JPH11316769A - Virtual travel system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a virtual travel or live video provision system which can provide the actual state of an arbitrary spot as video for a user in real time. SOLUTION: This system consists of a video input means 32 provided at each live spot to always input the live video of the live spot in real time, a live video identification data base means 25 which records live video identification data for mutually identifying live video of respective live spots while relating them to respective spots on a map in a map data base 26, a retrieval means 23 which retrieves one piece or more of corresponding live video identification data from the live video identification data base means 25 according to spots specified on the map in the map data base, a video inputting means 26 which inputs corresponding live video by wire or wireless in real time according to the live video identification data retrieved by the retrieving means 23, and a display means 27 which outputs the live video inputted by the video input means.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a live video providing system capable of providing real-time live video of each point in association with a map or the like. The present invention also provides
The present invention relates to a system for displaying a map including the spot of the live video from the live video.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, images at each point are stored on a CD-ROM.
Alternatively, there is a system in which the information is recorded on a recording medium such as a hard disk, and is searched and displayed based on search data such as a predetermined keyword.

[0003]

However, the images recorded on these recording media are "past" (not "raw"). Therefore, the actual scenery and the like changes every day depending on the seasons, the weather of the day, the construction status of roads and buildings, etc., but the user can see only the "old (not fresh) ) "). Further, even if the video recorded on the recording medium is just after the update, it cannot meet the user's desire to "see the real-time situation at this moment at this moment". Further, there is a problem that frequent updating of the video data to the recording medium is very costly.

The present invention has been made in view of such problems of the prior art, and provides a live video providing system which can provide a user with an actual situation at an arbitrary point in real time. The purpose is to: Another object of the present invention is to provide a system for displaying a map including the location of the live video from the live video.

[0005]

Means for Solving the Problems (Related Art) Whether the invention falls under the “prior art” of the present invention (see “priority date (1
It is not clear whether this is a known fact before June 11, 996) ”), but the present invention was filed as of the filing date of the present application (the later application with the assertion of a domestic priority date under Article 41 of the Patent Act). There are the following "related technologies" recognized by the public. (A) Issued by Diamond Company "Weekly Diamond Supplement 1
No. 996.8, "Internet Super-Time Technique" has the following description. "On the Internet, many people use TV cameras to broadcast sights at the same time. There is a world culture such as a sphinx, a Parisian Arc de Triomphe, and hills overlooking the Himalayas from your home desk. You will soon be able to see Justinau, a heritage and tourist attraction. "(Ibid., P. 76)" How about a hotel putting a camera in the lobby or in front of the entrance, putting the camera online and watching it with a remote control? When you look at it on the web, it says, "It's pretty crowded" or "Oh, he's there." Such online cameras are also increasing on the web. "
(82 pages of the same book) As an introduction of the Internet homepage, "History Highway http: //www.kiis.or/reki
shi / Keiko Yasushi You can walk around the main routes of the historical highway, Ise, Asuka, Nara, Kyoto, Osaka, and Kobe with explanations and photos (100 or more). (Omitted) Access to each item includes search by region and era and selection by mouse on the map (clickable map). Currently we provide only the description and photos, but we will provide video and audio information in the future. (B. 133 pages of the same book) (b) The Nihon Keizai Shimbun, dated June 16, 1996, wrote an article heading, "Using magic boxes to overthrow the world."
In an article introducing computer artist Masaki Fujihata, he stated the following: "Recently, I have been immersed in a project using the Internet with Keio University students who are teaching. For example, I have begun to transmit 24-hour real-time images of Mt. Fuji taken by a camera attached to the Shonan Fujisawa Campus. Thousands of access users from all over the world can turn their camera and zoom in on their own personal computers. "(C) Published on August 31, 1996 by Diamond Corporation. On page 84 of "Weekly Diamonds," the following statement is included in an article entitled "Super Travel Diary: Virtual Travel Techniques for Maps and Photos (Yukio Noguchi)". "There is a" virtual tour "on the Internet. Click on the map on the screen and a photo of that point will appear. (D) In the advertisement section of the Nihon Keizai Shimbun, dated September 3, 1996, the following description was made under the heading "Map Information System with Increased Operability Sumitomo Electric Systems".
"Wind developed and sold by Sumitomo Electric Systems
ows95 digital road map "AtlaMate /
"Windows 95 version" is ... (Omitted) The product has a multimedia function that allows you to paste still images, moving images, and audio on a map. In addition, "AtlaMate / Wind"
The following description is included in the description of the specification of "Ows95 version". "A wealth of registration functions Still images such as photos, videos such as videos, and voices can be registered on the map." (E) The Nikkei, dated September 30, 1996, said, "Use the Internet to feel nature at home. "The headline article states: "Sagawa Town, Kochi Prefecture is NE
In collaboration with C, the company opened the "Sakakawa Internet Broadcasting Station," where people can enjoy natural scenery live on the Internet. A camera is installed at the summit of Kokuzouyama (675m above sea level) in the town,
You can enjoy the view from Cape Ashizuri to Cape Muroto by freely moving the camera from your computer at home or work. Opened to Sagawa Local Product Center. The video from the camera will be transmitted wirelessly to the camera control device at the Nagano Machikan, a municipal facility at the foot of about 3 km away, and a still image will be provided on the Internet. You can freely control the camera remotely from your PC and enjoy a panorama of about 300 degrees left and right and about 60 degrees up and down with up to 10 times zoom.
The address of the Internet broadcasting station is http: // www
w / meshnet. or. jp / sakawa / N
EC has been operating Internet broadcasting stations nationwide since May. Opened in Matsumae, Biei and Saroma in Hokkaido
It plans to install cameras in 100 tourist and scenic spots within three years. As described above, there are various techniques related to the present invention. However, although these are all related to the present invention, the present invention is a further development of these related techniques, and these related techniques do not deny the inventive step of the present invention.

A live video providing system according to the present invention for solving the problems of the prior art as described above is as follows. (1) A live video providing system according to the present invention comprises: video input means provided at each live spot for constantly inputting live video of a plurality of live spots that can be disclosed to the public in real time; A live video identification database means for recording live video identification data for identifying live video of a point with each point on the map of the map database while associating and associating them with each other on the map of the map database. Based on the location, from the live video identification database means, a search means for searching for one or more corresponding live video identification data, based on the live video identification data searched by this search means,
The corresponding live video is captured in real time by wireless or wired (transmitted via a network or captured by accessing and browsing with Internet browsing software) and video capturing means, and captured by the video capturing means. Display means for outputting a live video (moving image or still image). (2) Further, the present invention provides a video input means provided at each live spot for constantly inputting live video of a plurality of live spots which can be disclosed to the public in real time, a map and various places on the map. A map database that records coordinate data for identifying points, coordinate data in the map database, and live video identification data for identifying the live video from each other, while associating or associating with each other, The live video identification database means to be recorded, and when a live video is displayed, the live video identification data for identifying the live video to each other is used as a key to correspond to the live spot of the live video from the live video identification database. Or a search means for searching for one or more related points on the map, and a place in a predetermined area including the point on the map searched by the search means. A map data extracting means for extracting the map data indicating a display means for outputting a map by the map data extracted by the map data extracting means, is made of. (3) In addition, the live video providing system according to the present invention, video input means provided at each live spot to constantly input live video of a plurality of live spots that can be disclosed to the public in real time, and A live video identification database means for recording while linking live video identification data for identifying each live video to a key composed of a character string, a symbol string, a graphic, or a video, and the character string, symbol string, and graphic Or a key input unit for inputting a key composed of an image or the like, and a search for searching one or more related live video identification data from the live video identification database unit based on the key input from the key input unit. Means and a corresponding live video based on the live video identification data retrieved by the retrieval means. And) the image capturing means, including when browsing the browser for the Internet, and a display means for outputting a commentary image captured by the image capture means (moving image or still image), is made of. (4) In the present invention, the image input means captures images in a plurality of directions from one live spot (for example, when one video camera is turned in a plurality of directions). In the case of imaging, or in the case where a plurality of video cameras are provided in a plurality of directions and imaged simultaneously, for example), the live video identification data for identifying each live video is stored in each live spot provided with the video input means. Is desirably composed of position data indicating the position of the camera and direction data indicating the direction in which the image is input by the video input means. (5) Also, the present invention, video input means provided at each live spot each to always input in real time live video of many live spots that can be disclosed to the public,
Live video identification data recording means for recording live video identification data (comprising coordinate data of latitude data and longitude data, etc.) for identifying the live video from each other; and current position specifying means for specifying the current position of the user ( Based on a conventionally known GPS receiver or the like and the user's current position (composed of latitude data and longitude data coordinate data, etc.) specified by the current position specifying means, one or more near the current position are determined. Live video identification data selecting means for selecting one or a plurality of live video identification data corresponding to or related to a live spot of a live broadcast, and online capturing a corresponding live video based on the selected live video identification data (network Video capture means, including the case of accessing and browsing and transmitting via Display means for displaying in real time the commentary image (moving image or still image) captured by the means, it is made of. (6) Also, in the present invention, the video input means captures images viewed in a plurality of directions from each of the live spots, similarly to the above (4), and the live video is mutually connected. The live video identification data for identification is composed of position data indicating the position of each live spot where the video input means is provided, and direction data indicating the direction in which the video input means shoots. The position specifying means is:
Means for specifying the current position of the user and means for specifying the traveling direction of the user, wherein the live video identification data selecting means includes data (latitude) indicating the current position of the user specified by the current position specifying means. Based on the position coordinate data composed of data and longitude data) and the data indicating the traveling direction (east, west, north and south, etc.), the actual situation that is located in the traveling direction of the user from the current position of the user and close to the current position of the user. This is to select live video spot identification data for specifying a live video (moving image or still image) that is a live video of a point and captures a direction close to the traveling direction of the user. (7) Further, in the present invention, a marking means for marking a part specified by a user in the live video (moving image or still image) displayed on the display means to distinguish it from other parts. Should be provided. (8) In the present invention, it is preferable that the video input unit further includes a unit for inputting audio generated at the point in real time. (9) Further, in the present invention, further comprising an odor sensor provided near the video input means, and means for converting a signal from the odor sensor into odor digital data,
Odor input means for inputting the odor at or around the point where the previous video input means is installed, and odor data from this odor input means into fragrance compound data for generating an odor similar to the odor It is preferable to include conversion means for converting, and odor generating means provided near the display means, for mixing a fragrance from the fragrance compound data to generate a desired odor. In this (9), the above-mentioned “conversion means for converting into fragrance mixture data for generating an odor similar to the odor” is directly connected to the odor input means, and the conversion means is connected to a computer communication device. It may be connected to the odor generating means via a network, or may be connected to the input / input means via a computer communication network, and this conversion means may be directly connected to the odor generating means. .

[0007]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Embodiment 1 FIG. Next, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 denotes a personal computer (personal computer) used by a user, a control device 2 including a CPU and a communication modem, a hard disk device 3 on which computer programs and data are recorded, and a computer program and data recorded thereon. It comprises a CD-ROM drive 5 for driving the CD-ROM 4, a keyboard 6 and a mouse 6a for inputting data, a display 7 for outputting images, and a speaker 8 for outputting sounds. ing.

The control device 2 is connected to a relay service computer 11 via a public network 10 for a computer network such as the Internet. The relay service computer 11 has video cameras 12, 12a, and 12b installed at a number of broadcasting stations.
And computers (servers) 14, 14a, 14b for controlling the sound collecting microphones 13, 13a, 13b and recording the data from the video camera 12 and the sound collecting microphone 13 and browsing them through a communication network. Have been. The video data and audio data input by the many video cameras 12 and microphones 13 can be transmitted to the user via the computer 14 and the relay service computer 11 at the request of the user. I have. It is to be noted that the video cameras 12 are installed at four locations at each live broadcasting point, and the four video cameras are installed so as to capture images in four directions of east, west, north and south. desirable.

Further, the relay service computer 1
1 is also connected to a number of other relay service computers 12 and the like. For example, a user connected to a certain relay service computer 11 can communicate with another relay service computer 12 through this relay service computer 11. For example, data input from a video camera and a microphone can be captured via a computer (server) connected thereto. In this case, the method of capturing video and audio is to attach information from the video camera or microphone to an e-mail and to transmit the information, or to provide a homepage for providing input information of the video camera or microphone to a computer network. A method for the user to download this home page using Internet browser software (browsing software) (in other words, to use a home page on a computer network like a hard disk of the user's computer) There can be various methods such as.

In the first embodiment, the CD-ROM 4
A map database for recording map data and address data for specifying each point on the map in association with each other, the address data, and the live spots (the video camera 12 and the microphone 13 are installed). Each place)
A video identification data for identifying the live video, a live video database for recording in association with and associated with each other, a reproduction program for reproducing the map database, a search program for searching the live video database, A program for capturing and displaying a corresponding live video from the searched live video identification data is recorded.

Now, for example, a user living in Osaka,
"I want to see the sunset over the coastline of the Shonan coast in summer in Kanagawa Prefecture, my hometown." In this case, for example, it is assumed that the user reproduces the map database to display a map of a predetermined area including the Shonan coast on a screen, and clicks the point on the Shonan coast on the screen with the mouse 6a. Then, based on the input, the control device 2 searches the location database for address data corresponding to the location on the map. Then, based on the searched address data, the live video database is searched for live video identification data indicating a live video at a corresponding live spot. Then, based on the retrieved live video identification data, the relay service computer 11 is accessed, and a video camera and a microphone (and the live video identification) installed at a live spot corresponding to the live video identification data are accessed. When the data also specifies the imaging direction, video data and audio data from a video camera and a microphone installed in a direction corresponding to the imaging direction are fetched online, and the display 7 and the loudspeaker 8 capture the data in real time. Output to Since the video and audio output at this time are real-time video and audio at the present time, the user can obtain a feeling and impression as if he / she were actually at the site. That is, conventionally, a CD-RO capable of recording an image of a coast, such as the Shonan coast, and searching for and outputting the image with a keyword or the like has been used.
M and the like exist. And these CD-ROMs
The video recorded in is a perfect day for professional photographers
It was taken beautifully from the perfect angle of time (eg, beautiful sunset). On the other hand, the image provided in this embodiment may be rainy or cloudy, and the time may not be the time when the best scenery is seen. However, for the user, the fact that "the image at this moment and this moment (the image that is never again)" creates one "realistic feeling" and "impression." In other words, if the user thinks "I want to see the setting sun on the Shonan coast now", instead of the recorded "Sunset on the Shonan coast" recorded only in the past, "The sunset on the Shonan coast at this moment" If you don't see the video, you won't be impressed. This embodiment can answer such a user's desire.

Here, the configuration of the embodiment described above with reference to FIG. 1 will be described again with reference to FIG.
FIG. 2 functionally and conceptually shows the configuration of the embodiment. In FIG. 2, reference numeral 32 is connected to a computer network (computer communication network) 30;
This is a live video input unit comprising a video camera and a microphone for inputting live video and audio in various places in real time. Reference numeral 24 denotes a map database 26, a reproduction program thereof, a search program thereof, a live video database 25, a search program thereof, and a program for taking in a live video from the live video identification data via a communication network. And the like are recorded on a CD-ROM. In FIG. 2, 21 is the C
The map database 26 recorded in the D-ROM 24
Is a control unit that receives a signal from the map database reproducing unit 21, controls the display unit 27 and the speaker 28, and outputs predetermined images and sounds. 23 receives a signal from the control unit 22 and, based on address data of a point designated (clicked with a mouse) on a screen on which the map database is reproduced, from the live video database 25, The search unit searches for identification data of a live video to be played. The control unit 22 controls an image capturing unit (for example, a device that records and executes a browser that is software for browsing an Internet homepage) 26 based on the identification data of the live video from the search unit 23, and The video input unit 32 is accessed via the communication line 30, from which real-time live video and audio are taken in online. The control unit 22 causes the display unit 27 and the speaker 28 to output the live video and audio captured online by the display unit 27 and the speaker 28 in real time while associating them with the reproduced image (map image) from the map database 26.

Next, a screen displayed on the display 7 under the control of the control device 2 of FIG.
A description will be given based on FIG. 3 and FIG. The CD-ROM 4
As shown in FIG. 3, a live video is displayed on the upper half 7a and a map is displayed on the lower half 7b of the display 7 as shown in FIG. When using the first embodiment, the user first drives the CD-ROM 4 of FIG. 1 to display a desired map on the lower half 7b of the display 7 from the map database. Which part of the map in the map database recorded on the CD-ROM 4 is to be displayed may be determined by, for example, searching for and displaying map data from a keyword such as a place name. is there). In the present embodiment, the displayed map includes, for example, points indicating respective points in a predetermined color (for example, red) as shown in FIG. 4A, A, U, D, O, C, and K. Is colored and displayed. In FIG. 4A,
Among the points indicated by i, u, d, o, ka, and ki, a in FIG.
A, C, and D correspond to the video camera 12 and the microphone 13 in FIG. That is, in the first embodiment,
The video camera 12 of FIG. 1 includes four video cameras installed at positions A, A, C, and D in FIG. 4 so as to capture images in mutually different directions. The microphone 13 in FIG. 1 is composed of four microphones installed so as to collect sound in different directions from each other. In other words, the video camera 12 will be described. Of the four video cameras constituting the video camera 12, the video camera installed at the position a in FIG. 4 captures images in the west (left) direction in the figure. "1428
A live video having the video identification data of A "is generated. Further, the video camera installed at the position" a "in FIG. 4 captures images in the south direction (downward) in the figure, and" 1428 ".
B ”is generated. The video camera installed at the position C in FIG. 4 captures images in the east direction (right direction) in the figure, and“ 1428 ”.
C. The live video having the video identification data of “C” is generated. Further, the video camera installed at the position of “d” in FIG. 4 captures an image in the north direction (upward) in FIG.
A live video having the video identification data of D "is generated. Also, among the points indicated by a, b, c, d, and c in FIG. 1 corresponds to the video camera 12a and the microphone 13a in FIG.
In the first embodiment, the video camera 12a in FIG. 1 captures images in different directions from each other.
It is composed of three video cameras installed at the positions of mosquitoes and keys. The microphone 13a in FIG. 1 is composed of three microphones installed so as to collect sound in directions different from each other. That is, the video camera 12a will be described. Of the three video cameras constituting the video camera 12a, the video camera installed at the position of E in FIG. 4 captures images in the northwest direction (upper left direction) in the figure. Then, a live video having video identification data of “1429A” is generated. Also, the video camera installed at the position of f in FIG. 4 captures images in the southeast direction (lower right direction) in the figure, and generates a live video having video identification data of “1429B”. In addition, the video camera installed at the position of the key in FIG. 4 captures images in the east direction (right direction) in the figure, and generates a live video having video identification data of “1429C”. As described above, in the embodiment described with reference to FIG. 4, the address data (“1428” or “142”) for identifying each point on the map is used.
9 ") and data indicating the imaging direction of each video camera at the same live spot (" A "," B "," C "," D ", etc.), and a live broadcast for identifying a live video at each spot. Video identification data (“1428A”, “1429A”, etc.) are recorded in association with each other.More specifically, in the example of FIG. 4, one address data “1428” (FIG. 4), “1428A”, “1428A”,
Four pieces of live video identification data indicating the four imaging directions of “B” “1428C” and “1428D” are recorded in correspondence with each other, and one address data “1429” on the map (illustration in FIG. 4). Address data for identifying the area of the left intersection) is “1429A”.
Three pieces of live video identification data indicating three imaging directions “1429B” and “1429C” are recorded in association with each other. In the example of FIG. 4, the live video identification data (for example, “1428A”) is converted into address data (for example, “1428”) and direction data (for example, “A”) on a map.
However, in the present invention, it is not always necessary to use the address data on the map as it is in the live broadcast identification data. For example, the address data on the map is the address data (or coordinate data) constituted by equally allocating the entire map, and the live video identification data is the identification code of the point where the video camera is actually attached (for example, the installation of the video camera). , And a combination of the sequential numbers) and the direction data.

In the example shown in FIG.
2 and the microphone 13 input video and audio, respectively, and a live video (the term "live video"
In principle, the identification data includes both the video data input by the video camera and the audio data input by the microphone.) The identification data includes the data indicating the point and the video camera 12 shooting. Direction (this is microphone 1
3 coincides with the direction in which sound is to be collected). That is, the live video is identified by each point and its imaging direction, and the "live video identification data" is composed of data indicating each point and data indicating the direction of shooting or sound collection. . Therefore, even in the same spot, if the shooting direction (direction such as north, south, east, west, etc.) is different, another live video having different identification data is obtained. This will be described with reference to FIG. 4. A point having the address data (1428A) indicated by "A" in FIG. 4 corresponds to a live video having video identification data (1428A). The live video showing the data is a video taken in the direction of A from the point "A" in FIG. Further, the point on the map having the address data (1428B) indicated by “A” in FIG. 4 corresponds to the live video having the identification data (1428B), and the live video showing the identification data (1428B). Is a video image of the direction B (the downward direction in the drawing) from the point "a" in FIG. Also, the address data (1428C) indicated by "C" in FIG.
4 corresponds to the live video having the identification data of (1428C), and the live video showing the identification data of (1428C) is in the direction of C from the point of “C” in FIG. (Right direction). The point indicated by “D” in FIG. 4 having the address data (1428D) corresponds to the live video having the identification data (1428D) on a one-to-one basis, and indicates the identification data (1428D). The live video is a video obtained by photographing the direction D (upward toward the drawing) from the point "D" in FIG. Further, in FIG. 4, the point indicated by “o” having the address data (1429A) corresponds to the live video having the identification data of (1429A), and the live video showing the identification data of (1429A) is: From point "o" in Fig. 4, A
(The upper left direction in the drawing). 4 corresponds to the live video having the identification data (1429B), and this point (1429) has the address data (1429B).
The live video showing the identification data 429B) is a video taken in the direction B (the lower right direction in the drawing) from the point “f” in FIG. Also, (1429) in FIG.
The point indicated by “G” having the address data “C” corresponds to the live video having the identification data of “1429C”, and the live video showing the identification data of “1429C” is the “K” of FIG. 3 is a video taken in the direction C (right direction as viewed in the drawing) from the point No. 2.

As can be seen from the above description, in the example of FIG. 4, reference numeral 1428 denotes an area of the intersection located at the center of the map of FIG. 4 (in the example of FIG. ), And A, B, C, and D indicate directions of shooting (and sound collection) from the intersection area (the live spot). Similarly, in the example of FIG. 4, reference numeral 1429 is address data on the map indicating the area of the intersection at the left end of the map of FIG. 4 (the live spot), and A, B, and C are within the intersection (the live spot). 3 shows the direction of shooting (and sound collection) from each location.
In the example of FIG. 4, the identification data of the live video includes address data (“1428”, “1429”, etc.) indicating the position of each live spot on the map and data (A, B, C, D, etc.).

Therefore, while viewing the map of FIG. 4, the user determines that the place he / she wants to go to is, for example, the area of the intersection indicated by 1428 in FIG.
I want to know what's going on at this intersection (whether it's crowded, what kind of people are dressed, etc.), and I want to watch live video for that. "
Then, any of the points A to D on the map shown in FIG. 4 may be clicked with a pointing device such as a mouse. Then, the control device 2 searches for live video identification data corresponding to the address data on the map (from the live video database), and based on the searched live video identification data, generates a corresponding live video on the computer. -Captured via the network and displayed on the upper half 7a of the display 7.

Further, the user obtains a traffic route between a place he / she wants to go and a place where he / she is now on a map (this has already been realized by a conventionally known technique). It is also possible to sequentially display live images at points on the route (the display time of one live image is set to, for example, 5 seconds, and the next live image is sequentially displayed every 5 seconds). Also, when the user is driving a car, the user obtains the current position on a map from the positioning information received by the GPS receiver and the positioning information obtained by various sensors (this is already known by a conventionally known technique). Has been realized),
From the point corresponding to the current position obtained on the map, the identification data of the live video is obtained, and based on the identification data, it is handled through a server on the network (for example, the relay service computer 11 in FIG. 1). You can also capture live video and display it. This allows the user to visually check whether the current position on the map (the current position estimated based on information from the GPS receiver or the sensor) and the actual current position really match. . That is, based on the live video identification data obtained as described above, the display 7
If the live view video displayed on the screen coincides with the actual scenery that the user can see from the inside of the car to the outside,
The current position estimated by the PS is correct without any measurement error, but if they do not match, the estimated current position is incorrect.

The connection between the control device 2 and the relay service computer 11 may be wireless, the connection between the relay service computer and each of the video cameras 12 and the microphones 13 may be wireless, and The "database", the "live video database", the retrieval program thereof, and the map database reproduction program are not read from the CD-ROM 4, but are loaded from a server (computer) on the network such as the relay service computer 11. Is also good. In particular, as described above, when the personal computer 1 of FIG. 1 is used in a moving car (when the user is driving the car, the positioning information received by the GPS receiver or the positioning information obtained by various sensors). The current position is obtained on the map displayed on the screen from the computer, and the “live video of the live spot corresponding to the current position and the imaging direction corresponding to the traveling direction of the user” is displayed on the display 7 of the personal computer 1. ), It is necessary to transmit and receive wirelessly between the control device 2 of the personal computer 1 and the relay service computer.

Embodiment 2 FIG. Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 denotes a personal computer (personal computer) used by a user.
And a control device 2 including a communication modem, a hard disk device 3 on which computer programs and data are recorded, a CD-ROM drive 5 for driving a CD-ROM 4 on which computer programs and data are recorded, and data input. , A display 7 for outputting an image, and a speaker 8 for outputting a sound. The control device 2
Is connected to a relay service computer 11 via a public line 10. A video camera 12 and a sound collecting microphone 13 installed at a number of points are connected to the relay service computer 11 via a computer (server) 14. The video data and the audio data input by the many video cameras 12 and the microphones 13 can be transmitted to the user via the computer (server) 14 and the relay service computer 11 at the request of the user. Has become. Also, a number of video cameras 1 shown in FIG.
2 and the sound collecting microphone 13 can be identified from each other by identification data. Therefore, the live video and audio from each video camera 12 and sound collecting microphone 13 can be distinguished from each other. In addition, the video data and the audio data input by the many video cameras 12 and the microphones 13 and the like are transmitted via the relay service computer 11 at the request of the user.
Users can browse online (for example, using a browser of software for browsing the Internet and home pages). The relay service computer 11
Is also connected to a number of other relay service computers 12 and the like. For example, a user connected to the relay service computer 11
2, etc., data input from a video camera and a microphone connected thereto can be taken.

In the second embodiment, the CD-ROM 4
At each of the points (the video camera 12 and the microphone 1).
A live video database in which video identification data for identifying a live video of each of the locations where the 3 is installed and a number of keywords are associated with each other, and a program for searching for the video identification data from these keywords are recorded. ing. Keywords recorded in this live video database include place names, place genres (coasts, town corners, port towns, mountains, intersections, buildings, restaurants, theaters, cinemas, sports facilities, baseball fields, hot springs, temples, etc.) , Genres of action (sports, drama, movies, food, walks, etc.). For example, suppose that a user living in Osaka wants to see the view of the setting sun on the shoreline of the Shonan coast in summer in his hometown of Kanagawa prefecture.
In this case, for example, when the user inputs a keyword such as “Kanagawa prefecture, summer, Shonan coast, coastline, and sunset” using the keyboard 6, the control device 2 stores the keyword in the CD-ROM 4 based on the input keyword. A corresponding one is searched from the recorded live video identification data.
Then, it accesses the relay service computer 11 based on the retrieved live video identification data,
Video data and audio data from a video camera and a microphone installed at a point corresponding to the identification data can be captured in real time and output from the display 7 and the speaker 8. The video and audio output at this time are the real-time video and audio at the moment,
Users can feel as if they were actually at the site.

Similarly, in the second embodiment, when the user inputs a keyword such as "temple, Kyoto", the control device 2 searches for a plurality of video identification data corresponding to the keyword and sequentially displays them. 7 is displayed. Also, for example, if a user who has been hospitalized for a long time cannot actually go, but wants to “visit hot springs around Kyushu”, and inputs a keyword such as “visit hot springs around Kyushu”, the control device 2 , And retrieves a plurality of video identification data corresponding thereto, receives the actual video corresponding to the identification data, and sequentially displays them on the display 7. This gives the user the same excitement as they do when they do not. As described above, the second embodiment can be said to be a system capable of realizing “virtual travel (virtual travel)” that gives the user the same impression as if they were not traveling.

Similarly, if the user wants to eat and walk in the port town of Yokohama, and enters a keyword of "Yokohama, port town, eating and walking", the control device 2 responds based on these keywords. It retrieves a plurality of video identification data and fetches live video data from each of the plurality of locations corresponding to these (in this case, the video camera and microphone are installed inside a restaurant that has accepted the provision of video to the public). If it is installed, you can know the internal conditions, such as the current crowding condition and the atmosphere inside the store). Similarly, if the user wants to go around the theater in Japan (going around the baseball stadium), and if he inputs the keyword “Japan, going around the theater (going around the baseball stadium)”, the control device 2 causes the controller 2 to enter these keywords. It searches for the corresponding video identification data based on the keyword and outputs the corresponding live video in real time. In this case, if each theater or each baseball stadium has agreed to transmit the contents of the play (or the contents of the game) only for a predetermined time, the user can read the contents of the play (or the game) only for the predetermined time. So to speak, you can look at the index instead.

Embodiment 3 FIG. Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the third embodiment, in addition to the configuration of the first embodiment, the following is provided. First,
An odor input device provided near the video camera 12 and the microphone 13 is provided. The odor input device includes an odor sensor and a coding unit that codes a signal from the odor sensor into digital odor data. The odor sensor includes a plurality of existing odor sensors, and all odor amount detection values from each sensor are supplied to the encoding unit (encoder). The encoding unit (encoder) encodes the supplied odor amount detection value. This encoded odor data (digital data)
Is recorded on a recording device and a remote user
It can be browsed and imported in real time via a computer communication network. It is desirable that a plurality of the above-mentioned odor sensors be prepared for each type of odor that can be sensed, so that information that can reproduce the original odor at the site as faithfully as possible can be obtained. Next, on the user side, a conversion device for converting the browsed and captured odor data (digital data) into fragrance mixture data for generating an odor similar to the odor at the site, and the display 7 (FIG. An odor generating device that is provided in the vicinity of 1) and mixes fragrance from the fragrance compound data to generate a desired odor. First, the above-mentioned "The odor data read and captured (digital data)
A conversion device for converting odors into fragrance mixture data for generating an odor similar to the odor at the site will be described. The conversion device converts the pattern of the detection value of each odor sensor into the pattern of the output value of each fragrance. More specifically, for each of various types of odors, what value the detection value takes when the odor sensor detects the odor is previously recorded. Then, from the data recording the relationship between the odor and the detection value pattern of the odor sensor and the data recording the relationship between each odor and the fragrance (component), a pattern of the detection value of each odor sensor and a plurality of types are detected. And the pattern of the output value of the fragrance is recorded in association with each other. The conversion device converts the pattern of the detection value of the odor sensor based on the associated information into the fragrance (component).
Is converted into a pattern of output values (this becomes the “fragrance mixture data”). This will be described in more detail below. In the conversion device, the correspondence between the detection value of the odor sensor when each odor was detected by the odor sensor and the output value of each fragrance when the odor was generated by the odor generation device described below was recorded. A sensor fragrance amount conversion table is recorded in advance. Then, based on the detection value data of the odor sensor, the conversion device refers to the sensor fragrance conversion table and converts the detection value of each odor sensor into an output value of each fragrance.

Next, a description will be given of the above-mentioned "smell generating apparatus which mixes fragrances from the fragrance mixing data to generate a desired odor". The odor generating device prepares a plurality of types of fragrances in advance and prepares the above-mentioned "fragrance mixture data" (the fragrance output pattern data. Data indicating how much odor components are generated from each fragrance). ), The required amount of the odor component (the component from the fragrance) is generated in the required amount. As a form of the odor generating device, a stationary type in which the odor spreads in the entire space in a certain space, and an individual in which the odor can be sensed only by a person wearing the nose near or in the nose of the user A portable type is conceivable. For example, the following can be considered as the stationary type. In other words, containers containing fragrances are arranged at the bottom of the box, and lids that can adjust the area where the fragrance and the air come into contact are attached to each container, and a blower is installed at the back of the box if necessary. Provide. Then, in accordance with the data of the "fragrance output pattern", the opening / closing state of the lid of the container for each corresponding fragrance is adjusted so that a predetermined amount of each fragrance component can be released. In addition, as for the portable type, the basic configuration may be the same as the stationary type, but this is reduced in size, and this is provided by a head support such as a helmet type, a headset type, a glasses type, and a mask type. Be worn near the user's nose. In addition,
In the third embodiment, the above-mentioned “conversion device for converting the coded odor data read and captured into fragrance mixture data for generating an odor similar to the odor at the site” is provided by the user's personal computer 1. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it may be provided at a place where a video camera 12 and a microphone 13 are installed on the site, or may be provided on a computer network. Service computer (server)
11 may be provided. Further, the technique of “data conversion, recording, communication, and reproduction of odor” described in the third embodiment is a known technique disclosed in, for example, JP-A-7-55742.

Embodiment 4 FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing Embodiment 4 of the present invention. In FIG. 5, reference numeral 21 denotes a liquid crystal display (LCD). In FIG. 5, reference numeral 22 denotes a conventionally available GPS (Global Pos).
It is for measuring a delay time of a radio wave from an artificial satellite with a receiving system and obtaining a current position of the user from a distance from an orbit. This GP
The S receiver 22 includes a GPS receiving antenna that receives a GPS radio wave transmitted from an artificial satellite, and a position recognition unit (configured by a CPU) that recognizes the current position from the GPS radio wave as latitude data and longitude data. I have. The GPS antenna is, for example, 1.5 GHz from a GPS satellite.
The radio wave of z is received, and the signal is sent to the position recognition unit.
The position recognition unit receives radio waves of four or more receivable satellites among the operating GPS satellites, and calculates a known satellite position and a distance between each satellite and a reception point calculated from the received radio waves. Based on this, the current position of the receiving point is obtained, and the latitude data and the longitude data are calculated. The detailed configuration and usage of the GPS receiver 2 described above are conventionally known (for example, JP-A-5-45171, JP-A-7-306).
054, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 8-94735, etc.), and a detailed description thereof will be omitted. In FIG. 5, reference numeral 26 denotes a traveling direction input unit, which allows the user to walk, drive,
A traveling direction input unit that measures the traveling direction (eg, east, west, north and south) while traveling by railroad or the like using geomagnetism or the like and obtains the traveling direction. In the fourth embodiment, the GPS receiver 22 and the traveling direction input unit 26 constitute a “current position specifying unit” of the user according to the present invention. In FIG. 5, reference numeral 23 also receives coordinate data (latitude data and longitude data) as current position information from the GPS receiver 22 and traveling direction data from the traveling direction input unit 26, and selects a corresponding satellite image. And a control unit for displaying the same on the LCD 21. The control unit is constituted by a personal computer or the like.

In FIG. 5, reference numeral 24 denotes a map database server (computer) connected to the control unit 23 via a public network 20 for computer communication such as the Internet. This map server 24
Records a map of Japan, for example, as a database while associating it with location identification data such as coordinate data (latitude data and longitude data), place names, facility names, and facility identification data (facility telephone numbers, etc.). . The map server 24 is connected to the control unit 2 by the public network 20.
3 and online. The public line network 20 is not limited to a wired communication network, but also a mobile phone network, a PHS
(Personal handy phone system) It is desirable to include a wireless communication network such as a network, a car telephone network, and a satellite communication network.

In FIG. 5, reference numeral 25 denotes a live video input device connected to the public network 20 for computer communication such as the Internet, which is provided at each live spot.
A plurality of digital video cameras that continuously input live video in multiple directions at each live spot (live video viewed from each live spot in multiple directions) and digital video data from these digital video cameras And a computer for providing live video for providing online to a plurality of users who have accessed through a computer communication network such as the Internet. The computer for providing a live image provides a live image of each point with position identification data such as coordinate data (latitude data and longitude data), place name, facility name, facility identification data (facility telephone number, etc.), and east / west / north / north. It is recorded as a database in association with the direction data. The live video providing computer is connected online with the control unit 3 via the communication network 20. The communication network 20 preferably includes not only a wired communication network but also a wireless communication network such as a mobile phone network, a PHS (Personal Handy Phone System) network, a car phone network, and a satellite communication network. .

The control unit 23 includes a keyboard 26 of the user.
Alternatively, the user accesses the map server 24 in accordance with an instruction from an input device such as the mouse 27, and extracts online map data of a predetermined area including a point desired by the user (a point specified by the input device). hand,
It is displayed on the LCD 21. Further, the control unit 23 allows the user to display an arbitrary point on the displayed map with the mouse 27.
And instructs the display of a live video of a predetermined area including the point, accesses the video input device 25 including the live video providing computer at each of the live spots, and outputs data of the live video of the corresponding predetermined area. Is taken out online, and the live video is displayed on the LCD 21 in real time. In addition, the control unit 23 inputs the place name, facility name, facility identification data, and the like of the point desired to be displayed, and desires to display a live video of the corresponding live spot or a map including the live spot. Then, the user accesses the video input device 25 or the map server 24, retrieves the corresponding live video or map online, and displays them on the LCD 21. In addition, the control unit 23 displays a live video of a live spot that is located in the direction nearest to the traveling direction from the current location where the user is currently located and that is closest to the current location, and that is viewed in the traveling direction. Command, the current position and the traveling direction of the user are received as coordinate data (latitude data and longitude data) and direction data from the GPS receiver 22 and the traveling direction input unit 26, and based on the coordinate data and the direction data. Then, the user accesses the video input device 25 at each of the corresponding live-states, receives the live-state video online, and causes the LCD 21 to display it. In this case, the method by which the control unit 23 receives the corresponding live video from the video input device 25 may be a conventional Internet browsing software (browsing software).
And a method of directly accessing and capturing the video input devices 25 in each region, and requesting the video input device 25 to transmit the corresponding live video data as a file attached to an electronic mail. There may be various methods, such as a method of receiving by a.

In the fourth embodiment, the control unit 2
3 is a case where the user, when a certain live image is displayed on the LCD 21, only a certain part of the displayed live image, for example, only a part such as a specific building, a specific bridge, or a specific road. When it is instructed to perform a predetermined marking so that the part can be easily distinguished from other parts, it is preferable to include a means (program) capable of marking the part so as to stand out differently from the other parts. In this case, the marking may be performed by, for example, a method of coloring with a different color from the others, a method of performing shading only on the part, a method of displaying the part with a solid line thicker than other parts, and the like. There is a way.

Embodiment 5 FIG. Next, FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a fifth embodiment of the present invention. In FIG.
1, 22, 23, 26, and 27 are the same as those in FIG. 6, reference numeral 34 denotes a CD-ROM player (reproducing device) connected to the control unit 23, and reference numeral 35 denotes a CD-R readable by the CD-ROM player 34.
OM. The CD-ROM 35 records a map database in which, for example, an entire map of Japan is recorded in association with position identification data such as coordinate data (latitude / longitude data), place names, facility names, and facility identification data. .
In FIG. 6, reference numeral 31 denotes a video input device connected to a computer communication network 30 such as the Internet.
Is similar to the video input device 25 of FIG. The control unit 3
Is a CD-ROM by the CD-ROM player 14.
By reading 15, a map of a predetermined area including the position desired by the user can be read and displayed on the LCD 1. The control unit 3 accesses the video input device 31 via the computer communication network 30 to fetch a live video in a predetermined direction desired by the user from a live broadcast point desired by the user.
1 can be displayed. In addition, the control unit 23 determines that the user is “a live video of a live spot that is in a direction heading in the direction of travel from the current location where the user is currently located and is closest to the current location, The current position of the user is received from the GPS receiver 22 as coordinate data (latitude data and longitude data), and the travel direction input unit 26 receives the user's current position. The data of the traveling direction is received, and based on the coordinate data and the traveling direction data, the video input device 31 is accessed, and the data of the live spot at a location close to the corresponding coordinate data and near the traveling direction of the user are received. The data of the live video in the direction is read online, and the live video is displayed on the LCD 21 in real time.

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(1) According to the live video providing system according to the present invention, the user merely designates a desired point with a pointing device (for example, clicks with a mouse) while viewing the map, and the user can specify the point. You can see the current situation in the live video. Users may also:
Even if you do not specify each time with a pointing device, if you input in advance the point identification data of a plurality of points where you want a live video in a computer program in advance, the live video corresponding to the desired spots will be displayed one after another by a computer Can be done. Therefore, also in this case, the user can realize “virtual travel” (virtual travel) in which the user can see the map and obtain the same excitement as when actually going, even though he has not actually gone. Also, for example, a “treasure hunting” game in the world of computer communication networks, in which users around the world search for one treasure while watching live images of various parts of the world from a map of the world, It will be possible to compete at the same time all over the world. The following effects can be obtained by combining the conventional GPS receiver with the invention of claim 1. That is, the user reads and displays a map of a predetermined area including the current position from the map database based on the current position (the coordinate data of the latitude data and the longitude data) from the GPS receiver, and displays the map on the displayed map. If the user clicks on the current position (coordinate data) or a point near it with the mouse and retrieves the live video of that point online, the current position from the GPS receiver is correct with no measurement error etc. You can check if. In other words, if the displayed live video matches what is actually seen from the current position of the user, the current position from the GPS receiver can be determined to be correct (conventionally, the user can use only the map to determine the GPS position). It was difficult to make sure that the receiver's current location was correct.) (2) Further, according to the live video providing system according to the present invention, the user can display the corresponding spot on the map from the identification data of the live video while watching the live video of a certain point, By watching a live video, the user can easily know where on the map the live video can be seen (what kind of place name, facility name, etc.). (3) According to the live video providing system according to the present invention,
By inputting search data composed of a character string or the like desired by the user, the user can watch live video of one or a plurality of points corresponding to the search data in real time. . In particular, it is possible to provide a “virtual travel” that allows the user to sequentially watch the actual situation at a plurality of remote points at this moment in real time in video. (4) In the present invention, the live video identification data for specifying each live video is converted into position data indicating each point where the video input unit is provided, and a direction indicating the direction in which the video input unit shoots. If it is configured from data, it is possible to provide a live video that differs depending on the viewing direction even at the same point, and it is possible to provide a live video that can reproduce the “live spot” in more detail in real time. (5) Further, in the present invention, the current position of the user is obtained by a current position specifying means such as a GPS receiver, and a live image of a live spot corresponding to the obtained current position is taken out and displayed online. . Therefore, the user can use, for example, the following usage. For example, when you are moving in a vehicle,
The receiver obtains his / her current position and looks at a point on the map corresponding to the current position on a map screen. (A system for this has conventionally been a map search / driving of a route to an automobile destination. Has been put into practical use as a guidance system). At the same time, the user obtains the current position from the GPS receiver, accesses the corresponding video input means via the communication network, extracts the live video corresponding to the current position online, and displays it on the screen. . This allows the user to view the current location (GP) displayed on the map while viewing the map describing the route to the destination.
The system in which the current position of the user measured by the S receiver is displayed as an arrow on the map on the screen is already commercially available as a driving guidance system for automobiles). If they match, it can be confirmed that the current position from the GPS receiver is correct without a measurement error. If they do not match, it indicates that the current position from the GPS receiver is wrong. It should be noted that the same effect as that of the fifth aspect can be obtained by combining the conventional GPS receiver with the first aspect of the invention, not according to the fifth aspect of the present invention. (As described above). That is, the user reads and displays a map of a predetermined area including the current position from the map database based on the current position from the GPS receiver, and clicks a point close to the current position of the displayed map with a mouse, and If a live video of one or a plurality of live spots close to the clicked point is extracted online, the user can confirm whether the current position from the GPS receiver is correct. (6) Also, in the present invention, the video input means captures images viewed in a plurality of directions from each of the live spots, and the live spot identification data for identifying each of the live spots is: It is composed of position data indicating the position of each broadcasting point provided with the image input means and direction data indicating the direction in which the image input means shoots,
The current position specifying means includes a means for specifying the current position of the user and a means for specifying the traveling direction of the user, and the live spot identification data selecting means includes a user of the user specified by the current position specifying means. Based on the current position (eg, coordinate data based on latitude data and longitude data) and the direction of travel of the user (eg, north, south, east, west, etc.), indicates a live condition point (closest) to the current position of the user and (closest) to the direction of travel of the user. This is to select the live spot identification data of the direction. Therefore, a user who is moving by a vehicle or the like has his / her current position (G) on the map displayed on the screen.
While watching the current position from the PS receiver is displayed as an arrow, etc.), at the same time, a live image corresponding to the current position from the GPS receiver can be viewed. , It is possible to confirm whether the current position on the map measured by the GPS is really correct. (7) Also, in the present invention, by providing a marking means for marking a part specified by the user in the live video displayed on the display means to distinguish it from other parts, You can mark only certain parts (for example, specific buildings, bridges, roads, rivers, parks, etc.) in the video (can be a video or still image), so you can process the live video to make it easy to see according to your purpose become able to. (8) Further, in the present invention, the video input means also includes means for inputting audio generated at the point in real time, and these input audios are captured in real time by wireless or wired, respectively ( By browsing with an Internet browser or transmitting over a communication network, the user can not only play live video (on-site live video; moving images or still images) but also "live audio on site". It is also possible to know at the same time. (9) Further, in the present invention, further comprising an odor sensor provided near the video input means, and means for converting a signal from the odor sensor into odor digital data,
Odor input means for inputting the odor at or around the point where the previous video input means is installed, and odor data from this odor input means into fragrance compound data for generating an odor similar to the odor By including means for converting, and an odor generating means provided near the display means and for mixing a fragrance from the fragrance compound data to generate a desired odor, the user In addition to the live video and the actual sound, the actual odor of the site can be sensed in a remote place in real time.

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FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a hardware configuration of a first or second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a conceptual configuration of Embodiment 1 or 2 of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a display according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of a map displayed on a display according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Personal computer (PC) 2 Control device 3 Hard disk drive 4 CD-ROM 5 CD-ROM drive 5 6 Keyboard 7 Display 7a Upper half of display 7b Lower half of display 8 Speaker 10 Public line 11 Computer for relay service 12, 12a, 12b Video camera 13, 13a, 13b Microphone 21 LCD. 22 GPS receiver. 23 control unit. 24 Map database server (computer). 25 Video input device. 26 keyboard. 2
7 mice. 30 Computer communication network. 31 Video input device. 34 CD-ROM player. 35 CD
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Claims (9)

[Claims] 1. An image input means provided at each live broadcasting point for constantly inputting live broadcasting images of a plurality of live broadcasting points which can be disclosed to the public in real time, each point on a map, While associating the live video identification data for identifying the live video with each other,
Map database means for recording; video capturing means for capturing a corresponding live video online from the video input means based on live video identification data corresponding to a certain point on the map displayed by the map database means; A virtual travel system, comprising: display means for displaying a live video captured by the video capturing means in real time. 2. An image input means provided at each of the live spots for constantly inputting live video of a plurality of live spots which can be disclosed to the public in real time, each spot on a map, While associating the live video identification data for identifying the live video with each other,
A map database means for recording, and when a certain live video is displayed, the live video identification data for identifying the live video is used as a key, and from the map database means, a predetermined area including the live spot of the relevant live video is displayed. A live video providing system comprising: map data extracting means for extracting map data for showing a map; and display means for displaying a map based on the map data extracted by the map data extracting means. 3. An image input means provided at each of the live spots for constantly inputting live video of a plurality of live spots which can be disclosed to the public in real time, and for distinguishing the live video from each other. A live video identification database means for recording while associating the live video identification data of the above with search data consisting of a character string, a symbol string, a figure or a video; Search data input means for inputting, and based on the search data input from the search data input means, live video identification data for selecting one or a plurality of relevant live video identification data from the live video identification database means Selecting means for capturing a corresponding live video online based on the selected live video identification data; And write means, and display means for displaying the commentary image captured by the image capturing means, consisting, commentary image providing system. 4. The video input means according to claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein the video input means respectively captures video viewed from each of the live spots in a plurality of directions, and distinguishes the live video from each other. The live video identification data is composed of position data indicating the position of each live broadcast point provided with the video input means, and direction data indicating the direction in which the video input means shoots, Live video feed system. 5. An image input means provided at each of the live spots for continuously inputting live video of a plurality of live spots which can be disclosed to the public in real time, and for distinguishing the live video from each other. Live video identification data recording means for recording live video identification data of the user; current position specifying means for specifying the current position of the user; and the live video identification based on the current position of the user specified by the current position specifying means. A live video identification data selecting means for selecting live video identification data for specifying a live video of one or more live spots near the current position of the user from the data recording means; and the selected live video Video capturing means for capturing the corresponding live video online based on the identification data, and capturing by the video capturing means. Commentary display means for displaying an image in real time, consisting of, commentary image providing system. 6. The system according to claim 5, wherein the image input means captures images viewed in a plurality of directions from each of the live spots, and a live broadcast for distinguishing the live broadcasts from each other. The video identification data is composed of position data indicating the position of each live spot provided with the video input unit, and direction data indicating the direction in which the video input unit captures an image. Means for specifying the current position of the user and means for specifying the direction of travel of the user, wherein the live video identification data selecting means includes the current position of the user specified by the current position specifying means and the progress of the user. Based on the direction, a live spot that is located in the direction from the user's current position to the user's traveling side and is close to the user's current location Commentary image providing system comprising: the position data indicating the position and the direction data indicating a traveling direction of the user, the commentary image identification data consisting of, and selects, characterized in that. 7. A marking according to any one of claims 1 to 6, further comprising: marking a part specified by a user in the live video displayed by the display means so as to be distinguished from other parts. Live video providing system, characterized in that the live video providing system is provided with marking means for the user. 8. The apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising: a voice which is provided in the vicinity of said video input means, and which is generated at or near a live location where said video input means is installed, in real time. A live broadcast video providing system, comprising: a voice input unit for inputting; and a voice output unit provided near the display unit and configured to output a voice from the voice input unit. 9. The odor sensor according to claim 1, further comprising: an odor sensor provided near the image input means, and a means for converting a signal from the odor sensor into odor digital data. Odor input means for inputting the odor at or around the live spot where the previous video input means is installed; and fragrance for generating odors similar to the odor data from the odor data from the odor input means. A live-view video providing system comprising: a conversion unit for converting into compounding data; and an odor generating unit provided near the display unit, for mixing a fragrance from the fragrance mixing data to generate a desired odor.