DE102005046719A1 - Method and device for selecting an information object from a plurality of information objects in a database - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for selecting an information object (12) associated with an object from a plurality of information objects (13) in a database (14), wherein the information objects (13) are assigned to a plurality of objects (1, 10) and comprises the following method steps: providing a film with a sequence of images (9), the sequence showing at least one (1) of the objects (1, 10); and subsequently: identifying a sequence of image sections (15), the image sections (15) being formed essentially exclusively by a part of the images (9) showing the article (1); Generating a sequence of screen buttons (7, 7 '), the screen buttons (7, 7') corresponding to the screen sections (15) such that the screen buttons (7, 7 ') are assignable to the article (1); Selecting the sequence of screen buttons (7, 7 ') on a screen (8) while the movie is being played on the screen (8); Displaying the information object (13) associated with the sequence of screen buttons (7, 7 '); and a device suitable for carrying out this method and a computer program product, in particular a computer program with a program code, for carrying out the method according to the invention on a computer (19). The invention is characterized in that an information object from a mass of information simple and clear ...

Description

The The invention relates to a method and a device for selection an information object associated with an item from a plurality of information objects in a database, wherein the information objects a variety of items are assigned, and a computer program product, in particular Computer program with a program code.

It is known on the internet within a document with the help of Hyperlinks to other documents. The destination of a hyperlink is an existing file (web page, image, audio file, Video file, etc.) or a dynamically created document. A link contains the address of the destination and usually defines in addition, as he for the user should be displayed. The concept of hyperlinks allowed when Reading a document by clicking on the hyperlink of one Document to a subdocument or to another.

Also It is known to use video sequences with methods of vector-based Generate graphics efficiently and compactly save. For example can be integrated with development environments (e.g., Macromedia Flash) movies, so-called flash "movies", in SWF format of these graphics can In particular, animated banner ads are generated which show the characteristics of a hyperlink and clicking on a corresponding one Refer to website.

In spite of the possibilities which are given by the linking, and the efficiency in the Presentation of complex, especially dynamic, graphics and Image sequences, there is still a need to information as possible efficient and clear display. The need for clarity and clarity is especially great then when individual information is picked out from a mass of information should be. So it can be difficult in practice if one User wants to get information about a single item, if there are a variety of items, to which a large amount to information information exists.

This Problem is particularly serious if the user even not sure, too which object at all he needed more information. In this case, he can not even look up in a catalog to the desired Information reaches a certain object; he would have the Scroll through the entire catalog with the objects shown therein.

Furthermore like individual Images of an object are not sufficient or impractical to give the user a three-dimensional impression of the item To provide.

Should For example, a buyer from a big one Inspire supply of goods without being confused References or large quantities Having to be irritated with text in a catalog, must necessarily to a significant part of the information on each commodity be waived. The clarity of a Goods assortment is usually in competition with Information depth to the individual goods. This competitive relationship can also not with the help of an illustrated (possibly electronic) catalog be fixed, since the single catalog page only one (realis either confusing and impractical or superficial and is not very informative.

It Object of the present invention, a method and a Device for selecting an information object associated with an object from a variety of information objects in a database, making the selection particularly easy, efficient and clear becomes. Furthermore, it is an object to specify a computer program product, which supports this procedure.

These Task is solved by the method, by the device and the computer program product as specified in the respective independent claims. Further advantageous embodiments and developments, respectively are individually applied or can be combined with each other, are Subject of the respective dependent Claims.

• – Bereitstellen eines Films mit einer Sequenz von Bildern, wobei die Sequenz mindestens einen der Gegenstände zeigt; anschließend
• – Identifizieren einer Folge von Bildausschnitten, wobei die Bildausschnitte im Wesentlichen ausschließlich durch den Teil der Bilder gebildet sind, der den Gegenstand zeigt;
• – Generieren einer Folge von Bildschirmschaltflächen, wobei die Bildschirmschaltflächen den Bildausschnitten derart entsprechen, dass die Bildschirmschaltflächen dem Gegenstand zuordbar sind;
• – Auswählen der Folge von Bildschirmschaltflächen auf einem Bildschirm, während der Schirm auf dem Bildschirm abgespielt wird;
• – Anzeigen des Informationsobjekts, welches der Folge von Bildschirmschaltflächen zugeordnet ist.

The method according to the invention for selecting an information object assigned to an object from a multiplicity of information objects in a database, wherein the information objects are assigned to a plurality of objects, comprises the following method steps:

• Providing a film having a sequence of images, the sequence showing at least one of the objects; subsequently
• Identifying a sequence of image sections, the image sections being formed essentially exclusively by the part of the images showing the article;
• Generating a sequence of screen buttons, wherein the screen buttons correspond to the image sections such that the screen buttons are assignable to the object;
• Selecting the sequence of screen buttons on a screen while the screen is being played on the screen;
• Display the information object associated with the sequence of screen buttons.

Under A movie generally becomes a sequence of images, in particular a video sequence understood, for example, with the help of a Video camera can be recorded. The movie is usually in an electronically stored form, and is provided by a player such as e.g. a hard drive, DVD / CD-ROM drive etc provided. By doing Movie are shown a variety of objects. The movie presents the basis for the selection of an information object associated with an item represents.

Under Information object will be all others Information and / or information on the object, in particular information about the object Properties of the object or relations, with or in which the object is related to other objects understood. One Information object may be a description of the object or the Be subject context. With an information object can be prerequisites for the object or the effects of the item are shown become. An information object may be considered using a reference (for example, hyperlink) to another document that matches the Subject busy, be realized.

picture details are excerpts from the pictures shown in the film. Their dimensions are smaller than the image size of the movie. They essentially show only the part of an image that represents the object. in principle can in a film at the same time and / or in succession several or even identified a variety of episodes of image detail which are each assigned to an item. Here is it is advantageous if the image sections do not overlap, so that every point on the screen, i. every screen pixel, exactly one image detail is assignable.

Of the The term "screen buttons" refers to a commonly used one Element of graphical user interfaces in an application program, that allows the user to trigger a function associated with the control. in the Internet will be buttons used, for example, to submit form data or referrals graphically attractive. The button works like a button the above click on a touch screen or with the help of a cursor can.

The Image snippets are used to sequence a sequence of on-screen buttons generate, with the size and the Position of the screen buttons roughly correspond to the image sections, allowing for the user recognizable the screen buttons attributable to the object. With the help of the image sections will be screen buttons generated by the user associated with the item so that the user by clicking on the (pictured) item Obtain information about the subject matter.

The Selection of an information object to an object takes place during a dynamic representation of the object. The dynamics of the presentation gives a three-dimensional impression of the object. Furthermore allows the dynamic representation, as another descriptive feature the To use time dimension; The object may be in its movement be recorded. For example, it can be shown in the movie like a garment (Object) sits on a human body or at it clings when man moves.

The Information object is displayed using the sequence of screen buttons selected the screen, while the movie is played on the screen. After clicking will the information object is displayed, which is assigned to the sequence of screen buttons is.

in the Unlike known hyperlinks, the screen button is dynamic created and can its size and position within the image according to the scene in the movie.

If the user with a cursor over a screen button an information object is added to this screen button, i. to the item associated therewith. The information object is stored in a database. The ad can be on a screen done next to the movie. The information object can also be found in the Movie will be displayed.

By the method is a selection of the information object during the Consideration of a dynamically moving object possible. The selection does not occur in the face of a static image of the object but while looking at the moving object or the moving one Items.

The screen buttons may be invisible. However, they can also be color-coded, especially when they are overlined by a cursor. A border of the screen buttons can be at least partially displayed on the screen. The user he then knows with the help of the border the object to which the information object refers.

advantageously, The film is made using a vector-based graphic, in particular as part of an architecture as provided by Makromedia Flash.

With Help vector-based graphics is generating sequences from screen buttons on and in a film particularly simple and efficient possible.

advantageously, the movie forms a first layer and the screen buttons become as the second level above placed.

The Sequence of screen buttons can on a screen and if necessary clicking with a cursor or by means of a Touchscreens selected become. In the sequence, each item is assigned a sequence of screen buttons. The respective objects associated screen buttons are advantageously arranged so relative to each other, that they do not overlap, creating a unique relationship between the information object and the object is achieved.

• – ein Mittel zum Bereitstellen eines Films mit einer Sequenz von Bildern, wobei die Sequenz mindestens einen der Gegenstände zeigt,
• – ein Mittel zum Identifizieren einer Folge von Bildausschnitten, wobei die Bildausschnitte im Wesentlichen ausschließlich durch den Teil der Bilder gebildet sind, der den Gegenstand zeigt;
• – ein Mittel zum Generieren einer Folge von Bildschirmschaltflächen, wobei die Bildschirmschaltflächen den Bildausschnitten derart entsprechen, dass die Bildschirmschaltflächen dem Gegenstand zuordbar sind,
• – ein Mittel zum Auswählen der Folge von Bildschirmschaltflächen auf einem Bildschirm während der Film auf dem Bildschirm abgespielt wird;
• – ein Mittel zum Anzeigen des Informationsobjekts, welches der Folge von Bildschirmschaltflächen zugeordnet ist.

The device according to the invention for selecting an information object assigned to an object from a plurality of information objects in a database, wherein the information objects are assigned to a plurality of objects

• A means for providing a film having a sequence of images, the sequence showing at least one of the objects,
• - means for identifying a sequence of image sections, the image sections being formed essentially exclusively by the part of the images showing the object;
• A means for generating a sequence of screen buttons, wherein the screen buttons correspond to the image sections such that the screen buttons are assignable to the object,
• A means for selecting the sequence of screen buttons on a screen while the movie is being played on the screen;
• A means for displaying the information object associated with the sequence of screen buttons.

The Identification of the image sections is done in particular in the finished produced or rotated film.

With Help this device is a simple, intuitive and efficient Selection of an information object to an object taking into account the Dynamics of the object possible, being a great deal of clarity is achieved because unnecessary Information about other objects, which do not interest the user anymore, remain hidden. The user may be specific to the object of interest to him get more information by placing the item on the Screen or activates or sweeps the screen button.

at the device, the objects shown in the film as Screen buttons designed, around the objects a picture detail is laid, which essentially only the object and not other items shows, and the picture is linked to a screen button.

The screen button may be visible, but invisible screen buttons are preferred. The screen buttons are linked to the film only after the film has been made. The screen buttons are dynamic in the sense that their size and position correspond accordingly change the picture sequence in the movie can. You can basically take any form, but are preferably simple, i.e. rectangular, round or oval, surfaces. The user may look at the Films the screen buttons actuate, in which he uses the cursor or (with a touch screen) with his finger click on the object of interest on the screen or touched.

The Device may be a means for at least partial representation a border of screen buttons on the screen. For example the corners of a rectangular screen button are displayed allowing the user to both the screen button associated Object as well as the active area of the screen button itself easy to recognize.

The Means for selecting may include a cursor with which the screen button is clicked can be.

Of the Screen can be designed as a touch screen.

The computer program product according to the invention, in particular computer program with a program code, is suitable to carry out the method according to the invention on a computer. It can be compiled or uncompiled Form present.

Further details and advantageous Events, each of which can be applied individually or arbitrarily combined with each other, are explained in more detail with reference to the following drawings, which are not intended to limit the invention but merely to illustrate by way of example.

It show schematically:

1 an inventive device for selecting an information object from a plurality of information objects, and

2 a screen of the device according to the invention, on which a sequence of three images is shown at different times.

1 shows the device according to the invention, with an information object 13 from a variety of information objects 13 can be selected. A first item 1 for example a sports shirt and a second item 10 For example, a sports shoe, with the help of a camera 17 recorded and the film thus obtained becomes a means 2 to provide a movie with a sequence of images 9 fed. The inventive device is using a computer 19 and a screen 8th realized. The computer 19 has a means 3 for identifying a sequence of image sections 15 on, with which the one object 1 showing image sections 15 from the pictures 9 be cut out of the film. A picture detail 15 essentially shows only one object 1 and not other items 10 , The computer 19 has a means 4 to generate a sequence of screen buttons 7 . 7 ' on, with the help of which screen buttons 7 . 7 ' are generated, which the object 1 assigned. The identification of the image sections and the generation of the screen buttons 7 . 7 ' can be done manually or automatically, in particular using automatic texture recognition, which may be based, for example, on the pixel color and pixel brightness values. The picture section 15 of the picture 9 who is the object 1 shows, as a screen button 7 designed. Will the screen button 7 pressed, that becomes the object 1 associated information object 13 displayed. The computer 19 indicates as a means 5 to select the sequence of screen buttons 7 . 7 ' a user-operated cursor 16 on, with which the sequence of screen buttons 7 . 7 ' on the screen 8th while the movie is playing on the screen 8th can be selected. The middle 5 a cursor can be used to select 16 be through the screen button 7 . 7 ' is pressed when the cursor 16 the screen button 7 . 7 ' clicked or crossed over. The middle 5 to select can also be formed by a touch screen. The computer also has a means 12 to display the information object 13 on, through which the object 1 associated information object 13 on the screen 8th is shown. With the help of a remedy 6 to represent a border 11 becomes the border 11 the on-screen button 7 . 7 ' so that the user uniquely displays the on-screen button 7 . 7 ' the object 1 . 10 can assign. The information objects 13 are in a database 14 saved, in which also the film can be stored. The middle 2 to provide the means 3 to identify the means 4 to generate, the means 5 to select the means 6 to represent a border 11 , database 14 , the screen 8th be from at least one CPU 18 of the computer 19 managed. On the screen 8th Both the objects 1 . 10 as well as a border 11 the on-screen button 7 . 7 ' shown. The screen button 7 is by a cursor 16 actuated. The screen button 7 has approximately the same size as the image section 15 that of the respective object 1 . 10 assigned. The screen buttons 7 . 7 ' could be generated at the same or a different frequency as the screen, advantageously they are generated at a frequency in a range of 1 Hz to 30 Hz, preferably in a range of 10 Hz to 20 Hz.

2 shows three pictures of a sequence at different times and shows a jogging woman running to the right from the left edge of the picture. The first item 1 put here a sports shirt and the second item 10 a sports shoe. To the respective imaged objects 1 . 10 will each be a picture detail 15 . 15 ' wrapped. The respective image sections 15 . 15 ' be as a screen button 7 . 7 ' designed and can with the cursor 16 be clicked. Once the respective screen button 7 respectively. 7 ' is clicked, becomes the associated information object 13 by the means 12 to display. For example, the sports shirt will have the available sizes, materials, colors and price in the right part of the screen 8th appears. You can see that the screen buttons 7 . 7 ' due to the moving scene their position in the picture 9 change from left to right. The screen buttons 7 . 7 ' are the respective object 1 . 10 assigned.

By the procedure will be the buyer makes it easier to get him more information of interest, since he is only to the objects receives further information, that actually does interested. When choosing the information he can on the fall back on the dynamic appearance of the object which gives it the Selection greatly facilitated. He will also join in his selection not from for him superfluous or undesirable Information obstructed.

As soon as the cursor presses the screen button, become further information objects to the sports shirt, for example, information about the material, the Size, to Price etc. displayed.

One Another advantage of this selection process is that the Object is not statically mapped, but shown dynamically will, allowing the viewer a variety of items simultaneously can look at, without depending on a specific information content Having to give up the subject.

By The dynamic appearance can be the sports shirt in its dynamics be considered as it sits on the human body or at it clings when the woman moves; the impression of being under the movement changing Drapery, light-shadow plays and other optical effects, which are first expressed in the movement, such as Shine or Glittering is comprehensively conveyed to the viewer.

The invention relates to a method for selecting an information object assigned to an object 12 from a variety of information objects 13 in a database 14 , where the information objects 13 a variety of items 1 . 10 and comprising the following method steps: providing a film with a sequence of images 9 wherein the sequence is at least one of the items 1 . 10 shows; and subsequently: identifying a sequence of image sections 15 , where the image sections 15 essentially exclusively by a part of the pictures 9 are formed, who the object 1 shows; Generate a sequence of screen buttons 7 . 7 ' , where the screen buttons 7 . 7 ' the image sections 15 such that the screen buttons 7 . 7 ' the object 1 are assignable; Select the sequence of screen buttons 7 . 7 ' on a screen 8th while the movie is on the screen 8th is played; Display the information object 13 , which is the sequence of screen buttons 7 . 7 ' assigned; and a device suitable for carrying out this method and a computer program product, in particular a computer program with a program code, for carrying out the method according to the invention on a computer 19 , The invention is characterized in that an information object can be selected from a mass of information simply and clearly taking into account the dynamics of the object associated with this information object.

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Claims (11)

Method for selecting an information object assigned to an object ( 13 ) from a multiplicity of information objects ( 13 ) in a database ( 14 ), the information objects ( 13 ) a plurality of objects ( 1 . 10 ), comprising the following method steps: providing a film with a sequence of images ( 9 ), the sequence being at least one ( 1 ) of the objects ( 1 . 10 ), then: identifying a sequence of image sections ( 15 ), whereby the image sections ( 15 ) are formed essentially exclusively by the part of the images which the object ( 1 ) shows; Generate a sequence of on-screen buttons ( 7 . 7 ' ), with the on-screen buttons ( 7 . 7 ' ) the image sections ( 15 ) such that the screen buttons ( 7 . 7 ' ) the object ( 1 ), selecting the sequence of screen buttons ( 7 . 7 ' ) on a screen ( 8th ) while watching the movie on the screen ( 8th ), displaying the information object ( 13 ), which is the sequence of screen buttons ( 7 . 7 ' ) assigned. Method according to claim 1, characterized in that the screen buttons ( 7 . 7 ' ) are invisible. Method according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that a border of the screen buttons ( 7 . 7 ' ) at least partially on the screen ( 8th ) is pictured. Method according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the film by means of a Vector-based graphics, in particular in the context of a Macromedia Flash architecture, is displayed. Method according to claim 5, characterized in that the film forms a first plane and the screen buttons ( 7 . 7 ' ) as a second level above. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the sequence of screen buttons ( 7 . 7 ' ) on a screen ( 8th ) by swiping and if necessary clicking with a cursor ( 16 ) or by means of a touchscreen. Device for selecting an object ( 1 ) associated information object ( 13 ) from a multiplicity of information objects ( 13 ) in a database ( 14 ), the information objects ( 13 ) a plurality of objects ( 1 . 10 ), comprising an agent ( 2 ) for providing a movie with a sequence of images ( 9 ), the sequence comprising at least one of the objects ( 1 . 10 ) shows a means ( 3 ) for identifying a sequence of image sections ( 15 ), whereby the image sections ( 15 ) are formed substantially exclusively by the part of the images showing the object; a means ( 4 ) for generating a sequence of screen buttons ( 7 . 7 ' ), with the on-screen buttons ( 7 . 7 ' ) the image sections ( 15 ) such that the screen buttons ( 7 . 7 ' ) are attributable to the object, a means ( 5 ) to select the sequence of screen buttons ( 7 . 7 ' ) on a screen ( 8th ) while watching the movie on the screen ( 8th ), a means ( 12 ) for displaying the information object ( 13 ), which is the sequence of screen buttons ( 7 . 7 ' ) assigned. Device according to claim 7, characterized by a means ( 6 ) for at least partially displaying a border ( 11 ) of the on-screen buttons ( 7 . 7 ' ) on the screen ( 8th ). Method according to one of claims 7 or 8, characterized in that the means for selecting a cursor ( 16 ), with which the screen button ( 7 . 7 ' ) can be clicked. Device according to one of the preceding claims 7 to 9, characterized in that the screen ( 8th ) is a touch screen. Computer program product, in particular a computer program with a program code, for carrying out the method according to one of Claims 1 to 6 on a computer ( 19 ).