Information providing apparatus and display method

Abstract

To increase efficiency of field work on a stage.SOLUTION: An information processing device includes a provision part, an arrangement data reception part, and a generation part. The provision part provides map data on a stage to a user. The arrangement data reception part receives arrangement data in which the user arranges objects for the map data provided by the provision part, for each section. The generation part generates integrated arrangement data in which the arrangement data for each section received by the arrangement data reception part is integrated.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an information providing apparatus and a display method.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, in a lighting system installed in a theater, a stage, a studio, etc., for example, there is a technique of detecting the arrangement positions of respective lighting fixtures by data communication with each lighting fixture and displaying them on a display table (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] However, in the prior art, for example, after arriving at the site, it is necessary to finally adjust the arrangement positions of lighting, sound, art, etc. by comparing the preparation drawings respectively created by lighting, sound, art, etc., and there is room for improvement from the viewpoint of improving the efficiency of on-site work.

[0005] The present invention has been made in view of the above, and an object thereof is to provide an information providing apparatus and a display method capable of improving the efficiency of on-site work related to a stage.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] An information processing device according to an embodiment includes a providing unit, a placement data receiving unit, and a generating unit. The providing unit provides map data of a stage to a user. The placement data receiving unit receives placement data for each section in which the user has placed objects on the map data provided by the providing unit. The generating unit generates integrated placement data by integrating the placement data for each section received by the placement data receiving unit. [Effects of the Invention]

[0007] According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the efficiency of on-site work related to a stage. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

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[0009] The information processing device 10 according to the embodiment described below includes a providing unit 122 that provides map data of the stage to the user, a placement data receiving unit 123 that receives placement data for each section in which the user places objects on the map data provided by the providing unit 122, and a generating unit 124 that generates integrated placement data that integrates the placement data for each section acquired by the placement data receiving unit 123.

[0010] Also, in the information processing apparatus 10 according to the embodiment described below, the providing unit 122 provides map data with lighting data related to lighting that can be used on the stage added thereto.

[0011] Also, in the information processing apparatus 10 according to the embodiment described below, when the relationship between objects satisfies a predetermined condition, the generation unit 124 regards it as an error and notifies the user of the reason for the error.

[0012] Also, in the information processing apparatus 10 according to the embodiment described below, when a plurality of objects overlap on the integrated arrangement data, the generation unit 124 regards it as an error.

[0013] Also, in the information processing apparatus 10 according to the embodiment described below, when another object is arranged on the integrated arrangement data within the prohibited range set for an object, the generation unit 124 regards it as an error.

[0014] Also, in the information processing apparatus 10 according to the embodiment described below, when the load on an object to which another object is to be attached exceeds a preset load limit, the generation unit 124 regards it as an error.

[0015] Also, in the information processing apparatus 10 according to the embodiment described below, the providing unit 122 provides map data to the persons in charge of each section related to stage lighting, stage sound, and stage art respectively, and the generation unit 124 generates integrated arrangement data integrating the arrangement positions of stage lighting, stage sound, and stage art.

[0016] Also, the display method according to the embodiment described below displays arrangement data in which objects received for each section are arranged with respect to the map data of the stage, and an integration button for integrating the arrangement positions of the objects in the arrangement data selected from each section.

[0017] Hereinafter, with reference to the drawings, an information processing apparatus and a display method according to an embodiment will be described. In the embodiment, the same reference numerals are given to the same parts, and redundant descriptions are omitted.

[0018] First, with reference to FIG. 1, an overview of the information processing apparatus 10 according to the embodiment will be described. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an overview of the information processing apparatus 10. As shown in FIG. 1, the information processing apparatus 10 according to the embodiment has, for example, a 3D map database (DB).

[0019] The 3D map DB is a database that stores three-dimensional map data indicating spatial information regarding various stages such as actual theaters, stages, studios, etc. Note that the map data may be 2D data. For example, the map data stored in the 3D map DB is created by an administrator.

[0020] By the way, for example, when performing one stage, so-called setup diagrams indicating the arrangement positions of stage lighting, stage sound, and stage art are created in each section of stage lighting, stage sound, and stage art, respectively, and the final arrangement positions are determined at the actual site.

[0021] However, in this case, when unexpected situations occur and it takes time to handle them, or when problems such as overlapping equipment arrangement positions occur, it is not preferable from the viewpoint of improving the efficiency of on-site work at the stage.

[0022] Therefore, in the information processing apparatus 10 according to the embodiment, the map data stored in the 3D map DB is provided to each user (here, lighting, sound, art), and integrated arrangement data is generated by integrating the setup diagrams edited by the users in each section. Here, the section refers to something that is distinguished from others in terms of industry type, field, person in charge, etc.

[0023] Specifically, first, as shown in FIG. 1, the information processing apparatus 10 provides map data to users in each section such as lighting, acoustics, and art (step S01). For example, users in each section independently edit the map data (step S02) and create placement data. Here, "providing" includes the case of transmitting map data to the user's terminal device or the case of providing it so that the user can access the information processing apparatus 10 and edit it on the platform.

[0024] Here, the placement data is data in which objects used on the stage are placed with respect to the map data. For example, in the lighting section, data in which stage lighting is placed in the map data becomes the placement data.

[0025] Subsequently, the information processing apparatus 10 receives the placement data created in each section (step S03). For example, each time the user generates placement data, the user uploads the placement data to the information processing apparatus 10, and the information processing apparatus 10 receives the placement data uploaded from the user for each section according to the section information associated with the user. Further, the information processing apparatus 10 stores the received placement data in the placement data DB.

[0026] Subsequently, the information processing apparatus 10 performs an integration process of integrating the placement data received for each section (step S04). The integration process here is, for example, a process of integrating the objects (stage lighting, stage acoustics, stage art) included in each placement data into one placement data.

[0027] For example, in the information processing apparatus 10, in the integration process, when the relationship between objects satisfies a predetermined condition such as when the placement positions of the objects overlap, it is regarded as an error, and the reason for the error is notified to each section.

[0028] To give a more specific example, in the information processing apparatus 10, for example, when a plurality of objects are arranged at the same coordinates in the map data (such as when the hanging positions of the objects overlap), it is regarded as an error, and the reason for the error is notified.

[0029] Also, for example, a prohibited range is provided within the irradiation range of the stage lighting. When another object is arranged within the prohibited range, that is, when the function of the lighting is obstructed by another object, etc., it may also be regarded as an error, and the reason for the error may be notified.

[0030] Further, in the information processing apparatus 10, when the load limit of the baton installed on the stage is exceeded by suspending a plurality of objects, it may be regarded as an error, and the reason for the error may be notified. Note that the baton is an example of an object to be attached to which an object can be attached.

[0031] For example, in the information processing apparatus 10, it may be decided to notify the reason for the error and start a message function capable of transmitting and receiving messages between each section. Thereby, in each section, the communication regarding how to avoid the error can be facilitated.

[0032] Also, in the information processing apparatus 10, in the integration process of step S04, when no error is detected, integrated arrangement data is generated (step S05). Here, the integrated arrangement data is data obtained by collecting the objects (stage lighting, stage sound, stage art) included in each arrangement data onto one arrangement data.

[0033] That is, the data obtained by integrating the preparation diagrams of each section becomes the integrated arrangement data. Thereby, for example, the relevant persons of each section can acquire the integrated arrangement data online.

[0034] Therefore, in the information processing apparatus 10 according to the embodiment, the efficiency of the on-site work related to the stage can be improved.

[0035] Next, with reference to FIG. 2, a configuration example of the information processing apparatus 10 according to the embodiment will be described. FIG. 2 is a block diagram of the information processing apparatus 10. As shown in FIG. 2, the information processing apparatus 10 includes a communication unit 110, a control unit 120, and a storage unit 130.

[0036] The communication unit 110 is realized by, for example, a NIC (Network Interface Card) or the like. The communication unit 110 transmits and receives information to and from the devices in each section via a network such as various wireless communication networks such as 4G (Generation), 5G, LTE (Long Term Evolution), WiFi (registered trademark), or wireless LAN (Local Area Network), or various wired communication networks.

[0037] The storage unit 130 is realized by, for example, a semiconductor memory element such as a RAM or a flash memory, or a storage device such as a hard disk or an optical disk. The storage unit 130 also includes a 3D map DB 131, a user information DB 132, and an arrangement data DB 133.

[0038] The 3D map DB 131 is a database that stores map data indicating the actual spatial information of theaters, stages, and studios. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of the 3D map DB 131. In the example shown in FIG. 3, the 3D map DB 131 stores information on items such as "stage ID" and "map data" in association with each other.

[0039] The "stage ID" is an identifier for identifying each stage, and the "map data" is the map data of the stage identified by the corresponding "stage ID".

[0040] Here, the map data may be, for example, data to which lighting data related to lighting that can be used on the stage is added. That is, various data related to lighting fixtures such as spotlights and horizon lights installed on the stage, and batons may be included in the map data.

[0041] Returning to the description of FIG. 2, the user information DB 132 will be described. The user information DB 132 is a database that stores information about each user who is a person related to the stage. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of the user information DB 132.

[0042] In the example shown in FIG. 4, information on items such as the user information DB 132, "user ID", "password", "position", and "group" is stored in association with each other. The "user ID" is an identifier for identifying each user.

[0043] The "password" is a password for the user identified by the corresponding "user ID" to access the information processing apparatus 10. The "position" is the position (for example, section name) of the user identified by the corresponding "user ID".

[0044] The "group" is the group to which the user identified by the corresponding "user ID" belongs. Here, the group means, for example, a performance. In the example of FIG. 4, it shows that the user identified by the user ID "U001" is in charge of the lighting for the performances identified by "G001" and "G002".

[0045] Returning to the description of FIG. 2, the layout data DB 133 will be described. The layout data DB 133 is a database that stores the layout data created in each section. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of the layout data DB 133.

[0046] In the example shown in FIG. 5, the layout data DB 133 stores information on items such as "group ID", "performance information", "user ID", "position", and "layout data" in association with each other.

[0047] The "group ID" is an identifier for identifying the group that shares the layout data. The "performance information" is information about the performance produced by the group identified by the corresponding "group ID". For example, information such as the performance name, performance date and time, and performance location becomes the performance information.

[0048] "User ID" and "Position" indicate the members and positions within the group identified by the corresponding "Group ID". "Arrangement Data" indicates the arrangement data created by the corresponding member. Note that each member can register multiple pieces of arrangement data in "Arrangement Data", such as Version 1 and Version 2.

[0049] Returning to the description of FIG. 2, the control unit 120 will be described. The control unit 120 is, for example, a controller and is realized by various programs stored in the storage device inside the information processing apparatus 10 being executed with the RAM as a work area by a CPU (Central Processing Unit), an MPU (Micro Processing Unit), or the like.

[0050] As shown in FIG. 2, the control unit 120 includes a reception unit 121, a provision unit 122, an arrangement data reception unit 123, and a generation unit 124. The reception unit 121 receives various operation information from the user from the terminal the user has.

[0051] For example, the reception unit 121 receives user information for registering each user from the terminal device of each user. For example, the reception unit 121 stores the received user information in the user information DB 132.

[0052] In addition, the reception unit 121 receives operation information regarding the creation of a group from the terminal device of the person in charge of the stage (for example, the stage director) and newly generates a group. For example, the reception unit 121 receives operation information such as the creation of a new group, the stage name (stage ID), and the invitation of members participating in the group from the person in charge of the stage, creates a new group, and registers it in the arrangement data DB 133.

[0053] The providing unit 122 provides the user with the map data of the stage. For example, the providing unit 122 extracts the map data with the stage ID corresponding to the stage designated by the stage director from the 3D map DB 131 and provides it to the members invited to the group.

[0054] At this time, the providing unit 122 may, for example, also provide the editing schedule of each section accordingly. Here, the editing schedule refers to the schedule for generating the placement data for each section, and is used for deadline management such as please complete the generation of the placement data between what time and what time.

[0055] For example, the editing schedule may be specified by the stage person in charge, or may be determined by discussion among each section. Note that on the platform provided by the information processing apparatus 10, the exchange of messages regarding the editing schedule may be performed.

[0056] In addition, the providing unit 122 may provide a platform regarding the work schedule. Here, the work schedule is a schedule for each section to actually perform the work to be prepared at the stage site.

[0057] To give a more specific example, the work schedule is a time table for the preparation work at the stage site of each section, such as performing the lighting installation work from what time to what time, the audio equipment installation work from what time to what time, and the art installation work from what time to what time.

[0058] In this way, by providing a platform regarding the work schedule, the schedules of each section at the stage site can be shared in advance, so that the work efficiency can be improved.

[0059] The configuration data reception unit 123 receives, for each section, the placement data in which the user has placed the object with respect to the map data provided by the providing unit 122. For example, when the configuration data reception unit 123 receives the placement data from each user, it classifies the placement data into each section based on the position (section) associated with the user ID, thereby receiving the placement data for each section.

[0060] Note that, as described above, the configuration data reception unit 123 may receive the placement data uploaded from each user, or may receive the placement data edited on the platform. Further, the configuration data reception unit 123 stores the placement data received from the user in the placement data DB 133.

[0061] The generation unit 124 generates integrated placement data by integrating the placement data for each section received by the placement data reception unit 123. For example, the generation unit 124 generates the integrated placement data in response to an operation by any member.

[0062] FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of the display screen. For example, the generation unit 124 displays a display screen as shown in FIG. 6 on the member's terminal device, and then generates the integrated placement data in response to an operation by the member.

[0063] In the example of FIG. 6, for example, in each section of lighting, art, and acoustics, the data name of the layout drawing (placement data) generated in each section and the integration button are displayed. For example, when the member selects an arbitrary layout drawing from each section and then selects the integration button, the generation unit 124 starts generating the integrated placement data using the layout drawing selected by the member.

[0064] Note that when the integration button is selected, the generation unit 124 may automatically select the latest layout drawing (the one with the latest version) in each section to generate the integrated placement data, and then generate the integrated placement data.

[0065] In the example shown in the figure, the case where "Ordering Drawing.Ver3" is selected from the lighting section, "Ordering Drawing.Ver2" is selected from the art section, and "Ordering Drawing.Ver1" is selected from the audio section is shown.

[0066] The generation unit 124 extracts the layout data corresponding to the ordering drawing selected by the member from the layout data DB133 respectively, and generates integrated layout data. For example, the generation unit 124 generates integrated layout data by superimposing the objects of each layout data.

[0067] For example, the integrated layout data generated by the generation unit 124 is provided to each member. At this time, the generation unit 124 may generate the integrated layout data so that it is possible to know which version of the layout data of each section is used to generate the integrated layout data. For example, the data name of the integrated layout data may be automatically generated like "Integrated Ordering Drawing_Lighting Ver3_Art Ver2_Audio Ver1". Also, not limited to the data name, version information of the layout data of each section may be given in the integrated layout data.

[0068] Also, when generating the integrated layout data, the generation unit 124, for example, regards it as an error when the relationship between objects satisfies a predetermined condition, and notifies each section of the reason for the error.

[0069] The predetermined conditions here include, for example, the case where a plurality of objects overlap on the integrated layout data, the case where other objects exist in the prohibited range set for an object, for example, the case where the load limit of a baton is exceeded, and the like.

[0070] Note that the prohibited range may be arbitrarily set for each object, or may be set for a predetermined space. For example, a prohibited range may be provided in the irradiation range of lighting, or the movement route used for the set change of the stage set may be set as the prohibited range.

[0071] For example, when the generation unit 124 determines an error, it notifies each section of the reason for the error. As a result, in each section, the layout diagram is reconsidered based on the reason for the error, and a new layout diagram is uploaded.

[0072] Further, the generation unit 124 may, for example, start a communication tool such as a comment function used to resolve errors in each section in accordance with the notification of the reason for the error. As a result, communication can be carried out between each section using the communication tool, so that the error can be resolved at an early stage.

[0073] Next, with reference to FIG. 7, the processing procedure executed by the information processing apparatus 10 according to the embodiment will be described. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure executed by the information processing apparatus 10.

[0074] As shown in FIG. 7, first, the information processing apparatus 10 creates a group related to the stage based on the operation information by the stage supervisor (step S101). Subsequently, the information processing apparatus 10 provides map data to the members within the group (step S102).

[0075] Thereafter, the information processing apparatus 10 receives the arrangement data created by each member (step S103), and generates integrated arrangement data using the acquired arrangement data (step S104). Then, the information processing apparatus 10 ends the processing.

[0076] As described above, the information processing apparatus 10 according to the embodiment includes a providing unit 122 that provides the user with map data of the stage, an arrangement data reception unit 123 that receives, for each section, arrangement data in which the user has arranged an object with respect to the map data provided by the providing unit 122, and a generation unit 124 that generates integrated arrangement data obtained by integrating the arrangement data for each section acquired by the arrangement data reception unit 123.

[0077] Therefore, according to the information processing apparatus 10 according to the embodiment, it is possible to improve the efficiency of on-site work related to the stage.

[0078] By the way, in the above-described embodiment, for example, the case where map data is created by an administrator has been described, but the present invention is not limited thereto. That is, the map data may be created by, for example, scenic design.

[0079] More specifically, for example, when a stage is produced outdoors and a performance is held, map data related to the outdoor stage may be created by, for example, scenic design, and then placement data may be created in other sections.

[0080] Also, in the above-described embodiment, each section has been described as lighting, sound, and art, but the present invention is not limited thereto. As long as each section is different (for example, industry type, field, person in charge, etc.), any industry type may be used as a section.

[0081] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described, these embodiments are presented as examples and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. These embodiments can be implemented in various other forms, and various omissions, replacements, and changes can be made without departing from the gist of the invention. These embodiments and their modifications are included in the scope and gist of the invention, and are also included in the invention described in the claims and its equivalent scope.

Explanation of Reference Numerals

[0082] 10 Information processing apparatus 121 Reception unit 122 Provision unit 123 Placement data reception unit 124 Generation unit 131 3D map DB 132 User information DB 133 Placement data DB

Claims

1. A providing unit that provides map data of a stage to a user; An arrangement data receiving unit that receives, for each section, arrangement data in which the user has arranged an object with respect to the map data provided by the providing unit; A generating unit that generates integrated arrangement data obtained by integrating the arrangement data for each section received by the arrangement data receiving unit; comprising wherein the arrangement data receiving unit receives the arrangement data with different versions for each section, and the generating unit generates the integrated arrangement data obtained by integrating the arrangement data of the version selected by the user among the arrangement data with different versions when an integration button for integrating the arrangement data is operated by the user An information providing device.

2. The providing unit provides the map data with lighting data related to lighting that can be used on the stage added thereto, The information providing device according to claim 1.

3. The generating unit regards it as an error and notifies the user of the reason for the error when the relationship between the objects satisfies a predetermined condition The information providing device according to claim 1 or 2.

4. The generating unit regards it as the error when a plurality of the objects overlap on the integrated arrangement data, The information providing device according to claim 3.

5. The generating unit regards it as the error when another object is arranged on the integrated arrangement data within a prohibited range set for the object, The information providing device according to claim 3 or 4.

6. The generating unit regards it as the error when the load exceeds a preset load limit of an object to which the object is attached, The information providing device according to claim 3, 4 or 5.

7. The providing unit provides the map data to the user, which is set for each section related to stage lighting, stage sound, and stage art respectively, and the generating unit generates the integrated arrangement data in which the arrangement positions of stage lighting, stage sound, and stage art are integrated, The information providing device according to any one of claims 1 to 6.

8. A display method executed by a computer, comprising displaying a display screen including arrangement data in which an object received for each section with respect to map data of a stage is arranged, and an integration button for integrating the arrangement positions of the objects in the selected arrangement data On the display screen, accept the selection of the layout data that combines the layout data with different versions received from each of the sections and integrates the layout positions. When the integration button is operated, generate integrated layout data by integrating the layout data selected for each section on the display screen. Display method.

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