JP2003168161A - Method and machine for automatically vending photographic sticker, sticker paper unit, and photographic sticker sheet - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a method and machine for automatically vending photographic stickers, a sticker paper unit, and a photographic sticker sheet, by which processing can be carried out at a pace corresponding to the skill level of a user to the user though the skill level of users are different, for improving a satisfaction level according the user, by providing correlation between the value of compensation which the user pays and a length allowing processing. <P>SOLUTION: Correlation is provided between the length allowing processing and the value of compensation which the user pays with respect to the method and machine for automatically vending the photographic stickers which allows imaging processing for creating an imaged picture by illuminating one or more subjects in an imaging space by an illumination means and imaging the subjects by an imaging means, which allows editing processing for creating an edited picture by editing the picture of an editing object by an editing means, and which carries out output processing for outputting a prescribed picture by an output means. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2003,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to automatic sale of photograph stickers for editing a photographed image and printing it.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is a photo sticker vending machine for picking up an image of a subject illuminated by an illuminating means by means of an image pickup means, permitting graffiti editing on the picked-up image, and discharging a printed photograph sticker sheet. .

Since such a photo sticker vending machine has a short life cycle, photo sticker vending machines equipped with new functions have been proposed one after another so as to keep users from getting tired, and the functions become sophisticated and complicated. There is a tendency.

[0004]

However, although such a sophisticated and complicated function is a function that is easy to use for a skilled user who uses a lot of times and has a high amusement property, it is a first use for a beginner who uses a few times. It takes time to understand because of the confusion of, and it often ends without being able to use advanced functions. On the other hand, for a skilled user, there is a demand for increasing the number of times of imaging because the imaging and editing can be completed quickly.

As described above, the user's wishes regarding the setting of the image pickup time and the editing time and the adjustment of the setting of the image pickup number and the editing number are different depending on the skill level, and the customer satisfaction level of the photo sticker vending machine is also the skill level. Is greatly influenced by.

According to the present invention, the value of the consideration paid by the user and the length for which the processing is allowed are correlated with each other, and the processing is executed at a pace according to the skill even if the skill of the user is different. Proposal of automatic photo sticker selling method and device, sticker paper unit and photo sticker sheet,
The purpose is to improve satisfaction according to users.

[0007]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention permits an image pickup process of illuminating one or more subjects in an image pickup space by an illuminating means and picking up an image by the image pickup means to create a picked-up image, with respect to an image to be edited. A method or apparatus for automatically selling a photo sticker, which allows an editing process of editing with an editing means to create an edited image, and performs an output process of outputting a predetermined image with an output means, and a length of the processing allowance. It is characterized in that it is a photo sticker automatic selling method or a device thereof that correlates the value of the consideration paid by the user.

The processing includes each processing such as image pickup processing, editing processing or printing processing, a plurality of processings, or all processings. The length that allows the processing includes a length such as a time limit and the number of times of processing. The value of the consideration includes the amount of money, the number of coins (medals), and the frequency of cards such as IC cards.

The output means includes a printing means for printing an image, a communication means for transmitting image data, or a storage medium reader / writer for writing image data in a storage medium. The image includes an image such as the captured image, an image captured by another device, a scanning image drawn and scanned by another device, and a graphic image drawn by another device.

With the above-described configuration, the user can select, for example, a setting that the processing fee is paid in a short time and the fee paid is low, or that a large amount of the fee is paid and the processing is slowly performed over a long period of time.

As a preferred embodiment, the length for which the processing is allowed can be determined by the determining means based on the value of the consideration paid by the user. Thereby, for example, the consideration corresponding to the length of the processing required by the user can be paid first, and the processing can be executed by the value of the consideration.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment, the value of the consideration paid by the user can be determined by the determination means based on the length of the processing. Thereby, for example, the user can perform the processing at his / her own pace and then pay the price based on the length.

In a preferred embodiment, the image capturing process, the editing process, and / or the printing process can be executed by the process permitting means as many times as long as the predetermined length. As a result, even if the length is the same, a beginner can perform processing slowly, and a highly skilled user can perform processing many times.

In a preferred embodiment, the illuminating means, the image pickup means and / or the editing means can be stopped by a stop means as the predetermined length of time elapses. As a result, the processing can be surely ended with the lapse of a predetermined length.

In a preferred embodiment, the unprinted image can be output by the output means under the control of the output control means at the end of use. As a result, the user can reliably acquire an unprinted image that could not be printed within a predetermined length.

As a preferred embodiment, the imaging space can be provided in a room, and the entrance / exit passage control means can pass through the entrance / exit to enter / exit the room by inputting the price. The entrance / exit includes an entrance, an exit, or an entrance, and the entrance / exit in the room includes an entrance, an exit, or an entrance / exit.

The entry / exit passage control means includes entry control and / or exit control by an electronic lock, or entry control and / or exit control by a manager. With the above-described configuration, for example, it is possible to restrict the entry / exit until the processing of the previous user is completed, or the entry / exit is unavailable until the consideration is paid.

As a preferred embodiment, the user is notified by the notifying means of the elapsed state, the elapsed time, the elapsed time, and / or the elapsed time in which the scheduled use time of the user is received and the scheduled use time is timed by the timekeeping means. can do.

The notifying means includes an intercom or buzzer for notifying by voice and a notifying screen or lamp for notifying by display. The notification includes a notification given by an administrator who manages entering a room and a notification automatically given by controlling with a control device.

With the above structure, the user can know the progress of a predetermined length of time, and can flexibly return the consideration or additionally collect the fee if, for example, he / she exits or extends the time earlier than planned. You can also deal with it.

In a preferred embodiment, the output means may be constituted by a printing means, and the amount of the photo sticker sheet printed by the printing means and discharged may be correlated with the value of the consideration. The amount of the photo sticker sheet includes the number of the photo sticker sheets, the size of the printing surface, that is, the size of the photo sticker sheets.

With the above configuration, for example, when a large number of photo sticker sheets are acquired, the price to be collected can be increased, or when the paid price is small, the number of photo sticker sheets to be discharged can be reduced.

According to the present invention, there is provided a sticker paper on which an image is printed, and an identification body for identifying the authenticity of the sticker paper, and the identification means provided in the photo sticker automatic selling method or the photo sticker automatic selling device. The sticker unit may be a sticker paper unit on which an image is printed by identifying the identification body.

The identification body includes an ID tag for reading and writing data in a contactless manner, a bar code, an IC card, and a unit shape of a sticker paper unit formed in a specific shape. The identification means is an ID tag reader for reading data stored in an ID tag, a bar code scanner for reading a bar code, an IC card reader for reading data stored in an IC card, and a unit shape of a sticker paper unit formed in a specific shape. Including a fitting part that

The sticker paper unit includes a structure in which the identification body and the sticker paper are integrated, or a structure in which the identification body and the sticker paper are separate bodies. With the above configuration, it is possible to reliably use the sticker paper unit that is compatible with the photo sticker automatic selling method or the photo sticker automatic selling device.

The present invention may also be a photo sticker sheet on which the predetermined image is printed or printed by the photo sticker automatic selling method or the photo sticker automatic selling device. As a result, the user can obtain a photo sticker sheet on which a predetermined image is printed.

[0027]

According to the present invention, a beginner can pay a large amount of consideration and execute processing slowly, and a skilled person can pay a small amount of consideration and execute processing quickly.
The user can obtain satisfaction according to the skill level.

In particular, a photograph sticker sheet can be provided to a skilled person at low cost in a short time, which gives a higher added value than other photograph sticker vending machines. It gives us the expectation that we will be able to obtain the photo sticker sheet at a lower cost after processing, and we can expect the facility to improve sales by securing repeat customers.

[0029]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. First, an external view of the photo sticker vending machine 1 will be described, together with a perspective view (partial cross sectional view) of the photo sticker vending machine 1 shown in FIG. 1 and a perspective view (partial cross sectional view) of the printing box 14 shown in FIG. To do.

The photo sticker vending machine 1 has an image pickup space in a box-shaped image pickup room 2 which can accommodate approximately three ordinary persons, and the inside of the wall on the front side serves as a background for image pickup. The background panel 3 is provided.

On the front side of the right side of the imaging room 2, a door 4 which is opened and closed for a user to enter and exit is hinged. Inside the imaging room 2, a substantially upright plate-shaped camera box 11 is provided at the center of the front side, and substantially upright plate-shaped illumination boxes 12 and 12 are arranged on both sides of the camera box 11.

The camera box 11 is formed as an illumination box having a built-in incandescent lamp illuminating device as a main body, a digital camera 28 is provided in the center thereof, and a display 29 is provided at an upper part thereof, and incandescent lamp illuminating devices 26 are provided on both sides thereof. , 26 are provided with a stroboscopic illuminating device 27 (described later) inside, and illuminate a subject at the time of image capturing with substantially uniform light emitted from the front.

Wheels (casters) 11a and 12a are provided on the bottom surfaces of the camera box 11 and the illumination box 12, respectively.
4 are provided, and the position and direction can be freely changed by the user.

An operation box 13 having a touch panel 23 and a touch pen 23a for displaying and inputting graffiti by a user is installed on the inner side of the left side of the imaging room 2.

A seal discharge port 30a for discharging the photographic seal sheet 40c is provided on the inner side of the right side surface inside the imaging room 2,
The printing box 14 provided with a coin slot 24a into which the charge (consideration for use) of the photo sticker sheet 40c is inserted with coins.
Equipped with.

A printer 30 is provided inside the printing box 14 as shown in FIG. 2, and the printer 30 has seal paper 40b wound in a roll shape and identification data for identifying a genuine product. The sticker paper unit 40 having the ID tag 40a storing the data such as the above is set. An ID tag reader / writer 31 is provided on the back of the printer 30 to read and write data stored in the ID tag 40a. Note that, in FIG. 2, the money handling device 24 provided inside the money input port 24a is
The description will be omitted because a well-known device is used.

On the front side of the right side inside the imaging room 2 (FIG. 1), a payment box 15 provided with a coin slot 24b into which the usage fee of the photo sticker vending machine 1 is inserted with coins is installed.

With the above structure, the user who opens the door 4 and enters the room first has the coin insertion slot 2 of the payment box 15.
4b, the usage fee is charged, the illumination of the illumination box 12 and the incandescent lamp illumination device 26 is received, and the digital camera 28 provided in the camera box 11 performs imaging, and the operation box 1
Touch the touch panel 23 with the touch pen 23a of No. 3 to scribble edit the picked-up image and print box 1
The photo sticker sheet 40c can be obtained by inserting the printing fee into the coin insertion port 24a of No.

Next, together with the circuit block diagram shown in FIG.
The control circuit of the photo sticker vending machine 1 will be described.
The photo sticker vending machine 1 includes a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM, and executes a control operation of each device, a storage device 22 connected to the control device 21, and a touch monitor 2.
3, a money handling device 24, an incandescent lamp lighting device 26, a digital camera 28, a display 29, a printer 30, an ID tag reader / writer 31, and a strobe lighting device 27 connected to the digital camera 28.

The control device 21 executes the control processing of each device as described above, and determines the time limit for allowing play and monitors the elapsed time based on the amount of coins inserted by the user. It also executes processing.

The storage device 22 stores setting information such as a play price of the photo sticker vending machine 1. The touch monitor 23 displays an image in accordance with the RGB signals received from the control device 21, and the user inputs an instruction such as image pickup start or graffiti editing with the touch pen 23a (FIG. 1), and the coordinate signal is used as an input signal. Control device 21
Send to.

The currency handling device 24 is provided inside each of the currency input port 24a and the coin input port 24b,
The authenticity of the inserted coin (or banknote) and the denomination are determined, and the inserted amount is transmitted to the control device 21 as a processing signal. This coin insertion also serves as a play start signal.

The incandescent lamp lighting device 26 is provided on the left and right sides of the display 29 and inside the camera box 11 as described above, receives an illumination control signal from the control device 21, and continuously lights the inside of the imaging room 2. In addition to illuminating, a subject is illuminated as auxiliary light during image capturing.

The strobe illumination device 27 is built in the illumination box 12 as described above, and emits strobe light at the time of image pickup according to the synchro signal from the digital camera 28.

The digital camera 28 executes image pickup with a shutter signal received from the control device 21, and transmits picked-up image data such as picked-up moving image data and picked-up still image data to the control device 21. Further, a synchro signal is transmitted to the strobe lighting device 27 in synchronization with the image pickup based on the shutter signal, and the strobe lighting device 27 is caused to emit light to obtain the illumination light required at the time of image pickup.

The display 29 corresponds to the control device 2
1 receives an RGB signal, and in accordance with the signal, a moving image before image capturing, a still image (imaged image) at the time of image capturing, an image such as a graffiti edit image, and an image such as a time limit are captured. indicate.

The printer 30 receives print image data from the control device 21, prints the received print image on the sticker paper 40b of the sticker paper unit 40 (FIG. 2), and discharges the created photo sticker sheet 40c. .

The ID tag reader / writer 31 reads the data stored in the ID tag 40a provided in the sticker paper unit 40 with a read signal and updates the data with an update signal. As a result, the sticker paper unit 4
It is determined whether 0 is a regular one, and if necessary, update processing such as overwriting the count number, which is the number of prints, is executed.

With the above structure, the control device 21 determines the time limit based on the amount of money inserted into the coin slot 24b, and monitors the elapsed time during the imaging process, the editing process and the printing process. The photo sticker sheet 4 printed by the printer 30 while allowing play up to the time limit.
The number of sheets of 0c is counted, and a charge for the number is displayed on the display 29 so as to be inserted into the money slot 24a.

Next, the operation flow of the selling process of the photo sticker vending machine 1 will be described with reference to the screen image diagram of FIG. 5 together with the process flow diagram shown in FIG. The user inserts a coin (for example, 100 yen) into the coin slot 24b (Fig. 1).
Is turned on (step n1), the control device 21 (FIG. 3)
Turns on the touch monitor 23, the incandescent lamp lighting device 26, the digital camera 28, and the display 29 (step n2).

The control device 21 determines the time limit based on the amount of money inserted (for example, 5 minutes), and starts counting (clocking) by the counter of the remaining time obtained by subtracting the elapsed time from the time limit (step n3).

The user confirms the moving image captured by the digital camera 28 on the display 29 and performs an image capturing process in which the user poses and captures an image (step n4). The control device 21 monitors the remaining time, and if the remaining time is 30 seconds or more, the process proceeds to step n6 (step n).
5).

The image pickup process is continued until the time is up at step n5 or the user finishes the image pickup (step n6), and when the image pickup process is finished (for example, 1 minute and 30 seconds have elapsed at the time of the first image pickup). The control device 21 displays the picked-up image by the above-mentioned pick-up on the touch monitor 23, and executes an edit process for allowing the user to edit graffiti with the touch pen 23a (step n7).

Here, the graffiti editing means the touch monitor 2.
3 shows the operation, and the touch monitor 23 displays a menu screen for doodle and a captured image. The user can select an operation button on the menu screen to perform scribble on the captured image with the touch pen 23a, and can perform image processing on the captured image with an item such as a color pen or a color stamp. During the graffiti editing, the elapsed time or the remaining time is displayed.

The controller 21 monitors the remaining time. If the remaining time is 30 seconds or more, the process proceeds to step n9 (step n8). The editing process is continued until the time runs out in step n8 or the user finishes the graffiti (step n9), and when the graffiti ends (for example, 3 minutes and 50 seconds have elapsed at this point), the control device 21 causes the printer 3 to operate.
A print image is created in preparation for causing 0 to execute the print processing (step n10).

The control device 21 counts the number (for example, one) of the print images created (step n11),
If the remaining time is 30 or more (for example, 4 minutes have passed at this point), the process is returned to step n4 (step n12).

If the remaining time is 30 seconds or less in step n5 (for example, 4 minutes and 40 seconds have elapsed at the time of the second imaging), the process proceeds to step n13 to count the graffiti time (for example, 30 seconds uniformly). Is started (step n1
3). In the editing process at this time, the graffiti time is secured for 30 seconds regardless of the elapsed time in the previous process, and the user is allowed to edit the graffiti (step n14).

When the graffiti time of 30 seconds has elapsed (step n15), the control device 21 displays the time end guide shown in FIG. 5 (A) on the display 29, and the touch monitor 23 and the incandescent lamp lighting device 26. Then, the power of the digital camera 28 and the display 29 is turned off to disable imaging and graffiti (step n16), and the process returns to step n10 to execute the printing process. The same applies when the remaining time is 30 seconds or less in step n8 and the process proceeds to step n16.

As a final processing, the control device 21 controls the photo sticker sheet 40 counted in the step n11.
The print fee (for example 100
5), the calculated amount is displayed on the display 29 as shown in FIG. 5B, and the user is prompted to put it in the coin slot 24a, and the printing fee is collected (step n17). At this time, if there is no payment within a fixed time, printing is not executed and the game ends.

After confirming the deposit, the controller 21 prints the print image on the sticker paper 40b by the printer 30, and discharges the photo sticker sheet 40c from the sticker discharge port 30a (step n18).

With the above operation, the user can repeat the processing as many times as necessary according to the time required for each processing within the time limit determined by the amount of money initially invested, and the higher the skill level of the user, the lower the cost. Therefore, it is possible to efficiently obtain a plurality of photo sticker sheets 40c. Further, since one cycle of imaging, editing, and printing is always executed in this order, an edited image of a print omission not intended by the user does not occur, and the user surely creates all the created images as the photo sticker sheet 40c. Can be obtained.

It should be noted that a plurality of picked-up images at the time of picking up may be set to be editable for all picked-up images at the time of editing. At that time, at the time of editing, one of the picked-up images is displayed in the center so that the picked-up image can be edited, and other picked-up images which are reduced images are arranged around the picked-up image to be edited by the reduced image. Also good.

Next, as another embodiment, a type in which an administrator is attached to the photo sticker vending machine 1 will be described.
In this case, as shown by the phantom line in the perspective view shown in FIG. 1, an intercom 5 is provided on the right side of the door 4 so that the administrator can make an announcement to the user in the imaging room 2.

Regarding the other constitution and structure of this photograph sticker vending machine 1, the money inlets 24a, 2 shown in FIG.
4b and the money handling apparatus 24 shown in FIG. 3 are the same as those in the previous embodiment except that they are not necessary, and therefore, detailed description thereof will be omitted, and the operation thereof will be described with the processing flow chart of FIG.

The user first notifies the administrator of the scheduled use time (step s1), opens the door 4 (FIG. 1), and enters the room (step s2).

The user carries out an image pickup process of checking the moving image picked up by the digital camera 28 (FIGS. 1 and 3) on the display 29 and taking a pose (step s3).

At this time, the administrator starts counting the remaining time with a clock (time measuring means) such as a stopwatch (step s4), and continues counting until the remaining time is 30 seconds or less (step s5), The intercom 5 announces to the user that it is 30 seconds before the time limit (step s6).

Whether the user who has performed the image pickup processing in step s3 receives an announcement from the administrator (step s)
7) Continue imaging until you stop continuing imaging (step s
8). The control device 21 performs an editing process of performing scribble editing with the touch pen 23a on the captured image captured by the user on the touch monitor 23 (step s9).

The user continues the editing process until receiving an announcement from the administrator (step s10) or stopping the graffiti continuation (step s11). The control device 21 executes the printing process by the printer 30 (step s12), and ejects the photo sticker sheet 40c from the sticker discharge port 30a (step s13).

If the remaining time is 30 or more, the control device 21 returns the process to step s7 (step s14).
If the remaining time is 30 seconds or less in step s14, the process is terminated and the user leaves the room (step s1.
5) Pay the administrator a fee corresponding to the usage time.

By the above operation, the administrator can monitor the entry and exit of the user and collect the fee for the final use time. For example, when writing a character by graffiti editing, one character is added. If you run out of time, you can write down the last letter and then exit, and the administrator can overlook a slight time lapse and give priority to user satisfaction.

According to each of these embodiments, the play time and the play fee can be set in accordance with the skill level and desire of the user, and for the skilled user who operates quickly, the play is ended early and the rotation is started. The rate can be improved or the number of printed sheets can be increased, and the fee can be increased and the game can be played slowly for a user who operates slowly.

The power supply of the display 29 is turned off in steps n2 and n18 of FIG. 4 in the above-described embodiment.
Instead of executing N and OFF, a screen may be displayed before step n1 informing that the play time changes depending on the inserted amount, as shown in (C) of the screen image diagram of FIG. 7.

During the graffiti editing, the elapsed time and the remaining time may be displayed graphically and displayed visually. In addition, the remaining time is managed by the control device 2 in the embodiment described above.
Alternatively, the buzzer sound may be generated when the remaining time reaches 30 seconds.

Further, if coins are inserted during the play, the play time is set to be automatically extended. For example, when coins are inserted during the image pickup, the display as shown in FIG. The time extension display may be set in the upper column of the moving image display during shooting displayed on 29.

The remaining time is a fixed time (for example, 30 seconds)
When the time reaches, the remaining time may be displayed on the touch monitor 23 and / or the display 29 as shown in FIG. 7 (E), or the remaining time may be constantly displayed as a countdown.

If a predetermined remaining time is reached during the image pickup process, a message prompting the user to proceed to the editing process is displayed on the display 29, or the remaining time may be displayed and the editing time may be exhausted. You may set so that it may display on the display 29.

The image pickup process, the edit process, and the print process may be set so that they can be executed in any order, and the print process is executed every time the image pickup and the edit of one photo sticker sheet 40c are completed. You may set so that the message which prompts you may be displayed on the display 29.

Further, it may be set such that all unprinted images are printed when the time runs out or when a predetermined remaining time is reached, or it may be set so as to perform printing collectively at the end. .

Further, the image pickup process and the edit process may be set to be executable while the print process is being executed, or the image pickup process and the edit process may be independent so that, for example, one person performs the image pickup process. In the meantime, the other one may be set to be able to perform the editing process. The number of divisions, the size, and the arrangement may be selectable at the time of printing, or the arrangement may be set automatically according to the number of captured images or edited images.

Further, the door of the photo sticker vending machine 1 shown in FIG. 1 is provided with the electronic lock key 25 shown by a virtual line, and the payment box 15 is arranged outside the imaging room 2, as shown in the circuit block diagram of FIG. A lock signal may be transmitted from the control device 21 to the electronic lock key 25 as indicated by a virtual line.

In this case, the control device 21 unlocks the electronic lock key 25 in response to the insertion of a coin into the coin insertion slot 24b of the payment box 15, and opens and closes the door 4 to allow entry. Alternatively, in the play at this time, if the play time exceeds the payout amount, the electronic lock key 25 may be locked again, and the lock may not be released until the shortage amount is inserted. .

Further, the photo sticker vending machine 1 may be provided with a table and a chair, and it may be set as an imaging room such as a karaoke box so that the imaging room can be rented out on an hourly basis, or another device such as karaoke. May be provided.

In the correspondence between the configuration of the present invention and the above-described embodiment, the photo sticker vending machine of the present invention corresponds to the photo sticker vending machine 1, and similarly, the notifying means corresponds to the intercom 5. The determining unit, the process permitting unit, the stopping unit, and the output control unit correspond to the control device 21, the entrance control unit corresponds to the control device 21 and the electronic lock key 25, and the editing unit includes the touch monitor 23 and the touch pen. 23a, the lighting means is an incandescent lamp lighting device 2
6 and the strobe lighting device 27, the image pickup means corresponds to the digital camera 28, and the output processing is performed by the printer 30.
The printing means corresponds to the printer 30, the identification means corresponds to the ID tag reader / writer 31, the sticker paper unit corresponds to the sticker paper unit 40, and the identification body corresponds to the ID tag 40a. , Sticker paper, sticker paper 4
0b and the photographic sticker sheet corresponds to the photographic sticker sheet 40c, but the present invention is not limited to the configurations of the above-described embodiments, and many embodiments can be obtained.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the external appearance of a photo sticker vending machine.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view (partially sectional view) showing the inside of a printing box.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a control circuit of the photo sticker vending machine.

FIG. 4 is a processing flow chart showing the operation of the photo sticker vending machine.

FIG. 5 is a screen image diagram of a screen displayed on the display.

FIG. 6 is a processing flow chart showing the operation of a photo sticker vending machine according to another embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a screen image diagram of a screen displayed on a display according to another embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 ... Photo sticker vending machine 5 ... Intercom 21 ... Control device 23 ... Touch monitor 23a ... Touch pen 25 ... Electronic lock key 26 ... Incandescent lamp lighting device 27 ... Strobe lighting device 28 ... Digital camera 30 ... Printer 31 ... ID tag reader / writer 40 ... Sticker paper unit 40a ... ID tag 40b ... Sticker paper 40c ... Photo sticker sheet

Claims (20)

[Claims] 1. An image pickup process for illuminating one or more subjects in an image pickup space by an illuminating means and picking up an image by the image pickup means to create a picked-up image, and editing and editing the image to be edited by the editing means. A photo sticker vending method that allows an editing process to create an image and executes an output process to output a predetermined image by an output means, in which there is a correlation between the length of the process and the value of the price paid by the user. Photo sticker automatic selling method to have. 2. The method for automatically selling a photo sticker according to claim 1, wherein the length for which the processing is permitted is determined by the determining means based on the value of the consideration paid by the user. 3. The method for automatically selling a photo sticker according to claim 1, wherein the value of the consideration paid by the user is determined by the determining means based on the length of the processing allowed. 4. The photograph according to claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein the image capturing process, the editing process, and / or the printing process can be executed by the process permitting means as many times as long as the predetermined length. Seal automatic selling method. 5. The automatic sale of photo sticker according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the illumination means, the image pickup means and / or the editing means are stopped by a stop means with the lapse of the predetermined length. Method. 6. The automatic photo sticker selling method according to claim 1, wherein the output control unit controls the unprinted image to be output by the output unit at the end of use. 7. The image pickup space is provided in a room, and the entrance / exit passage control means allows the entrance / exit to pass through the entrance / exit to enter / exit the room by inputting the price. Photo sticker automatic selling method. 8. A notification means is provided to notify a user of a scheduled use time of the user, and to notify the user of the progress status, the elapsed time, the elapsed time and / or the elapsed time in which the scheduled use time is timed by the timing means. The method for automatically selling a photo sticker according to any one of 1 to 7. 9. The output means is constituted by a printing means, and the amount of the photo sticker sheet printed by the printing means and discharged is correlated with the value of the consideration. Photo sticker automatic selling method described in. 10. An image pickup process for illuminating one or more subjects in an image pickup space by an illuminating means, picking up an image by the image pickup means to create a picked-up image, and editing and editing the image to be edited by the editing means. A photo sticker vending machine that allows an editing process to create an image and performs an output process to output a predetermined image by an output means, and correlates the length of the process and the value of the price paid by the user. A photo sticker vending machine that you have. 11. The automatic photo sticker vending machine according to claim 10, further comprising: a deciding unit for deciding an allowable length of the processing based on a value of the consideration paid by the user. 12. The photo sticker vending machine according to claim 10, further comprising: a deciding unit for deciding the value of the consideration paid by the user based on the length of the processing. 13. The image pickup process during the predetermined length,
13. The photo sticker vending machine according to claim 10, 11 or 12, further comprising a process permission unit that enables the editing process and / or the printing process to be executed any number of times. 14. The photo sticker according to claim 10, further comprising stop means for stopping the illumination means, the image pickup means and / or the editing means with the lapse of the predetermined length. Vending machine. 15. An output control means for executing control to output an unprinted image by the output means at the end of use.
14. The photo sticker vending machine according to any one of 1 to 14. 16. The entrance / exit passage control means for providing the imaging space inside a room, and allowing the entrance / exit to pass through the entrance / exit through the entrance / exit when the consideration is input. Photo sticker vending machine described. 17. A notification means capable of receiving a scheduled usage time of a user and timing the scheduled usage time with a time counting means, a notification means capable of notifying the user of the elapsed time, the elapsed time, the elapsed time and / or the elapsed time. The automatic photo sticker vending machine according to any one of claims 10 to 16. 18. The output means comprises a printing means, and the amount of the photo sticker sheet printed by the printing means and discharged is correlated with the value of the consideration. Photo sticker vending machine described in No. 3. 19. A sticker paper on which an image is printed, and an identifying body for identifying the authenticity of the sticker paper.
A seal paper unit in which the identification body is identified and an image is printed by an identification unit provided in the photo sticker automatic selling method or the photo sticker automatic selling device according to any one of the above. 20. A photo sticker sheet on which a predetermined image is printed or printed by the photo sticker automatic selling method or the photo sticker automatic selling device according to any one of claims 1 to 18.