JP2023016585A - Visual proposal system for interior decoration plan - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a visual proposal system for an interior decoration plan, configured to simply realize a real living room that sufficiently suits the taste of a client with improved reproducibility.SOLUTION: A visual proposal system S for an interior decoration plan uses a program SW over a network N to output favorable decoration specifications in accordance with an input of a client U regarding a construction request on interior decoration. The program SW in the system includes a target room interior information providing step s1, a decoration taste input step s2, a decoration element presentation and selection step s3, and a visual display proposal step s4.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

There is an application for exception to loss of novelty

The present invention relates to a system for visually proposing an interior decoration plan that can visually reproduce a client's request for interior decoration such as curtains in a natural manner.

As one of the so-called redecoration of living rooms, replacement of curtains, replacement of curtains, and the like are performed. At this time, in many cases, the client looks at the small pieces of sample fabric, selects what he likes, decides on the decoration specifications, and then leaves most of the work to the contractor and waits for its completion. It is
However, when it comes to color, even if a good impression is obtained from the small pieces of the sample fabric, when the curtain is constructed as a whole, the desired color tone may not necessarily be obtained. There were many cases where it did not meet the expectations, such as lacking harmony with the color of the curtain, and not making full use of the shading pattern created by the "folds" associated with the curtain.

For this reason, a simulation system is also provided that allows pseudo-confirmation when selecting interior decoration specifications such as curtains.
However, most of these are tools for professionals to support the creation of designers, and they are based on the method of using CG to paste color patterns on prepared images or simulated interior spaces designed in advance. It is often the case that the client does not always get what he or she is looking for in the real space in which he or she lives.
Of course, full-fledged simulation tools are also provided, such as inserting desired decorative materials into photographs taken of the actual decoration object provided by the user and the room to be remodeled, but there is still room for improvement in terms of usability. (Prior art documents 1 and 2).
In particular, when trying to insert materials recorded in advance in such indoor photographs at appropriate positions, the user must use a personal computer to accurately correct the position and distortion due to shooting from an oblique direction each time. was doing
Of course, there have also been proposals for performing fitting work from recent high-performance smartphones and tablet terminals via a touch panel, but these are not necessarily easy to use (prior art document 3).
Especially in the case of curtains, there are folds peculiar to curtains, and the presence of these folds is indicated by shading and shade of color. When synthesizing an image of a curtain material with a photograph taken with the window of the mounting portion obliquely viewed as in Prior Art Documents 1, 2, and 3, the image photographed from the front is forcibly deformed in advance, and the image photographed obliquely is deformed. Since the curtain folds are unnaturally oriented obliquely at their highest points, there is a problem in that the expression is somewhat unnatural.

Furthermore, on the other hand, a simulation tool has been proposed not only for professionals such as interior designers, but also for general customers (prior art document 4). However, this product does not use specialized modifier terms such as those used by interior designers, and inputs commonly used onomatopoeia such as so-called mimetic words and onomatopoeia to propose decorative elements and create image images. I have something to show.
However, it is not always possible to appropriately express subtle nuanced decoration preferences, and whether or not it can approach the user's desires is determined by the number of words used in the expression and the affinity with the onomatopoeia expression. It is impossible to propose complex or difficult-to-classify subtle category coordinates that cannot be adequately expressed in such words.

In addition, as for the color elements, the electronic data for each color is reproduced using RGB representation for extremely microscopic analysis, and is displayed on a screen with a fixed number of pixels. For this reason, it is not possible to accurately reflect the situation seen with the naked eye in the actual indoor living space.
That is, when viewed with the naked eye, the colors on the display give a visually familiar impression of being moderately vague or blurred. On the other hand, in the representation on the display, it is not reproduced in such a visually familiar state, and in an attempt to faithfully reproduce the presence of patterns, etc. As a result, it is expected that the client will feel uncomfortable after the construction of the actual product, such as being unable to recognize the existence itself.

JP 2002-352259 A Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2003-157290 JP 2019-125262 A Japanese Patent No. 6864920

The present invention has been made in consideration of such a background, so to speak. The technical task was to develop a visual proposal system for decoration plans.

The system for visually proposing an interior decoration plan according to claim 1 is a system for outputting and proposing suitable decoration specifications in response to input of client's construction request regarding interior decoration by a program via a network,
The program in this system includes a target indoor information provision step,
a decoration preference input step;
a decorative element presentation selection step and a visual display suggestion step;
In the target room information provision step, the target room for which the client requests construction is mapped, and information about the target room is input, including options that allow this original target room image to be input into the system as binary data. and
The decoration preference input step determines and inputs decoration preference information indicating the client's decoration preference,
In the following decorative element presentation and selection step, a plurality of samples are presented for each of several decorative elements, and the client selects and designates a plurality of presented decorative elements according to preference,
In the subsequent visible display proposing step, the decorative elements selected by the client in the decorative element selection step are embodied and displayed in the original target room image, and then presented to the client by a composite image displayed in a visible state. It is a feature.

In addition to the requirements of claim 1, the system for proposing a visual representation of an interior decoration plan according to claim 2 is characterized in that the original target room image in the target room information providing step is viewed from the front with respect to the area to which the decorative elements are applied. It is characterized by being a layout that is in a state.

In addition to the requirements of claim 1 or 2, the system for visually proposing an interior decoration plan according to claim 3 is characterized in that, when inputting the original target room image in the target room information providing step, decoration elements are embodied and displayed. The position and scale of the original target indoor image are adjusted so that the guide marker indicating the reference of the area and the position, range, and size of the decoration element of the original target indoor image are matched. It is a feature.

In addition to the requirements of claim 1, 2, or 3, the interior decoration plan visual proposal system according to claim 4, in addition to the requirements of claim 1, 2, or 3, for the decoration preference input step, the client inputs the decoration preference by linguistic display, or the client It is characterized by inputting one or both of decoration preferences based on provided image data or image data obtained by processing prerecorded image data.

In addition to the requirements of claim 1, 2, 3, or 4, the visible display proposing system of claim 5 is characterized by: It is characterized in that an image is displayed using data that has undergone sensitivity correction processing so as to have a color tone that reproduces the visual state in consideration of the position.

The visual proposal system for the interior decoration plan according to claim 6 is characterized in that, in addition to the requirements of claim 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5, the decoration specifications are intended for curtains. It is a thing.

The system for visually proposing an interior decoration plan according to claim 7, in addition to the requirements according to claim 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6, each step from the target room information providing step to the visible display proposing step A consulting step is included in all or part of the steps of

The system for visually proposing an interior decoration plan according to claim 8 is characterized in that, in addition to the requirements described in claim 7, the consultation response from the client in the consulting step is automatically set in the web for the expected consultation. and interpersonal response consultation via the web with professional staff, or both.

In addition to the requirements of claims 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8, the interior decoration plan visible proposal system according to claim 9 is characterized in that, in the interior decoration plan visible proposal system, the object For both the original target indoor image input in the indoor information provision step and the composite image in which the decorative elements are embodied and displayed in the original target indoor image in the visible display proposal step, the client terminates the system, It is characterized in that it is immediately erased from the storage device of the system when disconnected, and that the decoration preference information input in the decoration preference input step is saved only to the content that cannot identify the individual of the client. is.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, only by the client's operation via the network, it is possible to obtain decoration display on the screen that allows the client to admire the desired interior decoration mode with a sense of reality.

According to the second aspect of the invention, by using a photograph (original object indoor image) of an optimal layout for creating a realistic interior decoration image, image data of decoration elements prepared in advance can be obtained. This simplifies complex operations such as specifying an area for synthesizing the images and correcting the tilt to obtain a highly reproducible synthesized image display.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, a photograph (original object indoor image) of an optimum layout for creating a realistic interior decoration mode image is displayed using a guide marker, and a previously prepared decorative element is displayed. Since it can be positioned appropriately with respect to the area for synthesizing the image data, it is possible to simplify complicated operations and obtain display of a highly reproducible synthesized image.

According to the invention of claim 4, since the decoration preference is specified by a plurality of methods, the present system can grasp the direction of the interior decoration desired by the client and the vague intention such as the theme. Even if it is difficult to convey nuanced decoration preferences, it is possible to make appropriate proposals.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, in the visible display proposing step, the displayed screen has undergone sensitivity correction processing, and the display on the screen is in a state suitable for human vision. Therefore, there is no sense of incongruity between the desired decoration mode and the construction result.

According to the sixth aspect of the invention, the decoration specifications are intended for curtains, and since curtains have a great influence as decorative elements in a room, it is possible to obtain a proposal that can fully exhibit the decorative effect. .

According to the seventh or eighth aspect of the invention, the steps from the target indoor information providing step to the visible display proposing step include a consulting step, and the client can perform various can be consulted.

According to the ninth aspect of the invention, when the client terminates and disconnects the system, the original target indoor image and the composite image containing a lot of personal information are immediately deleted from the storage device of the system. Even if a malicious attack such as a bug or system hijacking by a third party occurs, the image of the room, which is personal information, is not saved, so it is possible to prevent data leakage damage.
Similarly, the decoration preference information entered in the decoration preference input step is saved only to the content that cannot identify the individual of the client. and can minimize damage. The client can use this system with peace of mind by taking sufficient measures against data leaks such as these.

1 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a visual suggestion system for an interior decoration plan of the present invention; FIG. It is a block diagram showing the same system. (1) is a diagram showing an opening screen state showing the system, and (2) is a diagram showing an original target indoor image. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a composite image displayed when the same system makes a visible proposal; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an operation screen when using a photographic image in target indoor information providing step s1 of the system; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an operation screen when using a CG image in the target room information provision step s1 of the same system; It is a figure which shows the operation screen about the input of the color of decoration preference information input step s2 of the same system. It is a figure which shows the operation screen about the input of the design taste of decoration preference information input step s2 of the same system. It is a figure which shows the operation screen about the input of the function of the curtain of decoration preference information input step s2 of the same system. It is a figure which shows the operation screen about the input of the function of the race of decoration preference information input step s2 of the same system. It is a figure which shows the proposal screen and selection screen of the decorative element proposal selection step s3 of the system. It is a figure which shows the synthetic|combination image P shown by visible display proposal step s4 of the same system.

The embodiment of the present invention is one of the preferred embodiments described in the following examples, and various technical modifications or additions are possible within this technical concept.
The visual proposal system S of the interior decoration plan of the present invention is recorded in the recording device ST of the server M connected to the network N and executed. In response to the input of construction requests related to, suitable decoration specifications are output and proposed.
The program SW in this interior decoration plan visual proposal system S includes a target room information provision step s1, a decoration preference input step s2, a decoration element presentation selection step s3, and a visual display proposal step s4.

In the target room information provision step s1, an image of the target room for which the client U requests construction is mapped by the digital camera function of the information terminal T or the like, or a prerecorded CG image or room photograph is used as the original object of the binary data. The indoor image p0 is input to the recording device ST on the system and stored. Of course, a simple means of temporarily storing the data in a memory managed by an application executed on the information terminal T on the client U side may be used.
In the following decoration preference input step s2, the client U inputs information (decoration preference information i1) for discriminating the decoration preference that expresses the client U's preference/desire for the decoration element presented on the screen.
The next decoration element presentation and selection step s3 presents the decoration elements extracted in consideration of the decoration preference information i1 input from the client U, and the client U selects and designates one of them according to his/her preference.
The visible display proposing step s4, which is the subsequent and final step, implements and displays the decorative element data Ie selected by the client U in the decorative element presentation and selection step s3 in the original target indoor image p0, and is proposed to be displayed as a synthesized image P in which the image is made visible.

A more detailed description will be given below.
First, in the interior decoration plan visual proposal system S of the present invention, a so-called client U actively operates via a network, for example, the Internet web. This is what we propose.
First, as an essential input item in the target indoor information providing step s1, the client U inputs the target indoor conditions for which the client U desires construction as binary data of the original target indoor image p0 into the system.
As shown in Figure 3-1 (1), several options are prepared for input into the system. The original object indoor image p0, which is captured by a smartphone or a digital camera and mapped, is input as binary data.
Another option is to use this system for interior decorations in which daily necessities are not reflected, such as in a new building or a building to be occupied. For example, indoor photo data prepared in advance by a house maker who designed the building, or CG indoor image data may be input as the original target indoor image p0.

After completing the operation of inputting the binary data into this system, a composite image P faithfully reproduced by inserting and synthesizing the image data of the decorative elements in the final visible display proposal step s4 as shown in FIG. Correction work is performed in order to create.
The specific correction work is to use the image of the decorative element fixedly displayed on the screen as shown in Fig. 4-1 with a guide marker (thick solid line in the figure) for predicting the fitting position as a target. By appropriately moving the indoor image p0 or changing the scale of the image, the fitting position (thick broken line portion in the figure) of the original target indoor image p0 is matched. As a result, the present system can determine at what position and at what size the desired decorative element data Ie should be combined.
In this embodiment, curtains are used as decorative elements as shown in FIG. 4-1, and the procedure in that case will be described. First, on the top layer of the input screen, an image with a guide marker imitating a curtain rail for hanging a curtain (thick solid line in the figure) placed near the center is displayed fixedly. Then, the original target indoor image p0 arranged on the lower layer is arranged in a state in which a movement operation and an enlargement/reduction operation are possible. Then, the client U designates the position (thick dashed line in the figure) where the curtain rail of the original target indoor image p0 arranged on the lower layer is installed in the form of the curtain rail, which is the guide marker displayed in the uppermost layer. In order to match the position and size of the marked guide marker (thick solid line in the figure), the position is moved and the scale is changed. In other words, the present system is characterized in that the position and size of the original target indoor image p0 are matched to the area drawn by this system, thereby eliminating the need for complicated operations.

In such indoor information providing step s1, the primary object is the actual indoor image, that is, the original target indoor image.
On the other hand, in the case of using a pre-recorded CG image, there is a lack of judgment elements (hints) for making proposals such as the actual image. It is necessary to appropriately add image content supplementary information i1' which is a part of . Specifically, in order to operate the system more accurately as shown in Figure 4-2, supplementary image contents such as room type, furniture condition, window shape, floor color, wall color, curtain rail condition, etc. Supplementary information i1' is entered.

Then, in order to actively specify the decoration preference by the client U himself/herself, the user can choose from design terms indicating the design concept prepared in advance on the system side, or enter keywords and phrases that are the concept of the decoration design. Let the system understand your preferences.
(Specification of color)
First, as shown in FIG. 5-1, various information about color, which is the main element of decoration preference, is entered into the system. Specifically, the desired color, hue, saturation, brightness, etc. are specified using a color chart, color expression using various values such as RGB values and CMYK values, and color specification numbers of paint makers. In addition, it is also possible to designate a color extracted from an image of an article or the like included in the actual image. It is also possible to choose from a sample of decorative elements.

(Specification of taste)
Furthermore, in addition to the selection of the client U's preference for colors, requests of the client U regarding so-called taste preferences can also be accepted. For example, as shown in Fig. 5-1, many sample images are shown for tastes that have a rather ambiguous impression, such as "natural taste", "simple taste", "classic style", and "Nordic style". It is also possible to allow the user to make a selection after grasping the image of the taste. If the client U desires an interior design in which a plurality of tastes are fused, the plurality of tastes may be appropriately selected.

In addition, although illustration is omitted, information (environmental attribute information i2) that cannot be fully grasped even if it is an actual image added to the decoration preference information i1 for discrimination includes, for example, the direction in which a window with a curtain is installed. , for example, which direction, east, west, north, south, etc., and by inputting these information, it is possible to expect a proposal that considers the influence of sunlight or the like.

Furthermore, the external environment outside the window can also be input as environment attribute information i2.
For example, whether a natural landscape can be seen outside the window, or whether the house is close to a neighboring house, or the like is used as reference information. Further, information such as the color information of the outer wall of the nearby house can also be the environment attribute information i2.
Furthermore, family composition and the like can also be environmental attribute information i2. That is, when there are relatively many elderly people, it may be preferable to select a so-called calm tone even among the desired colors. Considering the above, appropriate decorative elements can be selected and proposed. In addition, if it is expected that the room will be converted to some extent in the future, it will be possible to select decoration specifications that do not cause discomfort even after the conversion.

Furthermore, if the client U side further requests to change the current state of the indoor real image provided by the client U, the request is input. For example, if there is a plan to change the interior furniture or change the color of the furniture, or if it does not necessarily match the color preference of the furniture that is actually installed, what kind of change is requested, etc. Environmental attributes It can also be input as information i2.
The decoration preference information i1, the image content supplementary information i1', and the environment attribute information i2 thus obtained in the object room information provision step s1 and the decoration preference input step s2 are used to determine suitable decoration specifications thereafter. Basic and important information.

After the client U itself inputs the decoration preference information i1, the environment attribute information i2, etc., the obtained decoration preference information i1, the environment attribute information i2, etc. Based on the content, the preferences of the client U are determined in consideration of known color psychology and the like. At that time, the system side can presume the preference of the client U based on statistical empirical rules from information such as fragmentary decoration preferences.

In the following decorative element presentation and selection step s3, candidate color elements are proposed. That is, in order to directly respond to various requests input by the client U, samples recorded in advance in the recording device of the server M are appropriately proposed, which are considered to match the functions, colors, and patterns.
As shown in FIG. 6, the proposal of the decoration element is basically based on the decoration preference information i1 and the environmental attribute information i2 input by the client U itself, and the color chart and the Shows a real image of the decorative element.
In addition to these proposals of decorative elements extracted from the input information on the client U side, for example, proposals of the same concept of interior design but different colors desired by the client U, that is, proposals that the client U notices It is also possible to present other coordination based on the rules of thumb of the interior designer.
These decoration elements may be proposed by presenting a plurality of samples on the screen at the same time, or may be displayed in a so-called slide display style such that the screen is changed sequentially for each sample. When presenting several candidates at the same time, it is preferable for the client U to be able to compare them. In addition, in the case of slide display, the content is displayed in a large size on the screen, which is preferable in that the difference between the content of the proposal and the actual construction forecast is reduced.

As shown in FIG. 6, the client U appropriately clicks on a sample that matches his or her taste based on such suggestions regarding decorative elements. In this click, the samples are not particularly ranked, and one or a plurality of samples may be selected, and the designs that suit the client U's taste may be sequentially indicated according to the ranking.

After obtaining the client U's selection of decorative elements (curtains, etc.) in this way, in the next visible display proposal step s4, an image realized as requested is presented. Since the position to insert the decorative element data Ie is designated in advance in the target room information provision step s1, this image presentation is realized as a curtain at the window portion in the room that has been input in advance according to the guide marker. The image is automatically inserted at the appropriate position as described above. As a result, as shown in FIG. 7, a synthetic image P that has undergone sensory correction processing as if a desired curtain were installed in the target room of the client U is proposed.

The decorative elements proposed at this time are detailed image data and vector data using various color expression methods such as RGB expression, with colors, patterns, and patterns based on small pieces called curtain fabric samples, for example. It is recorded in the recording device of the server M.
When such tile-shaped image data is resized, such as by reducing it to the actual image captured by the client U as it is, and is fitted and displayed, the image of the decoration element is, so to speak, a state that can be seen with the naked eye in real life. Sometimes there is a big difference between For this reason, the image is displayed after color correction has been performed assuming that the image is viewed with the naked eye as a correction factor.
For example, curtains express patterns and color gradations by interweaving warp and weft threads. , in order to construct the fabric, the other thread must appear on the surface at a certain frequency. When the undesired color of the thread appears on the surface due to such structural requirements, it is possible to perceive this color as an artificial pattern element, or to see it as a mere noise from the design perspective due to the structure. It is not easy to determine whether or not using normal image processing.
For this reason, in the present system, in the case of curtains, the sensory correction process is performed so as to approximate the natural impression when viewed from a certain distance, rather than the microscopic appearance of the fabric, and each decorative element data Ie is processed. It was decided to embed and synthesize the original object indoor information p0.

Processing by such a series of steps is the basic technique of the present invention. A consulting step sC can be provided within a step.
In this consulting step sC, for example, the client U who comes into contact with the image-displayed composite image P in the final visible display proposal step automatically or by a professional interior designer It is a step where advice can be obtained by web communication with Also, as will be described later, by saving the composite image P, it is possible to start only the consulting step sC again at a time convenient for the user at a later date. In this case, for example, a screen for applying for a consulting reservation may be displayed on the web.

The flow for determining the curtain decoration plan will be described below as a specific example of the system with reference to the drawings. Note that this example minimizes input items so as to improve usability of the client U, and is simpler than the embodiments already described.
I. Guidance display In the case of a system that is executed on the Web as shown in Fig. 3-1 (1), the guidance display is displayed as a Web page that leads to the system. For this reason, it is preferable to include keywords and images such as "curtain", "interior", "plan", and "window" as frequently used words so that the client U who searches and accesses this system can easily reach it ( Figure 3-1).

II. Presentation of target room information from client U side (target room information providing step s1)
i) Determination of original target indoor image p0 First, three options are displayed under the display of "Please select a background (that is the original target indoor image p0)" in Fig. 3-1 (1).
The first method is "choose from photographs", in which the client U takes a picture of his/her own room that the client U wishes to decorate with a digital camera, a smart phone, or the like, and inputs the picture.
The other two types are "select from CG" and "select from sample images".
First, a case where the client U selects "select from photos" will be described. In this case, the image of the target room photographed by the client U is input by uploading it to the system on the Web.
In this embodiment, the photograph taken by the client U itself is a front view of the embedding area so as not to require preliminary correction work such as deforming the display area when embedding the image data of the decorative element. It is preferable that the photograph be taken as follows.
Of course, if it is difficult to photograph the image from the front view, the actual photographed image corrected by appropriate image editing software is used.

ii) Input of target room conditions when selecting "Select from CG" There may be a lack of content that indicates the status of floors, walls, and curtain rails. For this reason, the client U itself can additionally input the content to supplement the lacking situation as the image content supplementary information i1' and add it to the decoration preference information i1.
In the operation screen of the embodiment as shown in FIG. 4-2, options for the room type include living room, bedroom, and children's room.
Further, the option of "furniture" shows, as an example, the colors of the furniture previously included in the room type as typical colors such as types A to E.
Also, for the "window shape", for example, a waist window, sweeping (small width), sweeping (large width) are displayed as options.
As for the "floor", its color is indicated, and six types of white, gray, natural, light brown, brown, and dark brown are presented as options.
As for the "wall", colors are displayed in the same manner, and about six types such as white, blue-green, and white-yellow are presented as options.
"Curtain rails" can be selected from functional rails, decorative rails, and curtain box types, and each is displayed as a selection of several color charts ranging from white to dark brown.

III. Decoration preference input step i) Color selection In color selection, there is also an option not to express intention.
For color selection, a palette such as that shown in Figure 5-1, photographs, and samples are presented. A palette represents a color chart from which the client U specifies a favorite color.
Also, although not shown, if it is difficult to determine a preference on the color chart, selecting "from photo" presents a photo containing several color tones, and the user designates the color in the photo with a cursor. In "Sample", several specific curtain fabrics are displayed and selected.

ii) Taste selection When selecting a taste, there is also the option of not expressing one's intention. Taste is extremely vague and difficult to define. Therefore, for each taste, a plurality of example images are presented under titles such as "natural,""simple," and "waterside."
As shown in Figure 5-2, examples of tastes and categories listed in this example include natural, with green, simple, waterside, Scandinavian, vintage, classic, elegant classic modern, simple modern, and plain. There are language options.

iii) Function selection Further, regarding functions, the request of the client U is selected and input. The client U is also provided with an option not to actively select this function.
As shown in FIGS. 5-3 and 5-4, for example, in the embodiment in which the decorative element is curtain lace, for example, "function" includes "flameproof", "domestic production", "European and American", and "shape processing". ”, “Washable”, “Contains natural materials”, “Antibacterial and antibacterial”, “Light blocking class 1 A++”, “Light blocking class 1 A+”, “Light blocking class 1 (A) ~ (C)”, “Light blocking class 2 ” and other options are displayed.
In addition, in the finish of curtains, which is an example of a decorative element, the number of "folds" that appear according to the amount of fabric used will greatly change the impression, so client U's request can be made in the manner of standard, less, or more. Input is also desirable. Of course, according to this request, the inset image of the decorative element is generated in the final visual display proposal step s4.

iv) Brand selection When the display of "All brands" is clicked, famous brands such as Company A, Company B, and so on are displayed appropriately.

v) Price display The price is displayed according to the selection made by the client U in each of the above steps. It is preferable to input information for making proposals that match the client's budget.

vi) Code input decision In this step, there is a special "part number designation", but a display is displayed as to whether to select "determine" without part number designation. Although the details will be described later, this is a form for inputting the code representation Ie' of a decorative element that has already been simulated using this system and is liked at that time. This is given at least as an example of the proposed decorative elements in the next step.

IV. Decoration element presentation selection step s3
Based on the information input in the step s2 for inputting decoration preferences, one or more decoration elements are suggested and displayed as appropriate. As shown in FIG. 6, among the decorative elements presented in this way, the decorative elements that the client U is interested in are determined.

V. Visual display proposal step s4
In this step, when the "determine" selection is made, as shown in FIG. 7, the decoration specifications including the selected decoration element data Ie for the position of the curtain in the original target room image p0 which has already been input are generated. The applied composite image P is displayed on the screen.
At this time, it is possible to display a synthesized image P that appropriately reproduces the closed state, the open state of the curtain, and the state of the curtain with many folds or few folds.
At this time, the following corrections are made in the system regarding color display on the display. In other words, since the occupants are not always in the immediate vicinity of the curtains in the room, they perceive the color with the naked eye as being slightly different from the actual color of the curtains. For this reason, with respect to the color elements, sensitivity correction processing was performed on color data based on various color expressions, including strict RGB expressions, so as to reproduce color tones that reproduce visual conditions in consideration of the living position in the room. A composite image P is displayed.
After viewing the simulation result displayed in the visual display proposal step s4 based on the determination of the decoration element presentation selection step s3, the process returns to the decoration preference input step s2, selects a different proposed decoration element, It is also possible to display a comparison of them.
When the composite image P is displayed for comparison, the drawing includes an operation screen so that the client U can finally determine the desired decoration specification.

[Other application examples]
The interior decoration plan of the present invention is typically applied to curtains as described above, but it can also be applied to floors, walls, ceilings, furniture, etc. in a room.

<<Example using AI>>
In the above-described embodiment, after the client U itself inputs the decoration preference information i1 and the environmental attribute information i2, the interior information obtained from the CPU in the computer, the cloud, etc. can be used to determine the colors. A desired decoration element is extracted including presuming the preference of the client U based on psychology or the like.
However, in interior design and space design, it is not always easy to appropriately express design concepts in language, and attempts are made to express or classify more accurately by combining multiple modifiers. For example, derived design concepts that are classified using the expression "neo-classic", which combines "neo" indicating "new" and "classic" indicating "old-fashioned", are also defined. For those who do not have knowledge of such technical terms that change daily, it is almost impossible to convey their own decoration preferences through language alone. In particular, it can be said that it is extremely difficult to convey subtle nuances that include the elements of any design concept.
For this reason, the original target room image p0 input in the target room information providing step s1 is comprehensively collected using AI, and the data of each element such as furniture, wallpaper, curtains, decorations, posters, etc. in the room. , it is also possible to infer the client U's preference for decoration, and to present decoration elements based on this.
Of course, not only the captured photograph data but also the decoration preference information i1 input by the client U himself in the decoration preference input step s2 and the environment attribute information i2 added as a part of the decoration preference information i1 are included in the AI. can also be used to estimate decoration preferences.
Specifically, by analyzing the actual image, the client U to estimate the preferences of
When the preference of the client U is estimated by AI, for example, it is possible to display one or a plurality of matching tastes, or display one or a plurality of colors judged to have a strong estimated preference tendency.
Such determination of design taste can discover expressions and colors of tastes that match preferences that the client U has not been able to express well, although it is determined by AI.
Of course, the building base of AI is the accumulation of experience and knowledge of interior designers and spatial designers, and at present, quite appropriate output results are obtained. As a result, the client U can use such expressions in the future to more accurately examine decorative elements that match the user's taste.

<< About the calibration function of the input image >>
In interior design and space design, the specification of colors such as hue and saturation is an important factor, but it is extremely difficult to accurately grasp the colors in ordinary photographs. In order to specify an accurate color, it is necessary to make preparations such as performing color correction such as so-called white balance in advance and appropriately grasping the characteristics of the indoor lighting.
However, in the present invention, simply taken photographs are input into the system, and it is extremely difficult to force the client U to take such strict photographs.
Therefore, although illustration is omitted, the client U has an article (reference article) that has accurate color information in advance placed in the room and photographed. It may also include the ability to correct the colors of the entire photo. Examples of this reference product include containers for soft drinks sold worldwide, containers for well-known chemical seasonings, PPC paper, and other relatively familiar daily necessities. Of course, in addition to this, for example, the color chart formulated by the Japanese Standards Association, which is used to check the performance of color printers, and the display board whose color is specified by law (the existence of a fire extinguisher specified by the Fire Service Law) signs indicating evacuation routes, green signs indicating evacuation routes, etc.) can also be applied.
By adding such a function, it is possible to accurately determine the preferences of the client U, even with photograph data taken simply, without imposing an excessive burden on the client.

《Non-storage operation of input data from the client U side》
According to the present invention, the processing is started by providing the system side with the original target indoor image p0 obtained by photographing the room of the client U in the target indoor information providing step s1. However, if the video of your own room is provided to a system managed by someone else and is stored, the original target indoor image p0 of the room, etc. may be leaked out due to the system administrator's fault. is assumed.
For this reason, an original target indoor image p0 of a room or the like is uploaded and input to the system, and then the decoration element determined by the client U is inserted into the original target indoor image p0 in the visible display proposal step s4 and synthesized. After displaying such image data and appropriately storing the image data in a terminal or the like on the client U side, the use of this system is ended. When this system confirms that the client U has finished using the system, it immediately deletes the uploaded data of the original target indoor image p0 and the decoration preference information i1 linked to the client U at that time.
Basically, the use of this system is completed only once, and if you want to run the simulation again, upload the original target indoor image p0 to the recording device of this system again. need to start.
(Assistance during re-simulation: transfer of non-personal information)
However, decoration preference information i1 (for example, desired curtain color, manufacturer, price, etc.), which cannot be said to be personal information, is stored in a data file called a cookie file, which is recorded when a Web page is viewed. , it is possible to refer to the cookie file when re-simulating.
(Assistance during re-simulation: code display of proposed decorative elements)
Each decorative element proposed by this system is managed with a unique code designation Ie'. For this reason, each of the decorative elements presented in the decorative element presentation and selection step s3 is provided with a code notation. By entering the code notation, it is possible to ensure that the favorite decorative elements among those previously proposed are included as part of the re-proposed decorative elements.

<Smooth Transition to Interpersonal Consulting: Code Display in Part of Synthetic Image P>
Furthermore, a time stamp t can be embedded in a part of the synthesized image P embodied and displayed in the original target indoor image, indicating the exact date and time of generation of the synthesized image P in the form of characters or a two-dimensional bar code. As a result, the client U itself notifies the system operator of this exact date and time of generation, and the system operator accesses the user's operation log saved in a state where the individual cannot be identified, in association with the client U. be able to. As a result, while viewing the operation log, the original target indoor image p0 and the composite photograph P provided by the client U, it is possible to have a more detailed meeting with the dedicated staff.
Since the system operator can associate the operation log with a specific user only after receiving an inquiry from the client U, it is possible to eliminate concerns about the leakage of personal information on the client U side. On the other hand, it is also ensured that the client U presents himself/herself with the convenience of smooth interpersonal consulting.

S System for visual proposal of interior decoration plan s1 Target room information provision step s2 Decoration preference input step s3 Decoration element presentation selection step s4 Visual display proposal step sC Consulting step

p0 Original target indoor image P Composite image

i1 decoration preference information i1′ image content supplementary information i2 environment attribute information

Ie Decorative element data Ie' Code display (of decorative element data)

N network M server ST recording device SW program T information terminal (on client side) t time stamp (indicating date and time of generation) U client

Claims (9)

A system for outputting and proposing suitable decoration specifications in response to a client's request for interior decoration by a program via a network,
The program in this system includes a target indoor information provision step,
a decoration preference input step;
a decorative element presentation selection step and a visual display suggestion step;
In the target room information provision step, the target room for which the client requests construction is mapped, and information about the target room is input, including options that allow this original target room image to be input into the system as binary data. and
The subsequent decoration preference input step determines and inputs decoration preference information indicating the client's decoration preference,
In the following decorative element presentation and selection step, a plurality of samples are presented for each of several decorative elements, and the client selects and designates a plurality of presented decorative elements according to preference,
In the subsequent visible display proposing step, the decorative elements selected by the client in the decorative element selection step are embodied and displayed in the original target room image, and then presented to the client by a composite image displayed in a visible state. A visible proposal system for interior decoration plans characterized by:
2. A visual proposal for an interior decoration plan according to claim 1, wherein the original target room image in said target room information provision step has a layout in which the area to which the decorative elements are applied is viewed from the front. system.
When inputting the original target indoor image in the target indoor information providing step, a guide marker indicating the reference of the area in which the decorative element is displayed and the position, range, and size of the original target indoor image to which the decorative element is applied are provided. 3. The visual proposal system for an interior decoration plan according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the input is performed by adjusting the position and scale change of the original target room image so as to match the .
2. The step of inputting the decoration preference is performed by either or both of inputting the decoration preference by the client through language display, or inputting the decoration preference based on the original target indoor image provided by the client. A visual suggestion system for an interior decoration plan according to any one of 1, 2 or 3.
In the visible display proposing step, with respect to the color elements, the image is displayed using data subjected to sensitivity correction processing so as to reproduce a color tone that reproduces the visual state in consideration of the living position in the room with respect to the pure color data. 5. The interior decoration plan visual suggestion system according to claim 1, 2, 3 or 4.
6. The system for visually suggesting an interior decoration plan according to claim 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5, wherein the decoration specification is for curtains.
A consulting step is included in all or part of each of the steps leading to the target room information provision step, the decoration preference input step, the decoration element presentation selection step, and the visual display proposal step. Item 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6, interior decoration plan visual suggestion system.
The consultation response from the client in the consulting step is either one or both of a preset automatic response within the web for the expected consultation, and an interpersonal response consultation via the web with professional staff. 8. A visual suggestion system for an interior decoration plan according to claim 7.
In the visual proposal system for the interior decoration plan, the original target indoor image input in the target room information provision step, and a synthesized image in which decorative elements are embodied and displayed in the original target indoor image in the visible display proposal step. Both are deleted from the storage device of the system as soon as the client terminates and disconnects the system, and the decoration preference information entered in the decoration preference input step cannot identify the individual client. 9. A visual suggestion system for an interior decoration plan according to claim 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8, characterized in that only the content is saved.

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