JP2019168829A - Information terminal, server, presentation method, information provision method and program - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide an information terminal, a server, a presentation method, an information provision method, and a program that can provide a utilization method for an apparatus that a user possesses.SOLUTION: A server 4 comprises a selection part 494 selecting a suitable set of an apparatus for a future event based on a profile including information of an apparatus that a user possesses regarding the apparatus that the user of at least an external device 3 possesses.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

  The present invention relates to an information terminal, a server, a display method, an information presentation method, and a program for presenting a method for utilizing owned equipment owned by a user.

  In recent years, we regularly distribute questions to terminals owned by users, obtain answers to the questions, generate user profiles from the accumulated answers, and provide information on people with similar profiles In addition, there is known a technique for providing products and service information that are of interest to people with similar profiles (see Patent Document 1). Such a technique is called recommendation, and is used for selling various services and products.

JP 2012-168653 A

  However, since the above-described Patent Document 1 prompts the user to purchase a product or service, there is a problem that the utilization method for the owned device owned by the user or that the owned device is not carried to encourage the action. It was.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above, and an object of the present invention is to provide an information terminal, a server, a display method, an information providing method, and a program that can provide a utilization method for owned equipment owned by a user. To do.

  In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, an information terminal according to the present invention is an information terminal, and includes profile information of a user of the information terminal, device information indicating a device available to the user, and And a display unit for displaying a recommendation in which an optimal device set is selected for a predetermined event.

  Moreover, the information terminal which concerns on this invention is further provided with the communication part which transmits the instruction | indication signal for requesting the production | generation of the said recommendation to an external server in the said invention.

  In the information terminal according to the present invention as set forth in the invention described above, the device information is recorded in a database provided in the external server.

  In addition, the server according to the present invention is a server that can communicate with an external device, and is optimal for a future event based on a profile that includes at least owned device information regarding the owned device of the user of the external device. A selection unit for selecting a device set is provided.

  The server according to the present invention further includes a recommendation generation unit that recommends the device set selected by the selection unit and the event to the external device.

  The server according to the present invention further includes a recommendation generation unit that recommends the device set selected by the selection unit and the event to the external device.

  The server according to the present invention is the server according to the present invention, wherein the analysis unit analyzes the user's hobbies, the analysis result analyzed by the analysis unit, the current date and time when the external device accessed the server, And an event search unit that searches for an event that matches the user's hobbies and preferences based on a vent information database that records the event information.

  The server according to the present invention may further include an image database that records a plurality of image data in the above invention, the owned device may generate the image data, and the external device may be the owned device. The generated image data is transmitted to the server, and the analysis unit analyzes the hobby preference based on a plurality of the image data generated in the past by the owned device and the profile. And

  In the server according to the present invention as set forth in the invention described above, the selection unit further selects a setting parameter of the device set that is optimal for the event searched by the event search unit.

  The server according to the present invention further includes a sample image database that records a plurality of sample image data photographed for each event in the above invention, wherein the recommendation generation unit is configured to search for the event searched by the event search unit. A plurality of sample image data photographed in the past is extracted from the sample image database and further recommended to the external device, and the selection unit selects any one or more of the plurality of sample image data from the external device. When the selection signal to be input is input, the device set and the setting parameter capable of capturing the plurality of sample image data selected by the selection signal are selected.

  The server according to the present invention further includes a determination unit that determines whether or not a device that the user lacks is generated based on the owned device information and the device set in the above invention, and the recommendation generation When the determination unit determines that an insufficient device is generated, the unit recommends the insufficient device to the external device.

  The server according to the present invention is the server according to the above invention, wherein the recommendation generation unit receives an instruction signal instructing the purchase of the deficient device from the external device, and the purchase amount of the deficient device is a predetermined amount or more. In this case, the rental of the insufficient device is recommended to the external device.

  In the server according to the present invention, in the above invention, the recommendation generation unit recommends a delivery destination for delivering the insufficient device to the external device when the weight of the insufficient device is equal to or greater than a predetermined weight. It is characterized by that.

  In the server according to the present invention as set forth in the invention described above, the external device can display a character image, and the recommendation generation unit recommends the character image.

  Further, the server according to the present invention is characterized in that, in the above-mentioned invention, the display mode of the character image is changed according to the weight or capacity of the device set and recommended to the external device.

  The display method according to the present invention is a display method executed by an information terminal including a display unit, and is based on profile information of a user of the information terminal and device information indicating a device usable by the user. And a display step of displaying on the display section a recommendation in which an optimal device set is selected for a predetermined event.

  Further, the information providing method according to the present invention is an information providing method executed by a server capable of communicating with an external device, and based on at least a profile including owned device information related to a device owned by a user of the external device, It includes a selection step of selecting an optimal device set for a future event.

  In addition, the program according to the present invention provides an information terminal having a display unit with respect to a predetermined event based on profile information of the user of the information terminal and device information indicating the device that can be used by the user. A display step of displaying a recommendation for which an optimum device set has been selected is displayed on the display unit.

  In addition, the program according to the present invention is a server that can communicate with an external device, and an optimal device set for a future event based on a profile that includes at least owned device information regarding the device owned by the user of the external device. The selection step of selecting is executed.

  According to the present disclosure, there is an effect that it is possible to provide a utilization method for owned equipment owned by a user.

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating an overview of an information providing system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration of the information device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration of an external device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration of a server according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 5A is a diagram schematically illustrating an overview of processing executed by the information providing system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 5B is a diagram schematically illustrating an overview of processing executed by the information providing system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 5C is a diagram schematically illustrating an overview of processing executed by the information providing system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 5D is a diagram schematically illustrating an overview of processing executed by the information providing system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 5E is a diagram schematically illustrating an overview of processing executed by the information providing system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 5F is a diagram schematically illustrating an overview of processing executed by the information providing system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an overview of processing executed by the server according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of an event matching table that is referred to when an event search unit according to an embodiment of the present disclosure searches. FIG. 8 is a diagram schematically illustrating an example of a recommendation displayed by an external device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 9 is a diagram schematically illustrating another example of a recommendation displayed by an external device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an overview of the event equipment recommendation process of FIG. FIG. 11 is a diagram schematically illustrating an example of an assumed shooting scene transmitted by the communication control unit according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 12 is a diagram schematically illustrating an example of the equipment setting table that is referred to when the selection unit according to an embodiment of the present disclosure selects. FIG. 13 is a diagram schematically illustrating another example of the equipment setting table referred to when the selection unit according to an embodiment of the present disclosure selects. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an overview of the avatar display process of FIG. FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating an example of an avatar image generated by the recommendation generation unit according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating another example of the avatar image generated by the recommendation generation unit according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating another example of the avatar image generated by the recommendation generation unit according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating an example of an avatar image generated by the recommendation generation unit according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating another example of the avatar image generated by the recommendation generation unit according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating another example of the avatar image generated by the recommendation generation unit according to the embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating an example of a recommendation generated by a recommendation generation unit according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating another example of a recommendation generated by a recommendation generation unit according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 23 is a diagram illustrating another example of a recommendation generated by a recommendation generation unit according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing an outline of the equipment arrangement method selection process of FIG. FIG. 25 is a diagram illustrating another example of a recommendation generated by a recommendation generation unit according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 26 is a diagram illustrating another example of a recommendation generated by the recommendation generation unit according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 27 is a diagram illustrating another example of a recommendation generated by a recommendation generation unit according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 28 is a schematic diagram showing an example of another information device according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 29 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of another information device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, embodiments for carrying out the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In addition, this invention is not limited by the following embodiment. The drawings referred to in the following description only schematically show the shape, size, and positional relationship so that the contents of the present invention can be understood. That is, the present invention is not limited only to the shape, size, and positional relationship illustrated in each drawing. Further, in the following description, an imaging device capable of bidirectional communication with a mobile phone will be described as an example of information equipment. However, in addition to the imaging device, a tablet terminal device, a camcorder, an IC recorder with a shooting function The present invention can also be applied to treatment tools such as a microscope such as a video microscope and a biological microscope, an industrial or medical endoscope, an ultrasonic scope, and an electric knife.

[Outline of information provision system]
FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating an overview of an information providing system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. In the information providing system 1 shown in FIG. 1, an information device 2 owned by a user, an external device 3 that can communicate with an external device according to a predetermined communication standard, and an external device 3 are connected via a network N100. And a server 4 capable of In the following description, a digital still camera will be described as an example of the information device 2. However, in addition to the digital still camera, a tablet-type terminal device, a camcorder, an IC recorder with a photographing function, a microscope such as a video microscope or a biological microscope, Industrial or medical endoscopes, ultrasonic scopes, and treatment instruments can also be applied. Further, a mobile phone will be described as an example of the external device 3, but the present invention can be applied to a tablet terminal device and a personal computer other than the mobile phone.

  In the information providing system 1 shown in FIG. 1, each of the information device 2 and the external device 3 can bidirectionally communicate according to a predetermined communication standard. Specifically, the information device 2 can wirelessly transmit image data and various types of information to the external device 3, displays information transmitted from the external device 3, and indicates an instruction transmitted from the external device 3. Control according to the signal can be performed. Furthermore, the information device 2 can transmit to the server 4 managing the recommendation, the image storage for recording the image data, the SNS (Social Networking Service), the auction, and the like via the network N100. The external device 3 receives image data and various types of information from the information device 2, transmits various types of information to the information device 2, and instructs a predetermined operation of the information device 2, such as a release instruction signal, A change signal for changing the shooting parameter can be transmitted. Furthermore, the external device 3 can transmit the image data received from the information device 2 via the network N100 to another SNS server, a photo storage server, or the like.

  In the situation shown in FIG. 1, when the user completes photographing using the information device 2 when the owned information device 2 and the owned external device 3 can communicate bidirectionally, the information device 2 The information device 2 is accommodated in a predetermined storage location after performing a power operation, for example, a power-off operation, and returning home or returning to the workplace. In addition to the information device 2, the user may own a plurality of other devices. Therefore, in the following, the configuration of the information device 2, the configuration of the external device 3, and the configuration of the server 4 will be described in this order.

[Configuration of information equipment]
First, the configuration of the information device 2 will be described.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration of the information device 2.
The information device 2 illustrated in FIG. 2 includes a main body 10 and a lens device 20 that is detachable from the main body 10.

[Configuration of lens device]
First, the configuration of the lens device 20 will be described.
The lens device 20 includes an optical system 201, a diaphragm 202, a driver 203, a lens control unit 204, and a lens communication unit 205.

  The optical system 201 is configured by using a single lens or a plurality of lenses, and collects light from a predetermined visual field region to form a subject image. The optical system 201 changes the focal length and the focal position by moving in the optical axis direction by the driver 203 under the control of a lens control unit 204 described later.

  The diaphragm 202 adjusts exposure by controlling the amount of incident light collected by the optical system 201. The aperture 202 changes the aperture value by the driver 203.

  The driver 203 changes the focal position and focal length of the optical system 201 by moving the optical system 201 along the optical axis direction under the control of the lens control unit 204. Further, the driver 203 changes the aperture value by driving the aperture 202 under the control of the lens control unit 204. The driver 203 is configured using a drive circuit or the like.

  The lens control unit 204 controls the optical system 201 and the diaphragm 202 by controlling the driving of the driver 203 based on the instruction signal input from the main body unit 10 via the lens communication unit 205. The lens control unit 204 is configured using a CPU (Central Processing Unit) or the like.

  The lens communication unit 205 transmits an instruction signal input from the main body unit 10 to the lens control unit 204 according to a predetermined communication standard, and transmits a signal input from the lens control unit 204 to the main body unit 10.

[Configuration of the main unit]
Next, the configuration of the main body unit 10 will be described.
The main body unit 10 includes a shutter 100, an image sensor 101, a communication unit 102, an SDRAM (Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory) 103, a memory I / F 104, a flash memory 105, an image processing unit 106, and an operation unit 107. The battery 108, the display control unit 109, the display unit 110, the touch panel 111, the GPS 112, the gyro sensor 113, the acceleration sensor 114, the geomagnetic sensor 115, the first communication unit 116, and the second communication unit. 117, a third communication unit 118, a bus 119, a clock 120, and a control unit 121.

  The shutter 100 sets the state of the image sensor 101 to an exposure state or a light shielding state under the control of the control unit 121 described later. The shutter 100 is configured using, for example, a focal plane shutter. In addition, you may use the electronic shutter in the image pick-up element 101 mentioned later, without using the shutter 100. FIG.

  The imaging device 101 generates and outputs image data (RAW data) by receiving a subject image condensed by the optical system 201 and performing photoelectric conversion under the control of the control unit 121 described later. The image sensor 101 is configured using an image sensor such as a charge coupled device (CCD) or a complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS). In the present embodiment, the image sensor 101 is described as an example of a Bayer image sensor. However, for example, a stacked image sensor such as Fovion may be used, and pixels having sensitivity to infrared light may be included. It may be an image sensor. The image sensor 101 also has an electronic shutter function that can electronically control the amount of received light under the control of the control unit 121 described later.

  The communication unit 102 transmits an instruction signal input from the control unit 121 to the lens device 20 in accordance with a predetermined communication standard, and transmits a signal input from the lens device 20 to the control unit 121.

  The SDRAM 103 temporarily records image data (RAW data) input from the image sensor 101 via the bus 119 and various information being processed by the information device 2.

  The memory I / F 104 writes image data to a recording medium W1 such as a memory card mounted from the outside of the main body unit 10 under the control of the control unit 121 described later, and the image recorded on the recording medium W1. Data is read and this image data is output to the SDRAM 103.

  The flash memory 105 records various programs for operating the information device 2 and various data used during execution of the programs. Further, the flash memory 105 records a usage history information recording unit 105a that records a usage history of the information device 2, a profile information recording unit 105b that records a user profile of the information device 2, and proprietary device information owned by the user. Owning device information recording unit 105c and a discriminator 105d learned by the server 4 to be described later. Here, the usage history is the number of times of use of setting parameters that can be manually set in the information device 2, the number of times of shooting using the information device 2, and the use of each of a plurality of shooting modes that can be used in the information device 2. The number of times, the number of photographing for each subject based on the identification result of the classifier 105d, and the elapsed time from when the power is turned off to when the power is turned on. The user profile recorded by the profile information recording unit 105b is at least the name or copyright information of the owner who owns the information device 2. Furthermore, the owned device information is identification information such as the lens device 20 attached to and detached from the main body 10 of the information device 2 and accessories such as a flash. Of course, the owned device information includes device information indicating devices that can be used by the user. Here, the device information is identification information such as an accessory such as a lens device 20 or a flash that the user has rented in the past.

  The image processing unit 106 is configured using a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array), or the like, and performs predetermined image processing on image data (RAW data) generated by the image sensor 101. Here, as the predetermined image processing, noise reduction processing, optical black subtraction processing, white balance adjustment processing, and image data synchronization processing, color matrix calculation processing, γ correction processing, color when the image sensor 101 is a Bayer array Basic image processing including reproduction processing and edge enhancement processing is performed. The image processing unit 106 performs image processing for reproducing a natural image based on preset image processing parameters. Here, the parameters of each image processing are values of contrast, sharpness, saturation, white balance, and gradation. Further, the image processing unit 106 executes special effect processing that gives a visual effect by combining a plurality of image processing. Here, the special effect processing includes, for example, tone curve processing, saturation enhancement processing, soft focus effect processing, whiteout effect processing, shading effect processing, or starlight effect processing. Further, the image processing unit 106 may identify and determine the type of the subject from the image corresponding to the image data using the classifier 105d.

  The operation unit 107 receives input of instruction signals that give various instructions of the information device 2. The operation unit 107 includes a power switch 107a that switches the power state of the information device 2 to an on state or an off state, a release switch that gives a shooting instruction, an operation switch that switches various settings of the information device 2, and an operation switch that gives an action shooting instruction The focus switch for changing the focus position of the information device 2, the exposure correction switch for correcting the exposure value of the information device 2, the ISO change switch for changing the ISO sensitivity of the information device 2, and the like. The operation unit 107 is configured using a bush switch, a jog dial, a rotation lever, and the like.

  The battery 108 is detachable from the information device 2 and supplies a predetermined voltage to each part constituting the information device 2. The battery 108 is configured using a lithium ion rechargeable battery, a nickel hydride rechargeable battery, or the like.

  The display control unit 109 controls the display mode of the display unit 110. Specifically, the display control unit 109 causes the display unit 110 to display a live view image corresponding to the image data subjected to image processing by the image processing unit 106. In addition, the display control unit 109 causes the display unit 110 to display state information indicating the current state of the information device 2. Here, the status information includes the remaining battery level of the information device 2, the remaining memory capacity of the recording medium W1 attached to the information device 2, and the shooting parameters of the information device 2 (for example, shutter speed, aperture value, predetermined distance, focus position). , AF mode type, ISO sensitivity, presence / absence of face detection, special effect processing setting state, and image quality mode type).

  The display unit 110 is configured using a display panel such as liquid crystal or organic EL (Electro Luminescence). The display unit 110 displays various information related to the information device 2, a live view image, a captured image, and a moving image under the control of the display control unit 109.

  The touch panel 111 is provided so as to overlap with the display area of the display unit 110, detects a position touched from the outside, and outputs a signal corresponding to the detected position to the control unit 121.

  The GPS 112 receives satellite orbit information transmitted from a plurality of GPS satellites constituting a GPS (Global Positioning System) which is a measurement means for measuring the position of an object on the ground, and based on the received orbit information, The position information of the information device 2 at the time of shooting or image reproduction is acquired, and this position information is output to the control unit 121. Here, the position information is longitude, latitude, and time information.

  The gyro sensor 113 detects the attitude of the information device 2 and outputs the detection result to the control unit 121. Specifically, the gyro sensor 113 detects angular velocities (tilts) in the yaw direction, low direction, and pitch direction of the information device 2, and outputs the angular velocities to the control unit 121.

  The acceleration sensor 114 detects acceleration generated in the information device 2 and outputs the detection result to the control unit 121.

  The geomagnetic sensor 115 detects the orientation of the information device 2 when the direction in which the optical axis of the lens device 20 faces the field of view is the reference orientation when the optical axis of the lens device 20 is substantially horizontal. Specifically, the geomagnetic sensor 115 detects vertical and horizontal components of the geomagnetism, and detects the angle formed by the reference azimuth relative to the north and the optical axis of the lens device 20 in the information device 2 as an azimuth angle. By doing so, the orientation of the information device 2 is detected.

  The first communication unit 116 performs wireless communication of various data including signals necessary for communication with the external device 3 according to a predetermined protocol under the control of the control unit 121. The first communication unit 116 employs Bluetooth (registered trademark) communication. Note that the first communication unit 116 may employ other communication such as infrared communication (IrDA (Infrared Data Association)) in addition to Bluetooth communication. For example, in the case of Bluetooth, the role of the device is a short-distance one-to-one relationship between masters and slaves. As a rough connection process, the master searches for and connects to a desired slave. Communication is established only by the relationship and is simple. That is, as a rough connection sequence, first, the master makes an inquiry (Inquiry) as to whether there is a slave device. Subsequently, the slave returns a response to the inquiry (Inquiry) from the master. Thereafter, the master connects to a desired slave among the slaves that have responded. However, in data communication, data transmission / reception is performed according to a data transmission / reception instruction from the master, and data transmission / reception cannot be performed unless the master permits it.

  The second communication unit 117 performs wireless communication of various data including signals necessary for communication with the external device 3 according to a predetermined protocol under the control of the control unit 121. The second communication unit 117 employs Bluetooth Low Energy (registered trademark) communication (hereinafter simply referred to as “BLE communication”).

  Under the control of the control unit 121, the third communication unit 118 performs wireless communication of various data including signals necessary for communication with an external server via the network N100 according to a predetermined protocol. The third communication unit 118 employs Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) (registered trademark) communication. For example, in the case of Wi-Fi, a local network is assumed, and there is a relationship between an access point and a station as the role of a device. As a rough connection process, a station connects to a wireless network constructed by the access point. It becomes a relationship. As a rough connection sequence, first, the access point constructs a wireless network and notifies its own network identifier (SSID). Subsequently, the station searches for the broadcasted network identifier (SSID) and connects to a desired network (access point). Since a network with many devices is assumed, the coverage is wide and a strict identification step is taken while considering the problem of interference. For this reason, it may take time to establish a connection. However, in data communication, data can be transmitted and received at the timing of each access point and station. Note that the third communication unit 118 may employ communication using 4G wireless in addition to Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity). Of course, the third communication unit 118 may employ other communications such as communications using 3G radio, communications using 5G radio, and WiMAX (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access) communications.

  The bus 119 forms a transmission path that connects each part of the information device 2, and transfers various data generated inside the information device 2 to each part of the information device 2.

  The clock 120 measures time and outputs the time measurement result to the control unit 121. In addition to the timekeeping function, the clock 120 generates date / time information related to the date / time of the image data generated by the image sensor 101, and outputs the date / time information to the control unit 121.

  The control unit 121 is configured using a CPU or an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), and comprehensively controls each unit configuring the information device 2. The control unit 121 includes a display control unit 121a, an imaging control unit 121b, and a communication control unit 121c.

  The display control unit 121 a controls the display mode of the display unit 110. For example, the display control unit 121a causes the display unit 110 to display various information related to the information device 2.

  The imaging control unit 121b controls imaging of the information device 2 by controlling the imaging element 101 and the lens device 20. Further, the imaging control unit 121b changes setting parameters that can be manually changed in the information device 2 under the operation of the operation unit 107.

  The communication control unit 121c controls communication of each of the first communication unit 116, the second communication unit 117, and the third communication unit 118. Further, the communication control unit 121c controls the communication of each of the first communication unit 116, the second communication unit 117, and the third communication unit 118, thereby generating image data generated by the image sensor 101 and usage history information of the information device 2. The profile and owned device information are transmitted to the external device 3.

[Configuration of external devices]
Next, the configuration of the external device 3 will be described.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the external device 3.
The external device 3 illustrated in FIG. 3 includes a flash memory 31, a display control unit 32, a display unit 33, a touch panel 34, a first communication unit 35, a second communication unit 36, a third communication unit 37, A memory I / F 38, an SDRAM 39, a bus 40, a clock 41, and a control unit 42 are provided.

  The flash memory 31 records various programs for operating the external device 3, programs for executing various applications installed in the external device 3, and various data used during the execution of the program. The flash memory 31 includes a program recording unit 311 for recording various programs for operating the external device 3, an application recording unit 312 for displaying an avatar image of a character image, and a learning result learned by the server 4 described later. And a classifier 313 based on.

  The display control unit 32 controls the display mode of the display unit 33. Specifically, the display control unit 32 causes the display unit 33 to display various information related to the external device 3 and icons corresponding to various applications that can be executed by the external device 3.

  The display unit 33 is configured using a display panel such as liquid crystal or organic EL. The display unit 33 displays various information and icons related to the external device 3 under the control of the display control unit 32.

  The touch panel 34 is provided so as to overlap the display area of the display unit 33, detects a position touched from the outside, and outputs a signal corresponding to the detected position to the control unit 42.

  The first communication unit 35 performs wireless communication of various data including signals necessary for communication with the information device 2 according to a predetermined protocol under the control of the control unit 42 described later. The first communication unit 35 employs Bluetooth communication. In addition, the 1st communication part 35 may employ | adopt other communications, such as infrared communication (IrDA) other than Bluetooth communication.

  The second communication unit 36 performs wireless communication of various data including signals necessary for communication with the information device 2 according to a predetermined protocol under the control of the control unit 42 described later. The second communication unit 36 employs BLE communication.

  The third communication unit 37 performs wireless communication of various data including signals necessary for communication with an external server via the network N100 according to a predetermined protocol under the control of the control unit 42 described later. The third communication unit 37 employs Wi-Fi communication. Note that the third communication unit 37 may adopt communication using 4G wireless in addition to Wi-Fi. Of course, the third communication unit 37 may employ other communication such as communication using 3G wireless, communication using 5G wireless, and WiMAX communication.

  The memory I / F 38 writes various information, for example, image data to the recording medium W2 such as a memory card mounted from the outside of the external device 3 under the control of the control unit 42 which will be described later. Various recorded information is read out, and this information is output to the SDRAM 39 described later.

  The SDRAM 39 temporarily records various information being processed by the external device 3 via the bus 40.

  The bus 40 forms a transmission path for connecting each part of the external device 3, and transfers various data generated inside the external device 3 to each part of the external device 3.

  The clock 41 measures time and outputs the time measurement result to the control unit 42. In addition to the timekeeping function, the clock 41 generates date / time information related to the date / time of each application recorded in the flash memory 31, and outputs the date / time information to the control unit 42.

  The control unit 42 is configured using a CPU or the like, and controls each unit constituting the external device 3.

[Server configuration]
Next, the configuration of the server 4 will be described.
FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration of the server 4.
4 includes a communication unit 41, a sample image database 42, an event information database 43, a device image database 44, a device database 45, a setting parameter image database 46, a user profile database 47, and a recording unit. 48 and a server control unit 49.

  The communication unit 41 communicates various data including signals necessary for communication with the external device 3 according to a predetermined protocol under the control of the server control unit 49.

  The sample image database 42 records a plurality of image data captured for each event as sample image data. The sample image database 42 is configured using an HDD (Hard Disk Drive), an SSD (Solid State Drive), or the like.

  The event information database 43 records a plurality of events, the date and time of each of the plurality of events, and position information in association with each other. The event information database 43 is configured using an HDD, an SSD, or the like.

  The equipment image database 44 records each of the plurality of equipments in association with the image data photographed by each of the plurality of equipments. Specifically, image data taken for each type of information device 2 is recorded. The equipment image database 44 is configured using an HDD, an SSD, or the like.

  The equipment database 45 describes identification information for identifying each of the plurality of equipments and the specification information of each of the plurality of equipments in association with each other. For example, the identification information of the lens device 20 and the spec information of the focal length and the aperture value (F value) of the lens device 20 are recorded in association with each other. The equipment database 45 is configured using an HDD, an SSD, or the like.

  The setting parameter image database 46 associates a plurality of shooting scenes, a plurality of devices, setting parameters when shooting with each of the plurality of devices, and image data shot with the setting parameters. Record. The setting parameter image database 46 is configured using an HDD, an SSD, or the like.

  The user profile database 47 records the user profile of the external device 3 accessed by the server 4 and the identification information of the external device 3 accessed by the server 4 in association with each other. The user profile database 47 is configured using an HDD, SSD, or the like. Details of the user profile will be described later.

  The recording unit 48 is configured using a volatile memory, a nonvolatile memory, or the like. The recording unit 48 includes a program recording unit 481 that records various programs executed by the server 4.

  The server control unit 49 is configured using a CPU or the like. The server control unit 49 includes a learning unit 490, an analysis unit 491, a profile detection unit 492, an event search unit 493, a selection unit 494, a recommendation generation unit 495, a determination unit 496, a communication control unit 497, Have

  The learning unit 490 performs deep learning such as well-known deep learning or training by machine learning on the image data transmitted from the external device 3 via the communication unit 41, and learns the type of subject reflected in the image data. Then, the learning result is transmitted to the external device 3 or the information device 2 as an identifier.

  The analysis unit 491 uses the profile information including the name information regarding the name of the user of the external device 3 and the owned device information regarding the owned device owned by the user of the external device 3, and the usage history of the owned device owned by the user of the external device 3. Based on the history information, the user's hobby preference is analyzed. Specifically, the analysis unit 491 uses name information related to the name of the user of the external device 3 and a profile including the information device 2 owned by the user of the external device 3 and a plurality of image data taken by the information device 2 Based on the history information, the user's hobbies and preferences are analyzed. Specifically, the analysis unit 491 analyzes the user's hobbies and preferences based on a plurality of image data generated in the past by the information device 2 that is an imaging device and the user's profile. More specifically, the analysis unit 491 is based on the appearance frequency of the main subject appearing in a plurality of image data and the user's profile, for example, the user's hobbies and preferences, for example, railway photos, portrait photos, family photos, and child photos. Snap photos, SNS photos, landscape photos, etc. are analyzed as hobby preference fields. Furthermore, the analysis unit 491 can set the user's hobby preference based on, for example, travel, blog, eating, concert viewing, movie, based on the appearance frequency of the main subject appearing in a plurality of image data and the user's profile in addition to the photo. You may make it analyze appreciation, musical appreciation, yoga, a marathon, handicrafts, etc. In this case, the analysis unit 491 may analyze the user's hobby preference using the learning result of the learning unit 490 described above. Note that the name information here does not need to be a name in a strict sense, as long as a specific user can be specified by an ID or a handle name. Since the user is represented by the profile written so far, it may be called profile information. In addition, the user does not have to be an individual, and when acting as a family or a group, the profile as a group such as “that house often goes skiing” or “they often go to the sea together” There is a taste.

  The profile detection unit 492 detects a user profile corresponding to the identification information of the external device 3 accessed via the communication unit 41 from a plurality of user profile data recorded in the user profile database 47. For example, the profile detection unit 492 detects a profile corresponding to the device ID of the external device 3 from a plurality of profiles recorded in the user profile database 47 based on the device ID (device address) of the external device 3.

  The event search unit 493 is based on the analysis result analyzed by the analysis unit 491, the current date and time when the external device 3 accessed the server 4, and the event information database 43 that records a plurality of event information. Search for events that match your preferences.

  The selection unit 494 selects an optimal device set for the event searched by the event search unit 493 based on the owned device information regarding the owned device owned by the user of the external device 3 included in the profile. Further, the selection unit 494 selects the device set setting parameters (for example, aperture value, ISO sensitivity, etc.) that are optimal for the event searched by the event search unit 493.

  The recommendation generation unit 495 generates the device set selected by the selection unit 494, the event searched by the event search unit 493, and recommendation information, and makes recommendations to the external device 3.

  The determination unit 496 determines whether or not a device for which the user is insufficient occurs based on the owned device information regarding the owned device owned by the user of the external device 3 included in the profile and the device set selected by the selection unit 494. To do.

  The communication control unit 497 controls communication of the communication unit 41. For example, the classifier of the learning result of the learning unit 490, the recommendation information generated by the recommendation generation unit 495, and the like are transmitted to the external device 3.

[Outline of information provision system]
Next, an outline of processing performed by the information providing system 1 will be described. 5A to 5F are diagrams for schematically explaining an overview of processing performed by the information providing system 1.

  As shown in FIG. 5A, since the user has various hobbies and preferences, the information device 2 and the external device 3 are used to shoot various subjects that are interested and to take self-portraits, and to send image data to the SNS. Or send. Further, the user uploads a plurality of images F1 to F6 captured by the information device 2 to the server 4 having an SNS and a storage function using the external device 3 or the like. In this case, the server 4 associates the image data transmitted from the information device 2 or the external device 3 with the profile of the user who owns the information device 2 or the external device 3 logged into the access or SNS or storage service. Record. The image data includes Exif (metadata).

  Here, Exif includes at least the shooting date and time, the manufacturer name (manufacturer / seller) of the information device 2 or the external device 3, the model name of the information device 2 or the external device 3, the imaging direction, the imaging direction, the shutter speed, and the aperture. Value (F value), ISO sensitivity, metering mode, presence / absence of flash, exposure compensation step value, focal length, color space (color profile), position information (longitude and latitude), image format, file size, resolution, color mode, Firmware Ver information, AF mode, focus position, shooting mode (for example, shutter priority mode, aperture priority mode, scene mode and program mode, etc.), lens manufacturer, lens model name, lens focal length , Rating, size, title, creator (copyright information), comment addition, file name and thumbnail Images and the like are included.

  The user's profile includes at least name information on the user's name, date of birth, sex, address (including zip code), telephone number, family structure (for example, presence or absence of children), user's photographing level (for example, server) 4, a level based on the number of image transmissions to 4, a level based on the number of owned devices owned by the user and a level based on the number of responses of other users such as SNS), and owned device information about the owned devices owned by the user ( Device ID for identifying the device, model name, access information, and the like).

  Subsequently, as illustrated in FIG. 5B, the analysis unit 491 of the server 4 has a plurality of functions that function as usage history information transmitted in the past from the information device 2 that is the owned device owned by the user via the external device 3. Based on the image data and the profile of the user who transmitted the plurality of image data, the user's hobbies and preferences are analyzed. Specifically, the analysis unit 491 of the server 4 uses, for example, a user's hobby preference field, that is, a railway, based on a plurality of image data transmitted and accumulated from the user and the user's profile. Analyze that the field is a hobby preference field.

  After that, as shown in FIG. 5C, the event search unit 493 of the server 4 includes the user profile, the user's hobby preference field, the current date and time when the external device 3 accesses or logs in the server 4, and the event on the network. Based on the information or the event information recorded in the event information data 43, an event that matches the user's hobby preference field is searched. For example, as illustrated in FIG. 5C, the event search unit 493 of the server 4 displays an event that can be taken by a subject in the user's hobby preference field, an event date and time within a predetermined period, and an event within a predetermined range. The position information F13 such as a map to be shown and a plurality of event image data F10 to F12 taken in the past at the event are searched from the image data group on the net or the sample image database 42. In this case, the event search unit 493 of the server 4 sets the date and time of the most recent event within a predetermined period on the network or based on at least the date and time when the external device 3 logged in to the storage service or the SNS or the date and time of access. Search from the event information data 43.

  Subsequently, as illustrated in FIG. 5D, the selection unit 494 of the server 4 includes a plurality of owned devices owned by the user based on the user's profile (shooting level), event information, and the user's hobby preference field. From this, an image pickup set that is most suitable for shooting and shooting scenes of subjects in the user's hobbies and preference fields and setting parameters for shooting using the image pickup set are selected. For example, as illustrated in FIG. 5D, the selection unit 494 of the server 4 selects the information device 2B from among the information devices 2A to 2C possessed by the user, selects the lens device 20 from a plurality of lens groups, and The tripod 5 is selected from a plurality of accessory groups. Further, the selection unit 494 of the server 4 selects a setting parameter that is most suitable for photographing a subject in the user's hobby preference field.

  After that, as shown in FIG. 5E, the recommendation generation unit 495 of the server 4 gives the external device 3 (information terminal) event information in the user's hobby preference field, an imaging set optimal for this event, and setting parameters. And recommend (Recommend). In this case, as illustrated in FIG. 5E, the recommendation generation unit 495 of the server 4 displays an avatar image A1 such as a character on the display unit 33 of the external device 3 by using an application installed in the external device 3 to create a text Recommendations are made by data messages M1 to M3 or by voice. Thereby, the user can perform the photography activity according to the lifestyle. In FIG. 5E, the avatar image A1 is used to recommend the event information of the user's hobby preference field, the optimal imaging set for this event, and the setting parameters. For example, as shown in FIG. 5F The recommendation generation unit 495 of the server 4 may make the recommendation by causing the display unit 33 of the external device 3 to display the image F10, the shooting set, and the setting parameter. Such an external device 3 (information terminal) alone is an optimal device for a predetermined event based on the user's profile information and the device information of the user's available device (owned device). The external control unit 42 may have a function of selecting and recommending a set, and the external device 42 may display the recommendation on the display unit 33. That is, the external control unit 42 can be configured by various programs and applications so that the same function as the server control unit 49 of the server 4 described above can be exhibited. Furthermore, the external device 3 (information terminal) has a communication unit (for example, the first communication unit 35 to the third communication unit 37) for requesting the server 4 in cooperation with the external server 4 to generate this recommendation. Also good. At this time, the server 4 may have information not only on the user-owned devices but also on devices that can be used for rental, etc., and has a function of managing and recording predetermined event information and the user profile information. Also good.

[Server processing]
Next, processing executed by the server 4 will be described. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an outline of processing executed by the server 4.

  As illustrated in FIG. 6, the profile detection unit 492 detects a profile of a user who has accessed the server 4 from the external device 3 via the network N100 (step S101). Specifically, the profile detection unit 492 detects a user profile from the user profile database 47 based on the identification information of the external device 3 accessed by the server 4 via the network N100.

  Subsequently, the analysis unit 491 analyzes the user's hobby preference field based on the user profile detected by the profile detection unit and the plurality of image data uploaded by the user in the past (step S102). Specifically, the analysis unit 491 sets a field in which the learning unit 490 can photograph a main subject that is learned and extracted based on a user profile and a plurality of image data uploaded by the user as a hobby preference field. judge.

  Thereafter, the event search unit 493 searches for events from the event information on the net or the event information database 43 (step S103). Specifically, the event search unit 493 is based on a plurality of event information on the net or a plurality of event information recorded in the event information data 43 based on the current date and time when the server 4 is accessed from the external device 3. A plurality of events that are performed within a predetermined period, for example, within one month are searched.

  Subsequently, when there is an event within a predetermined period (step S104: Yes), the server 4 proceeds to step S105 described later. On the other hand, when there is no event within the predetermined period (step S104: No), the server 4 ends this process.

  In step S105, the event search unit 493 performs profile matching that matches the user's profile from the plurality of events searched in step S103 described above. Specifically, the event search unit 493 searches for event information in the hobby preference field included in the user's profile from the plurality of events searched in step S103 described above. For example, as shown in the event matching table T1 in FIG. 7, the event search unit 493 has a plurality of events detected in step S103 as a seasonal event, a fireworks event, and a railroad event, and when the user's profile is a single man, Search for a railroad event that matches the user's profile.

  If the event search unit 493 can search for a matching event that matches the user's profile from a plurality of events (step S106: Yes), the server 4 proceeds to step S107 described later. On the other hand, when the event search unit 493 cannot search for a matching event that matches the user's profile from a plurality of events (step S106: No), the server 4 proceeds to step S108 described later.

  In step S107, the recommendation generation unit 495 transmits event information to the external device 3 via the network N100. Specifically, as illustrated in FIG. 8, the recommendation generation unit 495 transmits event information to the external device 3 via the network N100. Thereby, as shown in FIG. 8, the external device 3 can display the event information Q1, Q2 on the display unit 33 together with the avatar image A1. In this case, the recommendation generation unit 495 may transmit the text data to the external device 3 in order to display the event recommendation by the avatar image A1. Moreover, as shown in FIG. 9, the recommendation production | generation part 495 may change the content of the text data and event information Q3 which avatar image A1 recommends according to the use log | history of a user's profile. After step S107, the server 4 proceeds to step S110 described later.

  In step S108, when there is no matching event that matches the user's profile from the plurality of events searched by the event search unit 493 in step S103 described above (step S108: Yes), the event search unit 493 recommends An event is searched (step S109). Specifically, the event search unit 493 searches for recommended events that approximate the hobby preference field included in the user's profile from a plurality of event information on the net or a plurality of event information recorded in the event information data 43. For example, when the hobby preference field included in the user's profile is a railroad, the event search unit 493 is an event within a predetermined period (for example, within one month) in which another user whose railroad is a hobby preference field has participated in the past. Search as a recommended event. After step S109, the server 4 proceeds to step S107 described later. On the other hand, when the matching event that matches the user's profile is less than one month among the plurality of events searched by the event search unit 493 in step S103 described above (step S108: No), the server 4 The process ends.

  In step S110, when an instruction signal to participate in the event is input from the external device 3 via the network N100 (step S110: Yes), the server 4 proceeds to step S111 described later. On the other hand, when the instruction signal to participate in the event is not input from the external device 3 via the network N100 (step S110: No), the server 4 ends this process.

  In step S <b> 111, the event search unit 493 searches for a corresponding event sample image from the image group recorded in the sample image database 42.

  Subsequently, the selection unit 494 searches for a sample image equipment (step S112).

  Subsequently, the server 4 executes an event equipment recommendation process that selects a shooting set and setting parameters that are optimal for the event and makes the avatar recommend (step S113).

[Event equipment recommendation processing]
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an overview of the event equipment recommendation process in step S113 described above.

  As illustrated in FIG. 10, the communication control unit 497 transmits, to the external device 3, a plurality of assumed shooting scenes that are assumed by the event search unit 493 in accordance with the user's profile (step S <b> 201). Specifically, as illustrated in FIG. 11, the recommendation generation unit 495 transmits sample images C <b> 1 to C <b> 3 corresponding to a plurality of assumed shooting scenes assumed by the event search unit 493 in accordance with the user's profile. 41 is transmitted to the external device 3.

  Subsequently, when a selection signal for selecting a shooting scene is input from the external device 3 via the network N100 (step S202: Yes), the server 4 proceeds to step S203 described later. On the other hand, when the selection signal for selecting the photographic scene is not input from the external device 3 (step S202: No), the server 4 returns to step S201 described above.

  In step S203, when a plurality of shooting scenes are selected from the plurality of assumed shooting scenes transmitted to the external device 3 (step S203: Yes), the recommendation generation unit 495 generates a plurality of scene inclusion conditions (step S204). . After step S204, the server 4 proceeds to step S205 described later. On the other hand, when a plurality of shooting scenes are not selected from the plurality of assumed shooting scenes transmitted to the external device 3 (step S203: No), the server 4 proceeds to step S205 described later.

  The selection unit 494 executes a device selection process for selecting a device according to the shooting scene (step S205). Specifically, the selection unit 494 refers to the equipment setting table T2 shown in FIG. 12, and when a fireworks is selected as a shooting scene, selects a lens with a focal length of 12 to 30 mm, a tripod as an accessory, A long-second setting composite is selected as the camera setting, and a still body (S-AF) is selected as the AF. Further, as shown in the equipment setting table T3 shown in FIG. 13, the selection unit 494 selects a lens having a focal length of 12 to 50 mm and a reflex plate and a strobe as accessories when a firework and a stand are selected as a shooting scene. At the same time, a long-second setting composite is selected as the camera setting, a light bulb and strobe light emission ON are selected as the white balance (WB), and a stationary body and a moving body (C-AF) are selected as the AF.

  Subsequently, the recommendation generation unit 495 executes an avatar display process for changing the display of the avatar according to the equipment (step S206). After step S206, the server 4 proceeds to step S207 to be described later.

[Avatar display processing]
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an overview of the avatar display process of step S206 described above.

  As shown in FIG. 14, when the equipment weight of the equipment selected by the selection section 494 is 1 kg or more (step S301: Yes), when the equipment weight of the equipment selected by the selection section 494 is 3 kg or more ( (Step S302: Yes), the recommendation generation unit 495 displays the avatar on the display unit 33 of the external device 3 in a heavy display (Step S303). For example, as illustrated in FIG. 15, the recommendation generation unit 495 displays the avatar image A <b> 11 on the display unit 33 of the external device 3. After step S303, the server 4 proceeds to step S406 to be described later.

  When the equipment weight of the equipment selected by the selection unit 494 in step S301 is 1 kg or more (step S301: Yes), when the equipment weight of the equipment selected by the selection unit 494 is not 3 kg or more (step S302: No) ), The recommendation generation unit 495 displays the avatar on the display unit 33 of the external device 3 in the normal display (step S304). For example, as illustrated in FIG. 16, the recommendation generation unit 495 displays the avatar image A1 on the display unit 33 of the external device 3. After step S304, the server 4 proceeds to step S306 to be described later.

  In step S301, when the equipment weight of the equipment selected by the selection unit 494 is 1 kg or more (step S301: Yes), the recommendation generation unit 495 displays the avatar on the display unit 33 of the external device 3 with a light display. (Step S305). For example, as illustrated in FIG. 17, the recommendation generation unit 495 displays the avatar image A <b> 12 on the display unit 33 of the external device 3. After step S305, the server 4 proceeds to step S306 to be described later.

  In step S306, when the capacity of the equipment selected by the selection unit 494 is 2 l or more (step S306: Yes), when the capacity of the equipment selected by the selection unit 494 is 5 l or more (step S307: Yes). The recommendation generation unit 495 causes the avatar to select a large back and displays it on the display unit 33 of the external device 3 (step S308). Specifically, as illustrated in FIG. 18, the recommendation generation unit 495 causes the avatar image A11 to select the large back B1 and causes the display unit 33 of the external device 3 to display the large back B1. Thereby, the user can grasp | ascertain the weight of the apparatus set optimal for an event intuitively. After step S308, the server 4 returns to the subroutine of FIG.

  In step S306, when the capacity of the equipment selected by the selection unit 494 is 2 l or more (step S306: Yes), when the capacity of the equipment selected by the selection unit 494 is not 5 l or more (step S307: No). The recommendation generation unit 495 causes the avatar to select the middle back B2 and displays it on the display unit 33 of the external device 3 (step S309). Specifically, as illustrated in FIG. 22, the recommendation generation unit 495 causes the avatar image A11 to select the middle back B2 and displays it on the display unit 33 of the external device 3. After step S309, the server 4 returns to the subroutine of FIG.

  In step S306, when the capacity of the equipment selected by the selection unit 494 is not 2 l or more (step S306: No), the recommendation generation unit 495 causes the avatar to select the small back B3 and causes the display unit 33 of the external device 3 to select it. It is displayed (step S310). Specifically, as illustrated in FIG. 23, the recommendation generation unit 495 causes the avatar image A11 to select the small back B3 and displays it on the display unit 33 of the external device 3. After step S310, the server 4 returns to the subroutine of FIG.

Returning to FIG. 10, the description from step S207 will be continued.
In step S <b> 207, the recommendation generation unit 495 determines whether the user has shooting experience of the same scene based on the user profile recorded in the user profile database 47. Specifically, the recommendation generation unit 495 determines whether or not there is a shooting experience of the same scene based on the shooting history included in the user's profile. If the recommendation generation unit 495 determines that the user has experience shooting the same scene (step S207: Yes), the server 4 proceeds to step S208 described later. On the other hand, when the recommendation generation unit 495 determines that the user has no experience shooting the same scene (step S207: No), the server 4 proceeds to step S211 described later.

  In step S <b> 208, the recommendation generation unit 495 determines based on the user profile recorded in the user profile database 47 whether or not the user has experienced shooting the same scene five times or more. If the recommendation generation unit 495 determines that the user has five or more shooting experiences in the same scene (step S208: Yes), the server 4 proceeds to step S209 described later. On the other hand, when the recommendation generation unit 495 determines that the user does not have five or more shooting experiences in the same scene (step S208: No), the server 4 proceeds to step S210 described later.

  In step S209, the recommendation generation unit 495 generates a professional set as a recommendation. Specifically, as illustrated in FIG. 21, the recommendation generation unit 495 generates a professional set as a recommendation. After step S209, the server 4 returns to the main routine of FIG.

  In step S208, the recommendation generation unit 495 generates a standard set as a recommendation. Specifically, as illustrated in FIG. 22, the recommendation generation unit 495 generates a standard set as a recommendation. After step S210, the server 4 returns to the main routine of FIG.

  In step S211, the recommendation generation unit 495 generates an input set as a recommendation. Specifically, as illustrated in FIG. 23, the recommendation generation unit 495 generates an input set as a recommendation. After step S211, the server 4 returns to the main routine of FIG.

Returning to FIG. 6, the description of step S114 and subsequent steps will be continued.
In step S <b> 114, the recommendation generation unit 495 transmits a recommendation including a shooting set and setting parameters optimal for the event generated in step S <b> 113 described above to the external device 3.

  Subsequently, the server 4 executes equipment delivery method selection processing for arranging equipment according to the recommendation (step S115). After step S115, the server 4 proceeds to step S116 described later.

[Equipment delivery method selection process]
FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing an outline of the equipment arrangement method selection process in step S115 described above.

  As illustrated in FIG. 24, the determination unit 496 determines whether there is a lack of equipment in the equipment selected by the recommendation generation unit 495 (step S401). When it is determined by the determination unit 496 that there is a lack of equipment in the equipment selected by the recommendation generation unit 495 (step S401: Yes), the process proceeds to step S402 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined by the determination unit 496 that there is no insufficient device among the devices selected by the recommendation generation unit 495 (step S401: No), the server 4 returns to the main routine of FIG.

  In step S402, when an instruction signal instructing the purchase of the shortage equipment is input from the external device 3 (step S402: Yes), the server 4 proceeds to step S403 described later. On the other hand, when the instruction signal instructing the purchase of the insufficient equipment is not input from the external device 3 (step S402: No), the server 4 returns to the main routine of FIG.

  In step S403, when the total purchase amount of the shortage equipment is 50,000 or more (step S403: Yes), the server 4 proceeds to step S404 described later. On the other hand, when the total purchase price of the shortage equipment is not 50,000 or more (step S403: No), the server 4 proceeds to step S407 described later.

  In step S <b> 404, the recommendation generation unit 495 causes the external device 3 to display a rental recommendation that prompts rental of the insufficient equipment.

  Thereafter, when an instruction signal for instructing rental of a shortage device is input from the external device 3 (step S405: Yes), the communication control unit 497 arranges rental of the shortage device (step S406). For example, the communication control unit 497 transmits text data including a user profile, a delivery destination, and an event name to a partner rental shop. After step S406, the server 4 proceeds to step S408 to be described later.

  In step S405, when an instruction signal for instructing rental of a shortage device is not input from the external device 3 (step S405: No), the communication control unit 497 arranges purchase of the shortage device (step S407). For example, the communication control unit 497 transmits text data including a user profile, a delivery destination, and an event name to the affiliated shop. After step S407, the server 4 proceeds to step S408 to be described later.

  Subsequently, when the weight of the insufficient equipment is 1.5 kg or more (step S408: Yes), the server 4 proceeds to step S409 described later. On the other hand, when the weight of the insufficient equipment is not 1.5 kg or more (step S408: No), the server 4 proceeds to step S412 described later.

  In step S409, the recommendation generation unit 495 displays the mail method selection on the external device 3.

  Subsequently, when an instruction signal for instructing local mail is input from the external device 3 (step S410: Yes), the communication control unit 497 arranges local mail with an event for mailing of the insufficient equipment (step S411). In this case, the communication control unit 497 sends the address of the convenience store in the area where the event is located or the address of the accommodation hotel designated by the user, together with the user's profile, as text data to the partner delivery company. After step S411, the server 4 returns to the main routine of FIG.

  In step S410, when the instruction signal for instructing local mail is not input from the external device 3 (step S410: No), the communication control unit 497 arranges for mailing of the missing equipment to the home address included in the user's profile. (Step S412). After step S412, the server 4 returns to the main routine of FIG.

Returning to FIG. 6, the description from step S116 onward will be continued.
In step S116, the learning unit 490 learns the user usage history. For example, the learning unit 490 performs learning based on the image data transmitted from the external device 3 and transmits the learning result to the external device 3 or the information device 2. After step S116, the server 4 ends this process.

  According to the embodiment described above, since the recommendation generation unit 495 recommends the device set and the event to the external device 3, it is possible to provide a utilization method for the owned device owned by the user.

  In addition, according to an embodiment, the analysis unit 491 determines the user's hobbies and preferences based on the plurality of image data generated in the past by the information device 2 possessed by the user and the user profile of the external device 3. Therefore, it is possible to search for the optimum event for the user.

  In addition, according to the embodiment, the recommendation generation unit 495 recommends the setting parameters of the device set that is optimal for the event selected by the selection unit 494, so that an optimal image can be taken without hesitation.

  According to one embodiment, the recommendation generation unit recommends a plurality of sample image data captured in the past in the event 495 searched by the event search unit 493 to the external device 3, and the selection unit 494 selects the external device 3. When a selection signal for selecting one or more of a plurality of sample image data is input, a device set capable of capturing a plurality of sample image data selected by the selection signal and setting parameters of the device set are set. Since the selection is made, it is possible to recommend device sets and setting parameters suitable for a plurality of shooting scenes.

  In addition, according to an embodiment, when the determination unit 496 determines that a shortage of devices occurs, the recommendation generation unit 495 recommends the shortage of shortage devices to the external device 3, so Can rent or purchase.

  In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the recommendation generation unit 495 makes a recommendation by displaying the avatar image and the device set on the display unit 33 of the external device 3, but for example, the avatar image A100 indicating the professional set of FIG. 26, the avatar image A101 indicating the standard set in FIG. 26 and the avatar image A102 indicating the introductory set in FIG. 27 may be displayed on the display unit 33 of the external device 3.

  Further, in the embodiment of the present disclosure, the imaging apparatus has been described as an example of the information device 2. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the information device 2 may be a microscope 200 as illustrated in FIG. Good. In this case, the recommendation generation unit 495 may recommend a reagent, a test kit, or the like. Of course, an endoscope system 300 may be used as the information device 2 as shown in FIG. In this case, the recommendation generation unit 495 may recommend a new endoscope, treatment instrument, and the like based on the examination history and the like by the user.

  Moreover, various inventions can be formed by appropriately combining a plurality of constituent elements disclosed in the present disclosure. For example, you may delete some components from all the components described in the information provision system which concerns on one Embodiment mentioned above. Furthermore, you may combine suitably the component demonstrated in the information provision system which concerns on one Embodiment mentioned above.

  In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the “unit” described above can be read as “means”, “circuit”, or the like. For example, the control unit can be read as control means or a control circuit.

  A program to be executed by the information providing system according to an embodiment of the present invention is a file data in a format that can be installed or in a format that can be executed, such as a CD-ROM, a flexible disk (FD), a CD-R, The program is provided by being recorded on a computer-readable recording medium such as a DVD (Digital Versatile Disk), a USB medium, or a flash memory.

  Further, the program to be executed by the information providing system according to the embodiment of the present invention may be stored on a computer connected to a network such as the Internet and provided by being downloaded via the network. Furthermore, the program executed by the information providing system according to the embodiment of the present invention may be provided or distributed via a network such as the Internet.

  In the description of the flowchart in this specification, the context of processing between steps is clearly indicated using expressions such as “first”, “after”, and “follow”. The order of the processes necessary for implementation is not uniquely determined by their representation. That is, the order of processing in the flowcharts described in this specification can be changed within a consistent range. Further, the program is not limited to such a simple branch process, and more determination items may be comprehensively determined and branched. In that case, an artificial intelligence technique that performs machine learning while prompting the user to perform manual operation and repeating learning may be used in combination. Further, it may be executed by learning an operation pattern performed by many specialists and performing deep learning in a form in which more complicated conditions are inserted.

  As described above, some of the embodiments of the present application have been described in detail with reference to the drawings. However, these are merely examples, and various modifications can be made based on the knowledge of those skilled in the art including the aspects described in the disclosure section of the present invention. It is possible to implement the present invention in other forms that have been improved.

In addition, this invention can also take the following structures.
(1)
A server that can communicate with an external device,
Based on at least a profile including name information about the name of the user of the external device and owned device information about the owned device owned by the user of the external device, and usage history information about the usage history of the owned device An analysis unit that analyzes hobbies and tastes of
Based on the analysis result analyzed by the analysis unit, the current date and time when the external device accessed the server, and an event information database that records a plurality of event information, events that match the user's hobbies and preferences An event search part to search;
A selection unit that selects an optimal device set for the event searched by the event search unit based on the owned device information;
A recommendation generation unit that recommends the device set selected by the selection unit and the event searched by the event search unit to the external device;
A server comprising:
(2)
An image database for recording a plurality of image data;
The owned device is an imaging device capable of generating the image data,
The external device transmits the image data generated by the imaging device to the server,
The usage history information is the image data generated by the imaging device,
The server according to (1), wherein the analysis unit analyzes the hobby preference based on a plurality of the image data generated in the past by the imaging device and the profile.
(3)
The server according to (1) or (2), wherein the selection unit further selects a setting parameter of the device set that is optimal for the event searched by the event search unit.
(4)
A sample image database for recording a plurality of sample image data taken for each event;
The recommendation generator is
A plurality of sample image data taken in the past in the event searched by the event search unit is extracted from the sample image database and further recommended to the external device,
The selection unit is
When a selection signal for selecting any one or more of the plurality of sample image data is input from the external device, the device set capable of capturing the plurality of sample image data selected by the selection signal and The server according to (3), wherein the setting parameter is selected.
(5)
Based on the owned device information and the device set, further includes a determination unit that determines whether or not a device that the user lacks occurs,
Any of the above (1) to (4) is characterized in that the recommendation generation unit recommends the shortage of insufficient devices to the external device when it is determined by the determination unit that a shortage of devices occurs. The server according to one.
(6)
The recommendation generator is
In the case where an instruction signal instructing the purchase of the deficient device is input from the external device, when the purchase amount of the deficient device is equal to or greater than a predetermined value, the rental of the deficient device is recommended to the external device. The server according to (5) above, which is characterized.
(7)
The recommendation generator is
The server according to (6), wherein when the weight of the insufficient device is equal to or greater than a predetermined weight, a delivery destination for delivering the insufficient device to the external device is recommended.
(8)
The external device can display a character image,
The server according to any one of (1) to (7), wherein the recommendation generation unit recommends the character image.
(9)
The server according to (8), wherein the display mode of the character image is changed according to the weight or capacity of the device set, and the recommendation is made to the external device.
(10)
An information providing method executed by a server capable of communicating with an external device,
Based on at least a profile including name information about the name of the user of the external device and owned device information about the owned device owned by the user of the external device, and usage history information about the usage history of the owned device An analysis step for analyzing hobbies and preferences of
Based on the analysis result analyzed in the analysis step, the current date and time when the external device accessed the server, and an event information database that records a plurality of event information, an event that matches the user's hobbies and preferences An event search step to search;
A selection step for selecting an optimal device set for the event searched in the event search step based on the owned device information;
A recommendation generation step for recommending the device set selected in the selection step and the event searched in the event search step to the external device;
An information providing method comprising:
(11)
To a server that can communicate with external devices,
Based on at least a profile including name information about the name of the user of the external device and owned device information about the owned device owned by the user of the external device, and usage history information about the usage history of the owned device An analysis step for analyzing hobbies and preferences of
Based on the analysis result analyzed in the analysis step, the current date and time when the external device accessed the server, and an event information database that records a plurality of event information, an event that matches the user's hobbies and preferences An event search step to search;
A selection step for selecting an optimal device set for the event searched in the event search step based on the owned device information;
A recommendation generation step for recommending the device set selected in the selection step and the event searched in the event search step to the external device;
A program characterized by having executed.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Information provision system; 2, 2A, 2B, 2C ... Information equipment; 3 ... External equipment; 4 ... Server; 5 ... Tripod; 10 ... Main-body part; Lens device; 31 Flash memory; 32 Display control unit; 33 Display unit; 34 Touch panel; 35 First communication unit; 37 ... 3rd communication part; 38 ... Memory I / F; 40 ... Bus; 41 ... Clock; 42 ... Sample image database; 43 ... Event information data; Event information database; 44 ... Equipment image database; 45 ... Equipment database; 46 ... Setting parameter image database; 47 ... User profile database; 48 ... Recording section; ; 100 ... Sh 101 ... Imaging device; 102 ... Communication unit; 104 ... Memory I / F; 105 ... Flash memory; 105a ... Usage history information recording unit; 105b ... Profile information recording 105c ... owned device information recording unit; 105d ... discriminator; 106 ... image processing unit; 107 ... operation unit; 107a ... power switch; 108 ... battery; Display control unit; 110 ... display unit; 111 ... touch panel; 112 ... GPS; 113 ... gyro sensor; 114 ... acceleration sensor; 115 ... geomagnetic sensor; 1st communication unit; 117 ... 2nd communication unit; 118 ... 3rd communication unit; 119 ... bus; 120 ... clock; 121 ... control unit; 121a ... display control unit; ... Imaging 121c: Communication control unit; 200 ... Microscope; 201 ... Optical system; 202 ... Aperture; 203 ... Driver; 204 ... Lens control unit; 300; endoscope system; 311 ... program recording unit; 312 ... application recording unit; 313 ... discriminator; 481 ... program recording unit; 490 ... learning unit;・ ・ ・ Analysis unit; 492 ... Profile detection unit; 493 ... Event search unit; 494 ... Selection unit; 495 ... Recommendation generation unit; 496 ... Determination unit; Part;

Claims (18)

An information terminal,
A display unit for displaying a recommendation in which an optimal device set is selected for a predetermined event based on the profile information of the user of the information terminal and device information indicating the device available to the user; An information terminal characterized by   The information terminal according to claim 1, further comprising a communication unit that transmits an instruction signal for requesting an external server to generate the recommendation.   The information terminal according to claim 2, wherein the device information is recorded in a database provided in the external server. A server that can communicate with an external device,
A server comprising: a selection unit that selects an optimal device set for a future event based on at least a profile including owned device information regarding a device owned by a user of the external device.   The server according to claim 4, further comprising a recommendation generation unit that recommends the device set selected by the selection unit and the event to the external device. An analysis unit for analyzing the user's hobbies and preferences;
Based on the analysis result analyzed by the analysis unit, the current date and time when the external device accessed the server, and the event information database that records a plurality of event information, events that match the user's hobbies and preferences An event search part to search;
The server according to claim 5, further comprising: An image database for recording a plurality of image data;
The owned device can generate the image data,
The external device transmits the image data generated by the owned device to the server,
The server according to claim 6, wherein the analysis unit analyzes the hobby preference based on a plurality of the image data generated in the past by the owned device and the profile.   The server according to claim 6 or 7, wherein the selection unit further selects a setting parameter of the device set that is optimal for the event searched by the event search unit. A sample image database for recording a plurality of sample image data taken for each event;
The recommendation generator is
A plurality of sample image data taken in the past in the event searched by the event search unit is extracted from the sample image database and further recommended to the external device,
The selection unit is
When a selection signal for selecting any one or more of the plurality of sample image data is input from the external device, the device set capable of capturing the plurality of sample image data selected by the selection signal and The server according to claim 8, wherein the setting parameter is selected. Based on the owned device information and the device set, further includes a determination unit that determines whether or not a device that the user lacks occurs,
The said recommendation production | generation part recommends the shortage apparatus which runs short with respect to the said external apparatus, when it determines with the apparatus which runs short by the said determination part generate | occur | produces. The listed server. The recommendation generator is
In the case where an instruction signal instructing the purchase of the deficient device is input from the external device, when the purchase amount of the deficient device is equal to or greater than a predetermined value, the rental of the deficient device is recommended to the external device. 11. A server according to claim 10, characterized in that: The recommendation generator is
The server according to claim 10, wherein when the weight of the insufficient device is equal to or greater than a predetermined weight, a delivery destination to which the insufficient device is delivered to the external device is recommended. The external device can display a character image,
The server according to any one of claims 6 to 12, wherein the recommendation generation unit recommends the character image.   14. The server according to claim 13, wherein the display mode of the character image is changed according to the weight or capacity of the device set and recommended to the external device. A display method executed by an information terminal including a display unit,
A display for displaying on the display unit a recommendation in which an optimal device set is selected for a predetermined event based on the profile information of the user of the information terminal and device information indicating the device available to the user. A display method comprising steps. An information providing method executed by a server capable of communicating with an external device,
An information providing method comprising: a selection step of selecting an optimal device set for a future event based on at least a profile including owned device information regarding a owned device of a user of the external device. In an information terminal equipped with a display unit,
A display for displaying on the display unit a recommendation in which an optimal device set is selected for a predetermined event based on the profile information of the user of the information terminal and device information indicating the device available to the user. A program characterized by causing a step to be executed. To a server that can communicate with external devices,
A program for executing a selection step of selecting an optimal device set for a future event based on at least a profile including owned device information regarding a device owned by a user of the external device.

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