JPH11110417A - Electronic catalog for union-type products - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Problem] To provide an electronic catalog with a high sales promotion effect. SOLUTION: A perspective view 403 is provided on a video display 7.
Is displayed, and the part, for example, the table set 413 is displayed.
When an instruction is given with the marker 415, a table set 423 of photographic images is displayed nearby. When there is an instruction to switch to the photograph, the perspective view 403 is instantaneously switched to the photograph 405, and the parts view, which has been displayed as a photograph until then, is switched to the perspective view.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an electronic catalog for promoting sales by displaying, on a display, an explanatory image of a combination type product which is sold by combining a plurality of parts with a basic configuration.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, an electronic catalog is composed of an optical disk storing data and images of merchandise, and an optical disk utilization device which reads data from the disk and displays an image of the description of the merchandise.

As an optical disk, CD-I and CD-R
OM etc. are used, and as an optical disk utilizing device, a CD is used.
-I players, multimedia players, etc. are used. In such an electronic catalog, when a desired product name is selected from a menu, the description of the selected product, such as specifications, photographs, charges, and usage, is displayed.

[0004]

However, in a conventional electronic catalog, when a model, a specification, or a part name on a menu is selected, only a screen corresponding to the selection is displayed. I was not even interested in, and I could not expect much sales promotion effect.

[0005] It is an object of the present invention to obtain a high sales promotion effect by providing an electronic catalog in which a user is interested.

[0006]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a combination-type electronic catalog for merchandise which displays a description image of a combination-type merchandise which is sold by combining a plurality of parts into a basic structure, thereby promoting sales. An electronic catalog for a combination-type product to be performed, wherein a basic perspective view data storage means for storing data of a perspective view of a basic configuration, and a basic external view data storage means for storing data of an outer surface of the basic configuration, A perspective view, or a figure selecting means for inputting a selection state of an outer surface, and, based on the input of the figure selecting means, data of a perspective view,
Alternatively, the gist of the present invention is to include image display data output means for reading data on the outer surface and outputting the data as image display data.

[0007] The electronic catalog for a combination type product of the second invention is as follows.
An electronic catalog for a combination-type product that promotes sales by displaying on a display an explanatory image of a combination-type product that is sold by combining a plurality of components with a basic configuration, and is provided with data of a perspective view of the basic configuration. Basic perspective view data storage means for storing, component data storage means for storing data of components to be combined with the basic configuration, and perspective view data of the basic configuration by reading perspective view data from the basic perspective view data storage means. Image display means for displaying a figure on a display, component data reading means for reading data of a part of a predetermined part of the perspective view displayed by the image display means from the component data storage means, and reading by the component data reading means And a component data display means for displaying an image of the component data on a display.

[0008] The electronic catalog for combination type goods of the third invention is
An electronic catalog for a combination-type product that promotes sales by displaying on a display an explanatory image of a combination-type product that is sold by combining a plurality of components with the basic configuration. Combined product image data input means for reading the image data of the combined product, reference image storage means for storing image data to be used when using the combined product, image data of the combined product, The gist of the present invention is to include an image synthesizing unit for synthesizing the data of the reference image and an synthesized image signal output unit for outputting the synthesized image data synthesized by the image synthesizing unit as an image signal.

The electronic catalog for a combination type product of the fourth invention is
In the case where the image data of the union-type product of the third invention is image data of an automobile, the image data which is a reference when using the automobile as the union-type product is a landscape image of a famous city in the world and a famous image of Japan. The point is that the image is a simple road or a famous actress, singer, or model in a car.

[0010]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, when the figure selection means inputs a perspective view or an external surface selection state, the image display data output means is basically based on the input of the figure selection means. Reading the perspective view data from the basic perspective view data storage means for storing the perspective view data of the configuration, or reading the outer surface data from the basic exterior view data storage means for storing the outer surface data of the basic configuration, Output as image display data. As a result, an explanatory image of the combination type product that is sold by combining a plurality of components with the basic configuration is displayed on the display as a perspective view or an external image according to the selection.

[0011] The electronic catalog for a combination type product of the second invention is:
The image display means reads the perspective view data from the basic perspective view data storage means, displays a perspective view of the basic configuration on the display, and the component data reading means displays the perspective view image-displayed by the image display means. Is read from the component data storage means, and the component data display means displays an image of the component data read by the component data reading means on the display.

As a result, a desired part in the perspective view displayed as an image is displayed on the display. The combination-type merchandise electronic catalog according to the third invention reads image data of a combination-type product in which a plurality of parts are combined in a configuration based on the combination-type product image data input means. And the reference image data read from the reference image storage means, and the combined image signal output means outputs the combined image data as an image signal.

[0013] Thus, the combination product and the image which is referred to when the combination product is used are combined and displayed on the display. The electronic catalog for a combination type product of the fourth invention is an image of a car as a combination product, a scenery image of a famous city in the world, an image of a famous road in Japan, or a picture of a car on which the car is used. Images of famous actresses, singers and models are combined and displayed on the display.

[0014]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

An embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 is an external view of the entire configuration of the electronic catalog 1 of the embodiment, and FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the electronic catalog 1.

The electronic catalog 1 includes an optical disc player 3
, An optical disk 5, a video display 7, a printer 9, a facsimile device 11, and a public telephone line 13. The optical disk player 3 includes a video cable 15
Is connected to the video display 7, is connected to the printer 9 by the printer cable 17, and is connected to the public telephone line 13 by the telephone cable 19.
The video display 7 displays an image on the display surface 21. The printer 9 performs printing. The public telephone line 13
A connection rosette 23 is provided. FAX machine 11
Performs facsimile transmission and reception.

As shown in FIG. 2, the optical disk player 3 includes a CPU 25, a RAM 27, a ROM 29, an input interface 31, and a memory card interface 3.
2, an optical disk drive controller 33, a video output interface 35, a frame memory 36, a printer output interface 37, a communication interface 39, an operation unit 41, and an optical disk drive 43.
And a power switch 45.

The input interface 31 receives a signal from the operation unit 41. The memory card interface 32 includes a memory card socket 32A.
A memory card 34 is inserted into the memory card socket 32A. The memory card 34 records an execution result of the optical disk 5, a game content, and the like. By using the memory card 34, even if the optical disk player 3 is changed, the contents executed so far are reproduced. The optical disk drive controller 33 includes an optical disk drive 43
And writes data to and reads data from the optical disk 5 stored in the optical disk drive 43. The video output interface 35 outputs the image data written in the frame memory 36 to the video display 7. The printer output interface 37 outputs print data to the printer 9 or the FAX device 11. The communication interface 39 performs data communication with a host computer (not shown) via the public telephone line 13. The data communication is performed according to a predetermined standard and a predetermined protocol.

As shown in FIG. 1, the optical disk player 3 has a box-shaped main body 47, an operation unit 41 is housed in a front part 49 of the main body 47, and an optical disk drive 43 is provided in a lower part 51. I have. A memory card insertion part 32B is provided on the side part 52. The operation unit 41
The operation unit 55 has a structure in which the operation unit 55 can be operated in this state by being inserted into the operation unit insertion recess 53. The optical disk drive 43 has a lid 57 and receives the optical disk 5 by opening the lid 57.

FIG. 3 is a front view of the operation unit 41. The operation unit 41 includes a rectangular plate-shaped main body 61, a cable 63, and an operation unit 55. Operation unit 55
Are an L selection button 65, an R selection button 67, an up button 69, a left button 71, and a down button 73
, A right button 75, a previous selection button 77, a next selection button 79, a selection button 81, and a cancel button 83. A memory card display 85 is drawn between the previous selection button 77 and the next selection button 79. A print indication 87 is drawn between the next selection button 79 and the cancel button 83. A 3D display 89 is drawn between the previous selection button 77 and the selection button 81. Up button 69, left button 71, down button 73
3D and the rotation direction display 91 are drawn between the right button 75 and the right movement button 75.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart of a video ordering routine. The video ordering routine is stored in the optical disk 5. When the power switch 45 is turned on, R
An initial startup routine (not shown) stored in the OM 29 is started by the CPU 25, and a startup routine (not shown) is first read from the optical disk 5 in the optical disk drive 43. The initialization of the optical disk player 3 is executed by a start routine (not shown). In the initial setting, the software standard and the like stored in the optical disk 5 are read, and the optical disk player 3 and the
The alignment with the optical disk 5 is achieved. Next, the first program is started. The first program is a video ordering routine.

When the video ordering routine is started by the CPU 25, an opening screen is first displayed (S1000). The execution of the video ordering routine is performed by the CP
U25, ROM 29, and RAM 27 cooperate. In displaying the opening screen, an opening screen (not shown) is displayed on the display surface 21 of the video display 7. The opening screen includes a car order menu display and a car building game display. On the opening screen, a demonstration of a car building game is displayed. By operating the up button 69 or the down button 73 on the opening screen, a cursor (not shown) on the screen is moved, and either the car-building game display or the car order menu display is inverted and selected. When the button 81 is operated, a process corresponding to the display of the inverted state is selectively activated (S1010). Here, when the vehicle-building game display is selected, the vehicle-building game process is started (S1020). In the car-building game process, an interactive video game for effectively utilizing the optical disc 5 and causing interest in a car as a product is executed. For example, in a flow similar to the car order processing described below, a video game such as creating a dream car, an adult game that is particularly interesting for adults, a simulated experience game, for example, a content for simulating an overseas trip, Engaging games, role-playing games,
Alternatively, an educational or learning game is executed. The content of the game is appropriately considered and determined according to the age, work content, hobbies, etc. of the distribution target of the optical disc 5. Optical disk 5
Is a CD-ROM for free or low-cost distribution
Is suitable. In the case of the interactive type, a rewritable type such as a CD-I, a magneto-optical disk, and a phase change optical disk are suitable.

By placing such a car-building game, etc., it can be used meaningfully besides placing a car order.
As a result, a high sales promotion effect can be obtained. In addition, even when distributing and selling as an electronic catalog, the desire to purchase and use can be stimulated.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart of a car making game processing routine. This is stored in the optical disk 5. When the car building game is started, first, a game menu is displayed (S1100). In the game menu display, a list of available games stored in the optical disk 5 is displayed. Here, the production of the dream car and the production of the simulation car of the order are displayed on the display surface 21.

If the production of a dream car is selected (S1110), then a dream car production game is started (S1120). In a dream car production game, a visual game with creativity and unrealism for listening to the wishes of an operator in a menu format and completing a dream car with all the wishes is executed.

If the production of a simulation car is selected (S1110), then a simulation car production game is started (S1130). In the simulation car production game, a game in which a realistic car substantially conforming to the actual car specifications and options is produced in an interactive manner in substantially the same procedure as the car order processing described later. .

In the opening screen of FIG.
00) If the car order menu is selected, the car order process is executed next (S1030). FIG. 6 is a flowchart of the car order processing routine. First, a vehicle name selection screen, which will be described in detail later, is displayed (S1200), and then a determination is made (S1210). Next, a model selection screen, which will be described in detail later, is displayed (S1220), and a determination is made (S1230). Next, a specification selection screen, which will be described in detail later, is displayed (S1240), and an ordered vehicle creation process is executed (S1250).

After the order vehicle is created, an end processing menu screen is displayed (S1260), and a judgment is made (S127).
0), based on the result, an ordering process described later (S12)
80), a transition process to an opening process (S1290),
Alternatively, end processing (S1300) is executed.

Next, the details of the processing executed by the car order processing will be described. When the display of the vehicle name selection screen in S1200 is executed, a vehicle name selection processing routine shown in FIG. 7 is started. When the vehicle name selection processing routine is started,
First, a process of displaying a vehicle name and a push button function on a screen is executed (S1400). An example of a screen formed on the display surface 21 by this processing is a vehicle name selection screen 1 shown in FIG.
01.

On the vehicle name selection screen 101, a vehicle name selection display 103, a vehicle name list 105, and a vehicle name list 1
05, a push button function display 109, and an L constituting the push button function display 109.
Selection / perspective view display 111 and R selection / photograph display 113
An up display 115, a left display 117, a down display 119, a right display 121, a previous display 123,
Next display 125, selection display 127, and cancellation display 129
And a vehicle external view display 131 are displayed.

As shown in FIG. 8, the vehicle appearance view display 131 includes a photographic image and a perspective view image (not shown). Vehicle name display 10
7 is displayed in reverse video 108. After the display of the vehicle name selection screen 101, a push button input is read next (S1410). When reading push button input,
The operation status of the operation unit 41 is input to the input interface 31.
To enter through.

Next, screen processing corresponding to the push button input is performed (S1420). In the screen processing corresponding to the push button input, the following processing is executed. When the upward movement button 69 is operated, the reverse display 108 moves one step upward YJ of the vehicle name list 105. If it is at the top as shown in FIG. 8, it will not move.

When the down button 73 is operated,
The reverse display 108 moves one step downward YK. When the R selection button 67 is operated, the vehicle appearance view display 13 is displayed.
1 is changed to a photographic image. If the object is already a photographic image, the vehicle appearance view display 131 which is already displayed
Is left as it is. Photographic image data for the vehicle external view display 131 is read from the optical disk 5 by the optical disk drive 43. L select button 65
Is operated, the vehicle appearance view display 131 is changed to that of the perspective view image. This data is stored on the optical disk 5
Read from.

After the screen processing corresponding to the push button input, the vehicle name indicated by the cursor is detected next (S143).
0), it is determined whether it is a perspective view or a photograph (S1440). Here, what the cursor indicates is
This is the reverse display 131 portion.

If the name of the vehicle is known and it is a perspective view, data of a representative perspective view of the vehicle is read from the optical disk 5 and the vehicle appearance view display 131 is displayed on the display surface 21.
(S1450). In the case of a photograph, data of a photograph of a representative vehicle is read and an image of the photograph is displayed (S1460).

Next, it is determined whether or not a selection has been made (S147).
0) If this is selected, this routine is temporarily ended. If not selected, the process returns to the beginning of this routine and repeats the processing of this routine. The determination as to whether or not a selection has been made is made based on whether or not the selection button 81 has been pressed.

In the model selection process (S1220) performed after the vehicle name selection process (S1200), first, as shown in FIG. 9, the model name and the push button function are displayed on the screen (S1220).
1500). An example of a screen formed on the display surface 21 by this processing is a model name selection screen 201 shown in FIG.

On the model name selection screen 201, a vehicle name display 203, a model name list 205, a push button function display 209, and a vehicle external view display 211 are displayed.
In the model name list 205, a plurality of model names 213 are displayed. After the screen is displayed (S1500), the process of reading the push button input is performed (S1510), and the screen process corresponding to the push button input is performed (S152).
0). The screen processing is almost the same as S1420 described above with reference to FIG.

Next, the model name indicated by the cursor is detected (S1530), and it is determined whether the model name is a perspective view or a photograph (S1540). These processes are almost the same as S1430 and S1440 described above with reference to FIG. S1540
In the case where it is determined that the image is a perspective view, the perspective view data of the selected type of the selected vehicle is read from the optical disk 5 and displayed as an image (S1550). Reading the photo data of the selected type of the selected vehicle from the optical disc 5,
An image is displayed (S1560).

After the display, it is determined whether or not a selection has been made (S157).
0) If this is selected, this routine is temporarily ended.
If not selected, this routine is repeated from the beginning. When the model of the vehicle is selected by the model selection processing of FIG. 9, the vehicle name and the model are determined at this time.
Based on this determination, the vehicle and the model having the determined content are selected in S1230. In the specification selection, as shown in FIG. 11, first, a specification list of the selected vehicle model is displayed as an image (S1600).

In this process, a specification list 301 as shown in FIG. The specification list 301
An engine specification list 303, a grade list 305, a mission list 307, an option list 309, a cost list 311, an option cost list 313, and a reverse display 315 are provided. The reverse display 315 moves above the display surface 21 when the up button 69 is operated, and moves below the display surface 21 when the down button 73 is operated.
When the left button 71 is operated, the button moves left, and when the right button 75 is operated, the button moves right.

The engine specification list 303 has an engine specification display 321. The engine specification display 321 displays the displacement, the engine model, the number of cylinders, and the like. The grade list 305 has a grade display 323. The grade display 323 displays the name of the grade. The mission list 307 includes a mission display 325. The transmission display 325 displays the number of shifts, the type of transmission, and the like. The option list 309 includes an option display 327. The option name is displayed on the option display 327. The cost list 311 includes a total amount display 331.
, A total price display column 333, a vehicle total display 335,
A total vehicle display column 337, a total tax display 339, a total tax display column 341, a total insurance display 343, and a total insurance display column 345 are provided.

The option cost list 313 includes an option cost display 347 and an option cost column 349. After the specification list 301 is displayed, a selection state of the specification is input next (S1610). In the input of the specification selection state, when the L selection button 65 or the R selection button 67 is operated, the data displayed in the highlighted portion 315 is fetched. Also, when you import
The inverted display 315 is changed to a colored inverted display 317. After this input process, the cost is calculated (S1620), and it is determined whether the cost is selected (S1630). In calculating the cost,
The cost of the specification selected in 1610 is calculated by a predetermined calculation formula, and displayed in the cost list 311 and the optional cost list 313. By S1610, the cost for the recommended item is displayed until it is specifically selected. In this case,
Items selected as recommended items are colored inversion display 31
7 is set.

Further, the selected color reversal display 317 is performed, and inconsistency resolution processing is performed. In the inconsistency point elimination process, the inconsistency between the most recently selected content and the already selected content is searched, and if an inconsistency is found, the process of changing the selection from the oldest one is performed. For example, if only "gasoline engine" can be selected as the engine for a product having a grade of "type BB", if "diesel" is selected, the colored inversion display 317 is displayed in the vicinity of "gasoline". Changed to something.

In the cost calculation process (S1620), usually, the amount of money required for purchasing a vehicle is calculated in real time by a method similar to so-called spreadsheet software, and is displayed on the cost list 311 in real time. If an option is selected, the cost of the option is displayed in the option cost list 313.

In the determination of selection (S1630), it is determined whether the selection button 81 has been operated. When the selection button 81 is operated, it is determined that the specification selection has been completed, and this routine is ended once. When the above specification selection processing is completed, the rough specification of the ordered vehicle is completed.

Next, an order vehicle creation process is performed. In the order vehicle creation process, as shown in FIG. 13, first, the process of reading the data of the selected specification in the model of the selected vehicle is performed (S1700). In this processing, detailed data of the selected specification of the vehicle already selected in the processing up to this point is read from the optical disk 5.

After reading, it is determined whether it is a perspective view or a photograph (S1710). The determination as to whether it is a perspective view or a photograph is made based on the previous selection state. Here, if it is determined that the image is a perspective view, a process of displaying a perspective view-based ordered vehicle creation image is performed next (S1720). On the other hand, if it is determined that the photograph is a photograph, a display process of the photograph-based ordered vehicle creation image is executed next (S1730).

The details will be described later. After any image processing, the vehicle grade scale display processing (S174)
0), cost calculation processing (S1750), cost image display processing (S1760), and selection determination (S1770) are sequentially performed.

The process of displaying the perspective view-based ordered vehicle creation image in S1720 is the process shown in FIG. 14, and displays the ordered vehicle creation image 401 as shown in FIG. In forming the ordered vehicle creation image 401, first, a process of displaying a perspective view of the vehicle in a large size at the center is performed (S1800). In this process, as shown in FIG.
A perspective view 403 is displayed substantially at the center of the display surface 21, and a marker 404 is displayed in the vicinity thereof. Perspective view 40
3 is drawn by 3D (three-dimensional data) graphics. The marker 404 includes an up button 69, a left button 71, a down button 73, and a right button 7.
5, the position is moved.

Next, a small picture of the vehicle is displayed in the upper left corner (S1810). The photograph 405 of the vehicle is displayed as shown in FIG. In FIG. 15, the display state of the photograph 405 is omitted, and FIG. 16 shows these parts extracted. Next, the input of the push button is read (S1820), the judgment is made (S1830), and the process shifts to a process according to the judgment result. In the judgment, it is determined whether the photograph is selected, the parts display is selected, or the change grade is selected.

The judgment that the photograph has been selected is made by the marker 4
In the case of the marker 407 shown in FIG. 16 when 04 is overlapped on the image of the photo 405, L
This is performed when the selection button 65 or the R selection button 67 is pressed. It is determined that the component display is selected when the L selection button 65 or the R selection button 67 is pressed when the marker 404 is overlapped and displayed on the perspective view 403, and a predetermined position near the position is determined. Performed when there is a part. For example, when the L selection button 65 is pressed at the position of the marker 409 shown in FIG. 16, it is determined that the component display has been selected.

It is determined that the change of grade is selected when the L selection button 65 or the R selection button 67 is pressed when the marker 404 is located near the vehicle grade scale 411 displayed in the processing described later. Is performed when If the result of the determination is that a photograph has been selected, then the photograph-based ordered vehicle creation image is shifted to display (S18).
40) If the component display is selected, the process proceeds to the component display process (S1850), and if the grade is changed, the data relating to the grade is shifted to the change process (S1860). The processing after the determination will be described later.

After the processing after the determination, it is determined whether or not a component has been selected next (S1870). If no component has been selected, this routine ends once. The image of the part in the figure is changed to the emphasized state (S1880), and this routine is once ended as it is. These will also be described later.

FIG. 17 shows the contents of the processing of S1730, and is a flowchart of a processing routine for displaying a photograph-based ordered vehicle creation image activated when the processing of S1840 is executed. FIG. 18 is a part showing details of S1850. It is a flowchart of a display processing routine.

When the process of displaying the photograph-based ordered vehicle creation image shown in FIG. 17 is started, first, an ordered vehicle creation image 501 as shown in FIG. 19 is displayed on the display surface 21. In forming the ordered vehicle creation image 501, first, a process of displaying a photograph of the vehicle in a large size at the center is performed (S1900). In this process, as shown in FIG. 19, the photograph 503 is displayed substantially at the center of the display surface 21, and the marker 504 is displayed in the vicinity thereof. The photograph 503 is drawn by graphics based on the photographic image. Marker 504
The position is moved by an up button 69, a left button 71, a down button 73, and a right button 75.

Next, a small perspective view of the vehicle is displayed at the upper left (S1910). The perspective view 505 of the vehicle is displayed as shown in FIG. In FIG. 19, a perspective view 505 is shown.
The illustration of the display state is omitted, and these parts are extracted and shown in FIG. Next, a push button input is read (S1920), and the determination is made (S1930).
The process proceeds to a process according to the determination result. In the judgment, it is determined whether the perspective view, the component display, or the change grade is selected.

It is determined that the perspective view has been selected by using the L selection button 65 or the R selection button 65 in the state of the marker 507 shown in FIG. 20 when the marker 504 is displayed overlapping on the image of the perspective view 505. This is performed when the selection button 67 is pressed. The determination that the component display has been selected is made when the marker 504 is overlapped and displayed on the perspective view 503 and the L selection button 65 or the R selection button 67 is selected.
Is pressed when there is a predetermined component near the position. For example, when the L selection button 65 is pressed at the position of the marker 509 shown in FIG. 20, it is determined that the component display has been selected.

It is determined that the change of grade has been selected by pressing the L selection button 65 or the R selection button 67 when the marker 504 is located near the vehicle grade scale 511 displayed in the processing described later. Is performed when If the result of the determination is that a perspective view has been selected, then the perspective view based ordered vehicle creation image is shifted to display (S
1940) When the component display is selected, the process shifts to the component display process (S1950), and when the grade is changed, the data related to the grade is shifted to the change process (S1960).

When the process of shifting to the display of the ordered vehicle creation image based on the perspective view in S1940 is executed, the process shown in FIG.
Is displayed on the perspective view-based ordered vehicle creation image. On the other hand, when the component display processing (S1950) is activated, processing detailed in FIG. 18 is executed. This will be described later. If it is determined that the grade is to be changed, a process for changing data relating to the grade described later is executed (S196).
0).

After any of the processes after the determination, it is determined whether or not a component has been selected next (S1970). If no component has been selected, this routine ends once. If a component has been selected, the routine ends. Next, the image of the component is changed to the emphasized state (S1980), and this routine is temporarily terminated. These will also be described later.

In the component display process of S1850 or S1950, as shown in FIG. 18, first, a process of reading data of the selected component is performed (S2000). For example, when the selection is made at the position of the marker 409 shown in FIG. 16, the data of the table set 413 as shown is input. In the case of the position of the marker 415, data of a kitchen set 417 as shown is input.

After inputting the data, a process of displaying an image of the component around the image of the vehicle is executed (S2010).
For example, as shown in FIG. 16, an image of the table set 423 is displayed near the table set 413, and an image of the kitchen set 427 is displayed near the kitchen set 417.

After the image is displayed, it is determined whether or not the name of the component is to be displayed next (S2020). If the name is not displayed, the present routine is terminated once. If the display is determined to be displayed, the name of the component is displayed. (S2030), then standard grade,
After executing the option grade display process (S204)
0), this routine is temporarily ended.

FIG. 21 is a diagram showing the names of components and other explanatory diagrams. The illustration of the vehicle shown in FIG. 21 is different from those shown in FIGS. 19 and 20 in order to increase the number of variations of the description. FIG. 21 shows a perspective view 603 and a part image 6
05, 607 and 609 are shown.

To determine whether to display the name of a component, refer to the result of a setting process (not shown). In the process of displaying the name of the component (S2030), for example, as shown in FIG.
Is displayed. In the standard grade / option grade display processing of S2040, the standard grade / option grade indication 617 is displayed near the component name 615.

Standard grade, optional grade indication 6
Reference numeral 17 includes a standard grade display 619, an option grade display 621, a standard grade display column 623, and an option grade display column 625. The standard grade display column 623 displays a list of display names indicating the types of grades in which the component 611 from which the component name 615 is drawn is provided as standard, and the optional grade display column 625 displays the option-set grade. List the display names that indicate the types of For example, when "A" is displayed in the standard grade display column, when a type A grade is selected, the part is provided as standard.

When the process for changing the data relating to the grade in S1860 or S1960 is started and pressed, the position of the marker 404 or 504 is input as described below, and the process of setting the grade corresponding to the position is performed. The case of the marker 404 will be described. As shown in FIG. 15, the vehicle grade scale 411 includes a luxury grade display 431, a scale 433, and a scale marker 43.
5 and a grade list 437. The grade list 437 has a plurality of grade indications 439.
In the vicinity of the position of the marker 404, a scale marker 4
35 is displayed, and the currently set grade is displayed.

When the grade data is changed, all data relating to the grade is changed, and all data such as photographs, perspective views, and amounts are updated in real time. As a result, the marker 404 is displayed on the vehicle grade scale 411.
By moving the, it is possible to witness a change state of a perspective view, a photograph, an amount of money, etc. accompanying a change of the grade.

It is determined whether or not the component display in S1870 or S1970 has been selected by determining whether the marker 404 or 504 is overlapped on the perspective view 403 or the photograph 503 when the selection button 81 is pressed. Performed by If they are displayed in S1870, it is determined that a part has been selected, and processing for changing the image of the part in the perspective view to the emphasized state is performed (S1880). In this process, it is determined whether or not a part with the overlapping marker 404 has been registered. If the part has been registered, the image is changed to an emphasized state. For example, in the case of the marker 409 shown in FIG. 16, the table set 413 is highlighted. In this state, the table set as a part is selected as an option. Thereafter, it is registered as an optional selected part.

If it is determined in S1970 that a component has been selected, then a process for emphasizing the image of the component is performed (S1980). As a result, the fact that the part on the photograph is selected as an option is displayed in an emphasized state.
In the vehicle grade scale display of S1740, as described above with reference to FIG.
Is displayed.

In the cost calculation of S1750, the grade data of the vehicle corresponding to the position of the scale marker 435 and
The cost of a predetermined item is calculated based on the data of the option selection state, and the cost is displayed as an image (S176).
0). The calculated cost is displayed in a cost display column 441 as shown in FIG. Here, “total amount, vehicle amount, tax amount, insurance amount, option amount”, which are typical items of each expense, are calculated and displayed. Thereby, the cost always reflecting the selection state is displayed in real time.

After the cost is displayed, it is determined whether or not the cost has been selected next (S1770). If the cost has been selected, the present routine is ended once, and if not, the present routine is repeated. The selection is determined when the selection button 81 is operated when the marker 404 is located near the creation completion display 443 shown in FIG. Thus, the creation of the data of the ordered vehicle is completed.

The order vehicle creation processing described above (S12)
By the operations up to 50), vehicle data required for placing an order is arranged. Next, the end processing menu display of FIG. 6 is performed (S1260). Although not shown, the end processing menu includes an end display, an order display, and an opening display. After the end processing menu is displayed, a determination is made next (S1270). In the judgment, the end, the order, or the opening is selected.

Here, if it is determined that the processing is to be ended, an end processing is executed (S1300), and if it is determined that the processing is to be opened, the processing is shifted to the opening processing (S1290). If so, an order processing is performed next (S1280), and the vehicle order processing is temporarily terminated.

In the termination process (S1300), the data created in the ordered vehicle creation process (S1250) and the like are stored in the memory card 34, and the progress of all programs is terminated. In the process of shifting to the opening process (S129)
0), the processing is shown on the opening screen of FIG. 4 (S1).
000). When order processing is started,
As shown in FIG. 22, first, an order menu screen is displayed (S2100). In the order menu screen display processing, an order menu 701 is displayed on the display surface 21 as shown in FIG. The order menu 701 includes an order menu display 7
03, an orderer data input field 705, an orderer message selection field 707, a transmission means selection field 709, and a transmission execution display 711.

The orderer data input field 705 contains the address display 7
13, an address display field 715, a name display 717, a name display field 719, a telephone number display 721, a telephone number display field 723, a FAX number display 725, and a FAX number display field 727. Orderer message selection field 70
7 indicates "1 order. Please arrange."
9 and "Please contact me because I want to order 2"
31 and a 733 "Please explain." Display 733.

The transmission means selection field 709 has a “1 FAX transmission” display 735 and a “2 data transmission” display 737. After the order menu is displayed in S2100, data input processing is performed next (S2110). In the data input process, when the marker 741 is displayed near the address display field 715, near the name display field 719, near the telephone number display field 723, or near the FAX number display field 727, the L selection button is pressed. When the R button 65 or the R selection button 67 is operated, a character input process is performed in a display field near the marker 741. In the character input process, a Japanese input keyboard screen (not shown) is displayed on the display surface 21, and character input data from the Japanese input keyboard is read.

When the marker 741 is displayed in the vicinity of the orderer message selection field 707, when the L selection button 65 or the R selection button 67 is operated, “1 order” at the position of the marker 741 is displayed. Enter the data corresponding to the display 729, "Please contact me because I want to place an order." Display 731 or "Please explain 3" display 733.

The marker 741 is displayed in the transmission means selection field 709.
Is displayed near the L selection button 65,
Alternatively, when the R selection button 67 is operated, the marker 7
Data corresponding to the “1 FAX transmission” display 735 or the “2 data transmission” display 737 at the 41 position is input.

After data input, it is determined whether transmission is to be executed next (S2120). If transmission is not to be executed, data input is continued (S2100, S2110). If it is determined that transmission is to be executed, an orderer message selection field 707 is displayed.
This is the case where the selection button 81 has been operated when the data has already been selected in the transmission means selection field 709 and the marker 741 is located near the transmission execution display 711.

If it is determined that transmission is to be executed, a transmission number is determined (S2130). As the transmission number, a telephone number most suitable for the contents of the order is selected and determined. Although details are not shown, the following processing is performed. Example 1 Based on the contents of an order, a store handling the product is searched, and the telephone number of the closest store is selected from the orderer's address. For example, in the case of a car, the closest dealer is selected from dealers handling the ordered car.

Example 2 First, the sponsor is searched from the sponsors of the optical disk 5, and the telephone number of the sponsor is preferentially selected. Also, based on the sponsor's avoidance conditions, the telephone number of the store other than the sponsor is selected. For example, when there is an orderer outside the sales selection area of the sponsor, a dealer other than the sponsor is selected.

Example 3 If there are a plurality of selectable dealers as a result of considering the sale merchandise and geographical conditions, a list of the dealers is displayed on the display surface 21 and any one of the dealers is displayed to the orderer. A selection is made, and the telephone number is determined with emphasis on the selection result. After the transmission number is determined, the order data is transmitted (S2140). In the order data transmission process, the order data is transmitted via the communication interface 39 to the order destination of the transmission number determined in S2130, and the order data is transmitted. As the order data, data input based on the order menu 701 is transmitted.

In the transmission of order data, “1 FAX transmission”
When the display 735 is selected, facsimile data communication is performed according to the facsimile communication protocol. When the “2 data transmission” display 737 is selected, data communication is performed based on a predetermined standard. Is performed.

After transmitting the order data, it is determined whether or not there is a reply (S2150). If there is a reply, a process of displaying a message is performed (S2160). If there is no reply, a transmission end message is displayed (S2170). This routine is ended once. The determination of the presence of a reply is made when facsimile data, data of a predetermined standard, or voice data is transmitted from the communication destination after the completion of the order data. In the message display, when facsimile data or data of data communication is transmitted, the content is displayed, and when voice data is transmitted, it is displayed that voice has been transmitted to the display surface 21. At the same time, the audio signal is output to the video display 7. The video display 7 outputs the sound transmitted from the other party. The contents transmitted from the other party include, as shown in FIG. 24, a response to the order contents, a question, a notice of receipt, or a message that the data such as the address is leaked, so that the data should be resent. .

FIG. 25 is a flowchart of a memory card data storage processing routine. The memory card data storage processing routine is stored in the ROM 29. This processing is interrupted and started when the state where the previous selection button 77 and the next selection button 79 of the operation unit 55 are simultaneously pressed for 5 seconds or more.

When the memory card data storage processing routine is started, first, a memory card storage screen insertion processing is performed (S2200). The memory card data storage screen is
Although not shown, characters such as “update”, “new”, and “storage status display” are displayed on the display surface 21.

Next, a judgment is made (S2210).
In the determination, when the marker displayed on the display surface 21 is near the “update” display, the L selection button 65 or the R
When the selection button 67 is operated, it is determined that the update is selected. Similarly, if it is near “new”, it is determined that new is selected, and if it is near “storage status display”, it is determined that storage status display has been selected.

If it is determined that the storage state display has been selected, the stored data title reading process is performed next (S2).
220) Then, a list of headings is displayed (S223).
0), the interrupt processing is temporarily terminated. In the stored data heading reading process (S2220), a heading of data stored in a predetermined format is read from the memory card 34 via the memory card interface 32. The head of the data includes a name, a model, a memo, and the like attached to identify the data.

In the process of displaying a list of headings (S223)
0), the titles read from the memory card 34 are displayed in a list on the display surface 21. Thereby, the memory card 34
At a glance. If it is determined in S2210 that the file is new, an input process of a storage name is performed next (S2240), a process of storing the execution state of the optical disc is performed, and the interrupt process is temporarily terminated. S2240
In the storage name input process, a storage name input screen (not shown) is displayed on the display surface 21 to request the input of the storage name, and the input data is used as the storage name. In the execution state saving process of the optical disk in S2250, data created as a result of using the optical disk 5 is stored in the optical disk 5. The storage name and the specifications, standards, program data, etc. of the optical disk 5 are also stored at the same time. By this processing, the data created by using the optical disk 5 is stored and can be reused.

If it is determined in step S2210 that the update is to be performed, a process of displaying a list of titles to be updated is performed next (S2260), and a selection input of an update target is performed (S270). The status is updated and saved (S2280). In the list of titles to be updated, a storage name created and stored by execution of the optical disk 5 currently being processed is displayed at the top. In the selection input of the update target in S2270, the selection data of the headline to be updated is input. Normally, the top heading currently being processed is selected.

In updating and storing the execution state of the optical disk in S2280, the storage data of the optical disk already stored in the optical disk 5 is updated to the data currently being processed. Thus, the execution result can be replaced with the latest one. By the above-described memory card data storage processing, data created by executing the optical disk 5 can be stored at any time.

FIG. 26 is a flowchart of a print processing routine. The print processing routine is stored in the ROM 29. This processing is performed by the next selection button 7 of the operation unit 55.
When the state in which the button 9 and the cancel button 83 are simultaneously pressed continues for 5 seconds or more, an interrupt processing is performed and the apparatus is started.

When the print processing routine is started, first, a selection screen insertion process for a print output device is performed (S230).
0). Although not shown, the print output device selection screen displays characters of “printer” and “FAX device” on the display surface 21. Next, a determination is made (S231).
0). In the determination, when the marker displayed on the display surface 21 is near the “printer” display, the L selection button 6
5 or the R selection button 67 is operated, it is determined that the printer 9 is selected. Similarly, if it is near the “FAX device”, it is determined that the FAX device 11 has been selected.

If it is determined that the facsimile apparatus has been selected, the screen display data is read next (S23).
20) Then, a process for converting to a facsimile signal is performed (S2330), and an output process is performed on the facsimile device (S2340). After the output to the facsimile apparatus, this interrupt processing is temporarily terminated. In the reading of the screen display data in S2320, the data on which the image displayed on the display surface 21 is based is input. In the conversion process into a facsimile signal in S2330, the data input in S2320 is converted into a facsimile signal. For example, MMR conversion is performed.

In the output to the FAX machine in S2340, S2
The facsimile signal created in 330 is output to the facsimile apparatus 11 via the printer output interface 37,
Execute printing. As a result, printing is performed on the FAX device 11. If it is determined in S2310 that the printer is a printer, screen display data is read next (S2310).
2350) and then convert it to a printer signal (S236)
0), and output it to the printer (S2370). Thus, printing is performed on the printer 9.

By the above printing process, the image of the data created by the execution of the optical disk 5 and the public telephone line 13
The content of the data transmitted via the can be printed at any time. FIG. 27 is a flowchart of the 3D graphics rotation processing routine. The 3D graphics rotation processing routine is stored in the ROM 29.
This processing is interrupted and activated when the state where the previous selection button 77 and the selection button 81 of the operation unit 55 are simultaneously pressed for 5 seconds or more.

When the 3D graphics rotation processing routine is started, first, processing for requesting selection of 3D graphics to be rotated is performed (S2400). Although not shown in the figure, a display is displayed on the display surface 21 to request selection. Next, it is determined whether 3D graphics has been selected (S2410). This means that when the marker displayed on the display surface 21 is in the vicinity of any of the 3D graphics, and when the L selection button 65 or the R selection button 67 is operated, it is determined that the selection is made. When selected,
Data specifying the selected 3D graphics is obtained. If the state in which none of the buttons is pressed continues for 10 seconds, it is determined that no button has been selected, and this interrupt processing is temporarily terminated.

When 3D graphics is selected,
Next, a rotation direction is input (S2420). The rotation direction is input by an up button 69, a left button 71, a down button 73, and a right button 75. After the input of the rotation direction, the 3D graphics is rotated next (S2430). In the 3D graphics rotation process, a process of changing the display viewpoint of the specified 3D graphics is performed. The viewpoint on the display is represented by spherical coordinates with the center point of the 3D graphics as the center point.
When the up button 69 is operated, the viewpoint is displayed on the display surface 2.
1 Rotate downward. When the down button 73 is operated, the viewpoint is rotated upward, and the left button 7
When 1 is pressed, the viewpoint is rotated to the right, and when the right movement button 75 is pressed, the viewpoint is rotated to the left.

For example, when the 3D graphics is the perspective view 403 in FIG. 15, when the up button 69 is pressed, the perspective view 403 is rotated in the direction of the arrow KU.
The vehicle suspension portion 403A in the perspective view 403 rotates in a direction in which it appears in the front direction. Also, the down button 7
3 is pressed, the arrow KD direction, right movement button 7
5 is pressed, the arrow KR direction, the left movement button 7
When 1 is pressed, the perspective view 403 is rotated in the direction of arrow KL. These rotation processes are executed by a 3D graphics display process routine (not shown).

After the 3D graphics rotation processing, it is determined whether or not the processing is to be ended (S2440). If the processing is completed, the interrupt processing is temporarily ended. If not, the processing is repeated from the input of the rotation direction (S2420). The end is determined when no button is pressed for more than 10 seconds.

When a 3D graphics image such as a perspective view is displayed on the display surface 21 by the 3D graphics rotation processing described above, this image can be viewed from a desired viewpoint. The embodiment described above mainly relates to ordering a car, but is not limited to this. For example, the best effects can be obtained when used for sale of custom-built homes, sale of prefabricated houses, sale of built-for-sale houses, sale of condominiums, sale of condominiums, and promotion of rental apartments. In this case, the outer surface of the building and the perspective view are combined and displayed or ordered. Also, the best effects can be obtained with a machine tool such as a robot or a machining center.

Next, an embodiment focusing on making the electronic catalog useful for sales promotion will be described. FIG. 28 is a flowchart of a sales promotion goods (general use) processing routine. This is recorded on the optical disk 5, and the activation procedure is performed as follows.

When the power switch 45 is turned on, the ROM
The CPU 25 activates an initial startup routine (not shown) stored in the optical disk drive 4.
First, a startup routine (not shown) is read from the optical disk 5 in the storage unit 3. The initialization of the optical disk player 3 is executed by a start routine (not shown). In the initial setting, the standard of the software stored in the optical disk 5 is read, and the optical disk player 3 and the optical disk 5 are matched. Next, the first program is started. The first program is a sales promotion goods (general use) processing routine.

When this sales promotion goods (for general use) processing routine is started, first, a product introduction processing routine is executed (S3000). In this product introduction processing routine,
Using the optical disc 5, an introduction process for a target product to be promoted or sold is executed. For example, introduction of new cars, introduction of machine tools, introduction of catalog shopping products, introduction of domestic travel information, overseas travel information, introduction of inns, introduction of resort hotels, overseas travel planning, sale and introduction of houses, etc. And solicitation purposes.

After the product introduction, it is determined whether the bonus transfer condition is satisfied (S3010). Here, if it is determined that the bonus transition condition is satisfied, the bonus game process is executed next (S3020), and if it is determined that the bonus transition condition is not satisfied, the processing routine is temporarily terminated. I do.

The case where it is determined that the bonus transfer condition is satisfied is, for example, when any one or a combination of the following conditions is satisfied. When all processes of the product introduction process are executed and all products are read. When the product introduction process is actually used for a predetermined time or more.

When an order is placed using the product introduction process. When you see the product introduction process and make any access to the product introduction company. As a result of using the product introduction process, receiving a password from the ordering party or the referral destination.

As the bonus game in S3020, a shooting game, a role playing game, educational software, shopping coupon printing processing, adult software, and the like are performed. By performing the above-described processing of the sales promotion goods (for general use), it is possible to enhance the attractiveness of the optical disk 5 to be explained and the optical disk 5 distributed and sold for sale. In other words, since an attractive game can be played as well as the introduction of a product, it is possible to increase the degree of taking back the optical disk 5 or deciding to purchase it.

Further, since the bonus game is not executed until the product introduction is effectively used, it is extremely useful as a merchandise for sales promotion. Next, an embodiment having a feature in the bonus game will be described. FIG. 29 is a flowchart of a sales promotion goods (for adult) processing routine. This is recorded on the optical disk 5,
The activation procedure is performed as follows.

When the power switch 45 is turned on, the ROM
The CPU 25 activates an initial startup routine (not shown) stored in the optical disk drive 4.
First, a startup routine (not shown) is read from the optical disk 5 in the storage unit 3. The initialization of the optical disk player 3 is executed by a start routine (not shown). In the initial setting, the standard of the software stored in the optical disk 5 is read, and the optical disk player 3 and the optical disk 5 are matched. Next, the first program is started. The first program is a sales promotion goods (for adult) processing routine.

When the sales promotion merchandise (adult) processing routine is started, first, a merchandise introduction processing routine is executed (S3100). In this product introduction processing routine, an introduction process of a product to be promoted or sold is performed using the optical disc 5.

Next, a merchandise content familiarity calculation process is performed (S3110). The product content familiarity is determined based on, for example, the following conditions. Completion of the product introduction process. The actual processing time of the product referral process.

The order quantity using the product introduction process. When you see the product introduction process and make any access to the product introduction company. As a result of using the product introduction process, receiving a password from the ordering party or the referral destination.

After the calculation of the familiarity, the determination is made next (S
3120). In the determination, it is determined whether the familiarity degree is immature, early ripening, medium ripening, or full ripening. Here, immature indicates a case where the product introduction process is not used in an executed state. The term “ripe” refers to a case where an order is actually placed or a case where an access is made to a product sales company or the like. Early ripening is a case where product introduction is used more than immaturity, and middle ripening is between early ripening and full ripening. These are set as appropriate.

If it is determined that the player is immature, a reference bonus game process is performed next (S3130). If it is determined that the player is in early maturity, a bonus game process for increasing the degree of enjoyment is performed next (S3140).
0) If it is determined that the game is ripe, an ultimate bonus game process is executed (S3160).

In the reference bonus game (S3130), a reference game is executed, and a message that the content of the game is further improved when product introduction is used more is displayed. In the fun level up bonus game (S314
0) In addition to executing the game in which the game content is more enjoyable than the standard bonus game, and displaying a message that the game content will be further improved if product introduction is further used.

In the fun + joy enhancement bonus game process (S3150), the ultimate fun game is executed one step before, and if the ultimate game content is to be known, an order is placed or a sales company is ordered. Display a message that you need to contact or do so.

In the ultimate bonus game (S3160), all the games stored on the optical disk 5 are provided.
That is, the ultimate game is executed. As explained above,
With sales promotion goods (for adults), it is possible to provide a game according to the use situation of the product introduction, feed it, and guide it to further promote sales. In addition, it is possible to finally guide the user to move to ordering.

FIG. 30 is a flowchart of an ultimate bonus game processing routine, and FIG. 31 is an explanatory diagram of an ultimate bonus card. The ultimate bonus game process is shown in S316 of FIG.
Performed in place of 0. FIG. 31 shows a memory card 75
1 and an ultimate bonus card 753 are shown. The memory card 751 is used instead of the memory card 34. The memory card 751 includes a collector unit 755,
And an ultimate bonus card mounting portion 757. The ultimate bonus card mounting part 757 is the ultimate bonus card storage hole 7
59, a coupling terminal 761, a coupling recess 763, and an extraction hole 765.

The ultimate bonus card 753 is the main body 771
, A coupling terminal 773, and a coupling protrusion 775. The main body 771 has a shape that fits into the ultimate bonus card storage hole 759 and is stored. In the body 771, I
C is stored. The coupling terminal 773 is connected to the coupling terminal 76.
1 and the IC in the main body 771 and the memory card 7
An electrical connection is made between the first and the second. The coupling protrusion 775 is coupled to the coupling recess 763, and ensures that the ultimate bonus card 753 is properly inserted into the memory card 751.

When the ultimate bonus game process of FIG. 30 is started, it is first determined whether an ultimate bonus card is inserted (S3200). Whether or not the ultimate bonus card is inserted is determined by accessing the memory card 751 via the memory card interface 32 and determining whether the ultimate bonus card 753 exists therein.

If it is determined that the ultimate bonus card has not been inserted, a process of generating an ultimate bonus game using data stored on the optical disk is performed (S32).
10). That is, the game is executed using only the data stored in the optical disc 5. On the other hand, if the ultimate bonus card has been inserted, a process of generating the ultimate bonus game is performed by adding the ultimate bonus card to the reference bonus game (S3220). In other words, if the ultimate bonus card is inserted, the game will be a game in which the data of the ultimate bonus card 753 is added to the data of the optical disk 5, or the game content of the optical disk 5 will be encrypted using the ultimate bonus card 753 as an encryption key. You can play the secret game by digging out the part that is.

By the ultimate bonus game processing, a game requiring a physical decryption key can be built in the optical disc 5. Therefore, the function of keeping secrets is improved. FIG. 32 is a flowchart of the virtual experience processing routine. This is recorded on the optical disk 5 and is activated as follows. When the power switch 45 is turned on, an initial startup routine (not shown) stored in the ROM 29 is started by the CPU 25, and a startup routine (not shown) is first read from the optical disk 5 in the optical disk drive 43. The initialization of the optical disk player 3 is executed by a start routine (not shown). In the initial setting, the standard of the software stored in the optical disk 5 is read, and the optical disk player 3 and the optical disk 5 are matched. Then
The first program is started. The first program is
This is a virtual experience processing routine.

When the virtual experience processing routine is started, first, memory card data reading processing is performed (S4000). In the memory card data reading process, data stored in the memory card 34 is read via the memory card interface 32. The data to be read here is the storage data of the execution state of the optical disk. Here, it is the data stored in the memory card 34 by the memory card data storage processing routine illustrated in FIG. Thus, the desired vehicle configuration data created by the user of the optical disk 5 is input.

After reading the memory card data, an experience menu image is displayed next (S4010). The experience menu image displays an experience menu (not shown) on the display surface 21. The experience menu includes "Famous Cities in the World and Famous Roads in Japan" display and "Famous Actress Singer Model Ride"
The display is provided with a display, an "operation of vehicle equipment" display, and a "color change of exterior interior" display.

Next, a judgment is made (S4020). In the determination, the selection content of the experience menu is determined. Judgment was made as to whether "Famous cities in the world, Japan's famous roads" was selected, "Famous actress singer model ride" was selected, "Operation of vehicle equipment" was selected, or "Exterior interior It is determined whether “change of color” is selected.

If it is determined that "famous cities in the world, famous roads in Japan" has been selected, then a virtual traveling processing routine is executed (S4030). Details of the processing will be described later. "Famous actress singer model ride"
Is selected, a virtual ride process is executed (S4040), and if "operation of on-vehicle equipment" is selected, a virtual operation process is executed (S4050),
When "color change of exterior interior" is selected, virtual color change processing is executed (S406).
0).

FIG. 33 is a flowchart of a virtual traveling processing routine. This processing shows the detailed contents of S4030. FIG. 34 and FIG. 35 are explanatory diagrams for explaining the virtual processing routine. When the virtual traveling processing routine is started, first, a city and road selection menu is displayed (S4100). In the city and road selection menu, the name of a predetermined city, the name of a road, or the name of a tourist spot is displayed on the display surface 21. For example, menus such as Paris, Rome, the Romantic Road, and the Philosophy Road are displayed.

Next, a determination is made (S4110), and a process of reading video data of the next selected city or road is executed according to the determination result (S4120). For example, when the romantic road is selected, the video data of the romantic road is read from the optical disk 5.

Next, the read insertion position, dimensions, direction, color, and vehicle speed data for video data are read (S4130). As these data, data set in the video data, which will be described in detail later, are input. After the input of each data, an image insertion data creation process is executed next (S4140). The image insertion data is data of an image of a vehicle to be inserted into a video screen 781 as shown in FIG. The vehicle image is a vehicle image 783 as shown in FIG.
It is.

The video screen 781 is based on video data read from the optical disk 5, and includes, for example, a road image 785, a background image 787, and a foreground image 789.
And an insertion data image 791. Road image 7
85 has a running surface 792. The running surface 792 is
This is a two-dimensional plane on which the vehicle image 783 runs. The video screen 781 is formed based on video data of a real photograph.

[0133] The insertion data image 791 has the insertion position display 7
93, a dimension display 795, a direction display 797, a color display 799, and a vehicle speed display 801. The insertion data image 791 is formed based on the data read by the processing of S4130, and the numerical display changes based on the moving state of the road image 785, the background image 787, the foreground image 789, and the like. .

Insertion position display 79 of insertion data image 791
Reference numeral 3 denotes the reference position coordinates 803 of the vehicle image 783 to be synthesized in the video screen 781. Reference position coordinates 8
Numeral 03 is a coordinate point for positioning the ground contact point position 805 of the front wheel in the vehicle image 783 shown in FIG.

The dimension display 795 is a value indicating the reference of the scale of the vehicle image 783, and indicates how many dots are displayed on the video screen 781 of the image corresponding to one meter of the vehicle. For example, in the case of “30 dots / 1 m”, a car having a vehicle length of 4 meters is displayed on the video screen 781 so as to have a vehicle length of 120 dots.

The direction display 797 indicates the three-dimensional direction of the vehicle image 783. Thereby, the vehicle image 783 becomes
The posture when displayed on the display surface 21 is determined. For example,
The figure is determined to be facing right, falling down, or facing forward. Hue display 79
9 indicates the reduction rate of the three primary colors. This makes it possible to produce a dull color under cloudy weather and a color with high contrast under direct sunlight.

In the image insertion data creation processing in S4140, the data read in S4130 and the data in S40
Based on the memory card data read at 00, a vehicle image 783 to be displayed on the video screen 781 is created. The vehicle image 783 created here is created as 3D image data as shown in FIG.

The basic data of the 3D image data here is created based on the specifications of the vehicle obtained from the memory card data. The basis of the appearance color is created based on the specifications of the vehicle obtained from the memory card data, and the correction of the color is performed based on the data of the tint display 799. Projecting the 3D data onto the two-dimensional data can be performed by displaying a dimension 795 and a direction 797.
It is performed based on. The process of giving the vehicle a sense of speed is
This is performed based on the data of the vehicle speed display 801. The sense of speed of the vehicle is performed based on the rotation state of the wheels 807 and a change state of a landscape image reflected on the vehicle body 809 or the like. If the rotation speed of the wheel 807 is increased, a sense of speed is obtained. If you play the scenery image at high speed, you will feel the speed.

After the image insertion data creation processing, the video data writing processing is executed in the frame memory (S41).
50). The video data is data read in S4120, and is data obtained by aerial photographing of data around a road in the form of video data. The video data is written to the frame memory 36 and output to the video display 7 via the video output interface 35. Thus, a landscape video including the road is displayed on the display surface 21.

Next, image insertion processing is performed on the frame memory (S4160). In this process, the image insertion data created in S4140 is overwritten on the frame memory 36. Thus, the scenery video of the road is displayed on the display surface 21 by the processing of S4150, and the vehicle image 783 runs on the road on the display surface 21 by the processing of S4160.

After the image insertion processing, it is determined whether or not the processing is to be terminated. If the processing is completed, this routine is temporarily terminated.
The video reading process and the like after S4120 are continued. As described above, by the virtual traveling processing, a video in which a desired vehicle travels in a desired landscape video can be obtained. Great.

FIG. 36 is a flowchart of the virtual riding process routine. 32 shows the details of S4040 in FIG. FIG. 37 is an explanatory diagram of inserted 3D coordinate data, and FIG.
FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of video data of a fellow passenger. When the virtual passenger sharing process is started, first, a passenger selection menu display process is performed (S4200). The passenger selection menu includes a list display of names of predetermined persons and characters and a selection display of introspection or appearance. For example, imaginary things such as actors and actresses, singers, monsters and aliens, cyborgs, and robots are listed. As for the inside and the appearance, the initial state is the appearance.

Next, a menu selection is determined (S4210). When the passenger is selected, a determination is made as to whether the passenger is appearance or introspection (S4220).
If it is determined that the appearance has been selected,
Next, a process of reading the appearance video data of the selected passenger is performed (S4230), and then a process of reading the inserted 3D coordinate data for the appearance video data is performed (S424).
0).

On the other hand, if it is determined that the user is an introspection, the process of reading the introspection video data of the next selected passenger is performed (S4250), and the process of reading the inserted 3D coordinate data for the introspection video data is performed. (S426)
0). The appearance video data read in S4230 is a data read from the optical disc 5, as shown in FIG. 38, based on real image data of a person or a character listed on the passenger selection menu, or computer composite image data. It is based on. The person image 814 of the appearance video data has a size 81 of the outer shape of the image.
5 is defined in a predetermined standard, and the center position 811 of the eye
And the central axis position 813 of the person are specified. Thereby, for example, the person image 8 is added to the vehicle image 817 in FIG.
14 is to be inserted,
Is the same as the external size 819 prepared for the insertion of a person in the vehicle image 817, it can be inserted as it is at the time of image synthesis.

In addition, the prepared eye center position 821
If there is, the center position 811 of the eyes is adjusted to this, and if there is the center axis position 823 of the prepared person, the center axis position 813 of the person is adjusted to this, thereby synthesizing the image. Time alignment can be done very easily.

The introductory video data in S4250 has almost the same configuration as the appearance video data. The inserted 3D coordinate data read in S4240 is based on the data read from the memory card 34 in the process of S4000 and the data read from the optical disk 5,
It is read from a predetermined inserted 3D coordinate data storage area in. As shown in FIG. 37, the inserted 3D coordinate data is set for each predetermined vehicle image 817, and includes data of a center position 821 of an eye and data of a center axis position 823 of a person. I have. The same applies to the inserted 3D coordinate data read in S4260.

After reading the inserted 3D coordinates, the vehicle image is written into the frame memory (S4270), and then the video data is written into the frame memory (S4280). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the processing is to be ended (S429).
0), if this is the end, this routine is once ended, and if not, the subsequent processing is repeated from the judgment of the appearance or introspection in S4220.

The vehicle image 81 shown in FIG. 37 is written by the vehicle image writing process to the frame memory in S4270.
7 is formed on the display surface 21. When the vehicle image 817 is moving image data, the vehicle image 81 formed on the display surface 21
7 is a moving image. By writing the video data to the frame memory in S4280, a person image 814 as shown in FIG. 38 is created on the display surface 21 as an image synthesized with the passenger image formation position 825 of the vehicle image 817 as shown in FIG. Imaged. When the person image 814 is moving image data, the person image 814 formed on the display surface 21 is
Become a video.

The appearance video data in S4230 and S4240 is data of an image which can be seen when the vehicle is viewed from a bird's eye. The introspective video data in S4250 and S4260 is data of an image that is seen when the vehicle is viewed from the driver's eye point of the driver's seat.

By the virtual riding process described above, a desired person can be put on the car created by himself and run on the display surface 21. As a result, it is possible to motivate a customer to purchase a car, which is a product to be sold by the catalog. FIG. 39 is a flowchart of the virtual operation processing routine, FIG. 40 is an explanatory diagram of the operation target selection menu screen, and FIG. 41 is an explanatory diagram of the virtual operation. The virtual operation processing routine of FIG. 39 shows the processing content of S4050 of FIG.

When the virtual operation process of FIG. 39 is started, first, an operation target selection menu screen display process is performed (S4300). In the operation target selection menu screen display,
As shown in FIG. 40, an operation target selection menu 831 is displayed on the display surface 21. The operation target selection menu 831 is
An operation target list 833 is provided. Operation target list 8
33, an operation target name display 835 is described.
The operation target name display 835 includes data of the optical disc 5 and
The data is displayed based on the data read from the memory card 34. What is displayed is a created vehicle configuration in which a configuration for virtual operation is set in advance. Here, "Electric door mirror, power window, wiper, transmission lever, turn signal, brake lamp" is displayed.

After the menu is displayed, the video data of the operation section is read and the processing is performed (S4310). In the process of reading the video data of the operation unit, first, the data of the operation unit selected by the selection menu in S4300 is input. Next, the video data of the operation unit is read from the optical disk 5. For example, when the electric door mirror display 837 is selected in the menu as shown in FIG. 40, as shown in FIG. 41, data for forming a video image 839 around the operation unit of the electric door mirror is recorded on an optical disk. Input from 5.

Next, the process reads the video data to be operated (S4320). The video data to be operated corresponds to the operation unit read in S4310, and is input from the optical disk 5. For example, FIG.
As shown in (1), data for forming a video image 841 around the electric door mirror corresponding to the video image 839 around the operation unit of the electric door mirror is input from the optical disc 5.

After inputting the data, the operation section and the operation target are displayed as images (S4330). In the image display, FIG.
The operation unit image 843 shown in FIG.
5 are formed on the display surface 21. Next, a process of reading operation data of the operation unit is performed (S4340), a hand is displayed on the operation unit image, and a process of operating the operation unit is performed (S4350), and a video image for operating the operation target is displayed. Is performed (S4360). In reading operation data of the operation unit in S4340, the operation state of the up button 69, the left button 71, the down button 73, and the right button 75 is input from the operation unit 41. Next S435
0, the finger image 84 based on the operation state of S4340
7 is moved. In the display of the video image for operating the operation target in S4360, it is detected whether or not a selection has been made in a state where the finger image 847 overlaps the mirror direction operation switch 849 or the left / right switch 851, and the operation is substantially the same as the actual operation of the vehicle. Similarly, switching the display of the left and right door mirrors,
The angle of the mirror 853 is changed. For example, when the mirror direction operation switch 849 is operated to the right,
The image on the mirror 853 is displayed as if it were operated to the right. After the operation of the operation unit or the display of the video image, it is determined whether or not to end (S4370).
The processing after the input of the operation data of the operation unit in S4340 is repeated, and if it is determined that the processing is to be ended, the present routine is temporarily ended.

By the above-described virtual operation processing, the operation of the vehicle created by the user can be executed on the image, and the operation state due to the operation can be confirmed on the image. FIG.
2 is a flowchart of a virtual color change processing routine. This processing indicates the processing content of S4060 in FIG. First, a vehicle image writing process is performed on the frame memory (S4400). The vehicle image is formed based on the data of the optical disk 5 and the data of the memory card 34. When the vehicle image is written in the frame memory 36, a vehicle image (not shown) is drawn on the display surface 21.

Next, a color change target data input process is executed (S4410). In the color change target data input process, data of a color change target on a vehicle image (not shown) is input from the position of a marker (not shown). For example, data indicating that the color change target is a vehicle body panel, a wheel cap, or an interior color is input.

When the color change target data is input, a selection color input process is performed next (S4420). In the color change target data input processing, a color selection palette screen (not shown) is displayed, and the color data selected on the color selection palette screen is input. Next, a process of changing the color to be changed to the selected color is performed (S4430). Thereby, the color of the body panel and the wheel cap in the vehicle image is changed. After the change, it is determined whether or not the processing is to be ended (S4440). If it is determined that the processing is to be ended, the present routine is temporarily ended. If it is determined that the processing is not to be ended, the processing after inputting the color change target data in S4410 is repeated.

By the virtual color changing process described above, the color of each part of the vehicle created by the user can be freely changed. It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various embodiments can be implemented without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

For example, in the virtual experience, an example mainly relating to a vehicle has been described, but instead, a virtual experience relating to a house or a residence may be provided. For example, you could put a house of your interest or a house you built in a famous scenic spot, explore the interior of a home, A person such as a singer standing or walking may be used. Also,
It may be one that manipulates the interior or exterior of the house, or changes its shape or color.

[0160]

According to the electronic catalog for combination type merchandise of the first invention, a description image of a combination type merchandise which is sold by combining a plurality of parts into a basic structure is provided as a perspective view or an external image according to selection. Displayed on the display.

As a result, an image of the outer surface in which the apparent state is well understood and a perspective view in which the structure and arrangement of parts are well understood are obtained.
You can display and explain the product. Therefore, it is possible to promote the understanding of the product, and to achieve an extremely excellent effect that the sales promotion effect is improved.

The electronic catalog for a combination type product of the second invention is
A desired part in the perspective view in which the image is displayed is displayed on the display. As a result, it is possible to select a desired part from the perspective view in which the internal structure and the arrangement of the desired part are well understood, and to display the perspective view, the outer surface, or the image of the description.

Therefore, it is possible to make a product that allows the user to see the part that he or she wants to know while interacting with the image, and to quickly gain an understanding of the product. To play. In the combination-type merchandise electronic catalog according to the third invention, the combination-type merchandise and an image referred to when the combination-type merchandise is used are synthesized and displayed on a display.

Therefore, it is possible to confirm the state in which the product is being used by using an image, and to feel the use state of the product as a real feeling. Therefore, an extremely excellent effect that the sales promotion effect is improved is achieved. The electronic catalog for union-type merchandise of the fourth invention combines an image of a car with an image of a scene of a famous city in the world, an image of a famous road in Japan, or an image of a famous actress, a singer, or a model in a car. Then, since it is displayed on the display, it is possible to double the longing scenery and the person in the description of the product of the car. As a result, an extremely excellent effect that the sales promotion effect of the product is improved is achieved.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an overall configuration external view of an electronic catalog 1 according to an embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the electronic catalog 1.

FIG. 3 is a front view of the operation unit 41.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart of a video ordering routine.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart of a car making game processing routine.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart of a car order processing routine.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart of a vehicle name selection processing routine.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram of a vehicle name selection screen 101.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart of a model selection processing routine.

FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of a model name selection screen 201.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart of a specification selection processing routine.

FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram of a specification list 301.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart of an ordered vehicle creation processing routine.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart of a display processing routine for displaying a perspective-vehicle-based ordered vehicle creation image.

FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram of an ordered vehicle creation image 401.

FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram of a photograph 405 of the vehicle.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart of a display processing routine for displaying a photograph-based ordered vehicle creation image.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart of a component display processing routine.

FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram of an ordered vehicle creation image 501.

FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram of a perspective view 505 of the vehicle.

FIG. 21 is a diagram showing the names of components and other explanatory diagrams.

FIG. 22 is a flowchart of an order processing routine.

23 is an explanatory diagram of an order menu 701 on the display surface 21. FIG.

FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram of the content transmitted from the other party.

FIG. 25 is a flowchart of a memory card data storage processing routine.

FIG. 26 is a flowchart of a print processing routine.

FIG. 27 is a flowchart of a 3D graphics rotation processing routine.

FIG. 28 is a flowchart of a sales promotion (general use) processing routine.

FIG. 29 is a flowchart of a sales promotion (adult) processing routine;

FIG. 30 is a flowchart of an ultimate bonus game processing routine.

FIG. 31 is an explanatory diagram of an ultimate bonus card.

FIG. 32 is a flowchart of a virtual experience processing routine.

FIG. 33 is a flowchart of a virtual traveling processing routine.

FIG. 34 is an explanatory diagram for describing a virtual processing routine.

FIG. 35 is an explanatory diagram for describing a virtual processing routine.

FIG. 36 is a flowchart of a virtual riding process routine.

FIG. 37 is an explanatory diagram of inserted 3D coordinate data.

FIG. 38 is an explanatory diagram of video data of a fellow passenger;

FIG. 39 is a flowchart of a virtual operation processing routine.

FIG. 40 is an explanatory diagram of an operation target selection menu screen.

FIG. 41 is an explanatory diagram of a virtual operation.

FIG. 42 is a flowchart of a virtual color change processing routine.

[Explanation of symbols]

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Electronic catalog, 3 ... Optical disk player, 7 ... Video display, 5 ... Optical disk, 9 ... Printer, 11
... Fax machine, 13 ... Public telephone line, 15 ... Video cable, 34 ... Memory card, 36 ... Frame memory, 4
1. Operating unit

Claims (4)

[Claims] Claims 1. An electronic catalog for a combination-type product that promotes sales by displaying on a display an explanatory image of a combination-type product that is sold by combining a plurality of parts with the basic configuration. Basic perspective view data storage means for storing perspective view data, basic exterior view data storage means for storing data of the exterior of the basic configuration, and perspective selection, or figure selection means for inputting a selection state of the exterior, An electronic catalog for a combination-type product, comprising: image display data output means for reading perspective view data or external surface data based on an input from the figure selection means and outputting the data as image display data. 2. An electronic catalog for a combination-type product that promotes sales by displaying on a display an explanatory image of a combination-type product that is sold by combining a plurality of parts with the basic configuration. Basic perspective data storage means for storing perspective data; component data storage means for storing data of components to be combined with the basic configuration; and perspective data read from the basic perspective data storage means. Image display means for displaying an image of a perspective view having a configuration to be displayed on a display, component data reading means for reading data of a part of a predetermined portion of the perspective view image-displayed by the image display means from the component data storage means, A component data display means for displaying an image of the component data read by the data reading means on a display; Catalog. 3. An electronic catalog for a combination-type product that promotes sales by displaying on a display an explanatory image of a combination-type product that is sold by combining a plurality of parts with the basic configuration. Combination-type product image data input means for reading image data of a combination-type product in which a plurality of parts are combined; reference image storage means for storing image data to be used when using the combination-type product; Image combining means for combining the image data and the reference image data; and a combined image signal output means for outputting the combined image data combined by the image combining means as an image signal. Electronic catalog. 4. When the image data of the union-type product is image data of an automobile, the image data which is a reference when using the automobile as the union-type product is a landscape image of a famous city in the world, 4. The electronic catalog for a combination product according to claim 3, wherein the catalog is a famous road image or a famous actress, a singer, or a model in a car.