JP2010135983A - Photographing device, communication terminal, server, photographing method, and communication method - Google Patents

Abstract

An imaging device, a communication terminal, a server, an imaging method, and a communication method are provided that are fixed at a predetermined location and that can capture an image of a person to be photographed and that can also record sound at the time of the imaging.
An imaging apparatus 10 capable of imaging a predetermined imaging area A, and a communication unit that receives an imaging signal for imaging the subject P when the subject P exists in the imaging area A. Then, the person P to be photographed is specified in the photographing area A according to the position information included in the photographing signal, and the photographing unit 13 that performs photographing, and the photographing that generates photographing data based on the photographing by the photographing unit 13 A data generation unit 14, an audio data generation unit 15 that acquires audio from the photographed person side and generates audio data, and a recording control unit 16 that instructs to record the image data and audio data in association with each other.
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Description

  The present invention relates to an imaging device, a communication terminal, a server, an imaging method, and a communication method.

Currently, there are fixed-point imaging devices that are installed in specific places and facilities and take pictures of the surroundings. As such a photographing apparatus, for example, there is a fixed point camera that is installed in an attraction facility in a theme park and used for a service that provides a photographed image to a visitor. In addition, there are fixed-point cameras installed in commercial facilities and residential facilities for the purpose of security and crime prevention.
As a fixed point camera, there exist some which are shown to the following patent document, for example.

  Patent Document 1 describes a photographing system and method for photographing a predetermined photographing area with a plurality of cameras.

  Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-228561 describes that shooting is performed when a subject having a wireless tag passes a shooting point, and user identification information and a captured image received from the wireless tag are recorded.

  Patent Document 3 describes a mobile robot that takes a picture by receiving a picture request signal from a portable terminal device operated by a picture instructor.

JP 2007-28130 A JP-A-2005-73094 JP 2005-65020 A

  However, the conventional fixed-point imaging device can record still images and moving images, but cannot record the voice of the subject.

  An object of the present invention is to provide an imaging device, a communication terminal, a server, an imaging method, and a communication method that are fixed at a predetermined place and that can capture an image of a person to be photographed and can also record sound at the time of the imaging.

The present invention is a photographing device capable of photographing a predetermined photographing area,
Communication means for receiving a photographing signal for photographing the photographed person when the photographed person exists in the photographing area;
An imaging unit that identifies the subject in the imaging area according to position information included in the imaging signal and executes imaging;
Shooting data generation means for generating shooting data based on shooting by the shooting unit;
Voice data generating means for acquiring voice from the subject side and generating voice data;
And a recording control unit that instructs to record the image data and the audio data in association with each other.

Further, the present invention is a communication terminal capable of communication connection with the photographing apparatus,
A communication means for transmitting the position information to a server capable of communication connection with the photographing apparatus;
Sound acquisition means for acquiring surrounding sound at the time of photographing by the photographing device;
It is a communication terminal that transmits the sound to the photographing device.

Furthermore, the present invention is a server that is communicably connectable with the photographing apparatus,
Position information processing means for identifying a shooting area where the subject is present based on position information received from the subject side when the subject is present in the shooting area;
A communication unit that transmits a photographing signal to the photographing device capable of photographing the photographing area where the subject is present;
And a data recording unit capable of recording the image data and the audio data transmitted from the image capturing apparatus in association with each other.

The present invention is a photographing method for photographing with a photographing device capable of photographing a predetermined photographing area,
Receiving a photographing signal for photographing the subject when the subject is present in the photographing area;
Identifying the subject in the shooting area according to position information included in the shooting signal, and executing shooting;
Generating shooting data based on shooting by the shooting unit;
Obtaining audio from the subject side and generating audio data;
And instructing to record the image data and the audio data in association with each other.

The present invention is a communication method for performing communication connection with the above-described photographing apparatus,
Identifying the shooting area in which the subject is present based on positional information received from the subject side when the subject is present in the shooting area;
Transmitting a photographing signal to the photographing device capable of photographing the photographing area where the subject is present;
And recording the image data and the audio data transmitted from the image capturing device in association with each other.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide an imaging device, a communication terminal, and a server that are fixed at a predetermined place and that can capture an image of a person to be photographed and that can also record sound at the time of the imaging.

  FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram of a photographing system for explaining an embodiment of the present invention. The photographing system includes a server 1, a photographing device 10 that can be communicably connected to the server 1 and can photograph a predetermined photographing area A, and a communication terminal 100 that can be communicably connected to the server 1.

  The communication terminal 100 is carried by the person to be photographed P who is set as a subject of photographing. In addition, the communication terminal 100 receives a radio wave from a satellite, calculates a distance to the satellite, measures a current position based on the calculated distance, and generates a GPS (Global Positioning System) function. have. The position information is updated constantly or intermittently as the subject P moves.

  The person P to be photographed here is, for example, a contract with a provider of a photographing service using this photographing system, applying for the provision of the photographing service, and registered in advance of photographing. It is the one that is used for shooting. The communication terminal 100 is, for example, a registered subject to be provided or lent by a photographing service provider or others before photographing.

  The imaging device 10 is, for example, a fixed point camera fixed at a predetermined location. The photographing apparatus 10 performs photographing according to a photographing signal from the server 1 when the subject P exists in the photographing area A. In addition, the photographing apparatus 10 can not only generate photographing data by photographing, but can also acquire sound via the communication terminal 100 during photographing. The imaging device 10 generates audio data based on the acquired audio and records it together with the imaging data. The imaging device 10 may be remotely operable.

  In the server 1, the identification information of the photographing apparatus 10 connected to the server 1 and the photographing area A of the photographing apparatus 10 are recorded in advance as information. The server 1 receives position information from the communication terminal 100 possessed by the subject P, and when the communication terminal 100 is located in the shooting area A, the server 1 takes a shooting signal to the shooting device 10 that can take a shot of the shooting area A. Send. In addition, the server 1 acquires and records shooting data and audio data from the shooting device 10 after shooting is performed by the shooting device 10.

  A mobile phone can be used as the communication terminal 100. At this time, position information is input by the GPS function built in the mobile phone, and the position information is transmitted to the photographing apparatus 10. In addition, voice data is input by a voice acquisition unit such as a microphone provided in the mobile phone, and the voice data is transmitted to the photographing apparatus 10.

  The server 1 may record registration information of the person P to be photographed before photographing. The registration information includes, for example, registrant identification information such as ID (identification) and an image of the subject.

  FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram illustrating a state in which a plurality of imaging devices are connected to the server. A plurality of imaging devices 10 can be connected to the server 1 for communication. A plurality of photographing devices 10 can be installed in an area where the communication terminal 100 and the server 1 can communicate. Each of the plurality of photographing devices 10 can photograph the photographing areas A1 to A4. Based on the position information received from the communication terminal 100, the server 1 responds to the position of the person to be photographed P when it is determined that the person to be photographed P that moves over time exists in any of the photographing areas A1 to A4. Control is performed so that a photographing signal is transmitted to the photographing apparatus 10 to perform photographing.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of the imaging system. FIG. 4 is an external view showing an example of a communication terminal.
The communication terminal 100 includes a communication unit 102 for communication connection with each of the imaging device 10 and the server 1, a GPS reception unit 103 for receiving radio waves from a satellite, and a communication terminal 100 at the time of imaging. And an audio acquisition unit 104 such as a microphone for acquiring audio from the surroundings. In addition, on the surface of the housing 110, a display unit 105 such as a flat panel display capable of visually displaying information, an announcement unit 106 such as a speaker, and an operation unit 107 for operation by a subject. I have. The communication terminal 100 may be provided with an antenna unit 111 for receiving radio waves from a satellite or communication radio waves. The antenna unit 111 is wired and connected to the GPS receiving unit 103 and the communication unit 102 inside the housing 110.

  The photographing device 10 receives an optical system such as a photographing lens and a lens driving unit that controls a focal position of the photographing lens, and a photographing element that forms an image by receiving light passing through the photographing lens with a photographing element. And a photographing unit 13 including the system. In addition, the photographing apparatus 10 includes a photographing data generation unit 14 that generates photographing data based on the image signal generated by the photographing unit 13, and a sound data generation unit that generates sound data based on the sound received from the communication terminal 100. 15. The imaging device 10 includes a communication unit 12 for communication connection with each of the communication terminal 100 and the server 1. The communication unit 12 functions as a photographing signal receiving unit that receives a photographing signal from the server 1. Further, the photographing apparatus 10 includes a recording control unit that instructs to record photographing data and audio data in association with each other.

  The shooting data is, for example, a still image or a moving image. Further, the still image may be a stereoscopic (3D) image including a plurality of images.

  The server 1 includes a communication unit 2 for communication connection with each of the communication terminal 100 and the photographing apparatus 10. Further, the server 1 identifies the position of the subject P carrying the communication terminal 100 based on the position information received from the communication terminal 100 via the communication unit 2, and corresponds to the shooting area where the subject P exists. A position information processing unit 3 for selecting a photographing apparatus 10 to be operated. The server 1 includes a data recording unit 5 that records shooting data and audio data received from the shooting device 10 via the communication unit 2 in association with each other. The server 1 includes a position information processing unit 3, a data recording unit 5, and a control unit 4 that can control the communication unit 2. The control unit 4 may be configured to be able to control the photographing process of the photographing apparatus 10 and the process in the communication terminal 100 via the communication unit 2.

  The data recording unit 5 functions as a data recording unit that records photographing data and audio data generated by the photographing device 10. At this time, the recording data and the audio data are recorded in accordance with the instruction signal for associating and recording the imaging data and the audio data from the recording control unit 16 of the imaging apparatus 10 and the signal for the association. Note that the photographing apparatus 10 may be provided with a recording unit that records photographing data and audio data. In this case, the data recording unit provided in the photographing apparatus 10 performs recording in accordance with an instruction signal for recording the recording data and the audio data in association with each other from the recording control unit 16.

  Further, the server 1 may be configured to transmit the video data and audio data recorded in the data recording unit 5 to another server or network via the communication unit 2 or another communication line.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart for explaining a basic processing procedure between the server and the photographing apparatus when photographing is performed using the photographing system. For the configuration of the imaging system, refer to the configuration already described. In the following description, it is assumed that the person to be photographed has a communication terminal registered in advance.

  First, the server 1 acquires position information from the communication terminal 100 of the subject P (step S11). Here, the location information is constantly or intermittently transmitted to the server 1 by the communication terminal 100.

  The server 1 specifies the position of the subject P based on the position information by the position information processing unit 3 (step S12). Then, it is determined whether or not the position of the specified subject P is within the photographing area of any of the photographing devices 10, and if it exists within the photographing area, the photographing device 10 corresponding to the photographing area is selected. The selected photographing device 10 transmits a photographing signal including a photographing execution instruction to the selected photographing device 10 (step S14). Here, the imaging signal includes information specifying the communication terminal 100 possessed by the subject P and information indicating the position thereof.

  Next, the imaging device 10 identifies the person P to be photographed who has the communication terminal 100 and exists in the photographing area A based on the photographing signal received from the server 1 and performs photographing of the person P to be photographed. Shooting data is generated (step S15). Here, the imaging apparatus 10 uses information such as notification of execution of shooting and setting of a shooting state, information such as an image to be shot, etc. as shooting information related to shooting contents before or almost simultaneously with shooting. You may transmit via the communication part 12. FIG.

  In parallel with the execution of imaging, the imaging device 10 acquires audio from the communication terminal 100 possessed by the subject P and creates audio data based on the audio (step S16). The imaging device 10 can also start acquiring audio from the communication terminal 10 before the start of imaging.

  Thereafter, the photographing apparatus 10 transmits photographing data and audio data to the server 1 (step S17).

  The server 1 records the shooting data and audio data received from the shooting device 10 in the data recording unit 5 (step S18). At this time, the data recording unit 5 records the shooting data and the audio data in association with each other in accordance with the instruction of the recording control unit 16 of the shooting device 10. Processing for recording the shooting data and the audio data in association with each other will be described later.

  FIG. 6 is a flowchart for explaining another example of the processing procedure between the photographing apparatus and the communication terminal when photographing is performed using the photographing system.

  The imaging device 10 acquires an imaging signal from the server 1 (step S21), and then transmits imaging information to the communication terminal 100 before executing imaging (step S22). At this time, the shooting information may include information related to other shooting contents such as execution of shooting to the subject P and notification of the shooting timing. In addition, the shooting information may include at least a part of shooting data that has already been shot by the shooting device 10. For example, when shooting a moving image, instead of transmitting the entire moving image to the communication terminal 100, an image updated every few seconds may be transmitted to the communication terminal 100 as shooting data.

  The communication terminal 100 receives the photographing information transmitted from the photographing apparatus 10, displays the content of the photographing information on the display unit 105, and also announces the content from the announcement unit 106 with a sound (step S23). Only one of the display by the display unit 105 and the announcement of the announcement unit 106 may be executed.

  The person P to be photographed can know photographing information related to photographing by the photographing apparatus 10 through the display unit 105 and the announcement unit 106 of the communication terminal 100. The operation unit 107 can input a shooting instruction signal including a shooting execution instruction. The input photographing instruction signal is transmitted to the photographing apparatus 10. At this time, the voice acquisition unit 104 of the communication terminal 100 acquires the voice of the person to be photographed P and the sound around the person to be photographed P, and transmits them to the photographing apparatus 10 (step S24).

  The imaging device 10 generates imaging data and audio data based on the imaging instruction signal from the communication terminal 100 (step S25).

  Shooting data and audio data are temporarily recorded in association with each other (step S26).

  The imaging device 10 transmits imaging data and audio data to the server 1 (step S27). Here, the shooting data and the audio data may be immediately transmitted to the server 1 without being temporarily recorded.

  The server 1 records the shooting data and audio data received from the shooting device 10 in the data recording unit 5. Note that the server 1 may notify the communication terminal 100 of the person P to be photographed via the communication unit 2 that the shooting data and the audio data are recorded in the data recording unit 5.

FIG. 7A is a schematic diagram showing shooting data and audio data, and FIG. 7B shows an example of the data structure.
The shooting data is recorded in association with the voice data based on the voice acquired from the communication terminal 100 at the time of shooting. When the shooting data is a moving image, the moving image data and audio data generated so as to be synchronized with the data are combined and recorded as one data. When the shooting data is a still image, the image data is combined with the audio data based on the sound recorded for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds before and after the time when the still image was shot) and combined as one data. To be recorded. Shooting data and audio data are managed in a data table as shown in FIG. In FIG. 7B, for “ID” indicating the identification number of the subject P or the communication terminal 100, “IMAGE / MOVIE” indicating shooting data at the time of shooting, “VOICE” indicating audio data, and In addition, “DATA” indicating the date and “CAMERA” indicating the identification number of the image capturing apparatus 10 that has performed image capturing are collectively recorded for each image capturing. A data table in which shooting data and audio data are associated is recorded in the data recording unit 5 of the server 1. In addition, a data table of shooting data and audio data related to shooting performed by the shooting device 10 may be recorded on the shooting device 10 side.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart for explaining another example of the processing procedure between the server and the photographing apparatus when photographing is performed using the photographing system.

  First, the server 1 acquires position information from the communication terminal 100 (step S31). The position of the communication terminal 100 of the subject P is specified based on the position information acquired by the position information processing unit 3 (step S32), and the photographing apparatus 10 corresponding to the position of the subject P is selected (step S33). . An imaging signal that causes the selected imaging device 10 to perform imaging is transmitted (step S34).

  The server 1 can continuously acquire position information from the communication terminal 100, and can determine whether or not the position of the communication terminal 100 has changed based on the position information. When the position of the communication terminal 100 has not changed for a predetermined time (for example, 15 seconds to 20 seconds), the subject P holding the communication terminal 100 has not moved, that is, stopped at the same position. Means that. For this reason, when the position of the communication terminal 100 does not change for a predetermined time, the server 1 can update the content of the shooting signal so as to execute a still image (still shooting) (step S35). In this case, the server 1 transmits the updated imaging signal to the imaging device 10 (step S36). When the position information is changed at a predetermined time, the imaging signal is not updated.

  The photographing apparatus 10 performs photographing of the subject P in accordance with the photographing signal. Here, when the updated imaging signal is received from the server 1, imaging of the subject P is executed according to the updated imaging signal (step S37).

  Moreover, the imaging device 10 acquires audio from the communication terminal 100 of the person P to be photographed (step S38). Then, shooting data and audio data are generated and transmitted to the server 1 (step S39).

FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram showing another configuration example in the case of shooting using the shooting system.
In this example of the photographing system, the server 1 receives position information from the communication terminal 100 of the photographed person P, the server specifies the position of the photographed person P based on the position information, and selects the photographing apparatus 10. The configuration for transmitting the imaging signal to the selected imaging device 10 is the same as the processing procedure described above.

  The photographing apparatus 10 includes a voice recognition unit 17 that recognizes voice instruction content based on voice acquired from the communication terminal 100 of the person P to be photographed. As the audio instruction content, for example, the timing of shooting such as “Hi, cheese” or “I will shoot” is instructed. In this way, it is possible to perform shooting at a desired timing on the subject P side.

FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram illustrating another configuration example in the case of performing imaging using an imaging system.
In this example of the photographing system, the server 1 receives position information from the communication terminal 100 of the photographed person P, the server specifies the position of the photographed person P based on the position information, and selects the photographing apparatus 10. The configuration for transmitting the imaging signal to the selected imaging device 10 is the same as the configuration example described above.

  Here, when there are a plurality of photographed persons P in the photographing area A, the position information is transmitted from the communication terminal 100 possessed by each photographed person P to the server 1. The server 1 specifies the position of the person P to be photographed based on each position information, and selects the photographing apparatus 10. When a single photographing device 10 is selected for a plurality of subjects P in one photographing area A, the photographing device 10 has a photographing range so that all of the plurality of subjects P can photograph. An angle-of-view adjusting unit 16 for changing the angle is provided. By doing so, it is possible to avoid that some of the subjects P are not photographed when there are a plurality of subjects P in the photographing area A. The imaging device 10 can use the angle-of-view adjustment unit 16 to magnify and capture only the face portion of the person P to be photographed, or to photograph the whole body of the person P to be photographed.

  When there are a plurality of subjects P in the shooting area A, the shooting area A can also be shot by a plurality of shooting devices 10 capable of shooting. In this case, photographing can be performed by changing the photographing range by the angle-of-view adjusting unit 16 in at least a part of the plurality of photographing devices 10.

  When a plurality of photographers P exist as a group in the photographing area A, they may be recorded in the server 1 as group information including registration information of each photographed person P in advance. At this time, a priority order may be set in advance as to which photographed person P should be preferentially photographed among the plurality of photographed persons P included in the group. By recording the registration information of the photographed person P as group information in this way, the photographing apparatus 10 can perform photographing while distinguishing it from other single photographed persons P or photographed persons P included in other groups. it can.

FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram illustrating another configuration example in the case of shooting using the shooting system.
The server 1 can record a pre-registered image of the subject P (hereinafter also referred to as a registered image). The image of the subject P is, for example, a face image or a whole body image of the subject P. The server 1 can transmit the registered image together with the photographing signal to the photographing apparatus 10. The photographing apparatus 10 performs photographing according to the photographing signal, recognizes a predetermined image by the image recognition unit 18 in the acquired image, and identifies the subject P with reference to the recognized image and the registered image. Can do. When there are a plurality of subjects P in the same shooting area A and only some of the subjects P are to be taken, some of the subjects P are identified by the image recognition unit 18. The angle of view can be appropriately adjusted by the angle of view adjustment unit 16 and only the specified subject P can be photographed.

  Further, when the image recognition unit 18 can recognize a person's face image, recognizes a plurality of face images in one image, and the distance between the face images approaches a threshold value or less, shooting is performed. Also good.

  FIG. 12 is a schematic diagram illustrating another configuration example in the case of shooting using a shooting system. A plurality of photographing devices capable of photographing the same photographing area A can be used to photograph one person P in the photographing area. In this case, each imaging device 10 performs imaging in cooperation with other imaging devices capable of imaging the same imaging area A.

FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example of shooting data when shooting is performed with a plurality of shooting apparatuses.
As shown in FIG. 13A, a 3D image can be generated by combining images A and B shot by a plurality of imaging devices. At this time, the image data captured by each of the plurality of imaging devices may be transmitted and received between the plurality of imaging devices via a communication unit, and a plurality of images may be synthesized by at least one of the plurality of imaging devices. . In addition, after transmitting the imaging | photography data produced | generated with each imaging device to the server 1, you may synthesize | combine a some image with the server 1. FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 13B, it is possible to generate a panoramic image having a wide angle of view made up of an image A and an image B photographed by a plurality of photographing devices 10. In this way, it is possible to perform photographing with a wide angle of view that exceeds the limit of the angle of view of the single photographing device 10.

  As shown in FIG. 13C, each photographing apparatus 10 can photograph the subject P and the background at different angles of view. For example, it is possible to take a picture with an angle of view centered on the upper body of the person to be photographed by one photographing apparatus 10 and to photograph the person to be photographed P and its background with a wide angle of view by using the other photographing apparatus 10. In this way, it is possible to perform photographing at different angles of view by simultaneous photographing. Alternatively, only one person P can be photographed by one photographing apparatus 10 and only the background of the person P can be photographed by another photographing apparatus 10. Note that the adjustment of the angle of view of each photographing apparatus 10 can be set by the angle-of-view adjustment unit 16 described above.

  When shooting with a plurality of imaging devices 10, each imaging device 10 may acquire audio from the communication terminal 100 and generate audio data. Alternatively, common audio data can be associated with each image. At this time, at least a part of the plurality of imaging devices 10 may acquire audio from the communication terminal 100, generate audio data, and share it with another imaging device 10 that has performed imaging at the same time via a communication unit. Alternatively, when shooting is performed with a plurality of shooting devices 10, the server 1 may record the shooting data of each shooting device 10 that has shot simultaneously and the audio data in association with each other.

  In addition, by shooting with a plurality of shooting apparatuses 10, it is possible to obtain a moving image shot with a different angle of view without being limited to the example of FIG. 13. Alternatively, it is possible to perform still photography with a time difference by shifting the photographing time for each photographing apparatus.

  The setting as to whether or not to shoot with a plurality of imaging devices 10 may be determined according to an instruction from the subject P and notified to the communication terminal 100 from the imaging device 10. At this time, when the person to be photographed P inputs an instruction from the communication terminal 100 so as to execute photographing by an arbitrary photographing apparatus 10, photographing is performed by the designated photographing apparatus 10.

  According to the above photographing system, even when a camera or the like is not carried in a sightseeing spot or the like, commemorative photographing can be performed alone or in a group. Moreover, since the captured image data and audio data are recorded in association with each other, it is possible to view and use the communication terminal or another terminal to apply for purchase. For example, after all shooting is completed, the camera is connected to the server, the recorded shooting data and audio data are viewed, the desired shooting data is printed according to the required number, and the desired shooting data And the audio data can be copied or downloaded to another recording medium.

  The communication terminal 100 is not limited to the above-described configuration as long as the communication terminal 100 has a configuration that can be carried by the person to be imaged, generates position information by the GPS function, and can communicate with the server and the imaging device. For example, as the communication terminal 100, a mobile phone or PDA (Personal Digital Assistants) may be used.

  By using the above photographing system, when a user travels around sightseeing points scattered in a certain area, the user possesses a communication terminal registered in advance so that the photographing device provided for each sightseeing point can Shooting can be performed, and voice data at the time of shooting can also be recorded. In addition, a tourist may be able to view his / her photographing data and audio data via a network. By doing so, it is not necessary for the tourist himself / herself to carry a photographing device such as a camera to photograph at each sightseeing point, and the trouble of recording and organizing the photographed data can be saved.

  When the above shooting system is used, when a participant travels shooting points scattered in the attraction facilities in the theme park, the participant has a communication terminal registered in advance so that the shooting device can be used at each shooting point. It is possible to take a picture and to record voice data at the time of taking a picture. Then, at the entrance / exit of the attraction facility, it is possible to view and purchase the photographing data and the sound data taken by itself.

  A configuration in which the recording control unit 16 acquires position information from the communication terminal 100 possessed by the subject and controls to acquire audio data from the communication terminal 100 in synchronization with the acquisition of the position information. It can be. For example, when the subject is a TV announcer photographed by a TV camera, position information is acquired by a communication terminal possessed by the TV announcer, and audio data is acquired by an audio acquisition unit provided in the communication terminal. Can be acquired. Then, the image capturing apparatus acquires position information and audio data from the communication terminal, so that the image capturing apparatus can automatically track the TV announcer and execute image capturing without operating a TV camera.

  The imaging device 10 may be configured so that the angle of view can be appropriately changed in the imaging area in accordance with position information acquired from the subject. At this time, by moving and controlling a part of the photographing apparatus 10, the photographing direction may be automatically tracked to the side where the subject is present. At this time, the imaging device 10 may be remotely controllable by receiving a control signal.

FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining an example of photographing using the photographing system.
When it is determined that the person P to be photographed is located in the photographing area A, the position of the imaging device 10 is visually notified to the person P by using a light emitting unit provided on the ground or the floor. Thus, a recommended shooting position for urging the subject person P to stand in a preferable position for shooting may be installed in the shooting area A. FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display of recommended shooting positions. The recommended shooting position can be, for example, a display unit that imitates the footprint of a person displayed on the ground or the like of a place where the best shot can be taken by the shooting device 10 in the shooting area as shown in FIG. . Moreover, as shown in FIG.15 (b), it can be set as the display part which imitated the arrow. At this time, by aligning the direction of the footprint and the direction of the arrow in a certain direction of the imaging device 10, the subject P is urged to naturally face the direction of the imaging device 10 by standing with the footprint or the arrow as a mark. Can do. Each of the footprint and arrow display portions can be a light emitting portion such as an LED. The display unit is not limited to the footprints and arrows as described above, and can be appropriately modified as long as it can visually display a recommended shooting position indicating a preferable position for shooting. Further, assuming that there are a plurality of persons P to be photographed, the lines may be extended in a direction substantially perpendicular to the photographing direction of the photographing apparatus 10. In this way, a plurality of subjects P can be photographed side by side along the line, so that the photographing device 10 can be photographed at an appropriate angle of view. The imaging device 10 may include a display control unit that controls the display unit that displays the recommended shooting position. When the display control unit detects that the subject P is present in the shooting area A, the display control unit can transmit a control signal to the display unit at the recommended shooting position to display the display unit. The display unit may be configured by, for example, embedding a light emitting unit such as an LED in the ground, and may blink when the person to be photographed approaches. Then, by displaying a visually pleasing shape such as an arrow in a state where the display unit emits light, the subject can visually recognize the existence and position of the imaging device 10.

  The recommended shooting position and the shooting support sign section can be linked to each other. For example, when the subject is located at or near the recommended shooting position, the shooting support sign unit may be activated according to a signal from the recommended shooting position. Further, the recommended shooting position and the shooting support sign section may be capable of information communication with the communication terminal 100 or the shooting apparatus 10 side possessed by the subject.

The present invention includes the following configurations.
(1) A photographing device capable of photographing a predetermined photographing area,
Communication means for receiving a photographing signal for photographing the photographed person when the photographed person exists in the photographing area;
An imaging unit that identifies the subject in the imaging area according to position information included in the imaging signal and executes imaging;
Shooting data generation means for generating shooting data based on shooting by the shooting unit;
Voice data generating means for acquiring voice from the subject side and generating voice data;
An imaging apparatus comprising: a recording control unit that instructs to record the imaging data and the audio data in association with each other.
(2) The photographing apparatus according to (1) above,
An imaging apparatus provided with imaging guide means for transmitting imaging information relating to imaging content to the subject side before performing imaging.
(3) The photographing apparatus according to (1) or (2) above,
An imaging apparatus in which the communication means transmits the imaging data and the audio data to a transmission side of the imaging signal.
(4) The photographing apparatus according to any one of (1) to (3) above,
An imaging apparatus in which the communication means transmits at least a part of the imaging data to the subject side.
(5) The photographing apparatus according to any one of (1) to (4) above,
Shooting in which the communication means receives the updated shooting signal and executes shooting of a still image by the shooting unit when the subject is stopped in the shooting area after receiving the shooting signal. apparatus.
(6) The photographing apparatus according to any one of (1) to (5) above,
An imaging apparatus that includes a voice recognition unit that recognizes instruction content based on voice acquired from the photographed person, and that performs imaging based on the recognized instruction content.
(7) The photographing apparatus according to any one of (1) to (6) above,
An imaging apparatus including an angle-of-view adjusting unit that adjusts an angle of view in order to change a shooting range.
(8) The photographing apparatus according to (7) above,
An imaging device in which the angle of view adjustment unit adjusts an angle of view when the imaging signal includes information indicating that there are a plurality of subjects in the imaging area.
(9) The photographing apparatus according to any one of (1) to (8) above,
An imaging apparatus comprising: an image recognition unit that reads registration information of the photographed person registered in advance, compares the registered information with an image acquired by the photographing unit, and recognizes the image of the photographed person.
(10) The photographing apparatus according to (9) above,
An imaging device that performs imaging when the image recognition unit can recognize a facial image of a person and the distance between the facial images approaches a threshold value or less when a plurality of facial images are recognized.
(11) The imaging apparatus according to any one of (1) to (10),
An imaging apparatus that performs imaging in cooperation with another imaging apparatus capable of imaging the imaging area.
(12) The photographing apparatus according to any one of (1) to (10),
The recording control means obtains the position information from the communication terminal possessed by the subject and controls to obtain the audio data from the communication terminal in synchronization with obtaining the position information. Shooting device.
(13) The photographing apparatus according to any one of (1) to (10),
An imaging apparatus in which the position information and the audio data are information input from a mobile phone possessed by the subject.
(14) The imaging apparatus according to any one of (1) to (13),
An imaging apparatus including a display control unit that controls a display unit that visually displays a recommended shooting position indicating a preferable position for shooting.
(15) The imaging apparatus according to (14), wherein
An imaging apparatus in which the recommended shooting position is a display or an arrow imitating a person's footprint, and faces a certain direction of the imaging apparatus.
(16) A communication terminal capable of communication connection with the photographing apparatus according to any one of (1) to (15) above,
A communication means for transmitting the position information to a server capable of communication connection with the photographing apparatus;
Sound acquisition means for acquiring surrounding sound at the time of photographing by the photographing device;
A communication terminal that transmits the sound to the photographing apparatus.
(17) The communication terminal according to (16) above,
A communication terminal comprising a display unit for displaying at least a part of the photographing data received from the photographing device.
(18) The communication terminal according to (16) or (17) above,
A communication terminal including an announcement unit that notifies a subject to take a picture with sound according to an instruction from the photographing apparatus.
(19) A server capable of communication connection with the photographing apparatus according to any one of (1) to (15),
Position information processing means for specifying a shooting area where the subject is present based on position information received from the subject when the subject is present in the shooting area;
A communication unit that transmits a photographing signal to the photographing device capable of photographing the photographing area where the subject is present;
A server comprising: data recording means capable of recording the image data and the audio data transmitted from the image capturing apparatus in association with each other.
(20) A photographing method for photographing with a photographing device capable of photographing a predetermined photographing area,
Receiving a photographing signal for photographing the subject when the subject is present in the photographing area;
Identifying the subject in the shooting area according to position information included in the shooting signal, and executing shooting;
Generating shooting data based on shooting by the shooting unit;
Obtaining audio from the subject side and generating audio data;
A step of instructing to record the image data and the audio data in association with each other.
(21) A communication method for performing communication connection with the photographing apparatus according to any one of (1) to (15),
Identifying the shooting area in which the subject is present based on positional information received from the subject side when the subject is present in the shooting area;
Transmitting a photographing signal to the photographing device capable of photographing the photographing area where the subject is present;
And recording the image data and the audio data transmitted from the image capturing device in association with each other.

It is a conceptual diagram of the imaging | photography system for describing one Embodiment of this invention. It is the schematic which shows the state by which the some imaging device was connected by communication to the server. It is a block diagram which shows an example of a structure of an imaging | photography system. It is an external view which shows an example of a communication terminal. It is a flowchart explaining the basic processing procedure between a server and an imaging device when imaging using an imaging system. It is a flowchart explaining the other example of the process sequence between an imaging device and a communication terminal in the case of imaging | photography using an imaging | photography system. It is a figure explaining the data structure of imaging | photography data and audio | voice data. It is a flowchart explaining the other example of the process sequence between a server and an imaging device in the case of imaging | photography using an imaging | photography system. It is a schematic diagram which shows the other structural example in the case of imaging | photography using an imaging | photography system. It is a schematic diagram which shows the other structural example in the case of imaging | photography using an imaging | photography system. It is a schematic diagram which shows the other structural example in the case of imaging | photography using an imaging | photography system. It is a schematic diagram which shows the other structural example in the case of imaging | photography using an imaging | photography system. It is a figure which shows the example of the imaging | photography data at the time of imaging | photography with a some imaging device. It is a schematic diagram which shows the other structural example in the case of imaging | photography using an imaging | photography system. It is a figure which shows an example of a display of a photography recommended position.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Server 3 Position information processing part 5 Data recording part 10 Imaging device 12 Communication part 13 Imaging part 14 Shooting data generation part 15 Audio | voice data generation part 16 Recording control part 100 Communication terminal 104 Voice acquisition part A Imaging | photography area

Claims (21)

A photographing device capable of photographing a predetermined photographing area,
Communication means for receiving a photographing signal for photographing the photographed person when the photographed person exists in the photographing area;
An imaging unit that identifies the subject in the imaging area according to position information included in the imaging signal and executes imaging;
Shooting data generation means for generating shooting data based on shooting by the shooting unit;
Voice data generating means for acquiring voice from the subject side and generating voice data;
An imaging apparatus comprising: a recording control unit that instructs to record the imaging data and the audio data in association with each other. The imaging device according to claim 1,
An imaging apparatus provided with imaging guide means for transmitting imaging information relating to imaging content to the subject side before performing imaging. The imaging device according to claim 1 or 2,
An imaging apparatus in which the communication means transmits the imaging data and the audio data to a transmission side of the imaging signal. The imaging device according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
An imaging apparatus in which the communication means transmits at least a part of the imaging data to the subject side. The imaging device according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
Shooting in which the communication means receives the updated shooting signal and executes shooting of a still image by the shooting unit when the subject is stopped in the shooting area after receiving the shooting signal. apparatus. The imaging device according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
An imaging apparatus that includes a voice recognition unit that recognizes instruction content based on voice acquired from the photographed person, and that performs imaging based on the recognized instruction content. The imaging device according to any one of claims 1 to 6,
An imaging apparatus including an angle-of-view adjusting unit that adjusts an angle of view in order to change a shooting range. The photographing apparatus according to claim 7,
An imaging device in which the angle of view adjustment unit adjusts an angle of view when the imaging signal includes information indicating that there are a plurality of subjects in the imaging area. The imaging device according to any one of claims 1 to 8,
An imaging apparatus comprising: an image recognition unit that reads registration information of the photographed person registered in advance, compares the registered information with an image acquired by the photographing unit, and recognizes the image of the photographed person. The imaging device according to claim 9, wherein
An imaging device that performs imaging when the image recognition unit can recognize a facial image of a person and the distance between the facial images approaches a threshold value or less when a plurality of facial images are recognized. The photographing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 10,
An imaging apparatus that performs imaging in cooperation with another imaging apparatus capable of imaging the imaging area. The photographing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 10,
The recording control means obtains the position information from the communication terminal possessed by the subject and controls to obtain the audio data from the communication terminal in synchronization with obtaining the position information. Shooting device. The photographing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 10,
An imaging apparatus in which the position information and the audio data are information input from a mobile phone possessed by the subject. An imaging apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 13,
An imaging apparatus including a display control unit that controls a display unit that visually displays a recommended shooting position indicating a preferable position for shooting. The imaging device according to claim 14,
An imaging apparatus in which the recommended shooting position is a display or an arrow imitating a person's footprint, and faces a certain direction of the imaging apparatus. A communication terminal communicably connected to the photographing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 15,
A communication means for transmitting the position information to a server capable of communication connection with the photographing apparatus;
Sound acquisition means for acquiring surrounding sound at the time of photographing by the photographing device;
A communication terminal that transmits the sound to the photographing apparatus. The communication terminal according to claim 16, wherein
A communication terminal comprising a display unit for displaying at least a part of the photographing data received from the photographing device. The communication terminal according to claim 16 or 17,
A communication terminal including an announcement unit that notifies a subject to take a picture with sound according to an instruction from the photographing apparatus. A server capable of communication connection with the photographing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 15,
Position information processing means for identifying a shooting area where the subject is present based on position information received from the subject side when the subject is present in the shooting area;
A communication unit that transmits a photographing signal to the photographing device capable of photographing the photographing area where the subject is present;
A server comprising: data recording means capable of recording the image data and the audio data transmitted from the image capturing apparatus in association with each other. A photographing method for photographing with a photographing device capable of photographing a predetermined photographing area,
Receiving a photographing signal for photographing the subject when the subject is present in the photographing area;
Identifying the subject in the shooting area according to position information included in the shooting signal, and executing shooting;
Generating shooting data based on shooting by the shooting unit;
Obtaining audio from the subject side and generating audio data;
A step of instructing to record the image data and the audio data in association with each other. A communication method for performing communication connection with the photographing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 15,
Identifying the shooting area in which the subject is present based on positional information received from the subject side when the subject is present in the shooting area;
Transmitting a photographing signal to the photographing device capable of photographing the photographing area where the subject is present;
And recording the image data and the audio data transmitted from the image capturing device in association with each other.

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