Fixture for photographing a thin rectangular product

Abstract

This tool improves the productivity of product photography by allowing thin, rectangular products such as DVD cases, books, and game cassettes to stand upright and adding trimming markers during photography. [Solution] It has an L-shaped main body 1 that is several centimeters thick, is self-supporting, and a thin rectangular item can be placed on it along its L-shape. The part that comes into contact with the item has a shape or adhesive material that can be adapted to the side shape of the item, and these are replaceable as attachments 7c, 8a. In addition, by attaching three image cropping markers 4a, 5a, 6a to the right and left sides of the jig body, the amount of work in the photography process can be reduced, and product images can be obtained that correspond to the automation of trimming work using information processing.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a jig for photographing thin rectangular products.

Background Art

[0002] In mail-order sales, providing product images to customers is an important sales promotion means. In this case, when photographing products with a thin rectangular shape such as DVD cases, books, and game cartridges, and photographing the front and back surfaces, the product images are created as follows.

[0003] First, a digital camera is fixed on a table, and an operator props up the object to be photographed on a bookstand and takes a photo. Next, the object to be photographed is grasped and inverted, and photographed again. The photographed image is trimmed using software for a personal computer, and unnecessary background parts are deleted. Thereby, an image emphasizing the product is obtained.

[0004] However, in the conventional method, it takes time and effort to adjust the photographing position and invert the product manually, and the fatigue of the operator is likely to accumulate. In addition, since the trimming area is set for each photo, even products of the same size have slightly different positions in the photo, and the sense of unity is lost when the product images are arranged in a catalog.

[0005] On the other hand, the cake turntable jig of Patent Document 1 has a structure in which a metal insert sandwiches the product to make the product stand upright and further rotates it, enabling photographing of both sides of the product. The vertical bar structure of this cake turntable jig has a function of holding the cake so that it does not slip off, and a device having a similar function can also be applied as a photographing jig for, for example, making a DVD case stand upright.

[0006] Also, Patent Document 2 discloses a technique related to an auxiliary tool for storing a DVD case. A hanging hook is added using a finger-hooking recess on the side surface of the DVD case, and the function of holding the product using the side surface shape can also be applied as a photographing jig.

[0007] In Patent Document 3, a technique for automating trimming work is disclosed by arranging markers on a paper surface to specify a cutting range and having the markers recognized in information processing.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Patent Document 2

Patent Document 3

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0009] However, in the structure of the cake turntable tool of Patent Document 1, since the metal insert part is covered by the product and photographed, it is difficult to remove this by trimming work.

[0010] In addition, since the technology disclosed in Patent Document 2 targets a DVD case, it is necessary to consider the application to products having side surface shapes different from those of a DVD case, such as books and game cartridges.

[0011] In addition, in the technology disclosed in Patent Document 3, when photographing both sides of a product, an operation where an operator grasps and reverses the product occurs, and the trimming range needs to be specified separately for the front and back surfaces, which places a burden on the operator.

[0012] Therefore, the problem to be solved by the present invention is to reduce the workload in the photographing process and obtain a product image corresponding to the automation of the trimming operation using information processing by making the product stand on its own using the side surface of a thin rectangular object to be photographed and applying a trimming marker during photographing, in order to solve the above-mentioned problems.

Means for Solving the Problem

[0013] The invention according to claim 1 has a thick L-shaped main body, The main body is configured to be able to maintain a self-standing state against a downward load or external force applied to the article. A thin rectangular article can be placed along the thick L-shaped part of the main body, It is a jig for photography. Further, on the article support surface of the main body, convex portions or concave portions corresponding to the shape of the portion to be supported provided on the side surface of the article are arranged at predetermined positions, and these convex portions or concave portions can engage with the side surface shape of the article within a range where the holding force required for the article to maintain a self-standing state is exerted. By doing so, sufficient supporting force for the product to stand on its own is obtained, and at the same time, it is used for the product to stand on its own, Convex portion or concave portion It is not conspicuous or is located at a position that can be removed during the trimming operation, thus solving the problem.

[0014] The invention according to claim 2 separates the [specific part of the jig body] as an attachment and makes it replaceable with respect to the jig body, so that it can cope with various products with different side surface shapes, thus solving the problem. Convex portion or concave portion of the article support surface By separating the [specific part of the jig body] as an attachment and making it replaceable with respect to the jig body, it can cope with various products with different side surface shapes, thus solving the problem.

[0015] The invention according to claim 3 solves the problem by simultaneously specifying the trimming range on the front and back surfaces of the product by a set of markers for image cutting arranged on both left and right side surfaces of the jig.

Effect of the Invention

[0016] According to the present invention, by making the thin rectangular product stand on its own, it becomes possible to place it on a turntable for photographing or install cameras in front of and behind the product, so the workload in the photographing process is reduced. Furthermore, Convex portion or concave portion of the article support surface of the jig main body When it can be replaced by an attachment, it can be compatible with various products with different side shapes. Furthermore, when it is equipped with a trimming marker, it is possible to take a product image including the specification of the trimming range, so that the trimming work using information processing can be automated. By the synergistic effect of these effects, even if product photography is repeated, the position and angle of the product with respect to the camera will be constant, and the trimming range will be specified for both sides at the same time. Therefore, when the product images after trimming are arranged in a catalog, a beautiful catalog with a sense of unity can be realized.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Embodiments for Carrying Out the Invention

[0018] The purpose of this invention is to reduce the amount of work involved in the photography process by allowing a thin rectangular product to stand on its own and adding a trimming marker when photographing it, and to obtain product images that are compatible with the automation of trimming work using information processing. Specific examples of this invention are shown below with reference to the attached drawings. EXAMPLES

[0019] Figure 7 shows an example of a DVD case. The long side of the jig is aligned with the indentation on the side of the DVD case. Attach an attachment with a convex portion, and on the short side portion, there is a concave portion on an arc corresponding to the slight roundness of the side surface of the DVD case. By attaching the attachment, the DVD case can be made to stand on its own. This attachment is removable and can be replaced to accommodate products of different shapes, such as paperback books and game cassettes. The attachment can be easily replaced by simply inserting the corresponding attachment into the rails provided on the jig body. In addition, by adjusting the markers on the long and short sides to match the height and width of the DVD case, it is possible to take product photos with a specified cropping area.

[0020] Figure 8 shows an example of photography using this invention. A jig with a DVD case attached was placed on a rotating table, and photography was performed with a smartphone. By using the rotating table, the subject can be flipped over without being grasped, and its front and back sides can be photographed. As the photographed image contains markers, it is possible to obtain product images that can be automatically trimmed using information processing.

[0021] Figure 9 shows an example of photography using this invention. A jig with a game cassette placed on it is placed on a desk, and USB cameras are placed on the right and left sides of the jig. By installing two cameras, it is possible to simultaneously photograph the front and back of a game cassette. Since the captured image contains markers, it is possible to obtain product images that can be automatically trimmed using information processing. [Explanation of symbols]

[0022] 1 Jig body 2 Ground surface of the long side of the article. It is a rail and an attachment can be inserted 3 Ground surface of the short side of the article. It is a rail and an attachment can be inserted 4a Marker at the L-shaped intersection part (right side). Fixed to the jig 4b Marker at the L-shaped intersection part (left side). Fixed to the jig 5a Marker at the long side part (right side). Connected to 5b inside the jig body 5b Marker at the long side part (left side). A member for connecting to 5a is attached 6a Marker at the short side part (right side). Connected to 6b inside the jig body 6b Marker at the short side part (left side). A member for connecting to 6a is attached 7a Attachment for the long side part Having an arc-shaped concave portion 7b Attachment for the long side part. The convex part corresponds to the concave part on the side of the DVD case 8a Attachment for the short side part Having an arc-shaped concave portion 8b Attachment for the short side part. The convex part corresponds to the insertion part of the game cassette

Claims

1. A photography tool having a thick L-shaped main body which is configured to be able to maintain an independent state against downward loads and external forces applied to the article, a thin rectangular article can be placed along the thick part of the L-shape of the main body, and the article support surface of the main body has convex or concave portions arranged at predetermined positions corresponding to the shape of the part to be supported on the side of the article, and these convex or concave portions can engage with the side shape of the article to a range sufficient to exert the holding force necessary for the article to maintain its independent state.

2. The photographing jig described in claim 1 has a structure in which convex or concave portions corresponding to the shape of the part to be supported on the side surface of the article of the jig body are separated as attachments, and the attachments are attached to the L-shaped thick portion, and rails and slides are provided on the jig body side and the attachment side, respectively, and the rails and slides engage with each other, making the attachment replaceable with respect to the jig body.

3. The photographing jig as described in claim 1, further comprising a set of markers for image extraction, wherein a marker is arranged at the intersection of the L shape on the side of the jig body, and movable markers are arranged on both the short and long sides, the markers being arranged on both the left and right sides of the jig body, and the markers on the short and long sides being connected inside the jig body.

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