An auxiliary tour system for a tourist attraction

Abstract

The application discloses an auxiliary tour system for cultural tourism, and relates to the technical field of intelligent auxiliary equipment. The auxiliary tour system comprises a mobile platform, a lifting device arranged on the mobile platform and a three-axis anti-shake platform arranged on the lifting end of the lifting device, the three-axis anti-shake platform is provided with a camera device, the mobile platform comprises a moving device, a guide rail for sliding of the moving device, a control cabinet and a wireless positioning system, the guide rail device is arranged at a cultural tourism scenic spot, the guide rail device extends upwards or downwards relative to a camera horizontal point, so that the guide rail device moves away from or approaches a user to be photographed, and the camera horizontal point is a horizontal point of a camera area relative to the user to be photographed. The application can provide safe, reliable and experienced photography and photographing services for tourists.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of intelligent auxiliary equipment technology, and in particular to an auxiliary tour system for cultural tourism. Background Technology

[0002] With rising incomes and improved living standards, more and more consumers are pursuing enjoyable consumption, making tourism one of the fastest-growing industries in my country in recent years. Whether at scenic spots, amusement parks, or commercial streets, people relax and enjoy themselves during their travels. With the development of information technology and the internet, people are increasingly demanding better travel experiences. To record happy moments and unforgettable memories, more and more tourists are using videos to document their journeys, as simple still photos are no longer sufficient. Traditional video recording methods include selfies with mobile phones and hiring professional photographers. These methods require carrying your own equipment and considering factors such as equipment portability, battery life, and photography costs, which can somewhat diminish the travel experience and fail to fully satisfy your photographic needs.

[0003] Chinese Patent 201910188681.1 discloses a method and system for providing video services to tourists, including: receiving and processing login requests sent by tourists via scanning QR codes; obtaining frontal photos of logged-in tourists; searching for videos of the logged-in tourists in the cloud using facial and full-body image recognition technology; returning the videos to the logged-in tourists for preview; and providing a video purchase interface for the logged-in tourists to selectively purchase and download the previewed videos. This patent provides a solution for tourists to search and purchase videos, but these videos are often unintentionally filmed and not directed at any specific individual, but rather at groups. Customized filming at specific attractions is not possible, which diminishes the photography experience at tourist sites and fails to meet tourists' photography needs. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, the present invention provides an auxiliary tour system for cultural tourism, which can provide tourists with safe, reliable and experiential photography services.

[0005] The specific technical solution is as follows:

[0006] An auxiliary tour system for cultural tourism includes a mobile platform, a lifting device installed on the mobile platform, and a three-axis anti-shake platform installed on the lifting end of the lifting device. The three-axis anti-shake platform is equipped with a camera. The mobile platform includes a mobile device, a guide rail device for sliding the mobile device, a control cabinet for controlling the mobile device, and a wireless positioning system for tracking the camera.

[0007] The guide rail device is installed at the cultural and tourist attractions. The guide rail device extends upward or downward relative to the horizontal point of the camera, so that the guide rail device moves away from or closer to the user to be filmed when the mobile device moves. The horizontal point of the camera is the horizontal point of the filming area relative to the user to be filmed.

[0008] The mobile device includes a drive assembly for driving the mobile device to move along the guide rail device and a battery pack for powering the drive assembly.

[0009] The control cabinet is equipped with a display screen for interaction with the user being filmed and is connected to a cloud server via a network. The control cabinet connects to control the moving device, the lifting device, the three-axis image stabilization platform, and the camera equipment.

[0010] The wireless positioning system includes an electronic guidance tag worn by the user to be photographed and a service unit for acquiring information from the electronic guidance tag. The service unit is installed on the control cabinet.

[0011] The control cabinet is used to complete the registration of the user to be photographed. According to the photography requirements selected by the user, the camera takes a picture and obtains the location information of the user through the wireless positioning system, and then controls the camera equipment to track the user to complete the shooting.

[0012] Preferably, the guide rail device includes a guide rail rod for sliding the moving device, a supporting bottom end, and a fixing cable. One end of the guide rail rod is spherically connected to the supporting bottom end, and the other end extends upward or downward relative to the horizontal point of the camera. The supporting bottom end is fixed to the ground. One end of the fixing cable is connected to the guide rail rod, and the other end is connected to the ground for tightening and fixing the guide rail rod. A guide rack is provided on the surface of the guide rail rod along its length direction. The guide rack is parallel to the axis of the guide rail rod and the tooth surface of the guide rack faces outward.

[0013] Preferably, the moving device includes a moving body arranged in a ring, a traveling gear disposed on the moving body, a driving device for driving the traveling gear, and a plurality of auxiliary wheels for providing gripping force; the traveling gear meshes with a guide rack and is provided with limiting guide wheels on both sides of the guide rack, so that the traveling gear does not deviate from the guide rack; two sets of auxiliary wheels are provided and respectively disposed at the front and rear ends of the moving body, each set of auxiliary wheels is provided with 4 auxiliary wheels and is evenly arranged circumferentially relative to the guide rail; the auxiliary wheels are kept in pre-tensioned contact with the guide rail by a pre-tensioning spring disposed between the auxiliary wheels and the moving body.

[0014] Preferably, the electronic guidance tag includes a positioning component. After the user registers and places an order, the electronic guidance tag is retrieved through the control cabinet. The service unit obtains the user's registration information and binds it to the electronic guidance tag, generating an encrypted unique information code for the user. This unique information code includes the user's 3D facial information, 3D body information, desired photo / video effects, contact number, email address, the electronic guidance tag's positioning information, and the order number. The service unit generates a photo-taking plan based on the user's 3D facial information, 3D body information, and the user's selected desired photo / video effects.

[0015] The service unit obtains the location information of the electronic guidance tag worn by the user, and controls the mobile platform to move relative to the user based on the location information. When it receives a photo request sent by the user through the user terminal or the electronic guidance tag, it moves to within 3 meters of the user. The service unit obtains the ambient light information in real time.

[0016] The service unit controls the camera device to acquire a first preview image facing the electronic guide tag, determines the shooting scene based on the first preview image, and generates user positioning suggestion information, user posture suggestion information, and camera device shooting parameters based on the shooting scene, lighting information, and scene preview image. The service unit sends the user positioning suggestion information and user posture suggestion information to the user terminal and obtains the user's feedback selection information. Based on the feedback selection information, the service unit controls the mobile platform to move to a position at an appropriate angle and distance relative to the electronic guide tag, and adjusts the lifting device to raise and lower the camera device to an appropriate height. The service unit controls the three-axis image stabilization platform to adjust the camera device and acquires a second preview image. The user's position in the second preview image is determined by the selection information. The camera device shooting parameters are adjusted based on the second preview image, shooting plan information, and lighting information. A shooting prompt is issued, the photo is taken, and a sample image is sent to the user's smart device terminal and the display screen.

[0017] Preferably, the electronic guide tag includes a housing, a display screen, function selection buttons, an OK button, an automatic photo button, and an automatic video button; the function selection includes photo type selection, video type setting, automatic snapshot, automatic video, and beauty settings.

[0018] Preferably, the electronic guidance tag includes a BeiDou or GPS positioning component and a wireless communication module, and the electronic guidance tag communicates with the mobile platform through the wireless communication module.

[0019] Preferably, the mobile platform is equipped with a 3D information acquisition module for acquiring 3D information of the user's face and 3D information of their body posture.

[0020] Preferably, the first preview image is a 360° panoramic photo taken by the service unit after controlling the lifting device to rise to 3m, and the adjustable range of the mobile platform is determined by the panoramic photo; the second preview image is a positioning image obtained by the service unit after rotating the lens to the position indicated by the electronic guide tag according to the electronic guide tag, obtaining the user's body contour based on the face and body information in the positioning image, and adjusting the lens so that the user's body contour is placed at the set position of the adjustment lens image window.

[0021] Preferably, the light information includes light angle information and light brightness information.

[0022] Preferably, the service unit obtains the shooting adjustment request from the user terminal, and adjusts the lifting device, the three-axis image stabilization platform and the camera equipment according to the shooting adjustment request. The service unit obtains the image information of the camera equipment in real time, compresses it and sends it to the user terminal.

[0023] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows:

[0024] This invention can be applied in scenic areas, providing tourists with a channel to access high-quality video and photo experiences anytime, anywhere. It avoids the inconvenience and high economic costs associated with bringing your own photography equipment, taking selfies, or hiring a professional photography team, allowing tourists to fully immerse themselves in their travels while capturing and preserving wonderful and unforgettable moments, thus greatly enhancing their travel experience. Attached Figure Description

[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the invention's functional framework;

[0026] Figure 2 This is a functional diagram of the cross-section of the invention's moving device and guide rail.

[0027] In the attached diagram, 1-guide rail rod, 2-moving body, 3-guide rack, 4-traveling gear, 5-output gear, and 6-drive motor. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The embodiments of the invention will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings, so that the objectives, technical solutions and technical effects of the invention will be more clearly presented.

[0029] like Figure 1The diagram illustrates the functional framework of this invention's auxiliary tour system for cultural tourism, comprising three main parts: a mobile camera unit (such as a camera device), a control unit (such as a control cabinet), and a user terminal and handheld positioning hardware. The mobile camera unit adjusts the distance between the camera and the user to obtain the desired shooting angle. This is particularly useful at specific scenic spots, such as cliffs, slopes, lakesides, and bridges, where a certain angle is required for optimal shooting. However, this angle is often unattainable from a fixed position, such as when shooting from outside a bridge. This type of photography experience is not currently available due to several reasons: firstly, selfie sticks or user positioning are insufficient; secondly, scenic areas generally do not support continuous commercial drone photography, as this could pose safety risks. Therefore, it is impossible to provide an automated photography system for cultural tourism at these locations that offers a different perspective than conventional angles. The control unit primarily controls the camera unit to obtain the appropriate shooting angle and capture the results. The user terminal and handheld positioning hardware are mainly used by the user to obtain interactive information, complete registration, and cooperate with the shooting process.

[0030] Specifically, it includes a mobile platform, a lifting device mounted on the mobile platform, and a three-axis image stabilization platform mounted on the lifting end of the lifting device. The three-axis image stabilization platform is equipped with a camera. The mobile platform includes a mobile device, a guide rail device for sliding the mobile device, a control cabinet for controlling the mobile device, and a wireless positioning system for tracking the camera. The guide rail device is located at the cultural and tourist attractions, extending upwards or downwards relative to the camera's horizontal point, so that the guide rail device moves away from or closer to the user being filmed when the mobile device moves; the camera's horizontal point is the horizontal point relative to the filming area where the user is being filmed.

[0031] The mobile device includes a drive assembly for moving the mobile device along a guide rail and a battery pack for powering the drive assembly. The control cabinet has a display screen for interaction with the user being filmed and is connected to a cloud server via a network. The control cabinet connects and controls the mobile device, lifting device, three-axis image stabilization platform, and camera equipment.

[0032] The wireless positioning system includes an electronic guidance tag worn by the user to be photographed and a service unit for acquiring information from the electronic guidance tag. The service unit is installed on a control cabinet. The control cabinet is used to complete the registration with the user to be photographed. According to the photography requirements selected by the user to be photographed, the system acquires the location information of the user to be photographed through the wireless positioning system and then controls the camera equipment to track the user to complete the shooting.

[0033] Among them, existing technologies are used for camera equipment, three-axis image stabilization platform and lifting device. For example, full-frame mirrorless camera can be used for camera equipment, and DJI's three-axis image stabilization platform and lifting device can be used. These will not be described in detail here.

[0034] Here, the guide rail device includes a guide rail rod 1 for sliding the moving device, a supporting bottom end, and a fixing cable. One end of the guide rail rod 1 is spherically connected to the supporting bottom end, and the other end extends upward or downward relative to the horizontal point of the camera. The supporting bottom end is fixed to the ground; one end of the fixing cable is connected to the guide rail rod 1, and the other end is connected to the ground, used to tighten and fix the guide rail rod 1. A guide rack 3 is provided on the surface of the guide rail rod 1 along its length direction. The guide rack 3 is parallel to the axis of the guide rail rod 1, and the tooth surface of the guide rack 3 faces outward.

[0035] It should be clear that guide rail 1 is used for the sliding of the mobile device to obtain a different shooting angle than before. Guide rail 1 can be a hollow iron rod with a length of 10-20 meters and a diameter of 40mm-100mm. Guide rail 1 can be freely adjusted to the desired orientation by being set at the bottom of the support, and then fixed by a fixing cable connected to the end of guide rail 1. Taking a slope pavilion as an example, guide rail 1 is set outside the pavilion and at the same height as the pavilion at the bottom. Guide rail 1 is set at a 30° angle upwards. The angle relative to the pavilion can be selected according to the actual situation of the pavilion, with the conditions of selecting a good background and minimizing the impact on tourists' enjoyment. At the same time, the control cabinet should be set at the entrance of the pavilion without affecting the shooting background. The guide rack 3 is used to ensure that the mobile device obtains a precise moving distance and stable moving speed, preventing accidents involving the mobile device.

[0036] For the aforementioned guide rail device, the moving device includes a ring-shaped moving body 2, a traveling gear 4 mounted on the moving body 2, a drive device for driving the traveling gear 4, and multiple auxiliary wheels for providing gripping force. The traveling gear 4 meshes with a guide rack 3, and limiting guide wheels are provided on both sides of the guide rack 3 to prevent the traveling gear 4 from deviating from the guide rack 3. Two sets of auxiliary wheels are provided, respectively located at the front and rear ends of the moving body 2. Each set of auxiliary wheels has four auxiliary wheels, evenly arranged circumferentially relative to the guide rail rod 1. The auxiliary wheels are kept in pre-tensioned contact with the guide rail rod 1 by a pre-tension spring located between the auxiliary wheels and the moving body 2. (Refer to the attached drawings.) Figure 2 The diagram shows a cross-sectional functional diagram of the moving device and the guide rail 1. The moving device drives the traveling gear 4 via the output gear 5 at the output end of the drive motor 6, causing the traveling gear 4 to move along the guide rack 3. To better hold the guide rail 1, two sets of auxiliary wheels are provided, and pre-tensioned springs provide the auxiliary wheels with the corresponding holding force to the guide rail 1, resulting in better and smoother movement. Here, the moving body 2 has a notch relatively far from the traveling gear 4. This is to accommodate the need for a fixing cable to connect the guide rail 1 in the middle.

[0037] It should be clear that the guide rail device and the moving device provide a mobile platform for camera equipment, solving the problem of limited shooting angles and the inability to move the camera to shoot videos due to terrain limitations at scenic spots such as slopes. The camera movement for video shooting projects, photo backgrounds, angles, etc., at a scenic spot can all be selected when the guide rail device is installed. After the guide rail device is installed, the selectable photo content and photo areas can be determined, thus facilitating the rapid provision of services to users.

[0038] After determining the installation of the mobile camera, the main challenge is identifying the user to be filmed and selecting a suitable angle for taking photos or videos based on the user's location. This invention uses a handheld electronic guide tag to achieve positioning based on GPS or BeiDou information. For further accuracy, millimeter-wave WiFi can be used to obtain precise positioning data from the handheld electronic guide tag; this can be referenced from existing technologies.

[0039] Specifically, the electronic guidance tag contains a positioning component. After a user registers and places an order, the electronic guidance tag is retrieved via a control cabinet. The service unit obtains the user's registration information and binds it to the electronic guidance tag, generating an encrypted unique information code for the user. This unique information code includes the user's 3D facial information, 3D body posture information, desired photo / video effects, contact number, email address, the electronic guidance tag's positioning information, and the order number. The service unit generates a photo-taking plan based on the user's 3D facial and body posture information and the user's selected desired photo / video effects. The mobile platform is equipped with a 3D information acquisition module for collecting the user's 3D facial and body posture information. This module primarily performs 3D facial and body posture recognition, mainly to determine the shooting distance and angle based on face shape and body type to achieve photo effects such as a smaller-looking face and a less chubby appearance.

[0040] The photo-taking process includes:

[0041] The service unit obtains the location information of the electronic guidance tag worn by the user, and controls the mobile platform to move relative to the user based on the location information. When it receives a photo request sent by the user through the user terminal or the electronic guidance tag, it moves to within 3 meters of the user. The service unit obtains the ambient light information in real time.

[0042] The service unit controls the camera device to acquire a first preview image of the orientation of the electronic guide tag, determines the shooting scene based on the first preview image, and generates user positioning suggestion information, user posture suggestion information, and camera device shooting parameters based on the shooting scene, lighting information, and scene preview image.

[0043] The service unit sends user positioning and posture suggestions to the user terminal and obtains user feedback selection information. Based on the feedback selection information, the service unit controls the mobile platform to move to an appropriate angle and distance relative to the electronic guide tag, and adjusts the lifting device to ensure the camera equipment is at an appropriate height. The service unit controls the three-axis image stabilization platform to adjust the camera equipment and obtains a second preview image. The user's position in the second preview image is determined by the selection information.

[0044] Based on the second preview image, the pre-capture plan information, and the lighting information, the camera parameters are adjusted. A capture prompt is issued, the photo is taken, and the sample image is sent to the user's smart device and the display screen.

[0045] Specifically, the service unit obtains the shooting adjustment request from the user terminal, and adjusts the lifting device, three-axis image stabilization platform and camera equipment according to the shooting adjustment request. The service unit obtains the image information of the camera equipment in real time, compresses it and sends it to the user terminal.

[0046] Here, the first preview image is a 360° panoramic photo taken by the service unit after controlling the lifting device to rise to 3m. This panoramic photo determines the adjustable range of the mobile platform. The second preview image is a positioning image obtained by the service unit after rotating the lens to the location indicated by the electronic guidance tag. Based on the facial and body posture information in the positioning image, the user's body contour is obtained, and the lens is adjusted so that the user's body contour is placed at the set position in the adjustment lens image window. The lighting information includes lighting angle information and lighting brightness information.

[0047] In view of the above implementation scheme, a functional embodiment of electronic guidance label is provided here.

[0048] Specifically, the electronic guidance tag includes a housing, a display screen, function selection buttons, an OK button, an automatic photo button, and an automatic video button; the function selection includes photo type selection, video type setting, automatic snapshot, automatic video, and beauty settings. The electronic guidance tag includes a Beidou or GPS positioning component and a wireless communication module, and the electronic guidance tag communicates with the mobile platform through the wireless communication module.

[0049] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the scope of the patent application of the present invention. All equivalent changes, substitutions or modifications made within the technical spirit and principles indicated by the present invention should be included within the scope of patent protection covered by the present invention.

Claims

1. An auxiliary tour system for cultural tourism, comprising a mobile platform, a lifting device mounted on the mobile platform, and a three-axis image stabilization platform mounted on the lifting end of the lifting device, wherein the three-axis image stabilization platform is equipped with a camera device, and the mobile platform includes a mobile device, a guide rail device for sliding the mobile device, a control cabinet for controlling the mobile device, and a wireless positioning system for tracking the camera device; characterized in that: The guide rail device is installed at the cultural and tourist attractions. The guide rail device extends upward or downward relative to the horizontal point of the camera, so that the guide rail device moves away from or closer to the user to be filmed when the mobile device moves. The horizontal point of the camera is the horizontal point of the filming area relative to the user to be filmed. The mobile device includes a drive assembly for driving the mobile device to move along the guide rail device and a battery pack for powering the drive assembly. The control cabinet is equipped with a display screen for interaction with the user being filmed and is connected to a cloud server via a network. The control cabinet connects to control the moving device, the lifting device, the three-axis image stabilization platform, and the camera equipment. The wireless positioning system includes an electronic guidance tag worn by the user to be photographed and a service unit for acquiring information from the electronic guidance tag. The service unit is installed on the control cabinet. The control cabinet is used to complete the registration of the user to be filmed. According to the filming requirements selected by the user, the camera takes a picture and obtains the location information of the user through the wireless positioning system, and then controls the camera equipment to track the user to complete the filming. The electronic guidance tag includes a positioning component. After a user registers and places an order, the electronic guidance tag is retrieved via a control cabinet. The service unit obtains the user's registration information and binds it to the electronic guidance tag, generating an encrypted unique information code for the user. This unique information code includes the user's 3D facial information, 3D body information, desired photo / video effects, contact number, email address, the electronic guidance tag's positioning information, and the order number. The service unit generates a photo-taking plan based on the user's 3D facial and body information and the user's selected desired photo / video effects. The service unit obtains the location information of the electronic guidance tag worn by the user, and controls the mobile platform to move relative to the user based on the location information. When it receives a photo request sent by the user through the user terminal or the electronic guidance tag, it moves to within 3 meters of the user. The service unit obtains the ambient light information in real time. The service unit controls the camera device to acquire a first preview image facing the electronic guide tag, determines the shooting scene based on the first preview image, and generates user positioning suggestion information, user posture suggestion information, and camera device shooting parameters based on the shooting scene, lighting information, and scene preview image. The service unit sends the user positioning suggestion information and user posture suggestion information to the user terminal and obtains the user's feedback selection information. Based on the feedback selection information, the service unit controls the mobile platform to move to a position at an appropriate angle and distance relative to the electronic guide tag, and adjusts the lifting device to raise and lower the camera device to an appropriate height. The service unit controls the three-axis image stabilization platform to adjust the camera device and acquires a second preview image. The user's position in the second preview image is determined by the selection information. The service unit adjusts the camera device shooting parameters based on the second preview image, shooting plan information, and lighting information. A shooting prompt is issued, the photo is taken, and a sample image is sent to the user's smart device terminal and display screen.

2. The auxiliary sightseeing system for cultural tourism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The guide rail device includes a guide rail rod for sliding the moving device, a supporting bottom end, and a fixing cable. One end of the guide rail rod is spherically connected to the supporting bottom end, and the other end extends upward or downward relative to the horizontal point of the camera. The supporting bottom end is fixed to the ground. One end of the fixing cable is connected to the guide rail rod, and the other end is connected to the ground, for tightening and fixing the guide rail rod. A guide rack is provided on the surface of the guide rail rod along its length direction. The guide rack is parallel to the axis of the guide rail rod and the tooth surface of the guide rack faces outward.

3. The auxiliary sightseeing system for cultural tourism according to claim 2, characterized in that: The mobile device includes a circularly arranged mobile body, a traveling gear mounted on the mobile body, a drive device for driving the traveling gear, and multiple auxiliary wheels for providing gripping force. The traveling gear meshes with a guide rack and is provided with limiting guide wheels on both sides of the guide rack to prevent the traveling gear from deviating from the guide rack. Two sets of auxiliary wheels are provided and are respectively located at the front and rear ends of the mobile body. Each set of auxiliary wheels has four auxiliary wheels and is evenly arranged circumferentially relative to the guide rail. The auxiliary wheels are kept in pre-tensioned contact with the guide rail by a pre-tensioning spring provided between the auxiliary wheels and the mobile body.

4. The auxiliary sightseeing system for cultural tourism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The electronic guide tag includes a housing, a display screen, function selection buttons, an OK button, an automatic photo button, and an automatic video button; the function selection includes photo type selection, video type setting, automatic snapshot, automatic video, and beauty settings.

5. The auxiliary tour system for cultural tourism according to claim 4, characterized in that: The electronic guidance tag includes a Beidou or GPS positioning component and a wireless communication module, and the electronic guidance tag communicates with the mobile platform through the wireless communication module.

6. The auxiliary sightseeing system for cultural tourism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mobile platform is equipped with a 3D information acquisition module for collecting 3D facial and body posture information of the user.

7. The auxiliary sightseeing system for cultural tourism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first preview image is a 360° panoramic photo taken by the service unit after controlling the lifting device to rise to 3m. The adjustable range of the mobile platform is determined by the panoramic photo. The second preview image is a positioning image obtained by the service unit after turning the lens to the position indicated by the electronic guide tag according to the electronic guide tag. The user's body outline is obtained based on the face and body posture information in the positioning image. The lens is adjusted so that the user's body outline is placed in the set position of the adjustment lens image window.

8. The auxiliary sightseeing system for cultural tourism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The light information includes light angle information and light brightness information.

9. The auxiliary tour system for cultural tourism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The service unit obtains the shooting adjustment request from the user terminal, and adjusts the lifting device, three-axis image stabilization platform and camera equipment according to the shooting adjustment request. The service unit obtains the image information of the camera equipment in real time, compresses it and sends it to the user terminal.

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