JP2001075498A - Stereoscopic image synthesis for photographic seal vender and photographic seal vender allowing photographing in three-dimensional space - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a stereoscopic image synthesis method for a photographic seal vender which enables a user to stereoscopically take a photograph by displaying and using the image by a threedimensional photographic space and the photographic seal vender which allows the photographing in the three-dimensional space. SOLUTION: The stereoscopic image synthesis method for the photographic seal vender which is arranged with plural front frame images 12 and rear frame images 13 before and behind the photographic image 11 and displays the synthetic image having a depth feel as a monitor by executing image synthesis in such a manner that the background portions of the photographic image 11 and the rear frame images 13 are visible at the front frame images 12 is adopted as a basic means. Further, plural sheets of the front frame images changing with lapse of time are arranged in front of the photographic image and plural sheets of the rear frame images changing with lapse of time are arranged behind the photographic image, by which the synthetic image having movement and the length feel may be obtained in the stereoscopic space. Also, plural sheets of the front frame images and the rear frame images are respectively provided with corresponding effect sounds and the effect sounds are changed with lapse of time.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a three-dimensional image synthesizing method capable of three-dimensionally taking a picture instead of a conventional two-dimensional photographing by a photo sticker vending machine, and a vending picture sticker capable of taking a picture in a three-dimensional space. It is about the machine.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A number of conventional photo sticker vending machines, which are called Purikura (registered trademark), have recently been installed in various places and are being used in various fields. As shown in FIG. 10, the monitor display during photographing of this photo sticker vending machine is such that a frame image 2 is arranged in front of a photographed image 1, and the photographed image 1 can be seen in a transparent portion of the frame image 2. Perform the synthesis,
The obtained composite image is displayed as a monitor. More specifically, an image is obtained by arranging a frame image 2 having a transparent portion 2a inside a decorated frame as shown in FIG. 12 in front of a photographed image 1 of a person or the like shown in FIG. Perform synthesis.

Accordingly, the user perceives the composite image 3 shown in FIG. 13 displayed as a monitor as a photographing space, takes a photograph as a photographed image 1 in his or her favorite pose, and uses the result as a photograph sticker. They are printed out and taken out of the vending machine for use.

[0004]

However, in the case of such a conventional photo sticker vending machine, a composite image 3 displayed as a monitor is a planar image composed of a frame image 2 disposed in front of a photographed image 1. However, there is a problem that the obtained photo sticker is planar and the user is not always sufficiently satisfied.
That is, the purpose of using the photo sticker vending machine is to allow the user to select a shooting space displayed as a monitor and take a desired pose to enjoy shooting, and the result is obtained as a photo sticker. It is necessary that the shooting space be more enjoyable, but in the above-mentioned conventional flat shooting space, the composition is uniform and only similar pictures can be taken. I can't get a satisfactory photo sticker.

Accordingly, the present invention solves the problem of the conventional photo sticker vending machine, and displays and uses a three-dimensional image of a photographing space as a monitor, thereby enabling the user to take pictures. It is an object of the present invention to provide a three-dimensional image synthesizing method capable of three-dimensionally photographing and a photo sticker vending machine capable of photographing in a three-dimensional space.

[0006]

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention arranges a plurality of front frame images and a rear frame image in front of and behind a photographed image, and arranges the photographed image and the rear frame in the front frame image. The basic means is a three-dimensional image synthesizing method in which a synthesized image having a sense of depth is displayed as a monitor by performing image synthesis while making the background portion of the image visible.

In addition, a front frame image is arranged in front of the photographed image, and a rear frame image is arranged behind the photographed image, so that the transparent portion of the front frame image includes a person portion of the photographed image and a background portion other than the person. Image synthesis is performed so that the rear frame image is visible, and a synthesized image having a sense of depth is displayed as a monitor. As a specific combination method, a curtain of a specific color is placed behind the person standing, and the background image of the person and the rear frame image is combined and displayed by making the approximate color of that color transparent, and the combination is performed A method of synthesizing a three-dimensional image by synthesizing a foreground image with an image, or using a specific mask pattern on a photographed image, and alternately displaying a person and a background image to display a background image of a person and a rear frame image And a method of combining a foreground image with the synthesized image, and comparing shooting data without a person with shooting data with a person, and making the vicinity part transparent so that the person and the rear frame image Is synthesized and displayed, and a foreground image is synthesized with the synthesized image.

Further, a plurality of front frame images that change with time are arranged in front of the photographed image, and a plurality of rear frame images that change with time are arranged behind the photographed image. By performing image synthesis so that the background portion of the captured image and the background image of the rear frame image can be seen in the front frame image, a three-dimensional image synthesis method that displays a synthesized image with a sense of depth that has a movement in the three-dimensional space as a monitor is provided. I do. In addition, by providing sound effects corresponding to the plurality of front frame images and the rear frame images, it is possible to change the sound effects at the same time as the frame images change over time.

The present invention also provides a configuration of a photo sticker vending machine capable of taking a picture in a three-dimensional space by taking a picture using the displayed composite image having a sense of depth as a monitor and taking out a printed photo sticker.

[0010] According to the present invention having the above structure, a composite image having a sense of depth obtained by making the background portion of the photographed image and the background portion of the rear frame image visible in the front frame image is used as a monitor. The user can take a picture in each of the favorite poses, print it as a photo sticker, take it out of the vending machine, and use it. Further, by arranging a plurality of front frame images and rear frame images that change with the passage of time, it is possible to obtain, as a monitor, a synthesized image having a movement in the three-dimensional space and a sense of depth.

[0011]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, specific embodiments of a method for synthesizing a three-dimensional image in a photo sticker vending machine according to the present invention and a photo sticker vending machine capable of photographing in a three-dimensional space will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a schematic view of a first embodiment showing a method of displaying a stereoscopic image synthesis monitor. Reference numeral 11 denotes a photographed image, in which a front frame image 12 is arranged in front of the photographed image 11, and Rear frame image 13 behind 11
Is arranged, and the photographed image 11
Of the person and a background portion other than the person
Are synthesized so that is visible, and the obtained synthesized image having a sense of depth is displayed as a monitor.

FIG. 2 is a specific example of a photographed image 11 of a person or the like, FIG. 3 is a specific example of a front frame image 12 having a transparent portion 12a inside a frame, and FIG. 4 is a rear frame image of a background portion other than a person. 13
Is a specific example. FIG. 5 is a specific example of a synthesized image 14 having a sense of depth obtained by arranging a front frame image 12 and a rear frame image 13 before and after a captured image 11 and performing image synthesis. The user takes a desired pose in the composite image 14 shown in FIG.
It can be printed as a photo sticker and taken out of the vending machine for use.

Various methods for synthesizing a three-dimensional image using the photographed image 11, the front frame image 12, and the rear frame image 13 will be described below. First, in the first method, a curtain of a specific color is arranged behind a person who is actually standing, and the background image of the rear frame image 13 is synthesized and displayed by making an approximate color of the color transparent. Then, a foreground image is synthesized with the synthesized image in the same manner as in the related art.

In the second method, in synthesizing the background image and the person, the person and the background image are alternately displayed on the photographed image 11 by using a mask pattern such as a houndstooth check, so that the person and the rear frame image are displayed. Thirteen background images are synthesized and displayed, and a foreground image is synthesized with the synthesized image in the same manner as in the related art.

A third method is to compare the photographing data without a person with the photographing data with a person, and make the neighboring portion transparent so that the background image of the person and the rear frame image 13 are synthesized and displayed. Then, a foreground image is synthesized with the synthesized image in the same manner as in the related art.

FIG. 6 is a flow chart showing a practical example of a first method of synthesizing a three-dimensional image using the photographed image 11, the front frame image 12 and the rear frame image 13, and
It is determined in step 102 whether or not the captured image 11 obtained in step 1 is within the range of a specific color. If No, that is, if the pixel is not within the range of the specific color, the corresponding pixel of the captured image 11 is determined in step 103. Display on the display device. Ye in step 102
s, that is, if it is within the range of the specific color, step 1
At 04, the corresponding pixel of the background image of the rear frame image 13 is displayed on the display device. Then, in step 105, it is determined whether or not the display has been completed for all the pixels. In the case of No, the process returns to step 102 and the flow is repeated. Are synthesized and the foreground image of the front frame image 12 is synthesized by a conventional method and displayed as a monitor.

FIG. 7 is a flow chart showing a practical example of the second method. The photographed image 11 obtained in step 201 is determined in step 202 by determining the value of the position on the mask pattern.
In step 203, the corresponding pixel of the captured image 11 is displayed on the display device in step 203. If the position on the mask pattern is 0 in step 202, the corresponding pixel of the background image of the rear frame image 13 is displayed on the display device in step 204.
Then, it is determined in step 205 whether or not the display has been completed for all the pixels.
Then, the flow is repeated, and in the case of Yes, the process proceeds to step 206 and the foreground image of the front frame image 12 is combined with the background and the person by the conventional method and displayed as a monitor.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a practical example of the third method. In step 302, it is determined whether or not the photographed image 11 obtained in step 301 is close to the color of an image without a person. That is, if the color is not near the color of the image without the person, the corresponding pixel of the photographed image 11 is displayed on the display device in step 303. If Yes in step 302, that is, if it is near the color of the image without a person, in step 304, the corresponding pixel of the background image of the rear frame image 13 is displayed on the display device. Then, in step 305, it is determined whether or not the display has been completed for all the pixels.
02, the flow is repeated, and in the case of Yes, the process proceeds to step 306, where the background and the person are combined, and the foreground image of the front frame image 12 is combined by a conventional method and displayed as a monitor.

FIG. 9 is a schematic view of a second embodiment showing a method of displaying a stereoscopic image synthesis monitor. Reference numeral 11 denotes a photographed image, and two front frame images 1 are provided in front of the photographed image 11.
2c and 12d are arranged, and two rear frame images 13c and 13d are arranged behind the photographed image 11. Front frame image 12
c and 12d are frame images that change with the passage of time, and the rear frame images 13c and 13d are also frame images that change with the passage of time. In this embodiment, the front frame images 12c and 12d and the rear frame images 13c and 13d are each two examples, but may be two or more plural images.

Then, image synthesis is performed by making the human frame portion of the photographed image 11 visible in the transparent portions of the front frame images 12c and 12d, and the rear frame images 13c and 13d in the background portion other than the human body, thereby forming a three-dimensional space. , A synthesized image with a sense of depth can be obtained as a monitor.

At the time of photographing, two front frame images 12c and 12
d and the rear frame images 13c and 13d are provided with sound effects corresponding to each other, so that the frame image changes with time and the sound effect changes at the same time, thereby realizing an image pickup with enhanced realism. It is also possible to

[0022]

According to the present invention described above, the user can use the synthesized image having a sense of depth obtained by making the background portion of the photographed image and the background portion of the rear frame image visible in the front frame image as a monitor. By taking a desired pose in the monitor composite image and taking a picture, a photo sticker having a three-dimensional effect can be taken out from the vending machine and used. Further, by arranging a plurality of front frame images and rear frame images that change with the passage of time, it is possible to obtain, as a monitor, a synthesized image having a movement in the three-dimensional space and a sense of depth.

In particular, unlike a conventional flat image having a uniform composition, by using an image of a three-dimensional photographing space selected by a user as a monitor, the photographing space becomes more enjoyable, and In addition, it is possible to provide a three-dimensional image synthesizing method capable of taking a photograph three-dimensionally and obtaining a photograph sticker that is sufficiently satisfactory for a user, and a photograph sticker vending machine capable of photographing in a three-dimensional space.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a first embodiment illustrating a method of displaying a stereoscopic image synthesis monitor according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view showing a specific example of a captured image.

FIG. 3 is a front view showing a specific example of a front frame image.

FIG. 4 is a front view showing a specific example of a rear frame image.

FIG. 5 is a front view showing a specific example of a synthesized image obtained by image synthesis.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a practical example of a first method of image composition.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a practical example of a second method of image composition.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a practical example of a third method of image composition.

FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram of a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram showing a monitor display example during photographing of a conventional photo sticker vending machine.

FIG. 11 is a front view showing a specific example of a conventional captured image.

FIG. 12 is a front view showing a specific example of a conventional frame image.

FIG. 13 is a front view showing a specific example of a conventional composite image.

[Explanation of symbols]

 11 photographed image 12, 12c, 12d front frame image 12a transparent part 13, 13c, 13d rear frame image 14 composite image reference number P3006

Claims (9)

[Claims] 1. An image composition method comprising the steps of: arranging a plurality of front frame images and a rear frame image in front of and behind a captured image, and performing image synthesis such that a background portion of the captured image and the rear frame image can be seen in the front frame image. A stereoscopic image synthesizing method in a photo sticker vending machine, wherein a synthetic image having a sense of depth is displayed as a monitor. 2. A front frame image is arranged in front of the photographed image, a rear frame image is arranged behind the photographed image, and a person portion of the photographed image is placed in a transparent portion of the front frame image and in a background portion other than the person. A three-dimensional image synthesizing method in a photo sticker vending machine, wherein a synthesized image having a sense of depth is displayed as a monitor by performing image synthesizing while making the rear frame image visible. 3. A curtain of a specific color is arranged behind a person standing, and a background image of a person and a rear frame image is synthesized and displayed by making an approximate color of the color transparent. The three-dimensional image synthesizing method in a photo sticker vending machine according to claim 1, wherein a three-dimensional image is synthesized by synthesizing a foreground image. 4. A background image of a person and a rear frame image is synthesized and displayed by alternately displaying a person and a background image by using a specific mask pattern in a photographed image, and a foreground image is synthesized with the synthesized image. The method according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the method comprises the steps of: 5. The photographing data containing no person is compared with the photographing data containing a person, and the background image of the person and the rear frame image is synthesized and displayed by making the vicinity part transparent. The method according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the foreground image is synthesized. 6. A plurality of front frame images that change with the passage of time are arranged in front of the photographed image, and a plurality of rear frame images that change with the passage of time are arranged behind the photographed image. By combining the images so that the background portion of the captured image and the background portion of the rear frame image are visible in the front frame image, the synthesized image having a movement in the three-dimensional space and a sense of depth is displayed as a monitor. A three-dimensional image synthesis method in a seal vending machine. 7. A plurality of front frame images and rear frame images each having a corresponding sound effect, whereby the frame image changes with time and the sound effect changes simultaneously. The method of synthesizing a three-dimensional image in a photo sticker vending machine according to claim 6. 8. A plurality of front frame images and a rear frame image are arranged in front of and behind a captured image, and image synthesis is performed so that the background portion of the captured image and the rear frame image can be seen in the front frame image. A photograph sticker vending machine capable of taking a photograph in a three-dimensional space, taking a photograph using a synthesized image having a sense of depth as a monitor and taking out a printed photograph sticker. 9. A front frame image is arranged in front of the photographed image, a rear frame image is arranged behind the photographed image, and a person portion of the photographed image is placed in a transparent portion of the front frame image and in a background portion other than the person. A picture sticker that can be photographed in a three-dimensional space characterized by combining the images so that the rear frame image is visible, taking a picture using the displayed composite image with a sense of depth as a monitor, and taking out the printed picture sticker Vending machine.