JP4289576B2 - Imaging device and information addition device - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a photographing apparatus and an information adding apparatus. In particular, the present invention relates to an imaging device for imaging a subject and an apparatus for adding information.
[0002]
[Prior art]
The imaging device captures a subject and generates image information. There is a broadcasting system that broadcasts image information and text information by adding text information to a vertical blanking return of a broadcast signal. Program contents relating to the program, electronic program information, and the like are added to the broadcast signal as character information.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
The character information added to the broadcast signal was added at the stage where the program editing was completed.
[0004]
SUMMARY An advantage of some aspects of the invention is that it provides an imaging apparatus and an information addition apparatus that can solve the above-described problems. This object is achieved by a combination of features described in the independent claims. The dependent claims define further advantageous specific examples of the present invention.
[0005]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to solve the above-described problem, a first aspect of the present invention is a photographing apparatus that photographs a subject, a photographing unit that photographs the subject and generates image information, identification information that identifies the subject, and an image Provided is an imaging apparatus comprising an association unit for associating information.
[0006]
Another aspect of the first invention may further include a receiving unit that receives the specific information, and the associating unit may associate the received specific information with the image information. In addition, a transmission request signal transmission unit that transmits a transmission request signal that requests transmission of specific information may be further provided, and the reception unit may receive specific information transmitted based on the transmission request signal. Moreover, the imaging | photography range detection part which detects the imaging | photography range of an imaging | photography part may further be provided, and the transmission request signal transmission part may restrict | limit the range which transmits a transmission request signal according to an imaging | photography range. In addition, the transmission source is included in the imaging range based on the detection unit that detects the position of the transmission source of the specific information, the imaging range detection unit that detects the imaging range of the imaging unit, and the imaging range and the position of the transmission source. A subject information detection unit that detects specific information may further be provided, and the association unit may associate the specific information included in the imaging range with the image information. Further, a basic information adding unit that adds information related to the subject to the image information based on the specific information may be further provided.
[0007]
A second aspect of the present invention is an information addition device for adding information to a broadcast signal including image information, and is associated with the basic information based on the basic information related to the image information included in the broadcast signal. A detailed information adding unit for adding detailed information is provided.
[0008]
Another aspect of the second invention may further include an advertisement adding unit for adding advertisement information to a broadcast signal. In addition, a capacity detection unit that detects the capacity of the detailed information added to the broadcast signal may be further provided, and the advertisement adding unit may add the advertisement information based on the capacity of the detailed information.
[0009]
A third aspect of the present invention is an information transmission device that transmits predetermined information, and includes a specific information storage unit that stores specific information that specifies the information transmission device, and a specific information transmission unit that transmits specific information. Provided is an information transmission device including the information transmission device.
[0010]
Another aspect of the third invention further includes a transmission request signal receiving unit that receives a transmission request signal for requesting transmission of specific information, and when the transmission request signal is received, the specific information transmission unit transmits the specific information. You can do it. In addition, a transmission information selection unit that selects information stored in the specific information storage unit may be further provided, and the specific information stored in the specific information storage unit may be selected based on the transmission request signal.
[0011]
A fourth aspect of the present invention is a processing device that performs predetermined processing based on a broadcast signal, and displays a video by analyzing a video signal included in the broadcast signal and a receiving unit that receives the broadcast signal. A video analysis unit that displays video on a display device, a character information analysis unit that performs predetermined processing based on character information included in a broadcast signal, and a temporary storage unit that holds the broadcast signal for a certain period of time A processing apparatus is provided.
[0012]
Another aspect of the fourth invention further includes an input unit for inputting an instruction from a user who uses the processing device, and a storage unit for storing a broadcast signal, and the temporary storage unit is instructed by the user. In such a case, a broadcast signal necessary for generating the video displayed on the display device may be stored in the storage unit.
[0013]
According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a recording apparatus for recording information, comprising a first storage medium for recording image information and a second storage medium for recording additional information associated with the image information. A recording apparatus is provided.
[0014]
A sixth aspect of the present invention is a broadcasting system that performs a predetermined process based on a broadcast signal that displays a moving image by switching a plurality of still images at a predetermined timing, and specifies a subject included in the still image A transmission unit that transmits a broadcast signal in which specific information to be associated with a still image is received, and a processing device that receives the broadcast signal and displays a moving image and information related to the subject based on the specific information. Providing a characteristic broadcast system.
[0015]
The above summary of the invention does not enumerate all necessary features of the present invention, and sub-combinations of these feature groups can also be the invention.
[0016]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, the present invention will be described through embodiments of the invention. However, the following embodiments do not limit the claimed invention, and all combinations of features described in the embodiments are solutions of the invention. It is not always essential to the means.
[0017]
FIG. 1 is a functional block diagram in an embodiment of a broadcast system 500. The broadcasting system 500 includes an imaging device 100, an information adding unit 150, a transmitting unit 14, a receiving unit 16, a processing device 300, the Internet 22, and the server 18. The photographing apparatus 100 associates the subject information 12 related to the subject 10 with the video information of the subject 10. The information adding unit 150 further adds predetermined information to the image information based on the subject basic information 12 associated with the image information. The transmission unit 14 transmits image information to which predetermined information is added. For example, the transmission unit 14 may modulate the image information and transmit it as a radio wave. For example, the transmission unit 14 may broadcast as the broadcast radio wave 20 without determining the transmission destination. When broadcasting the image information, the transmission unit 14 may be a digital broadcast that transmits the image information after being compressed by MPEG or the like, or may be an analog broadcast that transmits the image information after frequency modulation. The transmission unit 14 may be a satellite broadcast that transmits radio waves to the artificial satellite and the received artificial satellite transmits the broadcast radio wave 20. Moreover, you may transmit the transmission part 14 as a broadcast signal for cable broadcasting.
[0018]
The receiving unit 16 receives the broadcast radio wave 20. The receiving unit 16 modulates the received broadcast radio wave 20 and converts it into image information. For example, the receiving unit 16 may be a tuner. The processing device 300 performs processing based on image information to which predetermined information is added. For example, the predetermined process may be a process of displaying a video or a process of saving a video. For example, the processing device 300 may be a television or a video. Furthermore, a process of displaying predetermined information added to the image information and a process of storing a video based on the predetermined information added to the image information may be used. Furthermore, information stored in the server 18 may be acquired via the Internet 22 based on the additional information added to the image information. Information may be transmitted to the server 18.
[0019]
For example, the predetermined information may be a program name, program content, performer information, and advertisement information. When the processing device 300 performs processing for storing a video, the user can register a performer in the processing device 300 in advance and can store a video in which the registered performer appears. Therefore, the user registers keywords such as the program name, program content, and performers in advance, so that when the image information including the keywords registered in advance is supplied to the processing device 300, the user can perform predetermined processing. be able to. Further, when interested in an advertisement, detailed information regarding the advertisement content can be acquired from the server 18 provided on the Internet 22. For example, in the case of a product advertisement, the product may be purchased.
[0020]
FIG. 2 is an example of a functional block diagram of the plurality of subjects 10 and the imaging device 100. The photographing apparatus 100 includes a specific information receiving unit 102, a photographing unit 104, and a transmission request signal transmitting unit 108. The subject 10 includes an information transmission device 200. The photographing unit 104 photographs the subject 10 included in the photographing range AA ′. The transmission request signal transmission unit 108 transmits a transmission request signal for requesting the information transmission apparatus 200 to transmit the specific information 11 to the transmission request signal transmission range BB ′. For example, the transmission request signal transmission unit 108 may be a transmission device that can transmit a directional radio wave. For example, the transmission request signal transmission unit 108 transmits a transmission request signal in a range substantially the same as the imaging range AA ′.
[0021]
When the information transmission device 200 receives the transmission request signal, the information transmission device 200 transmits the specific information 11. For example, the specification information 11 is information for specifying the subject 10 included in the shooting range AA ′. For example, it is information for specifying a subject in the photographing range AA ′. For example, the identification information 11 may be information that identifies the subject 10 by a number string, a character string, a combination of numbers and characters, and the like. The specific information receiving unit 102 receives the specific information 11 transmitted from the information transmitting device 200. For example, the specific information receiving unit 102 may be a receiving device having no directivity. For example, the specific information receiving unit 102 may be a directional receiving device, and is preferably capable of receiving the specific information 11 in a range substantially the same as the shooting range AA ′.
[0022]
Therefore, by providing the information transmission device 200 for the subject 10 to which the specific information 11 is to be added, the image capturing device 100 causes the image information of the subject 10 captured by the image capturing unit 104 and the specific information received by the specific information receiving unit 102. 11 can be associated.
[0023]
FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram of the photographing apparatus 100 and an example of the information transmission apparatus 200. The imaging apparatus 100 includes a specific information receiving unit 102, an imaging unit 104, an imaging range detection unit 106, a transmission request signal transmission unit 108, an association unit 110, a basic information addition unit 112, a recording unit 114, and an output unit 115. The photographing unit 104 photographs a subject and outputs image information to the associating unit 110. For example, although not shown, the photographing unit 104 includes an image sensor, a lens, and a focus adjusting unit that adjusts the focus of the lens so that an image of the subject can be formed on the light receiving surface of the image sensor. For example, the focus adjustment unit moves the position of the lens with respect to the image sensor to adjust the focus so that an image of the subject is formed on the light receiving surface of the image sensor.
[0024]
The shooting range detection unit 106 detects the shooting range of the shooting unit 104 and outputs the detected shooting range to the transmission request signal transmission unit 108. For example, the shooting range detection unit 106 may detect the shooting range based on the position of the lens in the focus adjustment unit. For example, the shooting range detection unit 106 may output a shooting range held in advance to the transmission request signal transmission unit 108. For example, the shooting range detection unit 106 may hold a plurality of shooting ranges in advance.
[0025]
The transmission request signal transmission unit 108 transmits a transmission request signal 13 for requesting the information transmission apparatus 200 to transmit the specific information 11 based on the imaging range supplied from the imaging range detection unit 106. For example, the transmission request signal transmission unit 108 transmits the transmission request signal 13 in the same range as the shooting range. For example, the transmission request signal transmission unit 108 transmits the transmission request signal 13 over a range wider than the shooting range. For example, the transmission request signal 13 transmits the transmission request signal 13 in a range narrower than the photographing range. For example, the range for transmitting the transmission request signal 13 may be arbitrarily set. For example, when photographing a stationary subject, the transmission request signal transmission unit 108 may transmit the transmission request signal 13 in a range substantially the same as the shooting range. For example, when shooting a moving subject, the transmission request signal transmission unit 108 may transmit the transmission request signal 13 over a range wider than the imaging range.
[0026]
The specific information receiving unit 102 receives the specific information 11 transmitted from the information transmitting apparatus 200 that has received the transmission request signal 13. Further, the specific information receiving unit 102 outputs the received specific information 11 to the associating unit 110. For example, the specific information receiving unit 102 may be a receiving device having no directivity.
[0027]
The association unit 110 associates the image information supplied from the imaging unit 104 with the specific information 11 supplied from the specific information receiving unit 102. For example, in the case where the photographing apparatus is a video camera that photographs a subject a plurality of times within a predetermined time to make a moving image, the specific information 11 may be associated frame by frame. For example, when the photographing apparatus is a camera that photographs a still image, the specific information 11 may be associated with each still image.
[0028]
The basic information adding unit 112 adds basic information of the subject 10 based on the specific information 11. For example, the basic information adding unit 112 stores the basic information in association with the specific information 11, detects the specific information 11 supplied from the association unit 110, and stores the basic information associated with the detected specific information 11. Append. For example, the basic information adding unit 112 may add the basic information to the vertical transition period of the image information and output the basic information to the recording unit 114 or the output unit 115. For example, the basic information adding unit 112 may separately output basic information associated with each frame of image information and image information to the recording unit 114 or the output unit 115. For example, the basic information may be information that identifies the subject 10 outside the shooting range AA ′. For example, the basic information is general information that identifies the subject 10. For example, the basic information may be the name and name of the subject 10. For example, when the subject 10 is a person, the basic information adding unit 112 adds the name of the person associated with the specific information 11 as basic information. For example, when the subject 10 is a product, the basic information adding unit 112 adds the name of the product associated with the specific information 11 as basic information. The basic information adding unit 112 outputs the image information with the basic information added to the recording unit 114 or the output unit 115.
[0029]
The recording unit 114 records the image information and basic information supplied from the basic information adding unit 112. For example, the recording unit 114 records image information or basic information on the magnetic tape 50 that records information using a magnetic tape. For example, the recording unit 114 records image information or basic information on a magneto-optical storage medium such as a DVD 52, a CD-R, or a CD-RW. For example, the recording unit 114 records image information or basic information on a semiconductor storage medium such as the memory card 54.
[0030]
For example, when the image information and the basic information are separately supplied from the basic information adding unit 112, the recording unit 114 may record the image information and the basic information separately. For example, the recording unit 114 may record image information on a storage medium having a large storage capacity such as the magnetic tape 50, and may record basic information on a semiconductor storage medium such as a memory card.
[0031]
The output unit 115 outputs the image information and basic information supplied from the basic information adding unit 112 to the information adding unit 150. Further, the output unit 115 outputs the image information and basic information stored in the recording unit 114 to the information adding unit 150. Therefore, the imaging apparatus 100 can associate information on the subject 10 included in the imaging range AA ′ with the video.
[0032]
FIG. 4 shows a process of associating the image information with the specific information 11 in the associating unit 110. The association unit 110 associates specific information (122a, 122b, 122c, and 122d) for each image (120a, 120b, 120c, and 120d) included in the image information 120. For example, the subject included in the image 120a includes the information transmission device 200 that transmits “A”, “B”, and “C” as specific information. When the transmission request signal transmission unit 108 transmits the transmission request signal, the information transmission apparatus 200 included in each subject transmits the specific information 122a “A”, “B”, and “C”, respectively. The specific information receiving unit 102 receives the specific information 122 a “A”, “B”, and “C”, and outputs them to the associating unit 110. The association unit 110 associates the specific information 122a with the video signal.
[0033]
For example, the image information 120b indicates a case where the soccer ball is provided with the information transmission device 200 that transmits “E” as the specific information 122b. For example, the image information 120c indicates a case where the information transmission device 200 that transmits “F” as the specific information 122c is provided in the vehicle. For example, the image information 120d includes a case where the information transmission device 200 that transmits “G”, “H”, and “I” as the specific information 122d is provided in the “table”, “coffee cup”, and “terrestrial globe”, respectively. Show. The information transmission device 200 may be provided on an object other than a person. For example, by providing the information transmission device 200 on an object that is a product, information for selling the product can be added. For example, based on the specific information 122, a detailed description of a product or introduction of a purchase store can be added as basic information.
[0034]
Further, by providing the processing device 300 with an input device for inputting an instruction from the user, it is possible to construct a system in which the user can select a favorite product included in the image and purchase the product. By constructing this system, for example, a user can purchase an article that he / she wanted in a television program. For example, a program provider can broadcast a television program itself as one commercial.
[0035]
Since the specific information 122 is associated with each image, the image and the specific information 122 remain associated with each other even when the image is edited. Accordingly, in drama and the like, it is possible to add who is appearing for each scene as basic information.
[0036]
FIG. 5 is an example of a functional block diagram of the basic information adding unit 112. The basic information adding unit 112 includes an adding unit 116 and a basic information database 118. The basic information database 118 stores the specific information 11 and basic information associated with the specific information 11. For example, the basic information includes the classification of the subject provided with the information transmitting device 200, the performer name associated with the specific information 11, the product name, the store name, the performer specifying information for specifying the performer, and the product for specifying the product. This is information for identifying a subject such as specific information or store specifying information for specifying a store. For example, the information for identifying the subject is information for identifying the subject in a range other than the photographing range AA ′ described with reference to FIG. For example, the performer identification number may be an ID uniquely associated with the performer. For example, the product specifying information may be an ID uniquely associated with the product. For example, the store specifying information may be an ID uniquely associated with the store.
[0037]
The basic information database 118 is preferably created every time the information transmission device 200 is provided on the subject. For example, the basic information database 118 is preferably created for each content to be photographed. For example, the basic information database 118 is preferably created for each drama to be shot. For example, the basic information database 118 is preferably created for each program to be shot.
[0038]
The adding unit 116 acquires basic information from the basic information database 118 based on the specific information 11 associated with the video signal supplied from the associating unit 110 and adds the basic information to the video signal. Therefore, the adding unit 116 can add the basic information associated with the specific information 11 added to the video signal to the video signal. The adding unit 116 outputs the video signal with the basic information added to the recording unit 114. The adding unit 116 may separately output the video signal and the basic information associated with each image to the recording unit 114. Further, basic information may be added to the vertical synchronization transition period.
[0039]
FIG. 6 shows an example of the data structure of the basic information database 118. The basic information database 118 has an ID 170, a classification 171 and a name 172. The ID 170 holds the specific information 11 transmitted from the information transmission device 200. For example, specific information such as “A”, “B”, and “C” described with reference to FIG. 4 is held. The classification 171 holds information specifying the classification of the subject provided with the information transmission device 200. The name 172 holds the name of the subject. The identification information held by the ID 170 is information for identifying individual subjects within the photographing range of the photographing apparatus 100. The name held by the name 172 is the basic information described with reference to FIG. 5, and is information that can identify individual subjects even outside the imaging range of the imaging apparatus 100. For example, it is possible to add information about a trader who handles articles displayed on the screen, clothes of performers, and the like. Therefore, the user can acquire detailed information on the item he / she wants to purchase when the item he / she wants fits on the screen, and further purchase. Accordingly, the broadcast program provider can produce a drama or broadcast program that also serves as a commercial.
[0040]
For example, the basic information database 118 is created for each drama. For example, a drama photographer gives the performer an information transmission device 200 that transmits specific information 11 associated with a performer appearing in the drama, and the performer always wears the information transmission device 200 during drama shooting. . When a performer is photographed by the photographing apparatus 100 with the performer wearing the information transmission device 200, the image information and the information of the performer name can always be recorded in association with each other. For example, the article is photographed by the photographing apparatus 100 by providing the article with the information transmission device 200 that transmits the specific information 11 associated with the costume of the performer, the furniture used by the performer, the home appliance, the car, and the like. In this case, image information and article information can always be recorded in association with each other. Thereby, for example, even when the user wants to purchase a performer's costume, the user can be provided with information about the performer's costume and the purchase method.
[0041]
FIG. 7 is an example of a functional block diagram of the information adding unit 150. The information adding unit 150 includes a detailed information adding unit 152, a program information database 154, a detailed information database 156, a capacity detecting unit 158, an advertisement adding unit 160, and an advertisement database 162. Based on the image information to which the basic information is supplied from the image capturing apparatus 100, the detailed information adding unit 152 sets program information associated with the basic information or detailed information to the program information database 154 and the detailed information database 156. Is added to the image signal. The program information database 154 stores program information related to the program. For example, the program information database 154 stores information related to programs such as program producers, advertisers, program contents, performers, past broadcast records, and shooting locations.
[0042]
The detailed information database 156 stores detailed information associated with the basic information. For example, the detailed information database 156 stores detailed information regarding performers such as past perform works, profiles, and comments of performers. For example, the detailed information database 156 stores detailed information related to products such as product introduction and purchase method. The detailed information adding unit 152 outputs the image information to which the detailed information is added to the capacity detecting unit 158. Therefore, the detailed information adding unit 152 can add the detailed information associated with the basic information based on the basic information associated with the image information, and output the detailed information to the capacity detecting unit 158. In another form, the program information database 154 and the detailed information database 156 may include program information and detailed information associated with specific information, and program information and detailed information may be added based on the specific information.
[0043]
The capacity detection unit 158 detects the capacity of basic information and detailed information added to image information. The capacity detection unit 158 detects the free capacity that can be added to the image information based on the information capacity that can be added to the image information, and the basic information and the detailed information that are added to the image information. For example, the information capacity that can be added to the image information may be stored in the detailed information adding unit 152 in advance. For example, when the additional information is added to the vertical recovery period, the information capacity that can be added to the image information is the information capacity that can be added to the vertical recovery period. For example, in digital broadcasting, it is the remaining capacity excluding video information used to generate an image from the maximum transmission capacity determined by the communication speed.
[0044]
The advertisement adding unit 160 reads the advertisement information from the advertisement database 162 based on the free capacity supplied from the capacity detection unit 158 and adds it to the image information. For example, the advertisement adding unit 160 may select the advertisement information based on program information or detailed information added to the image information. For example, the advertisement adding unit 160 may select advertisement information based on the content of program information. For example, if the program information includes information suggesting that it is a cooking program, the advertisement adding unit 160 selects advertising information related to cooking from the advertisement database 162. For example, the advertisement adding unit 160 may detect characters included in the program information and select advertisement information related to the detected characters. Therefore, the advertisement adding unit 160 can select advertisement information according to the content of the program. Further, since the advertisement adding unit 160 adds advertisement information based on the free space, the information adding unit 150 can efficiently use the information capacity that can be added to the image information. The advertisement adding unit 160 outputs the program information, detailed information, or image information to which the advertisement information is added to the transmission unit 14.
[0045]
FIG. 8 shows an example of the data structure of the advertisement database 162. The advertisement database 162 includes a classification 174, a name 175, and a simple file 176. The classification 174 holds information that specifies the classification of advertisement information. The name 175 holds information for specifying the name of the item advertised in the advertisement information. The simple file 176 holds information for specifying the storage location of the advertisement information file. For example, the advertisement information file includes simple product description and information for specifying a storage location of detailed information. The advertisement adding unit 160 reads the advertisement information specified by the information held in the simple file 176 and adds it to the image information. Further, the advertisement adding unit 160 selects advertisement information related to characters included in the program information from the advertisement database 162 based on information held in the classification 174 or the name 175.
[0046]
FIG. 9 is a functional block diagram in an embodiment of the information transmission device 200 described with reference to FIG. The information transmission device 200 includes a transmission request signal reception unit 202, a transmission information selection unit 204, a specific information transmission unit 206, and a specific information storage unit 208. The transmission request signal reception unit 202 receives the transmission request signal supplied from the transmission request signal transmission unit 108. When receiving the transmission request signal, the transmission request signal receiving unit 202 requests the transmission information selection unit 204 to transmit specific information. The transmission information selection unit 204 reads the specific information for specifying the information transmission device 200 from the specific information storage unit 208 and outputs it to the specific information transmission unit 206. The specific information transmitting unit 206 outputs the specific information to the specific information receiving unit 102. For example, the specific information storage unit 208 may store basic information such as a product name and a performer name of an object including the information transmission device 200. For example, the specific information storage unit 208 may store information related to an object provided with the information transmission device 200. Therefore, when the information transmission apparatus 200 receives the transmission request signal supplied from the imaging apparatus 100, the information transmission apparatus 200 can transmit specific information for specifying the information transmission apparatus 200. Therefore, since the photographing apparatus 100 associates the specific information with the image signal, the transmission unit 14 can transmit the basic information in conjunction with the subject displayed on the screen. Since the basic information is linked to the subject displayed on the screen, the processing device 300 that has received the basic information can perform a predetermined process in real time according to the subject on the screen.
[0047]
FIG. 10 is a functional block diagram in an embodiment of the processing apparatus 300. The processing device 300 includes an information separation unit 304, a character information analysis unit 306, a video analysis unit 308, a display control unit 310, a display unit 312, an input unit 314, a temporary storage unit 316, and a storage unit 318. The information separation unit 304 separates character information and video information from the broadcast signal supplied from the reception unit 16, outputs the character information to the character information analysis unit 306, and outputs the video information to the video analysis unit 308. . Further, the information separation unit 304 outputs the broadcast signal to the temporary storage unit 316. The character information analysis unit 306 analyzes the character information and outputs the analysis result to the display control unit 310. For example, the character information analysis unit 306 performs a predetermined process based on characters included in the character information. For example, the character information analysis unit 306 stores predetermined characters in advance, and performs predetermined processing when the character information supplied from the transmission unit 14 includes characters stored in advance. For example, the display control unit 310 may output screen information that notifies the user that characters stored in advance are included in the broadcast signal. For example, by registering the performer name in advance, the processing device 300 can notify the user that the registered performer is displayed on the screen.
[0048]
The video analysis unit 308 analyzes the video information and outputs it to the display control unit 310. When the video information is compressed video information such as MPEG, the video analysis unit 308 performs MPEG decoding and outputs the video information to the display control unit 310. The display control unit 310 generates display information based on the character information supplied from the character information analysis unit 306 and the video information supplied from the video analysis unit 308 and outputs the display information to the display unit 312.
[0049]
The input unit 314 inputs an instruction from the user and outputs the instruction from the user to the display control unit 310 or the temporary storage unit 316. For example, when the user instructs to display the character information on the screen, the input unit 314 instructs the display control unit 310 to display the character information on the screen. For example, when the user instructs to temporarily save the image displayed on the display unit 312, the input unit 314 stores the broadcast signal for displaying the image displayed on the display unit 312 in the storage unit 318. specify.
[0050]
The temporary storage unit 316 holds the broadcast signal supplied from the information separation unit 304 for a predetermined period. For example, the predetermined period is a period from when the information separation unit 304 inputs a broadcast signal to when an image is displayed on the display unit 312 based on the broadcast signal. Accordingly, when the user gives an instruction to temporarily save, the storage unit 318 can store a broadcast signal that holds information necessary to generate an image displayed on the display unit 312. For example, when interested in clothes worn by actors, the user instructs the temporary storage unit 316 to temporarily store the screen. The user can re-display the screen temporarily saved after watching the drama and check the information on the clothes worn by the actor. The temporary storage unit 316 stores the broadcast signal necessary for displaying the screen in the storage unit 318, so that the user can view detailed information after the program ends. If the user wishes to purchase the clothes after confirmation, the user instructs the purchase. The communication unit 315 connects to the server 18 via the Internet 22 and performs a procedure for purchasing clothes. Since the processing apparatus 300 includes the temporary storage unit 316 and the storage unit 318, the user can acquire detailed information after the program ends by temporarily storing a screen of interest.
[0051]
FIG. 11 is a block diagram of an embodiment of the character information analysis unit 306. The character information analysis unit 306 includes a character detection unit 320, a determination unit 322, a processing unit 324, and an instruction information storage unit 326. The character detection unit 320 detects the retention included in the character information supplied from the information separation unit 304 and outputs the detected retention to the determination unit 322. For example, the character detection unit 320 decomposes the character information for each word and outputs it to the determination unit 322. The instruction information storage unit 326 stores a character string to be detected and a process associated with the character string. The determination unit 322 causes the processing unit 324 to perform a predetermined process when the character string stored in the instruction information storage unit 326 matches the word supplied from the character detection unit 320 and matches. For example, the user causes the instruction information storage unit 326 to store the name of the entertainer who is interested in the user and the process when the name of the entertainer is detected. For example, if a recording process is designated when the name of the entertainer is detected, a screen on which a pre-registered entertainer appears can be recorded. For example, the character information analysis unit 306 can record advertisement information related to characters stored in advance. For example, the character information analysis unit 306 can designate a process for accumulating advertisement information related to characters stored in advance.
[0052]
FIG. 12A is an example of a screen displayed on the display unit 312 based on the information stored in the storage unit 318. This screen has a storage screen 338, performer information display button 328, product information display button 352, storage screen list display button 330, previous screen display button 332, next screen display button 334, and return button 336. The storage screen 338 is a screen designated for storage by the user. The performer information display button 328 and the product information display button 352 are generated by the display control unit 310 based on information held in the classification 171 described with reference to FIG. The stored screen list display button 330 is linked to a process for displaying a list of screen information stored in the storage unit 318. For example, when the user designates the stored screen list display button 330, the screen information stored in the storage unit 318 is displayed in a list on the display unit 312.
[0053]
The performer information display button 328 is linked to a process of displaying information related to the performer among the information added in association with the storage screen 338. For example, when the user designates the performer information display button 328, the display control unit 310 causes the display unit 312 to display the detailed information of the performer. The merchandise information display button 352 is linked with a process of displaying information related to the merchandise among the information added in association with the storage screen 338. For example, when the user designates the product information display button 352, the display control unit 310 causes the display unit 312 to display detailed information on the product.
[0054]
The previous screen display button 332 and the next screen display button 334 are linked with the process of sequentially selecting the screen information stored in the storage unit 318. For example, when the user designates the previous screen display button 332 and the next screen display button 334, the screen information stored in the storage unit 318 can be sequentially displayed on the display unit 312. The return button 336 is linked with a process for terminating the display of the screen information stored in the storage unit 318 on the display unit 312. For example, when the user designates the return button 336, the processing apparatus 300 ends the process of causing the display unit 312 to display the screen information stored in the storage unit 318.
[0055]
FIG. 12B is an example of a screen when product information is displayed. This screen includes a return button 340, an upward movement button 342, a downward movement button 344, a product display portion 346, a detailed information display portion 348, and a purchase button 350. The return button 336 is linked with a process for terminating the display of the screen information stored in the storage unit 318 on the display unit 312. For example, when the user designates the return button 336, the processing apparatus 300 ends the process of causing the display unit 312 to display the screen information stored in the storage unit 318.
[0056]
The product display unit 346 displays information related to the product added to the storage screen 338. For example, the product display unit 346 displays product image information. The detailed information display unit 348 displays the detailed information of the product displayed on the product display unit 346. The upward movement button 342 and the downward movement button 344 are linked with a process of sequentially selecting product information included in the storage screen 338. For example, when the user designates the upward movement button 342 or the downward movement button 344, the products included in the storage screen 338 can be sequentially displayed on the product display unit 346. The purchase button 350 is linked with the process of purchasing a product. For example, when the user designates the purchase button 350, the processing device 300 requests the server 18 to purchase a product via the Internet 22. Therefore, the user can purchase the product displayed on the screen.
[0057]
Therefore, the imaging apparatus 100 can associate image information and information related to the subject included in the image information. Since information can be added to the image information, it is possible to acquire detailed information on an object of interest among objects displayed on the screen. Further, the processing device 300 can perform a predetermined process based on information related to the subject included in the image information.
[0058]
As mentioned above, although this invention was demonstrated using embodiment, the technical scope of this invention is not limited to the range as described in the said embodiment. Various modifications or improvements can be added to the above embodiment. It is apparent from the scope of the claims that the embodiments added with such changes or improvements can be included in the technical scope of the present invention. Examples of such changes include:
[0059]
As a first modification, the specific information receiving unit 102 included in the imaging device 100 described with reference to FIG. 3 may be a directional receiving device. When the specific information receiving unit 102 is a directional receiving device, the shooting range detection unit 106 outputs the shooting range to the specific information receiving unit 102. The specific information receiving unit 102 receives the specific information 11 in the same range as the shooting range. Accordingly, it is possible to receive the identification information 11 of the subject included in the shooting range.
[0060]
As a second modification, a telop device (not shown) that adds a predetermined video to the image information may have an adding unit that adds specific information to the image information. The telop device includes an association unit 110 that adds specific information to image information when a predetermined video is added to the image information. When the telop device adds the specific information, for example, in a news program that provides a plurality of types of information, the specific information that specifies the type of news being broadcast can be added to the broadcast signal.
[0061]
As a third modification, the advertisement database 162 described with reference to FIG. 8 may store information such as applications, image data, and audio data. The advertisement adding unit 160 may read information such as an application, image data, and audio data stored in the advertisement database 162 and add it to the image information.
[0062]
As a fifth modification, the information transmitting apparatus 200 may receive information stored in the specific information storage unit 208 and store the information in the specific information storage unit 208. Therefore, information can be arbitrarily stored in the specific information storage unit 208.
[0063]
As a sixth modification, the imaging device 100 may associate the image information with the specific information based on the position of the information transmission device 200 and the imaging range. An embodiment for implementing this modification is shown in FIG. FIG. 13 is a functional block diagram according to an embodiment of the photographing apparatus 400 and an information transmission apparatus 250 provided in the subject. The imaging apparatus 400 includes an imaging unit 104, an imaging range detection unit 106, a correspondence unit 110, a related information addition unit 112, a recording unit 114, an output unit 115, a reception unit 131, a position detection unit 130, and a subject information detection unit 132. . In FIG. 13, the functional blocks denoted by the same reference numerals as those in FIG. 3 have the same functions as the functional blocks described with reference to FIG.
[0064]
The receiving unit 131 receives specific information transmitted from the information transmitting device 250. The position detection unit 130 detects the position of the information transmission device 250 based on the signal supplied from the reception unit 131. For example, the imaging device 400 may include a plurality of receiving units 131, and the position detection unit 130 may detect the position of the information transmission device 250 based on signals supplied from the plurality of receiving units 131. For example, the position detection unit 130 may detect the position of the information transmission device 250 based on the strength of the specific information transmitted from the information transmission device 250 received by the plurality of reception units 131. The subject information detection unit 132 is configured so that the information transmission device 250 is within the shooting range based on the information on the shooting range supplied from the shooting range detection unit 106 and the information on the position of the information transmission device 250 supplied from the position detection unit 130. It is determined whether or not.
[0065]
For example, the position detection unit 130 and the shooting range detection unit 106 have the same global coordinate system, and the subject information detection unit 132 determines whether or not the information transmission device 250 is included in the shooting range of the shooting unit 104 in the global coordinate system. Determine. The subject information detection unit 132 outputs specific information transmitted from the information transmission device 250 within the shooting range to the association unit 110. Therefore, the imaging apparatus 400 can store the image information and information related to the subject included in the image in the recording unit 114 in association with each other. In addition, the subject information detection unit 132 may detect the position of the information transmission device 250 in the image coordinate system of the image information output from the imaging unit 104. The association unit 110 associates the position of the information transmission device 250 in the image coordinate system and the image information supplied from the subject information detection unit 132.
[0066]
By associating the position of the information transmission device 250 in the image coordinate system with the image information, the processing device 300 allows the user to specify the product included in the screen displayed on the display unit 312 when the user specifies the product included in the screen. Information can be displayed. For example, based on the position of the information transmission device 250 in the image coordinate system, the processing device 300 detects the subject provided with the information transmission device 250 and is designated by the user when the user designates the subject. Display subject information. For example, when a predetermined range centered on the position of the information transmission device 250 in the image coordinate system is designated by the user, the processing device 300 displays product information. For example, based on the position of the information transmission device 250 in the image coordinate system, the edge of the subject in the image information is detected, and the subject information is displayed when the range specified by the edge is designated by the user. Accordingly, by associating the position of the information transmission device 250 in the image coordinate system with the image information, the processing device 300 can display information on the subject designated by the user.
[0067]
As a seventh modification, the recording unit 114 described with reference to FIG. 3 may record image information on a magnetic recording medium and record additional information on a semiconductor storage device. FIG. 14 is a functional block diagram in an embodiment of a recording medium. The recording medium 51 includes a semiconductor storage unit 53, a contact unit 55, and a magnetic storage unit 57. The contact unit 55 inputs predetermined information and outputs it to the semiconductor storage unit 53. Further, predetermined information stored in the semiconductor storage unit 53 is output. For example, the contact unit 55 may be a terminal that is in electrical contact with a terminal that inputs and outputs information provided in the recording unit 114. The semiconductor storage unit 53 stores predetermined information. The semiconductor storage unit 53 may be a nonvolatile memory. The magnetic storage unit 57 stores predetermined information by magnetism. For example, the recording unit 114 may store image information in the magnetic storage unit 57 and store additional information associated with the image in the semiconductor storage unit 53. Since the recording medium 51 includes the magnetic storage unit 57 and the semiconductor storage unit 53, it is easy to manage. Further, since the semiconductor storage unit 53 holds additional information, it can be understood in a short time what kind of image information is stored in the magnetic storage unit 57.
[0068]
As an eighth modification, the related information adding unit 112 may associate a signal for controlling a home appliance that can be controlled via a network with image information. By associating signals for controlling home appliances, the program can have a sense of reality. For example, by adding a signal for controlling the proof, it is possible to darken the lighting and give a sense of fear in a horror program or the like. Moreover, fear can be put out by controlling the air conditioner and lowering the temperature. Further, in a cooking program or the like, a signal for controlling a device that artificially generates an odor can be associated with image information to provide the user with an odor during cooking. A home appliance that can be controlled via a network includes an input unit that connects to the network and inputs information, and a control unit that controls the function of the home appliance based on a control signal input to the input unit.
[0069]
【The invention's effect】
As is apparent from the above description, according to the present invention, information related to the subject included in the image can be added to the image information.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a functional block diagram of an embodiment of a broadcast system 500. FIG.
FIG. 2 is an example of a functional block diagram of a plurality of subjects 10 and an imaging apparatus 100.
FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram of the photographing apparatus 100 and an example of the information transmission apparatus 200.
FIG. 4 shows a process of associating image information with specific information in an association unit.
FIG. 5 is an example of a functional block diagram of a basic information adding unit 112;
6 is an example of a data structure of a basic information database 118. FIG.
7 is an example of a functional block diagram of an information adding unit 150. FIG.
8 is an example of a data structure of an advertisement database 162. FIG.
FIG. 9 is a functional block diagram in an embodiment of the information transmission device 200 described with reference to FIG. 3;
10 is a functional block diagram in an embodiment of a processing apparatus 300. FIG.
11 is a block diagram of an embodiment of a character information analysis unit 306. FIG.
12 is an example of a screen displayed on the display unit 312 based on information stored in the storage unit 318. FIG.
FIG. 13 is a functional block diagram according to an embodiment of an image capturing apparatus 400 and an information transmitting apparatus 250 provided in a subject.
FIG. 14 is a functional block diagram in an embodiment of a recording medium.
[Explanation of symbols]
10 Subject
11 Specific information
12 Subject related information
14 Transmitter
16 Receiver
18 servers
20 Broadcast signal
22 Internet
100 photographing device
102 Specific information receiver
104 Shooting unit
106 Shooting range detector
108 Transmission request signal transmitter
110 Corresponding part
112 Related information adding part
114 Recording unit
115 Output section
116 Related information adding section
118 Basic Information Database
120 Image information
122 Related Information
130 Position detector
132 Subject information detection unit
150 Information adding part
152 Detailed information adding section
154 Program information database
156 Detailed information database
158 Capacity detector
160 Advertisement addition part
162 Advertising database
200 Information transmitter
202 Transmission request signal receiver
204 Transmission information selection unit
206 Specific information transmitter
208 Specific information storage
300 processing equipment
304 Information separator
306 Character information analyzer
308 Video analysis unit
310 Display control unit
312 Display unit
314 Input section
316 Temporary storage
318 storage unit
320 character detector
322 judgment part
324 processing unit
326 Instruction information storage unit

Claims (12)

A photographing device for photographing a subject provided with an information transmitting device,
A photographing unit for photographing the subject and generating image information;
A shooting range detection unit for detecting a shooting range of the shooting unit;
A transmission request signal for requesting transmission of specific information to the information transmission device, a transmission request signal transmitter for limiting the transmission range of the transmission request signal according to the shooting range,
A receiving unit for receiving specific information for identifying the information transmission device, which is transmitted based on the transmission request signal from the information transmission device;
An associating unit for associating the specific information received by the receiving unit with the image information;
A basic information database that stores specific information and basic information for identifying a subject in association with each other;
A basic information adding unit that acquires basic information from the basic information database and adds the basic information to the image information based on the specific information associated with the image information by the associating unit;
A recording unit for recording image information and basic information supplied from the basic information adding unit;
An imaging apparatus comprising: The imaging apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the transmission request signal transmission unit transmits a transmission request signal in a range substantially the same as or narrower than the imaging range of the imaging unit. A detection unit for detecting a position of a transmission source of the specific information;
A subject information detection unit that detects the specific information included in the imaging range by the transmission source based on the imaging range and the position of the transmission source;
The mapping unit is imaging apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that associating the identification information included in the imaging range and said image information. A system including an information transmission device provided for a subject, a photographing device for photographing the subject, and an information addition device for adding information to a broadcast signal including image information ,
The information transmitting device is
A specific information storage unit for storing specific information for specifying the information transmitting device;
A specific information transmission unit for transmitting specific information;
The imaging device
A photographing unit for photographing the subject and generating image information;
A specific information receiving unit for receiving specific information transmitted from the information transmitting device;
An associating unit that associates the specific information received by the specific information receiving unit with the image information;
A basic information database that stores specific information and basic information for identifying a subject in association with each other;
A basic information adding unit that acquires basic information from the basic information database and adds the basic information to the image information based on the specific information associated with the image information by the associating unit;
Possess a recording unit for recording image information and the basic information supplied from the basic information adding portion,
The information adding device includes:
A system comprising: a detailed information adding unit that adds detailed information associated with the basic information to the broadcast signal based on basic information included in the image information . The information adding device includes:
The system according to claim 4 , further comprising an advertisement adding unit that adds advertisement information to the broadcast signal. The information adding device includes:
A capacity detecting unit for detecting a capacity of the detailed information added to the broadcast signal;
The system according to claim 5 , wherein the advertisement adding unit adds the advertisement information based on a capacity of the detailed information. The imaging device
The information transmission device further includes a transmission request signal transmission unit that transmits a transmission request signal for requesting transmission of specific information,
The information transmitting device is
A transmission request signal receiving unit for receiving the transmission request signal;
The specific information sending section, the calling request when the signal receiver receives the calling request signal, the system according to any one of claims 4 to 6, characterized in that for transmitting the specific information. The information transmitting device is
The transmission information selection part which selects the information stored in the specific information storage part is further included, and the specific information stored in the specific information storage part is selected based on a transmission request signal. 8. The system according to 7 . The system according to claim 7 or 8 , wherein the specific information receiving unit receives the specific information transmitted based on the transmission request signal. A shooting range detection unit for detecting a shooting range of the shooting unit;
The system according to any one of claims 7 to 9, wherein the transmission request signal transmission unit restricts a range in which the transmission request signal is transmitted according to the imaging range. The system according to claim 10 , wherein the transmission request signal transmission unit transmits a transmission request signal in a range that is substantially the same as or narrower than a photographing range of the photographing unit. The imaging device
A detection unit for detecting a position of a transmission source of the specific information;
A shooting range detection unit for detecting a shooting range of the shooting unit;
A subject information detection unit that detects the specific information included in the imaging range by the transmission source based on the imaging range and the position of the transmission source;
The system according to claim 4 , wherein the association unit associates the specific information included in the imaging range with the image information.

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