JPH07327225A - Actual scene repeater for speedboat race - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To present a powerful picture, which gives the feeling of reality, to persons, who see the display picture, in real time. CONSTITUTION:A motor boat 3 circulating around buoys 2a and 2b on the surface of water for a race is photographed as a picture, which is continuously moved in the continuous visual field in the peripheral direction of buoys 2a and 2b by plural image pickup cameras, and sounds of the engine of the motor boat 3 and water are picked up with senses of far and near by each microphone. The video signal outputted from each image pickup camera and the audio signal outputted from each microphone are outputted to a multiple display device 30 through signal transmission cables 26 and 27, and photographed pictures of image pickup cameras are displayed on screens respectively, and simultaneously, sounds of the engine of the motor boat 3 and water are outputted from each speaker 32. Thus, a body feeling is given to fans, who see the multiple display device, as if they were near the running motor boat.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a live relay device for a boat race, and more particularly to a buoy installed on a competitive water surface.
We installed multiple imaging cameras that divide the surrounding horizontal field of view into multiple shots so that the race video captured by each of these imaging cameras can be displayed in real time on a display device installed in the audience seats, etc. Regarding the live relay device of a boat race.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A conventional live relay device for a boat race will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 shows a schematic configuration diagram of a live relay system for a motor boat. 1 is a pool for motor boat competition, 2a and 2b are buoys installed on the water surface in the pool 1, 3 is a buoy that circulates between the buoys 2a and 2b. It is a racing motorboat that runs at a speed. Also, 4 is a spectator seat provided adjacent to the pool 1, and TV cameras 5a and 5b for photographing the race situation are installed at high positions on both sides of the spectator seat 4 facing the buoys 2a and 2b. Has been done. A plurality of TV receivers 7 are connected to the TV cameras 5a and 5b through the video changeover switch 6, and the TV receivers 7 are installed in the stadium or in the outdoor sales hall.

In the live broadcast system configured as described above, when executing and relaying a race of a motor boat in real time, by zooming or panning the TV cameras 5a and 5b, a specific player or a group of players is captured. The image of the race is developed by selecting one of the video signals output from the TV cameras 5a and 5b by the video selector switch 6 and outputting it to each television receiver 7. It was displayed on and provided to the fans.

[0004]

However, in the above-mentioned conventional live broadcasting system, the image displayed on the television receiver 7 is only the image captured by the TV camera 5a or 5b installed in the spectator's seat. Even if the image is zoomed up or panned, it is not possible to obtain a realistic screen from the screen of the TV receiver 7 as if it were in the vicinity of the race site. We were unable to provide a certain video. Also,
In recent years, fans' needs for boat racing have diversified, and fans are becoming unsatisfied only with images that accurately convey the race development, and more realistic images or feeling that the fans themselves experience it. A powerful live broadcast is desired.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a live condition relay device for a boat race, which can provide a viewer with a realistic and powerful image in real time. To aim.

[0006]

In order to achieve the above object, the invention of claim 1 is a buoy installed on a racing water surface of a motor boat, and a buoy having a lens opening at a predetermined height position from the racing water surface of the buoy. A plurality of images are arranged horizontally and radially toward the outer periphery, and the angle between adjacent line-of-sight axes is made the same to divide the horizontal field of view surrounding the buoy into a plurality of images, each of which is taken as a continuous image. Image pickup cameras, multi-display means in which a plurality of display screens corresponding to each of the image pickup cameras one after another are horizontally arranged, and video signals output from the image pickup cameras are transmitted to the multi-display means. Then, each display screen is provided with a signal transmission means for displaying a visual field around the buoy including a motor boat that orbits the buoy.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, a plurality of microphones are arranged on the buoy in the vicinity of the respective imaging cameras, and in a one-to-one correspondence with the microphones, in the vicinity of the respective display screens of the multi-display means. It further comprises a plurality of speakers arranged and driven by the audio signal from the microphone.

[0007]

According to the present invention, the motor boat orbiting the buoy is photographed by a plurality of imaging cameras as a moving image continuously moving within the continuous field of view in the circumferential direction of the buoy, and the engine sound and water sound of the motor boat are detected. It is picked up by each microphone with a sense of perspective. Then, the video signal output from each imaging camera and the audio signal output from each macrophone are output to the multi-display device through the signal transmission means, so that the captured images of each imaging camera are displayed on each screen simultaneously. The engine sound of the motor boat and the sound of water are output from each speaker. As a result, the fan looking at the multi-display device can feel as if he / she were near the traveling motor boat.

[0008]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is an overall schematic configuration view showing an embodiment of a boat racing live relay device according to the present invention. 1 is a pool for motorboat racing, 2a and 2b are buoys installed on the surface of the racing water in pool 1, and 3 is a buoy. A motorboat for racing that laps between 2a and 2b, and 4 is a spectator seat adjacent to the pool 1.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, at a predetermined height position above the pool water surface in each of the buoys 2a and 2b, a horizontal field of view except for the side where the buoys 2a and 2b face each other is 6
Six color imaging cameras 11 to 16 for splitting and shooting
Are arranged horizontally and radially with their lens apertures facing outward and with the same angle between the line-of-sight axes of the adjacent imaging cameras, and the buoys 2a and 2b of the imaging cameras 11 to 16 are shaken. Even so, the screen is stabilized by a stabilizer to prevent the image from blurring. Further, in each of the buoys 2a and 2b, microphones 17 to 22 corresponding to each of the image pickup cameras 11 to 16 for picking up sound in the shooting direction of the image pickup camera are arranged. In addition, the photographing windows 23 formed on the outer walls of the buoys 2a and 2b through which the lens openings of the respective imaging cameras 11 to 16 are formed are transparent covers for sealing the photographing windows 23 to protect the photographing cameras from water intrusion and external impact. 24 is attached. The angle between the line-of-sight axes of the adjacent imaging cameras is set to an angle corresponding to the angle of view (horizontal angle of view) of the camera lens. For example, the angle of view of the lenses of the imaging cameras 11 to 16 shown in FIG. 2 is 60 degrees, and the angle between the line-of-sight axes of the imaging cameras 11 to 16 is 60 degrees correspondingly. In this case, the field of view in the horizontal direction that can be captured by the imaging cameras 11 to 16 is 300 degrees.

In FIG. 1, between the buoys 2a and 2b and the image management center 25, there are provided signal transmission cables 26 and 27 which also serve as power supply lines for cameras and microphones corresponding to the number of the image pickup cameras 11 to 16. The signal transmission cables 26 and 27 are laid, and one end of each of the signal transmission cables 26 and 27 is buoys 2a and 2b.
Of the imaging cameras 11 to 16 and the microphones 17 to 22 after being drawn in from the bottom surface of the
The other end is connected to a video switcher 28 provided in the video management center 25. In the video switcher 28,
A monitor television 29 for separately displaying images taken by the imaging cameras 11 to 16 is connected, and a television receiver or the like is installed in a place inside or outside the venue and is continuously arranged in the horizontal direction. A multi-display device 30 including six screens is connected via a signal transmission cable 31,
Each of these screens has a one-to-one correspondence with the imaging cameras 11-16. Further, at a position close to each screen of the multi-display device 30, a speaker 32 corresponding to the microphones 17 to 22 in a one-to-one correspondence is arranged, and each speaker 32 is connected to a signal transmission cable 31. Further, the video switcher 28 is connected via a cable 34 to an existing display device 33 including a television receiver or the like for displaying video of selected 1 or 2 channels.

Next, the operation of this embodiment configured as described above will be described. Motor boat for each race 3
Circulate between buoys 2a and 2b in pool 1 to compete for rank. Here, while each motor boat 3 travels on a predetermined water surface, each buoy 2a and 2b is shown in FIG.
As the motor boat 3 is photographed in the order of the imaging cameras 11 to 16 when it orbits in the direction of the arrow, the running motor boat 3 is continuously shot by the six imaging cameras 11 to 16 in a field of view of approximately 300 degrees. It will be filmed as a moving image. At the same time, the engine sound of the motor boat 3 and the sound of water are picked up by the microphones 17 to 22 with a sense of perspective. On the other hand, each imaging camera 1
Video signals output from 1 to 16 and each macrophone 17
The audio signals output from -22 are transmitted to the video switcher 28 through the respective signal transmission cables 26 and 27. In this video switcher 28, by automatically or manually switching to the buoy 2a or 2b side,
The video and audio signals on the buoy 2a or 2b side are output to the multi-display device 30 through the signal transmission cable 31, and the captured images from the imaging cameras 11 to 16 are displayed on the respective screens thereof. At the same time, the engine sound of the motor boat 3 and the sound of water are output from each speaker 32. As a result, the fan looking at the multi-display device 30 can experience a state similar to that in the vicinity of the traveling motor boat 3. In addition, 1 or 2 selected by the video switcher 28 from the video displayed on the multi-display device 30.
Channel video signal via cable 34 to existing TV
It is possible to transmit to the display device 33 and selectively display one or two of the images taken by the imaging cameras 11 to 16 on the TV display device 33.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to provide a real image to the fans watching the multi-display device 30 in real time, and it is possible to perform live broadcasting with a powerful effect and to race the motor boat 3. The deployment can be relayed in more detail.

The present invention is not limited to the structure described in the above embodiment, and various modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the claims.

[0014]

As described above, according to the present invention, the buoy installed on the racing water surface of the motor boat, and the lens opening at a predetermined height position from the racing water surface of the buoy horizontally and radially toward the outer periphery of the buoy. A plurality of image pickup cameras that are arranged and divide the horizontal field of view surrounding the buoy into a plurality of images by making the angle between adjacent line-of-sight axes the same and take each as a continuous image, and to each of the image pickup cameras. Multi-display means in which a plurality of one-to-one display screens are continuously arranged in the horizontal direction, and video signals output from the respective imaging cameras are transmitted to the multi-display means to display the buoy on each display screen. The signal transmission means for displaying the visual field around the buoy including the orbiting motor boat is provided.

Further, according to the present invention, a plurality of microphones are arranged on the buoy in the vicinity of the respective imaging cameras, and a plurality of microphones are arranged in close proximity to the respective display screens of the multi-display means in a one-to-one correspondence with the microphones. And further includes a plurality of speakers driven by a sound signal from the microphone. Therefore, according to the present invention, a realistic image can be provided in real time to a fan viewing a multi-display device, and powerful live broadcast can be performed.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an overall schematic configuration diagram showing an embodiment of a live relay apparatus for a boat race according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a side view showing details of a buoy in this embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a plan view showing details of a buoy in this embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a schematic configuration diagram of a conventional live relay system for a motor boat.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Pool 2a, 2b Buoy 3 Motor boat 4 Spectator seat 11-16 Imaging camera 17-22 Microphone 26, 27 Signal transmission cable (signal transmission means) 30 Monitor display device (monitor display means) 32 Speaker 33 Existing TV display device

Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. A buoy installed on a racing water surface of a motor boat, and a lens opening horizontally and radially arranged at a predetermined height position from the racing water surface of the buoy toward the outer periphery of the buoy and adjacent line of sight thereof. A plurality of imaging cameras that divide the horizontal field of view surrounding the buoy into a plurality of images with the same angle between the axes and capture each as a continuous image, and a plurality of displays that correspond to each of the imaging cameras in a one-to-one correspondence A field of view around a buoy including a multi-display means in which screens are continuously arranged in the horizontal direction, and a video boat output from each of the imaging cameras is transmitted to the multi-display means to orbit the buoy on each display screen. A live relay device for a boat race, comprising: a signal transmission means for displaying. 2. A plurality of microphones arranged on the buoy in the vicinity of the respective imaging cameras, and one microphone for the microphones.
The live-action relay device for a boat race according to claim 1, further comprising a plurality of speakers which are arranged close to respective display screens of the multi-display means in correspondence to each other and which are driven by an audio signal from the microphone.