Registration method and registration system

Abstract

To provide a registration method and a registration system which allow for accurately drawing a traffic line of an object to be monitored.SOLUTION: The registration method includes: a first acquisition step of acquiring a first image; a second acquisition step of acquiring a second image; an origin adjustment step of, with the first image on a display unit 30 after the first acquisition step, causing an origin position included in the first image and an origin position on the display unit 30 to match each other; a transparent image making step of making the second image transparent after the first acquisition step and the second acquisition step; a specification step of, with the first image and the second image displayed one over the other on the display unit 30 after the origin adjustment step and the transparent image making step, calculating a coefficient based on difference between coordinates included in the first image before and after adjustment by adjusting a size and / or a position of the first image and / or the second image and specifying information indicating the coefficient as conversion information; and a registration step of registering the second image and the conversion information after the specification step.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a registration method and a registration system.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, techniques for monitoring a monitoring target in a monitoring area have been proposed. In such techniques, for example, a technique is disclosed in which a movement line of a monitoring target is generated by referring to tracking result information in a tracking result table stored in a storage unit, and the generated movement line is superimposed and displayed on an image displayed on a display unit (see, for example, Patent Document 1). Note that this image is registered in the storage unit after being received from an imaging device.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] By the way, in recent years, there has been an increasing need to prevent the movement line from deviating from a desired position when the movement line is displayed on the image because the size or / and position of the above image does not match the size or / and position of another image indicating the installation position of the imaging device used for acquiring the tracking result information. However, in the above conventional technique, as described above, the above image is only registered in the storage unit after being received from the imaging device. Therefore, there is a problem that it becomes difficult to accurately draw the movement line of the monitoring target on the above image because the movement line deviates from the desired position when the movement line is displayed on the above image. Therefore, there is room for improvement from the viewpoint of accurately drawing the movement line of the monitoring target.

[0005] The present invention is for solving the problems in the above prior art, and an object thereof is to provide a registration method and a registration system capable of accurately drawing the movement route of a monitoring target.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, the registration method according to claim 1 is a registration method for registering an image depicting the movement route of a monitoring target within a monitoring area, the method including: a first acquisition step of acquiring a first image including installation position information indicating the installation position of detection means used for detecting the movement route; a second acquisition step of acquiring a second image showing a drawing of the monitoring area; an origin adjustment step of, after the first acquisition step or / and the second acquisition step, matching the origin position included in either the first image or the second image with the origin position on the display means while either the first image or the second image is being displayed on the display means; a watermarking step of, after the first acquisition step and the second acquisition step, watermarking at least either the first image or the second image; a specifying step of, after the origin adjustment step and the watermarking step, calculating a coefficient based on the difference before and after adjustment of the coordinates included in the first image by adjusting the size or / and position of the first image and / or the second image while the first image and the second image are being overlaid and displayed on the display means, and specifying information indicating the calculated coefficient as conversion information for converting the coordinates of the movement route of the monitoring target into coordinates on the display means; and a registration step of, after the specifying step, registering the adjusted second image and the conversion information.

[0007] The registration method according to claim 2 is the registration method according to claim 1, wherein, in the registration step, the size of the adjusted second image is adjusted.

[0008] The registration method according to claim 3 is the registration method according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, in the watermarking step, the transmittance of at least either the first image or the second image to be watermarked is adjusted.

[0009] The registration method according to claim 4 is the registration method according to claim 1 or 2, wherein in the specific step, at least one of the first image and the second image is trimmed.

[0010] The registration method according to claim 5 is the registration method according to claim 1 or 2, wherein in the registration step, the ratio between the unit of the flow line detected by the detection means and the unit of the second image is calculated, and after the specific step, information indicating the calculated ratio, which is adjustment information for adjusting the unit of the flow line of the monitoring target displayed on the display means, the adjusted second image, and the conversion information are registered.

[0011] The registration system according to claim 6 is a registration system for registering an image depicting the flow line of a monitoring target within a monitoring area, comprising: a first acquisition means for acquiring a first image including installation position information indicating the installation position of detection means used for detecting the flow line; a second acquisition means for acquiring a second image showing a drawing of the monitoring area; an origin adjustment means for matching the origin position included in either the first image or the second image with the origin position on the display means while either the first image or the second image is being displayed on the display means; a watermarking means for watermarking at least one of the first image and the second image; a specifying means for specifying, as conversion information for converting the coordinates of the flow line of the monitoring target into coordinates on the display means, information indicating a coefficient based on the difference before and after adjustment of the coordinates included in the first image by adjusting the size and / or position of the first image and / or the second image in a state where the first image and the second image are superimposed and displayed on the display means after the origin position included in either the first image or the second image matches the origin position on the display means by the origin adjustment means and at least one of the first image and the second image is watermarked by the watermarking means; and a registration means for registering the adjusted second image and the conversion information.

Advantages of the Invention

[0012] According to the registration method described in claim 1, after the first acquisition step or / and the second acquisition step, with either the first image or the second image being displayed on the display means, an origin adjustment step of making the origin position included in either the first image or the second image coincide with the origin position on the display means; after the first acquisition step and the second acquisition step, a watermarking step of watermarking at least either the first image or the second image; after the origin adjustment step and the watermarking step, in a state where the first image and the second image are superimposed and displayed on the display means, by adjusting the size or / and position of the first image or / and the second image, calculating a coefficient based on the difference before and after adjustment of the coordinates included in the first image, and specifying the information indicating the calculated coefficient as conversion information; after the specifying step, a registration step of registering the adjusted second image and the conversion information. Therefore, the adjusted second image specified in the specifying step and the conversion information specified in the specifying step can be registered, and it becomes possible to accurately draw the movement line of the monitoring target on the second image using the conversion information. Also, since the operations of the origin adjustment step and the specifying step can be visually performed, the registration man-hours or / and the correction man-hours can be minimized, and the efficiency of the above operations can be improved.

[0013] According to the registration method described in claim 2, in the registration step, since the size of the adjusted second image is adjusted, the size of the second image can be adjusted in the registration step, and the second image can be registered in a size according to the needs.

[0014] According to the registration method described in claim 3, in the watermarking step, since the transmittance of at least either the first image or the second image to be watermarked is adjusted, the transmittance of at least either the first image or the second image to be watermarked can be adjusted, and at least either the first image or the second image can be watermarked with a transmittance according to the needs.

[0015] According to the registration method described in claim 4, in a specific process, since at least one of the first image or the second image is trimmed, at least one of the first image or the second image can be trimmed, and conversion information can be specified based on the trimmed first image or / and the second image, and the second image can be registered.

[0016] According to the registration method described in claim 5, after the specific process, since the adjustment information, the adjusted second image, and the conversion information are registered, the adjustment information can be registered, and it becomes possible to more accurately draw the movement line of the monitoring target on the second image using the adjustment information.

[0017] According to the registration system described in claim 6, with either the first image or the second image being displayed on the display means, an origin adjustment means for matching the origin position included in either the first image or the second image with the origin position on the display means, a watermarking means for watermarking at least one of the first image or the second image, after the origin position included in either the first image or the second image matches the origin position on the display means by the origin adjustment means and at least one of the first image or the second image is watermarked by the watermarking means, by adjusting the size or / and position of the first image and / or the second image in a state where the first image and the second image are superimposed and displayed on the display means, a coefficient based on the difference before and after adjustment of the coordinates included in the first image is calculated, and a specifying means for specifying information indicating the calculated coefficient as conversion information, a registering means for registering the adjusted second image and the conversion information, are provided. Therefore, the adjusted second image adjusted by the specifying means and the conversion information specified by the specifying means can be registered, and it becomes possible to accurately draw the movement line of the monitoring target on the second image using the conversion information. Also, since the process of matching the origin position included in either the first image or the second image with the origin position on the display means and the process of specifying the conversion information can be visually executed, the registration man-hours or / and the correction man-hours can be minimized, and the efficiency of the above process can be improved.

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Embodiments for Carrying Out the Invention

[0019] Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings, embodiments of the registration method and the registration system according to the present invention will be described in detail. First, [I] the basic concept of the embodiment will be described, then [II] the specific content of the embodiment will be described, and finally, [III] modifications to the embodiment will be described. However, the present invention is not limited by the embodiments.

[0020] [I] Basic Concept of the Embodiment First, the basic concept of the embodiment will be described.

[0021] Embodiment 1 generally relates to a registration method for registering an image depicting the movement line of a monitoring target within a monitoring area.

[0022] Embodiment 2 generally relates to a registration system for registering an image depicting the movement line of a monitoring target within a monitoring area.

[0023] Here, the "monitoring area" means an area for monitoring a monitoring target. This monitoring area is a concept including, for example, areas within buildings such as stores, shopping streets, busy streets, factories, nursing facilities, or airports, or areas outside buildings, etc. In Embodiments 1 and 2, it will be described as a store on a specific floor of a shopping center.

[0024] Also, the "monitoring target" means an object to be monitored. This monitoring target corresponds to, for example, customers and store employees in a store, workers in a factory, caregivers and care recipients in a nursing facility, passengers in an airport, etc. In Embodiments 1 and 2, it will be described as customers and store employees in a store of a shopping center.

[0025] [[II] Specific Content of the Embodiment Next, the specific content of the embodiment will be described.

[0026] [[Embodiment 1] First, the registration method according to Embodiment 1 will be described. This Embodiment 1 is a form of monitoring a monitoring target within a monitoring area using a processing device.

[0027] (Configuration - Processing Device) First, the configuration of the processing device used in the registration method according to Embodiment 1 will be described.

[0028] The processing device 1 according to Embodiment 1 is a device for executing processing related to the above registration method. This processing device 1 is owned by a monitoring user (hereinafter referred to as the "monitoring-side user") not shown in the figure, and as shown in FIG. 1, it includes an operation unit 10, a communication unit 20, a display unit 30, a power supply unit 40, a control unit 50, and a storage unit 60.

[0029] Regarding the configuration of the processing device 1 that is not particularly described, the description will be omitted assuming it is the same as that of a known stationary personal computer.

[0030] (Configuration - Processing Device - Operation Unit) The operation unit 10 is an operation means for receiving operation inputs to the processing device 1, and is configured using, for example, known operation means (as an example, a keyboard, a mouse, a touch pad, etc.).

[0031] (Configuration - Processing Device - Communication Unit) The communication unit 20 is a communication means for directly or indirectly communicating with an external device (for example, an external server such as a cloud server, another processing device 1) not shown in the figure, and is configured using known communication means for communicating using, for example, a known wired communication network or a wireless communication network.

[0032] (Configuration - Processing Device - Display Unit) The display unit 30 is a display means for displaying various information related to the processing device 1.

[0033] The specific configuration of this display unit 30 is arbitrary, but for example, a flat panel display such as a known liquid crystal display or an organic EL display can be used. Note that, for example, when the operation unit 10 is a touch pad, the display unit 30 may be integrally formed as a touch pad.

[0034] (Configuration - Processing Device - Power Supply Unit) The power supply unit 40 is a power supply means for supplying power to each part of the processing device 1.

[0035] (Configuration - Processing Device - Control Unit) The control unit 50 is a control means for controlling each part of the processing device 1. Specifically, it is a computer configured to include a CPU, various programs (including basic control programs such as an OS and application programs that are interpreted and executed on the CPU and realize specific functions on the OS), and an internal memory such as a RAM for storing programs and various data.

[0036] (Configuration - Processing Device - Storage Unit) The storage unit 60 is a storage means for storing programs and various data necessary for the operation of the processing device 1. This storage unit 60 is configured using a rewritable recording medium, and for example, a non - volatile recording medium such as a flash memory can be used.

[0037] Also, as shown in FIG. 1, the storage unit 60 includes an unregistered first image database (hereinafter, the database is referred to as "DB") 61, an unregistered second image DB 62, and a registered DB 63.

[0038] (Configuration - Processing Device - Storage Unit - Unregistered First Image DB) The unregistered first image DB 61 is an unregistered first image storage means for storing a first image G1, which will be described later, that is not registered in the registered DB 63.

[0039] In the first embodiment, for the first image G1, which will be described later, stored in the unregistered first image DB 61, when the first image G1 is registered in the registration process described later, the control unit 50 of the processing device 1 will automatically delete the first image G1 from the unregistered first image DB 61 (note that the same applies to the unregistered first image DB 116a in the second embodiment).

[0040] (Configuration - Processing Device - Storage Unit - Unregistered Second Image DB) The unregistered second image DB 62 is an unregistered second image storage means for storing a second image G2, which will be described later, that is not registered in the registered DB 63.

[0041] In addition, in Embodiment 1, for the second image G2 described later stored in the unregistered second image DB62, when the second image G2 is registered in the registration process described later, the control unit 50 of the processing device 1 automatically deletes the second image G2 from the unregistered first image DB61 (note that the same applies to the unregistered second image DB116b in Embodiment 2).

[0042] (Configuration - Processing Device - Storage Unit - Registration DB) The registration DB63 is a registration information storage means for storing various types of information registered in the registration process described later.

[0043] As shown in FIG. 2, this registration DB63 is configured by associating the items "first image information", "second image information", and "conversion information" with the information corresponding to each item.

[0044] Among these, the information corresponding to the item "first image information" is information indicating the first image G1 described later (hereinafter referred to as "first image information"). For example, as shown in FIG. 2, "PICF0001.jpg" and the like, which are the first images G1 described later, are applicable.

[0045] Also, the information corresponding to the item "second image information" is information indicating the second image G2 described later (hereinafter referred to as "second image information"). For example, as shown in FIG. 2, "PICS0001.jpg" and the like, which are the second images G2 described later, are applicable.

[0046] Also, the information corresponding to the item "conversion information" is the conversion information described later. For example, as shown in FIG. 2, text data including information indicating the first coefficient described later and information indicating the second coefficient described later, such as "c0001.txt", is applicable.

[0047] (Registration Method) Subsequently, the registration method according to Embodiment 1 will be described.

[0048] The registration method according to Embodiment 1 is a method for registering an image depicting the movement line of a monitoring target within a monitoring area, and includes a first acquisition step, an origin adjustment step, a second acquisition step, a watermark step, a specification step, and a registration step.

[0049] Also, although the timing for executing this registration method is arbitrary, in Embodiment 1, it will be described as being executed after the power of the processing device 1 is turned on.

[0050] (Registration Method - First Acquisition Step) First, the first acquisition step will be described.

[0051] The first acquisition step is a step of acquiring a first image G1.

[0052] Here, the "first image G1" means an image including installation position information indicating the installation position of detection means used for detecting the movement line of the monitoring target. For example, an image obtained from an installer or the like who installs the detection means in the monitoring area (as an example, an image of a black film indicating the installation position of a camera in a store on a specific floor of a shopping center) and the like are applicable.

[0053] Regarding the specific configuration of this first image G1, it is arbitrary. However, in Embodiment 1, as shown in FIG. 3, the above installation position information (not shown), information I1 indicating the position of fixtures (for example, furniture, tools, utensils, etc.) provided in the monitoring area (hereinafter referred to as "fixture position information I1"), information I2 indicating the position of building components (for example, wall materials, column materials, beam materials, etc.) provided in the monitoring area (hereinafter referred to as "component position information I2"), and information indicating the coordinates of the monitoring area (not shown. Hereinafter referred to as "monitoring area coordinate information") are included and described as being configured in this way (note that the same applies to the first image G1 according to Embodiment 2).

[0054] However, it is not limited to this. For example, either one of the fixture position information I1 or the component position information I2 may be omitted.

[0055] In addition, the "detection means" corresponds to, for example, known imaging means (as an example, a still image camera, a video camera) and known sensors (as an example, RFID, Wifi, BLE Beacon, infrared sensor, ultrasonic sensor, magnetic sensor, pressure sensor, etc.).

[0056] In addition, although the specific content of the first acquisition step is arbitrary, in Embodiment 1, it is performed as shown below.

[0057] That is, first, the control unit 50 of the processing device 1 generates a display area (hereinafter referred to as the "first selection display area") not shown on the screen of the display unit 30, and displays all the first images G1 stored in the unregistered first image DB61 in the first selection display area.

[0058] Then, when a specific first image G1 is selected by the monitoring-side user via the operation unit 10 from among the displayed first images G1, the control unit 50 of the processing device 1 acquires the selected specific first image G1.

[0059] However, it is not limited to this. For example, the control unit 50 of the processing device 1 may acquire the first image G1 by receiving it from an external device.

[0060] (Registration method - Origin adjustment step) Next, the origin adjustment step will be described.

[0061] The origin adjustment step is a step of matching the origin position included in either the first image G1 or the second image G2 described later with the origin position on the display unit 30 in a state where either the first image G1 or the second image G2 described later is displayed on the display unit 30 after the first acquisition step or / and the second acquisition step.

[0062] Specifically, first, as shown in FIG. 3(a), after the first acquisition step, the control unit 50 of the processing device 1 generates a display area S (hereinafter referred to as the "registration display area S") on the screen of the display unit 30, and displays the first image G1 acquired in the first acquisition step in the registration display area S.

[0063] In addition, in Embodiment 1, it is described that information DI indicating coordinates on the display unit 30 (information including coordinate axes, coordinate scales, and coordinate values in the figure; hereinafter referred to as "display unit coordinate information DI") is displayed in the registration display area S.

[0064] Then, as shown in FIG. 3(b), in a state where the first image G1 is displayed in the registration display area S, the control unit 50 of the processing device 1 causes the first image G1 to be moved by the monitoring-side user via the operation unit 10 so that the origin position P1 (the intersection of the cross-shaped indication in FIG. 3) included in the first image G1 coincides with the origin position P2 (the center point of the annular indication in FIG. 3) on the display unit 30, thereby making the origin position P1 included in the first image G1 coincide with the origin position P2 on the display unit 30.

[0065] However, it is not limited to this. For example, the control unit 50 of the processing device 1 may use a known image processing method to automatically move the first image G1 so that the origin position P1 included in the first image G1 coincides with the origin position P2 on the display unit 30 in a state where the first image G1 is displayed in the registration display area S, thereby making the origin position P1 included in the first image G1 coincide with the origin position P2 on the display unit 30.

[0066] (Registration method - Second acquisition step) Next, the second acquisition step will be described.

[0067] The second acquisition step is a step of acquiring a second image G2.

[0068] Here, the "second image G2" means an image showing a drawing of the monitoring area, and for example, an image acquired from an administrator or the like who manages the monitoring area (as an example, an image showing a drawing of a store on a specific floor of a shopping center) and the like are applicable.

[0069] Although the specific configuration of the second image G2 is arbitrary, in the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, it will be described as being configured to include the furniture position information I1 and the component position information I2 (note that the same applies to the second image G2 according to the second embodiment).

[0070] However, it is not limited to this. For example, either the furniture position information I1 or the component position information I2 may be omitted.

[0071] Also, although the specific content of the second acquisition step is arbitrary, in the first embodiment, it is performed as follows.

[0072] That is, first, the control unit 50 of the processing device 1 generates a display area (hereinafter referred to as the "second selection display area") not shown on the screen of the display unit 30, and displays all the second images G2 stored in the unregistered second image DB62 in the second selection display area.

[0073] Then, when a specific second image G2 is selected by the monitoring-side user via the operation unit 10 from among the displayed second images G2, the control unit 50 of the processing device 1 acquires the selected specific second image G2.

[0074] However, it is not limited to this. For example, the control unit 50 of the processing device 1 may acquire the second image G2 by receiving it from an external device.

[0075] (Registration method - watermarking step) Next, the watermarking step will be described.

[0076] The watermarking step is a step of watermarking at least one of the first image G1 and the second image G2 after the first acquisition step and the second acquisition step.

[0077] Specifically, first, as shown in FIG. 4(a), the control unit 50 of the processing device 1 displays the first image G1 adjusted in the origin adjustment step and the second image G2 acquired in the second acquisition step in the registration display area S.

[0078] Next, when at least one of the first image G1 and the second image G2 displayed in the registration display area S is selected by the monitoring user via the operation unit 10, the control unit 50 of the processing device 1 identifies the selected image as the image to be watermarked.

[0079] Then, as shown in FIG. 4(b), the control unit 50 of the processing device 1 uses a known image processing method to watermark the selected image (the second image G2 in FIG. 4(b)) based on a predetermined transmittance.

[0080] However, not limited to this, for example, when the image to be watermarked (specifically, the first image G1 or / and the second image G2) is specified in advance, after the control unit 50 of the processing device 1 displays the first image G1 adjusted in the origin adjustment step and the second image G2 acquired in the second acquisition step in the registration display area S, the specified image may be watermarked using a known image processing method.

[0081] Also, regarding the transmittance of the above image, for example, the transmittance of at least one of the first image G1 or the second image G2 to be watermarked may be adjusted.

[0082] As an example, the control unit 50 of the processing device 1 may adjust the transmittance of at least one of the first image G1 or the second image G2 to be watermarked based on the information indicating the transmittance received via the operation unit 10 by the monitoring user.

[0083] Thereby, the transmittance of at least one of the first image G1 or the second image G2 to be watermarked can be adjusted, and at least one of the first image G1 or the second image G2 can be watermarked with a transmittance according to the needs.

[0084] (Registration method - Specific step) Next, the specific step will be described.

[0085] After the origin adjustment process and the watermark process, in a state where the first image G1 and the second image G2 are displayed overlapping on the display unit 30, the size and / or position of the first image G1 or / and the second image G2 are adjusted. Based on the difference before and after the adjustment of the coordinates included in the first image G1, a coefficient is calculated, and information indicating the calculated coefficient is specified as conversion information for converting the coordinates of the movement route of the object to be monitored into coordinates on the display unit 30.

[0086] Specifically, first, as shown in FIG. 5(a), in a state where the first image G1 (specifically, the first image G1 adjusted in the origin adjustment process) and the second image G2 (specifically, the second image G2 watermarked in the watermark process) are displayed in the registration display area S, the second image G2 is moved by the monitoring-side user via the operation unit 10, so that the first image G1 and the second image G2 are displayed overlapping.

[0087] Next, after the control unit 50 of the processing device 1 selects the first image G1 or the second image G2 via the operation unit 10 by the monitoring-side user, an operation of adjusting the size and / or position of the selected first image G1 or / and the second image G2 is performed via the operation unit 10 by the monitoring-side user, thereby adjusting the size and / or position of the first image G1 or / and the second image G2.

[0088] For example, as shown in FIG. 5(b), after an operation of reducing the first image G1 and the second image G2 to a desired size is performed simultaneously or individually by the monitoring-side user via the operation unit 10, an operation of moving the positions of the first image G1 and the second image G2 to a desired position is performed simultaneously or individually by the monitoring-side user via the operation unit 10, so that the size and position of the first image G1 and the second image G2 may be adjusted.

[0089] Alternatively, for example, after an operation is performed to reduce either the first image G1 or the second image G2 to a desired size via the operation unit 10 by the monitoring user, an operation is performed to move the position of the other one of the first image G1 or the second image G2 (or either one of the first image G1 or the second image G2) to a desired position via the operation unit 10 by the monitoring user, so that the size or position of the first image G1 or the second image G2 may be adjusted.

[0090] Then, the control unit 50 of the processing device 1 refers to the variation value of the coordinates of the monitoring area coordinate information included in the first image G1 when adjusting the size or / and position of the first image G1 or the second image G2 using a known calculation method, and calculates a coefficient (specifically, a first coefficient related to the size adjustment and a second coefficient related to the position adjustment) based on the difference before and after the adjustment of the coordinates, and specifies the information indicating the calculated coefficient as conversion information.

[0091] However, not limited to this, for example, the control unit 50 of the processing device 1 uses a known image processing method to display the first image G1 and the second image G2 overlapping on the registration display area S, and then, while making the origin position P1 included in the first image G1 coincide with the origin position P2 on the display unit 30, automatically adjusts the size or / and position of the first image G1 or / and the second image G2 so that the first image G1 or / and the second image G2 reaches a desired size.

[0092] Also, for example, at least one of the first image G1 or the second image G2 may be trimmed before or after the conversion information is specified.

[0093] As an example, as shown in FIG. 6, after the conversion information is specified, the control unit 50 of the processing device 1 may trim the second image G2 when an operation is performed to trim the second image G2 within a desired range via the operation unit 10 by the monitoring user.

[0094] As a result, at least one of the first image G1 and the second image G2 can be trimmed, and conversion information can be specified based on the trimmed first image G1 or / and second image G2, and the second image G2 can be registered.

[0095] (Registration method - registration process) Next, the registration process will be described.

[0096] The registration process is a process of registering the second image G2 adjusted in the specifying process and the conversion information specified in the specifying process after the specifying process.

[0097] Specifically, the control unit 50 of the processing device 1 registers by associating with each other the first image information indicating the first image G1 displayed in the registration display area S, the second image information indicating the second image G2 displayed in the registration display area S, and the conversion information specified in the specifying process, and storing them in the registration DB 63.

[0098] However, it is not limited to this. For example, after adjusting the size of the second image G2, the second image G2 may be registered.

[0099] As an example, as shown in FIG. 7, when an operation to adjust the size of the second image G2 to a predetermined size is performed by the monitoring-side user via the operation unit 10, the control unit 50 of the processing device 1 may register by associating with each other the first image information, the second image information indicating the second image G2, and the conversion information, and storing them in the registration DB 63 after adjusting the size of the second image G2.

[0100] Also, in this case, for example, the control unit 50 of the processing device 1 may calculate a coefficient based on the difference before and after the adjustment of the size of the second image G2 using a known calculation method, and correct the coefficient of the conversion information (specifically, the first coefficient) based on the calculated coefficient.

[0101] As a result, the size of the second image G2 can be adjusted in the registration process, and the second image G2 can be registered in a size according to the needs.

[0102] By using the registration method as described above, the second image G2 adjusted in a specific process and the conversion information specified in the specific process can be registered, and it becomes possible to accurately draw the movement line of the object to be monitored on the second image G2 using the conversion information. Further, since the operations of the origin adjustment process and the specific process can be visually performed, the registration man-hours and / or the correction man-hours can be minimized, and the efficiency of the above operations can be improved.

[0103] Note that the drawing method for drawing the movement line of the object to be monitored on the second image G2 is arbitrary, but for example, it may be drawn as follows.

[0104] That is, first, the control unit 50 of the processing device 1 acquires movement line information indicating the movement line of the object to be monitored (specifically, movement line information in which the unit of the movement line of the object to be monitored detected by the detection means is the same as the unit of the second image G2) from the storage unit 60 of the processing device 1 or an external device.

[0105] Next, the control unit 50 of the processing device 1 generates a display area (hereinafter referred to as the "third selection display area") not shown on the screen of the display unit 30, and displays all the second images G2 stored in the registration DB63 in the third selection display area.

[0106] Then, when a specific second image G2 is selected by the monitoring-side user via the operation unit 10 from the displayed second images G2, the control unit 50 of the processing device 1 generates a display area (hereinafter referred to as the "drawing display area") not shown on the screen of the display unit 30, and displays the specific second image G2 in the drawing display area.

[0107] Next, the control unit 50 of the processing device 1 acquires the conversion information associated with the specific second image G2 from among the conversion information stored in the registration DB 63, and based on the acquired conversion information, converts the coordinates of the flow line of the acquired flow line information into coordinates on the display unit 30. Specifically, the control unit 50 of the processing device 1 converts by multiplying or dividing the value of the coordinates of the flow line by the first coefficient of the conversion information, and / or adding or subtracting the second coefficient of the conversion information to the value of the coordinates of the flow line.

[0108] Then, the control unit 50 of the processing device 1 displays the converted flow line information on the specific second image G2.

[0109] By such a drawing method, it becomes possible to accurately draw the flow line of the monitoring target on the second image G2.

[0110] (Effect of Embodiment 1) As described above, according to Embodiment 1, after the first acquisition step or / and the second acquisition step, with either the first image G1 or the second image G2 displayed on the display unit 30, an origin adjustment step of matching the origin position included in either the first image G1 or the second image G2 with the origin position on the display unit 30, and after the first acquisition step and the second acquisition step, a watermarking step of watermarking at least either the first image G1 or the second image G2, and after the origin adjustment step and the watermarking step, while the first image G1 and the second image G2 are displayed overlapping on the display unit 30, adjusting the size or / and position of the first image G1 or / and the second image G2, thereby calculating a coefficient based on the difference before and after adjustment of the coordinates included in the first image G1, and specifying information indicating the calculated coefficient as conversion information in a specifying step, and after the specifying step, a registering step of registering the adjusted second image G2 and the conversion information. Therefore, it is possible to register the second image G2 adjusted in the specifying step and the conversion information specified in the specifying step, and it becomes possible to accurately draw the flow line of the monitoring target on the second image G2 using the conversion information. In addition, since the operations of the origin adjustment step and the specifying step can be visually performed, the registration man-hours or / and the correction man-hours can be minimized, and the efficiency of the above operations can be improved.

[0111] Also, in the registration process, since the size of the adjusted second image G2 is adjusted, the size of the second image G2 can be adjusted in the registration process, and the second image G2 can be registered in a size according to needs.

[0112] Also, in the watermarking process, since the transmittance of at least one of the first image G1 or the second image G2 to be watermarked is adjusted, the transmittance of at least one of the first image G1 or the second image G2 to be watermarked can be adjusted, and at least one of the first image G1 or the second image G2 can be watermarked with a transmittance according to needs.

[0113] Also, in the specific process, since at least one of the first image G1 or the second image G2 is trimmed, at least one of the first image G1 or the second image G2 can be trimmed, and conversion information can be specified based on the trimmed first image G1 or / and second image G2, and the second image G2 can be registered.

[0114] 〔Embodiment 2〕 Next, a registration system according to Embodiment 2 will be described. This Embodiment 1 is a form of monitoring a monitoring target in a monitoring area using a terminal device and a processing device. Note that the configuration of this Embodiment 2 is substantially the same as the configuration of Embodiment 1 unless otherwise specified, and for the configuration substantially the same as that of Embodiment 1, the same reference numerals or / and names as those used in this Embodiment 1 are attached as necessary, and the description thereof is omitted.

[0115] (Configuration - Registration System) First, the configuration of the registration system according to Embodiment 2 will be described.

[0116] The registration system 100 is a system for registering an image that depicts the movement line of a monitoring target in a monitoring area, and generally, as shown in FIG. 8, includes a terminal device 110 and a processing device 120.

[0117] (Configuration - Registration System - Terminal Device) First, the configuration of the terminal device 110 will be described.

[0118] The terminal device 110 is a device capable of communicating with the processing device 120. This terminal device 110 is held by the monitoring-side user and is communicably connected to the processing device 120 directly or indirectly via the network 101.

[0119] In addition, in the second embodiment, for the sake of explanation, although it is described in FIG. 8 that one terminal device 110 is held by the monitoring-side user, in addition to this, it will be described as if another terminal device 110 is held by another monitoring-side user.

[0120] Also, as shown in FIG. 8, the terminal device 110 includes a terminal-side operation unit 111, a terminal-side communication unit 112, a terminal-side display unit 113, a terminal-side power supply unit 114, a terminal-side control unit 115, and a terminal-side storage unit 116.

[0121] Note that the description of the configuration of the terminal device 110 that is not particularly noted will be omitted as being the same as that of a known portable terminal (for example, a tablet terminal).

[0122] (Configuration - Registration System - Terminal Device - Terminal-Side Operation Unit) The terminal-side operation unit 111 is a terminal-side operation means for receiving operation inputs to the terminal device 110, and is configured using a known operation means such as a touch pad or the like.

[0123] (Configuration - Registration System - Terminal Device - Terminal-Side Communication Unit) The terminal-side communication unit 112 is a terminal-side communication means for performing communication between the terminal device 110 and the processing device 120, and is configured using a known communication means for performing communication using a known mobile wireless communication network.

[0124] (Configuration - Registration System - Terminal Device - Terminal-Side Display Unit) The terminal-side display unit 113 is a display means for displaying various information regarding the terminal device 110, and is configured using, for example, a known display means (as an example, a flat panel display such as a known liquid crystal display or an organic EL display), and is integrally formed with the terminal-side operation unit 111 as a touch pad.

[0125] (Configuration - Registration System - Terminal Device - Terminal-side Power Supply Unit) The terminal-side power supply unit 114 is a terminal-side power supply means for supplying power to each part of the terminal device 110.

[0126] (Configuration - Registration System - Terminal Device - Terminal-side Control Unit) The terminal-side control unit 115 is a terminal-side control means for controlling the terminal device 110, and is configured substantially the same as the control unit 50 of the processing device 1 according to Embodiment 1.

[0127] Details of the processing executed by this terminal-side control unit 115 will be described later.

[0128] (Configuration - Registration System - Terminal Device - Terminal-side Storage Unit) The terminal-side storage unit 116 is a terminal-side storage means for recording programs and various data necessary for the operation of the terminal device 110. This terminal-side storage unit 116 is configured substantially the same as the storage unit 60 of the processing device 1 according to Embodiment 1, and as shown in FIG. 8, includes an unregistered first image DB 116a and an unregistered second image DB 116b.

[0129] Since the configurations of the unregistered first image DB 116a and the unregistered second image DB 116b are substantially the same as the configurations of the unregistered first image DB 61 and the unregistered second image DB 62 according to Embodiment 1, respectively, the description thereof will be omitted.

[0130] (Configuration - Registration System - Processing Device) Next, the configuration of the processing device 120 will be described.

[0131] The processing device 120 is a device for registering an image that depicts the movement route of a monitoring target within a monitoring area. This processing device 120 is communicably connected to the terminal device 110 directly or indirectly via the network 101, and as shown in FIG. 8, includes a processing-side communication unit 121, a processing-side control unit 122, and a processing-side storage unit 123.

[0132] Regarding the configuration of the processing device 120 that is not specifically noted, the description will be omitted assuming it is the same as a known cloud server.

[0133] Also, in FIG. 8, although the processing device 120 is shown as communicably connected to one terminal device 110, it is assumed to be communicably connected to a plurality of terminal devices 110.

[0134] (Configuration - Registration System - Processing Device - Processing-Side Communication Unit) The processing-side communication unit 121 is processing-side communication means for performing communication between the terminal device 110 and the processing device 120, and is configured using, for example, known communication means for performing wireless communication using a wireless communication network.

[0135] (Configuration - Registration System - Processing Device - Processing-Side Control Unit) The processing-side control unit 122 is processing-side control means for controlling each part of the processing device 120. This processing-side control unit 122 is configured substantially the same as the control unit 50 of the processing device 1 in Embodiment 1, and functionally conceptually includes a first acquisition unit 122a, a second acquisition unit 122b, an origin adjustment unit 122c, a watermark unit 122d, a specifying unit 122e, and a registration unit 122f as shown in FIG. 8.

[0136] The first acquisition unit 122a is first acquisition means for acquiring a first image.

[0137] The second acquisition unit 122b is second acquisition means for acquiring a second image.

[0138] The origin adjustment unit 122c is an origin adjustment means for matching the origin position included in either the first image or the second image with the origin position on the terminal-side display unit 113 in a state where either the first image or the second image is displayed on the terminal-side display unit 113.

[0139] The watermark unit 122d is a watermarking means for watermarking at least one of the first image and the second image.

[0140] The specifying unit 122e is a specifying means for calculating a coefficient based on the difference before and after adjustment of the coordinates included in the first image by adjusting the size and / or position of the first image and / or the second image in a state where the first image and the second image are superimposed and displayed on the terminal-side display unit 113 after the origin position included in either the first image or the second image coincides with the origin position on the terminal-side display unit 113 by the origin adjustment unit 122c and at least one of the first image and the second image is watermarked by the watermark unit 122d, and specifying the information indicating the calculated coefficient as conversion information.

[0141] The registration unit 122f is a registration means for registering the second image adjusted by the specifying unit 122e and the conversion information specified by the specifying unit 122e.

[0142] Note that the details of the processing executed by this processing-side control unit 122 will be described later.

[0143] (Configuration - Registration System - Processing Device - Processing-Side Storage Unit) The processing-side storage unit 123 is a processing-side storage means for recording programs and various data necessary for the operation of the processing device 120. This processing-side storage unit 123 is configured substantially the same as the storage unit 60 of the processing device 1 in Embodiment 1, and as shown in FIG. 8, includes a registration DB 123a.

[0144] As shown in FIG. 9, this registration DB 123a is configured by associating the items "terminal identification information", "first image information", "second image information", and "conversion information" with the information corresponding to each item.

[0145] Among these, the information corresponding to the item "terminal identification information" is terminal identification information for uniquely identifying the terminal device 110. For example, as shown in FIG. 9, "T10001", which is the ID of the terminal device 110, etc. are applicable.

[0146] Also, the information corresponding to the item "first image information" is first image information. For example, as shown in FIG. 9, "PICF0001.jpg", which is the first image G1, etc. are applicable.

[0147] Also, the information corresponding to the item "second image information" is second image information. For example, as shown in FIG. 9, "PICS0001.jpg", which is the second image, etc. are applicable.

[0148] Also, the information corresponding to the item "conversion information" is conversion information. For example, as shown in FIG. 9, "c0001.txt", which is text data including the first coefficient and the second coefficient, etc. are applicable.

[0149] (Registration process) Next, the registration process executed by the registration system 100 will be described. In the following description, in the description of each process shown in FIG. 10, the steps are abbreviated as "S".

[0150] The registration process is a process for registering an image that depicts the movement line of a monitoring target within a monitoring area. The timing for executing this registration process is arbitrary. However, in the second embodiment, it will be described as being activated after the power supplies of the terminal device 110 and the processing device 120 are turned on.

[0151] After the registration process is activated, as shown in FIG. 10, in SA1, the processing side control unit 122 of the processing device 120 determines whether the timing for registering the above image (hereinafter referred to as "registration timing") has arrived.

[0152] The method for determining whether or not this registration timing has arrived is arbitrary. However, in the second embodiment, it is determined based on whether or not information instructing to perform the registration of the above image (hereinafter referred to as "registration instruction information") has been received from the terminal device 110. Here, when the registration instruction information is received, it is determined that the registration timing has arrived, and when the registration instruction information has not been received, it is determined that the registration timing has not arrived.

[0153] Then, the processing side control unit 122 of the processing device 120 waits until it is determined that the registration timing has arrived (SA1, No), and when it is determined that the registration timing has arrived (SA1, Yes), it proceeds to SA2.

[0154] In SA2, the first acquisition unit 122a of the processing device 120 acquires the first image.

[0155] The method for acquiring this first image is arbitrary. However, in the second embodiment, after a specific first image is extracted from the first images stored in the unregistered first image DB 116a by the monitoring side user via the terminal side operation unit 111, the information including the specific first image is received from the terminal device 110, and thus acquired.

[0156] However, it is not limited to this. For example, the first acquisition unit 122a of the processing device 120 may acquire the first image by receiving it from an external device.

[0157] In SA3, the origin adjustment unit 122c of the processing device 120 performs a process (hereinafter referred to as origin adjustment process) of matching the origin position included in either the first image or the second image with the origin position on the terminal side display unit 113 in a state where either the first image or the second image is displayed on the terminal side display unit 113.

[0158] The specific processing content of this origin adjustment process is arbitrary. However, in the second embodiment, it is executed as follows.

[0159] That is, first, the origin adjustment unit 122c of the processing device 120 generates a registration display area (not shown) on the screen of the terminal-side display unit 113 and displays the first image acquired at SA2 in the registration display area.

[0160] Next, when the origin adjustment unit 122c of the processing device 120 receives, from the terminal device 110, instruction information for matching the origin position included in the first image with the origin position on the terminal-side display unit 113, it moves the first image based on the received instruction information, thereby matching the origin position included in the first image with the origin position on the terminal-side display unit 113.

[0161] Note that, for example, if necessary, the reception of the above instruction information and the movement of the first image based on the above instruction information may be performed multiple times.

[0162] However, not limited thereto, for example, the origin adjustment unit 122c of the processing device 120 may use a known image processing method to automatically move the first image so that the origin position included in the first image overlaps with the origin position on the terminal-side display unit 113 while the first image is displayed in the registration display area, thereby matching the origin position included in the first image with the origin position on the terminal-side display unit 113.

[0163] In SA4, the second acquisition unit 122b of the processing device 120 acquires a second image.

[0164] The method of acquiring this second image is arbitrary. However, in Embodiment 2, after a specific second image is extracted from the second images stored in the unregistered second image DB116b by the monitoring-side user via the terminal-side operation unit 111, the information including the specific second image is received from the terminal device 110, thereby acquiring it.

[0165] However, not limited thereto, for example, the second acquisition unit 122b of the processing device 120 may acquire the second image by receiving it from an external device.

[0166] In SA5, the watermarking unit 122d of the processing device 120 executes a process of watermarking at least one of the first image and the second image (hereinafter referred to as "watermarking process").

[0167] The specific content of this watermarking process is arbitrary, but in the second embodiment, it is executed as follows.

[0168] That is, first, the watermarking unit 122d of the processing device 120 displays the first image adjusted in SA3 and the second image acquired in the second acquisition step in the registration display area.

[0169] Then, when the watermarking unit 122d of the processing device 120 receives information specifying the image to be watermarked (specifically, the first image or / and the second image) from the terminal device 110, it uses a known image processing method to watermark the image corresponding to the received information based on a predetermined transmittance.

[0170] However, it is not limited to this. For example, when the image to be watermarked (specifically, the first image or / and the second image) is specified in advance, the watermarking unit 122d of the processing device 120 may display the first image adjusted in SA3 and the second image acquired in the second acquisition step in the registration display area, and then watermark the specified image using a known image processing method.

[0171] In SA6, the specifying unit 122e of the processing device 120 specifies conversion information.

[0172] The method for specifying this conversion information is arbitrary, but in the second embodiment, it is executed as follows.

[0173] That is, first, when the specifying unit 122e of the processing device 120 receives instruction information for instructing the movement of the second image from the terminal device 110 in a state where the first image (specifically, the first image adjusted in the origin adjustment step) and the second image (specifically, the second image watermarked in the watermarking step) are displayed in the registration display area, the second image is moved based on the received instruction information, so that the first image and the second image are displayed overlapping each other.

[0174] Note that, for example, if necessary, the reception of the above instruction information and the movement of the second image based on the above instruction information may be performed multiple times.

[0175] Next, when the specifying unit 122e of the processing device 120 receives instruction information for instructing to adjust the size or / and position of the first image or / and the second image from the terminal device 110, the size or / and position of the first image or / and the second image is adjusted based on the received instruction information.

[0176] For example, when the above instruction information indicates information for instructing to reduce the first image and the second image to a desired size and move the positions of the first image and the second image to desired positions, the first image and the second image are reduced to the desired size, and the positions of the first image and the second image are moved to the desired positions, so that the sizes and positions of the first image and the second image may be adjusted.

[0177] Also, for example, when the above instruction information indicates information for instructing to reduce either one of the first image or the second image to a desired size and move the position of the other one of the first image or the second image (or either one of the first image or the second image) to a desired position, either one of the first image or the second image is reduced to the desired size, and the position of the other one of the first image or the second image (or either one of the first image or the second image) is moved to the desired position, so that the size or position of the first image or the second image may be adjusted.

[0178] Note that, for example, if necessary, the reception of the above instruction information and the adjustment of the size and / or position of the first image and / or the second image based on the above instruction information may be performed multiple times.

[0179] Then, the specifying unit 122e of the processing device 120 refers to the variation value of the coordinates of the monitoring area coordinate information included in the first image when adjusting the size and / or position of the first image or the second image using a known calculation method, and calculates coefficients (specifically, a first coefficient related to the adjustment of the size and a second coefficient related to the adjustment of the position) based on the difference before and after the adjustment of the coordinates, and specifies the information indicating the calculated coefficients as conversion information.

[0180] However, it is not limited to this. For example, after the specifying unit 122e of the processing device 120 overlays and displays the first image and the second image on the registration display area using a known image processing method, while making the origin position included in the first image coincide with the origin position on the terminal-side display unit 113, the size and / or position of the first image and / or the second image may be automatically adjusted so that the first image and / or the second image reaches a desired size.

[0181] Also, for example, when the specifying unit 122e of the processing device 120 receives, from the terminal device 110, instruction information instructing to trim the second image within a desired range before the conversion information is specified, the second image may be trimmed based on the received instruction information before adjusting the size and / or position of the first image and / or the second image. Alternatively, when the specifying unit 122e of the processing device 120 receives, from the terminal device 110, instruction information instructing to trim the second image within a desired range after the conversion information is specified, the second image may be trimmed based on the received instruction information after adjusting the size and / or position of the first image and / or the second image.

[0182] In SA7, the registration unit 122f of the processing device 120 registers the second image adjusted in SA6 and the conversion information specified in SA6.

[0183] Specifically, the control unit 50 of the processing device 1 receives terminal identification information from the terminal device 110 during (or before) the processing of SA7, and registers by storing the received terminal identification information, the first image information indicating the first image adjusted in SA6, the second image adjusted in SA6, and the conversion information specified in SA6 in the registration DB 123a while associating them with each other.

[0184] For example, when the registration unit 122f of the processing device 120 receives instruction information instructing to adjust the size of the second image to a predetermined size from the terminal device 110, after adjusting the size of the second image based on the received instruction information, the registration may be performed by storing the terminal identification information, the first image information, the second image information indicating the second image, and the conversion information in the registration DB 123a while associating them with each other.

[0185] In SA8, the processing side control unit 122 of the processing device 120 determines whether the timing to end the registration process (hereinafter referred to as "end timing") has arrived.

[0186] The method for determining whether this end timing has arrived is arbitrary. For example, it may be determined based on whether instruction information instructing to end the registration process has been received from the terminal device 110, or whether a predetermined time (e.g., 5 minutes, etc.) has elapsed without the instruction information being received after the processing of SA7 has ended. Here, when the instruction information is received, or when the predetermined time has elapsed, it is determined that the end timing has arrived. When the instruction information has not been received and the predetermined time has not elapsed, it is determined that the end timing has not arrived.

[0187] Then, when it is determined that the end timing has arrived (SA8, Yes), the processing side control unit 122 of the processing device 120 ends the registration process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the end timing has not arrived (SA8, No), the process proceeds to SA1, and the processing from SA1 to SA8 is repeated in the same manner thereafter.

[0188] Through the registration process as described above, the second image adjusted by the specific part 122e and the conversion information specified by the specific part 122e can be registered, and it becomes possible to accurately draw the movement line of the monitoring target on the second image using the conversion information. In addition, since the process of matching the origin position included in either the first image or the second image with the origin position on the terminal-side display unit 113 (origin adjustment process) and the process of specifying the conversion information can be visually executed, the registration man-hours and / or the correction man-hours can be minimized, and the efficiency of the above process can be improved.

[0189] Note that the drawing method for drawing the movement line of the monitoring target on the second image is arbitrary, but for example, it may be drawn as follows.

[0190] That is, first, the processing-side control unit 122 of the processing device 120 acquires movement line information indicating the movement line of the monitoring target (specifically, movement line information in which the unit of the movement line of the monitoring target detected by the above detection means is the same as the unit of the second image G2) from the terminal device 110 or an external device.

[0191] Next, when the processing-side control unit 122 of the processing device 120 receives instruction information instructing to display a specific second image (specifically, a specific second image associated with the terminal identification information of the terminal device 110) on the terminal-side display unit 113 from the terminal device 110, a drawing display area (not shown) is generated on the screen of the terminal-side display unit 113, the specific second image is extracted from the second images stored in the registration DB 123a, and the extracted specific second image is displayed in the drawing display area.

[0192] Next, the processing side control unit 122 of the processing device 120 acquires the conversion information associated with the specific second image from among the conversion information stored in the registration DB 123a, and based on the acquired conversion information, converts the coordinates of the flow line of the acquired flow line information into coordinates on the terminal side display unit 113. Specifically, the processing side control unit 122 of the processing device 120 converts by multiplying or dividing the value of the coordinates of the flow line by the first coefficient of the conversion information, and / or adding or subtracting the second coefficient of the conversion information to the value of the coordinates of the flow line.

[0193] Then, the processing side control unit 122 of the processing device 120 displays the converted flow line information on the specific second image.

[0194] By such a drawing method, it becomes possible to accurately draw the flow line of the monitoring target on the second image.

[0195] (Effect of Embodiment 2) According to the second embodiment as described above, in a state where either the first image or the second image is displayed on the terminal-side display unit 113, an origin adjustment unit 122c that aligns the origin position included in either the first image or the second image with the origin position on the terminal-side display unit 113, a watermark unit 122d that waters down at least one of the first image and the second image, after the origin position included in either the first image or the second image and the origin position on the terminal-side display unit 113 are aligned by the origin adjustment unit 122c and at least one of the first image and the second image is watered down by the watermark unit 122d, the size and / or position of the first image and the second image are adjusted in a state where the first image and the second image are overlaid and displayed on the terminal-side display unit 113, a specifying unit 122e that calculates a coefficient based on the difference before and after adjustment of the coordinates included in the first image and specifies information indicating the calculated coefficient as conversion information, a registration unit 122f that registers the adjusted second image and the conversion information. Therefore, the adjusted second image and the conversion information specified by the specifying unit 122e can be registered, and it becomes possible to accurately draw the movement line of the monitoring target on the second image using the conversion information. Further, since the process of aligning the origin position included in either the first image or the second image with the origin position on the terminal-side display unit 113 and the process of specifying the conversion information can be visually executed, the registration man-hours and / or the correction man-hours can be minimized, and the efficiency of the above process can be improved.

[0196] [III] Modification Examples of the Embodiment As described above, the embodiments of the present invention have been described. However, the specific configurations and means of the present invention can be arbitrarily modified and improved within the scope of the technical idea of each invention described in the claims. Hereinafter, such modification examples will be described.

[0197] (Regarding the problems to be solved and the effects of the invention) First, the problems to be solved by the invention and the effects of the invention are not limited to the above-described content. By the present invention, it is also possible to solve problems not described above or to achieve effects not described above, and it is also possible to solve only some of the described problems or to achieve only some of the described effects.

[0198] (Regarding dispersion and integration) In addition, each of the above-described electrical components is a functional concept and does not necessarily need to be physically configured as shown in the drawings. That is, the specific forms of dispersion and integration of each part are not limited to those shown in the drawings, and all or part of them can be functionally or physically dispersed or integrated in any unit according to various loads, usage situations, etc. Further, the "device" in the present application is not limited to that constituted by a single device, but includes that constituted by a plurality of devices.

[0199] For example, the processing device 1 according to Embodiment 1 may be configured to be dispersed among a plurality of devices that can communicate with each other, a control unit 50 may be provided in a part of these plurality of devices, and a storage unit 60 may be provided in another part of these plurality of devices (note that the same applies to the processing device 120 according to Embodiment 2).

[0200] (Regarding shape, numerical value, structure, time series) Regarding the components illustrated in the embodiments and the drawings, the shape, numerical value, or the structure or time series mutual relationship of a plurality of components can be arbitrarily modified and improved within the scope of the technical idea of the present invention.

[0201] (Regarding the Unregistered First Image DB and the Unregistered Second Image DB) In the above-described Embodiment 1, it was explained that the Unregistered First Image DB 61 and the Unregistered Second Image DB 62 are provided in the storage unit 60 of the processing device 1, but it is not limited thereto. For example, in the registration method, when the first image G1 or / and the second image G2 are acquired by being received from an external device, the unregistered first image DB61 or / and the unregistered second image DB62 may be omitted (note that the same applies to the unregistered first image DB and the unregistered second image DB according to Embodiment 2).

[0202] (Regarding the flow line information) In the above Embodiment 1, it was explained that the flow line information is the flow line information in which the unit of the flow line of the monitoring target detected by the above detection means is the same as the unit of the second image G2, but it is not limited to this. For example, the unit of the flow line of the monitoring target detected by the above detection means (for example, "mm", etc.) may be different from the unit of the second image G2 (for example, "px", etc.).

[0203] In this case, for example, in the registration process, the control unit 50 of the processing device 1 calculates the ratio between the unit of the flow line detected by the detection means and the unit of the second image, and after the specifying process, information indicating the calculated ratio (for example, the ratio of "mm / px", etc.), adjustment information for adjusting the unit of the flow line of the monitoring target displayed on the display unit 30, the adjusted second image, and the conversion information may be registered (specifically, by associating the above adjustment information, the first image information, the second image information, and the conversion information with each other and storing them in the registration DB63, registration is performed).

[0204] Thereby, the adjustment information can be registered, and it becomes possible to more accurately draw the flow line of the monitoring target on the second image using the adjustment information.

[0205] (Regarding the registration method) In the above Embodiment 1, it was explained that the second acquisition process is performed after the origin adjustment process, but it is not limited to this. For example, the second acquisition process may be performed before the origin adjustment process.

[0206] In this case, for example, in the origin adjustment process, the origin position included in the second image G2 (specifically, the second image G2 including the monitoring area coordinate information) acquired in the second acquisition process may be made to coincide with the origin position on the display unit 30.

[0207] Also, in the above-described Embodiment 1, it was described that the watermarking process is performed after the first acquisition process, the origin adjustment process, and the second acquisition process, but it is not limited to this. For example, the watermarking process may be performed after the first acquisition process and the second acquisition process, and then the origin adjustment process may be performed.

[0208] Also, in the above-described Embodiment 1, it was described that the second image G2 is watermarked in the watermarking process, but it is not limited to this. For example, the first image G1 may be watermarked, or both the first image G1 and the second image G2 may be watermarked.

[0209] Also, in the above-described Embodiment 1, it was described that in the registration process, the first image information, the second image information, and the conversion information are stored in the registration DB63 in association with each other, but it is not limited to this. For example, only the second image information and the conversion information may be stored in the registration DB63 in association with each other.

[0210] In this case, for example, the first image information may be omitted from the information stored in the registration DB63.

[0211] (Regarding the registration system) In the above-described Embodiment 2, it was described that the registration system 100 includes the terminal device 110 and the processing device 120, but it is not limited to this. For example, the terminal device 110 may be omitted, and only the processing device 120 may be provided.

[0212] In this case, for example, the processing device 120 may be configured using a stationary personal computer and may be configured to include a display means.

[0213] (Regarding the registration process) In the above-described Embodiment 2, it was explained that after the process of SA3 is performed, the process of SA4 is performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the process of SA4 may be performed before the process of SA3.

[0214] In this case, for example, in SA3, the origin adjustment unit 122c of the processing device 120 may match the origin position included in the second image (specifically, the second image including the monitoring area coordinate information) acquired in SA4 with the origin position on the terminal-side display unit 113.

[0215] Also, in the above-described Embodiment 2, it was explained that after the processes of SA2, SA3, and SA4 are performed, the process of SA5 is performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, after the processes of SA2 and SA4 are performed, the process of SA5 may be performed, and then the process of SA3 may be performed.

[0216] Also, in the above-described Embodiment 2, it was explained that in SA7, the terminal identification information, the first image information, the second image information, and the conversion information are stored in the registration DB123a in an associated manner with each other. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, only the terminal identification information, the second image information, and the conversion information may be stored in the registration DB123a in an associated manner with each other. Alternatively, only the second image information and the conversion information may be stored in the registration DB123a in an associated manner with each other.

[0217] In this case, for example, the first image information or / and the terminal identification information may be omitted from the information stored in the registration DB123a.

[0218] (Supplementary Note) The registration method of Supplementary Note 1 is a registration method for registering an image that depicts the movement route of a monitoring target within a monitoring area. It includes a first acquisition step of acquiring a first image including installation position information indicating the installation position of detection means used for detecting the movement route; a second acquisition step of acquiring a second image showing a drawing of the monitoring area; an origin adjustment step of matching the origin position included in either the first image or the second image with the origin position on the display means while either the first image or the second image is being displayed on the display means after the first acquisition step or / and the second acquisition step; a watermarking step of watermarking at least either the first image or the second image after the first acquisition step and the second acquisition step; a specifying step of calculating a coefficient based on the difference before and after adjustment of the coordinates included in the first image by adjusting the size or / and position of the first image and / or the second image while the first image and the second image are being overlaid and displayed on the display means after the origin adjustment step and the watermarking step, and specifying information indicating the calculated coefficient as conversion information for converting the coordinates of the movement route of the monitoring target into coordinates on the display means; and a registration step of registering the adjusted second image and the conversion information after the specifying step.

[0219] The registration method of Supplementary Note 2 is the registration method described in Supplementary Note 1, wherein in the registration step, the size of the adjusted second image is adjusted.

[0220] The registration method of Supplementary Note 3 is the registration method described in Supplementary Note 1 or 2, wherein in the watermarking step, the transmittance of at least either the first image or the second image to be watermarked is adjusted.

[0221] The registration method of Supplementary Note 4 is the registration method described in Supplementary Note 1 or 2, wherein in the specifying step, at least either the first image or the second image is trimmed.

[0222] The registration method of Supplementary Note 5 is the registration method described in Supplementary Note 1 or 2. In the registration process, the ratio between the unit of the traffic flow detected by the detection means and the unit of the second image is calculated. After the specific process, the information indicating the calculated ratio, which is adjustment information for adjusting the unit of the traffic flow of the monitoring target displayed on the display means, the adjusted second image, and the conversion information are registered.

[0223] The registration system of Supplementary Note 6 is a registration system for registering an image depicting the traffic flow of a monitoring target within a monitoring area, comprising: a first acquisition means for acquiring a first image including installation position information indicating the installation position of detection means used for detecting the traffic flow; a second acquisition means for acquiring a second image showing a drawing of the monitoring area; an origin adjustment means for matching the origin position included in either the first image or the second image with the origin position on the display means while either the first image or the second image is being displayed on the display means; a watermarking means for watermarking at least one of the first image and the second image; a specifying means for specifying, after the origin position included in either the first image or the second image matches the origin position on the display means by the origin adjustment means and at least one of the first image and the second image is watermarked by the watermarking means, and while the first image and the second image are being displayed overlapped on the display means, information indicating a coefficient based on the difference before and after adjustment of the coordinates included in the first image as conversion information for converting the coordinates of the traffic flow of the monitoring target into coordinates on the display means; and a registration means for registering the adjusted second image and the conversion information.

[0224] (Effect of Supplementary Note) According to the registration method described in Supplementary Note 1, after the first acquisition step and / or the second acquisition step, with either the first image or the second image being displayed on the display means, an origin adjustment step of aligning the origin position included in either the first image or the second image with the origin position on the display means; after the first acquisition step and the second acquisition step, a watermarking step of watermarking at least either the first image or the second image; after the origin adjustment step and the watermarking step, with the first image and the second image being overlaid and displayed on the display means, adjusting the size and / or position of the first image and / or the second image, calculating a coefficient based on the difference before and after adjustment of the coordinates included in the first image, and specifying information indicating the calculated coefficient as conversion information; and after the specifying step, a registration step of registering the adjusted second image and the conversion information. Therefore, the adjusted second image specified in the specifying step and the conversion information specified in the specifying step can be registered, and it becomes possible to accurately draw the movement line of the monitoring target on the second image using the conversion information. Also, since the operations of the origin adjustment step and the specifying step can be performed visually, the registration man-hours and / or the correction man-hours can be minimized, and the efficiency of the above operations can be improved.

[0225] According to the registration method described in Supplementary Note 2, in the registration step, since the size of the adjusted second image is adjusted, the size of the second image can be adjusted in the registration step, and the second image can be registered in a size according to the needs.

[0226] According to the registration method described in Supplementary Note 3, in the watermarking step, since the transmittance of at least either the first image or the second image to be watermarked is adjusted, the transmittance of at least either the first image or the second image to be watermarked can be adjusted, and at least either the first image or the second image can be watermarked with a transmittance according to the needs.

[0227] According to the registration method described in Supplementary Note 4, in a specific process, since at least one of the first image or the second image is trimmed, at least one of the first image or the second image can be trimmed, and conversion information can be specified based on the trimmed first image or / and the second image, and the second image can be registered.

[0228] According to the registration method described in Supplementary Note 5, after the specific process, since the adjustment information, the adjusted second image, and the conversion information are registered, the adjustment information can be registered, and it becomes possible to more accurately draw the movement line of the monitoring target on the second image using the adjustment information.

[0229] According to the registration system described in Supplementary Note 6, with either the first image or the second image being displayed on the display means, an origin adjustment means for matching the origin position included in either the first image or the second image with the origin position on the display means, a watermarking means for watermarking at least one of the first image or the second image, after the origin position included in either the first image or the second image and the origin position on the display means are matched by the origin adjustment means and at least one of the first image or the second image is watermarked by the watermarking means, by adjusting the size or / and position of the first image or / and the second image in a state where the first image and the second image are superimposed and displayed on the display means, a coefficient based on the difference before and after adjustment of the coordinates included in the first image is calculated, and specific means for specifying information indicating the calculated coefficient as conversion information, registration means for registering the adjusted second image and the conversion information, are provided. Therefore, the adjusted second image adjusted by the specific means and the conversion information specified by the specific means can be registered, and it becomes possible to accurately draw the movement line of the monitoring target on the second image using the conversion information. Also, since the process of matching the origin position included in either the first image or the second image with the origin position on the display means and the process of specifying the conversion information can be visually executed, the registration man-hours or / and the correction man-hours can be minimized, and the efficiency of the above process can be improved.

Explanation of Reference Signs

[0230] 1 Processing device 10 Operation Unit 20 Communication Unit 30 Display Unit 40 Power Supply Unit 50 Control Unit 60 Memory Unit 61 Unregistered First Image DB 62 Unregistered Second Image DB 63 Registered DB 100 Registration System 101 Network 110 Terminal Device 111 Terminal-Side Operation Unit 112 Terminal-Side Communication Unit 113 Terminal-Side Display Unit 114 Terminal-Side Power Supply Unit 115 Terminal-Side Control Unit 116 Terminal-Side Memory Unit 116a Unregistered First Image DB 116b Unregistered Second Image DB 120 Processing Device 121 Processing-Side Communication Unit 122 Processing-Side Control Unit 122a First Acquisition Unit 122b Second Acquisition Unit 122c Origin Adjustment Unit 122d Watermark Unit 122e Identification Unit 122f Registration Unit 123 Processing-Side Memory Unit 123a Registered DB DI Display Unit Coordinate Information G1 First Image G2 Second Image I1 Fixture Position Information I2 Component Position Information S Registration Display Area

Claims

1. In a registration method for registering an image that depicts the movement path of a monitoring target within a monitoring area, a first acquisition step of acquiring a first image including installation position information indicating the installation position of detection means used for detecting the movement path; a second acquisition step of acquiring a second image showing a drawing of the monitoring area; after the first acquisition step or / and the second acquisition step, with either the first image or the second image being displayed on a display means, an origin adjustment step of matching the origin position included in either the first image or the second image with the origin position on the display means; a watermarking step of watermarking at least one of the first image and the second image after the first acquisition step and the second acquisition step; after the origin adjustment step and the watermarking step, with the first image and the second image being overlaid and displayed on the display means, by adjusting the size or / and position of either the first image or / and the second image, a coefficient based on the difference before and after adjustment of the coordinates included in the first image is calculated, and information indicating the calculated coefficient is specified as conversion information for converting the coordinates of the movement path of the monitoring target into coordinates on the display means; a registration step of registering the adjusted second image and the conversion information after the specifying step; A registration method including the above.

2. In the registration step, the size of the adjusted second image is adjusted. The registration method according to Claim 1.

3. In the watermarking step, the transmittance of at least one of the first image and the second image to be watermarked is adjusted. The registration method according to Claim 1 or 2.

4. In the specifying step, at least one of the first image and the second image is trimmed. The registration method according to Claim 1 or 2.

5. In the registration process, calculate the ratio between the unit of the traffic line detected by the detection means and the unit of the second image, after the specific process, register adjustment information which is information indicating the calculated ratio and is for adjusting the unit of the traffic line of the monitoring target displayed on the display means, the adjusted second image, and the conversion information, The registration method according to claim 1 or 2.

6. A registration system for registering an image depicting the traffic line of a monitoring target within a monitoring area, a first acquisition means for acquiring a first image including installation position information indicating the installation position of a detection means used for detecting the traffic line, a second acquisition means for acquiring a second image showing a drawing of the monitoring area, origin adjustment means for matching the origin position included in either the first image or the second image with the origin position on the display means while either the first image or the second image is being displayed on the display means, watermarking means for watermarking at least one of the first image and the second image, after the origin position included in either the first image or the second image matches the origin position on the display means by the origin adjustment means and at least one of the first image and the second image is watermarked by the watermarking means, adjusting the size and / or position of the first image and / or the second image in a state where the first image and the second image are superimposed and displayed on the display means, thereby calculating a coefficient based on the difference before and after adjustment of the coordinates included in the first image, and specifying the information indicating the calculated coefficient as conversion information for converting the coordinates of the traffic line of the monitoring target into coordinates on the display means, registration means for registering the adjusted second image and the conversion information, A registration system comprising the above.

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