JP2018097593A - Image provision system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To perform a photo rally for automatically photographing a user at a plurality of places in a tourist resort or the like while enabling the user to enjoy search of a photographic point, and to provide a photographic image after finishing the rally.SOLUTION: An image provision system comprises: a plurality of photographing systems; and a server communicably connected to the plurality of photographing systems. The plurality of photographing systems photograph a user, and transmits photographic image data and identification information for identifying the user to the server. The server generates an image to be provided to the user by using at least a part of the photographic image data received from the plurality of photographing systems. When receiving the photographic image data from the photographing system, the server transmits photographic point information indicating an installation place of the photographing system to which the user goes next to the photographing system of a transmission source of the photographic image data, and the photographing system displays the photographic point information.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to an image providing system in which a user is photographed by a plurality of photographing devices installed at various places in a sightseeing spot, a theme park, and the like, and a photographed image is provided to the user.

  In theme parks, staff take pictures of visitors in sequence, and the printed photos are pasted on original mounts and sold to visitors. If the photography itself is free, it is psychologically difficult to refuse the photography, and the photographed / printed photograph is presented undesirably and prompted to purchase.

  In addition, it was difficult for the staff to shoot and create a photo that could be used as a memorabilia because it was easy to create interesting poses and compositions.

  In Patent Document 1, when a plurality of automatic photographing devices are installed in a theme park and a customer pays for each place of installation of the automatic photographing device and performs photographing, the photographed image data is sent to a printing system in the image output center. An image photographing output system for producing a photographic print is disclosed. The customer can receive a photo print at the window of the image output center. However, in such a conventional image capturing / outputting system, the customer simply moves in the theme park and performs photographing, which is not interesting.

Japanese Patent No. 3913453 JP 2012-252409 A

  It is an object of the present invention to provide an image providing system for performing a photo rally that automatically shoots at a plurality of locations in a sightseeing spot so that a user can enjoy searching for a shooting point and providing a shot image after the rally is completed. Let it be an issue.

  An image providing system according to the present invention includes a plurality of photographing systems and a server connected to be communicable with the plurality of photographing systems. The plurality of photographing systems photograph a user, photographed image data, and a user. The image providing system for generating an image to be provided to the user using at least a part of the photographed image data received from the plurality of photographing systems. When the server receives the photographed image data from the photographing system, the server sends photographing point information suggesting an installation location of the photographing system to which the user goes next to the photographing system that is the transmission source of the photographed image data. And the photographing system displays the photographing point information.

  In one aspect of the present invention, the server stores, for each user, shooting history information that records a history of shooting points that have been shot, and uses the shooting history information to take a shot of the next user. Determine the system.

  In one aspect of the present invention, a shooting system to which the user goes next is determined based on a predetermined order from shooting points where the user is not shooting with reference to the shooting history information.

  In one aspect of the present invention, the server creates a next point instruction map in which the photographing point information is displayed on a map, and transmits the next point instruction map to the photographing system.

  In one aspect of the present invention, the server combines at least a part of the captured image data received from the plurality of imaging systems and a template image corresponding to the number of the imaging systems that have transmitted the captured image data. Then, an image to be provided to the user is generated.

  In one aspect of the present invention, the server includes a template image corresponding to at least a part of the captured image data received from the plurality of imaging systems and a time required to receive the captured image data from all the imaging systems. Are combined to generate an image to be provided to the user.

  In one aspect of the present invention, the printer further includes a printer that prints an image provided by the server to the user and outputs a printed matter.

  In one aspect of the present invention, the server generates and outputs a two-dimensional code indicating a URL for acquiring an image to be provided to the user.

  According to the present invention, a photo rally that automatically shoots at a plurality of locations in a sightseeing spot or the like is performed so that a user can enjoy searching for shooting points, and a captured image is provided after the rally is completed.

It is a figure which shows the example of installation of the image provision system which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a block block diagram of the image provision system which concerns on the embodiment. (A) (b) is a figure which shows the example of the pose to instruct | indicate. It is a figure which shows the example of map data. It is a figure explaining photography point information. It is a figure which shows the example of a next point instruction | indication map. It is a schematic external view of the imaging system according to the embodiment. It is a block block diagram of the imaging | photography system which concerns on the same embodiment. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an image printing method according to the embodiment. It is a figure which shows another example of the next point instruction | indication map. (A)-(c) is a figure which shows the example of a display of the information which suggests the next point.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

  The image providing system according to the present embodiment is installed in a sightseeing spot, a theme park, etc., and the imaging system is installed in various places, and the user enjoys searching for the installation location (imaging point) of the imaging system. While doing a photo rally to take a photo at each shooting point. After the photo rally, the captured image data is printed out and provided to the user.

  FIG. 1 shows an example in which an image providing system is installed in a theme park, and FIG. 2 shows a block configuration of the image providing system. The image providing system includes a server 10, a participation receiving unit 20, a printer 30, and a plurality of photographing systems 40. The server 10, the participation reception unit 20, and the printer 30 are provided in the management center 1 where the entrance / exit gate of the theme park is located. The photographing system 40 is installed in various places in the theme park.

  For example, a theme park is divided into a plurality of areas having different concepts, and a photographing system 40 is installed in each area. FIG. 1 shows an example of a theme park having a flower garden area A1, an animal area A2, a museum area A3, and an attraction area A4, and a photographing system 40 is installed in each of the areas A1 to A4.

  When the participation reception unit 20 receives a photo rally participation application from a user, the participation reception unit 20 issues a participation certificate printed with a two-dimensional code indicating identification information for uniquely identifying the user. The user holds a participation certificate over the reader 44 (see FIGS. 7 and 8) of the photographing system 40 in the park. When the reader 44 reads the two-dimensional code of the participation certificate, the photographing system 40 photographs the user with the camera 41 (see FIGS. 7 and 8) and transmits the photographed image data to the server 10.

  The photographing system 40 instructs the user to stand and pose when photographing. For example, the imaging system 40 instructs to make a pose as shown in FIG. 3A, or instructs the timing for jumping as shown in FIG. Because of the instruction by the photographing system 40, the user can take various poses without worrying about the eyes and without being shy.

  The server 10 stores the captured image data transmitted from the plurality of imaging systems 40 in the park for each user. Further, when the server 10 receives the captured image data from the imaging system 40, the server 10 determines a shooting point to which the user should go next (hereinafter referred to as “next point”), and generates information indicating the next point. And transmitted to the imaging system 40. The user confirms information suggesting the next point in the photographing system 40 and enjoys searching for the next point.

  After the photo rally, the user holds a participation card over the printer 30. A code reading unit provided in the printer 30 reads the two-dimensional code of the participation certificate and notifies the server 10 of identification information. The server 10 combines a user image captured by the plurality of imaging systems 40 and a template image to generate a print image. The template image may change according to the number of places where the image is taken (number of rally points). The printer 30 prints an image for printing on a photographic paper, a sticker mount, a mug, a badge, and the like to produce a printed matter.

  The image photographed by the photographing system 40 has a unique pose, and has a good balance with the background when the standing position is instructed. In addition, when the camera 41 is installed in an upper part of a high building or the like, the image has a special shooting angle that cannot be taken even if the user carries a tripod or the like. By printing such an image, a printed matter that becomes a souvenir for the user can be created.

  In addition, when shooting is performed at one shooting point, information suggesting the next point is presented, so that it is possible to go around the theme park and enjoy a photo rally while enjoying searching for shooting points.

  Next, the configuration of each part of the image providing system will be described. As illustrated in FIG. 2, the server 10 includes a code generation unit 11, an authentication unit 12, a communication processing unit 13, a print image generation unit 14, a next point selection unit 15, a map creation unit 16, and a storage unit 17. The server 10 includes a computer having an auxiliary storage device such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a RAM (Random Access Memory), a communication module, and a semiconductor memory, and each function is realized by the CPU executing a program.

  The code generation unit 11 generates identification information for identifying a user who participates in the photo rally, and issues a two-dimensional code indicating the identification information. For example, the code generation unit 11 generates identification information including a character string of a plurality of digits (for example, 20 digits) using a random number generation program. The generated identification information is stored in the storage unit 17 as an issue code.

  The authentication unit 12 compares the identification information acquired by the reader 44 of the imaging system 40 by reading the two-dimensional code with the issued code stored in the storage unit 17 and determines whether the identification information is legitimate identification information.

  The communication processing unit 13 performs communication processing with the participation receiving unit 20, the printer 30, and each imaging system 40. For example, when the communication processing unit 13 receives a photo rally participation application from the participation reception unit 20, the communication processing unit 13 transmits the two-dimensional code generated by the code generation unit 11 to the participation reception unit 20.

  When the communication processing unit 13 receives the identification information read by the imaging system 40, the communication processing unit 13 transmits the determination result by the authentication unit 12 to the imaging system 40. When the communication processing unit 13 receives the photographed image data from the photographing system 40, the communication processing unit 13 stores the photographed image data in the storage unit 17 in association with identification information of the photographed user. In addition, when the communication processing unit 13 receives the captured image data from the imaging system 40, the communication processing unit 13 updates imaging history information described later.

  The communication processing unit 13 transmits the next point instruction map created by the map creation unit 16 described later to the imaging system 40.

  When receiving the identification information from the printer 30, the communication processing unit 13 transmits the print image data generated by the print image generation unit 14 to the printer 30.

  The print image generation unit 14 extracts photographed image data corresponding to the identification information received from the printer 30 by the communication processing unit 13 from the storage unit 17 and combines it with the template image to generate a print image to be provided to the user. . A plurality of template images are stored in the storage unit 17, and the print image generation unit 14 selects a template image to be synthesized according to the number of locations (number of rally points) taken and the time required for rallying. May be.

  The storage unit 17 further stores map data, shooting point information, and shooting history information. The map data is data of a schematic map of a theme park, and shows divided areas A1 to A4, for example, as shown in FIG.

  The shooting point information is information suggesting the installation location of the shooting system 40 in each area. FIG. 5 is an example of information suggesting the installation location of the imaging system 40 installed in each of the areas A1 to A4.

  The shooting history information is a record of shooting point histories that have been shot for each user. For example, when receiving the captured image data from the imaging system 40, the communication processing unit 13 confirms the installation location of the imaging system 40 and the user who performed the imaging, updates the imaging history information, and sets the corresponding imaging point. Set a flag.

  The next point selection unit 15 refers to the shooting history information and selects the next point (the shooting point to which the user should go next). The next point selection unit 15 may select the next point based on a predetermined order from the shooting points where the user is not shooting, or may select the next point at random.

  The map creation unit 16 creates a next point instruction map as information suggesting the next point using the map data, the shooting point information of the next point selected by the next point selection unit, and the shooting history information. For example, as shown in FIG. 6, the map creation unit 16 displays information suggesting the next point so as to overlap the corresponding area on the map, and attaches a “done” mark to the captured area to display the next point. Create an instruction map.

  FIG. 7 is a schematic external view of the photographing system 40, and FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the photographing system 40. The imaging system 40 includes a camera (imaging unit) 41, a touch panel 42, a speaker 43, a reader 44, and a control device 45. The control device 45 includes an image processing unit 46, an input processing unit 47, an output processing unit 48, and a communication unit 49. The control device 45 is configured by a computer having a CPU, a RAM, a communication module, an auxiliary storage device, and the like, and each function of the control device 45 is realized by the CPU executing a program.

  The camera 41 is, for example, a digital camera, and shoots a user and generates captured image data. Although FIG. 7 shows an example in which the camera 41 is installed on the touch panel 42, the installation location of the camera 41 is not limited to this, and the camera 41 is installed at the upper part of the building so that the user can be photographed from above. May be.

  The image processing unit 46 receives captured image data from the camera 41, detects the position of the user's face, calculates the number of people, and detects the user's action (for example, a gesture of raising a hand). .

  The touch panel 42 displays information visible to the user, such as a next point instruction map. The output processing unit 48 performs data processing necessary for information display on the touch panel 42. The touch panel 42 detects a user operation. The input processing unit 47 performs data processing according to a user operation. Instead of the touch panel 42, a display for displaying information, an operation button for receiving a user operation, and the like may be provided.

  The speaker 43 outputs voice guidance and the like. The output processing unit 48 performs data processing for generating sound emitted from the speaker 43.

  The reader 44 reads the two-dimensional code printed on the participation certificate possessed by the user and acquires identification information.

  When the reader 44 reads the two-dimensional code of the participation certificate presented to the user and acquires the identification information, the communication unit 49 notifies the server 10 of the identification information and determines whether the identification information is legitimate identification information. Receive.

  If the identification information is not legitimate identification information, the imaging system 40 outputs a voice “the code seems to be different” or displays it on the touch panel 42 with characters. If the identification information is legitimate identification information, the imaging system 40 performs an imaging process.

  The photographing system 40 outputs a voice “Take a picture” and photographs the user with the camera 41. The photographing system 40 analyzes the photographed image, detects the position of the user, outputs a sound such as “Please stand a little behind”, and adjusts the standing position of the user. As a result, an image having a good balance with the background can be taken.

  The photographing system 40 outputs a sound such as “Please jump according to the signal”, instructs the pose, and displays a sample of the pose on the touch panel 42.

  When the camera 41 is installed at a distant position such as a high place, the photographing system 40 teaches the user the position of the camera 41 by voice, display on the touch panel 42, or the like, and instructs the camera 41 to face.

  The photographing system 40 may display an image photographed by the camera 41 on the touch panel 42 and confirm with the user whether or not to re-shoot. The imaging system 40 transmits the captured image data together with the user identification information to the server 10. The imaging system 40 receives the next point instruction map from the server 10 and displays it. Thus, the user takes a picture at the place where the photographing system 40 is installed, and then obtains a hint of the next photographing point from the next point instruction map and starts searching for the next point.

  Next, an image printing method using the image providing system according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  The user makes a photo rally participation application at the participation reception unit 20 of the management center 1 and receives the issued participation certificate (step S1). A two-dimensional code indicating identification information for identifying a user participating in the photo rally is printed on the participation certificate. At the start of the photo rally, the user is given information suggesting the first shooting point.

  The user searches for the shooting point from the given information and, when finding the shooting system 40, reads the two-dimensional code of the participation certificate (step S2). The imaging system 40 acquires identification information from the two-dimensional code using the reader 44 and inquires of the server 10 whether the identification information is regular identification information.

  The photographing system 40 photographs the user using the camera 41 (step S3). The photographing system 40 instructs a user to stand and pose when photographing. The imaging system 40 transmits the captured image data together with the identification information to the server 10 (step S4). The server 10 stores the captured image data in association with the identification information. Further, the server 10 checks the shooting history information and determines whether or not shooting at all shooting points has been completed.

  If there is a shooting point that has not yet been shot (step S5_No), the server 10 creates a next point instruction map and transmits it to the shooting system 40 (step S6). The imaging system 40 displays the next point instruction map received from the server 10 on the touch panel 42 (step S7). The user checks the displayed next point instruction map and searches for the next shooting point.

  When the user finishes the photo rally (step S5_Yes), the user returns to the management center 1, holds the participation certificate over a code reader (not shown) provided in the printer 30, and reads the two-dimensional code (step S8). Note that the code reader does not need to be provided in the printer 30, and may be provided at the end point of the photo rally.

  The printer 30 transmits the read identification information to the server 10. Upon receiving the identification information from the printer 30, the server 10 determines that the user has finished the photo rally, takes out a plurality of photographed image data corresponding to the identification information from the storage unit 17, combines it with the template image, and prints it. An image is generated (step S9). The server 10 transmits the print image data to the printer 30.

  The printer 30 prints the print image data received from the server 10 on photographic paper and outputs it (step S10).

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the user can perform a photo rally that takes pictures around various places, and can obtain a printed matter on which the photographed image is printed after the rally is completed. Each time shooting is performed, a next point instruction map indicating the next shooting point is displayed, and the user can enjoy searching for shooting points based on hints.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, since the pose and the standing position are instructed by the photographing system 40, the photograph has a good composition. In addition, when shooting is performed by a person such as a staff, the person tends to be in a safe pose with care, but in this embodiment, since the shooting system 40 performs pose guidance and shooting, the user is shy. You can take a unique pose without In addition, the camera 41 can shoot from a special angle. The printed matter on which such an image is printed becomes a souvenir for the user.

  The user may be able to select a photographed image to be printed out after the photo rally. After the photo rally, the user holds a participation card over the code reader and reads the two-dimensional code. The server 10 retrieves the photographed image data of the user from the storage unit 17, and displays the photographed image data in a selectable manner on a display installed in the vicinity of the code reader. When the user selects the captured image data displayed on the display, the server 10 combines the selected image and the template image to generate a print image.

  In addition to the photographed image, a template image may be selected. Types of template images that can be selected according to the number of rally points (the number of shooting systems 40 that have sent shot image data) and the time taken from the start of photo rally to shooting at all shooting points May be changed.

  You may make it register the relationship of the participating user at the time of a photo rally participation application. The user relationship is, for example, a family, a friend, a couple, or the like. When the imaging system 40 reads the two-dimensional code of the participation certificate presented by the user and inquires the server 10 for identification information, the server 10 informs the imaging system 40 of the registered user relationship together with the authentication result. Notice. The imaging system 40 stores data of a plurality of types of poses to be instructed at the time of taking a picture in a storage unit, and selects and instructs a suitable pose according to the user's relationship.

  In the above embodiment, the user is specified by reading the two-dimensional code of the participation certificate with the reader 44 of the photographing system 40 and acquiring the identification information. However, even if the camera 41 reads the two-dimensional code. Good. In addition, a user's face image may be taken at the time of application for participation, the face image may be stored in the server 10, and face authentication may be performed using the face image taken by the photographing system 40 with the camera 41 to identify the user. . Alternatively, the RF tag storing the identification information may be distributed to the user, and the reader 44 may read the identification information from the RF tag.

  In the above embodiment, an example of applying for participation in the photo rally in the management center 1 has been described. However, it may be possible to participate in the photo rally when going around the park. For example, a capsule vending machine that sells capsules enclosing a participation certificate is installed in the park. The identification information indicated by the two-dimensional code printed on the participation certificate in the capsule is stored in the storage unit 17 of the server 10 as an issuance code.

  When a user purchases a capsule at a capsule vending machine and takes out a participation certificate from the capsule, the user holds it over a reader 44 of a nearby imaging system 40. The imaging system 40 reads the two-dimensional code of the participation certificate and notifies the server 10 of identification information. The server 10 collates the notified identification information with the issued code in the storage unit 17 and accepts participation of photo rally (participation in the middle). Thus, after entering the theme park, users who are interested in seeing the photo rally can easily participate in the photo rally.

  After the photo rally, the photographed image data may be provided to the user instead of outputting the printed material or together with outputting the printed material. For example, the server 10 generates a two-dimensional code indicating the URL of the image data download site, and the printer 30 prints out the two-dimensional code. Alternatively, the two-dimensional code may be displayed on a display, read by a user with a portable terminal, and downloaded as image data. You may enable it to image | photograph a moving image with the camera 41 of the imaging | photography system 40, and to download moving image data.

  An expiration date may be set for the photo rally participation certificate. For example, a photo rally can be performed only on the day of application. When receiving the participation application, the server 10 registers the participation date information in association with the identification information in the issued code. The server 10 searches the storage unit 17 using the identification information notified from the imaging system 40, and determines whether or not the participation date information associated with the identification information indicates the current day. If the participation date information is a past date, the server 10 notifies the imaging system 40 that there is an error. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the participation certificate used in the past from being reused.

  There may be a plurality of shooting points in one area, or there may be an area without shooting points. Further, the theme park or the like in which the photographing system is installed may not be divided into a plurality of areas.

  The next point instruction map to be presented to the user is not limited to the area shown as shown in FIG. 6 and may be a rough position as shown in FIG. Further, the information that suggests the next point may not be in the map format, but is a bilateral format as shown in FIG. 11 (a), a bingo format as shown in FIG. 11 (b), and as shown in FIG. 11 (c). It is also possible to improve the game performance more like a flower shape.

  A display and a reader may be provided in addition to the shooting point, and the next point instruction map may be displayed or an additional hint may be displayed by holding a participation certificate over the reader.

  Information suggesting the next point such as the next point instruction map may be transferred to a portable terminal such as a smartphone possessed by the user and displayed.

  The next point selection unit 15 may select a shooting point in a vacant area as a next point according to the congestion situation in the theme park. Further, when the user selects an area to go next, shooting point information may be displayed.

  Using a beacon, when the user approaches the shooting point, the mobile terminal held by the user may vibrate or emit a sound.

  Note that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment as it is, and can be embodied by modifying the constituent elements without departing from the scope of the invention in the implementation stage. In addition, various inventions can be formed by appropriately combining a plurality of components disclosed in the embodiment. For example, some components may be deleted from all the components shown in the embodiment. Furthermore, constituent elements over different embodiments may be appropriately combined.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Management center 10 Server 11 Code generation part 12 Authentication part 13 Communication processing part 14 Print image generation part 15 Next point selection part 16 Map creation part 17 Storage part 20 Participation reception part 30 Printer 40 Shooting system 41 Camera 42 Touch panel 43 Speaker 44 Reading Machine 45 control device 46 image processing unit 47 input processing unit 48 output processing unit 49 communication unit

Claims (8)

A plurality of imaging systems, and a server connected to be able to communicate with the plurality of imaging systems,
The plurality of imaging systems captures a user, transmits captured image data and identification information for identifying the user to the server,
The server is an image providing system that generates an image to be provided to the user using at least a part of the captured image data received from the plurality of imaging systems,
When the server receives the captured image data from the imaging system, the server transmits shooting point information that suggests an installation location of the imaging system to which the user goes next to the imaging system that is the transmission source of the captured image data,
The imaging system is characterized in that the imaging system displays the imaging point information.   The server stores, for each user, shooting history information that records a history of shooting points that have been shot, and uses the shooting history information to determine a shooting system to which the user goes next. The image providing system according to claim 1.   3. The server refers to the shooting history information, and determines a shooting system to which the user goes next based on a predetermined order from shooting points where the user is not shooting. The image providing system described in 1.   The said server produces the next point instruction | indication map which displayed the said imaging | photography point information on the map, and transmits the said next point instruction | indication map to the said imaging | photography system. Image providing system.   The server synthesizes at least a part of the photographed image data received from the plurality of photographing systems and a template image corresponding to the number of the photographing systems that have transmitted the photographed image data to the user. The image providing system according to claim 1, wherein an image to be provided is generated.   The server synthesizes at least a part of the captured image data received from the plurality of imaging systems and a template image corresponding to the time required to receive the captured image data from all the imaging systems, The image providing system according to claim 1, wherein an image to be provided to a user is generated.   The image providing system according to claim 1, further comprising a printer that prints an image provided to the user generated by the server and outputs a printed matter. The image providing system according to claim 1, wherein the server generates and outputs a two-dimensional code indicating a URL for acquiring an image to be provided to the user.

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