JP2004289436A - Photographing system - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enable a user to photograph an image of a desired angle without carrying a digital camera in facilities such as an theme park. <P>SOLUTION: Areas 1A, 1B and 1C are provided in the theme park, and digital cameras 2A, 2B and 2C are provided in the respective areas so that each camera can move. A user ID is inputted into each digital camera when photographing is performed with each digital camera. The digital a camera correlates an image data to the user ID and stores it temporarily. When the user U0 places the digital camera on one of camera mounts 3A, 3B and 3C, the camera mount reads the image data obtained by photographing from the digital camera, and transmits the image data to an image server 7 via a LAN 6. The image server 7 correlates the image data to the user ID and stores the image data. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a photographing system that performs photographing with a photographing device installed in a facility such as a theme park.
[0002]
[Prior art]
2. Description of the Related Art Recently, in a theme park or the like, a printing system has been proposed in which a fixed-point camera is installed in an attraction to take a picture of an attendee as a subject, print out image data acquired by the photography, and pass the print to the attendee. . In addition, a system has also been proposed in which a tag is given to a visitor when entering a theme park, the tag number is registered in a fixed point camera to be photographed, and the tag number is recognized when the registered fixed point camera is approached to automatically shoot. (See Patent Document 1). In this system, the image data acquired by shooting is stored in the image server in association with the tag number. Therefore, a visitor later accesses the image server from a personal computer at home to store the image data acquired by shooting. It is possible to refer to it.
[0003]
Also, a remote control with an ID for operating the fixed point camera is handed over to the visitor, and the fixed point camera is operated by the remote control to perform shooting (see Patent Document 2), and ID information for identifying the person who is the visitor There has been proposed a photographing system in which a wireless tag such as a recorded wireless IC card is handed over to an attendant and photographing is performed with a plurality of fixed point cameras installed in the theme park (see Patent Documents 3 and 4). In these photographing systems, image data is stored in an image server in association with ID of a remote controller or ID information recorded on a wireless tag.
[0004]
A system has also been proposed in which a digital camera with a wireless function with an ID is lent to an attendant and the acquired image data is transmitted to an image server wirelessly (see Patent Document 5). In this system, image data is stored in an image server in association with an ID of a digital camera with a wireless function. In addition, a system has been proposed in which shooting is performed by operating a camera installed at a fixed point with a mobile phone (see Patent Document 6). The system of Patent Document 6 registers the phone number of a mobile phone in a camera at the time of shooting, and stores image data in an image server in association with the phone number.
[0005]
[Patent Document 1]
JP 2000-41703 A
[0006]
[Patent Document 2]
JP-A-11-215421
[0007]
[Patent Document 3]
JP 2001-148822 A
[0008]
[Patent Document 4]
JP 2001-177750 A
[0009]
[Patent Document 5]
JP 2001-197407 A
[0010]
[Patent Document 6]
JP 2001-258022 A
[0011]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the systems described in Patent Documents 1 to 4, since shooting is performed with a fixed point camera, only an image with a predetermined angle can be captured, and the desired angle of the visitor can be captured. I can't get an image. On the other hand, in the system described in Patent Document 5, a visitor can shoot a desired angle by using a lent digital camera with a wireless function. However, visitors must always carry a digital camera, and if the digital camera is stolen or lost, other people can use the digital camera and others can see the images they have acquired. There is a problem of end. Furthermore, the system described in Patent Document 6 cannot be used unless a mobile phone is carried.
[0012]
The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to make it possible to capture an image of a desired angle without carrying a digital camera in a facility such as a theme park.
[0013]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
An imaging system according to the present invention is an imaging apparatus that is movably installed, an ID input unit that receives an input of a user ID that identifies a user who performs imaging using the imaging apparatus, and image data acquired by imaging A photographing device provided with photographing device communication means for transmitting the information to the outside in association with the user ID;
An image server for storing the image data acquired by the imaging device in association with the user ID of the user who performed the imaging;
A communication device that communicates with the imaging device communication means of the imaging device and receives the image data transmitted by the imaging device communication means, and transmits the image data to the image server. To do.
[0014]
As the “user ID input means”, any means such as those input by the user and those recognized by photographing the user ID described on the tag held by the user can be used.
[0015]
As the “photographing device communication means”, both wireless and wired devices can be used.
[0016]
In the photographing system according to the present invention, the photographing device and the communication device may be respectively installed in a plurality of areas in a facility such as a theme park, an amusement park, and an event venue.
[0017]
In this case, the imaging device communication means transmits an imaging device ID that identifies each of the plurality of imaging devices to the outside in association with the image data, and the image server sends the image data to the imaging device ID. It is good also as what is further linked | related and stored.
[0018]
In this case, it is further assumed that at least one area of the plurality of areas further includes a fixed point photographing device installed at a fixed point, and the fixed point photographing device is a user who performs photographing using the fixed point photographing device. An ID input unit that receives an input of a user ID to be identified, and a fixed point photographing device communication unit that communicates with the image server and transmits image data acquired by photographing to the image server may be provided.
[0019]
As the “fixed-point imaging device communication means”, either wireless or wired communication can be used.
[0020]
In the photographing system according to the present invention, the fixed point photographing device communication means transmits a fixed point photographing device ID for identifying the fixed point photographing device to the image server in association with the image data, The image data may be stored in association with the fixed point photographing apparatus ID.
[0021]
In the photographing system according to the present invention, one fixed point photographing device may be installed when one photographing device and one communication device are provided.
[0022]
Further, in the photographing system according to the present invention, the fixed point photographing device may further include reservation control means for receiving a reservation of photographing date and time and controlling the fixed point photographing device so as to perform photographing at the reserved photographing date and time. Good.
[0023]
【The invention's effect】
According to the present invention, a user inputs a user ID while holding the photographing apparatus, and further performs photographing while holding the photographing apparatus at an arbitrary angle. After shooting, the shooting device communication means of the shooting device communicates with the communication device, and the image data acquired by shooting is output to the communication device in association with the user ID. The communication device transmits image data associated with the user ID to the image server. The image server stores the transmitted image data in association with the user ID. For this reason, the user can shoot an image of a desired angle without carrying the photographic device. Further, since the image data is stored in the image server in association with the user ID, the user accesses the image server from a personal computer at home and searches for the image data based on the user ID, so The acquired image data can be browsed without being seen by others.
[0024]
In addition, if an imaging device and a communication device are installed in each of a plurality of areas in a facility, image data can be acquired in each of the plurality of areas.
[0025]
Further, a photographing device ID for specifying the photographing device is output in association with the image data from the photographing device communication means, and the image data is stored in association with the photographing device ID in the image server, so that each photographing device ID is photographed. Image data can be aggregated. For this reason, it is possible to easily grasp which area in the facility is popular based on the counting result.
[0026]
Also, it is assumed that a fixed point photographing device is provided, and the user ID input is accepted in the fixed point photographing device, and the image data acquired by photographing is associated with the user ID and transmitted to the image server for storage, for example, a background recommended by the facility If the fixed point photographing device is installed in the direction of, the image of the angle recommended by the facility can be taken. Further, the user can easily search for image data acquired by photographing using the fixed point photographing device based on the user ID by accessing the image server from a personal computer at home later.
[0027]
Further, when a fixed-point imaging device is provided in at least one of the plurality of areas, a fixed-point imaging device ID that identifies the fixed-point imaging device is output from the fixed-point imaging device communication means in association with the image data, and the image server By storing the image data in further association with the fixed-point imaging device ID, the captured image data can be aggregated for each fixed-point imaging device ID. For this reason, it is possible to easily grasp which area in the facility is popular based on the counting result.
[0028]
In addition, if a fixed point photographing device is provided with a reservation control means to accept a reservation of the photographing date and time, and photographing is performed at the reserved photographing date and time, for example, the time of an event such as a parade performed at a predetermined time in the facility By making a reservation at the same time, the image data of the event can be reliably captured and stored in the image server. Further, since the user does not need to be at the place where the fixed point photographing apparatus is installed at the time of the event, the user can freely move in the facility without being restricted by the time of the event.
[0029]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a schematic block diagram showing the configuration of an imaging system according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the imaging system according to the present embodiment includes digital cameras 2A, 2B, and 2C in each of a plurality of areas (here, three) 1A, 1B, and 1C in the theme park. The digital cameras 2A, 2B, and 2C are installed on the camera installation bases 3A, 3B, and 3C, and a user U0 who wants to take a picture with the digital cameras 2A, 2B, and 2C in the areas 1A, 1B, and 1C, The digital cameras 2A, 2B, and 2C can be picked up from the camera installation bases 3A, 3B, and 3C to perform photographing.
[0030]
The digital cameras 2A, 2B, and 2C can communicate with each other via a wireless LAN, and the areas 1A, 1B, and 1C include wireless LAN communication devices 4A and 1A for setting the areas 1A, 1B, and 1C as wireless LAN communication areas. 4B and 4C are installed.
[0031]
In the areas 1A and 1B, fixed point cameras 5A and 5B facing fixed angles are installed. Note that the angles of the fixed point cameras 5A and 5B are directed toward the background recommended by the theme park.
[0032]
The theme park also includes an image server 7 for storing image data acquired by the digital cameras 2A, 2B, and 2C and fixed point cameras 5A and 5B in the areas 1A, 1B, and 1C, and print output of image data and output to media. An output server 8 is provided for recording.
[0033]
The camera installation bases 3A, 3B, 3C and the fixed point cameras 5A, 5B, the image server 7 and the output server 8 in the areas 1A, 1B, 1C are connected to the LAN 6.
[0034]
Further, the image server 7 is connected to the Internet 9, and the user U0 can access the image server 7 from the personal computer 10 through the Internet 9 at a later date and browse the image data stored in the image server 7. It is possible.
[0035]
FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a signal processing system of the digital cameras 2A, 2B, 2C. As shown in FIG. 2, in the digital cameras 2A, 2B, and 2C according to the present embodiment, a subject image is formed on a light receiving surface, subjected to photoelectric conversion, and output as image data. CPU 42 that controls the sampling timing of the image data, the recording control of the image data, the communication control, the display control on the LCD 14 and the like, and the image size change, sharpness correction, gamma correction, contrast correction and white balance correction. A signal processing unit 44 that performs processing such as, an A / D converter 46 that converts image data of analog information into digital image data, a strobe 48, and a strobe control unit 50 that controls the operation of the strobe 48. The input unit 52 for instructing the digital camera 1 and the setting information of the input unit 52 are input. And I / O 54 is provided an interface.
[0036]
Further, the digital camera 1 includes a compression / decompression unit 56 that compresses image data by a technique typified by JPEG or motion JPEG, and decompresses the compressed image data, and camera mounting bases 3A, 3B, and 3C as described later. And a connector interface 62 for transmitting and receiving various types of information via the connector 58 are provided.
[0037]
The digital camera 1 includes a system memory 64 including a ROM that stores software such as an operation program of the CPU 42 and various constants, and a RAM that is a work area when the CPU 42 executes processing, and the digital camera 1. A rewritable nonvolatile memory 66 that can continue to record various setting constants after the power is cut off, a timer 68 that is driven during timer shooting, a calendar clock 70 that records the current time, and a wireless LAN communication device An antenna 30 for communicating with 4A, 4B, 4C, a wireless interface 72 used when various types of information are transmitted / received by wireless communication using the antenna 30, and D / A conversion for displaying image data on the LCD 14 are performed. The LCD controller 74 and the display image data commanded by the CPU 42 are temporarily recorded. A frame memory 76 that is configured in VRAM or the like to keep, and a OSD78 to on-screen display is provided with the image is converted to text and message data to display the code information commanded from CPU 42. A battery 84 for supplying power to each unit and an internal memory 86 for temporarily recording image data acquired by photographing are provided.
[0038]
The user U0 is given a user ID printed on paper when entering the theme park, and the user U0 takes a picture after inputting the user ID from the input unit 52 of the digital cameras 2A, 2B, 2C. . The digital cameras 2A, 2B, and 2C record the image data acquired by photographing in the internal memory 86 in association with the user ID. The nonvolatile memory 66 stores camera IDs that identify the digital cameras 2A, 2B, and 2C. The digital cameras 2A, 2B, and 2C also record the camera IDs in the internal memory 86 in association with image data. The association is performed by describing the user ID and the camera ID in the tag information of the image data.
[0039]
FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a signal processing system of the camera installation bases 3A, 3B, 3C. As shown in FIG. 3, a camera connector 3A, 3B, 3C has a cable connector 90 to which a cable for connecting to the LAN 6 is connected, and a LAN interface for transmitting and receiving various information by communicating via the LAN 6. 92, a connector 94 for connecting the digital cameras 2A, 2B, and 2C, a connector interface 96 that transmits and receives various types of information via the connector 94, and a camera installation base 3A, 3B, and 3C such as communication control of various types of information. And a system memory 100 including a ROM in which software such as an operation program of the CPU 98 and various constants are recorded, and a RAM serving as a work area when the CPU 98 executes processing. .
[0040]
Then, after shooting, the user U0 installs the digital cameras 2A, 2B, 2C on the camera installation bases 3A, 3B, 3C, the connector 58 of the digital cameras 2A, 2B, 2C and the connector 94 of the camera installation bases 3A, 3B, 3C. Are connected to each other, the camera installation bases 3A, 3B, and 3C read out the image data recorded in the internal memory 86 of the digital cameras 2A, 2B, and 2C, and the image data is transmitted to the image server 7 via the LAN 6 via the cable connector 90. Send to.
[0041]
In addition, without installing the digital cameras 2A, 2B, and 2C on the camera installation bases 3A, 3B, and 3C, image data is transmitted from the digital cameras 2A, 2B, and 2C to the wireless LAN communication devices 4A, 4B, and 4C, and wirelessly transmitted. The image data may be transmitted to the image server 7 via the LAN communication devices 4A, 4B, 4C.
[0042]
FIG. 4 is a block diagram of a signal processing system of the fixed point cameras 5A and 5B. The fixed-point cameras 5A and 5B include the LCD 14 of the digital cameras 2A, 2B, and 2C, the imaging unit 40, the CPU 42, the signal processing unit 44, the A / D converter 46, the strobe 48, the strobe control unit 50, the input unit 52, I / O 54, compression / decompression unit 56, system memory 64, nonvolatile memory 66, timer 68, calendar clock 70, LCD control unit 74, frame memory 76, OSD 78, LCD 114 having the same functions as internal memory 86, and imaging unit 140 , CPU 142, signal processing unit 144, A / D converter 146, strobe 148, strobe control unit 150, input unit 152, I / O 154, compression / decompression unit 156, system memory 164, nonvolatile memory 166, timer 168, calendar clock 170, LCD controller 174, frame memory 176, OSD 178 and Internal memory 186 is provided.
[0043]
In addition, the fixed point cameras 5A and 5B are provided with a cable connector 130 to which a cable for connecting to the LAN 6 is connected, and a LAN interface 172 for transmitting and receiving various information by communicating via the LAN 6.
[0044]
The fixed point cameras 5A and 5B are provided with a remote control 160 for allowing the user U0 to perform a shooting operation during shooting, and a remote control interface 158 for inputting an instruction from the remote control 160 is provided.
[0045]
When shooting with the fixed point cameras 5A and 5B, the user inputs a user ID from the input unit 152 and then operates the remote controller 160 to perform shooting. The fixed point cameras 5A and 5B record the image data acquired by photographing in the internal memory 186 in association with the user ID. The nonvolatile memory 66 stores camera IDs for specifying the fixed point cameras 5A and 5B, and the fixed point cameras 5A and 5B also record the camera ID in the internal memory 186 in association with the image data. The association is performed by describing the user ID and the camera ID in the tag information of the image data.
[0046]
Then, the fixed point cameras 5A and 5B transmit the image data recorded in the internal memory 186 to the image server 7 via the cable connector 130 via the LAN 6.
[0047]
The fixed point cameras 5A and 5B can accept a reservation for shooting. The reservation for shooting is performed when the user U0 inputs a reservation date and time from the input unit 52. Here, the user ID is also input at the time of reservation. The reserved date and time is recorded in the non-volatile memory 166 until shooting is completed. Then, the CPU 142 constantly monitors the reservation date and time and the calendar clock 170 recorded in the nonvolatile memory 166, and when the reservation date and time is reached, the imaging unit 140 is driven to perform shooting. The image data acquired by photographing is associated with the user ID and the fixed point camera ID and transmitted to the image server 7. In this case, the CPU 42 functions as a reservation control unit.
[0048]
Here, the reservation of shooting is performed by the user U0 inputting the reservation date and time from the input unit 52 of the fixed point cameras 5A and 5B. The user U0 accesses the image server 7 from the personal computer 10 at home via the Internet 9. However, a reservation may be made before going out to the theme park via the image server 7.
[0049]
The image server 7 stores the image data acquired by the digital cameras 2A, 2B, 2C and the fixed point cameras 5A, 5B in association with the user ID. FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining storage of image data in association with a user ID. Here, storage of image data when three users U1 to U3 perform shooting in the theme park will be described. The user IDs of the users U1 to U3 are U1, U2, and U3, respectively.
[0050]
In the area 1A, the user U1 uses the digital camera 2A twice, the user U2 takes twice, and the user U3 takes one shot, and the file name is DSCA001. jpg to DSCA005. It is assumed that a total of five image data of jpg has been acquired and transmitted to the image server 7.
[0051]
In the area 1B, only the user U3 takes two shots using the digital camera 2B, and takes two shots using the fixed point camera 5B, and the file name is DSCB001. jpg, DSCB002. jpg and DSCBB001. jpg, DSCBB002. It is assumed that a total of four image data of jpg has been acquired and transmitted to the image server 7.
[0052]
In the area 1C, only the user U3 takes a picture twice using the digital camera 2C, and the file name is DSCC001. jpg, DSCC002. It is assumed that a total of two image data of jpg has been acquired and transmitted to the image server 7.
[0053]
The image server 7 generates and stores an image management table T1 based on the user ID and camera ID described in the tag information of the transmitted image data. As shown in FIG. 5, the image management table T1 associates the user ID, the file name of the image data acquired by the user of the user ID, and the camera ID of the camera that acquired the image data.
[0054]
When the users U1 to U3 access the image server 7 from the personal computer 10 and input the user ID at a later date, the image server 7 transmits image data corresponding to the user ID input with reference to the image management table T1 to the personal computer 10. . Thereby, the users U1 to U3 can view the image data acquired by the personal computer 10 by themselves.
[0055]
The image server 7 stores a camera management table T2 in which camera IDs and shooting areas are associated with each other. With reference to the image management table T1 and the camera management table T2, the shooting area and the number of shots in the shooting area are stored. Is generated and stored.
[0056]
The administrator of the theme park can grasp which areas 1A, 1B, and 1C are popular areas with a large number of shots by referring to the total management table T3 stored in the image server 7.
[0057]
When the user U0 browses the image data stored in the image server 7, the user U0 can make a print order, such as print output or recording on a medium, to the image server 7. When the image server 7 accepts the print order, the image server 7 transmits the ordered image data to the output server 8. The output server 8 prints out the ordered image data and records it on a medium.
[0058]
Next, processing performed at the time of shooting in the areas 1A, 1B, and 1C in the present embodiment will be described. Since the processing performed at the time of shooting is the same in any area, only the processing performed in area 1A will be described here. In addition, transmission of image data from the digital camera 2A to the image server 7 is performed from the camera installation base 3A.
[0059]
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing processing performed at the time of photographing using the digital camera 2A. First, the CPU 42 of the digital camera 2A monitors whether or not a user ID has been input by the user U0 (step S1). If step S1 is affirmed, the input user ID is temporarily stored in the nonvolatile memory 66. (Step S2). Then, monitoring of whether or not an instruction for photographing has been made is started (step S3), and when step S3 is affirmed, photographing is performed to acquire image data (step S4). The CPU 42 describes the user ID and camera ID in the tag information of the acquired image data (step S5), and records the image data in the internal memory 86 (step S6).
[0060]
On the other hand, the camera installation base 3A monitors whether or not the connector 94 is connected to the connector 58 of the digital camera 2A when the user U0 installs the digital camera 2A (step S7). Then, the CPU 98 reads image data from the internal memory 86 of the digital camera 2A (step S8), transmits the read image data to the image server 7 via the LAN 6 (step S9), and ends the process.
[0061]
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing processing performed at the time of photographing using the fixed point camera 5A. First, the CPU 142 of the fixed point camera 5A monitors whether or not a user ID has been input by the user U0 (step S21). If step S21 is affirmed, the input ID is temporarily stored in the nonvolatile memory 166. Recording is performed (step S22). Then, monitoring is started as to whether or not an instruction for photographing has been given from the remote controller 160 (step S23), and when step S23 is affirmed, photographing is performed to acquire image data (step S24). The CPU 142 describes the user ID and camera ID in the tag information of the acquired image data (step S25), and records the image data in the internal memory 186 (step S26). Then, the image data is transmitted to the image server 7 via the LAN 6 (step S27), and the process ends.
[0062]
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a process performed in the fixed point camera when a photographing reservation is made. It is assumed that a reservation has already been made by the user U0.
[0063]
First, the CPU 142 refers to the reserved date and time recorded in the nonvolatile memory 166 and the calendar clock 170 to monitor whether or not the reserved shooting date and time has come (step S31). If step S31 is affirmed, image capturing is performed to acquire image data (step S32). The CPU 142 describes the user ID and camera ID that were input at the time of reservation in the tag information of the acquired image data and recorded in the nonvolatile memory 166 (step S33), and records the image data in the internal memory 186 (step S33). S34). Then, the image data is transmitted to the image server 7 via the LAN 6 (step S35), and the process ends.
[0064]
As described above, in the present embodiment, since the digital cameras 2A, 2B, and 2C are provided so as to be movable in the areas 1A, 1B, and 1C, the user U0 does not have to carry the digital camera, but does not need to carry the digital camera. An image of a desired angle can be taken in the area. Further, since the image data acquired by photographing is stored in the image server 7 in association with the user ID, the user U0 accesses the image server 7 from the personal computer 10 at home later and searches for the image data based on the user ID. As a result, it is possible to view the image data acquired by photographing without being seen by others.
[0065]
In addition, when the fixed point cameras 5A and 5B are installed, it is possible to shoot using the fixed point cameras 5A and 5B, and thereby to shoot an image of an angle recommended in the theme park. it can.
[0066]
Further, by associating the camera ID and image data with each other and outputting them to the image server 7 to generate the tabulation management table T3, the theme park administrator can refer to the tabulation management table T3 to determine which area 1A, 1B. , 1C can be easily grasped.
[0067]
In addition, the fixed point cameras 5A and 5B accept the reservation of the shooting date and time, and take the image at the reserved shooting date and acquire the image data, thereby reliably shooting the image data such as the event that is performed at the reserved date and time. It can be stored in the image server 7. Further, since it is not necessary to be in the areas 1A, 1B, and 1C at the time of the event, the user U0 can freely move within the theme park without being restricted by the time of the event.
[0068]
In the above embodiment, the user ID is input to the digital cameras 2A, 2B, 2C and the fixed point cameras 5A, 5B. However, the user ID is input using the digital cameras 2A, 2B, 2C and the fixed point cameras 5A, 5B. A user ID may be input to the digital cameras 2A, 2B, 2C and the fixed point cameras 5A, 5B by photographing the printed paper. In this case, the digital cameras 2A, 2B, 2C and the fixed point cameras 5A, 5B recognize the user ID by performing character recognition on the image data acquired by photographing the user ID, and the recognized user ID is displayed as an image. Associate with data.
[0069]
In the above embodiment, the case where the photographing system according to the present invention is installed in the theme park is described. However, the digital cameras 2A, 2B, 2C and the camera installation tables 3A, 3B, 3C are installed at the venue in a wedding hall or the like. It is also possible to prepare for use by a plurality of people in each table, and to perform photographing after inputting a user ID to the digital cameras 2A, 2B, and 2C at the time of photographing. In this case, the user can access the image server 7 at a later date and browse image data taken by the user in the same manner as in the above embodiment.
[0070]
In the above embodiment, no fixed point camera is provided in the area 1C, but a fixed point camera may be provided in the area 1C.
[0071]
Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the three areas 1A, 1B, and 1C are provided in the theme park, the number of areas may be one or two, and may be four or more.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a schematic block diagram showing a configuration of a photographing system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a digital camera signal processing system.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a signal processing system of a camera installation table.
FIG. 4 is a block diagram of a fixed point camera signal processing system.
FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining storage of image data in association with a user ID;
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing processing performed at the time of shooting using a digital camera.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing processing performed at the time of shooting using a fixed point camera.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing processing performed in a fixed point camera when shooting reservation is made;
[Explanation of symbols]
1A, 1B, 1C area
2A, 2B, 2C Digital camera
3A, 3B, 3C Camera installation stand
4A, 4B, 4C Wireless LAN communication equipment
5A, 5B fixed point camera
6 LAN
7 Image server
8 Output server
9 Internet
10 PC

Claims (7)

An imaging device installed movably, an ID input means for receiving an input of a user ID for specifying a user who performs imaging using the imaging device, and image data acquired by imaging is associated with the user ID A photographing device comprising photographing device communication means for transmitting to the outside;
An image server for storing the image data acquired by the imaging device in association with the user ID of the user who performed the imaging;
And a communication device that communicates with the imaging device communication means of the imaging device to receive the image data transmitted by the imaging device communication means and transmits the image data to the image server. Shooting system to do. The imaging system according to claim 1, wherein the imaging device and the communication device are respectively installed in a plurality of areas in a facility. The imaging device communication means transmits an imaging device ID that identifies each of the plurality of imaging devices to the outside in association with the image data,
The imaging system according to claim 2, wherein the image server further stores the image data in association with the imaging apparatus ID. A fixed point photographing device installed at a fixed point is further provided in at least one area of the plurality of areas, and the fixed point photographing device has a user ID for specifying a user who performs photographing using the fixed point photographing device. The ID input means which receives an input, The fixed point imaging device communication means which transmits the image data acquired by imaging | photography by communicating with the said image server to the said image server, The Claim 2 or 3 characterized by the above-mentioned Shooting system. The fixed point photographing device communication means transmits a fixed point photographing device ID that identifies the fixed point photographing device to the image server in association with the image data,
5. The photographing system according to claim 4, wherein the image server stores the image data in association with the fixed point photographing apparatus ID. A fixed-point imaging device installed at a fixed point, the fixed-point imaging device communicating with the image server, an ID input means for receiving an input of a user ID for specifying a user who performs imaging using the fixed-point imaging device; 2. The photographing system according to claim 1, further comprising fixed point photographing device communication means for transmitting image data acquired by photographing to the image server. 7. The fixed point photographing apparatus further comprising: reservation control means for receiving a reservation of photographing date and time and controlling the fixed point photographing apparatus so as to perform photographing at the reserved photographing date and time. The photographing system according to claim 1.

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