JP2015119649A - Device and program for assisting flower bed design plan - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To assist a flower bed design to be planned so that a desired visual image can be actualized when a planted plant has grown.SOLUTION: Each of a plurality of kinds of grown plants is classified according to its external shape gained when viewed from the front side of a flower bed. Then reference outline images determined according to the external shape for each classification are stored in advance. From the reference outline images, a selected designation and a position designation are received, the position designation being for designating an arrangement position of the reference outline image under the selected designation. On the basis of the received selected designation and the position designation, the reference outline image selected by the selected designation is arranged to an arrangement position designated by the position designation, and the image thus arranged is controlled to be displayed on display means.

Description

  The present invention relates to a flower bed design design support apparatus and program.

  Conventionally, when designing a flower bed design, a plant is selected and a layout of the whole flower bed is designed so that a flower bed having a desired visual image is realized when the planted plant grows. However, the above-mentioned design is not easy because the growth of the plants differs from plant to plant and varies.

  As a technique applicable to solve this problem, Patent Document 1 prepares a plurality of vegetation units in which a plant is made independent by allowing the roots of the plant to enter a three-dimensional network of a mat for planting. A technology for planning a vegetation layout of green space by combining vegetation units is disclosed. According to the technique of Patent Document 1, it is possible to visually confirm the layout of the planting region before actually planting the plant.

JP 2007-306859 A

  However, the technique disclosed in Patent Document 1 has a problem that a grown plant must be prepared in advance. In addition, since it is impossible to visually confirm the flower bed design based on the plant composition that changes in time series, it is not possible to verify whether the initial design design and the flower bed design designed by the user are compatible. there were.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and the design of a flower bed is realized so that a desired visual image is realized when a planted plant grows without preparing a plant. An object of the present invention is to provide a flower bed design design support apparatus and program capable of designing a flower bed.

  In order to achieve the above object, the flower bed design design support apparatus according to the first aspect of the present invention classifies each of a plurality of types of grown plants according to the outer shape obtained by viewing from the front of the flower bed, Storage means for storing in advance a reference skeleton image determined according to the outer shape for each time, and accepting means for receiving selection designation from the reference skeleton image and position designation for designating the arrangement position of the selected and designated reference skeleton image And, based on the selection designation and the position designation received by the reception means, an image in which the reference skeleton image selected by the selection designation is arranged at the arrangement position designated by the position designation is displayed. And a control means for controlling the display to be displayed.

  According to the flower bed design design support device of the present invention, the storage means classifies each of a plurality of kinds of grown plants according to the outer shape obtained by viewing from the front of the flower bed, and according to the outer shape for each classification. The determined reference skeleton image is stored in advance. The storage means includes a RAM (Random Access Memory), a ROM (Read Only Memory), an EEPROM (Electrically Erasable and Programmable Read Only Memory), a semiconductor storage element such as a flash EEPROM (Flash EEPROM), a flexible disk, etc. It includes a portable recording medium, a fixed recording medium such as a hard disk, or an external storage device provided in a server computer connected to a network.

  Here, in the present invention, the selection means from the reference skeleton image and the position specification that specifies the arrangement position of the selected and specified reference skeleton image are received by the receiving means, and the selection received by the receiving means by the control means Based on the designation and position designation, control is performed so that an image in which the reference skeleton image selected by the selection designation is arranged at the arrangement position designated by the position designation is displayed on the display means.

  Thus, according to the flower bed design design support device of the present invention, each of the plurality of types of grown plants is classified according to the outer shape obtained by viewing from the front of the flower bed, and according to the outer shape for each classification. A predetermined reference skeleton image is stored in advance, and a selection designation from the reference skeleton image and a position designation that designates an arrangement position of the selected and designated reference skeleton image are received, and based on the accepted selection designation and position designation Since the reference skeleton image selected by the selection designation is controlled to display the image arranged at the arrangement position designated by the position designation, the desired visual image can be realized without preparing a plant. As you can design the flowerbed design.

  In order to achieve the above object, the flower bed design design support device according to the second aspect of the present invention classifies each of a plurality of types of grown plants according to the outer shape obtained by viewing from the front of the flower bed, Storage means for storing in advance a reference skeleton set image serving as a reference when performing design design of a flower bed, in which at least one of the reference skeleton images determined according to the outer shape is arranged in a state in which the flower bed is viewed from the front; Accepting means for accepting a correction instruction for correcting at least one of the position and width of the reference skeleton image, displaying the reference skeleton set image on a display means, and for the reference skeleton image displayed on the display means, When the correction instruction is received by the receiving means, a control means for controlling to correct at least one of the position and the width of the reference skeleton image based on the correction instruction It has a, and.

  According to the flower bed design design support device of the present invention, the storage means classifies each of a plurality of kinds of grown plants according to the outer shape obtained by viewing from the front of the flower bed, and according to the outer shape for each classification. A reference skeleton set image showing a reference layout obtained by visual observation from the front of the flower bed on which at least one of the determined reference skeleton images is arranged is stored in advance.

  Here, in the present invention, a correction instruction for correcting at least one of the position and the width of the reference skeleton image is received by the reception unit, and the reference skeleton image is displayed on the display unit and displayed on the display unit by the control unit. When a correction instruction is received by the receiving unit with respect to the reference skeleton image, control is performed so as to correct at least one of the position and the width of the reference skeleton image based on the correction instruction.

  Thus, according to the flower bed design design support device of the present invention, each of the plurality of types of grown plants is classified according to the outer shape obtained by viewing from the front of the flower bed, and according to the outer shape for each classification. A reference skeleton set image showing a reference layout obtained by visual observation from the front of the flower bed in which at least one of the determined reference skeleton images is arranged is stored in advance, and at least one of the position and the width of the reference skeleton image is stored. A correction instruction to be corrected is received, a reference skeleton set image is displayed, and when a correction instruction is received for the displayed reference skeleton image, at least one of the position and width of the reference skeleton image based on the correction instruction Therefore, even if the user has little experience in designing flower bed designs, the flower bed design is created using a reference skeleton image that has an image of texture and form. By completing an in-can plants planted to design upon growth, easily flower bed design as visual image desired by the customer can be realized.

  According to the present invention, each of a plurality of types of grown plants is classified according to the outer shape obtained by viewing from the front of the flower bed, and a reference skeleton image determined according to the outer shape for each classification is stored in advance. In addition, a selection designation from the reference skeleton image and a position designation for designating the arrangement position of the selected and designated reference skeleton image are accepted, and the reference skeleton image selected by the selection designation based on the accepted selection designation and position designation Is designed to display the image placed at the placement position specified by the position designation, so design the flower bed design so that the desired visual image is realized without preparing the plant The effect that it can be obtained.

  Further, according to the present invention, each of a plurality of types of grown plants is classified according to the outer shape obtained by viewing from the front of the flower bed, and at least one of the reference skeleton images determined according to the outer shape for each classification. A reference skeleton set image showing a reference layout obtained by visual observation from the front of the flower bed is stored in advance, a correction instruction for correcting at least one of the position and width of the reference skeleton image is received, and the reference The skeleton set image is displayed, and when a correction instruction is received for the displayed reference skeleton image, control is performed to correct at least one of the position and the width of the reference skeleton image based on the correction instruction. Therefore, even for users with little experience in flower bed design, it is easy to create a flower bed design so that the visual image desired by the customer is realized when the planted plant grows. Can be designed down, the effect is obtained that.

It is a block diagram which shows the principal part structure of the flower bed design design assistance apparatus which concerns on embodiment. It is a functional block diagram which shows the functional structure of the flower bed design design assistance apparatus which concerns on embodiment. It is a schematic diagram which shows the main memory content of the secondary memory | storage part with which the flower bed design design assistance apparatus which concerns on 1st Embodiment was equipped. It is a schematic diagram which shows the structure of the reference | standard skeleton image database which concerns on embodiment. It is a front view which shows an example of the reference | standard skeleton image which concerns on embodiment. It is a front view which shows an example of the reference | standard skeleton image which concerns on embodiment. It is a front view which shows an example of the reference | standard skeleton image which concerns on embodiment. It is a front view which shows an example of the reference | standard skeleton image which concerns on embodiment. It is a front view which shows an example of the reference | standard skeleton image which concerns on embodiment. It is a front view which shows an example of the reference | standard skeleton image which concerns on embodiment. It is a front view which shows an example of the reference | standard skeleton image which concerns on embodiment. It is a front view which shows an example of the reference | standard skeleton image which concerns on embodiment. It is a front view which shows an example of the reference | standard skeleton image which concerns on embodiment. It is a front view which shows an example of the reference | standard skeleton image which concerns on embodiment. It is a front view which shows an example of the reference | standard skeleton image which concerns on embodiment. It is a front view which shows an example of the reference | standard skeleton image which concerns on embodiment. It is a front view which shows an example of the reference | standard skeleton image which concerns on embodiment. It is a front view which shows an example of the reference | standard skeleton image which concerns on embodiment. It is a front view which shows an example of the reference | standard skeleton image which concerns on embodiment. It is a front view which shows an example of the plant which concerns on embodiment, the reference | standard skeleton image corresponding to this plant, a basic shape image, and an inflorescence feature image. It is a front view which shows an example of the plant which concerns on embodiment, the reference | standard skeleton image corresponding to this plant, a basic shape image, and an inflorescence feature image. It is a front view which shows an example of the plant which concerns on embodiment, the reference | standard skeleton image corresponding to this plant, a basic shape image, and an inflorescence feature image. It is a front view which shows an example of the plant which concerns on embodiment, the reference | standard skeleton image corresponding to this plant, a basic shape image, and an inflorescence feature image. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the whole process of the flower bed design design support program which concerns on embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process of the flower bed design design process routine program which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a front view which shows an example of the information input screen which concerns on embodiment. It is a front view which shows the flower bed design design screen (the 1) which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a front view which shows the flower bed design design screen (the 2) which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a front view which shows the flower bed design design screen (the 3) which concerns on embodiment. It is a front view which shows the flower bed design design screen (the 4) which concerns on embodiment. It is a figure which shows the pull-down menu which concerns on embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process of the plant name display process routine program which concerns on embodiment. It is a front view which shows the dialog box (the 1) which concerns on embodiment. It is a front view which shows the dialog box (the 2) which concerns on embodiment. It is a front view which shows the information input screen which concerns on embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process of the planar view layout display process routine program which concerns on embodiment. It is a front view which shows the flower bed design design screen (the 5) corresponding to the planar view layout screen shown to FIG. 19B which concerns on embodiment. It is a front view which shows the planar view layout screen corresponding to the flower bed design design screen (the 5) shown to FIG. 19A which concerns on embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process of the individual growth type | mold shape image display process routine program which concerns on embodiment. It is a front view which shows the example which superimposed and displayed the basic shape image on the reference | standard skeleton image which concerns on embodiment. It is a front view which shows the example which superimposed and displayed the inflorescence feature image on the reference | standard skeleton image which concerns on embodiment. It is an example of the individual growth type | mold shape image which concerns on embodiment. It is an example of the individual growth type | mold shape image which concerns on embodiment. It is an example of the individual growth type | mold shape image which concerns on embodiment. It is an example of the individual growth type | mold shape image which concerns on embodiment. It is an example of the individual growth type | mold shape image which concerns on embodiment. It is an example of the tree characteristic image which concerns on embodiment. It is an example of the tree characteristic image which concerns on embodiment. It is an example of the tree characteristic image which concerns on embodiment. It is an example of the tree characteristic image which concerns on embodiment. It is an example of the tree characteristic image which concerns on embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process of the inflorescence feature image display process routine program which concerns on embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process of the plant growth simulation process routine program which concerns on embodiment. It is a front view which shows an example of the information input screen which concerns on embodiment. It is a front view which shows the growth simulation result screen which concerns on embodiment. It is a schematic diagram which shows the main memory content of the secondary memory | storage part with which the flower bed design design assistance apparatus which concerns on 2nd Embodiment was equipped. It is a schematic diagram which shows the structure of the reference | standard skeleton set image database which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process of the flowerbed design design process routine program which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a front view which shows the flower bed design design screen (the 6) which concerns on 2nd Embodiment.

  DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, embodiments for carrying out the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

[First Embodiment]

  First, with reference to FIG. 1, the principal part structure of the flower bed design design assistance apparatus 10 which concerns on this Embodiment is demonstrated.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a flower bed design design support apparatus 10 according to the present embodiment is connected to a system bus BUS, and a CPU (Central Processing Unit) that controls the operation of the flower bed design design support apparatus 10 as a whole. 12 is provided.

  Connected to the system bus BUS are a RAM (Random Access Memory) 14 used as a work area when the CPU 12 executes various programs, and a ROM (Read Only Memory) 16 in which various control programs, various parameters, and the like are stored in advance. ing. The system bus BUS includes a secondary storage unit (here, a hard disk device) 18 as storage means used for storing various information, and a keyboard 20 and a mouse 22 used for inputting various information. It is connected. Furthermore, a display 24 used for displaying various information is connected to the system bus BUS.

  Therefore, the CPU 12 can access the RAM 14, the ROM 16, and the secondary storage unit 18, obtain various input information via the keyboard 20 and the mouse 22, and display various information on the display 24.

  Note that the secondary storage unit 18 according to the present embodiment classifies each of the plurality of types of grown plants according to the outer shape obtained by viewing from the front of the flower bed, and determines according to the outer shape for each classification. The reference skeleton image is stored in advance.

  FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram showing a functional configuration of the flower bed design design support apparatus 10 according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 2, the flower bed design design support apparatus 10 according to the present embodiment includes a receiving unit 12A and a control unit 12B.

  The receiving unit 12A according to the present embodiment receives selection designation from the reference skeleton image stored in the secondary storage unit 18 and position designation for designating the arrangement position of the reference skeleton image selected and designated. In addition, the control unit 12B according to the present embodiment, based on the selection designation and the position designation received by the reception unit 12A, the reference skeleton image selected by the selection designation, the arrangement position designated by the position designation Control is performed so as to display the image arranged on the display 24.

  On the other hand, FIG. 3 schematically shows main storage contents of the secondary storage unit 18 provided in the flower bed design design support apparatus 10 according to the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the secondary storage unit 18 is provided with a database area DB for storing various databases and a program area PG for storing various applications and programs. The database area DB includes a reference skeleton image database DB1. Hereinafter, the configuration of the reference skeleton image database DB1 will be described in detail.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the reference skeleton image database DB1 according to the present embodiment includes each of a reference skeleton image, an appreciable period, a color, a plant name, a stock size, a price, an individual growth type shape image, and an inflorescence feature image. Information is stored.

  In addition, as described above, the reference skeleton image is classified according to the outer shape obtained by visually observing each of a plurality of types of grown plants from the front of the flower bed, and is an image determined according to the outer shape for each classification. (See also FIGS. 5A to 5O). The reference skeleton image may have a feature expressing density, and the reference skeleton image database DB1 includes at least a reference skeleton image and a plant name corresponding to the reference skeleton image, a plant volume, a texture, At least one of color and rigidity (appearance or degree indicating actual hardness or softness) can be stored in association with each other.

  The appreciable time is information indicating the time suitable for viewing the plant corresponding to the corresponding reference skeleton image. Moreover, the said color is information which classifies and shows the system | strain of the color which a corresponding plant has. The plant name is information indicating the name of the corresponding plant. Moreover, the said strain dimension is information which shows the width | variety of the strain | stump | stock of the said plant at the time of a corresponding plant growing. Further, the price is information indicating the distribution standard and distribution price per share of the corresponding plant.

  Further, the individual growth type shape image is an image obtained by classifying the grown plant individual according to the outer shape obtained by visual observation from the front of the flower bed, and determining for each classification according to the outer shape. Further, the inflorescence feature image is an image classified according to the inflorescence feature of the grown plant and determined according to the inflorescence feature for each classification. Here, the inflorescence is an arrangement state of flowers on the branches.

  5A to 5O show examples of reference skeleton images according to the present embodiment.

  A reference skeleton image 50A illustrated in FIG. 5A is a reference skeleton image corresponding to a plant that is visually recognized as a tall and dense mass. Specifically, for example, delphinium, lupine, diquitaris and coleus correspond to this plant. A reference skeleton image 50B illustrated in FIG. 5B is a reference skeleton image corresponding to a plant that is visually recognized as a tall and low-density lump. Specifically, for example, lace flower, orurea, luxpar, kochia and the like correspond to this plant.

  Moreover, the reference skeleton image 50C illustrated in FIG. 5C is a reference skeleton image corresponding to a plant that is visually recognized as a dense block having a linear outline as compared with the plant belonging to the reference skeleton image 50A illustrated in FIG. 5A. . Specifically, for example, lavender, salvia azurea, hagateu, etc. correspond to this plant. Moreover, the reference skeleton image 50D illustrated in FIG. 5D is a reference skeleton image corresponding to a plant that is visually recognized as a low-density block having a linear outline compared to a plant belonging to the reference skeleton image 50A. Specifically, for example, Atriplex or the like corresponds to this plant.

  A reference skeleton image 50E illustrated in FIG. 5E is a reference skeleton image corresponding to a plant visually recognized as a dense block having a rhombus outline. Specifically, for example, color, acanthus morris, agapanthus, and the like correspond to this plant. A reference skeleton image 50F illustrated in FIG. 5F is a reference skeleton image corresponding to a plant visually recognized as a low-density block having a rhombus outline.

  A reference skeleton image 50G shown in FIG. 5G is a reference skeleton image corresponding to a plant that has a fan-shaped outline and is visually recognized as a dense block. Specifically, for example, margaret, osteospermum, beconia, and the like correspond to this plant. A reference skeleton image 50H illustrated in FIG. 5H is a reference skeleton image corresponding to a plant visually recognized as a low-density block having a fan-shaped outline. Specifically, for example, gypsophila corresponds to this plant.

  A reference skeleton image 50I shown in FIG. 5I is a reference skeleton image corresponding to a plant that has a semicircular outline and is visually recognized as a dense block. Specifically, for example, Onphaloides, Rhodan semam, Ornithogalum, Hosta and the like correspond to this plant. A reference skeleton image 50J shown in FIG. 5J is a reference skeleton image corresponding to a plant visually recognized as a low-density block having a semicircular outline. Specifically, for example, Hypericum, Fusiou, Artemisia and the like correspond to this plant.

  A reference skeleton image 50K illustrated in FIG. 5K is a reference skeleton image corresponding to a dwarf plant. Specifically, for example, helichrysum, lishimachia, hedera, and the like correspond to this plant. The corrugated outline at the bottom of the reference skeleton image 50L shown in FIG. 5L indicates that the leaves of the plant are used as part of the design. Specifically, for example, Ajuga, Huquera and the like correspond to this plant.

  A reference skeleton image 50M illustrated in FIG. 5M is a reference skeleton image corresponding to a high-density shrub, and a reference skeleton image 50L illustrated in FIG. 5L is a reference skeleton image corresponding to a low-density shrub. A reference skeleton image 50O shown in FIG. 5O is a reference skeleton image corresponding to glasses. Specifically, for example, Benichigaya, Cordilline, Susuki, Miscanthus, and the like correspond to this plant. Note that there may be a plurality of reference skeleton images for each height such as high, medium, and low.

  For example, you may show that the plant which belongs to the said reference | standard skeleton image is an evergreen plant by using a double line for the outline of each reference | standard skeleton image 50A-50O. Note that the reference skeleton images in FIGS. 5A to 5O are examples, and the present invention is not limited to these reference skeleton images.

  In the example shown in FIG. 4, for example, the reference skeleton image corresponding to the plant with the plant name A is the image B1 (for example, any one of FIGS. 5A to 5O), and the time suitable for viewing the plant (for example, flowering) The period is from January to February, and the plant has a tropical color, and the strain size at the time of growth of the plant is 30 cm. Further, the distribution standard per plant of the plant is No. 3 pot, the price is 200 yen, and the individual growth type shape image of the plant is the image S1 (for example, the individual growth type shape of FIGS. 21C to 21G. It shows that the inflorescence feature image of the plant (as one example, any of the inflorescence feature images 54 in FIGS. 6A to 6D) is the image F1.

  FIGS. 6A to 6D show a real image 40, a reference skeleton image 50, a basic shape image 52, and an inflorescence of a plant according to the present embodiment (here, Veronica teucium, Veronica spicaca, white lace flower, gypsophila). An example of the feature image 54 is shown. The basic shape image is an image determined based on a combination of an inflorescence feature image corresponding to a plant and an individual growth shape image corresponding to the plant.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, the process by each component (reception part 12A, control part 12B) of the flower bed design design support apparatus 10 comprised is performed by a program by executing a program by software configuration using a computer. It may be realized. In this case, the program according to the present embodiment is included in the program. However, the implementation is not limited to the software configuration, and may be realized by a hardware configuration or a combination of the hardware configuration and the software configuration.

  Below, the case where the flowerbed design design support apparatus 10 which concerns on this Embodiment implement | achieves the process by said each component by executing the said program is demonstrated. In this case, a form in which the program is installed in advance in the flower bed design design support apparatus 10, a form provided in a state stored in a computer-readable recording medium, a form distributed via wired or wireless communication means Etc. may be applied.

  Next, the operation of the flower bed design design support apparatus 10 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the flow of processing of the flower bed design design support program executed by the CPU 12 of the flower bed design design support apparatus 10 when an instruction input for execution is performed via the keyboard 20 or the mouse 22. The program is stored in advance in the program area PG of the secondary storage unit 18.

  First, in Step 100, a flower bed design design processing routine program that is executed to perform design design of the flower bed as viewed from the front by the user is executed.

  With reference to FIG. 8, the flower bed design design processing routine program according to the present embodiment will be described.

  In step 102 of FIG. 8, the display 24 is controlled to display a predetermined information input screen, and in the next step 104, input of predetermined information is waited.

  FIG. 9 shows an example of an information input screen according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 9, on the information input screen according to the present embodiment, the size of the flower bed to be designed (hereinafter referred to as “design target flower bed”) (in this embodiment, the width when viewed from the front, And an input area for a desired viewing time for viewing the design target flower bed.

  When the information input screen as shown in FIG. 9 is displayed on the display 24, the user inputs the size of the flower bed and the desired viewing time into the corresponding input area via the keyboard 20, mouse 22, and the like. Thereafter, pointing to the end button 24 </ b> A displayed near the lower end of the screen is designated with the mouse 22. Accordingly, the determination at step 104 is affirmative, and the routine proceeds to step 106.

  In step 106, all the reference skeleton images are read from the reference skeleton image database DB1, and in the next step 108, the display 24 is controlled to display the flower bed design design screen using the read reference skeleton images.

  FIG. 10 shows an example of a flower bed design design screen according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 10, on the flower bed design design screen according to the present embodiment, the reference skeleton images 50A to 50E read out by the processing of step 106 are displayed side by side in the vicinity of the left end and the reference skeleton image 50A. The design display unit 24B, which is an area for designing the flower bed design, is displayed in almost all display areas except the display area of ˜50E.

  When the flower bed design design screen as shown in FIG. 10 is displayed on the display 24, the user selectively designates the reference skeleton image indicating the outer shape of the plant to be placed on the design target flower bed with the mouse 22 (hereinafter referred to as the reference shape). Then, the position on the design display unit 24B where the reference skeleton image is to be placed is designated with the mouse 22 (hereinafter referred to as “position designation”). In the present embodiment, selection designation and position designation with respect to the reference skeleton image are performed by an operation using the mouse 22. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and is generally provided in the keyboard 20, for example. These designations may be made using an arrow key or enter key.

  When the arrangement of all the desired reference skeleton images on the design display unit 24B is completed, the user designates the arrangement end button 24C displayed near the lower end of the flower bed design design screen with the mouse 22.

  Therefore, in the next step 110, it is determined whether or not the selection designation and position designation of the reference skeleton image has been performed by determining whether or not the above-mentioned position designation has been performed by the user, and when the determination is affirmative In Step 112, the display 24 is controlled so as to display the designated reference skeleton image at the designated position, and then the processing returns to Step 110.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step 110, the process proceeds to step 114, where it is determined whether or not the arrangement end button 24C has been designated by the user. If it is determined, the process proceeds to step 116.

  FIG. 11 shows an example of an image (hereinafter referred to as “flower bed design image”) indicating the design of the design target flower bed designed on the design display unit 24B by the user through the above processing.

  As shown in FIG. 11, in the flower bed design image according to the present embodiment, a configuration image arranged by a combination of the reference skeleton images 50A to 50O selected by the user is displayed as a design completed as a flower bed layout. At this time, the overlapping state of the reference skeleton images that have already been arranged may be changed by an operation with the mouse 22 or the like.

  By the way, when the user wants to change the position of the reference skeleton image arranged in the design display unit 24B, an operation for changing the position of the desired reference skeleton image (hereinafter, “ This is referred to as a “position change operation”.

  In addition, when the user wants to change the size (at least one of width and height) of the reference skeleton image arranged in the design display unit 24B, the user wants to change the size in the outline of the reference skeleton image (if enlarged, the reference skeleton image After pointing a position with the mouse 22 that faces the outside of the reference skeleton image if it is reduced), the contour line of the specified position indicates to the mouse 22 the position where the reference skeleton image has a desired size. To perform pointing operation (hereinafter referred to as “size changing operation”).

  In the present embodiment, the size change operation for the reference skeleton image is performed using the mouse 22, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, an arrow key or the like generally provided on the keyboard 20 The size change operation may be performed using an enter key or the like.

  Then, when the position change operation and the size change operation for all desired reference skeleton images are completed, the user designates the end button 24 </ b> D displayed near the lower end of the flower bed design design screen with the mouse 22.

  Therefore, in the next step 116, it is determined whether or not the position changing operation has been performed by the user. If the determination is affirmative, the process proceeds to step 118, and the specified reference skeleton image is set to the specified position. After controlling the display 24 to move to and display, the process returns to step 116.

  FIG. 12 shows an example of a flower bed design image when the position of the reference skeleton image is changed by the position changing operation. FIG. 12 shows a case where the reference skeleton image 50D located at the left end of the tail in FIG. 11 is moved to the left.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step 116, the process proceeds to step 120, where it is determined whether or not the above-described size change operation has been performed by the user. After controlling the display 24 to change the size of the reference skeleton image to the specified size and display it, the process returns to step 116.

  FIG. 13 shows an example of a flower bed design image when the size of the reference skeleton image is changed by the size changing operation. FIG. 13 shows a case where the reference skeleton image 50A located in the center in FIG. 11 is enlarged in the left direction.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step 120, the process proceeds to step 124, where it is determined whether or not the end button 24D has been designated by the user, so that the position changing operation and the size changing operation on the reference skeleton image by the user can be performed. It is determined whether or not the process has been completed. If a negative determination is made, the process returns to step 116. If an affirmative determination is made, the process proceeds to step 126. In step 126, the flower bed design image designed by the user displayed on the design display unit 24B is stored in the secondary storage unit 18, and then the flower bed design design processing routine program is terminated.

  In the above embodiment, after all the reference skeleton images are arranged on the design display unit 24B, various processes such as a change in the position and size of the reference skeleton image, a plant name display process, and a planar view layout display process are executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the position and size of the reference skeleton image are changed, and the reference skeleton image is arranged while performing the various processes. Also good.

  In the above embodiment, the function of deleting the reference skeleton image arranged in the design display unit 24B is not mentioned, but the reference skeleton image once arranged may be deleted from the design display unit 24B.

  In this case, as a form example, after the user designates the reference skeleton image to be deleted displayed on the design display unit 24B by pointing with the mouse 22, a menu for instructing deletion by a pull-down menu (not shown) is provided. An example of deleting the designated reference skeleton image when designated by the mouse 22 can be given.

  In the present invention, each of a plurality of types of grown plants is classified according to the outer shape obtained by viewing from the front of the flower bed, and a reference skeleton image determined according to the outer shape for each classification is displayed on the design display unit 24B. Design the flower bed design by arranging. Thus, the user can easily design the design of the flower bed so that the visual image desired by the customer is realized when the planted plant grows.

  When the flower bed design design processing routine program ends, the user performs an operation for causing the display 24 to display a pull-down menu for the keyboard 20 or the mouse 22. In response to this, the CPU 12 controls the display 24 to display a pull-down menu 26 shown in FIG. 14 as an example.

  In the pull-down menu 26 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14, the names of plants adopted in the flower bed layout designed by the user by executing the flower bed design design routine program are displayed. Plant name display process menu 26A for executing the plant name display process, Plan view layout display process menu 26B for executing the plan view layout display process for displaying the flower bed layout designed by the user in a plan view, and the user Individual growth type shape image display for executing individual growth type shape image display processing for displaying an individual growth type shape image corresponding to the reference skeleton image included in the designed flower bed layout of the front view overlapping the reference skeleton image Processing menu 26C, flower bed layer designed by the user The inflorescence feature image display processing menu 26D for executing the inflorescence feature image display processing for displaying the inflorescence feature image corresponding to the reference skeleton image included in the image and overlapping the reference skeleton image, and the front view designed by the user In addition to the growth simulation process menu 26E for executing the growth simulation process for simulating the growth of the plant corresponding to the reference skeleton image included in the flower bed layout, an end menu 26F for instructing the end of the flower bed design design support program is included. It is.

  When the pull-down menu 26 shown in FIG. 14 is displayed on the display 24, the user designates a menu corresponding to a desired process via the keyboard 20 or the mouse 22.

  Accordingly, in step 200A of the flower bed design design support program (main program, see FIG. 7), it is determined whether or not the plant name display processing menu 26A has been designated by the user. Transition. In step 200, a plant name display processing routine program (see also FIG. 15) described later is executed, and the process proceeds to step 700A.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step 200A, the process proceeds to step 300A, where it is determined whether or not the planar view layout display processing menu 26B is designated by the user. If the determination is affirmative, the process proceeds to step 300. To do. In step 300, a planar layout display processing routine program (see also FIG. 18) described later is executed, and the process proceeds to step 700A.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step 300A, the process proceeds to step 400A, where it is determined whether the individual growth shape image display processing menu 26C has been designated by the user. Migrate to In step 400, an individual growth type shape image display processing routine program (see also FIG. 20) described later is executed, and the process proceeds to step 700A.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step 400A, the process proceeds to step 500A, where it is determined whether or not the inflorescence feature image display processing menu 26D is designated by the user. If the determination is affirmative, the process proceeds to step 500. To do. In step 500, an inflorescence feature image display processing routine program (see also FIG. 22) described later is executed, and the process proceeds to step 700A.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step 500A, the process proceeds to step 600A. It is determined whether or not the growth simulation processing menu 26E has been designated by the user. If the determination is affirmative, the process proceeds to step 600. In step 600, a growth simulation processing routine program (see also FIG. 23) described later is executed, and the process proceeds to step 700A.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step 600A, the process proceeds to step 700A. In Step 700A, it is determined whether or not the end menu 26F has been designated by the user. If the determination is affirmative, the flower bed design design support program is ended. On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step 700A, the process returns to step 200A.

  Next, a plant name display processing routine program according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. When the user designates pointing of the plant name display processing menu 26A of FIG. 14 with the mouse 22, an affirmative determination is made in step 200A of FIG. In step 202, the reference skeleton image database DB1 is searched, and plant names corresponding to each of the reference skeleton images displayed on the design display unit 24B are read. In step 204, the display 24 is controlled so that the plant name corresponding to each of the reference skeleton images is displayed in a dialog box.

  FIG. 16A shows an example of the dialog box 25 in which the plant name corresponding to the reference skeleton image is displayed. In order to make it easy to understand the correspondence between the reference skeleton image and the plant name, the same number may be assigned to the corresponding reference skeleton image displayed on the plant name and design display unit 24B.

  In step 206, it is determined whether or not display of plant names has been executed for all of the reference skeleton images displayed on the design display unit 24B. If the determination is negative, the process returns to step 202. If the determination is affirmative, the routine proceeds to step 208. The user designates the reference skeleton image displayed on the design display unit 24B to change the plant name with the mouse 22 (hereinafter referred to as “plant name change instruction”). When the plant name change instruction ends, the user designates the end button 24 </ b> D with the mouse 22 for pointing.

  In step 208, it is determined whether or not a plant name change instruction has been issued by the user. If the determination is affirmative, the process proceeds to step 210. In step 210, the reference skeleton image database DB1 is searched, and the plant name corresponding to the reference skeleton image is read from a record different from the record read in step 202. In the next step 212, the display 24 is controlled so that the plant name read in step 210 is displayed in the dialog box, and the process returns to step 208.

  If a negative determination is made in step 208, the process proceeds to step 214, and it is determined whether or not the end button 24D is designated by the user. If a negative determination is made, the process returns to step 208. If an affirmative determination is made, the plant name display processing routine program is terminated.

  Note that the plant name change instruction may be performed by, for example, the user pointing and designating any of the plant names displayed in the dialog box 25 with the mouse 22, or using the arrow keys on the keyboard 20 and It may be performed by designating any of the plant names with the enter key. In addition, the present embodiment is not limited to the processing flow of FIG. 15. For example, a plurality of plant names corresponding to the reference skeleton image displayed on the design display unit 24 </ b> B are read from a plurality of records. These plant names may be displayed as a list of plant name candidates in the dialog box 25.

  When the plant name is read out in step 202, for example, the reference skeleton image database DB1 may be searched using not only the reference skeleton image but also the desired viewing time inputted in step 104 of FIG. That is, a plant name corresponding to the reference skeleton image and also corresponding to the input desired viewing time may be read out. Corresponding to the desired viewing time may be, for example, a state including the desired viewing time in which the information included in the viewing time field is input, or the information included in the viewing time field is input. The desired viewing time may be at least partially in agreement.

  Further, for example, in step 104, information such as the plant color other than the desired viewing time, the initial cost, and the management cost may be input. In this case, the plant name corresponding to these pieces of information is read from the reference skeleton image database DB1 together with the reference skeleton image. Note that the input of these pieces of information may be performed instead of step 104, for example, before the plant name display processing routine is started and before step 202.

  In addition, as for the color of a plant, for example, a clear color can be a tropical system, a light color can be a pastel system, and a less glossy color can be a mat system. This embodiment is not limited to these, and the color of the plant may be red or blue, or may be a specific color name such as red or blue. In order to allow the user to select the color of the plant, at least one of the color wheel and the color sample may be presented on the display 24. Further, the reference skeleton image database DB1 further includes fields such as presence / absence of flowers, soil of a flower bed suitable for plants, and surrounding environment of the flower bed, such as presence / absence of flowers, soil of flower bed suitable for plants, and surrounding environment of the flower bed. Selection of the plant name corresponding to the information may also be performed.

  FIG. 17 shows an example of an information input screen different from the information input screen shown in FIG. Three types of sunshine conditions are prepared in advance, and any one can be selected. The sunshine situation corresponds to, for example, data included in the surrounding environment field of the reference skeleton image database DB1. The surrounding environment field may include not only sunshine conditions but also, for example, composite data obtained from geographical information such as latitude / longitude information of the area where the flower bed exists. Alternatively, the reference skeleton image database DB1 may have a field corresponding only to the sunshine situation.

  The desired viewing time can be selected from the four seasons, but as shown in FIG. 9, the desired viewing time may be specified in a period including the month, or specified in a period including the day. May be. The information input screen has an input area for inputting the initial cost, and the total distribution price of the plants planted in the flower bed is calculated based on the information included in the price field of the reference skeleton image database DB1. Is done. Further, when setting the initial cost to be input to the input area, select a plant name of the combination that does not exceed the initial cost and the number of plant strains corresponding to the plant name, and as shown in FIG. 16B, The display 24 may be controlled so that both the plant name and the number of plant strains are displayed in the dialog box 25. The selection of the number of strains may be performed based on the total area occupied when the selected plant is planted and the area occupied when one plant of the plant is planted. The area occupied when one plant of the plant is planted may be stored in advance in, for example, the reference skeleton image database DB1 shown in FIG.

  In step 202, the plant names corresponding to the respective reference skeleton images are read from the reference skeleton image database DB1, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the individual growth type shape image or the inflorescence feature image corresponding to each of the reference skeleton images is read from the reference skeleton image database DB1 and displayed on the display 24, and the user can select the individual growth type shape image or the inflorescence feature image desired by the user. May be selected. In this case, the plant name corresponding to the individual growth type shape image or inflorescence feature image selected by the user is read from the reference skeleton image database DB1, and in step 204, the display 24 displays the read plant name in a dialog box. To control.

  Further, the reference skeleton image database DB1 can have a basic shape image field (not shown). For example, a basic shape image corresponding to each of the reference skeleton images is read from the reference skeleton image database DB1 and displayed on the display 24. The user may be able to select a desired basic shape image. In this case, the plant name corresponding to the basic shape image selected by the user is read from the reference skeleton image database DB1, and in step 204, the display 24 is controlled to display the read plant name in a dialog box.

  By searching the reference skeleton image database DB1 based on the reference skeleton image and displaying the plant name corresponding to the reference skeleton image, the user does not have to store all the plants corresponding to the reference skeleton image, An appropriate plant corresponding to the reference skeleton image can be selected. Further, by searching the reference skeleton image database DB1 based on other information such as desired viewing time and color in addition to the reference skeleton image, and displaying the plant name corresponding to the reference skeleton image, the user can Even if not all the characteristics of the plant corresponding to the reference skeleton image are stored, an appropriate plant corresponding to the reference skeleton image and other information can be selected. Therefore, even if the user is not familiar with flower bed design design, the user can perform appropriate flower bed design design.

  Further, when at least one of the plants corresponding to the reference skeleton image displayed on the design display unit 24B starts to wither within a predetermined viewing period (for example, within one year), the reference skeleton image database DB1 is searched. A dialog box as shown in FIG. 16A or FIG. 16B, in which the decaying time corresponds to an appreciable time and the plant name of the plant corresponding to the reference skeleton image of the decaying plant is used as the planting plant name. May be displayed. The user may change the planting plant name displayed in the dialog box in the same manner as in Steps 208 to 210. The flower bed design design support device 10 determines a plant name, and a plant corresponding to the determined plant name is determined as a planting plant.

  For example, when the selected plant is perennial, it is possible to maintain a state suitable for viewing for a predetermined period by work such as cutback. Information relating to work such as reversion corresponding to a plant may also be registered in the reference skeleton image database DB1 shown in FIG. 4, or may be registered in a database separate from the reference skeleton image database DB1.

  The reference skeleton image database DB1 further includes a growth state information field (not shown). In the growth state information field, the growth state information indicating the growth state for each predetermined elapsed period after planting the corresponding plant is stored. Stored in advance. The growth state is a state showing changes over time of the plant, and includes a declined state. Therefore, it can be known from the information of the growth state field whether or not the plant will decline within a predetermined period.

  Next, the planar layout display processing routine program according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. When the user designates pointing in the plan view layout display processing menu 26B of FIG. 14 with the mouse 22, an affirmative determination is made in step 300A of FIG. In step 302, the reference skeleton image database DB1 is searched to read the stock size corresponding to the plant name corresponding to each of the reference skeleton images displayed on the design display unit 24B. In the next step 304, a plan view image of the reference skeleton image is generated based on the stock size. The rectangle which is a planar view image of the reference skeleton image has the same width as the reference skeleton image, and the same depth length as the depth length included in the read stock size. In step 306, the display 24 is controlled so that the generated rectangle is displayed on the design display unit 24B of the planar view layout screen.

  In step 308, it is determined whether or not the corresponding planar view images are displayed for all the reference skeleton images displayed on the design display unit 24B of the flower bed design design screen. Return. If the determination is affirmative, the routine proceeds to step 310.

  FIG. 19A shows a flower bed design design screen in which a reference skeleton image is arranged, and FIG. 19B shows an example of a planar view layout screen corresponding to the display of the design display unit 24B of FIG. 19A. In the design display unit 24B of FIG. 19B, a rectangle indicates a reference skeleton image in plan view, that is, each of the reference skeleton images viewed from above the design target flower bed, and a circle in the rectangle indicates a plant included in the reference skeleton image. Each of the strains is shown. Each of the stocks is arranged so as to occupy the width and depth length included in the stock dimensions read in step 302. The lower side of the design display unit 24B of the plan view layout screen of FIG. 19B corresponds to the front side of the design display unit 24B of the flower bed design design screen of FIG. 19A, and the upper side of the design display unit 24B of the layout plan view image of FIG. FIG. 19A corresponds to the back side of the design display portion 24B of the flower bed design design screen.

  When the user wants to change the position of the rectangle, the user performs the same operation as the above-described operation for changing the position of the reference skeleton image on the rectangle. In addition, when the user wants to change the size (width and depth length) of the rectangle, the user performs the same operation as the above-described basic shape size change operation.

  In step 310, it is determined whether or not the rectangle position changing operation has been performed by the user. If the determination is affirmative, the process proceeds to step 312 to move the specified rectangle to the specified position and display it. After controlling the display 24 to return to step 310, the process returns to step 310. When the position of the rectangle is changed in the design display section 24B of the planar layout screen, the position of the reference skeleton image may be changed also in the design display section 24B of the corresponding flower bed design design screen.

  If a negative determination is made in step 310, the process proceeds to step 314, where it is determined whether or not a rectangular size changing operation has been performed by the user. If a positive determination is made, the process proceeds to step 316 and designated. After controlling the display 24 to change the size of the rectangle to the specified size and display it, the process returns to step 310. When the width of the rectangle is changed in the design display unit 24B of the planar layout screen, the width of the reference skeleton image may be changed also in the design display unit 24B of the corresponding flower bed design design screen. When at least one of the width and depth length of the rectangle is corrected, the number of plant strains included in the rectangle may be changed or the inter-strain distance may be changed according to the size of the rectangle. In the reference skeleton image database DB1, the stock size may be pre-added with a stock width suitable for growing the plant, or a stock width field including the stock width is provided separately from the stock size. There may be.

  If a negative determination is made in step 314, the process proceeds to step 318 to determine whether or not the end button 24D is designated by the user. If the determination is negative, the process returns to step 310. If the determination is affirmative, the planar view layout display processing routine is terminated.

  In step 302, the stock size corresponding to the plant name is read from the reference skeleton image database DB1, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the stock size corresponding to the reference skeleton image may be read. In this case, since there may be a plurality of stock sizes corresponding to one reference skeleton image, the stock size may be displayed in a list so that the user can select it, or the stock size selected by the CPU 12 is displayed, Thereafter, the user may be able to change the stock size.

  By displaying the planar layout screen, the user can view information about the flower bed depth direction that cannot be visually recognized on the flower bed design design screen, specifically, the depth length occupied by the reference skeleton image, and the mutual relationship between the reference skeleton images. You can recognize the context. Furthermore, by reflecting the change in the position of the rectangle on the planar view layout screen to the reference skeleton image on the flower bed design design screen, the user can see the appearance that appears in the front view of the flower bed when the anteroposterior relationship between the reference skeleton images is changed Can be visually recognized.

  Next, an individual growth type shape image display processing routine program according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. When the user designates pointing on the individual growth type shape image display processing menu 26C of FIG. 14 with the mouse 22, an affirmative determination is made at step 400A of FIG. In step 402, the reference skeleton image database DB1 is searched, and the individual growth shape image corresponding to the plant name corresponding to each of the reference skeleton images displayed on the design display unit 24B is read. In step 404, the display 24 is controlled so that the read individual growth shape image is superimposed on each of the reference skeleton images and displayed on the design display unit 24B.

  Examples of individual growth type shape images are shown in FIGS. 21C to 21G. FIG. 21C is an example of a tree-shaped image, FIG. 21D is a branched image, FIG. 21E is a crowded image, FIG. 21F is a cocoon-shaped image, and FIG.

  In step 406, it is determined whether or not the individual growth shape images are superimposed and displayed for all the reference skeleton images. If the determination is negative, the process returns to step 402. On the other hand, when it becomes affirmation determination, an individual growth type | mold shape image display process routine is complete | finished.

  In step 402, the individual growth type shape image corresponding to the plant name is read from the reference skeleton image database DB1, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the individual growth type shape image corresponding to the reference skeleton image is obtained. You may read. In this case, since there may be a plurality of individual growth type images corresponding to one reference skeleton image, the individual growth type shape images may be displayed in a list so that the user can select them. The individual growth type shape image may be displayed, and then the user may change the individual growth type shape image. In step 404, the individual growth type shape image is displayed superimposed on the reference skeleton image 50. For example, the individual growth type shape image is replaced with the reference skeleton image 50, and only the individual growth type shape image is displayed. It may be displayed.

  FIG. 21A shows an example of a display when the basic shape image 52 is superimposed on the reference skeleton image 50 and displayed.

  Next, the inflorescence feature image display processing routine program according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. When the user designates pointing of the inflorescence feature image display processing menu 26D in FIG. 14 with the mouse 22, an affirmative determination is made in step 500A in FIG. In step 502, the reference skeleton image database DB1 is searched, and the inflorescence feature image corresponding to the plant name corresponding to each of the reference skeleton images displayed on the design display unit 24B is read. In step 504, the display 24 is controlled so that the read inflorescence feature image is superimposed on each of the reference skeleton images and displayed on the design display unit 24B.

  In step 506, it is determined whether or not the inflorescence feature image is superimposed and displayed for all the reference skeleton images. If the determination is negative, the process returns to step 502. On the other hand, if the determination is affirmative, the inflorescence feature image display processing routine is terminated.

  FIG. 21B shows an example of display when the inflorescence feature image 54 is displayed superimposed on the reference skeleton image 50. In addition to the inflorescence feature image 54, an individual growth type shape image exemplified in FIGS. 21C to 21G may be superimposed. Alternatively, tree (shrub tree, flower tree) feature images exemplified in FIGS. 21H to 21L may be used instead of the inflorescence feature image 54.

  In step 502, the reference skeleton image database DB1 is searched and the inflorescence feature image corresponding to the plant name is read. However, the present embodiment is not limited to this, and for example, corresponds to the reference skeleton image. An inflorescence feature image may be read out. In this case, since there may be a plurality of inflorescence feature images corresponding to one reference skeleton image, the inflorescence feature images may be displayed in a list so that the user can select them, or the inflorescence feature images selected by the CPU 12 may be selected. It may be displayed and then changed by the user.

  In step 504, the inflorescence feature image is displayed superimposed on the reference skeleton image. For example, the inflorescence feature image may be replaced with the reference skeleton image to display only the inflorescence feature image. In addition, although the case where the individual growth type shape image and the inflorescence feature image are superimposed and displayed on the reference skeleton image has been described here, the present embodiment is not limited thereto, for example, as illustrated in FIG. The basic shape image may be displayed superimposed on the reference skeleton image or replaced with the reference skeleton image.

  In addition, a color corresponding to the reference skeleton image may be superimposed on the reference skeleton image or replaced with the reference skeleton image. Further, the reference skeleton image database DB1 has a real image field and a texture feature image field, and the real image and the texture feature image corresponding to the reference skeleton image are superimposed on the reference skeleton image or replaced with the reference skeleton image. May be displayed. Further, the reference skeleton image database DB1 further includes a field including information indicating the ratio of flowers, leaves and stems, a field including information indicating flowers color, a field including leaf colors, and a field including stem colors. The ratio of the flower, the leaf and the stem, the color of the flower, the color of the leaf, and the color of the stem may be displayed superimposed on the reference skeleton image.

  By adding information indicating the detailed features of the plant's appearance, such as individual growth-type shape images, to the reference skeleton image, the user can view the visual image desired by the customer when the planted plant grows. The design of the flower bed can be designed easily so that is realized.

  Next, a growth simulation processing routine program according to this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. When the user designates the growth simulation processing menu 26 </ b> D in FIG. 14 with the mouse 22, an affirmative determination is made in step 600 </ b> A in FIG. 7, and the process proceeds to step 602. In step 602, an information input screen is displayed. In step 604, input of predetermined information is waited.

  FIG. 24 shows an example of an information input screen according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 24, in the information input screen according to the present embodiment, an input area for a planned planting date scheduled to be planted on the design target flower bed and an input of a desired viewing date for the viewing of the design target flower bed An area is displayed.

  The user inputs the scheduled planting date and the desired viewing date as predetermined information into each input area with the keyboard 20 and the mouse 22, and then clicks the end button 24 </ b> A displayed near the lower end of the information input screen with the mouse 22. Specify pointing with. In response to this, step 604 is affirmative and the process proceeds to step 606.

  In step 606, the elapsed period after planting is obtained from the planned planting date and the desired viewing date, and the growth state corresponding to the elapsed period corresponding to the plant name corresponding to each of the reference skeleton images is obtained from the reference skeleton image database DB1. The information is read out, and in the next step 608, the size of the reference skeleton image is changed using the growth state information.

  The growth state information may be a numerical value indicating the height or width of a specific plant, or a numerical value indicating the ratio of the growth to the original height or width of the plant. Furthermore, the growth state information may be a reference skeleton image whose height or width is changed according to the growth.

  In step 610, the display 24 is controlled to display the reference skeleton image whose size has been changed on the design display unit 24B, and in the next step 612, it is determined whether or not the processing has been performed for all the reference skeleton images. . If a negative determination is made, the process returns to step 606. On the other hand, if the determination is affirmative, the process proceeds to step 614.

  FIG. 25 shows an example of a display showing a result of performing the growth simulation process in the flower bed design design. The reference skeleton image 50A ′ indicated by the solid line is a reference skeleton image generated as a result of the growth simulation process, and the reference skeleton image 50A indicated by the alternate long and short dash line is the original reference before the growth simulation process is performed. A skeletal image is shown.

  In step 614, it is determined whether or not the end button 24D is designated by the user. If a negative determination is made, the process returns to step 602. If an affirmative determination is made, the growth simulation processing routine is terminated.

  By displaying the growth simulation results, the user can easily design the flower bed layout so that the customer's desired visual image is realized at the time or season (eg, day) when the customer wants to view be able to. Furthermore, by performing the growth simulation process by arbitrarily setting the planned planting date and the desired date of viewing, the planted plant will be able to perform the viewing until the time or season when the planting actually desires the viewing. Since it is possible to know how it will change after the actual desired period or season, it is possible to provide a flower bed design that allows customers to enjoy watching for a longer time.

  In addition, you may make a user select the reference | standard skeleton image which wants to replant from the display which shows the result of having performed the growth simulation process. The reference skeleton image database DB1 is searched, the desired viewing date corresponds to an appreciable period, and the plant name of the plant corresponding to the reference skeleton image of the selected plant is used as a planting plant name in FIG. 16A or FIG. 16B. It may be displayed in a dialog box as shown. The user may change the planting plant name displayed in the dialog box in the same manner as steps 208 to 210 in FIG. The flower bed design design support device 10 determines a plant name, and a plant corresponding to the determined plant name is determined as a planting plant.

  Alternatively, a result of performing the growth simulation process is displayed every predetermined observation period (for example, every month) for a predetermined period (for example, two years), and the reference skeleton image desired to be replanted is displayed on the display. May be selected. In that case, the reference skeleton image database DB1 is searched, the time corresponding to the display including the selected reference skeleton image corresponds to the viewable time, and the plant name of the plant corresponding to the reference skeleton image of the selected plant May be displayed as a planting plant name in a dialog box as shown in FIG. 16A or 16B. The user may change the planting plant name displayed in the dialog box in the same manner as steps 208 to 210 in FIG. The flower bed design design support device 10 determines a plant name, and a plant corresponding to the determined plant name is determined as a planting plant.

  In the display showing the results of the growth simulation process, for example, by further determining a replacement plant to replace a declined plant or a plant that is not balanced with the surroundings, the user can select the first selected plant to decline. The plant to be replanted can be planted in place of the initially selected plant at the time of performing or when the balance with the surroundings becomes unbalanced. It is also possible to grasp the state of the flower bed after the appropriate viewing time.

  Furthermore, when the individual growth shape image display process illustrated in FIG. 20 or the inflorescence feature image display process illustrated in FIG. 22 is applied to the result of the growth simulation process, the plant such as the individual growth shape image is added to the reference skeleton image. The information indicating the detailed features of the appearance is added and displayed. Thereby, the user can easily design the design of the flower bed so that the visual image desired by the customer is realized at a time when viewing is desired.

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  Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. The same configurations and operations as those of the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof is omitted.

  FIG. 26 schematically shows main storage contents of the secondary storage unit 18 provided in the flower bed design design support apparatus 10 according to the present embodiment. A difference from FIG. 3 is that the reference skeleton set image database DB2 is included in the database area DB.

  As shown in FIG. 27, the reference skeleton set image database DB2 according to the present embodiment is configured to store information such as a reference skeleton set image, an appreciable period, a color, and a reference skeleton image. .

  The reference skeleton set image is an image in which a basic shape is set in advance. In the example shown in FIG. 27, for example, the period suitable for viewing the reference skeleton set image L1 is from January to February, the color is tropical, and the reference skeleton set image L1 includes reference skeleton images b1 to b1. It shows that b4 is included.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 28, a flower bed design design routine program according to the present embodiment will be described. Steps 102 to 104 and 116 to 124 are the same as those in the first embodiment described with reference to FIG.

  In step 105, all the reference skeleton set images corresponding to the available viewing time corresponding to the desired viewing time input in step 102 are read from the reference skeleton set image database DB2, and in step 107, the read reference skeleton set images are used. Then, the display 24 is controlled to display a flower bed design design screen having a predetermined format.

  FIG. 29 shows an example of a flower bed design design screen according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 29, on the flower bed design design screen according to the present embodiment, the reference skeleton set images 56A to 56C read out by the process of step 105 are displayed vertically in the vicinity of the left end and the design display unit 24B. One of the reference skeleton set images is displayed.

  When the user wants to change the reference skeleton set image displayed on the design display unit 24B to another layout image, the mouse 22 displays the reference skeleton set images 56A to 56A vertically arranged near the left end of the flower bed design design screen. Any one of 56C is designated (hereinafter referred to as “reference skeleton set image change instruction”). In step 109, it is determined whether or not the user has instructed to change the reference skeleton set image. If the determination is affirmative, the process returns to step 105. On the other hand, if a negative determination is made, the process proceeds to step 116.

  In the information input screen displayed in step 102, for example, the user performs color specification via the keyboard 20 and the mouse 22, and in step 105, the reference skeleton set image corresponding to the specified color is set as the reference skeleton set. You may make it read from image database DB2.

  In order to provide a layout that constitutes a preferred design, by using a reference skeleton set image in which a reference skeleton image is set in advance, even if the user has little experience in designing a flower bed layout, The flower bed layout can be easily designed so that the visual image desired by the customer is realized when the plant grows.

  As mentioned above, although this invention was demonstrated using embodiment, the technical scope of this invention is not limited to the range as described in the said embodiment. Various modifications or improvements can be added to the above-described embodiment without departing from the gist of the invention, and embodiments to which such modifications or improvements are added are also included in the technical scope of the present invention.

  Further, the above embodiments do not limit the invention according to the claims (claims), and all the combinations of features described in the embodiments are essential for the solution means of the invention. Not exclusively. The embodiments described above include inventions at various stages, and various inventions can be extracted by appropriately combining a plurality of disclosed constituent elements. Even if some constituent requirements are deleted from all the constituent requirements shown in the embodiment, as long as an effect is obtained, a configuration from which these some constituent requirements are deleted can be extracted as an invention.

  In addition, the configuration (see FIGS. 1 and 2) of the flower bed design design support apparatus 10 described in the above embodiment is an example, and unnecessary components may be deleted without departing from the gist of the present invention. A new component may be added.

  The flow of the flower bed design design support program shown in the above embodiment (see FIGS. 7, 8, 15, 18, 20, 22, and 23) is also an example, and deviates from the gist of the present invention. Within the range not to be performed, unnecessary processing steps may be deleted, and the order of the processing steps may be changed.

  In addition, the information input screen (FIGS. 9, 17, and 24), the flower bed design design screen (FIGS. 10 to 13, FIG. 19A, and FIG. 29) shown in the above embodiment, and a dialog box that displays the plant name ( FIGS. 16A and 16B), a plan view layout screen (FIG. 19B), and a growth simulation screen (FIG. 25) are also examples, and some information may be deleted without departing from the gist of the present invention. New information may be added or the display position may be changed.

  Furthermore, the configuration of various databases shown in the above embodiment (see FIGS. 3, 4, 26, and 27) is also an example, and some information is deleted without departing from the gist of the present invention. Alternatively, new information may be added, or the storage position may be switched.

10 Flowerbed Design Design Support Device 12A Reception Unit 12B Control Unit 18 Secondary Storage Unit 24 Display

Claims (15)

Classifying according to the outer shape obtained by visually observing each of the plurality of types of plants grown from the front of the flower bed, and storing means for storing in advance a reference skeleton image determined according to the outer shape for each classification,
Receiving means for receiving selection designation from the reference skeleton image and position designation for designating the arrangement position of the selected and designated reference skeleton image;
Based on the selection designation and the position designation received by the reception means, an image in which the reference skeleton image selected by the selection designation is arranged at the arrangement position designated by the position designation is displayed on the display means. Control means for controlling so as to
Flowerbed design design support device equipped with. Each of a plurality of kinds of grown plants is classified according to the outer shape obtained by viewing from the front of the flower bed, and at least one of the reference skeleton images determined according to the outer shape for each classification is viewed from the front of the flower bed. Storage means for storing in advance a reference skeleton set image that serves as a reference when performing design design of the flower bed,
Receiving means for receiving a correction instruction for correcting at least one of the position and the width of the reference skeleton image;
The reference skeleton set image is displayed on a display unit, and when the correction instruction is received by the receiving unit with respect to the reference skeleton image displayed on the display unit, the reference skeleton is based on the correction instruction. Control means for controlling to correct at least one of the position and width of the image;
Flowerbed design design support device equipped with. The reference skeleton image has a feature expressing the density of a corresponding plant,
The storage means stores the reference skeleton image and a plant name corresponding to the reference skeleton image in association with at least one of the volume, texture, color, and rigidity of the plant as a database. ,
The flower bed design design support apparatus according to claim 1 or 2. The control means controls the display means to display the plant name associated with the reference skeleton image displayed on the display means in association with the corresponding reference skeleton image.
The flower bed design design support apparatus according to claim 1 or 2. The storage means, in association with the plant name, further stores in advance the appreciable time of the corresponding plant,
The reception means further receives a desired viewing time indicating a desired viewing time,
The control unit selectively associates the plant name associated with the reference skeleton image displayed on the display unit and associated with the viewable time corresponding to the desired viewing time received by the receiving unit. Controlling the display means to display,
The flower bed design design support apparatus according to claim 4. The storage means further stores in advance the color of the corresponding plant in association with the plant name,
The accepting means further accepts a color designation of the plant;
The control means selectively selects the plant name associated with the color specified by the color designation received by the receiving means and associated with the reference skeleton image displayed on the display means. Controlling the display means to display on
The flower bed design design support apparatus according to claim 4 or 5. The storage means further stores in advance an individual growth shape image that is an image showing an outer shape obtained by observing an individual of a corresponding plant grown from the front of a flower bed in association with the plant name,
The control means superimposes the individual growth shape image associated with the plant corresponding to the reference skeleton image displayed on the display means on the reference skeleton image, or replaces the reference skeleton image. To control,
The flower bed design design support apparatus according to any one of claims 4 to 6. The storage means further stores in advance an inflorescence feature image that is an image showing an inflorescence feature of the corresponding plant grown in association with the plant name,
The control means superimposes the inflorescence feature image associated with the plant corresponding to the reference skeleton image displayed on the display means, or replaces the reference skeleton image with the inflorescence feature image. To control,
The flower bed design design support apparatus of any one of Claims 4-7. The storage means further stores in advance the plant dimensions of the corresponding plant grown in association with the plant name,
The control means controls the display means to further display on the display means an image obtained by planarly viewing the reference skeleton image and the plant corresponding to the reference skeleton image, based on the corresponding plant stock size.
The flower bed design design support apparatus according to any one of claims 4 to 8. The storage means, in association with the plant name, further stores in advance growth state information indicating a growth state for each predetermined elapsed time after planting the corresponding plant,
When the control means determines that the plant corresponding to the reference skeleton image declines within a predetermined viewing period based on the growth state information, the control means is associated with an appreciable time including a time when the plant declines, and And controlling the display means to selectively display the plant name associated with the reference skeleton image corresponding to the declining plant.
The flower bed design design support apparatus of any one of Claims 5-9. The storage means, in association with the plant name, further stores in advance growth state information indicating a growth state for each predetermined elapsed time after planting the corresponding plant,
The accepting means further accepts an elapsed period after planting the plant,
The control unit, when the elapsed period is received by the reception unit, to control to correct the size of the reference skeleton image based on the growth state information corresponding to the elapsed period,
The flower bed design design support apparatus of any one of Claims 4-9. The accepting means further accepts a second selection designation of the reference skeleton image;
The control means selectively displays the plant name associated with the reference skeleton image selected by the second selection designation and associated with an appreciable time corresponding to the time when the elapsed time has passed. To control the display means,
The flower bed design design support apparatus according to claim 11. The storage means, in association with the plant name, further stores in advance growth state information indicating a growth state for each predetermined elapsed time after planting the corresponding plant,
The control means controls to correct the size of the reference skeleton image based on the growth state information for each predetermined observation period,
The accepting means further accepts a second selection designation of the reference skeleton image from the image displayed on the display means;
The control means selectively displays the plant name associated with the reference skeleton image selected by the second selection designation and associated with an appreciable time corresponding to the time corresponding to the image. Controlling the display means,
The flower bed design design support apparatus of any one of Claims 4-9. Computer
Each of the plurality of kinds of grown plants is classified according to the outer shape obtained by visual observation from the front of the flower bed, the selection designation from the reference skeleton image determined according to the outer shape for each classification, and the selection designated Accepting means for accepting position designation for designating the arrangement position of the reference skeleton image;
Based on the selection designation and the position designation received by the reception means, the reference skeleton image selected by the selection designation is displayed on the display means in a state of being arranged at the arrangement position designated by the position designation. Control means for controlling so as to
Flower bed design design support program to function as. Computer
A front view of a flower bed in which each of a plurality of types of grown plants is classified according to the external shape obtained by viewing from the front of the flower bed, and at least one of the reference skeleton images determined according to the external shape is arranged for each classification. Accepting means for accepting a correction instruction for correcting at least one of the position and the width of the reference skeleton image of the reference skeleton set image indicating a layout serving as a reference of
The reference skeleton set image is displayed on a display unit, and when the correction instruction is received by the receiving unit with respect to the reference skeleton image displayed on the display unit, the reference skeleton is based on the correction instruction. Control means for controlling to correct at least one of the position and width of the image;
Flower bed design design support program to function as.