JP2002182275A - Camera with photography permitting function, and system and method for permitting photography - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a camera with a photography permitting function, and a system and method for permitting photography which can easily and securely make inhibition and permission settings of photography and further charge for the value of a subject. SOLUTION: A photography permission signal specified by code is sent from the camera 1 to a transmitter/receiver provided nearby the subject 12 whose charge is individually set and once the photography permission signal which is sent back by the transmitter/receiver is received, a shutter control means 4 allows a shutter 3 to operate to take a picture; when a contract is made or after the photograph is taken, the photography is charged for according to data stored in a storage means 8a and a subject other than a subject which is allowed to be photographed in advance is effectively prevented from being photographed.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a processing control device capable of simply and appropriately permitting / prohibiting and charging an act in a predetermined place and time zone, a permission system including the device, and a permission method. The present invention relates to a camera with a photographing permission function, a photographing permission system, and a photographing permission method that allow selection of permission / prohibition of photographing at a predetermined place and time zone and can set a fee according to the value of a subject.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, in addition to ordinary cameras, portable cameras and digital cameras, such as films with lenses, have become remarkably widespread, and photography has become easier and easier, and photographing opportunities have been greatly increased. With such miniaturization and high performance of the camera, photographers can carry the camera,
It is becoming possible to take pictures at any place and at any time.

[0003]

On the other hand, if photographing is allowed indefinitely, inconvenience may occur. For example, in a museum or an exhibition hall, there is a problem such as copyright, and free photography is prohibited. In addition, in event venues such as concert venues and press conference venues, photography is not completely prohibited, but there are scenes, places, time zones, etc. where it is not desirable for the organizer to take photographs.

[0004] In the above case, if photography is completely prohibited, illegal photography is prevented beforehand by checking the possession of the camera and temporarily storing it when entering the event hall. However, if photography is prohibited only in some places or during certain hours, it is not possible to prohibit bringing in the camera and effectively prevent unauthorized photography. Can not.

[0005] In addition, it is more business-friendly for the organizer to permit photographing only in some places and time zones and charge a predetermined fee for the photographing act, rather than completely prohibit photographing. It is more preferable, and there are places and scenes where photographers want to take a photograph as a memorial, and in such a case, uniformly prohibiting photography is sometimes severe for the photographer.

Further, even if a contract for permitting photographing under predetermined conditions is made in advance, since the contents of the photographed photograph cannot be confirmed, the fee setting and the confidentiality according to the difference in the value of the subject are not possible. In view of the above, it is difficult to reliably execute a selective sales contract such as setting a scene in which photographing is never permitted.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and a main object of the present invention is to enable easy and reliable setting of prohibition or permission of photographing, and furthermore, according to the value of a subject. It is an object of the present invention to provide a camera with a photographing permission function, a photographing permission system, and a photographing permission method which can charge a fee.

[0008]

In order to achieve the above object, a camera according to the present invention comprises a means for storing a code sold under a contract, and a method for pressing the shutter button or a predetermined switch. Means for sending a photographing permission request signal specified by the following, means for receiving a photographing permission signal returned in response to the photographing permission request signal, and taking a photograph by activating a shutter by receiving the photographing permission signal And at least means.

The camera according to the present invention has means for storing an encryption sold under a contract, means for receiving an imaging permission signal transmitted from a predetermined transmitter, and wherein the imaging permission signal is specified by the encryption. And means for selecting whether to permit or prohibit photographing, and means for activating the shutter based on the selection to perform photographing.

The camera according to the present invention further comprises means for storing map information in which encryption / shooting permission / prohibition areas sold under a contract are predetermined and means for receiving position information transmitted from a satellite. Means for judging whether or not the current position obtained from the position information is an area where photographing is permitted, and selecting either permission or prohibition of photographing, and activating a shutter based on the selection to perform photographing. And means for performing the above.

[0011] The system of the present invention comprises a camera having at least a storage means, a signal transmission means, a signal reception means, a shutter control means, and a connection means for connecting to an external terminal, a contract terminal for selling cryptographies, and a charge set individually. A photographing permission system including a communication device installed near the subject to be photographed, wherein the cipher sold based on a contract between the photographing applicant and the service provider concluded at the contract terminal is the cipher. A photographing permission request signal, which is stored in the storage unit and the communication device of the camera and specified by the encryption in the camera, is transmitted, and the signal is stored in the communication device that receives the photographing permission request signal. It is determined whether or not the signal is a signal permitted by the encryption. If the signal is a signal permitted, a photographing permission signal is transmitted, and the photographing permission signal is received. In which the shutter is operatively controlled by the shutter control unit in serial camera.

Further, the system of the present invention comprises a camera having at least a storage means, a signal receiving means, a shutter control means, a means for judging permission or prohibition of photographing, and a means for connecting to an external terminal, and a contract terminal for selling ciphers. And a communication device installed in the vicinity of the subject for which an individual fee is set, wherein the system is based on a contract between a photographer and a service provider concluded at the contract terminal. Is stored in the storage unit of the camera, and in the determination unit of the camera that has received the shooting permission signal transmitted from the communication device, whether the shooting permission signal is a signal permitted by the encryption. It is determined whether the shutter is operable or not, and if the signal is permitted, the shutter control means controls the shutter to be operable.

Further, the system of the present invention comprises a camera having at least a storage means, a signal receiving means, a shutter control means, a means for determining permission or prohibition of photographing, and a means for connecting to an external terminal, and a contract terminal for selling encryption. And a satellite for transmitting position information, wherein a license for encryption and photography sold based on a contract between a photographer and a service provider concluded at the contract terminal is provided. The map information in which the prohibited area is predetermined is stored in the storage means of the camera, and the determination means of the camera, which has received the position information transmitted from the satellite, displays the current position determined by the position information on the map. It is determined whether or not it is a shooting permission area specified by the information,
The shutter is controlled to be operable by the shutter control means when the photographing is permitted.

In the present invention, the data of the photographed subject or the data of the photographing permitted area where the photographing is performed is connected to the storage terminal of the camera, the contract terminal, or the contract terminal through the Internet network. A database is provided so as to be readable, and the storage means or a predetermined terminal for displaying a list of photograph data stored in the database. Data desired by the photographer to be photographed is selected based on the screen of the terminal. Alternatively, the fee may be collected based on the selection data.

In the present invention, at the time of contract, at least a subject or area, data of a photographing fee and the number of photographs are listed on the screen on the contract terminal, and the photographer selects the photographing data based on the screen. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the collection of the fee and the setting of permission or prohibition of the photographing are performed based on.

Also, in the present invention, the camera
A timer, and a unit for comparing a current time given by the timer with a photographing permission time zone preset by the encryption, and when the current time matches the photographing permission time zone, It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the shutter becomes operable and a photograph is taken.

According to the method of the present invention, a camera having at least a storage unit, a signal transmission unit, a signal reception unit, a shutter control unit, and a connection unit with an external terminal, a contract terminal for selling cryptography, and a charge are individually set. A photographing permission method using a photographing permission system including a communication device installed near a subject to be photographed, wherein the contract terminal uses the photographing permission system based on a contract between a photographer and a service provider. Selling, and storing the encryption in the storage means and the communication device of the camera,
Transmitting a photographing permission request signal specified by the encryption in the camera; and determining whether the signal is a signal permitted by the stored encryption in the communication device that has received the photographing permission request signal. Determining and transmitting a photographing permission signal when the signal is a permitted signal; and controlling the shutter to be operable by the shutter control means in the camera having received the photographing permission signal. .

Further, the method of the present invention provides a camera having at least a storage means, a signal receiving means, a shutter control means, a means for determining permission or prohibition of photographing, and a means for connecting to an external terminal, and a contract terminal for selling ciphers. And a communication device installed in the vicinity of a subject for which a fee is individually set, and a photographing permission method using a photographing permission system,
Selling at the contract terminal a cipher based on a contract between a photographer and a service provider; storing the cipher in the storage means of the camera; In the camera that has received the permission signal, the determination unit determines whether the shooting permission signal is a signal specified by the encryption,
And controlling the shutter to be operable by the shutter control means when the signal is a permitted signal.

Further, the method of the present invention provides a camera having at least a storage means, a signal receiving means, a shutter control means, a means for judging permission or prohibition of photographing, and a means for connecting to an external terminal, and a contract terminal for selling ciphers. And a photographing permission system using a photographing permission system including a satellite for transmitting position information, wherein the contract terminal uses a contract terminal to perform encryption and photographing based on a contract between a photographer and a service provider. Selling map information in which permission / prohibition areas are predetermined, storing the code and the map information in the determination means of the camera, and using the position information received by the signal receiving means of the camera. It is determined whether or not the obtained current position is a photographing permitted area specified by the map information. A step of operatively controlling the shutter by the step are those having at least.

Further, in the service providing method according to the present invention, the service provider managing the contract terminal executes the above-mentioned photographing permission method.

As described above, according to the present invention, a photograph photographing contract is concluded in advance using a contract terminal or the like, a code purchased based on the contract is stored in the camera, and a signal for permitting photographing is received. By using a signal from a satellite to compare the current position information with the photographing permission map information, it is possible to permit photographing only at a predetermined place, thereby preventing improper photographing beforehand, The convenience for both the contractor and the photographer can be improved. In addition, since permission / prohibition can be set for each subject, a fee corresponding to the value of the subject can be collected.

[0022]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS In a preferred embodiment of a camera with a photographing permission function according to the present invention, in a preferred embodiment, a camera main body 2, a shutter 3, a shutter control means 4 for controlling the operation of the shutter, and a photographing permission / permission. Permission / prohibition determination means 5 for determining prohibition, transmission means 6a for transmitting a photography permission request signal, and reception means 6 for receiving a photography permission signal
b, an antenna 7, an external device connecting means 9 for connecting to an external device such as the contract terminal 10, and a storage means 8a for storing the encryption obtained from the contract terminal 10, and the charge is set individually from the camera 1. When a photographing permission signal specified by encryption is transmitted to the transceiver 11a provided in the vicinity of the subject 12 and the photographing permission signal returned from the transceiver 11a is received, the shutter
Becomes operable, a photograph is taken, and a fee for the photographing is collected based on data stored in the storage means 8a at the time of contract or after the photographing. Shooting can be effectively prevented.

[0023]

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of the present invention;

First Embodiment First, a camera with a photographing permission function, a photographing permission system and a photographing permission method according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a camera with a photographing permission function according to a first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a system configuration using the camera. FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of photographing using the camera of the present embodiment. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a format in a case where shooting contents are determined in advance at the time of a contract, and FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a format in a case where charges are collectively collected after the shooting is completed. .

This embodiment assumes a situation in which the position of the subject is fixed, and a subject in which photography is permitted and a subject in which photography is prohibited are mixed, that is, an art museum or an exhibition. Things.

As shown in FIG. 1, a camera 1 having a photographing permission function according to this embodiment comprises a camera body 2 and a shutter 3.
And shutter control means 4 for controlling the operation of the shutter
Permission / prohibition determining means 5 for determining permission / prohibition of photographing, and transmitting means 6a for transmitting a photographing permission request signal
A receiving unit 6b for receiving a photographing permission signal; an antenna 7; an external device connecting unit 9 for connecting to an external device such as a contract terminal 10; and a storage unit 8a for storing a cipher obtained from the contract terminal 10. At least.

As a method of inputting the encryption code into the storage means 8a, when inputting directly from the camera 1, an input means may be further provided. It is also possible to receive the data by the receiving means 6b and input it to the storage means 8a.

Camera 1 with photographing permission function having the above configuration
A configuration as shown in FIG. 2 is conceivable as a photographing permission system provided with. This system includes a camera 1 with a photographing permission function, a contract terminal 10 for signing a photographing contract, selling cryptography, and receiving, processing, collecting fees, and the like stored in the camera, and an Internet network 1.
And a database 13 which is connected to the contract terminal 10 via the Internet 4 and stores the validity of the contract, the setting of the encryption, the photographing history, the photograph data, etc .; A transmitter / receiver 11a for registering the encryption sent from the server 10 and performing transmission / reception with the camera 1
It is composed of

Camera 1 with photographing permission function having the above configuration
The operation of the photographing permission system will be described with reference to FIG. First, in S100, a photographer who wants to take a photograph signs a predetermined contract using the contract terminal 10 and purchases a cipher. At this time, the contract terminal 10 refers to data provided internally or accesses the database 13 via the Internet 14 to check the contents of the contract, register, set the encryption, and the like. Also, upon contract
The contract may be a contract that specifies a subject for which a photograph is desired, or may be a contract that uses only encryption.

Thereafter, in S101, the contract terminal 10
Is transmitted to and stored in the storage means 8a via the external device connection means 9 in the camera 1 (or is directly input using the input means), and is transmitted to the transceiver 11a via the Internet network 14. The cipher is transmitted and the transceiver 11
The encryption is registered in the storage means provided in a.

In this state, when the photographer moves to an arbitrary subject 12 and presses the shutter 3 of the camera 1 or a specially provided photographing permission confirmation button or the like, the photographer obtains in advance from the transmitting means 6a and the antenna 7 of the camera 1. A photographing permission request signal specified by the encrypted code is transmitted (S102). If the transceiver 11a is installed near the subject 12, the transceiver 11a receives a photographing permission request signal (S103) and determines whether the signal is a valid signal specified by a pre-registered code. It is determined whether or not the signal is valid (S104). If the signal is valid, a photographing permission signal is transmitted (S10).
5).

In the camera 1, the photographing permission signal is received by the receiving means 6b and the antenna 7 (S106), the shutter control means 4 is operated to unlock the shutter 3, and a photograph is taken (S107). Thereafter, the shutter control means 4 is operated again to lock the shutter 3 (S108), and the photographing information such as the photographing place and the type of the subject is stored in the storage means 8a or photographed at a predetermined terminal via the transmitting means 6a. Information is sent. Then, when photographing is performed again, the process returns to the step of S102.

As described above, in the camera 1 with the photographing permission function of this embodiment and the system using this camera, the encryption is obtained in advance by contract and the camera 1 and the transceiver 11a are obtained.
By transmitting and receiving a signal specified by the code, only the subject 12 in which the transceiver 11a is installed in the vicinity can take a picture.
According to this method, for example, in photographing in an art museum or an exhibition hall, the organizer can prevent improper photographing beforehand, and the photographer can determine whether the photographer is a subject permitted to photograph each time. It is not necessary to confirm whether or not this is the case, and the convenience of both the organizer and the photographer can be improved.

In the above description, an example in which photography is permitted only in a specific place has been described. However, the camera 1 is provided with a time-measuring means so that photography is permitted only in a predetermined time zone when storing the encryption. By storing and registering in the storage means 8a, it is possible to take a picture only in a specific time zone, and it is also possible to combine these to take a picture only in a specific place and time zone.

As a method of collecting a fee for taking a picture, a screen of a format as shown in FIG. 4 is displayed on the monitor screen 15 of the contract terminal 10 when renting the camera 1 or concluding a contract. Alternatively, a method of selecting a subject to be photographed in advance on the screen may be used. In this case, when the transmission button 16 is clicked (touched in the case of the touch key) after the subject is selected, the data is stored in the storage means 8a of the camera 1, and the shutter 3 is operated only for the subject 12 concerned. Can be set.

Further, data such as a photographing place, the type of the photographed subject 12 and the number of photographed images can be stored in the storage means 8a, and when leaving the photographing management area, the data can be read and a fee can be collected. . In this case, the contract terminal 10 or a dedicated fee collection terminal is provided with a holder for installing the camera 1 so that the camera 1 can be set in the holder or a storage medium such as a memory card can be mounted on the camera 1. When the storage medium is set in a terminal or a holder, the type of the photographed subject and the number of photographed images, the photographing unit price, the total amount, the preview of the photographed photograph, and the like can be automatically displayed.

At this time, it is preferable to make a configuration in which it is possible to determine which photograph to purchase while checking the quality of the photograph. For example, a monitor screen 15 as shown in FIG. The user can check the purchase column of the photo desired to be purchased from the photos, check the number of photos, the total amount, and the like, and click the send button 16 to be charged.

It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the type of the subject 12 and the like are transferred from the transmitting means 6a of the camera 1 to a predetermined terminal every time a picture is taken. In that case, camera 1
Since the capacity of the photo data stored in the main unit can be reduced, the configuration of the storage means can be simplified, and the content of the photographed photo can be viewed and checked in advance by the organizer. Therefore, it is possible to more reliably prevent an undesired photograph or an improper photographing.

By using such a method, a fee can be collected according to the number of photographed pictures, and a fee can be set for each subject 12, so that efficient fee collection can be achieved. There is an advantage that it becomes possible.
If the payment method of this fee is settled by a card using a terminal or the like, or a method in which the organizer bills a credit company or a bank via the Internet 14 is adopted, the convenience of the photographer can be further improved.

In the above description, a code is obtained at the time of contract and the code is registered in the camera. A unique code is registered in advance for each camera and received at the time of contract. The determination may be made based on whether or not the radio wave is registered for the photographing permitter. Further, the encryption may be set for each subject, or may represent a selected course menu in which a plurality of subjects are integrated into one in order to reduce the number of encryptions.

[Embodiment 2] Next, a camera with a photographing permission function, a photographing permission system and a photographing permission method according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. . FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a camera with a photographing permission function according to a second embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a system using the camera. FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of photographing using the camera of the present embodiment.

In the above-described first embodiment, signals are transmitted and received between the camera 1 and the transceiver 11a every time shooting is performed. In the present embodiment, only reception is performed on the camera 1 side. The transmission function of the camera 1 is omitted, the configuration is simplified, and the time required for transmitting and receiving the photographing permission signal is reduced.

As shown in FIG. 6, the camera 1 with the photographing permission function of the present embodiment comprises a camera body 2 and a shutter 3.
And shutter control means 4 for controlling the operation of the shutter
Permission / prohibition determining means 5 for determining permission / prohibition of photographing, receiving means 6b and antenna 7 for only receiving a photographing permission signal, and an external device for connection to an external device such as a contract terminal 10. It has at least a device connection means 9 and a storage means 8a for storing the encryption obtained from the contract terminal 10.

Camera 1 with photographing permission function having the above configuration
A configuration as shown in FIG. 7 is conceivable as a photographing permission system provided with. This system includes a camera 1 with a photographing permission function, a contract terminal 10 for signing a photographing contract, selling cryptography, and receiving, processing, collecting fees, and the like stored in the camera, and an Internet network 1.
And a database 13 connected through the server 4 for storing validity of a contract, setting of encryption, photographing history, photograph data, and the like.
A transmitter 11b is installed near the subject 12, registers the encryption sent from the contract terminal 10 via the Internet network 14, and constantly transmits a photographing permission signal around the subject.

Camera 1 with photographing permission function having the above configuration
The operation of the photographing permission system will be described with reference to FIG. First, as in the first embodiment,
In S200, the photographer who wants to take a photograph signs a contract using the contract terminal 10 and purchases a cipher. afterwards,
In S201, the encryption is transmitted from the contract terminal 10 to the storage unit 8a via the external device connection unit 9 in the camera 1 and stored.

On the other hand, the encryption is also transmitted to the transmitter 11b via the Internet network 14, and the encryption is registered in the storage means provided in the transmitter 11b. In this embodiment, when the encryption is registered, the encryption is transmitted to the transmitter 11b. , A directional shooting permission signal is continuously transmitted in consideration of the position of the photographer who shoots the subject 12 (S202).

In this state, when the photographer moves to an arbitrary subject 12 and presses the shutter 3 of the camera 1, the photographing permission signal sent from the transmitter 11b is transmitted to the receiving means 6b and the antenna 7 of the camera 1. (S20)
3) The permission / prohibition determining means 5 determines whether or not this signal is a valid signal specified by a previously acquired code (S204). If the signal is a valid permission signal, the shutter control means 4 operates to release the lock of the shutter 3, and a photograph is taken (S205). After that, the shutter control means 4 operates again, and the shutter 3
Is locked (S206), and the photographing information such as the photographing place and the type of the subject is stored in the storage unit 8a. Then, to continue shooting, the process returns to step S203.

As described above, in the camera 1 with the photographing permission function of the present embodiment and the system using this camera, the encryption is obtained in advance by contract, the encryption is registered in the camera 1 and the transmitter 11b, and the encryption is registered near the subject. The transmitter 11b is installed in the vicinity by transmitting the photographing permission signal specified by the code continuously by the provided transmitter and collating the code with the photographing permission so that the shutter is released if they match. Only the subject 12 can take a picture.

According to this method, the organizer can prevent unauthorized photographing beforehand, and the photographer can
It is not necessary to confirm whether the subject is a subject for which photography is permitted, and the convenience of both the organizer and the photographer can be improved. In addition, since the camera does not need to have a transmission function as compared with the first embodiment, the structure can be simplified. The time required to determine the permission can be reduced, and smoother shooting can be performed.

Also in this embodiment, a time keeping means is provided in the camera 1 and stored and registered in the storage means 8a so that photographing is permitted only in a predetermined time zone when registering the encryption. It is possible to take a picture only in a specific time zone, and it is also possible to combine these to take a picture only in a specific place and time zone.

As in the case of the first embodiment, the method of collecting a fee for photographing is as follows.
When lending or concluding a contract, it is possible to select a subject to be photographed in advance on a format screen as shown in FIG. 4 and set so that the shutter is operated only for the subject in question. Alternatively, data such as the type of the photographed subject and the number of photographed images may be stored in the storage means 8a, and when leaving the photographing management area, the data may be read and a fee may be collected. In addition, the fee system can be changed for each subject, and efficient fee collection is possible.

Further, a configuration in which the contents of a photograph taken in a format as shown in FIG. 5 can be confirmed and only necessary photographs can be selected, a payment of a fee can be made by a card settlement with a terminal or the like, It is more preferable to adopt a method of charging a credit company, a bank, or the like via a network.

Also, a unique encryption is registered in advance for each camera, and whether or not it is received at the time of contract is determined by whether or not the radio wave has been registered with the photographer. The encryption may be set for each subject, or may represent a selected course menu in which a plurality of subjects are integrated into one.

Third Embodiment Next, a camera with a photographing permission function, a photographing permission system and a photographing permission method according to a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. . FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a camera with a photographing permission function according to the third embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of a system configuration using the camera. FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of photographing using the camera of the present embodiment.

In this embodiment, unlike the first and second embodiments, signals are not transmitted / received to / from the transmitter / receiver 11a or the transmitter 11b, and the position information transmitted from the GPS satellite 18 is used. It is characterized in that the determination of permission / prohibition of photographing is made based on this.

As shown in FIG. 9, a camera 1 with a photographing permission function according to the present embodiment includes a camera body 2 and a shutter 3.
And shutter control means 4 for controlling the operation of the shutter
Permission / prohibition determining means 5 for determining permission / prohibition of photographing based on the position information, and receiving means 6c for receiving a signal indicating position information transmitted from the GPS satellite 18 or the like.
It has at least an antenna 7, an external device connection unit 9 for connecting to an external device such as a contract terminal 10, and a storage unit 8 b for storing a code obtained from the contract terminal 10 and positional information for which photographing is permitted in advance. Things.

Camera 1 with photographing permission function having the above configuration
The configuration shown in FIG. 10 is conceivable for the photographing permission system provided with. This system has a contract with a camera 1 with a photographing permission function, a contract terminal 10 for signing a photographing contract, selling cryptography, and receiving and processing data stored in the camera via the Internet network 14. It is connected to the terminal 10 and includes a database 13 for storing validity of contract, setting of encryption, photographing history, photograph data, and the like, and a GPS satellite 18 for transmitting position information.

Camera 1 with photographing permission function having the above configuration
The operation of the photographing permission system will be described with reference to FIG. First, as in the first and second embodiments described above, in S300, a photographer who wants to take a photograph signs a predetermined contract using the contract terminal 10 and purchases a cipher. Thereafter, in S301, the storage unit 8b is transmitted from the contract terminal 10 via the external device connection unit 9 in the camera 1.
Is transmitted and stored in the map information in which encryption and a photographing permission / prohibition area are set in advance. On the other hand, a signal indicating position information is transmitted from the GPS satellite 18.

In this state, when the photographer moves to an arbitrary subject 12 and presses the shutter 3 on the camera 1, the position information sent from the GPS satellite 18 is received by the receiving means 6c and the antenna 7 of the camera 1. (S30)
2) The permission / prohibition determination means 5 determines whether or not the position where the photographer is currently located (the position where the camera 1 is located) is an area where photographing is permitted in advance with reference to the map information (S30).
3).

If the area is a permitted area, the shutter control means 4 operates to release the lock of the shutter 3, and a photograph is taken (S304). Thereafter, the shutter control means 4 is operated again to lock the shutter 3 (S305), and the photographing information such as the photographing place and the type of the subject is stored in the storage means 8b. Then, to continue shooting, the process returns to step S302.

As described above, in the camera with the photographing permission function of this embodiment and the system using this camera, the encryption obtained by the contract and the map information in which the permission / prohibition area of the photographing is set in advance are stored in the storage means 8b. Remember, GPS satellite 1
8 and the shutter is released only when the current position is in the area where the photographing is permitted, so that the predetermined position can be determined in the same manner as in the first and second embodiments. Photography can be allowed only at the location.

In the first and second embodiments, the transmitter / receiver 11a or the transmitter 11b for specifying permission / prohibition of photographing has to be installed near the subject 12. Then, the transceiver 11a or the transmitter 1
1b is unnecessary, and the system configuration can be simplified. In order to increase the accuracy of the position determined based on the position information signal from the GPS satellite 18, it is necessary to use a large-scale arithmetic circuit mounted on the camera 1;
The configuration of this embodiment is more suitable for amusement facilities such as amusement parks, exercise facilities such as a baseball stadium, a soccer field, facilities such as a large event venue such as a concert hall, and the like in nature than for a narrow space such as an art museum. The effect is exhibited for facilities etc. built in

By carrying the camera 1 of this embodiment in these facilities, the current position can be confirmed by the GPS function. Since the site is large, the current location, doorways, and locations of various facilities can be understood. It is also possible to solve the problem of disappearance, and furthermore, when the location of the destination is input to the camera 1, guidance to that location is displayed, thereby improving the convenience of the photographer.

As a method of collecting a fee for photographing, data such as the type of photographed subject and the number of photographed images is stored in the storage means 8b, and the data is read out when leaving the photographing management area. You can collect fees, change the fee structure for each subject,
It is possible to collect fees efficiently. At that time, it is possible to check the content of the photographed photos and select only the necessary photos, to pay the card payment with a terminal etc., or to have the contractor contact the credit company or bank via the Internet network. It is more preferable to adopt a method for making a request.

The above description relates to a camera with a photographing permission function, a photographing permission system, and a photographing permission method. However, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and the present invention is not limited thereto. The permission / prohibition can be applied to a method of determining the permission / prohibition by limiting the place or the time. For example, the above means can be mounted on a portable terminal or the like, and the permission / prohibition of the call can be performed.

In this case, since the portable terminal is provided with a means for transmitting and receiving radio waves in advance, by providing a storage means for storing a code in addition to the means, for example, a free call in a building or a specific area can be made. , And can be applied to a business that allows only a registered person, a predetermined place, and a predetermined time to make a call.

[0067]

As described above, according to the camera with the photographing permission function, the photographing permission system and the photographing permission method of the present invention, photographing can be permitted only at a predetermined place or time. It is possible to prevent improper photographing beforehand and improve the convenience of both the contractor and the photographer.

The reason is that a photographing contract is concluded in advance using a contract terminal or the like, a code purchased based on the contract is stored in the camera, and a signal for permitting photographing is received.
Also, it is possible to permit photographing only at a specific place and time by a method such as comparing the current position information with the photographing permission map information stored in the storage means using a signal from a GPS satellite.

Further, according to the camera with the photographing permission function, the photographing permission system and the photographing permission method of the present invention, the permission / prohibition is determined for each subject, so that the fee setting according to the value of the subject is performed. This makes it possible to collect fees more efficiently and at a reasonable price than when collecting fees uniformly.

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FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a camera with a photographing permission function according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a system configuration using a camera with a photographing permission function according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of photographing using the camera with a photographing permission function according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a format in the case of arranging shooting contents in advance at the time of a contract.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a format in which a fee is collectively collected after photographing is completed.

FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a camera with a photographing permission function according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a system configuration using a camera with a photographing permission function according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of photographing using a camera with a photographing permission function according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a configuration of a camera with a photographing permission function according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of a system configuration using a camera with a photographing permission function according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of photographing using a camera with a photographing permission function according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

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 Reference Signs List 1 Camera with photographing permission function 2 Camera body 3 Shutter 4 Shutter control means 5 Permission / prohibition determination means 6a Transmission means 6b, 6c Receiving means 7 Antenna 8a Encryption storage means 8b Map information storage means 9 External device connection means 10 Contract terminal 11a Transceiver 11b Transmitter 12 Subject 13 Database 14 Internet network 15 Monitor screen 16 Send button 17 Preview screen 18 GPS satellite

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Claims (25)

[Claims] 1. A means for storing a code sold under a contract, a means for transmitting a permission request signal specified by the code, and a means for receiving a permission signal returned in response to the permission request signal. And a means for controlling execution of a predetermined process by receiving the permission signal. 2. A means for storing a code sold under a contract, a means for receiving a predetermined permission signal, and determining whether the permission signal is a permission signal specified by the code,
A processing control device comprising: at least means for selecting either permission or prohibition of a predetermined process, and means for controlling execution of the predetermined process based on the selection. 3. A means for storing map information in which permission / prohibition areas for processing sold according to a contract are predetermined, a means for receiving position information transmitted from a satellite, and a current position obtained from the position information. And a means for comparing the current position with the map information to determine whether or not the current position is an area where the predetermined processing is permitted, and a means for controlling execution of the predetermined processing based on the determination. Processing control device. 4. A means for storing a code sold under a contract, a means for transmitting a photographing permission request signal specified by the code in conjunction with a pressing operation of a shutter button or a predetermined switch, A camera with a photographing permission function, comprising: at least a means for receiving a photographing permission signal returned in response to a request signal; and a means for photographing by making a shutter operable by receiving the photographing permission signal. 5. A means for storing a code sold under a contract, a means for receiving a photographing permission signal transmitted from a predetermined transmitter, and whether or not the photographing permission signal is a signal specified by the code. And a means for selecting either permission or prohibition of photographing, and means for taking a photograph by enabling a shutter based on the selection. 6. A means for storing map information in which encryption and photographing permission / prohibition areas sold based on a contract are predetermined, a means for receiving position information transmitted from a satellite, and a means for obtaining the position information. Means for determining whether the current position is an area where photography is permitted, and selecting either permission or prohibition of photography, and means for activating a shutter based on the selection and performing photography. A camera with a photographing permission function, at least having: 7. The photographing permission according to claim 4, wherein data of a photographed subject or data of a photographing area in which photographing is performed is stored in the storage means in a readable manner. Camera with function. 8. A system for transmitting data of a photographed subject or data of a photographing area where photographing is performed, wherein said data can be read out to a database held by a predetermined service provider for each photographing by said transmitting means. The camera with a photographing permission function according to any one of claims 4 to 6, wherein the photographing permission function is stored. 9. A time measuring means, and means for comparing a current time given by the time measuring means with a photographing permission time zone preset by the encryption, wherein the current time and the photographing permission time zone are compared. 9. The camera with a photographing permission function according to claim 4, wherein when the values match, the shutter becomes operable and photographing is performed. 10. A camera having at least a storage unit, a signal transmission unit, a signal reception unit, a shutter control unit, and a connection unit to an external terminal, a contract terminal for selling cryptography, and the vicinity of a subject for which a charge is individually set. A photographing permission system comprising a communication device installed in the camera, wherein a code sold based on a contract between a photographing applicant and a service provider concluded at the contract terminal stores the encryption of the camera. A photographing permission request signal, which is stored in the means and the communication device and specified by the encryption in the camera, is transmitted, and the communication device that receives the photography permission request signal permits the signal by the stored encryption. It is determined whether the received signal is a signal to be transmitted. If the signal is permitted, a photographing permission signal is transmitted. A photographing permission system, wherein a shutter is operably controlled by the shutter control means. 11. A camera having at least a storage means, a signal receiving means, a shutter control means, a means for judging permission or prohibition of photographing, and a means for connecting to an external terminal, a contract terminal for selling ciphers, and a separate fee. A photographing permission system including a communication device installed near a subject to be set, wherein a cipher sold based on a contract between a photographer and a service provider concluded at the contract terminal is used. It is stored in the storage unit of the camera, and in the determination unit of the camera that has received a shooting permission signal transmitted from the communication device, it is determined whether the shooting permission signal is a signal permitted by the encryption, A photographing permission system, wherein a shutter is operably controlled by the shutter control means when the signal is a permitted signal. 12. A camera having at least a storage means, a signal receiving means, a shutter control means, a means for determining permission or prohibition of photographing, and a means for connecting to an external terminal, a contract terminal for selling ciphers, and transmitting position information. A photographing permission system comprising a satellite and a service provider, wherein a cipher and a photographing permission / prohibition area sold based on a contract between a photographing applicant and a service provider concluded at the contract terminal are determined in advance. The map information is stored in the storage unit of the camera, and in the determination unit of the camera that has received the position information transmitted from the satellite,
It is determined whether or not the current position determined by the position information is a shooting permission area specified by the map information, and when the current position is a shooting permission area, the shutter is controlled by the shutter control means to be operable. Photo permission system. 13. Data of a photographed subject or data of a photographing permitted area where photographing is performed is read into the storage means of the camera, the contract terminal, or a database connected to the contract terminal through the Internet. 13. The photographing permission system according to claim 10, wherein the photographing permission system is stored as possible. 14. A predetermined terminal for displaying a list of the photograph data stored in the storage means or the database, wherein data desired by the photographer to be photographed is selected based on the screen of the terminal, and the selected data is 14. The photographing permission system according to claim 13, wherein a fee is collected based on the fee. 15. At the time of contract, at least the data of at least the subject or area, photographing fee and number of images are displayed on the screen on the contract terminal, and the fee is collected based on the data selected by the photographer based on the screen. 13. The setting of permission or prohibition of photographing is performed.
The photographing permission system according to any one of the above. 16. The camera according to claim 1, further comprising: a time measuring means; and a means for comparing a current time provided by the time measuring means with a photographing permission time zone set in advance by the encryption. 16. The photographing permission system according to claim 10, wherein when the time period coincides, the shutter becomes operable and photographing is performed. 17. A photographing permission method using a photographing permission system including a camera having at least storage means, communication means, and shutter control means, a contract terminal, and a communication device for specifying a subject. A photographing permission method characterized by determining whether to permit or prohibit photographing at a predetermined place or time zone using a sold code or a signal specified by the code. 18. A camera having at least a storage unit, a signal transmission unit, a signal reception unit, a shutter control unit, and a connection unit for connecting to an external terminal, a contract terminal for selling cryptography, and the vicinity of a subject for which a charge is individually set. A photographing permission method using a photographing permission system including a communication device installed in a contract terminal, wherein the contract terminal sells a cipher based on a contract between a photographer and a service provider. Storing the code in the storage unit and the communication device of the camera; transmitting a photographing permission request signal specified by the code in the camera; and receiving the photographing permission request signal. The communication device determines whether or not the signal is a signal permitted by the stored encryption. If the signal is a permitted signal, a photographing permission signal is determined. Transmitting a photographing permission signal and controlling the shutter to be operable by the shutter control means in the camera that has received the photographing permission signal. 19. A camera having at least a storage means, a signal receiving means, a shutter control means, a means for judging permission or prohibition of photographing, and a means for connecting to an external terminal, a contract terminal for selling ciphers, and a separate fee. A photographing permission method using a photographing permission system including a communication device installed in the vicinity of a subject to be set, wherein the contract terminal uses a contract between a photographer and a service provider. Selling the encryption, storing the encryption in the storage unit of the camera, and receiving the imaging permission signal transmitted from the communication device, wherein the determination unit converts the imaging permission signal to the encryption permission signal. Judge whether the signal is specified by
Controlling the shutter to be operable by the shutter control means if the signal is a permitted signal. 20. A camera having at least a storage means, a signal receiving means, a shutter control means, a means for determining permission or prohibition of photographing and a means for connecting to an external terminal, a contract terminal for selling ciphers, and transmitting position information. A photographing permission method using a photographing permission system provided with a satellite to be photographed, wherein the contract terminal sets a permission / prohibition area for encryption and photographing based on a contract between a photographer and a service provider. Selling the predetermined map information; storing the encryption and the map information in the determination means of the camera; and determining the current position obtained from the position information received by the signal receiving means of the camera. It is determined whether or not the area is a shooting permission area specified by the map information. Operably controlling the photographing operation. 21. Data of a photographed subject or data of a photographed area in which a photograph was taken can be read out to said storage means of said camera, said contracted terminal, or a database connected to said contracted terminal through the Internet network. The photographing permission method according to any one of claims 18 to 20, wherein the photographing permission method is stored. 22. A predetermined terminal for displaying a list of photograph data stored in the storage means or the database, wherein a photographer selects data desired to be photographed based on a screen of the terminal, and stores the selected data in the selected data. 22. The method according to claim 21, wherein the fee is collected based on the fee. 23. At the time of contract, at least the data of at least the subject or the area, the fee of the photographing and the number of photographs are displayed on the screen of the contract terminal, and the photographer selects the data desired by the photographer based on the screen. 21. The photographing permission method according to claim 18, wherein collection of a fee and setting of permission or prohibition of photographing are performed based on the data. 24. The camera according to claim 19, further comprising: a time measuring means; and means for comparing a current time provided by the time measuring means with a photographing permission time zone set in advance by the encryption. The method according to any one of claims 18 to 23, wherein when the time period coincides, the photographing is performed with the shutter enabled. 25. A method for providing a photographing permission service, wherein a service provider managing the contract terminal executes the photographing permission method according to claim 18.