JP2002245545A - Automatic photograph vending machine and printing medium used therefor - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an automatic photograph vending machine from which a photoprint displaying various information can be acquired. SOLUTION: This automatic photograph vending machine for photographing a photographed object 2 including a user and selling the photograph is provided with a camera for photographing the photographed object 2, and a printer for printing a photographic image photographed by the camera 6, on a printing medium 15 and outputting it as the photoprint. Since information is displayed on the printing medium 15, not the photoprint with the photographed image simply printed, but the photoprint displaying various information such as advertising information, fortune-telling and fortune, a written oracle, a puzzle, a game, a lot, a discount ticket and various images, can be acquired.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a photo vending machine which is installed in a game center or the like, shoots a user by inserting coins or the like, and sells a photographed image as a photo print or the like.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, many game vending machines have been installed in game centers and the like to take pictures and make sticker prints. As such a photo vending machine, the one shown in FIG. 12 is generally used. In this device, a half mirror 53 is provided inside a main body 52 at an angle of about 45 °. This half mirror 53
A camera 55 for photographing the user 54 is provided at the back of
Below the half mirror 53, a monitor 56 for displaying an image captured by the camera 55 is provided. In the figure, 51 is a controller, and 57 is a printer for printing a photographic print 58.

In the above-mentioned photo vending machine, an image taken by a camera 55 through a half mirror 53 is displayed on a monitor 56, and the image displayed on the monitor 56 is reflected by the half mirror 53 and confirmed by the user 54. I can do it. Then, the user 54 takes a desired pose while checking his / her own appearance on the monitor 56, and operates the controller 51 at a desired position to take a still image. This still image is combined with an appropriate frame or foreground image and printed as a photo print 58.

[0004]

However, in recent years, the needs of photographic vending machines have been diversifying with the increase in the number of users. In order to meet these needs, there are many frames that are combined with the image of the subject and various foregrounds with various tastes are provided. Things are no longer being satisfied.

The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and has as its object to provide a photo vending machine capable of obtaining a photographic print in which various information is displayed, and a print medium used therefor.

[0006]

In order to achieve the above object, a photo vending machine of the present invention is a photo vending machine for photographing a subject including a user and selling the photograph, and a photographing means for photographing the subject. And printing means for printing a photographed image photographed by the photographing means on a print medium and outputting it as a photographic print, wherein the information is displayed on the print medium.

That is, a photo vending machine of the present invention includes a photographing means for photographing a subject, and a printing means for printing a photographed image photographed by the photographing means on a print medium and outputting it as a photographic print. The information is displayed in. Therefore, it is possible to obtain a photographic print in which various information is displayed, not a photographic print in which a photographed image is simply printed. The various types of information are not particularly limited, and various types of information can be applied. Examples thereof include advertising information, fortune-telling and fortune, fortune, puzzles, games, lottery, discount tickets, various images, and the like. be able to.

In the photo vending machine according to the present invention, if the printing medium has information displayed in advance, the photo vending machine only needs to print the photographed image, so that no special control is required. The present invention can be easily realized.

In the photo vending machine of the present invention, when the printing medium is a sticker and the information is displayed on a portion where the seal is turned over, when the information is displayed on an adhesive surface of the seal, or When the above information is displayed on the peeling sheet of the sticker, the information cannot be seen in the state of the photographic print on which the photographed image is printed, and the information can be seen only by turning over the sticker.
It is suitable for lottery etc.

In the photo vending machine of the present invention, when the information is displayed on a surface other than the printing surface of the printing medium, the printing surface can be used for printing a photographed image completely, so that the photograph becomes smaller. , The number does not decrease.

In the photo vending machine of the present invention, when the information is printed by the printing means, the information to be displayed can be easily changed and is suitable for displaying the information in a timely manner. .

When the vending machine of the present invention is provided with communication means for receiving the above information from the outside, it is easy to change the information to be displayed by receiving various kinds of information from the outside, and timely. It is suitable for displaying important information.

[0013] The printing medium of the present invention is characterized in that:
The gist is to be used for the photo vending machine described in any one of the above.

That is, according to the print medium of the present invention, a photographed image is not simply a printed photographic print,
A photo print on which various information is displayed can be obtained. The various types of information are not particularly limited, and various types of information can be applied. Examples thereof include advertising information, fortune-telling and fortune, fortune, puzzles, games, lottery, discount tickets, various images, and the like. be able to.

[0015]

Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail.

FIG. 1 is a view showing an embodiment of a photo vending machine according to the present invention. This photo vending machine includes a housing 1 provided with various devices inside and on the front, and a column 3 protruding from above and below the housing 1 to reach behind the subject 2.

A curtain 5 as a background at the time of photographing is hung from the front ends of the two support columns 3.
The space surrounded by the columns 3 and the curtain 5 forms a booth for photographing the subject 2, and the housing 1 constitutes a part of the booth for photographing. Also, on the upper support 3,
Two lights 4 for irradiating the subject 2 in the shooting booth are attached.

A camera 6 for photographing the subject 2 is provided inside the casing 1, and a transparent plate 10 is fitted on a surface of the casing 1 located on the subject 2 side of the camera 6. Further, a computer device 7 that receives image data from the camera 6 and performs processing such as image synthesis is provided inside the housing 1. On the subject 2 side of the housing 1, a display 8 that receives an image signal such as a composite image transmitted from the computer device 7 and displays an image is provided.

Further, a printer 9 for receiving image data transmitted from the computer device 7 and printing the image on a print medium 15 is provided inside the housing 1. The print medium 15 printed by the printer 9 is sent out from an outlet 19 formed on the front surface of the housing 1, and cut and discharged by a cutter 18 provided near the outlet 19.

Further, an operation panel is provided on the front surface of the housing 1, and a controller 11 is provided on the operation panel. The controller 11 includes a touch pen 12
The user 2 touches the surface of the display 8 with the touch pen 1 in accordance with an operation instruction displayed on the display 8.
By tapping (lightly tapping) with 2, various operation signals are sent to the computer device 7, and various operations such as a shutter operation are performed.

The touch pen 12 is designed to draw characters and figures by inputting the tip of the touch pen 12 into contact with the surface of the display 8, and to input image data and stamps of characters and figures input by hand. An image or the like is combined with a captured image of the subject 2 captured by the camera 6, displayed on the display 8, and printed on the print medium 15.

The touch pen 12 can input a questionnaire by operating the user 2 in accordance with an instruction displayed on the display 8, and can transmit the result of the input questionnaire to the outside. It has become.

In addition, a coin insertion slot (not shown) for inserting coins for consideration is provided on the front surface of the housing 1.
At a position inside the housing 1 adjacent to the coin insertion slot, a coin detection unit 17 (see FIG. 2) for detecting the inserted coin and transmitting a detection signal to the computer device 7 is provided. In addition, a computer device 7 is provided at an appropriate position on the front of the housing 1.
Speaker (not shown) that receives and outputs audio signals from
Is provided.

In this example, the image viewed by the user 2 from the display 8 and the image printed by the printer 9 are obtained by synthesizing a captured image of the subject 2 and a handwritten input image with the touch pen 12 and the like.

Next, the system configuration of the computer 7 will be described in detail.

As shown in FIG. 2, the computer device 7 is operated by a touch pen 12 with an input unit 3 of a display 8.
The control unit 31 receives various operation signals input to the control unit 5 via the controller 11 and performs various controls in accordance with the received operation signals. The control means 31 receives the detection signal from the coin detection unit 17,
Control such as photographing is started.

The display 8 has a touch pen 12
Input unit 35 to which a handwritten image or an operation signal is input
And a display unit 36 for displaying an image and the like.
The handwritten image and the like input by the touch pen 12 are stored in the pen input image storage unit 32, and the stored data such as the handwritten image is sent to the image combining unit 30 described later.
The operation signal input by the touch pen 12 is
The data is sent to the control means 31 via the controller 11, and various controls are performed.

The computer device 7 is provided with a timer 26 for measuring the time during which the touch pen 12 can input a pen input image. The timer 26 starts the measurement almost simultaneously with the display of the instruction message to start the handwritten image by the control means 31 on the display 8. When the time measured by the timer 26 reaches a predetermined inputtable time (for example, 90 seconds) set in advance, input of a handwritten image or the like is stopped and the next operation is started.

Further, the computer device 7 is provided with a fixed image storage section 38, and the captured image is fixed as a still image at a desired shutter timing by operating the touch pen 12 by the subject 2.

Further, the computer device 7 is provided with a counter 25 for counting the number of times of photographing by the camera 6 by the shutter operation. The counter 25 is reset by the detection of the first coin by the coin detection unit 17 and starts counting. Until the count of the counter 25 reaches a predetermined possible number of times of photographing (for example, four times), photographing is repeated at regular time intervals to obtain a plurality of photographed images (still images).

The photographed image (still image) is displayed on the display unit 36 of the display 8 to allow the user 2 to check the preview. Then, the display 8 displays a screen prompting the user to select whether or not to retake the still image whose preview has been confirmed,
If the user 2 wishes to retake the image, touch pen 1
In step 2, a cancel operation is performed and a shutter operation is performed again.

Further, the computer device 7 is provided with an image synthesizing means 30. The still image fixed in the fixed image storage portion 38 is input to the input portion 35 of the display 8 by the touch pen 12 to store the pen input image. Part 3
2, a handwritten image such as a character or a figure stored in the memory 2 is synthesized. The combined image combined by the image combining means 30 is displayed on the display unit 36 of the display 8.

The computer device 7 is provided with a transmission / reception means 39. The transmitting / receiving means 39 includes:
For example, it is connected to a communication line (NET) such as the Internet, and outputs photographed images, composite images, responses to questionnaires, and the like to the outside via the above communication line, and stores them in an external server or outputs to a terminal device or the like for display. And print it.

Further, the computer device 7 includes a print control unit 34 for controlling printing by the printer 9. The print control unit 34 controls the composite image to be printed on the print medium 15 according to a predetermined sheet layout.

Here, FIG. 3 shows a first example of the print medium 15 used in the photo vending machine. This print medium 15
The photographed image is output as a sticker print,
A plurality of peelable seals 42 are provided on the printing surface of the seal mount 41. Then, a seal 42 is provided on the printing surface.
There is provided a blank portion, and an information display section 43 is provided in this blank portion. In this example, the information display unit 4
In FIG. 3, advertisement information “Thank you for your foreign currency deposit at Cosmo Bank!” Is displayed in advance.

FIG. 4 shows a second example of the print medium 15 used in the photo vending machine. The print medium 15 outputs a photographed image as a sticker print, and a plurality of peelable stickers 42 are provided on the print surface of the sticker mount 41. Then, no margin is provided on the printing surface, and the advertisement information of "Thank you for depositing foreign currency at Cosmo Bank!" Is displayed on the back surface in advance. In this example, since the information is displayed on a surface other than the print surface of the print medium 15, the print surface can be used for printing a photographed image completely.

FIG. 5 shows a third example of the print medium 15 used in the photo vending machine. The print medium 15 outputs a photographed image as a sticker print, and a plurality of peelable stickers 42 are provided on the print surface of the sticker mount 41. In addition, lottery information such as "hit" and "losing" is displayed on the release sheet where the seal 42 has been peeled off.

FIG. 6 shows a fourth example of the print medium 15 used in the photo vending machine. The print medium 15 outputs a photographed image as a sticker print, and a plurality of peelable stickers 42 are provided on the print surface of the sticker mount 41. Then, lottery information such as “hit” and “out” is displayed on the adhesive surface of the peeled seal 42.

In the third and fourth examples, since the print medium 15 is sticker paper and the information is displayed on the part where the sticker 41 is turned over, the information can be viewed in the state of the photograph print on which the photographed image is printed. Since information cannot be seen until the user turns over the seal 41, the information is suitable for fortune and lottery.

An example of the operation of the photo vending machine will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. here,
In FIG. 7, "S" means a step.

First, while the demonstration screen is displayed on the display 8, when the user 2 inserts a necessary coin into the coin insertion slot (S120), the camera 6 starts imaging the subject 2 (S140). When the imaging is started, the captured video is displayed on the display unit 36 of the display 8 as a moving image in real time.

Next, after the user 2 completes the position adjustment of the subject 2 while viewing the display image on the display 8 and inputs an operation signal for shutter operation in accordance with an instruction on the screen using the touch pen 12 (S160), the user uses the shutter. The user 2 is instructed to take a pause, and after counting down for a predetermined time, the captured video at a predetermined moment is fixed in the fixed image storage unit 38 (S180). At this time, the captured image at that time is displayed on the display 8 as a still image.

Then, the fixed still image is displayed on the display section 36 of the display 8 to allow the user 2 to check the preview, and whether or not the user wants to retake the still image whose preview has been checked on the display 8. A message prompting the user to select one is displayed (S200).

In step 200, if the user 2 wishes to retake the image, the user 2 performs a cancel operation with the touch pen 12 and returns to step 160, whereupon the camera 6 is again activated.
And shutter operation are performed. Step 200
If you do not want to retake the image at
It is confirmed whether or not the number of times of shooting of No. 5 has reached a specified number of times of shooting (S220).

If it is determined in step 220 that the predetermined number of times of photographing has not been reached, the process returns to step 160, and the image capturing by the camera 6 and the shutter operation are performed again. On the other hand, if the predetermined number of times of shooting has been reached in step 220, input of a handwritten image or the like by operating the touch pen 12 is started (S240).

FIG. 8 shows an example of an input screen for a handwritten image. In this handwritten image input screen, 21a,
Reference numerals 21b and 21c denote a touch pen 12 when inputting a handwriting pen, a stamp image, and alphabet characters, respectively.
Is the icon to tap.

When inputting a handwritten image, tap the handwritten pen icon 21 a with the tip of the touch pen 12, and then touch the tip of the touch pen 12 on the photographed image 22 displayed on the display 8 to draw a picture. By drawing characters and characters, a handwritten image is input.

When inputting a stamp image, tap the icon 21 b of the stamp image with the tip of the touch pen 12 and then touch the tip of the touch pen 12 on the photographed image 22 displayed on the display 8. ,
The input of the stamp image is performed.

When inputting alphabetical characters, tap the icon 21c of the alphabetical character with the tip of the touch pen 12 and then touch the tip of the touch pen 12 on the photographed image 22 displayed on the display 8 by inputting it. , Alphabet characters are input.

In this manner, as shown in FIG. 9, the handwritten image 27, the stamp image 28, and the like are input and synthesized on the displayed photographed image 22.

The input of the handwritten image or the like is continued until the time measured by the timer 26 reaches a predetermined inputtable time (for example, 90 seconds) set in advance (S).
260). When the specified inputtable time is reached in step 260, input of a handwritten image or the like is stopped, and a sheet layout for printing is selected (S280).
The selection of the sheet layout is performed by displaying a sample sheet layout screen on the display unit 36 of the display 8.
By operating the touch pen 12, a desired sheet layout is selected.

Next, when the selection of the sheet layout is completed, the image data of the composite image is sent to the printer 9, and printing is started by the sheet layout selected in step 280 (S300). When the printing is completed, the printed print medium 15 (photo print) is output.

Here, an example of the sheet layout is shown in FIG.
Shown in This example shows an example of outputting as a seal print using the print medium 15 shown in FIG.

As described above, according to the photo vending machine and the print medium 15, for example, advertisement information, fortune-telling and fortune, fortune, puzzle, game, lottery, discount, etc. Tickets, various images, etc.
A photo print on which various information is displayed can be obtained. In addition, since the print medium 15 has information displayed in advance, the photo vending machine need only perform printing of the photographed image, so that no special control or the like is required.

FIG. 11 shows a photo vending machine according to a second embodiment of the present invention. In this photo vending machine, the computer device 7 is provided with an information storage section 37, and the information storage section 37 is provided.
Is printed on the printing surface of the print medium 15 by the printer 9 together with the photographed image and displayed. The print medium on which the captured image and the information are printed is as shown in FIG. The information stored in the information storage means 37 can be received from outside via the transmission / reception means 39.

In this photo vending machine, the information is printed by the printer 9 and the information can be received from the outside, so that the displayed information can be easily changed and is suitable for the timely display of the information. It will be. Other than that, it is the same as the above embodiment, and has the same operation and effect.

In the vending machine of each of the above embodiments, instead of printing the composite image, the image is output to the outside via the communication line by the transmission / reception means 39, and stored in an external server or output to a terminal device or the like. It can also be displayed or printed externally.

In the above embodiment, the printer 9 is of various types such as a sublimation printer, an ink jet printer, a laser printer, a thermal transfer printer, a fusion printer, a thermal printer, a photographic paper printer, and an instant film printer. A printer can be applied, and there is no particular limitation.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example is shown in which the photographic print to be output is a sticker print. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and includes a print output as a card or the like. It is not intended to limit the material and the configuration.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the photographing is started by inserting a coin. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, bills, prepaid cards, medals, credit cards, cash cards, etc. It is intended to include various aspects as long as it can be paid.
Further, these are intended to include not only a case where they are used alone but also a case where they are used in combination.

Further, in the above embodiment, two images of the image picked up by the camera 6 and the pen input image and the like are combined. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Alternatively, a frame image serving as a background or a background may be combined.

In the above embodiment, the camera 6
A digital camera or a video camera can be used, and there is no particular limitation as long as it can convert a captured image into an electric signal, and various types can be used. Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, an example in which one camera 6 is provided has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of cameras 6 may be provided.

Further, in the above embodiment, the stamp image stored in the stamp image storage unit (not shown) is used. However, the present invention is not limited to this.
It is also possible to read and use image data stored in various storage media such as a floppy disk, CD-ROM, CD-R, and magneto-optical disk.

[0064]

As described above, according to the photo vending machine of the present invention, for example, advertisement information, fortune-telling and fortune, fortune, puzzle, game, lottery, etc. It is possible to obtain a photographic print on which various information such as a discount ticket and various images are displayed.

Further, according to the print medium of the present invention, the photographed image is not simply a printed photographic print, but includes, for example, advertisement information, fortune-telling and fortune, fortune, puzzle, game, lottery, discount ticket, and various images. , Etc., can be obtained.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a sectional view showing an embodiment of a photo vending machine of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a system configuration diagram of a computer device.

FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a first example of a print medium.

FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a second example of a print medium.

FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a third example of a print medium.

FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a fourth example of a print medium.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the operation of the photo vending machine.

FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of an input screen for a handwritten image.

FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of an input state of a handwritten image.

FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of a photographic print.

FIG. 11 is a system configuration diagram of a computer device according to a second embodiment.

FIG. 12 is a sectional view showing a conventional example.

[Explanation of symbols]

 2 subject 6 camera 9 printer 15 print medium

Claims (9)

[Claims] 1. A vending machine for photographing a subject including a user and selling the photograph, comprising: photographing means for photographing the subject; and photographing by printing a photographed image photographed by the photographing means on a print medium. A vending machine, comprising: printing means for outputting as a print, wherein information is displayed on the print medium. 2. The photo vending machine according to claim 1, wherein the print medium has information displayed in advance. 3. The photo vending machine according to claim 2, wherein said print medium is a sticker paper, and information is displayed on a portion where the seal is turned over. 4. The photographic vending machine according to claim 3, wherein said information is displayed on an adhesive surface of a seal. 5. The photographic vending machine according to claim 3, wherein said information is displayed on a release sheet of a seal. 6. The photographic vending machine according to claim 2, wherein the information is displayed on a surface other than the printing surface of the printing medium. 7. The vending machine according to claim 1, wherein said information is printed by said printing means. 8. The vending machine according to claim 7, further comprising communication means for receiving the information from outside. 9. A printing medium for use in the vending machine according to claim 2. Description: