JP2005279217A - Picture expressing device with body sensitive function - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To give a person looking at a picture a bodily sense related to the picture by utilizing a popularized picture reproducing device. <P>SOLUTION: Control data organized as a picture and an image are displayed on a TV 2 by a DVD player 1, and the image is read by an optical sensor unit 3 set on the TV screen, and a control signal is transmitted. A scent generating device 4 is controlled by the control signal, and generation of scent is varied in relation to the picture, so that an appropriate bodily sense is given to the person looking at the picture. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

The present invention relates to a video expression technique.

Technical background

Conventionally, scented video expression (Japanese Patent Application No. 2002-31549) and techniques with various expression effects (Japanese Patent Application Nos. 10-344879 and 2001-043236) have been devised.

However, because the control device is too large or it could not be easily reproduced using a general video deck at home, etc. Never spread.

As a video playback device, a game device is also common, and since it has an interface for controlling an external device, it is considered to be an optimal device for a video expression device with a bodily function that the present invention does not realize. The specifications of the stored medium differ depending on the type of game device, and the spread target is biased.

The present invention solves such dissatisfaction and difficulties, and aims to achieve a given object only by adding a device for stimulating a bodily sensation as necessary to a video deck and a television set at home.

The inventor has made a useful invention (Patent No. 3529018) in which control data is obtained from video images to control an external device, but the present invention has been developed dramatically by applying the invention. With a video deck, which is the most popular video playback device for ordinary households, it is also possible to experience the experience along with the video on the screen of a television receiver, which is also the most popular video display device for ordinary households. Data for controlling a stimulating device (hereinafter referred to as a sensation device) is displayed as an image, and the control data (hereinafter referred to as a control image) displayed on the image is received by an optical sensor installed on the screen to control the sensation device. By taking out the signal and controlling the sensation device based on the signal, the sensation of the person watching the image can be effectively stimulated in relation to the image.

As described above, according to the present invention, a user can easily enjoy videos that give various bodily sensations using a video deck or television in a general household. Are combined on the same screen, there is no time lag between the image and the sensory effect, there is no need to prepare a separate image display device other than the image display device that is viewing the video, Since the video and the control image are stored in the same screen, there is no difference in specifications from the storage medium consisting only of the video, and playback that the conventional medium manufacturing process, distribution means, video transmission means, etc. can be used as they are The media provider also has a very beneficial effect, and even if the sensory device is played back without being connected, the image forming the control signal is added to the corner of the screen. As a result, there is no problem in viewing this video, but rather a special image is displayed in the corner of the screen, so that the DVD being played has a special function. It also creates the effect of soliciting to purchase a bodily sensation device.

As a “scented video” [FIG. 1], a music CD promotion video is shown. Promotional videos may be created for the promotion of music CDs, and DVDs may be attached as bonuses to the first release lot of CDs. In that case, it is extremely useful to add a more effective performance. If the purchaser provides the purchaser with an odor generating device including a perfume used by an idol and a DVD, the player is connected to the odor generating device when playing a DVD on a general DVD player owned by the purchaser. If the optical sensor unit is temporarily attached to the screen on which the image is displayed, the odor generation device drifts the smell of perfume, sometimes it smells strongly, sometimes it smells faintly, and sometimes it smells. When it stops, it gives the viewers a very effective view of reality.

When stopping odors, deodorants can be used, and by using multiple odors, it can be cost effective, but the effect can be increased, and it can be handled by applying a general adhesive to the optical sensor unit in advance. It becomes easy.

The “sexual stimulation video” [FIG. The device configuration is the same as that of the “smelling video”, but the optical sensor unit is connected to a so-called electric tool, and the electric device is adapted to the speed and direction of the person appearing in the image. Since the movement is controlled, a very favorable experience is provided to the person who is watching the image. However, if a head-mounted display is used as the image display device, an even more preferable experience can be obtained.

The application of the present invention is not limited to the above two examples, and examples of the sensation device used in connection with the image include a device that vibrates a chair and a device that stimulates vision with a lamp placed behind the viewer. Can be used alone or in combination, it goes without saying that a wider variety of experiences can be obtained, and it may or may not be accompanied by voice or sound during video playback. Is a theatrical movie, it is advantageous because the control image can be easily synthesized because there are portions where there is no video above and below due to the difference in aspect ratio.

In addition, if a so-called room runner is used as a bodily sensation apparatus and the speed of the room runner is changed according to the speed of change of the video image according to the present invention, effective training can be performed.

In addition, when watching live broadcasts of marathons, the broadcaster broadcasts an image of the control data for the room runner and controls the viewer's room runner according to the runner's speed. Those who watch the video of the marathon runners can experience this, but such live video can be sent using a video distribution system using the Internet or a mobile phone system in addition to the broadcast system. it can.

Although it is low cost to connect the optical sensor unit installed on the screen and the bodily sensation stimulator with electric wires, in order to avoid the troublesomeness, it is possible to send control signals using infrared rays, radio waves, or ultrasonic waves Needless to say, in that case, it is more convenient to use the power source of the optical sensor unit installed on the screen as a power source by converting the screen light with a solar cell or the like.

The video playback device can be a VHS video deck, DVD player, digital video camera, or a digital camera having a moving image function, and means for selecting a control image is based on an optical sensor unit installed on the screen. Needless to say, it can be electrically separated and extracted by an electronic circuit or the like. In that case, a device for that purpose is required, but the separation device is placed between the video reproduction device and the video display device. Insertion has the advantage that the video displayed on the screen does not contain any control image.

In either case, the provided media is the same, and those who want to enjoy the video can experience the screen without the control image using the separation device or experience it at a lower price without purchasing the separation device. You can choose whether to enjoy the function.

For the composition of the images that make up the control data for giving the sensations associated with the images, it is easy to use a real-time image editing system using a personal computer. It can be recorded on video CDs and VHS tapes, and a mass production process is also common.

When the present invention is applied to a mobile phone, many mobile phones have two display screens. Therefore, it is possible to display an image on the parent screen and display a control screen on the child screen. Naturally, the optical sensor unit is installed only on the control screen.

When the present invention is applied to a mobile phone, it is not a video to enjoy, but when a so-called mail is displayed as a video on the main screen, a control image corresponding to the character is displayed on the sub-screen, By controlling the braille display, the fingertip can be stimulated to recognize it as braille, and such a configuration enables a person who is blind or deaf to use a mobile phone.

The external device controlled by the control image is not limited to the sensation device, and a game system by broadcasting (FIG. 3) can be configured by applying the present invention.

For example, according to the method of the present invention, when a quiz program is broadcasted, the viewer answers with a prepared answering device, and the answering device is connected to a television screen, and the correct answer is broadcast as a control screen from the broadcasting station. , Transmitted to the answering device, checked with the viewer's answer in the answering device, and if correct, the doll's hand on the answering device will show a circle, and if wrong, the doll will show a cross However, in order to realize the same function, the conventional means requires communication between the viewer side and the broadcasting station side via a telephone line or the like.

It is a figure explaining application to the "smelling video" of this invention. It is a figure explaining application to the "sexual stimulation video" of this invention. It is a figure explaining the application to the "game system" of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 DVD player 2 Television 3 Optical sensor unit 4 Odor generating apparatus 5 Erogenous stimulator 6 Answer apparatus

Claims (7)

In a video expression apparatus with a bodily sensation function that gives a bodily sensation to a person who is watching a video, video data in which the video and an image constituting control data for giving the bodily sensation associated with the video are synthesized is stored Medium, means for reproducing the medium, means for selecting an image portion constituting the control data in the reproduced video data, means for giving a feeling according to a change in the image displayed on the selected portion, A video expression device with a sensation function, characterized by comprising The video expression apparatus with a bodily sensation function according to claim 1, wherein the means for reproducing the medium includes a video reproduction apparatus. The video expression apparatus with a sensation function according to claim 1, wherein the medium reproducing means includes a broadcasting system. 2. The video expression apparatus with a sensation function according to claim 1, wherein the means for reproducing the medium includes an image distribution system via the Internet. 2. The video expression apparatus with a sensation function according to claim 1, wherein means for reproducing the medium includes a mobile phone and a video display program. The video expression apparatus with a bodily sensation function according to claim 1, wherein the means for giving a bodily sensation comprises an apparatus for stimulating the skin and mucous membrane. 2. The video expression apparatus with a bodily function according to claim 1, wherein said bodily sensation means comprises a device that stimulates olfaction.

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