JP2023004360A - Virtual reality space providing system and method of providing virtual reality space - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a more user-friendly virtual reality space providing system which allows a user to experience a virtual reality space only by entering the space without requiring a dedicated goggle, and method of providing a virtual reality space.SOLUTION: A virtual reality space providing system 1 includes an image display panel P superposed on a member M on the whole inside surface in a space formed by the member M which demarcates the space from the outside, and an image generation apparatus 10 which causes the image display panel P to display an image. A method of providing a virtual reality space includes: superposing an image display panel on a member on the whole inside surface in a space formed by the member which demarcates the space from the outside; and displaying an image on the image display panel by means of an image generation apparatus.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

The present invention provides an image display panel provided over the entire inner surface of a space formed by a member that partitions the space from the outside, for example, the interior of a room (indoor floor, ceiling, wall) of a house or store, and the image display panel. The present invention relates to a virtual reality space providing system including an image generating device for displaying images, and a virtual reality space providing method.

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, so-called digital signage, which transmits information using electronic display devices such as displays, has been used in various places such as outdoors such as buildings and department stores and in transportation facilities such as stations and bus stops. Display devices for displaying images such as still images and moving images are installed in various places.

For example, in Patent Document 1, it is possible to display a predetermined moving image or still image on one side or both sides of the panel while installing it in an arbitrary place, and it can be used as an advertisement panel board that can be installed in any place. An image display panel is described. Further, in Patent Document 1, this image display panel displays a predetermined image on both sides or one side of a support plate, so that it can be installed in any place, such as a Vantian panel, a poster panel, an exhibition panel, an exhibition / partition. It is described that it can be used as a panel board for advertisement such as a panel, and can be used as a transmission medium for conveying various information about products and services.

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However, the technology described in Patent Literature 1 is used only as a transmission medium for transmitting various types of information on products and services, and there is a demand for a wider variety of other uses. For example, in recent years, the use of virtual reality technology has been increasing in every scene.

This virtual reality technology mainly uses special goggles to project a 360° image so as to cover the human field of vision. However, such dedicated goggles are not suitable for everyone, and since they block the field of vision, they may collide with people or objects around them, resulting in injuries or accidents.

Therefore, the present invention provides a virtual reality space providing system and a virtual reality space that are more convenient for users and that allow users to experience the virtual reality space simply by entering the space without the need for dedicated goggles. The purpose is to provide a method.

The virtual reality space providing system of the present invention includes an image display panel provided over the entire inner surface of a space formed by a member that partitions the space from the outside, and an image generation device that displays an image on the image display panel; including.

Further, the members are members for constructing floors, ceilings, and walls, and it is preferable that a protective material for protecting the image display panel is provided on the surface of the image display panel.

In addition, the virtual reality space providing system includes a sensor that acquires information about the user in the space, and the image generation device determines that the user feels stress based on the information acquired by the sensor. It is preferable to display an image on the display panel that can alleviate the user's stress.

In addition, the virtual reality space providing system includes an acoustic device that outputs sound and a fluid device that delivers fluid, which are provided in the space. If so, the acoustic device and/or the fluidic device preferably provide sound output and/or fluid delivery to alleviate the user's stress.

Also, the image display panel is preferably provided in a closed space of an existing building.

A method for providing a virtual reality space according to the present invention includes providing an image display panel over the entire inner surface of a space formed by a member that partitions the space from the outside, and displaying an image on the image display panel by an image generation device. including causing

(1) The virtual reality space providing system of the present invention includes an image display panel provided over the entire inner surface of a space formed by a member that partitions the space from the outside, and image generation that causes the image display panel to display an image. A wide variety of images are provided in all directions from the image display panel, so that the user can experience the virtual reality space simply by entering the space. Furthermore, since the image display panel is provided over the member, the strength of the member (within the space) can be ensured compared to when the panel is embedded in the floor, wall, or the like.

(2) In addition, the member is a member that constructs the floor, ceiling, and walls, and the surface of the image display panel is provided with a protective material for protecting the image display panel, so that the protective material absorbs the impact. or prevent injury.

(3) In addition, the virtual reality space providing system includes a sensor that acquires information about the user in the space, and the image generation device determines that the user feels stress based on the information acquired by the sensor. In this case, the image displayed on the image display panel automatically changes to one that can alleviate the user's stress, even if the user does not intend to do so. , is highly convenient for the user.

(4) In addition, the virtual reality space providing system includes an acoustic device that outputs sound and a fluid device that sends out fluid, which are provided in the space, and the image generation device provides the user with information based on the information acquired by the sensor. When the user determines that the user feels stressed, the sound device and/or the fluid device output sound and/or send out fluid to relieve the user's stress, automatically relaxing without the user's intention. It is more convenient for users because music that can be played and warm/cool wind are provided to the users.

According to the virtual reality space providing method of the present invention, the same effects as those of the virtual reality space providing system of the present invention can be obtained.

1 is a schematic perspective view of a virtual reality space providing system according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 2 is a partially enlarged view of the image display panel of FIG. 1; FIG. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining a space in which an image display panel is provided and which is formed by a member that partitions the space from the outside; 1 is an image diagram of a virtual reality space provided by a virtual reality space providing system; FIG. FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining a virtual reality space providing system according to another embodiment of the present invention;

Embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below. is not limited to the contents of

[Virtual reality space provision system]
FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view of a virtual reality space providing system according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the virtual reality space providing system 1 includes an image display panel P and an image generation device 10 that causes the image display panel P to display an image. Further, a sensor (not shown) that acquires information about the user in the space (in the virtual reality space providing system 1 or in the internal space S), an acoustic device 30 that outputs sound, and a fluid device 31 that sends out fluid. including.

The image display panel P is a panel for displaying moving images, still images, and the like, and an LED panel or an LED light panel can be used. The image display panel P can also display a three-dimensional (3D) image with depth.

Further, the image display panel P is provided over the entire inner surface of the member M that forms a space formed by a member that partitions the space from the outside, that is, a closed internal space S. The members M are, for example, a floor M1, a ceiling (not shown), and four walls M21 and M22 (the remaining two walls are not shown) of one room (interior) B1 of a house.

That is, like the image display panel P1 shown in FIG. 1, the image display panel P is provided without gaps over the entire surface of the floor M1, and likewise is provided without gaps over the entire surfaces of the walls M21 and M22 (image display panels P21, P22). Furthermore, other walls and ceilings are similarly provided without gaps over the entire surface (not shown).
In short, the image display panel P is provided without gaps over the entire inner surface of the member M that forms a closed space.

Further, the image display panel P may be composed of, for example, one large panel covering the entire surface of the wall, or may be composed of a combination of a plurality of small panels in accordance with a window, bay window, door, or the like provided on the wall. may

On the other hand, the image generation device 10 is a device that generates images such as moving images and still images by user's operation. An image generated by the image generation device 10 is transmitted to the image display panel P by a user's operation or automatically. Then, the image display panel P receives and displays the image.

Such image transmission and reception can be realized by providing the image generation device 10 externally as shown in FIG. 1 and communicating with the image display panel P by wire or wirelessly. Further, the image generation device 10 may be incorporated into the image display panel P, or the image generation device 10 and the image display panel P may be integrated.

The image generation device 10 may display different images on the image display panels P1, P21, P22, etc. provided on each member M such as the floor, wall, ceiling, and the like. Of course, the image display panels P1, P21, P22, etc. may be combined to display one large image.

2 is a partially enlarged view of the image display panel of FIG. 1. FIG. Specifically, it is a partially enlarged view of the image display panel P22 provided on the wall M22. As shown in FIG. 2, the surface of the image display panel P22 is provided with a protective material 20 for protecting the image display panel P22. The protective material 20 is similarly provided on the surfaces of the image display panels other than the image display panel P22.
In addition, the protective material 20 is transparent and allows an image displayed on the image display panel P to pass therethrough.

The protective material 20 is a sheet for absorbing impact and preventing scratches. Moreover, it has fire resistance. An appropriate protective material 20 can be selected according to the location and purpose of installation. For example, when the virtual reality space providing system 1 is installed in a child's room, the floor and walls are easily damaged by the child hitting or throwing objects, so a protective material can be selected to prevent damage. In addition, since the floor is subjected to more load than other places due to the user's weight and the user's exercise, a protective material can be selected to absorb the impact.

A sensor that acquires information about the user in the space is a sensor that can acquire information (data) such as the user's pulse, heart rate, sweating state, and electrocardiogram. The sensor may be worn on the user's wrist or ankle, or may be capable of acquiring information without contact.

The sound device 30 produces sounds linked to the image display panel P (for example, if a movie is playing on the image display panel P, the lines of the movie, BGM, etc.), songs, melodies of musical instruments, chirping of birds, rain, and so on. , wind, and thunder. There are no particular restrictions on the positions and number of the acoustic devices 30 provided. For example, in addition to being provided two above the wall M22 as illustrated in FIG. 1, they may be provided on the floor, the ceiling, or the like.

Fluid device 31 delivers a fluid such as gas or liquid. The delivered gas can be, for example, warm air, cool air or mist. The delivered liquid is, for example, water droplets simulating light rain, a shower, or the like.

[Method of providing virtual reality space]
Next, the virtual reality space providing method of the present invention will be described based on the virtual reality space providing system of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining the inside of a member forming a closed space in which an image display panel is provided. Specifically, FIG. 3 shows one room (room) B1 of a house.

The virtual reality space providing method of the present invention is provided for one room (room) B1 of such a house. First, image display panels P ( See FIG. 1). Here, "corresponding" means adjusting the size so that it is provided without gaps over the entire surface of each building member M, or selecting the protective material 20 (see FIG. 2) according to the location and purpose as described above. .

After that, the manufactured image display panel P is provided over the entire surface of each building member M without gaps. Then, an image is generated by the image generating device 10 (see FIG. 1), and the generated image is displayed on the image display panel P. FIG.

Here, one side of the wall is a touch panel, and the image generating device can be operated by the touch panel. By this operation, the user can generate an image or display an image at any timing. In other words, the user can create a virtual reality space of his or her choice and display it at any desired timing.
Of course, the positions and number of touch panels are not limited, and they may be provided on the floor or a plurality of touch panels may be provided.

It should be noted that such an operation can be performed by voice by providing a voice recognition function not only on the touch panel but also on the image generation device or the image display panel. As a result, for example, when the user enters the room, it is possible to start playing an image on the image display panel by voice, or to stop the playing image.

Here, the image display panel P is overlaid (stacked) over the entire inner surface of the member M. As shown in FIG. By doing so, the strength can be ensured as compared with the case where the image display panel P is embedded in a member (for example, a wall).

The method of providing a virtual reality space according to the present invention as described above is merely an example. good too. Moreover, it can be provided to a newly constructed building (for example, a store) or to an existing building.

When providing for a new building, floors, ceilings, walls, and other building members are designed in advance assuming that the image display panels are integrated with the building standards, such as the Building Standards Law and the Fire Service Law. can be manufactured from

[Image of virtual reality space]
FIG. 4 is an image diagram of the virtual reality space provided by the virtual reality space providing system. This image shows how a savanna landscape is projected in a child's room as an example. As shown in FIG. 4, the image display panel P displays a savanna landscape and animals such as elephants, zebras, and giraffes over the entire surface. The animals projected on the wall image display panels P21 and P22 move, and the clouds projected on the ceiling image display panel (not shown) and the grass projected on the floor image display panel P1 also move slowly. It moves and sways in the wind.

In this way, in the child's room in which the virtual reality space providing system 1 is installed, the scenery of the savannah and animals are displayed on the image display panel P provided over the entire surface of the room, such as the floor, ceiling, and walls, so that the user ( For example, children) can experience as if they were in the savannah. That is, the virtual reality space providing system 1 provides the user with a virtual reality space called Savannah.

Of course, the image display panel can display a wide variety of landscapes other than savanna landscapes, such as jungles, beaches, and night views. In addition, the content is not limited as long as it can provide a virtual reality space for the user, such as television and commercials (advertisements). Also, images displayed on the image display panel can be selected from various forms such as moving images, still images, and three-dimensional images as described above.

[Interlocking]
Further, the image display panel P can be linked with other devices. For example, when information about a user in the space is acquired by a sensor, the information is transmitted to the image generation device 10 by wired communication or wireless communication. The image generating device 10 then determines the user's stress index based on the received information.

For example, if the information acquired by the sensor is electrocardiogram data, a heartbeat interval (RRI: RR Interval) can be calculated from this information to obtain a stress index. Furthermore, when the image generation device 10 is provided with an AI (Artificial Intelligence) function, and the obtained stress index exceeds a certain value (that is, when it is determined that the user is feeling stress), The image display panel P is caused to display an image capable of relieving the stress of the user. In addition, the brightness (illuminance, luminous intensity, etc.) of the image display panel P may be reduced in order to alleviate the user's stress.

At the same time, the image generating device 10 can also output sound, deliver fluid, etc. by the acoustic device 30 and the fluidic device 31 when the obtained stress index exceeds a certain value. In other words, relaxing music, warm wind, or cool wind are automatically provided to the user who is feeling stressed, so the user can reduce stress without having to perform any operation or action on their own. be able to.

In this manner, the image and brightness displayed on the image display panel P for stress relief can be preset for the image generation device 10 according to the user's preference. In addition, the sound and fluid to be output/transmitted by the acoustic device 30 and the fluid device 31 can also be output/transmitted at what timing (when the stress index exceeds a certain value), depending on the user's preference. can be set by It should be noted that the combination of such displayed image, output sound, and delivered fluid can also be designed freely as appropriate.

The example of interlocking the sensors and devices described above is just one example, and there are other ways to acquire information on the weather (rain and thunder) outside (outdoors) by sensors and change the displayed image etc. accordingly. can be done. For example, when thunder strikes outside, the image display panel P can be illuminated and a rumbling sound can be output from the acoustic device 30 . In addition, it is possible to continuously display a rain image on the image display panel P while it is raining continuously, and change it to a sunny image when the rain stops.

A drone, a fixed camera (fixed point camera), or the like can be used as a sensor that acquires such external information. For example, a 360.degree. Specifically, by displaying images taken by cameras installed on the front, back, left, right, and top and bottom of the drone on the image display panels P installed on the four walls, ceiling, and floor, the drone pilot can You can intuitively grasp your position (the position where the drone is flying). As a result, the pilot can safely operate the drone.

In addition, the image generation device 10 receives weather information, images taken by a fixed point camera, etc. via the Internet, and images based on the weather information (for example, images of rain if the weather in New York is rainy), , images taken by a fixed-point camera (for example, the state of a mountaintop) may be displayed on the image display panel P.

In particular, virtual reality technology may cause so-called VR sickness such as discomfort, headache, and nausea when, for example, wearing special goggles and immersed in a virtual reality space. Therefore, in the present invention as well, when the user feels the above-described disorder other than stress, the sensor or AI can detect the disorder and take appropriate action to alleviate it.

[Other embodiments of the present invention]
FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining a virtual reality space providing system according to another embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 5, the virtual reality space providing system 1 can provide a virtual reality space not only to the room B1 but also to a closed space such as a container B2.

In this case, the image display panel is provided over the entire inner surface of the floor (not shown), the ceiling M3, and the four walls M23 and M24 (the remaining two walls are not shown), which are members M of the container B2. .

Of course, in addition to the hexahedral shape composed of the floor, ceiling, and four walls such as the room B1 and the container B2 described above, there are cases where the ceiling is a triangular roof, and where the walls are curved. Even in such a case, the image display panels can be provided without a gap by adjusting the size of the image display panel provided on the ceiling or wall or by using a flexible image display panel.

As described above, the virtual reality space providing system and the virtual reality space providing method of the present invention are formed by members that separate the space from the outside, for example, the interior of a room (floor, ceiling, wall) of a house or store. It is provided over the entire inner surface of the space, and can be provided for various things such as a house, a room in a store, or a container, and can provide various virtual reality spaces. Industrially useful.

1 virtual reality space providing system P, P1, P21, P22 image display panel 10 image generation device 20 protective material 30 acoustic device 31 fluid device M member M1 member (floor)
M21, M22, M23, M24 member (wall)
M3 member (ceiling)
S Internal space B1 Indoor B2 Container

Claims (6)

an image display panel provided over the entire inner surface of a space formed by a member that partitions the space from the outside;
an image generation device for displaying an image on the image display panel;
Virtual reality space provision system including. The member is a member for constructing floors, ceilings and walls,
2. The virtual reality space providing system according to claim 1, wherein the surface of said image display panel is provided with a protective material for protecting said image display panel. including a sensor that obtains information about users in the space;
3. The image generating device according to claim 1, wherein, when judging that the user feels stressed based on the information acquired by the sensor, the image generating device causes the image display panel to display an image capable of relieving the user's stress. The described virtual reality space providing system. including an acoustic device for outputting sound and a fluid device for delivering fluid, which are provided in the space;
When the image generation device determines that the user feels stressed based on the information acquired by the sensor, the sound device and/or the fluid device output sound and/or deliver fluid to the user. 4. The virtual reality space providing system according to claim 3, which relieves the stress of the virtual reality space. 5. The virtual reality space providing system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein said image display panel is provided in a closed space of an existing building. Providing an image display panel over the entire inner surface of a space formed by a member that partitions the space from the outside, overlapping the member;
displaying an image on the image display panel by an image generation device;
A method of providing a virtual reality space including

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