JP7167629B2 - guide system - Google Patents

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a guide device and a guide system for guiding exhibits at art museums, exhibition halls, and the like.

Traditionally, art galleries and museums have introduced audio guides that provide visitors with audio commentary about exhibits. Visitors borrow earphones at the entrance and carry them with them. Exhibition numbers are indicated near the exhibits, and when visitors enter the exhibition number into their earphones, an audio guide will be played.

In Patent Document 1, an ID transmitter is installed in an exhibit, and when a mobile receiver carried by a user enters the transmission range of the ID transmitter, the ID is received, and the received ID is used as a trigger to guide voice guidance of the exhibit. An auto-playing audio guide system is disclosed in which the .

Conventional audio guides are a uniform service that gives exactly the same guidance to visitors, lacking hospitality, and the satisfaction of visitors was not high.

JP 2011-109629 A

An object of the present invention is to provide a guide device and a guide system that can improve customer satisfaction.

The guidance device according to the present invention includes a storage section for storing commentary data in which each of a plurality of characters explains an exhibit, and a character selection section for accepting a selection of a character from among the plurality of characters who will explain the exhibit from the user. and an explanation data output unit for outputting the explanation data corresponding to the selected character.

In one aspect of the present invention, a composite image is generated by synthesizing a photographing device that photographs the user, a character image corresponding to the selected character, and a photographed image of the user photographed by the photographing device. and a generator.

A guide system according to the present invention includes a plurality of guide devices installed corresponding to a plurality of exhibits, an image providing device having a photographing unit for photographing a user, and a plurality of the guide devices and the image providing devices. a server device communicatively connected, wherein the guiding device transmits the synthesized image to the server device, and the image providing device transmits an image of the user captured by the imaging unit to the server device. The server device stores the composite image received from the guide device, compares the image received from the image providing device with the stored composite image, and selects a composite image in which the same user appears. It is something to do.

In one aspect of the present invention, the apparatus further includes a printer that prints out the composite image selected by the server device on paper.

In one aspect of the present invention, the server device transmits an identification code corresponding to the selected composite image to the image providing device, and the image providing device transmits information of a website for image download and the identification code to a user. presented to

According to the present invention, since the commentary data of the exhibit is reproduced by the customer's favorite character, customer satisfaction can be improved.

1 is a schematic diagram of a guiding system according to an embodiment of the invention; FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of the display screen of the guidance apparatus which concerns on the same embodiment. (a) to (c) are diagrams showing examples of display screens of the guidance device according to the same embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the display screen of a guidance apparatus. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of branching of scenarios; (a) and (b) are diagrams showing examples of display screens of the guidance device according to the embodiment. (a) is a diagram showing an example of a display screen of the image providing apparatus according to the same embodiment, and (b) is a diagram showing an example of a printed matter. It is a figure which shows the structure and functional block of a guidance apparatus. 1 is a diagram showing the configuration and functional blocks of an image providing device; FIG. It is a figure which shows the structure and functional block of a server apparatus.

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

As shown in FIG. 1, the guide system according to the embodiment of the present invention is to be installed in an exhibition venue, an art gallery, a museum, etc., and is installed in the vicinity of each exhibit 3 to provide explanation data of the exhibit. a server device 4; an image providing device 5 installed near the exit for selecting a method of providing an image taken by taking a commemorative photo in the venue; and printing out a commemorative photo. and a printer 6 for printing.

A plurality of guiding devices 2, image providing devices 5, and printers 6, and server device 4 are communicably connected via a wireless or wired network.

In this embodiment, various characters provide commentary on the exhibits, and the user (visitor) can select the character that provides the commentary. For example, when the user approaches the guide device 2, a character selection screen as shown in FIG. 2 is displayed.

Characters that can be selected are characters that appear in anime, for example, in the case of an anime-related exhibit. The user selects a favorite character on the selection screen.

The guide device 2 stores commentary data for each character that explains the installed exhibit. That is, commentary data for each character is stored in the guidance device 2 . When the user selects a character, the guidance device 2 outputs commentary data of the selected character, as shown in FIG. 3(a). The output format of the commentary data is not particularly limited. For example, it may be a format in which voice is played back together with a moving image in which a character moves like an animation, or a format in which voice is played back while displaying a still image. One still image may be used, or a plurality of still images may be switched.

As shown in FIGS. 3(b) and 3(c), the commentary is preferably user-participation type including a quiz screen and a selection screen. Depending on the user's answer/selection, different contents may be reproduced.

Further, the commentary data may include a simple commentary (primary commentary) and a detailed commentary (secondary commentary). As shown in FIG. 4, after viewing the primary commentary, the guidance device 2 displays a selection screen for selecting whether or not to view the secondary commentary. When the user selects to view the secondary commentary, the guidance device 2 reproduces the secondary commentary.

The scenario may branch according to the user's selection, and as shown in FIG. 5, the secondary commentary may always be reproduced.

After viewing the commentary, the user can take a commemorative photo with the selected character. As shown in FIG. 6A, the guidance device 2 displays a selection screen for whether or not to take a commemorative photo on the touch panel 2A. When the user selects to take a commemorative photo, the photographing device 2E starts photographing the user. The photographing device 2E is, for example, a digital camera. The guidance device 2 performs live view photography, generates a composite image by combining the character image with the captured image, and displays the composite image on the touch panel 2A as shown in FIG. 6(b). The user decides a pose while looking at the display screen. When the user presses the shooting button T1 in the screen, shooting is performed.

For example, the guide device 2 performs continuous shooting four times, generates four synthesized images, and displays a preview screen on the touch panel 2A. When the user selects the most favorite image on the preview screen, the guidance device 2 transmits the selected synthesized image to the server device 4 . Server device 4 stores the composite image received from guide device 2 .

While going around the hall, the user operates the guide device 2 for each exhibit 3 to select a character, listens to the commentary, and takes a commemorative photo. The composite image is uploaded to the server device 4 each time.

After viewing the exhibit 3 in the venue, the user performs procedures for receiving a commemorative image taken by the image providing device 5 installed near the exit. As shown in FIG. 7( a ), the image providing device 5 captures an image of the user with an imaging device 5</b>E and transmits the captured image to the server device 4 . The server device 4 performs face recognition processing of the user appearing in the image received from the image providing device 5, compares it with stored synthesized images, and extracts synthesized images showing the same face. The server device 4 notifies the image providing device 5 that the image has been extracted.

When the server device 4 notifies the image providing device 5 that the image has been extracted, the image providing device 5 displays a selection screen for the image providing method on the touch panel 5A. For example, the user can choose to receive the image in the form of a print on paper or download the image data. The image providing device 5 notifies the server device 4 of the selected image providing method.

When image data download is selected, the server device 4 transmits download information including the URL of the website for data download (two-dimensional code indicating the URL) and the identification code for download to the image providing device 5. do. The user confirms the download information displayed on the touch panel 5A of the image providing device 5, accesses the website using a user terminal such as a smartphone owned by the user, and inputs the identification code. The server device 4 identifies the corresponding image from the identification code and transmits the image data to the user terminal.

When image printing is selected, the server device 4 transmits the extracted composite image data to the printer 6 .

The printer 6 prints the composite image received from the server device 4 on paper, and outputs a print 8 as shown in FIG. 7(b). For example, an attendant at the exit of the hall passes the printed matter 8 to the user.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, the user can select a favorite character for each exhibit 3 and view the commentary on the exhibit by the selected character. The user-participation type commentary allows the user to enjoy viewing. Also, after viewing the commentary, the user can take a commemorative photo with the character and receive it as image data or a printed matter. Therefore, user satisfaction can be improved.

Next, the configuration of the guide device 2 will be described. As shown in FIG. 8, the guidance device 2 includes a touch panel 2A, a communication device 2B, an arithmetic control device 2D, and a photographing device 2E. The arithmetic and control unit 2D is a computer having a storage unit 20 that stores commentary data for each character and information on characters for which commentary data is prepared. The storage unit 20 stores programs, data, and the like necessary for the CPU of the arithmetic control device 2D to execute various processes, and uses a hard disk, a semiconductor memory, or the like.

By executing the guide program stored in the storage unit 20 by the CPU of the arithmetic control unit 2D, the character selection unit 21, the commentary data output unit 22, the secondary commentary reproduction selection unit 23, the composite image generation unit 24, and the composite image The function of the transmitter 25 is realized.

The character selection unit 21 uses the character information to create a character selection screen as shown in FIG. 2, displays it on the touch panel 2A, and accepts character selection from the user.

The commentary data output unit 22 outputs commentary data corresponding to the selected character using the touch panel 1A or the like.

After outputting the primary commentary, the secondary commentary reproduction selection unit 23 creates a selection screen for selecting whether or not to reproduce the secondary commentary as shown in FIG. accept the choice of

The composite image generation unit 24 composites the image captured by the imaging device 2E and the composite character image stored in the storage unit 20 to generate a composite image. For example, the photographing device 2E shoots a plurality of times, and the synthesized image generation unit 24 synthesizes each shot image with the character image to generate a plurality of synthesized images. The composite image generator 24 displays the generated composite images on the touch panel 2A and accepts image selection from the user.

The composite image transmission unit 25 transmits the composite image selected by the user to the server device 4 .

As shown in FIG. 9, the image providing device 5 includes a touch panel 5A, a communication device 5B, an arithmetic control device 5D and a photographing device 5E. Arithmetic control unit 5D is a computer provided with storage unit 50 that stores an image providing program. The storage unit 50 stores programs, data, and the like necessary for the CPU of the arithmetic control unit 5D to execute various processes, and a hard disk, semiconductor memory, or the like is used.

By executing the image providing program stored in the storage unit 50 by the CPU of the arithmetic control unit 5D, the functions of the image transmitting unit 51, the providing method selecting unit 52, the selection result transmitting unit 53, and the download information presenting unit 54 are realized. be done.

The image transmission unit 51 captures an image of the user using the imaging device 5E and transmits the captured image to the server device 4 via the communication device 5B.

When the provision method selection unit 52 receives a notification from the server device 4 that the identification/extraction of the composite image in which the user is photographed has been completed, the provision method selection unit 52 displays an image provision method selection screen as shown in FIG. 7A on the touch panel 5A. indicate. The providing method selection unit 52 receives selection of an image providing method from the user.

The selection result transmission unit 53 transmits the selection result of the image providing method to the server device 4 . When the user selects image printing, a screen is displayed on the touch panel 5A that guides the user to go to the vicinity of the exit where the printer 6 is installed and receive the printed matter from the attendant.

The download information presentation unit 54 displays the download information received from the server device 4 on the touch panel 5A. For example, the download information includes the URL of the website for data download (two-dimensional code indicating the URL) and the identification code for download. The URL may be registered in the storage unit 50 in advance.

As shown in FIG. 10, the server device 4 is a computer having a storage unit 40 that stores the image data of the composite image received from the guide device 2. FIG.

The storage unit 40 stores programs, data, and the like necessary for the CPU to execute various processes, and uses a hard disk, a semiconductor memory, or the like.

The functions of the image receiving unit 41, the image selecting unit 42, the selection result receiving unit 43, the image transmitting unit 44, and the download information transmitting unit 45 are executed by the CPU of the server device 4 executing the programs stored in the storage unit 40. is realized.

The image receiving unit 41 receives the composite image from the guidance device 2 and stores it in the storage unit 40 . Also, the image receiving unit 41 receives a captured image from the image providing device 5 .

The image selection unit 42 searches the storage unit 40 and selects a composite image showing a user with the same face as the user shown in the captured image received from the image providing device 5 . The image selection unit 42 notifies the image providing device 5 that the image has been selected (extracted).

The selection result receiving unit 43 receives the user selection result of the image providing method from the image providing device 5 .

The image transmission unit 44 transmits the composite image selected by the image selection unit 42 to the printer 6 when the providing method selected by the user is image printing.

When the provision method selected by the user is data download, the download information transmission unit 45 generates an identification code for identifying the composite image selected by the image selection unit 42, and the identification code and the website for data download. URL (two-dimensional code indicating the URL) is transmitted to the image providing device 5 .

The server device 4 transmits image data corresponding to the input identification code to the user terminal that has accessed based on the download information.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, the user can select a favorite character for each exhibit 3 and view the commentary on the exhibit 3 by this character. In addition, after watching the commentary, a commemorative photo is taken, and an image combined with the character can be obtained in the form of data or printed matter. Therefore, it is possible to improve the satisfaction of the visiting users.

When outputting the commentary data, the sound may be output from a speaker, or may be heard using an earphone or the like owned by the user or lent to the user at the venue.

The guide device 2 does not have to be installed in all the exhibits 3 , and may be installed in at least one exhibit 3 .

There may be a guidance device 2 that does not take a commemorative photo after outputting the commentary data.

In the above-described embodiment, an example has been described in which the guide device 2 displays an image on the touch panel 2A, receives an operation from the user, and outputs commentary data. An image may be displayed on the screen, and an operation from the user may be accepted by an input means such as a mouse.

It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments as they are, and can be embodied by modifying constituent elements without departing from the scope of the present invention at the implementation stage. Further, various inventions can be formed by appropriate combinations of the plurality of constituent elements disclosed in the above embodiments. For example, some components may be omitted from all components shown in the embodiments. Furthermore, components across different embodiments may be combined as appropriate.

2 guide device 3 exhibit 4 server device 5 image providing device 6 printer 8 printed matter

Claims (3)

a plurality of guide devices respectively installed corresponding to a plurality of exhibits;
an image providing device having a photographing unit for photographing a user;
a server device communicably connected to the plurality of guide devices and the image providing device;
with
Each of the plurality of guide devices
a storage unit storing commentary data in which each of the plurality of characters explains an exhibit;
a character selection unit that receives, from a user, a selection of a character that will explain the exhibits from among a plurality of characters;
a commentary data output unit that outputs the commentary data corresponding to the selected character;
a photographing device for photographing the user;
a synthetic image generation unit that synthesizes a character image corresponding to the selected character and a photographed image of the user photographed by the photographing device to generate a synthetic image;
and transmitting the composite image to the server device;
The image providing device transmits an image of the user captured by the imaging unit to the server device,
The server device saves the composite image received from the guide device, compares the image received from the image providing device with the saved composite image, and selects a composite image in which the same user appears. A guide system characterized by 2. The guide system according to claim 1 , further comprising a printer for printing out the composite image selected by said server device on paper. The server device transmits an identification code corresponding to the selected composite image to the image providing device,
3. The guide system according to claim 1 , wherein the image providing device presents information of a website for image download and the identification code to the user.

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