JP2000184353A - Photographic device and information adding device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To add the information elated on an object included in an image to the image information by photographing the object to generate the image information and associating the image information with the information that prescribed the object. SOLUTION: A photographing range detecting part 106 detects the photographing range of a photographing part 104 and outputs this detected range to a transmission request signal transmitting part 108. The part 108 transmits a transmission request signal 13 to an information transmission device 200 to transmit the specified information 11 based on the photographing range given from the part 106. A specified information receiving part 102 receives the information 11 from device 200 which received the signal 13 and then outputs the information 11 to the corresponding part 110. The part 110 corresponds the image information given from the part 104 with the information 11 given from the part 102. A basic information adding part 112 adds the basic information of an object based on the information 11.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

The present invention relates to a photographing device and an information adding device. In particular, the present invention relates to a photographing device for photographing a subject and a device for adding information.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A photographing apparatus generates an image information by photographing a subject. There is a broadcasting system that adds text information to the vertical return of a broadcast signal and broadcasts image information and text information. Program contents relating to the program, electronic program information, and the like are added to the broadcast signal as character information.

[0003]

The character information to be added to the broadcast signal has been added at the stage when the editing of the program has been completed.

Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a photographing apparatus and an information adding apparatus which can solve the above-mentioned problems. This object is achieved by a combination of features described in the independent claims. The dependent claims define further advantageous embodiments of the present invention.

[0005]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a photographing apparatus for photographing a subject, comprising: a photographing unit for photographing the subject to generate image information; There is provided an image capturing apparatus including an associating unit that associates identification information for identifying a subject with image information.

Another aspect of the first invention further comprises a receiving section for receiving the specific information, and the associating section may associate the received specific information with the image information. The information processing apparatus may further include a transmission request signal transmission unit that transmits a transmission request signal requesting transmission of the specific information, and the reception unit may receive the specific information transmitted based on the transmission request signal. The image forming apparatus may further include a photographing range detecting unit that detects a photographing range of the photographing unit, and the transmission request signal transmitting unit may limit a range of transmitting the transmission request signal according to the photographing range. In addition, the detection unit that detects the position of the transmission source of the specific information, the imaging range detection unit that detects the imaging range of the imaging unit, and the transmission source is included in the imaging range based on the imaging range and the position of the transmission source. The image processing apparatus may further include a subject information detection unit that detects the specific information, and the association unit may associate the specific information included in the shooting range with the image information. The image processing apparatus may further include a basic information adding unit that adds information related to the subject to the image information based on the specific information.

A second aspect of the present invention is an information adding apparatus for adding information to a broadcast signal containing image information, wherein the information is added to the basic information based on the basic information related to the image information contained in the broadcast signal. There is provided an information adding apparatus including a detailed information adding unit for adding the associated detailed information.

[0008] Another aspect of the second invention may further include an advertisement adding unit for adding advertisement information to the broadcast signal. Further, a capacity detecting unit for detecting the capacity of the detailed information added to the broadcast signal may be further provided, and the advertisement adding unit may add the advertisement information based on the capacity of the detailed information.

A third aspect of the present invention is an information transmitting apparatus for transmitting predetermined information, a specific information storage unit for storing specific information for specifying the information transmitting apparatus, and a specific information transmitting unit for transmitting the specific information. And an information transmitting device.

Another aspect of the third invention further comprises a transmission request signal receiving unit for receiving a transmission request signal for requesting transmission of the specific information, wherein when the transmission request signal is received, the specific information transmitting unit transmits the specific information. Information may be sent. Further, a transmission information selecting unit for selecting information stored in the specific information storage unit may be further provided, and the specific information stored in the specific information storage unit may be selected based on the transmission request signal.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a processing apparatus for performing a predetermined process based on a broadcast signal, comprising: a receiving unit for receiving the broadcast signal; a video signal included in the broadcast signal; An image analysis unit that displays an image on a display device that displays an image, a character information analysis unit that performs predetermined processing based on character information included in the broadcast signal, and a temporary storage unit that holds the broadcast signal for a certain period of time. A processing device is provided.

Another embodiment of the fourth invention further comprises an input section for inputting an instruction from a user who uses the processing apparatus, and a storage section for storing a broadcast signal, and the temporary storage section is provided for the user. May be stored in the storage unit, the broadcast signal required to generate the video displayed on the display device.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a recording apparatus for recording information, comprising: a first storage medium for recording image information;
And a second storage medium for recording additional information associated with the image information.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a broadcast system which performs a predetermined process based on a broadcast signal for displaying a moving image by switching a plurality of still images at a predetermined timing, and is included in the still image. A transmitting unit that transmits a broadcast signal in which specific information specifying a subject is associated with a still image; and a processing device that receives the broadcast signal and displays a moving image based on the specific information and information related to the subject. A broadcast system characterized by comprising:

The above summary of the present invention does not list all of the necessary features of the present invention, and a sub-combination of these features may also be an invention.

[0016]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, the present invention will be described through embodiments of the present invention. However, the following embodiments do not limit the claimed invention and have the features described in the embodiments. Not all combinations are essential to the solution of the invention.

FIG. 1 is a functional block diagram of a broadcasting system 500 according to an embodiment. Broadcasting system 500
Are the photographing device 100, the information adding unit 150, the transmitting unit 14,
It includes a receiving unit 16, a processing device 300, the Internet 22, and a server 18. The image capturing apparatus 100 associates the subject basic information 12 related to the subject 10 with the video information of the subject 10. The information adding unit 150 further adds predetermined information to the image information based on the subject basic information 12 associated with the image information. The transmitting unit 14 transmits image information to which predetermined information has been added. For example, the transmission unit 14 may modulate the image information and transmit the modulated information as radio waves. For example,
The transmission unit 14 may broadcast as the broadcast radio wave 20 without determining the transmission destination. When broadcasting the image information, the transmitting unit 14 may be a digital broadcast that compresses the image information by MPEG or the like and transmits the image information, or may be an analog broadcast that frequency-modulates the image information and transmits the image information. Also, the transmitting unit 14
May be a satellite broadcast in which a radio wave is transmitted to an artificial satellite, and the received artificial satellite transmits a broadcast radio wave 20. Also,
The transmitting unit 14 may transmit the broadcast signal as a cable broadcast signal.

The receiving section 16 receives the broadcast radio wave 20.
In addition, the receiving unit 16 modulates the received broadcast radio wave 20 to convert it into image information. For example, the receiving unit 16 may be a tuner. The processing device 300 performs processing based on image information to which predetermined information has been added. For example, the predetermined process may be a process of displaying a video or a process of saving a video. For example, the processing device 300 may be a television or a video. Further, a process for displaying predetermined information added to the image information and a process for saving a video based on the predetermined information added to the image information may be used. Further, the information stored in the server 18 via the Internet 22 may be obtained based on the additional information added to the image information. Further, information may be transmitted to the server 18.

For example, the predetermined information may be a program name, program contents, cast information, and advertisement information. Processing device 30
In the case where the user performs the process of storing the video at 0, the user can register the performer in the processing device 300 in advance and store the video in which the registered performer appears. Therefore, the user pre-registers keywords such as a program name, program contents, and performers, so that predetermined processing is performed when image information including the pre-registered keywords is supplied to the processing device 300. be able to. Further, when the user is interested in the advertisement, detailed information on the content of the advertisement can be acquired from the server 18 provided on the Internet 22. For example, in the case of a product advertisement, the product may be purchased.

FIG. 2 shows a plurality of subjects 10 and a photographing device 10.
0 is an example of a functional block diagram of FIG. The imaging device 100
A specific information receiving unit 102, a photographing unit 104, and a transmission request signal transmitting unit 108 are provided. The subject 10 is an information transmitting device 20
0 is provided. The photographing unit 104 photographs the subject 10 included in the photographing range AA ′. Transmission request signal transmission unit 108
Transmits a transmission request signal requesting the information transmission device 200 to transmit the specific information 11 to the transmission request signal transmission range BB ′. For example, the transmission request signal transmission unit 108
May be a transmitting device that can transmit directional radio waves. For example, the transmission request signal transmission unit 108
A transmission request signal is transmitted in substantially the same range as -A '.

The information transmitting device 200 transmits the specific information 11 when receiving the transmission request signal. For example, specific information 1
Reference numeral 1 denotes information for specifying the subject 10 included in the shooting range AA ′. For example, the information is information for specifying a subject in a shooting range AA ′. For example, the specific information 11 is
Information that specifies the subject 10 by a number string, a character string, a combination of numbers and letters, or the like may be used. The specific information receiving unit 102 receives the specific information 11 transmitted from the information transmitting device 200. For example, the specific information receiving unit 102 may be a receiving device without directivity. For example, the specific information receiving unit 102 may be a directional receiving device,
It is preferable to be able to receive the specific information 11 in a range substantially the same as the shooting range AA ′.

Therefore, by providing the information transmitting device 200 to the subject 10 to which the specific information 11 is to be added,
00 can associate the image information of the subject 10 photographed by the photographing unit 104 with the specific information 11 received by the specific information receiving unit 102.

FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram of the photographing device 100 and an example of the information transmitting device 200. Photographing device 100
Are a specific information receiving unit 102, a photographing unit 104, a photographing range detecting unit 106, a transmission request signal transmitting unit 108, and a correspondence unit 11
0, basic information adding unit 112, recording unit 114, and output unit 1
15 is provided. The photographing unit 104 photographs a subject and outputs image information to the association unit 110. For example, although not shown, the imaging unit 104 includes an imaging element, a lens, and a focus adjustment unit that adjusts the focus of the lens so that an image of a subject can be formed on the light receiving surface of the imaging element. For example, the focus adjustment unit moves the position of the lens with respect to the image sensor, and adjusts the focus so that an image of the subject is formed on the light receiving surface of the image sensor.

The photographing range detecting unit 106 detects the photographing range of the photographing unit 104 and outputs the detected photographing range to the transmission request signal transmitting unit 108. For example, the photographing range detecting unit 10
6 may detect the photographing range based on the position of the lens in the focus adjustment unit. For example, the photographing range detecting unit 106
Is a transmission request signal transmitting unit 108
May be output. For example, the shooting range detection unit 106
A plurality of photographing ranges may be held in advance.

The transmission request signal transmitting section 108 transmits a transmission request signal 13 for requesting the information transmitting apparatus 200 to transmit the specific information 11 based on the photographing range supplied from the photographing range detecting section 106. For example, the transmission request signal transmitting unit 108 transmits the transmission request signal 1 in the same range as the photographing range.
Send 3. For example, the transmission request signal transmission unit 108
The transmission request signal 13 is transmitted to a range wider than the photographing range.
For example, the transmission request signal 13 transmits the transmission request signal 13 in a range narrower than the photographing range. For example, the transmission request signal 13
May be arbitrarily set. For example, when photographing a still subject, the transmission request signal transmitting unit 108 transmits the transmission request signal 1 within substantially the same range as the photographing range.
3 may be transmitted. For example, when photographing a moving subject, the transmission request signal transmission unit 108 may transmit the transmission request signal 13 over a wider range than the imaging range.

The specific information receiving unit 102 transmits the transmission request signal 1
3 is received from the information transmitting apparatus 200 that has received the specific information 11. Further, the specific information receiving unit 102 outputs the received specific information 11 to the association unit 110. For example, the specific information receiving unit 102 may be a receiving device without directivity.

The associating unit 110 associates the image information supplied from the photographing unit 104 with the specific information 11 supplied from the specific information receiving unit 102. For example, in the case of a video camera in which the shooting device shoots a subject a plurality of times within a predetermined time and creates a moving image, the specific information 11 may be associated with each frame. For example, when the photographing device is a camera that photographs a still image, the specific information 11 may be associated with each still image.

The basic information adding section 112 adds basic information of the subject 10 based on the specific information 11. For example, the basic information addition unit 112 holds the basic information in association with the specific information 11, detects the specific information 11 supplied from the association unit 110, and converts the basic information associated with the detected specific information 11 into Add. For example, the basic information adding unit 112
May add the basic information to the vertical transition period of the image information and output it to the recording unit 114 or the output unit 115. For example, the basic information adding unit 112 determines that the
The basic information associated with each frame may be separately output to the recording unit 114 or the output unit 115. For example, the basic information may be information that specifies the subject 10 outside the shooting range AA ′. For example, the basic information is the subject 10
This is general information that specifies For example, the basic information is
The name or name of the subject 10 may be used. For example, when the subject 10 is a person, the basic information adding unit 112 adds the name of the person associated with the specific information 11 as the basic information. For example, when the subject 10 is a product, the basic information adding unit 112 adds the name of the product associated with the specific information 11 as the basic information. Basic information addition unit 1
A recording unit 114 stores the image information to which the basic information has been added.
Alternatively, it outputs to the output unit 115.

The recording section 114 records the image information and the basic information supplied from the basic information adding section 112. For example, the recording unit 114 records image information or basic information on a magnetic tape 50 that records information using a magnetic tape.
For example, the recording unit 114 stores a DVD 52, a CD-R, a CD
-Record image information or basic information on a magneto-optical storage medium such as RW. For example, the recording unit 114 stores the memory card 5
4, image information or basic information is recorded on a semiconductor storage medium.

For example, when the image information and the basic information are separately supplied from the basic information adding unit 112, the recording unit 114
May separately record the image information and the basic information. For example, the recording unit 114 may record the image information on a storage medium having a large storage capacity such as the magnetic tape 50 and record the basic information on a semiconductor storage medium such as a memory card.

The output unit 115 outputs the image information and the basic information supplied from the basic information adding unit 112 to the information adding unit 150.
Output to The output unit 115 also outputs the image information and the basic information stored in the recording unit 114 to the information adding unit 150.
Output to Therefore, the photographing apparatus 100 sets the photographing range A-
The information on the subject 10 included in A ′ can be associated with the video.

FIG. 4 shows a process of associating the image information with the specific information 11 in the associating section 110. The associating unit 110 outputs the images (120a,
120b, 120c and 120d) for each specific information (1
22a, 122b, 122c and 122d). For example, the subject included in the image 120a has the information transmitting device 200 that transmits “A”, “B”, and “C” as the specific information. Transmission request signal transmission unit 1
08 transmits the transmission request signal, the information transmission devices 200 of the respective subjects are respectively transmitted to the specific information 122.
a Send "A", "B", and "C". The specific information receiving unit 102 receives the specific information 122a “A”, “B”, and “C”, and outputs it to the association unit 110. The associating unit 110 associates the specific information 122a with the video signal.

For example, the image information 120b contains the specific information 1
22b shows a case where the information transmitting device 200 for transmitting "E" is provided on a soccer ball. For example, image information 1
20c shows a case where the information transmission device 200 that transmits “F” as the specific information 122c is provided in the vehicle. For example, the image information 120d has “G” as the specific information 122d,
A case is shown in which the information transmitting device 200 for transmitting “H” and “I” is provided in a “table”, a “coffee cup”, and a “globe”, respectively. The information transmitting device 200 may be provided for an object other than a person. For example, by providing the information transmission device 200 on an object that is a product, information for selling the product can be added. For example, based on the specific information 122, a detailed description of a product or an introduction of a purchase store can be added as basic information.

Further, by providing an input device for inputting an instruction from a user to the processing device 300, a system can be constructed in which the user can select a desired product included in the image and purchase the product. Can be. By constructing this system, for example, a user can purchase an article desired in a television program. For example, a program provider can broadcast a television program itself as one commercial.

Further, since the specific information 122 is associated with each image, even if the image is edited, the image and the specific information 122 remain associated. Therefore, even in a drama or the like, who appears in each scene can be added as basic information.

FIG. 5 is an example of a functional block diagram of the basic information adding unit 112. The basic information adding unit 112 includes an adding unit 116 and a basic information database 118. The basic information database 118 stores the specific information 11 and the specific information 1
1 is stored. For example, the basic information is a classification of a subject provided with the information transmitting device 200,
To identify subjects such as a performer name, a product name, a store name, performer specific information for specifying a performer, product specific information for specifying a product, and store specific information for specifying a store associated with the specific information 11. Information. For example, the information for identifying the subject is information for identifying the subject in a range other than the photographing range AA ′ described with reference to FIG. For example, the performer identification number may be an ID uniquely associated with the performer. For example, the product specifying information may be an ID uniquely associated with the product. For example, the store identification information may be an ID uniquely associated with the store.

The basic information database 118 is preferably created each time the information transmitting device 200 is provided for a subject. For example, the basic information database 118 is preferably created for each content to be photographed. For example, the basic information database 118 is preferably created for each drama to be photographed. For example, the basic information database 118 is preferably created for each program to be photographed.

The adding unit 116 acquires basic information from the basic information database 118 based on the specific information 11 associated with the video signal supplied from the associating unit 110 and adds the basic information to the video signal. Therefore, the adding unit 116 can add the basic information associated with the specific information 11 added to the video signal to the video signal. Addition section 116
Outputs the video signal to which the basic information is added to the recording unit 114. The adding unit 116 may separately output the video signal and the basic information associated with each image to the recording unit 114. Further, basic information may be added to the vertical synchronization transition period.

FIG. 6 shows an example of the data structure of the basic information database 118. Basic information database 118
Has an ID 170, a classification 171 and a name 172.
The ID 170 holds the specific information 11 transmitted from the information transmitting device 200. For example, specific information such as “A”, “B”, and “C” described with reference to FIG. 4 is held. The classification 171 holds information specifying the classification of the subject provided with the information transmitting device 200. The name 172 holds the name of the subject. The specific information held by the ID 170 is
This is information for specifying an individual subject within the imaging range of the imaging device 100. The name held by the name 172 is shown in FIG.
This is information that can be used to specify an individual subject even outside the imaging range of the imaging device 100. For example, it is possible to add information of a company that handles articles displayed on the screen, clothes of performers, and the like. Therefore, when the user fits the desired product on the screen, the user can acquire detailed information of the desired product and can further purchase the product. Therefore, a broadcast program provider can produce a commercial drama or broadcast program.

For example, the basic information database 118
Created for each drama. For example, the drama photographer hands over the information transmitting device 200 that transmits the specific information 11 associated with the performer performing in the drama to the performer, and the performer always wears the information transmitting device 200 during the drama shooting. .
If the performer is photographed by the photographing device 100 while the performer is wearing the information transmitting device 200, the image information and the information on the performer name can be always recorded in association with each other. For example, the article is photographed by the photographing apparatus 100 by providing the article with the information transmission device 200 that transmits the specific information 11 associated with the article of the performer's costume, furniture, household appliances, a car, etc. In such a case, the image information and the information of the article can always be recorded in association with each other. Thereby, for example, even when the user wants to purchase the costume of the performer, it is possible to provide the user with information on the costume of the performer and the purchase method.

FIG. 7 is an example of a functional block diagram of the information adding unit 150. The information adding unit 150 includes a detailed information adding unit 152, a program information database 154, a detailed information database 156, a capacity detecting unit 158, an advertisement adding unit 160, and an advertisement database 162. Detailed information adding unit 1
52, based on the image information to which the basic information added from the photographing apparatus 100 is added, program information or detailed information associated with the basic information is stored in the program information database 15;
4, and read from the detailed information database 156 and added to the image signal. The program information database 154
Stores program information related to the program. For example, the program information database 154 stores information related to the program such as a creator of the program, an advertiser, program contents, performers, past broadcast records, and a shooting location.

The detailed information database 156 stores the detailed information associated with the basic information. For example, the detailed information database 156 stores detailed information about the performer, such as the performer's past works, profile, and performer comments. For example, the detailed information database 15
Reference numeral 6 stores detailed information on the product such as introduction of the product and a purchase method. The detailed information adding unit 152 outputs the image information to which the detailed information has been added to the capacity detecting unit 158. Therefore, based on the basic information associated with the image information, the detailed information adding unit 152 can add the detailed information associated with the basic information and output it to the capacity detection unit 158. In another aspect, the program information database 154
The detailed information database 156 has program information and detailed information associated with the specific information, and may add the program information and the detailed information based on the specific information.

The capacity detecting section 158 detects the capacity of the basic information and the detailed information added to the image information. The capacity detection unit 158 detects a free capacity that can be added to the image information based on the information capacity that can be added to the image information and the basic information and the detailed information that have been added to the image information. For example, the information capacity that can be added to the image information may be stored in the detailed information adding unit 152 in advance. For example, when adding additional information to the vertical transition period,
The information capacity that can be added to the image information is the information capacity that can be added within the vertical transition period. For example, in digital broadcasting, the remaining capacity is obtained by removing the video information used to generate an image from the maximum transmission capacity determined by the communication speed.

The advertisement adding unit 160 determines whether the advertisement database 1 is based on the free space supplied from the capacity detection unit 158.
The advertisement information is read from 62 and added to the image information. For example, the advertisement adding unit 160 may select the advertisement information based on the program information or the detailed information added to the image information. For example, the advertisement adding unit 160 may select the advertisement information based on the contents of the program information. For example, when the program information includes information indicating that it is a cooking program, the advertisement adding unit 160 selects advertisement information related to cooking from the advertisement database 162. For example, the advertisement adding unit 160 may detect characters included in the program information and select advertisement information related to the detected characters. Therefore,
The advertisement adding unit 160 can select the advertisement information according to the content of the program. Also, since the advertisement adding unit 160 adds the advertisement information based on the free space, the information adding unit 1
50 can efficiently use the information capacity that can be added to the image information. The advertisement adding unit 160 outputs the image information to which the program information, the detailed information, or the advertisement information is added to the transmitting unit 14.

FIG. 8 shows an example of the data structure of the advertisement database 162. The advertisement database 162 stores the classification 1
74, a name 175 and a simple file 176. The classification 174 holds information for specifying the classification of the advertisement information. The name 175 holds information for specifying the name of the item advertised in the advertisement information. The simple file 176 holds information for specifying the storage location of the advertisement information file.
For example, the advertisement information file has a simple product description and information for specifying the storage location of the detailed information. The advertisement adding unit 160 reads the advertisement information specified by the information held in the simple file 176 and adds the read advertisement information to the image information. Further, the advertisement adding unit 160 selects the advertisement information related to the characters included in the program information from the advertisement database 162 based on the information held in the classification 174 or the name 175.

FIG. 9 is a functional block diagram of one embodiment of the information transmitting device 200 described with reference to FIG.
The information transmission device 200 includes a transmission request signal reception unit 202, a transmission information selection unit 204, a specific information transmission unit 206, and a specific information storage unit 208. Transmission request signal receiving section 202
Receives the transmission request signal supplied from the transmission request signal transmitting unit 108. Upon receiving the transmission request signal, transmission request signal receiving section 202 requests transmission information selection section 204 to transmit specific information. The transmission information selection unit 204 reads the specific information that specifies the information transmission device 200 from the specific information storage unit 208 and outputs the information to the specific information transmission unit 206. The specific information transmitting unit 206 outputs the specific information to the specific information receiving unit 102. For example, the specific information storage unit 208
May store basic information such as a product name and a performer name of an object provided with the information transmitting device 200. For example, the specific information storage unit 208 may store information related to an object provided with the information transmission device 200. Therefore, the information transmitting device 200
Upon receiving the transmission request signal supplied from the photographing device 100, the device can transmit specific information for specifying the information transmitting device 200. Accordingly, since the imaging device 100 associates this specific information with the image signal, the transmission unit 14 can transmit the basic information in conjunction with the subject displayed on the screen. Since the basic information is linked to the subject displayed on the screen, the processing device 300 receiving the basic information
Can perform predetermined processing in real time according to the subject on the screen.

FIG. 10 is a functional block diagram of the processing apparatus 300 according to an embodiment. The processing device 300 includes an information separating unit 304, a character information analyzing unit 306, and a video analyzing unit 30.
8, display control unit 310, display unit 312, input unit 314,
A temporary storage unit 316 and a storage unit 318 are provided. The information separating unit 304 converts the broadcast signal supplied from the receiving unit 16
Character information and video information are separated, the text information is output to the text information analysis unit 306, and the video information is output to the video analysis unit 308. Further, information separation section 304 outputs the broadcast signal to temporary storage section 316. The character information analysis unit 306 analyzes the character information and outputs a result of the analysis to the display control unit 310. For example, the character information analysis unit 306 performs a predetermined process based on the characters included in the character information. For example, the character information analysis unit 306 stores a predetermined character in advance,
When the character information supplied from 4 includes a character stored in advance, a predetermined process is performed. For example, the display control unit 310 may be caused to output screen information for notifying a user that characters stored in advance are included in a broadcast signal. For example, by registering the performer name in advance, the processing device 300 can notify the user that the registered performer is displayed on the screen.

The video analyzing unit 308 analyzes the video information and outputs it to the display control unit 310. When the video information is compressed video information such as MPEG, the video analysis unit 308
The video information is output to the display control unit 310 after EG decoding. The display control unit 310 generates display information based on the character information supplied from the character information analysis unit 306 and the video information supplied from the video analysis unit 308, and outputs the display information to the display unit 312.

The input unit 314 receives an instruction from the user and outputs the instruction from the user to the display control unit 310 or the temporary storage unit 316. For example, when the user instructs to display the text information on the screen, the input unit 314
The display control unit 310 is instructed to display the character information on the screen. For example, when the user instructs to temporarily store an image displayed on the display unit 312, the input unit 314 causes the storage unit 318 to store a broadcast signal for displaying the image displayed on the display unit 312. specify.

Temporary storage section 316 holds the broadcast signal supplied from information separation section 304 for a predetermined period. For example,
The predetermined period is a period from when the information separating unit 304 inputs a broadcast signal to when an image is displayed on the display unit 312 based on the broadcast signal. Therefore, when the user instructs temporary storage, a broadcast signal holding information necessary for generating an image displayed on the display unit 312 can be stored in the storage unit 318. For example, if you are interested in the clothes that the actor wears,
The temporary storage unit 316 is instructed to temporarily store the screen. After viewing the drama, the user can display the temporarily saved screen again to check the information on the clothes worn by the actor. The temporary storage unit 316 stores the broadcast signal necessary for displaying the screen in the storage unit 318.
The user can see the detailed information after the end of the program. After confirmation, if the user wishes to purchase the clothes, the user instructs the purchase. The communication unit 315 includes the Internet 22
Is connected to the server 18 through the server and purchases clothes.
The processing device 300 includes a temporary storage unit 316 and a storage unit 318.
Therefore, the user can acquire detailed information after the end of the program by temporarily storing an interesting screen.

FIG. 11 is a block diagram of one embodiment of the character information analysis unit 306. Character information analysis unit 306
Has a character detection unit 320, a determination unit 322, a processing unit 324, and an instruction information storage unit 326. The character detection unit 320 detects the holding included in the character information supplied from the information separation unit 304 and outputs the information to the determination unit 322. For example, the character detection unit 320 decomposes the character information for each word and determines
22. The instruction information storage unit 326 stores a character string to be detected and a process associated with the character string. The determination unit 322 causes the processing unit 324 to perform a predetermined process when the character string stored in the instruction information storage unit 326 and the word supplied from the character detection unit 320 match and match.
For example, the user causes the instruction information storage unit 326 to store the name of an entertainer who is interested in the user and the processing when detecting the name of the entertainer. For example, when a process for recording when the name of an entertainer is detected is specified, a screen in which an entertainer registered in advance can appear can be recorded. For example, the character information analysis unit 306 can record advertisement information related to characters stored in advance. For example, the character information analysis unit 306 can designate a process of accumulating advertisement information related to characters stored in advance.

FIG. 12A is an example of a screen displayed on the display unit 312 based on the information stored in the storage unit 318. This screen includes a storage screen 338, a performer information display button 328, a product information display button 352, a storage screen list display button 330, a previous screen display button 332,
It has a next screen display button 334 and a return button 336. The storage screen 338 is a screen specified to be stored by the user. The performer information display button 328 and the product information display button 352 are generated by the display control unit 310 based on the information held in the classification 171 described with reference to FIG. The storage screen list display button 330 is
This is linked with the process of listing and displaying the screen information stored in. For example, when the user designates the storage screen list display button 330, the screen information stored in the storage unit 318 is displayed as a list on the display unit 312.

The performer information display button 328 is linked with a process of displaying information related to the performer among the information added in association with the storage screen 338.
For example, when the user designates the performer information display button 328, the display control unit 310 causes the display unit 312 to display the detailed information of the performer. Product information display button 352
Is linked with a process of displaying information related to a product among information added in association with the storage screen 338. For example, when the user enters the product information display button 352
, The display control unit 310 causes the display unit 312 to display the detailed information of the product.

The previous screen display button 332 and the next screen display button 334 are linked with the process of sequentially selecting the screen information stored in the storage unit 318. For example, when the user specifies the previous screen display button 332 and the next screen display button 334, the screen information stored in the storage unit 318 can be sequentially displayed on the display unit 312.
The return button 336 is linked with the process of terminating the display of the screen information stored in the storage unit 318 on the display unit 312. For example, when the user presses the return button 336
Is specified, the processing device 300 ends the process of displaying the screen information stored in the storage unit 318 on the display unit 312.

FIG. 12B is an example of a screen when product information is displayed. This screen displays a back button 34
0, an up button 342, a down button 344, a product display section 346, a detailed information display section 348, and a purchase button 350. The return button 336 is linked with the process of terminating the display of the screen information stored in the storage unit 318 on the display unit 312. For example, if the user
By specifying the return button 336, the processing device 300
Displays the screen information stored in the storage unit 318 on the display unit 3
The processing to be displayed on the screen 12 is ended.

The product display section 346 displays information about the product added to the storage screen 338. For example, the product display unit 346 displays image information of a product. The detailed information display unit 348 displays detailed information of the product displayed on the product display unit 346. The upward movement button 342 and the downward movement button 344 are linked with the process of sequentially selecting the product information included in the storage screen 338. For example, when the user moves up button 342 or down button 344
By specifying, the products included in the storage screen 338 can be sequentially displayed on the product display unit 346. The purchase button 350 is linked with the process of purchasing a product. For example, when the user designates the purchase button 350, the processing device 300 requests the server 18 to purchase a product via the Internet 22. Therefore, the user can purchase the product displayed on the screen.

Therefore, the photographing apparatus 100 can associate the image information with the information related to the subject included in the image information. Since information can be added to the image information, it is possible to obtain detailed information on an object of interest among the objects displayed on the screen. Further, based on the information related to the subject included in the image information, the processing device 30
0 can perform a predetermined process.

Although the present invention has been described with reference to the embodiment, the technical scope of the present invention is not limited to the scope described in the above embodiment. Various changes or improvements can be added to the above embodiment. It should be noted that such modified or improved embodiments may be included in the technical scope of the present invention.
It is clear from the description of the claims. Examples of such modifications include the following.

As a first modification, the specific information receiving section 102 provided in the photographing apparatus 100 described with reference to FIG. 3 may be a directional receiving apparatus. Specific information receiving unit 10
In the case where 2 is a directional receiving device, the photographing range detecting unit 10
6 outputs the photographing range to the specific information receiving unit 102. The specific information receiving unit 102 receives the specific information 11 in a range substantially the same as the shooting range. Therefore, the identification information 11 of the subject included in the shooting range can be received.

As a second modification, a telop device (not shown) for adding a predetermined video to image information may have an addition unit for adding specific information to the image information. The telop device has an associating unit 110 that adds specific information to image information when a predetermined video is added to the image information. By adding the specific information by the telop device, for example, in a news program providing a plurality of types of information, specific information for specifying the type of news being broadcast can be added to the broadcast signal.

As a third modification, the advertisement database 162 described with reference to FIG. 8 may store information such as applications, image data, and audio data. The advertisement adding unit 160 may read information such as an application, image data, and audio data stored in the advertisement database 162 and add the information to the image information.

As a fifth modification, the information transmitting device 200
Receives the information stored in the specific information storage unit 208,
The information may be stored in the specific information storage unit 208. Therefore, information can be arbitrarily stored in the specific information storage unit 208.

As a sixth modification, the photographing apparatus 100
The image information and the specific information may be associated based on the position of the information transmission device 200 and the shooting range. One embodiment for implementing this modification is shown in FIG. FIG. 13 shows a photographing device 40.
0 is a functional block diagram according to an embodiment, and an information transmitting device 250 provided for a subject. Photographing device 400
Is the photographing unit 104, the photographing range detecting unit 106, the associating unit 1
10, related information adding unit 112, recording unit 114, output unit 1
15, a receiving unit 131, a position detecting unit 130, and a subject information detecting unit 132. In FIG. 13, the functional blocks denoted by the same reference numerals as those in FIG. 3 have the same functions as the functional blocks described with reference to FIG.

The receiving section 131 receives the specific information transmitted from the information transmitting device 250. The position detection unit 130
The position of the information transmitting device 250 is detected based on the signal supplied from the receiving unit 131. For example, the imaging device 400 may include a plurality of receiving units 131, and the position detecting unit 130 may detect the position of the information transmitting device 250 based on signals supplied from the plurality of receiving units 131. For example, the position detection unit 130 may detect the position of the information transmission device 250 based on the strength of the specific information transmitted from the information transmission device 250 and received by the plurality of reception units 131. The subject information detection unit 132 determines whether the information transmission device 250 is in the imaging range based on the information on the imaging range supplied from the imaging range detection unit 106 and the information on the position of the information transmission device 250 supplied from the position detection unit 130. Is determined.

For example, the position detecting section 130 and the photographing range detecting section 106 have the same global coordinate system, and the subject information detecting section 132 has the photographing section 10 in the global coordinate system.
It is determined whether or not the information transmission device 250 is included in the shooting range of No. 4. The subject information detection unit 132 outputs the specific information transmitted from the information transmission device 250 within the shooting range to the association unit 110. Therefore, the photographing apparatus 400 can store the image information and the information related to the subject included in the image in the recording unit 114 in association with each other. Further, the subject information detection unit 132 may detect the position of the information transmission device 250 in the image coordinate system of the image information output from the imaging unit 104. The associating unit 110 associates the position of the information transmitting device 250 in the image coordinate system and the image information supplied from the subject information detecting unit 132.

By associating the position of the information transmitting device 250 in the image coordinate system with the image information, the processing device 30
When the user specifies a product included in the screen displayed on the display unit 312, information of the specified product can be displayed. For example, based on the position of the information transmitting device 250 in the image coordinate system, the processing device 300 detects the subject provided with the information transmitting device 250, and when the user specifies the subject, the processing device 300 specifies the subject. Display the subject information. For example, when a predetermined range centered on the position of the information transmitting device 250 in the image coordinate system is designated by the user, the processing device 300 displays product information. For example, the information transmitting device 25 in the image coordinate system
The edge of the subject in the image information is detected based on the position of 0, and the information of the subject is displayed when the range surrounded by the edge is designated by the user. Therefore, by associating the position of the information transmitting device 250 in the image coordinate system with the image information, the processing device 300 can display information on the subject designated by the user.

As a seventh modification, the recording unit 114 described with reference to FIG. 3 records image information on a magnetic recording medium,
The additional information may be recorded in the semiconductor storage device. FIG.
FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram of an embodiment of a recording medium. The recording medium 51 includes a semiconductor storage unit 53, a contact unit 55, and a magnetic storage unit 57. The contact unit 55 inputs predetermined information and outputs the information to the semiconductor storage unit 53. Also, it outputs predetermined information stored in the semiconductor storage unit 53. For example, the contact unit 55 may be a terminal provided in the recording unit 114 for inputting and outputting information, and a terminal for making electrical contact. The semiconductor storage unit 53 stores predetermined information. The semiconductor storage unit 53 may be a nonvolatile memory. The magnetic storage unit 57 stores predetermined information magnetically. For example, the recording unit 114 stores the image information in the magnetic storage unit 57 and stores the additional information associated with the image in the semiconductor storage unit 5.
3 may be stored. The recording medium 51 includes the magnetic storage unit 5
7 and the semiconductor storage unit 53, so that management is easy.
Further, since the semiconductor storage unit 53 stores the additional information, it is possible to know in a short time what kind of image information is stored in the magnetic storage unit 57.

As an eighth modification, the related information adding unit 11
2 may associate a signal for controlling home electric appliances that can be controlled via a network with image information. By associating signals for controlling home appliances, it is possible to give the program a sense of reality. For example, by adding a signal for controlling proof, it is possible to darken the lighting in a horror program or the like, thereby giving a sense of fear. Also, by controlling the air conditioner and lowering the temperature, a sense of fear can be produced. In a cooking program or the like, it is also possible to provide a user with a smell during cooking by associating a signal for controlling a device that artificially generates a smell with image information. A home appliance that can be controlled via a network includes an input unit that connects to a network and inputs information, and a control unit that controls functions of the home appliance based on a control signal input to the input unit.

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As is clear from the above description, according to the present invention, information relating to a subject included in an image can be added to image information.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a functional block diagram of a broadcasting system according to an embodiment.

FIG. 2 is an example of a functional block diagram of a plurality of subjects 10 and a photographing device 100.

3 is a functional block diagram of the photographing apparatus 100 and an example of an information transmitting apparatus 200. FIG.

FIG. 4 shows a process of associating image information with specific information 11 in an associating unit 110.

FIG. 5 is an example of a functional block diagram of a basic information adding unit 112.

FIG. 6 is an example of a data structure of a basic information database 118.

FIG. 7 is an example of a functional block diagram of an information adding unit 150.

FIG. 8 is an example of a data structure of an advertisement database 162.

FIG. 9 is a functional block diagram of an embodiment of the information transmission device 200 described with reference to FIG.

FIG. 10 is a functional block diagram of an embodiment of a processing device 300.

FIG. 11 is a block diagram in one embodiment of a character information analysis unit 306.

FIG. 12 is an example of a screen displayed on a display unit 312 based on information stored in a storage unit 318.

FIG. 13 is a functional block diagram of an image capturing apparatus 400 according to an embodiment, and an information transmitting apparatus 250 provided for a subject.

FIG. 14 is a functional block diagram of an embodiment of a recording medium.

[Explanation of symbols]

 Reference Signs List 10 subject 11 specific information 12 subject related information 14 transmitting unit 16 receiving unit 18 server 20 broadcast signal 22 internet 100 photographing device 102 specific information receiving unit 104 photographing unit 106 photographing range detecting unit 108 transmission request signal transmitting unit 110 association unit 112 related Information adding unit 114 recording unit 115 output unit 116 related information adding unit 118 basic information database 120 image information 122 related information 130 position detecting unit 132 subject information detecting unit 150 information adding unit 152 detailed information adding unit 154 program information database 156 detailed information database 158 Capacity detection unit 160 Advertisement addition unit 162 Advertisement database 200 Information transmission device 202 Transmission request signal reception unit 204 Transmission information selection unit 206 Specific information transmission unit 208 Specific information storage unit 300 Processing device 04 information separating unit 306 character information analyzing unit 308 image analyzer 310 display control unit 312 display unit 314 input unit 316 temporary storage section 318 storage section 320 character detection unit 322 determining unit 324 processing unit 326 instructs the information storage unit

Continued on the front page (51) Int.Cl. ⁷ Identification symbol FI Theme coat II (reference) H04H 1/00 H04H 1/00 B 1/02 1/02 F H04N 5/225 H04N 5/225 F 5/76 5 / 76 Z 7/08 7/08 Z 7/081 (72) Inventor Yuichi Murakami 1064 Yose, Sagamiko-cho, Tsukui-gun, Kanagawa Prefecture

Claims (16)

[Claims] 1. An image capturing apparatus for capturing an image of an object, comprising: an image capturing unit that captures the image of the object to generate image information; and an associating unit that associates the specific information that identifies the object with the image information. An imaging device, comprising: 2. The photographing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a receiving unit that receives the specific information, wherein the associating unit associates the received specific information with the image information. 3. A transmission request signal transmission unit for transmitting a transmission request signal requesting transmission of the specific information, wherein the reception unit receives the specific information transmitted based on the transmission request signal. The photographing apparatus according to claim 2, wherein: 4. An imaging range detection unit for detecting an imaging range of the imaging unit, wherein the transmission request signal transmission unit limits a transmission range of the transmission request signal according to the imaging range. The photographing apparatus according to claim 3, wherein 5. A detecting unit for detecting a position of a source of the specific information, a photographing range detecting unit for detecting a photographing range of the photographing unit, and a detecting unit based on the photographing range and the position of the transmitting source. A transmission source further comprising a subject information detection unit that detects the specific information included in the imaging range, wherein the association unit associates the specific information and the image information included in the imaging range with each other. The photographing device according to claim 2. 6. The photographing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a basic information adding unit that adds information related to the subject to image information based on the specific information. 7. An information adding apparatus for adding information to a broadcast signal including image information, the information adding device being associated with the basic information based on basic information related to the image information included in the broadcast signal. An information adding apparatus comprising a detailed information adding unit for adding detailed information. 8. The information adding apparatus according to claim 7, further comprising an advertisement adding unit that adds advertisement information to the broadcast signal. 9. A system further comprising a capacity detecting unit for detecting a capacity of the detailed information added to the broadcast signal, wherein the advertisement adding unit adds the advertisement information based on a capacity of the detailed information. The information adding device according to claim 8, wherein: 10. An information transmitting device for transmitting predetermined information, comprising: a specific information storage unit for storing specific information for specifying the information transmitting device; and a specific information transmitting unit for transmitting the specific information. An information transmission device characterized by the above-mentioned. 11. A transmission request signal receiving unit that receives a transmission request signal requesting transmission of the specific information, wherein the specific information transmitting unit transmits the specific information when the transmission request signal is received. 2. The method according to claim 1, wherein
0. The information transmission device according to 0. 12. A transmission information selecting unit for selecting information stored in the specific information storage unit, wherein the specific information stored in the specific information storage unit is selected based on the transmission request signal. The information transmitting device according to claim 11, wherein: 13. A processing device for performing predetermined processing based on a broadcast signal, comprising: a receiving unit that receives the broadcast signal; and a display device that analyzes a video signal included in the broadcast signal and displays a video. A video analysis unit that displays a video on the display, a text information analysis unit that performs predetermined processing based on text information included in the broadcast signal, and a temporary storage unit that holds the broadcast signal for a predetermined time. Processing equipment. 14. An input unit for inputting an instruction from a user using the processing device, and a storage unit for storing a broadcast signal, wherein the temporary storage unit is provided when the user is instructed. 14. The processing device according to claim 13, wherein the broadcast signal necessary to generate a video image displayed on the display device is stored in the storage unit. 15. A recording device for recording information, comprising: a first storage medium for recording image information; and a second storage medium for recording additional information associated with the image information. Recording device. 16. A broadcast system for performing a predetermined process based on a broadcast signal for displaying a moving image by switching a plurality of still images at a predetermined timing, wherein the specific information specifies a subject included in the still image A transmitting unit that transmits the broadcast signal associated with the still image, a processing device that receives the broadcast signal, and displays the moving image and information related to the subject based on the specific information. A broadcasting system, comprising: