switch unit which will be described later. The real-time distribution images of the units 1, 2, and 3 are selected and the selection information is sent to the server 6 via the network 7. The server 6 can perform a service for distributing the image edited by the selection information via the network 7 later.

  Here, the real-time distribution image corresponding to the content of the image edited by the selection information by the server 6 is displayed on the display unit of the on-site terminals 5-1, 5-2, 5-3, 5-4 and confirmed. can do.

  The on-site terminals 5-1, 5-2, 5-3, 5-4 are not limited to the inside of the venue, but are connected to the server 6 through the network 8. 9-3 and 9-4 may be used. The edited image distributed later by the server 6 is not limited to online distribution via a network, and a recording medium such as a DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) on which the edited image is recorded may be provided offline.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the server.
The server 6 of the distribution unit connected to the network 7 is used for online distribution of the image of the video signal obtained by imaging the subject from the camera units 1, 2 and 3 and the image of the edited video signal via the network 7. An internal recording device block 24 for recording, a signal processing unit block 22 for signal processing of the video signal, a control unit block 23 for controlling the signal processing unit block 22 and for compressing and editing the video signal, A memory block 25 for storing selection information supplied from the terminals 5-1, 5-2, 5-3, 5-4 and signal processing information of the signal processing block 22, and a plurality of images received in real time; An external recording device that records a recording medium, such as a DVD, on which all the audio is recorded or an edited image of the edited video signal is recorded for offline distribution. A block 26, a communication device block 21 for transmitting and receiving a video signal through the network 7, the composed six blocks.

The server 6 configured as described above operates as follows.
The communication device block 21 receives a plurality of video and audio transmitted in real time by the camera units 1, 2, 3 via the network 7 in real time. Based on the control signal from the control unit block 23 from a plurality of video and audio received in real time, the signal processing unit block 22 distributes to the terminals 5-1, 5-2, 5-3 and 5-4 in real time. A plurality of video and audio signals that have undergone compression signal processing are generated. The communication device block 21 distributes a plurality of video and audio signals subjected to compression signal processing in real time to the terminals 5-1, 5-2, 5-3 and 5-4 via the network 7. At this time, when video and audio are selected based on the selection information at the user's terminal in real time, switching and enlargement are performed so that an image corresponding to the selected video and audio can be seen in real time. Displayed. At this time, the server 6 may distribute the high-compressed image as it is on the terminal so that it can be enlarged or displayed, or the selected image may be delivered so that an image with a low compression rate can be displayed with higher definition. .

  The communication device block 21 is selectively switched from the terminals 5-1, 5-2, 5-3, and 5-4 via the network 7 to select one of a plurality of compressed video and audio being distributed. Receive information. The control unit block 23 records all of the plurality of video and audio received in real time in the internal recording device block 24 or the external recording device block 26. The control unit block 23 stores the selection information in the memory 25 together with the identification numbers of the terminals 5-1, 5-2, 5-3 and 5-4. Based on the control signal from the control unit block 23, the signal processing unit block 22 edits the video and audio according to the selection information. The control unit block 23 records the edited video and audio in the internal recording device block 24 or the external recording device block 26. Based on the control signal from the control unit block 23, the signal processing unit block 22 reads the edited video and audio from the internal recording device block 24, and the communication device block 21 transmits the terminals 5-1, 5-5 through the network 7. Online distribution is performed to the URL (Uniform Resource Locator) of the user terminal corresponding to the identification numbers 2, 5-3, and 5-4. Alternatively, a recording medium such as a DVD on which the edited video and audio are recorded is taken out from the external recording device block 26 and distributed offline.

  Accordingly, the server 6 selectively selects any one of a plurality of compressed video and audio being distributed in real time from the terminals 5-1, 5-2, 5-3, and 5-4. Can be used to record and distribute to the user video and audio received in real time from the camera units 1, 2 and 3 corresponding to any of the switched compressed video and audio.

  Here, a plurality of video and audio generated in the signal processing block 22 of the server 6 and distributed to the terminals 5-1, 5-2, 5-3, 5-4 in real time correspond to the capacity of the distribution line. Therefore, the video and audio recorded by the internal recording device block 24 or the external recording device block 26 of the server 6 are uncompressed data or low-compression compressed data.

  As a result, the server 6 is connected via the network 7 by compressing the video and audio received in real time from the camera units 1, 2, 3 by the signal processing unit block 22 of the server 6 at a compression rate corresponding to the transmission capacity. Thus, a plurality of video and audio signals that have been compressed and processed in real time can be distributed to the terminals 5-1, 5-2, 5-3, and 5-4.

  In addition, an identification number that allows the user to operate the terminal is distributed in advance from the organizer side of the event site to the user, and the organizer side records the video recorded on the server 6 of the distribution unit to the user authenticated by the identification number and Distributes voice and charges.

  Thereby, it is possible to perform a video and audio distribution service for an authenticated user and to charge the service.

  In addition, the organizer lends a terminal, charges for basic services that record and distribute the data within the standard with the server 6 of the distribution unit, and adds the non-standard data recorded and distributed with the server 6 of the distribution unit The service is charged and the distributed data and the corresponding identification number are deleted from the server 6 of the distribution unit.

  This makes it possible to distinguish between charging for basic services within the standard and charging for additional services outside the standard.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of the camera unit and the terminal.
First, the camera units 1, 2, and 3 of the transmission unit installed in the ceremony hall are roughly divided into camera unit blocks 31-1, 32-1, and 33-1 that capture a subject and output a video signal; Signal processing block 31-2, 32-2, 33-2, control block 31-4, 32-4, 33-4 for controlling the camera block and signal processing block, and video The communication device blocks 31-3, 32-3, and 33-3 that transmit signals are composed of four blocks.

  In addition to this, the camera unit 1 is provided with a detection unit block 31-5 that can acquire mainly video and audio of a main part such as a hero in a ceremony hall to which the transmission unit 31-6 is attached. At this time, the server 6 manages, for example, a marker, a frame, or a flag for the main part video such as the main character.

  Also, here, video and audio of the main part such as the main character in the ceremony hall where the camera block 31-1 is attached to the transmitter 31-6 by communication between the detector block 31-5 and the transmitter 31-6. By acquiring in the center, the main camera unit 1 captures the camera image of the main part such as the main character, and the sub camera units 2 and 3 capture the other camera image. Also good. For the communication between the detection unit block 31-5 and the transmission unit 31-6, for example, wireless, infrared, or the like may be used.

  Further, even if the video of the main part is switched to another video by the selection information from the terminal of the receiving unit, the server 6 of the distribution unit may record the audio of the main part.

  Further, the main camera unit 1 may use an omnidirectional camera that continuously images each angle of view of 360 degrees in all directions.

  Next, the terminal 5-1 of the receiving unit possessed by the user roughly displays the signal on the signal processing unit block 34-2 for processing the video signal and the display unit block 34-7 and the recording unit block 43. From the switch unit block 34-3 for selecting the camera-captured video and audio to be recorded at -6, the control unit block 34-4 for controlling the signal processing unit block 43-2 and the recording unit block 43-6, and the server 6 A camera block image that is distributed in real time and a camera block image that is selected by the switch block block 34-3 and displays a sound when a speaker is built in, and a switch block block 34. 3 is recorded in real time from the recording unit block 43-6 for recording the camera-captured video and audio selected in -3 and the server 6. Composed of 6 blocks of the communication device block 34-8 for transmitting selection information of the camera captured image to the server 6 which receives a video signal. The other terminals 5-2, 5-3, and 5-4 are similarly configured.

  In addition, the terminal is configured such that only a user who has been distributed in advance with an identification number from the event venue organizer can use the terminal of the receiving unit by inputting the identification number.

Each unit of the camera unit configured as described above operates as described below.
First, prior to distribution of camera-captured video, the server 6 sends camera unit blocks 31-1, 32-1, to communication device blocks 31-3, 32-3, 33-3 of camera units 1, 2, 3 33-1 and / or setting data for performing optical adjustment and / or video signal processing of the signal processing unit blocks 31-2, 32-2, and 33-2 are transmitted. The camera units 1, 2, and 3 are connected to the camera unit blocks 31-1, 32-1 and 33-1 and / or the signal processing unit blocks 31-2, 32-2 and 33-2 of the camera units 1, 2 and 3. Set parameters for optical adjustment and / or video signal processing.

  Instead of the transmission of setting data from the server 6 to the communication device blocks 31-3, 32-3, and 33-3 of the camera units 1, 2, and 3, the camera units 1, 2, and 3 are preliminarily set to default values. The parameter set as may be set.

  In the camera unit blocks 31-1, 32-1, and 33-1 of the camera units 1, 2, and 3 of the transmission unit, an image of the ceremony hall is captured, and when the microphone is built in, the voice of the ceremony hall is recorded. In the signal processing unit blocks 31-2, 32-2, and 33-2, resolution conversion, mode conversion, and amplification of images and sound obtained from the camera unit blocks 31-1, 32-1, and 33-1 are performed. Phase adjustment, correction, encoding, encryption, processing such as various filtering processes, and so-called generally-known baseband processing are performed.

  In the control block 31-4, 32-4, 33-4, the clock management of the camera block 31-1, 32-1, 33-1 and the signal processing block 31-2, 32-2, 33-2 Control various operations. In the communication device blocks 31-3, 32-3, and 33-3, modulation processing is performed so that signals transmitted from the signal processing unit blocks 31-2, 32-2, and 33-2 can be communicated via the network 7. At the same time, the signal sent through the network 7 is demodulated, and the modulated signal is sent out and the signal sent from another device is received.

Further, each unit of the receiving unit configured as described above operates as described below.
In the communication device block 34-8 of the receiving unit, reception processing and demodulation processing of video signals and audio signals of the camera units 1, 2, and 3 distributed in real time from the server 6 via the network 7 are performed.

  In the signal processor block 43-2, the video signal and the audio signal of the camera-captured video distributed in real time from the server 6 are subjected to resolution conversion, mode conversion, amplification, phase adjustment, decryption, decryption, and the like. The camera-captured video and audio are output to the display block 34-7 after being locked or subjected to various filter processes.

  The display unit block 34-7 displays the camera-captured video delivered from the server 6 in real time, and outputs sound when a speaker is incorporated. The switch block 34-3 receives the video signal and the audio signal of any one of the camera-captured video signals and the audio signals of the camera-captured video images of the camera units 1, 2, and 3 delivered from the server 6 in real time. When the selected camera-captured video is displayed on the display block 34-7 and a speaker is built in, the sound is output. The recording unit block 43-6 records the selection information of the video signal and the audio signal of the camera captured video selected by the switch unit block 34-3.

  The control unit block 34-4 performs clock management and control of various operations of the camera unit block 34-1, the signal processing unit block 43-2, and the recording unit block 43-6. In the display block 34-7, the video signal of the camera-captured video image sent from the signal processing block 43-2 is displayed on an electronic viewfinder (EVF), a liquid crystal panel, or the like. Here, when video and audio are selected based on the selection information at the terminal at hand of the user in real time, switching and enlargement are performed so that an image corresponding to the selected video and audio can be seen in real time. Displayed. At this time, the high-compressed image distributed by the terminal may be enlarged and displayed as it is, or only the selected image may be received with a low compression rate to have a higher definition. Also, one of the audio outputs before selection is selected appropriately.

  The display block 34-7 displays all the video signals and audio signals of the camera-captured video images of the camera units 1, 2, and 3 distributed from the server 6 in real time before being selected by the switch block 34-3. When the speaker is built in, the sound is output, and the display block 34-7 displays the camera captured images of the camera units 1, 2, and 3 distributed in real time from the server 6 after selection by the switch block 34-3. One of the video signals and audio signals selected and output by the user's input instruction is displayed, and if a speaker is incorporated, audio is output.

The communication unit block 34-8 transmits the video signal and audio signal selection information of the camera-captured video selected by the switch unit block 34-3 recorded in the recording unit block 43-6 to the server 6 via the network 7. Send.
The other terminals 5-2, 5-3, and 5-4 operate in the same manner.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the operation of an example of a specific service procedure.
In step S1, for example, at a wedding reception, an application is accepted from the organizer's groom and bride at the terminal.

  In step S2, the number of people used at that time, the number of users inside and outside the venue, the address when delivering the image, the name, etc. are received at the terminal.

In step S3, the organizer is made to select who makes payment in the terminal.
For the payer, the organizer in step S4-1 pays all without an upper limit, the organizer in step S4-2 pays all with an upper limit, the organizer in step S4-3 pays partly, and others use The process is divided for each condition that the user pays, and the user pays in step S4-4. The payment method may be advance payment in cash, but since a charge is assumed after the event is over, a method that can be directly performed by a business via a network such as a credit card or a bank card is desirable.

  When the application is completed in step S5, the service provider issues and distributes identification numbers ID and passwords PW or ID cards for the number of users to be used from the terminal. At this time, an identification number ID, a password PW, and an ID card are created for each event and for each user, and management of each selected image, billing, etc. is performed separately to avoid being used for other services with the same identification number ID. Make it easy.

  In step S6, the user inputs the identification number ID and password PW or ID card to the terminal, thereby enabling the operation of the terminal.

  If the ID card can be read directly at the terminal in the event hall, the troublesome point of inputting the identification number ID and the password PW can be eliminated, and it can be used even by a person who is not familiar with the personal computer. In addition, since a single user can use many terminals without the identification number ID and password PW, it is convenient when the user wants to move when the seat is not fixed in advance. Further, it is preferable to distribute the identification number ID and the password PW to the remote users by e-mail or the like.

  A personal computer is assumed as a terminal outside the venue, but the personal computer may be provided with an ID card reader, or an identification number ID and a password PW may be input. When it is the day of the event, the user inputs the identification number ID, password PW or ID card to the terminal. As a result, the terminal can recognize who started using it.

  In step S7, the terminal accepts a desired image distribution method. For example, images and sounds are downloaded from the server 6 online from the URL of the user terminal corresponding to the identification number ID via the network 7, or offline by a recording medium such as a DVD or a video tape on which the images and sounds are recorded. Select whether to distribute with. In this case, the download is valid only once, and the identification number ID and the edited image are deleted from the server 6 and only the current image is left.

As described above, a plurality of camera units are installed from various angles at the event venue.
When the event starts in step S8, camera-captured images from each camera unit are distributed to the terminal in real time via the network 7 and the server 6 in step S8.

  The user can check this image on the terminal. In step S <b> 10, the user selects a favorite image while viewing the confirmation screen, records this selection information on the terminal, and transmits it to the server 6 via the network 7.

  FIG. 5 shows an example of a terminal operation screen that can be confirmed by the user. In FIG. 5, the currently selected main screen 41 is displayed in the center on the display unit 34-7 of the terminal, and a recording switch 43 and a stop switch 44 for inputting an image recording point and a stop point are displayed on the side. The image 42 currently being photographed by each camera is displayed below.

  Here, the image 42 currently being photographed by each camera is a touch panel switch, and the user can display the display portions of the image A 42-1, the image B 42-2, the image C 42-3, the image D 42-4, and the image E 42-5. Each image can be selected by pressing.

  Information on the selected image of the image A42-1, image B42-2, image C42-3, image D42-4, and image E42-5 and information on the recording point and stop point of the selected image are selection information. .

  In step S11, the server 6 may record the selected image for the user in real time, but only the history of the selection information is recorded first, and the images are collected later. The recording may reduce the load on the server 6 and other devices. By this selection, the user can take a desired image from various angles without taking a picture with himself / herself.

  After the event ends in step S12, in step S13, the user who wishes to arrange the image inputs the identification number ID, password, or ID card to the terminal again when obtaining the image selected by himself / herself. At this time, the terminal inside the hall cannot be used outside the hall, but a terminal such as a personal computer outside the hall can be used.

  In step S14, when the user confirms the sample image, the server 6 reproduces the sample image in step S15 and sends the sample image to the terminal via the network before arranging the image distribution. Display sample images so that the contents can be checked in advance.

  In step S16, when the image is distributed off-line using a recording medium such as a DVD or a video tape, the number of distributions and the number of distributions are received at the terminal, and the distribution destination is input and confirmed at the terminal.

  Also, when payment is made by the user at step S17, or when payment is made by the user at step S18 and the contents exceeding the upper limit of payment specified by the organizer are to be obtained, the charge contents are confirmed at the terminal at step S19. In step S20, the server charges the user authenticated by the identification number ID, password PW, or ID card from the server.

  In step S21, the image acquisition method may be a physical recording medium such as a tape or a disk, or may be downloaded and streamed via a network.

  Throughout the above-described flowcharts, the user authentication may be performed using a credit card, fingerprint verification, retina verification, or the like instead of the identification number ID, password PW, and ID card.

Application examples of the camera system according to the embodiment of the present invention are shown in FIGS.
FIG. 6 shows an installation example of the camera system at the wedding hall. The image of the main guide 12 traveling on the virgin road from the pastoral seat 11 side of the center front row of the wedding hall 10 is directed toward the front and the direction of the imaging direction is shown. A camera unit 1 for recording sound, a camera unit 2 for capturing images of the main passenger 12 and the front passengers 13-1 and 13-2 indicated by the right front side toward the right front side, and recording sound in the imaging direction; The main unit 12 and the camera unit 3 that captures the sound in the imaging direction while capturing the occupant side indicated by the front side 12 and the users 13-3 and 13-4 on the front left side in the left front direction, and the main unit 12, the user 13-1, 13-2, users 13-3, 13-4 are arranged at positions facing each other, and the camera unit 1 of the camera unit, the camera unit 2, It is an example that is distributed to the terminal 5-1,5-2,5-3,5-4 in real time all the cameras capturing video and sound recorded in camera unit 3 from the server 6 via the network 7.

  At this time, the users 13-1 and 13-2 on the right side in front of the wedding hall 10 have the camera unit 1 of the transmission unit different from their own position from the front right side by their own terminals 5-1 and 5-2 of the reception unit. The camera unit 2 and the camera image captured by the camera unit 3 can be selected and displayed, and the selected camera image captured can be recorded in the server 6.

  Also, the users 13-3 and 13-4 on the left side of the wedding hall 10 are connected to the camera unit 1 of the transmitting unit different from their own position from the front left side by their own terminals 5-3 and 5-4 of the receiving unit. Any one of the camera unit 2 and the camera-captured video of the camera unit 3 can be selected and displayed, and the selected camera-captured video can be recorded in the server 6 and received later.

  Accordingly, when the main hall 12, the users 13-1, 13-2, the users 13-3, 13-4, etc. move in accordance with the progress of the ceremony of the wedding hall 10, the wedding hall 10 According to the progress of the formula, the user 13-1, 13-2, the user 13-3, 13-4 capture the video and record the sound. Even when the angle moves, the selected camera can be arbitrarily selected from camera-captured video images distributed in real time and displayed on its own terminal 5-1, 5-2, 5-3, 5-4. The captured video can be recorded in the server 6 and received later.

  In addition to this, the camera unit 1 can acquire mainly the video and audio of the main part of the main tower 12 as the main character in the ceremony hall where the transmitters 31-6-1 and 31-6-2 are installed. A detector block 31-5 is provided. At this time, the server 6 manages, for example, a marker, a frame, or a flag for the main image 12 that is a main part such as the main character.

  Also, here, the camera unit block 31-1 is connected to the transmitter units 31-6-1 and 31-6-2 by communication between the detector block 31-5 and the transmitter units 31-6-1 and 31-6-2. By acquiring mainly the video and audio of the main part of the main character 12 serving as the main character in the attached ceremonial hall, the main camera unit 1 images the camera image of the main part of the main character 12 serving as the main character, The sub camera units 2 and 3 may capture other camera images.

  Further, even if the main part video is switched to another video according to the selection information from the terminals 5-1, 5-2, 5-3, and 5-4 of the receiving unit, the server 6 of the distribution unit does not play the main part audio. May be recorded.

  In this case, as a matter of course, in the camera image capturing service using the camera system according to the embodiment of the present invention, the arrangement of the camera unit 1, the camera unit 2, and the camera unit 3 of the transmission unit is The installation position of the camera unit 1, the camera unit 2, and the camera unit 3 of the transmission unit is not limited to the above, but is arranged at other positions and other angles such as a ceiling, a side wall, and a floor surface of the wedding hall 10. Be free. The camera-captured video of each installed camera unit 1, camera unit 2, and camera unit 3 in the camera unit may be displayed on a screen or monitor 4 in the vicinity thereof, and is not particularly shown, but is displayed on a multi-screen. In this way, it may be displayed on one or a plurality of displays.

  FIG. 7 shows an installation example of the camera system at the reception banquet hall, which is indicated by the users 13-1, 13-2, 13-3, 13-4 of the round table from the main table seat 12 side in the center front row of the reception banquet hall 20. The camera unit 1 that captures the image of the occupant side toward the front side of the front and records the sound in the imaging direction, and the occupant side indicated by the main board 12 and the users 13-1 and 13-2 on the right side of the front side, The camera unit 2 that captures the sound in the imaging direction and records the sound in the imaging direction, and the main passenger 12 and the occupant side indicated by the users 13-3 and 13-4 on the left side of the front side are imaged toward the front side of the left side, and The camera unit 3 for recording audio is arranged at a position facing the main board 12, the users 13-1, 13-2, and the users 13-3, 13-4, respectively. The camera unit 1, the camera unit 2, and the camera unit 3 of the camera unit 3 receive all of the camera imaged video and recorded audio from the server 6 via the network 7 in real time from the terminals 5-1, 5-2, 5-3, 5-5. 4 is an example of distribution.

  At this time, the users 13-1 and 13-2 on the right side of the reception banquet hall 20 have the camera unit 1 of the transmission unit different from their own position from the front right side by their own terminals 5-1 and 5-2 of the reception unit. Then, any one of the camera unit 2 and the camera-captured video of the camera unit 3 can be selected and displayed, and the selected camera-captured video can be recorded in the server 6 and received later.

  Further, the users 13-3 and 13-4 on the left side of the reception banquet hall 20 are connected to the camera unit 1 of the transmitting unit different from their own position from the front left side by their own terminals 5-3 and 5-4 of the receiving unit. Any one of the camera unit 2 and the camera-captured video of the camera unit 3 can be selected and displayed, and the selected camera-captured video can be recorded in the server 6 and received later.

  Therefore, when the host 12, the users 13-1, 13-2, the users 13-3, 13-4, etc. move in accordance with the progress of the reception at the reception hall 20, or the reception hall 20 The location and angle of the place where users 13-1, 13-2, users 13-3, 13-4 want to capture the video and record the sound according to the progress of the reception. Even when the camera moves, it is arbitrarily selected from camera-captured video images distributed in real time and displayed by its own terminals 5-1, 5-2, 5-3, 5-4, and the selected camera image Six videos can be recorded on the server.

  In addition to this, the camera unit 1 can acquire mainly the video and audio of the main part of the main tower 12 as the main character in the ceremony hall where the transmitters 31-6-1 and 31-6-2 are installed. A detector block 31-5 is provided. At this time, the server 6 manages, for example, a marker, a frame, or a flag for the main image 12 that is a main part such as the main character.

  Also, here, the camera unit block 31-1 is connected to the transmitter units 31-6-1 and 31-6-2 by communication between the detector block 31-5 and the transmitter units 31-6-1 and 31-6-2. By acquiring mainly the video and audio of the main part of the main character 12 serving as the main character in the attached ceremonial hall, the main camera unit 1 images the camera image of the main part of the main character 12 serving as the main character, The sub camera units 2 and 3 may capture other camera images.

  Further, even if the main part video is switched to another video according to the selection information from the terminals 5-1, 5-2, 5-3, and 5-4 of the receiving unit, the server 6 of the distribution unit does not play the main part audio. May be recorded.

  In this case, similarly, in the camera image capturing service using the wireless camera system according to the embodiment of the present invention, the arrangement of the camera unit 1, the camera unit 2, and the camera unit 3 of the transmission unit is limited to this arrangement. However, the camera unit 1, the camera unit 2, and the camera unit 3 in the camera unit can be installed at other positions such as a ceiling, a side wall, and a floor surface of the reception hall 20 and at other angles. . The camera-captured video of each installed camera unit 1, camera unit 2, and camera unit 3 of the transmission unit may be displayed on a screen or monitor 4 in the vicinity of the camera unit 3, and although not particularly shown, a multi-screen display In this way, it may be displayed on one or a plurality of displays.

  According to the above-described embodiment of the present invention, a user can obtain an image obtained by photographing an event with a camera unit in the venue without photographing with the user's own camera. In addition, since images taken by many camera units can be used, an image of a desired angle can be obtained. In addition, since the user can display and check images distributed in real time on terminals inside or outside the venue, people who cannot participate in the venue can also appreciate the venue images.

  Since the individual identification number ID is issued to the user who uses the terminal, the service provider can manage the service status for each user.

  Since who can pay for the service can be selected and specified, the organizer can pay for everything, the participants can enjoy taking pictures for free, and the participants can pay. In addition, since the upper limit of the amount can be specified, it is possible to prevent overuse.

  In this way, a large number of camera units are installed at weddings, events, etc., and the images are transmitted to the server in real time via the network (whether wireless or wired), and the images are further transmitted via the network. A service system that distributes images to many users' terminals, displays them in real time, and selects each image and sends the selected information to the server. The server edits the selected information and then sells the image. Can be provided.

  In the above description, since an ordinary personal computer can be used as a terminal, an existing Internet Explorer or the like can be used without installing a special program.

In addition, the individual identification number ID and password PW can be distributed to the person designated by the organizer (invited person), so that only those persons can use them according to their wishes.
The payment of charges can be managed for each individual identification number ID.

  In addition, it is possible to separately charge for each individual identification number ID (for example, payment by own credit card) for a service to be further added that the organizer did not plan.

  Also, by recording the type, time, and timing of the desired image, it is possible to reduce the load on the server and the network by performing the delivery and delivery of the final image later, not in real time.

  Furthermore, the same user can be used by handing out the inviter ID card at the venue and inserting it into the terminal, and also for moving seats and terminals at other locations. Also, troublesome identification number ID and password PW can be omitted.

  In addition, user identification number ID and password PW authentication is not limited to input of identification number ID and password PW, but also a special ID card pre-mailing and fingerprint verification, retina verification, credit card, etc. This can be done either by entering the ID card or bank card.

  In the camera system of the present invention, for example, a wedding venue organizer installs a camera unit of a camera unit in a ceremony hall, distributes camera captured images from a server to a participant's terminal in real time via a network, and attendees It is possible to arbitrarily select and display camera-captured video distributed in real time on the terminal, record the selected camera-captured video on a server, and use it for a service that receives distribution later.

It is a figure which shows the structure of a camera system. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a server. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a camera unit and a terminal. It is a flowchart which shows operation | movement. It is a figure which shows the example of the operation screen of a terminal. It is a figure which shows the example of installation of the camera system in a wedding hall. It is a figure which shows the example of installation of the camera system in a reception banquet hall.

Explanation of symbols

  1, 2, 3 ... Camera unit, 4 ... Monitor, 5-1, 5-2, 5-3, 5-4 ... Terminal (inside), 6 ... Server, 7, 8 ... Network, 9-1, 9- 2, 9-3, 9-4 ... Terminal (outside), 10 ... Wedding hall, 11 ... Pastor, 12 ... President, 13-1, 13-2, 13-3, 13-4 ... User, 20 ... Reception banquet hall 21 ... Communication device block, 22 ... Signal processing block, 23 ... Control block, 24 ... Internal recording device block, 25 ... Memory block, 26 ... External recording device block, 31-1, 32-1, 33-1 ... Camera block, 31-2, 32-2, 33-2 ... Signal processor block, 31-4, 31-3, 32-3, 33-3 ... Communication device block, 32-4, 33-4 ... Control unit block, 31-5 ... detecting unit, 31-6 ... transmitting unit, 34-2 ... No. processing block, 34-3 ... switch block, 34-4 ... control block, 34-7 ... display block, 43-6 ... recording block, 34-8 ... communication device block, 41 ... main image ( (Selected image), 42 ... current captured image of each camera, 43 ... recording switch, 44 ... stop switch, 42-1 ... image A, 42-2 ... image B, 42-3 ... image C, 42-4 ... Image D, 42-5 ... Image E

Claims (10)

A plurality of cameras having a plurality of camera units that acquire video and audio at a plurality of positions and angles in an event venue, and a communication unit that transmits the acquired video and audio via a network so that they can be distributed in real time A transmission unit composed of units;
A communication unit that receives, in real time, a plurality of videos and sounds transmitted in real time by the transmission unit, and a plurality of signals that are signal processed to be distributed in real time from the plurality of videos and sounds received in real time. A data distribution unit that generates and distributes video and audio in real time, and records all of the plurality of video and audio received in real time, and any one of the plurality of video and audio that is distributed And a data recording unit for recording video and audio received in real time corresponding to any of the video and audio that have been distributed and switched, and a distribution unit comprising a server When,
A communication unit that receives a plurality of video and audio distributed in real time by the distribution unit in the event venue or outside the venue via a network and transmits selection information to the distribution unit, and is distributed in real time. A switch unit that selectively switches one of a plurality of videos and audio, a display unit that displays the plurality of videos distributed in real time or the switched video, and the switched video and audio A receiving unit comprising a plurality of terminals having a recording unit for recording selection information ,
One of the plurality of camera units of the transmission unit has a detection unit that can be acquired centering on the video and audio of the main part in which the transmission unit of the event venue is mounted in advance, the detection unit and the above A video of the main part is captured by communication with a transmission unit, another camera unit of the plurality of camera units of the transmission unit captures another video, and a data recording unit of the distribution unit Manage videos with markers, frames, or flags,
The camera system in which the data recording unit of the distribution unit records the audio of the main part even when the video of the main part is switched to another video by selection information from the terminal of the receiving unit . The camera system according to claim 1,
A plurality of video and audio generated by the data distribution unit of the distribution unit and distributed in real time is a relatively high ratio of compressed data, and video and audio recorded by the data recording unit of the distribution unit are uncompressed data or a relatively low ratio Oh Ru camera system in the compressed data. The camera system according to claim 1,
Camera system only pre distributed identification numbers from the organizers of the event site user you can use the terminal of the receiver by the input of the identification number. The camera system according to claim 3.
Line Cormorant camera system charging with the organizers distributes the video and audio are recorded in the data recording portion of the distribution unit to the user authenticated by the identification number. The camera system according to claim 4,
The organizer records the charges for the basic service that lends the terminal and records and distributes the data within the standard in the data recording unit of the distribution unit, and records the non-standard data in the data recording unit of the distribution unit. the camera system the distributed data and the corresponding identification number and performs charging for additional services you erased from the data recording portion of the distribution unit for distributing Te. A plurality of steps of acquiring video and audio by a plurality of camera units at a plurality of positions and angles in the event venue, and transmitting the acquired video and audio by a communication unit in real time via a network A transmission step using a transmission unit comprising a camera unit;
A step of receiving a plurality of videos and sounds transmitted in real time by the transmitter in real time via a network by a communication unit, and a real time distribution by the data distribution unit from the plurality of videos and sounds received in real time Generating a plurality of video and audio signals processed in real time and delivering them in real time; recording all of the video and audio received in real time; and Recording selection information for selectively switching any one of them, and recording the video and audio received in real time corresponding to any one of the video and audio distributed and switched, A distribution step using a distribution unit comprising a server having;
Receiving a plurality of video and audio transmitted in real time by the distribution unit in the event venue or outside the venue via the network in real time and transmitting selection information to the distribution unit in the real time; A step of selectively switching one of a plurality of received video and audio by a switch unit, a step of displaying the plurality of received video or the switched video by a display unit, and the switching And a reception step using a reception unit composed of a plurality of terminals having a step of recording the selected video and audio selection information by a recording unit,
One of the plurality of camera units of the transmission unit has a detection unit that can be acquired centering on the video and audio of the main part in which the transmission unit of the event venue is mounted in advance, the detection unit and the above A video of the main part is captured by communication with a transmission unit, another camera unit of the plurality of camera units of the transmission unit captures another video, and a data recording unit of the distribution unit Manage videos with markers, frames, or flags,
Even if the video of the main part is switched to another video by the selection information from the terminal of the receiving unit, the data recording unit of the distribution unit records the audio of the main part
Camera communication method. The camera communication method according to claim 6,
A plurality of video and audio generated by the data distribution unit of the distribution unit and distributed in real time is a relatively high ratio of compressed data, and video and audio recorded by the data recording unit of the distribution unit are uncompressed data Or relatively low ratio compressed data
Camera communication method. The camera communication method according to claim 6,
Only users who have been given an identification number from the event venue organizer in advance can use the terminal of the receiving unit by entering the identification number.
Camera communication method. The camera communication method according to claim 8,
The organizer distributes video and audio recorded by the data recording unit of the distribution unit and charges the user authenticated by the identification number.
Camera communication method. The camera communication method according to claim 9, wherein
The organizer records the charges for the basic service that lends the terminal and records and distributes the data within the standard in the data recording unit of the distribution unit, and records the non-standard data in the data recording unit of the distribution unit. And charging the additional service to be distributed, and deleting the distributed data and the corresponding identification number from the data recording unit of the distribution unit
Camera communication method.

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