KR101053045B1 - System for feeding information to image and method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: An information input system for images is provided to easily memorize the specific circumstances in which an image is taken at the time the image is taken. CONSTITUTION: An information input unit(15) inputs information for transmitting a photographed image. An application selection unit(19) selects an application. A terminal transceiver(23) transmits information of the inputted information or a terminal storage unit(17) to a photographing unit. An information combiner(29) combines the information to the photographed image. A photographing unit controller(31) controls the information combining unit for inputting transmitted information and the information of a photographing device transceiving unit on a specific location of the photographed image.

Description

Information input system for video content {System for feeding information to image and method

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an information input system of an image object. In particular, information input of an image object for inputting text, voice, or image information provided from a user or a user terminal to a photo or video information stored in an image capturing apparatus including a camera is wired or wireless. It is about the system.

Recently, due to the rapid development of the optical technology and the electronics industry, new kinds of digital devices have appeared in large quantities, and conventional cameras and mobile phones have also been developed with new concepts. For example, a conventional camera may record an image photographed using light, and may view the captured image after undergoing development and printing.

In this regard, the digital camera (or DSLR) stores the screen in a digital storage medium built into the camera and outputs it using a monitor or a printer. Can be. Such digital cameras can replace the roles of conventional cameras and scanners, and are highly compatible with image data of a PC, thereby making it easy to edit and modify them. However, such a digital camera has a problem that it is not possible to easily remember a specific situation of a photographing time point such as a photographing place, a feeling at the time of photographing, a companion, etc. after the time has passed.

The mobile phone has been developed in various ways from a feature phone to a smart phone. The mobile phone may also capture a video such as a video or an image or transmit a captured video. However, moving pictures or images taken with a mobile phone also have the same problems as digital cameras after time passes.

On the other hand, an example of a technology for a camera or a mobile device with a built-in camera for synthesizing the captured image is disclosed in Republic of Korea Utility Model Publication No. 20-0410855 (registered March 3, 2006, hereinafter referred to as "reference technology 1") It is.

The reference technology 1 includes a lens unit, a conversion output unit for converting and outputting an object image optical signal passing through the lens unit into an electrical image signal, a gain adjusting unit for gain control of the output image signal, and a gain-adjusted signal. Conversion unit, an image signal processing unit for outputting the converted digital signal, an image compression unit for compressing the output digital signal, a first memory unit for storing the image image compressed by the image compression unit, an output from the image signal processing unit A third memory unit for temporarily storing the stored image signal, a fourth memory unit for storing a background image, a second memory unit incorporating a program operating under the control of a controller, and a display unit for displaying the images, thereby photographing a photograph When selecting a background image stored in the fourth memory unit, a specific color portion of the background image is copied to the subject image and Relates that the display on the mobile device for synthesizing the captured image of the camera or a camera built-in features.

However, the above-mentioned reference technique 1 still suffers from the above problem because it is to synthesize the captured image with the background image.

An object of the present invention is to solve the problems described above, by inputting the image information to the image taken by using the wired / wireless communication technology, such as the shooting location of the image, the feeling at the time of shooting and companions It is to provide an information input system of the video material that can easily remember the specific situation of the.

It is also an object of the present invention to provide an information input system of an image object that can exchange voice information or text information between a camera and a user terminal using wired / wireless communication technology.

In order to achieve the above object, an information input system of an image object according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes an information input unit provided in a user terminal to input information for transmission to a picture or a video captured by an image capturing apparatus, and an application including the information input unit. An app selection unit for selecting a terminal, a terminal storage unit for storing information input from the information input unit, a terminal transceiver unit for transmitting the information input from the information input unit or the information stored in the terminal storage unit to the imaging device And a terminal controller for controlling operations of the information input unit, the terminal storage unit, and the terminal transceiver unit of the user terminal, an image pickup device transceiver unit provided in the image pickup device to receive information transmitted from the terminal transceiver unit, and the captured image. Imaging device for storing information for input A storage unit, an information combining unit for coupling the information to the captured image, and an image capturing unit control unit for controlling the information combining unit to input the information transmitted from the image pickup and reception unit and the information to a specific position of the captured image. It is characterized by.

In addition, according to an information input system of an image object according to an embodiment of the present invention, the information combining unit combines the information and the captured image by inputting information input from the information input unit into a header file of the captured image. It is done.

In addition, according to the information input system of an image object according to an embodiment of the present invention, the information may include text, voice, and image information.

According to an information input system of an image object according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the text information received from the user terminal is converted into voice information, the voice information is converted into text information, or the voice information directly input to the image pickup apparatus. And an information conversion unit for converting the text information.

As described above, according to the information input system of the image object according to the present invention, by inputting the image information to the image captured by the wired / wireless communication technology, the point of time of shooting such as the location of the image, the feeling at the time of shooting and the companion The effect is obtained that the specific situation can be easily memorized only by the captured image.

In addition, according to the information input system of the video object according to the present invention, the effect that the voice information and the text information can be exchanged between the camera and the user terminal by using a wired / wireless communication technology.

1 is a view schematically showing a video material information input system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a block diagram illustrating an image information input system according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
3A and 3B are diagrams illustrating a result of inputting text into a video and a photo by using an image information input system according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
3C is a diagram illustrating a result of inputting an image to a photo using the image material information input system according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a diagram illustrating a result of inputting text into a video by using an image information input system according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 5 is a diagram for directly inputting audio into an image capturing apparatus using an image information input system according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

The above and other objects and novel features of the present invention will become more apparent from the description of the specification and the accompanying drawings.

Hereinafter, an image information input system according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5.

1 is a view schematically showing a video information input system according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 2 is a block diagram showing a video information input system according to an embodiment of the present invention. 3A and 3B are diagrams showing results of inputting text into a video and a photo using the image information input system according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 3C illustrates an image information input system according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. This figure shows the result of inputting an image into a photo. 4 is a diagram illustrating a result of inputting text into a video using an image information input system according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 5 illustrates a sound input to an image pickup apparatus using an image information input system according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. This is a diagram showing the direct input of.

1 and 2, the image information input system according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention inputs information into a picture or a video stored in the image capturing apparatus 13 using the user terminal 11. The user terminal 11 may be any type of portable device capable of inputting and storing information using a keyboard pad or voice input means such as a feature phone, a smartphone, a PDA, and the like. In addition, the imaging device 13 may be any type of digital imaging device capable of capturing and storing a picture or an image, such as a feature phone, a smartphone, a digital camera, and a DSLR camera.

The user terminal 11 includes an information input unit 15, a terminal storage unit 17, an app selection unit 19, a terminal control unit 21, and a terminal transmission / reception unit 23. The user terminal 11 may access a server (not shown) through a wired / wireless internet, and may receive an application for transmitting information from the server to the client program, that is, the imaging device 13. . In addition, the imaging device 13 includes an imaging device transceiver 25, an imaging device storage unit 27, an information converter 28, an information combiner 29, an imaging device controller 31, and a display unit 33. And a voice input unit 35.

The information input unit 15 inputs information for coupling to an image captured by the image capturing apparatus 13. The information input unit 15 may be included in a specific application selected by the app selector 19 or may be driven independently of the app selector 19 to input information. The information input unit 15 is a character input buttons, numeric key buttons of 0-9, menu button (menu), cancel button (clear), confirmation button, call button (TALK), end button (END), Internet access Button and Navigation Key (or Direction Key) Buttons A plurality of function keys are provided to provide the terminal control unit 21 with key input data corresponding to a key pressed by the user. Any one or a combination of the plurality of function keys can be operated to perform the functions of the terminal controller 21.

The information input unit 15 may input information for coupling to a picture or a video of the image capturing apparatus 13 using a text pad or voice input means. That is, the information may be text information including text, voice information, or image information. The text information, voice information, or image information may input a location of a photographing place, a companion, and / or a feeling of a photographing location using GPS.

The terminal storage unit 17 stores text information, voice information, and image information input from the information input unit 15. In addition, the terminal storage unit 17 may convert the input text information into voice information or store the voice information into text information. The terminal storage unit may include a read only memory (ROM), a random access memory (RAM), and a flash ROM. The ROM stores microcode and various reference data of a program for processing and control of the terminal controller 21.

The RAM is a working memory of the terminal controller 21, and stores temporary data generated while executing various programs. In addition, the flash ROM stores various updatable storage data such as a phone book, an outgoing message, and an incoming message.

The app selector 19 selects a client program for transmitting text information, voice information, and image information to the imaging device 13, that is, an application for information transmission operation. The application includes an information input unit 15 capable of inputting information for transmission to the imaging device 13. By using the application, it is possible to select a picture or video for transmitting information among a plurality of pictures or videos taken. For example, when the user displays a picture or video previously stored in the image pickup device 13 on the display unit 33, or when the most recently taken picture or video is displayed on the display unit 33, the user selects an app selection unit ( Information about the picture or the video may be input using the application selected from 19), and the information may be transmitted to the image pickup / receiver 25 through the terminal transceiver 23.

In addition, the app selector 19 does not display a picture or a video on the display unit 33 of the image capturing apparatus 13, and after reading a header file of the picture or video stored in the image capturing apparatus 13 from the application, Text information, voice information, and image information input from the information input unit 15 may be input to the header file, for example, a file name tag or another tag selected by the user.

The terminal controller 21 performs operations and control for the operation of the user terminal 11, for example, text information, voice information, and image information, and shares data with a server and data communication with another communication terminal. It plays a role of controlling.

The terminal transceiver 23 performs a function of transmitting and receiving a radio signal of data transmitted / received through an antenna. The terminal transceiver 23 may be equipped with a local area communication device such as Bluetooth to share or exchange data between an image pickup device or another user terminal connected to the local area network. The transmission and reception operation of the terminal transceiver 23 is well known to those skilled in the art, and a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

The imaging device transceiver 25 receives text information, voice information, or image information from the terminal transceiver 23, or transmits information about a picture or video stored in the imaging device 13 to the user terminal 11. can do. The detailed configuration of the imaging device transceiver 25 is similar to that of the terminal transceiver 23, and thus a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

The image capture device storage unit 27 stores image information captured by the image capture device 13, that is, photo or video information. In addition, the imaging device storage unit 27 may store text information, voice information, or image information received from the user terminal 11, and combine text, voice, or image information with a picture or video information. The detailed configuration of the imaging device storage unit 27 is similar to that of the terminal storage unit 17, and thus a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

The information conversion unit 28 converts the text information received from the user terminal 11 into voice information, or converts the voice information into text information. The information conversion unit 28 includes a text-to-speech program, for example, a text to speech (TTS) program, to mutually convert text and voice information, or to use a separate text-to-speech device to mutually convert text and voice information. You can implement the transformation.

The information combiner 29 serves to input text information, voice information, or image information to a picture or a video taken by the imaging device 13. The information combiner 29 inputs text information, voice information, or image information at a specific position of a picture or a video under the control of the imaging device controller 31, or receives text and voice information from the information converter 28. It can be converted and input. The display unit 33 displays an image in which the information combined from the information combiner 29 is input. The display unit 33 may be a monitor capable of converting display information by a touch pad.

Referring to FIG. 3A, text information input from the information input unit 15 is displayed at the bottom of the monitor of the display unit 33. The text information represents a specific situation of the stored video. Accordingly, the image input system of the present invention can know the atmosphere, feeling, or specific situation at the time when the image is stored even when time or the memory of the image is blurred by inputting text, voice, or image information into the video.

Referring to FIG. 3B, text information input from the information input unit 15 is displayed on the monitor stop of the display unit 33, and a phrase asking whether to store the text is displayed at the bottom. The user can save text information and / or voice information by selecting Save. The above information may be written in a file name (title) or other tag of the exif header under the control of the image capturing apparatus control unit 31 in the information entered in the tag of the header file among the information of the photo stored in the image capturing apparatus storage unit 27.

Referring to FIG. 3C, image information input from the information input unit 15 is displayed on the left side of the display unit 33, and text information is input to the upper end of the display unit 33. The image information indicates a source for storing the place where the picture was taken, and the text information is for expressing a feeling at the time of taking the picture. Accordingly, the information input system of the image object of the present invention inputs text, voice, and image information to the image photographed using wired / wireless communication technology, so that the specific point of time at which the image is taken, such as the location of the image, the feeling at the time of shooting and the companion, etc. It is easy to remember the situation only with the captured images.

Referring to FIG. 4, a user may view the information of a picture or a video more vividly by connecting the image pickup device 13 to a computer or a monitor 35 of a TV via wired or wireless. Referring to FIG. 5, a user may input information without using the user terminal 11 by inputting information to be combined with a picture or a video through the voice input unit 37 provided in the imaging device 13. The information input to the voice input unit 37 may be output as it is when the picture or video stored in the image pickup device 13 is reproduced as voice or converted into text through the information conversion unit 28 and the information combiner 29. Can be.

As mentioned above, although the invention made by the present inventor was demonstrated concretely according to the said Example, this invention is not limited to the said Example and can be variously changed in the range which does not deviate from the summary.

11: user terminal 13: imaging device
15: information input unit 17: terminal storage unit
19: app selection unit 21: terminal control unit
23: terminal transceiver 25: imaging device transceiver
27: imaging device storage unit 28: information conversion unit
29: information combining unit 31: imaging device control unit
33: display unit 37: voice input unit

Claims (4)

An information input unit provided in the user terminal to input information for transmission to a picture or a video captured by the imaging device;
An app selection unit for selecting an application having the information input unit;
A terminal storage unit which stores information input from the information input unit;
A terminal transmission / reception unit for transmitting the information input from the information input unit or the information stored in the terminal storage unit to the imaging device;
A terminal controller for controlling operations of the information input unit, the terminal storage unit, and the terminal transceiver unit of the user terminal;
An imaging device transceiver provided in the imaging device to receive information transmitted from the terminal transceiver;
An imaging device storage unit for storing information for inputting the captured image;
An information combiner configured to combine the information with the captured image; And
And an image capturing unit control unit which controls the information combining unit to input the information transmitted from the image capturing unit transmitting and receiving unit and the information to a specific position of the photographed image. The method of claim 1,
And the information combining unit combines the information and the captured image by inputting information input from the information input unit into a header file of the captured image. The method of claim 1,
And the information includes text, audio, and image information. The method according to claim 1 or 3,
And an information converter configured to convert text information received from the user terminal into voice information, convert voice information into text information, or convert voice information directly input into the image pickup apparatus into text information. Information entry system.

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