JP2002041703A - Service system of amusement facility - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide photograph service for visitors at a theme park, etc. SOLUTION: Places where memorial photographs are taken by digital cameras 1a to 1c are arranged in respective attraction halls, etc., and visitors borrow electronic tags (not illustrated) having mutually different tag numbers. A visitor who wishes for photography registers his tag number and control PCs 5a to 5c photograph visitors who have registered electronic tags by the digital cameras 2a to 1c when they come to the photography places of the digital cameras 1a to 1c. Photograph images obtained by the photography are filed on a large- capacity storage 8 by the tag numbers and when the visitors leave the theme park, the large-capacity storage 8 is accessed with the tag numbers of the electronic tags, so that photographs of the visitors can be provided. Further, photographs can be provided by being downloaded to the PCs as visitors desires.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a service system suitable for use in paid entertainment facilities such as amusement parks and theme parks.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, when using an amusement facility such as an amusement park or a theme park, the user brings a still camera to take a picture of the scenery inside the amusement facility, an attraction to be held, or take a commemorative photo. Or When shooting landscapes and attractions, you shoot the scene seen by the photographer, but when taking a commemorative photo,
They have asked one of their companions to take a photo, or have another person get it. In addition, at a theater attraction in an amusement facility, a commemorative photo is taken before the theater or a scene of the stage is taken during the theater.

[0003]

By the way, in the case of a large recreational facility, one has to walk around the site to see attractions and scenes. To take a commemorative photo in that, first bring a still camera. You must bring a tripod or ask someone who you do not know at all to take a commemorative photo that includes all the companions, which is very inconvenient, Asking others is not always possible. For this reason, it means that a plurality of pictures are taken with the same background, and in the case of one person, the picture may be only a landscape. In addition, it can be difficult to find a place to take a picture.

[0004] In addition, in the case of an attraction or the like, for example, when the user gets on a cart or the like and looks around the course, it is only possible to photograph the situation seen from the cart, and It is not possible to take pictures of the user's state or facial expression. In order to shoot such a thing, it is necessary to ask a companion who does not participate in this attraction to stay somewhere in the course and take a picture, and the place where the picture is taken is limited. The same is true when watching a parade to be held.

[0005] Furthermore, even when enjoying an attraction in a theater attraction venue in an entertainment facility, it is not possible to photograph a user who is watching a theater (ie, a user viewed from the stage side). If you can take such a photo,
It also commemorates the theater.

[0006] In a large recreation facility such as an amusement park or a theme park, a map of the venue is given when entering the facility, but even if the map is viewed, the current location of the user and the location of facilities such as restaurants. Sometimes it is not easy to recognize Also, even if you finally find a restaurant and try to eat there, it is crowded and has a long wait,
Often, you have to search for other restaurants.

[0007] Further, in the case of using an entertainment facility, even in the past, even in the past, it is necessary to use materials such as guidebooks in order to know the contents. Moreover, even if you use such materials, you have to rely on your memories of what attractions you enjoyed in the past.

[0008] Although it is not impossible to make reservations for use of entertainment facilities, it is necessary to go to a place where reservations can be made in order to make reservations, or make reservations without going out using the Internet. Even if you can do it, it is just a reservation, you need to confirm it, and you must also check the route to the reserved entertainment facility yourself using guidebooks and other materials , It will take a lot of trouble.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and a first object of the present invention is to provide a photographing service at a place selected by a customer in an entertainment facility. It is an object of the present invention to provide a service system for an entertainment facility in which a customer can effectively use the time in the entertainment facility while saving time and effort.

A second object of the present invention is to provide a service system for an entertainment facility which makes it easy to reserve the use of facilities such as attractions and restaurants in the entertainment facility.

A third object of the present invention is to enable a customer to easily obtain information at that time if he / she has used it in the past, and to obtain a reservation application or a route to an applied entertainment facility. To provide a service system for an entertainment facility that is easy.

[0012]

In order to achieve the first object, the present invention provides an entertainment facility in which a visitor can receive various services using an electronic tag issued there. A tag issuing means for issuing an electronic tag to which a tag number is assigned to a visitor in an entertainment facility; and possessing the electronic tag when the electronic tag is located at a predetermined place in the entertainment facility. The photographing means for taking a photograph of the attended person, the electronic tag is collected when the visitor leaves the entertainment facility, and the tag number of the electronic tag to be collected is collated. In the case where a photograph taken by the photographing means is brought back, a check-out means for providing a voucher for the photograph is provided.

In this case, the photograph information photographed by each photographing means is filed for each tag number and stored in a database. This database can be accessed based on the tag number, and can be accessed by the photographer by the photographing means. It is intended to provide a photograph taken.

The tag number is made up of information such as the date of entry of the visitor and the order of entry on the date of entry. To all the accompanying electronic tags, a tag number having the same entry order as the entry date is assigned. In addition to the tag number, the electronic tag includes, in addition to the tag number, a method for receiving the photograph taken by the photographing means, an e-mail address when the receiving method is downloading to a terminal, and a receiving method. The additional information such as the name of the photo recipient in the case of the take-out and the address and name of the photo recipient in the case where the receiving method is postal mail is written. The method of providing a photograph taken by the photographing means is determined.

[0015] To prevent such an electronic tag from being taken home,
A warning means for detecting an electronic tag and generating a warning sound when an exited person carrying the electronic tag passes is provided at the exit gate of the entertainment facility.

With this configuration, when photographing is desired, the tag number of the electronic tag may be registered. Therefore, the customer may take a photograph only at a place or attraction desired by himself / herself. You will get it. In addition, all of the photos you have taken will be provided, saving you the trouble of taking photos and achieving the same results as using your own camera,
In addition, it is possible to take a commemorative photo at an angle that cannot be shot by oneself, without having to ask another person to press the shutter each time.

In order to achieve the second object, the present invention makes it possible to make reservations for attractions and restaurants using an electronic tag. Tag issuing means for issuing to visitors of the facility, reservation means for making reservations for facilities such as attractions and restaurants in the entertainment facility,
A tag collection means for collecting an electronic tag when a visitor leaves the entertainment facility is arranged in the entertainment facility, and the reservation means is provided with the tag number of the electronic tag, and is used in each of the facilities. The status and reservation status are provided, and the tag number is registered when the desired use facility is selected, the use is permitted for the tag number for which the reservation has been registered for the selected use facility, and the service is provided. The configuration is to be provided. The reserving means also presents a reservable time zone of the selected utilization facility.

With this configuration, it is possible to make a reservation for use of a desired use facility without directly going to a use facility such as an attraction venue or a restaurant, and to make a reservation including use time. Time can be used effectively.

In order to achieve the third object, the present invention is intended to easily obtain information on an entertainment facility from outside the entertainment facility. A server that stores information about attractions that have been experienced or not experienced as history information, and in response to a request from an external terminal by a member, the member's history information that is stored in the server is the past information of the member's entertainment facility. It contains information on the date of use, the number of uses, and the equipment used.

In addition, in response to the declaration of transportation to the entertainment facility when the user makes a reservation for use of the entertainment facility from the external terminal, map information indicating a route to the entertainment facility in accordance with the declared transportation means is stored in the external terminal. A means for providing a tag voucher that describes a tag number of an electronic tag to be issued to a customer making an application in response to an application for use of an entertainment facility from an external terminal. It is assumed that.

[0021]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram showing an embodiment of a service system for entertainment facilities according to the present invention.
a to 1c are digital cameras, 2a to 2c are tag sensors,
3 is a shutter receiver, 4 is a vehicle position detecting device, 5a to 5
c is a photographing control PC (personal computer), 6 is a network, 7 is a data management server, 8 is a large-capacity storage, 9
Is a data long-term storage streamer, 10 is a data writing PC, 11 is a CD-R or DVD-R, 12 is a flash memory, 13 is a printer, 14 is an electronic tag issuing terminal, 15 is a card reader, 16 is a tag lending slot, 17 is a position search terminal, 18 is a tag sensor, 19 is a reservation terminal for restaurants, etc., 20 is a tag sensor, 21 is a checkout terminal, 22 is a tag sensor, 23 is a receipt printing unit, 24 is an external communication network, and 25 is a user's PC.
Etc., 26 is an Internet server, 27 is a gateway.

In the following, a theme park will be described as an example of a recreation facility, but the same applies to other recreation facilities.

In FIG. 1, a digital camera 1a, a doug sensor 2a, and a shutter receiver 3 form a set and are installed at each place where a predetermined commemorative photo is taken in a theme park. The photographing control PC 5a operates the digital camera 1a in accordance with the detection output of the tag sensor 2a and the reception output of the shutter receiver 3, thereby taking a commemorative photo. The digital camera 1b, the doug sensor 2b, and the vehicle position detection device 4 form a set, and are installed at each place where a ride attraction or parade is performed in the theme park and at each commemorative photographing point. The photographing control PC 5b operates the digital camera 1b in accordance with the detection output of the tag sensor 2b and the reception output of the vehicle position detection device 4, thereby performing photographing.
Further, the digital camera 1c and the doug sensor 2c are installed as a set in a theater in a theme park.
The PC 5c for controlling the photographing operates the digital camera 1c in accordance with the detection output of the tag sensor 2c, thereby performing photographing.

When entering the theme park, an electronic tag provided with a wireless transmission / reception device is provided to a case where an admission ticket or the like can be inserted, and the number (tag number) assigned to the electronic tag is: ID (Idetification)
As to be able to send. FIG. 2 shows a specific example of the electronic tag.

FIGS. 2 (a) to 2 (c) show specific examples thereof, wherein FIG. 2 (a) shows the front side, FIG. 2 (b) shows the back side, and FIG. Each side is shown. FIG.
In the specific examples shown in (a) to (c), a clear cover 31 for putting an admission ticket is formed on the front side of the electronic tag 30, and a communication unit 32 including an IC chip and an antenna is provided on the back side. Is provided. The IC chip also includes a memory, in which the tag number and additional information described later are stored and held, and the tag number and the additional information can be read from this memory and transmitted.

A clip 33 is provided on the upper side of the electronic tag 30. By sandwiching the upper side of a pocket such as a shirt with the clip 33, the electronic tag 30 can be attached to the chest of clothes. When the communication unit 32 in this specific example receives a predetermined signal from the outside,
The IC chip operates to transmit the tag number of the memory and, if necessary, additional information, and this is received by the tag sensors 2a to 2c in FIG.

The specific examples shown in FIGS. 2D to 2F are basically the same as the specific examples shown in FIGS. 2A to 2C except that a case 34 is provided above the electronic tag 30. , A battery 35 and a wireless communication circuit 36 are housed therein, and a shutter button 37 and a message display section 38 are provided on the surface of the case 34. Also, clip 3
3 is provided on the back side of the case 34.

When the shutter button 37 is operated, the operation output is formed by the wireless communication circuit 36, transmitted from the antenna of the communication section 32, and received by the shutter receiver 3 (FIG. 1).

As described above, the side to be photographed controls the photographing, and the photographing can be performed according to the intention of the side to be photographed.

When the electronic tag 30 having no shutter button shown in FIGS. 2A to 2C is used, FIG.
As described later, the photographing control PC 5a in
After a signal from the electronic tag 30 is received by the tag sensor 2a (or after a user (entry) having the electronic tag 30 stands at a predetermined position for a commemorative photo), a predetermined time elapses. The digital camera 1a is operated to take a picture.

In addition, ride attractions and parades,
In the case of theater attractions, PC5 for photography control
b and 5c perform the same operation on the electronic tag 30.
The transmission / reception range of the electronic tag 30 is a short distance, and when the electronic tag 30 approaches the range from the tag sensors 2a to 2c, the tag sensors 2a to 2c can detect the electronic tag 30. As a communication method for this, a unique method may be used, but a communication method using a mobile phone or a short-range wireless communication method such as Bluetooth may be used. Further, in this embodiment, the description is given assuming that the electronic tag 30 is used. However, in addition to the above, an entry ID may be input to a dedicated terminal or a mobile phone and used.

The photographing control PCVs 5a to 5c are connected to a large-capacity storage (database) 8 managed by a data management server 7 via a network 6 such as a LAN (Local Area Network) in the theme park. The photographic images taken by the digital cameras 1a to 1c are stored in the large-capacity storage 8 together with necessary information with a time limit. The photographic image stored in the large-capacity storage 8 is read out and recorded on a CD-R, DVD 11, flash memory card 12, or the like under an appropriate operation of the data reading PC 10, and provided to the visitors. It can be provided to the visitors as a photograph by printing with the printer 13.

Further, the network 6 is connected to an external communication network 24 such as the Internet via a gateway 27, and a photograph can be requested from the outside via the external communication network 24. That is, when leaving the theme park, the photographic images taken so far are replaced with the CD-R, DVD 11 and flash card 1 as described above.
2, or can be printed out and received by the printer 13, but can also be downloaded to one's own PC 25 or the like. Also, if you have a membership system,
In order to be able to provide this member with past photos as its history information, the photos and videos that have been serviced when using this theme park in the past are also stored in the data long-term storage streamer 9.

Therefore, when there is a request for a predetermined photograph from the user's PC 25 or the like connected to the external communication network 24, a predetermined photographic image stored in the large-capacity storage 8 is transmitted to the external communication network within the storage period. It can be sent to the requesting user's PC 25 via the network 24. In addition, members
When a photograph that has been serviced in the past is requested as the history information, the corresponding photographic image is read out from the data long-term storage streamer 9 and sent. Further, in response to a request from a leaver of the theme park, a home page of the user can be set up on the Internet server 26, and a necessary photographic image can be downloaded there. Even in this case,
The photographic image requested by the user is read from the large-capacity storage 8 and sent to this homepage.

In the Internet server 26, a home page that stores history information for each member is described. The history information includes members' past use dates and times of this theme park, facilities such as attractions and restaurants used in the theme park, attractions not used by members, and guidance information such as recommended attractions. is there.

At the entrance of the theme park, there is a card reader 1
5 and an electronic tag issuing terminal 14 having an electronic tag lending mechanism are provided so that visitors can lend the electronic tag 30. At the exit of the theme park, a tag sensor 22 for collecting electronic tags and a receipt printing mechanism 23 for issuing a receipt such as a photo exchange ticket.
A check-out terminal 21 having an electronic tag 30 is installed to collect the electronic tag 30 and issue a receipt.

At a plurality of places in the theme park, a position search terminal 17 provided with a tag sensor 18 is arranged so that the user can check his / her own position in the hall or search for a lost companion. I can do it. Further, a reservation terminal 19 having a tag sensor 20 and the like is installed at a plurality of places in the theme park, so that the location of the reservation terminal 19 allows the user to know how crowded the restaurant is, and to make reservations. I can do it.

Next, a description will be given of a mode of use of this embodiment having the above configuration.

In this embodiment, an admission ticket can be reserved from the outside such as the customer (user) PC 25 in FIG. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a specific example of the operation.

In the figure, for example, when the customer
5 performs a predetermined operation, a menu screen H1 shown in FIG.
Is displayed. Here, it is assumed that the user applies for the theme park OO Park. On the menu screen H1, "A Advance Reservation", "B Membership Service" and "C View Photos" are displayed.
It is assumed that any of the menu items can be selected. Therefore, first, the case where the menu item “A advance reservation” for making a reservation for entrance is selected will be described with reference to FIG. 5 showing a screen displayed on the PC 25.

3 and 5, when the menu item "A Advance Reservation" is selected on the menu screen H1 shown in FIG. 4 (step 100), an input screen H2 is displayed on the display screen of the PC 25, and according to the instruction, Enter the date of receiving the service (entrance day), the number of people (step 101), the method of receiving the electronic tag (step 102), and the means of transportation to the OO park (step 103). Then enter your membership number,
If it is not a member, an instruction is given as to whether or not to become a member (steps 104 and 105). As a method of receiving the electronic tag, it is possible to select whether to receive the electronic tag by mail or to receive it at the entrance of OO park on the day.

When the "next" button 39 is selected and operated after the above input, map information indicating a course to the theme park is provided from the theme park via the Internet or the like in accordance with the means of transportation entered on the input screen H2. This can be confirmed on the display screen of the PC 25. Specifically, when the customer is a member, the map information from the departure point to the theme park, the required time, the transportation fee, etc. are displayed according to the selected means of transportation when the customer arrives, A message notifying that the displayed map information or the like is to be sent to this member is also displayed. In addition, in the case of a non-member who chose a car or a bus, inquire about the address of this non-member, and in the case of a non-member who chose a train, inquire about the nearest station. As in the case of the member, the user is notified of map information to the theme park, the required time, the transportation fee, and the like according to the selected means of transportation, and a message to send the information is also displayed.

Note that such information is stored in a database not shown in FIG. The map information is information such as a detailed road map and a map of transportation, and also stores information such as a required time from each major location on the map to the theme park and a transportation fee. Once the customer's departure location is known, the map information that indicates the route from the departure location to the theme park is read from this database, and the time required and the fare when this route is used by the designated means of transport are calculated. The information is sent to the PC 25 via the external communication network 24 together with the map information.

After confirming such a screen, when the user selects and operates the "next" button on this screen, an input screen H3 is displayed on the display screen of the PC 25, and a picture taken at the OO park is displayed as described later. The receiving method selection screen H3 is displayed.
One of download, take-out, and mail to C25 can be selected (step 106). This download is performed by reading the corresponding photographic image from the large-capacity storage 8 after the applicant has left the XX park, and in the case of take-out or mailing, the CD containing the photographic image is recorded. -R, DVD-R, flash card, or printed out photo. These are the data writing PCs in Figure 1.
10 is created by reading from the mass storage 8.

The above selection is completed on the selection screen H3,
When the "next" button 39 is selected and operated, an input screen H4 for purchasing an admission ticket is displayed in advance (step 10).
7). When purchasing on the day, the "next" button 39 may be selected and operated. However, when purchasing in advance, the entry date and the number of admission personnel are entered on this input screen H4 (step 108), and "next" The button 39 is selected and operated. Then, when the "next" button 39 is selected and operated on the input screen H4, a selection screen H5 on which a fee payment method can be selected is displayed (step 109). On this selection screen H5,
The total amount of the amount of the picture determined by the selection on the selection screen H3 (step 106) and the price of the admission ticket applied for on the input screen H4 (step 108) is displayed. , “Card”, or “at the time of receipt” of the photo.

When this selection is made and the "next" button 39 is selected and operated, the screen shifts to the input screen for the destination or the like in accordance with the method of receiving the photograph selected on the selection screen H3 (step 11).
0). If the selection of receiving a photo on the selection screen H3 (step 106) is not performed, the operation of the menu item "A Advance Reservation" (FIG. 4) ends until step 109 where the selection screen 5 is displayed. Further, the input screen H4
If you do not purchase an admission ticket (Step 108) at
By selecting and operating the “next” button 39 on this input screen H4, the operation of the menu item “A Advance Reservation” (FIG. 4) is completed. Thereby, the display returns to the menu screen shown in FIG.

As described above, by deciding a method of receiving a photograph taken before the user receives the provision of the automobile core service, the user can use the photograph in a short time when leaving the amusement park or theme park. Can provide photo information in a manner desired by the user.

If the item "download" is selected on the selection screen H3, an input screen H6 for inputting an e-mail address and a password is displayed on the display screen of the PC 25 (step 111). If "take home" is selected, an input screen H7 for inputting the applicant's name and password is displayed on the display screen of PC 25 (step 112). If the item "mail" is selected, the display screen of PC 25 is displayed. An input screen H8 for inputting the name and address of the applicant is displayed (step 11).
2). Then, when the above input is completed and the determination operation of the PC 25 is performed, the display returns to the menu screen shown in FIG.

Next, the case where the menu item "B member service" is selected on the menu screen H1 will be described.
5 will be described with reference to FIG. This menu item introduces attractions that have already taken pictures and those that have not taken photos as a service to members, especially as a service for members, and a material for a tour plan when entering this XX park next Is provided. In XX Park, information about the member is stored.

In FIGS. 3 and 6, when the menu item "B member service" is selected on the menu screen H1 shown in FIG. 4 (step 100), an input screen H9 is displayed on the display screen of the PC 25. A member number and a password are input (step 120). Then, after confirming the input information, when the "next" button 40 is selected and operated, the history information of the home page described by the member on the Internet server 26 is read out, and the introduction screen H10 showing this is displayed. (Step 12
1). Therefore, on the introduction screen H10, the attraction where the member participated and took a picture is displayed as the member's history information together with the photograph taken at that time and a brief description, and the member has participated so far. There are also some recommended attractions that are not recommended. Then, after the confirmation, when the end operation is performed by the PC 25, FIG.
To the menu screen H1 shown in FIG.

As described above, it is possible to grasp the user's preference and the like based on the photographed photographic image, and it is possible to provide information suitable for the user in a timely manner.

By the above-mentioned reservation procedure, the electronic tag 30 can be received by the receiving method selected on the input screen H2.
In the example, each information input on the screens H2 to H8 is readable and stored in the memory of the IC chip of the communication unit 32 (FIG. 2) as additional information.

Next, the case where the menu item "C View photo" is selected on the menu screen H1 will be described.
7 will be described with reference to FIG. The photos taken at OO Park are stored in the data long-term storage streamer 9 (Fig. 1) with a time limit, which can be viewed from an external PC 25 by selecting this "View C photos". , Available.

In FIGS. 3 and 7, when the menu item "C View Photos" is selected on the menu screen H1 shown in FIG. 4 (step 100), an input screen H11 is displayed on the display screen of the PC 25, and the instruction is given in accordance with the instruction. If the user inputs a tag number or a member number, and if a member enters a password (step 130), a screen H12 displaying a picture taken last time at the XX park is displayed (step 131). This tag number is the number of the electronic tag 30 previously used in the XX park, and the password is input on the screens H6, H7 and the like shown in FIG. Since such a password may be used for such a case, it is better to use a password that is easy to remember, such as a telephone number.

On the screen H12, pictures taken at that time are displayed together with the date of entry, and a service for obtaining these pictures is also provided as an additional menu.
Here, any of the items “download”, “homepage creation service”, and “mailing service” can be selected as a method for receiving a photograph (step 132).

If the item "download" is selected, the service is free in this case, and a screen H13 is displayed on which an explanation to that effect and an instruction to specify a PC drive as a storage destination are displayed. (Step 133),
When the item "homepage creation service" is selected, a screen H14 for selecting a payment method such as an annual fee, a transfer, or a card as a future service is displayed (step 134). When the item "mailing service" is selected, A screen H15 for selecting whether to send the photographic image in a suitable form or to select the method of paying the fee is displayed (step 135). Such screens H13 to H15
When the "next" button 42 is operated after the operation indicated by, the screen returns to the menu screen H1 shown in FIG. 4 and the photograph service can be received.

When the above item "homepage creation service" is received, the service period is also limited to one week or one month, and even if the homepage is opened, the determined time limit elapses. Then, it may be closed so that the service cannot be received, or once the homepage is accessed and the photograph is read, the homepage may be closed and the service cannot be received. . This is to prevent the user from receiving such a service indefinitely. If the user does not access the homepage for a predetermined period, the right to receive the service is abandoned.

As described above, since the management of the photographic video taken by the period, the number of times of access, and the like in the data management server is stopped, the capacity of the data management server can be made constant and the number of years of use can be reduced. It is possible to reduce the need to prepare new equipment depending on the number of users and the number of users.

FIG. 8 is an external perspective view showing a specific example of the electronic tag issuing terminal 14 in FIG. 1, wherein 43 is a display screen with a touch panel, 44 is a tag lending exit, 45 is a card slot, and 46 is cash. It is an insertion slot.

The electronic tag ticketing terminal 14 is arranged at a position near the entrance of the theme park or at another appropriate position. If a visitor of the theme park wants to receive a service such as taking a picture, the electronic tag issuance terminal 14 is required. An electronic tag 30 can be borrowed at the electronic tag issuing terminal 14. The electronic tag issuing terminal 14 has a display screen 43 with a touch that can be operated on a screen, a card insertion slot 45 or a cash insertion slot 46 for paying a fee for receiving a service, and a tag lending exit 44 for receiving the electronic tag 30. Are provided.

Next, using the flowchart of FIG. 9 showing the operation of the electronic tag issuing terminal 14 and FIG. 10 showing the screen displayed on the display screen 43 of the electronic tag issuing terminal 14 in accordance with this operation, FIG. The ticket issuing operation of the electronic tag issuing terminal 14 will be described.

8 to 10, first, when the display screen 43 is touched by hand, an initial screen H16 is displayed, and in accordance with the instruction, the number of persons including accompanying persons (step 14).
0) or if the applicant of the electronic tag 30 is a member of this theme park, enter the member number, and if not, select whether or not to become a member (step 1).
41, 142). Thereafter, when the “next” button 47 is selected and operated, a selection screen H17 for a method of receiving the photograph taken at the XX park is displayed, and one of download, take-out, and mail to the PC 25 or the like can be selected (step 143). ). This is the same as step 106 in FIG. 3 performed using the selection screen H3 in FIG.

When the selection operation on the selection screen H17 is completed and the “next” button 47 is selected and operated, the total charge at this time is displayed, and the selection screen H18 for selecting the payment method is displayed.
Is displayed, and one of them is selected and a “Next” button 47 is displayed.
Is operated, the card is inserted from the card slot 45 and read by the card reader 15 (FIG. 1) according to the selected payment method, and if it is cash, it is inserted from the cash slot 46. (Step 144). Therefore, according to the method of receiving the photo selected in step 143 (selection screen H17), when "download" is selected, an input screen H19 for inputting an e-mail address and a password is displayed (step 146). If "take home" is selected, an input screen H20 for inputting a name and a password is displayed (step 14).
7) If "mail" is selected, an input screen H21 for inputting a name or address is displayed (step 14).
8).

When the input operation on these screens is completed and a button (not shown) (in this case, the “next” button 47 may be displayed) is operated, the tag lending unit 16 (FIG. 1) operates, The electronic tags 30 corresponding to the number entered on the initial screen H16 are discharged from the tag lending exit 44. The electronic tag 30 is distributed to all accompanying persons. Also, the display screen 43
Returns to the state before the initial screen H16 is displayed.

In this way, the electronic tag 30 can be rented by simple operation even in the theme park. It should be noted that the electronic tags 30 for the number of persons input on the initial screen H16 are lent as companions, but the tag numbers of these electronic tags 30 are all the same (except for the companion number described later in FIG. 31). By doing so, it is possible to manage photographic images for each family or group who visits at the same time, and it is possible to promptly provide photographed photographic images, and to search for lost children described later. , Very convenient.

In the electronic tag 30 obtained by such an operation, the information input on the screens H16 to H21 shown in FIG. 10 is used as additional information together with the tag number assigned thereto and the communication unit 32 (FIG. 2). Is stored in the memory of the IC chip.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a method of taking a commemorative photo using the electronic tag 30 borrowed as described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 7A shows a scene taking a commemorative photo, and FIG. 7B shows the arrangement relationship of each part in FIG. 8A, wherein 48 is a signboard as a background,
49a and 49b are visitors taking a commemorative photo, and those corresponding to the above-mentioned drawings are denoted by the same reference numerals.

In FIGS. 11A and 11B, a signboard 48 is provided at a place where a commemorative photo is taken.
The digital camera 1a is installed at a position facing the digital camera 1a. For example, the tag sensor 2a is provided near the signboard 48. The electronic tags 30 owned by the visitors 49a and 49b have a short transmission distance, but the receivable distance of the tag sensor 2a is also short. Therefore, if the visitors 49a and 49b holding the electronic tag 30 do not approach the tag sensor 2a, the sign 48
, The tag sensor 2a cannot detect the electronic tag 30. Note that the shutter receiver 3 (FIG. 3)
Although not shown, it is provided in the vicinity of the sign 48, but can be installed at any place as long as the shutter signal (FIG. 2B) from the electronic tag 30 can be received. . Communication between the tag sensor 2a or the shutter receiver 3 and the photographing control PC (FIG. 1) may be wired or wireless.

Next, the photographing operation of this embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. In addition, FIG. 12A shows that the electronic tag 30 corresponds to FIGS. 2A to 2C.
FIG. 12B shows a case where the electronic tag 30 does not have the shutter button as shown in FIG.
This is when the camera has the shutter button as shown in (d) to (f).

First, when the electronic tag 30 does not have a shutter button (this is because in the theme park, all the electronic tags 30 lent out are such tags,
It means that the shutter receiver 3 shown in FIG. 1 is not installed), FIG. 11 and FIG.
The photographing control PC 5a (FIG. 1) is in a standby state until the tag sensor 2a detects the electronic tag 30 (step 150). When the visitors 49a and 49b stand in front of the signboard 48 to take a commemorative photo, the tag sensor 2a
By receiving the tag numbers from the electronic tags 30 of the visitors 49a and 49b, the electronic tags 30 are detected, and the detection output is sent to the photographing control PC 5a. As a result, the photographing control PC 5a detects that a visitor taking a commemorative photograph stood in front of the signboard 48, and activates a signal processing device and a speaker (not shown) to make an announcement such as "take a photograph". Perform (Step 15
1). Along with this, visitors 49 taking a commemorative photo
In order to allow time until the desired pause is made by the a and 49b, a countdown is started by issuing a sound or the like (step 152), and at the end of the countdown, the photographing control PC 5a operates the digital camera 1a. (Step 15)
6) In the meantime, if the visitors 49a and 49b taking a commemorative photograph move and the electronic tag 30 cannot be detected by the tag sensor 2a, an announcement to that effect is made (step 1).
53) If another visitor enters during such countdown and the tag number emitted by the electronic tag 30 is detected by the tag sensor 2a (step 15).
4) An announcement is made to pay attention to this (step 155), and the countdown is performed again (step 152). In this case, visitors 49 taking commemorative photos at the same time
a and 49b are usually companions, and the tag numbers output from the companion electronic tag 30 are the same. Therefore, when another person enters the commemorative photographing place, the tag sensor 2a detects the other tag number. Will be detected,
It can be determined that another person has entered.

In some cases, a commemorative photo may be taken together by other persons. In this case, if they stand in front of the signboard 48 before the countdown is started (step 152), the tag sensor 2a uses these tags. The number is sent to the photographing control PC 5a to enable the photographing. However, in this case, the photograph information is registered in the large-capacity storage 8 (FIG. 1) as a photograph taken by each of the other visitors. That is, as will be described later, a plurality of different tag numbers are registered for the same photographic image.

In this manner, when the photographing is completed (step 156), a thank-you for the photographing and an announcement to recommend the next photographing are made (step 157), and the process returns to step 150 until the next commemorative photographing is requested. stand by. The photographed video is stored in the large-capacity storage 8 under the management of the data management server 7 (FIG. 1) together with necessary information such as a tag number and a date (photographing date).

In this manner, all the companions can take a commemorative photo without bringing a camera.

Next, the electronic tag 30 is shown in FIGS.
As shown in (f), when a shutter button is provided (this means that in this theme park, all of the lent electronic tags 30 are such tags, and the shutter receiver 3 shown in FIG. The operation is performed as shown in FIG. 12B.
The operation at this time is the shutter button 37 (FIG. 2D).
The digital camera 1a takes a photograph by the operation (step 162).
The operation is the same as that shown in FIG. That is, step 16
0, 161 and the operations of steps 150 and 151 in FIG. 12A, and steps 163 to 167 are the same as those in FIG.
The operation is the same as that of steps 153 to 157 in FIG.

FIG. 13 is a view showing a scene in which a photographer participates in a ride attraction and takes a picture. Here, the visitors 51 enjoy the attraction by riding on the vehicle 50. A digital camera 1b (FIG. 1) is arranged at a location, and when a visitor 51 comes to a predetermined position in the field of view of the digital camera 1b, this is detected and the digital camera 1b operates to take a commemorative photo. Things. Here, there are a gate type and a sheet type as a method for detecting that the visitor 51 has come to a predetermined position in the field of view of the digital camera 1b, which will be described with reference to FIG.

Here, when entering the land attraction site, a selection is made as to whether or not to take a picture, and only the electronic tag 30 of the visitor who has chosen to take a picture is registered (specifically). Specifically, a tag number is registered), and only a visitor having the registered electronic tag 30 is photographed.

FIG. 14 (a) shows a detection method using a gate system. As shown in FIGS. 14 (a) and 14 (b), a place where a photograph is taken on the course of the vehicle 50 is shown. A gate 52 is provided, and a tag sensor 2b is provided on the gate 52. The gates 52 are provided on both sides of the passage of the vehicle 50 so as to face each other.

Therefore, the vehicle 5 moving along the course
Passenger (passenger) 5 who has the electronic tag 30 registered at 0
First, assuming that the passengers 1a and 51b are on board,
When the gate 1a passes between the gates 52, the tag sensor 2b of any one of the gates 52 detects the electronic tag 30 of the passenger 51a, and thereby the photographing control P
C5b (FIG. 1) operates the digital camera 1b, and the passenger 51a is photographed by the digital camera 1b. Subsequently, as shown in (c) of FIG. 14 (a), when the passenger 51b passes between these gates 52,
Similarly, any one of the tag sensors 2b of the gates 52 detects the electronic tag 30 of the passenger 51b, whereby the photographing control PC 5b operates the digital camera 1b, and the digital camera 1b operates the passenger 5b.
1b is photographed. This is the gate type detection method.

FIG. 14 (b) shows a sheet-type detection method. As shown in FIGS. 14 (a) and 14 (b), the tag sensor 2b is provided for each seat (seat) of the vehicle 50.
Is provided, and the registered electronic tag 3
First, it is to detect which seat of the vehicle 50 a passenger 51 having 0 is sitting on. For example, in the case of (b) in FIG. 14B, it is assumed that the passengers 51a and 51b have the registered electronic tag 30, and the vehicle 50
Move to the left, each electronic tag 30
Is detected, the passenger 51a is sitting on the left side of the front row of the vehicle 50, and the passenger 51b is also sitting on the right seat of the rear row.
Of course, the vehicle 5 of the passengers 51a, 51b is designated with the seat number.
The position at 0 may be represented.

The vehicle position detecting device 4 (FIG. 1) arranged along the course of the vehicle 50 together with the position information of the vehicle 50 on the vehicle 50,
The position of 0 is always detected, and based on these position information,
The photographing control PC 5b (FIG. 1) is a registered electronic tag 3.
The position of a passenger having 0 is constantly monitored.

Therefore, as shown in FIG. 14C, the photographing control PC 5b allows the passenger 51a to come to a specific position in the field of view of the digital camera 1b based on the above positional information. When it is detected, the digital camera 1b is operated to photograph the passenger 51a, and then, as shown in (b) of FIG.
, The digital camera 1b is operated to photograph the passenger 51b.

As an example of a method of detecting the positions of the passengers 51a and 51b, the vehicle position detector 4 always detects the head position of the vehicle 50, and the detected head position is added to the head position of the vehicle 50. , The distances in the traveling direction to the passengers 51a and 51b may be subtracted.

FIG. 15A is a flowchart showing an operation procedure when the gate system is used. First, when entering a ride attraction site, it is determined whether or not a photograph is desired (step S1). 170) If the user does not wish to take a picture, he or she enters as it is and rides on a vehicle (step 175). When photographing is desired, the electronic tag 30 is presented at the entrance gate of the attraction venue, and its tag number is registered (step 171).
The user gets into the vehicle (step 172). After that, the vehicle starts and moves along the course.
As described in (a), during the movement, the sensor gate 5
2, it is recognized that the electronic tag 30 is registered, and the position of the electronic tag 30 is recognized (step 1).
73), a timing after a predetermined time from the position (the passenger 5 having the electronic tag 30 registered at this timing)
1 is at a predetermined position in the field of view of the digital camera 1b)
, An image is taken by the digital camera 1b (step 174).

In this way, the passenger participating in the ride attraction takes a picture while participating.

FIG. 15B is a flowchart showing the operation procedure when this sheet method is used. Steps 180 to 182 and step 185 are the same as steps 170 to 172 and step 175 in FIG. is there.

Then, when the user gets into the vehicle 50 (step 182), the positional relationship of the passenger 51 having the registered electronic tag 30 on the vehicle 50 is detected as described with reference to FIG. It is held in the PC 5b (FIG. 1) (step 183). Thereafter, the vehicle 50 starts and moves along the course.
As described in the above, the head position of the vehicle 50 is constantly detected by the vehicle position detection device 4 (FIG. 1).
The position of the passenger 51 on the vehicle 50 is also calculated.
When it is detected that the position of the passenger 51 has reached a predetermined position in the field of view of the digital camera 1b, a photograph is taken by the digital camera 1b at that timing (step 184).

As described above, in this case as well, the passenger participating in the ride attraction takes a picture while participating.

FIG. 16 is a view showing a scene in which a photograph is taken when the parade is being watched. The carriage 54 equipped with the digital camera 1b moves together with the parade (the carriage 54 is included in the parade). You can do it,
Alternatively, the trolley 54 may approach the visitor 53 who wants a picture, and the digital camera 1b operates to automatically take a picture of the visitor 53 when the trolley 54 approaches the visitor 53 who wants a picture. is there. In this case, if you want to take a picture of the parade while watching it,
As in the case of the ride attraction described in FIG. 15,
For example, the tag number of the electronic tag 30 owned when the electronic tag 30 is acquired is registered in advance.

FIGS. 17 (a) and 17 (b) are views showing the method of taking a picture, in which the carriage 54 moves together with the parade, and the digital camera 1b mounted on it moves left and right. Change and shake the field of view left and right. On the other hand, spectators (entrants) wait for a parade along the roadside, and tag sensors 2b are arranged at predetermined intervals on both sides of the roadside where the parade is performed.
The distance between these tag sensors 2b is determined by the registered electronic tag 30.
Is set to such an interval that any one of the tag sensors 1b always detects the electronic tag 30 (reads the tag number transmitted by the electronic tag 30) when a spectator who stands by on this roadside. Also, along the road, not shown,
Vehicle detection device 4 for detecting the position of the cart 54 (FIG. 1)
Is installed, whereby the position of the cart 54 is constantly detected.

The photographing control PC 5b (FIG. 1) constantly monitors the position of the bogie 54 (therefore, the position of the video camera 1b) from the detection output of the vehicle detecting device 4, and also registers the registered electronic device. By detecting the tag 30 by the tag sensor 2b closest to the tag 30, the electronic tag 30 is detected.
Is also known. Further, the photographing control PC 5b causes the digital camera 1b to swing left and right as described above, but the direction of the field of view of the digital camera 1 that changes due to this (more specifically, the camera lens (FIG. (Not shown) is also monitored.

Then, when the video camera 1b approaches the tag sensor 2b so that the distance between the tag sensor 2b for detecting the registered electronic tag 30 and the video camera 1b becomes equal to or less than a preset value. This is detected by the photographing control PC 5b, and the direction of the tag sensor 2b with respect to the video camera 1b is obtained. In this case, since the position of each tag sensor 2b is known in advance, such a direction can be easily obtained. When the above processing is performed, the photographing control PC 5b controls the digital camera 1b to set the direction of the digital camera 1b to the direction of the tag sensor 2b.
The digital camera 1b is operated to take a picture. Thereby, the spectator 53 who is watching near the tag sensor 2b is photographed. The photographed image is stored in the large-capacity storage 8 (FIG. 1) together with necessary information such as the tag number of the electronic tag 30 and the photographing date. When the photographing is completed, the digital camera 1b starts the operation of turning the direction left and right again.

Here, when photographing, the digital camera 1b fixes its direction to the direction of the desired tag sensor 2b. However, the digital camera 1b always swings the direction to the left and right, and the direction changes to the direction of the desired tag sensor 2b. When the position of the tag sensor 2 matches, the direction of the digital camera 1b is usually fixed with respect to the traveling direction of the trolley, and the tag sensor 2 for which the direction is desired at the time of photographing is usually used.
You may make it correspond to the direction of b.

FIG. 18 is a flow chart showing the above operation, in which a spectator is waiting for a parade along the side of the parade venue (step 190), and the parade passes in front of it (step 191). ),At this time,
If there is a tag sensor 2b that recognizes the registered electronic tag 30 (step 192), when the digital camera 1b mounted on the cart 54 approaches the tag sensor 2b within a predetermined distance, the digital camera 1b uses the electronic tag 3b.
A photograph of the spectator who owns 0 is taken (step 193).

In this way, since the photograph is taken from the parade side, the photograph taken by the visitors from the parade side can be obtained.

FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a scene of photography at a theater attraction venue in a theme park. Here, it is assumed that a movie or the like projected on a screen 56 is watched. Of course, a play or the like may be performed. At such a theater attraction venue, a spectator (entrant) 55 sits on each seat 57 and plays a movie or the like projected on a screen 56 of the stage. In this embodiment, a digital camera 1c controlled by a photographing control PC 5c (FIG. 1) is installed on the stage side, and photographs a desired audience at a predetermined timing. . When photographing is desired, for example, the electronic tag 30 is presented at the entrance gate of a theater attraction venue, and the tag number is registered.

FIG. 20 is a diagram showing the relationship between the digital camera 1 and the audience 55 at the theater attraction shown in FIG.

Now, assuming that the seats are two rows in the front, row A and row B, as shown in FIG. 20A, the digital camera 1c _D for the audience in row A (ie, row A) and the seat A digital camera 1c _U for audience in row B (that is, for row B) is provided.
The c _U, as shown in FIG. 20 (b), are arranged on both sides and the stage one by one which shoot a left half those for photographing the right half of the B column digital camera 1c _UL, as 1c _UR As a digital camera 1c _D for row A,
As shown in FIG. 20C, digital cameras 1c _DL and 1c _DR are arranged on both sides of the stage, one for photographing the right half and the other for photographing the left half of row A.

Then, as shown in FIGS. 20 (b) and (c),
The digital cameras 1c _DL and 1c _UL are responsible for photographing the left half of the rows A and B, respectively, and the digital cameras 1c _DR and 1c _UR
Is responsible for photographing the right half of row A and row B, respectively. Here, as shown in FIG.
Therefore, each digital camera 1c _UL , 1c _UR , 1
c _DL and 1c _DR will be responsible for shooting two seats at a time.

As shown in FIGS. 20 (b) and 20 (c), a tag sensor 2c is provided for every two adjacent seats 57 and in the middle of these two seats 57. As shown in ()), when the spectator 55 sits on the seat 57, the electronic tag 30 owned by the spectator 55
7 is a receivable range 5 of the tag sensor 2c.
8 will be entered. The tag number from the electronic tag 30 is received by the tag sensor 2c.

Therefore, in FIG.
Assuming that the audience 55a sitting on the seat 57 in "row B" has the registered electronic tag 30, the seat 57 in "row B 1" and the seat 57 in "row B 2" The tag sensor 2c provided therebetween receives the tag number from the electronic tag 30. By capturing the received output, the photographing control PC 5c (FIG. 1) recognizes that the spectator who has requested the photographing is sitting on the seat 57 near the tag sensor 2c. Digital camera 1c Determines to be performed by _UL . Then, at a predetermined timing after the theater attraction is performed, the digital camera 1c _UL is operated to set the audience 55
The photographing of a is performed.

The seat 5 of “1 in row A” shown in FIG.
The same applies to the audience 55b who sits and watches a movie, and the digital camera 1c _DL takes a picture of the audience 55b.

In the example shown in FIG. 20, the direction and focus position of the digital cameras 1c _UL , 1c _UR , 1c _DL and 1c _DR are fixed, but the digital cameras 1c _UL and 1c are fixed.
_{The UR} is focused on the audience sitting in the B-row seats, and the digital cameras 1c _DL and 1c _DR are also A
Audiences in the row seats are in focus.

[0103] However, the theater attractions at theme parks are usually provided with many seats so that many spectators can enjoy the theater at the same time. In such a case, the area where the seat 57 in the theater attraction venue is placed is divided into two equal parts before and after, and further equally divided into two equal parts to the left and right, and each is divided into four equal parts. _UL , 1c _UR , 1c _DL , 1c _DR are contracted for shooting. That is, the digital camera 1c _UL takes a picture of the left half of the second half of the seat area, the digital camera 1c _UR takes a picture of the right half of the second half of the seat area, and the digital camera 1c _DL takes a picture of the right half of the seat area. The left half of the first half is photographed and the digital camera 1c _DR
Takes an image of the right half of the first half of the seat area. In such a case, the digital camera is turned to face this seat by changing the direction of the digital camera according to the seat where the photograph is taken (because the position of the tag sensor 2c that detects the registered electronic tag 30 is known in advance, The digital camera 1c can be pointed in that direction), and zoom control is also performed so that a spectator sitting in any seat can obtain a photograph of the same size (in this case, the registered electronic Tag sensor 2c for detecting tag 30
Is known in advance, the zoom magnification is set from the distance between the tag sensor 2c and the digital camera 1c).

Of course, one digital camera 1c may be used to take a picture of the spectators 55 in all the seats 57, or five or more digital cameras 1c may be used for the same shared photography. May be performed. In short, the position of the spectator 55 who wants to take a picture during a theater is detected by the electronic tag 30 and the tag sensor 2c, and based on the detection result, the spectator 55 sets the spectator 55 by the digital camera 1c.
The photograph is taken.

FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the above operation. First, when enjoying a theater attraction, it is determined whether or not photographing is desired during a theater (step 200). , Enter the room as it is, enjoy the theater (Step 2)
05). When photographing is desired, the user presents the electronic tag 30 at the entrance gate of the theater attraction venue, registers the tag number (step 201), and then arrives at a desired seat. Thereafter, the attraction starts (step 202), and the electronic tag 30 of the spectator is detected by the tag sensor 2c closest thereto, and its position is recognized and held by the photographing control PC 5c (step 203).
Then, at a predetermined timing, the tag sensor 2
Operate the digital camera 1c determined for c,
Photographing is performed by the digital camera 1c (step 204).

In this way, a photograph is taken from the stage while the spectator in the theater attraction is enjoying the theater.

FIG. 22 is an external perspective view showing a specific example of the position search terminal 17 in FIG. 1, and FIG.
, 59 is a display screen with a touch panel, and 60 is a keyboard.

In this figure, this specific example is the electronic tag 3
This is a device for searching for the current position in the theme park No. 0, and includes a display screen 59 with a touch panel, a keyboard 60, and a tag sensor 18.
Such position search terminals 17 are arranged everywhere in the theme park. When the electronic tag 30 is brought close to the tag sensor 18, the tag number of the electronic tag 30 is read,
The map in the theme park is displayed on the display screen 59, and the position of the electronic tag 30 of the read tag number is displayed on this map. Therefore, the electronic tag 30 having the same tag number
If the electronic tag 30 is brought closer to a different position search terminal 17 by a visitor holding the same, the positions of all the electronic tags 30 having the same tag number are displayed on the display screen 59 of each position search terminal 17. become.

Next, the flowchart shown in FIG.
The operation procedure of the position search terminal 17 will be described with reference to the screen displayed on the display screen 59 shown in FIG.

In FIGS. 22 to 24, normally, the display screen 59 is in a state where nothing is displayed, or a state where a message indicating that a position search can be performed is displayed. When the hand is touched, an initial screen H22 indicating the first procedure is displayed (step 21).
0). Then, when the user holds the electronic tag 30 close to the tag sensor 18 according to the instruction on the initial screen H22,
As a result, the tag number of the electronic tag 30 is read and registered in the position search terminal 17 (step 21).
1). Then, the map screen H23 is displayed on the display screen 59, and the current position of the electronic tag 30, and therefore, the visitor having the electronic tag 30, is displayed (step 212), and the display state continues. Along with this, this current location information,
That is, the position information of this position search terminal 17 is transmitted to other position search terminals 17 via the network 6 (FIG. 1).
Sent to. If a message is to be sent to another location search terminal 17, a message input screen H24 is displayed by touching the "message" button 61 displayed on the map screen H23 (step 213) (step 214). ), Operating the keyboard 60, the determined frame 62 on the message input screen H24.
You can enter a message in. After a while
By touching the “Send” button 63 displayed on the message input screen H24, the input message is similarly transmitted to another position search terminal 1
7 (step 215).

If the "message" button 61 is not touch-operated in the display state of the map screen H23 (step 21)
3) The state in which the map screen H23 is displayed continues, and a predetermined operation of the keyboard 60 causes the map screen H2 to be displayed.
3 can be returned to the original state by erasing.

Therefore, assuming that the position information of the electronic tag 30 has been sent from another position search terminal 17 to this position search terminal 17, the electronic tag 30 having the same tag number as this electronic tag 30 is brought close to the tag sensor 18. (Step 211), the display screen 59
Is displayed on the map screen H23 displayed at the same time, the position of the electronic tag 30 of another accompanying person to whom the position information has been sent from the other position search terminal 17 is also displayed at the same time. become. Map screen H23 shown in FIG.
Shows a case where the position 2 represents the position of the own device, and the positions 1 and 3 also represent the position of the accompanying person having the electronic tag 30 having the same tag number. Of course, the same map screen H23 is also displayed on the display screen 59 of the other position search terminal 17.

In this way, the position search terminal 17
In addition to being able to check your current location, you can also check your companion's current location, and if you get lost, you can inform your companion of its location and your companion's location. You can also know. And you can also send a message,
For example, a map such as the upper part of the map screen H23 can be displayed in a place where it does not disturb, so that it is possible to communicate with each other.

Further, the location of an attraction venue near the user of the location search terminal 17 can be displayed on the map screen H23, so that the attraction venue near the current location can be immediately identified. , You can take the next action smoothly.

FIG. 25 is an external perspective view showing a specific example of a reservation terminal 19 for a restaurant or the like in FIG.
20 is the tag sensor shown in FIG. 1, 64 is a display screen with a touch panel, and 65 is a keyboard.

In this figure, this specific example is a device which enables reservation of a restaurant or the like in a theme park, and includes a display screen 64 with a touch panel and a keyboard 6.
5 and a tag sensor 20 are provided. Such reservation terminals 19 are located throughout the theme park. When the electronic tag 30 is brought close to the tag sensor 20, the tag number of the electronic tag 30 is read, and the display screen 64 includes a map indicating the location of the restaurant in the theme park,
The crowded state of these restaurants is displayed, and a desired restaurant can be selected and reserved. In this case, it is needless to say that the current position of the visitor making the reservation can also be displayed on this map so as to inform the driver of the route to the reserved restaurant.

Next, the flowchart shown in FIG. 26 and FIG.
The operation procedure of the reservation terminal 19 in the case of restaurant reservation will be described using the screen displayed on the display screen 64 shown in FIG.

In FIGS. 22 to 27, normally, the display screen 64 is in a state where nothing is displayed, or a state where a message that a restaurant or the like can be reserved is displayed. For example, if you touch your hand,
An initial screen H25 showing the first procedure is displayed (Step 220). Then, when the user possesses the electronic tag 30 in accordance with the instruction on the initial screen H25 and approaches the tag sensor 20, the tag number of the electronic tag 30 is read and registered in the reservation terminal 19 (step 2).
21). Then, a restaurant guide reservation screen H26 is displayed on the display screen 64, and a map showing the name and position of the restaurant in the theme park, the degree of crowding thereof, and the like are shown. That restaurant can be selected and its reservation can be entered (step 222). In this case, the number of persons and the name of the restaurant can be input by operating the keyboard 65. However, a ten key is displayed on the guidance reservation screen H26, and the number of persons to be reserved is input by touching the key. May be touched with a finger at the position of the restaurant to be reserved on the displayed map. The information input in this way is displayed on the guide reservation screen H2.
6 is displayed at a predetermined position, which can be confirmed. In order to cancel the input, the corresponding operation may be performed using the keyboard 65.

[0119] In the guidance reservation screen H26 shown in FIG. 27, the "next" button 66 and the "cancel" button 67 are shown as being displayed, but first after the tag sensor 20 detects the electronic tag 30. In the displayed guidance reservation screen H26, only the "next" button 66 is displayed and the "cancel" button 67 is not displayed.

As described above, when the restaurant to be reserved is determined, the reservation time input screen H27 is displayed by touching the "next" button 66 of the guide reservation screen H26. On this reservation time input screen H27, the reservable time of the restaurant to be reserved is displayed (step 223).
When making a reservation, the user inputs the reservation time without the guideable reservable time, and touch-operates the "reserve" button 68 (step 224). Thereby, a reservation content confirmation screen H28 is displayed for a predetermined time (step 226),
The display screen 64 returns to the original state. At the same time, the reservation content is transmitted to the reserved restaurant via the network 6 (FIG. 1) together with the tag number of the electronic tag 30 input by the tag sensor 20.

If the user is unable to eat at the desired time by looking at the available reservation time on the reservation time input screen H27 and wants to search for another restaurant, touch the "return" button 69 (step 224). . As a result, the guidance reservation screen H26 including the “next” button 66 and the “cancel” button 67 is displayed again. When another restaurant is used, the operation from step 222 is performed, but the restaurant is not reserved. In this case, the "cancel" button 67
Is touched (step 225). As a result, the display screen 64 returns to the original state.

Since the reservation terminal 19 is used in order to reserve a meal at a restaurant,
Here, the "cancel" button 67 is displayed on the guide reservation screen H26 displayed when the "return" button 69 is touched on the reservation time input screen H27, but is not limited thereto. , Guide reservation screen H2
6 may always be displayed.

After all the reservation information has been entered on the reservation time input screen H27, it may be necessary to confirm the position of the restaurant that has been reserved again. In order to enable such a case, a “return” button 6 on the reservation time input screen H27 is used.
9 to display the guide reservation screen H26 by touching, so that the map can be viewed. At this time, a new reservation input operation is performed (this makes the previously input reservation information new. Unless the “Cancel” button 67 is operated,
The entered reservation information is held in the reservation terminal 19, and after confirming the location of the reserved restaurant, the "next" button 6
The reservation may be confirmed by the operation of No. 6 and then the operation of the “Reserve” button 68 on the reservation time input screen H28.

In the reservation terminal 19, it is possible to make reservations for other than restaurants, such as ride attractions and theater attractions, by similar operations. For this purpose, step 221 in FIG.
When the electronic tag 30 is brought closer to the tag sensor 20 in the step, a selection screen for selecting an object to be reserved, such as an attraction or a restaurant, is displayed on the display screen 64 (FIG. 25).
The process proceeds to step S2 to display a guidance reservation screen H26 as shown in FIG.

As described above, the reservation terminal 19
By arranging at an appropriate position in the theme park,
It is possible to make a reservation for a desired restaurant without going directly to the restaurant, and to use time efficiently.

FIG. 28 is an external perspective view showing a specific example of the checkout terminal 21 in FIG.
Is a display screen with a touch panel, 71 is a tag return port, 7
Reference numeral 2 denotes a voucher outlet, and 73 denotes a fee payment outlet.

In the figure, the checkout terminal 21 is provided near the exit of the theme park, and the electronic tag 30 is collected by this. The checkout terminal 21 has a tag return port 71 for inserting the electronic tag 30, a display screen 70 with a touch panel for confirming the electronic tag 30 to be collected and a method of receiving a photo, and taking back the photo. A voucher outlet 72 for discharging vouchers issued at the time of and a fee payment port 73 are provided.

Next, the flowchart shown in FIG. 29 and FIG.
The operation procedure of the checkout terminal 21 for returning the electronic tag 30 will be described with reference to the screen displayed on the display screen 70 shown in FIG.

28 to 30, normally, the display screen 70 is in a state where nothing is displayed.
When, for example, a hand is touched to 0, an initial screen H29 indicating the first procedure is displayed (step 230). Then, when the electronic tag 30 possessed is inserted into the tag return port 71 according to the instruction on the initial screen H29 (step 23).
1), thereby, the communication unit 32 of the electronic tag 30 (FIG. 2)
The tag number and additional information stored in the memory are read, and the tag number is used as ID (Identification) information.
(FIG. 1), and a confirmation screen H3 is displayed on the display screen 70.
It is displayed in 0.

As the additional information, as described above,
The day when the electronic tag 30 was used (that is, the day of arrival), FIG.
Step 111 of “A Advance Reservation” from outside indicated by
The address of the e-mail input to the input screen H6 (FIG. 5), the name input to the input screen H7 (FIG. 5) in step 112, the name input to the input screen H8 (FIG. 5) in step 113, and the same step The member number input on the input screen H2 (FIG. 5) at 105 and the operation according to the flowchart shown in FIG. 9 of the electronic tag ticketing terminal 14 (FIG. 8) when entering the theme park are executed at step 1
The member number entered in the initial screen H16 (FIG. 10) at 42,
The e-mail address input to the input screen H19 (FIG. 10) in step 146, and the input screen H2 in step 147
0 (FIG. 10), the name input to the input screen H21 (FIG. 10) in step 148, and the like. FIG.
Is displayed on the confirmation screen H30, at least one of the name, the member number, and the e-mail address is displayed, so that the returner can confirm that the electronic tag 30 to be returned is definitely his / her own. .

In the confirmation screen H30, when the returner of the electronic tag 30 receives a photo service in the theme park, a sample of the photo read from the mass storage 8 (FIG. 1) is also displayed. It is possible to confirm that. As a method of receiving these photographs, a method of making a reservation on the input screen H3 (FIG. 5) in the step 106 of “A advance reservation” from the outside shown in FIG. 3 or an electronic tag issuing terminal when entering the theme park By the operation according to the flowchart shown in FIG. 9 of FIG. 14 (FIG. 8), information for confirming the reserved method on the selection screen H17 (FIG. 10) is also displayed. As the confirmation information of the photo reception, for example, when the user has reserved the photo to be brought back on a CD-R, as shown in the confirmation screen H30, it is "" Take CD-R home "". You can pick it up at the counter after 20 minutes. Please come with your voucher. If, for example, you have registered your e-mail address and reserved a download, it would be "Download from the Internet". Please see the internet homepage written on the voucher. For example, if you have booked the mailing of a CD-R, it would be "mailing a CD-R." Is the address correct in the following address? ", And make corrections.

After confirming the above information, the confirmation screen H3
When a button 0 (not shown) is operated, the receipt printing unit 2
In 3 (FIG. 1), for example, a photo voucher as shown in FIG. 31 is printed and discharged from the voucher discharge port 72 (step 233). It should be noted that although not shown here, when the payment method is selected in the external “A advance reservation” shown in FIG. 3 and the “receipt” is selected on the selection screen H5 (FIG. 5). The information for confirming this and the fee are displayed on the confirmation screen H30 shown in FIG. 30, and this fee is confirmed by inserting a card or cash into the fee payment port 73, and the voucher for the photograph is discharged. Is performed (step 233).

In the case of taking out the photograph (step 234), the photograph can be received by putting the voucher out to the counter (step 235). If it is desired to change to mailing, this voucher can be issued (step 234) by sending this voucher to the counter and applying for that (step 234). Of course, you can receive photos at the counter, and if you wish, you can also apply for download and mailing.

Here, if the exiting person does not notice the checkout terminal 21 and tries to pass through the exit gate (not shown) of the theme park, the exiting person owns the electronic tag 30, so that A tag sensor provided at the exit gate detects this, closes the output gate, and announces that the electronic tag 30 is returned at the checkout terminal 21.

FIG. 32 is a diagram showing a specific example of the photograph information stored in the large-capacity storage 8 of FIG. 1. FIG. 32A shows a file for each digital camera 1a to 1c. FIG. 2B shows a file filed for each electronic tag 30.

In the figure, each digital camera 1a to 1
c, individual camera numbers C are assigned to the respective photographs, and photograph numbers S are assigned to photographed photographs in the photographing order in each photographing order. Here, the camera number C is "C-3
Digit number ”, and the photograph number S is“ S
−8 digit date−5 digit serial number ”. For example, the photograph number “S-2000-06-23-0”
1234 ”was taken on June 23, 2000
This means that it was taken the second time. Further, the tag number T is assumed to be composed of "T-8 digit date-5 digit serial number-1 digit accompanying number". For example, the tag number "T-2
000-06-23-08765-1 "electronic tag 30
Is the group (one or more) that entered the 8765th on June 23, 2000, and the companion number "1" in the last digit is the first (first) visitor of this group. become. In the case where a plurality of groups of the number of persons reserved on the input screen H2 (FIG. 5) are entered in the step 101 of "A advance reservation" from the outside shown in FIG. 3, the lending is made to a plurality of visitors forming the group. The tag number T of the electronic tag 30 is 8
The same value is used from the digit date to the five-digit serial number, and the one-digit accompanying number is different from “1”, “2”, “3”,....

In FIG. 1, for example, a digital camera 1
When a photograph is taken at a, the camera number C and the tag number T of the digital camera 1a are added to the photographed video image and sent to the data management server 7. The data management server 7 generates and adds a photograph number S to the received information, divides the information into camera numbers C, creates a file, and stores the file in the large-capacity storage 8. Here, the files for each camera number C are continuously stored so that there is no gap between the files, and when new photograph information is sent, the files are interrupted and stored.

The file shown in FIG. 32A shows a file of a photograph taken by a digital camera having the camera number C of C-123. In the file of the same camera number C, the photograph number S is in the order of the serial number. Are arranged. Also, 1
One photo number S may include a plurality of different tag numbers T, which means that a plurality of visitors having electronic tags 30 with different tag numbers are photographed in the same photo. . For example, the photograph number "S-2000-
06-23-01234 "and two tag numbers" T-20
00-06-23-09876-1 "and" T-2000
−06-23-08765-1 ”. This is because, for example, in the ride attractions described with reference to FIGS. 13 to 15, the registered tag numbers “T-2000-06-23-09876-” are registered.
The passenger 51 having the electronic tag 30 of “1” and the tag number “T-2”
000-06-23-08765-1 "electronic tag 30
When the passengers 51 having the are riding side by side in the same seat of the vehicle 50, these electronic tags 30 are detected at the same time,
The digital camera 1b takes a picture of the passenger 51 at the same time, and these two tag numbers are appended to the photograph thus obtained. in this case,
The photographic images taken by the digital camera 1b are
One tag number is added and sent to the data management server 7, and the same photo number is assigned to these tag numbers.

[0139] The data management server 7 also
From the file for each camera number C shown in FIG.
Create a file for each tag number S as shown in (b),
Make this accessible. By accessing such a file based on the tag number, the photograph can be provided to the visitors as described above. In this case, the access number uses up to the serial number of the tag number T, and does not use the accompanying number.

The photograph information of the member is further stored in the data long-term storage streamer 9 for each member (for each member number), and can be accessed from the member number.

As described above, in this embodiment, each visitor can be distinguished by the electronic tag 30, and a photographer can take a photograph with the photographing equipment in the hall and provide the photographer with the photographer. It is.

In the above embodiment, all of the electronic tags are collected when the user leaves the system. However, if the user is a member, the electronic tags may not be collected. In that case, the tag number is the date of the user's enrollment, and the electronic tag issued at the time of enrollment is used every time you visit until there is an application to unsubscribe, and the tag sensor provided at the exit gate is the date of this day It is sufficient to detect only an electronic tag having the tag number as a tag number and issue a warning.

Also, as a member's tag number, it is possible that a plurality of members may join on the same day. Therefore, after the date of joining, if there is a companion, the tag number between this date and the companion number is added. Then, a serial number in the order of reception may be provided, and the member may be specified by a tag number including the serial number. Thus, even if a plurality of members join on the same day, these members can be specified.

In addition, when applying for membership, an application field for an automatic photo service is provided, and the method for receiving and paying for photographic images, the number of accompanying persons, and the like are specified by the above-described method. The service can be provided under the same conditions as at the time of enrollment, unless there is an application for these. Thus, once the application for membership has been completed, the same service can be automatically received each time a visit comes, and there is no need to perform a troublesome procedure each time.

[0145]

As described above, according to the present invention,
If you want to take a picture, you only need to register the tag number of the electronic tag, so as a customer, you can only take pictures at places you want, such as places and attractions. All the received photos will be provided, which saves the trouble of taking a photo, and since the information designating the method of receiving the photos has been written in advance on the electronic tag, the reception can be performed smoothly. In other words, you can receive a photo service that hassle-free.

Further, according to the present invention, even if the user does not go directly to a facility such as an attraction venue or a restaurant,
There is no doubt that the user can make a reservation for the desired use equipment and can make a reservation including the use time, so that the time until the use can be used effectively.

Further, according to the present invention, the customer can acquire the history information on the past use of the entertainment facility from his / her own terminal, which can be used as a reference when reusing the entertainment facility.

Further, according to the present invention, it is possible to apply for reservation for use of an entertainment facility from one's own terminal, and to provide information on transportation means for using the same. This saves you from having to check the information.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of a service system in an entertainment facility or the like according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a specific example of an electronic tag used by a user in the embodiment shown in FIG.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an operation procedure when accessing the entertainment facility from the outside.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a menu screen displayed on an external PC in step 100 of FIG. 3;

5 is a diagram showing an operation screen displayed on an external PC in an operation procedure for “advance reservation” represented in steps 101 to 113 of FIG.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an operation screen displayed on an external PC in an operation procedure for “member service” represented by steps 120 and 121 in FIG.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an operation screen displayed on an external PC in an operation procedure for “viewing a photo” represented by steps 130 to 135 in FIG. 3;

8 is an external perspective view showing a specific example of an electronic tag issuing terminal in FIG.

9 is a flowchart showing an operation procedure of the electronic tag issuing terminal shown in FIG.

10 is a diagram showing an operation screen displayed on the display screen in FIG. 8 in the operation procedure shown in FIG. 9;

FIG. 11 is a diagram schematically showing a scene of a commemorative photograph using the embodiment shown in FIG. 1 in an entertainment facility.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the operation of the embodiment shown in FIG. 1 in the commemorative photographing shown in FIGS. 11 and 12;

13 is a diagram schematically showing a shooting scene at a ride attraction using the embodiment shown in FIG. 1 in an entertainment facility.

FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating the timing of photographing the passenger for the photographing shown in FIG. 13;

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the operation of the embodiment shown in FIG. 1 in the photographing shown in FIGS. 13 and 14;

FIG. 16 is a diagram schematically showing a shooting scene in a parade using the embodiment shown in FIG. 1 in an entertainment facility.

FIG. 17 is a view for explaining the photographing timing for the photograph shown in FIG. 16;

FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the operation of the embodiment shown in FIG. 1 in the photographing shown in FIGS. 16 and 17.

FIG. 19 is a diagram schematically showing a shooting scene at a theater attraction venue using the embodiment shown in FIG. 1 in an entertainment facility.

FIG. 20 is a diagram showing photographing at the theater attraction shown in FIG. 19;

FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the operation of the embodiment shown in FIG. 1 in the photographing shown in FIGS. 19 and 20.

FIG. 22 is an external perspective view showing a specific example of a position search terminal in FIG.

23 is a flowchart showing an operation procedure of the position search terminal shown in FIG.

24 is a diagram showing an operation screen displayed on the display screen in FIG. 22 according to the operation procedure shown in FIG.

25 is an external perspective view showing a specific example of a reservation terminal such as a restaurant in FIG. 1. FIG.

26 is a flowchart showing the operation procedure of the reservation terminal shown in FIG.

27 is a diagram showing an operation screen displayed on the display screen in FIG. 25 according to the operation procedure shown in FIG. 26.

FIG. 28 is an external perspective view showing a specific example of a checkout terminal in FIG.

FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing an operation procedure of the checkout terminal shown in FIG. 28.

30 is a diagram showing an operation screen displayed on the display screen in FIG. 28 according to the operation procedure shown in FIG. 29.

FIG. 31 is a diagram showing a specific example of a voucher for a picture delivered in step 233 in FIG. 29.

FIG. 32 is a diagram showing a specific example of forming a file of photo information stored in the mass storage in FIG. 1;

[Explanation of symbols]

 1a-1c Digital Camera 2a-2c Tag Sensor 3 Shutter Receiver 4 Vehicle Position Detector 8 Mass Storage 9 Data Long-term Storage Streamer 11 CD-R or DVD-R 12 Flash Memory 13 Printer 14 Electronic Tag Ticketing Terminal 15 Card Reader 16 Electronic Tag lending unit 20 Position search terminal 18 Tag sensor 19 Restaurant reservation terminal 20 Tag sensor 21 Checkout terminal 22 Tag sensor 30 Electronic tag 32 Communication unit 37 Shutter button 43 Display screen 44 Electronic tag lending slot 59 Display screen 60 Keyboard 64, 70 Display screen 71 Tag return port 72 Voucher outlet 73 Charge payment port

 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────続 き Continuing on the front page (72) Inventor Tohru Kiyota 2-15-12 Nishishinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo Digital Media Group, Hitachi, Ltd. (72) Inventor Hiroshi Shimizu Yoshida-cho, Totsuka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa Prefecture 292 Digital Media Development Division, Hitachi, Ltd. (72) Yukinobu Maruyama, Inventor, 1-chome, Higashi-Koigabo, Kokubunji-shi, Tokyo 280 Hitachi, Ltd.Design Research Laboratories, Ltd. 280 Hitachi Design Laboratory Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Atsuhiko Urushihara 1-280 Higashi Koigabo, Kokubunji-shi, Tokyo F-term in Hitachi Design Laboratory Co., Ltd. 5B049 BB61 CC06 CC13 EE00 EE07 EE21 GG03 GG06

Claims (11)

[Claims] 1. A tag issuing means for issuing to a visitor an electronic tag to which a tag number has been assigned in an entertainment facility, and a tag issuing means disposed at a predetermined place in the entertainment facility and detecting a tag number of the electronic tag. A recreational facility comprising: photographing means for photographing a visitor carrying the electronic tag; and checkout means for collating the tag number of the electronic tag and providing a voucher for the photograph. Service system. 2. A database according to claim 1, further comprising a database for storing photograph information photographed by each of said photographing means in a file for each of said tag numbers, wherein said database is accessible based on said tag numbers. A service system for an entertainment facility, wherein the photographer is provided with a photograph taken by the photographing means. 3. The electronic tag according to claim 1, wherein the tag number includes information such as an entry date and an entry order on the entry date. The tag number is the same as the entry order, and the electronic tag is provided with the tag issuing means, and in addition to the tag number, the receiving method and the receiving method of the photograph taken by the photographing means of the entertainment facility are photographs. E-mail address when downloading information to the terminal, name of the photo recipient when the receiving method is take-out,
When the receiving method is mail, additional information such as the address and name of the photo receiver is written, and the checkout means determines a method of providing the photograph taken by the image capturing means based on the additional information. A service system for entertainment facilities. 4. The electronic tag according to claim 1, wherein when the exiting person carrying the electronic tag passes through the exit gate of the entertainment facility, the electronic tag is detected and a warning sound is generated. A service system for an entertainment facility, comprising: 5. An electronic tag is provided with its tag number,
A tag issuing means for issuing to a visitor of the entertainment facility, a reservation means for making a reservation for a use facility such as an attraction hall or a restaurant in the entertainment facility, and a tag issuing means when the visitor leaves the entertainment facility. Tag collecting means for collecting the electronic tag is appropriately arranged in the entertainment facility, and the reservation means provides the use status and the reservation status in each of the use facilities by presenting the tag number of the electronic tag. A service system for an entertainment facility, wherein the tag number is registered when the desired use facility is selected, and a reservation for the selected use facility is made for the registered tag number. 6. The entertainment system service system according to claim 5, wherein the reservation means presents a time slot in which the selected facility can be reserved. 7. An electronic tag is given its tag number,
Tag issuing means for issuing the same tag number to the electronic tag to be issued to the visitors of the entertainment facility and issued to a plurality of accompanying guests, and reading the tag number of the electronic tag and reading the read tag number Position searching means for displaying a map showing the current position of the electronic tag with the number in the entertainment facility on a display screen, and appropriately arranging the entertainment facility, and the position searching means is arranged at another position. A service for an entertainment facility characterized by receiving position information of a tag number read by the position detecting means and displaying the current positions of a plurality of electronic tags having the same tag number on the same map displayed on the display screen. system. 8. A service system for an entertainment facility that issues an electronic tag to which a tag number is assigned to a visitor of the entertainment facility, and provides a service at the entertainment facility to the visitor using the electronic tag. A server storing information on attractions and unexperienced attractions for each member as history information, and, in response to a request from an external terminal by the member, the history information corresponding to the member stored in the server. A service system for an entertainment facility, comprising: means for providing to an external terminal. 9. The entertainment facility service system according to claim 8, wherein the history information includes information on a past use date, the number of times of use of the entertainment facility by the member, and facilities used. 10. A service system for an entertainment facility that issues an electronic tag with a tag number to a visitor of the entertainment facility and provides a service at the entertainment facility to the visitor using the electronic tag. Means for providing, to the external terminal, map information indicating a route to the entertainment facility according to the means of transportation in response to a declaration of transportation to the entertainment facility when applying for a reservation for use of the entertainment facility. A service system for entertainment facilities. 11. A means for issuing a tag voucher describing a tag number of the electronic tag to be issued to a customer who makes an application in response to an application for reservation of use of the entertainment facility from the external terminal. A service system for an entertainment facility, comprising: