JP2004227073A - Information selection method and information selection program - Google Patents

Abstract

An object of the present invention is to provide an information selection method and an information selection program that enable a realistic simulated experience (virtual walkthrough). It is another object of the present invention to provide an information selection method and an information selection program for selecting information capable of imaging a real space from a virtual space.
According to an information selection program (20) of the present invention, a process of receiving a movement instruction of a user position and a user's line of sight in a virtual model house by operating a mouse (8) and a joystick; And a process of obtaining a virtual view of the user in the virtual model house based on the operation of the pointer accompanying the operation of the mouse 8.
[Selection diagram] Fig. 1

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a method and a program for selecting information involved when a user virtually moves in a virtual space displayed on a screen of a computer.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In recent years, three-dimensional computer graphics (hereinafter, referred to as CG) have been generalized. This CG displays a virtual space on a display screen of a computer, and enables a virtual walkthrough in which a user virtually moves in the virtual space.
[0003]
An example where the virtual walkthrough can be suitably used is a virtual tour of a model house.
[0004]
In a conventional virtual tour of a model house, a user moves a pointing device such as a mouse in a virtual model house displayed on a computer screen. This pointing device corresponds to the viewpoint of the user, and the screen displayed on the computer changes as if the user were moving in the model house with the movement of the pointing device. .
[0005]
In a conventional model house virtual tour, when a pointing device is set on furniture or fittings in a virtual model house, their attribute information is displayed in a pop-up on a screen.
[0006]
By such a model house virtual tour, the user could actually experience the model house tour using the user's computer without actually going to the model house.
[Patent Document 1]
JP-A-2002-269591
[0007]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in a conventional virtual tour of a model house, unless a pointing device is set on furniture and fittings in the virtual model house displayed on a computer, it is impossible to see the attribute information of those components.
[0008]
Therefore, even though the model house tour is performed in a virtual space, it is not possible to experience the model house tour in a state closer to reality by performing a real operation of operating a personal computer.
[0009]
Also, in the actual model house, various ideas such as using tiles that are easy to clean and easy to clean on the kitchen wall, suppressing the gloss of the floor to create a calm atmosphere, and increasing the handle of frequently used fittings, etc. are doing.
[0010]
However, in the conventional virtual tour of the model house, since the model house and the furniture and fittings installed inside the model house are created by CG, it is difficult to faithfully reproduce the subtle texture and the details of the fittings. Met. Therefore, the amount of information obtained by the virtual tour is small, and it tends to be difficult to imagine the actual atmosphere, living comfort, and the like.
[0011]
In view of the above, an object of the present invention is to provide an information selection method and an information selection program that enable a realistic simulated experience.
[0012]
It is another object of the present invention to provide an information selection method and an information selection program for appropriately selecting information to be displayed during virtual movement.
[0013]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The present invention employs the following means in order to solve the above problems. That is, according to the present invention, when a user performs a virtual movement in a virtual space displayed on a computer having a display means in response to an operation of an instruction means, information associated with a specific position and a specific direction in the virtual space A method in which the computer selects the user in accordance with the movement of the user, wherein the step of receiving the user's movement instruction; and a virtual field of view of the user in the virtual space based on a user position in the virtual space and a gaze direction of the user. Determining, the step of displaying the virtual field of view on the display means, the step of comparing the position associated with the information with the user position, the direction associated with the information, and the user Comparing the line-of-sight method with the user, and as a result of the comparison, the user is within a predetermined range from a position associated with the information. And location, when the direction in which the information and line-of-sight direction of the user associated is within a predetermined angle, including the steps of selecting the information.
[0014]
As the instruction means, a mouse or a trackpad for operating a personal computer can be suitably used. When these instruction means are operated, the position of the user in the virtual space is moved, and accordingly, the virtual field of view displayed on the display means also moves.
[0015]
This allows the user to visually recognize the inside of the virtual space as if the user were visually recognizing the real space.
[0016]
In addition, when the position or the line of sight of the user approaches a specific position and a specific direction in the virtual space, the information corresponding to these is selected and displayed, so that the user can obtain various information without any special operation. Can be.
[0017]
Further, the invention is characterized in that the information is an image obtained by photographing a direction corresponding to the specific direction from a position corresponding to the specific position in a space assumed in the virtual space.
[0018]
For example, when the virtual space is a model house, the image is an image obtained by photographing the appearance of the model house, fittings inside the model house, and the like with a digital camera or the like.
[0019]
Further, the present invention is characterized in that the information is not selected when a shield exists between the position of the user and the specific position. Note that the shield is preferably a frame such as a wall, a floor, or a ceiling.
[0020]
Thereby, even if there is a shield between the target and the viewpoint, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the target is seen through the shield. In other words, according to the present invention, if the virtual space is a model house, it is possible to prevent the information of the next room from being selected even if there is a wall, or the information of the room on the second floor from being selected even if there is a ceiling. Can be. Thereby, the user can perform more realistic virtual movement in the virtual space.
[0021]
Further, the present invention provides a method in which when a user virtually moves in a virtual space displayed on a computer having a display means by operating an instruction means, information associated with a specific position and a specific direction in the virtual space is associated with the user. It is also a program to select according to the movement of.
[0022]
The program, the computer receives the user's movement instruction, obtaining the user's virtual view in the virtual space based on the user's position in the virtual space and the user's line of sight, Displaying on a display means, a position where the information is associated, and a step of comparing the user position, and a direction in which the information is associated, and comparing the user's gaze method, As a result of the comparison, when the user is located within a predetermined range from the position where the information is associated, and the line of sight of the user and the direction with which the information is associated are within a predetermined angle, And a step of selecting information.
[0023]
Further, the information selection program according to the present invention is characterized in that the information is an image obtained by photographing a direction corresponding to the specific direction from a position corresponding to the specific position in a space assumed in the virtual space. I do.
[0024]
Further, the information program according to the present invention is characterized in that the information is not selected when a shield exists between the position of the user and the specific position.
[0025]
In the information program of the present invention, it is preferable that the shield is a frame such as a wall, a floor, or a ceiling.
[0026]
Further, the information selection program according to the present invention may be executed not only by a user terminal but also by a server connected via a network such as the Internet.
[0027]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, an information selection method and an information selection program according to the present embodiment will be described.
[0028]
The information selection program according to the present embodiment is used when a virtual movement (hereinafter referred to as a walk-through) is performed by operating an instruction unit (instruction unit) in a virtual model house displayed on a user terminal having a display unit (display unit). Select information.
[0029]
The information selection program of the present embodiment is a program that is executed together with a main program for performing a tour walk-through of a virtual model house on a user terminal.
(1) Hardware configuration
[0030]
First, the hardware configuration of the user terminal on which the information selection program of the present embodiment is executed will be described.
[0031]
FIG. 1 shows a block diagram of a hardware configuration of the user terminal 1 in the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the user terminal 1 of the present embodiment has a configuration similar to the configuration of an existing personal computer.
[0032]
The user terminal 1 according to the present embodiment includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 2 that executes various programs and controls the user terminal 1, and a ROM (Read Only Memory) 3 in which programs necessary for controlling the user terminal 1 are stored. A RAM (Random Access Memory) 4 for temporarily storing processing in the CPU 2, an HD (Hard Disk) 5 for storing various data and programs, a display unit 6 for allowing the user to visually recognize the processing contents, Has an input unit 7 for inputting various data, and an operation unit 8 for performing various operations on the user terminal 1.
[0033]
For the display unit 6, a CRT (Cathod-ray Tube) or a liquid crystal display device is suitably used.
[0034]
A keyboard can be suitably used for the input unit 7. The keyboard is used as an input device for inputting various conditions and data by the user.
[0035]
As the operation unit 8, a mouse or a joystick can be suitably used. The mouse and the joystick are used as a pointing device for operating a pointer on the screen displayed on the display unit 6. By operating with these, the pointer can be smoothly operated.
[0036]
The HD 5 has a data folder 9 for storing only various data, and a program folder 10 for storing only various programs.
[0037]
The above is the hardware configuration of the user terminal 1 of the present embodiment.
(2) Data structure and program description
[0038]
Next, the data structure of various programs and various data stored in the HD 5 according to the present embodiment will be described.
[0039]
The data folder stored in the HD 5 according to the present embodiment stores data on the specifications of the model house, such as the shape, interior, exterior, layout, and estimation of the model house, and data of the model house created by the 3DCG. 3DCG model house data file 12, a 3DCG fitting data file 13 for storing 3DCG data of fittings such as furniture and options installed in the model house, and an attribute for storing attribute data such as maker, size, color, and material of the fittings. It has a data file 14, an image data file 15 when a fitting is actually photographed, and the like.
[0040]
Further, the data folder includes a photographing point position data file 16 for storing position information of photographing points at which the fittings are actually photographed, and position information of pointers associated with operation of the mouse 8 and the joystick, that is, positions related to the position of the user in the real space And a viewpoint position data file 17 for storing information.
[0041]
Each position information stored in the photographing point position data file 16 and the viewpoint position data file 17 includes, for example, coordinates on a plane such as an SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) viewer and direction lines.
[0042]
That is, the position information of the photographing point includes the position (coordinates) of the photographing point and information on the direction in which the photographing point is photographed.
[0043]
The program folder 10 includes a walk-through program 19 for performing a tour (walk-through) of the virtual model house, an information selection program 20 for selecting information in accordance with the execution of the program, and a display unit 6 of the user terminal 1. And an image display program 21 for controlling screens and images when performing a walk-through of the virtual model house.
[0044]
The image display program 21 includes, for example, a position information acquisition processing program on the SVG viewer, a viewpoint position drawing program on the plan view of the SVG viewer, a viewpoint direction line segment drawing processing program on the SVG viewer, and a program on the SVG viewer. A viewpoint information change processing program of an XVL (extensible virtual world description language) 3 viewer based on a viewpoint direction line segment, and other various image display viewpoint conversion programs are stored.
[0045]
The walk-through program 19 is a program that reads the created 3DCG virtual model house data and allows the user to experience a virtual tour in the virtual model house.
[0046]
The information selection program 20 is a program for performing a process of appropriately selecting information to be supplied to the user in accordance with the walkthrough performed based on the walkthrough program 19.
[0047]
For example, if the viewpoint changes, the data order of the 3DCG virtual model house data usually changes. That is, as the pointer moves on the screen, the data order of the 3DCG virtual model house data changes. Therefore, in the information selection program 20 of the present embodiment, the user's viewpoint or position information in the 3DCG model house displayed on the display unit 6 of the user terminal 1 (pointed position on the screen by a mouse or a joystick). Is recognized, a check process of a visible range based on the position information of the viewpoint is performed.
[0048]
By these processes, when the model is viewed from the position where the user is, it is arranged in what order from the front, that is, in order from the one farthest from the viewpoint in polygon units so that the model is sorted correctly regardless of the position of the viewpoint It is possible to realize a Z sort to be drawn.
[0049]
Therefore, the information selection program 20 executes a process of displaying a screen corresponding to the user's viewpoint or the user's position on the display unit 6.
[0050]
The above is the description of various programs and various data in the present embodiment.
(3) Image selection principle
[0051]
Next, a description will be given of a selection principle for appropriately displaying information on a screen by the information selection program 20 in the present embodiment.
[0052]
FIG. 2 shows an image diagram of the virtual model house tour walk-through. In FIG. 2, black circles (●) indicate the user's viewpoint (user position), white circles (○) indicate shooting points, and arrows indicate these directions (the direction of the line of sight or the shooting direction). The thick black line is a line segment representing a wall (frame) in the model house.
[0053]
The position information of the photographing point includes the coordinates of the photographing position, the photographing direction, and information of an image of a real model house or a fitting in the model house photographed by a digital camera or the like from this position in this direction (the image data file). File name).
[0054]
The information selection program 20 according to the present embodiment includes: [1] no obstruction between the position of the shooting point and the position of the viewpoint; [2] a small difference between the direction of the shooting point and the direction of the viewpoint; [3] Based on the condition that the difference between the position of the photographing point and the position of the viewpoint is small, information on an image of a real model house or a fitting in the model house is selected.
[0055]
[1] When selecting an image under the condition that there is no obstruction between the position of the shooting point and the position of the viewpoint
[0056]
FIG. 3 shows an image diagram of a virtual model house tour walk-through when an image is selected under the condition that there is no obstruction between the position of the photographing point and the position of the viewpoint. FIG. 3 shows photographing points A, B, C, and D, a viewpoint P, and a thick black line H representing a wall.
[0057]
The information selection program 20 performs a process of connecting the position of the viewpoint displayed on the coordinates and the position of each shooting point with a line (dashed lines L1, L2, L3, L4 shown in FIG. 3).
[0058]
At this time, if the information selection program 20 determines that the dashed line intersects with the line segment representing the wall, the information selection program 20 does not perform the image selection processing of the photographing point which is one end of the dashed line. In FIG. 3, the photographing point D corresponds to this photographing point. Assuming that a line connecting the viewpoint P and the photographing point D is a dashed line L4, an intersection is formed between the dashed line L4 and the thick black line H. Therefore, information of the image included in the photographing point D is not selected.
[0059]
[2] When selecting an image under the condition that the difference between the direction of the shooting point and the direction of the viewpoint is small
[0060]
FIG. 4 shows an image diagram of a virtual model house tour walk-through when an image is selected under the condition that the difference between the direction of the photographing point and the direction of the viewpoint is small. In FIG. 4, the photographing points A, B, and C, the viewpoint P, and a thick black line H representing a wall are displayed as in FIG. The shooting directions at each shooting point are indicated by solid arrows R1, R2, and R3. The direction of the viewpoint, that is, the direction of the line of sight is indicated by an arrow S.
[0061]
The information selection program 20 performs a process of comparing the line-of-sight direction S with the shooting directions R1, R2, and R3 at the shooting point.
[0062]
At this time, when the information selection program 20 determines that the two directions are completely different directions (not within the predetermined angle range), the image selection processing of the photographing points that are completely different directions is not performed. . In FIG. 4, the photographing point C corresponds to this photographing point. The viewing direction S from the viewpoint P and the shooting direction R3 of the shooting point C are completely different. Therefore, information of the image included in the photographing point C is not selected.
[0063]
[3] When selecting an image on condition that the distance from the viewpoint to the shooting point is small
[0064]
FIG. 5 shows an image diagram of a virtual model house tour walk-through when an image is selected under the condition that the distance from the viewpoint to the shooting point is small.
[0065]
FIG. 5 shows the photographing points A, B, and C and the viewpoint P as in FIG. 3 or FIG. Further, distances T1 and T2 from the viewpoint to each photographing point are displayed.
[0066]
The information selection program 20 compares the position of the viewpoint with the positions of the photographing points A and B to obtain a distance T1 from the viewpoint to the photographing point A and a distance T2 from the viewpoint to the photographing point B. , T2 are within a predetermined range.
[0067]
Thus, at the time of walk-through, that is, when the viewpoint moves, appropriate information can be selected by narrowing down under the above conditions.
[0068]
The above is the selection principle of displaying appropriate information on the screen by the information selection program 20 in the present embodiment. If a plurality of photographing points are found as a result of narrowing down photographing points according to the above-mentioned condition [1] or [2], the information selection program according to the present embodiment determines that the distance from the viewpoint is the smallest according to [3]. Select images with short shooting points.
(4) Walk-through processing for a virtual model house tour
[0069]
Next, a procedure for a user to execute a virtual model house tour according to the present embodiment on the user terminal 1 and a process content will be described.
[0070]
FIG. 6 shows a flowchart of a processing procedure of a walk-through of a virtual model house tour according to the present embodiment.
[0071]
7 to 14 show screens displayed on the display unit 6 of the user terminal 1 along with the virtual model house tour walk-through.
[0072]
First, the user inputs an instruction to start execution of the walk-through program 19 using the keyboard 7, the mouse 8, and the like.
[0073]
The CPU 2 in the user terminal 1 receives this input instruction (S01), extracts the walk-through program 19 from the HD 5, and executes it (S02). At the same time as executing the walk-through program 19, the CPU 2 executes the information selection program 20 and the image display program 21.
[0074]
When the start of the program is started, a top page screen displaying that the walk-through experience of the virtual model house tour is started based on the walk-through program 19 is displayed on the display unit 6 of the user terminal 1 (S03).
[0075]
FIG. 7 shows a top page screen A. On the top page screen A, the user selects a virtual model house for which a visit is desired based on conditions. It is assumed that the virtual model houses are classified according to various conditions. Examples of the condition include conditions such as “region”, “specifications”, “company”, “designer”, and “price”.
[0076]
Then, the user inputs the conditions of the virtual model house desired to be observed with the mouse 8 and the keyboard 7.
[0077]
In response to this instruction, the CPU 2 of the user terminal 1 extracts 3DCG data of the virtual model house that satisfies the conditions input by the user from the 3DCG model house data file 12 in the data folder stored in the HD 5 and displays it on the display unit 6. A list is output (S04).
[0078]
FIG. 8 shows a list screen B of 3DCG images of the virtual model house. It is preferable that the list screen B simultaneously output not only the 3DCG of the virtual model house but also the floor plan of the virtual model house. The user selects a virtual model house for which a walk-through tour is desired from this screen B. Note that the selection operation is performed by clicking the 3D CG image on the screen of the selected virtual model house with the mouse 8 or inputting a predetermined command from the keyboard 7.
[0079]
In response to the instruction output by the user's selection operation, the CPU 2 outputs only the 3D CG data of the virtual model house requested by the user to the display unit 6 (S05).
[0080]
After the 3D CG of the requested virtual model house is displayed on the display unit 6, the user performs a tour walk-through.
[0081]
FIG. 9 shows a screen C of a 3D CG image showing the appearance of the virtual model house requested by the user. On the screen C, the pointer 30 indicating the designated position on the screen of the pointing unit such as the mouse 8 or the joystick is moved in a direction approaching the 3DCG virtual model house.
[0082]
When the user moves the pointer 30 closer to the 3DCG virtual model house, the CPU 2 receives an instruction to move the pointer 30 (S06). Upon receiving this instruction, the CPU 2 stores information on the pointed position in the viewpoint position data file 17 as viewpoint position information of the user (S07).
[0083]
At the same time, the CPU 2 extracts the data of the 3D CG image of the virtual model house to be displayed according to the change of the viewpoint position and sequentially outputs the data to the display unit 6 (S08).
[0084]
FIG. 10 shows a screen 3D of a 3D CG image showing the appearance of the virtual model house displayed on the display unit 6 as the pointer 30 moves. In this screen D, when the user designates the entrance door portion of the virtual model house and clicks the mouse 8 or operates the joystick, the CPU 2 stores the viewpoint position information moving in the door direction in the viewpoint position data file 17.
[0085]
Here, the CPU 2 performs a contact / collision determination. As the contact / collision determination, BSP (Binary Space Partition), PVS (Potential Visible Set), and Lightmap are performed.
[0086]
In the BSP, a space is divided into a predetermined number of spaces on a plane, managed in two branches, and the result is stored in a data folder. In the PVS, the result of the visibility determination is held, and, for example, whether or not the space B is visible from the space A is calculated for all the spaces, and the calculation result is held and compressed in an array of bits. In Lightmap, a shadow resulting from lighting is stored as a bitmap. Then, from the stored / held data group, a data structure optimal for contact / collision determination is adopted.
[0087]
That is, the CPU 2 performs the contact / collision determination as described above, and detects that the pointer 30 moving in the virtual model house has contacted the entrance door on the screen D. After detecting the contact of the entrance door, the CPU 2 extracts a 3DCG image when the entrance door is opened from the 3DCG model house data file 12 and outputs it to the display unit 6. By switching the screens in this manner, the user can feel as if the door was actually opened.
[0088]
In addition, as the pointer 30 moves into the entrance, the line of sight of the user also moves into the entrance. This allows the user to tour the model house as if he were actually entering the entrance and walking on the floor.
[0089]
FIG. 11 shows a screen E of a 3DCG image inside the virtual model house displayed on the display unit 6 with the movement of the pointer 30. When the user further enters the screen E and moves the pointer 30 in a direction toward the kitchen, the CPU 2 stores the moved viewpoint position information in the viewpoint position data file 17. Then, the CPU 2 extracts a 3D CG image of the virtual model house corresponding to the viewpoint position information from the 3D CG data file of the model house, and displays it on the display unit 6.
[0090]
FIG. 12 shows a screen F of the kitchen of the 3DCG virtual model house. When the user moves the pointer 30 to the kitchen sink on the screen F, the CPU 2 stores this viewpoint position information in the viewpoint position data file 17. Note that the walk-through process from the entrance to the kitchen is the same process as Steps 06 and 07, and a description thereof will be omitted.
[0091]
Here, based on the image selection principle of the information selection program 20, the CPU 2 performs a selection process for displaying an image obtained by photographing a real model room.
[0092]
First, based on the above-described image selection principle, a determination process including determining whether or not there is an obstruction, comparing the viewpoint (pointer) direction with the shooting direction at the shooting point, and determining the distance from the viewpoint to the shooting point. Is performed (S09).
[0093]
Based on these determinations, the CPU 2 selects an image of the extracted photographing point (S10). In the present embodiment, description will be made assuming that a sink image in the kitchen shown in FIG. 12 is selected. In the present embodiment, description will be made on the assumption that attribute information indicating the attribute of the sink is selected and output together with the image obtained by photographing the actual sink.
[0094]
The CPU 2 extracts the photographed image of the sink and the attribute information associated with the 3DCG data of the sink from the image data file 15 and the attribute data file 14 and displays them on the display unit 6 (S11).
[0095]
FIG. 11 shows a screen G displaying a sink image and attribute information. As shown in the screen G, the image displayed on the screen is an image of the sink actually taken by a digital camera or the like. The attribute information includes the material and color of the sink and optional information that can be selected. If the CPU 2 determines that the position of the photographing point is not included in the pointing range of the pointer 30, these images and attribute information are not displayed.
[0096]
Finally, when the user ends the tour, the user selects the “end” icon on the display screen with the mouse 8 or the keyboard 7.
[0097]
Upon receiving the end instruction (S12), the CPU 2 stops the activation of the walk-through program 19, the information selection program 20, and the image display program 21 (S13).
[0098]
Thereby, the user can end the tour walkthrough of the virtual model house. In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the “end” icon is displayed on each screen of the virtual model house that the user is visiting. Thereby, the user can end the walkthrough without observing the entire virtual model house.
[0099]
In the above description, only the image and attribute information relating to the fittings are described. However, the image and attribute information relating to the entire model house or all fittings may be displayed.
[0100]
As described above, the information selection program 20 according to the present embodiment can display information on a fitting without performing an operation of setting the pointer 30 on the fitting during the walk-through. Thereby, it is possible to perform a walk-through smoothly.
[0101]
In addition, the information selection program 20 according to the present embodiment displays an image of a fitting that is actually photographed on the screen during the walk-through, so that the user can tour a more realistic virtual model house. .
<Others>
[0102]
Further, the present embodiment discloses the following invention. Further, components included in any of the following inventions (hereinafter, referred to as supplementary notes) may be combined with other supplementary components.
(Appendix 1)
When performing a user's virtual movement in a virtual space displayed on a computer having a display means in response to an operation of an instruction means, information associated with a specific position and a specific direction in the virtual space is used for the movement of the user. Is a method of selecting according to
Receiving a movement instruction of the user;
Obtaining a virtual view of the user in the virtual space based on a user position in the virtual space and a gaze direction of the user;
Displaying the virtual field of view on the display means;
A step of comparing the position where the information is associated with the user position, and a step of comparing the direction in which the information is associated and the gaze method of the user;
As a result of the comparison, when the user is located within a predetermined range from the position where the information is associated, and the line of sight of the user and the direction with which the information is associated are within a predetermined angle, Selecting information;
Information selection method including.
(Appendix 2)
The information selection method according to claim 1, wherein the information is an image obtained by photographing a direction corresponding to the specific direction from a position corresponding to the specific position in a space assumed in the virtual space.
(Appendix 3)
The information selection method according to Supplementary Note 1 or 2, wherein the information is not selected when a shield exists between the position of the user and the specific position.
(Appendix 4)
4. The information selection method according to claim 3, wherein the shield is a skeleton such as a wall, a floor, or a ceiling.
(Appendix 5)
When performing a user's virtual movement in a virtual space displayed on a computer having a display means in response to an operation of an instruction means, information associated with a specific position and a specific direction in the virtual space is used for the movement of the user. A program to be selected according to
Computer
Receiving a movement instruction of the user;
Obtaining a virtual view of the user in the virtual space based on a user position in the virtual space and a gaze direction of the user;
Displaying the virtual field of view on the display means;
A step of comparing the position where the information is associated with the user position, and a step of comparing the direction in which the information is associated and the gaze method of the user;
As a result of the comparison, when the user is located within a predetermined range from the position where the information is associated, and the line of sight of the user and the direction with which the information is associated are within a predetermined angle, Selecting information;
Executable information selection program.
(Appendix 6)
The information selection program according to claim 5, wherein the information is an image obtained by photographing a direction corresponding to the specific direction from a position corresponding to the specific position in a space assumed in the virtual space.
(Appendix 7)
The information selection method according to Supplementary Note 5 or 6, wherein the information is not selected when a shield exists between the position of the user and the specific position.
(Appendix 8)
8. The information selection method according to claim 7, wherein the shield is a frame such as a wall, a floor, or a ceiling.
[0103]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide an information selection method and an information selection program that enable a realistic pseudo experience (walk-through).
[0104]
Further, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide an information selection method and an information selection program for appropriately selecting information to be displayed during virtual movement.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a hardware configuration of a user terminal according to an embodiment.
FIG. 2 is an image diagram of a virtual model house tour walk-through in the present embodiment.
FIG. 3 is an image diagram of a virtual model house tour walk-through in a case where an image is selected under the condition that there is no obstruction between the position of a shooting point and the position of a viewpoint in the present embodiment.
FIG. 4 is an image diagram of a virtual model house tour walk-through in a case where an image is selected under a condition that a difference between a direction of a photographing point and a direction of a viewpoint in the present embodiment is small.
FIG. 5 is an image diagram of a virtual model house tour walk-through when an image is selected under a condition that a distance from a viewpoint to a shooting point is small according to the present embodiment.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart of a walk-through processing procedure for a virtual model house tour according to the present embodiment.
FIG. 7 is a top page screen A of the embodiment.
FIG. 8 is a list screen B of 3D CG images of the virtual model house according to the embodiment.
FIG. 9 is a screen C of a 3D CG image showing the appearance of the virtual model house according to the embodiment.
FIG. 10 is a screen 3D of a 3D CG image showing the appearance of the virtual model house displayed on the display unit in accordance with the movement of the pointer 30 according to the embodiment.
FIG. 11 is a screen E of a 3D CG image inside the virtual model house displayed on the display unit as the pointer 30 moves according to the embodiment.
FIG. 12 is a screen F of a kitchen of the 3DCG virtual model house according to the embodiment.
FIG. 13 is a screen G displaying a sink image and attribute information according to the embodiment.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 User terminal
2 CPU
3 ROM
4 RAM
5 HD
6 Display
7 Input unit (keyboard)
8 Operation unit (mouse)
9 Data folder
10 Program folder
11 Specification data file
12 3DCG model house data file
13 3DCG fittings data file
14 Attribute data file
15 Image data file
16 Shooting point position data file
17 viewpoint position data file
19 Walkthrough Program
20 Information Selection Program
21 Image display program
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Claims (8)

When performing a user's virtual movement in a virtual space displayed on a computer having a display means in response to an operation of an instruction means, information associated with a specific position and a specific direction in the virtual space is used for the movement of the user. A method in which the computer is elected accordingly,
Receiving a movement instruction of the user;
Obtaining a virtual view of the user in the virtual space based on a user position in the virtual space and a gaze direction of the user;
Displaying the virtual field of view on the display means;
A step of comparing the position where the information is associated with the user position, and a step of comparing the direction in which the information is associated and the gaze method of the user;
As a result of the comparison, when the user is located within a predetermined range from the position where the information is associated, and the line of sight of the user and the direction with which the information is associated are within a predetermined angle, Selecting information;
Information selection method including. 2. The information selection method according to claim 1, wherein the information is an image obtained by photographing a direction corresponding to the specific direction from a position corresponding to the specific position in a space assumed in the virtual space. 3. The information selection method according to claim 1, wherein the information is not selected when a shield exists between the position of the user and the specific position. 4. 4. The information selection method according to claim 3, wherein the shield is a frame such as a wall, a floor, or a ceiling. When a user virtually moves in a virtual space displayed on a computer having a display means by operating an instruction means, information associated with a specific position and a specific direction in the virtual space is selected according to the movement of the user. Program that
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Receiving a movement instruction of the user;
Obtaining a virtual view of the user in the virtual space based on a user position in the virtual space and a gaze direction of the user;
Displaying the virtual field of view on the display means;
A step of comparing the position where the information is associated with the user position, and a step of comparing the direction in which the information is associated and the gaze method of the user;
As a result of the comparison, when the user is located within a predetermined range from the position where the information is associated, and the line of sight of the user and the direction with which the information is associated are within a predetermined angle, Selecting information;
Executable information selection program. 6. The information selection program according to claim 5, wherein the information is an image obtained by photographing a direction corresponding to the specific direction from a position corresponding to the specific position in a space assumed in the virtual space. The information selection method according to claim 5, wherein the information is not selected when a shield exists between the position of the user and the specific position. 8. The information selection method according to claim 7, wherein the shield is a frame such as a wall, a floor, or a ceiling.

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