JP2011014056A - Photography photographing and editing device, photography photographing and editing method, and program - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To create a photographic seal notebook modeling "Print Club Notebook" actually held by woman junior high or high school students as a main user category; to print the pages of the notebook; and to provide the pages as the product of a game to a user.SOLUTION: When a user group X1 and a user group X2 belonging to the same population group perform the game using the same editing space, and the user group X1 performs a photographing process, a pre-editing process of the user group X2 is performed in a first editing space 33A. As soon as the photographing process of the user group X1 ends, the user group X1 is guided to the first editing space 33A while the user group X2 is guided to a photographing space 32. As soon as the photographing process of the user group X2 ends, the group is guided to the editing space (currently, the first editing space 33A) occupied by the user group X1 belonging to the same population group. The invention, for example, can be applied to a photographic seal creation device installed at a game center, a shopping center, etc.

Description

  The present invention relates to a photography editing apparatus, a photography editing method, and a program, and in particular, a photography editing apparatus and a photography editing method capable of printing an image of a created photo sticker (edited image) as a photo sticker notebook. And related to the program.

  Conventionally, a user (subject) is photographed, and the obtained subject image is edited with a pre-prepared frame image, stamp image, handwritten drawing graffiti input image, etc., and printed on sticker paper There are photographic seal machines that are provided to users as photographic seals.

  This photo sticker is installed in, for example, an entertainment (game) facility such as a game center, and provides a photo sticker creation game to users mainly of high school girls and female junior high school students.

  Users not only enjoy creating photo stickers as a game, but also share the output photo stickers with friends and paste them on their belongings, or collect a large number of sticker sheets and paste them in a notebook I also have it like an album.

  The notebook is abbreviated as a “pre-book” among female junior high and high school students who are assumed to be main users. In addition to the photo sticker where the owner is shown as a subject, the pre-book is affixed with a photo sticker that has been exchanged with friends or acquaintances. Many of them have stickers other than handwritten letters, illustrations, and photo stickers.

  The photo sticker creation game is played by shooting a subject (user himself), editing graffiti on the shot image, and printing the edited image on a photo sticker and outputting it.

  Furthermore, with recent photo stickers, you can post the created photo sticker (specifically, upload the edited image from the photo sticker to a specified server) and share it with other users. A function for performing popularity voting and displaying the ranking (for example, see Patent Document 1), and a function for giving a message to other users' photo stickers (for example, see Patent Document 2). There is something to have.

  In addition, there is one having a function of uploading an edited image to a server and creating an album on the server. (For example, refer to Patent Document 3 or 4)

  With such a ranking function and a message providing function, the photo sticker can be a communication tool between users, and the satisfaction of users can be increased.

  In addition, the album creation function allows the user to collect his / her own photo stickers taken at different timings as an album at a later date.

JP 2006-198976 A JP 2008-52122 A JP 2002-82872 A Japanese Patent No. 3324036

  As described above, each time a new function is added to the photo sticker, the satisfaction of the user can be increased. However, users are quickly bored, and new functions are always desired from the user side.

  Further, from the side of installing a photo sticker, it is desired that the repeater rate of the same user is increased, and in particular, the appearance of a new function that increases the number of times of use per store visit is desired.

  For example, if a group customer (group consisting of multiple people) visits a game center, etc., in order for this group to use a conventional photo sticker, the group is divided into groups of two or three people that can be photographed together. A game for creating a seal will be executed. In this case, although each group belongs to the same group, there is no way to obtain an output that is related to each other, and an output (photo sticker) that is different from the other groups is obtained.

  Therefore, as a new function, a plurality of groups belonging to the same group can obtain a common output as a group on the spot after the game (for example, a page of a photo sticker notebook with a photo sticker of each group attached). By doing so, the satisfaction of the users visiting the group can be increased, and an increase in the number of times the group as a whole can be expected.

  In addition, when the same user (a group of two or three people) repeatedly uses a photo sticker, an output that integrates the results of each game (for example, a photo sticker that is the result of each game is attached) The number of times of use per visit can be expected to increase.

  However, conventionally, such a function has not been realized.

  The present invention has been made in view of such a situation. When a related user repeatedly executes a game for creating a photo sticker, the results at the time of each game can be integrated and output.

  According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a photo-taking and editing apparatus, a fee detecting means for detecting that a predetermined fee has been received, and a photographed image obtained by shooting a user as a subject when payment of the predetermined fee is detected. Generating means, display means for displaying the photographed image, composition processing means for creating a composite image and composing the generated composite image with the photographed image, and generating And a storage means for storing the synthesized image. The identification information providing means for giving identification information to the user, and the stored composite image is stored in a virtual photo sticker notebook. The generation means for generating or updating the photo sticker notebook by pasting it on the page and the generated or updated photo sticker notebook are made public to other users with different identification information. And the page of the photo sticker notebook excluding the composite image corresponding to another user to which different identification information is given out of the composite images affixed to the page of the photo sticker notebook Regenerating means for regenerating the image, and output means for outputting the regenerated page of the photo sticker notebook.

  In this photo editing apparatus, the fee detection means is constituted by, for example, a coin processing section, the photographing means is constituted by, for example, an imaging processing section, the display means is constituted by, for example, a touch panel monitor, and the composition processing means is For example, it is comprised by the edit process part, and a memory | storage means is comprised by the memory | storage part, for example. Further, the identification information adding unit, the generating unit, and the regenerating unit are configured by, for example, a photograph sticker notebook processing unit, the disclosure unit is configured by, for example, a tablet built-in monitor, and the output unit is configured by, for example, a printing unit. .

  In this photography editing apparatus, identification information is given to the user. In addition, a photo sticker notebook is generated or updated by pasting the stored composite image on a page of a virtual photo sticker notebook, and the generated or updated photo sticker notebook is provided with other identification information. Open to users. Furthermore, among the composite images pasted on the pages of the photo sticker notebook, the composite images corresponding to other users with different identification information are excluded, and the pages of the photo sticker notebook are regenerated and regenerated. The photo sticker notebook page is output.

  Thereby, the user can post his / her composite image, that is, the image of the photo sticker, to the photo sticker notebook imitating a so-called pre-book and make it available to other users. In addition, the user can obtain a page of the photo sticker notebook from which a composite image posted from another user to whom different identification information is assigned is excluded. Therefore, the portrait rights and privacy of each user can be protected.

  The generating unit may generate or update the photo sticker notebook by pasting the composite image and a prepared modification image on a page of the photo sticker notebook.

  Thereby, a virtual photo sticker notebook can be generated imitating an actual so-called pre-book.

  The regenerating means replaces the composite image corresponding to another user to whom different identification information is given, among the composite images pasted on the page of the photo sticker notebook, with the modified image. The page of the seal notebook can be regenerated.

  Thereby, the user can acquire the page of the photo sticker notebook in which the space is filled with the modified image.

  The photography and editing apparatus according to one aspect of the present invention may further include a printing unit that prints the generated composite image, and the printing unit is attached to a print medium on which the generated composite image is printed. The identification information thus made can also be printed.

  Thereby, the user can easily grasp his / her identification information, and can easily notify his / her own identification information to other users belonging to the same group as the user.

  The output means can output the regenerated page of the photograph sticker notebook as a printed matter.

  Thereby, the user group can obtain the page of the photo sticker notebook as a printed matter.

  According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a photo-editing method comprising: a charge detecting unit that detects that a predetermined fee has been received; and a photographed image obtained by shooting a user as a subject when payment of the predetermined fee is detected. Generating means, display means for displaying the photographed image, composition processing means for creating a composite image and composing the generated composite image with the photographed image, and generating In a photography editing method of a photography editing apparatus comprising a storage means for storing the composite image that has been stored, an identification information provision step for providing identification information to the user, and the stored composite image virtually A generation step for generating or updating the photo sticker notebook by pasting it on a page of a new photo sticker notebook, and different identification information for the generated or updated photo sticker notebook Excluding the step of publishing to other given users and the composite image corresponding to the other user to which different identification information is given out of the composite images pasted on the page of the photo sticker notebook A regenerating step of regenerating the page of the photo sticker notebook, and an output step of outputting the regenerated page of the photo sticker notebook.

  According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a program for detecting a payment of a predetermined fee, and generating a captured image by photographing a user as a subject when the payment of the predetermined fee is detected. Shooting means, display means for displaying the photographed image, composition processing means for creating a composite image, and creating the composite image by combining the generated composite image with the photographed image, and the generated A program for controlling a photographic editing apparatus comprising storage means for storing a composite image, wherein an identification information providing step for providing identification information to the user; and the stored composite image is virtually The generation step of generating or updating the photo sticker notebook by pasting it on the page of the photo sticker notebook and the photo sticker notebook generated or updated are attached with different identification information. The publishing step for publishing to other users, and the composite image corresponding to the other users to which different identification information is given are excluded from the composite images pasted on the page of the photo sticker notebook. Then, the computer of the photography editing apparatus executes a process including a regeneration step for regenerating the page of the photo sticker notebook and an output step for outputting the page of the regenerated photo sticker notebook.

  This program is recorded on a predetermined recording medium, read by a drive, for example, and installed in the photo sticker creating apparatus. Recording media include magnetic disks made of floppy (registered trademark) disks, optical disks made of CD-ROM (Compact Disc Read Only Memory), DVD-ROM (Digital Versatile Disc), MD (Mini Disc) (registered trademark), etc. And a removable medium such as a semiconductor memory.

  According to one aspect of the present invention, when the same user repeatedly executes a photo sticker creation game or when users belonging to the same group repeatedly execute a photo sticker creation game, The results can be integrated and output.

It is a perspective view which shows the example of the structural example of the photograph sticker production apparatus to which this invention is applied. It is the perspective view which looked at the photo sticker production apparatus of FIG. 1 from another angle. It is a perspective view which shows the example of installation of the photograph sticker production apparatus of FIG. It is a figure explaining the user's space movement in a photograph sticker creation apparatus. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the front of a front unit. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the side surface of an edit unit. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the other side of an edit unit. It is a top view which shows the 2nd example of arrangement | positioning of the photograph sticker production apparatus 1. FIG. It is a top view which shows the 3rd example of arrangement | positioning of the photograph sticker production apparatus 1. FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the example of an internal structure of a photograph sticker production apparatus. It is a functional block diagram which shows the detailed structural example of the control apparatus of FIG. It is a flowchart explaining a photograph sticker creation game process. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of an edit screen. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of a photograph sticker notebook. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of a photograph sticker notebook. It is a figure which shows the production | generation process of a photograph sticker notebook. It is a flowchart explaining a photograph sticker notebook posting process. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the selection screen of a paste image. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the selection screen of a paste image. It is a figure for demonstrating the page allocation of an affixed image. It is a figure explaining operation of a photography space and two edit spaces. It is a figure explaining operation of a photography space and two edit spaces. It is a figure explaining operation of a photography space and two edit spaces. It is a figure explaining operation of a photography space and two edit spaces.

  Hereinafter, a photo sticker creating apparatus 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

  The photo sticker creating apparatus 1 enhances the entertainment of shooting and editing operations, and allows the user to execute those operations as a game (play service), and the shot / edited images are stored in a photo sticker and a photo sticker notebook. It is a game device (play service providing device) that is provided to the user as a page or data and receives the consideration from the user.

  Here, terms such as a user in this specification are defined.

  A user refers to a person who plays a game in the photo sticker creating apparatus 1. The user group refers to a group of one or more users who perform game processes (photographing, editing, etc. described later) together in the photo sticker creating apparatus 1. Therefore, a user group may refer to one user or may refer to two or more users. However, due to restrictions such as shooting space and editing space, the user group is usually assumed to be two or three people.

  In addition, for example, when a group of users who come to a store are divided into several users to form a plurality of user groups, a plurality of related user groups each belong to the same group. Or a multiple user group.

  In contrast, a single user group that is not related to other user groups is referred to as a single user group. However, when a single user group plays a game a plurality of times, the same single user group at each time can be regarded as a user group belonging to the same group.

  In the photo sticker creation game executed by the photo sticker creation device 1, the user group (which may be one person or two or more persons as described above) determines the price of the game. The subject is taken as a subject, and one or more shot images to be edited are selected from one or more shot images obtained as a result, and a background image, a foreground image, etc. are selected. The photographed image is designed to be rich (edited image) by combining and editing using a editing function (doodle editing function) such as pen image input or stamp image input. After the game ends, the user group receives a photo sticker or the like on which the edited image is printed as a product.

  In addition, the user group can post all or part of the created photo sticker (that is, the edited image) to a photo sticker notebook that can be disclosed to other user groups.

  In addition, user groups can print their photo stickers and other user group photo stickers belonging to the same group as the option by paying an additional fee in addition to the normal fee. The obtained page of the photo sticker notebook can be acquired as a product.

  Therefore, if the page of the photo sticker notebook as a product is attractive to the user, many users will add the option, so that an increase in profits due to the additional fee can be expected.

  Here, the photo sticker notebook is a photo sticker in which a female junior high school student or the like assumed as a main user group of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 exchanges or receives it with friends or acquaintances in addition to his own photo sticker. Create a photo sticker that mimics a notebook (what a girl junior high school student, etc. abbreviated as a pre-book) that puts a sticker other than a photo sticker on the gap between the photo stickers. This is realized on the screen of the apparatus 1.

  In the photo sticker creating apparatus 1, a photo sticker (image) posted from an unspecified user group is pasted on a page of a photo sticker notebook displayed on the screen (specifically, a photo on the image of the page). The image of the sticker can be synthesized and displayed on the screen. However, the pages that can be printed out of the pages of the photo sticker notebook are limited to the pages to which the user's own photo stickers and the photo stickers of other user groups belonging to the same group as the user group are pasted. Such restrictions can protect the portrait rights and privacy of each user.

  The photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is usually installed in a game center or a store in a sightseeing spot. That is, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is sold or leased to a manager of the store from, for example, a manufacturer or a sales company. The manager who purchased the photo sticker creation device 1 or received a lease installs and manages and operates the photo sticker creation device 1 in a store (for example, a game center). Play a photo sticker creation game for a fee, and make a profit by paying for it. Therefore, the high profit rate of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is important for the store manager.

  That is, it is desirable that the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 has a high rate of return per unit time. Moreover, in the case of a normal store, the installation place of the photograph sticker production apparatus 1 is limited by restrictions, such as a floor area and a structure. Therefore, it is desirable that the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 has a high profit rate per unit floor area. Furthermore, since the size and shape of each store are not usually the same, and other game machines and the like installed together with the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 are also different, the higher the degree of freedom of the installation location, the better. Furthermore, it is desirable for the user to use it repeatedly several times.

  As a method of improving the profit rate, for example, it is necessary to improve the rotation rate of the photo sticker creation game. That is, the rate of return per unit time is increased by increasing the number of games played within a predetermined time. However, if there is no user who plays the photo sticker creation game, the profitability will not improve. That is, it is also important to improve the user's expectation and satisfaction with respect to the photo sticker creation game of the photo sticker creation device 1.

  For example, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 can increase the number of users by providing a function with high expectation that a person who has never played a photo sticker creating game will want to play. Further, by providing a function with a high degree of satisfaction that the user who played has thought that “it was fun, I would like to play again”, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 increases the number of regular users, so-called repeaters, The number can be further increased. That is, the profit of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is improved.

  For the user group, the photo sticker creating device 1 is roughly divided into playing a photo sticker making game (photo sticker creating work), obtaining a photo sticker or a photo sticker notebook page as a product, Posting the sticker (image) to the photo sticker notebook, or browsing the photo stickers (images) of other user groups posted on the photo sticker notebook (completed photo sticker itself) etc. is there.

  Examples of methods for improving the amusement of the photo sticker creation game include an improvement in image quality of the photographing function, a multifunctional editing function such as graffiti, an improvement in operability, and adjustment of play time and waiting time.

  In addition, when the same user group repeatedly executes the game, or when a plurality of user groups belonging to the same group repeatedly execute the game, the results of each repeated game are output in association with each other, Specifically, if a page of a photo sticker notebook with a photo sticker as a result of each repeated game is printed and output, an attractive product for each user group can be obtained.

  As methods for improving the enjoyment of photo stickers, for example, improving the quality of sticker paper, improving the hardware such as high-quality printing, special color printing, etc., and improving user satisfaction with photo sticker images And to devise the layout and decoration in the photo sticker notebook.

  High school girls and junior high school students who are assumed to be the main users not only stick the obtained photo sticker to their property, but also exchange the photo sticker or talk about the photo sticker as a topic . Therefore, for example, when the image content of a photo sticker is flashy, interesting, scarce, or novel, the user not only likes the image himself, but also uses the photo sticker as a topic. We can expect conversation to be exciting.

  In addition, by using such a photo sticker, it can be expected that the photo sticker itself also serves as an advertisement for the photo sticker creating apparatus 1. Therefore, improving the amusement of photo stickers not only improves the satisfaction of the user, but also increases the expectations of others, attracting customers due to the spread of reputation, that is, new users by so-called word-of-mouth Can be expected to increase.

  In other words, in the photo sticker creation game, by providing a function that can create images that users will like, not only the user's satisfaction with the photo sticker creation game but also the satisfaction with the photo sticker is improved. Furthermore, the topicality of the photo sticker and the advertising effect can be improved at the same time.

  The photo sticker creating apparatus 1 will be specifically described. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an external appearance of a photographic sticker creating apparatus 1.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is roughly divided into a photographing unit 12, an editing unit 13, a ceiling lighting unit 14, and a background curtain unit 15.

  The photographing unit 12 accepts a photo sticker creation game for the user group. Specifically, the course of the photo sticker creation game is selected, a price is charged, and the flow of the photo sticker creation game and how to play are guided (explained) by video and voice. After such acceptance, the photographing unit 12 further has a function of photographing a subject (user), and the subject is photographed in an internal space (photographing space 32 (FIG. 4)) described later. Is done.

  The photographing unit 12 includes a front unit 12A and a rear unit 12B.

  The front unit 12A is a unit arranged on the side facing the subject in the shooting space 32, and is provided with a configuration for receiving and shooting (camera 51, touch panel monitor 52, illumination device 53, etc. (FIG. 5)). Yes. The front unit 12 </ b> A has a milky white acrylic plate 54 formed in a substantially semi-cylindrical curved surface on the front surface (subject side), and a lighting device 53 including a fluorescent lamp installed on the rear surface of the milky white acrylic plate 54. The whole body is irradiated without shadow.

  The rear unit 12B is a unit that is arranged behind the subject in the shooting space 32, and is a unit that plays the role of the user when the front unit 12A takes a picture. The interior of the rear unit 12 </ b> B is a cavity (space), and is configured as a part of the imaging space 32. On the upper part of the rear unit 12B, for example, a background curtain unit 15 composed of a movable curtain (background curtain) used for the background is disposed.

  The editing unit 13 is provided with a configuration (for example, a tablet built-in monitor 62, a touch pen 63, etc. (FIG. 6)) for a user group to perform graffiti editing on a captured image. As will be described later, the editing unit 13 consisting of a single frame is provided with a configuration for performing graffiti editing and the like on each of the two faces so that two groups of users can perform editing work simultaneously. It has been.

  Thereby, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 can execute a plurality of photo sticker making games in parallel. In other words, a plurality of user groups can play the photo sticker creation game in the photo sticker creation device 1 at the same time. In order to further improve the rotation rate of the photo sticker creation game play, two or more graffiti editing can be performed on the editing unit 13 so that two or more user groups can simultaneously perform graffiti editing. A configuration for performing the above may be provided.

  The ceiling lighting unit 14 provided above the imaging space 32 incorporates a flash that irradiates flash light toward the imaging space 32 in accordance with the imaging timing. The ceiling illumination unit 14 further has a fluorescent lamp disposed therein, and functions as illumination that constantly illuminates the imaging space 32. Although the details will be described later, the imaging space 32 is simply configured as a closed space, and it is difficult for light from the outside to enter and tends to be dark, and the operability for the user can be reduced. Therefore, the ceiling illuminating unit 14 can brightly illuminate the photographing space 32 with an internal fluorescent lamp or the like, thereby suppressing a decrease in user operability. Such illumination is also provided in the front unit 12A and the rear unit 12B.

  FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 of FIG. 1 as viewed from the editing unit 13 side.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the editing unit 13 is installed adjacent to the photographing unit 12 behind the front unit 12 </ b> A as viewed from the user located in the photographing space 32. A first editing interface 13A and a second editing interface 13B are provided on two sides of the editing unit 13 that are orthogonal to the front unit 12A.

  In other words, the editing unit 13 includes two groups of users who perform a photo sticker creation game in a state where they face each other across the editing unit 13 in a direction perpendicular to the direction connecting the front unit 12A and the rear unit 12B. Two editing interfaces 13A and 13B are provided so that the above can be performed. Details of the configuration of these editing interfaces will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Also, on the surface of the editing unit 13 that faces the photographing unit 12, a photo sticker discharge unit 13C that discharges a photo sticker printed as a result of the photo sticker creation game or a page of a photo sticker notebook is provided.

  FIG. 3 is an external view showing an installation example of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1.

  When the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is installed in a game center or the like, for example, as shown in FIG. 3, a shooting space in which a side curtain 21 is provided so as to surround the shooting unit 12 and the editing unit 13 and a shooting operation is performed. 32 and the editing space 33 in which editing work is performed are simply enclosed to improve the closeability of each space. In other words, for example, the side curtain 21 contributes to high-quality shooting and the visibility of the editing screen by stabilizing the environment in each space, or blocks the field of view from outside each space. It is possible to perform operations such as shooting and editing without being conscious of the line of sight from the outside (users of the next user group in standby, etc.).

  The external side surface of the side curtain 21 is usually used as a place to place advertisements, and a flashy design image representing the model name and model image of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 so that the attention is increased at the installation location. Etc. are drawn.

  As described above, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 causes a plurality of user groups to play a photo sticker creating game. In addition, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 can simultaneously execute a plurality of photo sticker creating games. That is, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 can cause a plurality of user groups to play a photo sticker creating game at the same time. At this time, each user group performs each work of the photo sticker creation game while moving through a plurality of spaces provided in the photo sticker creation device 1, and advances the game.

  Next, the flow of the photo sticker creating game by the photo sticker creating device 1 and the accompanying movement of the user group space will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 4 is a plan view of the user group's space movement during the game as viewed from above the photo sticker creating apparatus 1.

  As shown in FIG. 4, a user group (a user group located in A or A ′) who intends to play the photo sticker creation game has a photographing unit in a standby area 31 outside the photo sticker creation device 1. 12 shooting spaces 32 (a space formed between the front unit 12A and the rear unit 12B, indicated by a dotted line in the figure) are checked, and if they are free, they enter the shooting unit 12 as they are.

  On the other hand, when the shooting unit 12 is used by the previous user group, the camera waits until the shooting space 32 becomes free, the previous user group finishes shooting and moves to the editing unit 13 side, and the shooting space 32 is moved. After vacating, the user group that has been waiting enters the imaging space 32 from the waiting area 31.

  The user group (user group located in B) who entered the shooting space 32 operates the touch panel monitor 52 provided in front of the front unit 12A to accept the process (select course, add option, input price). Etc.) is performed, and a photographing operation (main photographing) is performed in which the subject becomes a subject and performs photographing.

  Instead of performing the acceptance process in the shooting space 32, the acceptance process may be performed in the standby area 31. In this case, for example, a user interface for receiving processing may be provided on the side surface of the front unit 12A.

  The user group that has finished the photographing operation selects a keep image to be kept for editing / printing from the obtained photographed images, and follows the movement guidance displayed on the touch panel monitor 52 from the photographing space 32. Guided in the first editing space 33A (the first editing interface 13A side of the editing unit 13) or the second editing space 33B (the second editing interface 13B side of the editing unit 13) in which editing is performed, indicated by the middle dotted line. Move to the other side.

  It should be noted that the movement guidance at this time is usually guided to the vacant side of the first editing space 33A or the second editing space 33B. However, the moving user group belongs to the same group as the previous user group that currently occupies the first editing space 33A or the second editing space 33B, and a common output is to be obtained. In this case, it is possible to guide to a person occupied by a previous user group belonging to the same group. This guidance will be described in detail with reference to FIGS.

  The user group (user located in C or C ') moved to the first editing space 33A or the second editing space 33B performs a graffiti editing work. Hereinafter, when it is not necessary to distinguish the first editing space 33A and the second editing space 33B from each other, they are simply referred to as the editing space 33.

  The user group that has finished the graffiti editing can then optionally perform a photo sticker posting process for posting a photo sticker (graffit edited image) to the photo sticker notebook or browsing the photo sticker notebook.

  Thereafter, the user group performs print setting work. While the photo sticker or the page of the photo sticker notebook is printed, the user group in this editing space 33 performs a mini-game as a subsequent customer service process or transmits a photographed image or an edited image to the mobile terminal. Can do.

  Then, when printing is completed, the user group is informed to that effect. Following this guidance, the user group moves to the printed matter receiving area 34 in front of the photo sticker discharge unit 13C, receives the discharged photo sticker paper and the photo sticker notebook page, and ends the photo sticker creation game.

  In the photo sticker creation game as described above, when the user group that has occupied the shooting space 32 moves to the first editing space 33A or the second editing space 33B, the shooting space 32 becomes free. Can use the imaging space 32 for the next new user group. Furthermore, when the user group in the first editing space 33A or the user group in the second editing space 33B moves to the printed material receiving area 34, the editing space (the first editing space 33A or the second editing space 33B) becomes empty. Therefore, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 can allow the user group that has been in the photographing space 32 to use the editing space.

  In other words, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 uses the standby area 31, the shooting space 32, the first editing space 33A, the second editing space in order to improve the rotation rate per unit time and unit floor area of the photo sticker creating game. Using 33B and the printed matter receiving area 34, a photo sticker creation game can be played simultaneously for a plurality of user groups (multiple customer service can be performed).

  In addition, the structure of the housing | casing 10 of the photograph sticker production apparatus 1 mentioned above is arbitrary, and a structure other than the above-mentioned may be sufficient. Similarly, the method of multiple customer service is also arbitrary. Specific examples thereof will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  In the above description, the user group that has finished the shooting process is guided to the vacant one in the first editing space 33A or the second editing space 33B. For example, the first editing space 33A is The second editing space 33B may be dedicated to the user group that does not perform the process related to the photo sticker notebook, and is dedicated to the user group that performs the process related to the photo sticker notebook.

  Next, the configuration of each unit will be described.

  FIG. 5 is a front view of the front unit 12A of the photographing unit 12 located in front of the user group who performs photographing work in the photographing space 32. FIG. As shown in the figure, a coin insertion / return port 50 is provided at the lower right front of the front unit 12A so that the user can pay for the photo sticker creation game or return fishing to the user. ing.

  Note that the payment of the price for playing the photo sticker creation game is not limited to coins, and of course, payment can be made even with banknotes. In addition, instead of cash (coins and banknotes) that are actually distributed, it is also possible to make payments using prepaid cards, coins, electronic money, etc. that are distributed in amusement facilities where the photo sticker creation device 1 is installed. May be.

  In addition, the next user group waiting in the standby area 31 may be allowed to enter a fee before entering the shooting space 32. In this case, the coin insertion / return port 50 may be provided, for example, on the outer side surface of the front unit 12A. Further, in this case, the next user is kept waiting in the standby area 31 until the shooting space 32 becomes empty, and voice guidance for guiding the next user group to the shooting space 32 is output after the shooting space 32 is empty. You may make it do.

  A camera 51, a touch panel monitor 52, and a speaker 55 are provided in front of the front unit 12A.

  Milky acrylic plates 54-1 to 54-4 formed in a substantially semi-cylindrical curved surface are affixed to the front side and the lower side of the front unit 12A, and the interior of the imaging space 32 is illuminated behind them. An illuminating device 53 (FIG. 10) for flashing a flashlight in accordance with the timing of shooting by the camera 51 is provided.

  The lighting device 53, the milky acrylic plates 54-1 to 54-4, and the ceiling lighting unit 14 produce the shooting space 32 surrounded by the side curtain 21 as if it were a fitting room wrapped in light. Thus, the whole body of the subject (user) can be illuminated without shadows and more beautiful images can be taken. Furthermore, it is possible to give the user a good impression that the shooting space 32 is wide, comfortable, clean, bright, and the like.

  Luggage storage areas 56-1 and 56-2 are provided at the lower left and right of the front of the front unit 12A for placing baggage and the like of a user who is photographing.

  The camera 51 is configured by an image pickup device using a CCD (Charge Coupled Device), a CMOS (Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor), or the like, and a user in the shooting space 32 is used as a subject in the shooting process of the photo sticker creation game. Acquire a captured moving image (acquired image). From the acquired image acquired by the camera 51, a frame image at a predetermined timing is extracted and stored as a captured image (still image) for actual shooting. Of course, any camera other than these may be used as long as the user can be photographed and digital image data can be obtained. The number of cameras 51 and the installation location are also arbitrary.

  The camera 51 is installed at a slightly higher position as compared with the conventional photo sticker creating apparatus, and a wide-angle lens is used. As a result, the whole-body photographing with the subject standing, which is difficult in the conventional photo sticker creating apparatus, is easily realized.

  The touch panel monitor 52 includes a display 123 such as a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) or LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), and a colorless and transparent touch panel 124 (any of FIGS. 10A and 12B) laminated thereon. Displays images related to shooting operations such as acquired images, composite images to be combined with captured images (background images, foreground images, etc.), captured images saved as shooting results, or guide images that guide the shooting procedure, and touch panel 124 (for example, pressure-sensitive type, electromagnetic induction type, etc.) is adapted to accept a tap operation by a user's finger or the like, for example.

  The illuminating device 53 provided behind the milky white acrylic plate 54 includes a plurality of fluorescent lamps, flashing flashlights, and the like. The illuminating space 32 is used to brighten the photographic space 32 and ensure operability and safety. In order to improve the image quality of the photographed image, the subject is flashed at a timing corresponding to the photographing timing, and the subject (user) to be photographed is irradiated with light from various angles.

  The speaker 55 appropriately outputs guidance sound, BGM (Back Ground Music), sound effects, etc. in the shooting work of the photo sticker creation game. Note that the number and installation positions of the speakers 55 are arbitrary.

  The luggage storage place 56-1 and the luggage storage place 56-2 are shelves that can be used as a place for baggage by the user at the time of photographing. Both the luggage storage place 56-1 and the luggage storage place 56-2 do not get in the way of shooting, i.e., when the user takes a shooting pose, and the illumination device 53 emits light. It is provided at a position that does not interfere with

  By placing his / her baggage in the luggage storage area 56-1 or the luggage storage area 56-2, the user can perform the photographing work more comfortably and safely. In the following, when it is not necessary to distinguish the luggage storage 56-1 and the luggage storage 56-2 from each other, they are simply referred to as the luggage storage 56. By providing the luggage storage place 56, it is possible to prevent situations where the baggage is soiled due to the baggage being placed on the floor, or the user is damaged by the withdrawal.

  Of course, you may make it provide things other than the structure mentioned above in the front surface 12A-1 of the front unit 12A.

  Next, the configuration of the editing unit 13 will be described.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of one first editing space 33 </ b> A among the editing spaces 33 provided in two places in the editing unit 13.

  As shown in the figure, an illuminating device 61 for illuminating the first editing space 33A that is darkened because it is partitioned by the side curtain 21 or the like is provided at the top of the first editing interface 13A.

  The illuminating device 61 allows the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 to suppress a reduction in the user's editing work efficiency and improve the safety of the first editing space 33A.

  In the configuration example of FIG. 6, the upper part of the first editing interface 13A in which the lighting device 61 is provided of the editing unit 13 penetrates to the second editing space 33B side, and the lighting device 61 is the first. The editing space 33A and the second editing space 33B are shared. That is, the illumination device 61 illuminates not only the first editing space 33A but also the second editing space 33B. Note that the installation position and the number of the illumination devices 61 are arbitrary.

  The first editing interface 13A is provided with a tablet built-in monitor 62 on the front thereof, and touch pens (touch pen 63-1 and touch pen 63-2) are arranged on the left and right of the tablet built-in monitor 62, respectively. Further, the first editing interface 13A is provided with a speaker 64 and an additional coin insertion / return opening 65.

  The tablet built-in monitor 62 includes a display 141 such as a CRT or LCD and a tablet 142 stacked on the display 141 (both of which are shown in FIG. 10). The display 141 is a GUI for editing a captured image obtained by a shooting operation in a shooting space. The editing screen 250 (FIG. 13) or the like is displayed, and the tablet 142 inputs a user operation.

  Although the details will be described later, the editing screen 250 displayed on the display 141 of the tablet built-in monitor 62 is individually displayed by each of a plurality of users constituting the user group using the touch pen 63-1 or 63-2. Alternatively, two images to be edited can be displayed at the same time so that the doodle editing can be performed jointly. The two images to be simultaneously displayed for graffiti editing may be the same or different.

  The tablet 142 of the tablet built-in monitor 62 is, for example, a pressure-sensitive type or electromagnetic induction type input device, is colorless and transparent, and uses an operation from a user using the touch pen 63-1 or the touch pen 63-2 as position information. Convert.

  Touch pens 63-1 and 63-2 corresponding to the tablet superimposed on the screen are detachably fixed to the editing unit 13 with predetermined attachments on the left and right sides of the tablet monitor 62, respectively. A plurality of users constituting a user group can play the editing process of the photo sticker creation work at the same time by using each of these touch pens. It is also identified whether the input operation is performed using the touch pen 63-1 or the input operation is performed using the touch pen 63-2. Hereinafter, when there is no need to distinguish between the touch pen 63-1 and the touch pen 63-2, they are simply referred to as the touch pen 63.

  The touch pen 63 is electrically connected to the control device 101 (FIG. 10) installed in the editing unit 13 by wire (or wireless). The touch pen 63 operates in cooperation with the colorless and transparent tablet 142 superimposed on the display screen of the display 141 of the tablet built-in monitor 62. When the user operates these touch pens 63 and taps the tablet 142 (to bring the touch pen 63 and the display screen of the tablet built-in monitor 62 into contact (or close proximity)) or move the tablet 142 on the tablet 142. These operate as input devices that receive input from the user. The number of touch pens 63 to be installed, the installation position, the shape, and the like are arbitrary.

  The speaker 64 outputs voices such as guidance voices, sound effects, and BGM, for example. The number, design, shape, etc. of the speakers 64 are arbitrary.

  The additional coin insertion / return port 65 is used to add a coin as an additional fee when the user group wants to extend the editable time, when a plurality of photo stickers are added and printed, or when a page of a photo sticker notebook is printed. It is provided for throwing in or returning fishing. In addition, payment of this additional price is not limited to a coin, Naturally, it can also be made to be able to pay also with a banknote. In addition, instead of cash (coins and banknotes) that are actually distributed, payment can also be made with prepaid cards, coins, electronic money, etc. distributed at amusement facilities where the photo sticker creation device 1 is installed. May be.

  However, the extension of the editable time is performed when the shooting operation is not currently performed in the shooting space 32 (when there is no next user) or the other editing interface (in this case, the second editing interface). 13B) is possible only when it is empty, and cannot be extended when the shooting operation is performed in the shooting space 32 and the other editing interface is used.

  The configuration of the editing unit 13 on the second editing space 33B side is basically the same as the configuration on the first editing space 33A side shown in FIG.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the photo sticker discharge unit 13 </ b> C provided in the editing unit 13.

  As shown in the figure, the photo sticker discharge section 13C is provided with a photo sticker discharge port 71 through which a printed photo sticker paper or a page of a photo sticker notebook is discharged.

  The photo sticker is created by printing an image for printing created by operating the editing interface 13 by a printer 114 (FIG. 10) built in the editing unit 13 on a sticker sheet. The page of the photo sticker notebook is created by printing the page on which the user's photo sticker is posted on photo paper (or sticker paper) by the printer 114 (FIG. 10) built in the editing unit 13. The

  The above-described appearance of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 shown in FIGS. 1 to 7 and the arrangement of each unit are referred to as a first arrangement example.

  Next, second and third arrangement examples of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 will be described.

  FIG. 8 is a plan view showing a second arrangement example of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1. Note that, in the second arrangement example, portions that are the same as those in the first arrangement example shown in FIG.

  As can be seen from the drawing, the second arrangement example is different from the first arrangement example in that an entrance 82 for restricting input to the imaging space 32 is provided. A first passage 83A for moving to the first editing space 33A and a second passage 83B for moving to the second editing space 33B without being outside the housing 10 are provided, and the first editing A feature is that an exit port 84A for moving from the space 33A to the printed matter receiving area 34 and an exit port 84B for moving from the second editing space 33B to the printed matter receiving area 34 are provided.

  That is, the entrance 82 is provided with an automatic door, an automatic curtain or the like that is opened only when the shooting space 32 is vacant and is closed when the shooting space 32 is occupied by a user group of customers. Yes.

  In the case of FIG. 8, the rear unit 12B is divided into two and the entrance 82 is provided between the rear units 12B-1 and 12B-2. However, the installation location of the entrance 82 is not limited to this. . For example, as in the first arrangement example, it may be provided beside the imaging space 32.

  Further, the rear unit 12B is not divided into two, but an automatic elevating curtain integrated with the rear unit 12B is provided, and the background curtain is raised and lowered to the shooting space 32 side of the entrance 82 by the automatic elevating curtain. Good.

  The first passage 83A is for a user group of the shooting space 32 that has finished the shooting process to pass when guided to the first editing space 33A. The first passage 83 </ b> A is for a user group of the first editing space 33 </ b> A that has completed the pre-editing process (described later) to be guided to the shooting space 32.

  Similarly, the second passage 83B is for the user group of the shooting space 32 that has finished the shooting process to pass when guided to the second editing space 33B. The second passage 83 </ b> B is for passing when the user group of the second editing space 33 </ b> B that has finished the pre-editing process (described later) is guided to the shooting space 32. Hereinafter, the first passage 83 </ b> A and the second passage 83 </ b> B are simply referred to as the passage 83 when it is not necessary to distinguish them individually.

  The passage 83 may be provided with a curtain or the like for separating the shooting space 32 and the editing space 32. Alternatively, a simple door or the like may be provided in the passage 83 and opened only when guidance is to be provided. Specifically, for example, when the user group of the shooting space 32 that has finished the shooting process is guided to the first editing space 33A, the first passage 83A may be opened and the second passage 83B may be closed.

  FIG. 9 is a plan view showing a third arrangement example of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1. Note that, in the third arrangement example, portions that are the same as those in the first arrangement example shown in FIG.

  As is clear from the figure, the third arrangement example is provided with an entrance 92 for restricting the input to the imaging space 32 as compared to the first arrangement example, and the front unit 12. The first editing I / F 13A or the second editing I / F 13B is provided on both sides of the first editing space 33A. In other words, the first editing space 33A, the shooting space 32, and the second editing space 33B are arranged in a horizontal line. The feature is that is provided.

  In the case of the third arrangement example, the photo sticker discharge port 71 may be provided on the back side of the front unit 12A, for example, as viewed from the user of the photographing space 32. Or you may install in the front (editing space side) and each side of 1st edit I / F13A and 2nd edit I / F13B.

  That is, the entrance 92 is provided with an automatic door, an automatic curtain or the like that is opened only when the shooting space 32 is vacant, and is closed when the shooting space 32 is occupied by a user group of customers. Yes. In the case of FIG. 9, the rear unit 12B is divided into two and the entrance 92 is provided between the rear units 12B-1 and 12B-2. However, the installation location of the entrance 92 is not limited to this. .

  Further, the rear unit 12B is not divided into two, but an automatic elevating curtain integrated with the rear unit 12B is provided, and the background curtain is raised and lowered to the shooting space 32 side of the entrance 92 by the automatic elevating curtain. Good.

  On the boundary between the first editing space 33A and the shooting space 32, and on the boundary between the shooting space 32 and the second editing space 33B, curtains, doors, and the like are provided to divide them. The curtains and doors may be opened only when guidance is to be provided. Specifically, for example, when guiding the user group of the shooting space 32 that has finished the shooting process to the first editing space 33A, only the curtain on the first editing space 33A side is automatically opened, and the second editing space 33B. The side curtain may remain closed.

  According to the second and third arrangement examples, it is possible to accurately guide the user group that moves in the standby area 31, the imaging space 32, the editing space 33, and the printed material receiving area 34. Further, it is possible to prevent an irrelevant person who is not a user group to move originally from entering the photographing space 32 or the editing space 33.

  In addition, when multiple user groups belonging to the same group play a game multiple times, or when a single user group uses a game multiple times, it is possible to collect multiple payments at the time of acceptance. If the entrance (the entrance 82 or the entrance 92) is closed while the game is repeated a plurality of times, it is possible to prevent other user groups from being interrupted.

  However, when the above operation is performed, the repeater rate of the user group can be expected to improve, but when the next user group is waiting outside, unfairness is given, and as a result In addition, the turnover rate and the number of times of use of the game may be reduced.

  Therefore, for example, the presence or number of the next and subsequent user groups waiting may be detected, and the number of times that the game can be played continuously may be limited according to the detection result.

  However, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is a multi-game, such as when a plurality of user groups belonging to the same group repeats a game a plurality of times or when a single user group uses a game repeatedly a plurality of times. Even if another user group interrupts while repeating the above, the result of the game played multiple times can be integrated and output (details will be described later). Thereby, the user group can enjoy the game without being impatient with the appearance of other user groups.

  Next, an internal configuration example of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 will be described.

  FIG. 10 is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration example of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1. The same parts as those described above are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof is omitted.

  The photo sticker creating apparatus 1 has a control device 101 that controls the entire apparatus of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1. In the control device 101, a storage unit 102, a communication unit 103, a drive 104, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 106, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 107, a photographing unit 111, an editing unit 113, and a printer 114 each have a predetermined bus. Connected through.

The storage unit 102 has a non-volatile storage medium such as a hard disk or a flash memory, and stores various setting information supplied from the control device 101 in the storage medium or is recorded in the storage medium. The setting information is read out and supplied to the control device 101.
In addition, the storage unit 102 includes a group ID indicating a group to which each user group belongs, such as a photo sticker (image data) created by each user group and a photo sticker (image data) posted by each user group. Are stored in association with each other. The stored photo sticker (image data thereof) is also disclosed to other user groups belonging to the same group (details will be described later). Note that this storage medium may be anything as long as it can store information.

  Under the control of the control device 101, the communication unit 103 is connected to another communication device, specifically via an external network such as the Internet or a public telephone network, or simply via a communication cable (both not shown). For example, it communicates with the user's mobile phone, the user's personal computer, the central management server, or the like. More specifically, the communication unit 103 transmits transmission information supplied from the control device 101 to another communication device, or supplies reception information supplied from another communication device to the control device 101.

  The drive 104 includes a magnetic disk (including a flexible disk), an optical disk (including a CD-ROM (Compact Disc-Read Only Memory), a DVD (Digital Versatile Disc), a BD (Blu ray Disc)), a magneto-optical disk, and A removable medium 105 such as a semiconductor memory is appropriately mounted, and computer programs and data read from the removable medium 105 are supplied to the control device 101 as necessary, and stored or installed in the storage unit 102 or the like.

  The ROM 106 stores programs and data executed by the control device 101 in advance, and the ROM 106 supplies the programs and data to the control device 101 according to control from the control device 101. The RAM 107 temporarily holds data and programs processed by the control device 101.

  The photographing unit 111 is a block related to the photographing unit 12 and includes a background curtain unit 15, a camera 51, a touch panel monitor 52, a lighting device 53, a speaker 55, and a coin processing unit 121.

  The background curtain unit 15 is a unit having a plurality of elevating curtains used as a background and a control unit that controls the curtains used as a background in the process of shooting a photo sticker creation game. The curtains have different colors, patterns, patterns, etc. and have different backgrounds. That is, the user can select the background color, pattern, pattern, etc. by selecting the curtain to be adjusted.

  The background curtain unit 15 (the control unit thereof) is provided at the upper part of the rear unit 12B, and one or more curtains selected by the user are placed behind the shooting space 32 (behind the user who is the subject). Hanging. At this time, unnecessary curtains that are already suspended are wound up and stored. Actually, the background curtain unit 15 operates under the control of the control device 101, and suspends or stores the curtain according to the background control signal supplied from the control device 101.

  Note that the material, shape, size, and the like of each curtain are arbitrary, and include, for example, panels and solid shapes. Moreover, the material, shape, size, etc. of each curtain may be different from each other (the material, shape, size, etc. need not be unified for all curtains). Further, the background curtain unit 15 is only required to allow the user to select a background. For example, a curtain other than a lift type such as a slide type, an open / close type, and a folding type may be used.

  Furthermore, the curtain used as the background is not suspended, but the shooting space 32 facing the front surface 12A-1 of the front unit 12A in the side surface of the rear unit 12B on the shooting space 32 side, that is, in the shooting space 32. You may make it stick on the surface used as the back of. Alternatively, the user may manually select and install a curtain prepared in the background curtain unit 15 without using the control device 101.

  Note that a background other than the background curtain unit 15 may be used as a background at the time of shooting. For example, a picture or item brought by the user may be pasted on the back surface (or curtain) of the shooting space 32, or an image brought by the user or selected may be displayed on the back of the shooting space 32. (Or curtains) may be displayed or projected.

  In addition, a single chroma key curtain is pasted to the back of the shooting space 32 in advance, and a plurality of types of background images for synthesis are prepared, and the background image desired by the user is combined with the curtain portion in the editing process. You may be able to.

  As described above, by enabling the user to select the background by some method, an image more suitable for the user's preference can be provided.

  The camera 51 is controlled by the control device 101 to shoot a subject (user) in the shooting space 32 in the shooting work process of the photo sticker creation game. For example, the camera 51 captures the moving image of the user in real time under the control of the control device 101 and supplies the captured moving image data to the control device 101. Further, the camera 51 acquires a captured image (still image) by operating a mechanical shutter based on a shutter control signal supplied from the control device 101, and supplies the acquired still image data to the control device 101. To do.

  The display 123 of the touch panel monitor 52 displays an image based on the RGB signal supplied from the control device 101 on the display 123. The touch panel 124 of the touch panel monitor 52 supplies position information to the control device 101 when the user taps (touches or approaches) the touch panel with his / her finger or the like. The control device 101 analyzes the position information, identifies and accepts information and instructions input by the user with respect to the display image.

  The lighting device 53 is turned on, turned off, or flashed based on the lighting control signal supplied from the control device 101.

  The speaker 55 outputs, for example, sound of a sound signal supplied from the control device 101 (shooting work guidance sound, sound effect, BGM, or the like).

  The coin processing unit 121 identifies the type of coin inserted into the coin insertion / return port 50 and notifies the control device 101 of the identification result.

  The editing unit 113 is a block related to the editing unit 13, and includes a first editing unit 113A corresponding to the first editing interface 13A and a second editing unit 113B corresponding to the second editing interface 13B. The first editing unit 113A and the second editing unit 113B have the same configuration. The first editing unit 113A will be described below, but the description can also be applied to the second editing unit 113B. .

  The first editing unit 113A includes a coin processing unit 130 in addition to the tablet built-in monitor 62, the touch pen 63, and the speaker 64 described above with reference to FIG.

  As described above, the tablet built-in monitor 62 includes the display 141 and the tablet 142. The display 141 of the tablet built-in monitor 62 displays an editing-related image such as an editing input GUI or a captured image corresponding to the RGB signal supplied from the control device 101. The display 141 of the tablet built-in monitor 62 displays a screen related to browsing, posting, printing, etc. of the photo sticker notebook.

  Further, the display 141 of the tablet built-in monitor 62 displays a mini game screen in the after-mentioned customer service process described later.

  The tablet 142 of the tablet built-in monitor 62 supplies position information indicating the tapped position to the control apparatus 101 in response to an operation of tapping (contacting or approaching) the tablet 142 by the user using the touch pen 63. The control device 101 analyzes the position information, identifies and accepts information and instructions input by the user on the display image (GUI or the like). That is, editing input for a captured image (a composite image created using the captured image) is performed using these configurations.

  The speaker 64 outputs the sound of the sound signal supplied from the control device 101 (editing work guidance sound, sound effect, sound related to the editing work process of the photo sticker creation game such as BGM).

  The coin processing unit 130 identifies the type of coin inserted into the additional coin insertion / return port 65 and notifies the control device 101 of the identification result.

  The printer 114 prints a photo sticker as a result of the editing operation performed by the editing unit 113 on the sticker sheet 162 by using two built-in heads (the head 151 and the head 152). In addition, the printer 114 prints a page of the photo sticker notebook as a result of the photo sticker posting process performed by the editing unit 113 on the photo paper 163.

  That is, when the printer 114 acquires the result of the editing work performed by the first editing unit 113A and the result of the photo sticker posting process from the control device 101, the printer 114 acquires the sticker paper 162 or the photo paper 163 from the paper supply unit 161, and the head 151, the page of the photo sticker or photo sticker notebook is printed. Further, when the printer 114 acquires the result of the editing work performed by the second editing unit 113B and the result of the photo sticker posting process from the control device 101, the printer 114 acquires the sticker paper 162 or the photo paper 163 from the paper supply unit 161, and the head The page of the photo sticker or photo sticker notebook is printed by 152. Note that the page of the photo sticker notebook may also be printed on the sticker paper 162.

  When the printing is finished, the printer 114 discharges the printed sticker paper 162 or photographic paper 163 from the photographic sticker discharge port 71. The printed sticker paper 162 and photographic paper 163 are provided to the user group as pages of a photo sticker or a photo sticker notebook that is a product of the photo sticker creation game.

  Next, the control device 101 will be described. FIG. 11 shows a configuration example of functional blocks realized by the control device 101 executing a program stored in the ROM 106 or the like.

  As shown in the figure, the control device 101 has a pre-service processing unit 201 that performs processing related to a charge that is input when starting a photo sticker creation game, and a photo sticker creation game such as photographing a user group. An imaging processing unit 202 that performs processing related to a shooting work process, an editing processing unit 203 that performs processing related to an editing work process of a photo sticker creation game such as graffiti editing for a captured image, and a process of browsing, posting, and printing a photo sticker notebook A photo sticker notebook processing unit 204 that performs processing, a print processing unit 205 that performs processing related to a printing process of a photo sticker creation game such as printing of sticker paper, and a photo sticker creation game that serves a user group that has finished editing work The post-service customer processing unit 206 performs processing related to the post-service customer process.

  That is, the control device 101 controls processing related to each process of the photo sticker creation game.

  Among the functional blocks constituting the control device 101, the shooting processing unit 202 causes the user group to select a background image and a foreground image to be combined with the acquired image and the shot image in the shooting process of the photo sticker creation game. Processing, processing for correcting an acquired image and a captured image (including trimming processing, which will be described in detail later), processing for combining a background image and a foreground image with the corrected acquired image and captured image, and the like are performed.

  The editing processing unit 203 performs a process related to graffiti editing on the photographed image obtained in the photographing work process by the user group in the editing work process of the photo sticker creation game. For example, the edit processing unit 203 displays a GUI image, accepts a graffiti editing input by a user group, creates a graffiti image for composition corresponding to the graffiti editing input, and synthesizes it with a captured image To do.

  That is, the editing processing unit 203 provides a doodle editing function for a captured image to a user group. This graffiti editing function includes, for example, a graffiti pen function for scribbling a photographed image with a freehand line, a stamp function for compositing a predetermined image at an arbitrary position of the photographed image, and an input character string for the photographed image. A character input function for composition at an arbitrary position is included.

  The photo sticker notebook processing unit 204 allows the user group to browse the photo sticker notebook, post the user group's photo sticker (image) to the photo sticker notebook, or designate a page to be printed. Process.

  Next, a series of processing of the photo sticker creating game by the photo sticker creating device 1 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  A user group who performs a photo sticker creation game enters the shooting space 32 from the standby area 31 and refers to the guidance displayed on the touch panel monitor 52. Since the touch panel monitor 52 displays a game amount for one time and guidance for paying it, the user can play the game in the coin insertion / return slot 50 provided in the front unit 12A of the photographing unit 12. Insert (pay) a coin as the price.

  Further, the user group is allowed to select whether or not to add the option to print the page of the photo sticker notebook in addition to the photo sticker as the game product as an option to be added to the normal game in the guidance of the touch panel monitor 52. You may do it. Here, when it is selected that the option is attached, guidance is provided so as to further pay the amount of the option.

  The amount of money for this option is, for example, 0.5 times the normal one-time game amount (assuming 400 yen) (200 yen in this case). When this option is selected, the number of shootings is doubled as usual, or the editing time is doubled as normal. In other words, the user group can increase the number of times of shooting twice as much as usual by paying 1.5 times the normal game amount (600 yen in this case), and double the editing time. Can be extended to Therefore, user satisfaction can be increased.

  Here, instead of guiding the option here, the option may be guided during the editing process. Alternatively, when the option is not selected, the option may be guided again during the editing process.

  Alternatively, as a guide when the user group enters the shooting space 32, both a course for obtaining only a photo sticker as a product (that is, a normal course) and a page of a photo sticker and a photo sticker notebook as a product are obtained. A course (that is, a course including options) may be presented to the user group for selection.

  Furthermore, as a guide when the user group enters the shooting space 32, whether the user group itself or another user group belonging to the same group as the user group plays the game continuously. If it is selected whether or not to play a game continuously, the number of consecutive times may be input and an instruction may be given to pay the amount corresponding to the number of consecutive times. Thereby, the operation rate of the photograph sticker production apparatus 1 can be raised.

  However, an upper limit value (for example, 3 times) is provided for the number of continuous times. Thereby, it can suppress that the photo sticker production apparatus 1 is monopolized by a specific user group.

  The coin processing unit 121 identifies the type of the coin and supplies an activation signal including the identification result to the control device 101 in response to the coin that is the price of the game being inserted.

  In step S1, the advance customer service processing unit 201 of the control device 101 determines whether or not a price has been inserted based on the activation signal. If it is determined that a valid price has been inserted, the process proceeds to step S2. .

  In step S <b> 2, the customer service processor 201 displays guidance on the touch panel monitor 52 to input a group ID for identifying a group to which the user group belongs to the user group. However, the user group is a user group belonging to the same group, and the group ID needs to be notified from the user group who has already finished the game and obtained the photo sticker.

  Also, if the user group is the user group that plays the game first among the user groups belonging to the same group, the group ID of the group to which the user belongs has not been determined, so any character A column (which may be a keyword, a password, or the like) may be input as a group ID. Alternatively, the input may be omitted. When the input of the group ID is omitted, the customer service processing unit 201 generates a character string at random and assigns the generated character string to the user group as a group ID.

  Note that an expiration date may be provided for the group ID, and this may be notified to the user group. The expiration date can be, for example, several hours, one day, one week, or one month. Thereby, the effect of prompting the user to repeat (re-game) within the expiration date can be expected. In addition, an increase in the memory capacity for storing the image data of the photo sticker can be suppressed.

  The group ID entered or assigned here is printed on a photo sticker sheet obtained at the end of the game. The user group that has obtained the photo sticker sheet with the group ID printed may be instructed to the user group belonging to the same group who will play the game from now on.

  Alternatively, the group ID may be converted into an image such as a two-dimensional barcode, and the two-dimensional barcode may be printed on a photo sticker sheet. In this case, the user group that has obtained the photo sticker paper on which the two-dimensional barcode corresponding to the group ID is printed belongs to the same group, and the two-dimensional barcode is printed on the user group that will play the game. Just give photo sticker paper. From now on, the user group who plays the game can input the group ID by holding the photo sticker sheet on which the two-dimensional barcode is printed over the camera 51. Of course, in this case, the pre-service processing unit 201 or the like needs to have a function of decoding the group ID from the two-dimensional barcode image captured by the camera 51.

  Note that the input of the means ID by the user group described above may not be executed as the process of step S2. In that case, the editing process described below may be executed before the end.

  Furthermore, in step S <b> 2, the imaging processing unit 202 controls each unit of the imaging unit 111 and executes imaging processing performed in the imaging space 32.

  When the photographing process is finished, the photographing processing unit 202 moves the user group in the photographing space 32 that has finished the photographing work to the first editing space 33A or the second editing space 33B by an image or sound in step S3. A movement guidance process for prompting is performed.

  In step S <b> 4, the editing processing unit 203 performs editing processing, which is processing related to editing work of the photo sticker creation game, on the user group moved to the editing space 33.

  When the editing operation is completed, the photo sticker notebook processing unit 204 performs processing of browsing the photo sticker notebook or posting the photo sticker to the photo sticker notebook in step S5. Further, when the option is selected, a process for selecting a page to be printed in the photo sticker notebook is performed.

  In addition, since the process of step S5 is arbitrarily performed by the user group, this may be skipped. Details of the processing in step S5 will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  In step S <b> 6, the print processing unit 205 controls the printer 114 to perform print processing for printing the edited image obtained by the editing work on a sticker sheet or printing a page of a photo sticker notebook.

  In step S7, the post-service processing unit 205 performs post-service processing for providing services such as mini-games and image transfer to the user group for a period until printing is completed.

  When the printing is completed, the post-service processing unit 205 performs movement guidance for moving the user group in the editing space 33 to the printed material receiving area 34 in step S8.

  When the printing process is completed, in step S9, the print processing unit 205 controls the printer 114 to discharge the printed sticker paper or the page of the photo sticker notebook from the photo sticker discharge port 71. Thus, a series of processes of the photo sticker creation game is completed.

  Here, the editing process in step S4 will be described.

  In the editing process, the editing processing unit 203 obtains an editing target image selected as a graffiti editing target from the captured images obtained by the capturing unit 111, and displays the GUI (Graphical User) on the tablet built-in monitor 62 in the editing space 33. An editing screen 250 (FIG. 13) is displayed as (Interface). A user can perform a doodle editing operation on the editing screen 250 by using the touch pen 63.

  FIG. 13 shows a display example of an editing screen displayed on the tablet built-in monitor 62 in the editing space 33. The edit screen 250 includes edit image display units 251-1 and 251-2 that display edit images, which are main components, edit control operation units 252-1 and 252-2 including various buttons, and graffiti. The content palettes 255-1 and 255-2 for selecting the font, pen, line, etc. are provided in pairs on the left and right. As a result, the two sets of users can simultaneously perform graffiti editing input on different images to be edited.

  The edit image display unit 251-1 is a work area that basically displays an edit image on which the user located on the left side of the edit screen 250 performs graffiti editing, and thumbnail images 260-1 of a plurality of edit target images. Among them, for example, an image to be edited corresponding to the selected thumbnail image is displayed as an edited image by the user's operation using the touch pen 63-1 provided on the left side of the editing interface 13.

  Similarly, the edited image display unit 251-2 is a work area that basically displays an edited image on which the user located on the right side of the editing screen 250 performs graffiti editing, and thumbnail images of a plurality of editing target images. Of 260-2, for example, an editing target image corresponding to the selected thumbnail image is displayed as an edited image by the user's operation using the touch pen 63-2 provided on the right side of the editing interface 13.

  Hereinafter, when there is no need to distinguish the edited image display unit 251-1 and the edited image display unit 251-2 from each other, they are simply referred to as an edited image display unit 251. The same applies to the editing control operation units 252-1 and 252-2 and the content palettes 255-1 and 255-2.

  The user operates the touch pen 63 to perform doodle editing on the edited image displayed on the edited image display unit 251. The edited image display unit 251 reflects the contents of the graffiti editing immediately (in real time) on the edited image and displays them. That is, the edited image graffiti editing result is displayed on the edited image display unit 251 while being updated as needed.

  The edit control operation unit 252 includes a “end” button 252a, a “settlement with set” button 252b, a “return set” button 252c, a “return from set” button 252d, and a “kush rubber”. ”Button 252e,“ Proceed ”button 252f, and“ Return ”button 252g.

  By providing the “end” button 252a to the “return” button 252g, the user can efficiently edit the graffiti. On the other hand, since the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 can increase the rotation rate of the photo sticker creating game, that is, the number of users per unit time, it can be expected to improve the profit rate.

  In addition, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 may, for example, extend the customer service time or provide some additional service according to the reduced time for the post-service customer service during the printing by reducing the editing work time. , User satisfaction can be further improved.

  The content palette 255-1 includes various instructions regarding graffiti editing for the edited image displayed on the edited image display unit 251-1 (for example, pen type, line thickness, color, character font, This is an area for displaying a GUI for selecting a stamp image or the like. The content palette 255-2 is an area for displaying a GUI for selecting various instructions regarding graffiti editing for the edited image displayed on the edited image display unit 251-2.

  Hereinafter, when there is no need to distinguish between the content palette 255-1 and the content palette 255-2, they are simply referred to as the content palette 255.

  The content palette 255 is provided with a middle category selection tab 255a at the top thereof, and a small category GUI 255b corresponding to the selected middle category selection tab 255a is displayed below the middle category selection tab 255a.

  An editing tool selection unit 256 provided between the content palette 255-1 and the content palette 255-2 has a plurality of buttons (“special” button, “decoration” for selecting the type of GUI displayed on the content palette 255. ”Button,“ pen ”button,“ stamp ”button,“ foreword ”button, and“ rolling ”button). Hereinafter, the selection in the editing tool selection unit 256 is also referred to as major classification selection.

  As described above, by sharing the editing tool selection unit 256 between the left and right users, it is possible to secure a wider area in the editing screen 250. Of course, the editing tool selection unit 256 may be individually provided for each of the content palette 255-1 and the content palette 255-2.

  The BGM control unit 257 accepts operations for selecting BGM output from the speaker 64 during graffiti editing work and adjusting the volume, and pressing operation when displaying the song name of the currently selected BGM. GUI to be used.

  Note that the arrangement of the edited image display unit 251 to the BGM control unit 257 on the editing screen 250 is arbitrary, and is not limited to the display example of FIG. Further, the layout pattern may be changed according to the aspect ratio of the edited image displayed on the edited image display unit 251.

  Next, details of the processing relating to the photo sticker notebook in step S5 will be described.

  In the processing related to the photo sticker notebook in step S5, the user group browses the photo sticker notebook, or the user group posts its own photo sticker (an image thereof, that is, an edited image) to the photo sticker notebook. Can do. Furthermore, as an option, it is possible to specify a page to be printed out of the pages of the photo sticker notebook.

  Each of FIG. 14 and FIG. 15 shows a display example of a photo sticker notebook displayed on the tablet built-in monitor 62.

  As shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, each page of the photo sticker notebooks 301 and 302 includes a photo sticker 311 posted by a user group and a decorative image (hereinafter referred to as a decorating image) arranged in a gap between the photo stickers. 312).

  The decor image 312 is prepared in advance in the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 or in a predetermined server, and automatically when the photo stickers 311 posted from the user group are pasted in a predetermined arrangement order. (Details will be described later).

  For example, in the page on the left side of FIG. 14, an image drawn as “Pre Diary” arranged at the top, and on the page on the right side in FIG. 14, an image drawn as “BEST FRIENDS” arranged at the top, An image depicted as “Smile” placed in the center, and an image of two female models overlapping each other, are the decorating images.

  Also, for example, in the left page of FIG. 15, the images of the two female models arranged in the upper right part, the image depicted as “BEST FRIENDS” arranged in the central part, and in the right page of FIG. The image of the female model etc. which are arrange | positioned at four places is a decorating image.

  Photo stickers posted from the user group are pasted (arranged) on a page of the photo sticker notebook according to a predetermined arrangement order. However, each page of the photo sticker notebook is classified as a vertical photo sticker, a horizontal photo sticker, or a photo sticker using a specific frame (background image or foreground image). Is posted on a page for a portrait photo sticker, and a landscape photo sticker is posted on a page for a landscape photo sticker, and a photo sticker with a specific frame is used. If it is posted, it will be affixed to its own page.

  Hereinafter, a photographic sticker (an image thereof, that is, an edited image) posted from the user group and attached to the photographic sticker notebook is also referred to as a pasted image.

  Each user group that has posted a photo sticker attached to the same page of the photo sticker notebook is basically unrelated to each other. So if a group of users browses or posts a photo sticker notebook, they see a photo sticker from another user group (of course they may be acquainted), It will be disclosed to the user group. Therefore, the photo sticker notebook can function as a new communication tool between users.

  FIG. 16 shows a display example of a process in which the pasted image 311 and the decorating image 312 are arranged on the page of the photo sticker notebook.

  When the first photo sticker (attachment number = 1) is posted, the photo sticker (attached image) 311-1 is attached to the upper left of the page, as shown in FIG. A heart-decorated image 312-1 is arranged. Next, when the second photo sticker (attachment number = 2) is posted, the photo sticker 311-2 is attached to the right of the first photo sticker 311-1 as shown in FIG. A female model decor image 312-2 is arranged to the right of the second pasted image.

  Thereafter, when a photo sticker is further posted, as shown in FIG. C and FIG. D, the posted photo stickers are pasted according to the order of posting, and a heart mark or “ Decorated images labeled “FEST FRIENDS” are placed.

  Next, FIG. 17 is a flowchart for explaining a process when a user group posts a photo sticker (hereinafter referred to as a photo sticker posting process) among the processes related to the photo sticker notebook.

  This photo sticker posting process is started at the beginning of step S5 in response to a user group selecting to view / post a photo sticker notebook.

  In step S301, the photo sticker notebook processing unit 204 displays the already created photo sticker notebook on the tablet built-in monitor 62. With this display, the user can view the photo sticker notebook.

  In response to a predetermined operation from the user who has finished viewing the photo sticker notebook, in step S302, the photo sticker notebook processing unit 204 has edited the photo sticker image, that is, the edited image designated to be printed on the photo sticker paper. A selection screen for allowing a user group to select an image to be posted to the photo sticker notebook (hereinafter referred to as a posted image) from among the images is displayed to select a posted image.

  Here, the edited images listed as options on the selection screen may be limited to those of the user group, or edited images of other user groups belonging to the same group as the user group. May be included.

  The photo sticker notebook processing unit 204 causes the storage unit 102 to store the selected posted image (image data thereof). However, the timing at which the selected posted image (image data) is stored in the storage unit 102 may be other than step S302.

  Here, display examples of the selection screen are shown in FIGS.

  The selection screen in FIG. 18 is a display example of the selection screen 321 on which options are displayed. In other words, on the selection screen 321, edited images 322 (six images A to F in this case), “OK” button 323, and “Do not post” button 324 are displayed as options. The user can post the selected photo sticker by selecting the photo sticker to be posted (the edited image) and pressing the “OK” button 323. In addition, you may make it provide the button which can select all the choices collectively in the selection screen.

  The selection screen of FIG. 19 is a display example of a selection screen 331 that displays sample pages and options of the photo sticker notebook. That is, the selection screen 331 includes a sample page 332 of the photo sticker notebook, edited images (in this case, six images A to F) 333 as options, a “paste all” button 334, a “decision” button 335, And a “do not paste” button 336 is displayed. By displaying the sample page 332 of the photo sticker notebook, it is possible to make it easier for the user to imagine the photo sticker notebook to which his / her own photo sticker is attached. The user can select all options at once by pressing the “Paste All” button 334. Further, the user can post the selected photo sticker by pressing the “OK” button 335.

  Returning to FIG. In step S303, the photo sticker notebook processing unit 204 designates the posted images selected in step S302 as pasted images one by one. In step S304, the photo sticker notebook processing unit 204 determines whether the pasted image is a specific frame (background image or foreground image) or a vertically long image that does not use the specific frame. Alternatively, it is determined whether the image is a landscape image rather than using a specific frame, and a page on which the pasted image is pasted is determined in step S305 according to the discrimination result.

  In step S306, the photo sticker notebook processing unit 204 acquires a pasting number (a number indicating what number is pasted on the page) of the pasted image on the page. In step S307, the photo sticker notebook processing unit 204 pastes the pasted image at the position of the page corresponding to the obtained pasting number.

  In step S308, the photo sticker notebook processing unit 204 determines whether or not the pasting number of the pasted image matches a decorating image pasting condition set in advance on each page. Then, the decorating image is arranged at a predetermined position on the page.

In step S310, the photo sticker notebook processing unit 204 determines whether or not all the posted images selected in step S302 have been designated as pasted images. Returning to S303, the subsequent processing is repeated. After that, if it is determined in step S310 that all the posted images selected in step S302 have been designated as pasted images, all the posted images have been pasted in the photo sticker notebook. Is terminated.

  FIG. 20 shows a display example of a screen 341 of a photo sticker notebook in which all options (edited images A to F) are selected and pasted on the selection screen 321 of FIG. 18 or the selection screen 331 of FIG. . In the case of the display example in the figure, a vertically long photo sticker is affixed to the left page, and a horizontally long photo sticker is affixed to the right page. On the right page, a photographic sticker is attached clockwise as indicated by the arrowed line.

  As described above, according to the photo sticker posting process, the user simply selects an edited image to be displayed as an option, and in the photo sticker notebook in which a decorative image is also arranged to imitate a so-called pre-book, You can post your own photo sticker.

  In the photo sticker posting process described above, the pasted images are classified into those using a specific background image (or foreground image), vertically long, or horizontally long, and each is pasted on a dedicated page. However, as a classification method, classification may be performed based on criteria such as a couple of men and women, a group of three or more people, and an aura added.

  In the above-described photo sticker posting process, a decoy image is arranged every time a predetermined number of pasted images are pasted on each page. However, before or after pasting a pasted image, all the decoy images are collectively displayed. Alternatively, the decorating image may be arranged each time a predetermined number of each user attaches.

  In addition, the user may be allowed to specify an arbitrary position for the pasted image, and the user may be able to specify or re-arrange the position of the decorating image. May be.

  Furthermore, a page dedicated to a single user group may be provided, or a page dedicated to a user group belonging to the same group may be provided.

  Further, the process of classifying the pasted image into the vertically long image and the horizontally long image may be omitted, and a page in which the vertically long pasted image and the horizontally long pasted image are mixed may be provided.

  Further, the user may be able to change the size of the photo sticker to be attached. Further, the size of the photo sticker to be attached may be automatically changed according to the number of photo stickers to be posted.

  Further, in the above-described photo sticker posting process, the pasting position of the pasted image and the arrangement position of the decorating image are automatically determined, but these may be specified by the user.

  Furthermore, the photo sticker (image) posted to the photo sticker notebook may be stored inside the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 and used in the photo sticker notebook only by the photo sticker creating apparatus 1, Alternatively, the photo sticker creation device 1 may upload the photo sticker to a predetermined server and use it for a photo sticker notebook created by another photo sticker creation device 1.

  In addition, although it is an option, it is possible not only to browse and post the photo sticker notebook, but also to print it on a sticker sheet or photo paper in units of pages and provide it to the user.

  In this case, the user group is allowed to select a page of the photo sticker notebook on which his / her photo sticker is attached, and the selected page is printed and provided.

  However, photo stickers posted by other user groups that do not belong to the same group as the user group may be affixed to the selected photo sticker notebook page. A photo sticker posted by a user group (including the user group) belonging to the same group as the user group, where the existing position is left blank or a decorating image is removed And a page composed only of the decoration image may be printed and provided.

  In this way, the portrait rights and privacy of each user group can be protected by excluding the photo sticker posted by an unrelated user group and printing and providing it.

  When a plurality of user groups belonging to the same group play a photo sticker creation game, the photo sticker notebook page can be printed and provided as an integrated output at each game. As a result, the use of a photo sticker creation game for group customers (groups) is promoted, and an increase in profitability can be expected.

  Next, regarding the operation of the shooting space 32, the first editing space 32A, and the second editing space 32B when a plurality of user groups (multiple user groups) belonging to the same group play a photo sticker creation game, This will be described with reference to FIGS.

  21 to 24, the photographing process (X1) means a photographing process for the user group X1. The editing process (X1) means an editing process by the user group X1. The photo sticker notebook process (X1) means a process of browsing a photo sticker notebook by the user group X1, posting a photo sticker of the user group X1, and selecting a page to be printed. The photo sticker notebook process (X2 + X1) means a process of browsing the photo sticker notebook by the user group X2, posting the photo stickers of the user groups X2 and X1, and selecting a page to be printed. The same applies to processing of other user groups Y and the like.

  21 to 24, the time available for the editing process and the photo sticker notebook process for each user group is twice the time available for the photographing process. Specifically, for example, if the time available for the photographing process is 1 minute, the time available for the editing process and the photo sticker notebook process is 2 minutes. There is no time boundary between the editing process and the photo sticker notebook process.

  FIG. 21 shows a case where another user group Y exists between the user group X1 and the user group X2 when the user group X1 and the user group X2 belonging to the same group play a game. Is shown. In this case, it is necessary to input a group ID common to the user group X1 and the user group X2.

  In the operation shown in the figure, in the shooting space 32, shooting processing of the user group X1 is performed from time t1 to time t2, and shooting processing of the user group Y is performed from time t2 to time t3. From time t3 to time t4, photographing processing for the user group X2 is performed.

  The user group X1 that has finished the photographing process is guided to the first editing space 33A or the second editing space 33B that is free at that time. In the case of the figure, both are vacant, and either may be used, but they are guided to the first editing space 33A. In the first editing space 33A, the editing process for the user group X1 and the photo sticker notebook process are performed from time t2 to time t4.

  The user group Y that has finished the photographing process is guided to the second editing space 33B that is vacant when the photographing is finished. In the second editing space 33B, the user group Y editing process and the photo sticker notebook process are performed from time t3 to time t5.

  The user group X2 that has finished the photographing process is guided to the first editing space 33A that is vacant when the photographing is finished. In the first editing space 33A, the editing process for the user group X2 and the photo sticker notebook process are performed from time t4 to time t6. In addition, in the photo sticker notebook process of the user group X2, it may be possible to post only the photo sticker of the user group X2, and in addition to the use belonging to the same group that has already been edited. A photograph sticker such as a person group X1 may be posted.

  FIG. 22 shows a case where the same editing space is used when the user group X1 and the user group X2 belonging to the same group continuously play a game. In this case, when the game of the user group X1 is accepted, the game price for two times is paid.

  However, a condition for enabling this is that at least one of the first editing space 33A and the second editing space 33B needs to be free when the game of the user group X1 is accepted. Note that if the pre-editing process described later is not provided, this condition is not necessary.

  In this case, the user group X1 and the user group X2 can omit the input of a common group ID. However, if a common group ID is entered, other user groups belonging to the same group as the user group X1 and the user group X2 post a photo sticker already created in the photo sticker notebook process, The page of the photo sticker notebook including can be printed.

  In the operation of the figure, at the start of the game, the user group X1 is guided to stay in the shooting space 32, and the user group X2 is guided to an empty editing space (in the case of the figure, the first editing space 33A). The

  In the shooting space 32, shooting processing of the user group X1 is performed from time t11 to time t12. At the same time, the user group X2 is pre-edited in the first editing space 33A.

  In the pre-editing process, for example, select a background image to be superimposed on the back of the photographed image, a foreground image to be superimposed on the front of the photographed image, etc. Or run a minigame.

  When the shooting process of the user group X1 is completed, the user group X1 is guided to move to the first editing space 33A, and the user group X2 is moved to the shooting space 32. Guidance is provided.

  And in the imaging | photography space 32, the imaging | photography process of the user group X2 is performed from the time t12 to the time t13. When the photographing process for the user group X2 is completed, the user group X1 is guided to the editing space occupied by the user group X1 belonging to the same group (in this case, the first editing space 33A).

  You may make it control so that another user group cannot enter the imaging | photography space 32 until the imaging | photography process of the user group X1 and the imaging | photography process of the user group X2 are complete | finished. Specifically, the entrance 82 in FIG. 8 may be automatically closed so that it cannot be entered from the outside.

  In the first editing space 33A, the user group X1 editing process and the photo sticker notebook process are performed from time t12. However, after time t13, the user X2 who has finished the photographing process joins, so the editing process and the photo sticker notebook process of the user group X1 of the user group X1 are performed until time t16.

  In this case, since the user group X1 and the user group X2 jointly execute the photo sticker notebook process, the pages of the photo sticker notebook acquired as the deliverables are the same.

  In addition, as shown in the figure, at the stage when the user group X2 has finished photographing, the user group Y1 and the user group Y2 belonging to another same group are also divided into the user group X1 and the user group belonging to the group. As with X2, games can be played continuously.

  As shown in the figure, when there is no user group that starts the game after the user group Y2, both the editing process and the photo sticker notebook process of the user group X2 of the user group X1 are temporally performed. You may make it extend only by the overlap.

  FIG. 23 shows a case where different editing spaces are used when a user group X1 and a user group X2 belonging to the same group play a game in succession. In this case, when the game of the user group X1 is accepted, the game price for two times is paid. However, a condition for enabling this is that at least one of the first editing space 33A and the second editing space 33B needs to be free when the game of the user group X1 is accepted.

  In this case, the user group X1 and the user group X2 can omit the input of a common group ID. However, if a common group ID is input, other user groups belonging to the same group as the user group X1 and the user group X2 can post a photo sticker already created in the photo sticker notebook process, The page of the photo sticker notebook including can be printed.

  In the operation of the figure, at the start of the game, the user group X1 is guided to stay in the shooting space 32, and the user group X2 is guided to an empty editing space (in the case of the figure, the first editing space 33A). The

  In the shooting space 32, shooting processing of the user group X1 is performed from time t21 to time t22. At the same time, the user group X2 is pre-edited in the first editing space 33A.

  When the shooting process of the user group X1 is completed, the user group X1 is guided to move to the first editing space 33A, and the user group X2 is moved to the shooting space 32. Guidance is provided.

  And in the imaging | photography space 32, the imaging | photography process of the user group X2 is performed from the time t22 to the time t23. When the shooting process of the user group X2 is completed, the user group X1 belonging to the same group is guided to a free editing space (in this case, the second editing space 33A) that is not used.

  You may make it control so that another user group cannot enter the imaging | photography space 32 until the imaging | photography process of the user group X1 and the imaging | photography process of the user group X2 are complete | finished. Specifically, the entrance 82 in FIG. 8 may be automatically closed so that it cannot be entered from the outside.

  In the first editing space 33A, the editing process for the user group X1 and the photo sticker notebook process are performed from time t22 to time t24. On the other hand, in the second editing space 33B, the editing process for the user group X2 and the photo sticker notebook process are performed from time t23 to time t25.

In this case, since the user group X1 and the user group X2 individually execute the photo sticker notebook process, the pages of the photo sticker notebook acquired as the deliverables are different.
For example, when the photo sticker notebook process of the user group X1 is finished, the result of the photo sticker notebook process by the user group X1 is reflected on the screen of the photo sticker notebook process of the user group X2. Also good. Further, while the photo sticker notebook process of the user group X1 and the photo sticker notebook process of the user group X2 are simultaneously performed in parallel, the progress of the photo sticker notebook process may be reflected on each other.

  FIG. 24 shows a case where another user group Z starts the game after the user group X1 and user group X2 belonging to the same group shown in FIG. ing. In this case, when the user group Z accepts the game, the first editing space 33A and the second editing space 33B are used. Therefore, the user who intends to play the game continuously with the user group Z. Even if there is a group Z ′, the pre-editing process cannot be executed.

  In the operation shown in the figure, in the shooting space 32, shooting processing of the user group Z is performed from time t61 to time t62.

  When the photographing process for the user group Z is completed, the first editing space 33A is empty, so guidance is provided to move to the first editing space 33A. In the first editing space 33A, the user is from time t62 to time t63. Group Z editing processing and photo sticker notebook processing are performed.

  As shown in the figure, after the user group X2 finishes shooting, even if another user group Z starts the game immediately, when the shooting processing of the user group Z ends, the first editing space 33A Therefore, the other user group Z is not made to wait for editing processing or the like.

  As shown in the figure, when there is no user group after the user group Z, the second editing space 33B is not used after the user group X2. In this case, the user group X2 may continue to use the second editing space 33B. At this time, the result of the photo sticker notebook process by the user group X1 may be added and reflected in the image at the time of the photo sticker notebook process of the user group X2. Thereby, the output (the page of a photo sticker notebook) which integrated the result of the photo sticker notebook process of the user group X1 and the user group X2 can be obtained.

  When the editing process for the user group X2 is in progress, for example, the editing process for the user group X2 is executed on one of the left and right sides of the editing screen 250 displayed on the tablet built-in monitor 62 in the second editing space 33B. On the other hand, the photo sticker notebook process may be executed.

  As described above, according to the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 to which the present invention is applied, the user can obtain a page of a photo sticker notebook in addition to the conventional photo sticker as a game product. The page of this photo sticker notebook is pasted not only by the photo stickers created by users in this game, but also by photo stickers created by the user in the past or by other users belonging to the same group as the user. Printed in the printed state. Therefore, the page of this photo sticker notebook becomes an attractive product that shows bonds with friends and acquaintances (other users belonging to the same group as you), and the option to print the page of the photo sticker notebook. The number of users who choose can be expected to increase. Therefore, it can be expected to increase profits.

  The series of processes described above can be executed by hardware or can be executed by software. When the above-described series of processing is executed by software, a program constituting the software is installed from a network or a recording medium.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 10, the recording medium is distributed to distribute the program to the administrator of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 separately from the apparatus main body, and is a magnetic disk (flexible disk) on which the program is recorded. Disk), optical disk (including CD-ROM and DVD), magneto-optical disk (including MD), or removable media 105 made of semiconductor memory, etc., but also pre-installed in the device body The ROM 106 in which the program is recorded and the hard disk included in the storage unit 102 are distributed to the administrator.

  In the present specification, the step of describing the program recorded on the recording medium is not limited to the processing performed in chronological order according to the described order, but is not necessarily performed in chronological order. It also includes processes that are executed individually.

  In the above, the printing medium is not limited to sticker paper or photographic paper. For example, printing on a predetermined size of paper or film, poster paper, a card such as a telephone card, or a cloth such as a T-shirt. You may make it do.

  Further, in this specification, the system represents the entire apparatus constituted by a plurality of apparatuses. In the above, the configuration described as one device may be divided and configured as a plurality of devices. Conversely, the configurations described above as a plurality of devices may be combined into a single device. Of course, configurations other than those described above may be added to the configuration of each device. Furthermore, if the configuration and operation of the entire system are substantially the same, a part of the configuration of a certain device may be included in the configuration of another device.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Photo sticker creation apparatus 12 Imaging unit 13 Editing unit 82 Entrance 83 Passage 84 Exit 92 Entrance 93 Exit 101 Controller 111 Photographing unit 113 Editing unit 202 Photographing processing unit 203 Editing processing unit 204 Photo sticker notebook processing unit 205 Print processing unit 206 Subsequent customer service section 250 Edit screen 251 Edit image display section 252 Edit control operation section 255 Content palette

Claims (7)

A charge detection means for detecting that a predetermined charge has been deposited;
Photographing means for photographing a user as a subject and generating a photographed image when payment of the predetermined fee is detected;
Display means for displaying the captured image;
Generating a composite image, and combining the generated composite image with the captured image to generate a composite image;
In a photography editing apparatus comprising storage means for storing the generated composite image,
Identification information giving means for giving identification information to the user;
Generating means for generating or updating the photo sticker notebook by pasting the stored composite image on a page of a virtual photo sticker notebook;
A publishing means for publishing the generated or updated photo sticker notebook to other users with different identification information;
Reproduction of regenerating the page of the photo sticker notebook by excluding the composite image corresponding to another user given different identification information from the composite images pasted on the page of the photo sticker notebook And
A photo editing apparatus comprising: output means for outputting the page of the regenerated photo sticker notebook. The photographic editing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the generation unit generates or updates the photographic sticker notebook by pasting the composite image and a modified image prepared in advance on a page of the photographic sticker notebook. The regenerating means replaces the composite image corresponding to another user to whom different identification information is given, among the composite images pasted on the page of the photo sticker notebook, with the modified image. The photography editing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the page of the sticker notebook is regenerated. Printing means for printing the generated composite image;
The photographic editing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the printing unit also prints the given identification information on a print medium on which the created composite image is printed. The photographic editing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the output unit outputs the regenerated page of the photograph sticker notebook as a printed matter. A charge detection means for detecting that a predetermined charge has been deposited;
Photographing means for photographing a user as a subject and generating a photographed image when payment of the predetermined fee is detected;
Display means for displaying the captured image;
Generating a composite image, and combining the generated composite image with the captured image to generate a composite image;
In a photography editing method of a photography editing apparatus comprising storage means for storing the generated composite image,
An identification information giving step for giving identification information to the user;
A step of generating or updating the photo sticker notebook by pasting the stored composite image on a page of a virtual photo sticker notebook;
A publishing step of publishing the generated or updated photo sticker notebook to other users with different identification information;
Reproduction of regenerating the page of the photo sticker notebook by excluding the composite image corresponding to another user given different identification information from the composite images pasted on the page of the photo sticker notebook And
An output step of outputting the page of the regenerated photo sticker notebook. A charge detection means for detecting that a predetermined charge has been deposited;
Photographing means for photographing a user as a subject and generating a photographed image when payment of the predetermined fee is detected;
Display means for displaying the captured image;
Generating a composite image, and combining the generated composite image with the captured image to generate a composite image;
A program for controlling a photographic editing apparatus comprising storage means for storing the generated composite image,
An identification information giving step for giving identification information to the user;
A step of generating or updating the photo sticker notebook by pasting the stored composite image on a page of a virtual photo sticker notebook;
A publishing step of publishing the generated or updated photo sticker notebook to other users with different identification information;
Reproduction of regenerating the page of the photo sticker notebook by excluding the composite image corresponding to another user given different identification information from the composite images pasted on the page of the photo sticker notebook And
An output step of outputting the page of the regenerated photo sticker notebook.

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