JP2002158990A - Unit and system for delivering data - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a unit and a system for delivering data in which an object can be imaged or recorded surely in a event, e.g. wedding reception, and the data of an image or voice is available at any place at any time (even in another day). SOLUTION: A plurality of cameras 11 and 11 and a microphone 12 are installed in an event place 1. An event server 2 comprising a section 21 for storing image data from the camera 11 and voice data from the microphone 12 is also installed. Upon finishing an event, the event server 2 is accessed from a personal computer 42 in the home of an attendant at the event in order to retrieve data in the data storing section 21 thus referring and selecting required data. Selected data is delivered from the delivery designating section 26 of the event server 2 toward the personal computer 42.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a method for photographing an event such as a wedding reception, a reunion, a party, etc.
The present invention relates to a data distribution device and a data distribution system for performing voice recording, video shooting, and the like, and distributing the acquired data to each attendee.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Hitherto, in an event such as a wedding reception, an event organizer (the bride and groom in the case of a wedding reception) has hired a photographer who is a photographer, and this photographer has organized a photographer and attendees (marriage) during the event. It is common practice to take a photo of a guest at a reception. Also, attendees bring a camera to take photos of the organizer and each attendee during the event.

[0003] In the case of a wedding reception, the bride and groom collectively receive a large number of pictures taken by a photographer, select the pictures according to the individual guests, and distribute them individually to each guest. In addition, many photographs taken by a camera brought by an inviting guest are often selected by the inviting guest according to the bride and groom and other inviting guests and distributed to the bride and groom and other inviting guests.

[0004]

As described above, the distribution of photographs and the like at various events up to now has been such that the organizer and attendees select from a large number of photographs according to the attendees of the distribution destination. Work was needed. Also, the attendees who have received the photos cannot select the photos to be distributed by themselves, so there is a possibility that unwanted photos will be distributed.

[0005] In order to solve these problems, a camera is installed at the event site, and the camera takes a picture at a predetermined time interval. After the event, the photographed person is pasted out and selected by attendees. It is also possible. According to this, since the attendees do not need to bring a camera, there is no need to perform the above-mentioned operations such as selecting photos according to the individual attendees. Can receive.

However, in this system, since the event site is photographed at random, it is difficult to accurately photograph the attendees, and there is a high possibility that wasteful photographs will increase. It is also difficult to equalize the number of shots for each participant.
There is also a possibility that a person who does not take a picture may occur. Furthermore, the attendees have to select a photo to be obtained at the venue after the event, and it becomes difficult to obtain another photo at a later date if another photo is desired.

[0007] Such a situation occurs not only when taking a picture during an event but also when taking a voice recording or a video.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to enable a photographing target or a recording target at an event to be photographed or recorded accurately, An object of the present invention is to provide a data distribution device and a data distribution system that can obtain image and audio data at any time (even at a later date).

[0009]

Means for Solving the Problems-Summary of the Invention-In order to achieve the above object, the present invention performs shooting while identifying a shooting target specified in advance, and converts acquired image data. The image data is stored in a database so that the image data can be easily received even after the event.

-Solution Means- Specifically, the present invention is directed to a data distribution apparatus for distributing image data of a photographing target photographed during the event in an event where a photographing target specified in advance exists. . Data acquisition means for performing photographing while identifying the object to be photographed, data storage means for storing image data output from the data acquisition means, and data retrieval from an external terminal via a network to the data distribution apparatus. Data selection means for selecting the corresponding image data from the image data stored in the data storage means, and data distribution capable of distributing the corresponding image data selected by the data selection means to an external terminal. Means.

According to the specific items, for example, in an event such as a wedding reception, it is possible to perform photographing while identifying the bride and the groom and the invited guests, and it is possible to avoid unnecessary photographing and to photograph the attendees equally. Will be possible. Further, even on the day after the event, a distribution request can be issued from a place other than the event venue (for example, the home of the attendee).

The following are specific examples of the distribution operation. That is, a display means for transmitting a display signal for displaying the corresponding image data selected by the data selection means to an external terminal through a network is provided, and among the corresponding image data of the display signal transmitted by the display means, Only the image data selected by the external terminal is distributed by the data distribution means to the external terminal.

According to the specific items, the image data to be distributed can be confirmed in advance on the external terminal, and then the data can be distributed. That is, of the image data stored in the data storage means, only the data selected by the recipient of the distribution is distributed, and data distribution according to the user's request can be performed.

The following are examples of configurations for identifying an object to be photographed. In other words, the data acquisition unit compares the preliminary image data obtained by performing the preliminary photographing on the photographing target before the event is held with the image of the photographing target during the event, and identifies the photographed image. The target is identified.

According to this specific item, it is possible to perform a highly reliable operation of identifying the object to be photographed, and it is possible to improve the reliability of uniformly photographing the attendees.

Another configuration for identifying an object to be photographed is to equip the object to be photographed with a transmitter. That is, the data acquisition unit is configured to identify the imaging target by receiving the transmission signal of the transmitter.

According to this specific matter, a highly reliable operation of identifying an object to be photographed can be performed without performing the preliminary photographing and without requiring image recognition of the object to be photographed. Further, if the identification of the imaging target by the image recognition and the identification of the imaging target by the transmission signal from the transmitter are used together, the operation of identifying the imaging target with higher reliability can be performed.

As a specific example of the data acquisition operation, after the data acquisition means identifies the object to be photographed, the object to be photographed is zoomed up to a predetermined magnification and automatically focused to perform photographing. I have.

According to this specific matter, it is possible to perform photographing with an optimum composition for the photographing object, and to avoid useless photographing.

The following is an example of the imaging operation by the data acquisition means. In other words, when the formula of the event is determined in advance, the shooting pattern and the shooting timing of the shooting target are set according to the order of the formula, and the data acquisition unit determines the shooting target by the shooting pattern and the shooting timing. I try to shoot.

According to this specific matter, the image capturing operation by the data acquisition means can be performed smoothly, and the data acquisition means is prepared in advance for each event (speech or entertainment at a wedding reception) during the event (the data acquisition means is used). It is possible to take pictures efficiently (by putting it on standby before the start of the event).

In the case where a plurality of photographing objects are present, an upper limit value of the number of photographing times for each of the photographing objects is set in advance. In the case where the photographing for the photographing target is ended, it is possible to avoid a situation in which the photographing is performed with a particular focus on the specific photographing target. That is,
It becomes possible to photograph each photographing target equally. In addition, it is possible to reduce the cost burden associated with shooting.

When a photographing operation means capable of operating the photographing operation of the data acquisition means is provided, and manual photographing of the data acquisition means is enabled by operation of the photographing operation means, the photographing is performed at an arbitrary zoom, composition, and timing. The object can be photographed. For example, in the case of a wedding reception, it is possible for the attendees to set an image desired by themselves and to photograph themselves.

The image data is stored in the data storage means in association with predetermined image specifying information, and the corresponding image data in the image data stored in the data storage means is stored in the image specifying information. Based on the data selection means.

According to this specific matter, when specific data is selected from the image data stored in the data storage means after the event, the data can be selected based on the image specifying information. The recipient can see only the image he or she wants to refer to. The image specifying information includes, for example, a shooting date, an event name,
The name of the attendee, an identification number assigned to each attendee in the event, and the like are given. Further, by selecting data based on the image specifying information, an unspecified person can be prevented from referring to the image data, and privacy can be protected.

As an example of the operation of transmitting the display signal of the relevant image data, the data selecting means selects only the image data of the specific object to be photographed as the relevant image data, and the display means selects the selected image data. A display signal of the image data is transmitted to an external terminal via a network. According to this, it is possible to show only the selected image data to the person who receives the distribution, and the person who receives this distribution does not need to refer to all the data stored in the data storage means. Simplification can be achieved.

As another example of the operation of transmitting the display signal of the image data, when a plurality of external terminals are configured to be connectable through a network, the data selecting means distributes the data to any of the external terminals. Allowed shared image data is selected as relevant image data, and the display means transmits a display signal of the selected relevant image data to an external terminal through a network. This makes it possible to transmit a display signal of the shared image data to a plurality of external terminals. For example, in the case of a wedding reception, the shared image data may include a candle service, a wedding cake sword, a bouquet presentation, and other commemorative photos selected by the bride and groom.

As a specific configuration for performing the data distribution operation to the external terminal, a distribution request signal is transmitted to the data distribution means so that only the image data selected by the external terminal is distributed to the external terminal. A transmission request means for transmitting is provided. With this configuration, since only the image data selected by the external terminal is distributed to the external terminal, only the data required by the recipient can be distributed, and unnecessary data distribution is avoided.

As a configuration for notifying the event organizer of the distribution request, the data distribution means transmits the distribution request signal from the distribution request means to the event organizer and then distributes the signal to the external terminal. According to this, the event organizer can grasp the number of distributions and the required cost in advance, and the convenience of the event organizer is improved.

As a configuration for enabling distribution in a plurality of formats, the data distribution unit transmits the image data to the external terminal and prints the image data on the recording medium from the distribution request unit. Can be switched in accordance with the distribution request signal. According to this, the person who receives the distribution can select the distribution as the captured image data or the distribution while being printed on the recording paper, and can use the distributed image for multiple purposes.

As a configuration for calculating the cost incurred by the distribution, a billing means for calculating the cost incurred by the distribution of the image data by the data distribution means is provided. As a result, the event organizer can easily grasp the required cost. In addition, as a payment method of billing,
Credit cards, e-commerce, cash and the like.

As a configuration for processing and distributing the image data, the data distribution means is configured to combine the image data and the content stored in the data storage means in advance so as to be able to distribute it to an external terminal. As a result, it is possible to distribute not just the photographed image as it is, but also data that matches the taste of the event organizer or the like. Examples of the content include photo frames of various shapes.

The configuration when the data distribution device is used for audio data distribution is as follows. That is,
In the event where the recording target specified in advance exists,
A data distribution device for distributing audio data to be recorded during an event. Data acquisition means for performing recording while identifying the recording target, data storage means for storing voice data output from the data acquisition means, and data search instruction from an external terminal via a network to the data distribution apparatus. Data selection means for selecting the corresponding audio data from the audio data stored in the data storage means, and data distribution capable of distributing the relevant audio data selected by the data selection means to an external terminal. Means.

According to the specific items, for example, at an event such as a wedding reception, a voice (for example, a celebration speech or the like) can be recorded while identifying the bride and groom and the invited guests. Further, even on the day after the event, a request for distributing audio data can be issued from a place other than the event venue (for example, the home of the attendee).

The present invention also includes a data distribution system in which the data distribution device and the external terminal in each of the above-mentioned inventions are connected via a network.

[0036]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In the present embodiment, a case will be described in which the present invention is applied as a system that performs photography and voice recording in a wedding reception hall and distributes the acquired data.

-Description of Configuration of Data Distribution System- FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an overall configuration of a data distribution system according to the present embodiment. As shown in this figure, the present data distribution system includes devices 11, 12, 13, and 14 installed in an event hall 1 (a wedding reception hall) and an event server 2 installed in a computer room or the like of a wedding hall.
And various external terminal devices 41, 42, 43 connected to the event server 2 via the Internet 3. As these external terminal devices 41, 42, 43, a personal computer (hereinafter abbreviated as a personal computer) 41 installed at the home of the event organizer (for example, the bride and groom) and a home of the event attendees (inviting guests of the wedding reception) are installed. And a terminal 43 installed in a kiosk at a station. Further, the terminal may be a terminal installed in a lobby of a wedding hall or the like.

(Equipment Installed in Event Venue) The equipment installed in the event venue 1 includes a plurality of cameras 1
.., And microphones 12, 12,. FIG. 2 shows a table arrangement state of the event venue 1, a camera 1
FIG. 2 is a layout diagram showing installation positions of microphones 1, 11,... And microphones 12, 12,. The numbers around each table are the numbers given to each attendee (corresponding to the seat numbers at each table). Each table is assigned a table number in advance. As the table number,
"Table # mt" is displayed on the main table MT (the groom, bride, and couple of drinkers are seated), and "table # m1" and "table #" are displayed on the tables M1, M3, and M5 of relatives such as the groom's relatives.
m3 "and" table # m5 "are stored in tables W1, W3 and W5 of relatives such as the bride's relatives.
“ble # w5” is “table #” in the tables T2 and T4 of other related persons (for example, related persons such as friends common to the bride and groom).
2 ”and“ table # 4 ”respectively. These table numbers are used for managing a database in the event server 2 described later. Details of this management state will be described later.

A microphone 12A for the main table is provided on the main table MT, and a camera 11A for the main table for photographing the groom, the bride, and the couple of mediums is provided in front of the main table MT. The microphone number “m # mt1” is assigned to the main table microphone 12A, and the camera number “c # mt1” is assigned to the main table camera 11A.

A first microphone 12B for speech is provided near the main table MT, and the table M
5, a second speech microphone 12C is installed near W5. The microphone number “m # s1” is assigned to the first speech microphone 12B, and the second speech microphone 12C is assigned to the first speech microphone 12B.
Is assigned a microphone number “m # s2”.

Further, first and second speech cameras 11B and 11C are installed toward the first and second speech microphones 12B and 12C, respectively. Furthermore,
At the center of each of the attendee tables M1 to T4, a camera 11D
11K is installed. These cameras 11D to 11K
Is rotatable so that attendees sitting at the table can be individually photographed. A camera number is also assigned to each of the cameras 11B to 11K. The camera number “c # s1” is assigned to the first speech camera 11B, and the camera number “c # s2” is assigned to the second speech camera 11C.
However, the camera number “c # m” is displayed in the camera 11D of the table M1.
1 ”is assigned to the camera number“ c ”in the camera 11E of the table M3.
# m2 ", the camera number" c # m3 "for the camera 11F of the table M5, the camera number" c # w1 "for the camera 11G of the table W1, and the camera number" c # w2 "for the camera 11H of the table W3. , The camera number “c # w3” for the camera 11I of the table W5, the camera number “c # 2” for the camera 11J of the table T2, and the camera number “c # 4” for the camera 11K of the table T4. Each is attached. Each camera is configured to shoot while identifying a person to be shot. This person identification operation will be described later.

In the event that a photographer also takes a photograph at the reception hall 1, the photographer can use the digital camera 13 (see FIG. 1) to perform grooming during a reception (an event referred to in the present invention). , The bride, the couple, and the attendees. A personal computer 14 for taking in digital image data captured by the digital camera 13 is installed at the event site.

(Event Server) Next, the event server 2 will be described. The event server 2 includes a data storage unit 21 as a data storage unit, a search instruction unit 22,
A search unit 23 as a data selection unit, a display unit 24 as a display unit, a distribution request unit 25 as a distribution request unit, a distribution instruction unit 26 as a data distribution unit, a charging unit 27 as a charging unit, and these units are integrated. Control unit 2
8 is provided. Hereinafter, each unit will be described.

The data storage unit 21 stores registration data (name, address, table number, etc., which will be described in detail later) of each participant, bride and groom, image data output from each of the cameras 11A to 11K, and personal computer. 14 stores the image data output from the microphone 14 and the audio data output from the microphones 12A to 12C. The specific storage state will be described later.

The search instructing unit 22 receives a search signal from each of the external terminal devices 41, 42, and 43 transmitted through the Internet, and performs a search operation of image data and audio data meeting predetermined conditions. To give a search instruction.

The search unit 23 selects corresponding image data and corresponding audio data from the image data and the audio data stored in the data storage unit 21 in response to a search instruction from the search instruction unit 22.

The display unit 24 displays the image of the corresponding image data selected by the search unit 23 and the sound of the corresponding sound data.
It transmits information (display signal) to be displayed on the monitor screens of the external terminal devices 41, 42, 43 that have issued the search instruction, or to be emitted from the speaker.

The distribution requesting unit 25 includes the external terminal devices 41 and 4
A distribution request signal is transmitted to the distribution instructing unit 26 based on the distribution request information received from the distribution request information 2 and 43.

The distribution instructing unit 26 distributes predetermined corresponding image data and corresponding sound data to the external terminal devices 41, 42, 43 based on a request from the distribution requesting unit 25. The distribution instruction unit 26 also transmits the distribution request signal to the personal computer 41 at the home of the event organizer.

The charging unit 27 includes external terminal devices 41, 42,
The total amount of distribution costs is calculated based on the number of all applicable image data and corresponding audio data distributed to 43, and the total amount is transmitted to the personal computer 41 at the home of the event organizer.

The event server 2 configured as described above
And the equipment 11, 12, 1 installed in the event venue 1
The data distribution device A according to the present invention is constituted by the components 3 and 14.

(Shooting Operation and Database Creation Operation) Next, during the reception, a shooting operation by each of the cameras 11A to 11K, a recording operation by each of the microphones 12A to 12C, and a database of various data stored in the data storage unit 21. The creation operation will be described.

FIG. 3 shows an outline of the procedure of the photographing operation and the database creation operation at the reception. As shown in FIG. 3, first, attendees are initially registered before the reception (step ST1). As the initial registration operation, a digital camera and a personal computer connected to the event server 2 are installed at the reception place of the reception (both not shown), and when the guest signs at the reception, the face of the guest is signed. Is taken by a digital camera, and the face image data obtained by this is taken into a personal computer to create guest identification data. At this time, the name, address, table number, seat number, etc. of the invited guest are input from the personal computer in association with the face image data of each invited guest. The guest identification data thus given is stored in the data storage unit 21 of the event server 2. Further, the same data is stored in the data storage unit 21 for the bride and groom and the spouse couple.

Further, at this reception, the transmitter is handed to each invited guest, and the transmitter is put in a pocket of clothes. Each transmitter has a different transmission frequency for each invited guest. Each of the cameras 11A to 11K is provided with a receiving antenna for receiving the frequency of the transmission signal of the transmitter, and each of the cameras 11A to 11K recognizes the guest to be photographed by identifying the transmission frequency from the transmitter. I can do it. In this case, the transmission frequency of the transmitter is also registered as the guest identification data.
Similarly, the bride and groom and the spouse carry a transmitter.

FIG. 4 is an initial database for identifying attendees created in this manner. As shown in this figure, as the initial database, the names of attendees, passwords, table numbers, transmitter numbers, initial images (face image data), distribution addresses, desired media, and upper limits are associated with the attendee identification numbers. The number is registered.

In the initial database shown in FIG. 4, the identification numbers of the attendees are set by a combination of a table number and a seat number of the table. For example,
The inviting guest (A in FIG. 4) seated on the chair No. 1 in the table M1 has the identification number “g # m1 # 01”, and the inviting guest seating on the chair No. 1 in the table W1 (FIG. 4).
In B), the identification number “g # w1 # 01” is stored in the table M
An identification number “g # m1 # 02” is assigned to each of the invited guests (C in FIG. 4) who are seated on the chair of No. 2 in 1.
Also, “s01” is attached as the identification number of the groom, and “s02” is attached as the identification number of the bride.

The password is required to be entered when each attendee and organizer accesses data in the event server 2 from a personal computer at home.
An individual password is given to each guest beforehand.
This password is determined by a combination of an event password (a password set for distinguishing the reception from other events) and a personal password consisting of a serial number assigned to each invited guest. That is, if the event password is “wg0209”, attendee A will receive “wg020900
"1", "wg0209002" for attendee B, "wg0209003" for attendee C, "wg0209s01" for groom, and "wg0209s02" for bride.

The transmitter number and the initial image number are also determined by the combination of the table number and the seat number of the table, as in the case of the identification number of the invited guest.

As the desired medium, when each attendee requests distribution of a photograph or the like from a personal computer at home, the types of “print distribution”, “data distribution”, and “mail distribution” are set in advance as means of the distribution. It is something to keep.

The upper limit is the upper limit of the number of images taken for each attendee during the reception, and when the number of images taken for this attendant reaches this upper limit, the shooting for that attendee is terminated. It is supposed to. This maximum number is input in advance by the event organizer or the like.

The event server 2 also registers the layout of the venue. In other words, the position of each table and chair,
The position of the speech (the position of the microphone for speech), the position of the wedding cake, and the like are registered, and the photographing angle at the time of photographing with each camera is set.

In this manner, when the initial registration of the attendees and the registration of the venue layout are completed and the reception is held,
First, in step ST2, each guest table M1 is invited.
The photographing operation is performed by the cameras 11D to 11K installed at T4. In this shooting operation, the initial image registered in the initial database is compared with a face image of a person recognized by the camera to identify the person, the face of the person is located at the center of the screen, and Zooming is performed so as to have a predetermined size, focus is performed, and shooting is performed.
In this case, if the transmitting frequency of the transmitter handed to each attendee is detected to identify the person, the identification can be performed with higher reliability. In this way, photographs of the invited guests are sequentially taken for each invited guest table.

The details of the photographing operation performed for each guest table in step ST2 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, when the automatic photographing operation of the attendees is started with the start of the reception, step ST
At 11, an attendee search operation is performed. In this attendee search operation, first, among the attendees who are seated on the table, the person whose identification number ends with "01" is searched. The camera compares the face image of each person with the face image data of the person whose identification number is "01" registered in the initial database to obtain the identification or the frequency of the transmitter handed to each attendee. To find the person with the identification number "01" (step ST12). In addition, as a method of identifying a person with high accuracy, for example,
No. 0-66055 and JP-A-2000-36052.

After searching for the person whose identification number is "01", automatic zooming is performed in step ST13 so that the face of the person is located at the center of the screen and has a predetermined size. The photographing of this person's face is executed. Along with the execution of the shooting, the acquired image data and the camera number of the camera that executed the shooting are stored in the data storage unit 21 in association with each other (step ST15). After such a photographing operation, a person whose identification number ends with "02" is searched, and the same photographing operation is performed. In this way, each participant is photographed sequentially at predetermined time intervals,
When the number of images exceeding a predetermined lower limit (for example, 5) has been photographed for all the attendees (YES determination in step ST16), the process waits for the end of the event (Y in step ST17).
ES determination), the photographing operation in the guest table ends.

In addition, a remote controller (photographing operation means) for manual photographing is handed to a desired one of the attendees at the time of reception. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the remote controller 5. As shown in this figure, the remote controller 5 includes a monitor unit 51 and a camera selection unit 52, and also includes an operation unit 53 for operating zoom, composition, and shutter. By operating the remote controller 5, the attendee can use his or her arbitrary camera and photograph himself / herself with an arbitrary zoom, composition and timing while watching his / her own image displayed on the monitor unit 51. The image data obtained by such manual shooting is also stored in the data storage unit 21 in association with the camera number of the camera that has performed shooting.

Then, during the reception, automatic photographing by a predetermined camera and automatic recording by a predetermined microphone are performed in accordance with various memorial events such as greetings of a drinker and cutting of a wedding cake in accordance with a pre-registered ceremony. (Step ST3 in FIG. 3).

Next, the details of the photographing operation performed according to the equation in step ST3 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, when a certain memorial event is performed, the operation shifts to the shooting / recording operation of the event (step ST21). At this time, the data storage unit 2
An event to be executed is recognized from the formula database shown in FIG. 8 registered in 1 and a subject to be photographed is selected, and at the same time, a camera for photographing the subject and a microphone for recording its voice are selected. (Step ST2
2). For example, at the time of greeting of the drinker, photographing by the main table camera 11A and the main table microphone 1
Recording is performed by 2A, and in the case of a friend's speech or the like, photographing by the first speech camera 11B and recording by the first speech microphone 12B are performed.
Then, the above-mentioned steps ST11, ST12, ST1
In the same manner as in 3, the search for the target person, the confirmation of the target person, and the automatic zoom are performed (steps ST23, ST24, and ST25).
Thereafter, assuming that the memorial event has started when the sound input level to the microphone exceeds a predetermined threshold value, shooting by the selected camera and recording by the microphone are started (steps ST26 and ST27). The image data and audio data obtained in this manner are stored in the data storage unit 21 in association with the camera number that has performed the shooting and the microphone number that has performed the recording (step ST2).
8) Until the event ends (Y in step ST29)
Data acquisition by each camera and microphone is performed for each memorial event along the database until the ES determination).

As described above, various image data and audio data are stored in the data storage unit 21 as the reception progresses, and the data storage unit 21 performs a database creation operation of these various data (FIG. (Step ST4 of 3) Next, the database creation operation performed in step ST4 will be described. FIG. 9 shows a storage state in the data storage unit 21 of the image data and the audio data obtained by the above-described photographing and recording operations. As shown in this figure, each image data is sorted and stored for each camera that has acquired the data, and each image data is assigned an image number. For example, the image data acquired by the main table camera 11A (camera number c # mt1) is “m
Image numbers are assigned such as “t1 # 001”, “mt1 # 002”, “mt1 # 003”,..., and the image data acquired by the camera 11D (camera number c # m1) of the table M1 is “m1 # 001”.
Image numbers such as “m1 # 002”, “m1 # 003”,... Are further added to the first speech camera 11B (camera number).
The image data obtained by c # s1) is “s1 # 001”
Image numbers are assigned such as “s1 # 002”, “s1 # 003”, and so on. The image data acquired by the first speech camera 11B is associated with audio data acquired by the first speech microphone 12B acquired simultaneously with the acquisition of the image data. That is, the audio data “s1 # 001” is associated with the image data “s1 # 001”, and the audio data “s1 # 002” is associated with the image data “s1 # 002”.

In the database creation operation, in order to facilitate the retrieval of the image data and the audio data, the person appearing in the image data is determined for each camera and the camera number and the attendee identification number are matched. Create a search database to create a database. In addition, for each image data, a determination is made as to “shared image data” that allows distribution to all attendees and “dedicated image data” that allows distribution only to one or a few attendees. It also creates a database for discrimination. For example, the “shared image data” includes image and voice data of the bride and groom, speech and other image and voice data of entertainment. On the other hand, the “dedicated image data” includes data obtained by photographing only one of the invited guests.

FIG. 10 shows the former search database. FIG. 11 shows the latter discrimination database.

In the search database shown in FIG. 10, the main table camera 11A (camera number c # mt
Image 1 (data number m) of the image data taken in 1)
In t # 001), there are four members, a groom (attendee identification number s01), a bride (attendee identification number s02), a caretaker (attendee identification number s03), and a caretaker lady (attendance identification number s04). The image 1 is matched with four persons. Further, it is assumed that the image 2 (data number mt # 002) of the image data captured by the main table camera 11A includes the groom and the bride, and that the image 2 and the bride and groom are included. Matching.

Similarly, image 1 of image data taken by camera 11D (camera number c # m1) in table M1
(Data number m1 # 001) assumes that only one guest (identification number g # m1 # 01) sitting in the chair of number 1 is shown, and matches this image 1 with this one person. .
Further, the first speech camera 11B (camera number c # s
Image 1 (data number s) of the image data taken in 1)
1 # 001) shows that only one of the invited guests (identification number g # m1 # 01) sitting in the chair with the number 1 on the table M1 is shown, and this image 1 is matched with this one. .

On the other hand, in the discrimination database shown in FIG. 11, data numbers s1 # 001, s1 # 002, s1
# 003, s1 # 004,... S2 # 001, s2 # 002, s2 # 003,... Are set as the above “shared image data”, and these image data can be distributed to all attendees. ing. Also, m1 # 001, s1 # 001, s1 # 002,... Are set as “dedicated image data” for the invited customer (identification number g # m1 # 01), and “dedicated image data” for the invited customer (identification number g # w1 # 02). As image data, w1 # 001, s1 # 003, s1 # 004,... Are set.

As described above, various image data and audio data are stored in the data storage unit 21.

(Data Distribution Operation) Next, a data distribution operation for each participant to receive desired image data and audio data after the reception will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. Here, a case will be described where attendees receive data distribution from a personal computer at home after the date of the reception.

First, in step ST31, the homepage of the event company is accessed from the personal computer at home via the Internet, and in step ST2, the event password of the attending reception ("wg0209" in this embodiment) is input. Thereby, the event server 2 can be accessed.

As a result, first, access to “shared image data” becomes possible. That is, it is possible to refer only to the data set as “shared image data” in the discrimination database shown in FIG. In the case of the discrimination database shown in FIG. 11, the data number s1 # 0
01, s1 # 002, s1 # 003, s1 # 004, ... s2 # 001, s2 # 002, s2 # 0
03, ... images can be referenced. FIG. 13 shows an image on the display of the personal computer when requesting the delivery of the “shared image data”. As described above, the image data classified as “shared image data” are displayed side by side, and the data desired to be distributed is selected (Step S
T34) After clicking, the "OK button" is clicked to terminate the selection of "shared image data" (step ST35).

Subsequently, when it is desired to request distribution of “dedicated image data” (YES in step ST36),
Enter an individual password for the attendance at the reception. This allows access to the “dedicated image data” set for the attendee. If the person accessing the event server 2 is not the organizer (step ST38)
If it is determined to be NO in step ST39), the process proceeds to step ST39, and the screen is redisplayed so that the data set as “dedicated image data” in the discrimination database shown in FIG. 11 is displayed. In the case of the discrimination database shown in FIG. 11, the data number m1 # 001, s1 # 001, s1 # 002,... Images can be referred to for the invited customer whose identification number is g # m1 # 01. FIG. 14 shows an image on a display of a personal computer when requesting the delivery of the “dedicated image data”. As described above, the image data classified as “dedicated image data” are displayed side by side, and after selecting the data desired to be distributed (step ST40) and clicking it, the “OK button” is clicked to display the “dedicated image data”. The selection of "data" is completed (step ST41). In this way, only the image data selected from “shared image data” and “dedicated image data” is distributed to the attendee's home personal computer via the Internet.

On the other hand, if the person accessing event server 2 is the organizer (if YES is determined in step ST38), the process proceeds to step ST42, and FIG.
The screen is redisplayed so that the distribution request checklist shown in FIG. 5 is displayed. This delivery request checklist displays the number of images that each attendee has desired to be delivered for each attendee, calculates the cost incurred in the delivery by the charging unit 28, and displays it together. , The contents of the distribution request and the cost are confirmed (step ST43,
44). The organizer confirms the number of images to be distributed and the total cost by using the distribution request checklist, and clicks an “OK button”.
After clicking, the data may be distributed to each attendee's personal computer at home.

-Effects of Embodiment- As described above, according to the present embodiment, photographing and recording are performed while identifying the attendees of the wedding reception, and the acquired image data and audio data are stored as a database. In addition, it is possible to easily receive image data and audio data even after the event. For this reason, unnecessary photographing and recording are not performed, and the attendees can be photographed evenly.
Even on the day after the wedding reception, a distribution request can be issued from a place other than the venue, such as the attendee's home.
Further, since the image data to be distributed can be received in advance after confirming the image data to be distributed on the external terminal, it is possible to distribute the data according to the request of the attendee.

-Other Embodiments- In the above-described embodiments, an image captured by a camera is directly delivered as image data to be delivered. The present invention is not limited to this, and an image taken by a camera may be combined with a previously prepared content (a photo frame with a hollow, etc.) and delivered. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 16A, an image (an image of the bride and groom) photographed by the camera is
The content shown in FIG. 16B may be combined, and the image data may be distributed as a composite image shown in FIG. In this case, whether or not to combine images may be arbitrarily set by a person who intends to receive data distribution, or whether or not to combine contents is set in advance for each image data. It may be.

In the above-described embodiment, a case has been described in which the present invention is applied as a system that performs photography and voice recording in a wedding reception hall and distributes the data obtained thereby. The present invention is not limited to this,
The present invention is applicable to any event in which attendees are specified in advance, such as reunions and parties.

In the above embodiment, a photograph (still image)
Although the data and the audio data associated with the photograph data are distributed, the present invention may be applied to the distribution of video photographing data (moving image data accompanied by audio).

[0084]

As described above, according to the present invention, photographing and recording are performed while identifying a photographing target and a recording target specified in advance, and the acquired data is stored as a database. To receive data distribution. Therefore, unnecessary photographing and recording are not performed, and photographing and recording can be uniformly performed on the photographing target and the recording target. Further, even on the day after the event, a distribution request can be issued from a place other than the event venue, and the convenience of data distribution can be improved.

When a display signal for displaying the selected image data is transmitted to an external terminal through a network, data to be distributed is checked in advance on the external terminal, and Since the distribution can be received, the data can be distributed according to the request of the person who receives the data distribution.

Further, preliminary photographing is performed on the photographing object,
By comparing the preliminary photographed image data with the image of the object to be photographed during the event, or by providing a transmitter to the object to be photographed, it is possible to perform a highly reliable operation of identifying the object to be photographed, and to improve the reliability of the device. Performance can be improved.

Further, when the event formula is determined in advance, and when the shooting pattern and the shooting timing of the shooting target are set according to the order of the formula, data acquisition for each event in the event is performed in advance. Preparations can be made and the data acquisition operation can be performed efficiently.

In addition, if the upper limit value of the number of times of photographing for each photographing object is set in advance, it is possible to avoid a situation in which the photographing is biased toward a specific photographing object.
This makes it possible to photograph each photographing target evenly, reduce the cost burden associated with photographing, and improve the practicality of the data distribution device.

Further, when a photographing operation means capable of operating a photographing operation is provided, it is possible to photograph an object to be photographed at an arbitrary zoom, composition, and timing, thereby obtaining various image data. Thus, the utility value of the device can be increased.

Further, when the image data is stored in association with the predetermined image specifying information, the search for selecting the specific data from the stored image data becomes easy, and the person who receives the distribution can receive the image data. Can easily retrieve only the image that the user wants to refer to, and the usability of the apparatus can be improved.

Further, when it is possible to switch between the data distribution of the image data and the printing operation of the image data on the recording medium, the distributed image can be used for multiple purposes and can be used in response to a user request. It is possible to realize distribution in a form.

When the image data and the content prepared in advance are combined and can be distributed to an external terminal, the image data is processed and distributed to data according to the taste of the event organizer or the like. This makes it possible to diversify the distribution image data.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating an overall configuration of a data distribution system according to an embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a layout diagram of a wedding reception banquet hall.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating an outline of a procedure of a photographing operation and a database creating operation.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an initial database for attendee identification.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating a shooting operation performed for each guest table.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a remote controller for manual photographing.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating a photographing operation performed according to an equation.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a formula-based database.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a video and audio database.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a search database.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a discrimination database.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating a data distribution operation.

FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an image on a display of a personal computer for requesting distribution of shared image data.

FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an image on a display of a personal computer for requesting distribution of dedicated image data.

FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating a display state of a distribution request check list.

FIG. 16A shows an image captured by a camera,
(B) shows the content combined with the image,
(C) is a diagram showing a composite image in which an image is combined with content.

[Explanation of symbols]

 Reference Signs List 21 data storage unit (data storage unit) 23 search unit (data selection unit) 24 display unit (display unit) 25 distribution request unit (distribution request unit) 26 distribution instruction unit (data distribution unit) 27 charging unit (charging unit) 3 Internet 41 to 43 Personal computer (external terminal) 5 Remote controller (photographing means) 11 Microphone (data acquisition means) 12 Camera (data acquisition means) A Data distribution device

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Claims (18)

[Claims] 1. A data distribution device for distributing image data of a photographing target photographed during the event in an event in which a photographing target specified in advance exists, and performing photographing while identifying the photographing target. Data acquisition means, data storage means for storing image data output from the data acquisition means, and when data retrieval is instructed through a network from an external terminal, the image data stored in the data storage means A data distribution device comprising: a data selection unit that selects corresponding image data; and a data distribution unit that can distribute the corresponding image data selected by the data selection unit to an external terminal. 2. The data distribution apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising: display means for transmitting a display signal for displaying the image data selected by the data selection means to an external terminal via a network. A data distribution apparatus characterized in that only image data selected by an external terminal out of corresponding image data of a display signal transmitted by a display means is distributed to the external terminal by the data distribution means. . 3. The data distribution device according to claim 1, wherein the data acquisition unit performs preliminary photographing image data obtained by performing preliminary photographing on the photographing target before the event is held.
A data distribution apparatus characterized in that a configuration is adopted in which a photographing target is identified by comparing the image of the photographing target during an event and identifying the image. 4. A data distribution apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a transmitter is provided for the object to be photographed, and the data acquisition means identifies the object to be photographed by receiving a transmission signal of the transmitter. A data distribution device characterized by the following. 5. The data distribution device according to claim 1, wherein the data acquisition unit identifies a subject to be photographed, and zooms up to a predetermined magnification for the subject to be photographed. A data distribution device configured to automatically focus and shoot. 6. The data distribution apparatus according to claim 1, wherein when the event formula is determined in advance, the data acquisition unit determines a shooting target in accordance with the formula. The data distribution apparatus is characterized in that the photographing pattern and the photographing timing are set, and the photographing target is photographed with the photographing pattern and the photographing timing. 7. The data distribution apparatus according to claim 1, wherein when a plurality of photographing targets are present, an upper limit of the number of times of photographing for each of the photographing targets is set in advance. A data distribution unit configured to terminate photographing of the photographing target when the number of times of photographing of the photographing target has reached an upper limit value. 8. The data distribution apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising: a photographing operation unit capable of operating a photographing operation of the data acquiring unit, and acquiring the data by operating the photographing operation unit. A data distribution apparatus characterized in that the means can be manually photographed. 9. The data distribution device according to claim 1, wherein the data storage unit stores the image data in association with predetermined image specifying information, A data distribution device configured to select corresponding image data from image data stored in a data storage unit based on the image specifying information. 10. The data distribution device according to claim 2, wherein the data selection means selects only image data in which a specific imaging target is photographed as the corresponding image data, and the display means selects the selected corresponding image. A data distribution device configured to transmit a data display signal to an external terminal via a network. 11. The data distribution apparatus according to claim 2, wherein a plurality of external terminals are configured to be connectable through a network, and the data selection unit is configured to allow distribution to any of the external terminals. A data distribution device, wherein image data is selected as relevant image data, and the display means transmits a display signal of the selected relevant image data to an external terminal via a network. 12. The data distribution apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the data distribution means is configured to distribute only image data selected by the external terminal to the external terminal. A data distribution device comprising a distribution request means for transmitting a distribution request signal. 13. The data distribution device according to claim 12, wherein the data distribution unit is configured to transmit a distribution request signal from the distribution request unit to an event host and then distribute the signal to an external terminal. A data distribution device characterized by the above-mentioned. 14. The data distribution device according to claim 1, wherein the data distribution unit distributes the image data to an external terminal and prints the image data on a recording medium. A data distribution apparatus, wherein the operation and the operation can be switched in response to a distribution request signal from a distribution request means. 15. The data distribution apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising: a charging unit configured to calculate a cost incurred when the image data is distributed by the data distribution unit. Data distribution device. 16. The data distribution device according to claim 1, wherein the data distribution unit combines the image data with the content stored in the data storage unit in advance and transmits the combined data to the external terminal. A data distribution apparatus characterized in that the data distribution apparatus is configured so as to be able to distribute to a user. 17. A data distribution apparatus for distributing audio data of a recording target recorded during an event in a case where a recording target specified in advance exists, and performing recording while identifying the recording target. Data acquisition means, data storage means for storing audio data output from the data acquisition means, and when data retrieval is instructed through a network from an external terminal, the data in the audio data stored in the data storage means A data distribution device, comprising: data selection means for selecting relevant audio data; and data distribution means capable of distributing the relevant audio data selected by the data selection means to an external terminal. 18. A data distribution system, comprising: the data distribution device according to claim 1 and an external terminal connected via a network.