JP2023154820A - Information processing device and program - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide an information processing device and a program that make it easier for people watching videos to communicate with a video distributor.SOLUTION: An information processing device includes a video reception unit that accepts videos being shot from a camera, a transmission unit that transmits the video received by the video reception unit to a user terminal, an operation reception unit that receives a predetermined operation from a user from the user terminal, a storage unit that stores, in a storage unit, a still image of the video being played at the time when the user from the user terminal performs the predetermined operation, which is received by the operation reception unit, and a notification unit that notifies a predetermined person of the still image stored by the storage unit.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

The present invention relates to an information processing device and a program.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there has been known a video distribution system that includes a camera in a zoo and allows videos taken by the camera to be viewed over the Internet (for example, see Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2002-77854

However, zoos are distributing pre-prepared videos, and even if you notice something while watching a video, you are unable to notify zoo staff or others, and the situation may be as if you had gone to the zoo. It wasn't enough for me to experience it.

Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above points, and aims to provide an information processing device and a program that allow a person viewing a video to easily communicate with a video distributor. purpose.

The information processing device according to the first aspect includes: a video reception unit that receives a video being shot from a camera; a transmission unit that transmits the video received by the video reception unit to a user terminal; an operation reception unit that receives a predetermined operation; and a storage unit that stores in a storage unit a still image of the video being played at the time when the user from the user terminal performs the predetermined operation, which is received by the operation reception unit. and a notification unit that notifies a predetermined person of the still image stored by the storage unit.

According to the information processing device of the first aspect, it is possible to provide an information processing device that allows a person viewing a video to easily communicate with a distributor of the video.

Further, in the information processing device according to the second aspect, the user terminal includes a touch panel type display unit that receives user operations, and the predetermined operation is displayed on the display unit, and the user terminal This is an operation of touching an image to communicate with the person being contacted.

According to the information processing device of the second aspect, it is possible to communicate with a predetermined person simply by touching the display section of the user terminal that is playing a video.

Further, in the information processing apparatus according to the third aspect, the still image is a screenshot of a moving image being played on the display unit of the user terminal when the predetermined operation is performed.

According to the information processing device of the third aspect, it is possible to obtain a still image of a moving image being played back on the display unit by using a screenshot.

Further, the information processing device according to the fourth aspect is configured to provide the information processing apparatus, which is configured to provide a video camera that is photographed by a plurality of cameras at adjacent installation positions, among videos received from a plurality of cameras that photograph the same shooting range from different installation positions. The transmitting unit transmits the synthesized moving image to a user terminal.

According to the information processing device of the fourth aspect, it is possible to view a vast area with one video, compared to a video shot with one camera. Furthermore, it becomes possible to view animals photographed from various angles without switching cameras.

Further, in the information processing apparatus according to the fifth aspect, the camera photographs the object from a ground surface and a horizontal direction.

According to the information processing device of the fifth aspect, it is possible to shoot a moving image at an angle seen by the human eye, and it is possible to make the user experience as if they were at the location where the camera is installed.

Further, in the information processing device of the sixth aspect, the photographing target is a specific area of a zoo.

According to the information processing device of the sixth aspect, it is possible to provide an experience as if going to a zoo.

The program according to the seventh aspect also includes a computer including a video reception unit that receives a video being shot from a camera, a transmission unit that transmits the video received by the video reception unit to a user terminal, and a video reception unit that transmits the video received by the video reception unit to a user terminal. an operation reception unit that accepts a predetermined operation by a user; and a storage unit that stores a still image of the video being played at the time when the user performs the predetermined operation from the user terminal received by the operation reception unit. It functions as a storage unit that stores the still image and a notification unit that notifies a predetermined person of the still image stored by the storage unit.

According to the program of the seventh aspect, it is possible to provide a program for an information processing device that allows a person viewing a video to easily communicate with a distributor of the video.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide an information processing device and a program that allow a person viewing a video to easily communicate with a distributor of the video.

1 is a schematic configuration diagram of an information processing system according to an embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a schematic block diagram of an information processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a schematic block diagram of a user terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of a functional configuration of an information processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the flow of operation acceptance processing by the server device concerning an embodiment of the present invention. It is an example of the website of the zoo based on embodiment of this invention, and is a figure which shows an example of the link to the video for each camera. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of displaying a moving image on a user terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the arrangement of cameras according to an embodiment of the present invention, with a zoo viewed from above. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of displaying a composite video on a user terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

An example of an embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In addition, the same reference numerals are given to the same or equivalent components and parts in each drawing. Furthermore, the dimensional ratios in the drawings are exaggerated for convenience of explanation and may differ from the actual ratios.

An example of an information processing system 10 according to the present embodiment will be described using FIG. 1.
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of a schematic configuration of an information processing system 10 according to the present embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 1, the information processing system 10 according to the present embodiment includes a server device 100 connected to a network N, a user terminal 200 used by a user who views video and connected to the network N, It includes an administrator terminal 300 that is used by an administrator and is connected to network N, and a camera 400 that is connected to network N. For example, local 5G (5th Generation Mobile Communication System), LAN (Local Area Network), WAN (Wide Area Network), the Internet, etc. are applied to this network N. Here, in this embodiment, the server device 100 is an example of an information processing device. Furthermore, a plurality of user terminals 200 and cameras 400 are provided.

The user terminal 200 is a device used by the user when viewing videos of the zoo, and in this embodiment, is a smartphone-type or tablet-type terminal device owned by the user.

The manager terminal 300 is a device installed in a manager's room in a zoo, etc., and used by the manager of the information processing system 10. Note that the server device 100 may also serve as the administrator terminal 300.

The camera 400 is installed in a zoo, and targets a specific area of the zoo, for example, an animal exhibit area of the zoo. Further, the real-time video captured by the camera 400 is transmitted to the server device 100 via the network N. Then, in response to an operation from the user terminal 200, the server device 100 transmits the real-time video, so that the user can use the user terminal 200 to view the real-time video inside the zoo. Further, it is preferable that the cameras 400 be installed at a plurality of locations in the zoo, and that the user can select the camera 400 installed in the area in the zoo that he or she wants to view, and view the moving image of the camera 400.

Furthermore, the camera 400 photographs the object from the ground surface and in the horizontal direction. In other words, it allows zoo visitors to record videos from the angle they see with their own eyes. Therefore, it is desirable that the height of the camera 400 from the ground surface be approximately the height of the human eye. Note that the camera 400 is not limited to the one that photographs the subject from the ground surface and the horizontal direction, but may also be configured to photograph a video from an angle that zoo visitors cannot see with their own eyes. Furthermore, the camera 400 is not limited to being fixed at a zoo; for example, it may be a camera attached to the head of a zookeeper, a camera held in the hand of a zookeeper, or a camera inside the zoo. It may also be a camera attached to a flying drone.

Furthermore, the camera 400 is installed facing the area where animals are exhibited in the zoo, and is not installed facing the area where the zoo visitors are photographed, such as the passageway through which the zoo visitors pass or the audience seats. desirable. If the area where zoo visitors are photographed falls within the shooting range of the camera, the video sent to the user terminal 200 may be subjected to image recognition of the human face and processing such as blurring the face. desirable.

(Server device 100)
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the hardware configuration of server device 100 according to this embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 2, the server device 100 according to the present embodiment includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 101, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 102, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 103, a storage unit 104, and a communication interface 10. 5 , is equipped with. Each configuration is communicably connected to each other via a bus 106.

The CPU 101 is a central processing unit that executes various programs and controls various parts. That is, the CPU 101 reads a program from the ROM 102 or the storage unit 104 and executes the program using the RAM 103 as a work area. The CPU 101 controls each of the above-mentioned components and performs various calculation processes according to programs recorded in the ROM 102 or the storage unit 104. In this embodiment, a program is stored in the ROM 102 or the storage unit 104.

ROM 102 stores various programs and various data. The RAM 103 temporarily stores programs or data as a work area. The storage unit 104 is configured with an HDD (Hard Disk Drive) or an SSD (Solid State Drive), and stores various programs including an operating system and various data.

Here, the information stored in the storage unit 104 in this embodiment includes, for example, a moving image captured by the camera 400, a still image transmitted from the user terminal 200, and the like.

The communication interface 105 is connected to the network N, and allows the server device 100 to communicate with other devices such as the user terminal 200, the administrator terminal 300, and the camera 400.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the hardware configurations of the user terminal 200 and the administrator terminal 300. Since the user terminal 200 and the administrator terminal 300 basically have a general computer configuration, the user terminal 200 will be explained as a representative.

As shown in FIG. 3, the user terminal 200 according to the present embodiment includes a CPU 201, a ROM 202, a RAM 203, a storage section 204, an input section 205, a display section 206, and a communication interface 207. Each configuration is communicatively connected to each other via a bus 208.

The CPU 201 is a central processing unit that executes various programs and controls various parts. That is, the CPU 201 reads a program from the ROM 202 or the storage unit 204 and executes the program using the RAM 203 as a work area. The CPU 201 controls each of the above components and performs various calculation processes according to programs recorded in the ROM 202 or the storage unit 204. In this embodiment, a program is stored in the ROM 202 or the storage unit 204.

ROM 202 stores various programs and various data. The RAM 203 temporarily stores programs or data as a work area. The storage unit 204 is configured by an HDD or an SSD, and stores various programs including an operating system and various data.

The input unit 205 includes a pointing device such as a mouse and a keyboard, and is used to perform various inputs. The input unit 205 is used to select a request, etc., as will be described later. Further, in this embodiment, a touch panel display unit 206 functions as the input unit 205.

The display unit 206 is, for example, a liquid crystal display. The display unit 206 displays various information under the control of the CPU 201. Furthermore, the display section 206 employs a touch panel system and also functions as the input section 205.

The communication interface 207 is connected to the network N, and allows the user terminal 200 to communicate with other devices such as the server device 100 and the administrator terminal 300.

When executing the above program, the server device 100 uses the above hardware resources to realize various functions.

Next, the functional configuration realized by the server device 100 will be described.
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the CPU 101 of the server device 100.

As shown in FIG. 4, the server device 100 has a video reception section 110, a transmission section 111, an operation reception section 112, a storage section 113, and a notification section 114 as functional configurations. Each functional configuration is realized by the CPU 101 reading and executing a program stored in the ROM 102 or the storage unit 104.

(Video reception unit 110)
The video reception unit 110 receives a video being shot from the camera 400. That is, real-time video captured by camera 400 is accepted.

(Transmission unit 111)
The transmitter 111 transmits the real-time video received by the video receiver 110 to the user terminal 200. That is, in response to a request from a user terminal 200 that has accessed the server device 100, the real-time video being captured by the camera 400 is transmitted to the user terminal 200, and is played back on the user terminal 200.

(Operation reception unit 112)
The operation reception unit 112 receives a predetermined operation from the user from the user terminal 200. Here, the predetermined operation is an operation of touching the image G displayed in the video played on the display unit 206 and used by the user to communicate with a predetermined person.

(Storage unit 113)
The storage unit 113 stores, in the storage unit 104, a still image of the video being played at the time when the user from the user terminal 200 performs a predetermined operation, which is received by the operation reception unit 112. That is, a screenshot of the moving image being played when the user operates the image G for communicating with a predetermined person is saved. The still image is then transmitted from the user terminal 200 to the server device 100 and stored in the storage unit 104. Note that the still image may be sent from the user terminal 200 to the server device 100 by any method, such as sending by email, as long as the still image can be sent. Further, the present invention is not limited to the case where a screenshot is sent from the user terminal 200 to the server device 100, and the CPU 101 extracts a still image of the video being played based on the date and time when the image G was operated by the user and stores it in the storage unit 104. You may also save it.

(Notification section 114)
The notification unit 114 notifies a predetermined person of the still image stored by the storage unit 113.

Further, the notification is performed by sending a still image via email to a terminal owned by a predetermined person (for example, the administrator terminal 300). Further, when such a still image is transmitted, the fact that the still image has been transmitted may be notified by outputting audio from a speaker provided in the administrator terminal 300, lighting a lamp, or the like. Further, if the server device 100 is equipped with a lamp and receives a still image, the lamp may be turned on to notify that the still image has been transmitted.

Here, the predetermined person is the administrator of the information processing system 10, the person in charge of security, or the like. If you want to notify the administrator or security personnel, please send real-time video of an animal escaping, a visitor on site feeding it without permission, a suspicious person, or littering. Communication between the zoo and the user becomes possible by notifying the administrator or the like of what the user noticed while watching the real-time video using a still image of the scene. In this case, many users can see the situation inside the zoo, so it can be expected to complement existing security cameras.

Further, the predetermined person may be a zookeeper or the like. When notifying the zookeeper, the zookeeper should take actions such as pointing the camera 400 at the camera 400 and explaining the animal in the still image sent during the animal show, thereby creating a connection between the zookeeper and the user. enable communication. This allows the user to have an experience as if they were actually visiting animals at a zoo. Furthermore, by making it easier for the zookeeper to capture the animal in the still image on the camera 400, it is also possible to deliver a video at the angle desired by the user.

Next, the operation of the server device 100 will be explained using FIG. 5. FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the flow of operation acceptance processing by the server device 100. The processing is performed by the CPU 101 reading the program from the ROM 102 or the storage unit 104, expanding it, and executing it. Further, as a premise of this flowchart, the server device 100 receives a video from a camera (video reception unit 110).

In step S100, the CPU 101 of the server device 100 receives a video selection operation from the user terminal 200. Specifically, first, the user uses the user terminal 200 to access the zoo's website. FIG. 6 is an example of a zoo website. As shown in FIG. 6, on the zoo's website, links L to videos called "Video 1," "Video 2," and "Video 3" are displayed for each camera 400. When the user selects the link L to the desired video, the video is selected and the real-time video captured by the camera 400 can be viewed. Note that the link L to the video for each camera 400 is not limited to what is displayed as "Video 1" in FIG. It may be displayed as "Ch. 2)" or "Channel 3 (Ch. 3)". Then, the process advances to the next step S101.

In step S101, the CPU 101 (transmission unit 111) of the server device 100 transmits the video selected by the user in step S100 to the user terminal 200. FIG. 7 is an example in which a moving image is displayed on the user terminal 200. As shown in FIG. 7, an image G of “!” is displayed on the moving image displayed on the display unit 206. Note that the image G is not limited to being displayed over the video as shown in FIG. It may also be displayed in a section or a menu section related to the operation of the user terminal 200. Then, the process advances to the next step S102.

In step S102, the CPU 101 (operation reception unit 112) of the server device 100 determines whether or not an operation for touching the image G is received from the user terminal 200. If it is determined that the operation of touching the image G has been accepted, the process advances to the next step S103. If it is not determined that the operation of touching the image G has been accepted, the process returns to step S102 again.

In step S103, the CPU 101 (storage unit 113) of the server device 100 saves in the storage unit 104 a still image of the moving image being played at the time when the image G is touched in step S102. Then, the process advances to the next step S104.

In step S104, the CPU 101 (notifying unit 114) of the server device 100 notifies a predetermined person, such as the administrator of the information processing system 10, of the still image saved in step S103. Then, the process ends.

According to this embodiment, it is possible to communicate and have an experience as if you were at a zoo, no matter where you are.

Note that the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, and various changes other than those described above can be made without departing from the spirit thereof.

For example, in the embodiment described above, the moving image is a moving image shot by one camera 400, but the present invention is not limited to this. Videos captured by a plurality of adjacent cameras 400 may be combined to generate one composite video with a high resolution, and the composite video may be sent to the user terminal 200.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8, a plurality of cameras 400 are installed so as to photograph the same object in the zoo from different installation positions. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing the zoo viewed from above. In the example shown in FIG. 8, a plurality of cameras 400 (six in this example) are installed at positions surrounding a specific area of the zoo.

In addition, the server device 100 has a functional configuration that configures videos taken by a plurality of cameras 400 at adjacent installation positions among videos received from a plurality of cameras 400 that take images of the same shooting range from different installation positions. The apparatus includes a compositing unit that generates one composite moving image by compositing frame images. That is, videos from cameras 400 at adjacent installation positions are combined to generate a composite video that is long in the horizontal direction.

FIG. 9 is an example of a composite video being displayed on the user terminal 200. FIG. 9 shows a state in which a composite video that is long in the horizontal direction is generated from videos from cameras A to D among the cameras 400, and a video that spans the videos from cameras B and C is being viewed. . Further, as shown in FIG. 9, scrolling is enabled in the vertical or horizontal direction (arrows in FIG. 9) so that the portion of the composite video that the user wants to view is displayed on the display unit 206. Note that an existing technique is used for video synthesis, so a description thereof will be omitted. Furthermore, although it is desirable that the cameras 400 be installed so that there are no blind spots where the plurality of cameras 400 cannot capture images, the existence of blind spots is not excluded. Furthermore, the synthesis of videos is not limited to the case where all videos sent from a plurality of cameras 400 are combined, but in order to lighten the processing of combining on the server device 100, only videos within the range that the user is viewing are used. That is, in the example shown in FIG. 9, only the moving images of camera B and camera C may be combined.

The transmitter 111 transmits the video synthesized by the synthesizer to the user terminal 200.

This makes it possible to view a vast area in one video, compared to videos shot with a single camera. Further, it becomes possible to view a video that spans the shooting range of the camera 400 in one video. Furthermore, it is possible to view animals and the like photographed from various angles without switching the camera 400.

Also, when sending a screenshot from the user terminal 200 to the server device 100, the user can input text data or audio data, add questions about the animals in the screenshot, or write notes about things that they noticed. It may also be possible to add .

In addition, not only the camera 400 but also a microphone is installed in the zoo in addition to or in addition to the camera 400, and the sounds inside the zoo are also transmitted to the user terminal 200, so that videos with a more realistic feeling can be viewed. It may be possible to do so.

Additionally, users who send still images to the administrator of the information processing system 10 or the security personnel are given benefits such as discount coupons that can be used at the zoo and the right to watch special videos. This may be used to motivate the user to touch the image G.

Furthermore, the information processing system 10 of this embodiment is not limited to installing the camera 400 in a zoo, but can also be installed in other places such as an art museum, a park, an amusement park, a concert hall, etc. Good too.

In the above embodiment, a mode has been described in which the program is stored (installed) in the ROM 102 or the storage unit 104 in advance, but the present invention is not limited thereto. The program is stored on recording media such as CD-ROM (Compact Disk Read Only Memory), DVD-ROM (Digital Versatile Disk Read Only Memory), and USB (Universal Serial Bus) memory. It may also be provided in recorded form. Further, the program may be downloaded from an external device via the network N.

10 Information processing system 100 Server device 200 User terminal 300 Administrator terminal 400 Camera

Claims (7)

A video reception department that accepts videos being shot from the camera,
a transmitter that transmits the video received by the video receiver to a user terminal;
an operation reception unit that receives a predetermined operation from the user from the user terminal;
a storage unit that stores in a storage unit a still image of the video being played at the time when the user from the user terminal performs the predetermined operation, which is received by the operation reception unit;
a notification unit that notifies a predetermined person of the still image stored by the storage unit;
An information processing device comprising: The user terminal includes a touch panel display that accepts user operations,
The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined operation is an operation of touching an image displayed on the display section and used by the user to communicate with the predetermined person. The information processing apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the still image is a screenshot of a moving image being played on the display unit of the user terminal when the predetermined operation is performed. Among videos received from a plurality of cameras that photograph the same shooting range from different installation positions, images of frames constituting the video taken by a plurality of cameras at adjacent installation positions are combined to create a single image. Equipped with a compositing unit that generates two composite videos,
The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the transmitter transmits the synthesized video to a user terminal. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the camera photographs the object from a horizontal direction to the ground surface. The information processing device according to claim 5, wherein the photographing target is a specific area of a zoo. computer,
A video reception department that accepts videos being shot from the camera,
a transmitter that transmits the video received by the video receiver to a user terminal;
an operation reception unit that receives a predetermined operation from the user from the user terminal;
a storage unit that stores in a storage unit a still image of the video being played at the time when the user from the user terminal performs the predetermined operation, which is received by the operation reception unit;
a notification unit that notifies a predetermined person of the still image stored by the storage unit;
A program to make it work.