JPH09233465A - Guide photographic system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a guide photographic system with which guide, photographing and supporting can be performed for users while using an information processor. SOLUTION: This system has information terminal means 10-1n to be used at a place, where a guiding object and a photographing object exist, a photographing means and information supplying means 260 and 270 for exchanging information with the information terminal means 10-1n and the photographing means. Then, the information supplying means process the information inputted from the information terminal means and the photographing means, and the guiding object, photographing object, information concerning photographing and support are supplied to the information terminal means.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a guide photographing system. More specifically, the present invention uses the information supply means in the place where the guidance target and the shooting target are present,
The present invention relates to a guidance and photographing system that provides information and support for guidance objects and photographing objects and photographing for users, and management support for information providers.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is no system for providing information and support for a guidance target object, a shooting target object, and shooting for a user in a place where the guidance target object and the shooting target object exist.

[0003]

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] For example, when a tourist visits a tourist spot for the first time, information about the tourist spot that has been searched in advance by a book magazine or the like, information about a pamphlet distributed at a tourist information center, etc. , The situation is grasped by the information heard on TV and radio and the information on the information signboard. In that case, the information provided is generally inadequate and often the information is outdated or incorrect.

[0004] In order to receive a guide in front of the sights of a tourist spot, there is an explanation from the tourist guide, but it also costs money, and the number of tourist guides is limited, so the promised time cannot be taken as expected. However, it is difficult to ask for it personally.

Information signs, tourist posters, etc. are not sufficient because they are only information expressed in characters, illustrations, and photographs, and it is difficult to put more detailed information due to the problem of medium space.

[0006] Alternatively, a photographed place in the scenery of a tourist spot is photographed, a person is photographed in the background of the scenery, or a tourist photographer sells a commemorative photograph of a tourist as a business, but money is also required. It takes a lot of time and it doesn't take a picture if you specify the tourist's favorite place, image and time.

As a memorial to the photograph taken, it is very difficult to modify or synthesize the letters or illustrations made by myself or the photograph on the spot. Furthermore, it is most effective for tourist guides to take pictures at tourist spots at the same time if the tourist guides stay together all day long and meet the demands of tourists. It is very difficult to respond to each, and it is difficult to implement in tourist areas.

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and an object thereof is to provide a guide photographing system for supplying a guide target object, a photographing target object, and information concerning the photographing in response to various demands of each user. Is to be realized.

Another object of the present invention is to realize a guidance / photographing system for supplying information regarding a guidance target, a photographing target, and photographing at a timing required by a user.
Another object of the present invention is to realize a guidance and photographing system that supplies information about a guidance target object, a photographing target object, and photographing at locations where various guidance target objects and photographing target objects exist.

Still another object of the present invention is to realize a guidance and photographing system which provides various services in addition to information on a guidance object, a photographing object and photographing.
It is still another object of the present invention to realize a guidance and photographing system which performs online operation management in a place where a guidance target and a photographing target exist.

Still another object of the present invention is to realize a guidance / photographing system for performing business management in a place where a guidance target and a photographing target are present.

[0012]

[Means for Solving the Problems] Means for solving the above-mentioned problems are used in an information terminal means used in a place where a guidance target and a photographing target exist and in a place where a guidance target and a photographing target exist. An image pickup means, and a communication means installed in a place where the object to be guided and the object to be photographed are arranged to exchange signals with the information terminal means.
Information input from the photographing means is processed by storing information about the guidance target, the photographing target, and information about the photographing and communicating with the information terminal means via the communication means, and at the same time, the information terminal means. In accordance with a request from the information terminal means, the information terminal means is provided with information relating to the guidance target object and information relating to the photographing target object and information relating to the photographing.

It is preferable in terms of operability and maintenance of the apparatus that the information terminal means, the photographing means and the communication means are collectively stored in one storage space. It is preferable that the information terminal means is installed in a place where the guidance target object and the photographing target object are present because it can be shared by a plurality of users depending on the contents of the guidance target object, the photographing target object, and the information regarding the photographing.

It is preferable that the information terminal means has a storage medium in which information regarding the guidance target object, the photographing target object, and the photographing is stored in order to reduce the burden on the information terminal means. It is preferable that the information supplying means forms an information network with other information supplying means in order to enrich information.

The information supply means has a service providing function other than the provision of the information about the object to be guided, the object to be photographed, and the object to be photographed, and it is possible to provide a service to the information terminal means through the communication means. It is preferable in terms of conversion.

It is preferable that the photographing means photograph only an image that needs to be photographed by a command from the information terminal means. It is preferable that the photographing means detects the user and automatically photographs the user for convenience of operation of the user.

It is preferable that the personal information of the user is input to the information terminal means in terms of usage aggregation, accounting processing, and business management. It is preferable that the information terminal means has the function of a telephone in order to make an external call.

It is preferable in terms of information enrichment that a video signal can be input to the slave terminal. It is preferable that the information terminal means has a function of controlling the photographing means in order to enhance the convenience of photographing support.

It is preferable that the information terminal means has a function of controlling the posture of the information terminal means in order to enhance the convenience of photographing support. The information terminal means includes the following equipment. Of course, the following are examples and are not meant to be limiting. (1) Imaging means (2) Imaging object detection sensor (3) Light emitting device (4) Transmission / reception device (5) Display unit (6) Handset terminal device (7) Handset device storage unit (8) Banknote insertion unit (9) Coin insertion part (10) Card processing part (11) Printer output part (12) Recording medium output device (13) Microphone (14) Speaker (15) Infrared communication device (16) Bar code (17) Main body storage part (18) Support part (19) Pedestal (20) Solar power generation device (21) Main body part attitude control device (22) Support part attitude control device (23) Information processing device (24) Information storage device (25) Power supply part The following equipment is included in the handset terminal. Of course, the following are examples and are not meant to be limiting. (1) Image input section (2) Various operation keys (3) Light emitting section (4) Transmitting / receiving device (5) Display section (6) Power switch (7) Disk storage section (8) Card reading section (9) Voice input section (10) Audio output unit (11) Infrared communication device (12) Bar code reading unit (13) Power supply unit The information supply unit is configured with the following equipment. Of course, the following are examples and are not meant to be limiting. (1) Information processing device (2) Information storage device The photographing means includes the following equipment. Of course, the following are examples and are not meant to be limiting. (1) Imager (2) Attitude control device for imager (3) Light emitting device

[0020]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 shows an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram of a tourist resort in which a guide photographing system according to an embodiment of the present invention is installed.

In FIG. 1, users / tourists PS1 to P1
Sn is a guidance target object and a shooting target object / sightseeing area 300 to 30
We are about to come to n and see the scenery in front of us from the observation decks 310 to 31n. The tourist spots 300 to 30n are formed by mountains and lakes. Here, the mountains are Mt. Fuji and the lake is Lake Ashi. The gazebos 310 to 31n are arranged in the foreground. Information signboards 320 to 310-31n
32n and information terminal devices 10 to 1n are arranged. Here, the information terminal devices 10 to 1n are examples of embodiments of the information terminal means in the present invention. One or a plurality of information terminal devices 10 to 1n may be installed.

The tourists PS1 to PSn use the information terminal devices 10 to 1n in order to know the tourist guide and take pictures. Then, it approaches the information terminal devices 10 to 1n. Then, the sensors 106 and 107 detect the tourists PS1 to PSn and output a guidance message as a voice from the speaker 110. Tourist PS1 according to this guidance message
PSn operates. To make it easier to use, touch the screen of the display with your finger to function. Alternatively, it is also possible to start by directly touching the screen without detection by the sensor.

It is efficient if the information terminal devices 10 to 1n are operated for a fixed time within a day. Although there is a method of storing electricity in a storage battery by a power line using a power line or a solar power generation device 121, it is not illustrated.

When it is not used, it is in a standby state and the initial screen is displayed at any time. The screen has guidance on how to use it, and tourists PS1 to PSn can touch the tourists according to the instructions to visit a tourist spot, souvenir shop, lodging, meal, event, vehicle, photo shoot, output, payment, reservation, child. Screens such as machine terminal guides are prepared, so if you search for a screen you are interested in and touch it, more detailed guides will be developed.

For example, a description will be given of touching the screen of a tourist spot to obtain information on the scenery in front of the eyes. Tourist PS
The place where 1-PSn is is the observation platform 310-31n,
From there, Mt. Fuji can be seen as a tourist destination of 300 to 30n, and Lake Ashi extends at the foot of the mountain. Information about Mt.Fuji includes seasonal scenery, scientific data of Mt.Fuji, and other information about Mt.Fuji on screen, illustrations, still images, videos,
It is provided as a combination of voice and the like. Audio is played from the speaker. Alternatively, you may listen with the built-in headphones (not shown).

Then, a guide screen for taking a picture of Mt. Fuji in the background will be described. When you touch the shooting guide screen,
General shooting information and individual shooting operation method, shooting location, number of shots, shooting screen size, output format information, fee payment information,
A menu for child devices, etc. appears.

On the general shooting information screen, a flow chart from shooting to payment is shown, and a menu screen is individually displayed. The screen of the shooting operation method is an explanatory diagram of the mechanism of how the shooting is performed, and there are two methods, that is, an automatic shooting method and a remote operation method using the slave terminals 10 'to 1n'. The kind of explanation is given. Touching the end of the screen in this explanatory diagram switches to the screen for the next shooting location.

Here, the designated shooting locations 330 to 33n will be specifically described on the screen. Explains where to stand for a great shot. On the next screen, the number of shots is designated in advance or the number of shots is counted after the end of shooting. And in the shooting screen size menu,
Specify a screen size such as standard, wide, or big.

The output format is designated from plain paper, photographic paper, magnetic disk, optical disk, magneto-optical disk, and the like. There are two types of payment method: cash payment or card payment. Cash can be paid in banknotes and coins. The card is a reading device 114 corresponding to various cards.

Then, a specific operation method of the slave terminal devices 10 'to 1n' will be described, but in practice, the slave terminal device 1 '
You may make it explain, taking 0'-1n '. Each of the guide menus may be prepared in two types, one for children and one for adults. Alternatively, the menu may be configured to increase the usage turnover rate by giving a simplified and short description by making full use of voice and images on a color screen.

Now, the tourists PS1 to PSn are actually friends 2
Explain the scenes where people take pictures. Without the advance payment method, the slave terminal devices 10 'to 1n' cannot be removed from the information terminal devices 10 to 1n. Banknote receiving unit 1
13-1, coin insertion unit 113 or card processing unit 114
After the payment is made, the slave terminals 10 'to 1n' can be removed from the slave terminal housing 112.

The two tourists operate the slave terminals 10 'to 1n' to control the main body 100 or the photographing means of the information terminal devices 10 to 1n to control the tourists PS1 to PSn.
Turn to the side. Here, the attitude control of the photographing means is not shown. Also, control by inputting to the information terminal device can be performed. Although not shown, voice control may be performed.

Then, since the camera automatically focuses on the tourist, the user stands on the photographing designated places 330 to 33n and pushes the start button of the slave terminal 10 'to 1n' toward the camera. Here, the designated shooting locations 330 to 33n are, for example, a predetermined shooting location with a good shooting angle. After a while, the photographing is completed, and a voice or a blinking of a lamp gives a signal of the end.

It is also possible to store the natural environment such as the season, time, weather and position of the sun in advance at the shooting location, and compare the stored information with the natural environment information on the shooting date so that the optimum shooting can be performed. In this shooting, a shooting location map may be provided in advance, which informs the optimum shooting angle location based on the shooting date information.

Further, the photographing state may be confirmed on the preview screen before photographing. In addition, if you add the function of combining characters, illustrations, and other photos prepared in advance on the screen you shot, or modifying the screen you shot, you can create memories of unprecedented memories on the spot and take them home. be able to. Alternatively, the photograph data may be output to various discs and brought back to be processed by a personal computer at home. Alternatively, it may be downloaded to the personal computer at home via the information network 280 on the spot.

Furthermore, the personal computer at home may be used to remotely control the information terminal devices 10 to 1n via the information network 280 to capture the object to be photographed. Or,
Information terminal devices 10 to 1 provide shooting information and tourist information to be inquired about by using a rental handset terminal to be rented out at a tourist information center or a mobile terminal having the same function owned by a tourist.
It may be possible to exchange information via the n and the transmission / reception devices 250 to 25n.

Information terminal devices 10 to 1n are installed in tourist spots 3
If it is installed in each of 00 to 30n, it will be useful as a wide area tourism information network from a management perspective.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram of the guide photographing system according to the embodiment of the present invention. The information terminal devices 10 to 1n are examples of the information terminal means in the present invention. Information terminal devices 10 to 1n are tourists PS1 to PSn
It is used at ~ 30n. The stationary information terminal devices 10 to 1n may be provided in the tourist spots 300 to 30n, or may be portable. The child terminal devices 10 'to 1n' having substantially the same functions as those of the information terminal devices 10 to 1n may be housed in the information terminal devices 10 to 1n so that they can be freely taken in and out.

The transmission / reception devices 250 to 25n are installed in a plurality of tourist spots and transmit / receive signals to / from the information terminal devices 10 to 1n by wireless communication. Transmitter / receiver 250-
25n is an embodiment of the communication means in the present invention. The transmission / reception devices 250 to 25n are connected to the information terminal devices 10 to 1n.
It may be provided in the main body 100 of the.

The information processing device 260 includes the transmission / reception devices 250 ...
Tourists PS1 to PS that are transmitted from the information terminal devices 10 to 1n by communicating with the information terminal devices 10 to 1n through 25n.
In response to the request of n, information about the guidance target object, the photographing target object, and the photographing is supplied. The information processing device 260 is configured using, for example, a computer. The information processing device 260 may be housed in the main body 100 of the information terminal device 10 to 1n.

The information about the object to be guided, the object to be photographed, and the object to be photographed is stored in the information storage device 270, and the tourist P
Based on the request from S1 to PSn, it is extracted by the information processing device 260 and supplied to the tourists PS1 to PSn. The information storage device 270 is a large-capacity information storage device using, for example, a magnetic disk device, an optical disk device, a magneto-optical disk device, or the like. Here, the information storage device 270 may be provided in the main body 100 of the information terminal device 10 to 1n. The information processing device 260 and the information storage device 270 are examples of the information supply means in the present invention.

The information processing device 260 is also connected to the information network 280 to form a network with other information processing devices. When the tourist spots 300 to 30n are spread over a wide area, a plurality of information terminal devices 1 arranged in respective areas
0 to 1n are linked by the information network 280 to form a wide area guide photographing system.

The information network 280 may be a commercial network provided by an information service provider. In that case, tourists PS1 to PS through the information network 280
n home personal computers can also be linked.

FIG. 3 is an external view of the information terminal devices 10 to 1n according to the embodiment of the information terminal means of the present invention. In FIG. 3, tourists PS1 to P1 as described in FIG.
Sn is in a place where the guidance target object and the shooting target object exist, that is, a tourist resort 300 to 30n. Here, tourists PS1
PSn and tourist spots 300 to 30n are shown as an example, but not limited thereto. Tourists PS1 to PSn are tourist destinations 30
I'm coming to see the scenery from 0 to 30n.

For example, there is a viewing platform 310 overlooking Mt. Fuji in the tourist spots 300 to 30n. Information signboard 320
At ~ 32n, historical explanations of Mt. Fuji and tourist information around the area are illustrated and illustrated. Then, I search for my favorite place and take a commemorative photo with Mt. Fuji in the background. Or,
Professional photographers take pictures on the spot, but it takes a while to develop and you have to pay money.

If the fellows take pictures with each other, the photographer will not be photographed. Or I ask other tourists who are there to take pictures, but it's hard to ask. Along with taking a commemorative photo in the background of this tourist resort 300 to 30n, various information and services related to the photo are provided at the information terminal device
~ 1n.

Tourists PS1 to PSn are tourist spots 300 to 3
It approaches the information terminal devices 10 to 1n in order to receive the guidance of 0n. Then, the sensors 106 and 106-1 are tourists PS1.
~ PSn is detected and a guidance message is output from the speaker 107 by voice. Alternatively, there may be no voice. Tourists PS1 to PS according to this guidance message
n performs the operation. In this case, a message "Please touch the screen (display unit 103)" is displayed.

Then, on the screen, messages of three items of "free tourist guide", "paid tourist guide" and "paid shooting guide" are displayed in sentences. This is an example and not limited to this. Explain free tourist information. A general guidance menu is displayed, and tourist guidance for the current location is provided in the form of voice, text, illustrations, still picture images, and moving images. Mt. Fuji is in front of you, for example, aerial photos, photos on the other side, photos such as scenes with different seasons and time zones, local information, origin of Mt.Fuji's name, scientific information on Mt.Fuji, or Mt.Fuji Cultural information such as novels, poems, paintings, songs, etc. on the theme, local tourism information centering on Mt.Fuji, souvenir shop information, meal information such as restaurants, hotel and ryokan accommodation information, traffic information, event information You can select menus such as exhibition information such as museums.

This selection is a method of touching the display screen. Accommodation information such as hotels and inns will be explained in detail from the menu. Hotel / Ryokan / Guesthouse / Pension
Items such as the name, location, telephone number, guide map, vacancy information, and accommodation price of the national lodgings are displayed in order, so you can select them according to the purpose of the tourist. The explanation of the features of the accommodation building, open-air bath, meal, etc. will be announced by voice, image and moving image. A fee may be charged only when the result of this search is to be output.

Then, when the pay guidance is selected, "please insert 500 yen of cash into the coin inserting section 110 or the bill receiving section 110-1. Alternatively, the credit card can be inserted into the card processing section 1".
Pass slowly through 11. Please wait. Is displayed. When this payment operation is completed, the menus of "paid tourist guide" and "paid shooting guide" are displayed. Explain paid tourist information. Suppose you choose a menu that sells local specialties at a discounted price.
Name, photo image, feature, price, quantity, payment method of special product,
You can apply for delivery. If you complete the product information guide, reservation, order and payment according to the instructions, the product will belong to the tourist.

Then, a detailed explanation of the paid shooting guidance will be given. This explains a scene where a tourist wants to shoot with two friends. The shooting menu consists of the following items. There are items such as a comprehensive shooting guide, shooting method, shooting direction, shooting time, number of shots, shooting location, shooting amount, shooting photo composition, shooting title character, frame, shooting print output, shooting disk storage, and shooting completion delivery location.

There are two methods for photographing. The first is an automatic shooting method. Information terminal devices 10 to 1
Touch the shooting ready menu of n to specify the shooting location 3
Stand at 30-33n (the tourist can understand in advance because the designated shooting location is displayed in the menu) 1-2
Wait seconds. The information terminal devices 10 to 1n are sensors 106 and 10
In 6-1 the designated shooting locations 330 to 33n are automatically detected in order. Alternatively, the designated shooting location 330-33n
You may make it recognize automatically by inputting.

While focusing on the tourists PS1 to PSn in the photographing designated places 330 to 33n, the attitude control such as the height and direction of the information terminal devices 10 to 1n is automatically performed. Here, the attitude control will be described. The height is the supporting part 10
It is performed by vertically expanding and contracting 1. Orientation is body 1
Rotate 00 to the left or right to determine the position. Further, by tilting the main body 100 upward or downward, a more precise position is determined. This operation should be instantaneous.

Since the photographing device 104 is an automatic photographing system, focus, exposure, light emission, etc. are automatically performed, and information such as the number of sheets, film size, date, place, etc. is processed according to a command from the information processing device 260 and photographing is performed. Run.

When photographing is completed and photographing information is output,
The information is output from the output unit 112 of the information terminal device 10 to 1n in the desired output format on the output designation screen. The output format is specified from plain paper, photographic paper, magnetic disk, optical disk, magneto-optical disk, and the like.

For other options, for example, although not shown, they may be received at a tourist information center or may be delivered to home. If you are not sure about this automatic method, use the help menu. In addition, if the machine is not working, you can select the telephone menu and contact the breakdown contact.

The next is a method of photographing using the slave terminals 10 'to 1n'. The child device terminals 10 'to 1n' are housed in the child device terminal housing portion 112 of the information terminal devices 10 to 1n. Alternatively, it may be possible to operate the mobile terminal even if it is rented out at a tourist information center or if the tourist owns the same function.

The handset terminals 10 'to 1n' stored in the handset terminal housing portion 112 of the information terminal devices 10 to 1n are a mechanism that can be used only when a fee is charged in the explanation of payment on the menu. Alternatively, a deposit may be taken and rented for a long time for the purpose of use in the tourist area. The terminal device 1
0'to 1n 'are set so that the user can shoot in any place within the shooting range. The information terminal devices 10 to 1n are remotely operated by the slave terminal devices 10 'to 1n'. Alternatively, the image input unit 70 is also provided to the child device terminals 10 ′ to 1n ′.
Since it is equipped with and can be used as a photographing function, it can be used as an independent photographing means.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of the operation of the information terminal devices 10 to 1n. The main body 100 of the information terminal device 10 to 1n can rotate about a vertical axis with respect to the base 102.
The rotation direction can freely rotate in the counterclockwise direction A and the clockwise direction B. Further, the expansion / contraction operation 116 can be performed in the upward direction C and the downward direction D in the vertical direction. Further, the main body portion 100 tilts 11 in the upper direction E and the lower direction F.
You can do 7.

The postures of the information terminal devices 10 to 1n are controlled by a combination of these various operations to obtain the optimum position for photographing. Although not shown, the imaging device 104 may be provided so as to project from the upper portion of the main body 100. As a result, the posture control of the photographing device 104 can obtain a position suitable for photographing by the various operations described above. As for various operations, it is possible to perform rotation operation, expansion / contraction operation, forward / backward inclination operation and the like.

FIG. 5 is a detailed explanatory diagram of the slave terminals 10 'to 1n'. The slave terminals 10 'to 1n' include a display unit 51, operation keys 52 to 63, number / character input keys 71,
The function key 80, the card reading unit 64, the bar code reading unit 74, the disc storage unit 75, the communication device 65, the infrared communication device 66, the voice input unit 68, the image input unit 70, the voice output unit 72 and the like are mainly configured. There is.

When the general guide key 52 is pressed, various guide menus are displayed comprehensively, but since an independent menu key is also prepared, the search time can be shortened. When the user presses the shooting object guide key 55, the shooting method such as the number of people to be shot, the shooting date and time, the number of shots, the shooting location, the shooting title, and shooting picture composition can be sequentially set. After the setting is completed, the start key 60 is pressed to start photographing.

In the process of photographing, focus, exposure, and light emission are automatic, but there are two methods for determining the photographing location: automatic and manual. In the case of automatic method, tourists PS1 to PS
n is a designated place 33 for shooting in the observation decks 310 to 31n
Standing at any of 0 to 33n and waiting for execution of photographing. In the case of the manual system, the tourists PS1 to PSn search for a favorite place, stand there, operate the slave terminal devices 10 'to 1n' to determine the favorite shooting location, and then the slave terminal devices 10 'to 1n'. The sound output unit 72 outputs a sound as to whether or not it is an appropriate shooting location. Alternatively, although not shown, blinking by a lamp may be used, or an image may be displayed on the display unit 51. At this time, if a message indicating that the shooting is inappropriate is displayed, the shooting location may be selected while calling and confirming the shooting appropriate map menu.

Since the slave terminals 10 'to 1n' have the image input section 70, they can be used as handy cameras. Then, the photographed information is transmitted to the information terminal devices 10 to 1n through the transmission / reception devices 250 to 25n, and the information processing device 260 is transmitted.
Can be processed with.

There is a music service in the various service guide keys 59, and the latest music can be heard. For example, however, this is copy-guarded, so I only ask. If you want to hear it and get it, advertise key 57
You may make it possible to purchase your favorite music software by opening the music software sales menu.

[0066]

As described in detail above, according to the present invention, the means for solving the problems have the following operational effects.

With the detailed information about the guidance target object, the photographing target object, and the photographing object output to the information terminal means, the user can see the guidance target object and the photographing target object with his / her eyes, and further detailed guidance object and photographing target object. It is possible to clearly understand the information about the object and the shooting through the output means with the presence of voice or sound / image, and at the same time, shoot the user against the background of the shooting target or only the shooting target. It is possible to take a picture, or combine the taken picture information and the prepared picture information to create a picture information desired by the user, and the guidance and the picture can be efficiently performed by one information terminal means.

It is possible to provide the guidance target object, the shooting target object, and information regarding the shooting at a timing required by the user. It is possible to provide information about a guidance target object, a shooting target object, and shooting at locations where various guidance target objects and shooting target objects exist.

It is possible to provide a variety of guidance objects, shooting objects, and information regarding shooting. It is possible to compare the image information relating to the photographing output to the information terminal means with the actually photographed information and perform a simulation with the information terminal means as a photographing image desired by the user to create a photographing image that the user likes.

By using the information terminal means, it is possible to see the changing state of nature and seasons throughout the year in a place where the object to be guided and the object to be photographed are present in a realistic manner.

[0071] Consultation and guidance on tourism through information terminal means, introduction of souvenir shops, introduction and sale of special products, introduction of accommodation facilities such as hotels, inns and guest houses, vehicle guidance, introduction of exhibition halls such as museums, By providing information on various events, ordering them, and accepting applications, we can provide a full range of services. It can also be cashless when payment is made.

[0072] A user can be advertised through a travel agency, a railway company, a bus company, a car rental company, an airline company, a tourist product sales company, a hotel, a restaurant, a credit company, or other companies related to tourism through the information terminal means. It is possible to obtain advertisement income for the manager who manages and operates the information terminal means at the same time as providing the information to.

The information processing means can monitor in real time what the user wants or feels doubtful by monitoring the usage status based on various input signals, and can give appropriate advice on the spot.

The information processing means can perform business management of the place where the guidance target object and the photographing target object exist based on various input signals.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram of an example of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram of an apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is an external view of an information terminal device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is an operation diagram of the information terminal device in the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is an external view of a slave terminal according to the embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 10 to 1n Information terminal device 10 'to 1n' Handset terminal device 250 to 25n Transceiver device PS1 to PSn User (tourist) 300 to 30n Guidance target and shooting target (sightseeing spot) 310 to 31n Observatory 320 to 32n Information signboard 330 to 33n Imaging designated place 260 Information processing device 270 Information storage device 280 Information network 100 Main body part 101 Support part 102 Pedestal 103 Display part 104 Imaging device 105 Light emitting device 105-1 Light emitting device 106 Sensor 106-1 Sensor 107 Speaker 108 Microphone 109 Handset Terminal Storage Section 110 Coin Inserting Section 110-1 Banknote Receiving Section 111 Card Processing Section 112 Bar Code 113 Infrared Communication Device 114 Solar Power Generation Device 115 Rotating Operation 116 Expansion / Contraction Operation 117 Tilt Operation A Counterclockwise Direction B Right Around Direction C Upward D Downward E Upward direction F Downward direction 51 Display section 52 General guide key 53 Personal information registration key 54 Guide target object guide key 55 Photograph target object guide key 56 Simulation key 57 Advertisement key 58 Event key 59 Various Service key 60 Start key 61 Stop key 62 Repeat key 63 Clear key 64 Card reading unit 65 Communication device 66 Infrared communication device 67 Earphone jack 68 Voice input unit 69 Power switch 70 Image input unit 71 Numerical / character input key 72 Voice output unit 73 Volume switch 74 Bar code reader 75 Disk compartment 80 Function keys

Claims (28)

[Claims] 1. An information terminal unit used in a place where a guidance target and a shooting target exist, a photographing unit used in a place where the guidance target and a shooting target exist, and a guidance target and a shooting target. Between the communication means installed in the existing place and transmitting and receiving signals by communication with the information terminal means, and between the information object means via the communication means for storing information about the guiding object, the imaging object and the imaging Information for processing the information inputted from the photographing means by communicating, and supplying information on the guidance target object and the photographing object and the photographing information to the information terminal means based on the request from the information terminal means. A guide photographing system comprising: a supply unit. 2. The guide photographing system according to claim 1, wherein the information terminal means is portable. 3. The guide photographing system according to claim 1, wherein the information terminal means is installed in a place where the guide target and the photographing target exist. 4. The guide photographing system according to claim 1, wherein the information terminal means is equipped with a slave terminal. 5. The guide photographing system according to claim 1, wherein the information terminal means inputs personal information and identification information of a user. 6. The guide photographing system according to claim 1, wherein the information terminal means has a storage medium which stores a guide target object, a photographing target object, and information regarding photographing. 7. The guide photographing system according to claim 1, wherein the information terminal unit has a function of controlling the photographing unit. 8. The information terminal means has a function of controlling the attitude of the information terminal means.
7. The guide photographing system according to any one of 1 to 7. 9. The guide photographing system according to claim 1, wherein the photographing means detects a photographing target and automatically photographs the target. 10. The guide photographing system according to claim 1, wherein the photographing means photographs in response to a command from the information terminal means. 11. The display device is provided at a place where the object to be guided and the object to be photographed are present, and the information supply unit supplies the guide support information and the image capturing support information to the display unit. The guide photographing system according to any one of claims 1 to 10. 12. The guide photographing system according to claim 1, wherein the information supply unit forms an information network with another information supply unit. 13. The information supply means has a service providing function other than the provision of information on a guidance object, a photographing object, and photographing, and also provides a service to the information terminal means through the communication means. The guide photographing system according to any one of claims 1 to 12. 14. The guide photographing system according to claim 1, wherein the information supply unit has a photographing unit that detects a photographing target and automatically photographs the target. 15. The guide photographing system according to claim 1, wherein the information supply unit supplies information about a product or a service to the information terminal unit. 16. The guide photographing system according to claim 1, wherein the information supplying means processes order information regarding a product or a service from the information terminal means. 17. The information supply means performs a payment process for payment of a usage fee.
6. The guide photographing system according to any one of 6. 18. The guide photographing system according to claim 1, wherein the information terminal unit has a function of a telephone. 19. The information terminal means is controlled by a command from the slave terminal.
19. The guidance photographing system according to any one of 18 to 18. 20. The guide photographing system according to claim 1, wherein the slave terminal has a communication unit. 21. The slave terminal inputs the personal information and identification information of the user.
Guide shooting system according to any one of 0. 22. The guide photographing system according to claim 1, wherein a video signal can be input to the slave terminal. 23. The guide photographing according to claim 1, wherein the information supplying means supplies questionnaire information to the information terminal means and processes reply information from the information terminal means. system. 24. The information supplying means processes the information input from the photographing means, supplies the information to the information terminal means, and processes the information. Guide shooting system described in. 25. The guidance and photographing system according to claim 1, wherein the information supply means manages the place where the guidance subject and the photography subject are present. 26. The guided photographing system according to claim 1, wherein the information supply unit manages the use of the guide target object and the photographing target object in a place where the target target object and the photographing target object are present. 27. A usage record output means is installed at a place where a guidance object and a shooting object are present, and the information supply means supplies usage record information to the usage record output means. The guide photographing system according to any one of claims 1 to 26. 28. The guide photographing system according to claim 27, wherein the usage record output means outputs the usage record information to a distributable recording medium.