JP5523217B2 - Audio broadcasting system and information terminal - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to an audio broadcasting system that performs audio broadcasting for advertising a product and an information terminal used therefor.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there has been known an apparatus for advertising a product displayed in a store by in-store broadcasting. For example, there is a known device that outputs sound information about a product to a speaker in a store and displays the log data (Patent Document 1).

JP 2003-22040

  Although the apparatus which presents the fact that the advertisement was performed to the user by displaying the log data like the apparatus described in Patent Document 1 has existed conventionally, the trend of the customer when the advertisement is performed is shown. There is no device to present, and such a device has been desired.

  In view of the above-described viewpoints, an object of the present invention is to provide an audio broadcasting system that presents customer trends during audio broadcasting and an information terminal used therefor.

  An audio broadcasting system for solving the above problems includes a plurality of camera units that acquire video in a sales floor, a broadcasting device that performs audio broadcasting for advertising products in the sales floor, the camera units, and the broadcasting device. Each of which is configured to be connectable via a network, wherein the server device stores a plurality of audio data reproduced by the audio broadcast; , A distribution unit that reads out any of the plurality of audio data from the audio data storage unit and distributes it to the broadcasting device, and audio data is distributed by the distribution unit, from among the plurality of camera units, A switching unit that selectively switches a camera unit that acquires a video near the sales floor of a product advertised by audio broadcasting using the audio data according to preset conditions. The switched camera unit is configured to perform processing for transmitting captured image when the audio broadcast to the first terminal.

  In this audio broadcasting system, when any one of a plurality of audio data is distributed to a broadcasting device, an image acquired by any one of the plurality of camera units is transmitted to the first terminal.

  An information terminal for solving the above problem is an information terminal configured to be connectable via a network to a server device that manages a schedule of an audio broadcast for promoting a product in a sales floor, and an information input unit And a first display area for displaying the schedule of the already set audio broadcast based on the schedule managed by the schedule management unit of the server device, and a schedule for assigning a new audio broadcast. When the display unit having the display screen capable of displaying the second display area and the second display area are instructed by the input unit, a new audio broadcast is performed on a schedule corresponding to the instructed second display area. And a schedule adjustment unit assigned to the schedule.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to present customer trends during audio broadcasting.

The figure which shows the structural example of the audio broadcasting system which concerns on embodiment of this invention. The figure which shows an example of arrangement | positioning of a camera part and a speaker. The figure for demonstrating the advertisement order of goods by sound broadcasting on a time series. The block diagram which shows the structure of a server apparatus. The figure which shows the data structure of the schedule of an audio broadcasting. The figure which shows the data structure of an imaging | photography pattern. The block diagram which shows the structure of an information terminal. The timing chart which shows the output example of the speaker 12a, the output example of the speaker 12b, the imaging | photography pattern of the camera part 10a, and the imaging | photography pattern of the camera part 10d. The flowchart which shows the whole audio | voice broadcast process. The figure which shows the basic display mode of the information terminal at the time of a schedule change process. It is a display mode similar to FIG. 10, and the display mode shows a schedule for only one store. The flowchart which shows the whole change process of an audio broadcast schedule.

  Hereinafter, an audio broadcasting system according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described. This audio broadcasting system performs audio broadcasting for the promotion of products and presents customer trends during audio broadcasting.

[Configuration of audio broadcasting system]
FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of an audio broadcasting system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
The audio broadcasting system 100 shown in FIG. 1 includes a plurality of camera units 10a, 10b,..., 10n, a video device 11 that controls each camera unit, a plurality of speakers 12a, 12b,. And a broadcasting device 13 for controlling each speaker. The audio broadcasting system 100 further includes a server device 20 and a plurality of information terminals 30a, ..., 30n.

In the audio broadcasting system 100, each of the server device 20 and each of the information terminals (30a,..., 30n) is, for example, an image device 11 and a broadcasting device via an external IP (Internet Protocol) network 1 (communication network). 13 is connected. In FIG. 1, components included in the store A are mainly shown, but in each store A,..., X, a camera unit, a video device, a speaker, and a broadcast device (not shown) are provided.

[Camera section and speaker layout]
Next, the arrangement of a camera unit and speakers provided in a certain store will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of the arrangement of a camera unit and speakers.

  As shown in FIG. 2, in this store, three product shelves 51, 52, and 53 on which a plurality of types of products are displayed are arranged. A plurality of camera units 10a, 10b, 10c, 10d, 10e and a plurality of speakers 12a, 12b are provided. Each camera unit is arranged so as to capture a predetermined range of video in order to capture customer trends during audio broadcasting. Here, an example is shown in which the shooting ranges d1 to d7 are set as the shooting ranges of the camera units 10a to 10e. For example, the shooting range of the camera unit 10a is the shooting range d1.

  In the audio broadcasting system 100 of this embodiment, when audio data prepared in advance for the promotion of a product is output from a speaker, the product is switched from one of a plurality of camera units to one of the camera units. Let's take a picture of the vicinity of the store. Since the sales floors of the products displayed in the store are different for each product, it is possible that the desired video may not be captured by shooting with the same camera unit, and even for the same product, images of multiple sales floors You may want to set in steps. Therefore, the camera unit is switched.

  However, even if the camera unit is switched, depending on the shooting magnification or the shooting direction (in this embodiment, the shooting direction means the direction of the camera unit), the customer's trend may not be captured or the same. In some cases, it may be desired to set the shooting magnification or the shooting direction in a stepwise manner. Therefore, it is preferable that the shooting magnification or / and the shooting direction of the camera unit can be changed as appropriate. Therefore, each camera unit (10a, 10b, 10c, 10d, 10e) of the present embodiment is configured to be able to zoom in or zoom out based on a signal from the video device 11. Further, each camera unit (10a, 10b, 10c, 10d, 10e) is configured to be able to adjust the shooting direction based on a signal from the video apparatus 11.

[Promotion order of products by audio broadcasting]
Next, the advertisement order of products realized by the audio broadcasting system 100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining the order of advertising of products by audio broadcasting in a time series. (A) Products to be promoted by audio broadcasting, (b) Speakers for audio broadcasting, c) It is a figure which shows the camera part selected according to audio | voice broadcast. Note that FIG. 3A merely shows an example of the order of partial audio output.

  As shown in FIG. 3, in this audio broadcasting system 100, speakers (12a, 12b) that perform audio broadcasting are selected according to the products (A, B) to be advertised, and the selection is made during the audio broadcasting. The captured camera parts (10a, 10d) take pictures around the product. The shooting magnification and shooting direction of the above-described camera units (10a, 10d) are appropriately changed and set according to the sales floor (display place) of the product (A, B).

  In FIG. 3, for example, the speaker 12 a is selected as a speaker that performs audio broadcasting for the promotion of the product A, and during the audio broadcasting, the magnification of the camera unit 10 a is set to 1.2 times and the shooting direction is set to aa. The camera unit 10a captures an image near the product A. Further, for example, the speaker 12b is selected as a speaker that performs audio broadcasting for the promotion of the product B. During the audio broadcasting, the magnification of the camera unit 10d is set to 2.0 times and the shooting direction is set to bb. The unit 10d captures an image near the product B.

  Although FIG. 3 shows the case where speakers are selected corresponding to the audio broadcasting of each product, a plurality of speakers are divided into a plurality of broadcasting systems, and are selected for each broadcasting system. Also good.

[Configuration of Server Device 20]
FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of the server device 20.
As illustrated in FIG. 4, the server device 20 includes an audio data storage unit 201, a distribution unit 202, a switching unit 203, a transmission unit 204, and a schedule management unit 205.

  The audio data storage unit 201 is configured by a ROM or a RAM (memory), and stores a plurality of audio data (first audio data). Each audio data is reproduced by audio broadcasting from a speaker in order to promote a product.

  The audio data includes content for the purpose of advertising the product. For example, contents such as product guidance and time service guidance are included in the voice data. At the time of audio broadcasting using audio data, the audio data is read from the audio data storage unit 201 and the audio data is output from the speaker.

  In the audio broadcasting system 100, BGM broadcasting is performed at times other than the above-described audio broadcasting. The audio data storage unit 201 stores BGM (Background Music) data (second audio data). During BGM broadcasting, the BGM data is read from the audio data storage unit 201 and the BGM data is output from the speaker. The

  The distribution unit 202 is realized by the function of the CPU. The distribution unit 202 reads any of the plurality of audio data from the audio data storage unit 201 and distributes it to the broadcasting device 13.

  The switching unit 203 is realized by the function of the CPU. When the audio data is distributed by the distribution unit 202, the switching unit 203 selects one of the plurality of camera units 10a, 10b,. In the embodiment, the mode is selectively switched according to an audio broadcast schedule 2051) to be described later. This switching of the camera unit is performed so that the camera unit can acquire an image near the sales floor of a product advertised during audio broadcasting.

  Switching between camera units is performed in units of one unit or two or more units. For example, the switching unit 203 may group a plurality of camera units in advance and switch the camera units in units of groups.

  In addition, the switching unit 203 of the present embodiment controls the shooting magnification of the camera unit according to the position of the camera unit in order to accurately grasp the customer's trend. Further, the switching unit 203 is configured to control the shooting direction of the camera unit in order to accurately grasp the customer's trend. The process of controlling the camera unit will be described in detail later.

  The transmission unit 204 is realized by the function of the CPU. The transmission unit 204 transmits the video acquired by the camera unit switched by the switching unit 203 to the information terminal (first terminal). Since the video data from the camera unit includes video near the sales floor of the target product, the transmission unit 204 is a user of the information terminal (for example, product advertiser, product seller, sponsor, etc.) On the other hand, it becomes possible to grasp the trend of customers during audio broadcasting.

  The schedule management unit 205 is realized by a memory and a CPU function cooperating therewith. The schedule management unit 205 manages an audio broadcast schedule 2051. Furthermore, the schedule management unit 205 manages the shooting pattern 2052.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a data configuration of the audio broadcast schedule 2051.
As shown in FIG. 5, in this schedule 2051, “user ID”, “audio information”, “broadcast date / time”, “distribution destination”, and “photographing destination” are associated with each other.

  In the “user ID”, an ID of a user (in this embodiment, for example, a product advertiser, a product seller, a supporter, etc.) is set. In this embodiment, the user ID is associated with the information terminal 30 (for example, the terminal IP), and when the transmission unit 204 transmits a video from the camera unit, the video is transmitted to the corresponding information terminal 30. Sent. In FIG. 5, for example, in the case of the user ID “001”, the video data from the camera unit 10 a is transmitted to the information terminal 30 associated with this user ID.

  In the “voice information”, “voice data” corresponding to the target “product” is set in advance. In FIG. 5, for example, audio data s (1) corresponding to the product A is set.

  “Broadcast date / time” describes “start date / time” and “end date / time” of audio broadcasting. In FIG. 5, for example, the start date and time t10 and the end date and time t11 are set as the “start date and time” and “end date and time” of the audio broadcast by the audio data s (1) corresponding to the product A.

  As shown in FIG. 5, “distribution destination” describes “speaker” as an output destination of audio data and “broadcast apparatus” for controlling the speaker. In FIG. 5, for example, the speaker 12a is set as an output destination of the audio data s (1), and the audio device 13 is set as an audio device for controlling the speaker 12a.

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 5, “shooting destination” describes “camera unit” to be switched at the time of audio broadcasting and “shooting pattern” of the camera unit. The shooting pattern includes data of the magnification of the camera unit and the shooting direction, as shown in an example in FIG. In FIG. 5, for example, the camera unit 10a is set as a camera unit that is switched at the time of audio broadcasting by the audio data s (1) corresponding to the product A, and the shooting pattern x (1) is set as the shooting pattern of the camera unit 10a. Is set.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the data structure of the shooting pattern 2052.
As shown in FIG. 6, in this shooting pattern 2052, “shooting pattern”, “magnification”, and “shooting direction” are associated with each other. In FIG. 6, for example, the shooting pattern x (1) has a magnification of 1.2 times and a shooting direction of aa.

[Configuration of information terminal]
Next, each information terminal (30a, ..., 30n) will be described with reference to FIG. In the following description, each information terminal is simply referred to as the information terminal 30 in the description common to the information terminals (30a,..., 30n).

FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the information terminal 30.
As shown in FIG. 7, the information terminal 30 includes an input unit 301, a display unit 302, an interface 303, a memory 304 (storage unit), and a CPU 305 (processing unit). All these components are connected to the bus 300. The information terminal 30 is, for example, a personal computer, a mobile phone terminal, a personal digital assistant (PDA), or the like.

  The input unit 301 is an input device for inputting information. The input unit 301 is, for example, a mouse, a keyboard, operation buttons, a stylus pen, or the like.

  The display unit 302 is a display device for displaying information. The display unit 302 is, for example, a display panel.

  The interface 303 is for exchanging information between the server device 20 and the information terminal 30. The information terminal 30 is connected to the server device 20 via the interface 303.

  The memory 304 includes RAM and ROM. The ROM stores programs and various data necessary for operation control of the entire information terminal 30. The CPU 305 reads this program and executes various programs. In this embodiment, the CPU 305 includes a schedule adjustment unit 3051. The function of this schedule adjustment unit 3051 will be described in detail later.

[Operation of Audio Broadcasting System 100]
Hereinafter, the operation of the audio broadcasting system 100 implemented for performing audio broadcasting for product promotion and presenting customer trends during audio broadcasting will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9.

  FIG. 8 is a timing chart showing (a) an output example of the speaker 12a, (b) an output example of the speaker 12b, (c) an imaging pattern of the camera unit 10a, and (d) an imaging pattern of the camera unit 10d. is there.

  As shown in FIG. 8A, for example, the start date / time t10 and the end date / time t11 are set as the start date / time and end date / time of the audio broadcast of the audio data s (1), and the audio data s is between t10 and t11. (1) is output from the speaker 12a. As shown in FIG. 8A, during the period from t10 to t11, the shooting pattern x (1) of the camera unit 10a is set, and the video of the shooting pattern of x (1) is shot by the camera unit 10a. .

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8B, for example, the start date and time t20 and the end date and time t21 are set as the start date and time and end date and time of the audio broadcast of the audio data s (2). Data s (2) is output from the speaker 12b. Then, as shown in FIG. 8D, the shooting pattern x (2) of the camera unit 10d is set between t20 and t21, and the video of the shooting pattern of x (2) is shot by the camera unit 10d. .

  In this embodiment, the case where the shooting period of the corresponding camera unit is the same as the period (t10 → t11 or t20 → t21) from the start date / time to the end date / time of audio broadcasting is shown. It can be changed from various viewpoints. For example, the shooting by the camera unit may be started before or after the disclosure date of the audio broadcast. Moreover, you may make it complete | finish the imaging | photography of a camera part before the audio | voice broadcast end date or time.

  Next, the entire process executed for realizing this audio broadcast will be described. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the entire audio broadcast processing.

  In FIG. 9, in the server device 20, when the schedule management unit 205 refers to the audio broadcast schedule 2051 (FIG. 5) and there is audio data to be distributed, the distribution unit 202 stores the audio data. Read from the voice data storage unit 201 (step S101). In FIG. 8A, since the audio data s (1) is output from the speaker at the start date and time t10, the schedule management unit 205 determines that the audio data s (1) is to be distributed before t10. A notification indicating that this is to be made is sent to the distribution unit 202. In this case, the distribution unit 202 can sequentially read out corresponding audio data at the timing of receiving a notification from the schedule management unit 205.

  Next, in the server device 20, the distribution unit 202 distributes the audio data read in step S101 to the corresponding broadcasting device 13 (step S102). Since the notification from the schedule management unit 205 described above includes the distribution destination of the audio data (that is, the broadcasting device and the speaker), the distribution unit 202 distributes the audio data to the distribution destination indicated in the notification.

  In this embodiment, as an example, the distribution unit 202 describes the case of streaming distribution of audio data, and therefore the audio data is distributed from the start date / time to the end date / time of the audio broadcast. In FIG. 8A, since the audio data s (1) is output from the speaker 10a from t10 to t20, the distribution unit 202 sends the audio data s (1) to the broadcasting device 13 from before t10. Continue to deliver to. As a result, the broadcasting device 13 receives the audio data (1) from the server device 20, and outputs the audio data s (1) from the speaker 12a from t10 to t20. As a result, during the period from t10 to t20, the product is advertised by audio broadcasting.

  Further, in the server device 20, the switching unit 203 selectively switches one of the plurality of camera units 10a, 10b,... 10n according to the schedule 2051 (FIG. 5) (step S103). . In order to realize this switching, the schedule management unit 205 notifies the switching unit 202 of the camera unit designated based on the schedule 2051 (FIG. 5). In this case, the schedule management unit 205 may notify the switching unit 202 of the shooting pattern of the designated camera unit based on the shooting pattern 2052 (FIG. 6).

  For example, in the example of FIG. 8C, since the camera unit 10a captures an image with the shooting pattern x (1) from t10 to t20, the switching unit 203 starts from t10 based on the notification from the schedule management unit 205. Before that, during the period from t10 to t20, the camera unit 10a performs the shooting with the shooting pattern x (1) on the video apparatus 11 in advance. As a result, the video apparatus 11 can cause the camera unit 10a to shoot with the shooting pattern x (1) (for example, the magnification of 1.2 times and the shooting direction aa) from t10 to t20. As a result, the image near the product at the time of the audio broadcasting is surely shot.

  Here, the switched camera unit performs processing for transmitting the video captured during the audio broadcasting to the information terminal (first terminal). In this embodiment, as an example, the camera unit transmits the video captured during the audio broadcast to the server device 20 via the video device 11 and the IP network 1. As a result, in the server device 20, since the transmission unit 204 acquires the video from the camera unit, the video is transmitted to the corresponding information terminal 30 at a predetermined timing (step S104).

The predetermined timing described above can be configured to be a timing for live distribution of video from the camera unit or a timing when a request from the information terminal 30 is received.
In the example of FIG. 5, the user ID associated with the camera unit is recorded, and the video from the camera unit is transmitted to the information terminal corresponding to the user ID. As a result, customer trends during audio broadcasting are presented to the user.

  The case where the audio broadcast is executed according to the preset audio broadcast schedule 2051 has been described above with reference to FIG. However, depending on the case, even if it is the same audio broadcast, the user may want to change a plurality of times in the same store, or may want to perform an audio broadcast of another store. Therefore, it is preferable that the audio broadcast schedule 2051 can be easily changed.

  Hereinafter, the process of changing the audio broadcast schedule 2051 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Schedule change process]
FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a basic display mode of the information terminal 30 during the schedule change process.
As shown in FIG. 10, in the information terminal 30 (second terminal), the display unit 302 at the time of the schedule change process displays the audio broadcast schedules (9) for five stores A to E on a certain date (reference numeral 71). A broadcast schedule display screen 50 for displaying (from time to 20:00) is configured. That is, on this display screen 50, broadcast sections 51, 52, 53, 54 (first display area) indicating periods from the start time to the end time of the audio broadcast are displayed for each store. In the section, a product to be advertised (A or C in FIG. 10) is also displayed. For example, the broadcast section 51 indicates that the audio broadcast is performed from 10 o'clock to 11 o'clock with the product A as an advertising target.

  In this information terminal 30, a new broadcast section is assigned based on a drag operation (instruction of the input unit 301) on the broadcast sections 51, 52, 53, 54. FIG. 10 shows an example in which the broadcast section 52 of the store B is assigned as the broadcast section 52a of the store E by moving the pointer 61a to the pointer 61b by the drag operation of the input unit 301.

  Further, the information terminal 30 can adjust the length of the broadcast section (that is, the start time or the end time) based on a drag operation on the broadcast sections 51, 52, 53, and 54. In FIG. 10, an example in which the end time of the broadcast section 54 is extended by moving the pointer 62a superimposed on the edge (end time) of the broadcast section 54 to the pointer 62b by operating the input unit 301 (for example, a mouse). Show.

  In FIG. 10, the audio broadcast schedules of five stores A to E are displayed, but it is also possible to display the schedule of only one store. An example is shown in FIG. FIG. 11 shows a display mode similar to that in FIG. 10 and shows a schedule with only one store.

  As shown in FIG. 11, in the information terminal 30, the schedule of the audio broadcast of the store A (from 9 o'clock to 11 o'clock) is displayed on the display unit 302 at the time of schedule change processing. That is, two broadcast sections 71 and 72 (first display area) are displayed on this display screen, and a product to be advertised (A or D in FIG. 11) is also displayed in each broadcast section. Has been.

Further, the display screen shows a new candidate section 73 (second display area) for displaying a section (schedule) to which a new audio broadcast can be assigned. The new candidate section 73 is set in advance in consideration of the relationship such as the schedule already assigned. The user cannot completely predict the section that cannot be allocated, and smooth operation of the schedule change is expected.
The new candidate section 73 is presented visually to the user in distinction from other sections. FIG. 11 shows an example in which the broadcast section 71 is assigned to the new candidate section 73 by moving the pointer 81 a to the pointer 81 b by the drag operation of the input unit 301.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the entire change process of the schedule 2051.
In FIG. 12, the information terminal 30 (CPU 305) displays the audio broadcast schedule based on the schedule 2051 on the display unit 302 in response to a request to the server device 20 (step S202). The displayed audio broadcast schedule can take various forms from the viewpoint of the user. In the example of FIG. 10, the audio broadcast schedules of five stores A to E are displayed. Moreover, in the example of FIG. 11, the schedule of the audio broadcast of one store A is displayed.

  Next, the information terminal 30 (CPU 305) displays a schedule range (second display area) in which a new audio broadcast can be assigned in the schedule displayed in step S201 (step S202). For example, in the display example shown in FIG. 10, this schedule range corresponds to a range other than the plurality of broadcast sections 51, 52, 53, and 54. For example, in the display example shown in FIG. To do.

  Furthermore, the information terminal 30 (schedule adjustment unit 3051) assigns a new audio broadcast to the schedule corresponding to the instruction from the input unit 301 (step S203). In this case, the information terminal 30 (schedule adjustment unit 3051) notifies the server device 20 that a schedule is newly assigned. For example, when the broadcast section 52 of the store B is assigned as the broadcast section 52a of the store E by a drag operation of the input unit 301 (for example, a mouse) in FIG. 10, the schedule adjustment unit 3051 sends the broadcast section 52a to the store E. Is notified to the server device 20.

  In addition, for example, in FIG. 10, when the end time of the broadcast section 54 of the store A is extended by an operation of the input unit 301 (for example, a mouse), the schedule adjustment unit 3051 notifies the server device 20 of that. Notify them.

  In step S204, the server device 20 (schedule management unit 205) reflects and changes the schedule of the audio broadcast assigned in step S203 in the schedule 2051. In this case, in this embodiment, as an example, the schedule management unit 205 receives the notification from the information terminal 30 and changes the schedule 2051 based on the notification. As a result, the schedule 2051 is changed, and the audio broadcasting system 100 subsequently executes audio broadcasting according to the schedule 2051.

  As described above, according to the audio broadcasting system 100 of the present embodiment, the server device 20 distributes any of the plurality of audio data to the broadcasting device 13, and in the distribution of the plurality of camera units. The video acquired by any one of the camera units is transmitted to the information terminal 30. Here, since the audio data includes the contents of the advertisement of the product, and the camera unit captures the video around the product, the video around the product can be presented to the information terminal 30. Thereby, the trend of the customer at the time of audio broadcasting can be confirmed.

  Further, according to the information terminal 30 of the present embodiment, a schedule range in which a new audio broadcast can be allocated (in the example of FIG. 10, a range other than the broadcast sections 51, 52, 53, 54, in the example of FIG. 11). When a new candidate section 73) is instructed by the input unit 301, a new audio broadcast is assigned to the schedule 2051 on a schedule corresponding to the instructed range. As a result, the user can easily change the schedule 2051.

[Example of change]
Note that the hardware configuration and processing order in practice may be changed without departing from the spirit of the present invention.
In the audio broadcasting system of the above embodiment, the case where the video from the camera unit is transmitted to the information terminal 30 via the server device 20 has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, by using P2P (Pear-to-pear) technology, the video from the camera unit is transmitted to the information terminal 30 via the video device 11 and the IP network 1 without going through the server device 20. You may do it. In this case, information regarding which audio terminal (in the example of FIG. 5, “broadcast date” in the example of FIG. 5) is sent to which information terminal may be set in the camera unit or the video device 11 in advance. If such a configuration can be adopted, for example, in step S104 of FIG. 9, the server device 20 does not need to perform video transmission processing from the camera unit, and the camera unit switched in step S103 of FIG. The video captured during the audio broadcast may be transmitted to the information terminal via the video device 11 and the IP network 1 (processing for transmitting the video captured during the audio broadcast to the information terminal).

  In the audio broadcasting system 100 of the present embodiment, the case where the camera unit is controlled by the video device 11 has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. Using the video device 11 is only one way to control the camera unit. For example, if the camera unit is a network camera that can be connected to an IP network and the server device 20 has a function corresponding to the video device 11, it is not necessary to control the camera unit by the video device 11. Communication directly with the server device 20 via the IP network 1 is performed.

  Furthermore, in the audio broadcasting system 100 of the present embodiment, the case where the audio device 13 that controls the speaker is provided has been described, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, when a network speaker that can be connected to the IP network is used as a speaker, it is not necessary to include the audio device 13, and communication via the IP network 1 is directly performed between the server device 20 and the speaker. Become. In that case, in the process of step S102 shown in FIG. 9, the distribution unit 202 can be implemented by distributing the audio data read in step S101 to the corresponding speaker (audio device).

10a, 10b,..., 10n Camera unit 11 Video device 12a, 12b,..., 12n Speaker 13 Audio device 20 Server device 30a,..., 30n Information terminal 201 Audio data storage unit 202 Distribution unit 203 Switching unit 204 Transmission unit 205 Schedule management unit 205
2051 Audio Broadcast Schedule 2052 Shooting Pattern 3051 Schedule Adjustment Unit

Claims (5)

A plurality of camera units that acquire videos in the sales floor, a broadcasting device that performs audio broadcasting for promoting products in the sales floor, and each of the camera units and the broadcasting device are configured to be connectable via a network. An audio broadcast system comprising:
The server device
An audio data storage unit for storing a plurality of audio data reproduced in the audio broadcast;
A distribution unit that reads any of the plurality of audio data from the audio data storage unit and distributes the data to the broadcasting device;
When audio data is distributed by the distribution unit, a camera unit that acquires a video near a sales floor of a product advertised by audio broadcasting using the audio data from the plurality of camera units is set in a predetermined condition. And a switching unit that selectively switches according to
The switched camera unit is
Performing processing for transmitting the video captured during the audio broadcast to the first terminal;
Audio broadcasting system. The audio broadcasting system according to claim 1,
The audio broadcast system, wherein the switching unit of the server device controls the magnification of the video acquired by the switched camera unit according to the position of the camera unit. In the audio broadcasting system according to claim 1 or 2,
A second terminal, and
The server device includes a schedule management unit that manages a schedule of the audio broadcast,
The second terminal is
An information input section;
Based on the managed schedule, a first display area for displaying a schedule for an already set audio broadcast and a second display area for displaying a schedule for assigning a new audio broadcast can be displayed. A display unit having a display screen,
The schedule management unit of the server device assigns a new audio broadcast to a schedule corresponding to the designated second display area when the second display area is designated by the input unit of the second terminal. Broadcast system. In the audio broadcasting system according to claim 3,
The audio broadcasting system, wherein the input unit of the second terminal instructs the audio broadcasting displayed in the first display area by a drag operation to the second display area. A server device connectable to a plurality of camera units for acquiring videos in the sales floor and a broadcasting device for performing audio broadcasting for promoting products in the sales floor,
  An audio data storage unit for storing a plurality of audio data reproduced in the audio broadcast;
  A distribution unit that reads any of the plurality of audio data from the audio data storage unit and distributes the data to a connected broadcasting device;
  When audio data is distributed by the distribution unit, it is set in advance in a camera unit that obtains a video image of the vicinity of a product sales area advertised by audio broadcasting using the audio data from a plurality of connectable camera units. A switching unit that selectively switches according to conditions,
  A transmission unit that acquires video data from the camera unit switched by the switching unit and transmits the video data to another information terminal;
A server device comprising: