Generations connection system including memorial services, generations connection program, and method for connecting generations

Abstract

To provide a platform for connecting children, grandchildren, and senior citizens on the basis of "ancestors, families, and offspring" as a time base.SOLUTION: A generations connection system 100 includes a cloud server 200 capable of communication through a terminal 300 and the Internet. The cloud server 200 includes: a communication unit 210 for communicating with the terminal 300; a storage unit 220 for storing a three-dimensional model of a memorial hall as an object created by photogrammetry: a video unit 230 for regenerating a video of a path of a virtual space created by photogrammetry to a place where a mortuary tablet in the memorial hall is arranged; and a sutras reading unit 240 for regenerating a predetermined sutras.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an intergenerational connection system, an intergenerational connection program, and an intergenerational connection method, including a memorial service. [Background technology]

[0002] 2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, flying objects such as drones and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) (hereinafter collectively referred to as "flying devices") have come to be used in industry.

[0003] Patent Document 1 discloses creating and displaying a three-dimensional image from an image captured by a camera mounted on a drone.

[0004] On the other hand, in recent years, due to the trend towards nuclear families and an aging population with a declining birthrate, the number of bereaved families who are able to visit the places where their loved ones are interred, such as temples or cemeteries, has been decreasing.

[0005] In addition, when the bereaved family members are elderly or live in a remote area, there is the problem that it is difficult for them to visit temples and other places for financial or health reasons.

[0006] In addition, when temples or cemeteries are located in places that are difficult to access, such as on top of mountains, there is the problem that it is difficult for elderly or other bereaved family members to visit them.

[0007] This trend has been particularly strong in recent years, coupled with the weakening of family ties.

[0008] Patent document 2 discloses a system that allows users to easily visit shrines and temples of their choice via the Internet.

[0009] Specifically, the invention of Patent Document 2 involves introducing shrines and temples from around the country that are members of the system on an Internet homepage, while linking this homepage to a worship page that displays each scene in order according to the order of worship, allowing viewers of the homepage to have a simulated experience of visiting these shrines and temples.

[0010] Furthermore, the invention of Patent Document 3 is composed of a specified electronic terminal, a management server, a stupa, a lighting unit, and an imaging unit, and a stupa having a stupa ID is illuminated by a specified means, and the stupa is imaged by the imaging unit to generate still image information, etc. of the imaged stupa, and the generated still image information, etc. is sent to the electronic terminal via the management server and received by the electronic terminal. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0011] [Patent Document 1] JP 2018-10630 A [Patent Document 2] JP 2002-175375 A [Patent Document 3] Utility Model Registration No. 3243091 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0012] However, the inventions or devices disclosed in Patent Documents 1 to 3 do not guide people to the location where a specified memorial tablet is located.

[0013] Furthermore, the inventions disclosed in Patent Documents 1 to 3 are not intended to be used for purposes other than memorial services.

[0014] On the other hand, in recent years, due to changes in lifestyle, the relationship between the children and grandchildren living in cities and the parents living in rural areas is becoming weaker, resulting in a disconnection of information between regions and generations.

[0015] In addition, when accessing a virtual space website created using photogrammetry, a large amount of data is transmitted, and due to communication speeds, it may take a long time to access or may not operate smoothly.

[0016] In addition, there is a problem in that the user must operate the avatar or the display screen to reach a destination in the virtual space, which is cumbersome.

[0017] The main purpose of this invention is to provide a platform that connects the silver generation with their children and grandchildren along a timeline of "ancestors, family, and descendants."

[0018] Another object of the present invention is to provide remote memorial services.

[0019] Another object of the present invention is to reduce the amount of data communication.

[0020] Another object of the present invention is to enable a user to easily reach a destination in a virtual space. [Means for solving the problem]

[0021] An intergenerational connection system according to a first aspect of the present invention is an intergenerational connection system including a server capable of communicating with a terminal, The server, A communication unit capable of communicating with the terminal; A storage unit that stores a three-dimensional model of the memorial tablet hall, which is an object, created by photogrammetry; a video unit that plays a video of a path in a virtual space created by photogrammetry to a position where the memorial tablet is placed in the memorial tablet hall; and a sutra chanting unit that plays back a specified sutra chanting.

[0022] By playing a video of people moving through a virtual space rather than moving through a virtual space created using photogrammetry, users can reduce their data charges.

[0023] Furthermore, users can easily reach their destinations within the virtual space without taking wrong turns on the way there.

[0024] Another advantage is that users can hold remote memorial services in the same space as if they were actually attending a real memorial service, albeit in a virtual space, without having to actually go to a temple or graveyard.

[0025] An intergenerational connection system according to a second aspect of the present invention is the intergenerational connection system according to the first aspect, The sutra chanting unit is an intergenerational connection system that plays sutra chanting after the playback of the video on the video unit has ended.

[0026] The chanting begins automatically after the video of movement in the virtual space ends, allowing users to perform memorial services without having to perform complicated operations.

[0027] An intergenerational connection system according to a third aspect of the present invention is the intergenerational connection system according to the first aspect, The video unit is an intergenerational connection system in which a video is played back in which a specific memorial tablet placed in the memorial tablet hall is selected.

[0028] When multiple memorial tablets are placed, it may be difficult to know which one is the memorial tablet of the desired deceased person, so there is an advantage to having the desired memorial tablet selected automatically.

[0029] In addition, by playing a video in which a desired memorial tablet is selected from a plurality of memorial tablets, data communication volume can be reduced.

[0030] An intergenerational connection system according to a fourth aspect of the present invention is the intergenerational connection system according to the first aspect, The intergenerational connection system includes an information providing unit that notifies terminals of information including memorial service and event information.

[0031] By having notifications about memorial services and local event information on users' devices, they can be sure to attend memorial services and events without forgetting.

[0032] An intergenerational connection system according to a fifth aspect of the present invention is the intergenerational connection system according to the first aspect, The storage unit is an intergenerational connection system in which family temple information, tutelary deity shrine information, family doctor information, government office information, event information, photo / video information, family tree information, or family crest information is stored.

[0033] The storage unit stores information to be shared between generations.

[0034] An intergenerational connection program according to a sixth aspect of the present invention is an intergenerational connection program including a server capable of communicating with a terminal, A communication process capable of communicating with the terminal; A memory process to memorize the three-dimensional model of the memorial tablet hall, which is the object created by photogrammetry; a video processing for playing a video of a path in a virtual space created by photogrammetry to a position where the memorial tablet is placed in the memorial tablet hall; A sutra chanting process that plays back a specified sutra chanting, and an intergenerational connection program that executes the process.

[0035] Such a program would have the same effect as the intergenerational connectivity system according to the first aspect.

[0036] An intergenerational connection program according to a seventh aspect of the present invention is an intergenerational connection program according to the sixth aspect, This is an intergenerational connection program that executes an information provision process that notifies a terminal of information including memorial service and event information.

[0037] Such a program would have the same effect as the intergenerational connectivity system related to the fourth aspect.

[0038] An inter-generational connection method according to an eighth aspect of the present invention is an inter-generational connection method including a server capable of communicating with a terminal, A communication step capable of communicating with the terminal; A memorization process for memorizing a three-dimensional model of the memorial tablet hall, which is the object created by photogrammetry; a video step of playing a video of a path in a virtual space created by photogrammetry to a position where the memorial tablet is placed in the memorial tablet hall; and a sutra chanting step of reproducing the predetermined sutra chanting.

[0039] Such a method provides the same effects as the intergenerational connection system according to the first aspect and the intergenerational connection method according to the sixth aspect.

[0040] An intergenerational connection method according to a ninth aspect of the present invention is the intergenerational connection method according to the eighth aspect, The intergenerational connection method includes an information providing step of notifying the terminal of information including memorial service and event information.

[0041] Such a method provides the same effects as the intergenerational connection system according to the fourth aspect and the intergenerational connection program according to the seventh aspect. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0042] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram showing the creation of a 3D model by photogrammetry in an embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a conceptual diagram illustrating the creation of a 3D model by photogrammetry in the embodiment. [Diagram 3] 1 is a conceptual diagram of an intergenerational connection system according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] A figure showing a part of a video of a path in a virtual space created by photogrammetry, representing the memorial tablet hall S in the intergenerational connection system in this embodiment. [Diagram 5] A figure showing a part of a video of a path through a virtual space created by photogrammetry, showing the inside of the memorial tablet hall S in the intergenerational connection system in this embodiment. [Figure 6] A figure showing a portion of a video of a path in a virtual space created by photogrammetry, showing the arrangement of memorial tablets in the memorial tablet hall S in the intergenerational connection system in this embodiment. [Figure 7] A figure showing the state in which memorial tablet M is selected in the intergenerational connection system in the same embodiment. [Figure 8]A figure showing the state in which memorial tablet M is selected in the intergenerational connection system in the same embodiment. [Figure 9] 3 is a flowchart of an intergenerational connection system according to an embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0043] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0044] (Photogrammetry) In this embodiment, photogrammetry is used to create the 3DCG.

[0045] "Photogrammetry" is a technology that generates realistic 3DCG from photographs.

[0046] Specifically, photogrammetry is a technique for synthesizing multiple photographs of an object (a solar panel in this embodiment) taken from various angles.

[0047] The number of photos required varies depending on how realistic and detailed you want the 3DCG model to be, ranging from dozens to hundreds.

[0048] The photogrammetry production process consists of the following steps: 1. Photography, 2. Alignment, 3. Mesh generation (creation of point cloud data), 4. Simplification, 5. Unwrap, and 6. Texture generation.

[0049] When taking photographs, since it is not possible to reproduce areas that have not been photographed, the subject building is photographed from various angles.

[0050] Care must be taken when taking photographs, as missing any shots can lead to alignment failures and mesh generation failures.

[0051] 1 and 2 are examples showing locations photographed by the photographing device P. As can be seen from Fig. 1 and Fig. 2, photographs are taken in principle with horizontal and vertical movements.

[0052] In this embodiment, the photographing device P uses a 3D laser scanner, but it may also be a handheld scanner or a drone.

[0053] A more accurate mesh can be obtained using laser scanning.

[0054] It is also possible to take pictures from a high place using a long pole or the like.

[0055] If the photo was taken by a drone, the location information of the drone's aerial shooting position is registered.

[0056] GPS positioning methods can be broadly divided into point positioning and relative positioning.

[0057] Point positioning is mainly used for navigation, while interferometric positioning in relative positioning is used for precise positioning.

[0058] The former is a method of measuring the arrival time of radio waves from a satellite to determine the absolute coordinates of the receiving point, with an accuracy of meters, while the latter is a method of measuring the phase of the carrier wave from a satellite to determine the relative coordinates from a reference point, with an accuracy of mm to cm.

[0059] Dynamic displacement measurement using GPS generally uses the RTK method, which is a type of interferometric positioning method.

[0060] "Alignment" refers to positioning elements based on each point of an object (element).

[0061] In this embodiment, alignment means positioning the memorial tablet hall S based on each point of the memorial tablet hall S.

[0062] In order for the alignment to be successful, it is necessary to ensure that no shots are missed when photographing with the photographing device P.

[0063] "Mesh generation" creates a mesh with normal resolution. By reducing the size of the image, the processing time can be reduced without affecting the quality.

[0064] Simplification involves adjusting the number of polygons depending on the object. A "polygon" is a polygonal shape (flat surface) used in 3D graphics to represent the curved surfaces of a three-dimensional object.

[0065] Set the texture resolution, number of textures, etc. in the settings, then select Unwrap.

[0066] "Texture" originally refers to the concept of the feel and texture of an object's surface. In 3D computer graphics (CG), a pattern or image that is pasted onto the surface of a 3D object to express the surface feel of the object is called a "texture," and the technique of pasting textures in this way is called "texture mapping."

[0067] Texture mapping makes the texture of 3D objects more realistic. For example, the same object can look like a piece of metal if you apply a metal texture, or like a piece of wood if you apply a wood grain texture. Texture mapping can also be used to express reflections on shiny tables and glass.

[0068] Mesh data consists of polygons and textures.

[0069] In addition, the 3DCG (3D model, three-dimensional model) created using this photogrammetry can also be used for the metaverse, etc.

[0070] 3D models created using photogrammetry have spatial coordinates (X, Y, Z), and the actual distance can be determined based on the position of the coordinates.

[0071] In this embodiment, photogrammetry is performed using point cloud data. Compared to mesh data, point cloud data is composed only of information on independent points, and is close to raw data obtained from a sensor, so it has the characteristic of being highly accurate in many cases.

[0072] The data format of point cloud data consists of six basic components: spatial coordinates (X, Y, Z) for each vertex and color (R (red), G (green), B (blue)).In addition, it may also include scalar information such as reflectance and normal vectors.

[0073] As shown in FIG. 3, the intergenerational connection system 100 according to this embodiment includes a cloud server 200, and a first terminal 300 that is capable of accessing the cloud server 200.

[0074] The cloud server 200 is a server built on a cloud, and the server functions can be used via the Internet. In this embodiment, the cloud server 200 is used as the server, but a normal server may be used.

[0075] As shown in FIG. 3, the cloud server 200 includes a communication unit 210 capable of communicating with the first terminal 300, A storage unit 220 for storing a 3D model (three-dimensional model) of the memorial tablet hall S, which is an object created by photogrammetry, and the like; A video unit 230 that plays a video of the journey to the memorial tablet hall S; a sutra recitation unit 240 for reproducing a predetermined sutra recitation; and an information providing unit 250 that provides information on local festivals.

[0076] The communication unit 210 communicates with the first terminal 300. The communication method may be either wired or wireless. There may be a plurality of first terminals 300.

[0077] The storage unit 220 stores 3D models of the memorial tablet hall S and the like created by photogrammetry.

[0078] FIG. 4 is a 3D model of a columbarium, which is the memorial tablet hall S according to this embodiment.

[0079] 5 and 6 are 3D models of the passageways in the ossuary, which is the memorial tablet hall S according to this embodiment.

[0080] The storage unit 220 also stores family temple information, tutelary shrine information, family doctor information, government office information, event information, photo and video information, family tree information, family crest information, and the like.

[0081] The memory unit 220 also stores the user's religion, sect, and their sutras.

[0082] The family temple information includes a video created using photogrammetry of the path to memorial tablet M in memorial tablet hall S.

[0083] For example, Figures 4 to 6 are part of a video of the path to memorial tablet M in memorial hall S, created using photogrammetry.

[0084] As shown in FIG. 6, the family temple information also includes a video in which the memorial tablet M of the user's family member is selected in a memorial tablet hall S created using photogrammetry.

[0085] The memorial tablet M contains the deceased's posthumous name (dharma name, Buddhist name), date of death, secular name, age at death, etc.

[0086] In this embodiment, the memorial tablet selected from the memorial tablet hall S is created using CG, but it may also be created using photogrammetry.

[0087] The ujigami shrine information includes information on events at the ujigami shrine, such as the Osen-do Mairi, and information on the user's family's Shichi-Go-San and shrine visits.

[0088] The attending physician information includes information on health checkups of family members such as the parents and the user, diagnosis (medical treatment results) at medical institutions, health insurance information, etc.

[0089] The government information includes information on the user's family members such as parents, pensions, taxes, etc.

[0090] Event information includes information about local events such as festivals and Jizobon festivals, school trips, excursions, holidays, and other school information for children and other family members.

[0091] The photo and video information includes photos and videos of the deceased person when they were alive, photos and videos of family members such as parents and children, and photos and videos of the user.

[0092] The family tree information includes family tree information of the user's family.

[0093] The family crest information includes the family crest information of the user's family.

[0094] 3D models created using photogrammetry have spatial coordinates, and the distance in the spatial coordinates corresponds to the actual distance.

[0095] The actual distance is then calculated from the distance in the spatial coordinates of the 3D model. The calculated distance may be corrected when calculated.

[0096] Also, when distortion occurs in the lens of the photographing device P, it may be corrected.

[0097] 4 to 7 are parts of the video played by the video unit 230 up to the location where the memorial tablet M is placed in the memorial tablet hall S (ossuary).

[0098] 4 to 8 are parts of the screen displayed on the first terminal 300 by the video unit 230. As shown in Fig. 4 to 8, the video unit 230 plays a video of the path to the memorial tablet hall S (the path and background of the 3D model created by photogrammetry) stored in the storage unit 220.

[0099] Specifically, when a user selects the memorial tablet hall application 410 described below and enters an ID and password, a video is displayed on the first terminal 300 guiding the user to the location where each memorial tablet M is stored in the actual ossuary (memorial tablet hall S), and the video is displayed up to the screen where the memorial tablet M is displayed.

[0100] This allows the user to be guided via video to the location where the memorial tablet M stored in the memorial tablet hall S is located, eliminating the need to operate a smartphone, tablet or PC to travel to the location where the memorial tablet M is located, and also reduces the risk of users getting lost on the way to the memorial tablet M, saving time and effort.

[0101] In addition, when moving around within a 3D model created using photogrammetry, the amount of data communication and the amount of data to be downloaded can increase, and access can take a long time; however, with video, the amount of data communication and the amount of data can be reduced.

[0102] It is preferable that the displayed video of the route and background be video of the actual route and background in the virtual reality.

[0103] The video in the video section 230 is played back from a point to a point preset by the user.

[0104] In this embodiment, the video in video section 230 is a user-only video.

[0105] This allows you to reach your destination in virtual reality without feeling uncomfortable when watching a video.

[0106] In addition, the video does not have to be exclusive to the user, but may be a video of movement from one point to another in virtual reality for the general public.

[0107] In addition, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4 and FIG. 5, by selecting "Skip" at the bottom right of the screen, the video played by the video section 230 can be skipped.

[0108] When the memorial tablet M is displayed on the first terminal 300, the sutra recitation section 240 starts reciting the sutra of the religion and sect that the user has registered in advance.

[0109] That is, in this embodiment, when the state shown in FIG. 8 is reached, the sutra reader 240 performs sutra reading.

[0110] For example, if the religion and sect of the deceased was the Honganji sect of Jodo Shinshu, then with the memorial tablet M displayed on the first terminal 300, sutra chanting from the Honganji sect will be played, and if the religion and sect was the Otani sect, sutra chanting from the Otani sect will be played.

[0111] This allows the user of the first terminal 300 to hold a memorial service such as a Buddhist memorial service without actually going to the memorial tablet hall S (ossuary) where the memorial tablet M is kept.

[0112] The information providing unit 250 displays information on memorial services, festivals, and the like stored in the storage unit 220 on the first terminal 300.

[0113] Specifically, information on the contents and time period of the festival is displayed on the first terminal 300 at a predetermined timing, such as one week before, the day before, and the day of the festival.

[0114] The information providing unit 250 also displays the schedule of memorial services and festivals such as a Buddhist memorial service on the calendar displayed on the first terminal 300.

[0115] (First terminal 300) The first terminal 300, which is a terminal, includes a first communication unit 310, which is a communication unit having a communication function for accessing the Internet in order to access the cloud server 200; a first storage unit 320 that is a storage unit capable of storing data stored in the storage unit 220 of the cloud server 200; and a first display unit 330 which is a display unit that accesses the cloud server 200 and displays the stored data.

[0116] Examples of the first terminal 300 include a personal computer and a tablet.

[0117] The first communication unit 310 performs communication for connecting to the Internet. The first communication unit 310 enables the first terminal 300 to access the cloud server 200.

[0118] It should be noted that the first communication unit 310 also includes accessing the Internet via Wi-Fi (wireless LAN) or wired LAN.

[0119] (Flowchart in the first embodiment) FIG. 9 shows a flowchart of a warning notification according to the first embodiment of the present invention. First, a 3D model (three-dimensional model) of the memorial tablet hall S is created by photogrammetry (step S11, three-dimensional model creation process).

[0120] The 3D model of the memorial hall S not only depicts the exterior of the hall, but also the internal structure of the hall.

[0121] A 3D model is also created within the memorial hall S from which memorial tablet M can be selected.

[0122] 3D models created using photogrammetry can be used in the Metaverse, etc.

[0123] A video of the virtual space is shot from the entrance of the memorial tablet hall S or the entrance of the temple or shrine until the memorial tablet M is selected (step S12, virtual space video shooting step).

[0124] The information providing unit 250 notifies the first terminal 300 of the information on the memorial service (step S13, information providing step).

[0125] The storage unit 220 stores a 3D model created by photogrammetry and a video of the virtual space from the entrance of the memorial hall S or the entrance of the temple or shrine until the memorial tablet M is selected (step S14, storage step).

[0126] Family temple information, tutelary shrine information, family doctor information, government office information, event information, photo and video information, family tree information, family crest information, and the like are stored in the storage unit 220 (step S15, storage step).

[0127] The user inputs a preset ID and password on the screen displayed on first display unit 330 of first terminal 300, and logs in (step S16).

[0128] A moving image of the virtual space from the entrance of the memorial tablet hall S or the entrance of the temple or shrine to the selection of the memorial tablet M is displayed on the first display unit 330 (step S17, moving image step).

[0129] When the memorial tablet M is displayed on the first display unit 330, a sutra chant of a preset religion and sect is played back (step S18, sutra chanting process).

[0130] The present invention can be implemented in various forms with improvements, modifications, or variations without departing from the spirit of the invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0131] 100…Intergenerational Connection System 200…Cloud server (server) 210…Communications Department 220...Storage section 230…Video section 240…Cryptography section 250…Information Department 300…First terminal (terminal) 310…1st Communications Department 320...1st memory section 330...First display section (display section)

Claims

1. An intergenerational connection system including a server capable of communicating with a terminal, The server, A communication unit capable of communicating with the terminal; A storage unit that stores a three-dimensional model of the memorial tablet hall, which is an object, created by photogrammetry; a video unit that plays a video of a path in a virtual space created by photogrammetry to a position where the memorial tablet is placed in the memorial tablet hall; and a sutra chanting unit that plays back a predetermined sutra chant.

2. 2. The intergenerational connection system according to claim 1, wherein the sutra chanting unit plays back the sutra chanting after the playback of the video on the video unit has ended.

3. 2. The intergenerational connection system according to claim 1, wherein said video unit plays a video in which a specific memorial tablet placed in said memorial tablet hall is selected.

4. 2. The intergenerational connection system according to claim 1, further comprising an information providing unit that notifies the terminal of information including memorial service and event information.

5. 2. The intergenerational connection system according to claim 1, wherein the memory section stores family temple information, tutelary shrine information, family doctor information, government office information, event information, photo and video information, family tree information, or family crest information.

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