Augmented reality docent system for exhibition and method thereof

Abstract

The present invention relates to an augmented reality docent system for an exhibition and a method thereof. The augmented reality docent system according to the present invention recognizes work identification information corresponding to each of exhibited works using a visitor terminal, and processes augmented reality-based description information, voice information, and image information, included in the work identification information, so as to express same. According to the present invention, the visitor terminal recognizes the work identification information of the exhibited works on the basis of the web to view and experience the exhibited works, and performs an interaction function and a mission during viewing to provide AR docent information to the visitor, and thus the exhibited works can be easily accessed without a large barrier to entry, and the sense of immersion in the exhibition can be increased.

Description

Augmented reality docent system for exhibitions and method thereof

[0001] The present invention relates to an augmented reality docent system for an exhibition and a method thereof, and more specifically, to an augmented reality docent system for an exhibition and a method thereof, which utilizes web-based augmented reality (AR) technology through a visitor terminal to allow a visitor visiting an exhibition hall such as an art gallery or museum to access the system and thereby execute and experience exhibition contents of various exhibition works that fit the exhibition theme of the exhibition hall using an augmented reality docent, thereby providing an augmented reality docent service to the visitor.

[0002]

[0003] As the value of personal leisure activities increases, the number of people enjoying culture is increasing. To meet this demand, museums, art galleries, and other exhibition halls are now offering a variety of exhibitions and events. Most exhibition halls provide information about each exhibit, including the exhibit's name and brief description. However, this approach presents problems: providing only limited information about the exhibits, failing to provide sufficient information to visitors, which can either diminish or stimulate interest and enthusiasm.

[0004] Accordingly, docent services are now offered at most exhibition halls. Docent services provide visitors with relevant content and information about exhibits to aid their understanding. However, existing docent services for exhibitions often fail to provide the information users want, or struggle to provide efficient docent services.

[0005] Meanwhile, technology utilizing augmented reality for exhibition hall docent services has recently been released. For example, there are Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2022-0106373 (publication date: July 29, 2022) entitled 'Method and system for operating a realistic AR docent service and a computer-readable recording medium recording the method', Korean Patent Registration No. 10-2055627 (publication date: December 13, 2019) entitled 'Augmented reality guidance system for exhibition halls', Korean Patent Registration No. 10-2502035 (publication date: February 21, 2023) entitled 'Mobile AR guidance node device supporting marker function for augmented reality experience', and Korean Patent Registration No. 10-1902315 (publication date: September 28, 2018) entitled 'Experience-oriented exhibit guidance system'.

[0006] However, these docent services provide visitors to the exhibition hall with an experience of actual exhibited works using AR docents, but they only provide the docent's unique experience, so they are still insufficient to increase visitors' active participation in the experience of the exhibited works and increase their interest and curiosity about the exhibited works.

[0007]

[0008] The purpose of the present invention is to provide an augmented reality docent system and method for an exhibition that recognizes various reading media capable of executing augmented reality (AR)-based docents using a camera of a visitor terminal and provides various exhibition contents for viewing and experiencing the exhibition works.

[0009] Another object of the present invention is to provide an augmented reality docent system and method for an exhibition that provides an augmented reality (AR) docent service for an exhibition piece by utilizing web-based augmented reality technology.

[0010] Another object of the present invention is to provide an augmented reality docent system and method for an exhibition that utilizes web-based augmented reality technology to perform and experience interactive functions and missions containing exhibition content for exhibited works.

[0011]

[0012] In order to achieve the above objects, the augmented reality docent system for an exhibition according to the present invention has a feature in that it recognizes various reading media capable of executing an augmented reality (AR) docent service by utilizing web-based augmented reality technology, processes various exhibition contents for the exhibition works to be viewed and experienced, and performs interaction functions and missions included in the exhibition contents during the viewing, thereby providing an augmented reality docent service. The augmented reality docent system of the present invention utilizes web-based augmented reality technology to enable visitors to easily access the exhibition works, and provides various information about the exhibition works based on augmented reality, thereby arousing interest and attention in the exhibition works using the augmented reality docent service, thereby increasing the sense of immersion in the exhibition works.

[0013] The augmented reality docent system for an exhibition of the present invention according to this feature comprises: a plurality of different exhibition works installed in an exhibition hall and provided with identification information of the works so that the exhibition content for the exhibition can be viewed and experienced; a smart vending machine that reads the identification information of the works provided corresponding to the exhibition works and provides augmented reality-based exhibition content from a visitor terminal that recognizes the identification information of the works provided corresponding to the exhibition works; and an exhibition docent server that is provided so as to enable data transmission between the visitor terminal and the smart vending machines through a communication network, and when the identification information of the works is read from the visitor terminal, provides an augmented reality-based exhibition docent service so that the visitor terminal can view and experience the exhibition work corresponding to the identification information of the works, and when the identification information of the works is read from the visitor terminal to the smart vending machine, provides a reward product for the exhibition work corresponding to the identification information to be displayed on the visitor terminal based on a web basis and processes the purchase of the reward product.

[0014] In this feature, the viewer terminal reads the work identification information of the exhibition work using a camera module; the work identification information is provided with an image, GPS location information, or AR marker for executing or experiencing the exhibition content and read; and provides exhibition content including at least one of description information, voice information, image information, and video information about the read exhibition work, or performs a mission by a character in augmented reality, thereby providing interaction functions and performing missions while viewing the exhibition content.

[0015] In this feature, the smart vending machine is equipped with a reader that reads the artwork identification information read from the visitor terminal; the reader recognizes the artwork identification information by reading at least one of a QR code, an NFC tag, and a barcode corresponding to the exhibited artwork by the visitor terminal, and includes descriptions, voice guidance, images, and video information corresponding to the exhibited artwork recognized by the artwork identification information.

[0016] In this feature, the exhibition docent server, when the work identification information of the exhibition work is read from the visitor terminal, requests permission to use a camera to experience a web-based augmented reality docent service for the read exhibition work and displays the request on the visitor terminal; when the work identification information is read from the visitor terminal, an image recognition guide is transmitted to guide the augmented reality docent service step by step, and when the visitor terminal displays the guide recognition process step by step or selects an image appearing in the guide, the augmented reality docent service is automatically executed on the visitor terminal.

[0017] In this feature, the exhibition docent server processes the visitor terminal to recognize and obtain the work identification information of the exhibition work, display a reward product related to the exhibition work corresponding to the work identification information obtained through the smart vending machine, and select, pay for, and discharge the reward product.

[0018]

[0019] As described above, the augmented reality docent system for the exhibition of the present invention recognizes an image at an exhibition location requiring explanation, like an audio guide, recognizes a location with GPS, or realizes AR with an AR marker, and provides an explanation, voice and image of the exhibition, and is implemented with a game engine, etc. to provide interaction and mission functions, so that visitors to the exhibition can access it with just a link without a large entry barrier, based on the web.

[0020] In addition, the augmented reality docent system for the exhibition of the present invention can provide docent service by finding images or performing missions given by characters encountered in AR, as if performing an escape room quest, and through this function, can increase the immersion in the exhibition.

[0021] In addition, the augmented reality docent system for the exhibition of the present invention can replace the existing human docent in a simpler and more fun way, and can proceed without waiting for the docent time, and is more fun and easier to understand than a human docent.

[0022] In addition, the augmented reality docent system for exhibitions of the present invention can be particularly effectively applied to exhibitions that require information transmission using various media, not only in exhibition halls such as art galleries and museums, but also in exhibition spaces with many booths such as science museums and COEX, and it is possible to proceed with the AR docent without requiring a person to be permanently stationed at every booth and ask additional questions if necessary. Through this, an electronic map can be displayed for guiding directions to exhibition locations, or it can be applied to various functions.

[0023] In addition, the augmented reality docent system for the exhibition of the present invention has high potential for development as it can provide a customized docent service to the user by introducing an AR docent, and can avoid disturbing the immersion of other general audiences with a noisy docent service, and can provide convenience by providing a service that matches the viewing time and speed of the audience.

[0024] In addition, since the augmented reality docent system for the exhibition of the present invention can run an augmented reality (AR) docent service on a web basis, there is no hassle of installing an additional application, and even introverted viewers can proceed easily and simply.

[0025]

[0026] Figure 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of an augmented reality docent system for exhibition according to the present invention.

[0027] Figure 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the visitor terminal illustrated in Figure 1;

[0028] Figure 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the exhibition docent server illustrated in Figure 1.

[0029] Figures 4a to 4e are drawings explaining the process for experiencing an augmented reality docent of a visitor terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] Figure 5 is a flowchart illustrating the processing sequence of an augmented reality docent system for an exhibition according to the present invention, and

[0031] Figures 6a to 6d are drawings showing the augmented reality docents illustrated in Figures 4a to 4e.

[0032]

[0033] The embodiments of the present invention may be modified in various ways, and the scope of the present invention should not be construed as being limited by the embodiments described below. These embodiments are provided to more fully explain the present invention to those of ordinary skill in the art. Accordingly, the shapes of components in the drawings are exaggerated to emphasize a clearer description.

[0034] The augmented reality (AR) docent system for an exhibition according to the present invention provides various exhibition contents to visitors of an exhibition piece by utilizing augmented reality technology, and each of various exhibition pieces placed in an exhibition hall such as an art gallery or museum is provided with artwork identification information recognized by a visitor terminal, and the visitor terminal recognizes and reads the artwork identification information corresponding to the exhibition piece based on the web, and processes it to view and experience exhibition contents related to the exhibition piece, and performs interaction functions and missions during the viewing to provide AR docent services to the visitor.

[0035] Here, the artwork identification information recognizes and reads various information about the exhibited artworks that can run an augmented reality (AR) docent service corresponding to the exhibition content, such as QR codes, NFC tags, and barcodes, to provide AR docent service to the visitor's terminal based on the web, and provides web-based AR docent information to the visitor, such as descriptions, voices, images, and videos of the exhibited artworks using various exhibition contents that match the artwork identification information, such as images, GPS location information, and AR markers.

[0036] Therefore, the augmented reality docent system of the present invention provides visitors with a web-based augmented reality docent service for exhibited works, thereby enabling easy access to the exhibited works without any entry barriers and increasing the sense of immersion in the exhibited works.

[0037] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings 1 to 7.

[0038] FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of an augmented reality docent system for an exhibition according to the present invention, FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a visitor terminal shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of an exhibition docent server shown in FIG. 1.

[0039] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 3, the augmented reality docent system (2) for an exhibition according to the present invention recognizes and determines artwork identification information (300) for each artwork by using a visitor terminal (200) to provide an augmented reality docent service for an exhibition piece to visitors using web-based augmented reality (AR) technology, and thereby provides the visitors with the ability to execute and view various artworks (10) based on web-based augmented reality (AR), provides exhibition content for each artwork (10) as an interaction function, and provides AR docent service to the visitors by allowing them to perform and experience various missions through characters in augmented reality (AR).

[0040] Accordingly, the augmented reality (AR) docent system (2) of the present invention provides a plurality of different pieces of artwork identification information (300) corresponding to each of various exhibited artworks (10) in an exhibition hall (20) for visitors to execute and experience the AR docent service, and processes the display content to be provided to visitors so that the visitor terminal (200) recognizes the artwork identification information (300) and automatically executes and experiences the AR docent service for the corresponding exhibited artwork (10) through the recognized artwork identification information (300).

[0041] Therefore, the augmented reality (AR) docent system (2) of the present invention provides a web-based AR docent service for the exhibited work (10) to the visitors, so that they can easily access the exhibited work (10) without a large barrier to entry and execute and experience the exhibited work (10), thereby arousing the visitors' interest and concern for the exhibited work (10) and increasing the sense of immersion in the exhibition.

[0042] To this end, the augmented reality (AR) docent system (2) for an exhibition according to the present invention includes a visitor terminal (200), a smart vending machine (400), and an exhibition docent server (100). The augmented reality docent system (2) of the present invention has artwork identification information (300) corresponding to each of various exhibition artworks (10) placed in different locations in an exhibition hall (20) such as an art gallery or museum.

[0043] The augmented reality docent system (2) of the present invention allows a visitor terminal (200) to recognize and read the work identification information (300) of an exhibited work (10), and transmits various reward products for the work identification information (300) read from the exhibition docent server (100) to a smart vending machine (400) to be displayed, thereby allowing the visitor to select and obtain the reward products from the smart vending machine (400).

[0044] In addition, the augmented reality docent system (2) of the present invention processes the visitor terminal (200) to connect to the exhibition docent server (100) through a communication network (4) and execute and experience various exhibition contents and interaction functions and missions corresponding to the work identification information (300).

[0045] Specifically, the communication network (4) is connected to enable data transmission between the visitor terminal (200) and the exhibition docent server (100), and between the smart vending machine (400) and the exhibition docent server (100) using, for example, a wired or wireless communication network, a mobile communication network, etc.

[0046] A plurality of different exhibition pieces (10) are installed at various locations (positions) in the exhibition hall (20). Each exhibition piece (10) is provided with identification information (300) corresponding to the exhibition piece (10) so that the visitor terminal (200) can execute and experience the exhibition content for the exhibition piece (10). The identification information (300) may be provided on and / or around the exhibition piece (10). The identification information (300) includes link information for reading the exhibition piece (10), such as a QR code, an NFC tag, and a barcode, and provides for viewing the exhibition content related to the exhibition piece through this. The identification information (300) provides for performing interaction functions and missions while viewing the exhibition content for the read exhibition piece (10) using link information for executing or experiencing the exhibition content, such as an image, GPS location information, and an AR marker. In addition, the exhibition piece (10) is provided so that a reward product can be displayed using a smart vending machine (400). That is, when the visitor terminal (200) reads the work identification information (300), the exhibited work (10) provides reward information about the exhibited work (10) to the smart vending machine (400), allowing the visitor to select and purchase the reward product. Therefore, the augmented reality docent system (2) provides AR docent service to the visitor by using the work identification information (300).

[0047] The visitor terminal (200) is equipped with, for example, a smart phone, a tablet phone, etc., and includes a camera module (210), a GPS module (220), etc. The visitor terminal (200) uses the camera module (210) to recognize and read link information, such as QR codes, NFC tags, and barcodes, which can execute exhibition content for each exhibition piece (10) installed in the exhibition hall (20), and through this, recognizes and reads link information, such as images, GPS location information, and AR markers, which are installed in a smart vending machine (400) for performing interaction functions and missions for the exhibition piece (10), to process the AR docent service. The visitor terminal (200) uses a camera module (210) and a GPS module (220) to recognize the exhibition work (10) and the work identification information (300) displayed on the display screen of the smart vending machine (400), such as an image, GPS location information, and AR marker, and automatically searches for exhibition content such as detailed description information, voice information, image information, and video information about the exhibition work (10), or provides AR docent service to the visitor by meeting a character in augmented reality (AR) and performing a mission given by the character. In addition, the visitor terminal (200) processes the smart vending machine (400) to enable the visitor to obtain reward products related to the exhibition work (10).

[0048] A visitor terminal (200) according to an embodiment of the present invention is equipped with, for example, a smart phone, and includes a camera module (210), a GPS module (220), an AR marker app (230), an interaction processing unit (240), and a mission execution unit (250), as shown in FIG. 2.

[0049] Specifically, the camera module (210) recognizes and acquires the artwork identification information (300) provided on the exhibition piece (10) and / or its surroundings in the exhibition hall (20), and displays the acquired artwork identification information (300) on the screen of the visitor terminal (200). The camera module (210) outputs the artwork identification information (300) displayed on the screen of the visitor terminal (200) so that the reader (410) of the smart vending machine (400) recognizes it.

[0050] The GPS module (220) measures the location of the exhibited work (10) in the exhibition hall, determines various exhibition contents based on the measured location information, and provides reward products equipped in the smart vending machine (400) to be displayed on the display panel.

[0051] When the AR marker app (230) recognizes the artwork identification information (300) from the camera module (210), it processes the exhibition content related to the exhibition artwork so that the viewer can view it using web-based augmented reality. When the AR marker app (230) recognizes and determines the artwork identification information (300), it provides the viewer with the ability to view, execute, and experience various exhibition artworks (10) based on web-based augmented reality. The AR marker app (230) processes the interaction processing unit (240) and the mission execution unit (250) based on the web. The interaction processing unit (240) processes the exhibition content for each exhibition artwork (10) as an interaction function while executing and viewing various exhibition artworks (10) based on web-based augmented reality. In addition, the mission execution unit (250) provides the ability to execute and experience missions while executing and viewing various exhibition artworks (10) based on web-based augmented reality, and processes the ability to obtain and provide reward products when performing the missions.

[0052] The smart vending machine (400) is an automatic vending machine that allows visitors to purchase small items or objets d'art related to the exhibited work (10), and may include typical components of a vending machine, such as a vending machine body, a display panel, an input unit, a product display unit, a reader, a product payment unit, a driving unit, a door, a product discharge unit, a power supply unit, and a control unit. For example, the smart vending machine (400) of the present invention may include technical features such as the configuration, function, and operation of the 'Smart vending machine for exhibiting and selling works and an exhibition operation system using the same' of Patent Application No. 10-2024-0067424 (filing date May 23, 2024) previously filed by the present applicant. Since the technical contents of these components have already been disclosed in various ways, such as in previously filed patent application numbers, a detailed description thereof will be omitted here. Accordingly, in the present invention, the functions and operations of components having technical features for selling products related to the exhibition work (10) of the smart vending machine (400) are explained with a focus on them.

[0053] That is, the smart vending machine (400) is equipped with a reader (410) and a display panel (not shown) on the front of the vending machine body, and accommodates various reward products related to the exhibited work (10) in the internal space. The smart vending machine (400) reads the work identification information (300) of the exhibited work (10) to execute an augmented reality docent from the visitor terminal (200). For example, when the visitor terminal (200) contacts the reader (410) to read the work identification information (300) of the exhibited work (10), the smart vending machine (400) reads the work identification information (300) read from the visitor terminal (200) through the reader (410), displays various reward products, such as small items and objet products, related to the exhibited work (10) on the display panel, and processes the process so that the visitor can select and purchase one reward product.

[0054] And the exhibition docent server (100) processes to control all operations of the augmented reality docent system (2) for the exhibition. The exhibition docent server (100) is connected to enable mutual data communication between the visitor terminal (200) and the smart vending machines (400) via the communication network (4). That is, the exhibition docent server (100) processes the augmented reality-based docent service by linking with each of the visitor terminal (200) and the smart vending machines (400) via the communication network (4).

[0055] To this end, when the exhibition docent server (100) recognizes the artwork identification information (300) from the exhibition artwork (10) using the camera (210) by the visitor terminal (200), it controls the visitor terminal (200) to output an augmented reality sign screen for experiencing the augmented reality docent service based on the web, and requests permission to use the camera of the visitor terminal (200) based on the web. Here, the augmented reality sign screen is displayed on the visitor terminal (200) as a page for the visitor to be granted permission to use the camera on the web. Accordingly, the augmented reality sign screen is used as a sign to display the exhibition title or docent guidance by utilizing image recognition.

[0056] When the exhibition docent server (100) reads the work identification information (300) from the visitor terminal (200), it transmits an image recognition guide to guide the augmented reality docent service step by step, and when the visitor terminal (200) displays the guide recognition process step by step or selects an image appearing in the guide, it processes the augmented reality docent to be automatically executed on the visitor terminal (200).

[0057] In addition, the exhibition docent server (100) recognizes and acquires the work identification information (300) in the exhibition work (10) from the visitor terminal (200), tags the work identification information (300) acquired through the reader (410) of the smart vending machine (400), reads the tagged work identification information (300), and selects reward products such as props or object products related to various exhibition works (10) corresponding to the read work identification information (300) by displaying them on the display panel of the smart vending machine (400), and processes the selection and acquisition of reward products.

[0058] Specifically, the exhibition docent server (100) according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a server unit (110) and a database unit (150). The server unit (110) is provided with, for example, a web server and an app server that process data communication by connecting a smart vending machine (400) and a visitor terminal (200) via a communication network (4), and an application server that integrates hardware and software platforms for utilizing web-based augmented reality technology. The database unit (150) stores and manages various information according to the overall processing process of the exhibition docent server (100) processed by the server unit (110). In this embodiment, the database unit (150) is included in the exhibition docent server (100), but may also be provided as an independent database server.

[0059] The server unit (110) according to an embodiment of the present invention includes, for example, an exhibition work management unit (112), a smart vending machine management unit (114), a visitor management unit (116), an exhibition work processing unit (118), and a reward processing unit (120), and the database unit (150) stores and manages, for example, exhibition work information, work identification information, reward information, visitor information, smart vending machine information, and reward information.

[0060] The exhibition work management unit (112) stores and manages the work identification information (300) for each of a plurality of different exhibition works (10) placed in different locations of the exhibition hall (20). The exhibition work management unit (112) stores and manages the exhibition content corresponding to the work identification information (300) so that it is linked. When the work identification information (300) is recognized from the visitor terminal (200), the exhibition work management unit (112) provides the exhibition content for the recognized exhibition work (10) to the visitor terminal (200) so that the visitor can view, execute, and experience it.

[0061] The smart vending machine management unit (114) stores and manages location information of the smart vending machine (400), location information of the exhibition hall (20), product information on reward products provided in the smart vending machine (400), product management information such as selection, payment, sales, and inventory of reward products, etc. When work identification information (300) is input and read from the visitor terminal (200) to the reader (410), the smart vending machine management unit (114) manages the visitor so that the visitor can purchase the reward products.

[0062] The visitor management unit (116) stores and manages personal information of visitors (e.g., name, phone number, etc.), camera license information, etc. related to the exhibition work (10). The visitor management unit (116) obtains and displays the work identification information (300) from the exhibition work management unit (112), and transmits the obtained work identification information (300) to the visitor terminal (200). The visitor management unit (116) receives permission information according to a camera license request from the visitor terminal (200), and processes the work identification information (300) for the exhibition work (10), and information according to the process of viewing, executing, and experiencing exhibition content and purchasing reward products to be mutually transmitted to the visitor terminal (200).

[0063] The exhibition work processing unit (118) recognizes and determines the work identification information (300) of the exhibition work from the visitor terminal (200), and provides the visitor terminal (200) with the ability to view, execute, and experience various exhibition works (10) based on web-based augmented reality using the AR marker app (230). The exhibition work processing unit (118) processes the visitor terminal (200) to perform and experience interaction functions and missions based on the web using the AR marker app (230).

[0064] And the reward processing unit (120) processes the visitor terminal (200) to obtain and provide reward products according to the mission performance when the visitor performs and experiences missions while executing and viewing various exhibition works (10) based on web-based augmented reality by the exhibition work processing unit (118).

[0065] Accordingly, the exhibition docent server (100) of the present invention mutually processes the visitor terminal (200) and the smart vending machine (400) to provide the visitor terminal (200) with exhibition content for the exhibition work (10) through the work identification information (300) so that the visitor can view, execute and experience it, and can purchase reward products equipped in the smart vending machine (400) by performing and experiencing interaction functions and missions based on the web.

[0066] FIGS. 4A to 4E are drawings explaining processes for experiencing an augmented reality docent according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0067] Referring to FIGS. 4a to 4e, the augmented reality docent system (2) of the present invention uses the camera module (210) of the visitor terminal (200) to recognize and read the work identification information (300) of the exhibited work (10) so that the visitor can view, execute and experience the exhibition content for the exhibited work (10), and perform and experience the interaction function and mission for the exhibited work (10) based on the web.

[0068] In addition, the augmented reality docent system (2) of the present invention processes the reader (410) of the smart vending machine (400) to recognize the artwork identification information (300) read by the viewer through the camera module (210) of the viewer terminal (200), and allows the viewer to purchase a reward product of the augmented reality-based exhibited artwork (10) corresponding to the artwork identification information (300) through the smart vending machine (400).

[0069] Specifically, in order to implement an augmented reality (AR) docent service in an exhibition piece (10) of the present invention, for example, as shown in FIG. 4a, various objects that fit the exhibition theme are displayed in the exhibition hall (20). In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4b, the exhibition hall (20) displays various locations where objects are located, such as the prologue, which is the entrance to the exhibition hall, the sea of ​​abundance, the land of coexistence, the sky of birds, the island of life, the Gyeokryeolbi Islands, the collective habitat of black-tailed gulls, etc., and the objects include living things such as animals and plants, and inanimate things such as buildings, such as black-tailed gulls, yellow sea bream, great spotted tern, baby black-tailed gulls, lighthouses, camellia trees, and mulberry trees, which are displayed in the exhibition hall (20). In addition, objects such as augmented reality postcards are displayed for obtaining rewards using a smart vending machine (400).

[0070] Accordingly, as illustrated in FIGS. 4c and 4d, the visitor uses a visitor terminal (200), for example, a smart phone, to recognize and read the work identification information, for example, the QR code, displayed on the exhibited work, and uses an image recognition guide on the AR docent sign and camera permission screen of the visitor terminal (200) to guide the docent process step by step, sequentially displaying the objects of the exhibition theme and the AR exploration of the objects. At this time, when an image appearing in the guide is found, the AR docent is automatically executed so that the experience can be enjoyed.

[0071] In addition, after the visitor completes the AR exploration, the reader of the smart vending machine (400) recognizes and reads the work identification information, e.g., QR code, read on the visitor terminal (200), and tags the QR code on the smart vending machine (400) to select and obtain a reward, thereby allowing the visitor to purchase a reward product.

[0072] Therefore, the augmented reality docent system (2) of the present invention can directly experience AR docent by utilizing the QR code and guide image displayed on the exhibited work.

[0073] And Figure 5 is a flowchart illustrating the processing sequence of an augmented reality docent system for an exhibition according to the present invention.

[0074] Referring to FIG. 5, the augmented reality docent system (2) for an exhibition according to the present invention uses a camera module (210) at step S500 to recognize and read the work identification information (300) for AR docent execution from the exhibition work (10) and output it on a display screen.

[0075] In step S510, the visitor terminal (200) reads the recognized artwork identification information (300) to allow camera use of the exhibited artwork, guides the AR docent processing process in step S520, and then automatically executes the AR docent in step S530.

[0076] In step S540, the visitor terminal (200) tags the read artwork identification information (300) with the reader (410) of the smart vending machine (400) to perform a reward. In step S550, a reward product corresponding to the tagged reward information is selected, and then in step S560, the selected reward product is discharged from the discharge unit of the smart vending machine (400). At this time, the reward product is discharged after being selected, paid for, and approved by the visitor.

[0077] Continuing with these are drawings showing AR docents according to embodiments of the present invention.

[0078] Figures 6a to 6d are drawings showing the augmented reality docents illustrated in Figures 4a to 4e.

[0079] Referring to FIGS. 6a to 6d, the AR docent of this embodiment represents the AR docent for the National Ecology Institute for the 'Island of Coexistence, Gyeokryeolbi Island' shown in FIGS. 4a to 4e.

[0080] Specifically, the AR docent in this embodiment is a docent about exploring the Gyeokryeolbi Islands with the 'black-tailed gull'. AR is launched with the QR code inserted in the leaflet and the exhibition entrance, and the AR docent is automatically launched when the AR marker that appears in each section of the exhibition is found. In this embodiment, the AR docent is composed of a total of 8 parts, for example, 3D modeling and animation of black-tailed gulls and friends, interactive exhibition explanation dialogue, and conversation with representative creatures of each exhibition section (prologue, sea, land, sky). Here, if you complete the gamification of finding hidden AR markers, that is, missions, you will be provided with exhibition rewards using a smart vending machine, and you can also experience the exhibition AR at home with AR postcards. Accordingly, visitors can directly experience the 'AR docent' by using the QR code and guide image inserted in the screen or postcard provided in this embodiment.

[0081] In the above, the configuration and operation of the augmented reality docent system for exhibition and its method according to the present invention have been described in detail and illustrated with drawings, but this is merely an example, and various changes and modifications are possible within the scope that does not depart from the technical spirit of the present invention.

[0082]

[0083] The augmented reality docent system according to an embodiment of the present invention can be used in exhibition halls such as art galleries and museums where augmented reality (AR) technology can be applied.

Claims

1. In the augmented reality docent system for exhibitions: Multiple different exhibition pieces are installed in the exhibition hall and are equipped with identification information for the work to enable viewing and experiencing the exhibition content for display in front or around the work; A smart vending machine that reads the artwork identification information and provides augmented reality-based exhibition content from a visitor terminal that recognizes the artwork identification information provided in response to the artwork; and An augmented reality docent system for an exhibition, characterized in that it comprises an exhibition docent server that is equipped to enable data transmission between the visitor terminal and the smart vending machines through a communication network, and when the work identification information is read from the visitor terminal, provides an augmented reality-based exhibition docent service to enable the visitor terminal to view and experience the exhibition work corresponding to the work identification information, and when the work identification information is read from the visitor terminal to the smart vending machine, provides a reward product for the exhibition work corresponding to the work identification information to be displayed on the visitor terminal based on the web and processes the purchase of the reward product.

2. In claim 1, The above visitor terminal is, Reading the identification information of the above exhibited work using a camera module; The above work identification information is readable and includes an image, GPS location information, or AR marker for executing or experiencing the above exhibition content; and An augmented reality docent system for an exhibition, characterized in that it provides exhibition content including at least one of description information, audio information, image information, and video information about the exhibited work read, or performs a mission by a character in augmented reality, thereby providing an interaction function and performing a mission while viewing the exhibition content.

3. In claim 1, The above smart bending machine, Equipped with a reader that reads the artwork identification information read from the viewer terminal; An augmented reality docent system for an exhibition, characterized in that the reader recognizes the identification information of the work by reading at least one of a QR code, an NFC tag, and a barcode corresponding to the exhibited work by the visitor terminal, and includes descriptions, voice guidance, images, and video information corresponding to the exhibited work recognized by the identification information of the work.

4. In claim 2 or claim 3, The above exhibition docent server is, When the identification information of the exhibition work is read from the visitor terminal, permission to use the camera to experience a web-based augmented reality docent service for the read exhibition work is requested and displayed on the visitor terminal; An augmented reality docent system for an exhibition characterized in that when the artwork identification information is read from the visitor terminal, an image recognition guide is transmitted to guide the augmented reality docent service step by step, and when the visitor terminal displays the guide recognition process step by step or selects an image appearing in the guide, the augmented reality docent service is automatically executed by the visitor terminal.

5. In claim 4, The above exhibition docent server is, An augmented reality docent system for an exhibition, characterized in that the visitor terminal recognizes and obtains the work identification information of the exhibited work, displays a reward product related to the exhibited work corresponding to the work identification information obtained through the smart vending machine to the smart vending machine, and processes the selection, payment, and discharge of the reward product for purchase.

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