JP4691155B2 - Attraction system and attraction video providing method - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to an image providing type attraction system, and more particularly to an attraction system that can increase the enjoyment of visitors.

  Conventionally, various attraction systems have been installed at event venues and amusement parks to entertain visitors. Among the attraction systems, there is a system that provides video by theater. In this specification, this type of system is referred to as a video providing attraction system. There are also systems that combine other elements (eg, vehicles) to provide video. Such a system is also included in the video providing system in this specification.

  The video-provided attraction system uses the latest video technology to provide powerful images to visitors. For example, the use of a three-dimensional CG (computer graphic) image has increased the feeling that a visitor is in the video (realism: reality or virtual reality).

  In addition, visitors are often involved in stories. For example, an image of space travel is provided under the assumption that a visitor travels in space. Such story ideas have also contributed to an increased presence.

  On the other hand, as a CG technique, a technique for generating a CG image from an actual captured image has been proposed. A technique for combining a CG image obtained from a captured image with another CG image has also been proposed.

CG technology related to the present invention is disclosed in Non-Patent Document 1, for example.
“Agent Reality and Communication Gap in HAI” (Morishima, Japanese Society for Artificial Intelligence Vol.17, No.6, pages 687-692, November 2002)

  The present inventor examined an attraction system that can further increase the enjoyment of visitors under the background as described above. In the past, the presence was increased simply by associating visitors with stories. On the other hand, as will be described later, the present invention allows the visitor to actually appear in the video, and further causes the visitor to act as a cast (performer) in the video, thereby dramatically increasing the presence of the visitor.

  Also, in the video-providing attractions, the number of visitors per show is relatively large. However, the time for one show is limited. In such a situation, if a large number of visitors simply appear in the video, the time of each visitor is shortened or the size of each visitor is reduced. As a result, the visitor may not fully realize that it has appeared in the video. The present invention also solves this problem.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide an attraction system that can increase the enjoyment of visitors.

  An object of the present invention is to provide an attraction system that can sufficiently realize that a plurality of visitors have appeared in a video.

  The attraction system of the present invention includes a plurality of theaters arranged so as to face each other, an attraction video providing means for providing attraction video by each of the plurality of theaters, and moving the screens of the plurality of theaters to move the plurality of theaters. And a screen moving means for bringing theater customers to face each other. As described above, according to the present invention, a plurality of theaters are fused in a state of facing each other by moving the screen, thereby providing an attraction in which visitors of the plurality of theaters have a sense of unity.

  The attraction system of the present invention operates cast data in accordance with cast data generating means for generating cast data that is an image of a cast having an image of a visitor, and cast scenario data that defines the movement of the cast along the attraction story. Accordingly, attraction video generation means for generating an attraction video for a guest to act as a cast, and attraction video provision means for providing the attraction video may be included.

  In this way, the present invention processes cast scenario data that defines the movement of the cast along the attraction story. The present invention operates cast data having a visitor image according to the cast scenario data. As a result, the present invention can make a visitor's image appear in the attraction video, and can further act on the visitor's image, thus dramatically increasing the presence of the visitor and making it fun. Can increase.

  The attraction system of the present invention includes a plurality of divided theaters, a theater that can change a theater size between the combined theaters that combine the plurality of divided theaters, a divided theater video, and a combined theater video. The video includes means for providing an attraction video in which an image of a visitor accommodated in the split theater is incorporated as a cast, the split theater video is provided by the split theater, and the combined theater video is provided by the combined theater. As provided, there may be included theater control means for changing the theater size according to the progress of the attraction video.

  For example, a divided theater image is first provided in a divided theater, and a captive appears in each divided theater. By dividing the theater, the number of customers is reduced, so that it is possible to provide a video in which each visitor appears to a sufficient extent in a limited time. Next, the divided theaters are combined to form a combined theater, and the combined theater provides a combined theater image having a large scale.

  As described above, the present invention combines the divided theater and the combined theater. The attraction video of the present invention appears to a sufficient extent for each visitor and includes a large-scale video, thereby increasing the enjoyment of the visitor.

  The attraction system of the present invention includes a divided theater partitioning means for partitioning a theater into a plurality of divided theaters, a combined theater forming means for combining the plurality of divided theaters to form a combined theater, and a division to be provided by the divided theater Means for providing an attraction video in which an image of a visitor accommodated in the divided theater is incorporated as a cast in the divided theater video, including a theater video and a combined theater video to be provided by the combined theater May be included. The divided theater partitioning means is, for example, a partition member between the divided theaters, and the combined theater forming means is, for example, a partition member moving device that moves the partition member to remove it from between the divided theaters. The partition member is typically a partition wall. Even in this aspect, the same advantages can be obtained by combining the divided theater and the combined theater.

  The present invention is not limited to the system aspect described above. The present invention may be expressed by a method, a program, and a program recording medium corresponding to an attraction system, for example, and the advantages of the present invention are obtained.

  The present invention is an attraction providing method, which includes providing an attraction image in each of a plurality of theaters arranged to face each other, moving a screen of the plurality of theaters, And a step of bringing the customer into contact.

  The present invention is an attraction video providing method according to a cast data generation step for generating cast data that is an image of a cast having a visitor image, and cast scenario data that defines the movement of the cast along the attraction story. By operating the cast data, an attraction video generating step for generating an attraction video in which a guest acts as a cast may be included, and an attraction video providing step for providing the attraction video.

  In addition, the present invention is a program for causing a computer to generate an attraction video, the program acquiring cast data that is a cast image having a visitor image, and a cast motion along the attraction story And generating the attraction video in which the visitor acts as a cast by operating the cast data in accordance with the cast scenario data that defines the above.

  Further, the present invention is an attraction providing method, which includes a step of changing a theater size between a plurality of divided theaters and a combined theater that combines the plurality of divided theaters, and a divided theater video and a combined theater video. Providing the attraction video in which the image of a visitor accommodated in the divided theater is incorporated as a cast, and changing the size of the theater includes the step of changing the size of the theater The theater size may be changed according to the progress of the attraction video such that a theater video is provided by the divided theater and the combined theater video is provided by the combined theater.

  Further, the present invention is an attraction providing method, which includes dividing a theater into a plurality of divided theaters, combining the plurality of divided theaters to form a combined theater, and a divided theater video; A segmented theater video, wherein the segmented theater video is provided with an attraction video in which an image of a visitor accommodated in the segmented theater is incorporated as a cast. And providing the merged theater video with the merged theater.

  As mentioned above, according to this invention, the attraction system which can improve a visitor's pleasure can be provided.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the present embodiment, an image of a visitor's face is captured in an attraction video as a visitor image.

  FIG. 1 shows an attraction system according to the present embodiment. The attraction system 10 includes a three-dimensional scanner 12, an image processing PC 14, an attraction video generation device 16, an image scenario storage server 18, a video transmission device 20, and a screen 22.

  The 3D scanner 12 generates 3D image data of a visitor. The three-dimensional scanner 12 images a visitor from a plurality of directions, measures the shape of the face, and generates three-dimensional CG data from the captured image.

  The image processing PC (personal computer) 14 generates cast data from the three-dimensional CG data generated by the three-dimensional scanner 12. The image processing PC 14 generates 3DCG data capable of generating a facial expression based on the face shape data measured by the three-dimensional scanner 12. The 3DCG data is data in which a characteristic part of the face is recognized, that is, data having information on a recognition result.

  In this way, the three-dimensional scanner 12 and the image processing PC 14 function as cast data generation means, and generate cast data that is a cast image having a visitor image.

  More specifically, in the present embodiment, 3DCG data of the face excluding hair and ears is taken into this system using the three-dimensional scanner 12 and the image processing PC 14 to constitute cast data. However, the outline of the face is included in the cast data. That is, this embodiment uses data such as a so-called Noh mask excluding hair and ears. For hair and ears, data prepared in advance is used in subsequent processing. Of course, within the scope of the present invention, hair and ear images may also be obtained from the customer image and included in the cast data.

  In this embodiment, it is assumed that there are a plurality of visitors. The three-dimensional scanner 12 and the image processing PC 14 generate cast data from a plurality of visitors. Preferably, in consideration of the smooth progress of the attraction, a plurality of three-dimensional scanners 12 and image processing PCs 14 are prepared according to the number of visitors.

  The attraction video generation device 16 generates an attraction video using the cast data and the data of the image scenario storage server 18. The attraction video generation device 16 refers to cast scenario data that defines the movement of the cast along the attraction story. And the attraction image | video production | generation apparatus 16 produces | generates the attraction image | video which operates cast data according to attraction data. As a result, in the attraction video, the visitor acts as a cast.

  The video transmission device 20 and the screen 22 function as an attraction video providing unit, and provide the attraction video generated by the attraction video generation device 16 to the customer. Typically, the theater is provided with a screen 22, and the video transmission device 20 displays an attraction video on the screen 22.

  FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram of the attraction video generation device 16 and the image scenario storage server 18, which are computer systems. The image scenario storage server 18 includes a background data storage unit 30 and a scenario storage unit 32. The attraction video generation device 16 includes a cast data acquisition unit 34, a cast data storage unit 36, a scenario data acquisition unit 38, a background data acquisition unit 40, a face change processing unit 42, and a synthesis unit 44.

  The background data storage unit 30 stores background data of the attraction video. The background data is background image data. For example, if the stage of the attraction story is outer space, video data such as space and spacecraft is stored. The body data of the cast (data other than the face) is also stored in the background data storage unit 30 together with the background data.

  The scenario storage unit 32 stores cast scenario data. As described above, the cast scenario data is data that defines the movement of the cast along the attraction story. In the present embodiment, cast data is a cast face. The cast scenario data includes data on the position, angle, and facial expression of the cast face at each time point. The facial expression is, for example, an angry face, a crying face, or a laughing face. The cast scenario data defines the movement of each of a plurality of casts. The cast scenario data also includes cast conversation data. As described above, the image scenario storage server 18 is a database of part data that constitutes a story such as background data, cast body data (an image in which a face is hollowed out), and scenario description, and can also be referred to as a story server.

  In the attraction video generation device 16, the cast data acquisition unit 34 acquires cast data input from the image processing PC 14. The cast data is stored in the cast data storage unit 36. A plurality of cast data are assigned to different casts. This allocation information is also stored in the cast data storage unit 36.

  The scenario data acquisition unit 38 acquires cast scenario data from the scenario storage unit 32 of the image scenario storage server 18. The background data acquisition unit 40 acquires background data and cast body data from the background data storage unit 30.

  The face change processing unit 42 and the combining unit 44 generate an attraction video as follows. The face change processing unit 42 functions as a facial expression changing unit, and changes the facial expression of cast data based on cast data and cast scenario data. In this image processing, the facial expression is changed using information on the facial part given to the cast data in the recognition processing. As described above, the cast scenario data includes the cast expression at each time point. Therefore, the facial expression of the cast data is changed by image processing according to the cast scenario data. The face change processing unit 42 performs image processing for deforming the cast face according to conversation data included in the cast scenario data, and generates an image spoken by the cast.

  Here, in this embodiment, image processing is performed on the recognized face image data obtained through the image recognition on the three-dimensional CG (3DCG) data obtained by the three-dimensional scanner, and a facial expression (for conversation). Can be changed in the video image. As the image processing for changing the facial expression, HAI (Human Agent Interactive) related technology proposed by Morishima can be suitably applied. This technology is described in, for example, “Agent Reality and Communication Gap in HAI” (Morishima, Japanese Society for Artificial Intelligence Vol.17, No.17, pages 687-692, November 2002).

  The combining unit 44 combines the cast data with the background data and the body data. Here, the cast data whose expression is changed is pasted on the background. As described above, the cast scenario data includes the position and angle of the cast data at each time point. The cast data is pasted according to the position and angle of the cast scenario data. The cast's body data is also attached to the background data. Body moving image data may be prepared in advance. Further, at the time of synthesis, the body may be moved by CG processing according to the scenario data.

  As described above, the attraction video generation device 16 generates an attraction video in which the visitor image acts by changing the facial expression. In the attraction video, the cast that is a visitor is the same as the action that a real person causes, such as “speaking”, “showing emotions of emotions”, “doing physical actions such as moving hands or moving feet” Make a move.

  Next, operation | movement of the attraction system 10 of this Embodiment is demonstrated. When a visitor visits a facility equipped with the attraction system 10, the visitor is scanned by the three-dimensional scanner 12. The three-dimensional scanner 12 measures the shape of the visitor's face. The image processing PC 14 processes the face shape data measured by the three-dimensional scanner 12 into 3DCG data capable of generating an expression.

  The attraction video generation device 16 generates an attraction video from the data of the image scenario storage server 18 and the cast data. The expression of the cast data is changed by image processing according to the cast scenario data. Then, the cast data is synthesized with the background data at the position and angle determined in the cast scenario data. The body data is also synthesized with the background data.

  The attraction video is passed from the attraction video generation device 16 to the video transmission device 20, and the video transmission device 20 displays the attraction video on the screen 22. A visitor sits in the seat of Theater and watches the CG video on which he appears on the screen 22.

  In the above process, the visitor scan and the cast data generation may be performed while the visitor is waiting for the attraction. The generation of the attraction video may be performed in real time as the attraction show progresses. That is, during the show, attraction video generation and output may be performed simultaneously in parallel.

  As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to make a visitor's image appear in the attraction video, and further, to make the visitor's image act, thereby dramatically increasing the presence of the visitor. it can.

  A modification of the above embodiment will be described. The cast data may include body data as well as cast face data. That is, in the above-described embodiment, body data is processed together with background data, but body data may be processed together with face data. The physical data may be data prepared in advance or image data of a visitor.

  Further, cast data of a plurality of facial expressions may be prepared at the stage of generating cast data. Then, at the stage of synthesis with the background, facial expression cast data designated at each time point may be selected.

  Moreover, it is not necessary for all of the plurality of visitors to appear in the attraction video within the scope of the present invention. An image of only the applicant may appear in the attraction video.

  Also, the attraction story may not be fixed within the scope of the present invention. It is also possible to compose the story interactively and have the cast take different actions according to the instructions of the visitors. In this case, it is preferable to provide an instruction input device in the visitor's seat and accept the visitor's instruction.

  Further, the attraction video generation device 18 of the present embodiment may be configured by a plurality of computers that share image generation. For example, when 30 frames of images per second are shared by 30 computers, each computer may generate one frame of images per second. One image is generated by one computer, the next image is generated by another computer, the next image is generated by another computer, the 31st image is generated by the first computer, and so on. is there.

  Each computer stores background data, body data, and cast scenario data of an image to be generated. Therefore, the image scenario storage server may not be used in this configuration. Each computer performs the above-described face deformation processing of the cast data using these data, and generates a one-frame image by synthesizing the cast data, the background data, and the body data.

  Images sequentially generated by each computer are collected in an array (editing) computer. Then, the arrangement computer generates a moving image by arranging the images in a predetermined order. The array computer is connected to the plurality of image generation computers so as to be capable of image communication. A part of the image generation computer may be an array computer.

  Such a configuration is particularly advantageous in the following points.

  In the present embodiment, background data and body data are prepared in advance, that is, pre-rendering data. On the other hand, the cast face is data generated in real time from the cast data by face deformation, that is, real-time rendering data. In the present embodiment, video is generated by synthesizing real-time rendering data and pre-rendering data.

  Here, the pre-rendering data progresses rapidly without delay according to the frame rate of the attraction video. In the above example, the rate of 30 frames per second does not collapse. If the real-time rendering process is delayed, the real-time rendering cannot catch up with the progress of the pre-rendering data, and the attraction video cannot be generated well.

  According to the present invention, such a situation is avoided by the sharing process of a plurality of computers. The image generation processing time for one frame in each computer may be longer than the time for one frame of the attraction video. By providing the number of computers corresponding to the processing capability of the computer, it is possible to secure the processing capability of real-time rendering that is not delayed by the pre-rendering data. If an appropriate number is prepared, even a system comprising a personal computer can generate real-time rendering data at a speed that is not delayed from pre-rendering data.

  As described above, in the present invention, it is preferable that the attraction video generation means includes a plurality of image generation computers, and each of the plurality of image generation computers configures a moving image that is an attraction video. Each of the frame images of the attraction video frame image group is assigned to one of the plurality of image generation computers. Here, the frame image groups arranged in order are different one after another. The image generation computers are assigned to be processed, and each image generation computer generates an assigned frame image, and further, the group of frame images generated by the plurality of image generation computers in accordance with the progress of the attraction video. By arranging them in the order stored in advance SEQ computer for generating ®-motion is provided by such an arrangement, the moving image data to fuse pre-rendering data and the real-time rendering can be generated appropriately.

  Next, an attraction system suitable for a facility accommodating a large number of visitors will be described. In video-type attractions, the number of visitors per show is relatively large. However, the time for one show is limited. Suppose that a large number of visitors simply appear in the video. In this case, the performance time of each visitor is shortened, or the size of each visitor is reduced.

  For example, it is assumed that there are 240 visitors and the show time is about 12 minutes. In this case, if there are 240 casts, it is considered difficult for each cast to appear satisfactorily.

  The present invention can solve the above problems as shown in the following embodiments. The above example is also used in the following description. That is, it is assumed that there are 240 visitors and the show time is about 12 minutes.

  FIG. 3 is a simplified plan view of the facility of the attraction system 50.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the attraction facility 52 has three theaters 54 (Theta A, B, and C). Each theater 54 can accommodate 80 visitors, for a total of 240 visitors.

  The three theaters 54 are arranged so as to face each other. A central area 56 is disposed in the center of the three theaters 54.

  Each theater 54 includes a pre-show room 60 and a main show room 62. The pre-show room 60 is arranged outside, and the main show room 62 is arranged inside.

  The pre-show room 60 is a room where visitors wait before the main show starts. Visitors receive an explanation of the show by video and audio in the pre-show room 60.

  The main showroom 62 is a room where an attraction video of the main show is screened. The main showroom 62 is composed of four divided theaters 64. These divided theaters 64 are combined to form a combined theater 66. Each divided theater 64 accommodates 20 visitors.

  As shown in the figure, the four divided theaters 64 are arranged side by side and are partitioned by three movable partition walls 68. The partition wall 68 is moved rearward, that is, outward (in the direction of the pre-show room 60) by the partition wall moving device. Thereby, the partition wall 68 is removed, the divided theaters 64 are combined, and the combined theater 66 is formed.

  Further, the screen 70 of the theater 64 includes four divided screens 72. The divided screen 72 is a screen of the divided theater 64 and has a size corresponding to the width of the divided theater 64.

  When the partition wall 68 is removed, the united screen 74 is formed by the four divided screens 72. The combined screen 74 is a screen of the combined theater 66. It should be noted that there is a gap between the adjacent divided screens 72, and therefore the united screen 74 may not be completely continuous.

  In the present embodiment, as will be described later, the screen 70 is also movably provided. The screen 70 is moved downward by the screen moving device and removed. The combined screen 74 may move, and each divided screen 72 may move individually. Furthermore, a ceiling (not shown) is also configured to be movable. The ceiling is moved backward by the ceiling moving device.

  4 to 9 are more detailed drawings of the attraction facility 52. 4, 6, and 8 are plan views, and FIGS. 5, 7, and 9 are cross-sectional views seen from the lateral direction.

  4 and 5 show a state in which the partition wall 68 and the screen 70 are in the main showroom 62. FIG. 6 and 7 show a state in which the partition wall 68 has moved from FIGS. 4 and 5. 8 and 9 further show a state where the screen 70 has moved.

  As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, a passage 76 through which a visitor passes is provided around the three theaters 54. Each divided theater 64 is provided with 20 main show seats 78. The pre-show room 60 includes 20 pre-show seats 80 at positions corresponding to the divided theaters 64, and a total of 80 pre-show seats 80 are provided.

  As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the partition wall 68 is moved rearward and enters the pre-show room 60, thereby being removed from the main show room 62. The partition wall moving device (actuator) includes a guide mechanism (passage), a motor, and a mechanism for transmitting the power of the motor to move the partition wall 68 along the guide.

  Next, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the screen 70 descends toward the lower groove, and is thereby stored under the floor and removed from the front of the visitor. Similar to the partition wall moving device, the screen moving device (actuator) includes a guide mechanism (passage), a motor, and a mechanism for transmitting the power of the motor to move the screen 70 along the guide.

  The attraction facility 52 includes a ceiling moving device that moves the ceiling 82 of the theater 54. The ceiling moving device slides and moves the ceiling 82 backward. The ceiling moving device (actuator) also includes a guide mechanism (passage), a motor, and a mechanism that transmits the power of the motor and moves the ceiling 82 along the guide.

  When the screen moving device moves on the screen 70, the ceiling moving device moves on the ceiling 82. As a result, the three theaters 54 are further combined. The visitors of the three theaters 54 face each other, and the ceiling of the central area 56 enters the view of the guests. The central common object 84 is installed above the center of the central area 56 so that it can be seen by all the guests in this state.

  4 to 9 described above, FIGS. 4 and 5 are 20-person theaters composed of divided theaters 64, and FIGS. 6 and 7 are 80-person theaters composed of combined theaters 66. 8 and 9 are a 240 person theater composed of three combined theaters 66. FIG.

  FIG. 10 shows the main show seat 78 of the main showroom 62. As shown in the figure, the upper part of the back part protrudes beside the visitor's ear. A speaker with high directivity is installed at this position. This configuration provides the following advantages.

  In the present embodiment, the partition wall 68 is provided as described above. Noise is generated when the partition wall 68 is moved. According to the present invention, even if the partition wall 68 is moved in the middle of the attraction video, the influence of noise can be suppressed. That is, even if noise is generated, the audio of the attraction video is transmitted to the customer with sufficient quality. Therefore, a system for moving the partition wall 68 in the middle of the attraction video can be suitably realized.

  FIG. 11 shows an example of an attraction video provided in the present embodiment. FIG. 11 shows four videos provided by four video transmission devices respectively provided in the four divided theaters.

  The attraction video is composed of a 10 minutes divided theater video and a 1 minute 15 seconds combined theater video. The divided theater video is a video to be provided by the divided theater, and the combined theater video is a video to be provided by the combined theater.

  The divided theater video is generated using the system of FIG. As a result, each divided theater video becomes a video in which the image of the customer accommodated in the corresponding divided theater is incorporated as a cast. Therefore, in the four videos in FIG. 11, the cast of the divided theater video part is different.

  The combined theater video is provided using a combined screen. The combined theater image is an image having a size corresponding to the combined screen, and a large-scale image is suitable.

  As described above, the combined theater video is provided using four video transmission devices. Therefore, in each video in FIG. 11, the combined theater video is a quarter of the total video viewed by the visitor. Such a video is also included in the attraction video composed of the divided theater video and the combined theater video of the present invention. Four videos are provided synchronously, which allows visitors to view full size combined theater videos.

  Visitors may also appear as casts in the combined theater video. Here, the cast data created from the customer is incorporated using the system of FIG. All guests of the combined theater may appear, or some customers may appear.

  FIG. 12 shows a video-related configuration for providing the attraction video in FIG. 11 at the attraction facility 52 in FIG. FIG. 12 shows an application of the system shown in FIG. 1, and the same components as those shown in FIG. The description of the matters described in FIG.

  FIG. 12 is a conceptual diagram of a system including three theaters A, B, and C. Each theater has a three-dimensional scanner 12 in a pre-show room. Further, each theater includes an image processing PC 14. Although not shown in FIG. 12, each theater includes 80 three-dimensional scanners 12 and image processing PCs 14 according to the number of customers.

  All cast data is taken into the synthesizing device 24. The synthesizing device 24 corresponds to the attraction video generating device 16 of FIG. The synthesizing device 24 obtains cast body data from the image scenario storage server 18 and further obtains background data. Cast scenario data is also acquired. The synthesizer 24 generates synthesized data from these data. The composite data corresponds to the attraction video.

  As described with reference to FIG. 11, the composite data is composed of a divided theater portion and a combined theater portion. Since the total number of divided theaters is 12, 12 divided theater images are generated.

  The combined theater video is stored in advance in the image scenario storage server 18. The combined theater video is read from the image scenario storage server 18 by the synthesizing device 24 and connected after the divided theater video. As described with reference to FIG. 11, an image divided into four is used. In addition, as described above, in the combined theater video, a visitor may be incorporated as a cast as in the divided theater video.

  As described above, in the end, 12 videos corresponding to 12 divided theaters are generated. Each of these twelve videos is sent to the corresponding divided theater video sending device 20.

  The synthesized data is provided to the three theater video transmission devices 20 via the synchronization device 26 and displayed on the screen 22. By providing the synchronization device 26, the video is provided with three theaters at the same timing, and the video is provided with the same timing in the four divided theaters of each theater. Although the diagram is simplified, as is apparent from the above description, each theater has four video transmission devices 20.

  The attraction system 50 in FIG. 12 further includes a web server 28. The web server 28 receives the synthesis data from the synthesis device 24 and stores it. The web server 28 has the function of a WWW server and provides composite data via a network. The network is typically the Internet.

  FIG. 13 shows an attraction control device that controls the entire attraction system 50. The attraction control device 90 includes a video control unit 92, an acoustic control unit 94, and a theater control unit 96.

  The video control unit 92 controls the entire video-related system. That is, the video control unit 92 controls and manages from generation to transmission of the attraction video. The sound control unit 94 manages the sound system so that sound is provided according to the progress of the attraction video. In the present embodiment, as described above, each seat is provided with a speaker.

  The theater control unit 96 manages a theater facility according to the progress of the attraction video. The theater control unit 96 includes a partition wall movement control unit 98, a screen movement control unit 100, and a ceiling movement control unit 102.

  The partition wall movement control unit 98 controls the movement of the partition wall 68 between the divided theaters by controlling the partition wall moving device 104. The theater size changes as the partition moves. The screen movement control unit 100 controls the movement of the screen 70 by controlling the screen moving device 106. The ceiling movement control unit 102 controls the movement of the theater ceiling 82 by controlling the ceiling moving device 108. These moving devices 104, 106, 108 are constituted by motors or the like as described above.

  Next, the operation of the attraction system 50 will be described with reference to FIGS. Here, an attraction story with the following structure is taken as an example.

・ One divided theater cast (customer) is a resident of the same planet.

・ The planet on the stage is different for each divided theater.

-Divided Theata casts travel to space as a crew member of a spacecraft.

・ Through an adventure in space, four split theater spaceships gather.

・ The four spaceships make a fleet and go to the earth together.

・ Fleet gathers from three planetary systems and greets the finale.

  The attraction show consists of a pre-show and a main show. FIG. 14 shows the pre-show operation, and FIG. 15 shows the main show operation. The length of one round is 20 minutes for both the pre-show and the main show.

  Referring to FIG. 14, the pre-show consists of about 4 minutes of entrance, about 12 minutes of the pre-show main story, and about 4 minutes of exit.

  Upon entry, 240 visitors enter the pre-show room 60 and sit in the pre-show seat 80. 80 people are accommodated in each of the three pre-show rooms 60.

  In the pre-show main part, first, each visitor's face is scanned by the three-dimensional scanner 12. Scan data is used to generate cast data. Image processing is performed by the image processing PC 14 during the pre-show, and cast data is generated.

  After scanning, the situation is explained in video. Necessary parts of the above-described attraction story will be explained. In other words, it is explained that the casts of divided theaters are on one planet and board the spacecraft.

  After explaining the situation, the crew will be introduced in the video. Here, cast data generated from the scan data is used. Twenty visitors are assigned different casts. The role of each cast is introduced along with the face image.

  When the introduction of the crew is finished, the customer leaves the pre-show room 60 and proceeds to the main show room 62.

  Next, the main show will be described with reference to FIG. The main show consists of about 4 minutes of entry, about 12 minutes of the main show, and about 4 minutes of exit. The main show is composed of a 20-person theater, an 80-person theater, and a 240-person theater.

  Upon entering, a visitor enters the main showroom 62 from the preshowroom 60 and sits on the main show seat 78.

  At this stage, the theater 54 is already in the state of the 20-person theater shown in FIGS. Under the control of the theater control unit 96 of the attraction control device 90, the main showroom 62 is divided into four divided theaters 64 by a partition wall 68. Each divided theater 64 accommodates 20 people.

  In the main show main part, provision of an attraction video is started under the control of the video control unit 92. The synchronizing device 26 functions, and the images of all the image sending devices 20 of the three combined theaters 66 start simultaneously and proceed simultaneously.

  In the main show main part, first, a divided theater video is provided by the divided theater 64 in a 20-person theater. The divided theater video is a video in which 20 accommodated visitors are cast. The 20 casts board the same spaceship in the video and adventure in space. The stories of all the divided theaters 64 may be the same or different.

  The length of the divided theater image is 10 minutes. When the divided theater video ends, the theater control unit 96 performs control for shifting from the 20-person theater to the 80-person theater as described below.

  When the divided theater video ends, the partition wall movement control unit 98 of the theater control unit 96 controls the partition wall moving device 104 to move the partition wall 68 at a predetermined switching timing. As a result, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, in each of the three theaters 54, the four divided theaters 54 are merged to form a merged theater 56.

  The switching timing may not be exactly the same as the end point of the divided theater video. The time required for the movement of the partition wall 68 may be considered. Then, the movement of the partition wall 68 may start slightly before (or after) the end point of the divided theater video. In the present invention, such control is also included in the movement of the partition wall 68 when the divided theater video ends.

  The theater control unit 96 measures, for example, the time from the start of the attraction video with a timer, and thereby detects that the switching timing has come. The theater control unit 96 may receive information indicating the switching timing from the outside. The theater control unit 96 may receive information indicating the progress of the attraction video from the video control unit 92, monitor the progress of the video, and thereby detect the switching timing.

  In the 80-person theater, a combined theater video is provided. As described with reference to FIG. 11, the video transmission device 20 of each divided theater 64 projects ¼ of the combined theater video on the divided screen 72. As a result, an image having a large scale according to the size of the united screen 74 is provided. The synchronization device 26 synchronizes the output of the video so that the videos of the four video transmission devices 20 simultaneously shift from the divided theater video to the combined theater video.

  The combined theater image is an image of a fleet in which four divided theaters 64 gathered, and the fleet travels through space toward the earth. As already explained, even in the combined theater video, the visitor may be incorporated into the video as a cast.

  The length of the combined theater video is 1 minute 15 seconds, and the attraction video ends with the combined theater video. When the divided theater video ends, the theater control unit 96 performs control for shifting from the 80-person theater to the 240-person theater as described below.

  When the combined theater video ends, the screen movement control unit 100 of the theater control unit 96 controls the screen moving device 106 to move the screen 70 at a predetermined switching timing. At the same time, the ceiling movement control unit 102 controls the ceiling moving device 108 to move the ceiling 82. As a result, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the partition of the three combined theaters 66 is removed.

  As described in the control of the partition wall 80, the switching timing of the screen 70 and the ceiling 82 may not be exactly the same as the end point of the combined theater video. The time required to move the screen 70 and the ceiling 82 may be taken into account. Then, the movement of the screen 70 and the ceiling 82 may start slightly before (or after) the end point of the combined theater video. Furthermore, the switching timing of the screen 70 and the ceiling 82 may be shifted. In the present invention, such control is also included in the movement of the screen 70 and the ceiling 82 when the combined theater video ends.

  Further, the theater control unit 96 may detect the arrival of the switching timing of the screen 70 and the ceiling 82 by the same processing as the detection of the switching timing of the partition wall 68. For example, the switching timing is detected using a timer.

  In the 240 person theater, three combined theaters 66 are further fused. 240 visitors meet and see the central common object 84 above. Here, a scene where three planetary people gathered is assumed. The central common object 84 is a symbol of the earth. The 240 person theater takes 45 seconds.

  This completes the main show main part. Visitors leave and move to a post show. Post shows are provided in a post show room (not shown). Various novelty goods are on sale. An image in which a guest appears may be delivered as a novelty.

  In addition, the visitors after leaving can access the web server 28 through the Internet, browse and download the images on which they appeared.

  Several modifications of this embodiment will be described. Of course, the number of theaters is not limited to the above example (20 people, 80 people, 240 people). A plurality of theaters may have different accommodating numbers, and a plurality of divided theaters may have different accommodating numbers.

  In the present embodiment, the combined theater video is provided after the divided theater video. Along with this, the divided theaters 64 merged in the middle, and the merged theater 66 was formed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The combined theater may be first. Merging and splitting may be performed. One or both of coalescence and division may be performed multiple times.

  In this embodiment, the combined theater video is provided by four video transmission devices. On the other hand, the combined theater video may be provided by one video transmission device.

  Further, in this embodiment, the theater size has two stages, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the configuration of FIG. 3, first, two divided theaters are combined to form an intermediate size combined theater, and a combined theater image corresponding to the intermediate size is provided. In addition, two intermediate sized merge theta are merged to form the final merge theta, where a merged theta video matched to the size is also provided. In this configuration, it can be understood that the intermediate size theater is a merged theater as viewed from the first divided theater, and can be understood as a divided theater from the last merged theater.

  Moreover, in this Embodiment, the partition wall moving apparatus was comprised with the motor. However, the partition wall moving device may include a hydraulic actuator and move the partition wall by hydraulic control. Similarly, the screen moving device and the ceiling moving device may be hydraulic.

  In the present embodiment, each seat is provided with a speaker. On the other hand, headphones may be provided in each seat. Also in this case, the influence of the partition wall moving sound on the show can be reduced, and a system for moving the partition wall in the middle of the attraction video can be suitably realized.

  Further, as a modification, the partition wall moving device is not provided, and the united video portion may not be provided. In this case, the advantage of moving the screen can be obtained.

  Further, as described above, the synthesizer (FIG. 12), which is an attraction video generation device, preferably includes a plurality of computers, and the processing of the frame group of the moving image as the attraction video is shared by these computers. The It is preferable to provide a plurality of computers for the video of each divided theater. With such a configuration, the attraction video of the present embodiment can be generated even by a personal computer.

  As described above, the present invention processes cast scenario data that defines a cast movement along an attraction story. The present invention operates cast data having a visitor image according to the cast scenario data. As a result, the present invention can make a visitor's image appear in the attraction video, and can further act on the visitor's image, thus dramatically increasing the presence of the visitor and making it fun. Can increase.

Visitors appear on the screen as actors (casts) with the same face as themselves,
You can enjoy acting and performing in the video story.

  Also, existing actors and talents can appear in the video. Therefore, you can feel like you are performing with a celebrity.

  In addition, you can place yourself on a stage that you can never experience, such as outer space and ancient history, and you can experience unusual events as the main character of the story.

  In this way, according to the present invention, it is possible to increase the enjoyment of visitors of the attraction system.

  In addition, according to the present invention, a three-dimensional scanner device that generates a three-dimensional image of a visitor is provided, and three-dimensional cast data is generated. Thereby, a three-dimensional attraction image can be provided.

  According to the present invention, the three-dimensional scanner device is provided in a pre-show room that provides a pre-show of an attraction, and generates an image of a visitor during the time waiting for the main show of the at- traction. This makes it possible to efficiently generate a visitor image during the time waiting for the main show of the attraction.

  Further, according to the present invention, cast scenario data is stored and a background image is stored. Then, an attraction video is generated so that the cast data operates in accordance with the cast scenario data in the background image. As a result, it is possible to provide an image in which a visitor appears and operates in the background.

  Further, according to the present invention, the facial expression of the cast data is changed according to the cast scenario data defining the facial expression of the cast along the attraction story. Thereby, an attraction video in which the facial expression of the visitor changes is generated. For example, it is possible to provide a video of a visitor acting, for example, angry or crying.

  Also, according to the present invention, an attraction video is provided to the customer on the web. This allows visitors to enjoy their performance video even after the show.

  According to the present invention, the size of the theater can be changed between the divided theater and the combined theater. The attraction video is composed of a divided theater video and a combined theater video. Then, the size of the theater is changed according to the progress of the attraction video so that the divided theater video is provided by the divided theater and the combined theater video is provided by the combined theater. By combining split theaters and combined theaters, it is possible to provide tourists with attraction videos that each visitor appears to a sufficient extent and can also see large-scale videos, thereby increasing the enjoyment of the visitors. .

  Further, according to the present invention, the divided theater is partitioned by the movable partition wall. Therefore, by moving the partition wall, the divided theater can be changed to the combined theater, or the combined theater can be changed to the divided theater.

  Further, according to the present invention, when the partition wall is removed, the combined screen of the combined theater is configured by the plurality of divided screens provided in the plurality of divided theaters. Then, a combined theater image having a size corresponding to the combined screen is provided in common to a plurality of divided theater customers. Thereby, a large-scale image can be provided on the united screen as the partition wall is removed.

  In addition, according to the present invention, an attraction video is generated by distributed processing of a plurality of computers. Thereby, the processing capability of real-time rendering is ensured, and a video composed of a cast image of real-time rendering and a background image of pre-rendering can be appropriately generated. This is particularly advantageous when providing divided theater videos and merged theater videos. That is, according to the present invention, by ensuring the capability of real-time rendering, it is possible to prevent a shift in the progress of video in a plurality of adjacent divided theaters, thereby shifting from a divided theater video to a combined theater video. Can be done smoothly.

  According to the present invention, the plurality of theaters are partitioned by the theater partitioning means, and the theater partitioning means can be removed. The attraction system is configured to have a common experience by allowing visitors of a plurality of theaters to face each other when the theater partitioning means is removed. By further merging multiple union theaters, more visitors can be accommodated, and at the same time, it is possible to provide an attraction where many of these visitors have a sense of unity.

  According to the present invention, the theater partitioning means includes a screen that provides an attraction video. As a result, when the screen moves, the guests of different theaters face each other, and this unexpectedness can further increase the enjoyment.

  As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide an attraction system capable of improving the enjoyment of visitors.

  While preferred embodiments of the invention have been described above, it will be appreciated that various modifications can be made to the embodiments and that the appended claims fall within the true spirit and scope of the invention. It is intended to cover all variations that fall within.

  The present invention is useful as an attraction system for providing attraction video.

It is a figure which shows the attraction system of embodiment of this invention. It is a functional block diagram of an attraction image generation device and an image scenario storage server. It is a top view of the facility of an attraction system. It is a top view of an attraction system, and is a figure which shows a 20 person theater. It is sectional drawing which looked at the facility of the attraction system from the horizontal direction, and is a figure which shows a 20 person theater. It is a top view of an attraction system, and is a figure which shows an 80 person theater. It is sectional drawing which looked at the facility of the attraction system from the horizontal direction, and is a figure which shows an 80 person theater. It is a top view of an attraction system, and is a figure which shows a 240 person theater. It is sectional drawing which looked at the facility of the attraction system from the horizontal direction, and is a figure which shows a 240 person theater. It is a figure which shows the main show seat of a main showroom. It is a figure which shows the example of the attraction image | video provided by this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the structure of the video relation for providing the attraction image of FIG. 11 in the attraction facility of FIG. It is a figure which shows the attraction control apparatus which controls the whole attraction system. It is a figure which shows the whole operation | movement of an attraction system, and is a figure which shows the operation | movement of a preshow. It is a figure which shows the whole operation | movement of an attraction system, and is a figure which shows the operation | movement of a main show.

Explanation of symbols

10 Attractions System 12 3D Scanner 14 Image Processing PC
16 attraction video generation device 18 image scenario storage server 20 video transmission device 22 screen 24 composition device 26 synchronization device 28 web server 30 background data storage unit 32 scenario storage unit 34 cast data acquisition unit 36 cast data storage unit 38 scenario data acquisition unit 40 Background data acquisition unit 42 Face change processing unit 44 Compositing unit 50 Attraction system 52 Attraction facility 54 Theater 56 Central area 60 Pre-show room 62 Main show room 64 Split theater 66 Combined theater 68 Partition wall 70 Screen 72 Split screen 74 Combined screen 76 Passage 78 Main Show seat 80 Pre-show seat 82 Ceiling 84 Central common object 90 Attraction control device 92 Video control unit 94 Sound control unit 96 Theater control unit 98 Partition wall Movement control unit 100 Screen movement control unit 102 Ceiling movement control unit 104 Partition wall moving device 106 Screen moving device 108 Ceiling moving device

Claims (13)

And movable screen between a use position and removal position, and multiple theater and a said positioned towards the position of use screen seat
Attraction video providing means for providing attraction video in each of the plurality of theaters;
And screen moving means Before moving between the removal position and the use position of the screen of the plurality of theaters,
Control means for controlling movement of the screen by controlling the screen moving means;
Only including,
A center area is arranged at the center of the plurality of theaters, and the seats of the plurality of theaters are arranged toward the center area so that the plurality of theaters are centered on the center area. Arranged to face each other,
The attraction system is characterized in that the control means moves the screens of the plurality of theaters from the use position to the removal position so as to face the customers sitting on the seats of the plurality of theaters . The attraction system according to claim 1,
The attraction system, wherein the screen moving means includes a screen moving device for moving and removing the screen downward. The attraction system according to claim 1 or 2,
Before SL in the middle area, attraction system, characterized in that the central common object visible from the plurality of theater of visitors who face by movement of said screen is disposed. The attraction system according to claim 1 or 2,
An attraction system comprising a ceiling moving device for moving the ceiling of each theater backward with respect to the direction facing the screen. The attraction system according to claim 4,
Before Symbol screen mobile device enters the sight ceiling of visitors of the central area when the ceiling moving apparatus moves the ceiling as well as moving the screen, above the center of the central area, the movement of said screen An attraction system, wherein a central common object that can be seen from a plurality of theater customers facing each other is arranged. In the attraction system in any one of Claims 1-5,
Cast data generating means for generating cast data that is an image of a cast having an image of a visitor;
An attraction video generating means for generating an attraction video in which a visitor acts as a cast by operating the cast data according to cast scenario data that defines a cast movement along an attraction story;
With
The attraction video providing means provides the attraction video in which the cast data operates according to the cast scenario data generated by the attraction video generation means. The attraction system according to claim 6,
The attraction system, wherein the cast data generating means includes a three-dimensional scanner device that generates a three-dimensional image of a visitor, and generates three-dimensional cast data. The attraction system according to claim 7,
The three-dimensional scanner device is provided in a pre-show room that provides an attraction pre-show, and generates an image of a visitor during a time waiting for the attraction main show. The attraction system according to claim 6,
The attraction video generation means includes a scenario storage unit that stores the cast scenario data and a background image storage unit that stores a background image, and the cast video operates in accordance with the cast scenario data in the background image Attraction system characterized by generating The attraction system according to claim 6,
The attraction video generating means includes facial expression changing means for changing the facial expression of the cast data in accordance with cast scenario data that defines the facial expression of the cast along the attraction story, and the attraction video in which the facial expression of the visitor changes Attraction system characterized by generating The attraction system according to claim 6,
An attraction system comprising means for providing the attraction video to a visitor on the web. The attraction system according to claim 6,
Each of the plurality of theaters includes a main showroom that is a room where the attraction video of the main show is displayed, and a pre-showroom in which a visitor waits before the main show starts and receives an explanation of the show by video and audio. ,
The cast data generating means generates cast data that is an image of a cast having an image of a visitor in the pre-show room,
In the arrangement in which the plurality of theaters face each other, the preshow room of the plurality of theaters is arranged outside the main showroom of the plurality of theaters. An attraction video providing method used in a plurality of theaters comprising a screen movable between a use position and a removal position, and a seat arranged toward the screen at the use position,
A center area is arranged at the center of the plurality of theaters, and the seats of the plurality of theaters are arranged toward the center area so that the plurality of theaters are centered on the center area. Arranged to face each other,
The attraction video providing method includes:
Providing a attraction picture in each of the plurality of theaters,
Controlling the movement of the screen by controlling screen moving means for moving the screens of the plurality of theaters between the use position and the removal position;
Including
The controlling step includes a step of moving the screens of the plurality of theaters from the use position to the removal position to perform control so that visitors sitting on the seats of the plurality of theaters face each other. Attraction video provision method.