JP2003044717A - System and method for introducing popular entertainer image merchandise and service and computer readable recording medium recorded with program for performing the method - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a system and a method which extract information related to merchandise and a service which make an entertainer to be imaged from media images and immediately introduce these merchandise and service to viewers through the Internet. SOLUTION: This popular entertainer image merchandise and service introduction system is connected to one or more client terminals through the Internet network, is provided with a management terminal for controlling and managing the entire system, a registration database storing information about clients and an image database storing images related to images extracted from media information such as TV, movies and magazines and making entertainers to be imaged, provides the client terminals with the images with the entertainers as a retrieval key, and provides an introducing screen for the merchandise and service when the clients select the merchandise and service from the images.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a popular talent image product / service introduction system, a popular talent image product / service introduction method, and a computer-readable recording medium recording a program for executing the introduction method. .

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art The influence of media including TV is too great for ordinary people, and especially for teenagers and twenties, it influences daily life. For example, taking a drama, accessories such as costumes, accessories, and watches worn by the protagonist, who is a popular talent,
There is also a strong tendency to make hairstyles, motorbikes, cars, and even lifestyles such as restaurants and BARs where the main character arrives ideal and incorporate them into one's own life. In this way, there is a strong desire for products and services that give the image of a popular talent. However, at present, it is very difficult to obtain such information. Because, even if you look at the costumes, the costumes used in the drama will only be flowed by telop as costume cooperation at the end of the program, who of the performers of the program did you wear when and in what scene? However, it is impossible to instantly obtain information on how much the price of the product etc. can be purchased and where it can be purchased, so the viewer has to spend time searching with his feet, and as a result, The number of viewers who can get the goods is very small, and the situation is that they usually compromise with similar things or give up altogether.

[0003]

In view of the above situation, the present invention extracts information about talents and products / services from media images such as TV programs, TV commercials, movies, videos, DVDs, etc., and allows the viewers to view the information via the Internet. The purpose is to build a system that sells commercial products by instantly providing such information.

Commercialization of this system brings about the following great advantages among the three parties. (1) Manufacturers and sellers who provide merchandise such as costumes to various media can acquire new advertising methods and develop strong sales channels. (2) A consumer, who is a viewer, can instantly obtain information on the product through the screen and can certainly purchase the product. (3) For media that send out video, a viewer who is a consumer can obtain a wide range of new viewers by concentrating on the video for multiple purposes.

[0005]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the popular talent image product / service introduction system according to claim 1 is connected to one or more client terminals through an internet network to control the entire system. It has a management terminal for managing, a registration database that stores information about clients, and an image database that stores images related to products / services that are images of talent extracted from media information such as TV, movies, and magazines. The image is provided to the client terminal using the talent as a search key, and when the client selects the item / service from the image, an introduction screen of the item / service is provided.

[0006] According to the present invention, it is possible to immediately obtain the information on the product / service that makes the client request the image of the talent, and the user can select the product / service he / she likes.

According to the system of claim 2,
It is characterized in that the client is provided with a sales information database that stores information on the purchase / reservation application for the product / service, and provides a screen for requesting the product purchase / service reservation to the client terminal. As a result, the client can purchase and reserve products and services that give the image of a talent.

According to the system of claim 3,
The image is an image extracted from TV, movies, videos, commercials, and other media.
It is characterized by including information. Widely collect information from various media.

According to the system of claim 4,
From the product / service introduction screen, it is possible to link to a product / service introduction database of a manufacturer, a seller, or a service provider who provides the product / service. It is possible to know the products and services of the makers related to the products and services that make you think of talent.

According to the system of claim 5,
The image is stored in the image database with the talent and the product / service as indexes. As a result, it is possible to provide information organized by talents and products / services.

According to the system of claim 6,
The image is characterized in that an image viewed from a plurality of angles for each product / service can be selected. This allows
You can better understand the contents of the presented products and services,
You can purchase and make reservations with confidence.

The popular talent image product / service introducing method according to claim 7 is connected to one or more client terminals via the Internet network and stores a management terminal for controlling and managing the entire system and information about the client. The client database is provided with a registration database and an image database that stores images related to products and services that are images of talents, which are images extracted from media information such as TV, movies, and magazines. And a step of providing a product / service introduction screen when the client selects a product / service from the image. This is an introduction method corresponding to the system of claim 1.

The invention according to claim 8 is a computer-readable recording medium characterized in that a program for causing a computer to execute the popular talent image product / service introducing method is recorded.

[0014]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a system configuration of an embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 1, 1-1 to 1-4 are client terminals, 2 is an internet communication network, 3 is a popular talent image product / service introduction system, and a management terminal (server) 4, a registrant database 5, a TV database 6, a movie. It comprises a database 7, a video database 8, a commercial database 9, other goods database 10, a sales information database 11 and the like. 12-1 to 12-2 are maker computers.

The management terminal 4 is a popular talent image product.
The service introduction system 3 uses the Internet 2 to connect the client terminals 1-1 to 1-4 and the maker computer 1
It communicates with 2-1 to 12-2 and controls and manages so that it can exert its function. The management terminal 4 is input from a CPU (not shown) that controls each part, transfers data, performs various calculations, and temporarily stores data, a client terminal 1 and a maker computer 12 connected via the Internet network 2. Input control means (not shown) for controlling the data to be output, output control means (not shown) for controlling the data to be output to the client terminal 1, main program used by the CPU (display a guide screen on the display part of the terminal) Programs that allow you to view the details of the goods by clicking on the talent image products / services,
ROM (not shown) for storing a search program for obtaining necessary information by character search, RAM for temporarily storing data necessary for executing the program processing
(Not shown) and the like.

The registrant database 5 is a client I
This is a database that stores the system usage contractor (customer, client) files such as the D number, name, contact information, and account number. The TV database 6 is a database in which specific images in which talents and products are captured are extracted from television images, and the talents and products captured in these images are indexed and recorded.

The movie database 7, the video database 8, the commercial database 9, and the other database 10 are similarly movie, video film, and database, respectively.
It is a database in which specific images or screens on which talents and products are shot are extracted from commercials and other media, and the talents and products shot on these images are indexed and recorded.

The commercial database 9 is a television,
In addition to the images collected by picking up the commercial part from moving images such as movies and videos, the commercial part is also picked up and collected from still images such as newspapers, magazines and posters, and moving images / still images from the Internet, DVD, CDs, etc. Including images and screens

Other media include news,
Internet, DVD, CD, newspaper, magazine, poster, photo book, etc. The other (media) database 10 includes images and screens picked up and collected from these media. In addition, it also includes images and screens collected from special information such as concerts, charity shows, parties and other planning information and celebrity personal life information.

Talent image products are costumes, accessories (booths / furnishings) / accessories, miscellaneous goods, vehicles, cosmetics, furniture / electric appliances, plants, animals, etc. It is a product that makes the image of a talent through a media image / screen by being photographed / drawn. In addition, the talent image service is a food service, a tourism service, a beauty service, etc., such as a restaurant where the talent is located, a location (sightseeing place), or a hairstyle of the talent on the image / screen provided by the media. By doing so, it is a service that makes an image of a talent through a media image / screen. Also, in the case of music, the talent is imaged through scenes in which theme music such as dramas and background music play. Talent includes actors, singers, dancers, performers, entertainers, moderators, announcers, athletes, models, designers, stylists, artists, players, chefs, critics, etc. who often appear on TV. Is included.

Next, the operation of this embodiment will be described. FIG. 2 is a flowchart for searching and acquiring popular talent image product / service information, which is common to the following embodiments. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a screen display at the time of retrieval and acquisition of popular talent image product / service information regarding the first embodiment. The first embodiment shows an example of selecting a costume as a product.

When the client accesses the popular talent image product / service introduction system 3 via the Internet network 2, the home page of the system 3 is displayed on the client terminal 1 (step S001).
From this homepage, you can select either "Introduction of talent image products / services" or "Member registration". The guide information of the popular talent image product / service introduction system 3 is also provided to those who are not “member registration”. However, "Introduction of talent image products and services"
Access to, product purchase applications, and service reservation applications are available to contracted member clients.

“Member registration” is a page where an uncontracted client registers as a member of the popular talent image product / service introduction system 3. To register as a member, select "Member Registration" on the homepage. When selected, the guide screen of the member registration page is displayed. On this screen, guidance for members, contract details, registration method, etc. are displayed. From this screen, enter your name, desired password, client terminal connection phone number, contact information (phone, email, etc.), account number, etc. Then, when the "Register button" is clicked, the management terminal 3 refers to the registrant database 5 to determine whether there is a duplicate with the entered one, and if there is no duplicate, the client name, client terminal connection telephone number Etc. are registered in the registrant database 5, the client ID number and password are further determined and registered in the registrant database 5, and the client ID number and password are issued to the client terminal 1. If there is no duplicate in the desired password, it is registered as a password (step S002). After registration, you can enter the client ID number and password to access this system, and based on the contract details, you can search and obtain information, apply for product purchase, apply for service reservation, and provide information. You will be required to pay a fee for the provision of goods and services.

When "Introduce talent image product / service" is selected from the home page, the client is required to enter the client ID number and password. When the client ID number and password are entered, the management terminal 3 refers to the registrant database 5 and collates them (step S003). If the collation is not possible, the client is notified of that fact and the client is prompted to enter the client ID number and password again. If you can't check it even after re-entering it several times, you will be returned to the home page. When the client ID number and password are collated and a match is confirmed, the client terminal 1
The main menu screen (Fig. 3a) is displayed on.

When stopping or closing the retrieval and acquisition of the information on the homepage, click the "Cancel" button or the "Close" button at the bottom of the screen, or click the end mark "x" at the upper right of the screen. .

Thereafter, screens that can be selected are sequentially presented to the client according to the conditions specified by the client, and the display of these screens is controlled by the main program executed on the CPU.

First, when "Introduction of talent image products / services" is selected, a main menu screen (FIG. 3a) for introducing talent image products / services is displayed (step S004). From this main menu screen, it is possible to search for talent image product / service introduction information by media. As media, "TV information",
"Movie information", "Video information", "Commercial information", "Others (news etc.)", "Special information (personal life of celebrity)", "Planning latest information",
"Auction information (including accessories and accessories)" can be selected.

Next, for example, when "TV information" is selected, a search screen for identifying programs, talents, etc. (see FIG. 3).
b) is displayed (step S005). From this screen,
You can enter the program title, performers (talents), broadcast date and time, etc. Then, when, for example, "Enter Kimura Shiya" is entered in the performer (talent) field and the search button is clicked, the TV database 6 is searched, and a list of programs in which the talent and Seiya Kimura have appeared (Fig. 3c) is displayed. In the program list, a list of numbers, titles, and broadcast periods is displayed, for example, in chronological order. Next, select the program list, along with the program (title), the name of the talent, a photo,
Role names are introduced (Fig. 3d), and in some cases, information about co-stars and program guides is also displayed. Further, when the talent “Temura Kimura” is selected, a screen (FIG. 3e) for selecting the type of product / service is displayed. As products, costumes, accessories / accessories, miscellaneous goods, vehicles, cosmetics, furniture / electric appliances, plants, animals, restaurants, [1
0] Location, [11] Music, [12] Beauty, etc. are displayed. These types may be further subdivided and, for example, if they are costumes, they may be subdivided into suits, coats, pants, sweaters, T-shirts, trainers, etc. and displayed.

Next, when "Costume" is selected and clicked from the screen (FIG. 3e), a list of style images, which are recorded from the TV program and which the popular talent wears, is displayed (FIG. 3e). 3f) (step S00
6). When the number of images picked up, that is, the number of costumes is large, they are displayed one after another by the next screen display or scrolling. On this list screen (Fig. 3f), different costumes (suits, trousers, coats, sweaters, T-shirts, trainers, etc.) that are worn in the program are listed, and even if the same type is different, Will be posted. About the same costume, one image is posted as a representative, but you can access the image viewed from different angles from this representative image. When a specific image is selected from this list screen (FIG. 3f) and clicked, the selected image is displayed in close-up (FIG. 3g) (step S007). This close-up screen shows a popular talent wearing costumes (style)
Is displayed, and the appearance (look) of wearing the costume is well understood. This image can be enlarged or reduced according to the product, and related images such as a back view or a sideways view can also be displayed. Also, by clicking the previous page button, the next page button, the page designation button, it is possible to display the image of the next number, the image of the previous number, the image of the designated number.Looking up the close-up screen one after another like this, You can search for your favorite style image. Next, if you put your cursor on a costume on the close-up screen, for example, a suit, and click it, the product introduction screen that displays the image of the suit, along with the brand name, price, product information, inventory status, etc. (Fig. 3h)
Is displayed (step S008). Furthermore, if you want to order this product online, click the selection button (○) to display the purchase method registration screen (Fig. 3j).
(Step S009). If you want to see this maker's collection, click the select button (○) to link to the maker's home page of the maker computer 12 and see the maker's collection of costumes etc. (FIG. 3i) (step 3i). S010). Again, a screen similar to (Fig. 3h) is displayed, and you can request to purchase mail order. If the client wishes to purchase by mail order, a purchase method registration screen is displayed (Fig. 3j). When the client makes a purchase application, the purchase application is entered in the sales / reservation database together with the client's ID number and product number, and the mail order company is notified of this (step S011). If you do not wish to purchase, the search and acquisition of the information on the homepage ends.

Next, a second embodiment will be described.
FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a screen display at the time of information retrieval acquisition when a vehicle is selected as a product. The process up to the screen (FIG. 4e) for selecting the type of product / service is the same as in the first embodiment. Therefore, FIGS. 4a to 4e are the same as FIGS. 3a to 3e. The flowchart for retrieval acquisition follows FIG.

From the screen (FIG. 4e), for example, "Vehicle"
When is selected and clicked, a list of style images recorded from the TV program, in which the popular talent is on the vehicle is displayed (FIG. 4f) (step S006). When the number of picked-up images, that is, the number of vehicles is large, they are displayed one after another on the next screen display. The list screen (FIG. 4f) shows that the types of vehicles (passenger cars, motorcycles, bicycles, trucks, etc.) are different, and even if the same passenger car is a different car. For the same vehicle, one image is posted as a representative, but the images viewed at different angles can be accessed from this representative image. This list screen (Fig. 4
Select a specific image from f) and click to display the selected image in close-up (Fig. 4g).
(Step S007). In this close-up screen,
The appearance (style) of popular talent riding on the vehicle is displayed, and the appearance (look) when riding on the vehicle is clearly understood.
This image can be enlarged or reduced according to the product, and related images such as a back view or a sideways view can also be displayed.
Also, if you click the previous page button, the next page button, the page designation button, the next number image, the previous number image,
It is possible to display the image of the specified number, and you can look up the close-up screen one after another in this way and search for the style image you like. Next, if you place the cursor on a vehicle on the close-up screen, for example, a motorcycle and click it, along with the image of the motorcycle, the supplier name, model,
A product introduction screen (FIG. 4h) on which price, product information, inventory status, etc. are displayed is displayed (step S008). In addition, if you wish to mail order this product, select button (○
When the mark is clicked, the purchase method registration screen is displayed (FIG. 4j) (step S009). If you want to see this maker's collection, click the select button (circle) to link to the maker's homepage of the maker computer 12 and see the maker's collection of motorcycles (FIG. 4i) (step 4i). S0
10). Again, a screen similar to (Fig. 4h) is displayed,
You can request online shopping. If the client wishes to purchase by mail order, a purchase method registration screen is displayed (Fig. 4j). When a client makes a purchase application, sales /
A purchase application is input to the reservation database together with the client's ID number and product number, and the mail order company is notified of this (step S011). If you do not wish to purchase, the search and acquisition of the information on the homepage ends.

Next, a third embodiment will be described.
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a screen display at the time of information retrieval acquisition in the case where a food and drink service (a restaurant in the display of FIG. 3e) is selected as a service. The process up to the screen (FIG. 5e) for selecting the type of product / service is the same as in the first embodiment. Therefore, FIGS. 5a to 5e are the same as FIGS. 3a to 3e. The flowchart for retrieval acquisition follows FIG.

When, for example, "restaurant" is selected and clicked from the screen (FIG. 5e), a list of style images recorded from the TV program when the popular talent is in the restaurant is displayed (FIG. 5e). 5f) (step S00
6). When the number of picked-up images, that is, the number of restaurants is large, they are displayed one after another by the next screen display or scrolling. This list screen (FIG. 5f) shows the types of restaurants (Japanese restaurants, restaurants, etc.) used in the program.
Chinese restaurants, bars, coffee shops, etc.) are posted, and if they are the same type but different stores, they are posted. One image is posted as a representative for the same store, but you can access the images viewed from different angles from this representative image. When a specific image is selected from this list screen (FIG. 5f) and clicked, the selected image is displayed in close-up (FIG. 5g) (step S007). The numbers in the figure are seat numbers (available when making a reservation). This close-up screen displays the appearance (style) of popular talent inside the store, which allows you to better understand the inside of the store. This image can be enlarged or reduced, and images of the same store taken at different angles can also be displayed. Also, by clicking the previous page button, the next page button, the page designation button, it is possible to display the image of the next number, the image of the previous number, the image of the designated number.Looking up the close-up screen one after another like this,
You can search for images of restaurants you like. Next, when the cursor is clicked on a restaurant, for example, a restaurant on the close-up screen, the provided food introduction screen (FIG. 5h) is displayed along with an image of the restaurant, along with the food name, price, food guide, and the like. (Step S00
8). Furthermore, if the user wishes to make a reservation for this dish, he / she clicks the selection button (circle) to display the reservation method registration screen (FIG. 5j) (step S009). When the client makes a reservation application, the reservation application is entered in the sales / reservation database together with the client's ID number and product number, and a notice to that effect is sent to the restaurant (step S011). If you do not wish to make a reservation, the search and acquisition of the information on the homepage ends.

Next, a fourth embodiment will be described.
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a screen display at the time of information retrieval acquisition when a tourist service (location in the display of FIG. 3e) is selected as a service. The screen (FIG. 6e) for selecting the type of product / service is the same as in the first embodiment. Therefore, FIGS. 6a to 6e are the same as FIGS. 3a to 3e. The flowchart for retrieval acquisition follows FIG.

When, for example, "[10] Location" is selected and clicked from the screen (FIG. 6e), a list of images of the popular talent recorded at the location, which is recorded from the TV program, is displayed. (FIG. 6f) (step S006). Here, the location is related to a tourist spot. When the number of picked-up images, that is, the number of locations is large, they are displayed one after another by displaying the next screen or scrolling. This list screen (Fig. 6
In f), it is posted that the location where the program was filmed is different (location such as Paris, Hawaii, Kyoto, etc.) and if it is a different tourist spot in the same city. One image is posted as a representative for the same tourist spot, but you can access the image viewed from a different angle from this representative image. The selected image is displayed in close-up (step S007). In this close-up screen,
Scenes of popular talent being shot at tourist spots are displayed, allowing you to better understand the scenery of the tourist spots. This image can be enlarged or reduced according to the landscape, and it is also possible to display images of the same tourist spot taken at different angles. Also,
By clicking the previous page button, the next page button, and the page designation button, it is possible to display the next number image, the previous number image, the designated number image, looking at the close-up screen one after another like this, I like it You can search for scenes of tourist spots. Next, the close-up screen scene,
For example, if you put the cursor on the image of Kyoto and click it,
Along with the image of the shooting scene, some courses including the tourist spots (Kyoto) are displayed (FIG. 6g). When a favorite course is selected from this course, a detailed sightseeing course introduction screen (FIG. 6h) displaying the sightseeing course, price, tourist information, etc. is displayed (step S00).
8). Further, if the user wishes to make a reservation for this sightseeing, he / she clicks the selection button (circle) to display the reservation method registration screen (FIG. 6j) (step S009).
When the client makes a reservation application, the reservation application is entered in the sales / reservation database together with the client's ID number and product number, and the tourist agency is notified of this (step S011). If you do not wish to make a reservation, the search and acquisition of the information on the homepage ends.

Next, a fifth embodiment will be described.
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a screen display at the time of information retrieval acquisition when music is selected as a service. The screen (FIG. 7e) for selecting the type of product / service is the same as in the first embodiment. Therefore, FIGS.
Same as FIG. 3e. The flowchart for retrieval acquisition follows FIG.

When, for example, "[11] Music" is selected and clicked from the screen (FIG. 7e), a list of scenes in which the popular talent is present among the scenes in which the music is recorded, recorded from the TV program is displayed. (Step S006). Instead of the list scene, a list of song names and singer names of the music may be displayed (FIG. 7f). Number of images picked up,
That is, when the number of scenes related to music is large, they are displayed one after another by displaying the next screen or scrolling. The same applies when there are many songs in the song name list. If the genre (classical, rock, jazz, popular song, etc.) is different, it is posted on this list screen, and if it is a different song name in the same genre, it is posted.
Although one image is posted as a representative for the same song, it is possible to access images of different scenes related to the same song from this representative image. When a specific image is selected from this list screen (FIG. 7f) and clicked, the selected image is displayed in close-up (FIG. 7g) (step S007).
On this close-up screen, a music scene in which popular talent is playing is displayed. This image can be enlarged or reduced, and other images at the same tourist spot can also be displayed. Also, by clicking the previous page button, next page button, page designation button, it is possible to display the next number image, the previous number image, the designated number image,
In this way, you can look up the close-up screens one after another and search for the music scene you like. Next, when the cursor is clicked on the scene related to the song name on the close-up screen, the CD introduction screen (FIG. 7h) displaying the song name, price, song guide, etc. is displayed together with the scene (step S008). ). In addition, if you wish to purchase this CD, click the select button (○)
The purchase method registration screen is displayed (Fig. 7j) (step S).
009). When the client makes a purchase application, the purchase application is entered in the sales / reservation database together with the client's ID number and product number, and the mail order company is notified of this (step S011). If you do not wish to purchase, the search and acquisition of the information on the homepage ends.

Next, a sixth embodiment will be described.
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a screen display at the time of information retrieval acquisition when beauty is selected as a service. The process up to the screen (FIG. 8e) for selecting the type of service is the same as in the first embodiment. Therefore, FIGS. 8a to 8e correspond to FIGS. 3a to 3e.
Is the same as. The flowchart for retrieval acquisition is shown in Figure 2.
Follow

When, for example, "[12] Beauty" is selected and clicked from the screen (FIG. 8e), a list of hairstyle images of the popular talent recorded from the TV program is displayed (FIG. 8f) ( Step S006). When the number of picked-up images, that is, the number of hairstyles is large, they are displayed one after another by the next screen display or scrolling. This list screen (FIG. 8f) shows the hairstyles used in the program if the hairstyle types (Japanese hair, Western style, etc.) are different, and if the hairstyles are the same, but different hairstyles. For the same hairstyle, one image is posted as a representative. When a specific image is selected from this list screen (FIG. 8f) and clicked, the selected image is displayed in close-up (FIG. 8g) (step S007). On this close-up screen, hairstyle images of popular talent viewed from front, back, left and right are displayed. This image can be enlarged or reduced. Also, by clicking the previous page button, the next page button, the page designation button, it is possible to display the image of the next number, the image of the previous number, the image of the designated number.Looking up the close-up screen one after another like this, You can search for an image of your favorite hairstyle. Next, when you select and click a hairstyle on the close-up screen, a beauty service introduction screen that displays hairdressing methods, prices, beauty services, etc. with a video and a map of the stylist's hairdresser who made the hairstyle (Figure 8h) is displayed (step S008). In addition, if you wish to reserve this hairstyle, select button (○
When the mark is clicked, the reservation method registration screen is displayed (FIG. 8j) (step S009). When the client makes a reservation application, the reservation application is entered in the sales / reservation database together with the client's ID number and product number, and a notification to that effect is sent to the beauty salon (step S011). If you do not wish to make a reservation, the search and acquisition of the information on the homepage ends. If the hairstyle image can be installed together with the comment (FIG. 8k), the hairstyle may be adjusted to the same hairstyle at another store.

In the above embodiments, an example in which an image is acquired from TV information as media information has been described, but in the case of acquiring an image from movie information, the movie database 7 is used as the image database and the talent is used. After selecting "Movie Information" on the main menu screen (Fig. 3a) of the image product / service introduction,
Screen for selecting product / service type (Fig. 3e)
To change only. That is, on the input screen, a talent name, a movie title, and a movie supply company in some cases are input, and an image in which the selected talent is present in the selected movie is picked up. Product·
The screen for selecting the type of service (Fig. 3e) is TV
It is common with the case of.

In the case of obtaining an image from video information, the video database 8 is used as an image database, and "video information" is selected on the main menu screen (FIG. 3a) for introducing talent image products / services. Only the screen (FIG. 3e) for selecting the type of product / service changes. That is, on the input screen, the talent name, the title of the video, and the video supply company in some cases are input, and the image in which the selected talent is present in the selected video is picked up. The screen (FIG. 3e) for selecting the type of product / service is the same as that of the TV.

In the case of acquiring an image from commercial information, the commercial database 9 is used as an image database, and "commercial information" is selected on the main menu screen (FIG. 3a) for introducing talent image products / services. Only the screen (FIG. 3e) for selecting the type of product / service changes. That is, on the input screen, enter the talent name, the media source for identifying the commercial, the date and time of the press, and the commercial supply company in some cases, and the image with the selected talent in the selected commercial is picked up. Become. The screen (FIG. 3e) for selecting the type of product / service is the same as that of the TV.

In the case of acquiring images from other media, the other (media) database 10 is used as the image database and the main menu screen for introducing talent image products / services (FIG. 3a).
Select "Other (news etc.)" with
Only the screen to select the service type (FIG. 3e) changes. That is, on the input screen, the talent name, news, Internet, DVD, CD,
Image of media such as newspapers, magazines, posters, photo albums, etc., media source for specifying the range, coverage date and time, media supply company in some cases, and selected talent within the selected media range Will be picked up. The screen (FIG. 3e) for selecting the type of product / service is the same as that of the TV.

When "Special information (personal life of celebrity)", "Planning latest information", "Auction information (including accessories / accessories)" is selected on the main menu screen (Fig. 3a), information on personal life of a celebrity is displayed. Images / screens collected from special information, concerts, charity shows, parties, and other planning information, and images picked up from auction information can be searched and acquired. In this case, the other (media) database 10 is used, but the process of image acquisition is similar to the case of acquiring images from other media.

In the above embodiment, the description has been limited to Japan, but since the Internet is used, it goes without saying that it can be widely applied to countries all over the world. In such a case, it is necessary to separately obtain popular talents, media information, agents, etc. for each country.

In the above, the list display image and the close-up image have been described assuming a still image, but a moving image may be used. In addition, it is obvious that the present embodiment can be modified without departing from the spirit of the invention.
The above-described popular talent image product / service introducing method can also be realized as a computer-readable recording medium.

[0047]

As described above, according to the present invention, information on products / services that make a talent image is extracted from media images of TV programs, TV commercials, movies, videos, DVDs, etc. It is possible to provide a system and a method for instantaneously providing information on a product and selling a product.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a system configuration example of an embodiment according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing an information search / acquisition operation according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a screen at the time of information search acquisition according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a screen at the time of information search acquisition according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a screen at the time of information search acquisition according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a screen at the time of information search acquisition according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a screen at the time of information search acquisition according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a screen at the time of information retrieval and acquisition according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

1-1 to 1-4 Client terminal 2 Internet communication network 3 Popular talent image products / services introduction system 4 Management terminal (server) 5 registrant database 6 TV database 7 movie database 8 video database 9 Commercial Database 10 Other media databases 11 Sales / Reservation Database 12-1 to 12-2 Manufacturer's computer

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Claims (8)

[Claims] 1. A management terminal that is connected to one or more client terminals via an Internet network and controls and manages the entire system, a registration database that stores information about clients, and media information such as TV, movies, and magazines. Image database that stores images related to products / services that give the image of talent, and provides the images to the client terminal using the talent as a search key, and the client selects the products / services from the images. A popular talent image product / service introduction system, which provides an introduction screen of the product / service when selected. 2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 2, further comprising a sales information database storing information on a client's purchase / reservation application for the product / service, and providing a screen for requesting the product purchase / service reservation to the client terminal. The popular talent image product / service introduction system according to claim 1. 3. The popular talent image product / service introduction system according to claim 1, wherein the image is an image extracted from a TV, a movie, a video, a commercial, or other media. 4. The popular talent according to claim 1, wherein the product / service introduction screen can be linked to a product / service introduction database of a maker / seller / service provider that provides the product / service. Image product / service introduction system. 5. The popular talent image product / service introduction system according to claim 1, wherein the image is stored in the image database with the talent and the product / service as indexes. 6. The popular talent image product / service introduction system according to claim 1, wherein the image can be selected from images viewed from a plurality of angles for each product / service. 7. A management terminal connected to one or more client terminals via the Internet network for controlling and managing the entire system, a registration database storing information about the clients, and extracted from media information such as TV, movies and magazines. Image database that stores images related to products / services that give the image of a talent, and a step of providing the image to the client terminal using the talent as a search key, and the client selects the product / service from the image. A method of introducing a popular talent image product / service, characterized by comprising a step of providing a product / service introduction screen when selected. 8. A computer-readable recording medium having recorded thereon a program for causing a computer to execute the method for introducing a popular talent image product / service according to claim 6.