JP4306290B2 - Product confirmation device and shopping system using the device - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a product confirmation device that enables a purchaser to confirm the color and image of a product in a desired environment on a display device and to a shopping system using the device in mail order sales where the purchaser cannot directly confirm and confirm the product.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In recent years, mail-order sales have been widely used and handled. In addition, there are various methods for purchasing products using mail order sales. In general, a mail-order catalog distributed in the city or delivered to a home or a shopping program broadcast on TV is selected, a product desired to be purchased is selected, and an order is made by telephone or FAX. Here, in the case of a television shopping program, the product viewed by the purchase applicant is an image of the product photographed in sufficient light so that the product can be displayed in the studio of the television station. In addition, the photos of the products listed in the mail order catalog are taken in a studio that emits an appropriate amount of light, and in normal color management, the colors are matched with the standard light D50 of the International Commission on Illumination (CIE). A profile is created and printed in the form of a tape. On the other hand, conditions for confirming or actually using the purchaser have not limited to the case of the standard light D50, and various conditions are conceivable.
[0003]
As a conventional color reproduction processing method under different conditions, there is known a method of converting device-dependent data into device-independent data, and further converting the data into data corresponding to viewing conditions (for example, Patent Document 1).
[0004]
[Patent Document 1]
JP 2000-50086 (page 6-7, FIG. 3)
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
As mentioned above, the conditions for the purchaser to receive and confirm the product and the conditions for actual use are different from the shooting conditions for products broadcast on TV or mail-order catalogs. It does not always have a good light source. Therefore, in the case of mail order sales, there is a problem that the color and image of the ordered product are often different from the color and image of the received product. Further, the image processing apparatus shown in FIG. 3 of Patent Document 1 has a problem that it is difficult to confirm changes in the color and image of the product in different environments by arbitrarily changing the environment in which the product is used. It was.
[0006]
The present invention has been made in view of the above points. The purpose of the present invention is to select conditions for using the product in advance of purchase by a person who wants to purchase the product shown in the TV video or mail order catalog. The color and image of the product under the conditions can be confirmed, or the purchase applicant operates through the communication network and changes the environment in which the product is placed to change the color and image in different environments An object of the present invention is to provide a merchandise confirmation apparatus capable of confirming a product and a shopping system using the apparatus.
[0007]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to solve the above problems, the present invention generates a distortion data of a light source different from the standard light by calculating a color difference from the color signal based on the standard light and data obtained by photographing the color patch with a light source different from the standard light. Distortion data generating means, storage means for storing the distortion data of a light source different from one or a plurality of standard lights as characteristic data for each light source, and commodity data input means for inputting photographing data of goods photographed with the standard light Light source selection means for reading out the light source characteristic data selected from the light source-specific characteristic data stored in the storage means; data input from the product data input means; and characteristic data read out by the light source selection means Shooting data generation means for generating shooting data of the product by the selected light source, and shooting data generated by the shooting data generation means. It is a trade confirmation apparatus characterized by comprising a display means for displaying an image of the product based on the data.
[0008]
Further, the present invention is pre-Symbol source specific characteristic data storage means, in addition to the strain data of the light sources different from the standard light, the distortion data when changing the number and position of the camera position and the light source for photographing a commodity It is stored as characteristic data of each shooting environment.
The present invention also provides a goods check device, and the mail-order system having a first communication means for connecting the communication network with the product check device for transmitting and receiving data, number to specify the goods, goods Data input means for inputting data for selecting an environmental condition for shooting; and second communication means for acquiring shooting data of a product from the mail order device via a communication network based on data input from the data input means; A shopping system comprising: a terminal device having display means for displaying product data acquired by the second communication means.
[0010]
Further, the present invention includes an imaging data generation unit of the previous SL goods check device, type of light source, the position and number of light sources, by changing the position of the camera to produce a virtual data based on imaging data obtained by photographing a commodity, the first One communication means stores the virtual data, and transmits the virtual data of the product based on data for selecting a photographing environment from the terminal device received via the communication network.
[0011]
Moreover, products present invention, the pre-Symbol mail order system, which further comprises a remotely controllable camera, the light source by remote control type, and a light source capable of changing the position and the number received from the terminal device Based on the data for selecting the shooting environment, the camera shooting position and the light source are set, and shooting data of the product is generated and transmitted.
[0012]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[First Embodiment]
The first embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a procedure of generating characteristic data for each light source in the commodity confirmation apparatus according to the embodiment. In the figure, 100 is the standard light D50. 101 is a fluorescent lamp, 102 is an incandescent lamp, and 103 is sunlight. Reference numeral 20 denotes a storage device that stores characteristic data for each light source. First, a profile is generated based on the color component of the standard light D50 • 100 using a color patch (color standard). The color patch is a color sample printed by changing color components such as yellow and magenta at a predetermined ratio. From the color components, XYZ tristimulus values by CIE are calculated. Note that Lab values or RGB tristimulus values can be used instead of XYZ tristimulus values. The profile uses a format that is compiled and published by ICC (International Color Consortium).
[0013]
Next, a color patch is photographed by the fluorescent lamp 101 to generate color component detection data. A color difference is calculated from the color component detection data and the profile of the standard light D50 • 100 to generate distortion data of the fluorescent lamp 101 (step S10). By the same procedure, distortion data of the incandescent lamp 102 and sunlight 103 are sequentially generated. Here, fluorescent light, incandescent light, and sunlight are used as the light source, but the present invention is not limited to this, and other light sources can also be used. The generated distortion data is stored in the storage device 20 as light source-specific characteristic data.
[0014]
FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining the flow of processing for converting and displaying the product photographing data 30 embedded in the color management system of the product confirmation apparatus 10 with the characteristic data for each light source. The product confirmation device 10 includes a data input unit, a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a storage unit, and a display device, and a personal computer or the like is used. First, using the display device profile of the product confirmation device 10 stored in the storage device 31, the product photographing data 30 input to the product confirmation device 10 is embedded in the color management data (step S30) and displayed. Monitor color matching data is generated in consideration of the characteristics of the device. Then, the generated data is stored in the storage device 32.
[0015]
Next, the monitor color matching data in the storage device 32 is converted into light source dependent data by the desired light source characteristic data read from the light source-specific characteristic data stored in the storage device 20 (step S31). It is displayed by the display device 33. The conversion process using the characteristic data for each light source of the product photographing data 30 may be performed using either a hardware method installed in the product confirmation apparatus 10 or a software method.
[0016]
FIG. 3 and FIG. 4 are diagrams for explaining the flow of purchase of mail order products by the product confirmation device 10. 3 (A) to 3 (D) and FIGS. 4 (E) to (I) show examples displayed on the display device of the commodity confirmation device 10 in each step. Next, with reference to FIG. 3 and FIG. Here, as a method for a person who wants to purchase a mail-order product to select a product, the mail-order catalog is accessed online to select the product.
[0017]
First, the purchase applicant accesses a catalog provided by a mail-order dealer (step S20), and displays a desired product (step S21). In FIG. 3A, a product photographed with the standard light D50 is displayed. Next, a desired color is selected from the types of product colors displayed in FIG. 3A (step S22). As shown in FIG. 3B, the selected color type is displayed. In step S23, a light source is selected on the assumption that the product is actually used, and it is confirmed how the product looks under the light source and how the image changes. For example, “daylight” is selected for outdoor use, and “incandescent light” is selected for use in a hall or restaurant. The light source selected in FIG. 3C is displayed.
[0018]
In this way, after confirming that the product is desired for purchase by looking at the color and image of the product under actual use conditions, the confirmation button is pressed (step S24). Next, in step S25, it is determined whether or not to purchase the confirmed product. When purchasing (step S25: YES), the process proceeds to step S26 to select a color. Furthermore, after selecting a color and confirming and purchasing a product (step S27: YES), the process proceeds to step S28 and the purchase button is pressed. When the purchase notice from the purchase applicant is normally received and confirmed by the mail order company, the response shown in FIG. 4I is displayed. On the other hand, in step S25, if the product is not purchased and “NO”, the process is terminated. If “NO” in the step S27, the process returns to the step S25. If a color different from the previous color is selected, the process proceeds to step S26. If the product is not purchased (step S25: NO), the process is terminated.
[0019]
[Second Embodiment]
The shopping system according to the second embodiment will be described below with reference to FIG. In the figure, 50 is a mail order sales apparatus. 51 generates characteristic data for each light source when the light source for photographing the product, the camera position, and the like are changed, and generates virtual data representing virtual product display based on the data when the photographing environment is changed Part. A storage unit 52 stores the generated virtual data. 53 is a server, and 54 is an ordering unit that receives order data from the server 53 and generates an order notification. Reference numeral 40 denotes a terminal device on the product purchaser side, and a personal computer or the like is used. The mail order device 50 and the terminal device 40 are connected by a communication network 300, for example, the Internet. The number of terminal devices 40 is not limited and any number can be connected to the communication network 300.
[0020]
Next, the operation of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. Here, as a method for a person who wants to purchase a mail-order product to select a product, it is assumed that the product is selected by a television shopping program. First, a person who wants to purchase a product acquires a product number 41 by watching a TV shopping program broadcast from the TV broadcasting station 203 and received by the TV 204. Next, the mail-order sales apparatus 50 is accessed via the communication network 300 using the terminal device 40, and the product number 41 is transmitted. The server 53 receives the product number 41 and transmits the corresponding product data to the terminal device 40. This merchandise data is composed of photographing data photographed with the standard light D50.
[0021]
The terminal device 40 displays the product data received from the mail order device 50. The purchaser wishes to check the displayed product, and further check the color and image of the product under actual conditions or in different shooting environments, for example, with the number of light sources and the camera position changed. The shooting conditions are input to the terminal device 40. The terminal device 40 transmits the input shooting conditions to the mail order device 50. The server 53 reads the product data of the corresponding condition from the virtual data generated in advance by the virtual data generation unit and stored in the storage unit 52 based on the received shooting conditions, and sends the product data to the terminal device 40.
[0022]
The terminal device 40 displays the received product data. The purchase applicant confirms the color and image of the displayed product, and if the user wishes to confirm the product under other conditions, the above procedure is repeated to confirm the product. When purchasing a product after confirming the product, order data (purchase notification) including the product number and purchaser data is transmitted from the terminal device 40 to the mail order device 50. The ordering unit 54 notifies the product sales company 200 of the order of the product based on the order data received via the server 53. The merchandise sales company 200 delivers the merchandise to the purchaser based on the order notification (step S101). Then, the collection of the price of the product, for example, the purchaser's receipt of the product is confirmed (step S102), and processing such as a withdrawal request from the purchaser's account to the financial institution is performed (step S103). Note that the broadcast 203, the TV 204, and the terminal device 40 may be different media or devices having equivalent functions depending on the form of the shopping system.
[0023]
[Third Embodiment]
Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 6, the shopping system of 3rd Embodiment is demonstrated. In the figure, the same elements as those in FIG. 5 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof is omitted. The mail order device 60 generates a control signal based on the shooting conditions of the product received via the server 53, the camera 62, the light source 110, the driving of the camera 62 and the control signal. A driving device 63 that controls the light source 110 is provided. The light source 110 includes a plurality of light sources such as a fluorescent lamp and an incandescent lamp.
[0024]
A person who wants to purchase a product inputs a product number 41 from the terminal device 40, acquires product data from the mail order device 60, and displays it. When it is desired to check the color or image of a product while changing the shooting environment of the product, data specifying the shooting environment for changing the type and number of light sources, the position of the camera, and the shooting angle is transmitted. The remote operation compatible device 61 generates a control signal based on the data specifying the shooting environment received via the server 53. The drive device 63 controls the type and number of the light sources 110, the position of the camera 62, and the shooting angle based on this control signal.
[0025]
The camera 62 shoots a product under set conditions and outputs shooting data. The server 53 receives photographing data via the remote operation compatible device 61 and transmits product data including the photographing data to the terminal device 40. The terminal device 40 displays the received product data. As described above, in this embodiment, the purchaser can set the shooting environment by controlling the light source and the camera.
[0026]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to confirm the color and image under various light sources before purchasing a mail-order product and order the desired product. The effect is that the number of complaints from the purchaser that the color and image are different from the ordered product can be reduced.
In addition, according to the present invention, not only the type of light source, but also the color and image of the product can be confirmed by changing the position of the camera that shoots the product and the number of light sources. You can check the product.
[0027]
According to the present invention, since the mail order device supplies the product data in response to the request of the terminal device accessed via the communication network, more purchase applicants acquire the product data under different conditions. I can confirm.
Further, according to the present invention, since the mail order device stores the product data as virtual data and has a virtual product display environment, equipment such as products, cameras, lighting, etc. necessary for actual product display is unnecessary. become.
Further, according to the present invention, since the purchase applicant can change the shooting environment of the product by remote operation via the communication network and acquire the product data, the change in the color and image of the product in different environments in more detail Can be confirmed.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a procedure of generating characteristic data for each light source of a product confirmation device according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining a flow of processing for converting and displaying product photographing data 30 according to the embodiment using characteristic data for each light source.
FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a flow of product purchase using the product confirmation apparatus of the embodiment.
FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a flow of product purchase using the product confirmation apparatus of the embodiment.
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a configuration of a shopping system according to a second embodiment.
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a configuration of a shopping system according to a third embodiment.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Merchandise confirmation apparatus 20 Storage apparatus 30 Commodity photography data 40 Terminal apparatus 50, 60 Mail order sales apparatus 51 Virtual data generation part 52 Storage part 53 Server 54 Ordering part 61 Remote operation corresponding apparatus 62 Camera 63 Drive apparatus 110 Light source

Claims (3)

Characteristic data generation means for calculating a color difference and generating characteristic data of a light source different from the standard light from a color signal based on the standard light and data obtained by photographing a color patch with a light source different from the standard light,
A characteristic data storage unit for each light source in which the characteristic data of the light source different from the standard light and the characteristic data when the position of the camera to be photographed and the position and number of the light sources are changed are stored in advance ;
And product data input means for inputting photographic data items captured by the standard light,
Shooting condition input means for inputting shooting condition information including the type of light source for shooting the product, the position and number of light sources, and the position of the camera;
Based on the photographing condition information input by the photographing condition input means, characteristic data reading means for each light source that reads characteristic data that matches the photographing conditions from the characteristic data storage means for each light source,
The product is photographed by changing the type of light source, the position and number of light sources, and the position of the camera from the photographing data input from the product data input unit and the characteristic data read by the characteristic data reading unit for each light source. Shooting data generation means for generating virtual shooting data in a completed state ;
Product confirmation apparatus comprising: a display means for displaying an image of the product based on the imaging data generated by the imaging data generation unit. A product confirmation device according to claim 1;
A mail order device comprising: a first communication means for transmitting and receiving photographing data by connecting the product confirmation device and a communication network;
Specifies the product number, product data input means to enter the environmental conditions of the imaging, a second to get the picture of the product through the communication network from the communication sales device based on data input from said data input means A terminal device comprising: communication means; and display means for displaying the product data acquired by the second communication means;
A shopping system comprising: The mail order device further includes a remotely operable camera and a light source capable of changing the type, position, and number of light sources by remote operation, and data for selecting a shooting environment of a product received from the terminal device The shopping system according to claim 2 , wherein the camera photographing position and the light source are set based on the information to generate and transmit photographing data of the product.

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