JP2010225174A - Three-dimensional character mail system - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To increase the expressiveness of the message contents of e-mail. <P>SOLUTION: A mobile phone 1 receives text data TxD and performs a three-dimensional authoring operation. When the text data TxD and three-dimensional authoring instruction data DD are transmitted from the mobile phone 1 to a server 3, the server 3 generates scenario data SD which is three-dimensional graphics control information. The text data TxD and the scenario data SD are stored in the server 3 as three-dimensional message information MD. When access information to the three-dimensional message information MD is notified from the mobile phone 1 to a mobile phone 2, the mobile phone 2 accesses the server 3 and downloads the three-dimensional message information MD and a necessary three-dimensional font. Consequently, a three-dimensional character mail can be reproduced on the mobile phone 2. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a technique for creating and sending e-mail content.

  E-mail using a mobile phone has the advantage that messages can be exchanged easily without choosing time and place. In electronic mail using a mobile phone, messages are exchanged using pictograms in addition to text characters. In addition, as mobile phones become more sophisticated, it is possible to exchange messages including simple images and color images.

  Non-Patent Document 1 below introduces a mobile phone capable of exchanging dynamic messages in which characters move. As described above, in e-mail using a mobile phone, attempts have been made to enhance the expressive power by various methods.

  Further, in Non-Patent Document 2 below, it is possible to express a three-dimensional content by using a 2D (two-dimensional) animation as the content of the e-mail.

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  In e-mail using mobile phones, diversity of expressiveness for messages is further required. While mobile phones have a large role as one of the communication means, it is significant to enhance the expressiveness of electronic mail.

  In Non-Patent Document 2, it is possible to exchange e-mails using characters having three-dimensional expressiveness visually, but the content actually exchanged is two-dimensional animation data. In such a service, only characters set in advance can be given, and even if a user creates a 2D animation material itself, a general user can use a small terminal such as a mobile phone. However, it is actually very difficult to create 2D animation data. As a result, the content created by each user becomes very similar, and it is difficult to express individuality and is easily bored.

  In view of the above problems, an object of the present invention is to provide a technique that allows a user to easily express individuality while at the same time enhancing the expressiveness of an e-mail message.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the invention described in claim 1 is a system for reproducing an e-mail created in a first terminal on a second terminal, wherein the first terminal converts an input text message into a 3D font. Means for generating instruction information to be expressed using, and transmitting the text message and the instruction information to the server, wherein the server stores the 3D font and the text message based on the received instruction information. Means for generating control information related to a 3D font when expressed as a 3D object, and means for storing the received text message and the generated control information as 3D message information, wherein the first terminal further includes the server The access path information corresponding to the 3D message information stored in is transmitted to the second terminal Means for accessing the server based on the access path information received from the first terminal, downloading 3D message information and a corresponding 3D font, and reproducing 3D character mail. It is characterized by providing.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the 3D character mail system according to the first aspect, the first terminal further downloads 3D message information and a corresponding 3D font from the server to reproduce the 3D character mail. By this, it is provided with the means to confirm beforehand the reproduction | regeneration state of 3D character mail.

  The invention described in claim 3 is a system for reproducing an e-mail created in the first terminal on the second terminal, wherein the first terminal stores the 3D font and the inputted text message in 3D. Means for generating control information relating to a 3D font when expressed as an object, means for transmitting a text message, the generated control information, and a 3D font used for expressing the text message to a server, The server includes means for storing the received text message and control information as 3D message information, and storing the received 3D font, and the first terminal further supports the 3D message information stored in the server. Means for transmitting access path information to the second terminal, and The terminal accesses the server based on the access path information received from the first terminal, download 3D message information and a corresponding 3D font, means for reproducing 3D character mail, characterized in that it comprises a.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a system for reproducing an e-mail created on a first terminal on a second terminal, wherein the first terminal represents a 3D font when an input text message is expressed as a 3D object. Means for generating control information relating to, a text message, and means for transmitting the generated control information to the second terminal, wherein the second terminal receives the text message and control information received from the first terminal. Based on the above, the 3D font necessary for reproducing the 3D character mail is specified, the specified 3D font is downloaded from the server, the text message received from the first terminal, the control information, and the server downloaded from the server. Means for reproducing a 3D character mail based on a 3D font, and That.

  The invention according to claim 5 is a system for reproducing an e-mail created in the first terminal on the second terminal, wherein the first terminal stores the 3D font and the inputted text message in 3D. Means for generating control information relating to a 3D font when expressed as an object; means for transmitting a text message; the generated control information; and a 3D font used for expressing the text message to the second terminal; The second terminal includes a text message received from the first terminal, control information, and means for reproducing 3D character mail based on 3D font.

  According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the 3D character mail system according to the third or fifth aspect, the first terminal is further based on the input text message, the generated control information, and the 3D font. Means for reconfirming the reproduction state of the 3D character mail by reproducing the 3D character mail.

  The invention according to claim 7 is a system for reproducing an e-mail created in the first terminal on the second terminal, wherein the first terminal represents a 3D font when the input text message is expressed as a 3D object. Means for generating control information relating to, and means for transmitting the text message and the generated control information to the second terminal, wherein the second terminal stores the 3D font, and from the first terminal Means for reproducing a 3D character mail based on the received text message and control information and the 3D font stored in the second terminal.

  The invention according to claim 8 is the 3D character mail system according to claim 4 or claim 7, wherein the first terminal further generates means for storing 3D font, an input text message, and It is characterized by comprising means for confirming in advance the reproduction state of the 3D character mail by reproducing the 3D character mail based on the control information and the 3D font stored in the first terminal.

  The invention according to claim 9 is the 3D character mail system according to any one of claims 3, 5 and 8, wherein the first terminal includes a storage medium detachably attached to the terminal body, and is used for 3D character mail. The 3D font is stored in the storage medium and supplied.

  According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, in the 3D character mail system according to the seventh aspect, the second terminal includes a storage medium that can be attached to and detached from a terminal body, and the 3D font used for the 3D character mail is the storage medium. It is characterized by being accumulated and supplied.

  The invention described in claim 11 is the 3D character mail system according to claim 9 or 10, wherein template data of 3D character mail is stored in the storage medium.

  The invention according to claim 12 is the 3D character mail system according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the control information includes information designating a font type of a 3D font to be used. To do.

  The invention described in claim 13 is the 3D character mail system according to any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein the control information includes a parameter for a 3D font to be used.

  The invention described in claim 14 is the 3D character mail system according to any one of claims 1 to 13, wherein the 3D font transmitted to the second terminal is encrypted. .

  The invention according to claim 15 is the 3D character mail system according to any one of claims 1 to 14, wherein the control information transmitted to the second terminal is encrypted. .

  The invention described in claim 16 is the 3D character mail system according to any one of claims 1 to 15, wherein the text message includes pictographs.

  The present invention treats a 3D font and its control information as independent data as information for reproducing the 3D character mail, and reproduces the 3D character mail by exchanging these data. For this reason, it is a system with a high degree of freedom in 3D character mail creation and playback processing. In addition, it is possible to create a message content full of originality by a simple operation using limited resources of the terminal.

  In addition, in the invention according to any one of claims 1, 3, and 4, it is not necessary for the receiving side terminal to hold the 3D font by using the server.

  In the invention according to claim 5 or 7, the server is unnecessary, and the transmission procedure of 3D character mail can be simplified.

It is a figure which shows the 3D character mail system concerning 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the 3D character mail system concerning 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the 3D character mail system concerning 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the 3D character mail system concerning 4th Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the 3D character mail system concerning 5th Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the reproduction | regeneration state of 3D character mail system.

  First, words necessary for explaining the present invention are defined. In this specification, “3D font” is model data representing a three-dimensional structure. The model data is determined in its form and operation by being given control information. The “3D character mail system” of the present invention uses a “3D font” for characters used in a “text message”, thereby making it possible to reproduce an e-mail using a three-dimensional graphic. Further, in this specification, “text message” includes characters such as Japanese and foreign languages, numbers, symbols, pictograms, and the like. That is, a specific code is given in advance in the system, and all of the information transmission data that can be input into the body of the e-mail by a key input operation is included in the “text message”.

{First embodiment}
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a 3D character mail system according to a first embodiment of the present invention. The 3D character mail system includes two mobile phones 1 and 2 and a server 3. Each of the mobile phones 1 and 2 has a data communication function in addition to a voice call function. Accordingly, the mobile phones 1 and 2 can exchange electronic mails with other mobile phones. The server 3 is a computer capable of data communication with the mobile phones 1 and 2. The server 3 may be connected to a data communication network of a mobile phone, or may be connected to another network (such as the Internet) connected to the data communication network.

  In the following description, it is assumed that the mobile phone 1 is a 3D character mail creation side terminal and the mobile phone 2 is a 3D character mail playback side terminal. Accordingly, only the functions necessary for creating the 3D character mail will be described for the mobile phone 1, and only the functions necessary for reproducing the 3D character mail will be described for the mobile phone 2. Actually, both the cellular phones 1 and 2 have the functions for creating and reproducing these, so that 3D character mail can be transmitted and received with each other.

  As shown in the figure, the cellular phones 1 and 2 include operation units 11 and 21, monitors 12 and 22, rendering units 13 and 23, and mail units 14 and 24, respectively. The operation units 11 and 21 are composed of various buttons, and the operator of the cellular phones 1 and 2 can input an e-mail message by operating the operation units 11 and 21. Further, by operating the operation units 11 and 21, various operation instructions for the mobile phones 1 and 2 such as an instruction to send an e-mail and an instruction to display and receive can be performed. The monitors 12 and 22 display the input message and the contents of the e-mail received from the partner terminal. The rendering units 13 and 23 have a function of playing back 3D objects and outputting them to the monitors 12 and 22. Since the mobile phones 1 and 2 include the rendering units 13 and 23, 3D graphics can be reproduced based on the 3D font and information for controlling the 3D font. The mail units 14 and 24 have a function of creating an electronic mail, a function of transmitting the created electronic mail to the counterpart terminal, a function of receiving an electronic mail transmitted from the counterpart terminal, and the like.

  The mobile phone 1 further includes a 3D authoring instruction unit 15. In this embodiment, the mobile phone 1 does not have a 3D font in its own terminal. Therefore, the mobile phone 1 does not generate 3D graphics on its own terminal. The cellular phone 1 instructs the server 3 to generate a 3D character mail, that is, a 3D graphic, by the 3D authoring instruction unit 15.

  On the other hand, the mobile phone 2 includes a browser 25. The browser 25 is used when acquiring information related to 3D character mail.

  Next, the server 3 will be described. The server 3 stores a 3D font set FS and template scenario data TSD in a storage device such as a hard disk. The server 3 includes a plurality of types of 3D font sets FS, whereby the server 3 can generate various types of 3D character mail. The template scenario data TSD is data for determining a 3D character mail style. The creator of the 3D character mail uses the 3D font set FS type (ie, font type), 3D font movement (movement, rotation, speed, etc.), 3D font color, 3D font transformation (morphing) information, 3D font The scaling ratio can be set individually and freely. By using this template scenario data TSD, it is possible to easily specify the 3D text mail style based on a certain theme or motif. is there. For example, if scenario template data TSD titled “Pleasure” is used, a 3D character mail having a bright and pleasant atmosphere can be easily created. In addition, by using the scenario template data TSD titled “Depressed”, it is possible to easily create a 3D character mail that creates an atmosphere that is irritating.

  The server 3 includes a 3D authoring unit 31. When the authoring instruction data DD is transmitted from the 3D authoring instruction unit 15 of the mobile phone 1, the 3D authoring unit 31 creates scenario data SD (control information related to 3D font) based on the received authoring instruction data DD. The scenario data SD is data describing setting parameters for a 3D font that is a 3D object. Specifically, the scenario data SD includes information specifying the type of 3D font set FS (that is, font type) and parameters for the 3D font, and the parameters include movement (movement, rotation, speed) of the 3D font. Etc.) 3D font color, 3D font deformation (morphing) information, 3D font scaling ratio is set.

  If the authoring instruction data DD received from the 3D authoring instruction unit 15 of the mobile phone 1 includes an instruction to use the template scenario data TSD, the template scenario data TSD is used as the scenario data SD.

  The 3D message registration unit 32 included in the server 3 stores the text data TxD received from the mobile phone 1 and the created scenario data SD as 3D message information MD in a storage device. The 3D message registration unit 32 has a function of transmitting access path information AD for accessing the 3D message information MD to the mobile phone 1. In this embodiment, the web is used as a method of accessing the 3D message information MD. Therefore, a URL is used as the access path information AD.

  Next, the flow of processing from creation to reproduction of 3D character mail will be described. First, in the mobile phone 1, the operator operates the operation unit 11 to input text data TxD. Furthermore, the operator gives a 3D authoring instruction for each text character. Specifically, for each text character, which 3D font is used, how the 3D font is moved and rotated, what color is the 3D font, and how the 3D font is transformed (morphing) ) Or a size (enlargement / reduction ratio) for displaying the 3D font (information created by this setting operation is referred to as authoring instruction data DD). Alternatively, the operator can use a template. For example, if a template such as the above-mentioned “joy edition” or “depression edition” is selected, the authoring operation can be easily performed. When a template is used, the information is included in the authoring instruction data DD.

  When the above operation is performed, the 3D authoring instruction unit 15 transmits the input text data TxD and the authoring instruction data DD to the server 3.

  Next, in the server 3, the 3D authoring unit 31 receives the text data TxD and the authoring instruction data DD, and generates scenario data SD as information for controlling the 3D font. If the terminal has a rendering function, 3D character mail as 3D graphics can be reproduced by using the scenario data SD and 3D font.

  Next, the 3D authoring unit 31 selects the necessary 3D font data FD to be used for 3D character mail from the 3D font set FS, and transmits the selected 3D font data FD and the created scenario data SD to the mobile phone 1. To do. For example, if the same character appears repeatedly in the text data TxD and the same 3D font type is specified for the overlapping character, one 3D font data FD is transmitted for the character. Is enough.

  In the mobile phone 1, the rendering unit 13 reproduces 3D character mail based on the received 3D font data FD, scenario data SD, and input text data TxD. The reproduced 3D character mail is output to the monitor 12. Thereby, the operator of the mobile phone 1 can check the reproduction state of the 3D character mail in advance before transmitting the 3D character mail. The operator can make necessary corrections by looking at the playback state of the 3D character mail. If you are satisfied with the playback state, perform the registration operation. As a result, the registration instruction data RD is transmitted to the server 3.

  In the server 3, the 3D character message registration unit 32 receives the registration instruction data RD, and the scenario data SD created by the 3D authoring unit 31 and the text data TxD received from the mobile phone 1 are stored in a storage device such as a hard disk in the 3D message information MD. Register as At this time, the 3D message registration unit 32 stores the 3D message information MD in a predetermined directory in a Web accessible state. Further, the 3D message registration unit 32 specifies an access path (URL) for the 3D message information MD and transmits the access path information AD to the mobile phone 1.

  When the mobile phone 1 receives the access path information AD, the 3D authoring instruction unit 13 notifies the mail unit 14 of this information. Then, the mail unit 14 transmits an electronic mail EM in which the access path information AD is described in the mail text to the mobile phone 2.

  In the mobile phone 2, the mail unit 24 receives the email EM. Then, the browser 25 is notified of the access path information AD described in the e-mail EM. The browser 25 specifies the URL described in the access path information AD and accesses the WWW server 33 of the server 3. The WWW server 33 transmits 3D message information MD and necessary 3D font data FD stored in the designated URL to the mobile phone 2. In this way, the browser 25 downloads 3D message information MD (text data TxD + scenario data SD) and 3D font data FD necessary for reproduction of this 3D character mail.

  The scenario data SD and the 3D font data FD are transmitted from the server 3 to the mobile phone 2 after being encrypted. This prevents the mobile phone 2 from using the 3D font data FD for other purposes as it is, thereby protecting the copyright of the 3D font.

  Next, the rendering unit 23 of the mobile phone 2 reproduces the 3D character mail based on the downloaded text data TxD, scenario data SD, and 3D font data FD. The reproduced 3D character mail is displayed on the monitor 22.

  In this way, the mobile phone 2 can reproduce the 3D character mail that the mobile phone 1 has instructed to create. According to the present embodiment, by using the server 3, the mobile phones 1 and 2 can exchange 3D character mail without having the 3D font set FS in their own terminals.

  According to the present invention, since the mobile phone 1 on the transmission side generates 3D graphics based on the 3D font data FD and the scenario data SD, it is relatively easy to create 3D character mail by using an authoring tool. It can be done easily. For example, the creation operation is easier than when creating a three-dimensional content using 2D animation technology. In addition, since the mobile phone 2 on the receiving side reproduces 3D graphics based on the 3D font data FD and the scenario data SD, the degree of freedom in 3D character mail reproduction processing can be increased. In other words, if the content is obtained by converting 3D graphics into a two-dimensional animation, the receiving side can only play the animation, but the 3D font that is the 3D object and the control information for the 3D object are received as independent data. Thus, it is possible to construct a mechanism for changing the movement and shape change of the 3D object on the receiving side.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display image of 3D character mail. The figure shows a 3D text mail indicating that the test has passed. First, the screen (a) shows a state where a 3D character “Ya-ta” appears while rotating clockwise from the right side of the screen. Screen (b) shows a state in which the 3D character “Ya-ta” has moved to the top of the screen. The screen (c) shows a state in which the characters “PASS” are additionally displayed in the center of the screen, and the 3D characters “I did” appear from the right side of the screen and are moving clockwise. The screen (d) shows a state where the 3D character “I did” is moved to the bottom of the screen and displayed. In addition, as the screen (c) changes to the screen (d), the shape of the 3D character “I did” changes (morphing). By exchanging such 3D character mails, it is possible to exchange messages with richer expressive power than ever.

Next, it will be described how a unique 3D message can be created while using the template scenario data TSD by using this system. First, the user selects one of the template scenario data TSD provided in advance from the characteristics of the entire message. In the case of the above example, for example, the template “joy edition: rotation morphing” is selected. After that, it was done as text data TxD.
And input.

  With these operations, individual lines are displayed from the right side of the screen, and each can be rotated and morphed to create a 3D animation that settles in place. In the same style, the one that has been input as “Goukaku” and Hiragana is changed to “Pass” of the 3D font. In the system, the authoring command uniquely set by the user is given priority over the template scenario TSD, and final scenario data SD is generated. Therefore, the word “pass” does not follow the default movement of the rotational morphing specified in the template scenario, but the movement given to this 3D font (for example, the ligature is from the left, the case is the right) Appears in the center of the screen after hitting each other.)

  This system does not generate 2D animation, but generates 3D text mail that can be played back using the 3D rendering function on the terminal side, so all images reflecting the changes are generated as in 2D animation. There is no need to make corrections, and the editing described above can be performed simply by changing the scenario data and the font information to be used. The user can freely edit only the necessary parts based on the template given in this way, so compared with the case of using 2D animation that can display only predetermined movements. Thus, it is possible to easily create a message including infinite variety.

{Second Embodiment}
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a 3D character mail system according to the second embodiment. Similar to the first embodiment, the 3D character mail system includes two mobile phones 1 and 2 and a server 3. The following description focuses on functional units and processing contents that are different from those of the first embodiment.

  In the second embodiment, the mobile phone 1 has a 3D font set FS and template scenario data TSD. The mobile phone 1 includes an interface 17 for a storage medium 18 that can be attached to and detached from the terminal body, and can access various data stored in the storage medium 18. For example, a flash memory can be used as the storage medium 18. On the other hand, in this embodiment, the server 3 does not need to have the 3D font set FS and the template scenario data TSD.

  The mobile phone 1 includes a 3D authoring unit 16. In this embodiment, since the mobile phone 1 has a 3D font, the mobile phone 1 generates 3D graphics using the 3D font data FD in its own terminal.

  Next, the flow of processing from creation to reproduction of 3D character mail will be described. First, in the mobile phone 1, the operator operates the operation unit 11 to input text data TxD. Furthermore, the operator gives a 3D authoring instruction for each text character. Specifically, for each text character, which 3D font is used, how the 3D font is moved and rotated, what color is the 3D font, and how the 3D font is transformed (morphing) ) Or a size (enlargement / reduction ratio) for displaying the 3D font. Alternatively, the operator can use a template. For example, if a template such as the above-mentioned “joy edition” or “depression edition” is selected, the authoring operation can be easily performed.

  When the operator issues a 3D authoring instruction, the 3D authoring unit 16 creates the scenario data SD and generates a 3D character mail. The generated 3D character mail is displayed on the monitor 12. The operator can make necessary corrections by looking at the playback state of the 3D character mail. If you are satisfied with the playback state, perform the registration operation. When the registration operation is performed, the 3D authoring unit 16 transmits the input text data TxD, the created scenario data SD, and 3D font data FD necessary for 3D character mail to the server 3. The 3D font data FD is selected from the 3D font set FS.

  In the server 3, the text data TxD and scenario data SD received by the 3D character message registration unit 32 are stored in the storage device as 3D message information MD. In addition, the 3D font data FD received from the mobile phone 1 is stored in the storage device. At this time, the 3D message registration unit 32 stores the 3D message information MD in a predetermined directory in a Web accessible state. Further, the 3D message registration unit 32 specifies an access path (URL) for the 3D message information MD and transmits the access path information AD to the mobile phone 1.

  When the mobile phone 1 receives the access path information AD, the 3D authoring unit 16 notifies the mail unit 14 of this information. Then, the mail unit 14 transmits an electronic mail EM in which the access path information AD is described in the mail text to the mobile phone 2.

  In the mobile phone 2, the mail unit 24 receives the email EM. Then, the browser 25 is notified of the access path information AD described in the e-mail EM. The browser 25 specifies the URL described in the access path information AD and accesses the WWW server 33 of the server 3. The WWW server 33 transmits 3D message information MD and 3D font data FD stored in the designated URL to the mobile phone 2. In this way, the browser 25 downloads 3D message information MD (text data TxD + scenario data SD) and 3D font data FD necessary for reproduction of this 3D character mail.

  The scenario data SD and the 3D font data FD are transmitted from the server 3 to the mobile phone 2 after being encrypted. This prevents the mobile phone 2 from using the 3D font data FD for other purposes as it is, thereby protecting the copyright of the 3D font.

  Next, the rendering unit 23 of the mobile phone 2 reproduces the 3D character mail based on the downloaded text data TxD, scenario data SD, and 3D font data FD. The reproduced 3D character mail is displayed on the monitor 22.

  In this way, the mobile phone 2 can reproduce the 3D character mail that the mobile phone 1 has instructed to create. According to the present embodiment, by transmitting the required 3D font from the mobile phone 1, the mobile phone 2 can reproduce 3D character mail without having the 3D font set FS.

{Third embodiment}
Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a 3D character mail system according to the third embodiment. Similar to the first and second embodiments, the 3D character mail system includes two mobile phones 1 and 2 and a server 3. The following description will focus on the functional units and processing contents different from the first and second embodiments.

  In the third embodiment, the mobile phone 1 has a 3D font set FS and template scenario data TSD. On the other hand, the server 3 has a 3D font set FS. In this embodiment, since the mobile phone 1 has a 3D font, the mobile phone 1 generates 3D graphics using the 3D font data FD in its own terminal.

  Next, the flow of processing from creation to reproduction of 3D character mail will be described. First, in the mobile phone 1, the operator operates the operation unit 11 to input text data TxD. Furthermore, the operator gives a 3D authoring instruction for each text character. Specifically, for each text character, which 3D font is used, how the 3D font is moved and rotated, what color is the 3D font, and how the 3D font is transformed (morphing) ) Or a size (enlargement / reduction ratio) for displaying the 3D font. Alternatively, the operator can use a template. For example, if a template such as the above-mentioned “joy edition” or “depression edition” is selected, the authoring operation can be easily performed.

  When the operator issues a 3D authoring instruction, the 3D authoring unit 16 creates the scenario data SD and generates a 3D character mail. The generated 3D character mail is displayed on the monitor 12. The operator can make necessary corrections by looking at the playback state of the 3D character mail. If the playback state is satisfied, the operator instructs the mail unit 14 to send a 3D character mail. Thereby, the input text data TxD and the e-mail EM to which the created scenario data SD is attached are transmitted to the mobile phone 2.

  In the mobile phone 2, the mail unit 24 receives the email EM. Then, the text data TxD and the scenario data SD attached to the email EM are acquired. Then, the mobile phone 2 identifies the necessary font data FD by analyzing the income taste data TxD and the scenario data SD. Then, the browser 25 makes an acquisition request specifying the necessary font data FD to the WWW server 33 of the server 3. The access information for acquiring the 3D font set FS stored in the server 3 may be fixed. In this case, the mobile phone 2 using this system may hold the access information in advance. Alternatively, the access information may be described in the electronic mail EM transmitted by the mobile phone 1.

  The WWW server 33 acquires the specified 3D font data FD from the 3D font set FD stored in the storage device, and transmits the acquired 3D font data FD to the mobile phone 2. In this way, the browser 25 downloads the 3D font data FD necessary for reproducing the 3D character mail.

  The 3D font data FD is transmitted from the server 3 to the mobile phone 2 after being encrypted. This prevents the mobile phone 2 from using the 3D font data FD for other purposes as it is, thereby protecting the copyright of the 3D font.

  Next, the rendering unit 23 of the mobile phone 2 reproduces the 3D character mail based on the text data TxD and scenario data SD received from the mobile phone 1 and the downloaded 3D font data FD. The reproduced 3D character mail is displayed on the monitor 22.

  In this way, the mobile phone 2 can reproduce the 3D character mail that the mobile phone 1 has instructed to create. According to the present embodiment, by downloading necessary 3D fonts from the server 3, the mobile phone 2 can reproduce 3D character mail without having the 3D font set FS.

{Fourth embodiment}
Next, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a 3D character mail system according to the fourth embodiment. In the fourth embodiment, unlike the first to third embodiments, the 3D character mail system does not require the server 3.

  Also in the fourth embodiment, as in the second and third embodiments, the mobile phone 1 has a 3D font set FS and template scenario data TSD. The mobile phone 1 includes an interface 17 for a storage medium 18 that can be attached to and detached from the terminal body, and can access various data stored in the storage medium 18.

  Next, the flow of processing from creation to reproduction of 3D character mail will be described. First, in the mobile phone 1, the operator operates the operation unit 11 to input text data TxD. Furthermore, the operator gives a 3D authoring instruction for each text character. Specifically, for each text character, which 3D font is used, how the 3D font is moved and rotated, what color is the 3D font, and how the 3D font is transformed (morphing) ) Or a size (enlargement / reduction ratio) for displaying the 3D font. Alternatively, the operator can use a template. For example, if a template such as the above-mentioned “joy edition” or “depression edition” is selected, the authoring operation can be easily performed.

  When the operator gives a 3D authoring instruction, the 3D authoring unit 16 creates the scenario data SD and generates a 3D character mail. The generated 3D character mail is displayed on the monitor 12. The operator can make necessary corrections by looking at the playback state of the 3D character mail. If you are satisfied with the playback state, perform the send operation. When the transmission operation is performed, the mail unit 14 transmits the input text data TxD, the created scenario data SD, and the electronic mail EM attached with the 3D font data FD necessary for the 3D character mail to the mobile phone 2. . The 3D font data FD is selected from the 3D font set FS.

  The scenario data SD and the 3D font data FD are transmitted from the mobile phone 1 to the mobile phone 2 after being encrypted. This prevents the mobile phone 2 from using the 3D font data FD for other purposes as it is, thereby protecting the copyright of the 3D font.

  In the mobile phone 2, the mail unit 24 receives the email EM. Then, the text data TxD and scenario data SD attached to the e-mail EM and 3D font data FD necessary for reproducing the 3D character mail are acquired.

  Next, the rendering unit 23 of the mobile phone 2 reproduces the 3D character mail based on the acquired text data TxD, scenario data SD, and 3D font data FD. The reproduced 3D character mail is displayed on the monitor 22.

  In this way, the mobile phone 2 can reproduce the 3D character mail that the mobile phone 1 has instructed to create. According to the present embodiment, by transmitting the required 3D font from the mobile phone 1, the mobile phone 2 can reproduce 3D character mail without having the 3D font set FS.

{Fifth embodiment}
Next, a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a 3D character mail system according to the fifth embodiment. In the fifth embodiment, unlike the first to third embodiments, the 3D character mail system does not require the server 3.

  Also in the fifth embodiment, as in the second to fourth embodiments, the mobile phone 1 has a 3D font set FS and template scenario data TSD. The mobile phone 1 includes an interface 17 for a storage medium 18 that can be attached to and detached from the terminal body, and can access various data stored in the storage medium 18.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, the mobile phone 2 has a 3D font set FS and template scenario data TSD. The mobile phone 2 includes an interface 27 for a storage medium 28 that can be attached to and detached from the terminal body, and can access various data stored in the storage medium 28.

  Next, the flow of processing from creation to reproduction of 3D character mail will be described. First, in the mobile phone 1, the operator operates the operation unit 11 to input text data TxD. Furthermore, the operator gives a 3D authoring instruction for each text character. Specifically, for each text character, which 3D font is used, how the 3D font is moved and rotated, what color is the 3D font, and how the 3D font is transformed (morphing) ) Or a size (enlargement / reduction ratio) for displaying the 3D font. Alternatively, as in other embodiments, the operator can use a template.

  When the operator gives a 3D authoring instruction, the 3D authoring unit 16 creates the scenario data SD and generates a 3D character mail. The generated 3D character mail is displayed on the monitor 12. The operator can make necessary corrections by looking at the playback state of the 3D character mail. If you are satisfied with the playback state, perform the send operation. When the transmission operation is performed, the mail unit 14 transmits the input text data TxD and the e-mail EM attached with the created scenario data SD to the mobile phone 2. Here, since the mobile phone 2 has the 3D font set FS, it is not necessary to transmit the 3D font data FD necessary for 3D character mail. The scenario data SD is transmitted from the mobile phone 1 to the mobile phone 2 after being encrypted.

  In the mobile phone 2, the mail unit 24 receives the email EM. Then, the text data TxD and scenario data SD attached to the email EM are acquired.

  Next, the rendering unit 23 of the mobile phone 2 reproduces 3D character mail based on the acquired text data TxD, scenario data SD, and 3D font data FD stored in the storage medium 28 of the terminal itself. . The reproduced 3D character mail is displayed on the monitor 22.

  In this way, the mobile phone 2 can reproduce the 3D character mail that the mobile phone 1 has instructed to create. According to the present embodiment, since the mobile phone 2 holds the 3D font, the mobile phone 1 does not need to transmit the 3D font.

{Modifications}
In each of the above-described embodiments, the system has been described as a system for exchanging 3D character mail in electronic mail of a mobile phone. The present invention can also be applied to other instant messengers. The mobile phones 1 and 2 in each of the above embodiments may be replaced with a personal computer, and 3D character mail may be exchanged in an instant messenger operating on the personal computer. Of course, the present invention may be applied to general electronic mail that runs on a personal computer. In each of the above embodiments, the mobile phone 2 on the receiving side uses the Web when accessing the server 3. However, the method of accessing the server 3 is not limited to this. Data may be acquired from the server 3 using another protocol.

  In the second to fourth embodiments, the 3D font set FS and the template scenario data TSD are stored in the removable storage media 18 and 28. These data may be stored in the built-in memory.

1 mobile phone 2 mobile phone 3 server FS 3D font set TSD template scenario data MD 3D message information

Claims (16)

A system for playing back an e-mail created on a first terminal on a second terminal,
The first terminal is
Means for generating instruction information for expressing an input text message using a 3D font and transmitting the text message and the instruction information to a server;
With
The server
Means for accumulating 3D fonts;
Means for generating control information relating to a 3D font when a text message is expressed as a 3D object based on the received instruction information;
Means for storing the received text message and the generated control information as 3D message information;
With
The first terminal further includes:
Means for transmitting access path information for 3D message information stored in the server to the second terminal;
With
The second terminal is
Means for accessing the server based on the access path information received from the first terminal, downloading 3D message information and a corresponding 3D font, and reproducing a 3D character mail;
A 3D character mail system comprising: The 3D character mail system according to claim 1,
The first terminal further includes:
Means for confirming the playback state of the 3D character mail in advance by downloading the 3D message information and the corresponding 3D font from the server,
A 3D character mail system comprising: A system for playing back an e-mail created on a first terminal on a second terminal,
The first terminal is
Means for accumulating 3D fonts;
Means for generating control information relating to a 3D font when an input text message is expressed as a 3D object;
Means for transmitting to the server a text message, the generated control information, and a 3D font used to represent the text message;
With
The server
Means for storing the received text message and control information as 3D message information and storing the received 3D font;
With
The first terminal further includes:
Means for transmitting access path information for 3D message information stored in the server to the second terminal;
With
The second terminal is
Means for accessing the server based on the access path information received from the first terminal, downloading 3D message information and a corresponding 3D font, and reproducing a 3D character mail;
A 3D character mail system comprising: A system for playing back an e-mail created on a first terminal on a second terminal,
The first terminal is
Means for generating control information relating to a 3D font when an input text message is expressed as a 3D object;
Means for transmitting a text message and the generated control information to the second terminal;
With
The second terminal is
Based on the text message received from the first terminal and the control information, the 3D font necessary for reproducing the 3D character mail is specified, and the specified 3D font is downloaded from the server and received from the first terminal. Means for playing back 3D text mail based on the text message, control information and 3D font downloaded from the server;
A 3D character mail system comprising: A system for playing back an e-mail created on a first terminal on a second terminal,
The first terminal is
Means for accumulating 3D fonts;
Means for generating control information relating to a 3D font when an input text message is expressed as a 3D object;
Means for transmitting to the second terminal a text message, the generated control information, and a 3D font used to represent the text message;
With
The second terminal is
Means for playing back a 3D character mail based on the text message received from the first terminal, control information, and 3D font;
A 3D character mail system comprising: In the 3D character mail system according to claim 3 or 5,
The first terminal further includes:
Means for confirming the playback state of the 3D character mail in advance by playing the 3D character mail based on the input text message, the generated control information, and the 3D font;
A 3D character mail system comprising: A system for playing back an e-mail created on a first terminal on a second terminal,
The first terminal is
Means for generating control information relating to a 3D font when an input text message is expressed as a 3D object;
Means for transmitting the text message and the generated control information to the second terminal;
With
The second terminal is
Means for accumulating 3D fonts;
Means for playing back a 3D character mail based on the text message and control information received from the first terminal and the 3D font stored in the second terminal;
A 3D character mail system comprising: In the 3D character mail system according to claim 4 or 7,
The first terminal further includes:
Means for accumulating 3D fonts;
Means for confirming in advance the playback state of the 3D character mail by playing the 3D character mail based on the input text message, the generated control information, and the 3D font stored in the first terminal;
A 3D character mail system comprising: The 3D character mail system according to any one of claims 3, 5, and 8,
The first terminal includes a storage medium that can be attached to and detached from a terminal body, and a 3D font used for 3D character mail is stored in the storage medium and supplied. The 3D character mail system according to claim 7,
The 3D character mail system, wherein the second terminal includes a storage medium that can be attached to and detached from a terminal body, and 3D fonts used for 3D character mail are stored and supplied in the storage medium. In the 3D character mail system according to claim 9 or 10,
3. A 3D character mail system, wherein 3D character mail template data is stored in the storage medium. The 3D character mail system according to any one of claims 1 to 11,
The control information is
Information specifying the font type of the 3D font to be used,
3D character mail system characterized by including. The 3D character mail system according to any one of claims 1 to 12,
The control information is
Parameters for the 3D font used,
3D character mail system characterized by including. The 3D character mail system according to any one of claims 1 to 13,
The 3D character mail system, wherein the 3D font transmitted to the second terminal is encrypted. The 3D character mail system according to any one of claims 1 to 14,
The 3D character mail system, wherein the control information transmitted to the second terminal is encrypted. The 3D character mail system according to any one of claims 1 to 15,
The 3D character mail system, wherein the text message includes pictographs.