JP2005141608A - 3d character mail system - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide technology for preparing the contents of messages which can be easily prepared and browsed by a regular Web browser. <P>SOLUTION: Text data TxD and 3D authoring instruction data DD prepared by a cellular phone 1 are transmitted to a server 3. The server 3 prepares original type moving image data by controlling a 3D font on the basis of these data transmitted to the server 3, compresses and converts the moving image data into MPEG4 type data and stores the converted data as 3D character mail MD. When an e-mail EM including access pass information AD indicating the existence of the 3D character mail is transmitted from the cellular phone 1 to a cellular phone 2, the cellular phone 2 downloads the 3D character mail MD from the server 3 on the basis of the e-mail EM and the 3D character mail MD is reproduced and displayed by a browser 24. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

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

  E-mail using a mobile phone has the advantage that messages can be exchanged easily without choosing time and place. In e-mail using a mobile phone, in addition to text characters, pictograms and the like for the purpose of enhancing expressiveness are used. In addition, as mobile phones become more sophisticated, messages including still images and moving images can be exchanged.

  In e-mail using a mobile phone, attempts have been made to improve expressiveness by various methods. For example, the following Non-Patent Document 1 introduces a mobile phone capable of exchanging dynamic messages in which characters move.

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

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

  In the above Non-Patent Documents 1 and 2, it is possible to visually exchange character mails using characters having a three-dimensional expressive power, but can only give a preset motion to the characters. The content created by the user becomes similar, and there is a drawback that it is difficult to express individuality.

  In addition, the created content cannot be browsed unless a dedicated software program is used.

  Therefore, the object of the present invention is to realize a 3D character mail creation function that allows a user to easily express individuality, and to easily view the created content using a standard software program installed in a mobile phone. It is to provide possible technology.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the invention according to claim 1 is a system for playing back an e-mail created in a first terminal on a second terminal, wherein the first terminal converts an input text message into 3D. Means for generating instruction information to be expressed using a font, and transmitting the text message and the instruction information to a server, wherein the server is based on the received instruction information and means for storing a 3D font Means for generating a moving image representing the text message, means for generating a 3D character mail by compressing and converting the moving image into a predetermined format, and means for storing the 3D character mail, The first terminal further includes means for transmitting access path information for the 3D character mail stored in the server to the second terminal. The second terminal includes means for accessing the server based on the access path information received from the first terminal, downloading the 3D character mail, or reproducing and displaying by streaming reproduction. To do.

  The invention according to claim 2 is a system for reproducing an e-mail created in the first terminal on the second terminal, wherein the first terminal expresses the input text message using a 3D font. Generating the instruction information and transmitting the text message and the instruction information to a server, wherein the server expresses the text message based on the received instruction information and means for storing 3D fonts Means for generating a moving image, means for generating a 3D character mail by compressing and converting the moving image into a predetermined format, and means for transmitting the generated 3D character mail to the first terminal, The first terminal further comprises means for transmitting the received 3D character mail to the second terminal, wherein the second terminal has received from the first terminal Means for reproducing and displaying the serial 3D character mail, and is characterized in that comprises a.

  The invention according to claim 3 is a system for playing back an e-mail created in the first terminal on the second terminal, wherein the first terminal stores means for storing 3D fonts and an input text message. Means for generating instruction information for expression using the 3D font; means for generating a moving image expressing the text message based on the instruction information; and compressing and converting the moving image into a predetermined format Means for generating 3D character mail, and means for transmitting the 3D character mail to a server, wherein the server comprises means for storing the 3D character mail, and the first terminal further includes the server Means for transmitting access path information for the 3D character mail stored in the second terminal to the second terminal, wherein the second terminal has received the information before receiving from the first terminal. Accessing the server based on the access path information, download the 3D character mail, or is characterized in that and means for reproducing and displaying the streaming playback.

  The invention described in claim 4 is a system for playing back an e-mail created in the first terminal on the second terminal, wherein the first terminal stores means for storing 3D fonts, and an input text message. Means for generating instruction information for expression using the 3D font; means for generating a moving image expressing the text message based on the instruction information; and compressing and converting the moving image into a predetermined format Means for generating 3D character mail; and means for transmitting the 3D character mail to the second terminal, wherein the second terminal reproduces and displays the 3D character mail received from the first terminal; It is characterized by providing.

  Invention of Claim 5 is the 3D character mail system of Claim 3 or Claim 4, Comprising: The said 1st terminal is further provided with the storage medium which can be attached or detached to its own terminal, The said 3D font Is stored in the storage medium.

  The invention according to claim 6 is the 3D character mail system according to claim 5, wherein template data of the 3D character mail is stored in the storage medium.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, a unique 3D character mail using a 3D font is generated simply by inputting a text message and instruction information, and this is standardly provided in a playback terminal. Can be played and displayed with a typical software program. In addition, since the 3D character mail is generated and stored by the server, there is an effect that the load on the processing performed by the terminal can be reduced.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, by inputting a text message and instruction information, a unique 3D character mail using a 3D font is generated, and this is standardly installed in a playback terminal. The program can be played back and displayed. In addition, since 3D character mail is directly transmitted and received between terminals without going through a server, there is an effect that processing from completion of 3D character mail to browsing 3D character mail on the partner terminal and the configuration of the server can be simplified.

  According to the third aspect of the present invention, by inputting a text message and instruction information, a unique 3D character mail using a 3D font is generated, and this is standardly installed in a playback terminal. The program can be played back and displayed. Further, since the 3D character mail is transmitted / received via the server, the second terminal can also refuse to receive the large capacity 3D character mail.

  According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, by inputting a text message and instruction information, a unique 3D character mail using a 3D font is generated, and this is standardly installed in a playback terminal. The program can be played back and displayed. Further, since no server is required, there is an effect that the system configuration can be simplified.

  According to invention of Claim 5 or Claim 6, it is possible to supply 3D font and template data separately from a terminal by providing a removable storage medium.

  First, words necessary for explaining the present invention are defined. In this specification, “3D font” is model data representing a character in a three-dimensional structure. By giving control information to this model data, its form and operation are determined.

  The “text message” is character data that is the basis of “3D character mail”, and includes characters such as Japanese and foreign languages, numbers, symbols, pictograms, and the like. That is, a specific code is given in advance in the system, and all information transmission data that can be input into the body of an e-mail by a key input operation or the like is included.

  The “3D character mail system” of the present invention uses a “3D font” for the characters used in the “text message”, and gives control information to the characters so that they can be transformed or moved. A moving image is generated, compressed and converted into a predetermined format, and “3D character mail” that can be played back by a standard software program is generated.

  Here, an example of a display image of “3D character mail” is shown in FIG. The figure shows a 3D text mail indicating that the test has passed. First, the screen (a) shows a state where a 3D character “Ya-ta” appears while rotating clockwise from the right side of the screen. Screen (b) shows a state in which the 3D character “Ya-ta” has moved to the top of the screen. The screen (c) shows that the characters “PASS” are additionally displayed in the center of the screen, and the 3D characters “I did” appear from the right side of the screen and move clockwise. Then, the screen (d) shows a state where the 3D character “I did” is moved and displayed at the bottom of the screen. In addition, as the screen (c) changes to the screen (d), the shape of the 3D character “I did” changes (morphs).

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

  In the following description, it is assumed that the mobile phone 1 is a 3D character mail creation side terminal and the mobile phone 2 is a 3D character mail playback side terminal. Therefore, the operation when creating and transmitting 3D character mail is described for the mobile phone 1, and the operation when receiving and reproducing 3D mail is described for the mobile phone 2.

  As shown in the figure, the mobile phones 1 and 2 include operation units 11 and 21, monitors 12 and 22, mail units 13 and 23, and browsers 14 and 24, respectively.

  The operation units 11 and 21 are composed of various buttons, and the user of the mobile phones 1 and 2 can perform an e-mail message input operation by operating the operation units 11 and 21. . It is also possible to give various operation instructions to the mobile phones 1 and 2 such as an e-mail transmission instruction and a reception display instruction.

  The monitors 12 and 22 are used to reproduce and display the contents of the input message, the e-mail received from the partner terminal, and the 3D character mail.

  The mail units 13 and 23 have a function of creating an electronic mail, a function of transmitting the created electronic mail to the counterpart terminal, a function of receiving an electronic mail transmitted from the counterpart terminal, and the like.

  The browsers 14 and 24 are connected to a network such as the Internet, and are used to acquire data related to 3D character mail and to reproduce and display the acquired data. The 3D character mail, which is moving image data of a predetermined compression method, is reproduced and displayed on the browsers 14 and 24 using a software program that can reproduce the moving image data of the compression method. Specifically, for example, if a general-purpose compression method such as MPEG4 is used, a software program capable of reproducing the compression is normally installed in the terminal together with the browsers 14 and 24 and the like. Then, by using the software program as plug-in software on the browsers 14 and 24, 3D character mail as moving image data is reproduced and displayed. In this embodiment, the browsers 14 and 24 are used. However, the 3D character mail reproduction method is not limited to this, and the software program corresponding to the 3D character mail compression method operates independently as a reproduction player. It does not matter.

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

  The cellular phone 2 generally has a mail transmission / reception function by the mail unit 23, a data download function from the server 3 using the browser 24, and a moving image browsing function compressed by a predetermined compression method such as MPEG4. Mobile phone.

  The server 3 stores a 3D font set FS and template scenario data TSD in a storage device such as a hard disk. The server 3 includes a plurality of types of 3D font sets FS, and can generate various types of 3D character mail. The template scenario data TSD is data for determining a 3D character mail style. The creator of the 3D character mail can individually set the type of 3D font set FS (that is, font type), 3D font deformation (morphing) information, 3D font enlargement / reduction ratio, etc. By using the scenario data TSD, it is possible to easily specify a 3D character mail style based on a certain theme or motif. For example, if you use the template scenario data TSD titled “Pleasure Edition”, you can create a bright and fun 3D text mail. If you use the template scenario data TSD titled “Depression Edition”, It is possible to create a 3D text mail that creates a lost atmosphere.

  The server 3 includes a 3D authoring unit 31 and a moving image conversion unit 32. When the authoring instruction data DD is transmitted from the 3D authoring instructing unit 15 of the mobile phone 1, the 3D authoring unit 31 includes the type of 3D font set FS (that is, the font type) and the movement (movement) of the 3D font included therein. Scenario data including instruction information such as 3D font color, 3D font deformation (morphing) information, and 3D font enlargement / reduction ratio. Based on this scenario data, 3D character mail, which is moving image data in a unique format, is generated. Here, when the instruction to use the template scenario data TSD is included in the authoring instruction data DD received from the 3D authoring instruction unit 15 of the mobile phone 1, the template scenario data TSD is used as the scenario data. The generated 3D character mail, which is moving image data in a unique format, is compressed and converted by the moving image conversion unit 32 according to a predetermined compression method such as MPEG4, and stored in a storage device such as a hard disk provided in the server 3.

  Furthermore, the server 3 has a function as the www server 33 and can transmit access path information AD for accessing the stored 3D character mail to the mobile phone 1.

  Next, the flow of processing from creation to reproduction of 3D character mail will be described.

  First, in the mobile phone 1, a user operates the operation unit 11 to input text data TxD. Further, the user gives a 3D authoring instruction for each text character. Specifically, for each text character, which 3D font is used, how the 3D font is moved and rotated, including speed and direction, what color is the 3D font, and what is the 3D font In this way, a setting operation is performed such as how to deform (morph) the image, and what size (enlargement / reduction ratio) to display the 3D font. Information created by this setting operation is referred to as authoring instruction data DD. The user can use the template. For example, if the template scenario data TSD such as the “joy edition” or “depression edition” described above is selected, an authoring instruction can be easily performed. When a template is used, the information is included in the authoring instruction data DD.

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

  Next, in the server 3, the 3D authoring unit 31 receives the text data TxD and the authoring instruction data DD, generates scenario data as information for controlling the 3D font, and further, based on this, generates a moving image of a unique format. 3D character mail that is image data is generated.

  Next, the moving image conversion unit 32 performs predetermined compression conversion processing on the 3D character mail generated by the 3D authoring unit 31 to generate 3D character mail MD which is MPEG4 format moving image data. Then, the server 3 temporarily stores the generated 3D character mail MD in a storage device such as a hard disk and transmits it to the mobile phone 1 as well.

  In other words, when only a simple instruction from a user is received, a moving image composed of complicated 3D graphics using 3D fonts is generated in a unique format, and this is converted into a highly versatile moving image format such as MPEG4 format. After conversion, the user browses the 3D character mail MD in the MPEG4 format.

  In the mobile phone 1, the received 3D character mail MD is reproduced and displayed on the monitor 12 by the browser 14. Thereby, the user of the mobile phone 1 can check the reproduction state in advance before transmitting the 3D character mail MD, and can make corrections if necessary. If correction is necessary, the user transmits the corrected text data TxD and 3D authoring instruction data DD to the server 3 again, and generates the corrected 3D character mail MD by repeating the above-described operation.

  If there is no problem in the 3D character mail MD and no correction is required, the user transmits registration instruction data RD to the server 3 to perform the registration operation of the 3D character mail MD.

  When the server 3 receives the registration instruction data RD, the server 3 stores the temporarily stored 3D character mail MD in a predetermined directory in a storage device such as a hard disk in a state accessible from the mobile phones 1 and 2. Then, the access path (URL) for the 3D character mail MD is transmitted to the mobile phone 1 as the access path information AD.

  In the mobile phone 1, when the access path information AD is received, the mail unit 13 generates an email EM including this information. The user designates the transmission destination of the generated electronic mail EM and transmits it to the mobile phone 2.

  In the mobile phone 2, when the mail unit 23 receives the email EM, the user uses the browser 24 to access the WWW server 33 based on the URL described in the access path information AD included in the email EM. . Then, the 3D character mail MD, which is MPEG4 format moving image data, is downloaded, or the 3D character mail MD is reproduced and displayed on the monitor 22 by streaming reproduction.

  In this way, the mobile phone 2 can acquire the 3D character mail MD instructed by the mobile phone 1 via the server 3 and reproduce and display it.

  According to the present embodiment, by using the server 3, the mobile phone 1 does not need to store data such as the 3D font set FS and the template scenario data TSD in its own terminal, and generates a moving image or compresses and converts it. There is no need to perform such a heavy processing.

  Further, by using the server 3, the user of the mobile phone 2 can determine whether or not to download and browse the 3D character mail MD. For example, the user of the mobile phone 2 that has received the e-mail EM and has recognized that the 3D character mail MD has been generated can charge the communication fee for downloading the 3D character mail MD from the server 3, When viewing of the 3D character mail MD is not desired due to the processing capability related to the reproduction display of the moving image data, it is possible not to connect to the WWW server 33 and download the 3D character mail MD.

  Furthermore, it is possible to create a unique 3D character mail relatively easily. For example, it is possible to express 3D content using 2D animation technology, but in this case, only preset movements can be given to characters, and the content created by the user is similar. It becomes difficult to express individuality. However, in the present invention, the 3D authoring unit 31 generates 3D graphics only by specifying the 3D font and authoring instruction data that defines its movement, deformation, etc., so that the user operates the 3D font as intended. It is possible to generate a unique 3D character mail by modifying it.

  Since the generated 3D character mail is converted into a format such as MPEG4 which is a general compression method and used, it is highly versatile and requires a small file capacity. Therefore, when receiving 3D character mail from the server 4, the load on communication is small, and the received 3D character mail can be easily reproduced and displayed using a browser.

{Second Embodiment}
In the first embodiment, the user of the mobile phone 2 acquires and browses the 3D character mail MD created in accordance with the instruction from the mobile phone 1 via the server 3. The only difference is that character mail is directly received from the mobile phone 1.

  The configuration using the mobile phones 1 and 2 and the server 3 is the same as that shown in FIG. 1 in the first embodiment. The functions of the cellular phones 1 and 2 and the server 3 are also the same as those in the first embodiment, and thus description thereof is omitted. Hereinafter, an operation different from the first embodiment will be mainly described.

  First, the mobile phone 1 inputs and sets text data TxD and 3D authoring instruction data DD.

  Next, when text data TxD and authoring instruction data DD are transmitted from the authoring instruction unit 15 of the mobile phone 1 to the server 3, the 3D authoring unit 31 of the server 3 generates scenario data as information for controlling the 3D font. Further, based on this, a 3D character mail that is moving image data in a unique format is generated. Next, the moving image conversion unit 32 performs predetermined compression conversion processing on the 3D character mail generated by the 3D authoring unit 31 to generate 3D character mail MD which is MPEG4 format moving image data. Then, the server 3 transmits the generated 3D character mail MD to the mobile phone 1. In the mobile phone 1, the received 3D character mail MD is reproduced and displayed on the monitor 12 by the browser 14, and the 3D character mail is corrected as necessary.

  Up to this point, the operation is the same as that described in the first embodiment. However, in this embodiment, after the 3D character mail MD is completed, it is transmitted directly from the mobile phone 1 to the mobile phone 2 without going through the server 3. Then, the user of the mobile phone 2 that has received the 3D character mail MD reproduces and displays it on the monitor 22 using the browser 24.

  In the present embodiment, since the 3D character mail MD is not directly registered in the server 3 as in the first embodiment, and is directly transmitted and received between the mobile phones 1 and 2, The procedure up to playback display on the mobile phone 2 is simplified. That is, in the mobile phone 1, after completion of the 3D character mail MD, registration of the 3D character mail MD to the server 3, reception of the access path information AD from the server 3, creation of an electronic mail EM including the access path information AD, The operation of transmitting the created electronic mail EM to the mobile phone 2 is unnecessary, and it is only necessary to transmit the 3D character mail MD to the mobile phone 2. The mobile phone 2 also receives the e-mail EM, connects to the server 3 based on the access path information AD included in the e-mail EM, receives the 3D character mail MD from the server 3, and displays the received 3D character mail MD. Such an operation becomes unnecessary, and it is only necessary to reproduce and display the received 3D character mail MD. Further, the server 3 does not require the temporary storage of the 3D character mail MD or the operation as the WWW server 33, and it is only necessary to generate the 3D character mail in response to the instruction from the mobile phone 1, so that the entire process is performed. The load is reduced.

{Third embodiment}
FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a 3D character mail system according to the third embodiment of the present invention. In the present embodiment, since the 3D character mail MD is generated by the mobile phone 1, the point that the 3D font set FS and the template scenario data TSD are provided on the mobile phone 1 side is different from the first embodiment. The following description will focus on the functional units and operation contents that are different from those of the first embodiment.

  The mobile phone 1 includes an interface 17 for a storage medium 18 that can be attached to and detached from the terminal body, and can access various data stored in the storage medium 18. As the storage medium 18, for example, a card-type or stick-type ROM, flash memory, or the like can be used. In addition, the mobile phone 1 includes a 3D authoring unit 18 and a moving image conversion unit 16 in order to generate a 3D character mail MD within the terminal. On the other hand, since the server 3 does not generate the 3D character mail MD, it is not necessary to have the 3D font set FS and the template scenario data TSD, and it is not necessary to include the 3D authoring unit 31 and the moving image conversion unit 32.

  Next, the flow of processing from creation to reproduction of 3D character mail MD will be described.

  First, in the mobile phone 1, a user operates the operation unit 11 to input text data TxD. Further, the user gives a 3D authoring instruction for each text character. Specifically, for each text character, which 3D font is used, how the 3D font is moved and rotated, including speed and direction, what color is the 3D font, and what is the 3D font In this way, a setting operation is performed such as how to deform (morph) the image, and what size (enlargement / reduction ratio) to display the 3D font. Information created by this setting operation is referred to as authoring instruction data DD. The user can use the template. For example, if the template scenario data TSD such as the “joy edition” or “depression edition” described above is selected, an authoring instruction can be easily performed. When the template is used, the information is included in the authoring instruction data DD.

  When the above operation is performed, the 3D authoring instruction unit 15 delivers the input text data TxD and authoring instruction data DD to the 3D authoring unit 18.

  Next, the 3D authoring unit 18 generates scenario data as information for controlling the 3D font based on the text data TxD and the authoring instruction data DD, and further, based on the scenario data, 3D which is moving image data in a unique format. Generate text mail.

  Next, the moving image conversion unit 16 performs a predetermined compression conversion process on the 3D character mail generated by the 3D authoring unit 18 to generate a 3D character mail MD which is MPEG4 format moving image data.

  The generated 3D character mail MD is reproduced and displayed on the monitor 12 by the browser 14. Thereby, the user of the mobile phone 1 can check the reproduction state in advance before transmitting the 3D character mail MD, and can make corrections if necessary. If correction is necessary, the user resets the corrected text data TxD and 3D authoring instruction data DD, and generates the corrected 3D character mail MD by repeating the above-described operation.

  If there is no problem with the 3D character mail MD and no correction is required, the user transmits the generated 3D character mail MD and registration instruction data RD to the server 3 to perform a registration operation.

  When the server 3 receives the registration instruction data RD, the server 3 stores the simultaneously received 3D character mail MD in a predetermined directory in a storage device such as a hard disk in a state accessible from the mobile phones 1 and 2. Then, the access path (URL) for the 3D character mail MD is transmitted to the mobile phone 1 as the access path information AD.

  In the mobile phone 1, when the access path information AD is received, the mail unit 13 generates an electronic mail EM including this information. The user designates the transmission destination of the generated electronic mail EM and transmits it to the mobile phone 2.

  In the mobile phone 2, when the mail unit 23 receives the email EM, the user accesses the WWW server 33 using the browser 24 based on the URL described in the access path information AD included in the email EM. To do. Then, the 3D character mail MD, which is MPEG4 format moving image data, is downloaded, or the 3D character mail MD is reproduced and displayed on the monitor 22 by streaming reproduction.

  In this manner, the mobile phone 2 can acquire the 3D character mail MD created by the mobile phone 1 via the server 3 and reproduce and display it.

  According to the present embodiment, by using the server 3, the user of the mobile phone 2 can determine whether or not to download and view the 3D character mail MD. For example, the user of the mobile phone 2 that has received the e-mail EM and has recognized that the 3D character mail MD has been generated can charge the communication fee for downloading the 3D character mail MD from the server 3, When viewing of the 3D character mail MD is not desired due to the processing capability related to the reproduction display of the moving image data, it is possible not to connect to the WWW server 33 and download the 3D character mail MD.

  In addition, it is possible to create a unique 3D character mail relatively easily. For example, it is possible to express 3D content using 2D animation technology, but in this case, only preset movements can be given to characters, and the content created by the user is similar. It becomes difficult to express individuality. However, in the present invention, since the 3D authoring unit 18 generates 3D graphics only by specifying the 3D font and authoring instruction data that defines its movement, deformation, etc., the user can leave the 3D font as intended. It is possible to generate unique 3D character mail by operating and transforming it.

  Since the generated 3D character mail is converted into a format such as MPEG4 which is a general compression method and used, it is highly versatile and requires a small file capacity. Therefore, the load on communication is small even when receiving 3D character mail, and the received 3D character mail can be easily reproduced and displayed using a browser.

{Fourth embodiment}
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a 3D character mail system according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention. This embodiment is different from the third embodiment only in that the user of the mobile phone 2 receives 3D character mail directly from the mobile phone 1.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the 3D character mail system according to the present embodiment has only a mobile phone 1 or 2 without a server. Since the functions of the cellular phones 1 and 2 are the same as those in the third embodiment, the description thereof is omitted. Hereinafter, an operation different from that of the third embodiment will be mainly described.

  First, the mobile phone 1 inputs and sets text data TxD and 3D authoring instruction data DD.

  Next, scenario data is generated as information for controlling the 3D font by the authoring instructing unit 15 and the 3D authoring unit 18 of the mobile phone 1, and based on this, 3D character mail, which is moving image data in a unique format, Generated. Next, the moving image conversion unit 16 performs a predetermined compression conversion process on the 3D character mail generated by the 3D authoring unit 18 to generate a 3D character mail MD which is MPEG4 format moving image data. In the mobile phone 1, the browser 14 confirms the generated 3D character mail MD by reproducing and displaying it on the monitor 12 and correcting the 3D character mail as necessary.

  Up to this point, the operation is the same as that described above in the third embodiment. However, in the present embodiment, after the 3D character mail MD is completed, it is transmitted directly to the mobile phone 1 by attaching it to an e-mail without going through the server 3. Then, the user of the mobile phone 2 that receives the 3D character mail MD reproduces and displays it on the monitor 22 using the browser 24.

  In the present embodiment, since all processing is performed by the mobile phones 1 and 2, the server 3 is not required. Therefore, there is an effect that the configuration of the system is simplified and the cost required for the construction and maintenance of the system can be reduced.

{Modification}
In each of the above-described embodiments, the system has been described as a system for exchanging 3D character mail using an electronic mail of a mobile phone. However, the present invention is not limited to a mobile phone, and may be an embodiment using a computer device. Absent. In addition to electronic mail, the present invention can be applied to a software program having a message exchange function such as an instant messenger. For example, the mobile phone 1 or 2 in each of the above embodiments may be replaced with a computer device, and 3D character mail may be exchanged in a software program having a message exchange function such as an instant messenger operating on the computer device.

  In the first and third embodiments, when the mobile phone 2 on the receiving side accesses the server 3, the WWW server 33 and the browser 24 are used. However, the method of accessing the server 3 is not limited to this. As long as data can be acquired from the server 3, other protocols such as an FTP server and an FTP client program may be used.

  Further, the compression method of 3D character mail is not limited to MPEG4, and any other compression method can be used as long as it is a general-purpose moving image format that can be played back and displayed using a software program installed on a mobile phone or the like as standard. May be used.

It is a figure which shows the 3D character mail system which concerns on 1st Embodiment and 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the 3D character mail system which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the 3D character mail system which concerns on 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the reproduction | regeneration state of 3D character mail based on embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Mobile phone 2 Mobile phone 3 Server 14, 24 Browser 15 3D authoring instruction part 18, 31 3D authoring part 16, 32 Moving picture conversion part FS 3D font set TSD Template scenario data MD 3D character mail

Claims (6)

A system for playing back an e-mail created on a first terminal on a second terminal,
The first terminal is
Means for generating instruction information for expressing the input text message using a 3D font, and transmitting the text message and the instruction information to a server;
With
The server
Means for accumulating 3D fonts;
Means for generating a moving image representing the text message based on the received instruction information;
Means for compressing and converting the moving image into a predetermined format to generate a 3D character mail;
Means for accumulating the 3D character mail;
With
The first terminal further includes:
Means for transmitting access path information for the 3D character mail stored in the server to the second terminal;
With
The second terminal is
Means for accessing the server based on the access path information received from the first terminal, downloading the 3D character mail, or reproducing and displaying by streaming reproduction;
A 3D character mail system comprising: A system for playing back an e-mail created on a first terminal on a second terminal,
The first terminal is
Means for generating instruction information for expressing the input text message using a 3D font, and transmitting the text message and the instruction information to a server;
With
The server
Means for accumulating 3D fonts;
Means for generating a moving image representing the text message based on the received instruction information;
Means for compressing and converting the moving image into a predetermined format to generate a 3D character mail;
Means for transmitting the generated 3D character mail to the first terminal;
With
The first terminal further includes:
Means for transmitting the received 3D character mail to the second terminal;
With
The second terminal is
Means for reproducing and displaying the 3D character mail received from the first terminal;
A 3D character mail system comprising: A system for playing back an e-mail created on a first terminal on a second terminal,
The first terminal is
Means for accumulating 3D fonts;
Means for generating instruction information for expressing the input text message using the 3D font;
Means for generating a moving image representing the text message based on the instruction information;
Means for compressing and converting the moving image into a predetermined format to generate a 3D character mail;
Means for transmitting the 3D character mail to a server;
With
The server
Means for accumulating the 3D character mail;
With
The first terminal further includes:
Means for transmitting access path information for the 3D character mail stored in the server to the second terminal;
With
The second terminal is
Means for accessing the server based on the access path information received from the first terminal, downloading the 3D character mail, or reproducing and displaying by streaming reproduction;
A 3D character mail system comprising: A system for playing back an e-mail created on a first terminal on a second terminal,
The first terminal is
Means for accumulating 3D fonts;
Means for generating instruction information for expressing the input text message using the 3D font;
Means for generating a moving image representing the text message based on the instruction information;
Means for compressing and converting the moving image into a predetermined format to generate a 3D character mail;
Means for transmitting the 3D character mail to the second terminal;
With
The second terminal is
Means for reproducing and displaying the 3D character mail received from the first terminal;
A 3D character mail system comprising: The 3D character mail system according to claim 3 or 4,
The first terminal further includes:
A storage medium that can be attached to and detached from the terminal
With
The 3D character mail system, wherein the 3D font is stored in the storage medium. The 3D character mail system according to claim 5,
The 3D character mail system, wherein the 3D character mail template data is stored in the storage medium.

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