JP2003187328A - Automatic photo seal selling method, device therefor, seal paper unit and photo seal sheet - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To sufficiently illuminate an object to a detailed part by illuminating it in synchronism with image pickup even from a position excluding the front surface of an image pickup space, to surround the object with illumination without emphasizing shadows by roughly uniformizing the illumination and to provide a beautiful picked-up image by an illumination effect equivalent to studio photographing using a dedicated instrument, for instance. <P>SOLUTION: In an automatic photo seal selling method or the device, image pickup processing of illuminating one or more objects by using an illumination means, picking up the image with an image pickup means provided on the front surface of the image pickup space in a box shape and preparing the picked-up image is allowed, editing processing of editing the image of an editing object with an editing means and preparing an edited image is allowed, and a prescribed image is outputted as an output image with an output means. The illumination means is formed so as to illuminate the object in synchronism with the image pickup from the position excluding the front surface of the image pickup space. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2003,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention is installed in facilities such as amusement facilities such as game centers, amusement parks, theme parks, inns, and tourist facilities, and illuminates a subject to take a picture with a camera such as a digital camera. The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for automatically selling a photo sticker, such as printing the image on a sticker paper with a printer, and a photo sticker sheet which is a product thereof.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, the above-described photo sticker vending apparatus has utilized a strobe lighting, a fluorescent lamp, or the like, which emits strobe light in synchronization with image pickup, as an illuminating device. The strobe lighting device is provided in the vicinity of a camera provided on the front surface of a box-shaped imaging space, and illuminates a subject from the front surface during imaging. Further, the fluorescent lamp lighting device is also provided on the floor, ceiling, etc., and constantly illuminates the imaging space while the photo sticker vending device is available to the user.

[0003]

The above-described photo sticker vending apparatus has a drawback in that the front lighting by the strobe lighting device has a large amount of light as compared with the fluorescent lighting device, but the shadow is emphasized. However, there is a drawback that the upper part of the hair is not sufficiently illuminated and the fine details cannot be captured. Further, the fluorescent lamp illuminator cannot sufficiently illuminate the subject, and even if it is provided on the floor or ceiling, the effect of compensating for the drawbacks of the strobe illuminator is small.

The present invention illuminates the subject sufficiently from the position other than the front surface of the image pickup space in synchronization with the image pickup, and makes the illumination substantially uniform so that the object is not emphasized in the shadow. The purpose is to wrap in light and obtain a beautiful captured image with a lighting effect equivalent to that in studio shooting using a dedicated device, for example.

[0005]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention allows an image pickup process in which one or more subjects are illuminated by illumination means and imaged by an image pickup means provided in front of a box-shaped image pickup space to create a picked-up image, A photo sticker vending method or apparatus for permitting an editing process of editing an image to be edited by an editing means to create an edited image and outputting a predetermined image as an output image by the output means, wherein the illumination The means is a photo sticker vending method or an apparatus for illuminating an object in synchronization with imaging from a position other than the front surface of the imaging space.

The illuminating means may be a stroboscopic illuminating device. The image pickup means may be a digital camera or a digital video camera. The image to be edited is, in addition to the captured image, an image acquired by a data capturing unit such as a communication unit or a storage medium reading unit,
That is, it includes a digital image captured by a personal digital camera or a graphic produced by a personal computer, or a scanned image obtained by scanning a real image such as a photograph or a painting with a scanner.

The predetermined image includes the picked-up image, the digital image, the scanning image, and / or an edited image obtained by editing these images by an editing means. The output means is a monotone printer, sepia
ia) It includes a printing means for printing an image such as a tone printer or a color printer, a communication means for transmitting image data, or a storage medium reader / writer for writing the image data in a storage medium.

With the above structure, the illumination means is caused to emit light in synchronization with the image pickup from a position excluding the front surface to illuminate the subject, so that the detail of the subject can be sufficiently illuminated and the image can be taken. Further, it is possible to obtain a photographing result having an illumination effect different from that of illuminating from the front, for example, illuminating an object from one side.

As a preferred embodiment, the illuminating means can illuminate rearward of the imaging space. The illuminating means having the above-mentioned configuration illuminates slightly rearward from below, for example, by illuminating means provided on the ceiling of the imaging space, for example illuminates slightly inward from directly behind by illuminating means provided on the side surface of the imaging space. And the like, the light can be formed to illuminate rearward of the imaging space.

With the above-described structure, it is possible to illuminate a portion such as the upper front side or the side front side of the subject, and to the portion which can be imaged by the image pickup means and which does not reach the light when illuminated from the front. , Can be well illuminated.

In a preferred embodiment, the illuminating means is a first illuminating means, a second illuminating means is provided in front of the imaging space, and an object is photographed together with the second illuminating means in synchronization with the imaging. Can be illuminated. The second lighting means may be a stroboscopic lighting device.
With the above configuration, the second illumination unit also emits light in synchronization with the image pickup to illuminate the object, and thus it is possible to obtain an image in which the subject is sufficiently illuminated over the whole and the details.

As a preferred embodiment, the first illuminating means can illuminate a subject from above, at least provided on the ceiling of the imaging space. That is, by illuminating the hair from above, the hair can be illuminated in detail and captured, and the texture of the hair, which greatly affects the beauty of the captured image, can be improved.

In a preferred embodiment, the first illumination means can illuminate a subject from substantially the entire ceiling surface of the imaging space.

That is, by illuminating the subject from almost the entire ceiling surface of the imaging space, it is possible to illuminate the upper surface portion of the subject such as hair by illuminating from the ceiling regardless of the position of the subject.

As a preferred embodiment, the first and second illuminating means may be formed as a uniform illuminating means for illuminating a subject in the imaging space substantially uniformly to illuminate the subject. That is, by illuminating the subject substantially uniformly, it is possible to prevent the shadows from being overemphasized and wrap the subject in light, and for example, to obtain an imaging result that has the same lighting effect as studio shooting using a dedicated device. Obtainable.

In a preferred embodiment, the uniform illuminating means is formed by sandwiching a light emitting body with a light-reflecting plate and a light-diffusing light-diffusing plate provided with an appropriate space. It is possible to illuminate a subject with uniform light that is applied to a reflector and diffuses the reflected light with a diffuser to make the light uniform.
The illuminant may be a strobe bulb. With the above configuration, the light can be reflected by the reflection plate and further diffused by the diffusion plate, so that the subject can be illuminated substantially uniformly as a surface instead of a point.

According to the present invention, there is provided a sticker paper on which an image is printed, and an identification body for identifying the authenticity of the sticker paper, and the identification means provided in the photo sticker automatic selling method or the photo sticker automatic selling device. The sticker paper unit may be one in which the identification body is identified and the predetermined image is printed.

The identification body includes a unit shape of an ID tag for reading and writing data without contact, a bar code, an IC card, and a sticker paper unit formed in a specific shape. The identification means is an ID tag reader for reading data stored in an ID tag, a bar code scanner for reading a bar code, an IC card reader for reading data stored in an IC card, and a unit shape of a sticker paper unit formed in a specific shape. Including a fitting part that

The sticker paper unit includes a structure in which the identification body and the sticker paper are integrated, or a structure in which the identification body and the sticker paper are separate bodies. With the above configuration, it is possible to reliably use the sticker paper unit that is compatible with the photo sticker automatic selling method or the photo sticker automatic selling device.

Further, the present invention can be a photo sticker automatic selling method or a photo sticker automatic selling device, which is a photo sticker sheet on which the predetermined image is printed or printed. As a result, the user can obtain the photo sticker sheet on which the picked-up image which is beautifully taken in detail by the photo sticker vending method or its apparatus is printed.

[0021]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. First, the configuration of the photo sticker vending machine 1 will be described together with a perspective view showing the appearance of the photo sticker vending machine 1 shown in FIG.

The photo sticker vending machine 1 has an imaging space surrounded by a box-shaped frame, and a housing 2 is installed on one side surface thereof. A digital camera 17 is provided at the center of the front upper part of the housing 2, and the digital camera 17 is formed so that its imaging direction is slightly downward from the horizontal and the imaging direction can be changed up and down. In the periphery thereof, three diffusion plates 162 made of a semitransparent member are provided so as to surround the digital camera 17 from the left and right and the upper part.

The upper part of the housing 2 has a hollow inside.
The inner surface other than the diffusion plate 162 is painted white to form a reflection surface 163. In the center of the cavity, three strobe lighting devices 161 that emit strobe light are installed.
3 are provided with their backs facing each other, one of which is provided with the illumination direction slightly upward as shown in the vertical sectional view of FIG.
As shown in the horizontal cross-sectional view (plan view) of FIG. These strobe lighting devices 161,
The diffusing plate 162 and the reflecting surface 163 constitute a front strobe lighting box 16b that illuminates the subject from the front. The diffusion plates 162 provided on the left and right of the digital camera 17
As shown in FIG. 3, the plate surface is slightly inclined inward from the front, and the diffusion plate 162 provided on the upper part of the digital camera 17 is slightly inclined so that the front surface side becomes lower as shown in FIG. Then, each of these plate surfaces is formed so as to face the subject.

As shown in FIG. 1, a display 18 for displaying an image is provided at the center of the front surface of the housing 2, a touch panel 14b is provided on the display 18, and an input device for inputting graffiti or the like with a touch pen 14a. Equipped with. The lower part of the front of the housing 2 is provided with an input port 15a for inserting coins (for example, coins), and a photo sticker discharge port 19a for discharging the photo sticker sheet 5c on the right side surface thereof.
Equipped with.

On the left side of the inside of the housing 2, as shown in a partially enlarged view (partially sectional view) of FIG.
A printer 19 is provided near 9a. A sticker paper unit 5 is set in the printer 19, and the sticker paper unit 5 stores data such as a sticker paper 5a wound in a roll and identification data for distinguishing whether it is a genuine product or not.
It is composed of the D tag 5b.

An ID tag reader / writer 20 is provided on the back of the printer 19 to read the data stored in the ID tag 5b. Although the ID tag 5b and the sticker paper 5a are integrally formed and cannot be separated from each other, they may be formed separately, for example, the sticker paper 5a and
The tags 5b may be configured to be set in the ID tag reader / writer 20, respectively.

As shown in FIG. 1, the ceiling of the frame portion of the photo sticker vending machine 1 has a trapezoidal ceiling in a side view and a front view with a quadrangle in plan view so as to entirely cover the ceiling surface of the imaging space. The flash illumination box 16a is provided. The ceiling strobe lighting box 16a is a diffusion plate 1 for diffusing light on the bottom surface.
62 is provided, the inner surface of the other surface is painted white, and the reflective surface 16
3 is formed. Inside the ceiling strobe lighting box 16a, a strobe lighting device 161 for emitting a strobe light is provided so that the lighting direction is upward from the horizontal direction toward the housing 2, as shown in the vertical sectional view of FIG. The reflected light illuminates the subject from above. The ceiling strobe lighting box 16a is provided with a tilt so that the diffusion plate 162 is slightly bent forward from the horizontal toward the housing 2 side.

Due to the above-mentioned configuration of the illumination means, the light from the strobe illumination device 161 is emitted from the strobe illumination box 1.
6 (ceiling strobe lighting box 16a, front strobe lighting box 16b) is reflected in various directions by the reflecting surface 163, and the reflected light is diffused by the diffusing plate 162, as shown by phantom lines in FIGS. 2 and 3. Then, the subject is illuminated substantially evenly from the top to the rear.

Next, the structure of the photo sticker vending machine 1 will be described together with the control circuit block diagram of the photo sticker vending machine 1 shown in FIG. Control unit 10 that executes control processing
(FIG. 2) is provided inside the housing 2, and the control unit 10
Formed by CPU12, ROM11, RAM13, CP
The U12 reads a program stored in the ROM 11 and executes control processing, and reads and writes processing data in the RAM 13. In this embodiment, a control process for causing the strobe lighting device 161 to emit light is also performed in synchronization with the timing of a shutter for capturing an image of a user, which is a subject, with the digital camera 17.

The input device 14 is formed by the touch panel 14b and the touch pen 14a provided on the display 18 as described above.
A signal corresponding to the contents operated in 4a is transmitted to the CPU 12 as an input signal. The money handling device 15 is provided inside the above-mentioned insertion slot 15a, performs authenticity determination of inserted currency (for example, coins) and denomination determination, and transmits the input amount of money to the CPU 12 as a processing signal.

The strobe lighting device 161 is housed in each of the strobe lighting boxes 16 described above, and the
Strobe light emission is executed according to the illumination control signal from U12, and the light is reflected by the reflecting surface 163 to further diffuse the light.
The light is diffused at 62 to illuminate the subject substantially uniformly.

The digital camera 17 receives a shutter signal from the CPU 12 and sends image data such as moving image data and still image data to the CPU 12. Display 1
8 receives an image signal from the CPU 12 and displays an image according to the signal. The printer 19 receives the print image data from the CPU 12, and ejects the photo sticker sheet 5c (FIG. 4) having the print image printed on the sticker paper 5a. The ID tag reader / writer 20 reads the data stored in the ID tag 5b included in the sticker paper unit 5 with a read signal and updates the data with an update signal. As a result, the CPU 12 determines whether the sticker sheet unit 5 is a proper one, and executes update processing such as overwriting the count number, which is the number of times of printing, as necessary.

The speaker 21 receives a voice signal from the CPU 12 and produces a voice according to the signal.

With the above structure, the CPU 12 transmits an illumination control signal to the strobe lighting device 161, executes the lighting operation in synchronization with the digital camera 17, and the strobe lighting box 16 housing the strobe lighting device 161 subjects the object. Illuminate the surface substantially uniformly.

Next, the operation of the photo sticker vending machine 1 will be described with reference to the processing flow chart shown in FIG. When the user inserts money (for example, coins) into the insertion slot 15a (FIG. 1), the money processing device 15 (FIG. 5) executes the authenticity judgment and the denomination judgment, and sends a processing signal to the CPU 12. Processing starts.

In response to the start of the processing, the CPU 12 displays the video image taken by the digital camera 17 on the display 18
The video is displayed on the screen and the shooting start button is displayed at the same time on the display 1
8 and waits until the user touches the position of the photographing start button on the touch panel 14b with the touch pen 14a (step n1).

When the user touches the photographing start button with the touch pen 14a, the CPU 12 transmits a voice signal to the speaker 21 to start a voice countdown. Upon completion of the countdown, the strobe lighting device 161 is synchronized with the shutter of the digital camera 17.
The digital camera 17 captures a still image of a subject illuminated by the substantially uniform light that is emitted from the light source, reflected by the reflection surface 163, and diffused by the diffusion plate 162.

During this time, the CPU 12 manages the elapsed time, and if the time limit (for example, 60 seconds) has elapsed, the CPU 12 forcibly proceeds to step n4 (step n2). At this time, if a captured image exists, it may be forcibly adopted as the captured image, and if no image has been captured yet, the captured image may be forcibly executed and the captured image may be adopted. . Note that the time limit is set to the CPU 1 until the captured image is determined.
According to 2, the display 18 is counted down and displayed.

If the time limit has not elapsed at the end of image capturing, the CPU 12 displays the captured image on the display 18 as a still image, and at the same time displays a keep button and a retake button. When the user touches the reshoot button, the process returns to step n1. When the keep button is touched, the CPU 12 subtracts the time (for example, 40 seconds) elapsed in the series of processes A from step n1 to step n3 from the time limit, and calculates the remaining time (in this case, 20 seconds).
Second) is stored in the RAM 13 and the process proceeds to the next step (step n3).

The CPU 12 transmits the RGB signal to the display 18 to display the picked-up image, and the remaining time (20 seconds in this case) stored in the ROM 12 in the step A is to be executed. For example, 60 seconds) to increase the time limit (80 seconds in this case) (step n4). At this time, at the same time, the next shooting button and the print button are displayed on the display 18, and the user starts scribble on the scribble image with the touch pen 14a.

The CPU 12 manages the elapsed time of the process B,
If it is within the added time limit (80 seconds in this case), proceed to the next step, and if the time limit elapses, step n
Forcibly proceed to 7 (step n5). The CPU 12 returns to step n5 if the user is performing graffiti, and proceeds to the next step if the graffiti ends (step n6).

When the user touches the print button with the touch pen 14a, the process proceeds to step n14. When the next shooting button is touched, the CPU 12 subtracts the elapsed time (for example, 50 seconds) in the process B from step n4 to step n7 from the time limit (80 seconds in this case), and calculates the remaining time. (30 seconds in this case) RAM1
It is stored in memory 3 and the process proceeds to the next step (step n7).
In addition, until the next shooting button is touched, CP
U12 counts down and displays the time limit of the process B (80 seconds in this case) on the time limit display portion displayed on the display 18.

The next step C is step n8 to step n.
The image capturing process is performed by the same operation as the process A, which includes three steps of 10. However, at this time, in the first step n8 of the process C, the CPU 12 adds the remaining time (30 seconds in this case) in the process B to the time limit (60 seconds) to increase the time limit (90 seconds in this case). ) To perform processing (steps n8 to n10).

The next step D consists of three steps from step n11 to step n12, and performs the same operation as the three steps from step n4 to step n6 of the above step B. If, for example, 40 seconds are used in the process C, the remaining 50 seconds is added to the time limit given to the process D, for example 60 seconds, and the user can perform graffiti for 110 seconds (step n11). To n13). In addition, in the scribble in the process D, the CPU 12 displays the scribble image in the process B and the scribble image in the process D as thumbnail images in a reduced size, and the user touches the touch pen 14a to select the scribble image. Replaced with a graffiti image. Thereby, the user can continue the graffiti in the process A if the process D has time.

In the next step, the CPU 12 sends an RGB signal to the display 18 to divide a sticker described later.
Arrangement selection processing is executed (step n14).

Upon completion of the sticker division / arrangement selection processing, the CPU 12 causes the printer 1 to attach the photo sticker sheet 5c on which the scribble image is arranged according to the selected division number and arrangement.
9 is printed and discharged from the photo sticker discharge port 19a (step n15).

Here, the seal division / arrangement selection processing will be described with reference to the processing flow chart shown in FIG.
The U12 first causes the display 18 to display the division number selection screen shown in (A) of the screen image explanatory view of FIG. 8 (step s1). Six division number selection buttons 30 are displayed on the division number selection screen, and two-person equality, two-person mixture, three-person equality, three-person mixture, multi-person equality, multi-person mixture are selected for each. Assign functions. The user touches one of the division number selection buttons 30 (for example, for two persons) with the touch pen 14a within the time limit set to 10 seconds (step s2). If one of the division number selection buttons 30 is not touched within the time limit, for example, it is forcibly determined that the two-person equality is selected and the process proceeds to the next step (step s3).

Of the division number selection buttons 30,
Select the three buttons labeled "Mixed" to print mixed scribble images of different print sizes, and select the three buttons labeled "Equal" to print scribble images with even print sizes. To do.

The CPU 12 receives the above-mentioned touch input signal and stores the selection in the ROM 11 (step s
4) The display 18 displays the layout selection screen shown in FIG. 8B (step s5). The print image display section 35 is displayed on the layout selection screen, and the upper print image display section 35a and the lower print image display are displayed in correspondence with the selection of the number of divisions (two divisions in this case because it is for two persons). The portion 35b is divided into upper and lower parts by a horizontal dotted line at the center. The print image display section 3
On the right side of 5, a layout selection section is displayed above and below the horizontal dotted line. The layout selection unit displays a forward button 32a, a back button 31a, and a first display button 33a for selecting the layout of the graffiti image in the upper print image display unit 35a on the upper side of the horizontal dotted line, and on the lower side. Is a forward button 32b, a return button 31b, and a first display button 33b for selecting the arrangement of the scribble image in the lower print image display portion 35b.
Is displayed. It should be noted that the vertical dotted line dividing the print image display unit 35 in FIG. 8 into left and right indicates that the scribble image by the first imaging is separately displayed on the left side and the scribble image by the second imaging is separately displayed on the right side. It is an auxiliary line shown.

The user A has a forward button 32a, a return button 31a, and a first display button 33a which are selection buttons.
Touch to select the layout of the graffiti images in the upper print image display area 35a arranged in the desired number and size, and the user B similarly proceeds with the forward button 32b and the return button 3
1b, the first print button 33b is touched, and the lower print image display portion 35b is arranged in the number and size desired by the user.
The arrangement of the scribble image in is selected (step s6).

When the user finishes the selection within the time limit set to 30 seconds and touches the print button 34, the process proceeds to the next step, step n15 shown in FIG. 6 (step s7), and the printing is performed. Even if the button 34 is not touched, if the time limit elapses, the process forcibly proceeds to step n15 shown in FIG. 6 (step s8).

With the above operation, the user can illuminate the stroboscopic illumination box 16 in a substantially uniform manner and take a picture, and in particular, as shown in (a) of FIG. Since the texture of the hair can be clearly imaged, the user's satisfaction is significantly improved compared to the texture of the hair in the conventional imaging shown in (b) in the figure. Photo sticker sheet 5c printed with an edited image obtained by performing graffiti editing on a high captured image
Can be obtained.

As a second embodiment, the photo sticker vending machine 1 described above can be formed as shown in the perspective view of FIG. That is, the upper part of the box-shaped frame is the diffusion plate 1
The diffuser plate 1 is formed by partially inclining according to the inclination of 62.
The ceiling portion except 62 can be covered with an appropriate plate material.

According to this embodiment, since the ceiling portion of the imaging space and the bottom surface of the ceiling strobe lighting box 16a (that is, the diffusion plate 162) are in close contact, the illumination light of the ceiling strobe lighting box 16a is outside the imaging space. Therefore, the subject can be illuminated efficiently.

In this embodiment as well, the structure and operation of the photo sticker vending machine 1 are the same as those in the above-mentioned embodiments, and therefore those having the same functions are designated by the same reference numerals and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

In the above-mentioned two embodiments, one large ceiling strobe lighting box 16a is provided on the ceiling of the image pickup space. However, as a third embodiment, as shown in the vertical sectional view of the left side of FIG. In addition, a plurality of small stroboscopic illumination boxes 16c formed in a small size may be provided. As a result, it is possible to illuminate the entire imaging space from above, as in the case where the ceiling surface of the imaging space is covered with the ceiling strobe lighting box 16a for illumination. Further, as indicated by the diagonal lines in the subject M shown in FIG. 11, even when there are a plurality of subjects M, it is possible to sufficiently illuminate each of them, and the illumination from the front does not reach the light, resulting in a shadow. Such a part can be illuminated.

As a fourth embodiment, the small stroboscopic illumination box 16c may be installed more on the rear side of the imaging space as shown in the cross sectional view of FIG. As a result, it is possible to sufficiently illuminate the subject M at the rear, where the illumination light of the front strobe illumination box 16b does not reach much. Further, instead of changing the number of the small strobe lighting boxes 16c as described with reference to FIG. 12, the small strobe lighting boxes 16c may be uniformly arranged and the light amount of the rear small strobe lighting box 16c may be set strongly.

As a fifth embodiment, as shown in the longitudinal sectional view of the left side of FIG. 13, the ceiling strobe lighting box 16a is installed horizontally, and the diffusion plate 162 of the ceiling strobe lighting box 16a is placed on the side surface. It may be formed into a saw-tooth shape. As a result, the illumination light is directed slightly rearward below, and the same effect can be obtained as in the case where the ceiling strobe lighting box 16a is tilted forward in the above-described embodiment, and even a subject behind a subject lined up front and back can be obtained. Can be illuminated. In addition, since it is not necessary to tilt the ceiling strobe lighting box 16a, the structure at the time of assembling the ceiling strobe lighting box 16a is simplified.

As a sixth embodiment, the strobe lighting box 16 may be provided on the side surface, the back surface, the floor surface, or the like. For example, when it is provided on the side surface, as shown in the cross-sectional view of FIG. 14, the subject M can be illuminated from the front side of the side surface, and the subject M that is likely to be a shadow when illuminated from the front side.
It is possible to sufficiently illuminate the side portions of the.

As a seventh embodiment, the small strobe lighting box 16c may be formed so as to be movable, as shown in the longitudinal sectional view of the left side of FIG. In this case, the small stroboscopic lighting box 16c has a cross section of L by rotating a male screw type shaft S inserted in a female screw portion provided inside by a pulse motor P for forward and reverse rotation.
It is movable back and forth along the character-shaped guide frame S. As a result, it is possible to sufficiently illuminate a necessary portion of illumination in accordance with the position of the subject M.

The small stroboscopic lighting box 16 is also provided.
C may not be provided with the diffusing plate 162 and the reflecting surface 163, and may be formed so that the subject M is directly illuminated by the strobe illumination device 161. Since contrast is usually emphasized in stroboscopic illumination, the diffuser 162 and the reflecting surface 163 are provided to softly illuminate the subject M. However, if a plurality of stroboscopic lighting devices 161 illuminate, the subject M can be softened. Can be illuminated.

Further, depending on whether the user chooses the close-up photography for mainly photographing the face or the full-body photography for mainly photographing the whole body, the light quantity is small during the up-shooting and the light quantity is large during the whole-body shooting. Then, it may be set so as to balance the illumination luminosity of photographing. At this time, the balance of the illumination light intensity or the like may be changed depending on the shooting pattern (for example, either up-shooting or forward shooting), or the user may adjust the balance of the certification light intensity by himself / herself. good.

The front and ceiling strobe lighting devices 16 are also provided.
1, the user can input not only the light emission at the same time but also only one of them can emit light.
You may form so that it can be selected by. Thereby, for example, a subject can be illuminated from one side and the illumination side is bright on the opposite side and a shadow on the opposite side can be obtained.

Further, since the reflecting surface 163 only needs to reflect light, it may be replaced with a white coating by silver coating or silver plating, or the material may be paper or the like having a high diffusion effect. .

As a method of making the illumination light substantially uniform, only one of the reflection of light by the reflection surface 163 and the diffusion of light by the diffusion plate 162 described in the above embodiment may be used. . In this case, the cost can be reduced while having a function of illuminating the subject substantially uniformly.

The strobe lighting device 161 is constructed so as to receive a synchro signal from the digital camera 17,
The light may be emitted according to the synchro signal in synchronization with the image pickup of the digital camera 17.

Further, the seal division / arrangement selection processing described with reference to FIG. 7 in the first embodiment will be described in detail. In the subroutine shown in FIG. 7, the division number selection button 30 is used for, for example, three persons in step s2. When the equality is selected, the arrangement selection screen shown in FIG. 16C may be displayed in step s5. In this case it is for 3 people,
The print image display unit 35 is composed of an upper print image display unit 35c, a middle print image display unit 35d, and a lower print image display unit 35e.
Is divided evenly into two, and the forward button 32c, the return button 31c, the first display button 33c, the forward button 32d, the return button 31d, and the first display button 3 in the middle.
3d, a forward button 32e at the bottom, a return button 31e,
The first display buttons 33e correspond to each other. This makes it possible to obtain the photographic sticker sheet 5c that can be easily divided into three pieces with scissors or the like.

Further, in the subroutine, if, for example, a mixture of a large number of people is selected with the division number selection button 30 in step s2, in step s5, (D) of FIG.
It is recommended to display the arrangement selection screen shown in. In this case, there is no division by the horizontal dotted line, only division by the vertical dotted line, and the forward button 32f displayed on the right side of the print image display unit 35,
The return button 31f and the first display button 33f are used to select the entire layout. The user can vertically divide the scribble image by the first imaging and the scribble image by the second imaging and then distribute each.

Thus, the user can obtain the photo sticker sheet 5c arranged so that the scribble image in which the scribbled image is edited (the captured image in the case where the scribbled image is not edited) can be easily divided.

The vertical dotted lines shown in FIGS. 8B, 16C and 16D are omitted. For example, in the case of FIG. 8B, the upper print image display portion 35a and the lower print are displayed. The upper print image display unit 3 is formed by integrating the image display units 35b.
Alternatively, only the first scribble image may be arranged on 5a, and the first and second scribble images may be arranged on the lower print image display portion 35b. As a result, the degree of freedom that the user can select is further improved.

Also, for example, the button 3 to proceed in (B) of FIG.
2b, the return button 31b, and the first display button 33b are not displayed, and the forward button 32a, the return button 31a, and the first display button 33a are operated to print a print image in which a scribble image is divided by horizontal dotted lines. You may form so that it may display on the image display part 35. With this, the user can obtain the photo sticker sheet 5c that can be easily divided with scissors or the like with a simple interface. Further, although the print image display unit 35 is divided in the vertical direction by the horizontal dotted line, it is not limited to this and may be divided in the horizontal direction.

The selection of the number of divisions described with reference to FIG. 8A, and the placement of the scribble image on the print image display unit 35 described with reference to FIG. 8B and FIGS. 16C and 16D. Can be configured as in the following embodiments.

As an eighth embodiment, FIG. 8 in the first embodiment is shown.
The screen for selecting the number of divisions described with reference to (A) can be made as shown in the screen image diagram of FIG. That is, as shown in (E) of the figure, the division number selection button 30
As an example, the image of the sticker paper 5a on which the dividing line is actually displayed can be displayed to allow the user to select the dividing position.

When the user touches the next button 37 after selecting the division position, the next layout selection screen ((B) of FIG. 8) is displayed. The next button 37 is not provided,
The layout selection screen may be displayed by touching the division number selection button 30. According to this embodiment,
Even if the division positions are not uniform, the division positions can be visually confirmed, so that it is easy to understand in terms of mental model, and the range of selection of the division positions can be widened.

As a ninth embodiment, FIG. 8 in the first embodiment is shown.
1B and FIG. 16C and FIG. 16D, the determination of the arrangement of the graffiti image on the print image display unit 35 will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in the screen explanatory view of FIG. 8, it can be performed by drag and drop. That is, as shown in the screen image diagram of (F) in the figure, the user touches and selects one of the scribble images 36a and 36b with the touch pen 14a,
Next, by touching the upper print image display unit 35a or the lower print image display unit 35b, the scribble images 36 (36a, 36b) having different sizes are displayed on the upper print image display unit 35.
a and the lower print image display portion 35b can be freely arranged.

As an example of printing by arranging in this way, a photographic seal sheet 5c as shown in (G) in the figure can be obtained. On the photo sticker sheet 5c, a dotted dividing line 5d is printed together with the scribble image 36 so that the dividing position can be identified with scissors or the like. According to the present embodiment, the user can arrange the graffiti image 36 at any position, which increases the variation in the layout that the user can obtain.

As a tenth embodiment, for determining the arrangement of the scribble image, the pattern for arranging the scribble image is selected first as shown in the screen explanatory view of FIG. 19, and the scribble image to be arranged thereafter is selected. Can be decided.

That is, as shown in the screen image diagram of (H) in the figure, the button 32 for proceeding to the user 32 (32a, 32)
b), the return button 31 (31a, 31b), and the first display button 33 (33a, 33b) are used to select the pattern in which the scribble image is arranged, and the pattern is displayed on the print image display unit 35.
, The user touches the scribble image 36 to select it, and touches the print image display unit 35 to display the scribble image on the touched portion (for example, all six A if A is touched). Place 36.

(I) in the figure shows the print image display section 35.
7 shows an example of a pattern displayed on the upper print image display unit 35a, a scribble image 36a is arranged on A of the upper print image display unit 35a, a scribble image 36c is arranged on B, and a scribble image 36b is arranged on A of the lower print image display unit 35b. When the scribble image 36c is arranged in B, the photograph sticker sheet 5c as shown in (J) in the figure is obtained.

In the above eighth, ninth and tenth embodiments as well, the other construction, structure and operation are the same as in the first embodiment described above, so the same parts are allotted with the same reference numerals. , Detailed description is omitted.

The dividing line 5d may be printed with a mark such as a scissor mark or an arrow, or may have a margin portion larger than other portions so that the dividing position can be identified. It is also possible to prepare a sticker paper 5a with perforations as a mount for 5c.

The selection of the number of divisions performed in step s1 of FIG. 7 may be set to be performed between steps n1 and n2 of FIG. Further, at this time, it may be set to select whether or not it is OK after selecting the number of divisions. In addition, the input device 14 is the touch panel 14b.
May be formed by a touch panel that allows input by touching with a finger.

As an eleventh embodiment, another embodiment of the processing flow showing the operation of the photo sticker vending machine 1 described with reference to FIG. 6 will be described with reference to the processing flow chart shown in FIG. In this embodiment, the process E, which is a photographing process, is performed in two steps.
A case will be described in which graffiti is applied to two captured images in steps F and G that are editing steps by repeating the process repeatedly.

The user inputs coins (for example, coins) into the slot 15
When inserted into a (FIG. 1), the money handling apparatus 15 (FIG. 5)
Executes authenticity determination and denomination determination, transmits a processing signal to the CPU 12, and starts processing.

In response to the start of the process, the CPU 12 displays the image taken by the digital camera 17 on the display 18
The video is displayed on the screen and the shooting start button is displayed at the same time on the display 1
8 and waits until the user touches the position of the photographing start button on the touch panel 14b with the touch pen 14a (step u1).

When the user touches the photographing start button with the touch pen 14a, the CPU 12 transmits a voice signal to the speaker 20 and starts a countdown by voice. Upon completion of the countdown, the strobe lighting device 16 is caused to emit light, and at the same time, a still image is taken by the digital camera 17. During this time, the CPU 12 manages the elapsed time, and if the time limit (for example, 60 seconds) has elapsed, the CPU 12 forcibly proceeds to step u5 (step u2). At this time, if a photographed image exists, it is forcibly adopted as the photographed image, and if no photographed image has been photographed yet, the photographed image is forcibly executed and the photographed image is adopted. The time limit is displayed by the CPU 12 counting down on the display 18 until the captured image is determined.
When the time limit becomes low (for example, 10 seconds remaining), C
The PU 12 sends a voice signal to the speaker 20 to warn the user.

If the time limit has not elapsed at the end of photographing, the CPU 12 displays the photographed image on the display 18 as a still image, and at the same time displays the keep button and the retake button. When the user touches the reshoot button, the process returns to step u1. When the keep button is touched, the CPU 12 subtracts the time (for example, 50 seconds) elapsed in the series of processes E from step u1 to step u3 from the time limit, and calculates the remaining time (in this case, 10 seconds).
Second) is stored in the RAM 13 and the process proceeds to the next step (step u3).

Here, if the captured image that has been kept is the first image (that is, not the last), the process returns to step u1 and if it is the second image (that is, the last), the process proceeds to the next step. (Step u4).

At this time, the CPU 12 causes the display 18
To send the RGB signal to display the captured image,
The remaining time in step E (10 seconds in this case) stored in M12 is added to the time limit of step F to be executed (for example, 60 seconds) to increase the time limit (70 seconds in this case).
Second) At the same time, the print button and the next scribble button (not shown) are displayed on the display 18 in place of the next shooting button of the first embodiment (step u5). The user uses the touch pen 14a to draw the scribble image 18 with the pen 18a and the eraser pen 18b shown in the screen image of FIG.
Graffiti on c.

The CPU 12 manages the elapsed time of the process F,
If it is within the added time limit (70 seconds in this case), proceed to the next step, and if the time limit elapses, step u
Forcibly proceed to 9 (step u6). If the user is performing graffiti, the CPU 12 returns the process to step u6,
When the graffiti ends, the process proceeds to the next step (step u7).

When the user touches the print button with the touch pen 14a, the SPU 12 proceeds to step u13 at once, and when the next graffiti button is touched,
The elapsed time (for example, 50 seconds) in the process F from step u5 to step u8 is subtracted from the time limit (70 seconds in this case), and the calculated remaining time (20 seconds in this case) is R
It is stored in the AM 13 and the process proceeds to the next step (step u8). The CPU 12 counts down the time limit of the process F (70 seconds in this case) on the time limit display portion 18g (FIG. 21) which is being displayed on the display 18 until the next graffiti button is touched. When the time limit becomes low (for example, the remaining 10
Second), the CPU 12 sends a voice signal to the speaker 20 to warn the user.

In the next step G, steps u9 to u
It comprises four steps 12 and performs the same operation as the four steps u5 to u8 of the process F.

Since there is a remaining time of 20 seconds after steps E and F, the time limit of step G is 20 seconds added to the original 60 seconds, and the user can perform graffiti for 80 seconds ( Steps u9 to s12). In this process G, the next scribble button displayed on the display 18 in the process F is changed to the previous scribble button (not shown).

At this time, when the user touches the previous scribble button in step u12 within the time limit (for example, 55 seconds), the CPU 12 returns the processing to step u5, and the first sheet is printed for the remaining time (that is, 25 seconds). Allow graffiti on captured images.

At the next step u13, the CPU 12 transmits an RGB signal to the display 18 to display a screen for selecting the number and arrangement of seal divisions (for example, 16 divisions even arrangement), and touches the user with the touch pen 14a. It is selected (step u13).

When the selection is made, the CPU 12 causes the printer 19 to print the photo sticker sheet 5c on which the scribble image is arranged according to the selected division number and arrangement, and ejects it from the photo sticker discharge port 19a (step u14).

By the above operation, the graffiti is drawn on the two picked-up images in the editing process in which the respective time limits are set, so that unintended omission of graffiti can be prevented. Also in this embodiment described with reference to FIG. 20,
Other configurations and structures are similar to those of the first embodiment, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

In the above embodiment, the determination as to whether or not it is the last in step u4 is not limited to two by setting the print end button to be touched by the user so that a plurality of sheets can be kept. You may.

Further, when the time limit elapses in step u2, the process may be set to proceed to step u4 so that the process E in which the time limit is set can be repeated a plurality of times. Further, it may be set not to add the extra time in the process E to the next process F.

In the correspondence between the configuration of the present invention and the above-described embodiment, the photo sticker vending machine of the present invention corresponds to the photo sticker vending machine 1 of the embodiment, and hereinafter, similarly, the identifier is ID. Corresponding to the tag 5b, the control means is C
Corresponding to the PU 12, the ROM 11 and the RAM 13, the editing means corresponds to the input device 14, the light emitter corresponds to the strobe lighting device 161, the uniform lighting means corresponds to the strobe lighting box 16, and the first lighting means. Is a ceiling strobe lighting box 16a and a compact strobe lighting box 16
The second lighting means corresponds to the front strobe lighting box 16b, and the imaging means corresponds to the digital camera 17c.
The output means corresponds to the printer 19 and the identification means corresponds to the ID tag reader / writer 20. However, the present invention is not limited to the configuration of the above-described embodiment.

[0101]

According to the present invention, the light from the illumination means can be applied to the subject in the imaging space substantially uniformly. Therefore, it is possible to solve the problem that, depending on the number of users who are the subjects and the imaging position, the irradiation point of the illumination light is biased and there are places where the illumination cannot be sufficiently performed.

Further, since the illuminating light is applied to the object not by the points but by the surface, the object can be wrapped with the illumination without unnecessarily enhancing the shadow. As a result, for example, it is possible to finish a beautiful captured image with the same lighting effect as when a specialized tool is used in a shooting studio.

As a result of the above effects, the user can obtain a printed photo sticker sheet reflecting the beautiful image pickup result, and the customer satisfaction can be improved. In addition, since the popularity of photo sticker vending machines that can beautifully image is increasing, the manager of the facility where the photo sticker vending machine is installed can expect an increase in users and sales.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the external appearance of a photo sticker vending machine.

FIG. 2 is a vertical cross-sectional view showing the inside of a photo sticker vending machine.

FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view showing the inside of a photo sticker vending machine.

FIG. 4 is a partially enlarged view (partially sectional view) showing the inside of the housing.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a control circuit.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing shooting, editing, and printing processing.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a seal division / arrangement selection process.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram of a screen image for sticker division / arrangement selection.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram of an illumination effect on a captured image.

FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing the external appearance of a photo sticker vending machine according to another embodiment.

FIG. 11 is a vertical cross-sectional view showing the inside of a photo sticker vending machine according to another embodiment.

FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view showing the inside of a photo sticker vending machine according to another embodiment.

FIG. 13 is a vertical cross-sectional view showing the inside of a photo sticker vending machine according to another embodiment.

FIG. 14 is a cross-sectional view showing the inside of a photo sticker vending machine according to another embodiment.

FIG. 15 is a vertical cross-sectional view showing the inside of a photo sticker vending machine according to another embodiment.

FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram of a screen image of seal division / arrangement selection.

FIG. 17 is a screen image diagram for selecting a division position.

FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram showing a photographic sticker sheet for arrangement operation and finish.

FIG. 19 is an explanatory view showing a placement operation and a finished photo sticker sheet.

FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a shooting, editing, and printing process of another embodiment.

FIG. 21 is a screen image diagram of a graffiti edit screen.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 ... Photo sticker vending machine 5 ... Sticker paper unit 5a ... Sticker paper 5b ... ID tag 5c ... Photo sticker sheet 5c 10 ... Control unit 16 ... Strobe lighting box 16a ... Ceiling strobe lighting box 16b ... front strobe lighting box 16c ... Small strobe lighting box 17 ... Digital camera 19 ... Printer 20 ... ID tag reader / writer 161 ... Strobe lighting device 162 ... Diffusion plate 163 ... Reflective surface

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[Submission date] July 29, 2002 (2002.7.2)
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Title: Automatic photo sticker selling method and apparatus,
Sticker paper unit and photo sticker sheet

[Claims]

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention is installed in facilities such as amusement facilities such as game centers, amusement parks, theme parks, inns, and tourist facilities, and illuminates a subject to take a picture with a camera such as a digital camera. The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for automatically selling a photo sticker, such as printing the image on a sticker paper with a printer, and a photo sticker sheet which is a product thereof.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, the above-described photo sticker vending apparatus has utilized a strobe lighting, a fluorescent lamp, or the like, which emits strobe light in synchronization with image pickup, as an illuminating device. The strobe lighting device is provided in the vicinity of a camera provided on the front surface of a box-shaped imaging space, and illuminates a subject from the front surface during imaging. Further, the fluorescent lamp lighting device is also provided on the floor, ceiling, etc., and constantly illuminates the imaging space while the photo sticker vending device is available to the user.

[0003]

The above-described photo sticker vending apparatus has a drawback in that the front lighting by the strobe lighting device has a large amount of light as compared with the fluorescent lighting device, but the shadow is emphasized. However, there is a drawback that the upper part of the hair is not sufficiently illuminated and the fine details cannot be captured. Further, the fluorescent lamp illuminator cannot sufficiently illuminate the subject, and even if it is provided on the floor or ceiling, the effect of compensating for the drawbacks of the strobe illuminator is small.

The present invention illuminates the subject sufficiently from the position other than the front surface of the image pickup space in synchronization with the image pickup, and makes the illumination substantially uniform so that the object is not emphasized in the shadow. The purpose is to wrap in light and obtain a beautiful captured image with a lighting effect equivalent to that in studio shooting using a dedicated device, for example.

[0005]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention allows an image pickup process in which one or more subjects are illuminated by illumination means and imaged by an image pickup means provided in front of a box-shaped image pickup space to create a picked-up image, edit edit means the editing target image allows editing process to create edited image, a photo sticker vending method or apparatus for outputting by the output means a predetermined image as an output image, the imaging Configure the ceiling of the space
Tilt the upper part of the frame so that the rear is higher,
The ceiling space of the lighting means arranged on the ceiling in accordance with the inclination.
The present invention is a method for automatically selling a photograph sticker or a device for illuminating an object in synchronization with imaging using a flash illumination box .

Further, according to the present invention, the image pickup means is a casing.
Place it in the center position on the front of the
Front strobe lighting box of the lighting means in which a scattering plate is arranged
The front and back sides of the left and right diffusion plates.
Incline toward the side and the front side
Tilt it down so that each of these diffusers is on the subject.
Arranged to face each other, and placed on the ceiling of the imaging space
The ceiling strobe lighting box of the lighting means from the horizontal
Tilt slightly toward the front of the case
Front strobe lighting box and ceiling strobe lighting
A photo sticker that illuminates the subject in synchronization with the imaging in the box
It is characterized by being an automatic vending method or an apparatus thereof.

The illuminating means may be a stroboscopic illuminating device. The image pickup means may be a digital camera or a digital video camera. The image to be edited is, in addition to the captured image, an image acquired by a data capturing unit such as a communication unit or a storage medium reading unit,
That is, it includes a digital image captured by a personal digital camera or a graphic produced by a personal computer, or a scanned image obtained by scanning a real image such as a photograph or a painting with a scanner.

The predetermined image includes the picked-up image, the digital image, the scanning image, and / or an edited image obtained by editing these images by an editing means. The output means is a monotone printer, sepia
ia) tone printer or printing means for printing a color printer such as an image, the communication means transmits the image data, or including that it is a storage medium reader / writer to write the image data in the storage medium.

As a preferred embodiment, the ceiling strike
Cover the ceiling surface of the imaging space with the robo lighting box.
And illuminate with the ceiling strobe lighting box
You can

In a preferred embodiment, the ceiling strike
Robo lighting box is placed horizontally and its diffuser plate is
Form it in a saw shape and illuminate it with the ceiling strobe lighting box.
Can be revealed.

In a preferred embodiment, the ceiling strike
Place multiple small Robo Lighting Boxes to
Can be illuminated with a ceiling strobe lighting box .

As a preferred embodiment, the small ceiling
Increasing the number of strobe lighting boxes installed on the rear side
Illuminate with these small ceiling strobe lighting boxes
be able to.

As a preferred embodiment, a rear small heaven
Well strobe lighting box with a high light intensity
You can

As an embodiment, the small ceiling strobe light is used.
The position of the lighting box can be moved to illuminate
It

According to the present invention, there is provided a sticker sheet on which an image is printed, and an identifying member for identifying the authenticity of the sticker sheet, and the identification means provided in the photo sticker vending method or the photo sticker vending apparatus. The sticker paper unit may be one in which the identification body is identified and the predetermined image is printed.

The identification body includes a unit shape of an ID tag for reading and writing data without contact, a bar code, an IC card, and a sticker paper unit formed in a specific shape. The identification means is an ID tag reader for reading data stored in an ID tag, a bar code scanner for reading a bar code, an IC card reader for reading data stored in an IC card, and a unit shape of a sticker paper unit formed in a specific shape. Including a fitting part that

The sticker paper unit includes a structure in which the identifying body and the sticker paper are integrated, or a structure in which the identifying body and the sticker paper are separate bodies.

The present invention can also be used as a photo sticker automatic selling method or a photo sticker automatic selling device, in which the predetermined image is printed or a printed photo sticker sheet.

[0019]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. First, the configuration of the photo sticker vending machine 1 will be described together with a perspective view showing the appearance of the photo sticker vending machine 1 shown in FIG.

The photo sticker vending machine 1 has an imaging space surrounded by a box-shaped frame, and a housing 2 is installed on one side surface thereof. A digital camera 17 is provided at the center of the front upper part of the housing 2, and the digital camera 17 is formed so that its imaging direction is slightly downward from the horizontal and the imaging direction can be changed up and down. In the periphery thereof, three diffusion plates 162 made of a semitransparent member are provided so as to surround the digital camera 17 from the left and right and the upper part.

The upper portion of the housing 2 has a hollow interior.
The inner surface other than the diffusion plate 162 is painted white to form a reflection surface 163. In the center of the cavity, three strobe lighting devices 161 that emit strobe light are installed.
3 are provided with their backs facing each other, one of which is provided with the illumination direction slightly upward as shown in the vertical sectional view of FIG.
As shown in the horizontal cross-sectional view (plan view) of FIG. These strobe lighting devices 161,
The diffusing plate 162 and the reflecting surface 163 constitute a front strobe lighting box 16b that illuminates the subject from the front. The diffusion plates 162 provided on the left and right of the digital camera 17
As shown in FIG. 3, the plate surface is slightly inclined inward from the front, and the diffusion plate 162 provided on the upper part of the digital camera 17 is slightly inclined so that the front surface side becomes lower as shown in FIG. Then, each of these plate surfaces is formed so as to face the subject.

As shown in FIG. 1, a display 18 for displaying an image is provided at the center of the front surface of the housing 2, a touch panel 14b is provided on the display 18, and an input device for inputting graffiti and the like with a touch pen 14a. Equipped with. The lower part of the front of the housing 2 is provided with an input port 15a for inserting coins (for example, coins), and a photo sticker discharge port 19a for discharging the photo sticker sheet 5c on the right side surface thereof.
Equipped with.

On the left side of the inside of the housing 2, as shown in a partially enlarged view (partially sectional view) of FIG.
A printer 19 is provided near 9a. A sticker paper unit 5 is set in the printer 19, and the sticker paper unit 5 stores data such as a sticker paper 5a wound in a roll and identification data for distinguishing whether it is a genuine product or not.
It is composed of the D tag 5b.

An ID tag reader / writer 20 is provided on the back of the printer 19 to read the data stored in the ID tag 5b. Although the ID tag 5b and the sticker paper 5a are integrally formed and cannot be separated from each other, they may be formed separately, for example, the sticker paper 5a and
The tags 5b may be configured to be set in the ID tag reader / writer 20, respectively.

As shown in FIG. 1, the ceiling of the frame portion of the photo sticker vending machine 1 has a square shape in a plan view and a trapezoidal shape in a side view and a front view so as to entirely cover the ceiling surface of the imaging space. The flash illumination box 16a is provided. The ceiling strobe lighting box 16a is a diffusion plate 1 for diffusing light on the bottom surface.
62 is provided, the inner surface of the other surface is painted white, and the reflective surface 16
3 is formed. Inside the ceiling strobe lighting box 16a, a strobe lighting device 161 for emitting a strobe light is provided so that the lighting direction is upward from the horizontal direction toward the housing 2, as shown in the vertical sectional view of FIG. The reflected light illuminates the subject from above. The ceiling strobe lighting box 16a is provided with a tilt so that the diffusion plate 162 is slightly bent forward from the horizontal toward the housing 2 side.

Due to the above-mentioned structure of the illumination means, the light from the strobe illumination device 161 is emitted from the strobe illumination box 1.
6 (ceiling strobe lighting box 16a, front strobe lighting box 16b) is reflected in various directions by the reflecting surface 163, and the reflected light is diffused by the diffusing plate 162, as shown by phantom lines in FIGS. 2 and 3. Then, the subject is illuminated substantially evenly from the top to the rear.

Next, the structure of the photo sticker vending machine 1 will be described with reference to the control circuit block diagram of the photo sticker vending machine 1 shown in FIG. Control unit 10 that executes control processing
(FIG. 2) is provided inside the housing 2, and the control unit 10
Formed by CPU12, ROM11, RAM13, CP
The U12 reads a program stored in the ROM 11 and executes control processing, and reads and writes processing data in the RAM 13. In this embodiment, a control process for causing the strobe lighting device 161 to emit light is also performed in synchronization with the timing of a shutter for capturing an image of a user, which is a subject, with the digital camera 17.

The input device 14 is formed by the touch panel 14b and the touch pen 14a provided on the display 18 as described above, and the touch pen 1 is provided to the user.
A signal corresponding to the contents operated in 4a is transmitted to the CPU 12 as an input signal. The money handling device 15 is provided inside the above-mentioned insertion slot 15a, performs authenticity determination of inserted currency (for example, coins) and denomination determination, and transmits the input amount of money to the CPU 12 as a processing signal.

The strobe lighting device 161 is housed in each of the strobe lighting boxes 16 described above, and each of the
Strobe light emission is executed according to the illumination control signal from U12, and the light is reflected by the reflecting surface 163 to further diffuse the light.
The light is diffused at 62 to illuminate the subject substantially uniformly.

The digital camera 17 receives a shutter signal from the CPU 12 and sends image data such as moving image data and still image data to the CPU 12. Display 1
8 receives an image signal from the CPU 12 and displays an image according to the signal. The printer 19 receives the print image data from the CPU 12, and ejects the photo sticker sheet 5c (FIG. 4) having the print image printed on the sticker paper 5a. The ID tag reader / writer 20 reads the data stored in the ID tag 5b included in the sticker paper unit 5 with a read signal and updates the data with an update signal. As a result, the CPU 12 determines whether the sticker sheet unit 5 is a proper one, and executes update processing such as overwriting the count number, which is the number of times of printing, as necessary.

The speaker 21 receives a voice signal from the CPU 12 and produces a voice according to the signal.

With the above-described structure, the CPU 12 transmits an illumination control signal to the strobe lighting device 161, executes the lighting operation in synchronization with the digital camera 17, and the strobe lighting box 16 housing the strobe lighting device 161 subjects the object. Illuminate the surface substantially uniformly.

Next, the operation of the photo sticker vending machine 1 will be described with reference to the process flow chart shown in FIG. When the user inserts money (for example, coins) into the insertion slot 15a (FIG. 1), the money processing device 15 (FIG. 5) executes the authenticity judgment and the denomination judgment, and sends a processing signal to the CPU 12. Processing starts.

In response to the start of the process, the CPU 12 displays the image taken by the digital camera 17 on the display 18.
The video is displayed on the screen and the shooting start button is displayed at the same time on the display 1
8 and waits until the user touches the position of the photographing start button on the touch panel 14b with the touch pen 14a (step n1).

When the user touches the photographing start button with the touch pen 14a, the CPU 12 transmits a voice signal to the speaker 21 to start a countdown by voice. Upon completion of the countdown, the strobe lighting device 161 is synchronized with the shutter of the digital camera 17.
The digital camera 17 captures a still image of a subject illuminated by the substantially uniform light that is emitted from the light source, reflected by the reflection surface 163, and diffused by the diffusion plate 162.

During this time, the CPU 12 manages the elapsed time, and if the time limit (for example, 60 seconds) has elapsed, the CPU 12 forcibly proceeds to step n4 (step n2). At this time, if a captured image exists, it may be forcibly adopted as the captured image, and if no image has been captured yet, the captured image may be forcibly executed and the captured image may be adopted. . Note that the time limit is set to the CPU 1 until the captured image is determined.
According to 2, the display 18 is counted down and displayed.

If the time limit has not elapsed at the end of image capturing, the CPU 12 displays the captured image as a still image on the display 18, and simultaneously displays the keep button and the reshoot button. When the user touches the reshoot button, the process returns to step n1. When the keep button is touched, the CPU 12 subtracts the time (for example, 40 seconds) elapsed in the series of processes A from step n1 to step n3 from the time limit, and calculates the remaining time (in this case, 20 seconds).
Second) is stored in the RAM 13 and the process proceeds to the next step (step n3).

The CPU 12 transmits the RGB signals to the display 18 to display the picked-up image, and the remaining time (20 seconds in this case) stored in the ROM 12 in the step A is to be executed. For example, 60 seconds) to increase the time limit (80 seconds in this case) (step n4). At this time, at the same time, the next shooting button and the print button are displayed on the display 18, and the user starts scribble on the scribble image with the touch pen 14a.

The CPU 12 manages the elapsed time of the process B,
If it is within the added time limit (80 seconds in this case), proceed to the next step, and if the time limit elapses, step n
Forcibly proceed to 7 (step n5). The CPU 12 returns to step n5 if the user is performing graffiti, and proceeds to the next step if the graffiti ends (step n6).

When the user touches the print button with the touch pen 14a, the process proceeds to step n14. When the next shooting button is touched, the CPU 12 subtracts the elapsed time (for example, 50 seconds) in the process B from step n4 to step n7 from the time limit (80 seconds in this case), and calculates the remaining time. (30 seconds in this case) RAM1
It is stored in memory 3 and the process proceeds to the next step (step n7).
In addition, until the next shooting button is touched, CP
U12 counts down and displays the time limit of the process B (80 seconds in this case) on the time limit display portion displayed on the display 18.

The next step C is step n8 to step n.
The image capturing process is performed by the same operation as the process A, which includes three steps of 10. However, at this time, in the first step n8 of the process C, the CPU 12 adds the remaining time (30 seconds in this case) in the process B to the time limit (60 seconds) to increase the time limit (90 seconds in this case). ) To perform processing (steps n8 to n10).

The next step D consists of three steps n11 to n12, and performs the same operation as the three steps n4 to n6 of the step B. If, for example, 40 seconds are used in the process C, the remaining 50 seconds is added to the time limit given to the process D, for example 60 seconds, and the user can perform graffiti for 110 seconds (step n11). To n13). In addition, in the scribble in the process D, the CPU 12 displays the scribble image in the process B and the scribble image in the process D as thumbnail images in a reduced size, and the user touches the touch pen 14a to select the scribble image. Replaced with a graffiti image. Thereby, the user can continue the graffiti in the process A if the process D has time.

In the next step, the CPU 12 sends an RGB signal to the display 18 and divides a sticker described later.
Arrangement selection processing is executed (step n14).

Upon completion of the sticker division / arrangement selection processing, the CPU 12 prints the photo sticker sheet 5c on which the scribble image is arranged according to the selected division number and arrangement.
9 is printed and discharged from the photo sticker discharge port 19a (step n15).

Here, the seal division / arrangement selection processing will be described with reference to the processing flow chart shown in FIG.
The U12 first causes the display 18 to display the division number selection screen shown in (A) of the screen image explanatory view of FIG. 8 (step s1). Six division number selection buttons 30 are displayed on the division number selection screen, and two-person equality, two-person mixture, three-person equality, three-person mixture, multi-person equality, multi-person mixture are selected for each. Assign functions. The user touches one of the division number selection buttons 30 (for example, for two persons) with the touch pen 14a within the time limit set to 10 seconds (step s2). If one of the division number selection buttons 30 is not touched within the time limit, for example, it is forcibly determined that the two-person equality is selected and the process proceeds to the next step (step s3).

Of the division number selection buttons 30,
Select the three buttons labeled "Mixed" to print mixed scribble images of different print sizes, and select the three buttons labeled "Equal" to print scribble images with even print sizes. To do.

The CPU 12 receives the input signal by the above-mentioned touch and stores the selection in the ROM 11 (step s
4) The display 18 displays the layout selection screen shown in FIG. 8B (step s5). The print image display section 35 is displayed on the layout selection screen, and the upper print image display section 35a and the lower print image display are displayed in correspondence with the selection of the number of divisions (two divisions in this case because it is for two persons). The portion 35b is divided into upper and lower parts by a horizontal dotted line at the center. The print image display section 3
On the right side of 5, a layout selection section is displayed above and below the horizontal dotted line. The layout selection unit displays a forward button 32a, a back button 31a, and a first display button 33a for selecting the layout of the graffiti image in the upper print image display unit 35a on the upper side of the horizontal dotted line, and on the lower side. Is a forward button 32b, a return button 31b, and a first display button 33b for selecting the arrangement of the scribble image in the lower print image display portion 35b.
Is displayed. It should be noted that the vertical dotted line dividing the print image display unit 35 in FIG. 8 into left and right indicates that the scribble image by the first imaging is separately displayed on the left side and the scribble image by the second imaging is separately displayed on the right side. It is an auxiliary line shown.

The user A has a forward button 32a, a return button 31a, and a first display button 33a which are selection buttons.
Touch to select the layout of the graffiti images in the upper print image display area 35a arranged in the desired number and size, and the user B similarly proceeds with the forward button 32b and the return button 3
1b, the first print button 33b is touched, and the lower print image display portion 35b is arranged in the number and size desired by the user.
The arrangement of the scribble image in is selected (step s6).

When the user finishes the selection within the time limit set to 30 seconds and touches the print button 34, the process proceeds to the next step, step n15 shown in FIG. 6 (step s7), and the printing is performed. Even if the button 34 is not touched, if the time limit elapses, the process forcibly proceeds to step n15 shown in FIG. 6 (step s8).

By the above operation, the user can illuminate the stroboscopic illumination box 16 substantially evenly in detail and take an image. Particularly, as shown in (a) of FIG. 9, which is an explanatory view of the illumination effect for the imaged image. Since the texture of the hair can be clearly imaged, the user's satisfaction is significantly improved compared to the texture of the hair in the conventional imaging shown in (b) in the figure. Photo sticker sheet 5c printed with an edited image obtained by performing graffiti editing on a high captured image
Can be obtained.

As a second embodiment, the above-described photo sticker vending machine 1 can be formed as shown in the perspective view of FIG. That is, the upper part of the box-shaped frame is the diffusion plate 1
The diffuser plate 1 is formed by partially inclining according to the inclination of 62.
The ceiling portion except 62 can be covered with an appropriate plate material.

According to this embodiment, since the ceiling portion of the imaging space and the bottom surface of the ceiling strobe lighting box 16a (that is, the diffusion plate 162) are in close contact, the illumination light of the ceiling strobe lighting box 16a is outside the imaging space. Therefore, the subject can be illuminated efficiently.

In this embodiment as well, the structure and operation of the photo sticker vending machine 1 are the same as those in the above-mentioned embodiment, and therefore those having the same functions are designated by the same reference numerals and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

In the above-described two embodiments, one large ceiling strobe lighting box 16a is provided on the ceiling of the imaging space, but as a third embodiment, as shown in the vertical sectional view of the left side of FIG. In addition, a plurality of small stroboscopic illumination boxes 16c formed in a small size may be provided. As a result, it is possible to illuminate the entire imaging space from above, as in the case where the ceiling surface of the imaging space is covered with the ceiling strobe lighting box 16a for illumination. Further, as indicated by the diagonal lines in the subject M shown in FIG. 11, even when there are a plurality of subjects M, it is possible to sufficiently illuminate each of them, and the illumination from the front does not reach the light, resulting in a shadow. Such a part can be illuminated.

As a fourth embodiment, the compact stroboscopic illumination box 16c may be installed more on the rear side of the imaging space as shown in the transverse sectional view of FIG. As a result, it is possible to sufficiently illuminate the subject M at the rear, where the illumination light of the front strobe illumination box 16b does not reach much. Further, instead of changing the number of the small strobe lighting boxes 16c as described with reference to FIG. 12, the small strobe lighting boxes 16c may be uniformly arranged and the light amount of the rear small strobe lighting box 16c may be set strongly.

As a fifth embodiment, as shown in the longitudinal sectional view of the left side of FIG. 13, the ceiling strobe lighting box 16a is installed horizontally, and the diffusion plate 162 of the ceiling strobe lighting box 16a is placed on the side surface. It may be formed into a saw-tooth shape. As a result, the illumination light is directed slightly rearward below, and the same effect can be obtained as in the case where the ceiling strobe lighting box 16a is tilted forward in the above-described embodiment, and even a subject behind a subject lined up front and back can be obtained. Can be illuminated. In addition, since it is not necessary to tilt the ceiling strobe lighting box 16a, the structure at the time of assembling the ceiling strobe lighting box 16a is simplified.

As a sixth embodiment, the strobe lighting box 16 may be provided on the side surface, the back surface, the floor surface or the like. For example, when it is provided on the side surface, as shown in the cross-sectional view of FIG. 14, the subject M can be illuminated from the front side of the side surface, and the subject M that is likely to be a shadow when illuminated from the front side.
It is possible to sufficiently illuminate the side portions of the.

As a seventh embodiment, as shown in the vertical sectional view of the left side of FIG. 15, the small strobe lighting box 16c may be formed so as to be movable. In this case, the small stroboscopic lighting box 16c has a cross section of L by rotating a male screw type shaft S inserted in a female screw portion provided inside by a pulse motor P for forward and reverse rotation.
It is movable back and forth along the character-shaped guide frame S. As a result, it is possible to sufficiently illuminate a necessary portion of illumination in accordance with the position of the subject M.

The small stroboscopic lighting box 16 is also provided.
C may not be provided with the diffusing plate 162 and the reflecting surface 163, and may be formed so that the subject M is directly illuminated by the strobe illumination device 161. Since contrast is usually emphasized in stroboscopic illumination, the diffuser 162 and the reflecting surface 163 are provided to softly illuminate the subject M. However, if a plurality of stroboscopic lighting devices 161 illuminate, the subject M can be softened. Can be illuminated.

Also, depending on whether the user chooses the close-up photography for mainly photographing the face or the whole-body photography for mainly photographing the whole body, the light quantity is small during the up-shooting, and the light quantity is large during the whole-body shooting. Then, it may be set so as to balance the illumination luminosity of photographing. At this time, the balance of the illumination light intensity or the like may be changed depending on the shooting pattern (for example, either up-shooting or forward shooting), or the user may adjust the balance of the certification light intensity by himself / herself. good.

The front and ceiling strobe lighting devices 16 are also provided.
1, the user can input not only the light emission at the same time but also only one of them can emit light.
You may form so that it can be selected by. Thereby, for example, a subject can be illuminated from one side and the illumination side is bright on the opposite side and a shadow on the opposite side can be obtained.

Since the reflecting surface 163 only needs to reflect light, it may be replaced with white coating by silver coating or silver plating, or the material may be paper or the like having a high diffusion effect. .

As a method of making the illumination light substantially uniform, only one of the reflection of light by the reflection surface 163 and the diffusion of light by the diffusion plate 162 described in the above embodiment may be used. . In this case, the cost can be reduced while having a function of illuminating the subject substantially uniformly.

The strobe lighting device 161 is constructed so as to receive a synchro signal from the digital camera 17,
The light may be emitted according to the synchro signal in synchronization with the image pickup of the digital camera 17.

Further, the seal division / arrangement selection processing described with reference to FIG. 7 in the first embodiment will be described in detail. In the subroutine shown in FIG. 7, the division number selection button 30 is used for, for example, three persons in step s2. When the equality is selected, the arrangement selection screen shown in FIG. 16C may be displayed in step s5. In this case it is for 3 people,
The print image display unit 35 is composed of an upper print image display unit 35c, a middle print image display unit 35d, and a lower print image display unit 35e.
Is divided evenly into two, and the forward button 32c, the return button 31c, the first display button 33c, the forward button 32d, the return button 31d, and the first display button 3 in the middle.
3d, a forward button 32e at the bottom, a return button 31e,
The first display buttons 33e correspond to each other. This makes it possible to obtain the photographic sticker sheet 5c that can be easily divided into three pieces with scissors or the like.

Further, in the subroutine, if, for example, a mixture of a large number of people is selected by the division number selection button 30 in step s2, (D) of FIG. 16 is selected in step s5.
It is recommended to display the arrangement selection screen shown in. In this case, there is no division by the horizontal dotted line, only division by the vertical dotted line, and the forward button 32f displayed on the right side of the print image display unit 35,
The return button 31f and the first display button 33f are used to select the entire layout. The user can vertically divide the scribble image by the first imaging and the scribble image by the second imaging and then distribute each.

As a result, the user can obtain the photo sticker sheet 5c arranged so that the scribble image in which the scribbled image is edited (the captured image in the case where the scribbled image is not edited) can be easily divided.

The vertical dotted lines shown in FIGS. 8B, 16C and 16D are omitted. For example, in the case of FIG. 8B, the upper print image display portion 35a and the lower print are displayed. The upper print image display unit 3 is formed by integrating the image display units 35b.
Alternatively, only the first scribble image may be arranged on 5a, and the first and second scribble images may be arranged on the lower print image display portion 35b. As a result, the degree of freedom that the user can select is further improved.

Further, for example, the button 3 to advance in (B) of FIG.
2b, the return button 31b, and the first display button 33b are not displayed, and the forward button 32a, the return button 31a, and the first display button 33a are operated to print a print image in which a scribble image is divided by horizontal dotted lines. You may form so that it may display on the image display part 35. With this, the user can obtain the photo sticker sheet 5c that can be easily divided with scissors or the like with a simple interface. Further, although the print image display unit 35 is divided in the vertical direction by the horizontal dotted line, it is not limited to this and may be divided in the horizontal direction.

Further, the selection of the number of divisions described with reference to FIG. 8A, the arrangement of the scribble image on the print image display unit 35 described with reference to FIG. 8B and FIGS. 16C and 16D. Can be configured as in the following embodiments.

As an eighth embodiment, FIG. 8 in the first embodiment is shown.
The screen for selecting the number of divisions described with reference to (A) can be made as shown in the screen image diagram of FIG. That is, as shown in (E) of the figure, the division number selection button 30
As an example, the image of the sticker paper 5a on which the dividing line is actually displayed can be displayed to allow the user to select the dividing position.

When the user touches the next button 37 after selecting the division position, the next layout selection screen ((B) in FIG. 8) is displayed. The next button 37 is not provided,
The layout selection screen may be displayed by touching the division number selection button 30. According to this embodiment,
Even if the division positions are not uniform, the division positions can be visually confirmed, so that it is easy to understand in terms of mental model, and the range of selection of the division positions can be widened.

As a ninth embodiment, FIG. 8 in the first embodiment is shown.
1B and FIG. 16C and FIG. 16D, the determination of the arrangement of the graffiti image on the print image display unit 35 will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in the screen explanatory view of FIG. 8, it can be performed by drag and drop. That is, as shown in the screen image diagram of (F) in the figure, the user touches and selects one of the scribble images 36a and 36b with the touch pen 14a,
Next, by touching the upper print image display unit 35a or the lower print image display unit 35b, the scribble images 36 (36a, 36b) having different sizes are displayed on the upper print image display unit 35.
a and the lower print image display portion 35b can be freely arranged.

As an example of arranging and printing in this way, a photographic seal sheet 5c as shown in (G) in the figure can be obtained. On the photo sticker sheet 5c, a dotted dividing line 5d is printed together with the scribble image 36 so that the dividing position can be identified with scissors or the like. According to the present embodiment, the user can arrange the graffiti image 36 at any position, which increases the variation in the layout that the user can obtain.

As a tenth embodiment, for determining the arrangement of the scribble image, the pattern for arranging the scribble image is selected first as shown in the screen illustration of FIG. 19, and the scribble image to be arranged thereafter is selected. Can be decided.

That is, as shown in the screen image diagram of (H) in the figure, the button 32 (32a, 32) for advancing to the user is displayed.
b), the return button 31 (31a, 31b), and the first display button 33 (33a, 33b) are used to select the pattern in which the scribble image is arranged, and the pattern is displayed on the print image display unit 35.
, The user touches the scribble image 36 to select it, and touches the print image display unit 35 to display the scribble image on the touched portion (for example, all six A if A is touched). Place 36.

(I) in the figure shows the print image display section 35.
7 shows an example of a pattern displayed on the upper print image display unit 35a, a scribble image 36a is arranged on A of the upper print image display unit 35a, a scribble image 36c is arranged on B, and a scribble image 36b is arranged on A of the lower print image display unit 35b. When the scribble image 36c is arranged in B, the photograph sticker sheet 5c as shown in (J) in the figure is obtained.

In the above eighth, ninth and tenth embodiments as well, since the other construction, structure and operation are the same as those of the first embodiment described above, the same parts are designated by the same reference numerals. , Detailed description is omitted.

The dividing line 5d may be printed with a mark such as a scissor mark or an arrow, or may have a margin portion larger than other portions so that the dividing position can be identified. It is also possible to prepare a sticker paper 5a with perforations as a mount for 5c.

The selection of the number of divisions performed in step s1 of FIG. 7 may be set to be performed between steps n1 and n2 of FIG. Further, at this time, it may be set to select whether or not it is OK after selecting the number of divisions. In addition, the input device 14 is the touch panel 14b.
May be formed by a touch panel that allows input by touching with a finger.

As an eleventh embodiment, another embodiment of the processing flow showing the operation of the photo sticker vending machine 1 described with reference to FIG. 6 will be described with reference to the processing flow chart shown in FIG. In this embodiment, the process E, which is a photographing process, is performed in two steps.
A case will be described in which graffiti is applied to two captured images in steps F and G that are editing steps by repeating the process repeatedly.

A coin (for example, a coin) is input to the user through the slot 15
When inserted into a (FIG. 1), the money handling apparatus 15 (FIG. 5)
Executes authenticity determination and denomination determination, transmits a processing signal to the CPU 12, and starts processing.

In response to the start of the processing, the CPU 12 displays the video image taken by the digital camera 17 on the display 18
The video is displayed on the screen and the shooting start button is displayed at the same time on the display 1
8 and waits until the user touches the position of the photographing start button on the touch panel 14b with the touch pen 14a (step u1).

When the user touches the photographing start button with the touch pen 14a, the CPU 12 transmits a voice signal to the speaker 20 and starts a countdown by voice. Upon completion of the countdown, the strobe lighting device 16 is caused to emit light, and at the same time, a still image is taken by the digital camera 17. During this time, the CPU 12 manages the elapsed time, and if the time limit (for example, 60 seconds) has elapsed, the CPU 12 forcibly proceeds to step u5 (step u2). At this time, if a photographed image exists, it is forcibly adopted as the photographed image, and if no photographed image has been photographed yet, the photographed image is forcibly executed and the photographed image is adopted. The time limit is displayed by the CPU 12 counting down on the display 18 until the captured image is determined.
When the time limit becomes low (for example, 10 seconds remaining), C
The PU 12 sends a voice signal to the speaker 20 to warn the user.

If the time limit has not elapsed at the end of photographing, the CPU 12 displays the photographed image on the display 18 as a still image, and at the same time displays the keep button and the retake button. When the user touches the reshoot button, the process returns to step u1. When the keep button is touched, the CPU 12 subtracts the time (for example, 50 seconds) elapsed in the series of processes E from step u1 to step u3 from the time limit, and calculates the remaining time (in this case, 10 seconds).
Second) is stored in the RAM 13 and the process proceeds to the next step (step u3).

Here, if the kept photographed image is the first image (that is, not the last), the process returns to step u1, and if it is the second image (that is, the last), the process proceeds to the next step. (Step u4).

At this time, the CPU 12 causes the display 18
To send the RGB signal to display the captured image,
The remaining time in step E (10 seconds in this case) stored in M12 is added to the time limit of step F to be executed (for example, 60 seconds) to increase the time limit (70 seconds in this case).
Second) At the same time, the print button and the next scribble button (not shown) are displayed on the display 18 in place of the next shooting button of the first embodiment (step u5). The user uses the touch pen 14a to draw the scribble image 18 with the pen 18a and the eraser pen 18b shown in the screen image of FIG.
Graffiti on c.

The CPU 12 manages the elapsed time of the process F,
If it is within the added time limit (70 seconds in this case), proceed to the next step, and if the time limit elapses, step u
Forcibly proceed to 9 (step u6). If the user is performing graffiti, the CPU 12 returns the process to step u6,
When the graffiti ends, the process proceeds to the next step (step u7).

When the user touches the print button with the touch pen 14a, the SPU 12 proceeds to step u13 at once, and when the next graffiti button is touched,
The elapsed time (for example, 50 seconds) in the process F from step u5 to step u8 is subtracted from the time limit (70 seconds in this case), and the calculated remaining time (20 seconds in this case) is R
It is stored in the AM 13 and the process proceeds to the next step (step u8). The CPU 12 counts down the time limit of the process F (70 seconds in this case) on the time limit display portion 18g (FIG. 21) which is being displayed on the display 18 until the next graffiti button is touched. When the time limit becomes low (for example, the remaining 10
Second), the CPU 12 sends a voice signal to the speaker 20 to warn the user.

In the next step G, steps u9 to u
It comprises four steps 12 and performs the same operation as the four steps u5 to u8 of the process F.

Since there is a remaining time of 20 seconds after steps E and F, the time limit of step G is 20 seconds added to the original 60 seconds, and the user can perform graffiti for 80 seconds ( Steps u9 to s12). In this process G, the next scribble button displayed on the display 18 in the process F is changed to the previous scribble button (not shown).

At this time, when the user touches the previous scribble button in step u12 within the time limit (for example, 55 seconds), the CPU 12 returns the process to step u5, and the first sheet is printed for the remaining time (that is, 25 seconds). Allow graffiti on captured images.

At the next step u13, the CPU 12 transmits an RGB signal to the display 18 to display a screen for selecting the number and arrangement of seals (for example, 16 divisions even arrangement), and touches the user with the touch pen 14a. It is selected (step u13).

When the selection is made, the CPU 12 causes the printer 19 to print the photo sticker sheet 5c on which the scribble image is arranged according to the selected division number and arrangement, and ejects it from the photo sticker discharge port 19a (step u14).

By the above operation, the graffiti is drawn on the two picked-up images in the editing process in which the time limits are set respectively, so that the unintended omission of graffiti can be prevented. Also in this embodiment described with reference to FIG. 20,
Other configurations and structures are similar to those of the first embodiment, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

In the above embodiment, the judgment as to whether or not it is the last in the step u4 is made such that, for example, by displaying a print end button and touching the user, not only two sheets but also a plurality of sheets can be kept. You may.

Further, when the time limit elapses in step u2, the process may be set to proceed to step u4 so that the process E in which the time limit is set can be repeated a plurality of times. Further, it may be set not to add the extra time in the process E to the next process F.

In the correspondence between the structure of the present invention and the above-described embodiment, the photo sticker vending machine of the present invention corresponds to the photo sticker vending machine 1 of the embodiment, and hereinafter, similarly, the identification body is ID. Corresponding to the tag 5b, the control means is C
PU12, corresponding to ROM11 and RAM 13, the lighting hand
The steps are the ceiling strobe lighting box 16a and the front strobe lighting box 16a.
The editing means corresponds to the input device 14 , the image pickup means corresponds to the digital camera 17, the output means corresponds to the printer 19, and the identification means corresponds to the camera illumination box 16b .
Although it corresponds to the ID tag reader / writer 20, the present invention is not limited to the configuration of the above-described embodiment.

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According to the present invention, a ceiling strobe of a specific form is provided.
Flashlight box and a specific form of frontal flashlight box
The light from the box will be able to substantially uniformly irradiated on the subject in the imaging space. Therefore, it is possible to solve the problem that, depending on the number of users who are the subjects and the imaging position, the irradiation point of the illumination light is biased and there are places where the illumination cannot be sufficiently performed.

Further, since the illuminating light is applied to the subject not by the points but by the surface, the subject can be wrapped with the illumination without unnecessarily enhancing the shadow. As a result, for example, it is possible to finish a beautiful captured image with the same lighting effect as when a specialized tool is used in a shooting studio.

With the above effects, the user can obtain the printed photo sticker sheet reflecting the beautiful image pickup result, and the customer satisfaction can be improved. In addition, since the popularity of photo sticker vending machines that can beautifully image is increasing, the manager of the facility where the photo sticker vending machine is installed can expect an increase in users and sales.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the external appearance of a photo sticker vending machine.

FIG. 2 is a vertical cross-sectional view showing the inside of a photo sticker vending machine.

FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view showing the inside of a photo sticker vending machine.

FIG. 4 is a partially enlarged view (partially sectional view) showing the inside of the housing.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a control circuit.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing shooting, editing, and printing processing.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a seal division / arrangement selection process.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram of a screen image for sticker division / arrangement selection.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram of an illumination effect on a captured image.

FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing the external appearance of a photo sticker vending machine according to another embodiment.

FIG. 11 is a vertical cross-sectional view showing the inside of a photo sticker vending machine according to another embodiment.

FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view showing the inside of a photo sticker vending machine according to another embodiment.

FIG. 13 is a vertical cross-sectional view showing the inside of a photo sticker vending machine according to another embodiment.

FIG. 14 is a cross-sectional view showing the inside of a photo sticker vending machine according to another embodiment.

FIG. 15 is a vertical cross-sectional view showing the inside of a photo sticker vending machine according to another embodiment.

FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram of a screen image of seal division / arrangement selection.

FIG. 17 is a screen image diagram for selecting a division position.

FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram showing a photographic sticker sheet for arrangement operation and finish.

FIG. 19 is an explanatory view showing a placement operation and a finished photo sticker sheet.

FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a shooting, editing, and printing process of another embodiment.

FIG. 21 is a screen image diagram of a graffiti edit screen.

[Explanation of symbols] 1 ... Photo sticker vending machine 5 ... Sticker paper unit 5a ... Sticker paper 5b ... ID tag 5c ... Photo sticker sheet 5c 10 ... Control unit 16 ... Strobe lighting box 16a ... Ceiling strobe lighting box 16b ... front strobe lighting box 16c ... Small strobe lighting box 17 ... Digital camera 19 ... Printer 20 ... ID tag reader / writer 161 ... Strobe lighting device 162 ... Diffusion plate 163 ... Reflective surface

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Claims (16)

[Claims] 1. An image pickup process in which one or more subjects are illuminated by an illuminating unit and imaged by an image pickup unit provided in front of a box-shaped image pickup space to create a picked-up image, and an image to be edited is edited. A method for automatically selling a photo sticker, which permits an editing process of creating an edited image by editing with a means, and outputs a predetermined image as an output image by the output means, wherein the lighting means comprises:
A photo sticker vending method that illuminates the subject in synchronism with imaging from a position other than the front of the imaging space. 2. The method for automatically selling a photograph sticker according to claim 1, wherein the illuminating unit illuminates toward the rear of the imaging space. 3. The illumination means is a first illumination means, a second illumination means is provided in front of the imaging space, and an object is illuminated together with the second illumination means in synchronization with the imaging. The method for automatically selling a photo sticker according to 1 or 2. 4. The method for automatically selling a photo sticker according to claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein said first illumination means illuminates a subject from above in order to provide at least a ceiling of said imaging space. 5. The automatic photo sticker selling method according to claim 1, wherein the first illumination means illuminates a subject from substantially the entire ceiling surface of the imaging space. 6. The illumination device according to claim 1, wherein the first and second illuminating means are formed as a uniform illuminating means that illuminates the subject in the imaging space substantially uniformly. The method for automatic sale of the described photo sticker. 7. The uniform illuminating means is formed by sandwiching a light-emitting body with a light-reflecting plate and a light-diffusing light-diffusing plate having an appropriate space between them and irradiating the light-emitting body with the light. 7. The method for automatically selling a photograph sticker according to claim 6, wherein the reflected light is diffused by a diffuser plate and the subject is illuminated with substantially uniform light. 8. An image pickup process for illuminating one or more subjects with an illuminating means and taking an image with an image pickup means provided in front of a box-like image pickup space to create a picked-up image, and editing the image to be edited. A photo sticker vending apparatus which permits an editing process of creating an edited image by editing with a means, and outputs a predetermined image as an output image by the output means, wherein the lighting means includes:
A photo sticker vending machine formed to illuminate the subject in synchronization with the imaging from a position other than the front surface of the imaging space. 9. A photo sticker vending machine according to claim 8, wherein said lighting means is formed to illuminate rearward of said imaging space. 10. The illuminating means is a first illuminating means, and a second illuminating means for illuminating a subject together with the first illuminating means is provided in front of the imaging space in synchronization with the imaging. 8 or 9 photo sticker automatic vending machine. 11. The photo sticker vending machine according to claim 8, wherein the first illumination means is provided at least on a ceiling of the imaging space so as to illuminate a subject from above. 12. The first illumination means is formed to illuminate a subject from substantially the entire ceiling surface of the imaging space.
The photo sticker vending machine according to any one of 1 to 11. 13. The automatic photo sticker according to claim 8, wherein the first and second illumination means are formed as uniform illumination means for illuminating a subject in the imaging space substantially uniformly. Vending equipment. 14. The photo sticker vending machine according to claim 13, wherein said uniform illuminating means is formed by sandwiching a light emitting body with a proper space provided by a reflecting plate for reflecting light and a diffusing plate for diffusing light. 15. A sticker sheet on which an image is printed, and an identifying member for identifying the authenticity of the sticker sheet.
A seal paper unit in which the identification body is identified and the predetermined image is printed by an identification unit provided in the photo sticker automatic selling method or the photo sticker automatic selling device according to any one of items 1 to 5 above. 16. A photo sticker sheet on which the predetermined image is printed or printed by the photo sticker automatic selling method or the photo sticker automatic selling device according to any one of claims 1 to 14.