KR101984616B1 - System for providing contents using images - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a system for providing content which can satisfy various consumer needs by utilizing an image. More specifically, the present invention relates to a system for providing content by utilizing an image which provides event photo content for combining a photographed user image and a theme image selected by a user to provide as a single image, augmented reality photo content for realizing the user image in a three-dimensional background image to synthesize and provide the image, SNS linked content for providing a service capable of uploading the synthesized image onto an SNS, and so on.

Description

[0001] SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING CONTENTS USING IMAGES [0002]

The present invention relates to a system for providing contents that can satisfy various consumer needs by utilizing an image. More specifically, the present invention relates to an event photo content The present invention relates to an image utilizing contents providing system for providing an augmented reality photo content by implementing a user image on a three-dimensional background image and providing SNS linked contents for uploading the synthesized image to the SNS.

With the development of technology, the image industry is gradually developing, especially in the younger generation, photography is no longer a means of storing memories, promoting its value to others, pursuing more interesting fun, It has evolved into a means of sharing parts.

Therefore, consumers no longer need a simple image product, but have a need for a complex and diverse content using images. There is a need for the spread of image-utilizing contents that can satisfy such needs.

Event photos that make you feel like you have taken pictures directly with specific characters such as entertainers, celebrities, characters, etc., or you can make them feel like you have taken pictures directly from a scene in a movie, Demand for content is increasing day by day. In the past, there has been no way to meet the needs of such event photo contents.

The event photo content is composed of a user image captured by a user and a theme image selected by a user and is provided as a single image. The user image is an image of a user photographed through a predetermined camera, A background image such as an image of an entertainer, a celebrity, a character such as a bar, a scene in a movie, a sightseeing spot, and the like.

The single image provided by the event photo content allows the user to feel as if they are present with the theme image, presenting a pleasant memory to the user, highlighting the moments they want to boast, Directing.

(Hereinafter referred to as " Prior Art ", hereinafter referred to as " Prior Art ", Japanese Patent Application No. 10-1058599 VIDI (VD, Vivid Dream) is a self-development method that visualizes dreams and enhances the achievement of goals. It is about a method of providing synthetic photographs for image photography services using Dream technique, It is an object of the present invention to provide an image photograph service for a synthetic photograph.

However, the above-mentioned prior art has a similar concept to the event photo in that the VD image is selected and the VD image is synthesized with the user's face or features, There is considerable distance from purpose.

Therefore, there is no means for providing event photo contents in the conventional arts including the conventional art, and the necessity of a technology capable of providing event photo contents, and other contents utilizing the image, is reconsidered.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been conceived to solve the above problems, and it is an object of the present invention to provide an event photo content in which a photographed user image and a theme image selected by a user are combined to provide a single image, And to provide an image utilizing contents providing system capable of providing an enhanced quality composite image.

It is also intended to provide a preview of a user image to be collected by matching the selected theme image with a selected theme image, thereby providing a composite image of better quality by adjusting the position or arrangement of the user himself or herself.

In addition, it provides augmented reality photo contents by implementing a user image on a 3D background image, and SNS linked contents that provide a service for uploading the synthesized image to the SNS. The purpose of this

The present invention for solving the above problems has the following structure and features.

The present invention relates to a photographic module comprising a photobooth comprising an inner space, the inner wall surrounding the inner space being constituted by a green screen for photographing a chroma key, and a camera provided in the inner space, An output module provided in the internal space and provided in the internal space for outputting a progress status and a result of the content; and an output module provided in the internal space, And an event photo part for combining the user image and the theme image selected by the user and providing them as a single image.

The event photo unit may include a storage part for storing the theme image, a selection part for outputting the theme image through the output module and selected through the input module, a user image to be collected through the photographing module, And a synthesizing part for synthesizing the collected user image and the selected theme image to generate a single image as a single image.

The content module further includes an augmenting reality unit for implementing the user image in a three-dimensional background image, and an SNS interface unit for uploading the single image on the SNS. The augmenting reality unit includes a background storage unit storing the three- And an augmented reality synthesis part for implementing the user image in the three-dimensional background image.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, there is provided an event photo content in which a photographed user image and a theme image selected by a user are combined and provided as a single image. In particular, It is possible to provide a composite image of a higher quality by providing a preview by matching a user image to be collected to a user and a selected theme image, And an SNS-linked content that provides a service for uploading the synthesized image to the SNS, and the like, so that it is possible to satisfy the needs of various consumers.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Fig. 1 is a block diagram schematically showing an entire configuration of the present invention. Fig.
2 is a block diagram showing a detailed configuration of a content module;
3 is an algorithm according to an embodiment of the present invention;
Figure 4 is a further embodiment of the invention.

While the present invention has been described in connection with certain embodiments, it is obvious that the invention is not limited to the disclosed embodiments, but, on the contrary, is intended to cover various modifications and equivalent arrangements included within the spirit and scope of the invention. It is to be understood, however, that the invention is not intended to be limited to the particular forms disclosed, but on the contrary, is intended to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the invention.

The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. The singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. In the present application, the term " comprising " or " consisting of ", or the like, refers to the presence of a feature, a number, a step, an operation, an element, a component, But do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

Unless defined otherwise, all terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs. Terms such as those defined in commonly used dictionaries are to be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with the contextual meaning of the related art and are to be interpreted as either ideal or overly formal in the sense of the present application Do not.

It is to be understood that the first to second aspects described in the present specification are merely referred to in order to distinguish between different components and are not limited to the order in which they are manufactured, It may not match.

The present invention relates to a system for providing contents that can satisfy various consumers' needs by utilizing an image, and more particularly, to an event photo content, which is a combination of a photographed user image and a theme image selected by a user to provide a single image, And an SNS-linked content providing service for uploading the synthesized image to the SNS, and the like.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, a system for providing image-utilizing contents according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a block diagram schematically showing an overall configuration of the present system.

1, the present system mainly includes a photobook B and a photographing module 1, an input module 2, an output module 3, and a content module (not shown) provided in the photo booth B 4).

As shown in FIG. 1, the photo booth B is provided with a space for providing a content providing service according to the present invention. The photo booth B includes an internal space I, And a green screen (G) for photographing the chroma key.

The green screen G allows a person image pixel to be extracted more easily from the photographed user image, thereby providing a composite image of a higher quality, and moreover, is effective in providing an augmented reality to a 3D background image Allow users to collect images.

Next, the photographing module 1 includes a camera provided in the internal space I of the photo booth B, for collecting a user image, and collecting a user image. In addition to the camera, the photographing module 1 may further include an apparatus and a circuit for implementing algorithms relating to image analysis and processing.

Next, the input module 2 is provided in order to receive a user's command. Similarly, the input module 2 is provided in the internal space I of the photo booth B and receives a user's command through a specific operation of the user. Such an input module 2 may include a button, a touch screen, a lever, a scanner, a mouse, a keyboard, and the like, and receives a user's command through the operation of these devices (e.g., a mouse click operation). Here, the user's command may include selection of an image, approval acceptance for progressing various kinds of content, input of a payment means, and the like.

Next, the output module 3 is configured to output the progress status and the result of the provided content. Similarly, the output module 3 is provided in the internal space I of the photo booth B and outputs video, sound, And informs the user of the progress and results. The output module 3 may include a monitor, a speaker, a printer, a printer, and the like. When a single image, which is the final result of the content, is output in the form of a file, .

The content module 4 is a key feature of the present invention to provide various contents using a user image photographed through the photographing module 1. [ The content module 4 is also provided in the inner space I of the photobook B.

The content module 4 basically includes an event photo part 41 that combines a user image collected by the photographing module 1 and a theme image selected by the user and provides the combined image as a single image. It is possible to give the same effect as a virtual person, a background,

2 is a block diagram showing the detailed configuration of the content module 4, which is a key feature of the present invention. Hereinafter, the features of the content module 4 will be described in more detail with reference to FIG.

2, the event photo part 41 may include a storage part 411, a selection part 412, a matching part 413, and a synthesis part 414.

For each part, the storage part 411 is a part for storing a theme image, which is implemented by a configuration including a memory, and the theme image may include images of entertainers and celebrities, specific backgrounds, tourist attractions, and the like.

Next, the selection part 412 is a part that outputs the theme image through the output module 3 and is selected through the input module 2, is implemented by an algorithm in which the operation is defined, and the user selects the output module 3 The user selects a desired theme image from the theme images output through the input module 2 and inputs the selected theme image through the input module 2.

Next, the matching part 413 is a part that matches the user image to be collected through the photographing module 1 and the selected theme image to output through the output module 3, and is implemented by an algorithm in which the operation is defined , The user can confirm the preview of a single image to be synthesized by confirming the user image (image to be captured) to be collected and the image in which the selected theme image is matched through the output module 3, Etc. to adjust the single image to be completed.

Next, the synthesis part 414 is a part for composing the collected user image and the selected theme image into a single image, which is implemented by an algorithm in which the corresponding operation is defined, The image is synthesized in an approved state to generate a single image, and then outputted through the output module 3, thereby confirming to the user.

The selection part 412, the matching part 413 and the synthesis part 414 described above are implemented by executing an algorithm including a central processing unit (CPU) by executing an algorithm that defines the corresponding operation, But can be practiced with reference to the known art and common sense of ordinary skill in the art.

The event photo part 41 including the above-described configuration can be provided with the same effect as shooting directly with a star (entertainer, celebrity, character, characters, etc.) to provide a fun to the user and provide advertisement and publicity effect have.

In addition, a single image synthesized in the compositing part 414 can be delivered to the user in various forms such as instant output through a printer, accompanying output with a movie ticket, downloading through a terminal, and uploading via an SNS.

2, the system includes an augmented reality section 42 in which a content module 4 implements a user image in a three-dimensional background image, and an SNS interlocking section 43 for uploading a single image on the SNS ).

Specifically, the augmenting reality unit 42 provides a three-dimensional background image as a theme image to be synthesized to a user image, thereby providing a single image having a more realistic sensation.

2, the augmented reality unit 42 includes a background storage part 421 (411) storing a three-dimensional background image and an augmented reality compositing part 422 for implementing a user image in a three-dimensional background image, (414).

The background storage parts 421 and 411 are parts for storing a three-dimensional background image and may be implemented by a configuration including a memory as in the case of the event photo part 41. [

In addition, the augmented reality compositing parts 422 and 414 include a position GPS device, a gravity sensor, a communication device, a central processing unit (CPU), and an algorithm for implementing the corresponding operation, As shown in FIG.

The augmented reality part 42 implements a user image to be imaged on a three-dimensional background image so that a single image can be synthesized in the augmented reality experience state.

Meanwhile, the SNS interworking unit 43 can be implemented by a configuration including a communication device and a communication platform for interworking with the SNS account so as to upload the combined single image on the SNS. The user can receive active feedback on the use of the system, and furthermore can enjoy the user-oriented voluntary publicity effect.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 3 showing an algorithm according to an embodiment of the present invention.

3, when the operation of the present system is started, the user performs the step of selecting contents, and when the event photo menu is selected in the next content selection step, the system displays the event photo part 41 And the selected part 412 performs the step of loading the theme image from the storage part 411 and then outputs the loaded images to the output module 3 and then transmits the selection of the user through the input module 2 And receives input.

Then, the matching part 413 provides a single image to be synthesized to the user in the form of a preview by matching the selected theme image with the user image to be photographed and outputting through the output module 3, You are approved for compositing a single composition with a composition.

Thereafter, the system combines the user image collected through the imaging module 1 and the selected theme image through the input module 2 in the synthesis part 414 to generate a single image, and outputs the result to the output module 3 ).

After this step, the single image is delivered to the user in a form desired by the user such as instant output through the printer, accompanying output with the movie ticket, downloading through the terminal, uploading via the SNS, and the system is terminated.

In the above description, the output module 3 has provided a preview of a single image generated by matching the user image with the theme image, and the user can correct it. This correction can be realized by the output module providing a correction screen for correction of a single image.

In this case, it is preferable to add a function to more precisely confirm the preview, such as enlarging, rotating, adding a shading effect, etc. in the process of confirming preview of a single image. Further, It is more preferable that the requirement such as fast switching of the preview and the correction screen be satisfied.

The present invention is intended to provide a simple and reliable page switching function for enhancing the convenience of the user in previewing a single image and correcting through a correction screen.

To this end, the present invention creates a split tasking bar T1 in which the content module 4 divides the screen of the output module 3 in one direction, and displays the image in the active foreground T2, (T) for assigning a preview and a preview page accompanied by a function for the preview, and allocating a correction page accompanied by a correction screen and a function to the deactivated background (Background) T3 among the divided screens And the like.

According to the above embodiment, the divided task bar T1 includes icons T11 relating to the preview page, a page change button T12 for activating the correction page of the background and deactivating the preview page in the foreground when the drag operation is input ). ≪ / RTI >

The division tasking interface T also includes a first section T131, a second section T132, a first section T131, and a second section T121 of curves arranged in different directions on the background side when the page changeover button T12 is clicked, And outputs a drag path T13 including an authentication point T133 provided at a contact of the section T132.

Also, the split tasking interface T is operated when the page changeover button T12 is moved along the first section T131 and the second section T132, and after the click of the page changeover button T12 is stopped at the authentication point T133 And the page is switched only when the click is performed.

Specifically, as shown in Fig. 4A, the divided tasking interface T generates a divided tasking bar T1 for dividing the terminal screen in one direction, One side is assigned to the foreground T2 and activated, and the other side of the divided screen due to the divided task bar T1 is assigned to the background T3 and deactivated.

As shown in Fig. 4B, the divided task bar T1 includes icons T11 related to the page assigned to the activated foreground T2, and in addition, T2 and a page change button T12 for switching the activation of the page assigned to the background T3. Here, the meaning of the foreground (T2) and background (T3) depend on whether the initial state is activated or not. After activation, the page assigned in the background (T3)

As shown in FIG. 4B, the divided task interface T includes a first section T131 and a second section T132 of the curve arranged in different directions on the background side when the page changeover button T12 is clicked, And an authentication point T133 provided at a contact point between the first section T131 and the second section T132.

It is preferable that the first section T131 and the second section T132 have a curved shape and that the first section T131 and the second section T132 are disposed in different directions. (For example, when the terminal is a pressure sensitive type touch pad and a predetermined pressure is applied to a terminal placed in a pocket and is dragged), the page is inadvertently switched .

However, in spite of the shape and arrangement of the first section T131 and the second section T132, there is still a possibility that the operation error of the user or the unintentional page switching may occur. The split tasking interface T may be configured such that the page change button T12 is moved along the first section T131 and the second section T132, (T133), the page is switched only when the click is paused after the page switching button T12 is stopped.

Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 4C, the page change button T12 moves along the first section T131 by touch or mouse click or the like to reach the authentication point T133. At this time, When the click is performed after the interruption and then moves along the second interval T132 to reach the end point of the second interval T132, the activation of the page is switched. Here, the termination of a click means that the mouse is released from the click button, or the user releases the touch pad.

The divided tasking interface T according to the embodiment provides improved processing speed by outputting two pages at the same time, facilitates page activation switching, thereby providing convenience enhancement of the user, Or the like, and thus the reliability is greatly improved.

While the invention has been shown and described with reference to certain embodiments thereof, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes and modifications may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims.

B: Photo Booth
1: Shooting module 2: Input module
3: Output module
4: Content module
41: Event photo part 411: Storage part
412: Selection part 413: Matching part
414: Composite part
42: augmented reality part 421: background storage part
422: Augmented Reality Composite Part
43: SNS linkage section
T: Partitioning task interface

Claims (3)

A photo booth including an inner space, the inner wall surrounding the inner space being constituted by a green screen for taking a chroma key;
A photographing module provided in the internal space and including a camera for collecting a user image;
An input module provided in the internal space and receiving a user command;
An output module provided in the internal space for outputting a progress status and a result of the content; And
A content module that is provided in the internal space and that combines a user image collected by the photographing module and a theme image selected by the user and provides the combined image as a single image;
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The event photographing unit may include a storing part for storing the theme image, a selection part for outputting the theme image through the output module and selected through the input module, a user image to be collected through the photographing module, A matching part for matching through outputting through the output module, and a synthesizing part for synthesizing the collected user image and the selected theme image to generate a single image,
Wherein the content module further comprises an augmented reality part for implementing the user image in a three-dimensional background image, and an SNS linking part for uploading the single image on the SNS,
Wherein the augmented reality part includes a background storage part storing the three-dimensional background image and an augmented reality compositing part implementing the user image in the three-dimensional background image,
The output module provides a preview of a single image generated by matching the user image with the theme image, a preview page accompanied by a related function, and a correction page for correcting the single image and a correction page accompanied by a related function and,
The content module generates a divided task bar for dividing the screen of the output module in one direction, allocates the preview page to an active foreground of the divided screens, Further comprising: a division tasking interface for assigning the correction page to the user,
Wherein the split tasking bar comprises icons relating to the preview and a page change button activating the correction page of the background and deactivating the preview page in the foreground when a drag operation is entered,
Wherein the split tasking interface includes a drag section that includes a first section and a second section of a curve arranged in different directions on the background side when the page switch button is clicked and an authentication point included in a contact section between the first section and the second section, Outputting a path,
Wherein the division tasking interface switches the page only when the page switching button is moved along the first section and the second section and when the authentication point performs a click again after the stop of the page switching button. Image utilization contents providing system. delete delete

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