Method for operating ski courses at a ski resort and system for operating ski courses at a ski resort

Abstract

To provide a piste operation method in ski resorts allowing users to enjoy once again after skiing a piste including a jump ramp, and a piste operation system.SOLUTION: A piste operation method in ski resorts comprises: a user action video capturing step of using an installed imaging device installed at a ski resort to capture user action video including an aerial action after a user jumps from a jump ramp of a piste; a composite video creation step of using a composite video creation device to combine the user action video and user perspective video captured by a portable imaging device worn by a user while the user is skiing the piste and creating composite video; and a composite video distribution step of using a composite video distribution device to distribute the composite video to at least one of a display device installed in a public space and a user terminal of the user .SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 7

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a method for operating a ski course at a ski resort and a system for operating a ski course at a ski resort. [Background technology]

[0002] 2. Description of the Related Art Techniques for capturing video of a skier sliding down a ski course are known.

[0003] As a related technique, an imaging system is disclosed in Patent Document 1. The imaging system described in Patent Document 1 includes an imaging means for imaging a predetermined imaging area using a plurality of cameras, a specific information acquisition means for acquiring specific information about the imaging subject, a timing detection means for detecting the timing to start or end imaging, and a recording means for recording video data captured by the imaging means. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2007-28130 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] The object of the present invention is to provide a method and system for operating a ski slope at a ski resort that can provide users with another enjoyment after skiing down a slope that includes a jump hill by combining a user's viewpoint video with a user's action video that includes aerial actions after the user jumps from a jump hill. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The following describes the means for solving the problems using the numbers and symbols used in the description of the invention. These numbers and symbols are added in parentheses for reference purposes to show an example of the correspondence between the claims and the description of the invention. Therefore, the claims should not be interpreted as being limited by the parenthetical descriptions.

[0007] In some embodiments, a method for operating a ski course at a ski resort includes a user motion video capturing step of capturing a user motion video (VM) including aerial movements of a user after jumping from a jump ramp (J) on a ski course (C) using a stationary imaging device (4) installed at the ski resort; a composite video creation step of creating a composite video (VT) using a composite video creation device (5) by combining a user viewpoint video (VU) captured by a portable imaging device (3) worn by the user while the user is skiing on the ski course (C) with the user motion video (VM); and a composite video distribution step of distributing the composite video (VT) to at least one of a display device (7) installed in a public space and a user terminal (19) of the user using a composite video distribution device (6).

[0008] In the above ski resort course operation method, the composite video (VT) may include a video that switches from the user viewpoint video (VU) to the user action video (VM) at a predetermined switching timing.

[0009] In the above-described method for operating a ski course at a ski resort, the switching timing may be a timing before the user jumps from the jump hill.

[0010] The method for operating a ski course at a ski resort may include a composite video display step of displaying the composite video (VT) on the display device (7) installed in a public space. In the composite video display step, the aerial action may be played back in slow motion compared to the user's point of view video (VU).

[0011] In the method for operating a ski course at a ski resort, the portable imaging device (3) and the stationary imaging device (4) may be time-synchronized with each other in advance. The composite video creation device (5) may combine the user viewpoint video (VU) and the user action video (VM) so as to be consistent with the actual time lapse of the past.

[0012] In the method for operating a ski course at a ski resort, the installed imaging device (4) may include a first aerial action imaging device (4b) that captures a first aerial action video including the aerial action (AC2) of the user immediately after jumping from the jump hill (J), and a second aerial action imaging device (4c) that is positioned downstream in the sliding direction from a lip portion (CP) of the jump hill (J) and captures a second aerial action video including the aerial action (AC4) of the user at a camera angle facing diagonally upward. Furthermore, the composite video (VT) may include a video in which at least a portion of the video (VM2) captured by the first aerial action imaging device (4b) and at least a portion of the video (VM4) captured by the second aerial action imaging device (4c) are combined so that they are displayed simultaneously.

[0013] In the method for operating a ski course at a ski resort, the second aerial action image capturing device (4c) may be placed on the opposite side of the ski course (C) from the first aerial action image capturing device (4b).

[0014] In the method for operating a ski course at a ski resort, the stationary imaging device (4) may include a second aerial action imaging device (4c) arranged downstream in the sliding direction from the lip portion (CP) of the jump hill (J) and imaging a second aerial action video including the aerial action (AC4) of the user at a camera angle facing diagonally upward, and a snow accretion action imaging device (4d) arranged downstream in the sliding direction from the second aerial action imaging device (4c) and imaging a snow accretion action video including the snow accretion action (AC5) of the user jumping from the jump hill (J). Furthermore, the composite video (VT) may include a video in which at least a portion of the video (VM4) captured by the second aerial action imaging device (4c) and at least a portion of the video (VM5) captured by the snow accretion action imaging device (4d) are combined so that they are displayed simultaneously.

[0015] In the above-mentioned method for operating a ski course at a ski resort, when the composite video (VT) is displayed, the composite video (VT) may be configured to display at least one of the following: the maximum reached altitude (JD1) in the jump from the jump hill (J), the jump distance (JD2) in the jump from the jump hill (J), the air time (JD3) in the jump from the jump hill (J), the gliding speed (JD4) in the jump from the jump hill (J), the name (JD5) of the jump technique performed by the user in the jump from the jump hill (J), and the user's overall jump evaluation value (JD6).

[0016] In the ski resort running course operation method, a video analysis device (5a) performs image analysis on the user action video (VM) to determine the maximum reach height (JD1) in the jump from the jump hill (J), the jump distance (JD2) in the jump from the jump hill (J), the air time (JD3) in the jump from the jump hill (J), the gliding speed (JD4) in the jump from the jump hill (J), and the type of jump technique used by the user in the jump from the jump hill (J). The method may further include a step of calculating or specifying at least one of the maximum reached altitude (JD1), the jump distance (JD2), the hang time (JD3), the gliding speed (JD4), and the type of jump technique, and a step of displaying, on the display device (7), the skating information of multiple users who skated on the skating course (C) during a predetermined period, in order of the jump evaluation value (JD).

[0017] The method for operating a ski course at a ski resort may further include a step of lending the portable imaging device (3) to the user before the user skis down the ski course (C), and a step of having the user return the portable imaging device (3) before the composite video creation step is performed.

[0018] In some embodiments, a method for operating a ski course at a ski resort includes an approach motion video capturing step of capturing a sliding motion video including a user's sliding motion toward a jump hill (J) on a sliding course (C) using an approach motion capturing device (4a) installed at the ski resort; a first aerial motion video capturing step of capturing a first aerial motion video including an aerial motion (AC2) after the user jumps from the jump hill (J) using a first aerial motion capturing device (4b) installed at the ski resort; a second aerial motion video capturing step of capturing a second aerial motion video including the user's aerial motion (AC4) at a camera angle directed diagonally upward using a second aerial motion capturing device (4c) installed at the ski resort; and a snow accretion motion capturing step of capturing a snow accretion motion (AC4) of the user after jumping from the jump hill (J) using a snow accretion motion capturing device (4d) installed at the ski resort. a composite video creation process for creating a composite video (VT) by combining, using a composite video creation device (5), a user viewpoint video (VU) captured by a portable imaging device (3) worn by the user while the user is gliding on the gliding course (C), the gliding action video captured by the approach action imaging device (4a), the first aerial action video captured by the first aerial action imaging device (4b), the second aerial action video captured by the second aerial action imaging device (4c), and the snow adhering action video captured by the snow adhering action imaging device (4d); and a composite video distribution process for using a composite video distribution device (6) to distribute the composite video (VT) to at least one of a display device (7) installed in a public space and a user terminal (19) of the user.

[0019] In some embodiments, the ski resort running course management system includes a reception terminal (2) that accepts applications for skiing on a ski course (C) that includes a jump hill (J), a stationary imaging device (4) installed at the ski resort, a composite video creation device (5) that creates a composite video (VT) that combines a user viewpoint video (VU) captured by a portable imaging device (3) worn by a user and a user action video (VM) captured by the stationary imaging device (4) and including the user's aerial movements after jumping from the jump hill (J), and a composite video distribution device (6) that distributes the composite video (VT) to at least one of a display device (7) installed in a public space and a user terminal (19) of the user. [Effects of the Invention]

[0020] The present invention provides a method and system for operating a ski course at a ski resort that allows users to enjoy a course including a jump again after skiing down the course. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0021] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing an example of a gliding course. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view showing another example of a sliding course. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a schematic diagram of an example of a ski course operation system according to the first embodiment. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a diagram schematically illustrating an example of a user's viewpoint video captured by a portable imaging device and an example of a user's action video captured by a stationary imaging device. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is a diagram schematically illustrating an example of a composite moving image created by the composite moving image creating device. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of a method for operating a ski course at a ski resort in the first embodiment. [Figure 7]FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a schematic diagram of an example of a ski course operation system according to the second embodiment. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of member information managed by the member information management server. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of media owned by a user. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a medium provided to a user. [Figure 11] FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an example of a start permission device. [Figure 12] FIG. 12 is a diagram schematically illustrating another example of a start permission device. [Figure 13] FIG. 13 is a diagram schematically illustrating yet another example of the start permission device. [Figure 14] FIG. 14 is a diagram schematically illustrating an example of a user's viewpoint video captured by a portable imaging device. [Figure 15] FIG. 15 is a schematic perspective view showing an example of the arrangement of a stationary imaging device. [Figure 16] FIG. 16 is a schematic plan view showing an example of the layout of the installed imaging device. [Figure 17] FIG. 17 is a diagram schematically showing an example of a user motion video captured by the approach motion imaging device. [Figure 18] FIG. 18 is a diagram schematically showing an example of a user action moving image captured by the first aerial action imaging device. [Figure 19] FIG. 19 is a diagram schematically showing an example of a user action video captured by the second aerial action imaging device. [Figure 20] FIG. 20 is a diagram schematically illustrating an example of a user action video captured by a snow-falling action imaging device. [Figure 21] FIG. 21 is a diagram schematically illustrating an example of a composite moving image created by the composite moving image creating device. [Figure 22] FIG. 22 is a diagram schematically illustrating an example of a composite moving image created by the composite moving image creating device. [Figure 23]FIG. 23 is a diagram schematically illustrating an example of a composite moving image created by the composite moving image creating device. [Figure 24] FIG. 24 is a diagram schematically illustrating an example of a composite moving image created by the composite moving image creating device. [Figure 25] FIG. 25 is a diagram showing a schematic view of a display device displaying a composite video and skating information of a plurality of users. [Figure 26] FIG. 26 is a diagram that shows a display device that displays a list of skating information for multiple users. [Figure 27] FIG. 27 is a diagram showing a display device that displays the skating information of a plurality of users in a ranked order according to their jump evaluation values. [Figure 28] FIG. 28 is a diagram showing a display device that displays the skating information of a plurality of users in a ranked order based on skating time. [Figure 29] FIG. 29 is a diagram schematically showing a state in which the display screen of a display device is arranged to face the inner surface of a transparent window or transparent wall of a building. [Figure 30] FIG. 30 is a diagram schematically showing a state in which a first composite moving image for a first user and a second composite moving image for a second user are simultaneously displayed on a display device. [Figure 31] FIG. 31 is a diagram that shows a display device that displays a list of skating information of multiple users and a ranking of skating information of multiple users. [Figure 32] FIG. 32 is a diagram showing a display device that displays the skating information of multiple users in a ranking format for each of multiple categories. [Figure 33] FIG. 33 is a diagram schematically illustrating an example of a composite moving image created by the composite moving image creating device. [Figure 34] FIG. 34 is a diagram schematically illustrating an example of a composite moving image created by the composite moving image creating device. [Figure 35] FIG. 35 is a diagram schematically illustrating an example of a composite moving image created by the composite moving image creating device. [Figure 36] FIG. 36 is a diagram schematically illustrating an example of a composite moving image created by the composite moving image creating device. [Figure 37] FIG. 37 is a diagram schematically illustrating an example of the second terminal. [Figure 38] FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing an example of a method for operating a ski course at a ski resort according to an embodiment. [Figure 39] FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing an example of a method for operating a ski course at a ski resort according to an embodiment. [Figure 40] FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing an example of a method for operating a ski course at a ski resort according to an embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0022] The following describes an embodiment of a ski resort runway operating method and a ski resort runway operating system 1 with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the following description, components and parts having the same functions are given the same reference numerals, and repeated explanations of components and parts with the same reference numerals will be omitted.

[0023] (Direction definition) In this specification, directions are defined based on the sliding direction of the sliding course C. More specifically, "forward" refers to the forward side in a planar view in the direction of travel of a user sliding down the sliding course C, and "rearward" refers to the rearward side in a planar view in the direction of travel of a user sliding down the sliding course C. "Upstream side in the sliding direction" refers to the side from the finish point GP of the sliding course C toward the start point SP of the sliding course C, and "downstream side in the sliding direction" refers to the side from the start point SP of the sliding course C toward the finish point GP of the sliding course C. Furthermore, "side" or "directly beside" refers to a direction perpendicular to the extension direction of the sliding course C in a planar view. Furthermore, "right side" refers to the right side in the direction of travel of a user sliding down the sliding course C, and "left side" refers to the left side in the direction of travel of a user sliding down the sliding course C.

[0024] (Definition of terms) In this specification, "user viewpoint video" refers to video captured by a portable imaging device that moves with the user. Also, in this specification, "motion video" or "user motion video" refers to video captured of a user moving or exercising.

[0025] In this specification, the term "user" refers to a person who skis on the ski course C. A user may be a registered member, or a non-registered non-member.

[0026] In this specification, "member" refers to a person who is registered as a member and skis on ski course C. A member can also be called a member user. A member is assigned a member ID to distinguish them from other members.

[0027] In this specification, the term "non-member" refers to a person who is not a registered member and who skis on ski course C. A non-member can also be referred to as a non-member user.

[0028] (Overview of Runway C) As shown in Figure 1, a ski resort has a ski course C extending from a start point SP to a finish point GP. At the start point SP, an object indicating the start point may or may not be placed. At the finish point GP, an object indicating the finish point may or may not be placed.

[0029] At least one jump hill J is provided on the ski course C. The jump hill J is sometimes called a kicker.

[0030] 1, the sliding course C includes an approach section CA, a transition section CB, a lip section CP, a table section CT, and a landing section CL. Note that the table section CT may be omitted.

[0031] The approach section CA is composed of a downward sloping surface that decreases in height as it progresses in the direction of the run. The approach section CA is the section where the user accelerates towards the jump ramp J. The transition section CB is the section between the approach section CA and the lip section CP. The transition section CB is generally composed of an arc-shaped surface in a side view. Part of the transition section CB may be a flat surface in a side view. The lip section CP is the section where the user jumps off the jump ramp J into the air. In the example shown in Figure 1, the lip section CP is located at the tip of the transition section CB.

[0032] The table portion CT is a portion that a user jumps over. As illustrated in FIG. 1, the table portion CT may be formed by a tabletop-type table CT1. The height of the upper surface of the tabletop-type table is approximately the same as the height of the lip portion CP. Alternatively, the table portion CT may be formed by a step-down-type table. The height of the upper surface of the step-down-type table is lower than the height of the lip portion CP. Alternatively, as illustrated in FIG. 2, the table portion CT may be formed by a step-up-type table CT2. The step-up-type table CT2 is connected to the lip portion CP via a step CD, and the height of the downstream end E2 of the step-up-type table CT2 in the sliding direction is approximately the same as the height of the lip portion CP.

[0033] The length L1 of the table portion CT (see Figure 1 if necessary) may be about 3 m (for example, 2 m or more and less than 5 m), about 7 m (for example, 5 m or more and less than 10 m), about 15 m (for example, 10 m or more and less than 18 m), or about 20 m (for example, 18 m or more and less than 25 m). The length L1 of the table portion CT is sometimes called the "kicker size."

[0034] The landing section CL is the area where the user lands on snow after jumping off the jump hill J. In the example shown in Fig. 1, the landing section CL is configured by a downward slope where the altitude decreases as the user advances in the sliding direction.

[0035] In this specification, the jump hill J refers to the portion of the sliding course C from the end E1 on the start side of the transition section CB to the lip section CP.

[0036] (First embodiment) 1 to 6, a ski resort running course operation system 1A and a ski resort running course operation method according to a first embodiment will be described. FIG. 1 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing an example of a running course C. FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view showing another example of the running course C. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of the running course operation system 1A according to the first embodiment. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a user's viewpoint video VU captured by a portable imaging device 3 and an example of a user's action video VM captured by a fixed imaging device 4. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a composite video VT created by a composite video creation device 5. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of a ski resort running course operation method according to the first embodiment.

[0037] 3, the ski resort running course management system 1A in the first embodiment includes a reception terminal 2, a portable imaging device 3, at least one installed imaging device 4, a composite video creation device 5, and a composite video distribution device 6. Additionally, the ski resort running course management system 1A may include at least one of a start permission device 8, a ski time calculation device 9, a display device 7, and a billing device 11.

[0038] The reception terminal 2 accepts applications for skiing on a ski course C that includes a jump hill J (for example, skiing on a ski course C that extends from a start point SP via the jump hill J to a finish point GP). The reception terminal 2 is preferably operated by a ski resort staff member. However, if reception is automated, the reception terminal 2 may be operated by a user.

[0039] The portable imaging device 3 is an imaging device worn by a user. The portable imaging device 3 moves with the user. Therefore, the portable imaging device 3 can capture a user's viewpoint video. In other words, the portable imaging device 3 can capture, as a video, a scene similar to a scene visually recognized by the user's eyes in a time-series manner. FIG. 4(a) shows an example of a user's viewpoint video VU captured by the portable imaging device 3.

[0040] The portable imaging device 3 is lent to a user, for example, when the reception terminal 2 accepts the user's request to ski down the ski course C. When the portable imaging device 3 is lent to a user by the operating entity of the ski course C (for example, a ski resort operating company), the user does not need to prepare the portable imaging device 3 himself. Furthermore, when the portable imaging device 3 is lent to a user, it is easy to synchronize the time between the portable imaging device 3 and the installed imaging device 4 in advance. Furthermore, when the portable imaging device 3 is lent to a user, it is easy for the ski course operating system 1A to associate the portable imaging device 3 with information that identifies the user.

[0041] It should be noted that when a user-owned device is used as the portable imaging device 3, the portable imaging device 3 is excluded from the ski resort running course operation system 1A in the first embodiment. In this case, the ski resort running course operation system 1A in the first embodiment is configured to be able to receive, from the portable imaging device 3, a user-owned portable imaging device 3 that is not included in the running course operation system 1A.

[0042] The stationary imaging device 4 is an imaging device that is installed on the sliding course C of a ski resort. In the example shown in FIG. 3 , the stationary imaging device 4 has a camera 41 including an imaging element and a support unit 43 that supports the camera 41. The support unit 43 is fixed to the ground of the sliding course C or to a structure fixed to the ground of the sliding course C via any fixing member. The support unit 43 may include a shaft 43s whose length is adjustable. In this case, the height of the camera 41 can be adjusted by adjusting the length of the shaft 43s. The position of the support unit 43 may be adjustable in a direction along the sliding direction on the sliding course C. Furthermore, the support unit 43 may support the camera 41 so that the camera angle is adjustable.

[0043] At least one of the installed imaging devices 4 is disposed in a position where it can capture an image of the user's aerial movements after the user jumps from the jump platform J. In other words, the installed imaging devices 4 can capture a user movement video including the user's aerial movements after the user jumps from the jump platform J. FIG. 4(b) shows an example of a user movement video VM captured by the installed imaging device 4.

[0044] The composite video creation device 5 creates a composite video that combines the user viewpoint video VU and the user action video VM. More specifically, the composite video creation device 5 creates a composite video that combines the user viewpoint video VU captured by the portable imaging device 3 and the user action video VM captured by the installed imaging device 4 and including the user's actions in the air after the user jumps from the jump platform J.

[0045] The composite moving image distribution device 6 distributes the composite moving image created by the composite moving image creation device 5 to at least one of a display device 7 installed in a public space and a user terminal 19 (for example, a mobile information terminal such as a smartphone). The composite moving image distribution device 6 may be the same device as the composite moving image creation device 5, or may be a device separate from the composite moving image creation device 5.

[0046] Fig. 5 shows how the composite video VT distributed from the composite video distribution device 6 to the display device 7 is displayed on the display device 7. Fig. 5(a) and Fig. 5(b) show how the image displayed on the display device 7 is switched from the user viewpoint video VU (see Fig. 5(a)) constituting part of the composite video VT to the user action video VM (see Fig. 5(b)) constituting part of the composite video VT.

[0047] The skating course operation system 1A in the first embodiment has a composite video creation device 5 and a composite video distribution device 6. The composite video creation device 5 creates a composite video VT that combines a user's viewpoint video VU with a user action video VM that includes the user's movements in the air after the user jumps from a jump ramp J, and the composite video distribution device 6 distributes the composite video VT to a display device 7 installed in a public space and / or a user terminal 19.

[0048] Therefore, after skiing down the ski course C, the user can once again experience the sense of realism of skiing by viewing the user viewpoint video VU that shows a scene similar to the scene seen by the user. Furthermore, after skiing down the ski course C, the user can objectively confirm the quality of their jump by viewing the user action video VM that shows their own movements in the air. Thus, in the first embodiment, a ski course operation system 1A for a ski resort is provided that can entertain users once again after skiing down the ski course C that includes the jump hill J.

[0049] (Start permission device 8) As shown in Figure 3, the sliding course operation system 1A in the first embodiment may include a start permission device 8. The start permission device 8 notifies the user of start permission. The start permission device 8 may include a status display unit 82 that displays information regarding whether or not the start is permitted, or a sound generator that indicates whether or not the start is permitted by sound.

[0050] (Ski time calculation device 9) As shown in Figure 3, the sliding course operation system 1A in the first embodiment may include a sliding time calculation device 9. The sliding time calculation device 9 calculates the sliding time of the user from the start point SP to the finish point GP.

[0051] (Display device 7) As shown in FIG. 3, the skating course operation system 1A in the first embodiment may include a display device 7. The display device 7 is installed in a public space and positioned where it can be seen by the public. The display device 7 displays the composite video VT received from the composite video distribution device 6. Additionally, the display device 7 may display the user's skating time calculated by the skating time calculation device 9.

[0052] (Charging device 11) As shown in Figure 3, the skating course operation system 1A in the first embodiment may include a billing device 11. The billing device 11 is used to charge the user for the skating fee for the skating course C and / or to charge the user for the purchase of the composite video VT.

[0053] The charging device 11 may be a device that reads card information from a user's card (e.g., a credit card, a debit card, a transportation card, etc.) and receives a fee from the user, a device that communicates with the user's smartphone and receives electronic money from the user, a device that receives cash and issues a ski ticket, or any other type of charging device. In this specification, the term "ski ticket" also includes a multi-ride pass. The charging device 11 may also be a device that issues a receipt in connection with charging the user. The reception terminal 2 described above may function as the charging device 11, or the reception terminal 2 and the charging device 11 may be separate entities. Furthermore, if the lift fee or the entrance fee to the ski resort includes the service of using the ski course C or the service of transferring the composite video VT to the user, the charging device 11 may be a device that charges the user for the lift fee or the entrance fee to the ski resort.

[0054] (Ski course operation method) In the first step ST1, a request to ski down the sliding course C is accepted. The first step ST1 is a reception process. The reception process includes using the reception terminal 2 to accept a request to ski down the sliding course C that includes the jump hill J (for example, a request by the user to ski down the sliding course C that extends from the start point SP via the jump hill J to the finish point GP). After the reception process is performed, the user waits near the start point SP. A simple seat (for example, a seating bar) may be placed near the start point SP on which the user waiting their turn to start near the start point SP can sit down while wearing the snowboard B.

[0055] Additionally, the reception step may include a step of lending the portable imaging device 3 to the user. The reception step may also include a step of associating user identification information (in other words, user identification data) identifying the user borrowing the portable imaging device 3 with the borrowed portable imaging device 3. In this case, the storage device M of the skating course management system 1A stores the user identification information identifying the user borrowing the portable imaging device 3 and the borrowed portable imaging device 3 in association with each other. The storage device M may be a storage device attached to the reception terminal 2, or may be a storage device attached to the management computer 12 of the skating course management system 1A.

[0056] In the second step ST2, a start permission notice is sent to the user (more specifically, the user at the head of the queue for starting). The second step ST2 is a permission notification process. The permission notification process includes sending a start permission notice to the user using the start permission device 8. The start permission device 8 may send the start permission notice to the user in response to a runner ahead of the user reaching the finish point GP. Alternatively, the start permission notice may be sent manually or orally by an official located near the start point SP.

[0057] In a third step ST3, a user-perspective video VU is captured using a portable imaging device 3 worn by the user. The third step ST3 is a user-perspective video capturing step. The user-perspective video capturing step involves the portable imaging device 3 moving with the user capturing images of the gliding course C (see FIG. 4(a) if necessary). The user-perspective video capturing step is preferably performed using a portable imaging device 3 loaned to the user, but alternatively, the user-perspective video capturing step may be performed using a portable imaging device 3 owned by the user himself.

[0058] In a fourth step ST4, a user movement video VM is captured using a stationary imaging device 4 installed on the ski slope C. The fourth step ST4 is a user movement video capturing process. In the user movement video capturing process, the stationary imaging device 4 is used to capture a user movement video VM (see FIG. 4(b) if necessary) including the user's movements in the air after jumping from the jump ramp J on the ski slope C.

[0059] In the fifth step ST5, the sliding time is calculated. The fifth step ST5 is a sliding time calculation step. The sliding time calculation step includes calculating the sliding time of the user from the start point SP to the goal point GP using the sliding time calculation device 9. The fifth step ST5 may be omitted.

[0060] In a sixth step ST6, a composite video VT is created by combining the user viewpoint video VU and the user action video VM using a composite video creation device 5. The sixth step ST6 is a composite video creation process. In the composite video creation process, a composite video VT is created by combining a user viewpoint video VU captured using a portable imaging device 3 worn by the user while the user is gliding along the skating course C with a user action video VM captured using a fixed imaging device 4. The user action video VM captured using the fixed imaging device 4 is a video including the user's aerial movements after jumping off the jump ramp. Therefore, as illustrated in FIG. 5, the composite video VT is a video including the user viewpoint video VU and a user action video VM including the user's aerial movements after jumping off the jump ramp.

[0061] The composite video creation process includes the composite video creation device 5 acquiring a user viewpoint video VU from the portable imaging device 3, the composite video creation device 5 acquiring a user action video VM from the installed imaging device 4, and the composite video creation device 5 creating a composite video VT by combining the user viewpoint video VU acquired from the portable imaging device 3 and the user action video VM acquired from the installed imaging device 4.

[0062] The composite video creation device 5 acquires a user's viewpoint video VU from the portable imaging device 3, for example, by wireless or wired communication with the portable imaging device 3 that is returned or provided by the user after the user has skied down the gliding course C.

[0063] Furthermore, the composite moving image creation device 5 acquires the user action moving image VM from the installed imaging device 4 by, for example, communicating wirelessly or via wire with the installed imaging device 4 after the user has skied down the skating course C. Alternatively, the composite moving image creation device 5 may acquire the user action moving image VM from the installed imaging device 4 in real time.

[0064] The composite video creation step may include embedding the gliding time calculated in the gliding time calculation step into the composite video VT. In this case, when the composite video VT is played back, the gliding time is displayed together with the composite video VT on the display device 7 or user terminal 19.

[0065] The composite video VT created by the composite video creation device 5 may include video that switches from the user viewpoint video VU (see Figure 5(a)) to the user action video VM (see Figure 5(b)) at a predetermined switching timing.

[0066] The timing of the switch is determined based on, for example, the time that has elapsed since the user started from the start point SP of the sliding course C, or the timing at which the user reaches a predetermined point on the sliding course C.

[0067] The above-mentioned switching timing is preferably a timing before the user jumps from the jump platform J. In this case, blurring of the user's viewpoint video VU caused by large changes in the user's posture when jumping is not reflected in the composite video VT.

[0068] In a seventh step ST7, the composite video VT is distributed to a display device 7 installed in a public space. The seventh step ST7 is a composite video distribution step. In the composite video distribution step, the composite video VT is distributed to a display device 7 installed in a public space using a composite video distribution device 6.

[0069] In an eighth step ST8, the composite moving image VT is displayed on a display device 7 installed in a public space. The eighth step ST8 is a composite moving image display process. The composite moving image display process includes displaying the composite moving image VT received from the composite moving image distribution device 6 on the display device 7 installed in a public space. Note that the composite moving image VT displayed on the display device 7 may be a digest version of the composite moving image created by the composite moving image creation device 5.

[0070] Fig. 5 shows how the composite video VT distributed from the composite video distribution device 6 to the display device 7 is displayed on the display device 7. Fig. 5(a) and Fig. 5(b) show how the image displayed on the display device 7 is switched from the user viewpoint video VU (see Fig. 5(a)) constituting part of the composite video VT to the user action video VM (see Fig. 5(b)) constituting part of the composite video VT.

[0071] The method for operating a ski course at a ski resort in the first embodiment may include a step of distributing the composite video VT created by the composite video creation device 5 to a user terminal 19 (hereinafter referred to as a "second composite video distribution step"). In the second composite video distribution step, the composite video VT is distributed to the user terminal 19 using the composite video distribution device 6. Note that in this specification, making the composite video created by the composite video creation device 5 available for download by the user is considered to be one form of distributing the composite video to the user terminal 19.

[0072] The method for operating a skating course in the first embodiment includes a composite video creation process and a composite video distribution process. In the composite video creation process, a composite video VT is created by combining a user viewpoint video VU with a user action video VM including the user's aerial actions after jumping from a jump ramp J. In the composite video distribution process, the composite video VT is distributed to a display device 7 installed in a public space and / or a user terminal 19.

[0073] Therefore, after the user has skied down the course C, the user can once again experience the sense of realism of skiing by viewing the user viewpoint video VU that shows a scene similar to the scene that the user saw. Furthermore, after the user has skied down the course C, the user can objectively confirm the quality of their jump by viewing the user action video VM that shows their own movements in the air. Thus, in the first embodiment, a ski course management method at a ski resort is provided that allows users to enjoy the ski course C, which includes the jump hill J, once again after skiing down the course C.

[0074] (Second embodiment) A ski resort running course operation system 1B and a ski resort running course operation method according to a second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1, 2, and 7 to 40. FIG. 7 is a diagram schematically illustrating an example of the ski resort running course operation system 1B according to the second embodiment. FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of member information managed by the member information management server 100. FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of a medium M1 held by a user. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of a medium M2 provided to a user. FIG. 11 is a diagram schematically illustrating an example of a start permission device 8. FIG. 12 is a diagram schematically illustrating another example of the start permission device 8. FIG. 13 is a diagram schematically illustrating yet another example of the start permission device 8. FIG. 14 is a diagram schematically illustrating an example of a user's viewpoint video VU captured by a portable imaging device 3. FIG. 15 is a schematic perspective view illustrating an example of the arrangement of the installed imaging device 4. FIG. 16 is a schematic plan view illustrating an example of the arrangement of the installed imaging device 4. FIG. 17 is a diagram schematically illustrating an example of a user motion video captured by the approach motion imaging device 4a. FIG. 18 is a diagram schematically illustrating an example of a user motion video captured by the first aerial motion imaging device 4b. FIG. 19 is a diagram schematically illustrating an example of a user motion video captured by the second aerial motion imaging device 4c. FIG. 20 is a diagram schematically illustrating an example of a user motion video captured by the snow-accumulation motion imaging device 4d. FIGS. 21 to 24 are diagrams schematically illustrating an example of a composite video VT created by the composite video creation device 5. FIG. 25 is a diagram schematically illustrating the composite video VT and the gliding information of multiple users displayed on the display device 7. FIG. 26 is a diagram schematically illustrating the gliding information of multiple users displayed in a list on the display device 7. FIG. 27 is a diagram schematically illustrating the gliding information of multiple users displayed on the display device 7 in a ranking order based on jump evaluation value. Fig. 28 is a diagram showing a state in which the skating information of multiple users is displayed ranked in order of skating time on display device 7. Fig. 29 is a diagram showing a state in which the display screen of display device 7 is positioned so as to face the inner surface of transparent window 103 or transparent wall of building 102.FIG. 30 is a diagram schematically illustrating a state in which a first composite video VT1 for a first user U1 and a second composite video VT2 for a second user U2 are simultaneously displayed on a display device 7. FIG. 31 is a diagram schematically illustrating a state in which a list of skiing information for multiple users and a ranking of the skiing information for multiple users are displayed on a display device 7. FIG. 32 is a diagram schematically illustrating a state in which skiing information for multiple users is ranked for multiple categories on a display device 7. FIGS. 33 to 36 are diagrams schematically illustrating examples of composite videos VT created by a composite video creation device 5. FIG. 37 is a diagram schematically illustrating an example of a second terminal 15. FIGS. 38 to 40 are flowcharts illustrating an example of a ski course management method at a ski resort according to an embodiment.

[0075] In the second embodiment, differences from the first embodiment will be mainly described. On the other hand, in the second embodiment, repeated descriptions of matters already described in the first embodiment will be omitted. Therefore, it goes without saying that matters already described in the first embodiment can be applied to the second embodiment even if they are not explicitly described in the second embodiment.

[0076] 7 , the ski resort running course operation system 1B in the second embodiment includes: (1) a reception terminal 2 that accepts applications for running on a running course C that includes a jump hill J; (2) a portable imaging device 3 worn by a user; (3) a stationary imaging device 4 installed at the ski resort; (4) a composite video creation device 5 that creates a composite video that combines a user's viewpoint video captured by the portable imaging device 3 with a user action video captured by the stationary imaging device 4, including the user's aerial movements after jumping from the jump hill J; and (5) a composite video distribution device 6 that distributes the composite video to a display device 7 installed in a public space and / or a user terminal 19 of the user. Note that if a user-owned device is used as the portable imaging device 3, the portable imaging device 3 is excluded from the ski resort running course operation system 1B in the second embodiment.

[0077] Also, as illustrated in Figure 7, the method of operating a ski course at a ski resort in the second embodiment includes: (1) a user movement video capturing process using an installed imaging device 4 installed at the ski resort to capture a user movement video including aerial movements after the user jumps from a jump ramp J on the ski course C; (2) a composite video creation process using a composite video creation device 5 to create a composite video by combining a user perspective video captured by a portable imaging device 3 worn by the user while the user is skiing down the ski course C with the user movement video captured by the installed imaging device 4; and (3) a composite video distribution process using a composite video distribution device 6 to distribute the composite video to a display device 7 installed in a public space and / or the user's user terminal 19.

[0078] Therefore, the ski resort running course operation system 1B in the second embodiment and the ski resort running course operation method in the second embodiment respectively achieve the same effects as the ski resort running course operation system 1A in the first embodiment and the ski resort running course operation method in the first embodiment.

[0079] (Optional configuration) Next, with reference to Figures 1 to 40, we will explain optional additional configurations that can be adopted in the ski resort ski course operation system 1B and ski resort ski course operation method in the second embodiment (or the ski resort ski course operation system 1A and ski resort ski course operation method in the first embodiment described above).

[0080] (Member information management server 100) In the example shown in FIG. 7, the skating course management system 1 can obtain member information from the member information management server 100. The member information managed by the member information management server 100 includes a member ID that identifies the member, the member's name, and the member's email address. As shown in FIG. 8, the member information managed by the member information management server 100 may also include the member's nickname. The member information managed by the member information management server 100 may also include the member's affiliation information (e.g., the city, town, or village to which the member belongs, the organization to which the member belongs, the team to which the member belongs, etc.).

[0081] Additionally, the member information managed by the member information management server 100 may include the member's past skating information for the skating course C. In the example shown in FIG. 8, the skating information includes the skating date, skating time, skating time, and jump data (e.g., maximum altitude reached, flight distance, flight time, gliding speed, type of jump, jump evaluation value). The skating information may also include whether or not a composite video has been purchased.

[0082] The above-mentioned member ID, member name, member nickname, and member email address each correspond to member identification information.

[0083] (Reception terminal 2 and reception process) In the example shown in FIG. 7, the reception terminal 2 includes an identification information acquisition unit 21. The identification information acquisition unit 21 acquires user identification information from a medium held by the user (for example, a sheet or lift ticket on which a barcode such as a two-dimensional barcode is printed, or an IC card or smartphone, etc.). FIG. 9 shows a state in which a two-dimensional barcode Q1 and / or a serial number Q2 is printed or displayed on a medium M1 held by the user. The medium may be a lift ticket.

[0084] The identification information acquisition unit 21 may have an information reader (for example, a barcode reader 211) that can read barcode information such as a two-dimensional barcode, or information stored in an IC card or a smartphone. The reception terminal 2 is preferably placed in an area near the start point SP. The reception terminal 2 is, for example, a mobile terminal (for example, a tablet). The reception terminal 2 is preferably carried by a staff member who is placed in an area near the start point SP.

[0085] Alternatively, or additionally, the reception terminal 2 may include an identification information issuing unit 23. For example, if the user does not have a medium from which information can be acquired by the identification information acquiring unit 21, the identification information issuing unit 23 may issue user identification information such as a serial number. The user identification information such as a serial number may be communicated to the user orally, or a medium on which the user identification information is printed or stored may be provided to the user. FIG. 10 shows a state in which a two-dimensional barcode Q1 and / or a serial number Q2 is printed or displayed on a medium M2 provided to the user. The serial number corresponds to user identification information (in other words, user identification data) that identifies the user.

[0086] In the example shown in FIG. 7, charging device 11 (for example, reception terminal 2 having the functionality of a charging device) has a deposit type input unit 112. Deposit type input unit 112 is selected depending on the payment method used by the user to pay the ski fee. For example, if the deposit type is credit card, card input unit 112a is selected, and if the deposit type is electronic money, electronic money input unit 112b is selected. If the deposit type is cash, cash input unit 112c is selected.

[0087] In the reception process (first step ST1), the reception terminal 2 is used to receive a request to ski down a sliding course C including a jump hill J (in other words, a request that the user ski down the sliding course C is received).

[0088] The reception process may include the identification information acquisition unit 21 of the reception terminal 2 acquiring user identification information. The user identification information is acquired, for example, by the identification information acquisition unit 21 acquiring the user identification information from a medium held by the user (e.g., a sheet or lift ticket on which a barcode such as a two-dimensional barcode is printed or displayed, or an IC card or smartphone). Additionally, the user identification information acquired by the identification information acquisition unit 21 from the medium held by the user may be compared with the member identification information acquired by the skating course management system 1 from the member information management server 100. This comparison allows the user identification information and the member identification information to be associated with each other. The user identification information (e.g., a nickname) may be displayed on the display device 7 in the list display process described below.

[0089] Alternatively, or additionally, in the reception process, user identification information (e.g., serial number Q2) may be assigned to a user (e.g., a non-member user or a member user). The user identification information, such as a serial number, assigned to the user may be communicated to the user orally. Alternatively, a medium M2 on which user identification information (Q1, Q2) is printed or displayed may be provided to the user. The user identification information (e.g., serial number Q2) may be displayed on the display device 7 in the list display process described below.

[0090] The reception process may include charging the user the skating fee for the ski course C. As illustrated in FIG. 7, if the charging device 11 (e.g., the reception terminal 2 having the functions of a charging device) has a deposit classification input unit 112, a selection operation is performed on the deposit classification input unit 112 in the reception process. This selection operation is performed by an attendant or the user. The selection operation on the deposit classification input unit 112 (in other words, input to the deposit classification input unit 112) may be performed before or after the charging process.

[0091] The accepting step may include charging the user's credit card or receiving electronic money from the user. In this case, the accepting step includes the charging device 11 (for example, the reception terminal 2 having the function of a charging device) reading the user's credit card information, or the charging device 11 (for example, the reception terminal 2 having the function of a charging device) receiving electronic money from the user's smartphone or card.

[0092] Alternatively, the accepting step may include receiving cash from the user, which may be received by a charging device 11 (e.g., a cash dispenser) or by an attendant.

[0093] Charging the user for the fee to ski down course C may be performed before the reception process. For example, a ski pass may be sold to the user before the reception process. In this case, the reception process may include receiving the ski pass from the user. The ski pass may be received, for example, by an attendant. Note that if the lift fee or entrance fee to the ski resort includes the service of using ski course C, the process of collecting the lift fee or entrance fee to the ski resort from the user is considered to be the process of charging the user for the fee to ski down course C.

[0094] (Identification information verification device 13 and identification information verification process) Let's assume that after the reception process is complete, there are multiple users waiting in line to start on skating course C. In this case, there is a possibility that a discrepancy will occur between the order of reception and the order of start. Therefore, in the example shown in Figure 7, the skating course operation system 1 is equipped with an identification information verification device 13. The identification information verification device 13 may be included in the start permission device 8 or may be separate from the start permission device 8. The identification information verification device 13 is preferably placed in a position visible to users at the starting point SP.

[0095] The identification information verification device 13 may be a device in which the identification information acquisition unit 131 verifies the user identification information of the user by reading the user identification information (e.g., a two-dimensional barcode Q1) from a medium held by the user. Alternatively, as illustrated in Fig. 12, the identification information verification device 13 may be a device that displays the user identification information (e.g., a serial number Q2 or a member user's nickname) on a screen visible to the user. In this case, the user can confirm that it is their turn and start the race.

[0096] (Start permission device 8 and permission notification process) The start permission device 8 issues a start permission notification to the user at the start point SP. The start permission device 8 is preferably placed in a position visible to the user at the start point SP. The start permission device 8 is, for example, a mobile terminal (for example, a tablet).

[0097] In the examples shown in FIGS. 11(b) and 11(c), the start permission device 8 has a start button 81 and a status display unit 82. The start button 81 is pressed by the user. The start button 81 may be a mechanical button, or may be a button displayed on the screen of the start permission device 8. Alternatively, as exemplified in FIGS. 12(a) and 12(b), the start button 81 may be omitted.

[0098] The status display unit 82 displays information regarding whether or not the start is permitted. In the example shown in FIG. 11(b), the status display unit 82 can display information indicating that the start is not permitted (for example, first character information 821 such as "Wait" or a red light 823). In the example shown in FIG. 11(c), the status display unit 82 can display information indicating that the start is permitted (for example, second character information 825 such as "Start OK" or a blue light 827). As exemplified in FIGS. 11(a) and 11(b), the status display unit 82 may be configured to appear on the start permission device 8 in response to pressing of the start button 81. For example, in FIG. 11(a), when the start button 81 is pressed, "information indicating that the start is not permitted" (see FIG. 11(b)) or "information indicating that the start is permitted" (see FIG. 11(c)) selectively appears. Alternatively, the status display unit 82 may be configured to be displayed on the start permission device 8 regardless of whether the start button 81 is pressed.

[0099] In the permission notification process (second step ST2), a start permission notification is sent to the user using the start permission device 8. The permission notification process is preferably executed when a runner ahead of the user reaches the finish point GP, when a predetermined time has passed since the runner ahead of the user departed from the start point SP, or when an official operates the start permission device 8 or the remote controller 88 (see FIG. 7).

[0100] The permission notification process may include switching the information displayed on the status display unit 82 from "information indicating that the start is not permitted" (see, for example, first character information 821 such as "Wait" in Figure 11(b) or the red light 823) to "information indicating that the start is permitted" (see, for example, second character information 825 such as "Start OK" in Figure 11(c) or the blue light 827) in response to the user's preceding runner reaching the finish line GP.

[0101] The permission notification step may include switching the information displayed on the status display unit 82 from "information indicating that the start is not permitted" to "information indicating that the start is permitted" in response to the elapse of a predetermined time since the runner ahead of the user departs from the start point SP. In the example shown in FIG. 13(a), the status display unit 82 displays the time remaining until the start is permitted using a countdown display 824. When the time remaining until the start is permitted reaches zero, as shown in FIG. 13(b), the information displayed on the status display unit 82 is switched from "information indicating that the start is not permitted" to "information indicating that the start is permitted." Note that in the example shown in FIG. 13(a), if the runner ahead of the user reaches the finish point GP before the time remaining until the start is permitted reaches zero, the information displayed on the status display unit 82 may be switched from "information indicating that the start is not permitted" (see FIG. 13(a)) to "information indicating that the start is permitted" (see FIG. 13(b)), regardless of the countdown display 824.

[0102] The permission notification step may include an official operating the start permission device 8 or the remote controller 88 to switch the information displayed on the status display unit 82 from "information indicating that the start is not permitted" to "information indicating that the start is permitted." For example, if a runner ahead of the user retires midway through a race, the official operates the start permission device 8 or the remote controller 88 to cause the start permission device 8 to issue a start permission notification. In this case, if a runner ahead of the user retires midway through a race, the next user after the retired runner can start the race promptly.

[0103] (Portable imaging device 3 and user viewpoint video imaging process) The portable imaging device 3 is, for example, a small digital video camera (in other words, an "action camera") for capturing images of sports. The portable imaging device 3 is preferably worn by a user in a position where it can capture images of scenes similar to those seen by the user's eyes in a time-series manner. The portable imaging device 3 may be worn on the user's head (more specifically, the front part of the head) or on the front part of the user's torso.

[0104] In the user-perspective video capturing step (third step ST3), a user-perspective video VU is captured using a portable imaging device 3 worn by the user. In the example shown in Fig. 14, the user-perspective video capturing step includes the portable imaging device 3 moving with the user capturing an image of a gliding course C (for example, a jump ramp J arranged on the gliding course C). In this case, the user-perspective video VU includes the jump ramp J, the apparent size of which increases over time, and therefore a high sense of realism can be obtained when a composite video including the user-perspective video VU is played back.

[0105] Additionally, the user viewpoint video capturing step may include the portable imaging device 3 moving with the user recording sounds around the user (for example, the sound of the user gliding or the user's voice).

[0106] In the user viewpoint video capturing process, it is preferable that the user viewpoint video VU is captured continuously from the time the user leaves the start point SP until the user passes the goal point GP using a portable imaging device 3 worn by the user.

[0107] Note that the capturing of the user's viewpoint video VU by the portable imaging device 3 may be started by a user or an attendant pressing a recording start button on the portable imaging device 3. Alternatively, the capturing of the user's viewpoint video VU by the portable imaging device 3 may be started by a remote controller 88 or a start permission device 8 arranged near the start point SP transmitting a recording start signal to the portable imaging device 3.

[0108] (Approach motion imaging device 4a) 15, the installed imaging device 4 includes an approach motion imaging device 4a. The approach motion imaging device 4a captures a gliding motion video including the gliding motion of the user heading towards the jump hill J.

[0109] The approach motion imaging device 4a has a first camera 41a including an imaging element, and a first support part 43a that supports the first camera 41a.

[0110] In the example shown in FIG. 15, the camera angle of first camera 41a is a high angle (in other words, an angle at which the subject is imaged from diagonally above).

[0111] In the example shown in Fig. 15, the position of the first camera 41a in a plan view is directly to the side of the approach section CA of the sliding course C in a plan view. In the example shown in Fig. 15, the first camera 41a faces diagonally forward. In this case, the first camera 41a can preferably capture an image of the user's approach movement toward the jump hill J from behind the user.

[0112] (First aerial imaging device 4b) 15, the installed imaging device 4 includes a first aerial action imaging device 4b. The first aerial action imaging device 4b is arranged downstream in the sliding direction from the approach action imaging device 4a. The first aerial action imaging device 4b captures a first aerial action video including the aerial action of the user immediately after jumping from the jump ramp J. The first aerial action imaging device 4b has a second camera 41b including an imaging element and a second support part 43b that supports the second camera 41b.

[0113] The second camera 41b is placed at a position higher than the height of the lip portion CP of the jump hill J (or the highest part of the jump hill J). The second camera 41b is preferably placed at a height that roughly corresponds to the highest point reached by the user jumping off the jump hill J, or at a height higher than this highest point. The second camera 41b is also preferably placed at a position that allows it to capture video including the user's aerial movements immediately after jumping off the jump hill J, and the user's aerial movements at the highest point reached by the user jumping off the jump hill J. The second camera 41b is placed, for example, at a position 50 cm or more, or 100 cm or more higher than the snow surface of the jump hill that is directly beside the second camera 41b in a plan view.

[0114] 15, the camera angle of second camera 41b is a high angle (in other words, an angle at which the subject is imaged from diagonally above). Alternatively, the camera angle of second camera 41b may be a low angle (in other words, an angle at which the subject is imaged from diagonally below), or the camera angle of second camera 41b may be a horizontal angle.

[0115] 16, the position of the second camera 41b in a plan view is directly to the side of the transition portion CB of the jumping platform J in a plan view. Also, in a plan view, the second camera 41b is directed diagonally forward. In this case, the second camera 41b can suitably capture, from behind the user, video including the user's aerial movements immediately after jumping from the jumping platform J and the user's aerial movements at the highest point reached after jumping off the jumping platform J.

[0116] (Second aerial imaging device 4c) 15, the installed imaging device 4 includes a second aerial action imaging device 4c. The second aerial action imaging device 4c is disposed further forward (in other words, downstream in the sliding direction) than the first aerial action imaging device 4b. The second aerial action imaging device 4c is also disposed further forward (in other words, downstream in the sliding direction) than the lip portion CP of the jump ramp J. The second aerial action imaging device 4c captures a second aerial action video including the user's aerial action with a camera angle directed diagonally upward.

[0117] The second aerial action imaging device 4c has a third camera 41c including an imaging element, and a third support part 43c that supports the third camera 41c.

[0118] The third camera 41c is positioned lower than the second camera 41b. The third camera 41c may be positioned higher than the height of the lip portion CP of the jump hill J, or may be positioned lower than the height of the lip portion CP. The third camera 41c is positioned, for example, 50 cm or more or 100 cm or more higher than the snow surface directly beside the third camera 41c in a plan view.

[0119] In the example shown in FIG. 15, the camera angle of third camera 41c is a low angle (in other words, an angle at which the subject is captured from diagonally below). The low angle of third camera 41c allows third camera 41c to capture an attractive image of the user's aerial movements. Furthermore, the low angle of third camera 41c allows third camera 41c to capture an image of the movement of the underside of the user's snowboard during a jump, allowing third camera 41c to capture a cool video of the aerial movements.

[0120] 16, the position of the third camera 41c in a plan view is directly beside the table portion CT of the jump platform J. Alternatively, the position of the third camera 41c in a plan view may be directly beside the landing portion CL in a plan view.

[0121] 16, third camera 41c is directed diagonally backward in a plan view, so that third camera 41c can preferably capture an image of the user's aerial action from in front of the user.

[0122] 16, the second aerial action imaging device 4c (more specifically, the third camera 41c) is placed on the opposite side of the first aerial action imaging device 4b (more specifically, the second camera 41b) from the gliding course C. In this case, the user can analyze his or her own aerial action in more detail by viewing both his or her own aerial action imaged by the first aerial action imaging device 4b and his or her own aerial action imaged by the second aerial action imaging device 4c.

[0123] In the example shown in FIG. 16, the first aerial action imaging device 4b is disposed on the left side of the sliding course C (as viewed in the sliding direction), and the second aerial action imaging device 4c is disposed on the right side of the sliding course C (as viewed in the sliding direction). Alternatively, the first aerial action imaging device 4b may be disposed on the right side of the sliding course C (as viewed in the sliding direction), and the second aerial action imaging device 4c may be disposed on the left side of the sliding course C (as viewed in the sliding direction). Still alternatively, two first aerial action imaging devices 4b may be disposed on both sides of the sliding course C (in other words, on the right and left sides), and two second aerial action imaging devices 4c may be disposed on both sides of the sliding course C (in other words, on the right and left sides).

[0124] (Snow accumulation motion imaging device 4d) 15, the installed imaging device 4 includes a snow accretion action imaging device 4d. The snow accretion action imaging device 4d is disposed further forward (in other words, downstream in the sliding direction) than the second aerial action imaging device 4c. The snow accretion action imaging device 4d captures a snow accretion action video including the snow accretion action of the user who jumped from the jump ramp J.

[0125] The snow accretion action imaging device 4d has a fourth camera 41d including an imaging element, and a fourth support part 43d that supports the fourth camera 41d.

[0126] The fourth camera 41d is positioned lower than the third camera 41c. The fourth camera 41d is preferably positioned lower than the highest part of the landing section CL. The fourth camera 41d is positioned, for example, 50 cm or more, or 100 cm or more higher than the snow surface directly beside the fourth camera 41d in a plan view.

[0127] 15, the camera angle of fourth camera 41d is a horizontal angle. Alternatively, the camera angle of fourth camera 41d may be a high angle (in other words, an angle at which the subject is imaged from diagonally above) or a low angle (in other words, an angle at which the subject is imaged from diagonally below).

[0128] In the example shown in Fig. 16, the position of the fourth camera 41d in a plan view is directly to the side of the landing portion CL in a plan view. In the example shown in Fig. 16, the fourth camera 41d is directed diagonally backward in a plan view. In this case, the fourth camera 41d can preferably capture an image of the user's snow accretion action from the front side of the user.

[0129] In the example shown in FIG. 16, the snow accretion action image capture device 4d is disposed on the right side of the sliding course C (as viewed in the sliding direction). Alternatively, the snow accretion action image capture device 4d may be disposed on the left side of the sliding course C (as viewed in the sliding direction). Further alternatively, two snow accretion action image capture devices 4d may be disposed on both sides of the sliding course C.

[0130] 15, the sliding course operation system 1 has four installed image capture devices 4. Alternatively, the sliding course operation system 1 may have one, two, three, or five or more installed image capture devices 4. For example, the installed image capture device 4 may include a sliding action capture device that captures images of the user's sliding action as they head towards the finish line GP.

[0131] (User action video capture process) In the user motion video capturing process (fourth step ST4), a user motion video VM is captured using an installed imaging device 4 installed on the ski slope C. The user motion video capturing process includes capturing, using an installed imaging device 4 that is not worn by the user, a user motion video VM including the user's aerial movements after jumping from a jump ramp J on the ski slope C (see FIG. 18, etc., if necessary).

[0132] The user operation moving image capturing step (fourth step ST4) includes a plurality of sub-steps, which will be described below.

[0133] In sub-step ST4-1, the approach motion image capturing device 4a (more specifically, the first camera 41a) captures a gliding motion video including the user's gliding motion AC1 (see FIG. 17) heading toward the jump hill J.

[0134] The approach motion imaging device 4a begins capturing video of the user's gliding motion, for example, when the user is recognized by the first camera 41a (see FIG. 15, if necessary) (more specifically, when the user enters the imaging area of ​​the first camera 41a).

[0135] The approach motion image capture device 4a may continue capturing the video of the user's gliding motion for a preset time period, and may stop capturing the video after the preset time period has elapsed. Alternatively, the approach motion image capture device 4a may stop capturing the video of the user's gliding motion when the first camera 41a no longer recognizes the user (more specifically, when the user leaves the image capture area of ​​the first camera 41a).

[0136] If the ski course operation system 1 does not include the approach motion image capture device 4a, sub-step ST4-1 is omitted.

[0137] In sub-step ST4-2, the first aerial action imaging device 4b (more specifically, the second camera 41b) is used to capture a first aerial action video including an aerial action AC2 (see FIG. 18(a)) of the user immediately after jumping from the jump platform J. The first aerial action video may include an aerial action AC2 (see FIG. 18(a)) of the user immediately after jumping from the jump platform J and an aerial action AC3 (see FIG. 18(b)) of the user at the highest point reached by the user after jumping off the jump platform J.

[0138] The first aerial action imaging device 4b begins capturing the first aerial action video, for example, when the user is recognized by the second camera 41b (see Figure 15 if necessary) (more specifically, when the user enters the imaging area of ​​the second camera 41b).

[0139] The first aerial action image capturing device 4b may continue capturing the first aerial action video for a preset time period, and may stop capturing the first aerial action video after the preset time period has elapsed. Alternatively, the first aerial action image capturing device 4b may stop capturing the first aerial action video when the second camera 41b no longer recognizes the user (more specifically, when the user leaves the image capturing area of ​​the second camera 41b).

[0140] If the gliding course operation system 1 does not include the first aerial action image capture device 4b, sub-step ST4-2 is omitted.

[0141] In sub-step ST4-3, a second aerial action video including the user's aerial action AC4 (see Figure 19) is captured using a second aerial action imaging device 4c (more specifically, a third camera 41c) at a camera angle pointing diagonally upward.

[0142] The second aerial action imaging device 4c starts capturing the second aerial action video, for example, when the user is recognized by the third camera 41c (see FIG. 15 if necessary) (more specifically, when the user enters the area that can be captured by the third camera 41c). Alternatively, the second aerial action imaging device 4c may start capturing the second aerial action video when the user is recognized by the second camera 41b. In other words, the second aerial action imaging device 4c and the first aerial action imaging device 4b may start capturing the second aerial action video simultaneously.

[0143] The second aerial action imaging device 4c may continue capturing the second aerial action video for a preset time period, and may stop capturing the second aerial action video after the preset time period has elapsed. Alternatively, the second aerial action imaging device 4c may stop capturing the second aerial action video when the user is no longer recognized by the third camera 41c (more specifically, when the user leaves the imaging area of ​​the third camera 41c).

[0144] If the gliding course operation system 1 does not include the second aerial action image capture device 4c, sub-step ST4-3 is omitted.

[0145] In sub-step ST4-4, the snow-adhering action video including the snow-adhering action AC5 (see FIG. 20) of the user who jumped from the jump hill J is captured using the snow-adhering action imaging device 4d (more specifically, the fourth camera 41d).

[0146] The capturing of the snow adhering action video by the snow adhering action imaging device 4d is started, for example, in response to the user being recognized by the fourth camera 41d (see FIG. 15 if necessary) (more specifically, in response to the user entering the area that can be captured by the fourth camera 41d). Alternatively, the capturing of the snow adhering action video by the snow adhering action imaging device 4d may be started in response to the user being recognized by the second camera 41b (or the third camera 41c). In other words, the capturing of the snow adhering action video by the snow adhering action imaging device 4d and the capturing of the first aerial action video by the first aerial action imaging device 4b (or the capturing of the second aerial action video by the second aerial action imaging device 4c) may be started simultaneously.

[0147] The snow-adhering action image capturing device 4d may continue capturing the snow-adhering action video for a preset time period, and may stop capturing the snow-adhering action video after the preset time period has elapsed. Alternatively, the snow-adhering action image capturing device 4d may stop capturing the snow-adhering action video when the user is no longer recognized by the fourth camera 41d (more specifically, when the user leaves the image capturing area of ​​the fourth camera 41d).

[0148] If the ski course operation system 1 does not include the snow accretion motion image capturing device 4d, sub-step ST4-4 is omitted.

[0149] (Sliding time calculation device 9 and sliding time calculation process) As shown in Fig. 7, the skating course operation system 1 may include a sliding time calculation device 9. The sliding time calculation device 9 calculates the user's sliding time from the start point SP to the finish point GP. In the example shown in Fig. 7, the sliding time calculation device 9 includes a start detection sensor 91 located at the start point SP, a finish detection sensor 93 located at the finish point GP, and a computer 97.

[0150] The start detection sensor 91 is, for example, a mechanical-electrical sensor such as a bar sensor. The bar sensor converts the movement of the bar 92 into an electrical signal when the user comes into contact with the bar 92 and the bar 92 moves. Therefore, the bar sensor can detect the user's start by detecting the movement of the bar 92.

[0151] 7, the goal detection sensor 93 is, for example, a photoelectric sensor such as a photoelectric sensor. The photoelectric sensor generates an electric signal in response to the user blocking light traveling from the light-projecting unit 94 to the light-receiving unit 95. Therefore, the photoelectric sensor can detect the user's goal by detecting that the light traveling from the light-projecting unit 94 to the light-receiving unit 95 is blocked.

[0152] The computer 97 calculates the user's skating time from the start point SP to the finish point GP based on the start detection by the start detection sensor 91 and the finish detection by the finish detection sensor 93. More specifically, the computer 97 is connected to the start detection sensor 91 and the finish detection sensor 93 so as to be able to transmit signals, and calculates the above-mentioned skating time based on a first signal received from the start detection sensor 91 and a second signal received from the finish detection sensor 93.

[0153] In the sliding time calculation step (fifth step ST5), sliding time calculation device 9 is used to calculate the sliding time of the user from the start point SP to the goal point GP.

[0154] The gliding time calculated by the gliding time calculation device 9 is stored together with user identification information that identifies the user in an optional storage device M of the gliding course operation system 1. If the gliding time calculation device 9 is omitted, the gliding time calculation process is also omitted.

[0155] (Synthetic video creation device 5, video analysis device, and synthetic video creation process) The composite moving image creation device 5 acquires the user viewpoint moving image VU from the portable imaging device 3 and acquires the user action moving image VM from the installed imaging device 4.

[0156] In the example shown in Fig. 7, the composite moving image creation device 5 and each of the installed imaging devices (4a, 4b, 4c, 4d) are connected via wired lines. In this case, the composite moving image creation device 5 can stably acquire the user action moving image VM from each of the installed imaging devices (4a, 4b, 4c, 4d). Alternatively, the composite moving image creation device 5 and each of the installed imaging devices (4a, 4b, 4c, 4d) may be connected wirelessly.

[0157] 7, the composite moving image creation device 5 includes a moving image processing server 5a that combines a user viewpoint moving image VU and a user action moving image VM to create a composite moving image VT. The moving image processing server 5a creates the composite moving image VT by combining the user viewpoint moving image VU acquired from the portable imaging device 3 with the user action moving image VM acquired from at least one installed imaging device (4a, 4b, 4c, 4d).

[0158] Additionally, the composite moving image creation device 5 may embed the skating time calculated by the skating time calculation device 9 into the composite moving image VT.

[0159] The ski resort running course operation system 1 may include a video analysis device. The video analysis device may be the same device as the video processing server 5a, or may be a device different from the video processing server 5a. The video analysis device (e.g., the video processing server 5a) may perform image analysis of the user action video VM acquired from at least one installed imaging device 4 to calculate, as jump data, at least one of the following: (1) the user's highest reached altitude in a jump from the jump hill J (the highest reached altitude from the lip portion CP of the jump hill J); (2) the user's jump distance in a jump from the jump hill J; (3) the user's airtime in a jump from the jump hill J; and (4) the user's gliding speed in a jump from the jump hill J. In addition, the composite video creation device 5 (more specifically, the video processing server 5a) may embed the calculated jump data in the composite video VT.

[0160] Alternatively, or additionally, the moving image analysis device (for example, the moving image processing server 5a) may identify the type of jumping technique used by the user in jumping from the jump platform J by performing image analysis on the user action moving image VM acquired from at least one installed imaging device 4. Furthermore, the composite moving image creation device 5 (more specifically, the moving image processing server 5a) may embed the name of the identified jumping technique in the composite moving image VT.

[0161] Furthermore, the video analysis device (e.g., video processing server 5a) may calculate a jump evaluation value of the user based on at least one of the maximum reached altitude, the jump distance, the flight time, the gliding speed, and the type of jumping technique. The jump evaluation value may be the maximum reached altitude itself, the jump distance itself, the flight time itself, the gliding speed itself, or an evaluation value based on the difficulty of the jumping technique. Alternatively, the jump evaluation value may be a comprehensive evaluation value calculated based on at least two of the maximum reached altitude, the jump distance, the flight time, the gliding speed, and the type of jumping technique.

[0162] The jump evaluation value calculated by the video analysis device (for example, the video processing server 5a) may be stored in any storage device M of the skating course management system 1 together with user identification information that identifies the user.

[0163] In the composite video creation process (sixth step ST6), a composite video VT is created by using a composite video creation device 5 to combine a user viewpoint video VU captured by a portable imaging device 3 worn by the user while the user was gliding along the gliding course C with a user action video VM captured by a stationary imaging device 4.

[0164] If the operator of the gliding course C has lent the portable imaging device 3 to the user, before the composite video creation step (sixth step ST6) is performed, the user must return the portable imaging device 3 to the operator. In this case, the gliding course operation method includes a step of lending the portable imaging device 3 to the user before gliding down the gliding course C, and a step of having the user return the portable imaging device 3 before the composite video creation step is performed.

[0165] The composite moving image creating step (sixth step ST6) includes a plurality of sub-steps. The sub-steps of the composite moving image creating step will be described below.

[0166] In sub-step ST6-1, the composite moving image creation device 5 acquires a user's viewpoint video VU from the portable imaging device 3. Preferably, the composite moving image creation device 5 acquires the user's viewpoint video VU from the portable imaging device 3 together with imaging time information at which the user's viewpoint video VU was captured.

[0167] Substep ST6-1 includes, for example, connecting the portable imaging device 3 (or a storage medium removed from the portable imaging device 3) to an arbitrary terminal, and transmitting video data of the user's viewpoint video VU and the capture time data when the user's viewpoint video VU was captured from the terminal to the composite video creation device 5.

[0168] In sub-step ST6-2, the composite moving image creation device 5 acquires a user action moving image VM from at least one installed imaging device 4. Preferably, the composite moving image creation device 5 acquires the user action moving image VM from at least one installed imaging device 4 together with imaging time information at which the user action moving image VM was captured.

[0169] In the example shown in FIG. 7 , the composite video creation device 5 may acquire, from the first aerial action imaging device 4b, a first aerial action video including the user's aerial action captured by the first aerial action imaging device 4b and imaging time information for the first aerial action video. Furthermore, the composite video creation device 5 may acquire, from the second aerial action imaging device 4c, a second aerial action video including the user's aerial action captured by the second aerial action imaging device 4c and imaging time information for the second aerial action video. Additionally, the composite video creation device 5 may acquire, from the approach action imaging device 4a, a video of the user's gliding action captured by the approach action imaging device 4a and imaging time information for the gliding action video. Furthermore, the composite video creation device 5 may acquire, from the snow-adhering action imaging device 4d, a video of the user's snow-adhering action captured by the snow-adhering action imaging device 4d and imaging time information for the snow-adhering action video.

[0170] Substep ST6-2 may be executed before substep ST6-1, after substep ST6-1, or simultaneously with substep ST6-1.

[0171] In sub-step ST6-3, the composite moving image creation device 5 creates a composite moving image VT by combining the user viewpoint moving image VU captured by the portable imaging device 3 and the user action moving image VM captured by at least one installed imaging device 4. It is preferable that the combining of the user viewpoint moving image VU and the user action moving image VM be performed fully automatically by the composite moving image creation device 5.

[0172] More specifically, in substep ST6-3, the composite moving image creation device 5 (more specifically, the moving image processing server 5a) creates a composite moving image VT that combines the user viewpoint moving image VU and the user action moving image VM based on the user viewpoint moving image VU, the capture time information of the user viewpoint moving image VU, the user action moving image VM, and the capture time information of the user action moving image VM. By using the capture time information of the user viewpoint moving image VU and the capture time information of the user action moving image VM, the composite moving image creation device 5 can combine the user viewpoint moving image VU and the user action moving image VM so as to be consistent with the actual passage of time in the past. In other words, the composite moving image creation device 5 can combine the user viewpoint moving image VU and the user action moving image VM so as to be consistent with the actual passage of time in the past, taking into account the difference between the capture start timing of the user viewpoint moving image VU and the capture start timing of the user action moving image VM.

[0173] In order to ensure that the composite video creation device 5 correctly recognizes the discrepancy between the start timing of capturing the user viewpoint video VU and the start timing of capturing the user action video VM, it is preferable that the portable imaging device 3 and the installed imaging device 4 are time-aligned with each other in advance.

[0174] Alternatively, the timing of the portable imaging device 3 and the installed imaging device 4 may be synchronized based on the detection of the user's start by the start detection sensor 91. For example, the portable imaging device 3 and the installed imaging device 4 may each be configured to start counting the elapsed time from the start detection, triggered by the detection of the user's start by the start detection sensor 91. Note that the start of counting the elapsed time from the start detection on the portable imaging device 3 may be replaced by the user starting from the start point SP pressing the recording start button on the portable imaging device 3.

[0175] In sub-step ST6-3, the composite video VT created by the composite video creation device 5 may include a video that switches at a predetermined switching timing from the user viewpoint video VU (see FIG. 21(a)) to the user gliding motion video (see FIG. 21(b)) captured by the approach motion capture device 4a. The switching timing is preferably the timing before the user jumps from the jump ramp J.

[0176] The above-mentioned switching timing is automatically determined by the composite video creation device 5 based on the elapsed time from the time the user starts from the starting point SP of the sliding course C, or the timing when the user reaches a predetermined point on the sliding course C (for example, a point where the entire user is captured in the first camera 41a of the approach motion imaging device 4a, or a point at the lip portion CP of the jump ramp J).

[0177] In sub-step ST6-3, the composite video VT created by the composite video creation device 5 may include a video that combines at least a portion of the video VM1 captured by the approach motion imaging device 4a and at least a portion of the video VM2 captured by the first aerial motion imaging device 4b (more specifically, the first aerial action video including the user's aerial action AC2 immediately after jumping from the jump platform J), as illustrated in Figure 22(a), so that they are displayed simultaneously.

[0178] Alternatively, in sub-step ST6-3, the composite video VT created by the composite video creation device 5 may include a video that switches at a predetermined switching timing from a video VM1 captured by the approach motion imaging device 4a to a video VM2 captured by the first aerial motion imaging device 4b and / or a video VM4 captured by the second aerial motion imaging device 4c, as illustrated in Figures 23(a) and 23(b).

[0179] In substep ST6-3, the composite moving image VT created by the composite moving image creation device 5 may include a moving image in which at least a portion of the moving image VM2 captured by the first aerial action image capture device 4b and at least a portion of the moving image VM4 captured by the second aerial action image capture device 4c are combined so as to be displayed simultaneously, as exemplified in Fig. 22(b). Also, as exemplified in Fig. 22(b), the composite moving image VT may include a moving image in which at least a portion of the moving image VM2 captured by the first aerial action image capture device 4b and at least a portion of the moving image VM4 captured by the second aerial action image capture device 4c are combined so as to be displayed simultaneously and in parallel.

[0180] 22(a) and 22(b), the composite video VT created by the composite video creation device 5 includes a video combining at least a portion of the first aerial action video (VM2) captured by the first aerial action imaging device 4b and at least a portion of the second aerial action video (VM4) captured by the second aerial action imaging device 4c, displayed simultaneously. Furthermore, in the composite video VT, the first aerial action video (VM2) described above is configured to chronologically display the aerial action AC2 of the user immediately after jumping from the jump platform J and the aerial action AC3 of the user at the highest point reached after jumping off the jump platform J. Furthermore, in the composite video VT, the second aerial action video (VM4) described above is configured to simultaneously display the aerial action AC4 of the user at a camera angle directed diagonally upward and the movement of the underside of the user's snowboard B during the jump.

[0181] In substep ST6-3, the composite video VT created by the composite video creation device 5 may include a moving image in which at least a portion of the moving image VM4 captured by the second aerial action imaging device 4c and at least a portion of the moving image VM5 captured by the snow-adhering action imaging device 4d are combined so as to be displayed simultaneously, as exemplified in Figure 24(b). Also, as exemplified in 24(b), the composite video VT may include a moving image in which at least a portion of the moving image VM4 captured by the second aerial action imaging device 4c and at least a portion of the moving image VM5 captured by the snow-adhering action imaging device 4d are combined so as to be displayed simultaneously and in parallel.

[0182] Alternatively, or additionally, in sub-step ST6-3, the composite video VT created by the composite video creation device 5 may include sounds around the user captured by a portable imaging device 3 that moves with the user.

[0183] The sounds around the user captured by the portable imaging device 3 may be incorporated throughout the timeline of the composite video VT. In this case, when the composite video VT is played back using the user terminal 19, the user can hear the sounds around the user captured by the portable imaging device 3 throughout the entire playback.

[0184] Alternatively, or additionally, in sub-step ST6-3, the composite moving image VT created by the composite moving image creation device 5 may include jump data calculated by image analysis of the user action moving image VM. If the composite moving image VT includes jump data, it is preferable that the jump data be displayed in the composite moving image at the timing when the user jumps from the jump platform J in the composite moving image when the composite moving image VT is played back (see FIGS. 23 and 24).

[0185] As illustrated in Figures 23 and 24, it is preferable that the composite video VT created by the composite video creation device 5 is configured to display at least one of the following: (1) maximum reached altitude JD1 in the jump from the jump platform J, (2) jump distance JD2 in the jump from the jump platform J, (3) air time JD3 in the jump from the jump platform J, (4) gliding speed JD4 in the jump from the jump platform J, (5) name JD5 of the jump technique used by the user in the jump from the jump platform J, and (6) overall jump evaluation value JD6 of the user.

[0186] Alternatively, or in addition, the skating time calculated by the skating time calculation device 9 may be displayed in the composite video VT created by the composite video creation device 5.

[0187] (Synthetic video distribution device 6 and synthetic video distribution process) The composite moving image distribution device 6 distributes the composite moving image created by the composite moving image creation device 5 to at least one of a display device 7 installed in a public space and a user terminal 19 of a user.

[0188] 7, the composite moving picture distribution device 6 and the display device 7 are connected via a wired line. In this case, the composite moving picture distribution device 6 can stably transmit the composite moving picture VT to the display device 7. Alternatively, the composite moving picture distribution device 6 and the display device 7 may be connected wirelessly.

[0189] In the example shown in FIG. 7, the composite moving picture distribution device 6 includes a moving picture distribution server 6a that distributes the composite moving picture VT created by the composite moving picture creation device 5.

[0190] In the composite moving image distribution step (seventh step ST7), the composite moving image distribution device 6 distributes the composite moving image VT created by the composite moving image creation device 5 to a display device 7 installed in a public space.

[0191] (Display device 7) In the example shown in FIG. 7, the display device 7 includes at least one monitor 70 that is visible to the public. The monitor 70 is preferably a large monitor. In this specification, a "large monitor" refers to a monitor with a screen size (more specifically, the diagonal length of the screen) of 40 inches or more. The monitor 70 may also have a screen size (more specifically, the diagonal length of the screen) of 50 inches or more, 60 inches or more, 70 inches or more, 80 inches or more, 90 inches or more, or 100 inches or more.

[0192] 25, the display device 7 displays a composite video VT distributed from the composite video distribution device 6. Additionally, the display device 7 may display a list of the skating information of multiple users who have recently skied on the skating course C (see the list display table 78a).

[0193] Alternatively or additionally, as illustrated in Fig. 27, the display device 7 may display the skating information of multiple users who have skated along course C in a predetermined period in order of jump evaluation score (see first ranking display table 78b). Alternatively or additionally, as illustrated in Fig. 28, the display device 7 may display the skating information of multiple users who have skated along course C in a predetermined period in order of skating time (see second ranking display table 78c).

[0194] In the example shown in FIG. 25, the display device 7 includes a first monitor 70a and a second monitor 70b. In the example shown in FIG. 25, the first monitor 70a displays the composite video VT created by the composite video creation device 5, and the second monitor 70b displays a list of skating information for multiple users who have recently skied down the ski course C. As shown in FIG. 27, the skating information for multiple users may be displayed in a ranking order based on jump evaluation value on the second monitor 70b or a monitor different from the second monitor 70b. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 28, the skating information for multiple users may be displayed in a ranking order based on skiing time on the second monitor 70b or a monitor different from the second monitor 70b.

[0195] In the example shown in FIG. 29, the display device 7 (more specifically, the monitors 70, such as the first monitor 70a and the second monitor 70b) is installed inside the building 102 (more specifically, inside a rest house 102A where users can rest or eat). In this case, there is no need to improve the waterproofing properties of the display device 7. Alternatively, if the waterproofing properties of the display device 7 are high, the display device 7 may be installed outdoors. It is preferable that the rest house 102A in which the display device 7 is installed is the rest house closest to the finish line GP of the ski course C.

[0196] 29, the display screen of the display device 7 is arranged facing a transparent window 103 or a transparent wall of the building 102, and is configured so that the display screen can be seen from outside the building 102. In this case, users and the public can see and confirm the composite video VT, the skating information list display table 78a, the first ranking display table 78b for jump evaluation values, the second ranking display table 78c for skating times, etc., displayed on the display device 7 without entering the building 102.

[0197] 30, the display device 7 may be capable of simultaneously displaying a first composite video VT1 that combines a user viewpoint video of a first user U1 with a user action video of the first user, and a second composite video VT2 that combines a user viewpoint video of a second user U2 with a user action video of the second user. In the example shown in Fig. 30, the first composite video VT1 of the first user U1 is displayed on the first monitor 70a, and the second composite video VT2 of the second user U2 is displayed on the third monitor 70c.

[0198] (Synthesized video display process) In the composite moving image display step (eighth step ST8), the composite moving image VT created by the composite moving image creation device 5 and distributed by the composite moving image distribution device 6 is displayed on a display device 7 (for example, the first monitor 70a) installed in a public space (see FIG. 33). The composite moving image display step (eighth step ST8) includes multiple sub-steps. The sub-steps of the composite moving image display step will be described.

[0199] As illustrated in FIG. 33(a), in sub-step ST8-1, a user-perspective video VU of a user skiing down a ski course C is displayed on the display device 7. The user-perspective video VU constitutes part of a composite video VT. The user-perspective video VU preferably includes a jump platform J whose apparent size increases over time. In this case, a user viewing the user-perspective video VU can experience a high sense of realism.

[0200] As shown in FIG. 33(a), in addition to the user's viewpoint video VU, the display device 7 may also display the time the user has been skating since starting from the starting point SP (in other words, the elapsed time).

[0201] Note that if the user-perspective video VU includes sound data containing the sound of the user gliding captured by the portable imaging device 3, the user-perspective video VU may be played back with the gliding sound. Alternatively, taking into consideration that the display device 7 is installed in a public space, the user-perspective video VU may be played back without the gliding sound.

[0202] As illustrated in FIG. 33(b), in sub-step ST8-2, a video VM1 (hereinafter referred to as "gliding motion video") including the user's gliding motion AC1 heading toward the jump ramp J is displayed on the display device 7. The gliding motion video is video VM1 captured by the approach motion imaging device 4a (see FIG. 15 if necessary). The gliding motion video constitutes a part of the composite video VT.

[0203] In the example shown in Figure 33, sub-step ST8-2 includes switching the video displayed on the display device 7 from the user's viewpoint video VU (see Figure 33(a)) to a skating action video including the user's skating figure (see Figure 33(b)) at a predetermined switching timing.

[0204] By switching from the user's viewpoint video VU to the user's gliding motion video, the user viewing the composite video VT can more objectively analyze their own approach to the jump ramp J. Alternatively, in sub-step ST8-2, at least a portion of the user's viewpoint video VU and at least a portion of the user's gliding motion video (VM1) may be simultaneously displayed on the display device 7. More specifically, at least a portion of the user's viewpoint video VU and at least a portion of the user's gliding motion video (VM1) may be displayed in parallel on the display device 7.

[0205] As illustrated in Fig. 34, in sub-step ST8-3, the display device 7 displays a first aerial action video including the aerial action AC2 (see Fig. 34(a)) of the user immediately after jumping from the jump platform J. In sub-step ST8-3, the display device 7 may chronologically display videos including the aerial action AC2 (see Fig. 34(a)) of the user immediately after jumping from the jump platform J and the aerial action AC3 (see Fig. 34(b)) of the user at the highest point reached by the user after jumping off the jump platform J.

[0206] The first aerial action moving image is a moving image VM2 captured by the first aerial action imaging device 4b (see FIG. 15 if necessary). The first aerial action moving image constitutes a part of the composite moving image VT.

[0207] The first aerial action video including the aerial actions (AC2, AC3) may be displayed as a pop-up so as to overlap a part of the video VM1 captured by the approach action imaging device 4a. Alternatively, as illustrated in Fig. 36, the video displayed on the display device 7 may be configured to be switched from the video VM1 captured by the approach action imaging device 4a to the first aerial action video (VM2) including the aerial action AC2.

[0208] The first aerial action video including the aerial actions (AC2, AC3) may be configured to be played back in slow motion on the display device 7. In other words, in the composite video display step, the aerial actions may be played back in slow motion compared to the user viewpoint video VU (or the user's gliding action). Playing back the aerial actions in slow motion allows the user to analyze their own aerial actions in detail. Note that it is preferable that the composite video VT is created so that when the composite video VT is played back at normal speed, the aerial actions (AC2, AC3) are played back at a slower speed compared to the actual past aerial actions. In this case, there is no need to input special settings for slow motion playback into the device that plays back the composite video VT.

[0209] 34(a), in substep ST8-3, at least a part of the video VM1 captured by the approach motion image capture device 4a and at least a part of the video VM2 captured by the first aerial motion image capture device 4b are simultaneously displayed on the display device 7. As exemplified in Fig. 34(a), the video VM2 captured by the first aerial motion image capture device 4b may be displayed in a pop-up format so as to overlap a part of the video VM1 captured by the approach motion image capture device 4a.

[0210] In sub-step ST8-4, the second aerial action video (in other words, the aerial action video of the user captured at a camera angle pointing diagonally upward) is displayed on the display device 7 (see FIG. 34(b)).

[0211] The second aerial movement moving image is a moving image VM4 captured by the second aerial movement imaging device 4c (see FIG. 15 if necessary). The second aerial movement moving image constitutes a part of the composite moving image VT.

[0212] The second aerial action video including the user's aerial action AC4 captured at a diagonally upward camera angle may be configured to be played back in slow motion on the display device 7. In other words, in the composite video display step, the user's aerial action AC4 captured at a diagonally upward camera angle may be played back in slow motion compared to the user viewpoint video VU (or the user's gliding action). By playing back the user's aerial action AC4 captured at a diagonally upward camera angle in slow motion, the user can analyze their own aerial action in detail. Note that the composite video VT is preferably created so that when the composite video VT is played back at normal speed, the aerial action AC4 is played back at a slower speed compared to the actual aerial action in the past. In this case, there is no need to input special settings for slow motion playback into the device that plays back the composite video VT.

[0213] 34(b), in substep ST8-4, at least a portion of the video VM2 captured by the first aerial action image capture device 4b and at least a portion of the video VM4 captured by the second aerial action image capture device 4c are simultaneously displayed on the display device 7. As exemplified in FIG. 34(b), the video VM4 captured by the second aerial action image capture device 4c may be displayed in a pop-up format so as to overlap a portion of the video VM1 captured by the approach motion image capture device 4a.

[0214] The video VM2 captured at the first camera angle and the video VM4 captured at the second camera angle are simultaneously displayed on the display device 7, allowing the user to analyze their own aerial movements in more detail. Also, the video displayed on the display device 7 is a cool video.

[0215] In the example shown in FIG. 34(b), aerial actions (AC2, AC3) captured by a first aerial action imaging device 4b arranged on one side (e.g., the left side) of the sliding course C and aerial action AC4 captured by a second aerial action imaging device 4c arranged on the opposite side of the sliding course C from the first aerial action imaging device 4b are displayed in parallel on the display device 7. In this case, the user can analyze his or her own aerial actions in even more detail. Furthermore, the video displayed on the display device 7 becomes even more cool.

[0216] In sub-step ST8-5, the snow-adhering action video (in other words, a video including the snow-adhering action AC5 of the user who jumped from the jump platform J) is displayed on the display device 7 (see FIG. 35(a)).

[0217] The snow-attachment motion video is a video VM5 captured by a snow-attachment motion imaging device 4d (see FIG. 15 if necessary). This snow-attachment motion video constitutes a part of the composite video VT.

[0218] The snow-adhering action video including the snow-adhering action AC5 may be configured to be played back in slow motion on the display device 7. In other words, in the composite video display step, the snow-adhering action AC5 may be played back in slow motion compared to the user's viewpoint video (or the user's sliding action). Playing back the snow-adhering action AC5 in slow motion allows the user to analyze their own snow-adhering action in detail. Note that the composite video VT is preferably created so that when the composite video VT is played back at normal speed, the snow-adhering action AC5 is played back at a slower speed compared to the actual snow-adhering action in the past. In this case, there is no need to input special settings for slow motion playback into the device that plays back the composite video VT.

[0219] In the example shown in Figure 35(a), in substep ST8-5, at least a portion of the video VM4 captured by the second aerial action imaging device 4c and at least a portion of the video VM5 captured by the snow accumulation action imaging device 4d are simultaneously displayed on the display device 7.

[0220] In sub-step ST8-6, a user-perspective video VU' of the user skating toward the goal point GP is displayed on the display device 7 (see FIG. 35(b)). The user-perspective video VU' constitutes part of the composite video VT. The user-perspective video VU' is a video captured by the portable imaging device 3 worn by the user.

[0221] The user's viewpoint video VU' preferably includes a goal point GP whose apparent size increases over time, allowing the user viewing the user's viewpoint video VU' to experience a high level of realism.

[0222] When the user passes the goal point GP, the display device 7 may display the user's skating time TM from the start point SP to the goal point GP in addition to the user's viewpoint video VU'.

[0223] As illustrated in Figures 35(a) and 35(b), substep ST8-6 includes switching a video captured by a stationary imaging device 4 (e.g., a video VM5 captured by a snow accumulation action imaging device 4d) to a user perspective video VU'.

[0224] 33, the composite moving image display step (eighth step ST8) includes switching the moving image displayed on the display device 7 from the user viewpoint moving image VU to the user action moving image VM. Also, in the example shown in FIG. 35, the composite moving image display step (eighth step ST8) includes switching the moving image displayed on the display device 7 from the user action moving image VM to the user viewpoint moving image VU'.

[0225] Alternatively, in the composite video display process, the display device 7 may consistently display the user's viewpoint video VU captured by the portable imaging device 3, and at the timing before and after the user jumps from the jump platform J, the user action video VM captured by the installed imaging device 4 may be popped up and displayed so as to overlap part of the user's viewpoint video VU.

[0226] As illustrated in Figure 34(b), in the composite video display process (eighth step ST8), at least one of the following may be displayed during the composite video VT: (1) maximum reached altitude JD1 in the jump from the jump platform J; (2) jump distance JD2 in the jump from the jump platform J; (3) air time JD3 in the jump from the jump platform J; (4) gliding speed JD4 in the jump from the jump platform J; (5) name JD5 of the jump technique used by the user in the jump from the jump platform J; and (6) overall jump evaluation value JD6 of the user.

[0227] (List display process) 25, in the ninth step ST9, the display device 7 may display a list of the sliding information of a first group of multiple users who have recently skied the sliding course C at the current time (see the list display table 78a). The ninth step ST9 is a list display step.

[0228] In the example shown in FIG. 25 , the gliding information displayed on the display device 7 in the list display step includes user identification information (e.g., a nickname, a reference number Q2 assigned in the reception step, etc.) that identifies each user, the gliding time TM of each user, and a jump evaluation value JD for each user. As shown in FIG. 26 , the jump evaluation value JD in the gliding information displayed on the display device 7 in the list display step may be the maximum reach height JD1 of the jump, the jump distance JD2, the airtime JD3 of the jump, or the gliding speed JD4 of the jump. Alternatively, the jump evaluation value JD may be a total jump evaluation value JD6 calculated based on at least two of the maximum reach height JD1 of the jump, the jump distance JD2, the airtime JD3, the gliding speed JD4, and the type of jump technique used by the user. Furthermore, the gliding information displayed on the display device 7 in the list display step may include the name JD5 of the jump technique used by the user when jumping from the jump ramp J.

[0229] As shown in FIG. 26, the list of gliding information displayed on the display device 7 may also include the user's gliding time TM (in other words, the user's gliding time from the start point SP to the finish point GP).

[0230] 30, the list of skating information displayed on the display device 7 may include information Q3 about the position where each user's composite video is displayed. In this case, each user can easily find the monitor (or area) where their own composite video is displayed among the multiple monitors (or areas) where the composite video is displayed.

[0231] Of the skating information displayed in a list on the display device 7, the nickname mentioned above is information obtained, for example, by the skating course management system 1 (more specifically, the management computer 12) receiving data from the member information management server 100. Furthermore, of the skating information displayed in a list on the display device 7, the serial number Q2 mentioned above is information obtained, for example, by the management computer 12 of the skating course management system receiving data from the reception terminal 2 (or the identification information confirmation device 13). Of the skating information displayed in a list on the display device 7, the skating time TM and the jump evaluation value JD mentioned above are information calculated, for example, by the skating time calculation device 9, the video processing server 5a, etc.

[0232] The list display process (ninth step ST9) may be executed before the composite moving image display process (eighth step ST8) of displaying the composite moving image VT, or may be executed after the composite moving image display process of displaying the composite moving image VT, or may be executed simultaneously with the composite moving image display process of displaying the composite moving image VT.

[0233] (Ranking display process) 27, in a tenth step ST10, the skating information of a second group of multiple users who have skated along the skating course C during a predetermined period may be displayed on the display device 7 in a ranked order of jump evaluation value JD. The tenth step ST10 is a first ranking display step.

[0234] 27, the monitor (e.g., second monitor 70b) of display device 7 displays the gliding information of a second group of multiple users who skated along gliding course C during a predetermined period, ranked in order of jump evaluation value JD (see first ranking display table 78b). The jump evaluation value JD may be the maximum reached altitude JD1 itself, the jump distance JD2 itself, the hangtime JD3 itself, the gliding speed JD4 itself, or the overall jump evaluation value JD6.

[0235] In the example shown in FIG. 27, the skating information displayed in ranking on the display device 7 includes user identification information for identifying each user (e.g., nickname, serial number Q2 assigned in the reception process, etc.) and each user's jump evaluation value JD. The skating information displayed in ranking on the display device 7 may also include each user's affiliation information (e.g., residential area or organization to which the user belongs). The skating information displayed in ranking on the display device 7 may also include each user's skating time TM.

[0236] 31, the list display and the jump ranking display may be executed simultaneously (in other words, the list display table 78a and the first ranking display table 78b may be displayed simultaneously). Alternatively, the list display and the jump ranking display may be executed alternately in a specific display area (in other words, the list display table 78a and the first ranking display table 78b may be displayed alternately in a specific display area).

[0237] The ski course management system 1 (for example, the management computer 12 of the ski course management system 1) may display the skiing rankings by extracting skiing information for a preset number of users (for example, the top six) who skied ski course C during a specified period in order of jump evaluation value, and displaying the extracted skiing information on the display device 7. The specified period may be today or the entire ski season. Skiers ranked high during the specified period may be presented with prizes.

[0238] In the tenth step ST10, the display device 7 may display the skating information of the second group of multiple users who have skied on the ski course C during a predetermined period, ranked by multiple categories. When rankings are displayed for multiple categories, each user can aim to be ranked highly in the category in which they excel. This increases the motivation of the users.

[0239] In the example shown in Figure 32, the display device 7 displays the skating information of multiple users in the second group who skated on the skating course C during a specified period in a ranking order based on the overall jump evaluation value JD6, the highest jump height JD1, the jump distance JD2, and the difficulty of the jumping techniques performed by the users.

[0240] 28, in an eleventh step ST11, the skating information of a second group of multiple users who have skied the ski course C during a predetermined period may be displayed on the display device 7 in order of skiing time. The eleventh step ST11 is a second ranking display step.

[0241] In the example shown in Figure 28, the monitor of the display device 7 (e.g., the second monitor 70b) displays the skating information of multiple users in a second group who skating along skating course C during a specified period, ranked in order of skating time (see the second ranking display table 78c).

[0242] 28, the skating information displayed in ranking on the display device 7 includes user identification information that identifies each user (e.g., nickname, serial number Q2 assigned in the reception process, etc.) and each user's skating time TM. The skating information displayed in ranking on the display device 7 may also include affiliation information of each user (e.g., residential area or organization to which the user belongs, etc.).

[0243] 31, the jump ranking display and the skating time ranking display are executed simultaneously (in other words, the first ranking display table 78b and the second ranking display table 78c are displayed simultaneously). Alternatively, the jump ranking display and the skating time ranking display may be executed alternately in a specific display area (in other words, the first ranking display table 78b and the second ranking display table 78c may be displayed alternately in a specific display area).

[0244] The ranking display of skiing times may be performed by the ski course management system 1 (for example, the management computer 12 of the ski course management system 1) extracting skiing information of a predetermined number of users (for example, the top six) who skied ski course C during a predetermined period in order of skiing time, and displaying the extracted skiing information on the display device 7. The predetermined period may be today or the entire ski season. The top-ranked skiers during the predetermined period may be presented with a prize.

[0245] (Second terminal 15 and composite video purchasing process) 7, the ski course operation system 1 includes a second terminal 15 that is different from the reception terminal 2. The second terminal 15 may be a mobile terminal carried by a ski staff member, or may be a terminal installed at the ski resort (for example, in a building 102).

[0246] 37(a), it is preferable that the second terminal 15 is capable of playing back the composite moving image VT created by the composite moving image creation device 5. In this case, the user can view the composite moving image played back on the second terminal 15 and decide whether or not to purchase the composite moving image.

[0247] Preferably, second terminal 15 can obtain the user's email address from member information management server 100 or can input the user's email address. When second terminal 15 identifies the user's email address and the composite video that the user wishes to purchase, skating course operation system 1 (e.g., second terminal 15) sends information for obtaining the composite video (e.g., the URL of a site where the composite video can be downloaded) to the user's email address.

[0248] Alternatively, or additionally, as illustrated in FIG. 37(b), the second terminal 15 may function as a member registration terminal. The second terminal 15 may be capable of displaying a member registration form 151 including an email address input field. If only registered users can enter a contest with a prize, users who register before skiing course C, as well as users who register after skiing course C using a member registration terminal (e.g., the second terminal 15), can enter the contest with a prize. For example, prizes may be awarded to members ranked high in jump rankings and / or members ranked high in skiing time rankings throughout a ski season. These rankings may be based on a deviation value system or a points system that reflects the skiing conditions on the day.

[0249] The second terminal 15 may be a terminal operated by the user (e.g., a terminal owned by the user). In this case, the user uses the second terminal 15 to log in to a members-only website and specify the composite video they wish to purchase on the members-only website (e.g., My Page). Note that the composite video displayed on the members-only website (e.g., My Page) before purchase is a digest version and is not the actual composite video the user will obtain upon purchase. When the user specifies the composite video they wish to purchase on the second terminal 15, the gliding course operating system 1 charges the user (e.g., the user's credit card) and sends information for obtaining the composite video (e.g., a URL of a website where the composite video can be downloaded) to the user's email address. Alternatively, when the user specifies the composite video they wish to purchase on the second terminal 15, the gliding course operating system 1 may charge the user (e.g., the user's credit card) and make the composite video available for download from the members-only website (e.g., My Page).

[0250] The composite video purchasing step includes charging the user for the purchase fee of the composite video. The composite video purchasing step may include charging the user's credit card, or may include receiving electronic money from the user. In this case, the composite video purchasing step includes the charging device 11 (for example, the second terminal 15 having the function of a charging device) reading the user's credit card information, or the charging device 11 (for example, the second terminal 15 having the function of a charging device) receiving electronic money from the user's smartphone or the user's card.

[0251] Alternatively, the composite video purchasing process may include receiving cash from the user, which may be received by a billing device 11 (e.g., a cash dispenser) or by an attendant.

[0252] The composite video purchasing step may include the gliding course operating system 1 sending information for acquiring the composite video (for example, a URL of a site where the composite video can be downloaded) to the user's email address before or after the composite video purchase fee is charged to the user. In this case, the composite video purchasing step may include the gliding course operating system 1 acquiring the user's email address from the member information management server 100 or the second terminal 15 where an email address can be entered, and the gliding course operating system 1 sending information for acquiring the composite video to the acquired email address.

[0253] The ski course management system 1 may acquire the user's email address when the user registers as a member.

[0254] (Ski information registration process) It is preferable that sliding time information indicating the sliding time TM when a member user slides down sliding course C, and jump data when a member user jumps up jump ramp J on sliding course C, along with sliding date and time information such as the date of sliding, are registered in member information management server 100 (see FIG. 8). In this case, by logging in to the members-only website, a user can check past sliding times, past jump data, and sliding date and time information registered in member information management server 100. When a member user purchases a composite video, the purchase history of the composite video may be registered in member information management server 100. In this case, a user can check the purchase history of the composite video by logging in to the members-only website.

[0255] (Other matters) The skating course operation system 1 may include a lift for transporting users. In this case, users can use the lift to move to the start point SP of the skating course C.

[0256] The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments or modifications, and it is clear that the embodiments or modifications may be appropriately modified or changed within the scope of the technical concept of the present invention. Furthermore, various techniques used in the embodiments or modifications may be applied to other embodiments or modifications as long as no technical contradiction occurs. Furthermore, optional additional configurations in the embodiments or modifications may be omitted as appropriate.

[0257] For example, Figures 3, 7, etc. show an example in which the jump hill J of the sliding course C is used for jumping by snowboarders. However, in an embodiment, the jump hill J of the sliding course C may also be used for jumping by skiers.

[0258] Note that the embodiment of the present invention can also be implemented in a form in which the portable imaging device 3 and the steps performed using the portable imaging device 3 are omitted. In this case, a composite video VT may be created using the composite video creation device 5, combining a video including a gliding action AC1 captured by the approach action imaging device 4a, a video including a user's aerial actions (AC2, AC3, AC4) captured by the first aerial action imaging device 4b and / or the second aerial action imaging device 4c, and a video including a snow-adhering action AC5 captured by the snow-adhering action imaging device 4d. Furthermore, the composite video VT created by the composite video creation device 5 may be distributed by the composite video distribution device 6 to at least one of a display device 7 installed in a public space and a user terminal 19. [Explanation of symbols]

[0259] 1, 1A, 1B: Ski course operation system 2: Reception terminal 3: Portable imaging device 4: Installed imaging device 4a: Approach motion imaging device 4b: First aerial imaging device 4c: Second aerial imaging device 4d: Snow accumulation imaging device 5: Composite video creation device 5a: Video processing server 6: Composite video distribution device 6a: Video distribution server 7:Display device 8: Start permission device 9: Skiing time calculation device 11: Charging device 12: Management computer 13: Identification information verification device 15: Terminal 2 19: User terminal 21: Identification information acquisition unit 23: Identification information issuing department 41: Camera 41a: First camera 41b: Second camera 41c: Third camera 41d: 4th camera 43: Support part 43a: First support part 43b: Second support part 43c: Third support part 43d: 4th support part 43s: shaft 70: Monitor 70a: 1st monitor 70b: Second monitor 70c: 3rd monitor 78a: List display table 78b: First ranking display table 78c: Second ranking display table 81: Start button 82: Status display section 88: Remote controller 91: Start detection sensor 92: Bar 93: Goal detection sensor 94: Light projector 95: Light receiving part 97: Computer 100: Member information management server 102: Building 102A: Rest House 103: Transparent window 112: Deposit classification input section 112a: Card input section 112b: Electronic money input section 112c: Cash input section 131: Identification information acquisition unit 151: Membership registration form 211: Barcode reader 821: First character information 823: Red light 824: Countdown display 825: Second character information 827 :Blue traffic light AC1: Gliding motion AC2: Air movement AC3: Air movement AC4: Air movement AC5: Snow accretion operation B: Snowboarding C: Skiing course CA: Approach section CB: Transition section CD: Step CL: Landing area CP: Lip part CT: Table part CT1: Tabletop type table CT2: Step-up table E1: The start end of the transition section E2: Downstream end of the table in the sliding direction GP: Finish line J: Jump platform JD: Jump rating JD1: Maximum altitude reached JD2: Jump distance JD3: Flight time JD4: Glide speed JD5: Jumping technique name JD6: Jump overall evaluation value M: Storage device M1: Medium M2: Medium Q1: 2D barcode Q2:Serial number Q3: Information about the position where the composite video is displayed SP: Starting point TM: Run Time U1: First user U2: Second user VM: User action video VM1: Video captured by the approach motion imaging device VM2: Video captured by the first aerial imaging device VM4: Video captured by the second aerial imaging device VM5: Video captured by the snow accumulation imaging device VT: Composite video VT1: First composite video VT2: Second composite video VU, VU': User-perspective video

Claims

1. a user motion video capturing step of capturing a user motion video including aerial movements after the user jumps from a jump ramp on a ski slope using a stationary imaging device installed at a ski resort; a composite video creation process for creating a composite video by combining a user's viewpoint video captured by a portable imaging device worn by the user while the user is gliding along the gliding course with the user's movement video, using a composite video creation device; a composite video distribution step of distributing the composite video to at least one of a display device installed in a public space and a user terminal of the user using a composite video distribution device; Equipped with The installed imaging device is a first aerial action imaging device that captures a first aerial action video including the aerial action of the user immediately after jumping from the jump platform; a second aerial action imaging device that is disposed downstream of the lip of the jump hill in the direction of sliding, and that captures a second aerial action video including the aerial action of the user at a camera angle directed diagonally upward; Including, The composite video includes a video in which at least a portion of the video captured by the first aerial action imaging device and at least a portion of the video captured by the second aerial action imaging device are combined so as to be displayed simultaneously. How ski courses are operated at ski resorts.

2. The composite video includes a video that is switched from the user viewpoint video to the user action video at a predetermined switching timing.

2. A method for operating a ski course at a ski resort according to claim 1.

3. The switching timing is a timing before the user jumps from the jump platform.

3. A method for operating a ski course at a ski resort according to claim 2.

4. a composite moving image display step of displaying the composite moving image on the display device installed in a public space; In the composite video display step, the aerial action is played back in slow motion compared to the user's viewpoint video.

2. A method for operating a ski course at a ski resort according to claim 1.

5. the portable imaging device and the installed imaging device are time-synchronized with each other in advance; The composite video creation device combines the user viewpoint video and the user action video so as to be consistent with the actual time lapse of the past.

2. A method for operating a ski course at a ski resort according to claim 1.

6. The second aerial action imaging device is disposed on the opposite side of the runway from the first aerial action imaging device.

2. A method for operating a ski course at a ski resort according to claim 1.

7. A user motion video capturing process for capturing a user motion video including aerial movements after a user jumps from a jump ramp on a ski slope using a stationary imaging device installed at a ski resort; a composite video creation process for creating a composite video by combining a user's viewpoint video captured by a portable imaging device worn by the user while the user is gliding along the gliding course with the user's movement video, using a composite video creation device; a composite video distribution step of distributing the composite video to at least one of a display device installed in a public space and a user terminal of the user using a composite video distribution device; Equipped with The installed imaging device is a second aerial action imaging device that is disposed downstream in the sliding direction from the lip of the jump ramp and captures a second aerial action video including the aerial action of the user at a camera angle directed diagonally upward; a snow-adhering action imaging device that is arranged downstream in the sliding direction from the second aerial action imaging device and captures a snow-adhering action video including the snow-adhering action of the user who jumped from the jump hill; Including, The composite video includes a video in which at least a portion of the video captured by the second aerial action imaging device and at least a portion of the video captured by the snow-falling action imaging device are combined so as to be displayed simultaneously. How ski courses are operated at ski resorts.

8. When the composite moving image is displayed, the maximum height reached in a jump from said jumping platform; a jump distance in a jump from the jumping platform; the duration of the jump from the jumping platform; the gliding speed in the jump from the jumping platform; The name of the jumping technique used by the user when jumping from the jumping platform, and The user's overall jump evaluation score configured to display at least one of 2. A method for operating a ski course at a ski resort according to claim 1.

9. a step in which a video analysis device performs image analysis of the user's motion video to calculate or identify at least one of the maximum reach height in the jump from the jump platform, the jump distance in the jump from the jump platform, the airtime in the jump from the jump platform, the gliding speed in the jump from the jump platform, and the type of jumping technique used by the user in the jump from the jump platform; a step in which the video analyzing device calculates a jump evaluation value of the user based on at least one of the maximum reached altitude, the jump distance, the hangtime, the gliding speed, and the type of jumping technique; a step of displaying, on the display device, the skating information of a plurality of users who have skated on the skating course during a predetermined period, in order of the jump evaluation value; Further provided with 2. A method for operating a ski course at a ski resort according to claim 1.

10. lending the portable imaging device to the user before the user skis down the ski course; a step of having the user return the portable imaging device before the composite moving image creating step is executed; Further provided with A method for operating a ski course at a ski resort according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

11. A reception terminal that accepts applications for skiing on a ski course including a jump ramp; a stationary imaging device installed at a ski resort; a composite video creation device that creates a composite video by combining a user's viewpoint video captured by a portable imaging device worn by a user and a user action video captured by the installed imaging device and including the user's aerial action after the user jumps from the jump platform; a composite video distribution device that distributes the composite video to at least one of a display device installed in a public space and a user terminal of the user; Equipped with The installed imaging device is a first aerial action imaging device that captures a first aerial action video including the aerial action of the user immediately after jumping from the jump platform; a second aerial action imaging device that is disposed downstream of the lip of the jump hill in the direction of sliding, and that captures a second aerial action video including the aerial action of the user at a camera angle directed diagonally upward; Including, The composite video creation device creates the composite video including a video in which at least a part of the video captured by the first aerial action imaging device and at least a part of the video captured by the second aerial action imaging device are combined so as to be displayed simultaneously. A ski course management system at a ski resort.

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