JP7077572B2 - Image output device, image output method, and image output system - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a technique for promoting the sale of moving images in a service for selling captured moving images.

There is a service that photographs visitors who visit tourist spots such as amusement parks and sells photographs and image data as souvenirs (for example, Cited Document 1). At this time, in order to increase the purchasing motivation of the visitors, the photographs to be sold for sales promotion may be presented to the visitors, or the reduced photographs of the photographs to be sold may be provided to the visitors free of charge.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2004-228637

By the way, in the future, there are expectations for services that capture and sell not only photo and image data but also video data including audio data. Even in such a service for the purpose of selling videos, it is considered effective to provide or present promotional photographs that lead to the sale of videos free of charge. For example, in the case of moving image sales, a still image can be taken at an arbitrary timing during shooting of the moving image to be sold, and this still image can be used as a sales promotion photograph.

However, in the case of moving images, the state of the subject changes from moment to moment during shooting because there is more movement than simply taking a picture. For this reason, if you provide or present a photo for promotional purposes when the subject is in poor condition (for example, with your eyes closed or your face facing down), you will be discouraged from purchasing the video. , There is a high possibility that you will not be able to purchase the video.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide an image output device or the like capable of suitably selecting a photograph for sales promotion in a service for selling a moving image. Is.

The first invention for achieving the above-mentioned object is an image output device including an output means for outputting a still image selected by an image selection device, wherein the image selection device is provided by one or a plurality of people. An acquisition means for acquiring a still image taken at a plurality of timings while the person is being shot as a moving image, and the still image reflected in the still image for each still image. The output means includes an evaluation means for evaluating a person based on a predetermined standard, and a selection means for selecting the still image to be provided or presented for sales promotion of the moving image based on the evaluation result, and the output means is on a predetermined paper. The paper to be printed and output is a paper that can be separated into two, and the output means is required to print the still image on one side to be separated and to receive a moving image on the other side. It is an image output device characterized by printing information .

According to the first invention, for each still image taken at a plurality of timings during moving image shooting, a person appearing in the still image is evaluated based on a predetermined standard, and an image for sales promotion is determined based on the evaluation result. This makes it possible to suitably select a photograph (still image) for sales promotion of a moving image in a service for selling a captured moving image. Further, by providing an output means for outputting a still image, it is possible to provide or present a sample photograph for video promotion free of charge. Further, one side can be separated from the paper and provided as a sample photograph for free provision, and the other side can be provided as a video download ticket.

The second invention is an image output device including an output means for outputting a still image selected by an image selection device, wherein the image selection device is a still image in which one or a plurality of people are photographed. , An acquisition means for acquiring the still image taken at a plurality of timings while the person is being shot as a moving image, and displaying the plurality of the still images and providing or presenting the moving image for sales promotion. The output means includes a selection means for accepting selection of a still image, the output means prints on a predetermined paper and outputs, the paper is a paper that can be separated into two, and the output means is separated. It is an image output device characterized by printing the still image on one side and printing information necessary for receiving a moving image on the other side .

According to the second invention, still images taken at a plurality of timings during moving image shooting are displayed, selection of still images is accepted, and the selected still images are determined as promotional images. This makes it possible to suitably select a photograph (still image) for sales promotion of a moving image in a service for selling a captured moving image.
Further, in the first or second invention, the output means may print the same identification information on the paper on one side and the paper on the other side. The identification information allows the paper on one side (sample photo) to be collated with the paper on the other side (download ticket). This makes it possible to prevent, for example, a ticket sales staff member from accidentally providing another download ticket.

The third invention comprises an acquisition step of acquiring a still image in which one or a plurality of people are photographed, and the still image is photographed at a plurality of timings while the person is being photographed as a moving image. For each still image, an evaluation step of evaluating the person appearing in the still image based on a predetermined criterion, a selection step of selecting the still image to be provided or presented for sales promotion of the moving image based on the evaluation result, and a selection step. The output step of outputting the still image selected in the selection step is included, and in the output step, the still image is printed on one side to be separated on a predetermined paper that can be separated into two, and the other side is printed. It is an image output method characterized by printing and outputting the information necessary for receiving the provision of a moving image.

A fourth aspect of the invention is an acquisition step of acquiring a still image in which one or a plurality of people are photographed, and the still image is photographed at a plurality of timings while the person is being photographed as a moving image. It includes a selection step of displaying a plurality of the still images and accepting selection of the still images provided or presented for promotion of the moving image, and an output step of outputting the still images selected in the selection step. In the output step, printing the still image on one side to be separated on a predetermined paper that can be separated into two, and printing and outputting the information necessary for receiving the provision of the moving image on the other side. This is a characteristic image output method .
Further, in the third or fourth invention, the output means may print the same identification information on the paper on one side and the paper on the other side.

A fifth invention is an image output system including a photographing device, an image selection device, and an image output device, wherein the photographing device includes a moving image shooting means for shooting one or a plurality of people as a moving image, and shooting a moving image. The image selection device includes a still image photographing means for photographing the person as a still image at a plurality of timings during the process, and the image selection device sets the person reflected in the still image as a predetermined reference for each still image. The image output device outputs the selected still image, comprising an evaluation means for evaluation and a selection means for selecting the still image provided or presented for sales promotion of the moving image based on the evaluation result. The output means includes an output means, the output means prints and outputs on a predetermined paper, the paper is a paper that can be separated into two, and the output means has the still image on one side to be separated. It is an image output system characterized by printing and printing information necessary for receiving a moving image on the other side.

A sixth invention is an image output system including a photographing device, an image selection device, and an image output device, wherein the photographing device includes a moving image shooting means for shooting one or a plurality of people as a moving image, and shooting a moving image. The image selection device comprises a still image photographing means for photographing the person as a still image at a plurality of timings during the process, and the image selection device displays the plurality of the still images and provides or presents the moving image for sales promotion. The image output device includes an output means for outputting the selected still image, and the output means prints and outputs the selected still image on a predetermined paper. However, the paper is a paper that can be separated into two, and the output means prints the still image on one side to be separated and prints information necessary for receiving a moving image on the other side. It is an image output system characterized by this .
Further, in the fifth or sixth invention, the output means may print the same identification information on the paper on one side and the paper on the other side.

According to the present invention, it is possible to suitably select a photograph for promotion in a service for selling a photographed moving image.

The figure which shows the outline of the moving image provision system 1. Diagram showing the shooting of moving images and still images Diagram showing examples of captured videos and still images The figure which shows the example of the hardware composition of the image selection apparatus 3. The figure which shows the example of the printed matter 80 The figure which shows the example of the data content of the image data 60 The figure which shows the example of the data content of the download information 70 Flowchart showing the flow of shooting process Flowchart showing the flow of image selection processing Diagram showing an example of the evaluated smile level Flowchart showing the flow of print processing Flowchart showing the flow of download process The figure which shows the example of the hardware composition of the image selection apparatus 3A. Flowchart showing the flow of image selection processing The figure which shows the screen example of the display part which accepts the selection of a still image.

In the present embodiment, an example in which the present invention is applied in a video shooting sales service for selling a video shot of a visitor who has experienced an attraction (roller coaster) installed in an amusement park or the like will be described. Not limited to this example. The present invention is applicable to various moving image shooting and sales services having the above-mentioned problems.

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, the first embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an outline of the moving image providing system 1 of the present invention. The moving image providing system 1 includes a camera 2A, a camera 2B, an image selection device 3, a printer 4, a user terminal 7, a download site 8, a storage 100, and the like. Hereinafter, each configuration will be described.

(Camera 2A, 2B)
The camera 2A captures a moving image of one or more visitors (passengers) experiencing an attraction (roller coaster) such as an amusement park. Further, the camera 2B captures a still image of a visitor (passenger) at a plurality of timings while the camera 2A is capturing a moving image. The moving image data taken by the camera 2A (hereinafter, also referred to as "moving image data 62") and the still image data taken by the camera 2B (hereinafter, also referred to as "still image data 63") are the camera 2A. It is stored in the storage 100 that is wired or wirelessly connected to 2B (see FIG. 6).

As shown in FIG. 2, the camera 2A is installed at a shooting point in the middle of the roller coaster, and captures a moving image (including audio) of a visitor 10 (passenger) boarding a vehicle 9 traveling on the roller coaster. .. In particular, in the present embodiment, the camera 2A is installed at a position where the roller coaster is overlooked so that not only the passengers but also the whole image of the movement of the roller coaster can be captured, and shooting at a wide angle (wide-angle shooting) is performed. ..

On the other hand, the camera 2B is installed at a shooting point different from the camera 2A, and captures a still image of the visitor 10 (passenger) boarding the vehicle 9 traveling on the roller coaster from an angle different from the camera 2A. .. In particular, in the present embodiment, the camera 2B is installed directly above the rail so that the facial expression of the passenger can be accurately captured from the front direction, and shoots focusing on the facial expression of the passenger (narrow angle shooting). The above-mentioned shooting conditions of the cameras 2A and 2B are merely examples, and the shooting conditions such as the shooting position (installation position), the shooting range, and the shooting angle of the cameras 2A and 2B can be arbitrarily changed.

FIG. 3 is a diagram comparing the captured images of the camera 2A and the camera 2B. FIG. 3A shows an image obtained by cutting out one frame of the moving image data 62 taken by the camera 2A, and FIG. 3B shows a still image at the same timing as FIG. 3A taken by the camera 2B. The image of the data 63 is shown. As shown in FIG. 3A, the camera 2A can obtain an image as if the roller coaster was viewed from a bird's-eye view. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 3B, the camera 2B can obtain an image focusing on the momentary facial expression of the passenger. In this way, by shooting a moving image and a still image with different cameras, an image that captures the characteristics of the subject can be obtained.

A sensor 20 for detecting the passage of the wheel of the vehicle 9 is installed on the rail of the roller coaster, and when the wheel of the vehicle 9 passes through the sensor 20, the sensor signal is sent to the cameras 2A and 2B. The camera 2A uses the timing of receiving the sensor signal as a trigger to start movie shooting and shoot for a predetermined time. The camera 2B takes a still image (photograph) at predetermined time intervals, triggered by the timing of receiving the sensor signal. The shooting process executed by the cameras 2A and 2B will be described later (FIG. 8).

(Image selection device 3)
The image selection device 3 selects still image data to be provided for sales promotion of a moving image from a plurality of still image data 63 stored in the storage 100. The selected still image data 63 is also referred to as "representative still image data 64".

Specifically, the image selection device 3 evaluates a subject (passenger) in an image based on a predetermined standard for each still image data 63, and selects an image having a good evaluation result. In particular, in the present embodiment, the smile degree of the subject is evaluated, and the still image data 63 having the highest smile degree is selected. However, the criteria for evaluating the subject are not particularly limited, and a video sales service provider or the like may arbitrarily determine. The image selection process executed by the image selection device 3 will be described later (FIG. 9).

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of the image selection device 3 (computer). As shown in the figure, the image selection device 3 includes a control unit 31, a storage unit 32, a communication control unit 33, a bus 38, and the like.

The control unit 31 is composed of a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a ROM (Read Only Memory), a RAM (Random Access Memory), and the like. The CPU calls and executes a program stored in the storage unit 32, ROM, recording medium, etc. in the work memory area on the RAM, drives and controls each device connected via the bus 38, and the image selection device 3 controls the drive. The processing to be described later (image selection processing, see FIG. 9) is realized.

The storage unit 32 is a flash memory, an HDD (Hard Disk Drive), or the like, and stores a program executed by the control unit 31, data necessary for program execution, an OS (Operating System), and the like. As for the program, a control program corresponding to the OS and an application program for causing the image selection device 3 to execute a process described later (image selection process, see FIG. 9) are stored. Each of these program codes is read out by the control unit 31 as necessary, transferred to the RAM, read out by the CPU, and executed as various means.

The communication control unit 33 has a communication control device, a communication port, and the like, and is a communication interface that mediates communication between the image selection device 3 and the network, and controls communication between the storage 100 and other computers via the network. It is possible to do. The network can be wired or wireless. The bus 38 is a path that mediates the transfer of control signals, data signals, and the like between the devices.

(Printer 4)
The printer 4 (image output device) is installed near the exit of the attraction, for example, and displays the still image data 63 (representative still image data 64) selected by the image selection device 3 and the address information 71 to the download site 8 on a predetermined sheet of paper. Print to and output. The printer 4 is, for example, a high-resolution color printer, and the printer method may be limited, such as a sublimation type or a fusion type. The print process executed by the printer 4 will be described later (FIG. 11).

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a printed matter 80 output by the printer 4. As shown in the figure, the printed matter 80 has a perforation 81 capable of separating the printed matter 80 into two. The left side of the perforation 81 as a boundary is a sample photograph 80A provided free of charge for video promotion. Further, the right side of the perforation 81 as a boundary is the download ticket 80B provided after purchasing the moving image.

Still image data (representative still image data 64) selected by the image selection device 3 is printed on the sample photograph 80A, and a passcode 72 is printed under the image. The passcode 72 is an authentication code to be entered when accessing the download site 8. On the download ticket 80B, the address information 71 to the download site 8 is printed in the form of a QR code (registered trademark) together with a text explaining the procedure for downloading the moving image.

The staff of the aggregation will separate the sample photo 80A and the download ticket 80B on the perforation 81, and provide the sample photo 80A to the visitors who have completed the aggregation free of charge.

If a visitor (or his family or friends) who has finished the attraction sees the sample photo 80 and decides to purchase the video, present the sample photo 80A to the attraction staff etc. and exchange it for the purchase price of the video. You can also receive the download ticket 80B.

As shown in FIG. 5, the same identification number 83 (“0004”) for identifying the set of the sample photo 80A and the download ticket 80B is provided on the papers of the sample photo 80A and the download ticket 80B, respectively. Is printed. By this identification number 83, the sample photograph 80A and the down funnel ticket 80B can be collated, so that the staff of Atclation or the like may mistakenly provide another down funnel ticket to the purchaser. Can be prevented.

(User terminal 7)
The user terminal 7 is an information terminal such as a smartphone owned by the purchaser who purchased the download ticket 80B. By having the user terminal 7 read the address information 71 (QR code (registered trademark)) printed on the download ticket 80B, the download site 8 can be accessed and the captured video can be downloaded and viewed. The video download process will be described later (Fig. 12).

(Storage 100)
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the contents of the image data 60 stored in the storage 100. The image data 60 stores each image data of the moving image data 62, the still image data 63, and the representative still image data 64 in association with the shooting ID 61.

The shooting ID 61 is identification information that uniquely identifies the moving image shot by the camera 2A. The moving image data 62 is the data of the moving image taken by the camera 2A. The still image data 63 is data of still images taken by the camera 2B at a plurality of timings. The representative still image data 64 is data of a still image selected by the image selection device 3 from the still image data 63.

The configurations of the moving image providing system 1 have been described above.
Next, each process executed by the moving image providing system 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 to 12.

(Shooting process)
First, with reference to FIG. 8, a process (shooting process) of capturing a state of a visitor (passenger) experiencing an attraction (roller coaster) with a moving image and a still image will be described. First, when the visitor 10 gets on the vehicle 9 of the roller coaster and the vehicle 9 starts traveling, the sensor 20 installed on the rail of the roller coaster starts detecting the passage of the wheels of the vehicle 9 (step S1). ..

Then, when the sensor 20 detects the passage of the wheel of the vehicle 9 (step S1; Yes), the sensor signal is sent to the cameras 2A and 2B. The camera 2A starts shooting a moving image by using the timing of receiving the sensor signal as a trigger (step S2).

On the other hand, the camera 2B takes a still image at predetermined time intervals with the timing of receiving the sensor signal as a trigger (step S3). That is, while the camera 2A shoots a moving image, the camera 2B shoots a still image at a plurality of timings during the moving image shooting. For example, when the camera 2A shoots a moving image for 5 seconds and the camera 2B shoots a still image at 1-second intervals, one moving image and 5 still images corresponding to the moving image can be obtained.

When the moving image is shot for a predetermined time and the shooting of the moving image is completed (step S4; Yes), the camera 2A or the camera 2B issues a shooting ID that uniquely identifies the shooting, and the shooting ID and the moving image shot by the camera 2A are used. A plurality of still images taken by the camera 2B are sent to the storage 100, stored in the storage 100, and the shooting process is completed (step S5).

For example, as shown in FIG. 6, the video data (video data 62 = "... / movie01") shot by the camera 2A and the camera 2B are linked to the issued shooting ID 61 ("201701901_001"). Data of three captured still images (still image data 63-1 = "... / photo01", still image data 63-2 = "... / photo02", still image data 63-3 = "・･ ･ / Photo03 ") is saved in the storage 100.

(Image selection process)
Next, with reference to FIGS. 9 and 10, a process (image selection process) for selecting a still image provided free of charge by the image selection device 3 for promotion of moving images will be described.

When the shooting by the cameras 2A and 2B is completed, the image selection device 3 acquires all the still image data 63 associated with the shooting ID 61 of the shooting from the storage 100 (step S11). Here, it is assumed that three still image data 63 (63-1, 63-2, 63-3) associated with the shooting ID 61 “20170901_001” are acquired from the storage 100 (image data 60) of FIG.

Subsequently, the image selection device 3 uses a known facial expression recognition technique for each of the acquired still image data 63 (63-1, 63-2, 63-3), and each subject (each passenger) reflected in the image. ) Is recognized and the degree of smile is evaluated (step S12). The degree of smile can be evaluated from the rating result of each subject in the image. For example, the average value of the rating points of each subject is evaluated as the degree of smile.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of the evaluated smile degree. In the example of the figure, the smile degree of the still image data 63-1 is "5", the smile degree of the still image data 63-2 is "20", the smile degree of the still image data 63-3 is "80", and so on. The degree of smile is evaluated.

Then, the image selection device 3 selects the still image data 63 having the highest smile degree as an image to be provided free of charge for sales promotion of the moving image (step S13). For example, in the example of FIG. 10, the still image data 63-3 having the highest smile degree is selected.

The image selection device 3 records the selected still image data in the representative still image data 64 (see FIG. 6) of the storage 100 (image data 60), and ends the process. In the example of FIG. 6, the file (“... / photo03”) of the still image data 63-3 selected in step S13 is recorded in the representative still image data 64.

(Print processing)
Next, with reference to FIG. 11, a process (print process) in which the printer 4 outputs the printed matter 80 will be described.
First, the printer 4 refers to the storage 100 (image data 60) of FIG. 6 and acquires the representative still image data 64 (step S11). In the case of FIG. 6, the image data of "... / photo03" is acquired. Subsequently, the printer 4 performs a reduction process on the acquired representative still image data 64 to reduce the image size to a predetermined size for free distribution (step S22).

Next, the printer 4 generates the address information 71 and the passcode 72 to be printed on the printed matter 80 together with the representative still image data 64 (step S23). As shown in the download information 70 of FIG. 7, the generated address information 71 and passcode 72 are managed in the storage 100 or other storage area in association with the shooting ID 61. Then, the printer 4 prints the representative still image data 64, the address information 71, and the passcode 72 that have been reduced on a predetermined sheet of paper, and outputs the printed matter 80 (step S24).

In the present embodiment, the predetermined paper is a carry paper having perforations that can be separated into two, and the printer 4 has a representative still image data 64 and a path on one side of the paper with the perforations as boundaries. The code 72 is printed, and the address information 71 is printed in the form of a QR code (registered trademark) on the other side of the paper with the perforation as the boundary. Further, the printer 4 prints the same identification number 83 on both one side and the other side of the paper. As a result, the printed matter 80 as shown in FIG. 5 is completed. As shown in FIG. 5, of the printed matter 80, the left side with the perforation 81 as the boundary is the sample photograph 80A provided free of charge, and the right side with the perforation 81 as the boundary is the download ticket 80B provided after purchasing the video. .. The sample photo 80A will be provided free of charge to visitors who have completed the attraction, and the download ticket 80B will be provided for a fee in exchange for the purchase price.

The image range of the representative still image data 64 to be printed in step S24 can be arbitrarily set as long as the subject (passenger) is captured. For example, the entire image range of the representative still image data 64 may be printed, or only the image portion showing the subject (passenger) may be cut out and printed (in the latter case, zoomed up to the subject (passenger)). You can get a picture like that). FIG. 5 shows an example in which an image range in which a subject (passenger) is mainly captured is cut out from the representative still image data 64 and printed.

(Download process)
Next, with reference to FIG. 12, a process (download process) of downloading a moving image from the download site 8 using the user terminal 7 owned by the purchaser of the download ticket 80B will be described.

Here, a case where the moving image data 62 associated with the shooting ID 61 (“20170901_001”) of FIG. 6 is downloaded using the download ticket 80B of FIG. 5 will be described. The video data 62 is attached to the download site 8 designated by the address information 71 (“https: // AAA ...”) of FIG. 7 printed on the download ticket 80B in the form of a QR code (registered trademark). It is assumed that it has been uploaded. Further, not only the moving image data 62 but also a plurality of still image data 63 (63-1, 63-2, 63-3) cut out from the moving image data 62 may be uploaded to the download site 8. The download site 8 is a website that requires authentication, and is authenticated by the passcode 72 printed on the sample photo 80A.

First, the purchaser causes the user terminal 7 to read the address information 71 (QR code (registered trademark)) of the download ticket 80B (step S42), and accesses the download site 8 (step S42). When the download site 8 is accessed, a passcode input screen (not shown) is displayed on the user terminal 7, and the purchaser inputs the passcode. If the passcode is correctly authenticated at the download site 8, a download screen (not shown) is displayed on the user terminal 7, and the moving image data 62 can be downloaded and viewed.

Further, when not only the moving image data 62 but also the still image data 63 is uploaded to the download site 8, the purchaser can also download the still image data 63. Since the still image data 63 is not reduced as in the sample photograph 80A, it can be viewed as a high-quality image. Further, since all the still image data 63 (63-1, 63-2, 63-3) have been uploaded to the download site 8, the still image data 63 at a timing different from that of the sample photo 80A is downloaded. It is also possible to browse.

The first embodiment of the present invention has been described above. According to the present embodiment, the camera 2A shoots a video of a visitor (passenger) experiencing an attraction (roller coaster) such as an amusement park, and the camera 2B shoots a video at a plurality of timings during the video shooting. Take a still image of the visitors (passengers). Then, the image selection device 3 acquires the captured still image, evaluates the smile degree of the subject (passenger) reflected in the still image, and selects the still image having a high smile degree as the image for sales promotion. This makes it possible to suitably select a still image (photograph) for sales promotion of a moving image in a service for selling a moving image taken at an attraction or the like.

Further, the selected still image is printed by the printer 4 and is provided free of charge to the visitors who have experienced the aggregation as the sample photograph 80A, so that it can be left as a memorial or a memory. In particular, since the photograph of the sample photograph 80A is a photograph at a good timing in which the subject is captured, it is expected that visitors who have seen the sample photograph 80A will be more motivated to purchase the moving image.

Further, in the present embodiment, the camera 2A takes a wide-angle shot (wide-angle shot) from a position overlooking the roller coaster so that not only the passengers but also the entire movement of the roller coaster can be captured, and the camera 2B Takes a picture focusing on the passenger's expression (narrow-angle photography) so that the passenger's expression can be captured more accurately. In this way, by shooting a moving image and a still image with different cameras under different shooting conditions, it is possible to obtain an image that more captures the characteristics of the subject. For example, in the present embodiment, the camera 2B for shooting a still image focuses on the facial expression of the passenger and shoots, so that it is possible to provide a photograph with a well-understood facial expression for sales promotion.

If you purchase the download ticket 80B, you can download the videos and still images of the attractions you have experienced to your terminal and enjoy them. In the present embodiment, since image content having different shooting conditions (shooting position, shooting range, shooting angle) can be obtained between the moving image and the still image, it is possible to provide different ways of enjoying the content between the moving image and the still image. Wider range of ways to enjoy. Furthermore, by sharing the contents of purchased videos and still images on SNS and the like, interest in video providing services spreads widely, leading to promotion of facilities such as attraction.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 13 to 15. The second embodiment has a different configuration of the image selection device. Other configurations are the same as those of the first embodiment.
FIG. 13 is a hardware configuration of the image selection device 3A according to the second embodiment. Unlike the first embodiment (see FIG. 4), the image selection device 3A includes a display unit 34. The display unit 34 is, for example, a touch panel display capable of performing an input operation on the display screen.

In the second embodiment, the image selection device 3A is installed near the exit of the attraction, for example, and a plurality of still images taken by the camera 2B are selectively displayed on the display unit 34 from the visitor who has finished the attraction. Accepts the selection of still images. Then, the image selected by the visitor is printed on the sample photograph 80A.

FIG. 14 is a process (image selection process) for selecting an image (still image) provided free of charge by the image selection device 3A for sales promotion of moving images.
Similar to the first embodiment, the image selection device 3A acquires all the still image data 63 associated with the shooting ID 61 from the storage 100 when the shooting by the cameras 2A and 2B is completed (step S51). Here, it is assumed that three still image data 63 (63-1, 63-2, 63-3) associated with the shooting ID 61 “20170901_001” are acquired from the storage 100 (image data 60) of FIG.

Subsequently, the image selection device 3A displays the acquired still image data 63 (63-1, 63-2, 63-3) in a list on the display unit 34, and accepts the selection of an image from the visitors who have completed the attraction (63-1, 63-2, 63-3). Step S52).
FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a screen example of the display unit 34 that accepts the selection of an image. As shown in the figure, three still image data 63 (63-1, 63-2, 63-3) are displayed in a list on the display unit 34, and the visitor can select his / her favorite image. In the example of FIG. 15, the image range in which the subject (passenger) is mainly captured is cut out from the still image data 63 (63-1, 63-2, 63-3) and displayed.

Then, the image selection device 3A records the selected still image data 63 in the representative still image data 64 (see FIG. 6) of the storage 100 (image data 60), and ends the process. Other processes (shooting process (FIG. 8), print process (FIG. 11), download process (FIG. 12)) are the same as those in the first embodiment, and thus the description thereof will be omitted.

The image selection process in the second embodiment has been described above. According to the second embodiment, the image selection device 3A displays the captured still image on the display unit, accepts the selection of the still image from the visitor who has completed the aggregation, and uses the selected still image for video promotion. Determined as an image of. This makes it possible to suitably select a still image (photograph) for sales promotion of a moving image in a service for selling a moving image taken at an attraction or the like. In particular, in the second embodiment, the visitor can select the still image at his / her favorite timing and receive the sample photograph 80A free of charge, so that the satisfaction of the visitor can be enhanced. Along with this, it is expected that the motivation to purchase videos will increase.

Although the preferred embodiment of the present invention has been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings, the present invention is not limited to such an example.

For example, in the present embodiment, an example in which the present invention is applied in a video recording and sales service for selling a video of a visitor who has experienced a roller coaster installed in an amusement park or the like has been described. The present invention can also be applied to a video recording and sales service that sells a video of experiencing other attractions such as a car and a merry-go-round. In addition, the present invention may be applied to various situations such as a two-shot video shooting and sales service with a character, a video shooting and sales service at a tourist spot, a video shooting and sales service for wedding commemoration, and a video shooting and sales service for school graduation commemoration. can.

Further, in the present embodiment, an example of starting the shooting of the cameras 2A and 2B by using the signal of the sensor 20 for detecting the passage of the vehicle of the roller coaster as a trigger has been described, but the timing of starting the shooting is limited to this example. Not done. For example, shooting may be started by manually pressing the shooting buttons of cameras 2A and 2B, or shooting is started at the timing when it is detected that the roller coaster has entered the shooting field of view of camera 2 by the image recognition technology. Alternatively, when the sound sensor exceeds a predetermined volume level, it may be determined that the roller coaster has approached the shooting point, and shooting may be started.

Further, in the present embodiment, the smile degree of the subject is evaluated in the image selection process (FIG. 9), but it is arbitrary by what criteria the subject is evaluated. For example, a known face image recognition technique may be used to detect the black eyes of each subject reflected in the image, and the degree of opening and closing of the eyes of the subject may be evaluated based on the number of detected black eyes. By evaluating the subject in this way, it becomes easier to select a photograph at the timing when the subject has his eyes firmly open.

Further, the face orientation of each subject may be recognized by a known face image recognition technique, and evaluation may be made based on whether or not the subject is facing a predetermined direction. For example, if the number of subjects facing the front is used as the evaluation value, it becomes easy to select a photograph at the timing when the faces of all the subjects can be seen well.

Further, the criteria for evaluating the subject may be peculiar to the moving image shooting and sales service. For example, suppose that there is a standard pose that is popular at tourist spots in the video shooting and sales service at tourist spots. In this case, a known image recognition technique is used to recognize the pose of the subject, evaluate the degree of similarity with a predetermined pose (a pose that is popular at tourist spots), and determine the timing with the highest degree of similarity (the pose is well determined). (Timing) photos can be provided for promotional purposes. In addition, it is assumed that there is a fixed pose for the character in the two-shot video shooting and sales service with the character. In this case as well, a known image recognition technique is used to recognize the pose of the subject, evaluate the degree of similarity with the predetermined pose (the determined pose of the character), and provide the photograph at the timing with the highest degree of similarity for sales promotion. can do.

Further, in the present embodiment, an example of output by the printed matter 80 (paper medium) has been described, but the form of output is not limited to the paper medium. For example, the printer 4 is provided with a communication control unit, makes a communication connection with an information terminal such as a smartphone owned by an attraction visitor, and outputs representative still image data 64 and address information 71 to the information terminal. You may.

Further, in the present embodiment, the printer 4 has described an example in which both the sample photograph 80A and the download ticket 80B are output as one printed matter 80, but the sample photograph 80A and the download ticket 80B are output separately. May be good. For example, the printer 4 may be configured to output only the sample photograph 80A and output the download ticket 80B by a ticketing device installed at another location.

Further, in the present embodiment, an example in which the promotional photo is provided to the visitors of the attraction free of charge has been described, but the promotional photo may be simply presented (shown) to the visitors. In this case, it is desirable that the sales promotion photograph is not a reduced image size reduced for free provision, but a photograph printed with high image quality in a size such as 2PC. A sufficient sales promotion effect can be expected just by presenting the sales promotion photos to the visitors in this way.

In addition, it is clear that a person skilled in the art can come up with various modified examples or modified examples within the scope of the technical idea disclosed in the present application, and these also naturally belong to the technical scope of the present invention. It is understood that it is a thing.

1 ………… Video providing system 2A ………… Camera 2B ………… Camera 3 ………… Image selection device 4 ………… Printer 7 ………… User terminal 8 ………… Download site 9 ………… Roller coaster vehicle 10 ……… Attraction visitors 31 ………… Control unit 32 ………… Storage unit 33 ………… Communication control unit 34 ………… Display unit 60 ………… Image data 61 ………… Shooting ID
62 ………… Video data 63 ………… Still image data 64 ………… Representative still image data 70 ………… Download information 71 ………… Address information 72 ………… Passcode 80 ………… Printed matter 80A ………… Sample photo 80B ……… Download ticket 100 ……… Storage

Claims (9)

An image output device including an output means for outputting a still image selected by an image selection device.
The image selection device is
An acquisition means for acquiring a still image in which one or a plurality of people are photographed and the still image captured at a plurality of timings while the person is being photographed in a moving image.
For each still image, an evaluation means for evaluating the person appearing in the still image based on a predetermined standard,
A selection means for selecting the still image to be provided or presented for promotion of the moving image based on the evaluation result is provided.
The output means prints on a predetermined paper and outputs the print.
The paper is a paper that can be separated into two.
The output means is an image output device, characterized in that the still image is printed on one side to be separated, and information necessary for receiving a moving image is printed on the other side. An image output device including an output means for outputting a still image selected by an image selection device.
The image selection device is
An acquisition means for acquiring a still image in which one or a plurality of people are photographed and the still image captured at a plurality of timings while the person is being photographed in a moving image.
A selection means for displaying a plurality of the still images and accepting a selection of the still images provided or presented for promotion of the moving image is provided.
The output means prints on a predetermined paper and outputs the print.
The paper is a paper that can be separated into two.
The output means is an image output device, characterized in that the still image is printed on one side to be separated, and information necessary for receiving a moving image is printed on the other side. The image output device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the output means prints the same identification information on the paper on one side and the paper on the other side. An acquisition step of acquiring a still image in which one or a plurality of people are photographed and the still image captured at a plurality of timings while the person is being photographed in a moving image.
For each still image, an evaluation step of evaluating the person appearing in the still image based on a predetermined standard, and
Based on the evaluation result, a selection step of selecting the still image to be provided or presented for promotion of the video, and
An output step that outputs the still image selected in the selection step, and
Including
In the output step, printing the still image on one side to be separated on a predetermined paper that can be separated into two, and printing and outputting the information necessary for receiving the provision of the moving image on the other side. Characteristic image output method. An acquisition step of acquiring a still image in which one or a plurality of people are photographed and the still image captured at a plurality of timings while the person is being photographed in a moving image.
A selection step that displays a plurality of the still images and accepts the selection of the still images provided or presented for the promotion of the moving image.
An output step that outputs the still image selected in the selection step, and
Including
In the output step, printing the still image on one side to be separated on a predetermined paper that can be separated into two, and printing and outputting the information necessary for receiving the provision of the moving image on the other side. Characteristic image output method. The image output method according to claim 4 or 5, wherein in the output step, the same identification information is printed on each of the one side and the other side of the paper. It is an image output system equipped with a photographing device, an image selection device, and an image output device.
The photographing device is
Video shooting means for shooting one or more people as a video,
A still image shooting means for shooting the person as a still image at a plurality of timings while shooting a moving image is provided.
The image selection device is
For each still image, an evaluation means for evaluating the person appearing in the still image based on a predetermined standard,
A selection means for selecting the still image to be provided or presented for promotion of the moving image based on the evaluation result is provided.
The image output device is
The output means for outputting the selected still image is provided.
The output means prints on a predetermined paper and outputs the print.
The paper is a paper that can be separated into two.
The output means is an image output system characterized in that the still image is printed on one side to be separated and information necessary for receiving a moving image is printed on the other side. It is an image output system equipped with a photographing device, an image selection device, and an image output device.
The photographing device is
Video shooting means for shooting one or more people as a video,
A still image shooting means for shooting the person as a still image at a plurality of timings while shooting a moving image is provided.
The image selection device is
A selection means for displaying a plurality of the still images and accepting a selection of the still images provided or presented for promotion of the moving image is provided.
The image output device is
The output means for outputting the selected still image is provided.
The output means prints on a predetermined paper and outputs the print.
The paper is a paper that can be separated into two.
The output means is an image output system characterized in that the still image is printed on one side to be separated and information necessary for receiving a moving image is printed on the other side. The image output system according to claim 7, wherein the output means prints the same identification information on each of the one side and the other side of the paper.

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