JP2019068173A - Image selection device, image output device, image selection method, image output method, and image output system - Google Patents

Abstract

To suitably select a photo for promotion in a service that sells moving pictures.SOLUTION: An image selection device 3 is configured to: acquire still images at multiple timings cut out from a moving picture of one or more visitors (subjects) experiencing an attraction; evaluate a degree of smile of the subject in a still picture for each still picture; and select a still image with a highest degree of smile as an image for promotion. The selected still image is printed by a printer 4 and provided free of charge to visitors who have experienced the attraction.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 7

Description

  The present invention relates to a technology for promoting the sale of moving pictures in a service for selling shot moving pictures.

  There is a service that shoots visitors visiting sightseeing spots such as amusement parks and sells photographs and image data as souvenirs (for example, cited reference 1). Under the present circumstances, in order to raise a visitor's willingness to buy, the photograph sold for sales promotion may be shown to a visitor, or the reduced photograph of the photograph to sell may be provided to a visitor for free.

Unexamined-Japanese-Patent No. 2004-228637

  By the way, in the future, in addition to photographs and image data, services for capturing and selling moving image data including audio data are also expected. It is considered effective to provide or present, for free, or otherwise, pictures for promoting sales that lead to the sale of moving images, even in a service aimed at such moving image sales. For example, in the case of movie selling, a still image at any timing of the movie to be sold can be cut out to be a photograph for sales promotion.

  However, in the case of a moving image, the state of the subject changes momentarily during shooting because there is more movement than simple photography. For this reason, if you offer or present a photograph of a subject whose condition is bad (for example, your eyes are closed, your face is facing down, etc.) as a sales promotion, your willingness to buy a movie will be cut off. , There is a high possibility that you will not be able to purchase the video.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and an object thereof is to provide an image selection apparatus etc. capable of suitably selecting a photograph for sales promotion in a service for selling moving pictures. It is.

  In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, according to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided an acquisition means for acquiring still images at a plurality of timings cut out from a moving image obtained by photographing one or a plurality of persons; An image selection apparatus comprising: an evaluation unit that evaluates the person appearing on the basis of a predetermined standard; and a selection unit that selects the still image to be provided or presented for promotion of the moving image based on an evaluation result. It is.

  According to the first invention, for each still image at a plurality of timings cut out from a captured moving image, a person appearing in the still image is evaluated based on a predetermined standard, and a promotional image is determined based on the evaluation result. Thereby, in the service for selling the photographed moving image, it is possible to suitably select a photograph (still image) for promoting the moving image.

  The evaluation means may evaluate the degree of smile of the person. Further, the opening and closing of the eyes of the person may be evaluated. Further, the pose of the person may be evaluated. As described above, it is possible to select a sales promotion image by evaluating a person who appears in a still image according to various criteria.

  In a second aspect of the present invention, an acquiring means for acquiring still images at a plurality of timings cut out from a moving image obtained by photographing one or a plurality of persons, displaying a plurality of the still images, and providing or presenting the moving images And a selection unit that receives the selection of the still image.

  According to the second invention, for each still image at a plurality of timings cut out from a captured moving image, a person appearing in the still image is evaluated based on a predetermined standard, and a promotional image is determined based on the evaluation result. Thereby, in the service for selling the photographed moving image, it is possible to suitably select a photograph (still image) for promoting the moving image.

  A third aspect of the invention is an image output apparatus comprising: output means for outputting a still image selected in the first or second aspect of the invention. This makes it possible to provide or present a sample picture for video promotion free of charge.

  Further, the output means may reduce the image size of the selected still image to a predetermined size and output it. This makes it possible to output an image with a reduced resolution for free provision.

  Preferably, the output means further outputs information required to receive the provision of the moving image. Thereby, it is possible to provide the purchaser of the moving picture with information necessary for receiving the provision of the moving picture such as address information of the download site of the moving picture.

  Further, the output unit may print and output on a predetermined sheet. In this case, the sheet is a sheet that can be separated into two, and the output unit prints the still image on one side to be separated, and prints the information necessary to receive the provision of a moving image on the other side. It is desirable to do. As a result, one side of the sheet can be separated and provided as a sample picture for free provision, and the other side can be provided as a movie download ticket.

  Further, the output unit may print the same identification information on each of the sheets on the one side and the other side. By the identification information, it is possible to collate the sheet on one side (sample photograph) with the sheet on the other side (downloading ticket). This can prevent, for example, the ticket sales staff from accidentally providing another download ticket.

  A fourth aspect of the invention is an acquisition step of acquiring still images at a plurality of timings cut out from a moving image obtained by photographing one or a plurality of persons, and for each still image, the person appearing in the still image An image selection method comprising: an evaluation step of evaluation; and a selection step of selecting the still image to be provided or presented for promotion of the moving image based on the evaluation result.

  A fifth aspect of the invention provides an acquiring step of acquiring still images at a plurality of timings cut out from a moving image obtained by photographing one or a plurality of persons, displaying a plurality of the still images, and providing or presenting the moving images as a sales promotion. A selection step of accepting the selection of the still image.

  A sixth invention is an image output method comprising: an output step of outputting the still image selected in the fourth or fifth invention.

  A seventh invention is an image output system including a photographing device, an image selection device, and an image output device, wherein the photographing device includes moving image photographing means for photographing one or a plurality of persons as a moving image; The image selection device includes an acquisition unit that acquires still images at a plurality of timings cut out from the moving image, an evaluation unit that evaluates the person shown in the still image for each of the still images based on a predetermined standard, and Selecting means for selecting the still image to be provided or presented for promotion of the moving image based on the result, and the image output device includes output means for outputting the selected still image An image output system characterized by

  An eighth aspect of the present invention is an image output system comprising an imaging device, an image selection device, and an image output device, wherein the imaging device includes moving image shooting means for shooting one or a plurality of persons as a moving image, The image selection device is configured to acquire still images at a plurality of timings cut out from the moving image, and to display the plurality of still images and to select or provide the still images to be provided or presented for promotion of the moving image. The image output system is characterized by further comprising: an accepting unit; and an output unit for outputting the selected still image.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to suitably select a photograph for sales promotion in a service for selling a captured moving image.

A diagram showing an outline of the video providing system 1 Diagram showing movie shooting A diagram showing an example of a hardware configuration of the image selection device 3 A diagram showing an example of the printed matter 80 A diagram showing an example of data contents of image data 60 A diagram showing an example of data contents of download information 70 Flow chart showing the flow of photographing processing Flow chart showing the flow of the image selection process Figure showing an example of the rated smile level Flow chart showing the flow of print processing Flow chart showing the flow of download processing A diagram showing an example of a hardware configuration of the image selection device 3A Flow chart showing the flow of the image selection process A diagram showing an example of a screen of a display unit that receives selection of a still image

  In the present embodiment, an example in which the present invention is applied to a moving image shooting and selling service for selling moving images obtained by shooting visitors who experienced an atclusion (a roller coaster) installed in an amusement park or the like will be described. It is not limited to this example. The present invention is applicable to various video shooting and sales services having the above-mentioned problems.

First Embodiment
Hereinafter, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an outline of a moving image providing system 1 of the present invention. The moving image providing system 1 includes a camera 2, an image selection device 3, a printer 4, a user terminal 7, a download site 8, a storage 100 and the like. Each component will be described below.

(Camera 2)
The camera 2 (shooting device) shoots, as a moving image, the appearance of one or more visitors (subjects) experiencing an attraction (a roller coaster) such as an amusement park. Further, still images at a plurality of timings are cut out from the captured moving image and output. Data of the captured moving image (hereinafter also referred to as “moving image data 62”) and data of a still image cut out from the moving image (hereinafter referred to also as “still image data 63”) are connected to the camera 2 by wire or wirelessly Are stored in the storage 100 (see FIG. 5).

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, the camera 2 is installed at a shooting point on the way of the roller coaster, and a moving image (including sound) of the visitor 10 who got on the vehicle 9 traveling the roller coaster. Shoot with In the present embodiment, a sensor 20 for detecting the passage of the wheels of the vehicle 9 is installed on the rail of the roller coaster, and when the wheels of the vehicle 9 pass the sensor 20, a sensor signal is sent to the camera 2. The camera 2 starts moving image shooting using the timing of receiving the sensor signal as a trigger, and performs shooting for a predetermined time. The photographing process performed by the camera 2 will be described later (FIG. 7).

(Image selection device 3)
The image selection device 3 selects still image data to be provided as a moving image promotion from the plurality of still image data 63 stored in the storage 100. The selected still image data 63 is also referred to as "representative still image data 64".

  Specifically, the image selection device 3 evaluates the subject in the image based on a predetermined standard for each still image data 63, and selects an image with a good evaluation result. Particularly in the present embodiment, the degree of smile of the subject is evaluated, and the still image data 63 having the highest degree of smile is selected. However, the criteria used to evaluate the subject are not particularly limited, and a service provider or the like of video sales may arbitrarily determine it. The image selection process executed by the image selection device 3 will be described later (FIG. 8).

  FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of the image selection device 3 (computer). As shown in the figure, the image selection device 3 includes a control unit 31, a storage unit 32, a communication control unit 33, a bus 38, and the like.

  The control unit 31 is configured by a central processing unit (CPU), a read only memory (ROM), a random access memory (RAM), and the like. The CPU calls a program stored in the storage unit 32, the ROM, the recording medium, etc. to a work memory area on the RAM and executes it, drives and controls each device connected via the bus 38, and the image selection device 3 The processing to be described later (image selection processing, see FIG. 8) is realized.

  The storage unit 32 is a flash memory, a hard disk drive (HDD) or the like, and stores a program executed by the control unit 31, data necessary for program execution, an operating system (OS), and the like. As for the program, a control program equivalent to the OS and an application program for causing the image selection device 3 to execute processing (image selection processing, see FIG. 8) described later are stored. Each of these program codes is read by the control unit 31 as necessary, transferred to the RAM, read by the CPU, and executed as various means.

  The communication control unit 33 has a communication control device, a communication port, etc., and is a communication interface that mediates communication between the image selection device 3 and the network, and controls communication with the storage 100 and other computers via the network. It is possible to The network may be wired or wireless. The bus 38 is a path that mediates the exchange of control signals, data signals, and the like between the devices.

(Printer 4)
The printer 4 (image output device) is installed, for example, near the exit of the attraction, and the still image data 63 (representative still image data 64) selected by the image selection device 3 and the address information 71 to the download site 8 Print on and output. The printer 4 is, for example, a high resolution color printer, and there is no limitation on the type of printer, such as a sublimation type or a melting type. The print process executed by the printer 4 will be described later (FIG. 10).

  FIG. 4 is a view showing an example of the printed matter 80 outputted by the printer 4. As shown in the figure, the printed matter 80 has perforations 81 which can separate the printed matter 80 into two. The left side of the perforation 81 is a sample photograph 80A provided free of charge for video sales promotion. The right side of the perforation 81 is a download ticket 80B provided after the purchase of the moving image.

  In the sample photo 80A, still image data (representative still image data 64) selected by the image selection device 3 is image printed, and a pass code 72 is printed under the image. The pass code 72 is an authentication code input when accessing the download site 8. In the download ticket 80B, address information 71 to the download site 8 is printed in the form of a QR code (registered trademark) together with a sentence explaining the download procedure of the moving image.

  The attention staff etc. separate the sample photo 80A and the download ticket 80B on the perforation 81 and provide the sample photo 80A free of charge to the visitor who has finished the attraction.

  If the visitor who finished the attraction (or his family or friends, etc.) sees the sample photo 80 and decides to purchase the video, the sample photo 80A is presented to the staff of the attraction, etc., and is exchanged for the purchase price of the video. , The download ticket 80B can be received.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 4, the same identification number 83 ("0004") for identifying the set of the sample photo 80A and the download ticket 80B in each of the sample photo 80A and the sheet for the download ticket 80B. Is printed. This identification number 83 makes it possible to collate the sample photo 80A with the download ticket 80B, so that attention staff etc. accidentally provide another download ticket to the purchaser. It can prevent.

(User terminal 7)
The user terminal 7 is an information terminal such as a smartphone held by a purchaser who has purchased the download ticket 80B. By causing the user terminal 7 to read the address information 71 (QR code (registered trademark)) printed on the download ticket 80B, the download site 8 can be accessed, and the captured moving image can be downloaded and viewed. The video download process will be described later (FIG. 11).

(Storage 100)
FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the contents of the image data 60 stored in the storage 100. As shown in FIG. The image data 60 is associated with the shooting ID 61, and stores image data of the moving image data 62, the still image data 63, and the representative still image data 64.

  The shooting ID 61 is identification information that uniquely identifies a moving image shot by the camera 2. The moving image data 62 is data of a moving image captured by the camera 2. The still image data 63 is data of still images at a plurality of timings cut out from the moving image captured by the camera 2. The representative still image data 64 is data of a still image selected from the still image data 63 by the image selection device 3.

In the above, each structure of the moving image providing system 1 has been described.
Next, each process which the moving image providing system 1 executes will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 to 14.

(Shooting process)
First, with reference to FIG. 7, a process (shooting process) of shooting a state of a visitor (subject) during an experience of an attraction (a roller coaster) with a moving image will be described. First, when the visitor 10 rides on the roller coaster vehicle 9 and travel of the vehicle 9 starts, the sensor 20 installed on the roller coaster rail starts detection of the passage of the wheel of the vehicle 9 (step S1). .

  Then, when the sensor 20 detects the passage of the wheel of the vehicle 9 (step S1; Yes), the sensor signal is sent to the camera 2, and the camera 2 starts shooting of a moving image triggered by the timing of receiving the sensor signal. (Step S2).

  In addition, while shooting a moving image, the camera 2 cuts out and outputs a still image from the moving image being captured at predetermined time intervals after the start of shooting of the moving image (step S3). Thereby, still images at a plurality of timings are output from the moving image. For example, in the case of shooting a 5-second moving image, when still images are output at one second intervals, five still images are output.

  When the video shooting ends (step S4), the camera 2 issues a shooting ID that uniquely identifies the shooting, sends the shooting ID, the shot video, and the still image cut out from the video to the storage 100. And the photographing process is finished (step S5).

  For example, as shown in FIG. 5, data of a captured moving image (moving image data 62 = “... / Movie01”) and 3 extracted from the moving image in association with the issued photographing ID 61 (“20170901_001”) Still image data of a sheet (still image data 63-1 = “... / Photo 01”, still image data 63-2 = “.. ./Photo 02”, still image data 63-3 = “. “) Is stored in the storage 100.

(Image selection process)
Next, with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9, a process (image selection process) of selecting a still image to be provided free of charge for sales promotion of a moving image by the image selection device 3 will be described.

  When the photographing by the camera 2 is completed, the image selection device 3 acquires all still image data 63 linked to the photographing ID 61 of the photographing from the storage 100 (step S11). Here, it is assumed that three still image data 63 (63-1, 63-2, 63-3) linked to the shooting ID 61 “1” are acquired from the storage 100 (image data 60) of FIG.

  Subsequently, the image selection device 3 uses the known face image recognition technology for each of the acquired still image data 63 (63-1, 63-2, 63-3) to express the expression of each subject in the image. Recognize and evaluate the degree of smile (step S12). The degree of smile can be evaluated from the rating result of each subject in the image. For example, the average value of the rating points of each subject is evaluated as the degree of smile.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of the evaluated degree of smile. In the example of the figure, the degree of smile of the still image data 63-1 is "5", the degree of smile of the still image data 63-2 is "20", and the degree of smile of the still image data 63-3 is "80". The degree of smile is evaluated.

  Then, the image selection device 3 selects the still image data 63 having the highest degree of smile as an image to be provided free of charge for sales promotion of a moving image (step S13). For example, in the example of FIG. 9, the still image data 63-3 with the highest degree of smile is selected.

  The image selection device 3 records the selected still image data in the representative still image data 64 (see FIG. 5) of the storage 100 (image data 60), and ends the process. In the example of FIG. 5, the file (“... / Photo 03”) of the still image data 63-3 selected in step S 13 is recorded in the representative still image data 64.

(Print processing)
Next, with reference to FIGS. 10 and 11, the process (print process) in which the printer 4 outputs the printed material 80 will be described.
First, the printer 4 refers to the storage 100 (image data 60) of FIG. 5 and acquires representative still image data 64 (step S11). In the case of FIG. 5, the image data of “... / Photo 03” is acquired. Subsequently, the printer 4 performs reduction processing on the acquired representative still image data 64 to reduce the image size to a predetermined size for free distribution (step S22).

  Next, the printer 4 generates address information 71 and a pass code 72 to be printed on the printed matter 80 together with the representative still image data 64 (step S23). The generated address information 71 and the pass code 72 are managed in the storage 100 or another storage area in association with the photographing ID 61 as shown in the download information 70 of FIG. Then, the printer 4 prints the representative still image data 64 subjected to reduction processing, the address information 71, and the pass code 72 on a predetermined sheet, and outputs the printed matter 80 (step S24).

  In the present embodiment, the predetermined sheet is a carry sheet having a perforation which can be separated into two, and the printer 4 passes representative still image data 64 and a pass on one side of the sheet with the perforation as a boundary. The code 72 is printed, and the address information 71 is printed in the form of QR code (registered trademark) on the other side of the sheet with the perforation as a boundary. Also, the printer 4 prints the same identification number 83 on both the one side and the other side of the sheet. Thereby, the printed matter 80 as shown in FIG. 4 is completed. As shown in FIG. 4, in the printed product 80, the left side of the printed matter 80 is a sample picture 80A provided free of charge, and the right side is a download ticket 80B provided after the purchase of the moving picture. The sample photo 80A is provided free of charge to visitors who have finished the attraction, and the download ticket 80B is provided for a fee in exchange for the purchase price.

  Note that the image range of the representative still image data 64 to be printed in step S24 can be arbitrarily set within the range in which the subject is shown. For example, the entire image range of representative still image data 64 may be printed, or only the image portion in which the subject is shown may be cut out and printed (in the latter case, a photograph such as a zoomed-in subject is obtained). ). FIG. 4 shows an example in which an image range in which a subject appears in the main from the representative still image data 64 is cut out and printed.

(Download process)
Next, with reference to FIG. 12, a process (downloading process) of downloading a moving image from the download site 8 using the user terminal 7 owned by the purchaser of the download ticket 80B will be described.

  Here, the case of downloading the moving image data 62 linked to the shooting ID 61 (“20170901_001”) of FIG. 5 using the download ticket 80B of FIG. 4 will be described. The moving image data 62 is a download site 8 specified by the address information 71 ("https: // AAA ...") of FIG. 6 printed in the form of QR code (registered trademark) on the download ticket 80B. It shall be uploaded. In addition to the moving image data 62, a plurality of still image data 63 (63-1, 63-2, 63-3) cut out from the moving image data 62 may be uploaded to the download site 8. The download site 8 is a website that requires authentication, and authentication is performed by the pass code 72 printed on the sample photo 80A.

  First, the purchaser causes the user terminal 7 to read the address information 71 (QR code (registered trademark)) of the download ticket 80B (step S42), and accesses the download site 8 (step S42). When the download site 8 is accessed, a pass code input screen (not shown) is displayed on the user terminal 7, and the purchaser inputs the pass code. When the pass code is correctly authenticated at the download site 8, a download screen (not shown) is displayed on the user terminal 7, and the moving image data 62 can be downloaded and viewed.

  Further, when not only the moving image data 62 but also the still image data 63 is uploaded to the download site 8, the purchaser can also download the still image data 63. Since the still image data 63 is not subjected to reduction processing as in the sample photograph 80A, it can be viewed as a high quality image. In addition, since all still image data 63 (63-1, 63-2, 63-3) cut out from the moving image are uploaded to the download site 8, a still image of a timing different from that of the sample photo 80A It is also possible to download and view the data 63.

  The first embodiment of the present invention has been described above. According to the present embodiment, the image selection device 3 acquires still images at a plurality of timings cut out from a moving image obtained by photographing a visitor (subject) who is experiencing an attraction (a roller coaster) such as an amusement park. For each still image, the degree of smile of the person appearing in the still image is evaluated, and the still image with a high degree of smile is selected as the image for sales promotion. This makes it possible to suitably select a still image (photograph) for sales promotion of a moving image in a service that sells moving images shot at an attraction or the like.

  Also, the selected still image is printed by the printer 4 and provided free of charge to the visitors who have experienced the attic as the sample photo 80A, so that it can be left as a memorial or memory. In particular, since a photograph at a timing when the state of the subject's reflection is good is provided as the sample photograph 80A, it is expected that the willingness of the visitor etc. who has seen the sample photograph 80A to purchase to a moving image is increased.

Second Embodiment
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. The second embodiment differs in the configuration of the image selection apparatus. The other configuration is the same as that of the first embodiment.
FIG. 12 shows a hardware configuration of the image selection device 3A in the second embodiment. Unlike the first embodiment, the display unit 34 is provided. The display unit 34 is, for example, a touch panel display on which an input operation can be performed on a display screen.

  In the second embodiment, the image selection device 3A is installed, for example, in the vicinity of the exit of the attraction, displays all still images cut out from the moving image on the display unit 34, and selects still images from the visitors who finished the attraction. Accept Then, the image selected by the visitor is printed on the sample photo 80A.

FIG. 13 is a process (image selection process) of selecting an image (still image) to be provided free of charge for sales promotion of a moving image by the image selection device 3A.
As in the first embodiment, when the photographing by the camera 2 is completed, the image selection device 3A acquires all still image data 63 linked to the photographing ID 61 from the storage 100 (step S51). Here, it is assumed that three still image data 63 (63-1, 63-2, 63-3) linked to the shooting ID 61 “1” are acquired from the storage 100 (image data 60) of FIG.

Subsequently, the image selection device 3A displays a list of the acquired still image data 63 (63-1, 63-2, 63-3) on the display unit 34, and receives an image selection from the visitor who finished the attraction ( Step S52).
FIG. 14 is a view showing an example of a screen of the display unit 34 that receives selection of an image. As shown in the figure, a list of three still image data 63 (63-1, 63-2, 63-3) is displayed on the display unit 36, and the visitor can select his / her favorite image. The example of the figure shows the case where the visitor selects the image of the still image data 63-1.

  Then, the image selection device 3A records the selected still image data 63 in the representative still image data 64 (see FIG. 5) of the storage 100 (image data 60), and ends the process. The other processes (the photographing process (FIG. 7), the print process (FIG. 10), and the download process (FIG. 11)) are the same as in the first embodiment, and thus the descriptions thereof will be omitted.

  The image selection process in the second embodiment has been described above. According to the second embodiment, the image selection device 3A displays still images at a plurality of timings cut out from a moving image obtained by photographing a visitor (subject) who is experiencing an attraction (a roller coaster) such as an amusement park. , And accepts the selection of a still image from a visitor who has finished at home, and determines the selected still image as an image for a video sales promotion. This makes it possible to suitably select a still image (photograph) for sales promotion of a moving image in a service that sells moving images shot at an attraction or the like. In particular, in the second embodiment, the visitor can select a still image at a timing he / she likes and can receive it as the sample photo 80A free of charge, so that the degree of satisfaction of the visitor can be increased. Along with this, it is expected that the motivation to buy video will increase.

  As mentioned above, although the suitable embodiment concerning the present invention was described, referring to an accompanying drawing, the present invention is not limited to this example.

  For example, in the present embodiment, an example in which the present invention is applied to a movie shooting and selling service for selling a movie of shooting visitors who experienced a roller coaster installed in an amusement park or the like has been described. The present invention can also be applied to a moving picture shooting and selling service for selling moving pictures obtained by shooting a car, other atrium such as merry go land. In addition, the present invention can be applied in various situations such as a two-shot movie shooting and selling service with characters, a movie shooting and selling service at a tourist spot, a movie shooting and selling service of marriage commemoration, and a movie shooting and sale service of graduation of school. it can.

  Further, in the present embodiment, an example has been described in which the camera 2 simultaneously shoots a moving image and cuts out a still image (see FIG. 6), but the still image may be cut out after the end of shooting of a moving image. Further, although an example in which the camera 2 cuts out and outputs a still image has been described in the present embodiment, the main body from which the still image is cut out may not be the camera 2. For example, the camera 2 may capture only the moving image and store it in the storage 100, the image selection device 3 may obtain the moving image stored in the storage 100, and cut out a plurality of still images from this moving image.

  Moreover, although the example which starts imaging | photography of the camera 2 by using as a trigger the signal of the sensor 20 which detects passage of the vehicle of a roller coaster was demonstrated in this Embodiment, the timing of the start of imaging | photography is not limited to this example. For example, shooting may be started by manually pressing the shooting position of the camera 2 or shooting may be started at the timing when it is detected that the roller coaster has come within the shooting field of the camera 2 by image recognition technology. Alternatively, if the sound sensor exceeds a predetermined volume level, it may be determined that the roller coaster has approached the shooting point, and shooting may be started.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the degree of smile of the subject is evaluated in the image selection process (FIG. 9), but it is optional whether the subject is evaluated based on what kind of criteria. For example, black eyes of each subject appearing in the image may be detected by a known face image recognition technology, and the degree of opening and closing of the eyes of the subject may be evaluated based on the number of detected black eyes. If the subject is evaluated in this manner, it is easy to select a picture of the timing when the subject is firmly opening eyes.

  Alternatively, the face direction of each subject may be recognized by a known face image recognition technology, and evaluation may be made based on whether the subject is facing a predetermined direction. For example, if the number of subjects facing in the front direction is used as the evaluation value, it is easy to select a picture of a timing at which the faces of all subjects can be seen well.

  The criteria for evaluating the subject may be unique to the video shooting and sales service. For example, in a video shooting and sales service at a tourist spot, it is assumed that there is a standard pose popular in the tourist spot. In this case, the pose of the subject is recognized by a known image recognition technology, and the degree of similarity with a predetermined pose (a pose prevailing at a tourist spot) is evaluated, and the timing with the highest degree of similarity (pose determined well) Can be provided for promotional purposes. In addition, it is assumed that there is a decided pose of a character in a two-shot video shooting and sales service with the character. Also in this case, the image recognition technology of the known art recognizes the pose of the subject, evaluates the similarity with the predetermined pose (characterized pose), and provides the photograph of the timing with the highest similarity as a sales promotion. can do.

  Moreover, although the example of the output by printed matter 80 (paper medium) was demonstrated in this Embodiment, the form of an output is not limited to a paper medium. For example, the printer 4 includes a communication control unit, establishes communication connection with an information terminal such as a smartphone owned by a visitor of the attraction, and outputs representative still image data 64 and address information 71 to the information terminal. May be

  Further, in the present embodiment, an example has been described in which the printer 4 outputs both the sample photo 80A and the download ticket 80B as one printed material 80, but the sample photo 80A and the download ticket 80B are separately output It is also good. For example, the printer 4 may output only the sample photo 80A, and may output the download ticket 80B by a ticket issuing apparatus installed at another place.

  Further, in the present embodiment, an example in which a promotional photograph is provided free of charge to the visitors of the attraction has been described, but it may be only to show (show only) the promotional photographs to the visitors. In this case, it is desirable that the sales promotion photograph is not a downsized photograph whose image size has been reduced for free provision, but a photograph printed in high quality with a size such as 2PC, for example. In this way, just presenting the promotional photos to the visitors can be expected to have a sufficient promotional effect.

  In addition, it is obvious that those skilled in the art can conceive of various modifications or alterations within the scope of the technical idea disclosed in the present application, and they naturally belong to the technical scope of the present invention. It is understood that.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ...... Video provision system 2 ...... Camera 3 ...... Image selection apparatus 4 ...... Printer 7 ...... User terminal 8 ...... Download site 9 ...... Vehicle of a roller coaster 10 ...... At the attraction Visitors (subject)
31 ... Control unit 32 ... ... Storage unit 33 ... ... Communication control unit 34 ... ... Display unit 60 ... ... Image data 61 ... ... Shooting ID
62 ...... Video data 63 ...... Still image data 64 ...... Representative still image data 70 ...... Download information 71 ...... Address information 72 ...... Pass code 80 ...... Printed matter 80 A ...... Sample photo 80B ..... Download ticket 100 ..... Storage

Claims (16)

Acquisition means for acquiring still images at a plurality of timings cut out from a moving image obtained by photographing one or a plurality of persons;
An evaluation unit that evaluates the person shown in the still image for each of the still images according to a predetermined standard;
An image selection apparatus comprising: selection means for selecting the still image to be provided or presented as a sales promotion of the moving image based on the evaluation result.   The image selection apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the evaluation unit evaluates the degree of smile of the person.   The image selection apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the evaluation unit evaluates the opening and closing of the eyes of the person.   The image selection apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the evaluation unit evaluates the pose of the person. Acquisition means for acquiring still images at a plurality of timings cut out from a moving image obtained by photographing one or a plurality of persons;
An image selection apparatus comprising: selection means for displaying a plurality of the still images and receiving a selection of the still images to be provided or presented as a sales promotion of the moving image.   An image output apparatus comprising: output means for outputting a still image selected by the image selection apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 5.   7. The image output apparatus according to claim 6, wherein the output unit reduces the image size of the selected still image to a predetermined size and outputs the image.   The image output apparatus according to claim 6, wherein the output unit further outputs information required to receive the provision of the moving image.   The image output apparatus according to any one of claims 6 to 8, wherein the output unit prints and outputs on a predetermined sheet. The sheet is a sheet that can be separated into two,
10. The image output apparatus according to claim 9, wherein the output unit prints the still image on one side to be separated, and prints information necessary to receive provision of a moving image on the other side.   The image output apparatus according to claim 10, wherein the output unit prints the same identification information on each of the sheets on the one side and the other side. An acquiring step of acquiring still images at a plurality of timings cut out from a moving image obtained by photographing one or a plurality of persons;
An evaluation step of evaluating the person appearing in the still image for each of the still images according to a predetermined standard;
And d) selecting the still image to be provided or presented for promotion of the moving image based on the evaluation result. An acquiring step of acquiring still images at a plurality of timings cut out from a moving image obtained by photographing one or a plurality of persons;
A selection step of displaying a plurality of the still images and receiving a selection of the still images to be provided or presented as a sales promotion of the moving image.   An image output method comprising: an output step of outputting a still image selected by the image selection method according to claim 12 or 13. An image output system comprising an imaging device, an image selection device, and an image output device,
The imaging device is
Video shooting means for shooting one or more persons as a video;
The image selection device
Acquisition means for acquiring still images at a plurality of timings cut out from the moving image;
An evaluation unit that evaluates the person shown in the still image for each of the still images according to a predetermined standard;
And a selection unit for selecting the still image to be provided or presented for promotion of the moving image based on the evaluation result.
The image output device is
And an output unit configured to output the selected still image. An image output system comprising an imaging device, an image selection device, and an image output device,
The imaging device is
Video shooting means for shooting one or more persons as a video;
The image selection device
Acquisition means for acquiring still images at a plurality of timings cut out from the moving image;
Selecting means for displaying a plurality of the still images and receiving a selection of the still images to be provided or presented for promotion of the moving image;
The image output device is
And an output unit configured to output the selected still image.

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