Picture sharing system using signage having reference area

Abstract

According to the photo sharing system using the label with the reference area, the photo contents of a plurality of users in the reference area can be output to the label by using the reference area of the label, so that the photo contents can be shared with people around the label to expand an online social media function to an offline function, and the user experience is improved. And people around the label can enjoy the pleasure of watching photo contents together and activate offline communication.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a photo sharing system, and more particularly, to a photo sharing system using a sign having a reference area. Background Art

[0002] Signage is a communication tool that can guide a company's marketing, advertising effects and customer experience. It is an image display device installed in public places or commercial spaces to provide a variety of information and advertisements in real time. In particular, digital signage uses digital technology to display images and information on the display screen, and comprehensively provides a management platform that can be remotely managed through the Internet.

[0003] Signage is mainly installed outdoors, in subway stations, and in public places, and recently, the installation locations have become more diverse, such as restaurants, cafes, and apartment elevators. However, the use of signage is still limited to billboards.

[0004] On the other hand, the importance of social media, which is used to communicate with others online, is increasing. However, social media is limited to online communication, and offline communication is neglected, or offline conversations are difficult, and even when gathering offline, people just look at their phones, etc., and individuals may become isolated from many online relationships.

[0005] Therefore, there is an urgent need to develop a technology that can organically connect online and offline, thereby extending online communication to offline and activating offline communication.

[0006] On the other hand, as a prior art related to the present invention, Korean Patent No. 10-2386273 (invention name: signage system that works in conjunction with a user terminal, authorization date: April 8, 2022) and the like have been disclosed. Summary of the invention

[0007] Technical issues

[0008] The present invention is proposed to solve the above-mentioned problems existing in the existing methods. The purpose of the present invention is to provide a photo sharing system using a sign with a base area. By utilizing the base area of ​​the sign, photo contents of multiple users within the base area can be output to the sign, thereby being able to share the photo contents with people around the sign to extend the online social media function to offline, and people around the sign can enjoy the fun of watching the photo contents together and activate offline communication.

[0009] Technical Solution

[0010] A photo sharing system based on the characteristics of the present invention and using a sign with a reference area for achieving the above-mentioned purpose is characterized in that it includes: a sign that outputs photo content through a display panel; a user terminal that transmits photo content within the reference area of ​​the above-mentioned sign; and a service server that remotely manages the above-mentioned sign so that the photo content received from the above-mentioned user terminal is output from the above-mentioned sign, and the above-mentioned service server includes: a database unit for storing the reference area of ​​the above-mentioned sign; a position judgment unit that uses the position information of the above-mentioned user terminal to judge whether the position of the above-mentioned user terminal is included in the reference area of ​​the above-mentioned sign; and a sign management unit that controls the transmission of the photo content received from the above-mentioned user terminal so that it is output from the above-mentioned sign, and the above-mentioned photo sharing system can output the above-mentioned photo content of multiple users within the above-mentioned reference area from the above-mentioned sign for sharing.

[0011] Preferably, the reference area may be based on an installation location of the sign, and include a location where photo contents outputted through a display panel of the sign can be browsed.

[0012] Preferably, the above-mentioned photo content may consist of a photo or video and a text of a preset length or less.

[0013] Preferably, the database unit may store the photo contents transmitted from the sign management unit to each sign.

[0014] Preferably, the above-mentioned signage can output the above-mentioned photo content according to the order of creation or the order of popularity.

[0015] Preferably, the signage may display, through the display panel, a QR code storing a link capable of accessing the service server, so as to share the photo content through the corresponding signage.

[0016] Preferably, the service server may further include an editing unit for providing editing tools to the user terminal to create the photo content.

[0017] Preferably, the service server may further include a reference area setting unit for setting a reference area of ​​the signboard using location information of the user terminal accessing the service server and installation location information of the signboard.

[0018] Effects of the Invention

[0019] According to the photo sharing system using a sign with a reference area proposed by the present invention, the reference area of ​​the sign can be used to output photo contents of multiple users within the reference area to the sign, thereby being able to share the photo contents with people around the sign to extend the online social media function to offline, and the people around the sign can enjoy the fun of viewing the photo contents together and activate offline communication. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the overall structure of a photo sharing system using a sign having a reference area according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 2 FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a photo sharing system using a sign having a reference area for explaining an embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 3 A diagram showing a detailed structure of a service server in a photo sharing system using a sign having a reference area according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 4 and Figure 5 The figure is a diagram showing, by way of example, a display screen of a sign outputting photo content in a photo sharing system using a sign having a reference area according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Description of Reference Numerals

[0025] 10: Baseline area

[0026] 100: Signage

[0027] 200: User terminal

[0028] 300: Service Server

[0029] 310: Database Department

[0030] 320: Position determination unit

[0031] 330: Signage Management Department

[0032] 340: Editorial Department

[0033] 350: Reference area setting unit DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] Hereinafter, the preferred embodiments are described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings so that a person skilled in the art can easily implement the present invention. However, in the process of describing the preferred embodiments of the present invention in detail, if it is determined that the specific description of a known function or structure will unnecessarily confuse the subject matter of the present invention, the detailed description thereof will be omitted. In addition, throughout the specification, the same reference numerals are used for parts that perform similar functions and effects.

[0035] In addition, throughout the specification, when a part is "connected" to other parts, this includes not only the case of "direct connection" but also the case of "indirect connection" with other devices interposed therebetween. And, unless otherwise stated, it means that other structural elements may also be included, rather than being excluded.

[0036] Figure 1 FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the overall structure of a photo sharing system using a sign 100 having a reference area 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 As shown, a photo sharing system using a sign 100 having a reference area 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention may include the sign 100 , a user terminal 200 , and a service server 300 .

[0037] That is, in the present invention, the service server 300 can receive the photo content created by the user in the reference area 10 around the sign 100, and output it through the corresponding sign 100, so that multiple people around the sign 100 can share the photo content. For example, the sign 100 can be installed at a location such as a tourist attraction or a store, and the reference area 10 can be set based on the installation location of the sign 100. That is, the sign 100 can be installed at a location where people stay for a period of time, such as a tourist attraction or a store, and people around the sign 100 can take photos of the tourist attraction or the goods sold in the store to create photo content, and transmit it to the sign 100 to share with other people at the tourist attraction or the store. As described above, when sharing photo content through the sign 100, you can watch other people's photos taken at the same tourist attraction and enjoy the fun brought by the difference in different perspectives, and you can discover unknown photo spots or new menus, etc., and you can communicate with other people around you in real time, so that the communication of online social media can be extended to offline, so that offline communication becomes richer.

[0038] Figure 2 FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a photo sharing system using a sign 100 having a reference area 10 for explaining an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 As shown, in a photo sharing system using a sign 100 having a reference area 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the display panel area of ​​the sign 100 that people can view is set as the reference area 10 based on the installation position of the sign 100, and the photo content is received from the user terminal 200 in the reference area 10 and output, so that the photo content can be shared in the reference area 10. Compared with personal terminals, photo content is usually shared through a sign 100 of a larger size, so when a user outputs his or her own photo content, he or she can feel connected to the offline world, and can also feel fun by viewing the photo content of other users, and can guide users outside the reference area 10 to approach the sign 100 in order to view the photo content. And, as Figure 2 As shown, users outside the reference area 10 cannot share the photo content through the sign 100 , so the sign 100 can also play a promotional role of allowing multiple users to enter the reference area 10 .

[0039] Below, we will refer to Figure 1and Figure 2 , various structural elements of a photo sharing system using a sign 100 having a reference area 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention are described in detail.

[0040] The sign 100 can output the photo content through the display panel. Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, each sign 100 is provided with a reference area 10 , and the photo content received from the user terminal 200 within the reference area 10 can be output to the sign 100 and shared.

[0041] The reference area 10 is based on the installation location of the sign 100 and may include a location where the photo content outputted through the display panel of the sign 100 can be viewed. For example, the reference area 10 may be Figure 1 The circular or oval shape shown includes the mounting location of the sign 100 and may be as shown. Figure 2 The seats shown are able to view the sector-shaped area of ​​the display panel of the sign 100, and the corresponding area is not limited to polygonal, irregular shapes, etc., and can also be composed of two separate areas.

[0042] The user terminal 200 may transmit photo content within the reference area 10 of the sign 100. The user terminal 200 may create photo content to be uploaded to the sign 100 within the reference area 10 and send it to the service server 300, so that the photo content may be shared through the sign 100. The user terminal 200 may be an electronic device that performs various functions related to taking photos, creating photo content, uploading, and the like.

[0043] The electronic device may include at least one of a smart phone, a tablet computer (personal computer; PC), a mobile phone, a video phone, an e-book reader, a desktop computer (PC), a laptop computer (PC), a netbook computer, a workstation, a server, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a media box, a game console, an electronic dictionary or a wearable device. The wearable device may include at least one of an accessory type (e.g., a watch, a ring, a bracelet, an anklet, a necklace, glasses, contact lenses or a head-mounted device (HMD, head-mounted-device), a fabric or clothing integrated type (e.g., electronic clothing), a body attached type (e.g., a skin patch (skin pad) or a tattoo) or an implantable circuit. In various embodiments, the electronic device is not limited to the above-mentioned devices, and can also be a combination of two or more of the above-mentioned devices.

[0044] The user terminal 200 can access the service server 300 through a web application, a web browser, an application, etc. to create and upload photo content. In addition, the user terminal 200 can perform an editing function for creating photo content, and the editing function may include photo editing, text editing, video editing, etc. provided by the service server 300 or by an application of the user terminal 200.

[0045] The photo content may be composed of a photo or video and a text of a preset length or less. That is, since the photo content is output through the display panel of the sign 100, the content of the content can be intuitively grasped by briefly viewing the display screen based on the photo or video and a short text of less than three sentences. In addition, the photo content may also include multiple photos. For example, multiple photos taken in a specific restaurant may be combined into one content. The multiple photos may also include the text of each photo.

[0046] The service server 300 can remotely manage the sign 100 so that the photo content received from the user terminal 200 is output from the sign 100. That is, the service server 300 can manage the remote sign 100, more specifically, can manage the reference area 10 of the sign 100, and manage the uploading of the photo content using the reference area 10, the output status of the photo content, etc. Furthermore, the service server 300 can use the location information of the user terminal 200 accessed through the network to determine whether it is located in the reference area 10 and receive the photo content.

[0047] The network may be implemented as a wired network such as a local area network (LAN), a wide area network (WAN), or a value added network (VAN), or any type of wireless network such as a mobile radio communication network, a satellite communication network, Bluetooth, a wireless broadband Internet (Wibro), a high speed downlink packet access (HSDPA), a long term evolution (LTE), or 3 / 4 / 5 / 6th generation mobile telecommunication. The detailed structure of the service server 300 will be described later. Figure 3 Provide detailed explanation.

[0048] On the other hand, the sign 100 may display a QR code storing a link capable of accessing the service server 300 through the display panel, so as to share the photo content through the corresponding sign 100. That is, the QR code and the usage method may be displayed on the display panel, so that users who need to share their photo content after viewing the sign 100 can easily understand the sharing method, and the user can easily access the service server 300 by scanning the displayed QR code with the user terminal 200.

[0049] Figure 3 FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a detailed structure of a service server 300 in a photo sharing system using a sign 100 having a reference area 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 3 As shown, the service server 300 of the photo sharing system using the sign 100 with the reference area 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention may further include a database unit 310 , a position determination unit 320 , and a sign management unit 330 , and may further include an editing unit 340 and a reference area setting unit 350 .

[0050] The database part 310 may store the reference area 10 of the sign 100. Also, the database part 310 may store the photo content transmitted from the sign management part 330 which will be described in detail later, per sign 100. That is, the database part 310 may store and manage the reference area 10 and the photo content per sign 100.

[0051] The position determination unit 320 may use the position information of the user terminal 200 to determine whether the position of the user terminal 200 is included in the reference area 10 of the sign 100. To this end, the user terminal 200 may send the position information through a built-in global positioning system (GPS) module or a mobile communication network to the service server 300. According to an embodiment, a beacon device may also be installed on the sign 100, and the position of the user terminal 200 may be grasped by using the beacon device.

[0052] The signage management unit 330 may control the transmission of the photo content received from the user terminal 200 so as to be output from the signage 100. Thus, the photo content of a plurality of users within the reference area 10 may be output from the signage 100 and shared.

[0053] That is, the sign management unit 330 may receive the determination result of the position determination unit 320, and control to receive the photo content from the user terminal 200 determined by the position determination unit 320 to be located in the reference area 10 and output it to the sign 100. If the user terminal 200 determined by the position determination unit 320 to be located outside the reference area 10 needs to send the photo content, the sign management unit 330 may refuse to receive the photo content and send a message to the user terminal 200 to inform that it needs to be located in the reference area 10 in order to share the photo content.

[0054] Figure 4 and Figure 5 FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a display screen of a sign 100 outputting photo content in a photo sharing system using a sign 100 having a reference area 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the signage 100 of the photo sharing system using the signage 100 having the reference area 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention can output photo contents sent by multiple users in the reference area 10 according to the control of the signage management unit 330 .

[0055] For example, Figure 4 The image of the sign 100 installed in Jeongdongjin, one of the tourist attractions, is shown. People who go to Jeongdongjin to watch the sunrise and welcome the New Year can share their own photos, New Year wishes, memories, etc. through the sign 100. Even if they watch the same scenery on the same day, each person's photos and feelings are different. Therefore, the photos and feelings of multiple users in the same space can be shared through the sign 100, adding extra fun to the trip. Even if they don't know each other, they can feel the experience of being connected to each other in the same space through the photo content.

[0056] and, Figure 5The screen shows a sign 100 installed in a cafe near Jeongdongjin. As described above, by sharing photos and messages through the sign 100 installed inside or in front of the store, store information or internal photos, comments about sold goods, etc. can be shared, and the store owner can also use the sign 100 to thank customers and inform discount information. Figure 5 As shown, this may have the effect of attracting customers so that people who are interested in the content of the photo displayed on the sign 100 come around the store.

[0057] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, multiple photo contents can be simultaneously output to the display panel of the sign 100. That is, generally, the screen size of the sign 100 is larger than the size of a personal terminal such as a mobile terminal or a tablet computer (PC), so multiple contents can be displayed simultaneously. In addition, the layout of the display screen of the sign 100 can be varied, and the layout of the displayed content size or arrangement can be flexibly configured to provide more fun.

[0058] According to an embodiment, when a content includes multiple images (photos), the multiple photos can be repeatedly displayed in sequence in a content frame. Figure 4 The photo content of the sign 100 may include a plurality of photos taken in Jeongdongjin, and the plurality of photos may be automatically changed and repeatedly displayed at a prescribed time interval.

[0059] Furthermore, when the sign 100 allows the user to interact by touch or the like, if a specific content is selected, the content can also be enlarged and displayed. Figure 4 As shown, in the display screen of sign 100, if the photo content "I wish my family good health in the new year..." is selected, the originally smaller photo can be enlarged and displayed on the display screen, so that the details such as the photo, information, creation date, creator, etc. can be confirmed more easily.

[0060] On the other hand, the sign 100 can output content according to the order of creation or popularity. That is, the photo content recently received from the user terminal 200 can be displayed at the top, and the content that has received the most views, selections, likes, etc. can also be displayed at the top. In addition, it is also possible to output content in a form that combines the order of creation and the order of popularity. For example, the display screen of the sign 100 can be divided into an area for outputting content according to the order of popularity and an area for outputting content according to the order of creation and operated. In such a case, Figure 4 In the example shown, popular content that captures a large sunrise image can be output separately at the top, while photo content can be output in the order of creation below the popular content. Figure 5In the example shown, the photo content uploaded by the cafe owner including the brunch menu photo and discount event information can be output as popular content separately at the top, and the photo content with customer comments can be output according to the creation order. In this case, a specified number of photo contents can be switched and displayed in the order of popularity at the top of the output popular content.

[0061] The editing unit 340 can be used to provide editing tools to the user terminal 200 to create photo content. The editing tools provided by the editing unit 340 are all signage 100-specific content in terms of photo size, shape, and insertable text length, etc., to create photo content for sharing through the signage 100, and can provide a variety of filters, stickers, images, etc. for editing photos, and can provide a variety of tools for selecting and applying text size, color, font, position, etc.

[0062] The reference area setting section 350 can set the reference area 10 of the sign 100 using the location information of the user terminal 200 accessing the service server 300 and the installation location information of the sign 100. More specifically, the reference area setting section 350 can register and store the reference area 10 set by the manager of the sign 100 or the like in the database section 310, so that the reference area 10 of each sign 100 can be set. In this case, the reference area setting section 350 can set the reference area 10 by using a digital map, a geographic information system (GIS), etc., and taking into account roads, buildings, rivers, etc. around the location where the sign 100 is installed.

[0063] According to an embodiment, the reference area setting unit 350 can also analyze the floating population and the location where users stay more by analyzing the location information of the user terminal 200, and can automatically set the reference area 10 based on the installation location of the sign 100 based on the analysis result. For example, the reference area 10 can be extended to a place with a large floating population, or the reference area 10 during the day and night can be set to change with the change of the floating population during the day and night.

[0064] As described above, according to the photo sharing system using the sign 100 with the reference area 10 proposed in the present invention, the photo contents of multiple users within the reference area 10 can be output to the sign 100 by utilizing the reference area 10 of the sign 100, thereby being able to share the photo contents with people around the sign 100 to extend the online social media function to the offline, and the people around the sign 100 can enjoy the fun of watching the photo contents together and activate offline communication.

[0065] On the other hand, the present invention may include a computer-readable medium including program instructions for executing operations implemented in a variety of communication terminals. For example, the computer-readable medium may include magnetic media such as hard disks, floppy disks, and magnetic tapes, optical recording media such as compact disks (CD-ROMs), high-density digital video disks (DVDs), magneto-optical media such as floptical disks, and hardware devices such as read-only memories (ROMs), random access memories (RAMs), flash memories, etc. that are specifically used to store and execute program instructions.

[0066] Such computer-readable media may contain program instructions, data files, data structures, etc., alone or in combination. In this case, the program instructions recorded on the computer-readable medium may be specially designed and constructed to implement the present invention, or may be well known and usable by those skilled in the art of computer software. For example, it may include not only machine codes generated by a compiler, but also high-level language codes executed by a computer using an interpreter, etc.

[0067] A person skilled in the art may make various modifications or applications to the above-described invention, and the scope of the technical concept of the invention should be determined according to the following scope of protection of the invention.

Claims

1. A photo sharing system using a sign (100) having a reference area (10), characterized in that: include: A sign (100) outputs the photo content via a display panel; A user terminal (200) transmits the photo content within the reference area (10) of the sign (100); and A service server (300) remotely manages the signboard (100) so that the photo content received from the user terminal (200) is output from the signboard (100), The service server (300) comprises: A database unit (310) for storing information of a reference area (10) where the sign (100) is set; A position determination unit (320) determines whether the position of the user terminal (200) is included in the reference area (10) of the sign (100) by using the position information of the user terminal (200); and A sign management unit (330) transmits the photo content received from the user terminal (200) so that the photo content is output from the sign (100); The service server (300) includes a reference area setting unit (350) for setting a reference area (10) of the signboard (100) using location information of the user terminal (200) accessing the service server (300) and installation location information of the signboard (100). The photo sharing system can output the photo contents of a plurality of users within the reference area (10) from the signboard (100) for sharing.

2. The photo sharing system using the sign (100) having the reference area (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that: The reference area (10) includes the installation position of the sign (100) or the area facing the front surface of the sign.

3. The photo sharing system using the sign (100) having the reference area (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that: The above-mentioned photo content consists of a photo and text within a preset length, or consists of a video and text within a preset length.

4. The photo sharing system using the sign (100) having the reference area (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that: The database unit (310) stores the photo content transmitted from the sign management unit (330) to each of the signboards (100).

5. The photo sharing system using the sign (100) having the reference area (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sign (100) outputs the photo content according to the creation order or popularity order.

6. The photo sharing system using the sign (100) having the reference area (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sign (100) displays a QR code storing a link capable of accessing the service server (300) through the display panel, so as to share the photo content through the corresponding sign (100).

7. The photo sharing system using the sign (100) having the reference area (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that: The service server (300) further comprises an editing unit (340) for providing editing tools to the user terminal (200) to create the photo content.

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