WO2022030699A1

WO2022030699A1 - System and method for converting image according to behavior of user

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Publication number: WO2022030699A1
Application number: PCT/KR2020/017915
Authority: WO
Inventors: 정병민
Original assignee: (주)위링
Priority date: 2020-08-03
Filing date: 2020-12-09
Publication date: 2022-02-10
Also published as: KR102467089B1; KR20220016609A

Abstract

A method for converting an image, according to one embodiment of the present invention, comprises the steps of: a) outputting a default image onto a display screen; and b) converting the default image into a set image when a set condition is satisfied, wherein the step b) comprises, b-1) converting the default image into a period elapsed image if a set period elapses, b-2) converting the default image into an input frequency image if an input signal exceeding a set number of times is inputted, b-3) converting the default image into an adjacent input image if an input signal is inputted into an adjacent region that surrounds the default image, and b-4) converting the default image into a ratio conversion image if the display screen is enlarge or reduced.

Description

Image conversion system and method according to user's behavior

The present invention relates to an image conversion system and method according to a user's action.

Recently, commerce services through the Internet are gradually increasing, and homepages, blogs, Internet cafes, or mobile terminal apps that provide such commerce services (hereinafter referred to as Internet sites) attract the attention of users and allow users to access them. Much effort is being made to increase the frequency and desire to purchase.

In particular, characters or images are often used to approach users more friendly and at the same time to arouse their interest. It was disappointing that it could not attract the interest of users because it maintained the shape or the same shape.

Accordingly, there is an increasing demand for a method of using a character or image that can be approached more friendly to the user and can attract the user's interest.

An embodiment of the present invention aims to provide an image conversion system and method capable of variously converting characters or images based on user behavior or user's previous history information.

On the other hand, the technical problems to be achieved in the present invention are not limited to the technical problems mentioned above, and other technical problems not mentioned are clearly to those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention belongs from the description below. can be understood

An image conversion method according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a) outputting a basic image on a display screen; and b) converting the base image into a set image when a set condition is satisfied, wherein step b) includes: b-1) converting the base image into an elapsed time image when a set period has elapsed; b-2) when an input signal exceeding a set number of times is input, converting the basic image into an input frequency image; b-3) when an input signal is input to an adjacent region surrounding the basic image, converting the basic image into an adjacent input image; and b-4) converting the basic image into a ratio conversion image when the display screen is enlarged or reduced.

The step b-1) may include: b-1-1) converting the basic image into a first period lapse image when the first period has elapsed; b-1-2) when a second period elapses after the base image is converted into the first period-lapse image, converting the first period-lapse image into a basic image or a second period-lapse image can

The step b-1) may include: b-1-3) if no input signal is input while a third period has elapsed, converting the basic image into a third period elapsed image; b-1-4) converting the third period-lapse image into a basic image when the input signal is input while a fourth period elapses after the base image is converted into the third period-lapse image; and b-1-5) when the input signal is not input while a fourth period elapses after the basic image is converted into the third period lapse image, the third period lapse image is converted to a fourth period lapse image It may include a step of transforming.

In the b-2) step: b-2-1) when the input signal exceeding the set number of times is input and the input frequency of the input signal does not exceed the set input frequency, the basic image is converted to the first input frequency converting to an image; and b-2-2) when the input signal exceeding the set number of times is input and the input frequency of the input signal exceeds the set input frequency, converting the basic image into the second input frequency image can

The step b-3) may include: b-3-1) hiding the pointer with a set probability for a set time when the pointer for inputting the input signal is located in the adjacent area.

Step b-3) may include: b-3-2) converting the basic image into a first adjacent input image with a set probability when a pointer for input signal input is located in the adjacent area .

The step b-3) may include: b-3-3) converting the basic image into a second adjacent input image with a set probability when the first input signal is input to the adjacent region.

The step b-3) may include: b-3-4) converting the basic image into a third adjacent input image with a set probability when the second input signal is input to the adjacent region.

The step b-4) includes: b-4-1) converting the basic image into a first ratio conversion image when the display screen is enlarged beyond a set enlargement ratio; and b-4-2) when the display screen is reduced by exceeding a set reduction ratio, converting the basic image into a second converted image to be empty.

The set image in step b) is set to different image sets based on the user's access history information, purchase history information, and activity history information, and the different image sets are different for each image set. It may include an elapsed image, the input frequency image, the adjacent input image, and the ratio conversion image.

The different image sets are: based on the user's access history information, when it is determined that the user is the first accessor, is set as a new customer image set, and based on the user's purchase history information, for a set period When the purchase frequency of the user exceeds the set purchase frequency or the purchase amount of the user during a set period exceeds the set purchase amount, it is set as a regular customer image set, and based on the user's activity history information, a set period When the upload frequency of the user's posts or images during the period exceeds the set upload frequency, it may be set as an active customer image set.

An image conversion system according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a basic image output unit configured to output a basic image on a display screen; and an image converting unit configured to convert the basic image into a set image when a set condition is satisfied, wherein the image converting unit: Converts an elapsed time image, configured to convert the basic image into a time-lapse image when a set period elapses wealth; an input frequency image conversion unit configured to convert the basic image into an input frequency image when an input signal exceeding a set number of times is input; an adjacent input image conversion unit configured to convert the basic image into an adjacent input image when an input signal is input to an adjacent region surrounding the basic image; and a ratio conversion image converter configured to convert the basic image into a ratio conversion image when the display screen is enlarged or reduced.

Further comprising an image set setting unit configured to set the set image converted through the image conversion unit to different image sets based on the user's access history information, purchase history information, and activity history information, the different images The set includes: a new customer image set set when it is determined that the user is a first-time visitor based on the user's access history information; a regular customer image set set when the user's purchase frequency for a set period exceeds a set purchase frequency or the user's purchase amount for a set period exceeds a set purchase amount based on the user's purchase history information; And based on the user's activity history information, it may include an active customer image set that is set when the upload frequency of the user's writing or image for a set period exceeds the set upload frequency.

The image providing conversion system and method according to an embodiment of the present invention may variously convert a character or image based on a user's behavior or user's previous history information.

On the other hand, the effects obtainable in the present invention are not limited to the above-mentioned effects, and other effects not mentioned will be clearly understood by those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention belongs from the following description. will be able

1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of an image conversion system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of the image conversion unit of FIG. 1 in more detail.

3 is a flowchart illustrating an image conversion method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

4 is a flowchart illustrating step S200 of FIG. 3 in more detail.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating in more detail the first embodiment of step S210 of FIG. 4 by the time-lapse image converter of FIG. 2 .

6 is an exemplary view showing a state in which each step of FIG. 5 is performed.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating in more detail the second embodiment of step S210 of FIG. 4 by the time-lapse image converter of FIG. 2 .

8 is an exemplary view showing a state in which each step of FIG. 7 is performed.

9 is a flowchart illustrating in more detail step S220 of FIG. 4 by the input frequency image converter of FIG. 2 .

FIG. 10 is an exemplary view showing a state in which each step of FIG. 9 is performed.

11 is a flowchart illustrating in more detail step S230 of FIG. 4 by the adjacent input image converter of FIG. 2 .

12 is an exemplary diagram illustrating a state in which each step of FIG. 10 is performed.

13 is a flowchart illustrating in more detail step S240 of FIG. 4 by the ratio conversion image converter of FIG. 2 .

14 is an exemplary view showing a state in which each step of FIG. 13 is performed.

Other advantages and features of the present invention, and a method for achieving them will become apparent with reference to the embodiments described below in detail in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below, but may be implemented in various different forms, and only this embodiment serves to complete the disclosure of the present invention, and to obtain common knowledge in the technical field to which the present invention pertains. It is provided to fully inform the possessor of the scope of the invention, and the present invention is only defined by the scope of the claims.

Even if not defined, all terms (including technical or scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as commonly accepted by common technology in the prior art to which this invention belongs. Terms defined by general dictionaries may be interpreted as having the same meaning as in the related description and/or in the text of the present application, and shall not be conceptualized or overly formally construed even if not expressly defined herein. won't

The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing the embodiments and is not intended to limit the present invention. In this specification, the singular also includes the plural unless specifically stated otherwise in the phrase. As used herein, 'comprise' and/or the various conjugations of this verb, eg, 'comprising', 'comprising', 'comprising', 'comprising', etc., refer to the stated composition, ingredient, component, A step, operation and/or element does not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other compositions, components, components, steps, operations and/or elements. As used herein, the term 'and/or' refers to each of the listed components or various combinations thereof.

Meanwhile, terms such as '~ unit', '~ group', '~ block', and '~ module' used throughout this specification may mean a unit that processes at least one function or operation. For example, it can mean software, a hardware component such as an FPGA or an ASIC. However, '~ part', '~ group', '~ block', and '~ module' are not meant to be limited to software or hardware. '~ unit', '~ group', '~ block', and '~ module' may be configured to reside in an addressable storage medium or to regenerate one or more processors.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings of the present specification.

1 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of an image conversion system 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of the image conversion unit 200 of FIG. 1 in more detail.

Referring to FIG. 1 , an image conversion system 1000 includes an image output unit 100 and an image conversion unit 200 . The output unit 100 is configured to output a basic image on a display screen. In addition, the image conversion unit 200 is configured to convert a basic image into a set image when a set condition is satisfied.

Referring to FIG. 2 , the image conversion unit 200 includes a period-lapse image conversion unit 210 , an input frequency image conversion unit 220 , an adjacent input image conversion unit 230 , and a ratio conversion image conversion unit 240 . do. The period-lapse image conversion unit 210 is configured to convert the basic image into a period-lapse image when a set period has elapsed. The input frequency image conversion unit 220 is configured to convert a basic image into an input frequency image when an input signal exceeding a set number of times is input. The adjacent input image conversion unit 230 is configured to convert a basic image into an adjacent input image when an input signal is input to an adjacent region surrounding the basic image. In addition, the ratio conversion image conversion unit 240 is configured to convert the basic image into a ratio conversion image when the display screen is enlarged or reduced.

3 is a flowchart illustrating an image conversion method S10 according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating step S200 of FIG. 3 in more detail.

3 and 4 , the image conversion method ( S10 ) includes outputting a basic image on a display screen ( S100 ) and converting the basic image into a set image when a set condition is satisfied ( S200 ). . In addition, step S200 includes the steps of converting the basic image into a period-lapse image when a set period elapses (S210), and when an input signal exceeding a set number of times is input, converting the basic image into an input frequency image (S220), when an input signal is input to an adjacent region surrounding the basic image, converting the basic image into an adjacent input image (S230) and when enlarging or reducing the display screen, the ratio of the basic image and converting into a converted image (S240).

5 is a flowchart illustrating in more detail the first embodiment of step S210 of FIG. 4 by the time-lapse image conversion unit 210 of FIG. 2 .

Referring to FIG. 5 , in step S210, if the first period elapses, converting the base image into a first period elapsed image (S211) and the second period elapses after the base image is converted into the first period elapsed image In this case, the method may include converting the first period-lapse image into a basic image or a second period-lapse image ( S212 ).

Referring to FIG. 6 , it can be seen that the initially provided basic image 1 is converted into the first period lapse image 11 as the first period, for example, 1 minute has elapsed. When a second period, for example, 2 minutes, has elapsed additionally after the base image 1 is changed to the first elapsed time image 11, the first elapsed period image 11 reverts to the

main image

1 or 2 may be changed to a time-lapse image 12 . Although not shown in FIG. 6 , thereafter, the basic image 1 may be changed to the image 11 after the first period has elapsed again. In addition, the second period-lapse image 12 may be changed back to the basic image 1 as additional time elapses.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating in more detail a second embodiment of step S210 of FIG. 4 by the time-lapse image conversion unit 210 of FIG. 2 .

Referring to FIG. 7 , in step S210, if no input signal is input while the third period has elapsed, converting the basic image into a third period elapsed image (S214), the basic image is converted into a third period elapsed image If the input signal is input while the fourth period elapses after the If the input signal is not input during the period, converting the third period lapse image into a fourth period lapse image (S216) may be included.

Referring to FIG. 8 , it can be seen that the initially provided basic image 1 is converted into the third period lapse image 13 as no input signal is input during a third period, for example, one minute has elapsed. Here, the input signal may include all input signals that a user may input through other means, in addition to a keyboard input, a left mouse click, a right mouse click, a screen enlargement or reduction, and a touch input through a touch screen. When an input signal is input during a fourth period, for example, 2 minutes, after the base image 1 is changed to the third period lapse image 13, the third period lapse image 13 becomes the basic image ( 1) can be returned. In addition, if no input signal is input during a fourth period, for example, 2 minutes, after the basic image 1 is changed to the third period lapse image 13, the third period lapse image 13 is It may be changed to the fourth time-lapse image 14 .

9 is a flowchart illustrating in more detail step S220 of FIG. 4 by the input frequency image conversion unit 220 of FIG. 2 .

Referring to FIG. 9 , in step S220, if an input signal exceeding a set number of times is input and the input frequency of the input signal does not exceed the set input frequency, converting the basic image into a first input frequency image (S221) and When the input signal exceeding the set number of times is input and the input frequency of the input signal exceeds the set input frequency, the method may include converting the basic image into a second input frequency image (S222).

Referring to FIG. 10 , the initially provided basic image 1 is converted into a first input frequency image 21 as an input signal exceeding a set number of times is input and the input frequency of the input signal does not exceed the set input frequency. it can be seen that For example, when 50 mouse clicks are made and the corresponding mouse clicks do not exceed 20 times per minute, the basic image 1 may be converted into the first input frequency image 21 . In addition, it can be seen that the first provided basic image 1 is converted to the second input frequency image 22 as an input signal exceeding the set number of times is input and the input frequency of the input signal exceeds the set input frequency. For example, For example, when 50 mouse clicks are made and the corresponding mouse clicks exceed 20 times per minute, the basic image 1 may be converted into the second input frequency image 22 .

11 is a flowchart illustrating in more detail step S230 of FIG. 4 by the adjacent input image converter 230 of FIG. 2 .

9, in step S230, when the pointer for input signal input is located in the adjacent area, hiding the pointer for a set time with a set probability (S231), when the pointer for input signal input is located in the adjacent area , converting the basic image into a first adjacent input image with a set probability (S232), and when a first input signal is input to the adjacent region, converting the basic image into a second adjacent input image with a set probability (S233) and when the second input signal is input to the adjacent region, converting the basic image into a third adjacent input image with a set probability ( S234 ).

Referring to FIG. 12 , the adjacent area 2 refers to an area within a set distance surrounding an image, and the shape of the adjacent area 2 may also be changed according to a user's selection, such as a circle, an oval, or a rectangle. Referring to each embodiment of step S230, when a pointer for inputting an input signal is located in the adjacent area 2 first, the pointer may be hidden for a set time with a set probability. For example, when the mouse cursor is positioned in the adjacent area 2 , the mouse cursor may be hidden from the user's eyes for 3 seconds with a probability of 1 in 20. In addition, when a pointer, for example, a mouse cursor, is positioned in the adjacent region 2 , the basic image 1 may be converted into the first adjacent input image 31 with a set probability as illustrated. In addition, when the first input signal is input to the adjacent region 2 , for example, when a mouse left-click signal is input to the adjacent region 2 , the basic image 1 is converted into the second adjacent input image 32 with a set probability. ) can be converted to Finally, when a second input signal, for example, a right mouse click signal, is input to the adjacent region 2 , the basic image 1 may be converted into the third adjacent input image 33 with a set probability.

13 is a flowchart illustrating in more detail step S240 of FIG. 4 by the ratio conversion image converter 240 of FIG. 2 .

Referring to FIG. 13, in step S240, when the display screen is enlarged exceeding the set enlargement ratio, converting the basic image to the first ratio conversion image (S241) and when the display screen is reduced by exceeding the set reduction ratio , converting the basic image into a second empty converted image (S242).

Referring to FIG. 14 , the initially provided basic image 1 may be converted into a first ratio conversion image 41 when the user enlarges the display screen exceeding a set magnification ratio. In addition, the first provided basic image 1 may be converted into a second ratio conversion image 42 when the user reduces the display screen exceeding a set magnification ratio.

Referring back to FIG. 1 , the image conversion system 1000 according to another embodiment of the present invention may further include an image set setting unit 300 . The image set setting unit 300 may be configured to set the set images converted through the image converting unit 200 into different image sets based on the user's access history information, purchase history information, and activity history information. In this case, the different image sets may include the time-lapse image, the input frequency image, the adjacent input image, and the ratio conversion image, which are different for each image set.

More specifically, the different image sets are based on the user's access history information, and based on the new customer image set set when it is determined that the user is the first visitor, the user's purchases for a set period based on the user's purchase history information If the frequency exceeds the set purchase frequency, or if the user's purchase amount during the set period exceeds the set purchase amount, the user's writing or image for the set period is and a set of active customer images set when the upload frequency exceeds the set upload frequency.

As the image set setting unit 300 is added to the image conversion system 1000 according to another embodiment of the present invention, the following changes also appear in steps S200 of FIG. 3 and steps S210 to S240 of FIG. 4 .

In the existing step S200, the basic image is converted into a set image when a set condition is satisfied. That is, when the image set setting unit 300 is not included in the image conversion system 1000 , the set images correspond to a single image set. On the other hand, when the image set setting unit 300 is added, the set image may be set as a plurality of image sets.

According to the first embodiment of the image set setting unit 300 , when it is determined that the user is the first visitor based on the user's access history information, the set images may be set in the new customer image set. For example, if it is determined that the user is a first-time visitor with no access history, the set images are set within a new customer image set that additionally includes a phrase such as 'WELCOME' at the upper or lower part of the character or image. can be

According to the second embodiment of the image set setting unit 300 , based on the user's purchase history information, the user's purchase frequency for a set period exceeds the set purchase frequency, or the user's purchase amount during the set period When ? exceeds a set purchase amount, the set images may be set in a regular customer image set. For example, if the purchase frequency for the past 1 month from the present time exceeds 3 times or the purchase amount for the past 10 days exceeds 50,000 won, the set images are displayed with a gift box image in the area adjacent to the character. It can be set within the frequent customer image set.

According to the third embodiment of the image set setting unit 300, based on the user's activity history information, when the upload frequency of the user's text or image for a set period exceeds the set upload frequency, the set image These may be set within an active customer image set. For example, if the number of uploads of texts or images in the past one month from the current point exceeds 10, the set images may be set in an active image set that includes an image of a character telling a story. have.

As described above, the image providing conversion system and method according to an embodiment of the present invention may variously convert a character or image based on a user's behavior or user's previous history information.

The above detailed description is illustrative of the present invention.

In addition, the above description shows and describes preferred embodiments of the present invention, and the present invention can be used in various other combinations, modifications, and environments. That is, changes or modifications are possible within the scope of the concept of the invention disclosed herein, the scope equivalent to the written disclosure, and/or within the scope of skill or knowledge in the art. The written embodiment describes the best state for implementing the technical idea of the present invention, and various changes required in specific application fields and uses of the present invention are possible. Accordingly, the detailed description of the present invention is not intended to limit the present invention to the disclosed embodiments. Also, the appended claims should be construed to include other embodiments.

Claims

a) outputting a basic image on a display screen; and

b) converting the basic image into a set image when a set condition is satisfied;

Step b) is:

b-1) when a set period elapses, converting the basic image into a period elapsed image;

b-2) when an input signal exceeding a set number of times is input, converting the basic image into an input frequency image;

b-3) when an input signal is input to an adjacent region surrounding the basic image, converting the basic image into an adjacent input image; and

b-4) when the display screen is enlarged or reduced, converting the basic image into a ratio conversion image.
According to claim 1,

Step b-1) is:

b-1-1) when the first period elapses, converting the basic image into a first period elapsed image; and

b-1-2) when a second period elapses after the base image is converted into the first period-lapse image, converting the first period-lapse image into a basic image or a second period-lapse image How to convert images.
According to claim 1,

Step b-1) is:

b-1-3) if no input signal is input while a third period has elapsed, converting the basic image into a third period elapsed image;

b-1-4) converting the third period-lapse image into a basic image when the input signal is input while a fourth period elapses after the base image is converted into the third period-lapse image; and

b-1-5) When the input signal is not input while a fourth period elapses after the base image is converted into the third period-lapse image, the third period-lapse image is converted into a fourth period-lapse image An image conversion method comprising the steps of:
According to claim 1,

Step b-2) is:

b-2-1) when the input signal exceeding the set number of times is input and the input frequency of the input signal does not exceed the set input frequency, converting the basic image into the first input frequency image; and

b-2-2) when the input signal exceeding the set number of times is input and the input frequency of the input signal exceeds the set input frequency, converting the basic image into the second input frequency image; conversion method.
According to claim 1,

Step b-3) is:

b-3-1) when a pointer for input signal input is located in the adjacent area, hiding the pointer for a set time with a set probability.
6. The method of claim 5,

Step b-3) is:

b-3-2) when a pointer for input signal input is located in the adjacent area, converting the basic image into a first adjacent input image with a set probability.
7. The method of claim 6,

Step b-3) is:

b-3-3) when a first input signal is input to the adjacent region, converting the basic image into a second adjacent input image with a set probability.
8. The method of claim 7,

Step b-3) is:

b-3-4) when a second input signal is input to the adjacent region, converting the basic image into a third adjacent input image with a set probability.
According to claim 1,

Step b-4) is:

b-4-1) converting the basic image into a first ratio conversion image when the display screen is enlarged beyond a set enlargement ratio; and

b-4-2) when the display screen is reduced by exceeding a set reduction ratio, converting the basic image into a second converted image to be empty.
10. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 9,

The set image in step b) is set to different image sets based on the user's access history information, purchase history information, and activity history information,

and the different image sets include the time-lapse image, the input frequency image, the adjacent input image, and the ratio-converted image, which are different for each image set.
11. The method of claim 10,

The different sets of images are:

Based on the user's access history information, when it is determined that the user is the first visitor, it is set as a new customer image set,

Based on the user's purchase history information, when the user's purchase frequency for a set period exceeds the set purchase frequency or the user's purchase amount during the set period exceeds the set purchase amount, set as a regular customer image set become,

Based on the user's activity history information, when the upload frequency of the user's writing or image for a set period exceeds the set upload frequency, the image conversion method is set as an active customer image set.
a basic image output unit configured to output a basic image on the display screen; and

An image conversion unit configured to convert the basic image into a set image when a set condition is satisfied,

The image conversion unit:

an elapsed period image conversion unit, configured to convert the basic image into an elapsed period image when a set period elapses;

an input frequency image conversion unit configured to convert the basic image into an input frequency image when an input signal exceeding a set number of times is input;

an adjacent input image conversion unit configured to convert the basic image into an adjacent input image when an input signal is input to an adjacent region surrounding the basic image; and

and a ratio conversion image converter configured to convert the basic image into a ratio conversion image when the display screen is enlarged or reduced.
13. The method of claim 12,

Further comprising an image set setting unit configured to set the set image converted through the image conversion unit into different image sets based on the user's access history information, purchase history information, and activity history information,

The different sets of images are:

a new customer image set set when it is determined that the user is a first-time visitor based on the user's access history information;

a regular customer image set set when the user's purchase frequency for a set period exceeds a set purchase frequency or the user's purchase amount for a set period exceeds a set purchase amount based on the user's purchase history information; and

Based on the user's activity history information, the image conversion system comprising an active customer image set set when the upload frequency of the user's writing or image for a set period exceeds the set upload frequency.