JP7396399B2 - Image output method and image output system - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a technique for promoting the sale of videos in a service that sells captured videos.

There is a service that photographs visitors to tourist spots such as amusement parks and sells the photographs and image data as souvenirs (for example, cited document 1). At this time, in order to increase the desire of the visitors to make a purchase, the photographs to be sold for promotional purposes may be presented to the visitors, or the reduced photographs of the photographs to be sold may be provided to the visitors free of charge.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2004-228637

Incidentally, in the future, there are expectations for services that capture and sell not only photos and image data, but also video data including audio data. Even in such services aimed at selling videos, it is considered effective to provide or present promotional photos for free that will lead to sales of videos. For example, in the case of video sales, a still image at any timing of the video to be sold can be cut out and used as a promotional photo.

However, in the case of moving images, there is more movement than in simple photography, so the state of the subject changes moment by moment during the shooting. For this reason, if a photograph of the subject in a bad condition (for example, eyes closed, face downwards, etc.) is provided or presented for promotional purposes, the desire to purchase the video may be reduced. , there is a high possibility that the video will not be purchased.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and its purpose is to provide an image output method etc. that can suitably select and output promotional photos in a video sales service. It is to be.

A first invention for achieving the above-mentioned object is an image output method including an output step of outputting a still image selected by an image selection method, the image selection method including the step of outputting a still image selected by an image selection method. an acquisition step of acquiring still images cut out from a captured video at a plurality of timings, an evaluation step of evaluating the person appearing in the still image for each still image based on a predetermined standard, and based on the evaluation result, a selection step of selecting the still image to be provided or presented for promotion of the video, and in the outputting step , the still image and the video are printed on one side of a predetermined paper that can be separated into two. The present invention is characterized by printing out a passcode required when receiving a video, and on the other side , printing and outputting address information of a download site that requires authentication using the passcode in order to receive a video. This is an image output method.

A second invention is an image output method including an output step of outputting a still image selected by an image selection method, wherein the image selection method includes a step of outputting a still image selected by an image selection method, wherein the image selection method and a selection step of displaying a plurality of the still images and accepting a selection of the still images to be provided or presented as promotional use for the video, and in the output step, A passcode required to receive the still images and videos is printed on one side of a predetermined sheet of paper that can be separated into two, and the passcode required to receive the videos is printed on the other side . This image output method is characterized by printing and outputting address information of a download site that requires authentication using a code .

A third invention is an image output system comprising a photographing device, an image selection device, and an image output device, the photographing device comprising a video photographing means for photographing one or more people in a video, The image selection device includes: an acquisition unit that acquires still images cut out from the video at a plurality of timings; an evaluation unit that evaluates the person appearing in the still image based on a predetermined standard for each still image; a selection means for selecting the still image to be provided or presented for promotion of the video based on the result, the image output device comprising an output means for outputting the selected still image, The output means prints and outputs on a predetermined paper, the paper is a paper that can be separated into two, and the output means is configured to print on a predetermined sheet of paper, and the output means prints on a predetermined sheet of paper, and the output means prints on a predetermined sheet of paper , and the sheet of paper is a sheet that can be separated into two pieces. This image output system is characterized in that it prints a passcode required on the first side , and prints on the other side address information of a download site that requires authentication using the passcode in order to receive the video.

A fourth invention is an image output system comprising a photographing device, an image selection device, and an image output device, the photographing device comprising a video photographing means for photographing one or more people in a video, The image selection device includes an acquisition unit that acquires still images cut out from the video at a plurality of timings, and displays a plurality of the still images and selects the still images to be provided or presented for promotion of the video. the image output device includes an output device that outputs the selected still image; the output device prints and outputs the selected still image on a predetermined sheet of paper; The output means prints a passcode necessary for receiving the still image and video on one side of the paper that is separated , and prints a passcode on the other side for receiving the video . This image output system is characterized in that address information of a download site that requires authentication using the passcode is printed on the image output system.

According to the first to fourth inventions, a still image to be provided or presented as a promotion for a video is selected from still images cut out from a captured video at a plurality of timings, and a predetermined sheet of paper that can be separated into two is selected. , the still image is printed on one side that is separated, and information necessary for receiving the moving image is printed and output on the other side. As a result, in a service that sells shot videos, it becomes possible to suitably select and output photos (still images) for promoting videos.

Further, in the first to fourth inventions, the same identification information may be printed on each of the sheets on one side and the other side.

According to the present invention, in a service that sells captured videos, it is possible to suitably select and output promotional photos.

Diagram showing an overview of video providing system 1 Diagram showing how video shooting is done A diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of the image selection device 3 A diagram showing an example of printed matter 80 A diagram showing an example of data content of image data 60 A diagram showing an example of data content of download information 70 Flowchart showing the flow of shooting processing Flowchart showing the flow of image selection processing Diagram showing an example of evaluated smile level Flowchart showing the flow of print processing Flowchart showing the download process flow A diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of the image selection device 3A. Flowchart showing the flow of image selection processing Diagram showing an example screen of the display section that accepts the selection of still images

In this embodiment, an example will be described in which the present invention is applied to a video shooting and sales service that sells videos of visitors experiencing an attraction (roller coaster) installed at an amusement park. It is not limited to this example. The present invention is applicable to various video shooting sales services that have the above-mentioned problems.

[First embodiment]
Hereinafter, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an overview of a moving image providing system 1 of the present invention. The video providing system 1 includes a camera 2, an image selection device 3, a printer 4, a user terminal 7, a download site 8, a storage 100, and the like. Each configuration will be explained below.

(Camera 2)
A camera 2 (photographing device) photographs a video of one or more visitors (subjects) experiencing an attraction (roller coaster) at an amusement park or the like. It also cuts out still images at multiple timings from the captured video and outputs them. The captured video data (hereinafter also referred to as "video data 62") and still image data cut out from the video (hereinafter also referred to as "still image data 63") are connected to the camera 2 by wire or wirelessly. The data is stored in the storage 100 (see FIG. 5).

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, the camera 2 is installed at a shooting point on the roller coaster, and records a video (including audio) of the visitor 10 riding in the vehicle 9 traveling on the roller coaster. Take a photo with In this embodiment, a sensor 20 that detects the passing of the wheels of the vehicle 9 is installed on the rails of the roller coaster, and when the wheels of the vehicle 9 pass the sensor 20, a sensor signal is sent to the camera 2. The camera 2 starts capturing a video using the timing of receiving the sensor signal as a trigger, and continues capturing for a predetermined period of time. The photographing process executed by the camera 2 will be described later (FIG. 7).

(Image selection device 3)
The image selection device 3 selects still image data to be provided for video promotion from among the plurality of still image data 63 stored in the storage 100. The selected still image data 63 is also referred to as "representative still image data 64."

Specifically, the image selection device 3 evaluates the subject in the image based on predetermined criteria for each still image data 63, and selects an image with a good evaluation result. Particularly in this embodiment, the degree of smile of the subject is evaluated and the still image data 63 with the highest degree of smile is selected. However, the criteria by which the subject is evaluated is not particularly limited, and may be arbitrarily determined by a video sales service provider or the like. The image selection process executed by the image selection device 3 will be described later (FIG. 8).

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of the image selection device 3 (computer). As shown in the figure, the image selection device 3 includes a control section 31, a storage section 32, a communication control section 33, a bus 38, and the like.

The control unit 31 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a ROM (Read Only Memory), a RAM (Random Access Memory), and the like. The CPU loads and executes a program stored in the storage unit 32, ROM, recording medium, etc. to a work memory area on the RAM, drives and controls each device connected via the bus 38, and controls the image selection device 3. The processing to be described later (image selection processing, see FIG. 8) is realized.

The storage unit 32 is a flash memory, an HDD (Hard Disk Drive), or the like, and stores programs executed by the control unit 31, data necessary for program execution, an OS (Operating System), and the like. As for programs, a control program corresponding to an OS and an application program for causing the image selection device 3 to execute a process (image selection process, see FIG. 8), which will be described later, are stored. Each of these program codes is read out by the control unit 31 as necessary, transferred to the RAM, read out by the CPU, and executed as various means.

The communication control unit 33 has a communication control device, a communication port, etc., and is a communication interface that mediates communication between the image selection device 3 and the network, and controls communication with the storage 100 and other computers via the network. It is possible to do this. The network can be wired or wireless. The bus 38 is a path for transmitting and receiving control signals, data signals, etc. between each device.

(Printer 4)
The printer 4 (image output device) is installed, for example, near the exit of the attraction, and prints still image data 63 (representative still image data 64) selected by the image selection device 3 and address information 71 to the download site 8 on a predetermined paper. Print and output. The printer 4 is, for example, a high-resolution color printer, and may be of any printer type, such as a sublimation type or a melting type. The print process executed by the printer 4 will be described later (FIG. 10).

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a printed matter 80 output by the printer 4. As shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, the printed material 80 has perforations 81 that allow the printed material 80 to be separated into two pieces. On the left side with the perforation 81 as the boundary is a sample photo 80A provided free of charge for video promotion. Further, the right side of the perforation 81 as a boundary is a download ticket 80B provided after purchasing the video.

Still image data (representative still image data 64) selected by the image selection device 3 is printed on the sample photo 80A, and a passcode 72 is printed below this image. The passcode 72 is an authentication code input when accessing the download site 8. On the download ticket 80B, address information 71 for the download site 8 is printed in the form of a QR code (registered trademark) along with a text explaining the video download procedure.

The staff of the attraction will separate the sample photo 80A and the download ticket 80B on the perforation 81 and provide the sample photo 80A free of charge to the visitor who has finished the attraction.

If a visitor (or his or her family or friend) who has finished the attraction decides to purchase the video after viewing the sample photo 80A, he/she will present the sample photo 80A to the Attraction staff in exchange for the purchase price of the video. , the download ticket 80B can be received.

As shown in FIG. 4, the same identification number 83 ("0004") for identifying the set of the sample photo 80A and download ticket 80B is printed on each of the sheets of sample photo 80A and download ticket 80B. has been done. This identification number 83 makes it possible to match the sample photo 80A with the download ticket 80B, thereby preventing Attraction staff from accidentally providing a different download ticket to the purchaser. I can do it.

(User terminal 7)
The user terminal 7 is an information terminal such as a smartphone owned by the purchaser who purchased the download ticket 80B. By reading the address information 71 (QR code (registered trademark)) printed on the download ticket 80B into the user terminal 7, the user can access the download site 8, download and view the captured video. The video download process will be described later (FIG. 11).

(Storage 100)
FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the contents of image data 60 stored in storage 100. The image data 60 stores each image data of moving image data 62, still image data 63, and representative still image data 64 in association with a shooting ID 61.

The shooting ID 61 is identification information that uniquely identifies the video shot by the camera 2. The video data 62 is data of a video captured by the camera 2. The still image data 63 is data of still images at a plurality of timings cut out from a moving image photographed by the camera 2. The representative still image data 64 is still image data selected from the still image data 63 by the image selection device 3.

Each configuration of the video providing system 1 has been described above.
Next, each process executed by the video providing system 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 to 14.

(shooting processing)
First, with reference to FIG. 7, a process (photographing process) for photographing a video of a visitor (subject) experiencing an attraction (roller coaster) will be described. First, when the visitor 10 boards the roller coaster vehicle 9 and the vehicle 9 starts running, the sensor 20 installed on the roller coaster rail starts detecting the passing of the wheels of the vehicle 9 (step S1). .

When the sensor 20 detects the passing of the wheel of the vehicle 9 (step S1; Yes), a sensor signal is sent to the camera 2, and the camera 2 starts capturing a video using the timing at which the sensor signal is received as a trigger. (Step S2).

Further, while shooting a moving image, the camera 2 cuts out and outputs still images from the moving image being shot at predetermined time intervals after starting shooting the moving image (step S3). As a result, still images at multiple timings are output from the video. For example, if a 5 second video is shot and still images are output at 1 second intervals, 5 still images will be output.

When the video shooting is completed (step S4), the camera 2 issues a shooting ID that uniquely identifies the shooting, sends the shooting ID, the shot video, and a still image cut out from the video to the storage 100, and and ends the photographing process (step S5).

For example, as shown in FIG. 5, the data of the shot video (video data 62 = ".../movie01") and the 3 data cut out from the video are linked to the issued shooting ID 61 ("20170901_001"). still image data (still image data 63-1 = ".../photo01", still image data 63-2 = ".../photo02", still image data 63-3 = ".../photo03") ”) is saved in the storage 100.

(Image selection processing)
Next, with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9, a process (image selection process) in which the image selection device 3 selects a still image to be provided free of charge for promotion of a moving image will be described.

When the camera 2 finishes shooting, the image selection device 3 acquires all the still image data 63 associated with the shooting ID 61 of the shooting from the storage 100 (step S11). Here, it is assumed that three pieces of still image data 63 (63-1, 63-2, 63-3) linked to the shooting ID 61 "1" are acquired from the storage 100 (image data 60) in FIG. 5.

Next, for each of the acquired still image data 63 (63-1, 63-2, 63-3), the image selection device 3 uses a known facial image recognition technology to determine the facial expression of each subject reflected in the image. The smile level is evaluated (step S12). The degree of smile can be evaluated from the rating results of each subject in the image, and for example, the average value of the rating points of each subject is evaluated as the degree of smile.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of the evaluated smile level. In the example shown, the smile level of still image data 63-1 is "5," the smile level of still image data 63-2 is "20," and the smile level of still image data 63-3 is "80." The degree of smile is evaluated.

Then, the image selection device 3 selects the still image data 63 with the highest smile level as an image to be provided free of charge for video promotion (step S13). For example, in the example of FIG. 9, still image data 63-3 with the highest smile level is selected.

The image selection device 3 records the selected still image data in the representative still image data 64 (see FIG. 5) of the storage 100 (image data 60), and ends the process. In the example of FIG. 5, the file (“.../photo03”) of the still image data 63-3 selected in step S13 is recorded in the representative still image data 64.

(Print processing)
Next, with reference to FIGS. 10 and 11, the process by which the printer 4 outputs the printed matter 80 (print process) will be described.
First, the printer 4 refers to the storage 100 (image data 60) in FIG. 5 and obtains representative still image data 64 (step S11). In the case of FIG. 5, image data of ".../photo03" is acquired. Next, the printer 4 performs a reduction process on the acquired representative still image data 64 to reduce the image size to a predetermined size for free distribution (step S22).

Next, the printer 4 generates the address information 71 and passcode 72 to be printed on the printed matter 80 together with the representative still image data 64 (step S23). The generated address information 71 and passcode 72 are managed in the storage 100 or other storage areas in association with the shooting ID 61, as shown in the download information 70 of FIG. Then, the printer 4 prints the reduced representative still image data 64, the address information 71, and the passcode 72 on a predetermined sheet of paper, and outputs the printed matter 80 (step S24).

In this embodiment, the predetermined paper is a carry paper that has perforations that can be separated into two pieces, and the printer 4 prints representative still image data 64 and a path on one side of the paper with the perforation as a boundary. A code 72 is printed, and address information 71 is printed in the form of a QR code (registered trademark) on the other side of the paper using the perforations as boundaries. Further, the printer 4 prints the same identification number 83 on both one side and the other side of the paper. As a result, a printed matter 80 as shown in FIG. 4 is completed. As shown in FIG. 4, the left side of the printed matter 80 with the perforation 81 as the boundary is a sample photo 80A provided free of charge, and the right side with the perforation 81 as the boundary is the download ticket 80B provided after purchasing the video. The sample photo 80A is provided free of charge to the visitor who has finished the attraction, and the download ticket 80B is provided for a fee in exchange for the purchase price.

Note that the image range of the representative still image data 64 to be printed in step S24 can be arbitrarily set within the range in which the subject is photographed. For example, you may print the entire image range of the representative still image data 64, or you may cut out and print only the part of the image where the subject is shown (in the latter case, a photograph that looks like it is zoomed in on the subject may be printed). ). FIG. 4 shows an example in which an image range in which the subject is mainly captured is cut out from the representative still image data 64 and printed.

(Download processing)
Next, with reference to FIG. 12, a process for downloading a video from the download site 8 (download process) using the user terminal 7 owned by the purchaser of the download ticket 80B will be described.

Here, a case will be described in which the download ticket 80B in FIG. 4 is used to download the video data 62 associated with the shooting ID 61 ("20170901_001") in FIG. 5. The video data 62 is downloaded to the download site 8 specified by the address information 71 ("https://AAA...") in FIG. 6 printed in the form of a QR code (registered trademark) on the download ticket 80B. Assume that it has been uploaded. Furthermore, not only the video data 62 but also a plurality of still image data 63 (63-1, 63-2, 63-3) cut out from the video data 62 may be uploaded to the download site 8. The download site 8 is a website that requires authentication, and authentication is performed using the passcode 72 printed on the sample photo 80A.

First, the purchaser causes the user terminal 7 to read the address information 71 (QR code (registered trademark)) of the download ticket 80B (step S42), and accesses the download site 8 (step S42). When the download site 8 is accessed, a passcode input screen (not shown) is displayed on the user terminal 7, and the purchaser enters the passcode. When the passcode is correctly authenticated at the download site 8, a download screen (not shown) is displayed on the user terminal 7, and the video data 62 can be downloaded and viewed.

Further, if not only the video data 62 but also the still image data 63 is uploaded to the download site 8, the purchaser can also download the still image data 63. Since this still image data 63 has not been subjected to reduction processing unlike the sample photo 80A, it can be viewed as a high-quality image. In addition, all the still image data 63 (63-1, 63-2, 63-3) cut out from the video have been uploaded to the download site 8, so the still images taken at different timings than the sample photo 80A are uploaded to the download site 8. It is also possible to download and view the data 63.

The first embodiment of the present invention has been described above. According to the present embodiment, the image selection device 3 acquires still images at a plurality of timings cut out from a video of a visitor (subject) experiencing an attraction (roller coaster) at an amusement park, etc. For each still image, the degree of smile of the person in the still image is evaluated, and the still image with a high degree of smile is selected as an image for promotion. This makes it possible to suitably select still images (photographs) for promoting videos in a service that sells videos taken at attractions and the like.

Further, the selected still image is printed by the printer 4 and provided free of charge as a sample photo 80A to the visitor who experienced the attraction, so it can be kept as a souvenir or memory. In particular, since a photo taken at a time when the subject is in good condition is provided as the sample photo 80A, it is expected that visitors who view the sample photo 80A will be more motivated to purchase the video.

[Second embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. The second embodiment differs in the configuration of the image selection device. The other configurations are the same as those in the first embodiment.
FIG. 12 shows the hardware configuration of an image selection device 3A in the second embodiment. Unlike the first embodiment, a display section 34 is provided. The display unit 34 is, for example, a touch panel display that allows input operations on the display screen.

In the second embodiment, the image selection device 3A is installed, for example, near the exit of the attraction, displays all still images cut out from the video on the display unit 34, and selects still images from visitors who have finished the attraction. accept. The image selected by the visitor is then printed on the sample photo 80A.

FIG. 13 shows a process (image selection process) in which the image selection device 3A selects an image (still image) to be provided free of charge for video promotion.
Similarly to the first embodiment, when the camera 2 finishes shooting, the image selection device 3A acquires all the still image data 63 associated with the shooting ID 61 from the storage 100 (step S51). Here, it is assumed that three pieces of still image data 63 (63-1, 63-2, 63-3) linked to the shooting ID 61 "1" are acquired from the storage 100 (image data 60) in FIG. 5.

Next, the image selection device 3A displays a list of the acquired still image data 63 (63-1, 63-2, 63-3) on the display unit 34, and accepts image selection from the visitor who has finished the attraction ( Step S52).
FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of the screen of the display unit 34 that accepts image selection. As shown in the figure, a list of three still image data 63 (63-1, 63-2, 63-3) is displayed on the display unit 36, and the visitor can select his/her favorite image. The illustrated example shows a case where the visitor selects still image data 63-1.

Then, the image selection device 3A records the selected still image data 63 in the representative still image data 64 (see FIG. 5) of the storage 100 (image data 60), and ends the process. Other processes (photographing process (FIG. 7), print process (FIG. 10), and download process (FIG. 11)) are the same as those in the first embodiment, so description thereof will be omitted.

The image selection process in the second embodiment has been described above. According to the second embodiment, the image selection device 3A displays still images at a plurality of timings cut out from a video of a visitor (subject) experiencing an attraction (roller coaster) at an amusement park or the like on the display. The still image selection is accepted from the visitor who has finished the attraction, and the selected still image is determined as the image for video promotion. This makes it possible to suitably select still images (photographs) for promoting videos in a service that sells videos taken at attractions and the like. In particular, in the second embodiment, the visitor can select a still image at a timing of their choice and receive it free of charge as the sample photo 80A, so that the satisfaction level of the visitor can be increased. As a result, it is expected that the desire to purchase videos will increase.

Although preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings, the present invention is not limited to such examples.

For example, in this embodiment, an example has been described in which the present invention is applied to a video shooting and sales service that sells videos taken of visitors experiencing a roller coaster installed at an amusement park. The present invention can also be applied to a video shooting and sales service that sells videos of people experiencing other attractions such as cars and merry-go-rounds. Furthermore, the present invention can be applied in various situations, such as two-shot video shooting and sales service with characters, video shooting and sales service at tourist spots, wedding anniversary video shooting and sales service, and school graduation commemorative video shooting and sales service. can.

Further, in the present embodiment, an example has been described in which the camera 2 shoots a moving image and cuts out a still image at the same time (see FIG. 6), but the still image may be cut out after shooting a moving image. Further, in the present embodiment, an example has been described in which the camera 2 cuts out and outputs a still image, but the camera 2 does not need to be the main entity that cuts out the still image. For example, the camera 2 may shoot only a moving image and store it in the storage 100, the image selection device 3 may acquire the moving image stored in the storage 100, and cut out a plurality of still images from this moving image.

Further, in the present embodiment, an example has been described in which the camera 2 starts photographing using a signal from the sensor 20 that detects passage of a roller coaster vehicle as a trigger, but the timing of starting photographing is not limited to this example. For example, you may start shooting by manually pressing the shooting button on camera 2, or you may start shooting when image recognition technology detects that the roller coaster is within the field of view of camera 2. Alternatively, if the sound sensor exceeds a predetermined volume level, it may be determined that the roller coaster is approaching the photographing point, and photographing may be started.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the smiling degree of the subject is evaluated in the image selection process (FIG. 9), but the criteria for evaluating the subject is arbitrary. For example, the iris of each subject appearing in the image may be detected using a known face image recognition technique, and the degree of opening/closing of the subject's eyes may be evaluated based on the number of detected iris. If you evaluate the subject in this way, you will be more likely to choose a photo in which the subject's eyes are fully open.

Alternatively, the orientation of each subject's face may be recognized using a known facial image recognition technique, and the evaluation may be based on whether the subject is facing a predetermined direction. For example, if the number of subjects facing forward is used as the evaluation value, it will be easier to select a photo at a time when the faces of all the subjects can be clearly seen.

Further, the criteria for evaluating the subject may be specific to the video shooting sales service. For example, suppose there is a standard pose that is popular at tourist spots in a video shooting and sales service at tourist spots. In this case, known image recognition technology is used to recognize the subject's pose, evaluate the degree of similarity to a predetermined pose (a popular pose at a tourist spot), and evaluate the timing at which the degree of similarity is highest (when the pose is well determined). Photos taken at the same time (timing) can be provided for promotional purposes. Also, suppose that there is a fixed pose for the character in a two-shot video shooting and sales service with the character. In this case, well-known image recognition technology is used to recognize the subject's pose, evaluate the degree of similarity to a predetermined pose (character pose), and provide the photograph taken at the time when the degree of similarity is highest for promotional use. can do.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, an example of output using the printed matter 80 (paper medium) has been described, but the form of output is not limited to paper medium. For example, the printer 4 is equipped with a communication control unit, establishes a communication connection with an information terminal such as a smartphone owned by an attraction visitor, and outputs representative still image data 64 and address information 71 to the information terminal. You can.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, an example has been described in which the printer 4 outputs both the sample photo 80A and the download ticket 80B as one printed matter 80, but the sample photo 80A and the download ticket 80B are output separately. Good too. For example, the printer 4 may be configured to output only the sample photo 80A, and a ticket issuing device installed at another location may output the download ticket 80B.

Further, in this embodiment, an example has been described in which promotional photos are provided free of charge to visitors to an attraction, but promotional photos may simply be presented (shown) to visitors. In this case, it is preferable that the promotional photo be a high-quality printed photo at the size of, for example, 2 PCs, rather than a reduced size photo for free provision. Just by presenting promotional photos to visitors in this way, a sufficient promotional effect can be expected.

It is clear that those skilled in the art can come up with various other changes or modifications within the scope of the technical idea disclosed in this application, and these naturally fall within the technical scope of the present invention. It is understood that

1... Video providing system 2... Camera 3... Image selection device 4... Printer 7... User terminal 8... Download site 9... Roller coaster vehicle 10... Attraction Visitors (subject)
31...Control unit 32...Storage unit 33...Communication control unit 34...Display unit 60...Image data 61...Photography ID
62……Video data 63……Still image data 64……Representative still image data 70……Download information 71……Address information 72……Passcode 80……Printed material 80A……Sample photo 80B……Download ticket 100……Storage

Claims (6)

An image output method comprising an output step of outputting a still image selected by an image selection method,
The image selection method includes:
an acquisition step of acquiring still images at multiple timings cut out from a video of one or more people;
an evaluation step of evaluating, for each still image, the person appearing in the still image based on a predetermined standard;
a selection step of selecting the still image to be provided or presented for promotion of the video based on the evaluation result,
In the output step,
A passcode required to receive the still images and videos is printed on one side of a predetermined sheet of paper that can be separated into two, and the passcode required to receive the videos is printed on the other side . An image output method characterized by printing and outputting address information of a download site that requires code authentication . An image output method comprising an output step of outputting a still image selected by an image selection method,
The image selection method includes:
an acquisition step of acquiring still images at multiple timings cut out from a video of one or more people;
a selection step of displaying a plurality of the still images and accepting a selection of the still images to be provided or presented for promotion of the video;
In the output step,
A passcode required to receive the still images and videos is printed on one side of a predetermined sheet of paper that can be separated into two, and the passcode required to receive the videos is printed on the other side . An image output method characterized by printing and outputting address information of a download site that requires code authentication . 3. The image output method according to claim 1, wherein in the output step, the same identification information is printed on each of the sheets of paper on the one side and the other side. An image output system comprising a photographing device, an image selection device, and an image output device,
The photographing device is
A video recording means for photographing one or more people in video,
The image selection device includes:
acquisition means for acquiring still images at a plurality of timings cut out from the video;
Evaluation means for evaluating the person appearing in the still image based on a predetermined standard for each still image;
a selection means for selecting the still image to be provided or presented for promotion of the video based on the evaluation result,
The image output device includes:
an output means for outputting the selected still image,
The output means prints and outputs on a predetermined paper,
The paper is a paper that can be separated into two,
The output means prints a passcode necessary for receiving the still images and videos on one side to be separated , and prints a passcode on the other side that is required for receiving the video. An image output system characterized by printing address information of a download site . An image output system comprising a photographing device, an image selection device, and an image output device,
The photographing device is
A video recording means for photographing one or more people in video,
The image selection device includes:
acquisition means for acquiring still images at a plurality of timings cut out from the video;
a selection means for displaying a plurality of the still images and accepting a selection of the still images to be provided or presented for promotion of the video;
The image output device includes:
an output means for outputting the selected still image,
The output means prints and outputs on a predetermined paper,
The paper is a paper that can be separated into two,
The output means prints a passcode necessary for receiving the still images and videos on one side to be separated , and prints a passcode on the other side that is required for receiving the video. An image output system characterized by printing address information of a download site . 6. The image output system according to claim 4, wherein the output means prints the same identification information on each of the sheets on the one side and the other side.

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