WO2023282322A1

WO2023282322A1 - System for producing avatar-added product, program for producing avatar-added product, method for manufacturing avatar-added product, and system for creating picture book

Info

Publication number: WO2023282322A1
Application number: PCT/JP2022/026953
Authority: WO
Inventors: 圭太国則
Original assignee: えほんインク株式会社
Priority date: 2021-07-07
Filing date: 2022-07-07
Publication date: 2023-01-12

Abstract

[Problem] To provide a system for creating a picture book with a user appearing as a main character and without the main character in the picture book causing a feeling of strangeness. [Solution] In a system for creating a picture book according to the present invention, selected part information representing selected parts selected according to a user's operation from among a plurality of parts for avatar creation are transmitted to a server. The server creates a three-dimensional avatar by attaching the selected parts to a three-dimensional polygon, and generates avatar-added picture book image data by placing the three-dimensional avatar on prepared picture book image data. A bookbinder's terminal owned by a bookbinder creates a print-based picture book on the basis of the picture book image data and sends the created picture book to the user.

Description

Avatar-attached product creation system, avatar-attached product creation program, method for manufacturing avatar-attached product, and picture book production system

The present invention is suitable for application to, for example, an avatar-attached product production system in which a child's avatar is printed, an avatar-attached product creation program, an avatar-attached product production method, and a picture book production system.

Conventionally, original picture books and original products (such as mugs and T-shirts) are known in which a user (photographed person) is produced as the main character by using a photographed photograph as the main character's face (see, for example, Patent Document 1). .

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2005-157972

However, in the method using such a photographed image, it is not possible to change the angle of the face etc. according to the situation of the main character of the picture book or the shape of the product, and the main character in the picture book or product feels unnatural and uncomfortable. was there.

The present invention has been made to solve such problems, and its object is to provide a picture book production system, a picture book production program, and a picture book production method in which the user is the main character and the main character in the picture book or product does not feel unnatural. It is something to do.

In order to solve this problem, the product manufacturing system of the present invention includes:
a selection image display step in which the server displays a parts selection image showing a plurality of parts for creating an avatar on a user terminal owned by the user;
a selected parts transmission step in which the user terminal transmits to the server selected parts information representing selected parts selected according to a user's operation from among the plurality of parts;
an avatar creation step in which the server creates a 3D avatar by pasting the selected parts onto a surface of a 3D (Dimensional) polygon;
an avatar-attached product image data generation step in which the server generates avatar-attached product image data simulating an avatar versus a product in which the 3D avatar is arranged;
and an avatar-attached product creation step in which a creator terminal owned by a product creator creates an avatar-attached product based on the avatar-attached product image data.

In addition, in the product production program of the present invention, for the computer,
a selection image display step in which the server displays a parts selection image showing a plurality of parts for creating an avatar on a user terminal owned by the user;
a selected parts transmission step in which the user terminal transmits to the server selected parts information representing selected parts selected according to a user's operation from among the plurality of parts;
an avatar creation step in which the server creates a 3D avatar by pasting the selected parts onto a surface of a 3D (Dimensional) polygon;
an avatar-attached product image data generating step in which the server generates avatar-attached product image data simulating an avatar versus a product in which the 3D avatar is arranged;
and an avatar-attached product creating step of creating an avatar-attached product based on the avatar-attached product image data.

Further, in the product manufacturing method of the present invention, the server causes a user terminal owned by the user to display a parts selection image showing a plurality of parts for producing an avatar;
a selected parts transmission step in which the user terminal transmits to the server selected parts information representing selected parts selected according to a user's operation from among the plurality of parts;
an avatar creation step in which the server creates a 3D avatar by pasting the selected parts onto a surface of a 3D (Dimensional) polygon;
an avatar-attached product image data generating step in which the server generates avatar-attached product image data simulating an avatar versus a product in which the 3D avatar is arranged;
and an avatar-attached product creation step of creating an avatar-attached product on the basis of the avatar-attached product image data by a creator terminal owned by a product creator.

In order to solve such problems, the picture book production system of the present invention includes:
a selection image display step in which the server displays a parts selection image showing a plurality of parts for creating an avatar on a user terminal owned by the user;
a selected parts transmission step in which the user terminal transmits to the server selected parts information representing a selected part selected according to a user's operation from among the plurality of parts;
an avatar creation step in which the server creates a 3D avatar by pasting the selected parts onto the surface of a 3D (Dimensional) polygon;
an avatar-attached picture book image data generation step in which the server generates avatar-attached picture book image data in which the 3D avatar is arranged for picture book image data prepared in advance;
A bookbinding terminal owned by a bookbinding person comprises a picture book binding step of binding a picture book based on printing based on the avatar-added picture book image data.

The present invention can realize a picture book production system, a picture book production program, and a picture book production method.

1 is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of a picture book production system according to a first embodiment; FIG. FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing a block diagram of a server; FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing a block diagram of a user terminal; FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing a block diagram of a bookbinding person's terminal; FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram showing a parts selection screen; FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram showing an avatar simulation screen; 4 is a schematic diagram showing a page screen; FIG. It is a system chart with which it uses for description of a picture book production process. FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of a product production system according to a second embodiment; FIG. FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of a product image with an avatar (1); FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of a product image with an avatar (2); FIG. 10 is a system chart for explaining avatar-attached product production processing; FIG.

Hereinafter, embodiments for carrying out the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

<First embodiment>
1 shown in FIG. 1 shows a picture book production system as a whole. The picture book production system 1 includes a server 2, a user terminal 3 owned by a user, and a bookbinder terminal 4 owned by a bookbinder. In this embodiment, a case where a picture book is produced with the user as the main character will be described, but the picture book may be produced as a gift from a parent or friend (purchaser) to the user (the main character), for example.

As shown in FIG. 2, the server 2 has a central processing unit (CPU), a read only memory (ROM), and a random access memory (RAM). A picture book production process is executed according to a picture book production program stored in the ROM in advance. The storage unit 22 stores a picture book purchase database (hereinafter, the database is abbreviated as DB). Note that the display unit 25 and the output unit 26 are not essential in the server 2 .

As shown in FIG. 3, in the user terminal 3, a control unit 31 composed of a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM controls the overall operation of the user terminal 3, and a picture book production process is performed according to a picture book production program stored in advance in the ROM. is designed to run The user terminal 3 is, for example, a smart phone, a tablet terminal, a personal computer, or the like. Note that the camera unit 37 is not essential in the user terminal 3 .

As shown in FIG. 4, in the bookbinder terminal 4, a control unit 41 comprising a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM controls the whole of the bookbinder terminal 4, and composes a picture book in accordance with a picture book production program stored in advance in the ROM. It is adapted to perform production processing. The bookbinder terminal 4 is a terminal owned by a bookbinder, such as a printing shop, who owns a bookbinding apparatus. It is also possible for the bookbinder to have the server 2 and to use the server 2 as the bookbinder's terminal 4 as well. Note that the display unit 45 and the output unit 46 are not essential in the bookbinding terminal 4 .

The server 2, the user terminal 3, and the bookbinder terminal 4 are interconnected by an electrical communication circuit such as the Internet, and data transmission/reception is executed via the

external interfaces

24, 34, and 44. FIG.

Specifically, in the picture book production system 1, a picture book production website is open to the public via the server 2. The user accesses the picture book production website using the user terminal 3 when ordering the picture book.

A picture book production website (not shown) is displayed on the display unit 35 of the user terminal 3 . A picture book production website displays picture books available for purchase. When one picture book is specified according to the user's operation input to the operation input unit 33 of the user terminal 3, the purchase process is subsequently executed.

That is, the user inputs the picture book's destination information (name, address, telephone number, etc.) and user information as the purchaser (name, address, telephone number, etc.), and transmits them to the server 2 .

When the control unit 21 of the server 2 receives the picture book ID (IDentification), which is the identifier of the picture book to be purchased, the destination information, and the user information, the control unit 21 stores the user (purchaser) identifier in the picture book purchase DB stored in the storage unit 22 . are associated with and saved. Once purchased, the picture book creation website optionally creates an account. After that, the purchase price of the picture book is paid by credit card or various electronic payment services. Note that the settlement process can also be performed after the avatar creation process, which will be described later.

Next, the avatar creation process is executed. Since this process is executed on the website, the user's operation input to the user terminal 3 is transmitted to the server 2, and the control unit 21 of the server 2 executes the process. That is, each image data stored in the storage unit 22 of the server 2 is transmitted to the user terminal 3 in response to a request signal from the user terminal 3 .

As shown in FIG. 5 , a parts selection screen 51 is displayed on the display unit 35 of the user terminal 3 based on the avatar selection image information supplied from the server 2 . Item selection fields 52 (52A to 52E) for selecting the dress color, eyes, eyebrows, nose, and mouth are displayed in the upper part of the parts selection screen 51, and below these are displayed one or more parts 53A for each item. is displayed.

A 2D (Dimensional) avatar 55 that is two-dimensionally represented based on the selected part 53A is displayed on the left side. For example, in FIG. 5, dress color is selected as an item. When the user changes and designates the part 53A, the dress color of the 2D avatar 55 is changed to the color of the selected part 53A. The selected parts 53AA are hereinafter referred to as selected parts.

In this way, by changing and displaying the selected parts for the 2D avatar 55, it is possible to make it easier for the user to imagine the 3D avatar through simple processing.

When the user operates (clicks, long presses, etc.) the preview button 54, an avatar simulation screen 61 is displayed and a 3D (Dimensional) avatar 62 is displayed, as shown in FIG. This 3D avatar is created by pasting selected parts to preset positions on 3D polygon data representing a three-dimensional shape stored in advance.

The 3D avatar 62 can be changed in angle of viewpoint, changed in size, and rotated by, for example, user's finger operation, arrow keys, mouse operation, or the like.

A return button 63 is displayed at the lower left of the avatar simulation screen 61, and when the user operates the return button 63, the part selection screen 51 (Fig. 5) is displayed. After completing the selection of the part 53A, the user operates the forward button 56. FIG.

As a result, as shown in FIG. 7, a picture book page screen 71 with a 3D avatar 62 is displayed. At this time, the 3D avatar 62 is arranged on the picture book base image data as a 3D projected avatar 62A, which is a two-dimensional image projected two-dimensionally at a preset position, angle, pose, and size. The avatar-attached picture book image data is generated by arranging and embedding the user name in the text (the part indicated by ○○○○○ in the figure). That is, the picture book base image data without the avatar is stored in the storage unit 22, and the 3D projection avatar 62A is superimposed on the picture book base image data, and a specific part of the text is replaced with the user name to create a picture book with the avatar. Picture book image data is generated.

When the

page change buttons

74 and 75 located at the left and right ends of the page screen 71 are operated, the page screen is changed. In addition, a return button 72 for returning to the parts selection screen 51 and an enter button 73 for confirming the 3D avatar 62 are displayed at the lower right of the page screen 71 . On the parts selection screen 51, the selected parts can be changed again.

On the other hand, when the decision button 73 is operated on the page screen 71, a confirmation screen (not shown) is displayed. Selected parts information representing the parts is registered in the picture book purchase DB, and the avatar creation process ends.

The control unit 21 of the server 2 transmits the avatar-attached picture book image data and the destination information of the picture book to the bookbinder's terminal 4 . The controller 41 of the bookbinder terminal 4 transmits avatar-added picture book image data to a connected bookbinding device such as a printing machine (not shown). As a result, the picture book 5 printed with the original 3D avatar 62 selected by the user is completed.

The control unit 41 of the bookbinder's terminal 4 prints the address based on the destination information of the picture book. The bookbinder packs the picture book and performs shipping processing using the printed address. As a result, the original picture book 5 in which the user is the main character is delivered to the user.

Next, the picture book production process executed in the picture book production system 1 will be explained using the system chart of FIG.

In step S31, the user terminal 3 accesses the website published by the server 2 on the Internet. In step S21, the server 2 transmits to the user terminal 3 an information input image for inputting information such as a picture book to be produced, user information, and client information.

In step S32 , the user terminal 3 inputs information based on the information input image, and the input information is transmitted to the server 2 . In step S22, the server 2 registers the information supplied from the user terminal 3 in the picture book purchase DB, and transmits the avatar selection image data to the user terminal 3 in step S23. Also, in steps S21 and S31, payment by electronic payment, credit card payment, or the like is also executed.

In step S33, the user terminal 3 selects the parts to be used for the 3D avatar 62 expressing itself (or the person who is the main character) from among the plurality of parts 53A, and transmits them to the server 2 as selected parts information.

In step S24, the server 2 creates the 3D avatar 62 based on the selected parts information and transmits it to the user terminal 3. In step S34 , the user terminal 3 confirms the displayed 3D avatar 62 and determines the 3D avatar 62 .

In step S25, the server 2 generates avatar-attached picture book image data and transmits it to the user terminal 3. In step S35 , the user terminal 3 transmits confirmation completion to the server 2 when recognizing the completion of confirmation by the user.

In step S26, the server 2 transmits the avatar-attached picture book image data to the bookbinder terminal 4 in a state of being associated with the destination information. In step S41, the bookbinding terminal 4 binds the picture book 5 based on the data-added picture book image data by the connected bookbinding device. In step S42, the bookbinder terminal 4 prints the address, the statement of delivery, and the like. After that, the picture book 5 is packed and shipped.

<Other embodiments>
In the above embodiment, avatars are arranged as two-dimensional images at preset positions, angles, poses, and sizes, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, on the page screen 71, the 3D avatar may be rotated or scaled, or one pose may be selected from a plurality of poses. It is also possible to select one 3D polygon from a plurality of 3D polygons or add a 3D polygon for decoration to the basic 3D polygon. It is also possible to change a part of the 3D polygon in conjunction with selected parts such as facial parts such as a nose, and (the shape of) a selected dress.

Although not described in the above embodiment, it is possible to provide a voice output function for a bound picture book. In this case, the picture book includes a sound data recording unit for recording sound data such as music and storytelling, an operation detection unit for detecting the user's operation on the picture book, and a sound data reproduction unit for reproducing the recorded sound data. part is built in. For example, when the user operates an operation unit such as a button or an electrode sensor provided on the display, prestored music or voice can be played back. Alternatively, different music or sounds may be reproduced for each page by automatically detecting that the page has changed or by operating the operation unit by the user. The recording of the music and voice may be performed by transmitting sound data from the user terminal 3 when purchasing the picture book, or by allowing the user to select preset music and voice. It is also possible for the user to record by himself/herself by operating the operation unit.

Also, although not described in the above embodiment, the picture book image data can be associated with an NFT (Non Fungible Token) and can be an original picture book for the user only.

Although not described in the above embodiment, the picture book can be made into a scented picture book by printing at least part of it with ink containing scent capsules. The scent can be selected from preset scents at the time of purchase. It is also possible to select different scents for each page.

Although not described in the above embodiment, when the camera unit 37 captures a 3D avatar in a picture book, the user terminal 3 displays an image of the 3D avatar moving on the captured image captured on the display unit 25, a so-called AR ( (augmented reality) can be displayed, and sound, vibration, and the like can be output from the output unit 36 . That is, a dedicated application is downloaded to the user terminal 3 in advance, and is associated with the picture book ID. The video of the 3D avatar corresponding to the picture book ID and the image of the 3D avatar arranged in the picture book are downloaded in advance to the user terminal 3 and stored in the storage unit 32 . When the user activates a dedicated application on the user terminal 3 and photographs a 3D avatar, the control unit 31 detects the 3D avatar from the photographed image. At this time, the moving image displayed on the display unit 35 preferably includes not only the 3D avatar, but also part of the surrounding background image so that the 3D avatar in the picture book is hidden. This is to prevent the 3D avatar of the picture book and the 3D avatar of the video from being displayed in duplicate on the display unit 35 . Note that the moving image data and audio data of the 3D avatar may be downloaded from the server on time and displayed.

Also, detection information such as a QR code (registered trademark) or a specific shape is embedded in a specific part of the page, and the detection information is detected from the captured image to duplicate the video of the 3D avatar and output audio. is also possible. This detection information also includes information for identifying which page the current page is. This can be expected to increase the detection speed.

<Operation and effect>
Hereinafter, the features of the group of inventions extracted from the above-described embodiments will be described while showing effects and the like as necessary. In the following description, for ease of understanding, configurations corresponding to the above-described embodiments are appropriately shown in parentheses or the like, but are not limited to the specific configurations shown in parentheses or the like. Also, the meanings and examples of terms described in each feature may be applied as the meanings and examples of terms described in other features described with the same wording.

In the picture book production system (picture book production system 1) of the present invention, a server (server 2) sends a parts selection image (parts selection screen 51) displaying a plurality of parts for producing an avatar to a user terminal owned by a user. ), a selected image display step of displaying
a selected parts transmission step in which the user terminal (user terminal 3) transmits to the server selected parts information representing a selected part selected from among the plurality of parts (parts 53A) according to a user's operation;
an avatar creation step in which the server creates a 3D avatar (3D avatar 62) by attaching the selected parts to the surface of a 3D (Dimensional) polygon;
an avatar-attached picture book image data generation step in which the server generates avatar-attached picture book image data in which the 3D avatar is arranged for picture book image data prepared in advance;
A bookbinder terminal (bookbinder terminal 4) owned by a bookbinder comprises a picture book binding step of binding a picture book as a product with an avatar based on printing (printing by a printing machine) based on the picture book image data with an avatar. It is characterized by

In the past, there were games and picture books in which you could move your own 3D avatar on tablet devices and smartphones. However, since picture books are often intended for small children, if a picture book is displayed on a tablet terminal, the child may throw it and break the tablet terminal itself. Also, since the picture book actually exists as one "thing", it can be preserved as a souvenir just like a photo album. In addition, by intentionally creating a 3D avatar, it is possible to easily express the avatar selected by the user in various angles and poses, and the 3D projection avatar, which is a two-dimensional image based on the 3D avatar in a natural state in the picture book, can be used. 62A can be inserted.

In the picture book production system of the present invention, in the picture book binding step,
The bookbinder's terminal is characterized by printing the picture book image data using a connected printing machine.

As a result, after the avatar is created by the user, the process of creating the 3D avatar, generating the picture book image data with the avatar, and binding the book can be performed almost automatically without human intervention.

In the picture book production system of the present invention, the server stores a picture book purchase list in which purchased picture book information about the purchased picture book and user information about the user's name, address, etc. are associated and stored,
after the avatar-attached picture book image data generation step, the user information is transmitted to a bookbinder terminal;
In the picture book binding step, the book binder terminal is characterized by printing, out of the user information, sending information necessary for sending the picture book to the user, based on the user information.

As a result, the shipping information necessary for sending the picture book can be printed, so the shipping work can be done with a simple operation of just packaging and pasting the printed shipping information.

In the picture book production system of the present invention, the avatar-attached picture book image data generating step includes:
The 3D avatar is arranged so that the avatar arrangement of the 3D avatar produced in the avatar production step is set to a preset avatar arrangement.

As a result, the number of options is reduced, so the processing load on the server can be significantly reduced, and the 3D avatars can be arranged in the most suitable avatar arrangement for the picture book base image data, improving the appearance.

In the picture book production system of the present invention, the server selects a part or all of the avatar arrangement of the 3D avatar produced in the avatar production step according to a user's operation via the user terminal. having a step
In the avatar-attached picture book image data generation step,
The 3D avatar is arranged based on the selected avatar arrangement selected by the user.

As a result, the number of items that the user can select increases, so it is possible to create an original picture book that is the only one in the world, and the process of creating the picture book (determining the placement of avatars) can be enjoyed by the user. . Of course, it is possible for the user to freely change the avatar arrangement, but it is also possible to change only a part of it. For example, the avatar position corresponding to the position in the picture book-based image data is set in advance in the storage unit. When the user places the 3D avatar on the stairs, the avatar placement other than the placement location is automatically changed depending on the position where the 3D avatar is placed, such as automatically changing the pose to go down the stairs, the size and angle according to the stairs. can be determined. As a result, the 3D avatars can be arranged in an appropriate avatar arrangement according to the background situation. Note that the page screen based on the avatar-attached picture book image data may have 3D avatars arranged according to the default avatar arrangement, and then the avatar arrangement may be adjusted and changed.

In the picture book production system of the present invention, in the selected image display step,
Displaying a two-dimensional 2D avatar together with the parts,
The 2D avatar is changed according to the user's selection of the parts.

As a result, the avatar based on the currently selected part can be displayed in a simple state to make it easier for the user to understand, and the processing load on the server can be reduced compared to the case where a 3D avatar is created each time a part is selected. can be significantly reduced.

In the picture book production system of the present invention, the picture book is
A sound data recording unit that records sound data such as music and storytelling,
an operation detection unit that detects a user's operation on the picture book;
and a sound data reproduction unit for reproducing the recorded sound data.

In this way, the originality of the picture book can be enhanced, and the user can enjoy the picture book not only visually but also aurally.

The picture book production system of the present invention is characterized in that the picture book image data is associated with an NFT.

As a result, it can be treated as a one-of-a-kind original picture book in the world.

In the picture book production system of the present invention, the picture book is printed with ink containing scent capsules.

In this way, the originality of the picture book can be enhanced, and the user can enjoy the picture book not only visually but also olfactorily.

In the picture book production system of the present invention, the user terminal
a camera that can shoot,
a display on which the photographed image is displayed;
When the camera unit captures the printed 3D avatar printed in the picture book,
The 3D avatar displayed on the display unit moves in the image being captured.

As a result, the user can be entertained by making the most of the features of the 3D avatar.

In the picture book production system of the present invention, the user terminal
a camera that can shoot,
a display on which a captured image is displayed;
a sound output unit capable of outputting sound,
When the camera unit photographs a page of the picture book,
It is characterized in that a sound matched with the page is output.

As a result, the picture book can be aurally enjoyed by utilizing the user terminal.

<Second Embodiment>
Next, a second embodiment will be described. The second embodiment shown in FIGS. 9 to 12 differs from the first embodiment in that the produced product is not a picture book and that avatar decoration is possible. In the second embodiment, the same reference numerals are assigned to the same portions as in the first embodiment, and 100 is added to the corresponding reference numerals, and the description of the same portions will be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 9, the server 102 is installed in a manufacturing company that manufactures products, and the server 102 directly controls the manufacturing device to manufacture products. There are no particular restrictions on products, such as mugs, T-shirts, acrylic stands, tin badges, etc., printed with 3D projection avatars that express 3D avatars in two dimensions, figures and minifigures shaped like 3D avatars as they are. Key folders with attachments, piggy banks, and the like.

Specifically, in the avatar-attached product creation system 101 , an avatar-attached product creation application is installed in the user terminal 109 by being downloaded from the server 102 . The user uses the user terminal 103 to start the avatar-attached product creation application when ordering the avatar-attached product.

A login screen is displayed on the display unit 135 of the user terminal 103 . When a login ID and password, which are user-specific identifiers, are entered, the login ID and password are transmitted to the server 102 . In the server 102, destination information (name, address, telephone number, etc.) of products with avatars and user information (name, address, telephone number, etc.) as a purchaser are associated with login IDs and passwords. Stored in the purchaser DB (database).

When the control unit 121 of the server 102 confirms that the user account and login ID are correct, the user is authenticated, and a series selection screen (not shown) based on the series selection image supplied from the server 102 is displayed on the user terminal 103. is displayed.

On the series selection screen, for example, series such as "Momotaro", Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast are displayed with images. A case where "Momotaro" is selected will be described below. When the user selects “Momotaro” via the user terminal 103 , a parts selection screen 151 (not shown) is displayed based on the avatar selection image information supplied from the server 102 .

When a part is selected in the same manner as the parts selection screen 51 (FIG. 5), a preview screen (not shown) including a 3D avatar using the selected part and a forward button is displayed on the user terminal 103 as in FIG. ) is displayed. When the user operates the forward button, a product selection screen (not shown) based on the product selection image data supplied from the server 102 is displayed on the user terminal 103 . For example, when "mug" is selected as a product, a 3D image of the product with an avatar imitating a mug printed with a 3D projection avatar is displayed as the product image 105A with an avatar, as shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B. be done. The user can change the user's angle to see both the front and back of the mug. You can also check the impression when the 3D projection avatar is printed on the curved surface.

Also, as shown in FIG. 11, in the case of a product such as a T-shirt whose shape changes depending on the product itself and the usage condition, a 3D shape image representing the usage condition of the product is displayed as an avatar attached product image 105B. be. This allows the user to see how the 3D avatar looks when dressed. It is also possible to change the size and position of this 3D avatar. It is also possible to display products with avatars in a state where they are dressed on a mannequin with a human face.

Although not shown, it is difficult to imagine the size of a figure (not shown) that imitates the 3D shape of the 3D avatar as it is. For this reason, by displaying an object that can be used as a reference for the size nearby or placing it on the palm of a person's hand, it is possible to easily visualize the actual product with an avatar.

Specifically, in the storage unit 122 of the server 102, product polygon data imitating the 3D shape of the product is stored in advance. The control unit 121 of the server 102 pastes the 3D projected avatar at the position and size set by default to the product polygon data of the selected product to create product image data with the avatar. supply to

For example, when a request signal to reduce the size of the 3D avatar is supplied from the user terminal 103 in response to the user's operation on the user terminal 103, the server 102 pastes the reduced 3D projected avatar and generates product image data with the avatar. created and supplied to the user terminal 103 .

In response to the user's operation on the user terminal 103, when the user terminal 103 supplies a decision signal to the effect that the product image with the avatar has been decided, the server 102 receives the product ID, the selected product, and the selected selection parts. , product designation information such as the position and size of the 3D projection avatar is linked to the login ID and registered in the purchaser DB.

Subsequently, the control unit 121 of the server 102 requests the user terminal 103 to input payment processing information. After completing the payment processing based on the payment information supplied from the user terminal 103, the control unit 121 of the server 102 transmits product designation information and a production request signal to the production device 104 that produces products with avatars. As a result, the product is produced under the control of the server 102 .

The production device 104 produces an avatar-attached product based on the product designation information. For example, if the product is a mug cup or a T-shirt, the production device 104 prints on the product, if it is a figure, it prints a three-dimensional shape with a 3D printer, and if it is a can badge, etc., it is molded after printing on metal. is automatically created.

Subsequently, the server 102 controls the printer or the like in the workshop where the avatar-attached product is packed based on the destination information registered in the purchaser DB to print a delivery slip or display shipping instructions. Execute the sending process such as If there is an automatic packing device, the product is automatically packed under the control of the server 102, and a cover sheet with an address (mailing address) is attached to the package.

Next, the product production process executed in the avatar-attached product production system 101 will be described using the system chart of FIG. 12 .

In step S31, the user terminal 103 activates pre-installed application software (hereinafter referred to as an application), and inputs login information such as a login ID and password. The entered login information is transmitted to the server 102 . In step S121, the server 102 checks the purchaser DB and authenticates the user if the login ID and password match.

In step S122 , the server 102 transmits avatar selection image data to the user terminal 103 .

In step S132 , the user terminal 103 selects parts to be used for the 3D avatar representing itself (or the main character) from among a plurality of parts, and transmits the selected parts information to the server 102 .

In step S124 , the server 102 creates a 3D avatar based on the selected parts information and transmits it to the user terminal 103 . In step S134, the user terminal 103 confirms the displayed 3D avatar and determines the 3D avatar.

In step S135, the user terminal 103 transmits to the server 102 the product ID of the product selected according to the user's operation.

In step S125 , the server 102 generates avatar-attached product image data and transmits it to the user terminal 103 . In step S136 , the user terminal 103 transmits a decision signal to the server 102 upon recognizing the completion of confirmation by the user.

In step S126, the server 102 sends payment information input screen data to the user terminal 103, thereby requesting the user to perform payment processing.

In step S137 , the user terminal 103 supplies the payment information entered by the user to the server 102 . In step S127, the server 102 executes settlement processing.

In step S128 , the server 102 transmits product designation information to the production device 104 . In step S141, the production device 104 produces the product 105 based on the product designation information. In step S129, the server 102 executes sending processing for printing the address, statement of delivery, and the like. After that, the product 105 is packed and shipped.

<Operations and effects of the second embodiment>
Hereinafter, the features of the group of inventions extracted from the above-described embodiments will be described while showing effects and the like as necessary. In the following description, for ease of understanding, configurations corresponding to the above-described embodiments are appropriately shown in parentheses or the like, but are not limited to the specific configurations shown in parentheses or the like. Also, the meanings and examples of terms described in each feature may be applied as the meanings and examples of terms described in other features described with the same wording.

In the avatar-attached product production system of the present invention, the server (server 102) selects to display a parts selection image showing a plurality of parts for producing an avatar on the user terminal (user terminal 103) owned by the user. an image display step;
a selected parts transmission step in which the user terminal transmits to the server selected parts information representing selected parts selected according to a user's operation from among the plurality of parts;
an avatar creation step in which the server creates a 3D avatar by pasting the selected parts onto a surface of a 3D (Dimensional) polygon;
The server generates avatar-attached product image data (avatar-attached

product images

105A and 105B) in which the 3D avatar is arranged for pre-print image data simulating pre-print products prepared in advance. a product image data generation step;
A production terminal (server 102 and production device 104) possessed by a product producer comprises an avatar-attached product production step of producing an avatar-attached product based on the avatar-attached product image data.

As a result, it is possible to attach an avatar that matches the product without any sense of incongruity. In addition, for example, avatars with various designs and poses can be used to imitate young children, and products with avatars can be produced without burdening children with changing clothes or posing in specific poses.

In the avatar-attached product creation system of the present invention, the avatar-attached product image data is created as 3D data.

As a result, the user can confirm the avatar-attached product with 3D image data, so that the user can confirm the image of the avatar-attached product from a different angle and how it is printed.

In the avatar-attached product production system of the present invention, the server pastes a plane avatar representing the 3D avatar two-dimensionally onto the surface of 3D polygon data prepared in advance simulating the product before printing. and generating the product image data with the avatar.

This makes it possible to generate product image data with avatars through simple processing.

The present invention can be used, for example, to create and create original picture books and original goods for yourself.

1 : Picture book production system 102 : Server 103 : User terminal 4 : Bookbinder terminal 5 : Picture book 21 : Control unit 22 : Storage unit 24 : External interface 25 : Display unit 26 : Output unit 51 : Parts selection screen 52 : Item selection field 53A: Part 53AA: Part 54: Preview button 55: 2D avatar 56: Button 61: Avatar simulation screen 62: 3D avatar 62A: 3D projection avatar 101: Product production system with avatar 104: Production device 105:

Products

105A, 105B: Avatar Attached product image

Claims

a selection image display step in which the server displays a parts selection image showing a plurality of parts for creating an avatar on a user terminal owned by the user;
a selected parts transmission step in which the user terminal transmits to the server selected parts information representing selected parts selected according to a user's operation from among the plurality of parts;
an avatar creation step in which the server creates a 3D avatar by pasting the selected parts onto a surface of a 3D (Dimensional) polygon;
an avatar-attached product image data generating step in which the server generates avatar-attached product image data simulating an avatar versus a product in which the 3D avatar is arranged;
and an avatar-attached product creation step in which a creator terminal owned by a product creator creates an avatar-attached product based on the avatar-attached product image data.
In the product production step,
2. The product production system according to claim 1, wherein said producer terminal prints product image data using a printer connected thereto.
The server stores a product purchase list that associates and stores purchased product information about the purchased product with user information about the user's name and address, and
3. The product according to claim 2, wherein in the product producing step, the maker terminal prints, out of the user information, delivery information necessary for delivering the product to the user based on the user information. Product creation system with avatar.
In the avatar-attached product image data generation step,
2. The avatar-equipped product creation system according to claim 1, wherein the 3D avatars created in the avatar creation step are arranged so that the 3D avatars are arranged in a preset setting avatar arrangement.
The server has a placement change selection step for selecting part or all of the avatar placement of the 3D avatar created in the avatar creation step according to a user operation via the user terminal,
In the avatar-attached product image data generation step,
2. The avatar-equipped product production system according to claim 1, wherein the 3D avatar is arranged based on a selected avatar arrangement selected by a user.
In the image display step,
Displaying a two-dimensional 2D avatar together with the parts,
2. The avatar-equipped product production system according to claim 1, wherein the 2D avatar is changed according to the user's selection of the parts.
The user terminal is
a camera that can shoot,
a display on which the photographed image is displayed;
When the camera unit captures a printed 3D avatar printed on the product,
2. The avatar-equipped product production system according to claim 1, wherein the 3D avatar displayed on the display unit moves in the image being captured.
The user terminal is
a camera that can shoot,
a display on which a captured image is displayed;
a sound output unit capable of outputting sound,
When the camera unit photographs the page of the product,
2. The avatar-equipped product creation system according to claim 1, wherein a sound that matches the page is output.
The avatar-attached product creation system according to claim 1, wherein the avatar-attached product image data is created as 3D data.
The server creates the avatar-attached product image data by pasting a plane avatar representing the 3D avatar in two dimensions onto the surface of 3D polygon data prepared in advance imitating the product before printing. 2. The avatar-equipped product production system according to claim 1, characterized in that:
The product with the avatar,
The product production system with avatar according to claim 1, wherein the product is a picture book.
to the computer,
a selection image display step of displaying, on a user terminal owned by a user, a parts selection image showing a plurality of parts for creating an avatar;
a selected part acquisition step of acquiring selected parts information representing a selected part selected from among the plurality of parts according to a user's operation;
an avatar creation step in which the server creates a 3D avatar by attaching the selected parts to a 3D (dimensional) polygon;
an avatar-attached product image data generation step in which the server creates avatar-attached product image data simulating an avatar versus a product in which the 3D avatar is arranged;
An avatar-attached product creation program for causing a creator terminal owned by a creator to execute a product creation step of creating a product with an avatar based on the product image data.
a selection image display step in which the server displays a parts selection image showing a plurality of parts for creating an avatar on a user terminal owned by the user;
a selected parts transmission step in which the user terminal transmits to the server selected parts information representing a selected part selected according to a user's operation from among the plurality of parts;
an avatar creation step in which the server creates a 3D avatar by attaching the selected parts to a 3D (dimensional) polygon;
an avatar-attached product image data generation step in which the server creates avatar-attached product image data simulating an avatar versus a product in which the 3D avatar is arranged;
a product creation step in which a creator terminal owned by a creator creates a product with an avatar;
A method of manufacturing a product with an avatar, comprising:
a selection image display step in which the server displays a parts selection image showing a plurality of parts for creating an avatar on a user terminal owned by the user;
a selected parts transmission step in which the user terminal transmits to the server selected parts information representing selected parts selected according to a user's operation from among the plurality of parts;
an avatar creation step in which the server creates a 3D avatar by pasting the selected parts onto the surface of a 3D (Dimensional) polygon;
an avatar-attached picture book image data generation step in which the server generates avatar-attached picture book image data in which the 3D avatar is arranged for picture book image data prepared in advance;
A picture book production system, comprising: a picture book binding step in which a book binder owned by a book binder binds a picture book based on printing based on the picture book image data with the avatar.
The picture book is
A sound data recording unit that records sound data such as music and storytelling,
an operation detection unit that detects a user's operation on the picture book;
13. The picture book production system according to claim 12, further comprising a sound data reproduction unit for reproducing the recorded sound data.
The picture book image data is NFT (Non Fungible Token)
13. The picture book production system according to claim 1 or 12, characterized in that the picture book production system is linked with.
The picture book is
13. The picture book production system according to claim 12, wherein the picture book is printed with ink containing fragrance capsules.