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Abstract

This system connects those who request the provision of digital images and videos from remote locations with those who provide the service, enabling the requester to acquire such information quickly and from multiple perspectives. [Solution] Digital images and videos from remote locations can be captured by a contracted individual located nearby, at the request of the client. This allows the client to acquire the information from multiple angles in a short amount of time.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention is a system in which a requester obtains digital images / videos (hereinafter referred to as "photo shoots, etc.") of a specified location from a trustee, and the trustee obtains a reward, etc. from the requester by providing photo shoots, etc. This is a business model that includes a platform (application software) for operating this system. This system is based on application software downloaded to a smartphone or the like. The requester associates a plurality of nearby trustee candidates with a specified location using a GPS function or the like. When a trustee candidate accepts the trust, they become a trustee and provide photo shoots, etc. This business model relates to a technology that associates a person who requests the provision of photo shoots, etc. with a trustee and enables the multi-faceted acquisition of photo shoots, etc. at a specified location in a short period of time.

Background Art

[0002] A technology for multi-faceted acquisition of photo shoots, etc. at a remote location in a short period of time is considered useful in the following aspects. · When considering travel or the like, it is possible to grasp the current situation of the location (weather, scenery such as autumn foliage, the state of seas, rivers, etc., the degree of congestion of people, cars, etc.). · It is possible to grasp the current situation of tourist destinations around the world and locations other than tourist destinations. · When a disaster occurs, it is possible to grasp the current situation of a specified location.

Prior Art Documents

Non-Patent Documents

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Non-Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] The problems we are trying to solve are that, in order to understand the current situation in remote locations, we are limited to methods such as using video from television broadcasts or live cameras, and that visiting the location incurs costs in terms of time, money, and effort. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] The present invention is characterized by the fact that it can be used by multiple people via smartphone or other devices to link people who need photos taken remotely with people who are nearby to that location, allowing the requester to obtain the photos taken remotely and the contractor to receive compensation for doing so. [Effects of the Invention]

[0006] This invention has the advantage of enabling clients to quickly and comprehensively acquire photos and other images from remote locations. It also has the advantage of allowing multiple people to easily participate and respond via smartphones or similar devices. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0007] [Figure 1] Figure 1 shows an overview of the flowchart for this system. (Example 1) [Figure 2] Figure 2 shows an overview of the system's usage. (Example 2) [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0008] Based on a smartphone application, this system links individuals requesting photos of specific locations with potential contractors. The requester can then select photos uploaded by the contractors to the application and obtain the desired images. Meanwhile, the contractor whose photos are selected receives compensation. [Examples]

[0009] Figure 1 shows an overview of the system's workflow. First, users download the application to their smartphones or other devices. Next, the requester launches the application and specifies the "designated location" where they want photos taken. Then, a request notification is sent from the application to the smartphones of potential service providers who are near the "designated location". Next, the service provider who receives the notification decides whether to accept the request. If they accept, they take photos of the "specific location" and upload them to the application (if they do not accept, they ignore the notification). Next, the requester selects one or more photos from the multiple photos uploaded to the application and obtains the information about those photos. Finally, the service provider receives compensation if the photos they uploaded to the application are selected. [Examples]

[0010] Figure 2 shows an overview of how this system is used. The usage process is explained in the following order: (1) The requester launches the application on their smartphone or other device and specifies the "designated location" where they want photos taken; (2) The contractor takes photos of the "designated location" with their smartphone or other device (after which they upload the photos to the application); (3) The requester selects the desired photos from those uploaded to the application using their smartphone or other device; (4) The contractor who provided the selected photos receives payment from the application.

Claims

[Claim 1] This business model involves a client obtaining digital images and videos (hereinafter referred to as "photos, etc.") of a designated location from a contractor, with the contractor receiving compensation from the client for providing the photos, etc. Based on application software downloaded to a smartphone, the system links multiple potential contractors located near the location designated by the client using GPS functionality, etc. If a candidate accepts the contract, they become a contractor and provide the photos, etc. This business model is characterized by linking the person requesting the photos, etc. with the contractor, enabling the acquisition of photos, etc. of the designated location from multiple angles in a short amount of time.

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