TWI867089B - Display control device, display control method and display control program - Google Patents

Abstract

[Topic] Effectively knowing whether a disposable wearable article is suitable for a user before purchasing it. [Solution] The display control device described in this case is characterized by comprising: an acquisition unit that acquires article information indicating the shape of a disposable wearable article specified in accordance with input information made by a user; and a display control unit that displays an image of the disposable wearable article in a state where the image is superimposed on a photographic image of the user, so that the user is virtually wearing the disposable wearable article of the shape indicated by the article information.

Description

Display control device, display control method and display control program

The present invention relates to a display control device, a display control method and a display control program.

Previously, with the advancement of information processing, technologies for providing information to users in various forms have been proposed. For example, technologies for promoting the sale of products by superimposing virtual images of products and images of users have been proposed. [Prior Art Literature] [Patent Literature]

[Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2012-181688

[The problem that the invention wants to solve]

However, in the above-mentioned prior art, it is not always possible to effectively know whether the disposable wearable article is a product suitable for the user before purchasing it. For example, in the above-mentioned prior art, facial parts in the images successively obtained from the camera unit are recognized, and based on the positions of the facial parts included in the recognition results, a virtual makeup image of the face in the image is tracked and superimposed on the image for display.

Thus, the above-mentioned prior art is a technology specialized in makeup support, and disposable wearable items such as masks cannot be displayed as objects superimposed on an image. Therefore, it is not necessarily possible to effectively know whether the disposable wearable item is a suitable product for the user before purchasing it.

This project was developed based on the above, with the goal of effectively knowing whether a disposable wearable item is suitable for the user before purchasing it. [Methods to solve the problem]

The display control device described in the present case is characterized by comprising: an acquisition unit for acquiring item information indicating the shape of a disposable wearable item specified in accordance with input information made by a user; and a display control unit for displaying an image of the disposable wearable item in a state where the image is superimposed on a photographic image of the aforementioned user, so that the aforementioned user virtually wears the disposable wearable item of the shape indicated by the aforementioned item information. [Effect of the invention]

According to one embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to effectively know whether a disposable wearable article is suitable for a user before purchasing it.

At least the following matters can be understood through the description in this manual and the attached drawings.

(Request item 1) A display control device, characterized by comprising: an acquisition unit for acquiring item information indicating the shape of a disposable wearable item specified in accordance with input information made by a user; and a display control unit for displaying an image of the disposable wearable item in a state where the image is superimposed on a photographic image of the preceding user, so that the preceding user virtually wears the disposable wearable item of the shape indicated by the preceding item information.

According to this display control device, item information indicating the shape of a disposable wearable article specified according to input information made by a user is obtained, so that the user can virtually wear the disposable wearable article of the shape indicated by the obtained item information, and the image of the disposable wearable article is displayed in a state of being superimposed on a photographic image of the user, thereby effectively knowing whether the disposable wearable article is a product suitable for the user before purchasing it.

(Request Item 2) In addition, the display control device is to obtain the information of the item that is recorded as a disposable wearable item, which indicates the shape of a disposable mask made of non-woven fabric.

According to this display control device, as a disposable wearable item, item information indicating the shape of a disposable mask made of non-woven fabric is obtained, so that the user can effectively know whether the disposable mask is a mask product suitable for the user before purchasing it.

(Request item 3) In addition, the display control device is configured to obtain, as the foregoing input information, the foregoing item information in which the shape of the disposable wearable article specified by the identification information attached to the display rack where the disposable wearable article is displayed as a commodity is displayed.

According to this display control device, as input information, item information is obtained, which is represented by the shape of a specific disposable wearable article along with the identification information attached to a display rack where the disposable wearable article is displayed as a commodity, thereby effectively increasing the opportunity to experience wearing the disposable wearable article.

(Request Item 4) Furthermore, the display control device is a device that, as a disposable wearable article specified in accordance with the previous record identification information, obtains the previous record item information that displays the shape of the disposable wearable article identified by the previous record identification information and currently displayed on the previous record display rack.

According to this display control device, as a disposable wearable article specified in response to identification information, item information is obtained that represents the shape of the disposable wearable article identified by the identification information and currently displayed on the display rack, so that the image of the wearable article itself that the user is currently looking at can be displayed.

(Request Item 5) Furthermore, the display control device is configured to obtain, as a disposable wearable article specified in accordance with the previous record identification information, the shape of the disposable wearable article corresponding to the category selected by the previous record user from among the wearable article identified by the previous record identification information and the disposable wearable article that is a display candidate of the wearable article related to the wearable article identified by the previous record identification information.

According to this display control device, as a disposable wearable article specified in response to identification information, item information indicating the shape of the disposable wearable article corresponding to the category selected by the user is obtained from the disposable wearable article identified by the identification information and the display candidate disposable wearable articles related to the wearable article identified by the identification information, thereby effectively supporting the disposable wearable article that allows the user to more easily find the desired wearable experience.

(Request 6) Furthermore, the display control device is configured to obtain the aforementioned item information that displays the shape of the wearable article belonging to the second category that has been further selected by the aforementioned user and is a lower category relative to the aforementioned first category, from among the disposable wearable articles that belong to the first category that has been selected by the aforementioned user as display candidates.

According to this display control device, among the disposable wearable items that belong to the first category selected by the user and are displayed as candidate items, item information indicating the shape of the wearable items that belong to the second category that has been further selected by the user and is a lower category than the first category is obtained, thereby effectively supporting the disposable wearable items that allow the user to experience wearing to be found more easily.

(Request Item 7) In addition, the display control device obtains the previously recorded item information that indicates the shape of the disposable wearable item selected by the previously recorded user from among the previously recorded display candidates.

According to such a display control device, item information showing the shape of the disposable wearable article selected by the user is obtained from among the disposable wearable articles to be displayed as candidate items, so that the user can easily experience wearing the disposable wearable article that meets the needs of the user.

(Request Item 8) Furthermore, the display control device obtains the pre-recorded item information that indicates the shape of the disposable wearable article selected by the pre-recorded user from the disposable wearable articles that are specified as pre-recorded display candidates according to the attribute information or preference of the pre-recorded user.

According to this display control device, item information indicating the shape of the disposable wearable article selected by the user is obtained from among the disposable wearable articles that are specified as display candidates according to the attribute information or preferences of the user, thereby making it possible to easily experience wearing the disposable wearable article that suits the user's preferences.

(Request Item 9) In addition, the display control device is configured to obtain, as the foreword input information, foreword item information that indicates the shape of a disposable wearable item that is specified in accordance with a photographic image of the foreword user.

According to this display control device, as input information, item information is obtained that represents the shape of a specific disposable wearable item according to a photographic image taken by the user, thereby increasing the user's interest and effectively guiding the user to a store that sells disposable wearable items.

(Request Item 10) Furthermore, the display control device positions the disposable wearable article of the shape shown in the previous article information at a suitable body position corresponding to the use purpose of the disposable wearable article based on the body parts of the previous user detected from the photographic image of the previous user, so that the image of the previous disposable wearable article is displayed in a state of being superimposed on the previous photographic image.

According to this display control device, based on the body parts of the user detected from the photographic image of the user, the disposable wearable article of the shape shown in the article information is positioned at a suitable body position corresponding to the use purpose of the disposable wearable article, and the image of the disposable wearable article is displayed in a state of being superimposed on the photographic image, so that the wearing experience of the disposable wearable article can be carried out without a sense of strangeness.

(Request Item 11) Furthermore, the display control device controls the shape of the previous item information in accordance with the direction of the face of the previous user presented in the previous photographic image and the direction of the face relative to the photographic means that photographed the previous user, and displays the image of the previous disposable wearable item in a state of being superimposed on the previous photographic image in such a manner that the previous user virtually wears the disposable wearable item of the controlled shape.

According to this display control device, the shape shown in the item information is controlled according to the direction of the user's face presented in the photographic image and the direction of the face relative to the photographic means that photographed the user, and the image of the disposable wearable article is displayed in a state of being superimposed on the photographic image so that the user can virtually wear the disposable wearable article of the controlled shape. Therefore, it is possible to accurately imagine how the appearance of the user wearing the disposable wearable article will change depending on the direction of the face.

(Request Item 12) In addition, the display control device controls the size of the image of the disposable wearable article in accordance with the size of the face of the user in the previous record, and superimposes the image of the controlled size on the previous record photographic image.

According to this display control device, the size of the image of the disposable wearable article is controlled according to the size of the user's face, and the image of the controlled size is superimposed on the photographic image, so that the wearing experience of the disposable wearable article can be carried out without any sense of strangeness.

(Request Item 13) Furthermore, the display control device, when the color or pattern of the disposable wearable article has been specified by the previous user, causes the image of the disposable wearable article of the specified color or pattern to be superimposed on the previous photographic image as the image of the previous disposable wearable article.

According to this display control device, when the color or pattern of a disposable wearable article has been designated by the user, the image of the disposable wearable article of the designated color or pattern is superimposed on the photographic image, thereby effectively knowing which color or pattern of disposable wearable article is suitable for the user before purchasing.

(Request Item 14) Furthermore, the display control device, when the size of the disposable wearable article has been specified by the previous user, causes an image of a size corresponding to the specified size to be superimposed on the previous photographic image as an image of the previous disposable wearable article.

According to this display control device, when the size of a disposable wearable article has been specified by the user, an image of the disposable wearable article having a size corresponding to the specified size is superimposed on the photographic image, thereby effectively knowing whether a disposable wearable article of a suitable size is suitable for the user before purchasing it.

(Request Item 15) Furthermore, the display control device displays guidance information for guiding the user to enter the application on the terminal device of the user who is a user identified based on the user information about the user and has not yet entered the application for displaying the state in which the image of the disposable wearable article is superimposed on the previously recorded photographed image.

According to this display control device, for a user who is identified based on user information about the user and has not yet introduced an application that displays an image of a disposable wearable article superimposed on a photographic image, guidance information for guiding the user to introduce the application is displayed, thereby effectively lowering the threshold required for experiencing wearing disposable wearable articles in a store.

(Request Item 16) Furthermore, the display control device, after the input information has been input, displays guidance information for taking a photo in a manner that includes the relevant part when it is determined that the part of the body of the user of the previous user that is to be virtually worn by the disposable wearable article of the previous record is not included in the photographic image of the user of the previous record.

According to this display control device, after input information has been input, if it is determined that the parts of the disposable wearable article to be virtually worn and which are parts of the user's body are not included in the photographic image of the user, guidance information for photographing the user in a manner that includes the parts is displayed, thereby controlling the image of the disposable wearable article to be displayed in a correct state corresponding to the purpose of use of the disposable wearable article.

(Request Item 17) Furthermore, the display control device displays the photographic images captured so far in a comparable manner among the photographic images in which the photographic images of the previous user are captured and the images of the previous disposable wearable articles are superimposed.

According to this display control device, among photographic images of the user and on which the disposable wearable article is superimposed, the photographic images captured so far are displayed in a comparable manner, thereby making it easy for the user to compare which disposable wearable article is more suitable.

(Request Item 18) Furthermore, the display control device displays the photographic image captured in the past and the photographic image currently being captured and the photographic image superimposed with the image of the previously recorded disposable wearable article, among the photographic images in which the previously recorded user is captured and the previously recorded disposable wearable article is superimposed.

According to this display control device, among photographic images of the user and on which the disposable wearable article is superimposed, photographic images taken in the past and photographic images currently being taken and on which the disposable wearable article is superimposed are displayed together, so that the user can easily compare which disposable wearable article is more suitable.

(Request Item 19) Furthermore, the display control device displays predetermined information corresponding to the posting to the predetermined information sharing service on the photographic image in which the aforementioned user is photographed and on which the aforementioned disposable wearable article is superimposed.

According to this display control device, predetermined information corresponding to a posting to a predetermined information sharing service is displayed for a photographic image of a user on which an image of a disposable wearable article is superimposed, thereby effectively promoting disposable wearable articles or businesses of disposable wearable articles.

(Request Item 20) Furthermore, the display control device is configured to display information about the disposable wearable article as specified in the preceding paragraph.

According to this display control device, information about disposable wearable articles is displayed as predetermined information, thereby effectively promoting disposable wearable articles or businesses of disposable wearable articles.

[Implementation] An example of a form required for implementing the display control device, the display control method, and the display control program (hereinafter referred to as "implementation") is described in detail with reference to the drawings. In addition, the display control device, the display control method, and the display control program are not limited by the implementation. In the following implementation, the same parts are marked with the same symbols, and repeated descriptions are omitted.

[1. Overview of display control processing described in the embodiment] First, the overview of display control processing described in the embodiment is explained based on the premise. Although masks are cited as an example of disposable wearable items, the demand for masks has been increasing in recent years. In addition, since masks are used more often throughout the year, there are more and more people who care about their appearance when wearing them or wear them as stylishly as possible. Therefore, it would be more convenient if people could try on masks before buying them, but since masks are sanitary products and many of them are disposable products, it is difficult for people to try them on before buying them.

Therefore, the display control processing described in the implementation form is conceived to solve such a problem. Through the terminal device owned by the user (such as a smart phone, etc.) or the terminal device placed in the store (such as a tablet terminal or an electronic signboard, etc.), the user is shown the image of virtually wearing a mask to simulate the appearance of wearing a mask.

Specifically, the display control processing described in the embodiment is to obtain item information that indicates the shape of a disposable wearable item specified in accordance with input information made by a user, so that the user can virtually wear the disposable wearable item of the shape indicated by the obtained item information, and the image of the disposable wearable item is displayed in a state of being superimposed on a photographic image of the user.

Then, if this display control processing is performed, it can be effectively known whether a disposable wearable item (such as a mask) is a suitable product for the user before purchasing it.

Furthermore, as mentioned above, the display control processing described in the embodiment is to display the image of the user wearing the mask virtually through the terminal device, so that the user can easily experience wearing the mask in the store. By using this as a "selling point", for example, if a store advertisement such as "You can easily experience wearing with a smartphone!" is displayed together with the masks of the company's own products (such as business T), the appeal of the company's own products can be improved. Figure 1 is used later to illustrate the appearance of a display shelf displaying masks with the store advertisement attached.

[2. About the program corresponding to the display control processing] Next, the program corresponding to the display control processing described in the embodiment will be described. The program is a program for causing a computer to execute: an acquisition program for acquiring item information indicating the shape of a disposable wearable item specified in accordance with input information made by a user; and a display control program for causing the image of the disposable wearable item to be displayed in a state where it is superimposed on a photographic image of the user in such a manner that the user mentioned above is virtually wearing the disposable wearable item of the shape indicated by the item information acquired by the acquisition program.

Then, this program, that is, the application described in the implementation form, is introduced (installed) into, for example, a terminal device owned by a user (such as a smartphone, etc.), a terminal device placed in a store (such as a tablet terminal or an electronic signage, etc.), so-called terminal devices used by end users, or a server device that communicates with the terminal device.

In the following embodiments, an example of such a terminal device is a terminal device 10, and an example of such a server device is a server device 100. In addition, the terminal device 10 and the server device 100 are both devices that can be said to be an example of a display control device.

Furthermore, the application described in the embodiment may be a dedicated application (hereinafter referred to as "application AP11") installed in the terminal device 10 in order to make the terminal device 10 and the server device 100 work in cooperation. On the other hand, the application described in the embodiment may be a general-purpose application ("application AP12") installed in the terminal device 10. For example, the application AP12 may be a web application (an application required for displaying web page contents) running on a browser owned by the terminal device 10.

Furthermore, the application AP11 and the application AP12 can also be said to be the display control processing described in the embodiment, and to cause at least one of the terminal device 10 and the server device 100 to execute the required application. In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the terminal device 10 and the server device 100 will cooperate to perform the display control processing described in the embodiment according to the control of the application AP11 or the application AP12, but it is also possible that, for example, the terminal device 10 alone performs the display control processing described in the embodiment according to the control of the application AP11 or the application AP12.

Furthermore, the display control processing described in the implementation form performed between the terminal device 10 and the server device 100 when the application AP11 has been installed and the display control processing described in the implementation form performed between the terminal device 10 and the server device 100 when the application AP12 has been installed are distinguished and explained separately. The former is mainly explained with reference to FIG. 3, and the latter is mainly explained with reference to FIG. 4. On the other hand, the display control processing when the application AP11 has been installed can also be performed by the control of the application AP12. Furthermore, the display control processing when the application AP12 has been installed can also be performed by the control of the application AP11.

[3. About disposable wearing articles] Next, the disposable wearing articles are explained. In this embodiment, the disposable wearing articles described in the embodiment are assumed to be masks. Specifically, the disposable wearing articles described in the embodiment are assumed to be disposable masks made of non-woven fabrics. On the other hand, disposable wearing articles are not necessarily masks, and may be absorbent articles for adults (adult diapers), for example.

[4. About the memory unit and the display in the store] Next, the memory unit of the server device 100 and the display rack for displaying masks with store advertisements attached are explained using FIG1. FIG1 is an explanatory diagram conceptually explaining the display rack.

The left side of FIG. 1 shows an example of a product information storage unit 121 storing various information about masks as products in a storage unit of a server device 100 as an example of a display control device. The product information storage unit 121 shown in FIG. 1 has items such as "series information", "first type", "second type", "product ID", "AR information", and "sales store".

"Series information" is series information related to the mask products manufactured by the business (mask sales manufacturer) corresponding to the server device 100, that is, business T. The products (products identified by "product ID") corresponding to the "series information" correspond to the product series shown in the "series information". In the example of Figure 1, for the series information "new products sold this spring", a mask product (mask PD11) identified by product ID "PD11" is established. The example shows that mask PD11 is one of the new product series (items) sold by business T this spring.

"Type 1" and "Type 2" are the classification information required to classify masks according to their purpose (e.g., for women, for children, etc.), shape (flat type, three-dimensional type, etc.), various specifications (the fit when worn, the condition of the breath emitted through the mask, etc.), etc., that is, corresponding to the types of masks, the scope (granularity) covered by "Type 1" and "Type 2" are different. Specifically, "Type 2" is a category with a narrower granularity than "Type 1". In other words, "Type 2" is a lower category for "Type 1". In addition, because of this, "Type 1" and "Type 2" have a hierarchical relationship.

In the example of the product information storage unit 121 shown in FIG. 1 , "TY11", "TY12", "TY13", and "TY14" are illustrated as the first type. Furthermore, in the example of the product information storage unit 121 shown in FIG. 1 , the first type "TY11" is associated with "TY11-1" and "TY11-2" as the second type. Furthermore, in the example of the product information storage unit 121 shown in FIG. 1 , the first type "TY12" is associated with "TY12-1" and "TY12-2" as the second type. Furthermore, in the example of the product information storage unit 121 shown in FIG. 1 , the first type "TY13" is associated with "TY13-1" and "TY13-2" as the second type. Furthermore, in the example of the product information storage unit 121 shown in FIG. 1 , the first type "TY14" is associated with "TY14-1" and "TY14-2" as the second type.

"Product ID" indicates identification information used to identify mask products. "Product ID" can be any information as long as it can identify mask products. Examples of "Product ID" include product numbers and product names (brand names). In addition, each mask product identified by "Product ID" can be said to be a mask product that is displayed as a candidate.

"AR information" is information used to generate a virtual image of a mask (for example, a virtual stereoscopic image that displays the mask in three dimensions), which is the basis for the AR image, and at least includes information indicating the shape of the mask. Furthermore, "AR information" is an example of item information indicating the shape of the mask. Furthermore, "AR information" may also include information indicating the default color or pattern of the mask. In the example of the product information storage unit 121 shown in Figure 1, for the mask product identified by the product ID "PD11", that is, the mask PD11, the AR information "3D11" is established to correspond. In the example, in the AR information "3D11", the information indicating the characteristic shape of the mask PD11 is included as item information. For example, if the mask PD11 is a flat type and is a mask product having a shape unique to the business T, the AR information "3D11" will contain information indicating the characteristic shape.

"Selling store" is information indicating a store that is selling the mask product identified by the product ID. For example, "Selling store" is a store ID, store name, store location, etc. that identifies the store that is selling the mask product identified by the product ID.

Next, the in-store advertisement is explained. On the right side of FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of a display shelf displaying masks with an in-store advertisement attached. In the example of FIG. 1 , it is shown that among the mask products managed in the product information storage unit 121, the mask PD21 is sold in a state of being placed on the display shelf CN11 set up in the storefront of the store SH1. Furthermore, in the example of FIG. 1 , at the front of the display shelf CN11 is attached an in-store advertisement P21 that reads "You can easily experience wearing it with your smartphone!" In addition, in the in-store advertisement P21, the code information QR21 is displayed as a QR code (registered trademark) that is triggered by the display control described in the implementation form. Furthermore, the code information QR21 includes, for example, a product ID for identifying the mask PD21. Therefore, when the user wants to simulate his/her own appearance while wearing the mask through his/her terminal device 10, he/she first uses the camera means of the terminal device 10 (the camera unit 13 shown in FIG. 6 ) to input the code information QR21 to the terminal device 10, and the terminal device 10 can read the code information QR21.

Furthermore, for example, if the store SH1 sells masks PD22 in addition to masks PD21, masks PD22 will be displayed on the display shelf CN12 (not shown) next to the display shelf CN11, and a store advertisement P22 (not shown) corresponding to mask PD22 is attached to the display shelf CN12. Here, the QR code shown in the store advertisement P22 may be the same code information QR21 as the store advertisement P21, or may be another QR code containing the product ID for identifying mask PD22.

Furthermore, if you want to simulate different mask products, it is sometimes troublesome to input the QR code of each product each time. Therefore, even if a store displays multiple different mask products of business T, it is possible to establish a corresponding QR code for only some of the mask products. Furthermore, even if a store displays multiple different mask products of business T and there is only one QR code, it is possible to allow people to select the mask product they want to display from the displayed candidate mask products, so that the mask image corresponding to the mask product that the user wants to simulate can be displayed. This is explained in detail in Figure 2.

[5. About display control processing] Next, an example of the display control processing described in the embodiment will be described using FIGS. 2 to 4. FIG. 2 illustrates that in the display control processing described in the embodiment, in response to the input made by the user, the server device 100 obtains the AR information corresponding to the mask product corresponding to the input information. FIG. 3 illustrates an example of the display control processing when the terminal device 10 operates according to the application AP11. FIG. 4 illustrates an example of the display control processing when the terminal device 10 operates according to the application AP12.

2 to 4, it is assumed that the user U1 attempts to simulate the appearance of a mask being worn using his terminal device 10. More specifically, it is assumed that the user U1 inputs the code information QR21 displayed on the store advertisement P21 in order to simulate the appearance of a mask PD21 placed on the display shelf CN11 of the store SH1 when being worn.

[5-1. About display control processing (1)] First, using FIG2, the processing of the server device 100, in response to the input made by the user, obtaining the AR information corresponding to the mask product corresponding to the input information. FIG2 is a diagram of an example (1) of the display control processing described in the implementation form.

First, it is assumed that the user U1 uses the camera of the terminal device (the camera unit 13 shown in FIG. 6 ) to input the code information QR21 of the QR code into the terminal device 10. In the example described above, the code information QR21 can be said to be the input information made by the user U1. In addition, the code information can be said to be the identification information attached to the display rack where the mask products are displayed.

Then, once the terminal device 10 receives the input of the QR code, it reads the QR code and detects the product ID represented by the QR code (step S11). Specifically, once the terminal device 10 receives the input of the code information QR21, it reads the code information QR21 and detects the product ID represented by the code information QR21. In the example of FIG. 1 , it is assumed that the terminal device 10 detects the product ID "PD21" representing the mask PD21 as the product ID.

Then, the terminal device 10 sends the detected product ID to the server device 100. For example, the terminal device 10 sends the detected product ID to the server device 100 through a predetermined application. For example, if the application AP11 has been installed in the terminal device 10, the terminal device 10 sends the detected product ID to the server device 100 according to the control of the application AP11. Furthermore, if the application AP11 is not installed in the terminal device 10, but the application AP12 is installed (that is, the web application corresponding to the application AP12, that is, the browser, is installed), the terminal device 10 sends the detected product ID to the server device 100 through the application AP12. By sending such a signal, the server device 100 obtains the product ID from the terminal device 10 (step S12). Specifically, the server device 100 obtains the product ID "PD21" from the terminal device 10 by the terminal device 10 sending the product ID "PD21".

Furthermore, when the code information QR21 includes a store ID for identifying the store SH1, the terminal device 10 can send the product ID together with the store ID to the server device 100. Thus, the server device 100 can identify the mask product of the accident business T among the mask products sold by the store SH1 by matching the "selling store" in the product information storage unit 121 with the "store ID" obtained from the terminal device 10.

Next, the server device 100 identifies the mask product that is a candidate for display based on the product ID, and generates selection content for allowing the user to select the mask product that he/she wishes to display from the identified mask product that is a candidate for display (step S13). Specifically, the server device 100 identifies the mask product that is a candidate for display based on the product ID "PD21", and generates selection content for allowing the user to select the mask product that he/she wishes to display from the identified mask product that is a candidate for display.

For example, the server device 100 specifies the mask PD21 identified by the product ID "PD21" and the mask products related to the mask PD21 as the mask products to be displayed. According to the example of the product information storage unit 121 shown in FIG. 1 , the mask PD11 and the mask PD12 are products of the same series as the mask PD21, and are also related from the perspective of the brand. Therefore, in the example of FIG. 2 , the server device 100 extracts the mask products related to the mask PD21, that is, the mask PD11 and the mask PD12. As a result, the mask PD11, the mask PD12, and the mask PD21 can be specified as the mask products to be displayed.

In the above example, mask PD11, mask PD12, and mask PD21 are examples of masks that are specified in accordance with the identification information. In addition, the processing of step S13 can be conceptually written as the server device 100 specifies the disposable wearable article identified by the identification information and the wearable article related to the wearable article identified by the identification information as a display candidate. In addition, the judgment material required to specify the related product is not necessarily limited to a series or a brand.

Here, an example of generating selection content is explained using the example of the product information storage unit 121 shown in FIG1. For example, the server device 100 generates selection content C111 for allowing a user to select one of the first type "TY12" corresponding to the first type, which is a category with a wider granularity (higher category) among the categories to which the mask PD21 belongs, and the first type "TY11" corresponding to the first category, which is a category with a wider granularity (higher category) among the categories to which the masks PD11 and PD12 belong.

Furthermore, the server device 100 generates selection content C111-1 for allowing a person to select a second type corresponding to a second category having a narrower granularity than the first category (i.e., lower than the first category), and one of the second types "TY12-1" and "TY12-2" corresponding to the first type of mask PD21. Furthermore, the server device 100 generates selection content C111-2 for allowing a person to select a second type corresponding to a second category having a narrower granularity than the first category (i.e., lower than the first category), and one of the second types "TY11-1" and "TY11-2" corresponding to the first types of masks PD11 and PD12.

Furthermore, the server device 100 generates the selected content C11 in such a manner that when the first type "TY11" is selected in the selected content C111, it migrates to the selected content C111-2, and when the first type "TY12" is selected in the selected content C111, it migrates to the selected content C111-1. Specifically, in order to realize the migration described above, the server device 100 generates the selected content C11 by combining the selected content C111, the selected content C111-1, and the selected content C111-2. Thus, the user U1 can filter out the mask products that he wants to display by selecting the first category and then selecting the second category corresponding to the selected first category.

In addition, the server device 100 can also allow people to select categories in a hierarchical relationship in sequence as shown in the example of Figure 2, instead of filtering out the mask products they want to display, it can simply generate an overview of the product information (such as product names) of the candidate mask products and allow people to select the mask products they want to display from the overview.

Furthermore, the server device 100 specifies the mask product that is a candidate for display corresponding to the user U1 from the mask products that are a candidate for display based on the user information related to the user U1. Then, the server device 100 can also generate a list of product information (such as product names) that respectively represent the specified mask products as a candidate for display, so that the user can select the mask product that he wants to display from the list. For example, the server device 100 specifies the mask product that is a candidate for display corresponding to the user U1 from the mask products that are a candidate for display based on the attribute information of the user U1 (such as age or gender, etc.) or the hobbies of the user U1 (such as favorite shapes, colors, and specifications). For example, the server device 100 may estimate the preference of the user U1 based on the action information (such as purchase history or browsing history) indicating the action of the user U1.

Furthermore, the server device 100 can also identify the mask product that is displayed as a candidate from the products sold in the store that the user U1 is currently using (store SH1 in the example of FIG. 2 ). For example, the server device 100 can also identify the store that the user U1 is currently using based on the location information of the user U1, and identify the mask product that is displayed as a candidate from the products sold in the identified store. For example, if the server device 100 can obtain the product ID and the store ID together in step S12, it can also identify the mask product displayed as a candidate for replenishment corresponding to the user U1 from the products sold in the store identified by the obtained store ID.

2, the server device 100 sends the selected content generated in step S13 to the user U1 (step S14). Specifically, the server device 100 sends the selected content C11 to the terminal device 10 of the user U1.

In this way, the user U1 selects the first type that is considered to correspond to the mask product that he wants to display from the first type (first category) displayed in the selection content C11, and selects the second type that is considered to correspond to the mask product that he wants to display from the second type (second category) displayed in the selection content C11 that migrates in response to the selection. In response to such a selection, the terminal device 10 sends the category information indicating the selected category to the server device 100 (step S15). In the example of FIG. 2 , once the user U1 selects the second type "TY12-1" in the selection content C111-2, the terminal device 10 sends the category information indicating the second type "TY12-1" to the server device 100.

Once the server device 100 receives the category information, it obtains AR information (an example of product information) indicating the shape of the mask product belonging to the selected category based on the received category information (step S16). For example, once the server device 100 receives the category information indicating the second category "TY12-1", it specifies the mask product belonging to the second category "TY12-1" and obtains AR information indicating the shape of the specified mask product from the product information storage unit 121. In the example of the product information storage unit 121 shown in FIG. 1, the server device 100 specifies mask PD21 as the mask product belonging to the second category "TY12-1" and obtains AR information 3D21 from the product information storage unit 121 as AR information indicating the shape of mask PD21.

In addition, when there are multiple mask products belonging to the second type "TY12-1", the server device 100 can also prompt the user U1 with product information representing these mask products so that the user U1 can select the mask product he wants to display.

Furthermore, the examples so far have shown an example in which the server device 100 filters out mask products that are desired to be displayed from among the mask products that are displayed as candidates, or allows a user to select the mask products that are desired to be displayed from among the mask products that are displayed as candidates. However, the server device 100 can also obtain AR information of the mask product when it can uniquely determine the mask product from among the mask products that are displayed as candidates by using the QR code obtained from the terminal device 10. For example, when the product ID shown in the code information QR21 is the product ID "PD21", the mask product is determined to be one mask PD21 by the product ID "PD21". Furthermore, mask PD21 is the mask product currently being displayed on the display shelf CN11 where the user U1's eyes rest.

Therefore, in the example of FIG. 2 where the server device 100 obtains the product ID "PD21" in step S12, it is not necessary to perform steps S13 to S16 and obtain the AR information 3D21 as the AR information of the mask PD21. Moreover, such processing can be conceptually written as the server device 100 obtains the item information representing the shape of the disposable wearable item identified by the identification information and currently displayed on the display rack.

2 , the server device 100 transmits the AR information obtained in step S16 to the user U1 (step S17 ). Specifically, the server device 100 transmits the AR information 3D21 obtained in step S16 to the terminal device 10 of the user.

[5-2. About display control processing (2)] So far, FIG. 2 has been used to explain the processing of the server device 100, which obtains the AR information corresponding to the mask product corresponding to the input information in response to the input information made by the user. Next, FIG. 3 is used to explain an example of display control processing when the terminal device 10 operates according to the application AP11. FIG. 3 is a diagram of an example (2) of the display control processing described in the implementation form. In addition, the processing described below is the subsequent processing of step S17 of FIG. 2.

Once the terminal device 10 obtains the AR information from the server device 100, it generates a mask image based on the obtained AR information (step S21). Specifically, once the terminal device 10 obtains the AR information 3D21 from the server device 100, it generates a three-dimensional image that virtually reproduces the shape shown in the AR information 3D21, that is, the shape of the mask PD21, as the mask image of the mask PD21. In the example of FIG. 3, it is assumed that the terminal device 10 generates a mask image GP21 as such a mask image.

Furthermore, the terminal device 10 dynamically activates the camera in response to the fact that the AR information has been obtained, and uses the guidance information to guide the user to capture the face in a manner that the entire face is included in the shooting range of the activated camera, and the face is displayed on the display screen (the output unit 14 shown in FIG. 6 ) (step S22). For example, if the application AP11 also has the function of being a camera application, the terminal device 10 dynamically activates the camera (the camera unit 13 shown in FIG. 6 ) in the application AP11, and displays the current shooting image of the camera on the display screen. On the other hand, if the application AP11 does not have the function of being a camera application, the terminal device 10 can also display the current camera image on the display screen by dynamically starting a predetermined camera application that has been pre-installed. In addition, the terminal device 10 activates a selfie camera that allows the user U1 to take a picture of his own face.

Furthermore, the terminal device 10 can also display frame information corresponding to the shooting range of the camera and guidance information such as text information such as "Please put your face in this frame to shoot" on the display screen.

The camera will continue to take pictures continuously as long as it is activated. Therefore, the terminal device 10 detects parts of the user U1's face based on the acquired photographic images by sequentially acquiring photographic images from the camera (step S23). For example, the terminal device 10 detects parts of the user U1's face that are required to be virtually worn as a mask based on photographic images. For example, the terminal device 10 detects the eyes, nose, mouth, and ears of the user U1. In addition, the terminal device 10 will also detect the shape of the outline of the user U1's chin, or the direction of the user U1's face relative to the direction of the camera photographing the user U1. Furthermore, the terminal device 10 can also detect (estimate) the size of the face of the user U1.

Furthermore, the terminal device 10 can also determine whether the parts of the mask to be virtually worn and the face of the user U1 are included in the current photographic image based on the detection result as described above. If it is determined that the parts are not included, guidance information for taking photos with the parts of the face is displayed on the display screen. For example, if the terminal device 10 cannot detect all or part of the face parts corresponding to the use of the mask (e.g., the part of the face below the nose) based on the detection result, it is determined that the face parts of the user U1 are not included in the current photographic image. Then, the terminal device 10 can also display frame information corresponding to the shooting range and guidance information consisting of text information such as "The face is not captured. Please put the face into this frame to shoot" on the display screen.

Next, the terminal device 10 displays the mask image of the mask in a state of being superimposed on the current photographic image of the user U1, based on the detected facial parts, in the form of a mask of the shape shown in the AR information being virtually worn by the user U1 (step S24). Specifically, the terminal device 10 displays the mask image GP21 of the mask PD21 in a state of being superimposed on the current photographic image of the user U1, based on the detected facial parts, in the form of a mask PD21 shown in the AR information 3D21 being virtually worn by the user U1. For example, the terminal device 10 positions the mask PD21 of the shape shown in the AR information 3D21 based on the detected facial parts so that the mask is positioned at an appropriate facial position corresponding to the purpose of use of the mask, and the mask image GP21 is displayed in a state of overlapping the current photographic image.

Furthermore, when the terminal device 10 detects the shape of the chin contour of the user U1, it controls the shape of the mask image GP21 in a manner that conforms to the detected shape. Furthermore, when the terminal device 10 detects the shape of the size of the face of the user U1, it controls the shape of the mask image GP21 in a manner that conforms to the detected size. Furthermore, when the terminal device 10 detects the direction of the face of the user U1 and the direction of the face relative to the camera photographing the user U1, it controls the shape of the mask image GP21 in a manner that conforms to the detected direction. For example, when the user is facing right relative to the camera, the AR information 3D21 is rotated according to the matching direction to control the shape of the mask image GP21.

Then, the terminal device 10 displays the mask image GP21 of the mask PD21 in a state where the mask PD21 of the controlled shape is virtually worn by the user U1, and is superimposed on the current photographic image of the user U1. Specifically, the terminal device 10 positions the mask PD21 of the controlled shape at a suitable facial position corresponding to the purpose of use of the mask, and displays the mask image GP21 in a state where it is superimposed on the current photographic image.

Furthermore, the terminal device 10 displays the mask image GP21 in a manner that tracks the changes in the movement of the user U1's face. Furthermore, the terminal device 10 controls the shape of the mask image GP21 in accordance with the changes in the direction of the user U1's face.

[5-3. About display control processing (2)] Next, an example of display control processing when the terminal device 10 operates according to the application AP12 is described using FIG. 4. FIG. 4 is a diagram of an example (3) of the display control processing described in the embodiment. The processing described below is a subsequent processing of step S16 of FIG. 2.

As described in step S16 of FIG. 1 , once the server device 100 obtains the AR information from the product information storage unit 121, it generates a mask image based on the obtained AR information (step S31). Specifically, once the server device 100 obtains the AR information 3D21 from the product information storage unit 121 as AR information representing the shape of the mask PD21, it generates a three-dimensional image that virtually reproduces the shape based on the shape shown in the AR information 3D21, that is, the mask PD21, as the mask image of the mask PD21. In the example of FIG. 4 , it is assumed that the server device 100 generates the mask image GP21 as such a mask image in the same manner as in the example of FIG. 3 .

Furthermore, the server device 100 transmits guidance information for guiding the user U1 to take a picture of the face in a manner that includes the entire face within the camera's shooting range to the terminal device 10 (step S32). For example, the server device 100 transmits guidance information for guiding the user U1 to take a picture of the face in a manner that includes the entire face within the camera's shooting range to the terminal device 10.

Once the terminal device 10 receives the guidance information, it dynamically activates the camera in response to the reception of the guidance information, and displays the received guidance information on the display screen (the output unit 14 shown in FIG. 6 ) (step S33). For example, if the application AP12 also has the function of being a camera application, the terminal device 10 dynamically activates the camera (the camera unit 13 shown in FIG. 6 ) in the application AP12, and displays the current image captured by the camera on the display screen. On the other hand, if the application AP12 does not have the function of being a camera application, the terminal device 10 can also display the current camera image on the display screen by dynamically starting a predetermined camera application that has been pre-installed. In addition, the terminal device 10 activates a selfie camera that allows the user U1 to take a picture of his own face.

Furthermore, the terminal device 10 can also display frame information corresponding to the shooting range of the camera and guidance information such as text information such as "Please put your face in this frame to shoot" on the display screen.

The camera will continue to take pictures as long as it is activated. Therefore, the terminal device 10 sends the pictures taken by the camera to the server device in sequence through the application program AP12. Thus, the server device 100 obtains the pictures taken by the camera of the terminal device 10 in sequence through the application program AP (step S34).

Next, the server device 100 detects the parts of the user U1's face based on the acquired photographic images (step S35). For example, the server device 100 detects the parts of the user U1's face that are required to be virtually worn as a mask based on the photographic images. For example, the server device 100 detects the eyes, nose, mouth, and ears of the user U1. Furthermore, the server device 100 also detects the shape of the outline of the user U1's chin, or the direction of the user U1's face relative to the camera that photographed the user U1. Furthermore, the server device 100 can also detect (estimate) the size of the user U1's face.

Furthermore, the server device 100 determines whether the parts of the face of the user U1 that are to be virtually worn by the mask are included in the current photographic image based on the detection result as described above. Then, if the server device 100 determines that the parts are not included, it can also send guidance information to the terminal device 10 to take a photo in a manner that includes the parts of the face, so that the guidance information is displayed on the display screen. For example, if the server device 100 cannot detect all or part of the parts of the face corresponding to the purpose of the mask (for example, the part of the face below the nose) based on the detection result, it determines that the parts of the face of the user U1 are not included in the current photographic image. Then, the server device 100 can also send frame information corresponding to the shooting range and guidance information consisting of text information such as "The face is not photographed. Please put the face into this frame to shoot" to the terminal device 10 for display.

Returning to the description of FIG. 4 , the server device 100 displays the mask image generated in step S31 on the terminal device 10 based on the detected facial parts (step S36). Specifically, the server device 100 displays the mask image GP21 on the display screen of the terminal device 10 based on the detected facial parts. For example, the server device 100 continuously obtains photographic images from the terminal device 10, and each time a photographic image is obtained, the facial parts are detected for the obtained photographic images. Therefore, the server device 100 sends the detection result to the terminal device 10 each time it detects a facial part, thereby controlling the terminal device 10 to display the mask image GP21 based on the detection result and the current photographic image.

Through the control in step S36, the terminal device 10 displays the mask image of the mask in a state where the mask of the shape shown in the AR information is virtually worn by the user U1, and the mask image is superimposed on the current photographic image of the user U1. Specifically, based on the detection result and the current photographic image, the terminal device 10 displays the mask image GP21 of the mask PD21 in a state where the mask of the shape shown in the AR information 3D21 is virtually worn by the user U1, and the mask image GP21 is superimposed on the current photographic image of the user U1. For example, the terminal device 10 positions the mask PD21 of the shape shown in the AR information 3D21 at the appropriate facial position corresponding to the purpose of the mask based on the detection result and the current photographic image, so that the mask image GP21 is displayed in a state of overlapping the current photographic image.

In addition, in the example of FIG. 4 , by sending the mask image to the terminal device 10, the terminal device 10 obtains the mask image from the server device 100. Here, the mask image is generated based on the AR information, so the fact that the terminal device 10 obtains the mask image from the server device 100 is actually equivalent to the terminal device 10 obtaining the AR information from the server device 100.

Then, as described so far, the display control device (e.g., the terminal device 10) of the embodiment acquires the item information indicating the shape of the disposable wearable article specified according to the input information made by the user, so that the user can virtually wear the disposable wearable article of the shape indicated by the acquired item information, and the image of the disposable wearable article is displayed in a state of being superimposed on the photographic image of the user.

Then, according to such display control processing performed by the display control device, the user can simulate his/her own appearance when wearing a disposable wearable article (such as a mask) through the terminal device 10, so that he/she can effectively know whether the disposable wearable article is a suitable product for the user before purchasing it.

Furthermore, if such display control processing is performed by the display control device, the appeal of the disposable wearing article as a product can be improved, thereby contributing to the performance of the store selling the disposable wearing article.

[6. Regarding variations] The display control device described in the above-mentioned embodiment can be implemented in various different forms other than the above-mentioned embodiment. Therefore, other embodiments of the display control device are described below.

[6-1. About terminal device] The explanation so far has been made assuming that the terminal device 10 is a terminal device owned by the user, but the terminal device 10 may also be, for example, a terminal device placed in a store (such as a tablet terminal or an electronic signage). Therefore, here is an explanation of the display control processing when the terminal device 10 is a terminal device placed in a store. When the terminal device 10 is a terminal device placed in a store, it can be considered that, for example, a user passing by the store, once entering the shooting range of the camera owned by the terminal device 10, the result of the display control described in the implementation form will be displayed in the display screen of the terminal device 10. Specifically, once a user passing by the store enters the shooting range of the camera owned by the terminal device 10, the display screen of the terminal device 10 will show the user wearing a mask virtually.

In the case where the terminal device 10 is placed in front of the store (especially in the case of an electronic signboard), it is difficult for the user to input a QR code into the terminal device 10. Therefore, in the example, the input information is not the identification information (QR code) attached to the display rack where the mask products are displayed, but a photographic image of the user that is dynamically photographed. Specifically, in the example, the user passes in front of the terminal device 10 and enters the camera's photographic range, and the photographic image that is dynamically photographed becomes the input information made by the user. In addition, due to this, the terminal device 10 regards the photographic image of the user as the input information made by the user, and obtains AR information represented by the shape of the mask specified according to the photographic image.

Then, in this way, when the terminal device 10 is a terminal device placed in front of a store, the user's interest can be increased and the user can be effectively lured to the store by performing the display control processing described in the implementation form by the terminal device 10.

[6-2. Controlling the wearing article in accordance with the user's operation (1)] In the above embodiment, when the terminal device 10 has detected (estimated) the size of the user's face from the photographic image, the shape of the mask image is controlled to match the detected size, and the mask image after the control is displayed in a state of being superimposed on the current photographic image. However, the terminal device 10 can also control the mask in accordance with the user's operation.

For example, when the color or pattern of the mask has been specified by the user, the terminal device 10 causes the mask image of the specified color or pattern to be superimposed on the photographic image as a mask image. This is explained using the example of FIG. 3 . For example, in the example of FIG. 3 , as the color change of the mask PD21 , it is assumed that there are white, black, and pink. In this way, the terminal device 10 first causes the mask image GP representing the mask PD21 of the preset color (e.g., white), that is, the white mask image GP21 to be displayed.

In such a state, the terminal device 10 displays a color selection content that allows the user to select any color from white, black, and pink on the display screen. Then, for example, if the user U1 specifies "pink" through the color selection content, the color of the mask image GP21 currently being displayed will be controlled (changed) from white to pink. In addition, although the color specification is used as an example for explanation here, the terminal device 10 can perform the same processing even when specifying a pattern.

Then, according to such display control processing, the user can simulate through the terminal device 10 how his or her image will change due to the color or pattern of the disposable wearable article (such as a mask), so that the user can effectively know whether a disposable wearable article of a certain color or pattern is suitable for the user before purchasing it.

[6-3. Control of wearable articles in accordance with user operation (2)] Furthermore, when the size of the mask has been specified by the user, the terminal device 10 causes a mask image of a size corresponding to the specified size to be superimposed on the photographic image. This is explained using the example of FIG. 3. For example, the terminal device 10 causes a size selection content that allows selection of any size from small size, normal size, and large size to be displayed on the display screen. Then, for example, assuming that the user U1 specifies "large size" through the size selection content, the size of the mask image GP21 currently being displayed will be controlled (changed) to a size corresponding to "large size".

Then, according to such display control processing, the user can use the terminal device 10 to simulate how his or her image will change due to the size of the disposable wearable article (such as a mask), so that the user can effectively know whether a disposable wearable article of a certain size is suitable for the user before purchasing it.

[6-4. Installation Guidance Display] Furthermore, the terminal device 10 can also display guidance information for guiding the user to install the application AP11 to the terminal device of the user who is a user identified based on the user information about the user and has not yet introduced the application that displays the state of superimposing the image of the disposable wearable article on the photographic image, that is, the application AP11.

For example, the server device 100 identifies users who have not installed the application AP11 among the users who have logged in to the business T by matching the information indicating the users who have logged in to the business T and the information indicating the users who have installed the application AP11. Then, the server device 100 sends guidance information for guiding the installation of the application AP11 to the terminal device 10 of the identified user. Thus, the terminal device 10 displays the guidance information for guiding the installation of the application AP11 on the display screen.

In addition, the server device 100 can also identify users who have not installed the application AP11 among users who have accessed the content associated with the operator T by matching cookie information indicating users who have accessed the content associated with the operator T with information indicating users who have installed the application AP11.

Furthermore, the server device 100 identifies users who are located near the store indicated by "sales store" in the product information storage unit 121 based on the user's location information. Then, the server device 100 can also identify users who do not install the application AP11 among users who are located near the store indicated by "sales store" by matching information about the identified user (e.g., the terminal ID of the identified user) with information indicating the user who has installed the application AP11.

In this way, for a user who is identified based on user information about the user and has not yet introduced an application that displays an image of a disposable wearable article superimposed on a photographic image, guidance information for guiding the user to introduce the application is displayed, thereby effectively lowering the threshold required for experiencing wearing disposable wearable articles in a store.

[6-5. Contribution to information sharing service] Furthermore, the terminal device 10 can also display predetermined information corresponding to the contribution to the predetermined information sharing service (SNS) on the photographic image that captures the user and is superimposed with the mask image. For example, when the shutter button is pressed while the mask image GP21 is superimposed on the photographic image, the terminal device 10 obtains a still image from the photographic image superimposed with the mask image GP21, and displays the predetermined information corresponding to the contribution to the predetermined information sharing service (SNS) on the obtained still image. For example, the terminal device 10 displays information about the mask PD21 (e.g., the company logo of the business operator T, the product of the mask PD21, the brand name of the mask PD21, etc.) as the specified information. In addition, the terminal device 10 may also display guidance information for guiding the posting of a specified information sharing service as the specified information. The guidance information is, for example, guidance information consisting of text information such as "Take a photo and post it!"

In this way, by displaying predetermined information corresponding to a contribution to a predetermined information sharing service on a photographic image in which a user is photographed and on which an image of a disposable wearable article is superimposed, disposable wearable articles or businesses of disposable wearable articles can be effectively promoted through the predetermined information sharing service.

[6-6. Comparison] Furthermore, the terminal device 10 can also display the photographic images captured so far in a photographic image that captures the user and is superimposed with the mask image in a manner that allows comparison. For example, the terminal device 10 displays the photographic images captured in the past together with the photographic image currently being captured and superimposed with the mask image in the photographic image that captures the user and is superimposed with the mask image. This is explained using FIG. 5. FIG. 5 is a diagram of an example of the image comparison described in the embodiment.

For example, assume that the terminal device 10 displays the mask image GP31 of the mask PD31 superimposed on the photographic image in response to the first selection content of the user U1 in the selection content C11, and by pressing the shutter button again in this state, a still image SM3 of the user U1 virtually wearing the mask PD31 is obtained.

In such a state, it is assumed that the display control process is now performed until step S23 through FIG. 2 and FIG. 3. In this way, the terminal device 10, as described in step S24 of FIG. 3, based on the detected facial parts, displays the mask image GP21 of the mask PD21 in a state where the mask PD21 of the shape shown in the AR information 3D21 is virtually worn by the user U1, so as to be superimposed on the current photographic image of the user U1. At this time, the terminal device 10 is displayed in the form shown in FIG. 5.

For example, the terminal device 10 divides the display area where the photographic image is displayed in the display screen into two display areas, namely, the area AR11 and the area AR12. Then, the terminal device 10 uses the pre-acquired still image SM3 as a comparison image and displays it in the area AR11. In addition, the terminal device 10 displays the mask PD21 in the area AR12 in a state where the mask PD21 of the shape shown in the AR information 3D21 is virtually worn by the user U1, and the mask image GP21 of the mask PD21 is displayed in a state where it is superimposed on the current photographic image of the user U1.

In this way, the terminal device 10 displays the photographic image taken in the past together with the photographic image taken at present and the photographic image on which the disposable wearable article is superimposed, so that the user can easily compare which disposable wearable article is more suitable, thereby avoiding the situation that the disposable wearable article purchased is not suitable until after the disposable wearable article is purchased.

In addition, although the terminal device 10 divides the display area where the photographic image is displayed into two parts, upper and lower, in the example of FIG5 , it may also be divided into two parts, for example, left and right. Furthermore, the terminal device 10 does not necessarily have to divide the display area where the photographic image is displayed into two parts, and may be divided into any number according to the number of images to be compared.

[7. Configuration of display control device] Next, the display control device described in the embodiment will be described using FIG. 6. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example configuration of the information processing device described in the embodiment. Specifically, FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example configuration of a terminal device 10 and a server device 100 as an example of the information processing device described in the embodiment. The following first describes the example configuration of the terminal device 10, and then describes the example configuration of the server device 100.

[7-1. Configuration of terminal device] (About communication unit 11) The communication unit 11 is implemented by, for example, a NIC (Network Interface Card). Then, the communication unit 11 is connected to the network N in a wired or wireless manner, for example, to send and receive information with the server device 100.

(About the input unit 12, the camera unit 13, and the output unit 14) The input unit 12 is an input device that receives various operations from the user. For example, the input unit 12 is implemented by a keyboard, a mouse, or an operation key. The output unit 14 is a display device required to display various information. For example, the output unit 14 is implemented by a liquid crystal display. In addition, when a touch panel is used on the terminal device 10, the input unit 12 and the output unit 14 are integrated. In addition, the output unit 14 corresponds to, for example, the display screen of the terminal device 10. In addition, the camera unit 13 corresponds to a camera function that takes pictures of an object. The imaging unit 13 is controlled by, for example, an application program that performs the display control processing described in the embodiment.

(About the control unit 15) The control unit 15 is implemented by executing various programs (such as application program AP11 or application program AP12) stored in the memory device inside the terminal device 10 by using the RAM as a working domain through a CPU (Central Processing Unit) or an MPU (Micro Processing Unit). The control unit 15 is implemented by an integrated circuit such as an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) or an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array).

(About the control unit 15) As shown in FIG6, the control unit 15 has: an acquisition unit 15a, a generation unit 15b, a detection unit 15c, and a display control unit 15d, which are used to realize or execute the functions or effects of the information processing described below. In addition, the internal structure of the control unit 15 is not limited to the structure shown in FIG6, as long as it is a structure that can perform the information processing described below, it can also be other structures. In addition, the connection relationship between the processing units of the control unit 15 is not limited to the connection relationship shown in FIG6, and it can also be other connection relationships.

(About the acquisition unit 15a) The acquisition unit 15a acquires item information indicating the shape of a disposable wearable item specified according to the input information made by the user. For example, the acquisition unit 15a acquires item information from the server device 100. For another example, the acquisition unit 15a acquires item information (AR information) indicating the shape of a disposable mask made of nonwoven fabric as a disposable wearable item.

Furthermore, the acquisition unit 15a acquires, as input information, pre-recorded article information indicating the shape of the disposable wearing article specified by the identification information (QR code) attached to the display rack where the disposable wearing article is displayed as merchandise.

For example, the acquisition unit 15a acquires, as the disposable wearing article specified according to the identification information, the article information indicating the shape of the disposable wearing article identified by the identification information and currently displayed on the display rack.

For another example, the acquisition unit 15a acquires, as a disposable wearing article specified according to the identification information, the foreword article information indicating the shape of the disposable wearing article corresponding to the category selected by the user from among the disposable wearing article identified by the identification information and the display candidate disposable wearing article related to the wearing article identified by the identification information. For example, the acquisition unit 15a acquires, from among the display candidate disposable wearing articles belonging to the first category selected by the user, the article information indicating the shape of the wearing article belonging to the second category further selected by the user and being a category lower than the first category. On the other hand, the acquisition unit 15a may also acquire item information indicating the shape of the disposable wearing article selected by the user from among the disposable wearing articles to be displayed as replacements; or may also acquire item information indicating the shape of the disposable wearing article selected by the user from among the disposable wearing articles to be displayed as replacements that are specified according to the attribute information or preference of the user.

Furthermore, the acquisition unit 15a may acquire, as input information, article information indicating the shape of a disposable wearable article specified in accordance with a photographic image taken by the user.

(About the generating unit 15b) Once the generating unit 15b obtains the item information, it generates an image of the disposable wearable item based on the obtained item information. For example, once the generating unit 15b obtains the item information from the server device 100, it generates a three-dimensional image that virtually reproduces the shape of the disposable wearable item based on the shape shown in the obtained item information.

(About the detection unit 15c) The detection unit 15c detects parts of the user's body based on a photographic image of the user. For example, the detection unit 15c detects parts of the user's body based on each of the photographic images acquired by sequentially acquiring photographic images from a camera (photographic unit 13). For example, the detection unit 15c detects parts of the user's body that are to be virtually worn as a disposable wearable article based on photographic images.

For example, the detection unit 15c detects the parts of the user's face based on the photographic image of the user. For example, the detection unit 15c detects the user's eyes, nose, mouth, and ears. In addition, the detection unit 15c detects the shape of the outline of the user's chin or the direction of the user's face relative to the camera that photographed the user. In addition, the detection unit 15c detects the size of the user's face.

(About the display control unit 15d) The display control unit 15d displays the image of the disposable wearable article in a state where the user is virtually wearing the disposable wearable article of the shape indicated by the acquired article information, and the image of the disposable wearable article is displayed in a state where the image is superimposed on the photographic image of the user. For example, the display control unit 15d positions the disposable wearable article of the shape indicated by the article information at a position of the body that is appropriate for the use of the disposable wearable article based on the body parts of the user detected from the photographic image of the user, and displays the image of the disposable wearable article in a state where the image is superimposed on the photographic image.

For example, the display control unit 15d controls the shape of the item information according to the direction of the user's face shown in the photographic image and the direction of the face relative to the photographing means (photographing unit 13) that photographs the user, and displays the image of the disposable wearable article in a state of being superimposed on the photographic image so that the user virtually wears the disposable wearable article of the controlled shape. For example, the display control unit 15d controls the size of the image of the disposable wearable article according to the size of the user's face, and superimposes the image of the controlled size on the photographic image.

Furthermore, when the color or pattern of the disposable wearable article is specified by the user, the display control unit 15d causes the image of the disposable wearable article of the specified color or pattern to be superimposed on the photographic image as the image of the disposable wearable article. For example, the display control unit 15d causes color selection content that allows selection of any color to be displayed on the display screen. Then, the display control unit 15d controls (changes) the color of the image of the disposable wearable article currently being displayed to the color specified in the color selection content. In addition, the color selection content is generated, for example, by the generation unit 15b. For example, the generation unit 15b generates the color selection content based on the color change of the disposable wearable article specified in accordance with the identification information.

Furthermore, when the size of the disposable wearable article is specified by the user, the display control unit 15d causes an image of a size corresponding to the specified size to be superimposed on the photographic image as an image of the disposable wearable article. For example, the display control unit 15d causes a size selection content that allows selection of any size from small size, normal size, and large size to be displayed on the display screen. Then, the display control unit 15d controls (changes) the size of the image of the disposable wearable article being displayed to the size specified in the size selection content. In addition, the size selection content is generated, for example, by the generation unit 15b. For example, the generation unit 15b generates the size selection content based on the change in the size of the disposable wearable article specified in accordance with the identification information.

Furthermore, the display control unit 15d can also display guidance information for guiding the user to introduce the application to the terminal device of the user who is a user identified based on the user information about the user and has not yet introduced the application for displaying the state in which the image of the disposable wearable article is superimposed on the photographic image.

Furthermore, the display control unit 15d may also display guidance information for taking photos in a manner that includes the parts, if it is determined that the parts of the disposable wearable article to be virtually worn by the user are not included in the photographic image of the user after the input information has been input.

Furthermore, the display control unit 15d may display the photographic images captured so far in the photographic images on which the disposable wearable article is superimposed, so as to be comparable. For example, the display control unit 15d displays the photographic images captured in the past and the photographic images currently captured on which the disposable wearable article is superimposed, among the photographic images on which the user is captured and the disposable wearable article is superimposed, together. For this reason, the terminal device 10 may include a storage unit for storing photographic images. For example, the terminal device 10 may also have a memory unit for storing a still image obtained from a photographic image by pressing a shutter button.

Furthermore, the display control unit 15d may also display predetermined information corresponding to the contribution to the predetermined information sharing service on the photographic image in which the user is photographed and on which the image of the disposable wearable article is superimposed. For example, the display control unit 15d displays information on the disposable wearable article as the predetermined information. For example, when the shutter button is pressed in a state in which the image of the disposable wearable article is superimposed and displayed, the display control unit 15d acquires a still image from the photographic image on which the image of the disposable wearable article is superimposed. Then, the display control unit 15d displays predetermined information corresponding to the posting to the predetermined information sharing service (SNS) in the acquired still image. For example, the display control unit 15d causes information on disposable wearable articles (e.g., company logo, product name of disposable wearable articles, brand name of disposable wearable articles, etc.) to be displayed as the predetermined information. Furthermore, the display control unit 15d may also display guidance information for guiding posting to the predetermined information sharing service as the predetermined information.

[7-2. Configuration of server device] (About communication unit 110) The communication unit 110 is implemented by, for example, a NIC. Then, the communication unit 110 is connected to the network N in a wired or wireless manner, for example, to send and receive information with the terminal device 10.

(About the memory unit 120) The memory unit 120 is implemented by a semiconductor memory element such as RAM (Random Access Memory) or a flash memory or a memory device such as a hard disk or an optical disk. The memory unit 120 has a product information memory unit 121 as shown in FIG. 1 .

(About the control unit 130) The control unit 130 is implemented by executing various programs (such as application program AP11 or application program AP12) stored in the memory device inside the server device 100 using the RAM as a work area by means of a CPU or MPU. The control unit 130 is implemented by means of an integrated circuit such as an ASIC or FPGA.

As shown in FIG6 , the control unit 130 includes an acquisition unit 131, a specific unit 132, a generation unit 133, and a signal transmission unit 134, which are used to realize or execute the functions or effects of the information processing described below. In addition, the internal structure of the control unit 130 is not limited to the structure shown in FIG6 , and can be any other structure as long as it can perform the information processing described below. In addition, the connection relationship between the processing units of the control unit 130 is not limited to the connection relationship shown in FIG6 , and can be any other connection relationship.

(About the acquisition unit 131) The acquisition unit 131 acquires item information indicating the shape of a disposable wearable item specified according to the input information made by the user. For example, the acquisition unit 131 acquires item information from the product information storage unit 121. For another example, the acquisition unit 131 acquires item information (AR information) indicating the shape of a disposable mask made of nonwoven fabric as a disposable wearable item.

Furthermore, the acquisition unit 131 acquires, as input information, pre-recorded article information indicating the shape of the disposable wearing article specified by the identification information (QR code) attached to the display rack where the disposable wearing article is displayed as merchandise.

For example, the acquisition unit 131 acquires, as a disposable wearing article specified according to the identification information, article information indicating the shape of the disposable wearing article identified by the identification information and currently displayed on the display rack.

For another example, the acquisition unit 131 acquires, as a disposable wearing article specified according to the identification information, the wearing article identified by the identification information and the display candidate disposable wearing articles of the wearing article related to the wearing article identified by the identification information, the article information indicating the shape of the disposable wearing article corresponding to the category selected by the user. For example, the acquisition unit 131 acquires, from among the display candidate disposable wearing articles belonging to the first category selected by the user, the article information indicating the shape of the wearing article belonging to the second category further selected by the user and being a category lower than the first category. On the other hand, the acquisition unit 131 may also acquire item information indicating the shape of the disposable wearing article selected by the user from among the disposable wearing articles to be displayed as replacement items; or may also acquire item information indicating the shape of the disposable wearing article selected by the user from among the disposable wearing articles to be displayed as replacement items that are specified according to the attribute information or preference of the user.

Furthermore, the acquisition unit 131 acquires the photographic image from the terminal device 10.

(About the specifying unit 132) The specifying unit 132 specifies the disposable wearable item to be displayed based on the input information (QR code) made by the user. For example, the specifying unit 132 specifies the disposable wearable item to be displayed based on the product ID included in the input information. For example, the specifying unit 132 specifies the disposable wearable item uniquely identified by the product ID included in the input information and the disposable wearable items related to the disposable wearable item as the disposable wearable item to be displayed.

Furthermore, the specifying unit 132 may specify the disposable wearable articles that are candidates for display based on the attribute information of the user or the user's preferences.

(About the generating unit 133) The generating unit 133 generates selection contents for allowing a user to select a desired wearable article from the display candidate disposable wearable articles identified by the identifying unit 132. For example, the generating unit 133 generates selection contents for allowing a user to select any one of the first categories that are higher in the categories to which the display candidate disposable wearable articles belong, and further allowing a user to select any one of the second categories that correspond to the selected first category and are lower in the categories relative to the first category, based on the product information storage unit 121. In the example of FIG. 2 , the generating unit 133 generates selection contents C11.

Furthermore, the generating unit 133 may have the same function as the generating unit 15b. For example, the generating unit 133 may have a function of generating an image of a disposable wearable article based on the article information.

(About the signal transmission unit 134) The signal transmission unit 134 transmits various information. For example, the signal transmission unit 134 transmits various information to the terminal device 10. For example, the signal transmission unit 134 transmits the selected content generated by the generation unit 133, the item information, the guidance information, the information indicating the body parts detected from the user (corresponding to the detection result made by the detection unit 15c), and the image of the disposable wearable item generated based on the item information to the terminal device 10.

(Regarding other processing units) In addition, the server device 100, in the display control processing described in FIG. 4, may also have a processing unit corresponding to the detection unit 15c or a processing unit corresponding to the display control unit 15d in order to be able to perform the display control processing described as being performed by the server device 100.

[8. Processing procedure] Next, the procedure of the display control processing described in the embodiment will be described using FIG. 7 and FIG. 8. FIG. 7 illustrates the display control processing procedure until the item information (AR information) corresponding to the disposable wearable item specified in accordance with the input information made by the user is obtained in the display control processing described in the embodiment. FIG. 8 illustrates the display control processing procedure for superimposing the image of the disposable wearable item of the shape indicated by the acquired item information on the photographic image in the display control processing described in the embodiment. In addition, FIG. 7 and FIG. 8 illustrate the disposable wearable item as a disposable mask made of nonwoven fabric.

[8-1. Processing procedure (1)] First, the display control processing procedure of the embodiment described in the display control processing until the item information (AR information) corresponding to the disposable wearable item specified in accordance with the input information made by the user is obtained is explained using FIG. 7 is a flowchart of the first half of the display control processing procedure of the embodiment described in the display control processing.

First, the acquisition unit 131 determines whether the product information (product ID) accompanying the input of the code information is successfully acquired (step S101). For example, in response to the user inputting the code information to the terminal device 10, when the terminal device 10 sends the product information detected from the code information to the server device 100, the acquisition unit 131 determines that the product information accompanying the input of the code information is successfully acquired.

Then, the acquisition unit 131 waits until the product information (product ID) inputted with the accompanying code information is successfully acquired (step S101; No). On the other hand, the identification unit 132 identifies the display candidate masks based on the acquired product information when the product information is acquired by the acquisition unit 131 (step S101; Yes) (step S102). For example, the identification unit 132 further filters the display candidate masks corresponding to the product information from the display candidate masks stored in the product information storage unit 121 based on the product information.

Next, the generating unit 133 generates selection contents for allowing the user to select a desired mask from the displayed candidate masks identified by the identifying unit (step S103). Then, the transmitting unit 134 transmits the selection contents generated by the generating unit 133 to the terminal device 10 (step S104). The terminal device 10 is a terminal device owned by the user who inputs the code information.

Furthermore, in such a state, the acquisition unit 131 determines whether the selection of any one of the categories (the first category and the second category) indicated in the selection content has been accepted (step S105). That is, the acquisition unit 131 determines whether the category information indicating the selected category among the categories (the first category and the second category) indicated in the selection content has been successfully acquired from the terminal device 10. While the acquisition unit 131 determines that the selection of the category has not been accepted due to the failure to successfully acquire the category information (step S105; No), it waits until it determines that the selection of the category has been successfully accepted by acquiring the category information.

On the other hand, when the acquisition unit 131 determines that the category selection has been accepted by acquiring the category information (step S105; Yes), it acquires the AR information indicating the shape of the mask belonging to the selected category from the product information storage unit 121 (step S106). Then, the transmission unit 134 transmits the AR information acquired by the acquisition unit to the terminal device 10.

[8-2. Processing procedure (2)] First, FIG8 is used to explain the display control processing procedure of the embodiment in which the image of the disposable wearable item of the shape indicated by the acquired item information is superimposed on the photographic image. FIG8 is a flowchart of the display control processing procedure of the latter half of the display control processing of the embodiment.

First, the acquisition unit 15a determines whether the AR information has been successfully acquired from the server device 100 (step S201). If the AR information has not been successfully acquired from the server device 100 (step S201; No), the acquisition unit 15a waits until the AR information is successfully acquired.

On the other hand, when the generating unit 15b has acquired the AR information through the acquiring unit 15a (step S201; Yes), it generates a mask image based on the AR information (step S202).

Furthermore, once the mask image is generated, the display control unit 15d dynamically activates the selfie camera and displays guidance information for guiding the user to take a picture of the face with the selfie camera (step 203).

Next, the detection unit 15c detects parts of the user's face based on the photographic image captured in response to the guidance (step S204).

Then, the display control unit 15d, based on the facial parts detected by the detection unit 15c, displays the mask image of the mask in a state of being superimposed on the photographic image of the user, indicating that the mask of the shape shown in the AR information is virtually worn by the user (step S205).

[9. Others] Among the above processes, all or part of the processes described as being performed automatically can also be performed manually. Also, all or part of the processes described as being performed manually can also be performed automatically by a known method. In addition, the process procedures, specific names, and information including various data or parameters shown in the above articles or figures can be changed arbitrarily unless otherwise stated. For example, the various information shown in each figure is not limited to the information shown in the figure.

In addition, the components of each device shown in the diagram are functional concepts and do not necessarily have to be physically constructed exactly as shown. In other words, the specific forms of the dispersion and integration of each device are not limited to the diagram. In addition, all or part of each component can be functionally or physically dispersed or integrated in any unit according to various loads or usage conditions. In addition, the various processes described above can be executed in appropriate combinations within the scope of no contradiction.

[10. Hardware structure] In addition, the display control device described in the above-mentioned embodiment is implemented by a computer 1000 having a structure as shown in FIG9 . FIG9 is a diagram of an example of a hardware structure. The computer 1000 is connected to an output device 1010, an input device 1020, a calculation device 1030, a cache 1040, a memory 1050, an output IF (Interface) 1060, an input IF 1070, and a network IF 1080 via a bus 1090.

The calculation device 1030 operates based on programs stored in the cache 1040 or the memory 1050 or programs read from the input device 1020, and performs various processes. The cache 1040 is a RAM or the like, and is a cache that temporarily stores data used in various calculations by the calculation device 1030. The memory 1050 is a storage device in which data used in various calculations by the calculation device 1030 or various databases are registered, and is a memory implemented by ROM (Read Only Memory), HDD (Hard Disk Drive), flash memory, etc.

The output IF 1060 is an interface for sending information of an output object to an output device 1010 such as a screen or a printer that outputs various information, and can be implemented by a connector of specifications such as USB (Universal Serial Bus) or DVI (Digital Visual Interface), HDMI (Registered Trademark) (High Definition Multimedia Interface). On the other hand, the input IF 1070 is an interface for receiving information from various input devices 1020 such as a mouse, a keyboard, and a scanner, and can be implemented by USB, etc.

For example, the input device 1020 can also be implemented by a device that reads information from an optical recording medium such as a CD (Compact Disc), a DVD (Digital Versatile Disc), a PD (Phase change rewritable Disk), an optical magnetic recording medium such as an MO (Magneto-Optical disk), a magnetic tape medium, a magnetic recording medium, or a semiconductor memory. In addition, the input device 1020 can also be implemented by an external storage medium such as a USB memory.

The network IF 1080 has the function of receiving data from other machines through the network N and sending the data to the calculation device 1030 , and sending the data generated by the calculation device 1030 to other machines through the network N.

Here, the computing device 1030 controls the output device 1010 or the input device 1020 through the output IF 1060 or the input IF 1070. For example, the computing device 1030 loads a program from the input device 1020 or the memory 1050 to the cache 1040 and executes the loaded program. For example, when the computer 1000 functions as a display control device, the computing device 1030 of the computer 1000 realizes the function of the control unit 130 by executing the program loaded to the cache 1040.

10: Terminal device 11: Communication unit 12: Input unit 13: Camera unit 14: Output unit 15: Control unit 15a: Acquisition unit 15b: Generation unit 15c: Detection unit 15d: Display control unit 100: Server device 110: Communication unit 120: Memory unit 121: Product information memory unit 130: Control unit 131: Acquisition unit 132: Specific unit 133: Generation unit 134: Transmission unit 1000: Computer 1010: Output device 1020: Input device 1030: Calculation device 1040: Cache 1050: Memory 1060: Output IF 1070: Input IF 1080: Network IF 1090: Bus AR11, AR12: Area C11, C111, C111-1, C111-2: Select content CN11, 12: Display shelf GP21, GP31: Mask image N: Network P21: Storefront advertisement PD21: Mask QR11, QR21: Code information SH1: Store SM3: Still image U1: User

[Figure 1] Figure 1 is an explanatory diagram conceptually explaining a display shelf. [Figure 2] Figure 2 is a diagram of an example (1) of the display control processing described in the embodiment. [Figure 3] Figure 3 is a diagram of an example (2) of the display control processing described in the embodiment. [Figure 4] Figure 4 is a diagram of an example (3) of the display control processing described in the embodiment. [Figure 5] Figure 5 is a diagram of an example of image comparison described in the embodiment. [Figure 6] Figure 6 is a diagram of an example of the configuration of the information processing device described in the embodiment. [Figure 7] Figure 7 is a flowchart of the display control processing procedure of the first half of the display control processing described in the embodiment. [Figure 8] Figure 8 is a flowchart of the display control processing procedure of the second half of the display control processing described in the embodiment. [Fig. 9] Fig. 9 is a diagram showing an example of a hardware configuration.

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Claims (21)

A display control device, characterized by comprising: an acquisition unit for acquiring, as item information indicating the shape of a disposable wearable article worn by a user, item information indicating the shape of the wearable article specified according to identification information input by the user; and a display control unit for causing the user to virtually wear the disposable wearable article of the shape indicated by the item information. The image of the item is displayed in a state of being superimposed on the photographic image of the previous record user; the previous record acquisition unit acquires, as the previous record item information, item information showing the shape of the wearable item corresponding to the content selected by the previous record user from the wearable item identified by the previous record identification information and the disposable wearable item that is a display candidate of the wearable item related to the wearable item identified by the previous record identification information. The display control device described in claim 1, wherein the aforementioned acquisition unit, as the aforementioned disposable wearable article, acquires the aforementioned article information indicating the shape of a disposable mask made of non-woven fabric. The display control device as recited in claim 1, wherein the pre-recorded item acquisition unit acquires pre-recorded item information indicating the shape of the disposable wearable item currently displayed on the pre-recorded display rack as a disposable wearable item identified in accordance with pre-recorded identification information. The display control device as recited in claim 1, wherein the pre-recorded acquisition unit acquires pre-recorded item information that indicates the shape of the disposable wearable article corresponding to the category selected by the pre-recorded user from the disposable wearable articles that are candidates for pre-recorded display. The display control device as recited in claim 4, wherein the pre-recorded item acquisition unit acquires, as pre-recorded item information, the pre-recorded item information showing the shape of a wearable item belonging to the second category which has been further selected by the pre-recorded user and is a lower category relative to the first category, from among the disposable wearable items for display candidate belonging to the first category which has been selected by the pre-recorded user. The display control device as recited in claim 1, wherein the pre-recorded acquisition unit acquires pre-recorded item information that indicates the shape of the disposable wearable article selected by the pre-recorded user from the disposable wearable articles that are candidates for pre-recorded display. The display control device as recited in claim 1, wherein the pre-recorded item acquisition unit acquires pre-recorded item information that indicates the shape of the disposable wearable item selected by the pre-recorded user from among the disposable wearable items for pre-recorded display candidate corresponding to the attribute information or preference of the pre-recorded user. The display control device as recited in claim 1, wherein the pre-recorded item acquisition unit acquires pre-recorded item information indicating the shape of a disposable wearable item worn by the pre-recorded user, indicating the shape of a disposable wearable item specified in response to a photographic image of the pre-recorded user. The display control device as recited in claim 1, wherein the aforementioned display control unit is configured to position the disposable wearable article of the shape indicated in the aforementioned article information at an appropriate body position corresponding to the use of the disposable wearable article based on the body parts of the aforementioned user detected from the photographic image of the aforementioned user, so that the image of the aforementioned disposable wearable article is displayed in a state of being superimposed on the aforementioned photographic image. The display control device as recited in claim 1, wherein the display control unit controls the shape of the item information according to the direction of the face of the user presented in the photographic image and relative to the direction of the face of the photographic means that photographed the user, and displays the image of the disposable wearable item in a state of being superimposed on the photographic image so that the user virtually wears the disposable wearable item of the controlled shape. The display control device as described in claim 1, wherein the display control unit controls the size of the image of the disposable wearable article according to the size of the face of the user, and superimposes the image of the controlled size on the photographic image. The display control device as recited in claim 1, wherein the aforementioned display control unit, when the color or pattern of the disposable wearable article has been designated by the aforementioned user, causes the image of the disposable wearable article of the designated color or pattern to be superimposed on the aforementioned photographic image as the image of the aforementioned disposable wearable article. The display control device as recited in claim 1, wherein the aforementioned display control unit, when the size of the disposable wearable article has been specified by the aforementioned user, causes an image of a size corresponding to the specified size to be superimposed on the aforementioned photographic image as an image of the aforementioned disposable wearable article. The display control device as recited in claim 1, wherein the aforementioned display control unit displays guidance information for guiding the user to introduce the application to a terminal device of a user who is a user identified based on user information about the user and has not yet introduced an application that displays an image of a disposable wearable article superimposed on a previously recorded photographed image. The display control device as recited in claim 1, wherein, the display control unit of the preceding paragraph displays guidance information for taking a photo in a manner that includes the part when it is determined that the part of the body of the preceding paragraph user that is to be virtually worn by the preceding paragraph disposable wearable article is not included in the photographic image of the preceding paragraph user. The display control device as recited in claim 1, wherein the display control unit is configured to display the photographic images captured so far in a comparable manner among the photographic images in which the photographic images of the user are captured and the images of the disposable wearable articles are superimposed. The display control device as recited in claim 16, wherein the previous display control unit displays a photographic image captured in the past and a photographic image currently being captured and having an image of the previous disposable wearable article superimposed thereon, among photographic images in which the previous user is captured and on which the previous disposable wearable article is superimposed thereon. The display control device as recited in claim 1, wherein the aforementioned display control unit causes the predetermined information corresponding to the contribution to the predetermined information sharing service to be displayed for the photographic image in which the aforementioned user is photographed and on which the aforementioned disposable wearable article is superimposed. A display control device as recited in claim 18, wherein the aforementioned display control unit, as the information specified in the aforementioned note, causes information about the aforementioned disposable wearable article to be displayed. A display control method is a display control method executed by a display control device, characterized in that it comprises: an acquisition step of acquiring, as item information indicating the shape of a disposable wearable article worn by a user, item information indicating the shape of the wearable article specified according to identification information input by the user; and a display control step of causing the user to virtually wear the disposable wearable article of the shape indicated by the item information. In this way, the image of the disposable wearable article is displayed in a state of being superimposed on the photographic image of the user in the previous record; the previous acquisition step acquires, as the previous record item information, item information that represents the shape of the wearable article corresponding to the content selected by the user in the previous record from the wearable article identified by the previous record identification information and the wearable article that is a candidate for display of the wearable article related to the wearable article identified by the previous record identification information. A display control program is used to cause a computer to execute: an acquisition program, as item information indicating the shape of a disposable wearable article worn by a user, to acquire item information indicating the shape of a wearable article specified according to identification information input by the aforementioned user; and a display control program, which causes the disposable wearable article to be displayed in a manner such that the aforementioned user virtually wears the disposable wearable article of the shape indicated by the aforementioned item information. The image of the worn item is displayed in a state of being superimposed on the photographic image of the previous record user; the previous record acquisition procedure acquires, as the previous record item information, item information showing the shape of the worn item corresponding to the content selected by the previous record user from the worn item identified by the previous record identification information and the disposable worn items that are display candidates of the worn items related to the worn item identified by the previous record identification information.

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