JP2002262285A - Image printer and method, and program - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enhance the turnover rate of users. SOLUTION: A user drives a photographing device 31 while confirming an image displayed on a photographing monitor 14 to photograph its own image. When the photographing is finished, since a menu urging the user to move to in front of an editing input monitor 18 is displayed on the photographing monitor 14, the user moves according thereto. Another user waiting for its photographing enters the space in front of the photographing monitor 14 and starts photographing in matching with the movement of the user completing its photographing in front of the editing monitor.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an image printing apparatus and method, a printing medium, and a program, and more particularly, to improving a user's rotation rate, shortening a waiting time, and editing a photographed image. , An image printing apparatus and method, a print medium, and a program that ensure the user's satisfaction.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there has been known an image printing apparatus (for example, a print club (trademark)) which takes an image of a user, combines the image with a frame image prepared in advance, and prints the image on a sticker sheet or the like. ing.

Some image printing apparatuses allow a user to write (edit) an arbitrary character, figure, or the like on a photographed image using an attached pen.

[0004]

However, in an image printing apparatus capable of writing on such an image, a screen for confirming a captured image, a screen for displaying an image to be edited and performing a writing operation are provided. Are configured on the same screen. For this reason, there is a problem that a user waiting in turn must wait until the user who is using first finishes a series of processes up to editing.

Further, in order to reduce the waiting time, the program of the image printing apparatus includes a program enough to satisfy the user.
There is also a problem that time for writing is not secured.

[0006] Furthermore, for the image printing apparatus, for example, for the game center side, the higher the turnover rate of the user, the higher the profit rate, which is preferable.

[0007] The present invention has been made in view of such a situation, and by providing a space for photographing and a space for editing at different positions, the rotation rate of the user is improved and the waiting time in order is reduced. At the same time,
It is intended to ensure that the user is satisfied.

[0008]

A first image printing apparatus according to the present invention comprises: photographing means for photographing a subject; first display means for displaying an image of the subject photographed by the photographing means;
Based on the display by the first display means, an image of the subject is displayed as an image to be edited, and a second image for receiving an edit input
And an editing space for photographing the image of the subject displayed by the first display means and an editing space for editing the image of the subject displayed by the second display means are provided at different positions. It is characterized by the following.

The photographing means is, for example, a photographing device 31 shown in FIG.
The first display means is constituted by, for example, the photographing monitor 14 of FIG. 1, and the second display means is constituted by, for example, the editing monitor 18 of FIG. Further, a shooting space for taking a picture while checking the screen displayed by the first display means and an editing space for editing while checking the screen displayed by the second display means are provided at different positions.

[0010] The user takes an image while checking the screen displayed by the first display means. When a plurality of images are photographed in the photographing process, an image to be edited is selected from the plurality of images. When the photographing process is completed, the user is informed that the photographing space is to be moved to the editing space. When the user moves to the editing space,
While checking the screen displayed by the second display means,
Edit (write) the captured image.

The first display means and the second display means are provided, for example, on the front and side surfaces of the housing 11, as shown in FIG. Further, as shown in FIG. 22, the housing 11 may be provided on the front and the back, respectively.

By providing the photographing space and the editing space at different positions, for example, when there is a user waiting for a turn, the user can terminate the photographing process by another user who has photographed first. When the user moves to the editing space, the user can enter the shooting space and start shooting.

With the above-described configuration, the waiting time in order can be reduced, and the time for editing can be sufficiently secured to satisfy the user. In addition, the turnover rate of the user is improved even from the side of the administrator who manages the image printing apparatus, so that the profit rate can be improved.

Editing means for editing the image of the subject based on the editing input received by the second display means;
The image processing apparatus may further include a printing unit that prints the image of the subject edited by the editing unit on a predetermined print medium, and a discharge unit that discharges the print medium on which the image of the subject is printed by the printing unit.

[0015] The editing means is, for example, the step 3 of FIG.
The printing unit is configured by, for example, the printer 89 of FIG. 5, and the discharging unit is configured by, for example, the seal outlet 21 of FIG. 1.

The discharging means is installed on the same surface as the second display means, for example, as shown in FIGS.
Further, they may be provided on different surfaces or may be provided at remote positions.

When the discharging means is installed on a surface different from that of the second display means, the user takes a picture on the front side of the housing 11 and edits it by the second display means provided on the side face side. I do. Then, the seal sheet on which the edited image is printed is discharged from, for example, a discharge unit provided on the back side of the housing 11, and the user can receive the seal sheet. By doing so, the rotation rate of the user can be further improved as compared with the case where the second display means and the discharge means are installed on the same surface.

[0018] The discharging means may be arranged at a position different from the editing space.

In this case, for example, in the image printing apparatus shown in FIG. 1, the discharging means is provided on the rear side of the housing 11.

Based on a predetermined surface of the image printing apparatus, the first
May be arranged at the front of the image printing apparatus, and the second display means may be arranged at the side of the image printing apparatus.

In this case, the first display means and the second display means are arranged, for example, as shown in FIG.

Based on a predetermined surface of the image printing apparatus, the first
May be arranged at the front of the image printing apparatus, and the second display means may be arranged at the back of the image printing apparatus.

In this case, the first display means and the second display means are arranged, for example, as shown in FIG.

[0024] The number of the second display means may be arranged to be greater than the number of the first display means.

For example, in FIG.
Is provided with a first display means, and the editing terminal 172-1 is provided.
A second display unit is provided for each of the devices 172 to 172-3. A user who has finished shooting using the image capturing device 171 is prompted to move to an unused editing terminal among the editing terminals 172-1 to 172-3.

In general, the time for editing a photographed image is longer than the time for photographing. Therefore, by providing more editing devices than the photographing device, the rotation rate of the user is further improved.

For example, in the image printing apparatus 1 shown in FIG. 1, a plurality of second display means may be arranged by providing second display means also on the left side surface of the housing 11.

The first display means may display a guide screen for guiding movement to the editing space when the shooting in the shooting space is completed.

For example, a guide screen as shown in FIG. 16 is displayed on the first display means. When a plurality of editing spaces are provided and identification information is set for each of them, the identification information is also displayed on the guidance screen. This allows the user to move to an unused editing space among the plurality of editing spaces.

When the photographing is completed in the photographing space,
Determining means for determining whether or not editing is being performed in the editing space; and a period until the editing being performed in the editing space ends when the determining means determines that editing is being performed in the editing space. An execution unit for executing a predetermined process for a user who has finished shooting in the shooting space may be further provided.

The determination means is, for example, a step S1 shown in FIG.
The processing unit 4 is configured by the CPU 81 of FIG. 5 that executes the processing of FIG. 5, and the execution unit is configured by, for example, the CPU 81 of FIG. 5 that performs the processing of step S21 of FIG.

The predetermined process may be to retake an image of the subject.

The predetermined processing may be a predetermined game.

When the determining means determines that another user is performing the editing process in the editing space, for example, a selection screen as shown in FIG. 17 is displayed. The user terminates the editing process by another user in the editing space,
A predetermined process can be executed by making a selection from this selection screen until the user leaves the editing space. This predetermined processing is, for example, re-taking a picture or playing a game (muffled).

Thus, when there is another user who is editing in the editing space first, the user waiting for editing can
You can spend that time without getting bored.

It is possible to further comprise a first output means for outputting a voice for guiding the photographing in the photographing space, and a second output means for outputting a voice for guiding the editing in the editing space.

The first output means includes, for example, the audio output control section 91 (shooting guide speaker 13) of FIG. 5, and the second output means includes, for example, the audio output control section 94 (editing section) of FIG. It is composed of a guidance speaker 19).

The first output means and the second output means can generate the same sound. However, basically, the first output means provides guidance for guiding a shooting method and sound effects for shooting. The second output means outputs guidance for guiding the editing method and sound effects of the editing.

According to the first image printing method of the present invention, there is provided a photographing step of photographing a subject in a photographing space, a first display step of displaying an image of the subject photographed in the photographing step, A second display step of displaying an image of a subject as an image to be edited based on the display by the processing of the first display step in an editing space operable by a user different from the shooting space, and receiving an editing input; Displayed in the process of the second display step,
And a printing step of printing the edited image.

The photographing step is, for example, the step shown in FIG.
The first display step is constituted by S6, for example,
The second display step is configured by, for example, step S33 of FIG. 20.

The print medium of the present invention includes a photographing step of photographing a subject in a photographing space, a first display step of displaying an image of the subject photographed by the photographing step, and operation by a user different from the photographing space. A second display step of displaying an image of a subject selected as an image to be edited based on the display by the processing of the first display step in a possible editing space, and receiving an edit input;
And a printing step of printing the edited image displayed in the processing of the second display step.

The print medium is, for example, a seal sheet including a predetermined number of seals as shown in FIG. This seal sheet can be a sheet made of seals of the same size, or a sheet made of seals of various sizes. Of course, one large seal may be used. The print medium is not limited to the seal sheet, but may be paper, for example, a card such as a telephone card,
It may be a cloth such as a shirt, a thermal transfer seal, a large poster, or a semiconductor memory card having a floppy disk or a nonvolatile flash memory.

A program according to the present invention comprises a photographing control step for controlling photographing of a subject in a photographing space, and a first control for controlling display of an image of the subject acquired by controlling photographing by the processing of the photographing control step. For the display control step and the display controlled by the processing of the first display control step in the editing space different from the shooting space,
Controlling the display of the image of the subject selected as the image to be edited, and causing the computer to execute a second display control step of controlling acceptance of an edit input.

The program of the present invention is recorded on a predetermined recording medium, read out by, for example, the drive 85 shown in FIG. 5, and installed in the image printing apparatus. Recording media are magnetic disks, such as floppy disks, and CD-Rs.
OM (Compact Disk Read Only Memory), DVD-ROM (Digital
Versatile Disk), MD (Mini Di
sk) or a semiconductor memory.

The photographing step is, for example, the step shown in FIG.
The first display step is constituted by S6, for example,
The second display step is configured by, for example, step S33 of FIG. 20.

A second image printing apparatus according to the present invention includes a photographing means for photographing a subject, a first display means for displaying an image of the subject photographed by the photographing means, and a display based on the first display means. A second display unit that displays an image of a subject as an image to be edited and receives an edit input, and captures an image of the subject displayed by the first display unit by the capturing unit in a capturing space; Second in editing space
The editing of the image of the subject displayed by the display means is performed in parallel.

The photographing means is, for example, the photographing device 31 shown in FIG.
The first display means is constituted by, for example, the photographing monitor 14 of FIG. 1, and the second display means is constituted by, for example, the editing monitor 18 of FIG. In addition, the shooting processing while checking the screen displayed by the first display means in the shooting space and the editing operation while checking the screen displayed by the second display means in the editing space are performed in parallel. (At the same time).

The user edits (writes) the photographed image while checking the screen displayed by the second display means. During this editing work, the other user
An image is taken while checking the screen displayed by the display means.

For example, when there is a user waiting for a turn, when another user who is waiting for the turn ahead of the user finishes the photographing process (that is, the user starts editing the photographed image). Then, the user can start shooting.

With the above-described configuration, the waiting time in order can be reduced, and the turnover rate of the user can be improved even from the manager who manages the image printing apparatus. Can be improved.

[0051]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a configuration example of an image printing apparatus 1 to which the present invention is applied.

A coin slot 12 is provided on the upper left side of the surface 11-1 of the housing 11 of the image printing apparatus 1. A user inserts a predetermined amount when using the image printing apparatus 1. . Further, a photographing guidance speaker 13 is provided at the upper right of the surface 11-1. Shooting guide speaker 13
Outputs various kinds of voice guidance and the like, and guides the user on a shooting method (a method of making a sticker).

A CRT (Cathode Ray Tuner) is provided on a surface 11-2 which is located above the center of the surface 11-1 and faces upward by a predetermined angle.
be), a photographing monitor 14 such as an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display). The photographing monitor 14 includes a screen for guiding a photographing method and a photographing device 31 as described later.
To display the image of the subject photographed by.

On the right side of the surface 11-2, there is a surface 11-3R facing obliquely upward by a predetermined angle, and an operation panel 15 is provided on the surface. The operation panel 15 includes various operation buttons operated by a user, and is operated, for example, when adjusting the zoom of a CCD (Charge Coupled Device) camera 32. On the operation panel 15,
For example, for various selections displayed on the photographing monitor 14, an “O button” operated when deciding, a “X button” operated when canceling the decided one, and displayed on the photographing monitor 14. A "+ button", a "-button", etc., which are operated when moving a cursor or the like, are arranged. In addition, a "shooting start button", etc., which is operated when instructing start of photographing, are arranged as appropriate.

On the left and right of the surface 11-2, surfaces 11-4R and 11-4L substantially perpendicular to the floor are provided.
Illumination devices 16-1R and 16-1L are arranged on each surface. The lighting devices 16-1R and 16-1L each have a light-emitting body (flash) inside, and when the user instructs to start shooting, the image captured by the CCD camera 32 is stored as a still image (when captured). ), And irradiate the subject with the timing.

The surface 11-5R, 1 on the upper surface of the housing 11
Illumination devices 16-2R and 16-2L are also arranged on 1-5L, similarly to surfaces 11-4R and 11-4L. Each of the lighting devices 16-2R and 16-2L has a light-emitting body therein, and emits light at the timing when the lighting devices 16-1R and 16-1L irradiate a subject. Lighting device 16-
Light (flash) emitted from the 2R, 16-2L is reflected by the flash reflector 17 and illuminates the subject. That is, the flash reflector 17 is attached to be inclined in the direction of irradiating the user in front of the housing 11.

A photographing device 31 is provided above the housing 11. A CCD camera 32 and a small LCD are provided on a surface of the photographing device 31 which is directed obliquely downward by a predetermined angle.
A captured image display section 33 made of, for example, is disposed. The CCD camera 32 captures an image of the subject, and the image (moving image) is displayed on the captured image display unit 33. Since the captured image display unit 33 is provided in the vicinity of the CCD camera 32, the user can select the captured image display unit 3
While confirming the image of oneself displayed in 3, it is possible to take an image with the line of sight directed substantially toward the CCD camera 32.

A surface 11-6 which is a left side surface of the housing 11 includes:
An edit input monitor 18 composed of a CRT or an LCD, an edit guide speaker 19, a touch pen 20, and a seal outlet 21 are provided.

The image photographed by the CCD camera 32 and selected as an image to be edited and stored is displayed on the edit input monitor 18 after the user completes the photographing process. The edit input monitor 18 has a touch panel 93 (see FIG. 5) laminated thereon.
By operating the touch pen 20 with respect to the image displayed in 8, arbitrary characters, figures, and the like can be written (input) to an image to be edited (hereinafter, appropriately referred to as an image to be edited). .

In other words, the user places the camera 11 in front of the front surface (surface 11-1) (hereinafter, appropriately referred to as a photographing space).
Then, the user moves to a location in front of the surface 11-6 (hereinafter, appropriately referred to as an editing space) and edits the captured image of the user.

The editing input monitor 18 displays selection buttons of various editing tools together with the image to be edited. The edit input monitor 18 is provided with a touch pen 20.
When the data is written in, the edited image generated according to the input is displayed.

The editing guide speaker 19 outputs voice guidance for explaining the editing input method to the user.

The touch pen 20 is used for the editing input monitor 18.
Is configured according to a position detection method (for example, a resistive film type, an ultrasonic type, or the like) of the touch panel 93 laminated thereon, and when not used for editing, a projection provided on the surface 11-6 as shown in the figure. Caught on

The seal outlet 21 discharges a seal sheet having a predetermined number and size of a plurality of seals and on which an edited image is printed.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the arrangement of the image printing apparatus 1 of FIG.

A background panel 51 is installed at a position facing the front surface (surface 11-1) of the housing 11 at a predetermined distance, and the user takes a picture of the space between the housing 11 and the background panel 51. Take a picture of yourself as a space. In addition,
A curtain frame 41 is installed on the upper surface of the housing 11 in a horizontal direction, and a curtain 42 is attached to the curtain frame 41 so that the inside of the imaging space cannot be seen from the outside.

On the surface 11-6 of the housing 11, curtain frames 61-1 and 61-2 are installed in the vertical direction, and the front end of the curtain frame 61-2 faces the surface 11-6. Is attached. That is, the user who is editing and the image displayed on the editing input monitor 18 are not seen from the outside.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of the arrangement of each device in the photographing space. 3, the curtain frame 41 and the curtain 4 shown in FIG.
2. Background panel 51, curtain frames 61-1 and 61
-2 and the curtain 62 are omitted.

In the photographing space, a photographing table 71 composed of two steps and a slope on the upper part thereof is arranged, and the user can take various poses using the photographing table 71. You can enjoy shooting. In addition, shooting stand 7
In the vicinity of the operation panel 1, the operation panel 1
An operation table operation panel 72 on which operation buttons similar to those of the operation button 5 are arranged is provided. That is, the user can
Even without approaching the (operation panel 15), the user can operate the operation buttons of the imaging table operation panel 72 to take a picture.

Various information input from the imaging table operation panel 72 is supplied to the image printing apparatus 1 via a cable 73 under the floor.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of the arrangement when FIG. 2 is viewed from above, and the movement of the user will be described with reference to FIG. The hatched portion 14 indicates that the photographing monitor 14 is installed on the surface, and the hatched portion 18 indicates that the editing input monitor 18 is installed on the surface.

In FIG. 4, the white arrow indicates the traveling direction of the user. When taking a picture, the user enters the photographing space between the housing 11 and the background panel 51 and uses the photographing table 71. And take various poses to shoot.

When the photographing in the photographing space is completed, a guide screen to the editing space is displayed on the photographing monitor 14, and the user follows the guidance and enters from the photographing space as indicated by the white arrow. To enter the editing space. After editing the image to be edited, the user receives the seal sheet discharged from the seal outlet 21.

As described above, by providing the photographing space and the editing space at different positions, when there is a user who is waiting for the next turn, the user can communicate with the user who has previously photographed in the photographing space. Enter the shooting space instead,
Shooting can be started. Therefore, the waiting time for shooting can be reduced, and at the same time, the editing time can be set longer. As a result, from the point of view of the administrator who manages the image printing apparatus 1, the turnover rate of the user is improved, and the profit rate is improved.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing an example of the internal configuration of the image printing apparatus 1 of FIG. The description of the portions described in FIGS. 1 to 4 is omitted.

The CPU (Central Processing Unit) 81
A program stored in a ROM (Read Only Memory) 82 or a RAM (Random
The overall operation of the image printing apparatus 1 is controlled via the bus 90 in accordance with the program loaded in the Access Memory (83). The RAM 83 also appropriately stores data necessary for the CPU 81 to execute various processes.

The program storage unit 84 is composed of a hard disk and its drive, and stores various programs executed by the CPU 81. The drive 85 is a magnetic disk such as a floppy disk or a hard disk, or a CD-RO.
A program stored in a recording medium such as an optical disk such as an M or DVD is read and supplied to a program storage unit 84 and the like via a bus 90. For example, the drive 85 supplies a new frame image to be combined with the image of the subject.

Inside the photographing device 31, in addition to the above-described CCD camera 32 and captured image display unit 33, a CCD camera control unit 86 is arranged. CCD camera controller 8
Reference numeral 6 denotes a CCD camera 32 input by the user operating the operation panel 15 or the operation table operation panel 72.
The zoom ratio of the CCD camera 32, the amount of light to be captured, and the like are controlled in accordance with the adjustment request of the CCD camera 32.

The keep image storage section 87 stores a predetermined number of images that the user has taken and selected as images to be edited. For example, the keep image storage unit 87 stores up to six keep images (images to be edited).

The coin processing unit 88 counts the number of coins inserted from the coin insertion slot 21 and notifies the CPU 81 when it is determined that a predetermined amount set in advance as an image creation charge has been inserted.

The printer 89 stocks a plurality of types of seal sheets divided into a predetermined number and size, and prints the edited image on the seal sheet selected by the user. The seal sheet printed by the printer 89 is discharged from the seal outlet 21 and provided to the user.

The sound output control section 91 controls the photographing guidance speaker 13 based on the control from the CPU 81, and provides various kinds of sound guidance for explaining a photographing method and the like, and shutter sound for capturing a still image, for example. Outputs sound effects. On the other hand, the audio output control unit 94 controls the editing guide speaker 19 and outputs various audio guidances for explaining an editing method and the like, sound effects generated when writing to an image, and the like. Thus, the photographing guidance speaker 13
And different sounds are output to the editing guide speaker 19 as necessary.

When the photographing process ends and the user starts editing, the display processor 92 keeps the keep image storage unit 8
7 is stored in the built-in memory 92A. Then, when an edit input is made on the touch panel 93, the display processor 92 detects the input position on the edit target image and reflects the input position on the edit target image to display the edit input image on the edit input monitor 18. In FIG. 5, the edit input monitor 18 and the touch panel 93 are shown at different positions.
Actually, they are arranged in layers.

Next, the image printing process of the image printing apparatus 1 of FIG. 1 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. Further, description will be made with reference to FIGS. 8 to 19 as necessary.

In step S 1, the CPU 81 displays a demonstration screen (hereinafter referred to as a “demonstration screen”) stored in the program storage section 84, such as a method of proceeding with photographing, on the photographing monitor 14 and a display processor 92. Is displayed on the edit input monitor 18.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of a demonstration screen displayed on the photographing monitor 14. In this display example, FIG.
The message "Please add money" is displayed. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of a demonstration screen displayed on the edit input monitor 18. The image taken and selected as an edit target image is displayed on the edit input monitor 18. Start with "message is displayed.

In step S 2, the CPU 81 determines whether or not a predetermined price (a price for creating a seal sheet) has been inserted based on the output from the coin processing unit 88, and displays a demonstration screen until it is determined that it has been inserted. Display and wait. On the other hand, if the CPU 81 determines that the payment has been made, the process proceeds to step S3, and an explanation screen for explaining various functions and an imaging method is displayed on the imaging monitor 14. In addition, in response to the insertion of the coin, the captured image display unit 33 displays
A moving image captured by the CCD camera 32 is displayed.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of an explanation screen displayed on the photographing monitor 14, which is a screen for selecting whether the photographed image is a vertically long image or a horizontally long image. . Note that a message "Please select with +/- buttons" is displayed, and when the user operates the "+ button" on the operation panel 15 or the photographing table operation panel 72, a vertically long image is taken. When the "-button" is operated, a horizontally long image can be captured. Also, the remaining number of shootable images (the number of keep images) is displayed as “6” at the upper right of the screen.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing another example of the explanation screen displayed on the photographing monitor 14. For example, it is displayed after the direction of the image to be photographed is selected in FIG.
In this example, the message “Adjust the zoom with the +/− buttons. When ready, press the start button” is displayed.
By operating the “+ button” and the “− button” of the photographing table operation panel 72, or the CCD camera 3
2 zoom adjustments can be made.

In step S 4, the CPU 81
When the user inputs to adjust the CCD camera 32 according to the explanation screen as shown in FIG.
The CCD camera controller 86 is controlled based on the input.
For example, when the “+ button” is selected on the explanation screen as shown in FIG.
The CCD camera 32 is controlled based on an instruction from the CCD camera 1 so that the image to be captured is a vertically long image.

In step S5, the CPU 81 determines whether or not the photographing start button operated when starting photographing has been operated based on the output from the operation panel 15 or the photographing table operation panel 72. If it is determined that the operation has not been performed, the process returns to step S3, and the subsequent processing is repeatedly executed. On the other hand, if the CPU 81 determines that the shooting start button has been operated, it proceeds to step S6.
To display a countdown indicator on the photographing monitor 14, and when it is time to photograph, the CCD
The image captured by the camera 32 is stored.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of a display screen displayed on the photographing monitor 14 in step S6. As shown in the figure, a countdown indicator 101 is displayed. For example, lighting is started in order from the left signal,
When the rightmost signal is turned on, an image captured by the CCD camera 32 is stored. In this example, a message of “Yes, pause!” Is displayed at the same time as the shooting timing.

When it is time to take a picture, the CPU 8
1 controls the illumination devices 16-1L and 16-1R and the illumination devices 16-2L and 16-2R to irradiate the subject with a flash, and at the same time, freezes the image captured by the CCD camera 32. The image is stored as an image and stored in the keep image storage unit 87.

In step S7, the CPU 81 causes the photographing monitor 14 to display a confirmation screen of the image photographed in step S6.

FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of the image confirmation screen. The image photographed in step S6 is displayed almost at the center of the photographing monitor 14, and the message "Is this OK?"
Please press the ○ / × button ”message is displayed. The user can select whether or not to save the displayed image as a keep image by operating the “」 button ”or“ × button ”of the operation panel 15 or the imaging table operation panel 72. .

Then, in step S8, the CPU 81 determines whether or not it is instructed to save the image as a keep image based on the input from the operation panel 15 or the imaging stand operation panel 72. If it is determined that the “× button” has been operated, the process proceeds to step S9, where the image is taken in step S6 and the image stored in the keep image storage unit 87 is deleted. Then, returning to step S3,
Subsequent processes are repeatedly executed.

On the other hand, the CPU 81 determines in step S8
If it is determined that saving as a keep image has been selected (“O” button has been operated), the process proceeds to step S10, and the image is added to the keep image.

Then, in step S11, the CPU 81
Displays a brightness adjustment screen for adjusting the brightness of the image added as the keep image on the photographing monitor 14.

FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of a brightness adjustment screen displayed on the photographing monitor 14 in step S11.
In this example, an image stored as a keep image is displayed substantially at the center of the screen, and a button for specifying a brightness level is displayed below the image. At the top of the screen, a message "Adjust the brightness with the +/- buttons. If you like, press the O button." Is displayed. Operate the “+ button” or “− button” on the operation panel 72,
The brightness is adjusted by moving the cursor 111. In addition,
Since the keep image is selected in step S10, FIG.
As shown in the upper right of the figure, the remaining number of recordable images is subtracted by 1, for example, "5".

The CPU 81 adjusts the brightness of the keep image according to the input from the operation panel 15, and when the “O” button is operated, the keep image is stored in the keep image storage unit 87 at the brightness of the level. Save and go to step S12.

In step S12, the CPU 81 checks the number of keep images stored in the keep image storage unit 87, and determines whether the remaining number of recordable images has become "0" or whether the operation panel 15 Based on the output from the panel 72, it is determined whether or not the “shooting end button” has been operated, and the remaining number of shootable images is not “0”, and
If it is determined that the "shooting end button" has not been operated, the process returns to step S3, and the same shooting process is repeatedly executed.

If the CPU 81 determines in step S12 that the remaining number of recordable images has become “0” or that the “photographing end button” has been operated, the process proceeds to step S13, where a selection screen for the number of divisions of the seal sheet is displayed. Is displayed on the photographing monitor 14. The seal sheet is composed of a combination of a plurality of seals divided into a predetermined number and size, and a plurality of types of patterns are prepared in the printer 89 in advance.

FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an example of a division number selection screen displayed on the photographing monitor 14 in step S13.
In this example, a message “Select the number of divisions. Select with the +/− buttons and decide with the O button” is displayed at the top of the screen.
By operating the "+ button" or "-button" of No. 5, the cursor 121 can be moved to select a desired number of divided seal sheets. In addition, the user can perform “mixing division” in which one seal sheet is divided into seals of various sizes, “32 division” in which one seal sheet is divided into 32 seals each having the same size, and 1 From “25 divisions”, which divides one seal sheet into 25 seals each having the same size, and “9 divisions”, which divides one seal sheet into nine seals each having the same size, A desired number of divided seal sheets can be selected. When a seal sheet can be further selected from a plurality of patterns, it is indicated by arrows on the left and right sides of the screen as shown in the figure.

Then, when the seal sheet is selected,
The CPU 81 proceeds to step S14 and proceeds to the display processor 92.
Is checked to see if another user is performing editing processing in the editing space, or
Is checked, and it is determined whether or not the edited image is being printed on the seal sheet. CPU81
If it is determined that the editing process has not been executed and the printing process has not been executed, the process proceeds to step S15, and a guide screen for the editing process is displayed on the photographing monitor 14.

FIG. 16 is a diagram showing an example of the guidance screen displayed in step S15. In this example,
Along with the appearance of the image printing apparatus 1, a screen prompting the user to move to the editing space with an arrow and a message saying "You can do graffiti (editing) horizontally. Go outside and graffiti." The user checks this screen, moves out of the shooting space, and moves to the editing space. If there is a user waiting for a turn, the user enters the shooting space instead of moving to the editing space after the user who previously shoots leaves the shooting space, and performs the shooting process. You can start.

Then, in accordance with the guidance screen displayed on the photographing monitor 14, the user who has moved to the editing space executes a keep image editing process in step S16.

On the other hand, in step S14, the CPU 81
If, for example, it is recognized that another user who has taken a picture earlier is executing the editing process in the editing space, the process proceeds to step S17, and whether or not to retake the keep image or play the game A selection screen as to whether or not is displayed on the photographing monitor 14.

FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example of a selection screen displayed on the photographing monitor 14 in step S17.
In this example, a message of “Please select one with the +/− button and press the O button” is displayed, and the user can use the “+ button” on the operation panel 15 or the imaging table operation panel 72. It is described that the keep image can be retaken by operating the button, and that the game (mock beating) can be executed by operating the “− button”. By making it possible to retake a keep image or play a game during the waiting time before performing the editing process, the waiting user can wait until the user performing the editing process first finishes the editing process and the printing process. You can wait without getting bored.

In step S18, the CPU 81 determines whether or not the retake of the keep image has been selected based on the input from the operation panel 15 (in the above example, whether or not the “+ button” was operated). If it is determined that the retake of the keep image has been selected, the process proceeds to step S19.

In step S19, the CPU 81 displays a screen for selecting an image to be retaken on the photographing monitor 14, and prompts the user to make a selection. FIG. 18 is a diagram showing an example of a selection screen of an image to be retaken. As shown in FIG. 18, the keep image stored in the keep image storage unit 87 is displayed. FIG.
In the example of, the message "Which one do you want to take again? Select with +/- button and decide with ○ button" is displayed. You can erase a photo and take it again. In addition,
The user ends the shooting by operating the “shooting end button” before the keep image satisfies all of the number of shootable images (in the above example, before shooting “six” keep images). In this case, the selection screen of the image to be deleted may not be displayed.

Then, the CPU 81 proceeds to step S20, and determines whether or not an image to be retaken (an image to be erased) is selected based on the output from the operation panel 15 or the operation table operation panel 72. If it is determined that the selection has not been made, the process returns to step S19 and waits until the selection is made. On the other hand, if the CPU 81 determines in step S20 that an image has been selected, the process proceeds to step S21, in which the CPU 81 controls the keep image storage unit 87 to delete the selected image, as described with reference to FIG. An appropriate countdown indicator 101 is displayed on the photographing monitor 14, and the photographing is performed when the photographing timing comes. Thereafter, an image confirmation screen (FIG. 13) and the like are displayed, and the same processing as described above is executed.

In step S22, as in step S14, the CPU 81 determines whether or not the editing process or the printing process is being performed. If it is determined that there is, the process returns to step S19, and the subsequent processes are repeatedly executed.

On the other hand, in step S18, the CPU 81
Proceeds to step S23 when it is determined based on the input from the operation panel 15 or the photographing table operation panel 72 that the retake of the keep image has not been selected (the game (mole tapping) has been selected). Then, the game screen is displayed on the photographing monitor 14.

FIG. 19 is a view showing an example of a game screen (a mole hitting screen) displayed on the photographing monitor 14. As shown in FIG. In this example, the user operates the “O button”, “X button”, “+ button”, and “− button” on the operation panel to move the hammer 141 and play a mole whack game. I have.

After a predetermined time has elapsed (or after the game has ended), the CPU 81 proceeds to step S24.
To determine whether the editing process or the printing process is being performed. For example, if it is determined that the user who previously performed the shooting process is still in the editing space, the process returns to step S23, and the subsequent processes are performed. Repeat the process.

Note that the CPU 81 performs steps S22 and S22.
In step S24, when it is determined that the user who previously photographed is executing the editing process or the printing process,
17, and the subsequent processing may be repeatedly executed. Thus, for example, a user who is tired of the game can retake the keep image, and can wait for the time until the editing process without being bored.

In step S22 or S24, the CPU 81 terminates the editing while the re-taking process or the game process is being performed, and the CPU 81 receives the seal sheet and disappears from the editing space. If it is determined that the process has been performed, the process proceeds to step S15, and the subsequent processes are executed. That is, a guidance screen for prompting the user to move to the editing space is displayed on the photographing monitor 14, and the user who confirms the movement moves to the editing space and executes the process of editing the keep image.

In step S16, the image editing process is completed, and after the edited image is printed on the seal sheet, the process returns to step S1, and the subsequent processes are repeatedly executed. If another user starts the photographing process while the user who has completed the photographing is performing the editing process, the processes after step S1 are executed in parallel with the editing process in step S16.

Next, the image editing process executed in step S16 in FIG. 7 will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.

In step S31, the display processor 92 determines whether or not the keep image data has been transferred from the keep image storage unit 87 via the bus 90, and waits until it is determined that the keep image data has been transferred. That is, when the photographing process ends and the editing process starts, the CPU 81
Causes the display processor 92 to transfer the keep image stored in the keep image storage unit 87. Display processor 9
If it is determined in step S31 that the keep image data has been transferred, the process proceeds to step S32, where the data is stored in the built-in memory 92A.

In step S33, the display processor 92 displays an editing screen on the editing input monitor 18.

FIG. 21 is a diagram showing an example of an edit screen displayed on the edit input monitor 18. As shown in FIG. The edit screen basically includes an edit target image display unit 151 and an edit target image selection unit 1
52, input tool selection unit 153, time limit display unit 154
Consists of In the editing target image selection unit 152, the captured keep image is displayed as a thumbnail, and the user can select the editing target image (the image to be written) by operating the touch pen 20. The image selected by the user as the edit target image is enlarged and displayed on the edit target image display unit 151. Buttons operated when selecting various input tools (writing tools) are displayed in the input tool selection unit 153.
From these, the input tool is selected by operating the touch pen 20.

The input tools include, for example, a "pen" used for writing characters and figures, and a "stamp" used for inputting the same characters and figures. When the "pen input mode" is selected, a window for selecting the thickness of the pen and the type of the pen (for example, a "crayon pen" that displays a part of a line as a crayon, such as a crayon) A window for selecting is displayed. Similarly, when the "stamp input mode" is selected, a window for selecting a stamp is displayed.

In the time limit display section 154, a time limit set in advance as a time for performing the editing process is displayed. In this example, the remaining time is displayed as "30 seconds", and when the remaining time becomes "0 seconds", the editing process is forcibly terminated.

In addition to the above, at the bottom of the editing screen, the image to be edited displayed in the vertical direction is displayed in the horizontal direction.
Or, conversely, an image direction switching button 161 operated when switching the display, an eraser button 162 operated when erasing a part of the input writing, and a redo button 163 operated when redoing (undoing) the input writing. A cancel button 164 operated to erase all input writings and return to an image in which nothing has been written, and an end button 165 operated to end editing processing are displayed.

In step S34, the display processor 92 identifies various instructions input by the user with the touch pen 20 based on the input from the touch panel 93, and edits the image to be edited accordingly. The display processor 92 stores, for example, the image selected as the image to be edited in the two frame buffers, and reflects the input editing on the image of one frame. And
When the editing is canceled (when the eraser process is input), the display processor 92 converts the data of the corresponding portion of the image of the frame (the other image) in which the editing is not reflected into the image in which the editing is reflected. The edit is canceled by reflecting it on the frame of.

In step S35, the display processor 92 displays an image edited based on the input from the touch panel 93 on the edit input monitor 18. That is, the image input monitor 18 displays an image stored in the frame buffer that reflects the editing of the two frame buffers described above. When the user writes, the writing is performed in real time. It is reflected and displayed.

In step S36, the display processor 92 determines whether the time limit has elapsed or whether the shooting end button 165 has been operated. If it is determined that has not been operated, the process returns to step S34, and the subsequent processing is repeatedly executed.

On the other hand, when the display processor 92 determines that the time limit has elapsed or that the photographing end button 165 has been operated based on the input from the touch panel 93, the process proceeds to step S37, where the edited image data is transferred to the bus. 90 to the printer 89 and the steps of FIG.
The edited image is printed on each seal of the seal sheet of the division number selected in S13.

For example, in step S13 of FIG.
A “28-split” (not shown) seal sheet is selected,
And when it is instructed to print all of the six types of images, the display processor 92 replaces one edited image with
Print on each sticker. As described above, the image to be printed on each seal on the seal sheet may be individually selectable by the user. The printer 86
The seal sheet on which the edited image is printed is discharged to the seal outlet 21. Then, step S16 in FIG.
Subsequent processing is repeatedly executed. The user receives the seal sheet discharged to the seal outlet 21 and enters from the editing space.

As described above, the photographing space and the editing space are not provided in the same place, but are provided in different places, so that when there is another user who is using the apparatus first, the waiting time is shortened. be able to. At the same time, a long time for the editing process can be secured. Also, the image printing device 1
Since the turnover rate of the user is improved on the side of the administrator, the profit rate can be improved.

FIG. 22 is a perspective view showing another configuration example of the image printing apparatus 1 to which the present invention is applied. Parts corresponding to those in FIG. 1 are denoted by the same reference numerals.

In the example shown in FIG. 1, the photographing monitor 14 is placed on the surface 11-2 (front side) of the housing 11, and the editing monitor 18
Are arranged on the surface 11-6 (side surface side), however, in this example, the editing monitor 18 is connected to the surface 11-7.
(Rear side). Accordingly, the editing guide speaker 19 and the touch pen 2 are provided on the surface 11-7.
0, and a seal outlet 21 are respectively provided.

FIG. 23 shows the image printing apparatus 1 shown in FIG.
Is a view of the arrangement of the user from above, and the movement of the user will be described with reference to this figure. The shaded portion 14 indicates that the photographing monitor 14 is arranged on the surface, and the shaded portion 18 indicates that the edit input monitor 18 is arranged on the surface.

In FIG. 23, a white arrow indicates the traveling direction of the user. When taking a picture, the user enters a photographing space provided on the front side of the housing 11 and uses the photographing table 71. Take various poses and shoot.

When the photographing in the photographing space is completed, a guide screen to the editing space on the rear side of the housing 11 is displayed on the photographing monitor 14, and the user follows the guidance with a white arrow. As shown, the player enters from the shooting space and enters the editing space. After editing the image to be edited, the user receives the seal sheet discharged from the seal outlet 21 and enters from the editing space. In addition,
As shown in FIG. 23, the rear panel 51 is installed so as to also surround the editing space, and a curtain 42A is provided at the boundary between the shooting space and the editing space. A curtain 42B is provided at the exit of the editing space so that the inside of the editing space cannot be seen from the outside.

As described above, the image printing apparatus to which the present invention is applied can have various configurations by providing the photographing space and the editing space at different positions.

FIG. 24 is a diagram showing another example of the image printing apparatus to which the present invention is applied.

[0139] In this figure, 1 is a terminal for photographing.
A plurality of editing terminals 172 are provided for one photographing device 171.
-1 to 172-3 are provided. That is, as shown in the figure, the periphery (front side) of the photographing device 171 is a photographing space, and the periphery (front side) of each of the editing terminals 172-1 to 172-3 is an editing space.

The photographing device 171 and the editing terminals 172-1 to 172-3 are connected by cables 173-1 to 173-3, respectively, and image data photographed by the photographing device 171 (keep image data described above). Indicate that the cables 173-1 through 173-1
The data is appropriately transferred to the editing terminals 172-1 to 172-3 via 3-3. Naturally, the data may be transferred wirelessly.

The user who has photographed his / her own image in the photographing space can use the photographing monitor 14 installed in the photographing device 171.
Is displayed, a screen prompting the user to move to one of the editing terminals 172-1 to 172-3 is displayed. That is, the editing terminal 17
Identification information is set in each of 2-1 to 173, and the screen for prompting movement is displayed on the editing terminal 172-173.
The identification information of 1 to 173 is also displayed.

For example, the editing terminals 172-1 to 172-1
-3 are provided with numbers 1 to 3 as identification information, and when the user who has been editing using the editing terminal 172-1 has completed the processing, has finished shooting in the shooting space. For the user, a message such as "editing can be performed on the first editing terminal" is displayed. In general, the time required for the editing processing is longer than the time required for the shooting processing.
By providing a plurality of editing terminals, the waiting time can be further reduced, and the time for the editing process can be set longer.

Further, the user who has installed a plurality of photographing devices 171 and finished photographing may appropriately move to the open (unused) editing terminals 172-1 to 172-3. Good.

In the above description, the seal take-out port 21 is provided below the edit input monitor 18 in the edit space. However, the space in which the seal sheet discharge port is provided may be provided at another position. Good. For example, FIG.
In the image printing apparatus 1, the seal take-out port 21 is provided on the back side (the surface 11-7 side), and when the editing process is completed, a screen prompting the user to move to the back side is displayed on the edit input monitor. 18 is displayed. This allows you to print the edited image on a sticker sheet
The waiting time of other users can be reduced, and the turnover can be improved.

FIGS. 25A and 25B are diagrams showing examples of a print medium (seal sheet) created by the above-described image printing apparatus.

FIG. 25 (A) shows, for example,
It is assumed that the divided seal sheet is selected, and different images are printed on the respective seals on the seal sheet. That is, as described above, the user can capture a plurality of types of images to be printed as keep images, and in this example, it is assumed that six types of images are captured.

FIG. 25B shows, for example, that the user
It is assumed that “mixed division” is selected from the selection screen of FIG. Different images are printed on the set of seals. That is, in this case, too,
It is assumed that different types of images are taken.

As described above, the user can print a plurality of types of captured images on the seal sheet.

The printing medium is not limited to a seal sheet, but may be, for example, printed on paper of a predetermined size or poster paper. The photographed image data may be recorded on a recording medium such as a floppy disk prepared by the user.

[0150]

As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to shorten the waiting time in order and to secure enough time for editing work to satisfy the user. Also,
As a manager of the apparatus to which the present invention is applied, the turnover rate of the user is improved, so that the profit rate can be improved.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an image printing apparatus to which the present invention is applied.

FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of an arrangement of the image printing apparatus in FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of an arrangement of each device in a photographing space.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing movement of a user.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram illustrating an example of an internal configuration of the image printing apparatus in FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating processing of the image printing apparatus of FIG. 1;

FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating the processing of the image printing apparatus in FIG. 1 and subsequent to FIG. 6;

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a display example of the photographing monitor of FIG. 1;

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a display example of the edit input monitor of FIG. 1;

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing another display example of the photographing monitor of FIG. 1;

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing still another display example of the imaging monitor of FIG. 1;

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a display example of the photographing monitor of FIG. 1;

13 is a view showing another display example of the photographing monitor of FIG. 1;

FIG. 14 is a diagram showing still another display example of the photographing monitor of FIG. 1;

FIG. 15 is a view showing a display example of the photographing monitor of FIG. 1;

FIG. 16 is a diagram showing another display example of the photographing monitor of FIG. 1;

FIG. 17 is a view showing still another display example of the photographing monitor of FIG. 1;

18 is a diagram showing a display example of the photographing monitor of FIG. 1;

FIG. 19 is a diagram showing another display example of the photographing monitor of FIG. 1;

FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating another process of the image printing apparatus in FIG. 1;

FIG. 21 is a diagram showing a display example of the editing input monitor of FIG. 1;

FIG. 22 is a perspective view of another image printing apparatus to which the present invention is applied.

FIG. 23 is a diagram illustrating movement of a user.

FIG. 24 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of an image printing apparatus to which the present invention has been applied.

FIG. 25 is a diagram illustrating an example of a print medium created by an image printing apparatus to which the present invention has been applied.

[Explanation of symbols]

 REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 1 image printing device 13 photographing guide speaker 14 photographing monitor 15 operation panel 18 editing input monitor 19 editing guide speaker 20 touch pen 21 seal outlet 31 photographing device 32 CCD camera 81 CPU 82 ROM 83 RAM 89 printer 91 voice output control Unit 92 display processor 94 audio output control unit

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[Submission date] February 6, 2002 (2002.2.6)

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Patent application title: Image printing apparatus and method, and professional
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[0001] The present invention relates to an image printing apparatus and an image printing apparatus.
Printing method, and a program , in particular, an image printing apparatus that improves the rotation rate of a user, shortens the waiting time for a turn, and ensures a sufficient time for editing a captured image to satisfy the user. And method, line
About the program .

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SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION First image printing of the present invention
The apparatus includes a photographing means for photographing a subject and a photographing means.
First display means for displaying an image of the photographed subject,
Display the image of the subject as the image to be edited and input
The second display means for receiving the
When the number of images has reached the predetermined number
Or if the shooting end operation is performed,
Image taken as a second image to be edited
Means to display and accept edit input from the user.
And the user can edit by the second display means.
While receiving the input, another user
Shooting starts, shooting of the subject by the shooting means,
Display of an image of the subject by the second display means;
Control means for executing reception of edit input in parallel;
And a photographing means and a first display on a first surface of one housing.
Means are provided to form a shooting space, which is different from the shooting space.
And a second space different from the first surface of the housing.
The second display means is provided on the surface of the
It is characterized by that.

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The photographing means is, for example, a photographing device 31 shown in FIG.
Is constituted by the first display means, for example, is composed by the photographing monitor 14 of FIG. 1, the second display means, for example, is constituted by the editing monitor 18 of FIG. 1, the control hand
The stage is constituted by , for example, the CPU 81 of FIG . Further, a shooting space for taking a picture while checking the screen displayed by the first display means and an editing space for editing while checking the screen displayed by the second display means are provided at different positions.

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[0010] The user takes an image while checking the screen displayed by the first display means. When a plurality of images are photographed in the photographing process, an image to be edited is selected from the plurality of images. When the photographing process is completed, the user is informed that the photographing space is to be moved to the editing space. When the user moves to the editing space,
While checking the screen displayed by the second display means,
Edit (write) the captured image. A user
Confirms the screen displayed by the second display means.
Then, the photographed image is edited (written). this
During the editing operation, other users are displayed by the first display means.
Shoot while checking the displayed screen. For example, waiting
If there is a user who is
When another user waiting in order finishes the shooting process
(That is, if you started editing the captured image,
G), the user can start shooting. Less than
Reduces waiting time by configuring as above
Can be managed by the administrator who manages the image printing device.
Increase the user's turnover rate, thus improving profitability.
Can be up.

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[0018] The discharge means includes the first of the housing.
And a third surface different from any of the second surface.
Can be placed.

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The second surface is adjacent to the first surface
Surface.

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In this case, the first surface and the second surface are, for example,
For example, they are arranged as shown in FIG.

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The second surface is a back surface of the first surface.
You can make it.

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In this case, the first surface and the second surface are, for example,
For example, they are arranged as shown in FIG.

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According to the first image printing method of the present invention, a subject is
The shooting step and the shooting step
First display step of displaying an image of a shadowed subject
And display the image of the subject as the image to be edited, and edit
Second display step for accepting input and shooting step
Where the number of images taken by the process of
When the number of images reaches a certain number, or when
The image taken by the process of the shooting step,
The image is displayed on the second display means as an image to be edited, and the
Accepts edit input from the
Accepts editing input from the user through step processing
While another user starts shooting using the shooting means
Shooting, the shooting of the subject
And a table of the image of the subject by the processing of the second display step.
Display and edit input are executed in parallel.
Control step.

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The program of the present invention controls photographing of a subject.
To control the shooting control step and the shooting control step
The second part controls display of an image of a subject whose shooting is more controlled.
Display control step 1 and the subject as the image to be edited
Display an image and control it to accept edit input
In the processing of the second display control step and the photographing control step
The number of images whose shooting is more controlled is set to a predetermined value.
Has been reached, or the shooting end operation has been performed.
In this case, shooting was controlled by the processing in the shooting control step.
The image is displayed on the second display means as an image to be edited.
To accept edit input from the user,
By the processing of the second display control step, the user
While the input of the input is controlled, another user
When shooting by the shooting means is started, a shooting control step
Control of photographing of the subject by the processing of
Display and edit the image of the subject by processing the steps
A control step in which input control is executed in parallel
And make the computer execute.

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The photographing control step includes, for example, step S6 in FIG. 6, and the first display control step includes:
For example, it is constituted by the step S7 in FIG. 6, the second table
The indication control step includes, for example, step S33 in FIG.

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The image printing apparatus according to the second aspect of the present invention
Photographing means for photographing and a subject photographed by the photographing means
The first display means for displaying the image of
When the number of shaded images reaches a predetermined number
If the camera has been
Thumbnail of the image of the subject
The image selected as the image to be edited by the user is enlarged and displayed
A second display means for receiving an edit input, and a second table
Indicating that an edit input has been received from the user by the indicating means.
In the meantime, if another user starts shooting using the shooting means
The subject is photographed by the photographing means, and the second display
Display of subject image and acceptance of edit input by column
And a control means for executing the processes in parallel.
A photographing means and a first display means are provided on a first surface of
It forms a shooting space and is different from the shooting space.
A second display hand on a second surface different from the first surface of the housing;
Steps are provided to form an editing space.
You. The photographing means is constituted by, for example, the photographing device 31 of FIG.
The first display means is, for example, a monitor for photographing shown in FIG.
The second display means is, for example, a
One editing monitor 18 is provided, and the control means is an example.
For example, it is configured by the CPU 81 of FIG. Also, the first
Shoot while checking the screen displayed on the display
Confirm the shooting space and the screen displayed by the second display means.
The editing space for editing while checking
You.

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According to a second image printing method of the present invention, a subject is
The shooting step and the shooting step
First display step of displaying an image of a shadowed subject
And the number of images shot by the shooting step process
When the preset number of images is reached or when shooting
When the end operation is performed, the captured image of the subject is
Displays thumbnails, from which images to be edited by the user
Enlarge the image selected as and accept edit input
Display step, and processing of the second display step
With this, while accepting edit input from the user,
When another user starts shooting by the shooting means, shooting
Photographing the subject by the processing of the step and the second display
Display and edit image of subject by step processing
And a control step for executing force reception in parallel.
It is characterized by including. The photographing step is, for example, as shown in FIG.
And the first display step
Is configured by, for example, step S7 in FIG.
Is displayed, for example, in step S33 of FIG.
It is composed of

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A third image printing apparatus according to the present invention
Photographing means for photographing and a subject photographed by the photographing means
First display means for displaying the image of the
To display the image of the subject and accept the editing input
Display means and an image of a subject photographed by the photographing means
Of the images selected to be saved as keep images
When the number of images reaches a predetermined number,
Alternatively, when an operation to end shooting is performed, the second display means
To display an image of the subject, and
And the second display means
While accepting edit input from the user,
When photographing by the photographing means is started,
Photographing a subject and an image of a subject by a second display unit
Display and accept edit input in parallel.
Control means, and photographing means on a first surface of one housing.
And first display means are provided to form a photographing space,
It is a space different from the shadow space, and is connected to the first surface of the housing.
Is provided with a second display means on a different second surface for editing.
It is characterized by forming a space. For example,
For example, the first display device is configured by the photographing device 31 of FIG.
The stage is constituted by, for example, the photographing monitor 14 of FIG.
The second display means is, for example, the editing monitor 1 shown in FIG.
The control means is, for example, the CPU 8 of FIG.
1. Also displayed by the first display means
The shooting space for shooting while checking the screen
Edit while checking the screen displayed by the display unit
The editing space is provided at a different position.

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According to the third image printing method of the present invention, a subject is
The shooting step and the shooting step
First display step of displaying an image of a shadowed subject
And display the image of the subject as the image to be edited, and edit
Second display step for accepting input and shooting step
Of the subject image captured by the
The number of images selected to be saved as images is preset.
When the specified number of images is reached, or when
When the operation is performed, the image of the subject is displayed on the second display means.
To display and accept edit input from the user.
In addition, by the processing of the second display step,
While accepting edit input, another user
When shooting by the processing of the
Of the subject by the processing and the second display step
Display of subject image by processing and acceptance of editing input
Control steps to execute
Features. The photographing step is, for example, the step shown in FIG.
The first display step is constituted by S6, for example,
The second display step is constituted by step S7 in FIG.
Is configured by, for example, step S33 in FIG.
You.

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[Submission date] June 3, 2002 (2002.6.3)

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SUMMARY OF THE INVENTIONImage printing device
Is a photographing means for photographing a subject, and photographing is performed by the photographing means.
First display means for displaying the image of the subject, and editing
Display the image of the subject as the target image and receive edit input.
The second display means to be photographed and the photographing means
When the number of images reaches a predetermined number set in advance,
Or, when the operation of ending the shooting is performed,
A second display unit that uses the captured image as an image to be edited
Is displayed on the screen and accepts edit input from the user.
In both cases, the user can edit and input by the second display means.
While the user is accepting the
When the shadow is started, the shooting means
Display and editing of the image of the subject by the second display means
Control means for executing input reception in parallel
A photographing unit and a first display unit on a first surface of one housing;
Is provided and forms a shooting space, which is different from the shooting space
A second surface that is a space and is different from the first surface of the housing
Is provided with a second display means to form an editing space.
And features.

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On the side of the editing space, there is a curtain or a
A tunnel may be provided. Curtains are an example
For example, with the curtain 42B of FIG.
For example, it is constituted by the back panel 51 of FIG. The hen
Provide curtains or panels on the back of the collection space
can do. The curtain is, for example, the courtesy of FIG.
The panel includes, for example, the back of FIG.
It is constituted by a surface panel 51. The number of the second display means can be arranged to be greater than the number of the first display means.

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The first output means and the second output means can generate the same sound. However, basically, the first output means provides guidance for guiding a shooting method and sound effects for shooting. The second output means outputs guidance for guiding the editing method and sound effects of the editing. In front of the shooting space
The user sets a shooting table for the user to pose and shoot.
Can be provided. The shooting table is, for example,
It is constituted by the imaging table 71 of FIG. Near the shooting table
The operation panel for the shooting table
Can be provided. Operation panel for shooting table
Is composed of, for example, the imaging table operation panel 72 of FIG.
Is done. Whether the still image to be taken is a vertically long image,
Hand to select direction to accept selection of landscape image
Additional steps may be provided. Direction selection
The attaching means is, for example, the step S3 and the step S3 in FIG.
It is configured by a CPU 81 that executes the processing of S4. Said
The adjustment receiving means for receiving the brightness adjustment of the still image
Can be provided. The adjustment receiving means is
For example, the CPU 8 that executes the processing of step S11 in FIG.
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According to the image printing method of the present invention, a photographing step of photographing a subject, a first display step of displaying an image of the subject photographed by the processing of the photographing step, and displaying an image of the subject as an image to be edited A second display step for accepting an edit input, and a case where the number of images shot by the processing of the shooting step reaches a predetermined number set in advance, or when an operation of ending shooting is performed,
The image photographed by the photographing step is displayed on the second display means as an image to be edited, and an edit input from the user is received. By the process of the second display step, an edit input is received from the user. In the case where another user starts shooting by the shooting means while shooting, the shooting of the subject by the process of the shooting step, the display of the image of the subject by the process of the second display step, and the reception of the edit input are performed in parallel. And a control step to be executed.

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Claims (15)

[Claims] A photographing means for photographing a subject; a first display means for displaying an image of the subject photographed by the photographing means; and an image to be edited based on a display by the first display means. A second display unit for displaying the image of the subject and receiving an edit input, a photographing space for photographing the image of the subject displayed by the first display unit, and a display by the second display unit An image printing apparatus, wherein an editing space for editing an image of the subject is provided at a different position. 2. An editing unit for editing an image of the subject based on the editing input received by the second display unit, and an image of the subject edited by the editing unit on a predetermined print medium. The image printing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising: a printing unit that prints; and an ejection unit that ejects the print medium on which the image of the subject is printed by the printing unit. 3. The image printing apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the discharge unit is arranged at a position different from the editing space. 4. The image display apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the first display unit is disposed in front of the image printing device, and the second display unit is disposed on a side surface of the image printing device. The image printing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the image printing apparatus is arranged. 5. The image display apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the first display unit is disposed on a front surface of the image printing device, and the second display unit is disposed on a rear surface of the image printing device. The image printing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the image printing apparatus is arranged. 6. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the number of said second display means is larger than the number of said first display means.
An image printing device according to any one of the above. 7. The system according to claim 1, wherein the first display means displays a guide screen for guiding movement to the editing space when shooting in the shooting space is completed.
7. The image printing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein 8. When the photographing is completed in the photographing space, a judging means for judging whether or not editing is being performed in the editing space, and if the editing is being performed in the editing space by the judging means. Executing a predetermined process for a user who has finished shooting in the shooting space until the editing being performed in the editing space ends, when the determination is made. The image printing apparatus according to claim 1. 9. The image printing apparatus according to claim 8, wherein the predetermined processing is re-taking an image of the subject. 10. The image printing apparatus according to claim 8, wherein the predetermined processing is a predetermined game. 11. The digital camera according to claim 1, further comprising: first output means for outputting a voice for guiding the photographing in the photographing space; and second output means for outputting a voice for guiding the editing in the editing space. The image printing apparatus according to claim 1. 12. A photographing step of photographing a subject in a photographing space, a first display step of displaying an image of the subject photographed by the processing of the photographing step, and a user different from the photographing space can be operated. A second display step of displaying an image of the subject as an image to be edited in the editing space based on the display by the processing of the first display step and receiving an edit input; and a process of the second display step And a printing step of printing the edited image. 13. A photographing step of photographing a subject in a photographing space; a first display step of displaying an image of the subject photographed by the processing of the photographing step; A second display step of displaying an image of the subject as an image to be edited in the editing space based on the display by the processing of the first display step and receiving an edit input; and a process of the second display step And a printing step of printing the edited image, the printing medium being printed by an image printing method. 14. A photographing control step for controlling photographing of a subject in a photographing space, and a first display control for controlling display of an image of the subject acquired by controlling photographing by the processing of the photographing control step. And controlling display of the image of the subject as an image to be edited with respect to a display controlled by the process of the first display control step in an editing space operable by a user different from the photographing space; The second that controls the acceptance of edit input
And a program for causing a computer to execute the display control steps. 15. A photographing means for photographing a subject, a first display means for displaying an image of the subject photographed by the photographing means, and an image to be edited based on the display by the first display means. A second display unit for displaying an image of the subject and receiving an edit input, wherein a photographing of the image of the subject displayed by the first display unit by the photographing unit in a photographing space; The editing of the image of the subject displayed by the second display means is performed in parallel with the image printing apparatus.