JP2014235492A - Image data creation method and system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an image data creation method which improves efficiency of image creation work.SOLUTION: In an image data creation method, created moving images of respective layers are superimposed and composed (steps S1, S2), and positional and temporal relationships among the moving images of the respective layers are coordinated mutually (steps S3, S4). A part to be displayed on a sub display 23 is cut out over time course, and coordination information as information for specifying the cut part corresponds to respective frames (step S5). The moving image data in which the coordination data is attached to the respective frames is transferred to a display confirmation device 2 (step S6). The display confirmation device 2 receives the moving image data (step S11). A display drive control unit 214 drives the sub display 23, and a display control unit 213 displays the received moving image on a main display 22 as a moving image for the main display 22, and based on the coordination information attached to the respective frames, cuts out a moving image for the sub display 23 and displays it on the sub display 23, in real time (step S12).

Description

  The present invention relates to an image data creation method and an image data creation system, and in particular, an image display that includes a plurality of display units that can be arranged to overlap each other in the front and rear directions and that provides various effects by moving images displayed on the plurality of display units. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an image data creation method for creating each moving image to be displayed on a plurality of displays for an apparatus, and an image data creation system in which the method is employed.

  In the display of images on gaming machines such as game machines and pachinko machines in recent years, a number of image materials are very disturbed and rapidly changed in two dimensions in order to realize various effects using moving images. Complex interrelated display is performed. However, some displayed image materials change in a complicated manner and move at high speed, while others maintain a stationary state in the time direction. In view of the characteristics of each material, moving images to be displayed on a screen such as a liquid crystal display are composed of multiple logical layers, and each image material can be assigned to each layer to enable processing of image materials in units of layers. In general, when image data is displayed on a screen, image data relating to each layer is generally laminated and synthesized. This facilitates creation / editing, correction / confirmation of each image material constituting the moving image. There exists patent document 1 as what disclosed such a technique.

  In particular, recently, a plurality of displays such as liquid crystal are prepared, and other displays are overlapped on the front of one display and moved or released, and displayed on those displays in the process. A technique is also adopted in which the images are configured so as to be linked to each other and thereby perform an unusual performance. There is Patent Document 2 as a document disclosing such technology.

  In a simple example, as shown in FIG. 8, the display device 2000 includes a main display 22 and a sub display 23 arranged in front of the main display 22. The main display 22 is configured to be movable. An example of a typical effect produced by the display device 2000 including the plurality of indicators 22 and 23 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9A shows an example in which the sub display 23 moves with respect to a still image. In this case, even if the character “7” is displayed on the main display 22 and the sub-display 23 moves in front of it and covers the character “7”, The effect is such that the character “7” is continuously displayed on the display unit 23, and as a result, the character “7” continues to be displayed. FIG. 9B shows an example in which the image changes while the sub display 23 remains stationary. In this case, an explosion first occurs in the center of the image of the sub-display 23, and the blast is diffused over time. As shown in the right figure, the blast is physically displayed in the sub-display 23. After that, the effect is such that the main display 22 is continuously displayed in a linked manner. However, FIG. 9 is an easy-to-understand example. Actually, various effects are realized by changing the image while the combination of both, that is, the sub-display 23 moves. Note that the configuration shown in FIG. 8 is merely an example, and there are two or more sub-displays, and there is a case where an effect is realized by their cooperation.

  Next, a conventional method for creating each moving image displayed on a display device including a plurality of displays as described above will be described. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a device configuration for creating those moving images. The apparatus for creating a moving image shown in the figure is roughly divided into an image creating apparatus 100 (content (image) creating tool) and a real machine connected to it by wire or a display confirmation apparatus 200 equivalent to the real machine. Yes. Here, the image creating apparatus 100 includes at least a processing apparatus main body 101, a display unit 12, a keyboard 13, and a mouse 14. Typically, a moving image creating software is installed in a general-purpose personal computer. On the other hand, the display confirmation apparatus 200 includes a main display 22 and a sub display 23, and further includes a display processing unit, a display drive control unit, and the like (not shown).

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a conventional procedure for creating a moving image using the apparatus shown in FIG. Therefore, in the image creating apparatus 100, first, a moving image (main moving image) for the main display 22 is created (step S101). For example, in the case of FIG. 9A, a moving image that does not change with time as shown in FIG. 12A is created as the moving image for the main display 22. Next, a moving image (sub moving image) for the sub display 23 is created (step S102). Similarly, in the case shown in FIG. 9A, a moving image that changes continuously in time as shown in FIG. 12B is created as the moving image for the sub-display 23. Then, each of the created moving image for the main display 22 and moving image for the sub-display 23 is transferred to the display confirmation device 200 (step S103). In the display confirmation apparatus 200, the main display 22 and the sub display 23 are sent to the main display 22 and the sub display 23, respectively, while the sub display 23 is physically driven. (Step S104), and it is verified whether or not both images are continuously linked in terms of position and time (step S105). As a result, if the positional and temporal linkage continuity is inaccurate and insufficient, the process returns to step S101, and the image creation apparatus 100 performs correction work. In the example shown in FIG. 11, the moving image for the main display 22 and the moving image for the sub-display 23 are transferred together in step S103, but may be transferred individually each time they are created.

JP 2003-228703 A JP 2012-005693 A

  However, according to the above-described conventional method for creating a moving image, the moving image for the main display 22 and the moving image for the sub-display 23 are separately created independently, so that time alignment in the image creating apparatus 100 is difficult. In addition, it is difficult to achieve positional alignment with time alignment. As an example, FIG. 13A is an example in which the positional alignment is not achieved, and FIG. 13B is an example in which the temporal alignment is not achieved. Therefore, there is a high possibility that the display verification in the display confirmation apparatus 200 and the correction in the image creation apparatus 100 based on the result are repeated repeatedly, and the work is complicated. This problem is related to the physical movement of the sub-display 23, but is also a problem that arises on the premise of the accuracy of this physical movement.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide an image data creation method and an image data creation system capable of improving the efficiency of image creation work.

  In order to achieve the above object, an image data creation method according to the present invention includes a plurality of display units that can be arranged so as to overlap each other in the front-rear direction, and an image display device that performs various effects by moving images displayed on the plurality of display units. An image data creation method for creating each moving image to be displayed on the plurality of display units for creating one moving image including each moving image to be displayed on the plurality of display units, The gist is to create each moving image by cutting it out in the time direction.

  Here, it is preferable that the area to be cut out in the one moving image is specified by the coordinate information.

  Further, in the image creation device, the one moving image is created and the coordinate information is generated, and the data relating to the one moving image accompanied by the coordinate information is transferred to the display confirmation device having the same configuration as the image display device. You can do that.

  Thereafter, in the display confirmation device, each moving image to be displayed on the plurality of display devices can be created from the received data relating to the one moving image based on the coordinate information associated therewith.

  Further, it is preferable that the coordinate information is attached to each frame constituting the one moving image.

  As a specific form, the plurality of displays are configured with a main display and one or more sub-displays, and a moving image to be displayed on the main display corresponds to the one moving image. There is. At this time, the one or more sub-displays move in front of the main display. An area cut out in the time direction in the one moving image corresponds to the movement of the one or more sub-displays.

  Also, typically, the one moving image is formed by stacking and synthesizing a plurality of layers. At this time, in particular, it is possible not to assign all of the plurality of layers to each of the main display and the sub display.

  In order to achieve the above object, the image data creation system of the present invention includes a plurality of display devices that can be arranged to overlap each other in the front and back directions, and an image that performs various effects by moving images displayed on the plurality of display devices. An image comprising a display device for creating each moving image to be displayed on the plurality of displays, and a display confirmation device connected to the image creation device and having the same configuration as the image display device In the data creation system, the image creation device includes a moving image data editing processing unit that creates one moving image including each moving image to be displayed on the plurality of display units, and the one moving image in a time direction. A cutout portion designation processing unit for designating each moving image to be cut out by specifying coordinate information, and the display confirmation device is related to the one moving image sent from the image creating device. And data based on the given coordinate information thereto, and summarized in that a display unit for displaying each moving image to be displayed on the plurality of display devices to the plurality of display excised from said one video.

  According to the present invention, since the moving images for a plurality of display devices are cut out from one moving image, the time information in the time axis direction is common to the moving images displayed on the plurality of display devices. When the cut out moving images are displayed on the plurality of display units of the image display device, since they are already aligned with each other in the time axis direction, the complexity of moving image generation is reduced and work efficiency is improved. .

2 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of an embodiment of the image data creation method of the present invention, where FIG. 1A is a processing procedure in the image creation device 1, and FIG. It is a procedure. 1 is a functional configuration block diagram of an embodiment of an image data creation system of the present invention, FIG. 1A is a functional configuration block diagram of an image creation device 1, and FIG. It is a functional configuration block diagram. It is a figure provided for description of the processing procedure of one embodiment in the image data creation method of the present invention. It is a figure provided for description of the processing procedure of one embodiment in the image data creation method of the present invention. It is a figure provided for description of the processing procedure of one embodiment in the image data creation method of the present invention. It is a figure provided for description of the processing procedure of one embodiment in the image data creation method of the present invention. It is a figure provided for description of the processing procedure of one embodiment in the image data creation method of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the example of the display apparatus of a structure which a some indicator overlaps. It is a figure which shows the example of the image effect in the display apparatus of a structure which a some indicator overlaps. It is a figure which shows the example of a structure of the image preparation apparatus in the past, and a display confirmation apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the conventional process sequence which produces moving image data using an image creation apparatus and a display confirmation apparatus. It is a figure for demonstrating the conventional process sequence. It is a figure for demonstrating the subject which arises by the conventional process sequence.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure according to an embodiment of the image data creation method of the present invention. FIG. 1A is a processing procedure in the image creation device 1, and FIG. This is a processing procedure in the apparatus 2. FIG. 2 is a functional configuration block diagram of an embodiment of the image data creation system of the present invention. FIG. 2A is a functional configuration block diagram of the image creation device 1, and FIG. 3 is a functional configuration block diagram of a confirmation device 2. FIG.

  Here, the image creating apparatus 1 shown in FIG. 2A includes a moving image data processing unit 11 that performs processing such as creation and editing of a moving image, a display unit 12 that displays a moving image being created and edited, and an operator The keyboard 13 and the mouse 14 are used to instruct creation / editing. More specifically, the moving image data processing unit 11 includes a moving image data storage unit 111 that stores moving image data during creation and editing, a moving image data editing processing unit 112 that substantially performs moving image creation and editing, and creation. The cut-out portion designation processing unit 113 for specifying the portion corresponding to the display by the sub-display 23 to be described later, and the moving image data for transferring the created final moving image data to the display confirmation device 2 And a transfer processing unit 114. The image creating apparatus 1 is similar in appearance to the image creating apparatus 100 shown in FIG.

  Further, the display confirmation device 2 shown in FIG. 2B has a main display 22 that displays a main moving image, a sub display 23 that displays a sub moving image, and a moving image displayed on these displays. The process control unit 21 that controls the drive of the sub-display 23 is configured at least. More specifically, the processing control unit 21 includes a moving image data reception processing unit 211 that receives moving image data from the image creation device 1, a moving image data storage unit 212 that stores received moving image data, a main display 22, and a sub display. A display processing unit 213 that directly performs a moving image display process for the display unit 23, and a display unit drive control unit 214 that performs drive control for the sub-display unit 23. The display confirmation device 2 is similar in appearance to the display confirmation device 200 shown in FIG.

  3 to 7 are diagrams used for explaining the processing procedure of an embodiment of the image data creation method of the present invention. The processing procedure of one embodiment of the image data creation method of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. 2 to 7 and the flowchart shown in FIG.

  First, based on an instruction given via the keyboard 13 and the mouse 14 of the image creation device 1, the moving image data editing processing unit 112 displays a moving image composed of a plurality of layers on the display unit 12 while displaying each moving image. A moving image of the layer is created (step S1). FIG. 3A shows an example of a moving image composed of three layers, and FIG. 3B shows an example of a moving image composed of two layers. Based on the instruction, the moving image data editing processing unit 112 logically stacks and synthesizes the created moving image data of each layer as shown on the right side of FIG. 3 and displays it on the display unit 12 (step S2). . Next, as shown in FIG. 4, the moving images displayed in a stacked manner are temporally shifted on the display unit 12, and the positional and temporal relationship (linked continuous relationship) between the moving images of each layer is desired. (Step S3). If it is not the desired one (No in step S4), the process returns to step S1, and the moving image data related to the necessary layer is corrected or the time relationship is adjusted. On the other hand, when the desired video is completed after the correction adjustment (affirmative determination in step S4), the process proceeds to step S5. At this stage, the layers constituting the video are mutually unified in time axis. (Time information) can be managed. This is because time information is attached to each frame constituting the moving image.

  In step 5, as indicated by the dotted line in FIG. 4, the portion displayed on the sub-display 23 is cut out over time, and coordinate information as information for specifying the cut-out portion is associated with each frame. FIG. 4A shows the case where the cut-out portion moves, in other words, the case where the sub-display 23 moves, and FIG. 4B shows the case where the cut-out portion is fixed. Since the size of the image displayed on the sub display 23 is specified by the size of the sub display 23, the portion to be cut out is specified, for example, when the screen of the sub display 23 is rectangular. Then, one vertex of the rectangle specified on the moving image corresponding to the rectangle is sufficient. However, this is an example and there are other specific ways. Further, as a method of specifying the coordinate data in the time direction when the sub-display 23 moves, when the display object of the sub-display 23 moves in parallel at a constant speed, for example, If the coordinates are specified by specifying the rectangle to be cut out at the end point, it can be linearly assigned to each frame. More specifically, after specifying the rectangle of the region to be cut out at the start point of the moving image and specifying the coordinates, the moving image is temporally shifted to the end point, and in this state, the rectangle is dragged with the mouse 14 to the desired position. It can be realized by moving and specifying the coordinates in that state. However, the sub-display 23 may move in a non-constant speed and in a complicated manner. Even in such a case, division processing is performed at each linear portion, or the object to be displayed on the sub-display 23 is followed by a rectangle (mouse) with the time transition in a state where a moving image is displayed (mouse 14) (drag) 14 coordinate data can also be obtained. Furthermore, ultimately, coordinate data can be individually assigned for each frame. The above processing is performed by the cutout portion designation processing unit 113 in the moving image data storage unit 11 in FIG. The moving image data in which the coordinate data is attached to each frame in this way is temporarily stored in the moving image data storage unit 111.

  The confirmation in steps S3 and S4 is performed in a state where all the layers are stacked and synthesized. However, all of the assignment of the image to the main display 22 and the assignment of the image cut out in step S5 to the sub-display 23 are performed. There is no need to assign different layers. On the contrary, in assigning images to the main display unit 22 and the sub display unit 23, a specific effect can be achieved by limiting the layers, in other words, allowing arbitrary selection.

  That is, in the case of the example shown in FIG. 4, all the layers may be assigned to the respective displays 22 and 23 as they are. Specifically, in the case of FIG. 4A, all of the first to third layers are allocated to the sub display 23, and only the first layer and the second layer may be allocated to the main display 22, Even if three layers are assigned, the image of the third layer of the main display 22 is hidden by the sub-display 23, so all layers may be assigned to the main display 22. In the case of FIG. 4B, since the image of the second layer protrudes from the sub display 23 and is displayed on the main display 22, both the main display 22 and the sub display 23 display the second display. It is necessary to assign both the first layer and the second layer.

  However, for example, as shown in the example of FIG. 5, in the case of an effect where a stationary “person” appears suddenly as the sub-display 23 moves, the sub-display 23 displays the first to the first ones. All three layers are assigned, but only the first and second layers are assigned to the main display 22. In order to limit the layers to be assigned to the respective displays 22 and 23 in this way, the cutout part designation control unit 113 converts the moving image data into the coordinate data based on the instruction given via the keyboard 13 or the mouse 14. In addition, information on layers assigned to each display, in this example, the main display 22 and the sub display 23 is attached. Note that it is obvious to those skilled in the art how to select one or more layers using the keyboard 13 or the mouse 14.

  Next, FIG. 6 will be described. This figure shows an example of a specific screen (tool display screen) displayed on the display unit 12 of the image creating apparatus 1. In the example of FIG. 10A, in addition to the image, a list of image materials constituting the currently displayed image is listed on the upper left. FIG. 5B shows an example of an image material list. For example, a material with # multi # represents a plurality of display materials.

  Returning to FIG. 1, when the moving image data creation / editing is completed, in step S <b> 6, the moving image data transfer processing unit 114 adds moving image data in which coordinate data for specifying the image area corresponding to the sub display 23 is attached to each frame. Then, the information on the layers assigned to the respective indicators 22 and 23 is transferred to the display confirmation device 2.

  Next, the process in the display confirmation apparatus 2 is demonstrated along FIG.1 (b). First, the moving image data reception processing unit 211 in the processing control unit 21 illustrated in FIG. 2 receives the moving image data transmitted from the image creating apparatus 1 (step S11). The received data is temporarily stored in the moving image data storage unit 212. At the time of display confirmation, the display processing unit 213 and the display device drive control unit 214 work together, that is, the display control unit 213 receives the signal while the display device drive control unit 214 drives the sub display unit 23. The moving image is displayed on the main display 22 for the main display 22 and the moving image for the sub display 23 is cut out and displayed on the sub display 23 in real time based on the coordinate information attached to each frame. (Step S12). At this time, as described above, since the moving image for the main display 22 and the moving image for the sub-display 23 are provided with the common central time axis information, the time is mutually compared as in the past. Will not be inconsistent. Further, since it is cut out directly from the moving image for the main display 22, there is no inconsistency such as a two-dimensional positional shift on each frame on the premise of the physical accuracy of driving the sub display 23.

  In the above description, the case where there is one sub-display 23 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention is also applicable to a display device for production such that there are a plurality of sub-displays 23. it can. Further, in the description so far, as shown in FIG. 6, the case where the size of the image for the main display 22 matches the display maximum image to be used for editing in the display unit 12 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as shown in FIG. 7, the image for the main display 22 may also be configured to cut out a part of the maximum display image. In this case, as shown in the figure, there is an advantage that an area protruding from the image for the main display 22 can be set as the image area for the sub-display 23. More generally, all the display devices may be the same display device without distinguishing between the main display device and the sub display device.

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In the above-described embodiment, coordinate information for cutting out the moving image for the sub-display 23 is sent from the image creating device 1 and the display confirmation device 2 performs the cutting-out process based on the coordinate information. However, the image creating apparatus 1 may actually cut out the moving image for the sub-display 23 and send the cut-out moving image data itself. In this case, although the amount of information to be transferred increases, there is an advantage that the processing of the display confirmation apparatus 2 is reduced as compared with the above-described embodiment.

  As described above, according to the above-described embodiment, the moving image data for the sub-display 23 is cut out from the moving image data for the main display 22 or created for the main display 22 from one moving image data. The moving image data for the sub display 23 and the moving image data for the sub display 23 are cut out and created (in the mode shown in FIG. 7). Directional time information is common to each other. Therefore, when displaying on each of the main display 22 and the sub display 23 of the display confirmation apparatus 2, the degree of time mismatch with each other is extremely less than in the past. In addition, the possibility and degree of positional deviation at each time is extremely reduced. Therefore, labor and complexity in creating moving image data on the premise of such a display configuration are reduced, and work efficiency is improved.

  The image data creation method and the image data creation system of the present invention are applied to creation of moving image data displayed on a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine or a game machine.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Image creation apparatus 11 Movie data process part 111 Movie data storage part 112 Movie data edit process part 113 Cutout part designation | designated process part 114 Movie data transfer process part 12 Display part 13 Keyboard 14 Mouse 2 Display confirmation apparatus 21 Process control part 211 Movie data Reception processing unit 212 Movie data storage unit 213 Display processing unit 214 Display drive control unit 22 Main display unit 23 Sub display unit

Claims (11)

Each of the moving images to be displayed on the plurality of displays is provided for an image display device that includes a plurality of displays that can be arranged to overlap each other in the front and rear, and that performs various effects using the moving images displayed on the plurality of displays. A method of creating image data,
Creating one video containing each video to be displayed on the plurality of indicators;
A method of creating image data, wherein each moving image is created by cutting out from the one moving image in a time direction.   The image data creation method according to claim 1, wherein a region to be cut out in the one moving image is specified by coordinate information.   In the image creating device, creating the one moving image and generating the coordinate information, and transferring the data relating to the one moving image accompanied with the coordinate information to a display confirmation device having the same configuration as the image display device. The image data creation method according to claim 2.   4. The display confirmation device, wherein each moving image to be displayed on the plurality of display devices is created based on the coordinate information associated therewith from the received data relating to the one moving image. The image data creation method described in 1.   The image data creation method according to claim 4, wherein the coordinate information is attached to each frame constituting the one moving image.   The plurality of displays are constituted by a main display and one or more sub-displays, and a moving image to be displayed on the main display corresponds to the one moving image. Item 6. The image data creation method according to any one of Items 1 to 5.   The method of claim 6, wherein the one or more sub-displays are moved in front of the main display.   The image data creation method according to claim 7, wherein an area cut out in the time direction of the one moving image corresponds to the movement of the one or more sub-displays.   9. The image data creation method according to claim 1, wherein the one moving image is formed by stacking and synthesizing a plurality of layers.   The image data generation method according to claim 9, wherein one or more layers of the plurality of layers are assigned to each of the main display and the sub display. Each of the moving images to be displayed on the plurality of displays is provided for an image display device that includes a plurality of displays that can be arranged to overlap each other in the front and rear, and that performs various effects using the moving images displayed on the plurality of displays. An image creation device to create;
A display confirmation device connected to the image creation device and having the same configuration as the image display device;
An image data creation system comprising:
The image creation device includes:
A moving image data editing processing unit for creating one moving image including each moving image to be displayed on the plurality of displays;
A cutout part designation processing unit for designating each moving picture to be cut out by specifying coordinate information in the time direction for the one moving picture,
The display confirmation device includes:
Based on the data relating to the one moving image sent from the image creating apparatus and the coordinate information attached thereto, each moving image to be displayed on the plurality of display devices is cut out from the one moving image and the plurality of displays. An image data creation system comprising a display processing unit for displaying on a container.

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