JP2018098755A - Image providing system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an image providing system that conducts a photo rally to automatically photograph users at a plurality of places in a sightseeing area or the like and provides photographic images after the end of the rally.SOLUTION: An image providing system according to a present embodiment includes a plurality of photographing systems and a server communicatively connected with the photographing systems. The photographing systems include: a photographing unit for photographing users; a communication unit for transmitting photographic image data and identification information to identify the users to the server; and a display unit for presenting information to the users. The server uses at least part of the photographic image data received from the photographing systems to generate images to be provided for the users.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 apparatuses installed at various places in a sightseeing spot, a theme park, and the like, and photographed image data is provided.

  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 installation location 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.

Japanese Patent No. 3913453 JP 2012-252409 A

  It is an object of the present invention to provide an image providing system that performs a photo rally for automatically photographing a user at a plurality of locations in a sightseeing spot and the like and provides a photographed image to the user after the rally is completed.

  An image providing system according to the present invention is an image providing system that includes a plurality of imaging systems and a server that is communicably connected to the plurality of imaging systems, and the plurality of imaging systems captures images of a user. A communication unit that transmits the captured image data and identification information for identifying the user to the server, and a display unit that presents information to the user. The server receives the information from the plurality of imaging systems. An image to be provided to the user is generated using at least a part of the captured image data.

  In one aspect of the present invention, the photographing system instructs the user to stand or pose at the time of photographing.

  In one aspect of the present invention, the imaging system further includes a reader that reads the two-dimensional code presented to the user and acquires the identification information.

  In one aspect of the present invention, the server includes a code creation unit that creates the identification information, codes the created identification information to create the two-dimensional code, and responds to a participation request from the user. A participation reception unit for printing out the two-dimensional code created by the code creation unit is provided.

  In one aspect of the present invention, the server transmits quiz data to the shooting system, the shooting system uses the quiz data to give a quiz to the user, accepts an answer from the user, and determines the number of quiz correct answers. Notify the server.

  In one aspect of the present invention, 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 correct quizzes and provides the synthesized image to the user. Generate an image.

  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 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 for automatically photographing a user at a plurality of locations in a sightseeing spot or the like is performed, and a photographed image is provided after the rally is completed. The user can take a pose without being embarrassed because the shooting is performed without intervention of staff or the like. In addition, since photographing can be performed from a special angle, an image that becomes a souvenir can be created.

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 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.

  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, or the like. The photographing system is installed in various places, and a user (tourist) takes a picture of the places where the photographing system is installed. Perform a photo rally to shoot. 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.

  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. 4 and 5) 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 questions a quiz or photographs the user. The imaging system 40 notifies the server 10 of the correct number of quizzes.

  The photographing system 40 photographs a user with a camera 41 (see FIGS. 4 and 5) and transmits 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 image data and quiz correct number information transmitted from the plurality of imaging systems 40 in the park for each user.

  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 depending on the number of correct answers to the quiz and the number of places where the shooting was performed (number of rally points). The printer 30 prints an image for printing on a photographic paper, a sticker mount, a mug, a badge, or 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.

  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, and a storage unit 15. 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 15 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 15 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. Further, the communication processing unit 13 transmits the quiz data stored in the storage unit 15 to the imaging system 40. The communication processing unit 13 receives the correct number information of the user who answered the quiz from the imaging system 40, and stores it in the storage unit 15 in association with the user identification information.

  In addition, when the communication processing unit 13 receives the captured image data from the imaging system 40, the communication processing unit 13 stores the captured image data in the storage unit 15 in association with the identification information of the captured user.

  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 15 and combines it with the template image to generate a print image. A plurality of template images are stored in the storage unit 15, and the print image generation unit 14 may select a template image to be synthesized according to the number of quiz correct answers and the number of rally points of the user.

  4 is a schematic external view of the photographing system 40, and FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the photographing system 40. As shown in FIG. 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. 4 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. 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. When the identification information is legitimate identification information, the imaging system 40 uses the quiz data received from the server 10 to give a quiz and accepts a reply from the user. The quiz problem is displayed on the touch panel 42 together with the voice. An answer can be received from the user via the touch panel 42. The imaging system 40 transmits the correct number of quizzes to the server 10 together with the user identification information.

  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. In this way, the user answers a quiz or takes a picture at the place where the photographing system 40 is installed.

  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.

  When the user strolls in the park and finds the photographing system 40, the user 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 gives a quiz to the user or 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 quiz correct number information and the captured image data together with the identification information to the server 10 (step S4). The correct number information and the captured image data are stored in the server 10 in association with the identification information.

  The user goes around the park and answers a quiz or takes a picture at a plurality of places where the photographing system 40 is installed (steps S2 to S5). When the user finishes the photo rally (step S5_Yes), the user returns to the management center 1, holds a participation certificate over a code reader (not shown) provided in the printer 30, and reads the two-dimensional code (step S6). 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 15, combines it with the template image, and prints it. An image is generated (step S7). 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 S8).

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the user performs a photo rally that takes pictures around various places while enjoying a quiz and the like, and obtains a printed matter on which the photographed image is printed after the rally is finished. be able to. Since the pose and 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 15 and displays the photographed image data in a selectable manner on a display installed near 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. The type of template image that can be selected may be changed according to the number of correct answers and the number of rally points of the quiz performed during the photo rally (the number of the photographing systems 40 that have sent the photographed image data).

  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 notifies the imaging system 40 of the relationship between the registered users together with the authentication result. . 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 15 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 15, and accepts participation in the 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 15 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.

  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 Storage part 20 Participation reception part 30 Printer 40 Imaging system 41 Camera 42 Touch panel 43 Speaker 44 Reader 45 Controller 46 Image processing part 47 Input processing unit 48 Output processing unit

Claims (9)

An image providing system comprising a plurality of imaging systems and a server connected to be able to communicate with the plurality of imaging systems,
The plurality of photographing systems include a photographing unit that photographs a user, a communication unit that transmits photographed image data and identification information for identifying the user to the server, and a display unit that presents information to the user. ,
The image generating system, wherein the server 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.   The image providing system according to claim 1, wherein the photographing system instructs the user to stand or pose at the time of photographing.   The image providing system according to claim 1, wherein the photographing system further includes a reader that reads the two-dimensional code presented to the user and acquires the identification information. The server has a code creation unit that creates the identification information, creates the two-dimensional code by coding the created identification information,
The image providing system according to claim 3, further comprising a participation reception unit that prints out the two-dimensional code created by the code creation unit in response to a participation application from the user. The server sends quiz data to the shooting system,
5. The imaging system according to claim 1, wherein the shooting system issues a quiz to the user using the quiz data, receives an answer from the user, and notifies the server of the number of quiz correct answers. Image providing system.   The server generates an image to be provided to the user by combining 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 correct answers to the quiz. The image providing system according to claim 5.   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.   8. The image providing system according to claim 1, further comprising a printer that prints an image provided by the server to be provided to the user 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 obtaining an image to be provided to the user.

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