Imaging command device, imaging control device, imaging command method, imaging control method, imaging command system, and imaging control system

Abstract

To provide an imaging instruction device, an imaging control device, an imaging instruction method, an imaging control method, an imaging instruction system, and an imaging control system capable of capturing an image including a subject and a background that a user desires to capture at an imaging location.SOLUTION: An imaging instruction device selects one or more candidate vehicles capable of capturing an image that satisfies an imaging condition including identification information on a subject and a positional relationship between the subject and a background, and transmits an image capturing instruction for capturing the image of the subject on the basis of the imaging condition to an imaging control device mounted on each selected candidate vehicle, and the imaging control device receives an imaging instruction, acquires an imaging state as of when imaging is performed, and images the subject when it is determined that the image to be captured in the imaging state satisfies the imaging condition.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an imaging command device, an imaging control device, an imaging command method, an imaging control method, an imaging command system, and an imaging control system. [Background technology]

[0002] A technology is known for a photography system using a mobile body equipped with a photography device and configured to be capable of automatic driving, which receives a photography request including a photography location desired by a user, moves the mobile body to the photography location in accordance with the photography request, and executes control to photograph the external conditions of the mobile body using the photography device of the mobile body (Patent Document 1). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2019-087884 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, the technology of Patent Document 1 captures images without considering the positional relationship between the subject and the background at the shooting location, which has the problem that it is not possible to capture an image that includes the subject and background that the user wants to capture at the shooting location.

[0005] The problem that the present invention aims to solve is to provide an imaging command device, an imaging control device, an imaging command method, an imaging control method, an imaging command system, and an imaging control system that can capture an image including a subject and background that a user wishes to capture at an imaging location. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The present invention solves the above problem by having an imaging command device select a candidate vehicle that can capture an image that satisfies imaging conditions including specific information about the subject and the positional relationship between the subject and the background, transmit an imaging command to an imaging control device mounted on the selected candidate vehicle to cause the imaging control device to capture an image of the subject based on the imaging conditions, have the imaging control device receive the imaging command, acquire the imaging situation when imaging is performed, and capture an image of the subject if it is determined that the image captured in the imaging situation satisfies the imaging conditions. [Effects of the Invention]

[0007] According to the present invention, an image including a subject and background that a user desires to capture can be captured at an image capturing location. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0008] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of an imaging control system according to the first embodiment. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a screen for inputting imaging conditions. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 shows an example of a scene in which the control process in the first embodiment is performed. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a control procedure of the user terminal in the first embodiment. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of a control procedure of the imaging command device in the first embodiment. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of a control procedure of the imaging control device in the first embodiment. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of an imaging control system according to the second embodiment. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of a control procedure of the imaging command device according to the second embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0009] A first embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

[0010] First Embodiment FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an imaging control system according to this embodiment. In this embodiment, the imaging control system 1 includes a user terminal 10, an imaging command device 11, and an imaging control device 20. The user terminal 10 is a terminal operated by a first user. The first user is a user who requests an image of a subject. The subject is, for example, the first user himself or herself or a first vehicle in which the first user is riding. The subject may be stationary or moving. The first user inputs imaging conditions for capturing an image of the subject into the user terminal 10. For example, the first user inputs the imaging time for capturing an image of the subject as the imaging condition. Furthermore, if there is a landscape that the first user wants to capture in the background of the subject, the first user inputs the imaging direction and other information as the imaging condition so that the landscape is included in the imaging range. When the user terminal 10 accepts the input of the imaging conditions from the first user, the user transmits the imaging conditions to the imaging command device 11. When the imaging command device 11 receives the imaging conditions, it selects a candidate vehicle that can capture an image that satisfies the imaging conditions, and transmits an imaging command to the imaging control device 20 installed in the candidate vehicle to cause the imaging control device 20 to capture an image of the subject based on the imaging conditions.

[0011] The imaging control device 20 controls the position, imaging direction, etc. of the imaging device 25 provided in a second vehicle different from the first vehicle, and controls the imaging device 25 to capture an image of the subject based on the received imaging conditions. In FIG. 1, the second vehicle corresponds to the candidate vehicle selected by the imaging command device 11. In this embodiment, by using the imaging device 25 to capture an image of the first user or the first vehicle, it is possible to capture a scene that is difficult for the first user to capture by himself. For example, if the first user riding in the first vehicle wants to capture a scene in which the first vehicle is traveling, it is difficult for the first user to capture the first vehicle by himself. Therefore, by automatically controlling an imaging device installed in another vehicle to capture an image of the first vehicle, the first user can obtain the image he or she desires. In this embodiment, by performing imaging using the positional relationship between the subject and the background as an imaging condition, it is possible to capture a scene in which the first vehicle is traveling with the scenery that the first user wants to include in the image as the background of the subject.

[0012] The user terminal 10 is a portable terminal device. For example, the user terminal 10 is a smartphone, a tablet terminal, or the like. The user terminal 10 exchanges information with the imaging command device 11 via a wireless communication network. The user terminal 10 may be a device mounted on a first vehicle in which a first user is riding. Although FIG. 1 illustrates the first user operating the user terminal 10 inside the first vehicle, this is not limiting, and the first user may operate the user terminal without riding in the first vehicle. For example, this may be the case when the first user operates the user terminal to request an image capture of the first user himself / herself as a subject. The user terminal 10 includes an input device 100, a terminal communication device 101, a display device 102, and a control device 103.

[0013] The input device 100 accepts input of various information by the first user. The input device 100 is, for example, a switch or a touch panel. In this embodiment, the input device 100 accepts input of imaging conditions desired by the first user. The input device 100 outputs the input imaging conditions to the terminal communication device 101. The imaging conditions include an imaging location indicating the position where the imaging device will perform imaging, an imaging time when imaging will be performed, an imaging range, and an imaging method. The imaging location is expressed by coordinates on a map. The imaging method includes, for example, the aperture, shutter speed, zoom, etc. of the camera. The imaging conditions include identification information of the subject and conditions related to the positional relationship between the subject and the background. The identification information of the subject is information for identifying the subject, such as position information of the subject. The position of the subject may be the position of the subject on a map determined by the first user. The position of the subject may also be the position of the subject at the time of imaging. The position of the subject may be location information acquired by a GPS installed in a terminal owned by the subject. If the subject is a first vehicle, location information acquired by a GPS installed in the first vehicle may be used. The specific information may also be information about the characteristics of the subject. For example, the specific information may be the face of the first user or the model of the first vehicle.

[0014] The positional relationship between the subject and the background is the position of the subject and the direction of the scenery that is to be included in the background of the subject. The first user inputs the position of the subject and the direction of the scenery that is to be the background of the subject as the imaging direction. This allows the imaging device 25 to capture an image of the subject against the background of the scenery that is included in the imaging range of the imaging direction. The positional relationship between the subject and the background is the position of the subject and the position of an object that is to be included in the background of the subject from the scenery surrounding the subject. For example, if the first user wants to capture an image of the first user with a landmark building in the background, the first user inputs the position of the first user as the subject and the position of the building as the object that is to be included in the background based on the imaging range and the positions of the subject and the object, thereby capturing an image that includes the subject and the object in the background. The positions of the subject and the object are expressed as coordinates on a map. The position of the object may also be input as a relative position based on the position of the subject, or as a direction in which the object is located based on the position of the subject.

[0015] FIG. 2 shows an example of a screen for a first user to input imaging conditions when requesting imaging. FIG. 2 shows map information displayed on the touch panel of the user terminal 10. In this embodiment, for example, the first user inputs desired imaging conditions by touching the position of the first vehicle (the subject), the position of the imaging location, and the imaging direction on the map displayed on the touch panel. If the first user desires to capture an image including a building A on the left side of the background of the first vehicle V1, the first user inputs the imaging location P, the subject position Q, and the imaging direction D as imaging conditions, as shown in FIG. 2. Furthermore, the imaging direction D is not limited to the direction in which the subject is located, but may be a direction corresponding to the imaging angle input by the first user based on the direction in which the subject is located. Furthermore, the first user may input the position of the subject, the position of building A, and the imaging location on the map. Furthermore, when the first user inputs the name of building A, the position of building A linked to the name of building A may be selected from the feature information included in the map information.

[0016] The input device 100 may accept input of a plurality of different imaging conditions. The first user may request a plurality of vehicles to capture images from different angles. Furthermore, the input device 100 accepts input of imaging conditions by the first user after images captured by the imaging control device 20 are displayed on the display device 102. In this embodiment, the first user may check the displayed image and input change information for changing the imaging conditions such as the position and imaging direction of the imaging device 25. Specifically, the first user touches the changed position and imaging direction of the imaging device 25 on a map such as that shown in FIG. 2. Furthermore, the input device 100 may accept input of change information for changing the position of the first vehicle.

[0017] The terminal communication device 101 exchanges information with the communication device 110. Specifically, the terminal communication device 101 transmits imaging conditions to the communication device 110. In addition, the terminal communication device 101 receives, from the communication device 110, an image captured by the imaging control device 20 and information on whether the second user has accepted or rejected the imaging command.

[0018] The display device 102 displays an image to the first user. For example, the display device 102 is a display. When an image captured by the imaging control device 20 is transmitted from the imaging command device 11, the display device 102 displays the image to the first user. The first user can check the displayed image and confirm whether the captured image is the desired image.

[0019] The control device 103 generates a control signal for controlling the travel of the first vehicle. First, when the control device 103 receives from the imaging command device 11 the estimated arrival time of the second vehicle at the imaging location, the control device 103 generates a travel plan for the first vehicle to arrive at the subject position input by the first user by the estimated arrival time. Then, the control device 103 generates a control signal for causing the first vehicle to travel in accordance with the travel plan and transmits the control signal to the first vehicle. Furthermore, if the position and imaging direction of the imaging device 25 are controlled as relative positions and directions based on the first vehicle, which is the subject, the control device 103 may change the relative position and imaging direction of the imaging device 25 by controlling the position of the first vehicle.

[0020] The imaging command device 11 includes a communication device 110, a controller 111, and a database 114. The communication device 110 exchanges information with the terminal communication device 101. The communication device 110 receives imaging conditions from the terminal communication device 101. The communication device 110 also transmits to the terminal communication device 101 an image captured by the imaging control device 20 and information on acceptance or rejection of the imaging command by the second user. The communication device 110 also exchanges information with the in-vehicle communication device 23. The communication device 110 transmits an imaging command including imaging conditions to the in-vehicle communication device 23 of the selected candidate vehicle. The communication device 110 also transmits a remote control signal output from the remote control unit 113 to the in-vehicle communication device 23 of the candidate vehicle. The communication device 110 also receives images captured by the imaging control device 20 from the in-vehicle communication device 23.

[0021] The controller 111 includes a computer having hardware and software, and the computer includes a ROM storing a program, a CPU that executes the program stored in the ROM, and a RAM that functions as an accessible storage device. The controller 111 includes functional blocks: a candidate vehicle selection unit 112 and a remote control unit 113. In this embodiment, the functions of the controller 111 are divided into two blocks and the functions of each functional block are described. However, the functions of the controller 111 do not necessarily have to be divided into two blocks; they may be divided into one functional block or three or more functional blocks. The candidate vehicle selection unit 112 selects, as candidate vehicles, vehicles that can capture images that satisfy the imaging conditions. Specifically, the candidate vehicle selection unit 112 selects, from among multiple vehicles, vehicles that can move to the imaging location by the specified imaging time, based on vehicle information stored in the database 114. For example, the candidate vehicle selection unit 112 determines, for each vehicle, whether it can move to the image capture location by the image capture time based on the location of the image capture location and the current location of the vehicle, and selects the vehicle determined to be able to move to the image capture location as a candidate vehicle. Furthermore, the candidate vehicle selection unit 112 may determine, based on the vehicle information, whether the image capture device mounted on the vehicle is capable of capturing images in the image capture direction and image capture method input by the first user. The candidate vehicle selection unit 112 may select one candidate vehicle or multiple candidate vehicles.

[0022] Furthermore, the candidate vehicle selection unit 112 may select candidate vehicles based on the consent history of users who have previously consented to image capture commands. Specifically, the candidate vehicle selection unit 112 first calculates the consent probability for each user by referencing the user's past consent history from the user information stored in the database 114. At this time, the candidate vehicle selection unit 112 may calculate the consent probability under predetermined image capture conditions by linking the image capture conditions under which the user previously consented with the consent history. Next, the candidate vehicle selection unit 112 calculates the total value of the consent probability by adding the consent probabilities of the users in descending order of consent probability based on the user's consent probability, and after each addition, determines whether the total value is equal to or greater than a predetermined probability. For example, the candidate vehicle selection unit 112 first selects the user with the highest consent probability and determines whether the consent probability of that user is equal to or greater than a predetermined probability.

[0023] If the acceptance probability is equal to or greater than a predetermined probability, the candidate vehicle selection unit 112 selects the user corresponding to the acceptance probability as a candidate. If the acceptance probability of the user is less than the predetermined probability, the candidate vehicle selection unit 112 selects the user with the second-highest acceptance probability and adds the acceptance probability of the currently selected user to the acceptance probability of the previously selected user. The candidate vehicle selection unit 112 then determines whether the total of the added acceptance probabilities is equal to or greater than a predetermined probability. If the total of the acceptance probabilities is equal to or greater than the predetermined probability, the candidate vehicle selection unit 112 selects the previously and currently selected users as candidates. If the total of the acceptance probabilities is less than the predetermined probability, the candidate vehicle selection unit 112 again selects the user with the third-highest acceptance probability and adds the acceptance probability of that user to the total of the acceptance probabilities up to the previous time, and determines whether the total is equal to or greater than the predetermined probability. In this way, the candidate vehicle selection unit 112 repeats adding the acceptance probabilities and comparing them with the predetermined probability until the total of the acceptance probabilities is equal to or greater than the predetermined probability. Then, the candidate vehicle selection unit 112 selects, as candidate vehicles, each vehicle occupied by a user selected as a candidate. That is, the candidate vehicle selection unit 112 selects, as candidate vehicles, a vehicle occupied by a user corresponding to the acceptance probability that has been added. For example, when the predetermined probability is set to 90%, if the acceptance probability of the user with the highest acceptance probability is 90%, the candidate vehicle selection unit 112 selects, as candidate vehicles, a vehicle occupied by that user. Even if there is no user with an acceptance probability exceeding 90%, by adding the acceptance probabilities of multiple users (for example, 40%, 30%, 20% in descending order of acceptance probability), the total added acceptance probability becomes 90%, and therefore the candidate vehicle selection unit 112 selects, as candidate vehicles, a vehicle occupied by each of the multiple users.

[0024] When the remote control unit 113 receives change information for changing the position, imaging direction, or imaging method of the imaging device 25 from the input device 100, it generates a remote control signal for changing the position, imaging direction, or imaging method of the imaging device 25 based on the received change information. The remote control signal for changing the position of the imaging device 25 is a control signal for changing the position of the second vehicle on which the imaging device 25 is mounted. The generated remote control signal is transmitted to the imaging control device 20 via the communication device 110. For example, if the first user checks an image displayed on the display device 102 and wants to acquire an image by changing the imaging angle, the first user inputs change information for changing the imaging direction. This causes the remote control unit 113 to generate a remote control signal for changing the angle of the imaging direction of the imaging device based on the change information. This allows the first user to fine-tune the imaging angle for each image while viewing the images displayed sequentially to acquire the desired image.

[0025] The database 114 stores various types of information. The database 114 stores map information, vehicle information, and user information. The map information is map data including road information, etc. The road information includes information about road boundaries, lanes, road markings, etc. The map information includes feature information about features located around roads, etc. For example, the feature information includes map location information and name information about landmarks such as buildings, rivers, and mountains. The vehicle information includes vehicle identification information, vehicle location information, and specification information of the imaging device. The database 114 stores vehicle information for multiple vehicles. The user information includes identification information for identifying a user and user location information. The user information also includes information about imaging conditions set by the user. The user information also includes a history of consents given by the user in the past. Vehicle and user location information is acquired at a predetermined interval and used to update the information in the database 114.

[0026] The imaging control device 20 is mounted on the second vehicle and is a device that executes control to capture images of the situation around the second vehicle. The second vehicle has an autonomous driving function. The second vehicle travels toward a destination set by the passenger. When the imaging control device 20 receives an imaging command, the second vehicle starts traveling toward an imaging location. The imaging control device 20 includes an input device 21, a controller 22, an in-vehicle communication device 23, a display device 24, and an imaging device 25. The controller 22 also includes a control unit 26, a driving planner 27, a driving control unit 28, and a calculation unit 29.

[0027] When the controller 22 receives an imaging command from the imaging command device 11, it controls the imaging device 25 to capture an image of the subject based on the imaging conditions. Specifically, the controller 22 controls the position, imaging direction, and imaging method of the imaging device 25 so as to satisfy the imaging conditions, and causes the imaging device 25 to capture an image of the subject when the imaging conditions are satisfied. First, the controller 22 generates a control signal for controlling the travel of the second vehicle equipped with the imaging device 25 in order to control the position of the imaging device 25, and transmits the control signal to the second vehicle. Next, the controller 22 generates a control signal for controlling the imaging direction and imaging method of the imaging device 25, and transmits the control signal to the imaging device 25. Details will be described below.

[0028] When the control unit 26 receives an imaging command from the communication device 110 via the in-vehicle communication device 23, it determines whether the second user in the second vehicle accepts the imaging command. Specifically, the control unit 26 displays information about the imaging command, including imaging conditions, and information indicating whether the imaging command is accepted, to the second user via the display device 24. The second user confirms the displayed information and inputs whether to accept or reject the imaging command into the input device 21. The control unit 26 determines whether the second user has accepted the imaging command based on the second user's input indicating whether to accept. If the control unit 26 receives an input indicating acceptance, it determines that the second user has accepted. If it is determined that the second user has accepted, the driving plan unit 27 generates a driving plan for the second vehicle to travel to an imaging location. The imaging location may be a relative position based on the subject. For example, if the subject is a first vehicle and the first vehicle is traveling, the second vehicle travels so as to maintain its relative position, i.e., the distance and direction based on the first vehicle. The driving control unit 28 generates a control signal for controlling the driving of the second vehicle in accordance with the driving plan generated by the driving plan unit 27. The generated control signal is output to the second vehicle. Furthermore, when the subject is located within the imageable range, the control unit 26 generates a control signal for controlling the imaging direction and imaging method of the imaging device.

[0029] Furthermore, if it is determined that the second user has consented, the control unit 26 transmits consent information indicating the consent of the second user to the imaging command device 11 via the in-vehicle communication device 23. If there is an input indicating refusal, the control unit 26 determines that the second user has refused. If it is determined that the second user has refused, the control unit 26 transmits refusal information indicating the refusal of the second user to the imaging command device 11 via the in-vehicle communication device 23.

[0030] The control unit 26 acquires the imaging conditions when imaging is performed and determines whether the image captured in the imaging conditions satisfies the imaging conditions. First, the control unit 26 acquires the imaging conditions, including the position of the subject, the position of the imaging device 25, and the imaging direction of the imaging device 25, and determines whether the position of the subject, the position of the imaging device 25, and the imaging direction of the imaging device 25 in the imaging conditions satisfy the imaging conditions. For example, if the imaging conditions specify that the imaging direction should face the direction in which the subject is located, and if the imaging direction is not determined to be the direction in which the subject is located, the control unit 26 controls the imaging direction to the direction in which the subject is located. Then, if the control unit 26 determines that the image captured in the imaging conditions satisfies the imaging conditions, the control unit 26 causes the imaging device 25 to capture an image. Furthermore, if the imaging conditions include the position of an object to be included in the background, the control unit 26 determines whether the object is located in the background of the subject. Specifically, the control unit 26 determines whether the object is located within the imaging range. If the control unit 26 determines that the position of the target is within the imaging range, it determines that the image captured in that imaging situation satisfies the imaging conditions. For example, the control unit 26 may use image recognition to extract feature points of the target and the background captured in the imaging range and determine whether the target and the background can be identified. If the target is a first user, the control unit 26 performs face authentication based on the registered face of the first user and identifies the first user as the target. Furthermore, if the target is a landmark included in the feature information, the control unit 26 extracts feature points of the landmark and determines whether the target is included in the imaging range. If it is determined that the imaging conditions are met, the control unit 26 executes imaging of the target and the background.

[0031] FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of a scene in which the imaging control process is executed in this embodiment. FIG. 3 illustrates an example of a scene in which it is determined whether or not imaging is to be executed based on the imaging conditions shown in FIG. 2. In FIG. 3, the first vehicle V1' and the second vehicle V2' are traveling in the same direction. The first vehicle V1' and the second vehicle V2' are an example of a scene in which the imaging conditions shown in FIG. 2 are not satisfied. The orientation of the imaging device mounted on the second vehicle V2', i.e., the imaging direction D', is facing the direction in which the first vehicle V1' is located. In the imaging situation in this scene, the first vehicle V1' has not reached the subject position Q input by the first user. Furthermore, the second vehicle V2' has not reached the imaging location P input by the first user. Therefore, the controller 22 determines that the image captured in this imaging situation does not satisfy the imaging conditions. If imaging is executed in this scene, the imaging device 25 will capture an image in which building A is located in the background directly behind the first vehicle V1, but will not be able to capture an image in which building A is located to the left of the background of the first vehicle V1. On the other hand, the first vehicle V1 and the second vehicle V2 are an example of a scene that satisfies the imaging conditions shown in FIG. 2. The imaging direction D of the imaging device 25 mounted on the second vehicle V2 is oriented toward the location of the first vehicle V1. In the imaging situation of the scene, the first vehicle V1 has reached the subject position Q, and the second vehicle V2 has reached the imaging location P. Therefore, the controller 22 determines that the image captured in the imaging situation satisfies the imaging conditions. The imaging device 25 executes imaging control. As a result, the imaging device 25 captures an image in which the building A is located to the left of the background of the first vehicle V1. As described above, the imaging device 25 can capture an image that satisfies the imaging conditions, including the subject and the positional relationship between the subject and the background, as desired by the first user.

[0032] When the control unit 26 determines that the second user has consented, the calculation unit 29 may calculate an estimated arrival time for the second vehicle to arrive at the image capture location. Specifically, the calculation unit 29 calculates the distance from the current position of the second vehicle to the image capture location. Then, the calculation unit 29 calculates the time required to travel that distance to calculate the estimated arrival time. The calculated estimated arrival time is transmitted to the user terminal 10 via the image capture command device 11.

[0033] The in-vehicle communication device 23 exchanges information with the communication device 110. The in-vehicle communication device 23 receives an imaging command from the communication device 110. The in-vehicle communication device 23 also transmits consent information indicating consent to the imaging command or refusal information indicating refusal to the imaging command to the imaging command device 11. The in-vehicle communication device 23 also transmits the captured image to the imaging command device 11.

[0034] The display device 24 displays to the second user information about the imaging command from the first user and information about whether to accept the imaging command. For example, the display device 24 is a display. The second user checks the displayed imaging command and selects whether to accept the imaging command.

[0035] The imaging device 25 captures images of the surroundings of the second vehicle. The imaging device is, for example, a CCD camera, a CMOS camera, or an HD camera. The imaging device 25 controls the imaging direction, imaging timing, and imaging method based on a control signal from the control unit 26. The image captured by the imaging device 25 may be a still image or a video. The image captured by the imaging device 25 is transmitted to the imaging command device 11 via the in-vehicle communication device 23. In this embodiment, the imaging device 25 captures an image of the subject and background in the imaging range when the image captured in the imaging situation satisfies the condition of the positional relationship between the subject and the background input by the first user.

[0036] Next, an example of a control procedure of the imaging command method will be described with reference to FIG. 4. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the control procedure of the imaging command method in the user terminal 10 according to this embodiment. In this embodiment, when imaging conditions are input by the first user, the user terminal 10 starts control from step S1. First, in step S1, the user terminal 10 accepts the input of the imaging conditions set by the first user. In step S2, the user terminal 10 transmits the imaging conditions to the imaging command device 11. In step S3, the user terminal 10 receives a captured image from the imaging command device 11. In step S4, the user terminal 10 displays the received image to the first user. In step S5, the user terminal 10 determines whether the first user has input change information for the imaging conditions. If it is determined that the first user has input change information, the user terminal 10 proceeds to step S6. If it is not determined that the first user has input change information, the user terminal 10 ends the control flow. In step S6, the user terminal 10 transmits the change information to the imaging command device 11.

[0037] Next, an example of a control procedure of the imaging command method will be described with reference to FIG. 5. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the control procedure of the imaging command method in the imaging command device 11 according to this embodiment. In this embodiment, when imaging conditions input by the first user are transmitted from the user terminal 10, the imaging command device 11 starts control from step S11. First, in step S11, the imaging command device 11 receives the imaging conditions set by the first user. In step S12, the imaging command device 11 determines whether or not a candidate vehicle has been selected. If it is determined that a candidate vehicle has been selected, the imaging command device 11 proceeds to step S13. If it is determined that a candidate vehicle has not been selected, the imaging command device 11 returns to step S11 and repeats the subsequent steps. For example, the first user changes the imaging conditions and sets the imaging conditions again. In step S13, the imaging command device 11 transmits an imaging command to the imaging control device 20 of the candidate vehicle. In step S14, the imaging command device 11 receives a captured image from the imaging control device 20. In step S15, the imaging command device 11 transmits an image to the user terminal 10. In step S16, the imaging command device 11 determines whether or not the first user has input change information for the imaging conditions. If the first user has input change information, the imaging command device 11 proceeds to step S17. If the first user has not input change information, the imaging command device 11 ends the control flow. In step S17, the imaging command device 11 transmits a control signal to the imaging control device 20.

[0038] Next, an example of a control procedure for an imaging method will be described with reference to FIG. 6. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the control procedure of the imaging control device 20 according to this embodiment. In this embodiment, when an imaging command is transmitted from the imaging command device 11, the imaging control device 20 starts the control flow from step S21. In step S21, the imaging control device 20 receives the imaging command. In step S22, the imaging control device 20 displays the imaging command to the second user. In step S23, the imaging control device 20 determines whether the second user has accepted the imaging command. If it is determined that the second user has accepted the imaging command, the imaging control device 20 proceeds to step S24. In step S24, the imaging control device 20 transmits acceptance information accepting the imaging command to the imaging command device 11. If it is not determined that the second user has accepted the imaging command, the imaging control device 20 proceeds to step S32. In step S32, the imaging control device 20 transmits rejection information rejecting the imaging command to the imaging command device 11. In step S25, the imaging control device 20 controls the imaging device. Specifically, the imaging control device 20 causes the second vehicle to travel to an imaging location so as to control the position of the imaging device 25. The imaging control device 20 also controls the imaging direction and imaging method of the imaging device 25.

[0039] In step S26, the imaging control device 20 acquires the imaging situation. The imaging situation includes the position of the subject, the position of the imaging device, and the imaging direction of the imaging device. In step S27, the imaging control device 20 determines whether the image captured under the imaging situation acquired in step S26 satisfies the imaging conditions. If it is determined that the imaging conditions are satisfied, the process proceeds to step S28. If it is determined that the imaging conditions are not satisfied, the process returns to step S25 and repeats the subsequent steps. In step S28, the imaging control device 20 captures an image of the subject. In step S29, the imaging control device 20 transmits the image to the imaging command device 11. In step S30, the imaging control device 20 determines whether a remote control signal has been received from the imaging command device 11. If it is determined that remote control information has been received, the imaging control device 20 proceeds to step S31. In step S31, the imaging control device 20 controls the imaging device 25 based on the remote control signal. If it is determined that a remote control signal has not been received, the imaging control device 20 ends the control flow.

[0040] As described above, in this embodiment, a user terminal operated by a first user transmits an imaging command including imaging conditions for imaging a subject to an imaging control device via an imaging command device, and the imaging control device images the subject based on the imaging conditions. The user terminal accepts input of imaging conditions set by the first user, including specific information about the subject and a positional relationship between the subject and a background, and transmits the accepted imaging conditions to the imaging command device. The imaging command device receives the imaging conditions and selects a candidate vehicle that can capture an image that satisfies the received imaging conditions. The imaging control device transmits an imaging command to the imaging control device mounted on the selected candidate vehicle to cause the imaging control device to image the subject based on the imaging conditions. The imaging control device receives the imaging command, acquires the imaging situation at the time of imaging, and, if it determines that the image to be captured in the imaging situation satisfies the imaging conditions, captures the subject and transmits the captured image to the user terminal via the imaging command device. This makes it possible to capture an image including the subject and background that the user desires to capture at the imaging location.

[0041] In addition, in this embodiment, when the imaging control device receives input of consent to the imaging command from the second user who is riding in the candidate vehicle, it transmits information regarding the consent to the imaging command from the second user to the user terminal via the imaging command device, moves the candidate vehicle to the imaging location, and images the subject. This allows an image including the subject and background that the user wants to capture to be captured at the imaging location.

[0042] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the imaging control device calculates an estimated arrival time for the candidate vehicle to arrive at the imaging location, transmits the estimated arrival time to the user terminal via the imaging command device, and generates a control signal to move the candidate vehicle to the imaging location in order to capture an image of the first user or the first vehicle carried by the first user as a subject, and the user terminal receives the estimated arrival time and, based on the received estimated arrival time, generates a driving plan for moving the first vehicle carried by the first user to the subject position, and generates a control signal to move the first vehicle to the subject position based on the driving plan. This allows the user requesting imaging to arrive at the imaging location at the imaging time by traveling by the time the vehicle carrying the imaging device arrives.

[0043] In addition, in this embodiment, the user terminal displays the image transmitted by the imaging control device on a display device located in the first vehicle in which the first user is riding, and controls the imaging method and / or position via the imaging command device based on the imaging method by the imaging control device and / or the position of the imaging control device input by the first user. This allows the user requesting imaging to change the imaging conditions and capture the image while checking the displayed image.

[0044] In this embodiment, the user terminal and / or the imaging control device controls the positions of the candidate vehicles relative to the first vehicle in which the first user is riding so as to satisfy the imaging conditions. This automatically controls the first vehicle and the second vehicle, making it possible to capture images under the imaging conditions desired by the user.

[0045] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the imaging command device calculates an acceptance probability for each second user based on the imaging conditions and the acceptance history of the second users' past acceptances, calculates a total value of the acceptance probability by adding up the acceptance probabilities of the second users in descending order of acceptance probability based on the acceptance probabilities, and if the total value is equal to or greater than a predetermined value, selects the second user corresponding to the acceptance probability that has been added as a candidate, and transmits an imaging command to the imaging control device mounted on the candidate vehicle in which the selected candidate is riding. This increases the possibility that the user's imaging command will be accepted.

[0046] In this embodiment, the image capturing conditions set by the first user, including specific information about the subject and the positional relationship between the subject and the background, are received, the image capturing situation when image capturing is performed is acquired, and if it is determined that the image captured in the image capturing situation satisfies the image capturing conditions, the image capturing device captures the subject and transmits the captured image to the user terminal operated by the first user. This allows an image including the subject and background that the user desires to capture to be captured at the image capturing location.

[0047] In this embodiment, the imaging conditions set by the first user, including specific information about the subject and the positional relationship between the subject and the background, are received, a candidate vehicle capable of capturing an image that satisfies the imaging conditions is selected, and an imaging command to cause the imaging control device mounted on the selected candidate vehicle to capture an image of the subject based on the imaging conditions is transmitted to the imaging control device mounted on the selected candidate vehicle, thereby enabling an image including the subject and background that the user desires to capture to be captured at the imaging location.

[0048] In this embodiment, the image capturing conditions include the positional relationship between the subject and an object that the first user wants to include in the background, allowing the user requesting the image capture to capture an image that includes the subject and an object that the first user wants to include in the background.

[0049] Furthermore, in this embodiment, an imaging control system includes an imaging control device mounted on a vehicle and an imaging command device located outside the vehicle, wherein the imaging command device includes a receiving unit that receives imaging conditions set by a first user, the imaging conditions including specific information about the subject and a positional relationship between the subject and a background, a candidate vehicle selection unit that selects candidate vehicles that can capture an image that satisfies the imaging conditions received by the receiving unit, and a transmitting unit that transmits an imaging command to the candidate vehicles selected by the candidate vehicle selection unit to capture an image of the subject based on the imaging conditions, and the imaging control device includes a receiving unit that receives the imaging command, an imaging unit that acquires an imaging situation when imaging is performed, and captures an image of the subject when it is determined that an image captured in the imaging situation satisfies the imaging conditions, and an image transmitting unit that transmits the image captured by the imaging unit to a user terminal operated by the first user. This makes it possible to capture an image including the subject and background that the user desires to capture at the imaging location.

[0050] Furthermore, in this embodiment, there is provided an imaging command system including a user terminal operated by a first user and an imaging command device, wherein the user terminal includes an input unit that accepts input of imaging conditions set by the first user, the imaging conditions including specific information about the subject and a positional relationship between the subject and a background, and a transmission unit that transmits the imaging conditions accepted by the input unit to the imaging command device, and the imaging command device includes a receiving unit that receives the imaging conditions, a candidate vehicle selection unit that selects a candidate vehicle that can capture an image that satisfies the imaging conditions received by the receiving unit, and a transmission unit that transmits an imaging command to an imaging control device mounted on the candidate vehicle selected by the candidate vehicle selection unit to cause the imaging control device to capture an image of the subject based on the imaging conditions. This makes it possible to capture an image including the subject and background that the user desires to capture at the imaging location.

[0051] Furthermore, in this embodiment, an imaging control system includes a user terminal operated by a first user, an imaging control device mounted on a vehicle, and an imaging command device located outside the vehicle, wherein the user terminal includes an input unit that accepts input of imaging conditions set by the first user, including specific information about the subject and a positional relationship between the subject and a background, and a transmission unit that transmits the imaging conditions accepted by the input unit to the imaging command device, the imaging command device includes a receiving unit that receives the imaging conditions, a candidate vehicle selection unit that selects a candidate vehicle that can capture an image that satisfies the imaging conditions received by the receiving unit, and a transmission unit that transmits an imaging command to the imaging control device mounted on the candidate vehicle selected by the candidate vehicle selection unit to capture an image of the subject based on the imaging conditions, and the imaging control device mounted on the candidate vehicle includes a receiving unit that receives the imaging command, an imaging unit that acquires an imaging situation when imaging is executed, and captures the subject when it is determined that an image to be captured in the imaging situation satisfies the imaging conditions, and an image transmission unit that transmits the image captured by the imaging unit to the user terminal. This allows an image including the subject and background that the user desires to capture to be captured at the imaging location.

[0052] Second Embodiment Next, an imaging control system according to a second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 7. FIG. 7 is a block diagram of the imaging control system 1 according to this embodiment. The imaging control system 1 according to the second embodiment is a modified example of the imaging control system 1 according to the first embodiment. Except for differences from the imaging control system 1 according to the first embodiment in the points described below, the imaging control system 1 according to the second embodiment has the same configuration as the first embodiment and operates in the same manner as the first embodiment, and the description of the first embodiment will be used as appropriate. The configuration of this embodiment differs from the first embodiment in that the functions provided in the user terminal 10 of the first embodiment are provided in the imaging command device 11. In the second embodiment, the input device 115 of the imaging command device 11 accepts input of imaging conditions by the first user. Upon accepting the input of the imaging conditions, the imaging command device 11 selects a candidate vehicle based on the imaging conditions and transmits an imaging command to the imaging control device 20 mounted on the candidate vehicle. Then, when a captured image is transmitted from the imaging control device 20, the display device 116 of the imaging command device 11 displays the image to the first user.

[0053] Next, an example of a control procedure of the imaging command method will be described with reference to FIG. 8. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the control procedure of the imaging command method in the imaging command device 11 according to this embodiment. In this embodiment, when the first user inputs imaging conditions to the imaging command device 11, the imaging command device 11 starts control from step S31. First, in step S31, the imaging command device 11 accepts the input of imaging conditions by the first user. In step S32, the imaging command device 11 determines whether or not a candidate vehicle has been selected. If it is determined that a candidate vehicle has been selected, the imaging command device 11 proceeds to step S33. If it is determined that a candidate vehicle has not been selected, the imaging command device 11 returns to step S31 and repeats the subsequent steps. For example, the first user changes the imaging conditions and sets the imaging conditions again. In step S33, the imaging command device 11 transmits an imaging command including the imaging conditions to the imaging control device 20 of the candidate vehicle. In step S34, the imaging command device 11 receives a captured image from the imaging control device 20. In step S35, the imaging command device 11 displays the image received in step S34 to the first user. In step S36, the imaging command device 11 determines whether or not the first user has input change information for the imaging conditions. If it is determined that the first user has input change information, the imaging command device 11 proceeds to step S37. If it is not determined that the first user has input change information, the imaging command device 11 ends the control flow. In step S37, the imaging command device 11 transmits a remote control signal to the imaging control device 20. As described above, the imaging command device 11 in this embodiment accepts input of imaging conditions from the first user, transmits an imaging command to the imaging control device 20 of the candidate vehicle, and displays the image captured by the imaging control device 20 to the first user. Furthermore, the control flow of the imaging control device 20 is the same as in the first embodiment, and therefore description thereof will be omitted.

[0054] As described above, in this embodiment, the input of imaging conditions set by the first user, including specific information about the subject and the positional relationship between the subject and the background, is accepted, a candidate vehicle capable of capturing an image that satisfies the accepted imaging conditions is selected, and an imaging command to cause the imaging control device mounted on the selected candidate vehicle to capture an image of the subject based on the imaging conditions is transmitted to the imaging control device mounted on the selected candidate vehicle. This allows an image including the subject and background that the user wishes to capture to be captured at the imaging location.

[0055] Furthermore, in this embodiment, an imaging control system includes an imaging command device operated by a first user and an imaging control device mounted on a vehicle, wherein the imaging command device includes an input unit that receives input of imaging conditions set by the first user, the input including specific information about the subject and a positional relationship between the subject and a background, a candidate vehicle selection unit that selects a candidate vehicle that can capture an image that satisfies the imaging conditions received by the input unit, and a transmission unit that transmits an imaging command to the imaging control device mounted on the candidate vehicle selected by the candidate vehicle selection unit to cause the imaging control device to capture an image of the subject based on the imaging conditions, and the imaging control device mounted on the candidate vehicle includes a receiving unit that receives the imaging command, an imaging unit that acquires an imaging situation when imaging is executed and captures an image of the subject when it is determined that an image to be captured in the imaging situation satisfies the imaging conditions, and an image transmission unit that transmits the image captured by the imaging unit to the imaging command device. This allows an image including the subject and background that the user desires to capture to be captured at the imaging location.

[0056] It should be noted that the above-described embodiments have been described to facilitate understanding of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the present invention. Therefore, each element disclosed in the above-described embodiments is intended to include all design modifications and equivalents that fall within the technical scope of the present invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0057] 1...Image capture control system 10...User terminal 100...Input device 101...Terminal communication device 102...Display device 11...Image capture command device 110...Communication equipment 111...Controller 114...Database 20...imaging control device 21...Input device 22...Controller 23...In-vehicle communication device 24…Display device 25...imaging device

Claims

1. An imaging control method in which a user terminal operated by a first user transmits an imaging command including imaging conditions for imaging a subject to an imaging control device via an imaging command device, and the imaging control device images the subject based on the imaging conditions, The user terminal Accepting input of the imaging conditions set by the first user, the imaging conditions including specific information of the subject and a positional relationship between the subject and a background; transmitting the accepted imaging conditions to the imaging command device; The imaging command device receiving the imaging conditions; Selecting a candidate vehicle that can capture an image that satisfies the received imaging conditions; calculating an acceptance probability for each second user based on the imaging conditions and an acceptance history of the second user who is riding in the candidate vehicle in relation to past acceptance of the imaging command; calculating a total value of the acceptance probabilities by adding the acceptance probabilities of the second users in descending order of the acceptance probabilities based on the acceptance probabilities; If the total value is equal to or greater than a predetermined value, the second user corresponding to the acceptance probability that has been added is selected as a candidate; transmitting the imaging command to the imaging control device mounted on the candidate vehicle in which the selected candidate is riding, to cause the imaging control device to image the subject based on the imaging conditions; The imaging control device includes: receiving the imaging command; Acquire the imaging situation when imaging is performed; capturing an image of the subject when it is determined that the image captured in the imaging situation satisfies the imaging condition; transmitting the captured image to the user terminal via the imaging command device; An imaging control method in which the imaging conditions are set by inputting the position of the subject, the position of the imaging location indicating the position where the imaging device will perform imaging, and the imaging direction relative to map information displayed on a display device.

2. The imaging control device includes: When an input of consent to the imaging command from the second user is accepted, information regarding the consent to the imaging command from the second user is transmitted to the user terminal via the imaging command device; The imaging control method according to claim 1 , wherein the candidate vehicle is moved to an imaging location to image the subject.

3. The imaging control device includes: calculating an estimated arrival time for the candidate vehicle to arrive at the imaging location; transmitting the predicted arrival time to the user terminal via the imaging command device; generating a control signal to move the candidate vehicle to the imaging location in order to image the first user or a first vehicle in which the first user is riding as the subject; The user terminal receiving the predicted arrival time; generating a travel plan for a first vehicle in which the first user is riding to move to a subject position based on the received predicted arrival time; The imaging control method according to claim 1 , further comprising generating a control signal for moving the first vehicle to the subject position based on the driving plan.

4. The user terminal displaying the image transmitted by the imaging control device on a display device located in a first vehicle in which the first user is riding; The imaging control method according to claim 1 , wherein the imaging method and / or the position of the imaging control device are controlled via the imaging command device based on the imaging method and / or the position of the imaging control device input by the first user.

5. The imaging control method according to claim 1 , wherein the user terminal and / or the imaging control device controls the position of the candidate vehicle relative to a first vehicle in which the first user is riding so as to satisfy the imaging condition.

6. Accepting input of imaging conditions set by a first user, the imaging conditions including specific information of a subject and a positional relationship between the subject and a background; Selecting a candidate vehicle that can capture an image that satisfies the accepted imaging conditions; calculating an acceptance probability for each second user based on the imaging conditions and an acceptance history of the second user who is riding in the candidate vehicle regarding past acceptance of an imaging command to capture an image of the subject based on the imaging conditions; calculating a total value of the acceptance probabilities by adding the acceptance probabilities of the second users in descending order of the acceptance probabilities based on the acceptance probabilities; If the total value is equal to or greater than a predetermined value, the second user corresponding to the acceptance probability that has been added is selected as a candidate; transmitting the imaging command to an imaging control device mounted on the candidate vehicle in which the selected candidate is riding; The imaging conditions are set by inputting the position of the subject, the position of the imaging location indicating the position where the imaging device will perform imaging, and the imaging direction relative to map information displayed on a display device.

7. receiving imaging conditions set by a first user, the imaging conditions including specific information of a subject and a positional relationship between the subject and a background; Selecting a candidate vehicle that can capture an image that satisfies the imaging conditions; calculating an acceptance probability for each second user based on the imaging conditions and an acceptance history of the second user who is riding in the candidate vehicle regarding past acceptance of an imaging command to capture an image of the subject based on the imaging conditions; calculating a total value of the acceptance probabilities by adding the acceptance probabilities of the second users in descending order of the acceptance probabilities based on the acceptance probabilities; If the total value is equal to or greater than a predetermined value, the second user corresponding to the acceptance probability that has been added is selected as a candidate; transmitting the imaging command to an imaging control device mounted on the candidate vehicle in which the selected candidate is riding; The imaging conditions are set by inputting the position of the subject, the position of the imaging location indicating the position where the imaging device will perform imaging, and the imaging direction relative to map information displayed on a display device.

8. a receiving unit that receives imaging conditions set by a first user, the imaging conditions including specific information of a subject and a positional relationship between the subject and a background; a candidate vehicle selection unit that selects a candidate vehicle that can capture an image that satisfies the imaging conditions received by the receiving unit; a transmission unit that transmits an imaging command to an imaging control device mounted on the candidate vehicle selected by the candidate vehicle selection unit to cause the imaging control device to image the subject based on the imaging conditions, the imaging conditions are set by inputting the position of the subject, the position of an imaging location indicating a position where an imaging device will perform imaging, and an imaging direction with respect to map information displayed on a display device; The candidate vehicle selection unit calculating an acceptance probability for each second user based on the imaging conditions and an acceptance history of the second user who is riding in the candidate vehicle in relation to past acceptance of the imaging command; calculating a total value of the acceptance probabilities by adding the acceptance probabilities of the second users in descending order of the acceptance probabilities based on the acceptance probabilities; If the total value is equal to or greater than a predetermined value, the second user corresponding to the acceptance probability that has been added is selected as a candidate; The transmission unit is an imaging command device that transmits the imaging command to the imaging control device mounted on the candidate vehicle in which the candidate selected by the candidate vehicle selection unit is riding.

9. an input unit that receives input of imaging conditions set by a first user, the imaging conditions including specific information of a subject and a positional relationship between the subject and a background; a candidate vehicle selection unit that selects, based on vehicle information of a plurality of vehicles, a candidate vehicle that can capture an image that satisfies the imaging conditions received by the input unit; a transmission unit that transmits an imaging command to an imaging control device mounted on the candidate vehicle selected by the candidate vehicle selection unit to cause the imaging control device to image the subject based on the imaging conditions, the imaging conditions are set by inputting the position of the subject, the position of an imaging location indicating a position where an imaging device will perform imaging, and an imaging direction with respect to map information displayed on a display device; The candidate vehicle selection unit calculating an acceptance probability for each second user based on the imaging conditions and an acceptance history of the second user who is riding in the candidate vehicle in relation to past acceptance of the imaging command; calculating a total value of the acceptance probabilities by adding the acceptance probabilities of the second users in descending order of the acceptance probabilities based on the acceptance probabilities; If the total value is equal to or greater than a predetermined value, the second user corresponding to the acceptance probability that has been added is selected as a candidate; The transmission unit is an imaging command device that transmits the imaging command to the imaging control device mounted on the candidate vehicle in which the candidate selected by the candidate vehicle selection unit is riding.

10. An imaging control system including an imaging command device operated by a first user and an imaging control device mounted on a vehicle, The imaging command device an input unit that receives input of imaging conditions set by the first user, the imaging conditions including specific information of a subject and a positional relationship between the subject and a background; a candidate vehicle selection unit that selects a candidate vehicle that can capture an image that satisfies the imaging conditions received by the input unit; a transmission unit that transmits an imaging command to an imaging control device mounted on the candidate vehicle selected by the candidate vehicle selection unit to cause the imaging control device to image the subject based on the imaging conditions, The imaging control device mounted on the candidate vehicle, a receiving unit that receives the imaging command; an imaging unit that acquires an imaging situation when imaging is performed, and images the subject when it is determined that an image captured in the imaging situation satisfies the imaging condition; an image transmission unit that transmits an image captured by the imaging unit to the imaging command device, the imaging conditions are set by inputting the position of the subject, the position of an imaging location indicating a position where an imaging device will perform imaging, and an imaging direction with respect to map information displayed on a display device; The candidate vehicle selection unit calculating an acceptance probability for each second user based on the imaging conditions and an acceptance history of the second user who is riding in the candidate vehicle in relation to past acceptance of the imaging command; calculating a total value of the acceptance probabilities by adding the acceptance probabilities of the second users in descending order of the acceptance probabilities based on the acceptance probabilities; If the total value is equal to or greater than a predetermined value, the second user corresponding to the acceptance probability that has been added is selected as a candidate; The transmission unit transmits the imaging command to the imaging control device mounted on the candidate vehicle in which the candidate selected by the candidate vehicle selection unit is riding.

11. An imaging control system including an imaging control device mounted on a vehicle and an imaging command device located outside the vehicle, The imaging command device a receiving unit that receives imaging conditions set by a first user, the imaging conditions including specific information of a subject and a positional relationship between the subject and a background; a candidate vehicle selection unit that selects a candidate vehicle that can capture an image that satisfies the imaging conditions received by the receiving unit; a transmission unit that transmits an image capturing command to the candidate vehicle selected by the candidate vehicle selection unit to cause the candidate vehicle to capture an image of the subject based on the image capturing conditions, The imaging control device includes: a receiving unit that receives the imaging command; an imaging unit that acquires an imaging situation when imaging is performed, and images the subject when it is determined that an image captured in the imaging situation satisfies the imaging condition; an image transmission unit that transmits the image captured by the imaging unit to a user terminal operated by the first user, the imaging conditions are set by inputting the position of the subject, the position of an imaging location indicating a position where an imaging device will perform imaging, and an imaging direction with respect to map information displayed on a display device; The candidate vehicle selection unit calculating an acceptance probability for each second user based on the imaging conditions and an acceptance history of the second user who is riding in the candidate vehicle in relation to past acceptance of the imaging command; calculating a total value of the acceptance probabilities by adding the acceptance probabilities of the second users in descending order of the acceptance probabilities based on the acceptance probabilities; If the total value is equal to or greater than a predetermined value, the second user corresponding to the acceptance probability that has been added is selected as a candidate; The transmission unit transmits the imaging command to the imaging control device mounted on the candidate vehicle in which the candidate selected by the candidate vehicle selection unit is riding.

12. An imaging command system including a user terminal operated by a first user and an imaging command device, The user terminal an input unit that receives input of imaging conditions set by a first user, the imaging conditions including specific information of a subject and a positional relationship between the subject and a background; a transmission unit that transmits the imaging conditions received by the input unit to the imaging command device, The imaging command device a receiving unit that receives the imaging conditions; a candidate vehicle selection unit that selects a candidate vehicle that can capture an image that satisfies the imaging conditions received by the receiving unit; a transmission unit that transmits an imaging command to an imaging control device mounted on the candidate vehicle selected by the candidate vehicle selection unit to cause the imaging control device to image the subject based on the imaging conditions, the imaging conditions are set by inputting the position of the subject, the position of an imaging location indicating a position where an imaging device will perform imaging, and an imaging direction with respect to map information displayed on a display device; The candidate vehicle selection unit calculating an acceptance probability for each second user based on the imaging conditions and an acceptance history of the second user who is riding in the candidate vehicle in relation to past acceptance of the imaging command; calculating a total value of the acceptance probabilities by adding the acceptance probabilities of the second users in descending order of the acceptance probabilities based on the acceptance probabilities; If the total value is equal to or greater than a predetermined value, the second user corresponding to the acceptance probability that has been added is selected as a candidate; The transmission unit transmits the imaging command to the imaging control device mounted on the candidate vehicle in which the candidate selected by the candidate vehicle selection unit is riding.

13. An imaging control system including a user terminal operated by a first user, an imaging control device mounted on a vehicle, and an imaging command device located outside the vehicle, The user terminal an input unit that receives input of imaging conditions set by the first user, the imaging conditions including specific information of a subject and a positional relationship between the subject and a background; a transmission unit that transmits the imaging conditions received by the input unit to the imaging command device, The imaging command device a receiving unit that receives the imaging conditions; a candidate vehicle selection unit that selects a candidate vehicle that can capture an image that satisfies the imaging conditions received by the receiving unit; a transmission unit that transmits an imaging command to the imaging control device mounted on the candidate vehicle selected by the candidate vehicle selection unit to cause the imaging control device to image the subject based on the imaging conditions, The imaging control device mounted on the candidate vehicle, a receiving unit that receives the imaging command; an imaging unit that acquires an imaging situation when imaging is performed, and images the subject when it is determined that an image captured in the imaging situation satisfies the imaging condition; an image transmission unit that transmits an image captured by the imaging unit to the user terminal; the imaging conditions are set by inputting the position of the subject, the position of an imaging location indicating a position where an imaging device will perform imaging, and an imaging direction with respect to map information displayed on a display device; The candidate vehicle selection unit calculating an acceptance probability for each second user based on the imaging conditions and an acceptance history of the second user who is riding in the candidate vehicle in relation to past acceptance of the imaging command; calculating a total value of the acceptance probabilities by adding the acceptance probabilities of the second users in descending order of the acceptance probabilities based on the acceptance probabilities; If the total value is equal to or greater than a predetermined value, the second user corresponding to the acceptance probability that has been added is selected as a candidate; The transmission unit transmits the imaging command to the imaging control device mounted on the candidate vehicle in which the candidate selected by the candidate vehicle selection unit is riding.

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