Terminal, method for processing information, and program

Abstract

To photograph a user at a timing when the use frequency of clothes can be appropriately calculated.SOLUTION: A terminal is a terminal to be worn by a user, and includes an imaging unit for photographing the periphery of the user, and an image storage unit for automatically determining the timing of storing an image on the basis of the image photographed by the imaging unit. The image storage unit stores the image of the user reflected in the mirror when confirming that the terminal worn by the user is reflected in the mirror together with the user.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a terminal device, an information processing method, and a program. [Background technology]

[0002] There is known a technique for capturing an image based on the state of a user. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses an imaging device that can capture an image of a user facing a predetermined direction. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2003-224761 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] Even if a user owns clothes with various designs, the frequency of use varies depending on the clothes. If the frequency of use of clothes can be calculated, it will be helpful when the user purchases new clothes. It is desirable to calculate the frequency of use of clothes appropriately.

[0005] The present disclosure aims to provide a terminal device, an information processing method, and a program that can capture an image of a user at a timing that allows appropriate calculation of the frequency of use of clothing. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The terminal device of the present disclosure is a terminal device worn by a user, and includes an imaging unit that captures images of the user's surroundings, and an image storage unit that automatically determines the timing to save the images based on the images captured by the imaging unit, and the image storage unit saves an image of the user reflected in the mirror when it confirms that the terminal device worn by the user is reflected in the mirror together with the user.

[0007] The information processing method disclosed herein is an information processing method executed by a terminal device worn by a user, and includes the steps of photographing the user's surroundings, automatically determining the timing to save the image based on the photographed image, and saving the image of the user reflected in the mirror when it is confirmed that the user and the terminal device worn by the user are reflected in the mirror.

[0008] The program disclosed herein causes a computer that is a terminal device worn by a user to perform the following steps: taking an image of the user's surroundings; automatically determining the timing to save the image based on the captured image; and, when it is confirmed that the mirror reflects the user together with the terminal device worn by the user, saving the image of the user reflected in the mirror. [Effects of the Invention]

[0009] According to the present disclosure, it is possible to photograph a user at a timing that allows appropriate calculation of the frequency of use of clothing. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0010] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a diagram for explaining an overview of a terminal device according to an embodiment. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of a terminal device according to the embodiment. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing a terminal device according to the embodiment. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the flow of processing in the terminal device according to the first embodiment. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the flow of processing in the terminal device according to the second embodiment. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the flow of processing by a terminal device according to a modified example of the second embodiment. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the flow of processing in the terminal device according to the third embodiment. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the flow of processing by a terminal device according to a modification of the third embodiment. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of a terminal device according to another embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0011] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Note that the present disclosure is not limited to these embodiments, and in the following embodiments, the same components are designated by the same reference numerals, and redundant description will be omitted.

[0012] [Embodiment] A terminal device according to an embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 1, Fig. 2, and Fig. 3. Fig. 1 is a diagram for explaining an overview of the terminal device according to an embodiment. Fig. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the terminal device according to an embodiment. Fig. 3 is a schematic diagram showing the terminal device according to an embodiment.

[0013] As shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, the terminal device 10 is, for example, a glasses-type wearable device such as smart glasses worn by a user U. The terminal device 10 may be, for example, a glasses-type device such as AR (Augmented Reality) glasses, VR (Virtual Reality) glasses, or MR (Mixed Reality) glasses. The terminal device 10 may be, for example, a goggle-type device. The terminal device 10 may be, for example, a head-mounted device.

[0014] The terminal device 10 captures an image in front of the user U. The terminal device 10 captures, for example, a mirror M in front of the user U. The terminal device 10 captures an image of the user U, with almost the entire body reflected in a mirror M such as a full-length mirror, for example, in an apparel shop or the like. Specifically, when the terminal device 10 confirms that it is reflected in the mirror M together with the user U, it captures an image of the user U reflected in the mirror M and saves the captured image. This makes it possible in the present embodiment to determine the frequency with which the user U wears clothes, etc.

[0015] (Terminal Device) 2, the terminal device 10 includes an imaging unit 20, a gaze detection unit 22, an input unit 24, a display unit 26, a communication unit 28, a GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) receiving unit 30, a storage unit 32, and a control unit 34. As shown in FIG. 3, the terminal device 10 includes a rim 50 and a lens 52.

[0016] The imaging unit 20 captures an image of the periphery of the terminal device 10. For example, the imaging unit 20 captures an image of the periphery, particularly an image in front of, the user U wearing the terminal device 10. In other words, the imaging unit 20 captures an image in the line of sight of the user U wearing the terminal device 10. The imaging unit 20 is configured, for example, with a visible light camera.

[0017] The gaze detection unit 22 detects the gaze of the user U wearing the terminal device 10. The gaze detection unit 22 can use known techniques to detect the gaze. The gaze detection unit 22 is configured with a camera, specifically a visible light camera or an infrared camera. The gaze detection unit 22 detects, for example, the position of the pupil of the user U. The gaze detection unit 22 outputs the detection result of the position of the pupil of the user U to the gaze determination unit 46. The gaze detection unit 22 may also include an infrared light irradiation unit, in which case the gaze may be detected based on a Purkinje image formed by reflection of the infrared light on the cornea of ​​the user U.

[0018] When the terminal device 10 is a glasses-type wearable device, the camera constituting the gaze detection unit 22 is attached to, for example, the rim 50, which is a component that fixes the lens 52, so as to be able to directly capture an image of the eye E of the user U. The camera constituting the gaze detection unit 22 may be configured as two cameras, with one camera for the left eye attached to the left rim 50 and one camera for the right eye attached to the right rim 50.

[0019] The gaze detection unit 22 may detect the gaze based on an image captured by the imaging unit 20, which captures an image of the periphery of the terminal device 10. Specifically, the gaze detection unit 22 detects the gaze based on an image of the user U reflected in the mirror M captured by the imaging unit 20. In this case, the gaze detection unit 22 does not need to include a camera that directly captures the eyes E of the user U.

[0020] The input unit 24 accepts various input operations to the terminal device 10. The input unit 24 is configured with, for example, a touch panel, buttons, switches, and the like.

[0021] The display unit 26 is, for example, a transparent display that transmits light and allows the view ahead to be seen through. The display unit 26 is provided, for example, on a lens 52 of the terminal device 10, which is an eyeglass-type device. The display unit 26 is, for example, a self-luminous display such as an organic EL (Electro Luminescence) display. When the terminal device 10 is an eyeglass-type wearable device, it is desirable to provide a transparent display on the eyeglass lens 52, but this is not limiting, and an opaque display may be used when the display is provided somewhere other than the eyeglass lens 52.

[0022] The communication unit 28 is a communication interface that executes communication between the terminal device 10 and an external device via a network. For example, the communication unit 28 executes communication between the terminal device 10 and a server device that stores various types of information such as images.

[0023] The GNSS receiving unit 30 is configured with a GNSS receiver that receives GNSS signals from GNSS satellites, etc. The GNSS receiving unit 30 outputs the received GNSS signals to the position information acquiring unit 44.

[0024] The storage unit 32 stores various types of information. The storage unit 32 stores information such as the contents of calculations performed by the control unit 34 and programs. The storage unit 32 includes at least one of a RAM (Random Access Memory), a main storage device such as a ROM (Read Only Memory), and an external storage device such as an HDD (Hard Disk Drive).

[0025] The storage unit 32 stores, for example, map data, and the images captured by the imaging unit 20.

[0026] The control unit 34 controls each unit of the terminal device 10. The control unit 34 has, for example, an information processing device such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit) or an MPU (Micro Processing Unit), and a storage device such as a RAM or a ROM. The control unit 34 executes a program that controls the operation of the terminal device 10 according to the present invention. The control unit 34 may be realized by an integrated circuit such as an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) or an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array). The control unit 34 may be realized by a combination of hardware and software.

[0027] The control unit 34 includes a photography control unit 40, an image storage unit 42, a position information acquisition unit 44, and a line-of-sight determination unit 46.

[0028] The photographing control unit 40 controls the imaging unit 20. The photographing control unit 40 causes the imaging unit 20 to photograph an image. The photographing control unit 40 acquires the image photographed by the imaging unit 20.

[0029] The image storage unit 42 stores images captured by the imaging unit 20 in the storage unit 32. The image storage unit 42 automatically determines the timing to store images based on, for example, images captured by the imaging unit 20. The image storage unit 42, for example, checks whether the user U and the terminal device 10 worn by the user U are reflected in the mirror M. The image storage unit 42 may check whether the terminal device 10 worn by the user U is reflected in the mirror M along with almost the entire body of the user U. Here, "almost the entire body of the user U is reflected" refers to, for example, a state in which the head and toes of the user U are reflected simultaneously, or a state in which at least a portion of the head and lower body of the user U are reflected simultaneously. When the image storage unit 42 checks that the user U and the terminal device 10 worn by the user U are reflected in the mirror M, the image storage unit 42 stores the image of the user U reflected in the mirror M in the storage unit 32. The image storage unit 42 may store the image in an external server via, for example, the communication unit 28.

[0030] The position information acquisition unit 44 acquires position information indicating the current position of the terminal device 10. Based on the GNSS signal received by the GNSS receiver 30, the position information acquisition unit 44 calculates the position information of the current position of the terminal device 10 by a known method.

[0031] The location information acquisition unit 44 identifies the current location of the terminal device 10 based on the calculated location information. The location information acquisition unit 44 identifies the current location of the terminal device 10 based on, for example, the calculated location information and map data stored in the storage unit 32. For example, the location information acquisition unit 44 identifies a location indicating whether the current location of the terminal device 10 is the home based on location information of the home registered in advance in the map data. Furthermore, the location information acquisition unit 44 identifies a location indicating whether the current location of the terminal device 10 is an apparel shop based on location information indicating an apparel shop registered in advance in the map data. The location information acquisition unit 44 may identify the location of the terminal device 10 based on information other than GNSS signals, such as position detection using a BLE (Bluetooth (registered trademark) Low Energy) beacon.

[0032] The line-of-sight determination unit 46 determines the direction of the line of sight of the user U. The line-of-sight determination unit 46 determines the direction of the line of sight of the user U, for example, based on the position of the pupil of the user U detected by the line-of-sight detection unit 22. The line-of-sight determination unit 46 determines, for example, whether the direction of the line of sight of the user U is directed toward the mirror M.

[0033] (Processing content) The flow of processing in the terminal device according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 4. Fig. 4 is a flowchart showing the flow of processing in the terminal device according to the first embodiment.

[0034] The photography control unit 40 controls the imaging unit 20 to start capturing an image (step S10). The photography control unit 40 starts capturing an image, for example, when the power (not shown) of the terminal device 10 is turned on. The photography control unit 40 may also start capturing an image based on a specific condition. For example, the specific condition is that the mirror M has an RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) tag (not shown), the terminal device 10 has an RFID reader (not shown), and the RFID reader of the terminal device 10 recognizes the RFID tag of the mirror M. This reduces the power consumption of the terminal device 10 and protects personal information.

[0035] The photographing control unit 40 acquires the image photographed by the imaging unit 20 (step S12).

[0036] The image storage unit 42 determines whether the terminal device 10 together with the user U is reflected in the mirror M (step S14). Specifically, the image storage unit 42 determines whether the terminal device 10 worn by the user U is reflected in the mirror M together with the user U, based on the image acquired by the photography control unit 40. If it is determined that the terminal device 10 together with the user U is reflected in the mirror M (step S14; Yes), the process proceeds to step S16. If it is not determined that the terminal device 10 together with the user U is reflected in the mirror M (step S14; No), the process proceeds to step S18.

[0037] If the result of the determination in step S14 is Yes, the image saving unit 42 saves the image acquired by the imaging control unit 40 in the storage unit 32 (step S16).

[0038] The control unit 34 determines whether to end the process (step S18). The control unit 34 determines to end the process, for example, when an operation to end the process or an operation to turn off the power is received. Here, when the shooting control unit 40 starts shooting an image based on a specific condition, the control unit 34 may end the process by skipping step S18 after step S16.

[0039] If it is determined that the process should be ended (step S18; Yes), the process in Fig. 4 is ended. If it is not determined that the process should be ended (step S18; No), the process proceeds to step S10.

[0040] As described above, in the first embodiment, the image is saved only when it is determined that the user and the terminal device worn by the user are reflected in the mirror based on the image captured by the imaging unit. This allows the first embodiment to save the user's image at an appropriate time in a format that allows the frequency of use of the user's clothes to be known.

[0041] [Second embodiment] (Processing content) The flow of processing in the terminal device according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 5. Fig. 5 is a flowchart showing the flow of processing in the terminal device according to the second embodiment.

[0042] The processes from step S20 to step S24 are the same as the processes from step S10 to step S14 shown in FIG. 4, respectively, and therefore will not be described here.

[0043] If the determination in step S24 is Yes, the position information acquisition unit 44 acquires position information indicating the current position of the terminal device 10 (user U) based on the GNSS signal received by the GNSS receiver 30 (step S26).

[0044] The location information acquisition unit 44 determines whether the current location of the user U is a location where the user U may wear clothes that the user does not own. Specifically, the location information acquisition unit 44 determines whether the current location of the user U is an apparel shop (step S28). If it is determined that the current location of the user U is an apparel shop (step S28; Yes), the process proceeds to step S30. If it is not determined that the current location of the user U is an apparel shop (step S28; No), the process proceeds to step S32. The location where the user U may wear clothes that the user does not own may be other than an apparel shop; for example, the location information acquisition unit 44 may determine that the current location of the user U is a location where the user U may wear clothes that the user does not own if the current location is not the user U's home.

[0045] The processes in steps S30 and S32 are the same as those in steps S16 and S18 shown in FIG. 4, respectively, and therefore will not be described further.

[0046] As described above, the second embodiment saves an image only when it is determined that the user and the terminal device worn by the user are reflected in a mirror based on an image captured by the imaging unit and the user is in an apparel shop. This allows the second embodiment to save an image of a user trying on clothes the user does not own at an appropriate time. Users can view images of users wearing clothes they do not own and compare them with clothes they own, allowing them to make efficient purchases.

[0047] [Modification of the second embodiment] A modification of the second embodiment will now be described. In the modification of the second embodiment, images may be stored in different folders depending on the current location of the user.

[0048] (Processing content) The flow of processing by a terminal device according to a modified example of the second embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 6. Fig. 6 is a flowchart showing the flow of processing by a terminal device according to a modified example of the second embodiment.

[0049] The processes from step S40 to step S48 are the same as the processes from step S20 to step S28 shown in FIG. 5, respectively, and therefore will not be described here.

[0050] If the determination in step S48 is Yes, the image saving unit 42 saves the images acquired by the photography control unit 40 in a folder for the apparel shop in the memory unit 32 (step S50). In this case, the image saving unit 42 may save images in separate folders for each apparel shop.

[0051] If the determination in step S48 is No, the image saving unit 42 saves the images acquired by the shooting control unit 40 in other folders in the memory unit 32 (step S52). In this case, the image saving unit 42 may save images in separate folders according to the location information of the user U. For example, the image saving unit 42 may save images taken at the user U's home in a folder for the home.

[0052] The process of step S54 is the same as the process of step S18 shown in FIG. 4, and therefore a description thereof will be omitted.

[0053] So far, the image storage unit 42 has been described as dividing the folders into which acquired images are saved based on the current location of the user U, but the image storage unit 42 is not limited to this. For example, if the determination in step S48 is Yes, the image storage unit 42 may assign an identifier to the image file to determine that the image was acquired at an apparel shop, and if the determination in step S48 is No, the image storage unit 42 may assign an identifier to the image file to determine that the image was acquired at home and save the image in the storage unit 32.

[0054] As described above, in the modified example of the second embodiment, images taken in apparel shops can be saved for each apparel shop, and images taken outside apparel shops can be saved for each location. In other words, clothes that the user does not own can be saved separately from clothes that the user does own. This allows the modified example of the second embodiment to save images of the user in a format that allows the user to know the frequency of use of clothes that the user owns and that have the same or similar design as clothes that the user is trying on that the user does not own, based on the location information.

[0055] [Third embodiment] (Processing content) The flow of processing in the terminal device according to the third embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 7. Fig. 7 is a flowchart showing the flow of processing in the terminal device according to the third embodiment.

[0056] The processing from step S60 to step S64 is the same as the processing from step S10 to step S14 shown in FIG. 4, respectively, and therefore a description thereof will be omitted.

[0057] If the determination in step S64 is Yes, the line-of-sight determination unit 46 detects the line of sight of the user U using the line-of-sight detection unit 22 (step S66).

[0058] The line-of-sight determination unit 46 determines, based on the line of sight of the user U, whether the line of sight of the user U is directed toward the mirror reflecting the user U (step S68). Specifically, the line-of-sight determination unit 46 determines whether the user U is looking at himself or herself reflected in the mirror. If it is determined that the line of sight of the user U is directed toward the mirror reflecting the user U (step S68; Yes), the process proceeds to step S70. If it is not determined that the line of sight of the user U is directed toward the mirror reflecting the user U (step S68; No), the process proceeds to step S72.

[0059] The processes in steps S70 and S72 are the same as those in steps S16 and S18 shown in FIG. 4, respectively, and therefore will not be described further.

[0060] As described above, the third embodiment stores an image only when it is determined that the user and the terminal device worn by the user are reflected in the mirror based on an image captured by the imaging unit, and the user is viewing the mirror reflecting the user. Therefore, the third embodiment can store an image of the user only when the user checks the clothes they are wearing in the mirror. This makes it possible to prevent unnecessary images from being stored, for example, when the user is unintentionally reflected in the mirror.

[0061] [Modification of the third embodiment] In the third embodiment, whether to save an image is determined based on the direction of the user's line of sight, but the present disclosure is not limited to this. In a modified example of the third embodiment, for example, it may be determined to save an image only when a predetermined trigger is detected.

[0062] (Processing content) The flow of processing by a terminal device according to a modified example of the third embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 8. Fig. 8 is a flowchart showing the flow of processing by a terminal device according to a modified example of the third embodiment.

[0063] The processes from step S80 to step S84 are the same as the processes from step S10 to step S14 shown in FIG. 4, respectively, and therefore will not be described here.

[0064] The image storage unit 42 determines whether a predetermined trigger has been detected based on the image acquired by the photography control unit 40 (step S86). An example of the predetermined trigger is the user trying on clothes. Examples of the user trying on clothes include, but are not limited to, the user fitting the clothes to their body, trying on the clothes and fastening the buttons, etc. The predetermined trigger may be, for example, a predetermined hand motion. The predetermined trigger may be determined depending on the type of terminal device 10. For example, if the terminal device 10 is a wristwatch-type wearable device, the predetermined trigger may be the user holding the terminal device 10 worn on their arm up to a mirror M. If it is determined that the predetermined trigger has been detected (step S86; Yes), the process proceeds to step S88. If it is not determined that the predetermined trigger has been detected (step S86; No), the process proceeds to step S90.

[0065] The processes in steps S88 and S90 are the same as those in steps S16 and S18 shown in FIG. 4, respectively, and therefore will not be described here.

[0066] As described above, in the modified example of the third embodiment, an image is saved only when it is determined that the user and the terminal device worn by the user are reflected in the mirror based on an image captured by the imaging unit and a predetermined action is detected. Therefore, the modified example of the third embodiment can save an image of a user only when the user performs a predetermined action. This allows the user to select, for example, which images to save and which not to save. Furthermore, since the predetermined action can be determined according to the type of terminal device worn by the user, by setting an action according to the type of terminal device as a trigger, images can be captured appropriately regardless of the type of terminal device.

[0067] [Other embodiments] An example of the configuration of a terminal device according to another embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 9. Fig. 9 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of a terminal device according to another embodiment.

[0068] As shown in FIG. 9, the terminal device 10A differs from the terminal device 10 shown in FIG. 2 in that a control unit 34A includes a clothing determination unit 48.

[0069] The clothing determination unit 48 determines the clothing that the user U is trying to purchase. For example, when the user U picks up clothing and spreads it out at an apparel shop to purchase it, the photography control unit 40 causes the image storage unit 42 to store an image of the clothing captured by the imaging unit 20. When the clothing determination unit 48 determines, based on the image captured by the imaging unit 20, that the user U has picked up and spread out clothing, the clothing determination unit 48 causes the image storage unit 42 to store an image of the clothing captured by the imaging unit 20. Based on the line of sight detected by the line of sight detection unit 22, the clothing determination unit 48 may cause the imaging unit 20 to capture the clothing only when the user U picks up and spreads out the clothing and gazes at the clothing for a certain period of time or longer. The certain period of time is, for example, 5 seconds, but is not limited to this. This is because gazing at the clothing for a certain period of time or longer may indicate that the user U is highly motivated to purchase the clothing.

[0070] For example, based on an image of user U previously captured by imaging unit 20, clothing determination unit 48 determines whether user U is wearing the same clothes as or clothes with a similar design as the clothes in the photograph. For example, image data of clothes owned by user U may be stored in storage unit 32 or an external server device. In this case, clothing determination unit 48 may determine whether user U is wearing the same clothes as or clothes with a similar design as the clothes in the photograph by comparing an image of the clothes stored in image storage unit 42 with image data of user U stored in storage unit 32 or an external server device.

[0071] In addition, if the answer to step S28 in the flowchart shown in FIG. 5 is Yes, the clothing determination unit 48 may determine whether the user U is wearing the same clothes as the clothes photographed or clothes with a similar design.

[0072] If the clothing determination unit 48 determines that the user U owns clothing that is the same as or has a similar design to the clothing the user is attempting to purchase, it causes the display unit 26 to display information to that effect. In this case, the clothing determination unit 48 may cause the display unit 26 to display an image of clothing that the user U already owns, or may display the information in text form. This makes it possible in other embodiments to prevent the user U from unnecessarily purchasing clothing that is the same as or has a similar design to clothing the user U already owns. Furthermore, if the clothing determination unit 48 determines that the user U owns clothing that is the same as or has a similar design to the clothing the user is attempting to purchase, the information to that effect may be notified not only by the display unit 26 but also by a visible light emitting unit (not shown) emitting a signal or by an audio output unit (not shown) playing audio information.

[0073] The clothing determination unit 48, for example, suggests clothes to the user U to purchase. For example, when the user U is selecting clothes at an apparel shop to purchase, the photography control unit 40 causes the image storage unit 42 to store the clothes displayed in the shop. The clothing determination unit 48 determines whether there is any clothing of a design that the user does not own, for example, based on images previously captured by the imaging unit 20. The clothing determination unit 48 may, for example, compare image data captured by the imaging unit 20 with image data stored in the storage unit 32 or an external server device, to determine whether the user U owns clothing that is the same as or similar to the clothing in the photograph.

[0074] For example, if it is determined that there is clothing of a design that the user does not own, the clothing determination unit 48 causes information to that effect to be displayed on the display unit 26. In this case, the clothing determination unit 48 may display information indicating the direction to where the clothing is displayed, or may display a photo of the clothing. This may provide an opportunity for the user U to purchase clothing of a design that the user does not yet own.

[0075] The components of each device shown in the figure are conceptual functional components and do not necessarily have to be physically configured as shown. In other words, the specific form of distribution and integration of each device is not limited to that shown in the figure, and all or part of them can be functionally or physically distributed and integrated in any unit depending on various loads and usage conditions. This distribution and integration configuration may also be performed dynamically.

[0076] Although the embodiments of the present disclosure have been described above, the present disclosure is not limited to the contents of these embodiments. Furthermore, the above-described components include those that can be easily imagined by a person skilled in the art, those that are substantially the same, and those that are within the so-called equivalent range. Furthermore, the above-described components can be combined as appropriate. Furthermore, various omissions, substitutions, or modifications of the components can be made without departing from the spirit of the above-described embodiments.

[0077] For example, up until now, the image storage unit 42 has stored an image on the condition that almost the entire body of the user U is reflected in the mirror M, but this is not limited to this. For example, the image may also be stored when it is determined that the upper half of the user U's body and the terminal device 10 worn by the user U are reflected in the mirror M. Furthermore, when the image storage unit 42 stores an image in the memory unit 32, an identifier may be assigned to the image file to determine whether almost the entire body of the user U or only the upper half of the user U's body is reflected in the image.

[0078] Up to this point, the terminal device 10 has been described as a device worn on the head of the user U, but this is not limited to this. The terminal device 10 may be a pendant-type wearable device or a wristwatch-type wearable device. When the terminal device 10 is a pendant-type wearable device or a wristwatch-type wearable device, the gaze detection unit 22 may detect the gaze based on an image captured by an imaging unit 20 that captures an image around the terminal device 10. [Explanation of symbols]

[0079] 10,10A terminal equipment 20 Imaging unit 22 Gaze detection unit 24 Input section 26 Display section 28 Communications Department 30 GNSS receiver 32 Storage section 34, 34A Control unit 40 Shooting control unit 42 Image storage section 44 Location information acquisition unit 46 Line of sight determination section 48 Clothes Judgment Department 50 rims 52 Lens

Claims

1. A terminal device worn by a user, an imaging unit that captures an image of the user's surroundings; an image storage unit that automatically determines a timing for storing the image based on the image captured by the imaging unit; the image storage unit stores an image of the user reflected in the mirror when it is confirmed that the user and the terminal device worn by the user are reflected in the mirror. Terminal device.

2. a location information acquisition unit that acquires location information of the user; the image storage unit stores an image of the user reflected in the mirror when the location information acquisition unit determines, based on the location information, that the user is in a location where the user may be wearing clothes that the user does not own. The terminal device according to claim 1 .

3. a line-of-sight determination unit that determines a line-of-sight direction of the user; the image storage unit stores an image of the user reflected in the mirror when the line-of-sight determination unit determines that the user is looking at himself / herself reflected in the mirror; The terminal device according to claim 1 .

4. An information processing method executed by a terminal device worn by a user, taking an image of the user's surroundings; automatically determining, based on the captured image, when to save the image; saving an image of the user reflected in the mirror when it is confirmed that the user and the terminal device worn by the user are reflected in the mirror; An information processing method, including:

5. A computer is a terminal device worn by a user. taking an image of the user's surroundings; automatically determining, based on the captured image, when to save the image; saving an image of the user reflected in the mirror when it is confirmed that the user and the terminal device worn by the user are reflected in the mirror; A program that executes.

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