JP2013109051A - Electronic information providing system and electronic information providing method - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To select information by determining the attribute of a person from an image obtained by imaging of the person and to display the selected information so as to be perused by the person.SOLUTION: An electric information providing system comprises: a camera for imaging an image including a person; an information display device installed in a position separated from the moving direction of the person imaged by the camera, and also separated from the camera; and a control device which determines the attribute of the person by using the image imaged by the camera, selects information on the basis of the attribute of the person and controls to display the selected information on the information display device before the person reaches the information display device.

Description

  The present invention relates to an electronic information providing system and an electronic information providing method for selecting and providing information corresponding to a target person from among a plurality of pieces of information related to products and services.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, digital signage that displays information on a display device such as a liquid crystal display or a projector and advertises products and services has been used. Digital signage can display various contents such as advertisements and guidance while switching the information stored in the storage device and the information received via the network, so it can be used in various places such as banks, hospitals, stores, etc. It's being used.

  In order to enhance the advertising effect due to advertisement display, for example, Patent Document 1 discloses an information processing apparatus that detects a person with a camera included in a display apparatus and changes information to be displayed according to gender or age. In this apparatus, information is provided while switching between a poster mode for displaying information and an operation mode for receiving an information selection operation.

  Patent Document 2 discloses an information providing apparatus that detects a person who browses information using a camera included in a display device and identifies a group to which the detected person belongs. In this apparatus, when a plurality of persons are detected, in addition to the age and sex of the person, the detected plurality of persons are recognized as a group of lovers, family members, friends, etc., and information suitable for the group is provided. The

JP 2010-191487 A JP 2004-227158 A

  However, according to the above-described conventional technique, when information is selected and displayed according to the detected person, the person may have already passed. For example, a walking person passes by the display device in just a few seconds. For this reason, if a person passing in front of the display device is detected and attributes such as gender and age are determined, processing may not be in time.

  The attribute of the detected person is determined mainly using the face image. In order to perform accurate attribute determination, it is preferable to capture a face image from the front, but an effective face image may not be acquired even if a pedestrian who passes in front of the apparatus is imaged. For this reason, in the conventional apparatus, the object of information provision is limited to some persons such as a person who stops in front of the apparatus, and the advertising effect is also limited.

  The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-described problems caused by the prior art. A high advertisement effect is obtained by capturing an image of a person's face, determining an attribute, and selecting and displaying information according to the attribute. It is an object of the present invention to provide an electronic information providing system and an electronic information providing method capable of obtaining the information.

  In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, the present invention is an electronic information providing system, which is an information display device for displaying information, and at least provided before the walking path to the information display device. One camera is connected to the information display device and the camera, determines an attribute of the person from an image captured by the camera, selects information to be provided to the person based on the attribute, And a control device for displaying the selected information on the information display device.

  Also, in the present invention according to the above-described invention, when a plurality of persons are captured by the camera, the control device determines an attribute of each captured person and determines the attribute having the largest number among the attributes. The information to be displayed on the information display device is selected based on the above.

  Further, in the present invention according to the above invention, when a plurality of persons are captured by the camera, the control device determines an attribute of each captured person and sets the priority order of the attributes set in advance. Based on this, the information to be displayed on the information display device is selected.

  Further, the present invention is the above invention, further comprising a first camera that images a person entering a predetermined area and a second camera that images a person exiting the predetermined area, wherein the control device includes: While accumulating the number of person attributes determined from the image captured by the first camera and deleting the number of person attributes determined from the image captured by the second camera from the accumulated attribute, The number of attributes for a plurality of persons existing in the predetermined area is obtained.

  Further, in the present invention according to the above invention, when a plurality of persons are captured by the camera, the control device determines an attribute of each captured person and whether each person forms a group or not. And selecting information to be displayed on the information display device based on the determined configuration of the group.

  Moreover, the present invention is the above invention, wherein the control device selects a plurality of pieces of information based on attributes of a plurality of persons constituting the group, and sequentially displays the selected pieces of information on the information display device. It is characterized by.

  Further, the present invention is the above invention, wherein the control device selects a plurality of pieces of information based on attributes of a plurality of persons constituting the group, and displays the selected information in an information display area of the information display device. It is characterized by displaying simultaneously on each divided area.

  In addition, according to the present invention, in the above invention, the information display device includes a speaker, and the control device reproduces sound from the speaker at a predetermined timing when a person imaged by the camera approaches the information display device. It is characterized by doing.

  Also, in the present invention according to the above-described invention, the control device includes at least one of a timing for reproducing the audio, a volume for reproducing the audio, and a reproduction speed for reproducing the audio in the determined attribute. Control is based on the age of the person.

  Further, the present invention is characterized in that, in the above invention, the control device has setting means for setting an attribute to be prioritized when selecting information to be displayed on the display device.

  In the invention described above, the present invention further includes a printer for printing information, and the control device prints contents related to the information displayed on the information display device by the printer.

  The present invention is also an electronic information providing method, an imaging step of capturing an image including a person with a camera, an attribute determination step of determining an attribute of the person from the image captured in the imaging step, and the attribute An information selection step of selecting information to be provided to the person based on the attribute determined in the determination step, and an information display installed at a position away from the camera in the direction in which the person imaged by the camera moves An information display step of displaying the information selected in the information selection step on the information display device before the person arrives at the device.

  According to the present invention, before the person who becomes the viewer reaches the information terminal display device, the person is imaged by the camera, and information such as advertisements to be provided is selected based on the attributes of the person. Since this can be displayed on an information display device installed at a position away from the camera, it is possible to avoid a situation in which a person who becomes a viewer has already passed when the selected information is displayed, and a high advertising effect Can be obtained.

  Further, according to the present invention, when a large number of persons are imaged by the camera, information can be selected and displayed according to the attribute that occupies a large number, so that a large number of persons can be displayed according to the target attribute. Promotional advertisements showing interest can be displayed.

  In addition, according to the present invention, it is possible to display information suitable for a specific attribute in preference to the specific attribute. Therefore, when there is a promotion advertisement to be displayed for a specific attribute, the advertisement is given priority. Can be displayed automatically.

  Further, according to the present invention, when determining the attributes of a large number of persons existing in a predetermined area, the number of attributes in the predetermined area is determined by determining the attributes of a person entering and leaving the predetermined area. It can be judged correctly.

  Further, according to the present invention, when a plurality of persons are imaged by the camera, it is possible to determine a group constituted by these persons, so that an advertisement suitable for the group can be displayed.

  In addition, according to the present invention, when the target is a group, information suitable for each person constituting the group can be displayed, so that an advertisement suitable for each person can be displayed not only as a group. Can do.

  Further, according to the present invention, when the target is a group, the display area can be divided into a plurality of areas and information suitable for each person constituting the group can be displayed simultaneously in separate areas. Advertisements can be displayed simultaneously for a plurality of constituent attributes.

  In addition, according to the present invention, when the viewer approaches the information display device, the voice can be played and attention can be drawn, so that a high advertising effect can be obtained by making the viewer aware of the presence of the advertising advertisement. Can do.

  In addition, according to the present invention, it is possible to control the playback timing, playback volume, playback speed, etc. according to the viewer's age, so that the viewer can easily listen regardless of the viewer's age. You can play a sound and notice the presence of advertising.

  Furthermore, according to the present invention, it is possible to set priority conditions for determining attributes and group configurations, so that various operations according to the usage environment can be realized.

  Further, according to the present invention, since various information can be printed by a printer, the satisfaction of the advertisement viewer can be improved by printing a map of a store that has been advertised or issuing a coupon. High advertising effectiveness.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of an electronic information providing system according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of an external configuration of the information display apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a different configuration example of the information display apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a different configuration example of the electronic information providing system according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a usage example of the electronic information providing system on the bank floor according to the first embodiment. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an installation example of the information display apparatus according to the first embodiment. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a usage example of the electronic information providing system in the passage according to the second embodiment. FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining the information display method according to the second embodiment. FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating the information display area according to the second embodiment. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a display example of the information selection screen according to the second embodiment. FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating time priority setting according to the third embodiment. FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining a method for preferential display of information according to the third embodiment. FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example of an information display setting screen according to the third embodiment.

  Exemplary embodiments of an electronic information providing system according to the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of the electronic information providing system 1.

  The electronic information providing system 1 determines the attribute of a person who is a target of information provision from a plurality of cameras 10A to 10N and images captured by the cameras 10A to 10N, and selects information to be provided based on the attribute. The apparatus 20 includes an information display device 30 for displaying information selected by the control device 20, and a data storage device 40 for storing information provided by the information display device 30.

  The cameras 10A to 10N, the information display device 30, and the data storage device 40 are connected to the control device 20. The connection form is not particularly limited as long as data communication is possible. For example, the connection form may be connected by a dedicated line, or may be connected by a network such as a LAN or a WAN. Further, the present invention is not limited to the wired connection and may be a wireless connection. The control device 20 and the information display device 30 have a storage unit (not shown), and are used to store data necessary for the operation of these devices.

  The cameras 10 </ b> A to 10 </ b> N have a function of imaging a person who is a target of information provision at a position away from the information display device 30. The number of cameras used varies depending on the environment in which the electronic information providing system 1 is used, but at least one camera 10 </ b> A is installed at a position away from the information display device 30. A pedestrian or the like moving in the direction in which the information display device 30 is installed is imaged in advance at a position away from the information display device 30 by the cameras 10A to 10N. The captured image is transmitted to the control device 20.

  The control device 20 includes an image processing unit 20A, a face cutout unit 20B, an attribute determination unit 20C, a group configuration determination unit 20D, a display control unit 20E, and an audio control unit 20F. The control device 20 is configured by a computer device, for example.

  The image processing unit 20 </ b> A has a function of receiving images captured by the cameras 10 </ b> A to 10 </ b> N and performing processing so as to obtain an image suitable for post-processing. In order to easily identify a person included in the image, for example, the brightness and contrast of the image are adjusted, and the image is enlarged or reduced.

  The face cutout unit 20B has a function of cutting out a face image by specifying a person included in the image processed by the image processing unit 20A. When the image includes a plurality of persons, all the faces are recognized and the face image is cut out.

  The attribute determination unit 20C has a function of estimating attributes such as age and sex from the features of the face image cut out by the face cutout unit 20B. The control device 20 stores a plurality of preset attributes. The attribute determination unit 20C determines from the face image which attribute the person's attribute included in the images captured by the cameras 10A to 10N corresponds to.

  The attribute is set as necessary to select information to be displayed on the information display device 30. For example, an attribute made up of a plurality of ages and genders such as “20's male”, “20's female”, “30's male”, and “30's female” is set. Further, for example, attributes may be set such as “women in their 60s” and “others” in order to distinguish the target person of the advertisement from others.

  The group configuration determination unit 20D has a function of determining whether or not these persons form a group when a plurality of persons are included in one image captured by the cameras 10A to 10N. For example, when two people are included in one image, two people constitute a group of “couple”, “parent-child”, and “friend” based on the attributes and distance of each person It is determined whether it is. The control device 20 stores a plurality of group configurations in advance. The group configuration is set in advance as necessary in order to select information to be displayed on the information display device 30 in the same manner as the attributes.

  The display control unit 20E selects information to be displayed on the information display device 30 based on the attribute determined by the attribute determination unit 20C and the group configuration determined by the group configuration determination unit 20D, and displays the selected information as an information display It has a function of controlling the timing displayed on the device 30. Information to be displayed on the information display device 30 is selected from information stored in the data storage device 40 in advance.

  Specifically, when the attribute determination unit 20C and the group configuration determination unit 20D determine the attribute or group configuration of the person to whom information is to be provided, the display control unit 20E is based on the determined attribute and group configuration. Choose the best information to provide to this person. Then, the display control unit 20E controls the information display device 30 so that the selected information is displayed at a predetermined timing when the person approaches the information display device 30.

  As a result, when a person who becomes a viewer approaches the information display device 30, information such as advertisements that the person is interested in can be displayed on the information display device 30. Since a situation in which a person who becomes a viewer has already passed when the advertisement is displayed can be avoided, a high advertisement effect can be obtained. Details of processing relating to information selection and information display will be described later.

  The sound control unit 20F has a function of reproducing sound related to information displayed on the information display device 30 from the information display device 30 to the viewer at a predetermined timing, volume, or the like. Specifically, in order for the person who becomes the viewer to notice the information displayed on the information display device 30, at a predetermined timing when the viewer approaches the information display device 30, the content according to the attributes of the viewer is viewed. Play at a volume and speed that matches the attributes of the user. For example, the display characters are enlarged for the elderly and children, and the sound is reproduced slowly and slowly.

  The sound reproduced by the sound control unit 30F is stored in the data storage device 40 in association with the information displayed on the information display device 30 and the attributes of the viewer. For example, different voices for explaining different contents are prepared according to the gender and age of the viewer. In the present embodiment, sound is described as an example, but the sound to be reproduced is not limited to this, and music or sound effects may be reproduced in addition to or instead of sound.

  In this way, in addition to displaying the advertising advertisement that the viewer wants to provide on the information display device 30, at a predetermined timing when the viewer has approached the information display device 30, a sound for calling attention is output or an utterance is generated. By starting the process, the viewer can be directed to see the advertisement. When the viewer moves so as to pass in front of the information display device 30, the viewer may pass through the displayed advertisement without being aware of the direction of movement or the positional relationship between the line of sight and the information display device 30. There is sex. However, if the sound is reproduced, the viewer can be made aware of the presence of the advertisement. As a result, it is possible to obtain a high advertising effect as compared with the case where only the advertising advertisement is displayed.

  Note that the timing of information display and audio reproduction is set according to the installation status of the cameras 10A to 10N. For example, as shown in FIG. 5, when using a camera 10B installed at a position distant from the information display device 30 and a camera 10C located closer to the information display device 30 than the camera 10B, the camera 10B Timing for performing information display and audio reproduction for a viewer included in the captured image is set based on an average travel time from the position where the camera 10B is installed to the position where the information display device 30 is installed. Is done. In this case, the travel time is stored in advance according to the viewer's attributes.

  Further, when an attribute is recognized by the camera 10 </ b> B remote from the information display device 30, an appearance such as clothes is stored, and the corresponding appearance is obtained from the appearance acquired by another camera 10 </ b> C provided near the information display device 30. It is also possible to detect that a viewer has arrived and start display and audio reproduction. The detection of the viewer using the appearance is particularly effective when there are a plurality of viewers between the two cameras 10B and 10C. Specifically, if the viewer's attribute and appearance acquired by the camera 10B are stored in association with each other and the arrival of the viewer is determined based on the appearance acquired by the camera 10C, the information selected for a certain viewer can be obtained. By avoiding the situation of providing to another viewer, it is possible to accurately provide information suitable for the viewer.

  Further, the timing of information display and sound reproduction is calculated from the speed at which the viewer moves toward the information display device 30 from images continuously taken by the camera 10B, and from this speed to the information display device 30 from the camera 10B. And may be determined based on the distance. Further, when another camera 10C is installed between the camera 10B and the information display device 30, from the distance between the two cameras 10B and 10C and the time difference at which the viewer is detected by each camera 10B and 10C, The movement speed of the viewer may be calculated.

  The information display device 30 includes a camera 30A, a display unit 30B, a speaker 30C, an operation unit 30D, and a printer 30E. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of the appearance of the information display device 30. As described above, the information display device 30 in which the camera 30A, the speaker 30C, and the printer 30E are provided around the large display unit 30B is installed and used in a bank, a hospital, a store, or the like.

  The camera 30 </ b> A has a function of capturing an image of a person in the vicinity of the information display device 30 such as a person stopped in front of the information display device 30. The captured image is transmitted to the control device 20 and used in the same manner as the images captured by the cameras 10A to 10N installed at positions away from the information display device 30.

  The display unit 30B is configured by, for example, a touch panel type liquid crystal display, and has a function of displaying information to be provided to the viewer. In the display unit 30B, based on the control by the display control unit 20E, contents such as characters, still images, and moving images selected according to the viewer's attributes are displayed at a predetermined timing.

  The speaker 30C has a function of reproducing sound toward the viewer. The speaker 30C is used to reproduce sound at a predetermined timing in accordance with information displayed on the display unit 30B based on control by the sound control unit 20F.

  The operation unit 30D has a function of accepting a browser operation. When the display unit 30 </ b> B is a touch panel type liquid crystal display, data input by operating the touch panel is received and transmitted to the control device 20.

  For example, when the viewer selects information that he / she wants to browse through the operation unit 30 </ b> D, data indicating this is transmitted to the control device 20. The control device 20 reads out necessary information from the data storage device 40 based on the received data and transmits it to the information display device 30. In addition, the control device 20 can display a questionnaire on the display unit 30B, and can receive and use an answer to the questionnaire from the operation unit 30D.

  The printer 30E has a function of printing information related to the display contents of the information display device 30. For example, it is used to print and provide related information or issue a coupon for a viewer who has viewed an advertisement displayed on the display unit 30B.

  The control device 20 can recognize the presence of a viewer who browses the display on the information display device 30 by the camera 30 </ b> A included in the information display device 30. Accordingly, for example, while displaying a series of still images and moving images as advertisements, it is determined whether or not the viewer has viewed all advertisements, and a coupon is issued from the printer 30E based on the determination result. be able to. If you issue a coupon, you can expect the presence of customers who expect to see coupons and view promotional advertisements, and customers who use the coupons to shop. An advertising effect can be obtained.

  Moreover, the control apparatus 20 can display the screen for selection, and can receive the input from a viewer via the operation part 30D which consists of a touch panel. Thereby, for example, when displaying information asking whether or not more detailed information is desired, together with advertisements for stores and products, and when the viewer performs an operation that desires this by the operation unit 30D, Detailed information can be printed by the printer 30E.

  Specifically, after displaying a store advertisement, a store address, a telephone number, a map showing the store location, and the like can be printed. In addition, after displaying the advertisement of the product, the name of the product, the model number, the homepage address related to the product, and the like can be printed. If the details of the product are printed and provided, there can be customers who confirm this after returning home and consider purchasing the product. Is possible.

  The data storage device 40 is a non-volatile storage device configured by a hard disk or the like. The data storage device 40 stores various data such as characters, still images, moving images, sound effects, music, and voices that are provided according to the viewer's attributes and group configuration.

  Note that the configuration of the information display device 30 is not limited to that shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, and may be other configurations depending on the installation environment and the purpose of use. For example, as shown in FIG. 3, the information display device 130 may be a large display having only the display unit 30B in the configuration shown in FIG. 1, or may be a camera 30A, a display unit 30B, a speaker 30C, and an operation unit. It may be a small tablet terminal having only 30D.

  In the electronic information providing system 1, a plurality of information display devices 30 shown in FIG. 1 can be installed and connected to the control device 20 for use. In addition to the information display device 30 shown in FIG. 1, the information display device 130 shown in FIG. 3 can be connected to the control device 20 for use.

  In the electronic information providing system 1, as shown in FIG. 4, the information display device 230 may include the control device 20 and the data storage device 40 shown in FIG. . A part or all of the functions of the control device 20 can be used as the internal functions of the information display device 30 without special mention.

  Next, a specific usage example of the electronic information providing system 1 having the above configuration will be described.

  FIG. 5 shows an example in which the electronic information providing system 1 is used on a bank floor 200 where a plurality of ATMs (Automated Teller Machines) 201 are installed. FIG. 5 shows a view when the bank floor 200 is viewed from above.

  On the bank floor 200, the information display device 30 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 is installed near the outlet 202B. The bank floor 200 is provided with a large display 130A that operates as the information display device 130 shown in FIG. 3 and a small tablet terminal 130B. The large display 130 </ b> A is used to display information such as advertising advertisements to a plurality of customers 300 </ b> B in a queue waiting for the use of the ATM 201. A small tablet terminal 130B with a built-in camera 30A is installed in the vicinity of each ATM 201, and is used to display information such as advertising advertisements to each customer 300C using the ATM 201.

  In addition, a plurality of cameras 10 </ b> A to 10 </ b> C are installed on the bank floor 200 so that a face image capable of determining customer attributes can be captured. In addition, the information display device 30 includes a camera 30A, and the small tablet terminal 130B also includes a small camera 30A.

  Although not shown in FIG. 5, the cameras 10A and 10B, the information display device 30, the large display 130A, and the tablet terminal 130B are a control device 20 and a data storage device installed outside the bank floor 200. 40 so that data communication is possible.

  A customer 300A who enters the bank floor 200 through the entrance 202A in order to use the ATM 201 joins a queue waiting for an order in a predetermined area 203 provided in front of the ATM 201.

  The camera 10A is installed so that it can capture the face image of the customer 300A passing through the entrance 202A. An image captured by the camera 10 </ b> A is transmitted to the control device 20. In the control device 20, after the image processing of the received image is performed by the image processing unit 20A, the face image is cut out by the face cutout unit 20B. Then, the attribute determination unit 20C determines the attribute of the customer 300A from the feature of the face image. The determined attribute is stored in the control device 20 or the data storage device 40. In this way, attribute information such as age groups and sexes of the plurality of customers 300A entering the bank floor 200 is accumulated.

  The display control unit 20E selects information suitable for the stored customer attribute from the information stored in the data storage device 40 and displays the selected information on the large display 130A. Specifically, for example, for the customer 300B waiting for the use of the ATM 201 in the predetermined area 203, if it is determined that the number of “60s female” attributes is the largest, the advertisement set to be provided to females in their 60s Information such as advertisements is read from the data storage device 40 and displayed on the large display 130A.

  Thus, since the attribute which occupies many among the some customers 300B can be determined and the information suitable for this attribute can be displayed, the high advertising effect can be acquired.

  However, the information display method is not limited to a mode in which priority is given to attributes that occupy a large number. For example, a specific attribute can be set to be prioritized. Specifically, even if the number of attributes of “woman in 60s” is the largest, if it is set to give priority to the advertising of products that are on sale to women in their 20s, Even when the number of attributes is small, a promotional advertisement for women in their 20s is displayed. The attribute, attribute priority, information corresponding to each attribute, and the like can be freely set on the control device 20 side.

  The customer 300B who forms a queue in the predetermined area 203 waiting for the use of the ATM 201 may stand in various directions. For this reason, even if the customer 300B is imaged from the position where the large display 130A is installed, an effective face image may not be imaged. In addition, customers may overlap each other and the customer on the back side may not be imaged. Furthermore, since the customer 300B forming the queue moves toward the ATM 201, it is necessary to avoid counting the moved customers repeatedly in order to determine the attributes of the entire customers in the predetermined area 203, and the processing is complicated. It will be a thing.

  However, according to the present embodiment, since the camera 10A is installed so as to capture the customer 300A passing through the entrance 202A, it is possible to reliably capture the face image of each customer 300A. In this way, by installing the camera 10A at a position where a face image can be captured in accordance with the direction of movement of the customer, the attributes of each customer are accurately determined and accumulated, and the customer 300B forming a matrix in the predetermined area 203 The attribute which occupies the majority among them can be determined.

  The customer 300B queued in the predetermined area 203 shown in FIG. 5 leaves the queue and uses the ATM 201 when his / her turn comes. In the vicinity of the ATM 201, a small tablet terminal 130B incorporating a camera 30A is installed. When an image of the customer 300C using the ATM 201 is captured by the camera 30A included in the tablet terminal 130B, the image is transmitted to the control device 20. Then, as described above, the attribute of the customer 300C is determined by the control device 20. The control device 20 performs processing for subtracting the number of attributes of the customer 300C using the ATM 201 from the number of attributes of the plurality of customers 300B existing in the accumulated predetermined area 203. That is, 1 is subtracted from the number of the same attributes as those of the customer 300C using the ATM 201. Note that the passage of the predetermined area 203 of the customer 300B may be determined using the camera 10B instead of or in addition to the camera 30A of the tablet terminal 130B.

  As described above, the control device 20 correctly determines the attribute of the customer 300B queued in the predetermined area 203 based on the attribute of the customer 300A who joins the predetermined area 203 and the attribute of the customer 300C away from the predetermined area 203. can do.

  However, the management method of the attribute of the customer who goes in and out of the predetermined area 203 is not limited to this. For example, as shown in FIG. 6, in an environment where a chair is installed in a predetermined area 203 and the customer 300B is sitting in a predetermined direction, the customer 10B is imaged by the camera 10A and attributes are set. You may judge.

  When the control device 20 determines the attribute of the customer 300C using the ATM 201 from the image captured by the tablet terminal 130B, the control device 20 reads information such as advertisements stored in association with the attribute from the data storage device 40 and reads the tablet terminal. Display on 130B. Thereby, since the information suitable for an attribute can be displayed also to the customer 300C using ATM201, the high advertising effect can be acquired.

  When the customer 300D who has finished using the ATM 201 leaves the ATM 201, the customer 300D moves around the predetermined area 203 set for the queue toward the exit 202B. A camera 10B is installed so that the face image of the customer 300D can be acquired.

  The image of the customer 300D captured by the camera 10B is transmitted to the control device 20. In the control device 20, the attribute of the customer 300D is determined as described above. Information such as advertisements stored in association with this attribute is transmitted from the data storage device 40 to the information display device 30. In the information display device 30, before the customer 300D reaches a distance where an effective face image can be captured by the built-in camera 30A, the information according to the attribute of the customer 300D can be displayed.

  In this way, information such as advertisements can be displayed from an early stage toward the customer 300D moving toward the information display device 30, so that the customer 300D notices the display existing in the traveling direction and uses it. The possibility of browsing increases and a high advertising effect can be obtained.

  At this time, the information after the customer 300D passes the camera 10B stored in advance based on the average walking speed based on the determination result of whether the customer 300D is a shift attribute of the infant, the young, the middle-aged, the middle-aged, or the elderly. The walking time to the display device 30 can be read out and used as a display delay time. That is, the display timing can be adjusted according to the attribute of the customer 300D.

  Regarding the display timing, the camera 10C may be installed between the camera 10B and the information display device 30, the walking speed may be calculated from the walking time from the camera 10B to the camera 10C, and the delay time may be obtained from the walking speed. Alternatively, the camera 10C may be installed at a position closer to the information display device 30 than the camera 10B, and the display content of the information display device 30 may be switched when the customer 300D passes in front of the camera 10C.

  In addition, it is desirable to use appearance recognition as a method of detecting the arrival of the customer 300D by the camera 10B and the camera 10C. An image obtained by capturing a face with certainty is required for face recognition, but appearance recognition can be determined based on the color of the jacket, so that it is possible to easily determine whether or not they are the same person.

  If there are a plurality of persons between the camera 10B and the information display device 30, a queue indicating the attributes recognized by the camera 10B and the order of the persons who have passed through the appearance is created and stored, and the information display is performed. The person included in the queue may be updated by identifying the person who has passed through the appearance recognized by the camera 30A when the device 30 arrives. Accordingly, it is possible to avoid a situation in which the attributes of the remaining customers are correctly determined and information according to the attributes of the customers who have already passed is displayed.

  Further, in the control device 20, the timing at which the display control unit 20 </ b> E displays information on the information display device 30 is controlled according to the presence of the viewer of the information display device 30.

  For example, when there is no customer standing in front of the information display device 30 when the information selected according to the attribute of the customer 300D can be displayed, the display control unit 20E selects the selected information. Is immediately displayed on the information display device 30. The customer 300E existing in front of the information display device 30 is detected by the camera 30A included in the information display device 30.

  On the other hand, there may be a customer 300E who is browsing the information displayed on the information display device 30 when the information to be provided to the customer 300D can be displayed. In this case, in the information display device 30, the information being browsed by the customer 300E is continuously displayed. When the display controller 20E detects that the customer 300E has gone away with the camera 30A included in the information display device 30, the display control unit 20E switches the display on the information display device 30 to information selected according to the attribute of the customer 300D.

  Since the control device 20 can calculate the timing when the customer 300D passes in front of the information display device 30 from the attribute of the customer 300D, when the customer 300E leaves the information display device 30, the customer 300D has already If it is determined that the information on the information display device 30 is not in a browsable state, the information provided to the next viewer is displayed without displaying the information provided to the customer 300D.

  The control device 20 can also use appearance recognition for display control. Specifically, the attribute is detected from the person image of the customer 300D captured by the camera 10A, appearance information such as the person wearing red clothes is detected, and the attribute and the appearance are associated and stored. . Then, the customer 300D is recognized from the appearance of the customer 300D that has reached the information display device 30, and the display content is immediately switched based on the associated attribute. When face recognition is used, detailed face information is required, so the process cannot be started until the customer 300D reaches a position close to the camera 30A. However, when the appearance recognition is used, an image captured at a distant position can be used as compared with the case where the face image is used. Therefore, the process starts from an early stage and the customer 300D passes by. The display contents can be switched before.

  In the control device 20, the sound control unit 20 </ b> F controls the sound reproduced from the information display device 30.

  For example, when the attribute of the customer 300D imaged by the camera 10B is determined and information to be displayed for the customer 300D is selected, the voice associated with this information is also selected. The selected sound is read from the data storage device 40 and reproduced by the speaker 30C of the information display device 30.

  At this time, the audio control unit 20F controls the audio reproduction timing according to the distance between the information display device 30 and the customer 300D. Specifically, when the attribute of the customer 300D is determined, the time required for the customer 300D to reach a predetermined position in front of the information display device 30 based on the average moving speed when the customer 300D walks from the attribute. Is calculated. Then, the sound is reproduced in accordance with the calculated time. Thereby, regardless of the attribute of the customer 300D, the sound can be reproduced when the customer 300D reaches almost the same position.

  The audio control unit 20F can also control the volume of the audio to be reproduced. Specifically, when reproduction is performed at a predetermined position in front of the information display device 30 for all customers, the volume is controlled according to the customer attributes. For example, for customers determined to be in their 60s or 70s, playback is performed at a larger volume than when playback is performed for younger customers.

  Note that, in an environment such as a hospital where playback is not possible at a high volume, the volume of the voice to be played is fixed, and the position where the voice is played is changed. For example, for customers determined to have attributes in their 60s or 70s, the voice is reproduced at a position closer to the information display device 30 than the position at which the voice is reproduced for a customer with a younger attribute. That is, for the elderly, the sound is reproduced when it reaches a position close to the sound source so that the sound can be easily heard.

  Also, the speed of the sound to be played back can be controlled to be played back at a speed according to the attribute. For example, for elderly people and infants, control is performed so as to reduce the audio playback speed.

  In this way, since the voice can be reproduced toward the customer 300D to draw attention, the possibility that the customer 300D notices the information display device 30 and sees the display becomes high, and a high advertising effect can be obtained.

  Next to the information display device 30 is a stand 204 for distributing pamphlets and catalogs related to products and services to customers. The stand 204 is installed in the vicinity of the exit 202B so that a customer 300E who is interested in a product or service advertised by the information display device 30 can take back a related brochure or catalog.

  When the control device 20 recognizes that the customer 300E stops and is browsing the displayed advertisement by the camera 30A provided in the information display device 30, the related brochure or catalog is distributed by display or sound. The customer 300E is informed. For example, when the display of an image, a video, etc. for advertising is finished, a display or audio reproduction is made to inform the customer 300E who has browsed to the end that a related brochure or catalog is distributed at the stand 204. .

  In addition, when the control device 20 detects that the customer 300E starts moving and is leaving the front of the information display device 30 during the advertisement, the presence of a related pamphlet or catalog is similarly detected. Inform customers. Among customers 300E, there are those who are interested in goods and services but leave because there is no time. By informing the customer 300E of the presence of a brochure or catalog, the customer 300E can recognize the presence of a related brochure or catalog and take it home.

  As described above, by placing related documents such as pamphlets and catalogs in the direction in which the customer 300E away from the information display device 30 moves, it is possible to obtain a high advertising effect by performing display and sound reproduction informing this.

  Next, a specific example in which the electronic information providing system 1 determines and uses the group configuration will be described. FIG. 7 shows an example in which the electronic information providing system 1 is used in a passage 400 connected to a restaurant district. FIG. 7 shows a view when the passage 400 is viewed from above.

  There is a branch road in the middle of the passage 400, and it turns into the restaurant street when it turns along the passage 400 and proceeds in the direction 600 of the branch road. The electronic information providing system 1 is used to display a related advertisement and guide a customer to a restaurant district.

  In the passage 400, a first information display device 430 including a camera 430A is installed along the wall at a position before reaching the branch path. A second information display device 530 provided with a camera 530A is also installed along the wall at the position of the branch path. In addition, a camera 10A is installed in front of the first information display device.

  The first information display device 430 and the second information display device 530 have the same configuration and function as the information display device 30 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2. Although not shown in FIG. 7, the camera 10 </ b> A, the first information display device 430, and the second information display device 530 can perform data communication with the control device 20 and the data storage device 40 installed outside the passage 400. It is connected.

  For example, when a couple 500A of two men and women walking in the direction of the branch path through the passage 400 is captured by the camera 10A, the captured image is transmitted to the control device 20. In the control device 20, the image is processed in the same manner as in the first embodiment, and the attribute is determined from the feature of the face image by the attribute determination unit 20C. Since the image includes two persons, after the attributes of each person are determined, the group composition determination unit 20D further determines whether the two are “couple”, “family”, and “friend”. It is determined whether or not it falls under a group. Thus, the control device 20 recognizes that the couple 500A of two men and women is walking toward the branch road.

  Subsequently, in the control device 20, the display control unit 20 E selects information suitable for the determined group configuration from the information stored in the data storage device 40 and displays it on the first information display device 430. Specifically, for example, when the couple 500 </ b> A is determined to be “a couple in their 20s”, information on a restaurant preferred by the couple in their 20s is displayed on the first information display device 430. Similarly, information suitable for the couple 500A is also displayed on the second information display device 530.

  In this way, it is possible to recognize in advance the attributes and groups of customers moving toward the information display devices 430 and 530 and select and display appropriate information, so that information is displayed on the information display devices 430 and 530. When displayed, it is possible to avoid a situation in which a customer has already passed.

  Further, in the control device 20, as in the case of the first embodiment, from the age and sex included in the attribute of the couple 500A until the first information display device 430 is reached after the couple 500A is captured by the camera 10A. Calculate time. Then, the sound control unit 20F reproduces the sound at a predetermined timing when the couple 500A approaches the first information display device 430. Similarly, sound is reproduced at a predetermined timing when the second information display device 530 is approached.

  As shown in FIG. 7, when the information display devices 430 and 530 are installed along the wall of the passage 400, even if the information is displayed, the eyes of the couple 500A walking in the traveling direction are not visible. It is hard to stay. However, when the couple 500A approaches the information display devices 430 and 530 by playing a sound and draws attention, the couple 500A turns the line of sight toward the information display devices 430 and 530 and is displayed there. The probability of seeing information increases.

  The control device 20 can determine whether or not there is a person who browses information in front of the information display devices 430 and 530 by the cameras 430A and 530A included in the information display devices 430 and 530. For this reason, for example, when the family 500B for browsing the information displayed on the second display device 530 exists when the couple 500A is recognized, the second display device 530 continuously displays the information for the family. To do. Then, information for the couple 500 is displayed only on the first display device 430. In this way, by installing a plurality of information display devices 430 and 530, it is possible to carry out an advertisement for a plurality of groups.

  In addition, when displaying information on the information display device 30 (430 and 530) shown in FIG. 2, the control device 20 can display information by various methods according to the group configuration. A method for displaying information is set in advance by the control device 20, and the display control unit 20E controls display on the display unit 30B based on this setting.

  A specific example of display control is shown in FIG. FIG. 8A shows information for the family using the entire surface of the display unit 30B when the customer included in the image captured by the camera 10A recognizes that the customer is a family composed of children and parents, for example. An example in which the set content is reproduced is shown. After a family-oriented content is reproduced, when a couple comes next, the content set for the couple is subsequently reproduced.

  FIG. 8B shows an example of displaying contents for children and mothers in order while using the entire surface of the display unit 30B when reproducing contents for families. First, the content for children is played and the child's attention is drawn, so that the family stops in front of the information display device 30 and browses the content.

  When the electronic information providing system 1 is installed, for example, in the case of a family, when the behavior tends to be determined by a child, the setting is made so that the content for children is first reproduced in this way. Is done.

  However, this is merely an example, and the content and order of the content to be reproduced can be freely set in association with the group configuration, and are set according to the installation environment. For example, if it is installed at a women's clothing counter, set the family to play the content related to the promotion of women's clothing for mothers first, and then play the advertisement for children's clothing. . In addition, even when it is recognized as a family, it can be set so that only content intended for mothers is reproduced.

  FIG. 8C shows an example in which when the content for the family is reproduced, the display area of the display unit 30B is divided into a plurality of areas, and the plurality of contents are reproduced in parallel in each area. For example, as shown in FIG. 9, the display unit 30B is divided into an upper region 31 and a lower region 32, and main content for adults is reproduced in the upper region 31, and at the same time, sub content for children is displayed in the lower region 32. Play. As described above, it is also possible to divide the display unit 30B into a plurality of regions and reproduce the content with another attribute as a viewer. At this time, the width of the display area is set to widen the main content. Moreover, it is set to display content for adults at the top and content for children at the bottom according to the viewer's eyes.

  For example, when advertising a restaurant street for adults, a child who is not interested in the content to be played may urge the parents to move from the front of the information display device 30. Even in such a case, if sub-contents for children such as animation are reproduced in the lower part while displaying an advertisement in the upper part, the time for the family to stay in front of the information display device 30 can be lengthened.

  Thus, in the information display device 30, when it is determined that the customer is a group, different information is continuously displayed for each person constituting the group, or the display area is divided and displayed simultaneously. can do. By setting the display method and display contents according to the environment in which the information display device 30 is installed and the characteristics of the customer, a high advertising effect can be obtained.

  In addition, about the reproduction | regeneration of a content, when a viewer browses the content reproduced | regenerated by the information display apparatus 30 to the last, it can also set so that another content linked | related with this content may be reproduced | regenerated continuously. Specifically, for example, when content that outlines the product is played back and the viewer leaves during the playback of the content, only this content is played back, and when the viewer browses the content to the end Then, the contents explaining the details of the product are reproduced. In this way, by dividing the content and playing it according to the viewer's situation, it is possible to prevent viewers who have shown interest while avoiding the situation where the content continues to be played even though the viewer has left. Can provide more detailed information.

  In addition, the content to be played back may be selected according to the attribute of the person who meets the specific condition. For example, when an information display device 30 for displaying an advertisement related to a product in a store is installed near the show window of the store, the person who is looking at the product in the show window of the store Is recognized, and the merchandise information of the store that matches the attribute is selected to display the advertisement. By recognizing the attributes of a person who is interested in the product and providing relevant information, this person becomes a viewer of information and stays in front of the information display device 30 for a high advertising effect. .

  The information display device 30 is composed of a touch panel type liquid crystal display and can accept a selection operation from the customer. Therefore, the content selected by the customer can be reproduced or a questionnaire can be answered. In addition, the information display device 30 can print out the contents related to the information displayed using the built-in printer 30E and provide it to the customer.

  For example, when it is recognized that the customer is a couple, as shown in FIG. 8D, the information display device 30 reproduces a moving image or audio set as content for the couple. Then, when the control device 20 recognizes that the couple starts standing in front of the information display device 30 by using the camera 30A included in the information display device 30, the control device 20 subsequently selects information desired by the customer. Display the selection screen. The selection screen is, for example, a screen as shown in FIG. In this way, for example, a selection screen for causing a customer who has stopped after running advertisements in a restaurant street to select a restaurant genre is displayed. When the genre desired by the customer is selected by the touch panel (operation unit) 30D, the control device 20 that has recognized this reads out the content corresponding to the selected genre from the data storage device 40 and reproduces it. Further, when the control device 20 recognizes that the customer has browsed all the content that flows thereafter by the camera 30A, it issues a coupon ticket that can be used in the restaurant area from the printer 30E.

  In addition, when a restaurant is selected by a customer while a genre is selected by a customer and a related content is being reproduced by using the touch panel 30D and the printer 30E, a map of the restaurant is printed and provided. You can also. In addition, when a restaurant is selected, information indicating that a coupon related to the selected restaurant is issued if the questionnaire is answered is displayed, the questionnaire is performed by the touch panel 30D, and then the coupon is issued by the printer 30E. You can also

  In this way, the information display device 30 can not only provide information unilaterally but also respond to customer requests and conduct questionnaires, so that the information display device 30 can be used in front of the information display device 30 without getting tired of the customer. It can be retained to obtain a high advertising effect.

  In the information display device 30, for example, when the control device 20 recognizes that the customer is a couple in their 60s, a selection screen for selecting a genre is displayed as shown in FIG. When it is recognized that there is a couple, a different selection screen is displayed as shown in FIG.

  The selection screen is set to include information tailored to age, gender, and group configuration. In addition, the display layout is also controlled.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10 (a), information indicating that the operation using the touch panel can be performed is displayed at an easily visible position for an elderly couple who is not used to operating the touch panel or the like. . On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 10B, for a young couple who can easily recognize that it is a touch panel, information indicating that it is a touch panel is additionally displayed at the bottom, and the genre of the dish is displayed. The selection button to be selected is displayed at a position that is easily noticeable.

  The control device 20 controls the display layout by determining the height of the customer from the position of the face image on the captured image when the customer standing in front of the information display device 30 is imaged by the camera 30A. Yes. Specifically, based on the height of the determined customer, a selection button is displayed at the top for one customer as shown in FIG. 10 (a), and for another customer, as shown in FIG. 10 (c). As you can see, the selection button is lowered.

  In this way, by changing the display layout in consideration of the customer's line of sight and operability, it becomes possible for the customer to operate comfortably, and the customer is kept in front of the information display device 30 and has a high advertising effect. Can be obtained.

  Next, another specific example in which the electronic information providing system 1 is used will be described. If the electronic information providing system 1 is installed in an amusement facility such as an amusement park, the information display device 30 can provide information according to the customer's attributes.

  Specifically, the customer is imaged by the camera 10A installed at the entrance of the amusement facility, and the attribute and group configuration of the customer are determined. And the information display apparatus 30 is installed in the channel | path which the customer who passed the entrance passes, and the information according to the attribute and group structure of the customer is provided.

  For example, when the customer is recognized as a family, an attraction guide for children is displayed, and when the customer is recognized as a couple, an attraction popular with the couple is displayed.

  In the electronic information providing system 1, when a customer approaches the information display device 30, information suitable for the customer is already displayed, and the customer browses the displayed information with interest in the customer. Probability is high. Thereby, a high advertising effect can be obtained.

  In addition, the camera 10A is installed at the entrance of each attraction to determine the customer's attributes and group configuration, and the information display device 30 installed at the exit can provide information that can be used to determine the next attraction for the customer. it can.

  The electronic information providing system 1 can set a priority attribute in a group, or can set a specific attribute priority when a large number of customers are imaged and a large number of attributes and group configurations are recognized. . For example, when a family that uses an attraction is recognized, it can be set so that information is provided with priority on children. Also, for example, on a specific day of the week set as women's day with priority on women, even if a number of different attributes are recognized, if there are women among them, information is set to give priority to women. be able to. Thereby, the operation | movement according to the user of the electronic information provision system 1 is realizable. Depending on the setting, even if there are no women on Ladies 'Day, it is possible to advertise Ladies' Day on one of the split screens.

  It is also possible to control information to be displayed preferentially according to the time zone while using the information display device 30 for advertisements of attractions. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11, the restaurant information can be set to be preferentially provided in a predetermined time zone including 12:00 noon and a predetermined time zone including 19:00. Similarly, for example, it may be set to preferentially provide parade information performed at night in a predetermined time zone.

  As for the method of providing restaurant information preferentially, for example, after determining the attribute of the customer, the information of the attraction set to advertise according to this attribute is not displayed, but instead this attribute is displayed. This is done by displaying restaurant information set corresponding to

  Also, for example, as shown in FIG. 12 (a), a large number of different attributes are recognized for the customers who are waiting for the attraction, and information A, B, C corresponding to these attributes and information D about the restaurant are shown. If it is set to be displayed repeatedly, as shown in FIG. 5B, the restaurant information is preferentially provided by increasing the number (number of spots) of displaying the information of the restaurant D. You can also.

  Whether to display information with priority given to the majority attribute among the recognized attributes, display information with priority given to specific attributes such as children and women, or display given information with priority according to time Can be set on the control device 20.

  FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example of a setting screen when setting is performed on the control device 20. FIG. 13A shows a screen for setting priorities 1 to 3. On the right side of each priority number, the configurable contents can be selected from a list box. Further, detailed setting can be performed by a button for detailed setting on the right side.

  When setting priorities, for example, when it is desired to provide content to as many people as possible, multiple attributes are selected. In addition, even when there is only one person having the attribute, the specific attribute is selected when it is desired to provide content according to the attribute. Note that one attribute can be designated as the specific attribute, and a plurality of attributes can be designated.

  In the example of FIG. 13A, since multiple attributes are selected as priority 1, information is selected with priority given to attributes that occupy the majority among recognized attributes. If there are a plurality of attributes having the same number and the largest number, the information selected with priority given to the attribute set as the specific attribute in the priority order 2 is selected.

  Contrary to the priority exemplified in FIG. 13A, when a specific attribute is selected as priority 1 and a large number of attributes are selected as priority 2, it does not depend on the number of recognized attributes. If even one specific attribute is included, information matching that attribute is selected. If none of the recognized attributes are included in the recognized attributes, the information of the attributes that occupy the majority among the recognized attributes is selected according to the majority attribute of priority 2.

  When the detailed setting button to the right of the multi-attribute button in FIG. 13A is selected, the screen shown in FIG. 13B is displayed. On this setting screen, it is possible to set whether to give priority to the attribute that occupies the majority or to give priority to the group configuration that occupies the majority. For example, when a group configuration is selected, it is possible to set to select group configuration information indicating a large number based on a group configuration such as a young couple, family, men, women, or the like, instead of the attributes of each person. It is also possible to set so that information is selected with priority given to a specific attribute included in the group configuration. For example, when a male teenager is included when recognized as a male-male group, it may be set to select information with priority on this attribute.

  When the attribute radio box is checked in FIG. 13B and the determination button is selected, the screen shown in FIG. 13C is displayed. In this setting screen, content information can be set for all attributes by setting the attribute and content information displayed when the attribute occupies a large number. The content is selected by selecting a file name in the data storage device 40, for example.

  In the example of FIG. 13C, while selecting attributes such as “male in their teens” and “male in their twenties” and content information associated with this attribute, the contents of each attribute are scrolled sequentially. By setting, content information can be set for all attributes. If the group configuration radio box is checked in FIG. 13B, the same screen as in FIG. 13C is displayed, but the choices include “young couple” and “family”. The group configuration is displayed as selectable.

  When the detailed setting button to the right of the specific attribute button in FIG. 13A is selected, the screen shown in FIG. 13C is displayed. On this setting screen, it is possible to set an attribute that is prioritized as a specific attribute and content for that attribute.

  In addition to the aspect performed on the screen of the information display device 30, the method for performing the setting may be an aspect in which the control device 20 includes an operation unit and is operated while operating the operation unit. In addition, the control device 20 may read and use a setting file performed at another location.

  In the example of FIG. 13A, the time setting for setting the priority information according to the time zone is selected as described with reference to FIG. When the time setting is selected, the information set in the detailed setting is provided with priority. For example, if the attribute occupying the majority in the time zone set to provide restaurant information in the time setting is “male in 20s”, instead of information on attractions that are popular with men in their 20s, In addition to this, restaurant information popular with men in their 20s is provided.

  In addition, regarding the time setting, what information is provided in which time zone can be set on the screen of FIG. 13D displayed by pressing the button for detailed setting. For example, it is possible to set a time zone for displaying restaurant information and contents to be provided during this time zone. The content can be set to provide the same restaurant information regardless of the attribute, or can be set to provide different restaurant information according to the attribute.

  In this way, in addition to setting information to be displayed in accordance with attributes and group configurations, priority conditions regarding the determination method can be set freely, so that various conditions can be set according to the usage environment of the electronic information providing system 1 Can be realized.

  As described above, the present invention is a technique useful for selecting information such as advertisements according to attributes such as age and sex of a target person who provides information.

1 Electronic Information Providing System 10A, 10B, 10C to 10N, 30A, 430A, 530A Camera 20 Control Device 20A Image Processing Unit 20B Face Extraction Unit 20C Attribute Determination Unit 20D Group Configuration Determination Unit 20E Display Control Unit 20F Audio Control Unit 30 130, 230, 430, 530 Information display device 30B Display unit 30C Speaker 30D Operation unit 30E Printer 40 Data storage device 130A Large display 130B Tablet terminal 200 Bank floor 400 Aisle

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An information display device for displaying information;
At least one camera provided in front of the walking path to the information display device;
The information display device and the camera are connected to determine an attribute of the person from an image captured by the camera, select information to be provided to the person based on the attribute, and select the selected information An electronic information providing system comprising: a control device for displaying on an information display device.   When a plurality of persons are captured by the camera, the control device determines an attribute of each captured person and displays the attribute on the information display device based on the attribute having the largest number among the attributes. 2. The electronic information providing system according to claim 1, wherein information is selected.   The control device, when a plurality of persons are imaged by the camera, determines an attribute of each captured person and displays information on the information display device based on a preset priority order of the attributes The electronic information providing system according to claim 1, wherein the electronic information providing system is selected. A first camera for imaging a person entering a predetermined area;
A second camera for imaging a person leaving the predetermined area;
The control device accumulates the number of person attributes determined from an image captured by the first camera and stores the number of person attributes determined from an image captured by the second camera. 4. The electronic information providing system according to claim 1, 2, or 3, wherein the number of attributes for a plurality of persons existing in the predetermined area is obtained while deleting from the attributes.   When a plurality of persons are imaged by the camera, the control device determines an attribute of each imaged person, determines whether each person constitutes a group, and determines whether the determined group 5. The electronic information providing system according to claim 1, wherein information to be displayed on the information display device is selected based on a configuration.   The said control apparatus selects several information based on the attribute of the several person which comprises the said group, and displays each selected information in order on the said information display apparatus. Electronic information provision system.   The control device selects a plurality of pieces of information based on attributes of a plurality of persons constituting the group, and simultaneously displays the selected pieces of information on each region obtained by dividing the information display region of the information display device. 6. The electronic information providing system according to claim 5, wherein The information display device has a speaker,
The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the control device reproduces sound from the speaker at a predetermined timing when a person imaged by the camera approaches the information display device. Information provision system.   The control device controls at least one of a timing for reproducing the audio, a volume for reproducing the audio, and a reproduction speed for reproducing the audio based on the age of the person included in the determined attribute. The electronic information providing system according to claim 8.   10. The electronic information according to claim 1, wherein the control device has a setting unit for setting an attribute to be given priority when selecting information to be displayed on the display device. Offer system. A printer for printing information;
11. The electronic information providing system according to claim 1, wherein the control device prints contents related to information displayed on the information display device by the printer. An imaging step of capturing an image including a person with a camera;
An attribute determination step of determining the attribute of the person from the image captured in the imaging step;
An information selection step of selecting information to be provided to the person based on the attribute determined in the attribute determination step;
The information selected in the information selection step before the person reaches the information display device installed at a position away from the camera in the moving direction of the person imaged by the camera is displayed as the information. An electronic information providing method comprising: an information display step for displaying on an apparatus.

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