JP2000002910A - Certification picture photographing device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent all images from becoming unusable even in the case of the failure of image picking up, to obtain an image capable of being used according to the purpose, to save a resource, to reduce a cost, to rapidly pick up the image, and to perform convenient use by printing plural pictures obtained by the plural times of image picking up on the same recording medium, SOLUTION: This device 1 is a certification picture photographing device having an image pick up means B picking up the image of an object and outputting the object image as an image signal, an illuminating means A illuminating the object by light emission in the case of image picking up, and printers 40 and 41 performing printing based on the outputted image signal. The plural pictures G obtained by the plural times of image picking up are printed by the printers 40 and 41 on the same recording medium P.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an ID photographing apparatus for obtaining a print for use in, for example, a driver's license, an identification card, a passport, and the like.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In such an ID photographing apparatus, for example, a user sits on a chair, and the user himself or an operator presses a photographing button, the user becomes a subject, and the upper body of the user is photographed. I have obtained prints with multiple images recorded on a medium. For example, a subject is photographed a plurality of times by a photographing device and is exposed on photographic paper, and the photographic paper is developed to obtain a print. Are exposed, and the photographic paper is developed to obtain a print.

[0003]

By the way, by reducing the size and cost of the ID photographing apparatus, for example, a subject image obtained by one imaging using a CCD camera is output as an image signal, and the CCD camera outputs the image signal. A plurality of images are printed on the same recording medium by thermal transfer or the like by a printer based on the image signal, but if the face orientation is bad or the eyes are closed, all of the plurality of images are printed. Becomes unusable.

[0004] For this reason, it is necessary to redo photography from the beginning, which is troublesome. Also, for example, driver's license,
Depending on the intended use, such as an identification card or passport, one or two images may be sufficient, but if all of the images become unusable, the recording medium is wasted and the cost increases. is there.

The present invention has been made in view of such a point, and prints a plurality of images obtained by imaging a plurality of times on the same recording medium, so that all images can be used even if an imaging failure occurs. It is an object of the present invention to provide an ID photographing device that can be used without any inconvenience, can obtain an image that can be used depending on the purpose, is resource-saving, low-cost, can quickly capture an image, and is convenient to use. .

[0006]

Means for Solving the Problems In order to solve the above problems and achieve the object, the present invention has the following constitution.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, there is provided an image pickup means for taking an image of a subject and outputting a subject image as an image signal;
A certification photographing apparatus having a printer for performing printing based on the output image signal, wherein a plurality of images obtained by taking a plurality of images are printed on the same recording medium by the printer. Proof photography equipment. ].

According to the first aspect of the present invention, by printing a plurality of images obtained by imaging a plurality of times on the same recording medium, for example, the direction of the face becomes poor or the eyes are closed. Even if there is an image of a failed imaging, if there is an appropriate image remaining, it can be used for a driver's license, identification card, passport, etc., so that all images will not be disabled and used depending on the application An image that can be obtained can be obtained, and resources are saved and the cost is low.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided an image capturing means for capturing an image of a subject and outputting a subject image as an image signal;
An ID photographing apparatus comprising: a printer that performs printing based on the output image signal; a photographing instruction unit that instructs imaging by the imaging unit; and a storage unit that stores an image signal from the imaging unit. A plurality of images obtained by performing image capturing a plurality of times in the storage means, and the plurality of images stored in the storage means are printed on the same recording medium by the printer; Shooting equipment. ].

According to the second aspect of the present invention, a plurality of images obtained by performing image capturing a plurality of times are stored in the storage means,
By printing the stored plurality of images on the same recording medium, in addition to claim 1, the subject can be imaged regardless of the printing and the subject image can be stored in the storage means.
The user can sequentially take images without waiting for printing, which is convenient for use.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided an image pickup means for picking up a subject and outputting a subject image as an image signal;
An ID photographing apparatus comprising: a printer that performs printing based on the output image signal; and an imaging start unit that instructs the imaging unit to start imaging. An ID photographing apparatus characterized in that a plurality of images obtained by performing image capturing are printed on the same recording medium by the printer. ].

According to the third aspect of the present invention, a plurality of images obtained by performing a plurality of continuous image capturing operations by operating the image capturing starting means are printed on the same recording medium. In addition, imaging of the subject can be continuously performed, and imaging failure can be reduced by a simple operation, which is convenient for use.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided an image pickup means for picking up an image of a subject and outputting a subject image as an image signal;
An ID photographing apparatus comprising: a printer that performs printing based on the output image signal; and a photographing instruction unit that instructs imaging by the imaging unit. A plurality of completed images are printed on the same recording medium by the printer. ].

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, it is automatically detected that a predetermined number of images have been taken, and a plurality of taken images are printed on the same recording medium.
In addition to this, it is possible to print automatically without performing printing operation, which is convenient for use.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the certification according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, further comprising: an image display means for displaying a captured image based on the output image signal. Photography equipment. ].

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, by displaying the captured image, the captured image can be confirmed before printing.
Imaging failure can be reduced.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, there is provided an image forming apparatus, wherein the illuminating means comprises a main strobe for irradiating from the front of the subject and an auxiliary strobe for irradiating from behind the subject, and is synchronized with light emission of the main strobe. 6. The ID photographing device according to claim 1, wherein the auxiliary strobe can emit light. ].

According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, by irradiating the object from the front and rear of the object, it is possible to prevent the shadow of the illumination light from being generated on the object with appropriate brightness.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, there is provided an image forming apparatus, wherein: the printer transfers the recording layer of the recording material to the image receiving layer of the image receiving material by superposing the recording material on the image receiving material and applying heat to form an image. The ID photographing device according to claim 1, wherein the ID photographing device performs the process. ].

According to the seventh aspect of the invention, by obtaining a print by thermal transfer, the cost and size of the apparatus can be reduced.

According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, there is provided an image forming apparatus comprising: a plurality of the printers, each of the printers including storage means for storing an image signal from the imaging means; 8. The ID photographing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the image is distributed and stored in storage means of the plurality of printers so that the image is printed on the same recording medium. ].

According to the eighth aspect of the present invention, a plurality of images obtained by imaging a plurality of times are distributed and stored in the storage means of a plurality of printers so as to be printed on the same recording medium. You can print on multiple printers in a short time.

According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, there is provided an ID photographing apparatus according to any one of the first to eighth aspects, further comprising a remote controller for performing a remote operation. ].

According to the ninth aspect, an image can be taken by remote control, and operability is improved.

According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, there is provided an ID photographing apparatus according to any one of the first to ninth aspects, further comprising "an imaging number display means for displaying an imaging number for each imaging. ].

According to the tenth aspect of the present invention, by displaying the number of times of imaging for each image, the user can take an image while checking the number of times of imaging, which is convenient for use.

[0027]

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of an ID photographing apparatus according to the present invention; FIG.
2 is a side view of the ID photographing device, FIG. 2 is a front view of the ID photographing device, and FIG. 3 is a plan view of the ID photographing device.

The ID photographing apparatus 1 has an apparatus main body 2, a chair 4 on which a subject 3 sits, an illumination screen 5 for illuminating the rear of the subject 3, and a remote controller 6. At the lower part of the apparatus main body 2, a front door 7, a side door 8,
9 is provided to be openable and closable. A print discharge window 10 is formed in the left side door 8. An imaging window 12 having a front glass 11 on the front is provided at an upper portion of the apparatus main body 2, and a power switch 13 is further provided.

The ID photographing apparatus 1 becomes operable when the power switch 13 is turned on. Also, on the upper part of the apparatus main body 2,
An upper strobe 14 is arranged above the imaging window 12, and a lower strobe 15 is arranged below the imaging window 12.

The chair 4 comprises a main body 2 and a lighting screen 5.
And placed between. An auxiliary strobe 16 is arranged on the illumination screen 5 and illuminates the illumination screen 5 from below. Illumination means A which includes a main strobe 17 composed of an upper strobe 14 and a lower strobe 15 irradiating from the front of the subject 3 and an auxiliary strobe 16 irradiating from the back of the subject 3 and emits light when illuminating the subject 3 for illumination. Is composed. The lower strobe 15 is effective for preventing the shadow of the subject due to the chin. Also, the main strobe 17
The auxiliary strobe 16 can emit light in synchronization with the light emission of
It is possible to prevent the shadow of the illumination light from being generated on the subject 3 with appropriate brightness.

The remote controller 6 performs remote control of the apparatus, and is provided with an imaging button 60 and a print button 61. This remote controller is connected to the controller 23 of the apparatus main body by wire or wirelessly (such as infrared communication).

FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional side view of the apparatus main body, FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional plan view of the imaging section of the apparatus main body, FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional front view of the apparatus main body, and FIG. .

The apparatus main body 2 of the ID photographing apparatus 1 includes a photographing unit 21, a printer unit 22, a control unit 23, an illumination unit 24, an error display unit 25, and a counter 2 inside a box 20.
6a and 26b are arranged.

The photographing section 21 is arranged above the box 20 and has a CCD camera 30. The CCD camera 30 is provided in the imaging box 31. The imaging box 31 is mounted on the imaging window 12. CCD
The camera 30 constitutes an imaging unit B that captures an image of the subject 3 through the front glass 11 and outputs a subject image as an image signal. A fan motor 33 is arranged above the box 20. The driving of the fan motor 33 guides outside air to the box 20 and cools the photographing unit 21.

The printer section 22 is disposed above the box 20 and includes printers 40 and 41 disposed in two upper and lower stages.
have. The printers 40 and 41 perform printing based on the image signal output from the imaging unit B. In this embodiment, two printers are arranged, but one printer may be used. Prints from the printers 40 and 41 are guided to the print discharge window 10 via the print guide 42. The printer uses a thermal transfer recording method in which a recording material is superimposed on an image receiving material and heat is applied to transfer a recording layer of the recording material to the image receiving layer of the image receiving material to form an image. A sublimation type video printer is used.

In the box 20, print ducts 43 and 44 are arranged on both sides of the printers 40 and 41, and a fan motor 45 is arranged on one side. This fan motor 4
5 drives the outside air to the box 20 and the printer 4
Cool 0,41.

The illumination section 24 has a strobe power supply 50 and illumination means A. The control unit 23 is disposed above the box 20 and controls the photographing unit 21, the printer unit 22, the illumination unit 24, the error display unit 25, and the counter 26. The error display unit 25 is turned on when an abnormality occurs in the apparatus, and the abnormality in the apparatus includes a camera abnormality, a printer abnormality, and a strobe abnormality. The counter 26a is a printer accumulation counter, and the counter 26b is an imaging accumulation counter, which is used at the time of maintenance.

FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing the structure of the ID photographing apparatus. In the ID photographing apparatus 1, when the power switch 13 is turned on, the control unit 23 is activated and the photographing unit 21,
The printer unit 22, the illumination unit 24, the error display unit 25, and the counter 26 can be controlled. The user sits on the chair 4 and presses the imaging button 60 of the remote controller 6. The imaging button 60 constitutes imaging instruction means D for instructing the imaging of the imaging means B. The operation of the imaging button 60 causes the control unit 23 to control the strobe unit 70, the CCD camera 30, and the distributor 71, and Flash emission by circuit, trigger of CCD camera 30, printers 40 and 4
Synchronize the image capture of 1.
In step S <b> 0, the subject is imaged a plurality of times, the captured image is captured, and stored in the storage unit 73 built in the printer 40.

By operating the image display button 62 of the remote controller section 6, the image stored in the storage means 73 is displayed on the monitor 76 constituting the image display means C via the distributor 75. When the user presses the print button 61 of the remote controller 6 after checking the image displayed on the monitor 76, the printer 40 starts a printing operation, and at this point, shifts to prohibition of photographing. The printer 40 shifts to a photographable state after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of printing, and at this point, the control is transferred to the next printer 41 to be in a photographing standby state. Further, the image display button 62 may not be provided, and an image may be displayed for each imaging.

Similarly, the image capturing button 60 is pressed, the image of the object is captured a plurality of times by the CCD camera 30, the captured images are captured, and sequentially stored in the storage means 74 incorporated in the printer 41. When the user presses the print button 61 of the remote controller 6 after confirming the image displayed on the monitor 76, the printer 41 starts a printing operation, and at this point, shifts to prohibition of photographing. Similarly, the printer 41 shifts to a photographable state after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of printing, and at this point, the control is transferred to the next printer 40 to be in a photographing standby state.

In the ID photographing apparatus 1 according to the first embodiment, a plurality of images G obtained by imaging a plurality of times by the CCD camera 30 constituting the imaging means B are stored on the same recording medium P.
Print on top with a printer. By printing a plurality of images G obtained by imaging a plurality of times on the same recording medium P in this way, for example, the orientation of the face is partially unfavorable,
Even if there is an image of an imaging failure with eyes closed, if there is an appropriate image in the rest, for example, it can be used for a driver's license, identification card, passport, etc., so that all images will not be disabled, It is possible to obtain an image that can be used depending on the application, and it is resource saving and low cost.

In the ID photographing apparatus 1 according to the second embodiment, a plurality of images obtained by performing image capturing a plurality of times are stored in the storage units 73 and 74, and are stored in the storage units 73 and 74. The plurality of images G are printed on the same recording medium P by a printer. Since the subject can be imaged irrespective of the print and the subject image can be stored in the storage means 73 and 74, the user can sequentially image without waiting for the print, which is convenient for use.

In the ID photographing apparatus 1 according to the third embodiment, as shown in FIG.
And an imaging start button 80 constituting imaging start means E for instructing the imaging means to start imaging. When the imaging start button 80 is pressed, a plurality of images G obtained by continuously performing imaging a plurality of times are printed on the same recording medium by a printer. As described above, it is not necessary to operate the imaging button or the like every time. By pressing the imaging start button 80 once, the subject can be continuously imaged, and the imaging failure can be reduced by a simple operation, which is convenient for use.

Further, the ID photographing apparatus 1 of the fourth embodiment includes the number-of-images detecting means S. The number-of-images-detecting means S detects that a predetermined number of images have been taken from the number of times of strobe light emission, and the A plurality of images G of the same recording medium P
Print on top with a printer. By automatically detecting that a predetermined number of images have been taken in this way and printing a plurality of images G that have been taken on the same recording medium P, they can be automatically printed without performing a printing operation, and are convenient for use. It is. Further, the control unit 2 does not include the number-of-times-of-imaging detecting means S.
In step 3, the number of times of imaging may be detected.

Further, the ID photographing apparatus 1 of the fifth embodiment has an image display means C for displaying a picked-up image based on the output image signal, and prints by displaying the picked-up image. The captured image can be confirmed beforehand, and imaging failure can be reduced.

In the ID photographing apparatus 1 of the sixth embodiment, the illuminating means A comprises a main strobe 17 for irradiating from the front of the subject and an auxiliary strobe 16 for irradiating from behind the subject. Since the auxiliary strobe 16 emits light in synchronization with the light emission of the light source 17, by irradiating from behind and behind the subject, it is possible to prevent the subject from being cast with illumination light with appropriate brightness and with appropriate brightness.

In the ID photographing apparatus 1 according to the seventh embodiment, the printers 40 and 41 overlap the recording material and the image receiving material and apply heat, so that the recording layer of the recording material receives the image of the image receiving material. The image is formed by transferring to a layer, and by obtaining a print by thermal transfer, the cost and size of the device can be reduced. Although a thermal sublimation recording method is used as a recording method of the printer, for example, a thermal melting transition recording method, an induced thermal ablation transition recording method, or the like can also be used. In the induced thermal ablation transition recording method and the heat melting transition recording method, an image forming method is performed by transferring a layer containing a coloring material.In the induced thermal ablation transition recording method, the coloring material layer itself or the coloring material layer is used. Ablation of the layer formed under the layer by irradiation provides a force necessary for transfer. On the other hand, the thermal melting transition recording method is a recording method in which a coloring material layer is thermally melted or softened by irradiation, and the thermal sublimation method is a recording method in which ink particles fly and transfer by thermal sublimation.

In the ID photographing apparatus 1 of the eighth embodiment, a plurality of printers 40 and 41 are arranged, and the storage means 73 for storing the image signal from the imaging means B in each of the printers 40 and 41. , 74, and the storage means 7 of the plurality of printers 40, 41 so that a plurality of images G obtained by imaging a plurality of times are printed on the same recording medium P.
The data is distributed to 3, 74 and stored. The storage means 73, 74 of the plurality of printers 40, 41 so that a plurality of images obtained by imaging a plurality of times in this way are printed on the same recording medium.
Is stored in a plurality of printers 40 and 41.
Can be printed in a short time, and the processing speed is improved.

Further, in the ID photographing apparatus 1 of the ninth embodiment, the remote controller 6 for performing a remote operation is provided.
The remote controller 6 allows the user to take an image by remote control, thereby improving the operability.

Further, in the ID photographing apparatus 1 of the tenth embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, the number-of-images display means F for displaying the number of images for each image pickup on the remote controller 6.
Is provided. Although the number-of-images display means F has a configuration in which the display bar 90 is illuminated for each number of times of imaging, it may be displayed by a number. By displaying the number of times of imaging for each image by the number-of-times-of-imaging display means F, the user can take an image while checking the number of times of imaging, which is convenient for use.

[0051]

As described above, according to the first aspect of the present invention, by printing a plurality of images obtained by imaging a plurality of times on the same recording medium, for example, the orientation of the face may be partially deteriorated. , Even if there is an image of an imaging failure with your eyes closed,
If there is an appropriate image in the rest, for example, it can be used for a driver's license, identification card, passport, etc., so that it is possible to prevent all images from becoming unusable, obtain images that can be used depending on the application, and save resources , Low cost.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, a plurality of images obtained by performing image capturing a plurality of times are stored in the storage means, and the stored plurality of images are printed on the same recording medium. In addition to the above, since the subject can be imaged and stored in the storage means regardless of the print, the user can sequentially capture images without waiting for the print, which is convenient for use.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, in addition to the first aspect, a plurality of images obtained by performing a plurality of continuous imaging operations by operating the imaging start means are printed on the same recording medium. Can be continuously imaged, and imaging failure can be reduced by a simple operation, which is convenient for use.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the first aspect, it is automatically detected that a predetermined number of images have been taken, and the plurality of taken images are printed on the same recording medium.
It is convenient to use because it can print automatically without performing printing operation.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, by displaying the captured image, the captured image can be confirmed before printing, and the failure in imaging can be reduced.

According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, by irradiating the object from behind and behind the object, it is possible to prevent the shadow of the illumination light from being generated on the object with appropriate brightness.

According to the seventh aspect of the invention, by obtaining a print by thermal transfer, it is possible to reduce the cost and size of the apparatus.

According to the eighth aspect of the present invention, a plurality of images obtained by imaging a plurality of times are distributed and stored in storage means of a plurality of printers so as to be printed on the same recording medium. Can be printed in a short time.

According to the ninth aspect of the present invention, an image can be taken by remote control, and operability is improved.

According to the tenth aspect of the present invention, by displaying the number of times of imaging for each imaging, the user can take an image while checking the number of times of imaging, which is convenient for use.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a side view of an ID photographing device.

FIG. 2 is a front view of the ID photographing device.

FIG. 3 is a plan view of the ID photographing device.

FIG. 4 is a sectional side view of the apparatus main body.

FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional plan view of an imaging unit of the apparatus main body.

FIG. 6 is a sectional front view of the apparatus main body.

FIG. 7 is a sectional plan view of a printer unit of the apparatus main body.

FIG. 8 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of an ID photographing device.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing another embodiment of a remote controller for performing a remote operation.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing still another embodiment of a remote controller for performing a remote operation.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF REFERENCE NUMERALS 1 ID photograph photographing apparatus 2 Apparatus main body 3 Subject 41, 42 Printer A Illumination means B Imaging means G Image P Recording medium

Claims (10)

[Claims] An image pickup means for picking up an image of a subject and outputting a subject image as an image signal, an illuminating means for illuminating and illuminating the image of the subject, and a printer for performing printing based on the output image signal And a plurality of images obtained by imaging a plurality of times are printed on the same recording medium by the printer. 2. An image pickup means for picking up an image of a subject and outputting a subject image as an image signal, an illuminating means for illuminating and illuminating the image of the subject, and a printer for performing printing based on the output image signal And a photographing commanding means for commanding image pickup by the image pickup means, and a storage means for storing an image signal from the image pickup means, wherein the ID photographing apparatus has a plurality of images obtained by performing image pickup a plurality of times. An ID photographing apparatus, wherein images are stored in said storage means, and a plurality of images stored in said storage means are printed on the same recording medium by said printer. 3. An image capturing means for capturing an image of a subject and outputting a subject image as an image signal; an illuminating means for emitting light when illuminating the subject; and a printer for performing printing based on the output image signal. A photographing starter for instructing start of image pickup by the image pickup means, wherein a plurality of images obtained by performing a plurality of consecutive image pickups by the operation of the image pickup starter are the same. An ID photographing apparatus for printing on a recording medium by the printer. 4. An image capturing means for capturing an image of a subject and outputting a subject image as an image signal; an illuminating means for illuminating and illuminating when capturing the image of the subject; and a printer for performing printing based on the output image signal. And a photographing instruction unit for instructing the image pickup unit to take an image. The ID photographing device detects that a predetermined number of images have been taken, and prints a plurality of imaged images on the same recording medium by the printer. A certificate photographing apparatus characterized in that the photograph is printed by a printer. 5. The ID photographing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising image display means for displaying a captured image based on the output image signal. 6. The illumination means comprises a main strobe for irradiating from the front of the subject and an auxiliary strobe for irradiating from behind the subject, and the auxiliary strobe can emit light in synchronization with the emission of the main strobe. The ID photographing device according to claim 1, wherein the ID photographing device is provided. 7. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the printer transfers the recording layer of the recording material to the image receiving layer of the image receiving material by superposing the recording material and the image receiving material and applying heat to form an image. An ID photographing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 6. 8. A printer, comprising: a plurality of printers each having storage means for storing an image signal from the imaging means in each of the printers; and storing a plurality of images obtained by imaging a plurality of times on the same recording medium. 8. The ID photographing device according to claim 1, wherein the ID photographing device is distributed and stored in a storage unit of the plurality of printers so as to print. 9. The ID photographing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a remote controller for performing a remote operation. 10. An imaging frequency display means for displaying the number of imaging operations for each imaging operation.
A certification photographing device according to any one of the above.