JP2003289488A - Photographing device and photograph providing method - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a photographing device which can generate composite images by inputting a second image such as a hand-written image to a photographed image on two screens and provide an output. <P>SOLUTION: The photographing device is equipped with: an imaging means; display apparatuses for generating and displaying two or more photographed images by the imaging means; a second image input means for inputting the second image to the photographed image displayed on the display apparatus; an image composite means for composing the photographed image and the second image; and an image output means for outputting the composite image. The photographing device is provided with the two display apparatuses; the two second image input means provided to each of the two display apparatuses; and a means for displaying a list of all the photographed images on both the display apparatuses so as to urge a user for its selection as to which photographed image is to be displayed on which display apparatus, and each display apparatus receives entry of the second to the photographed image selected and displayed on the display apparatus. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a photographic device and a photographic providing method which are installed in a game center or the like to photograph a user by inserting coins or the like and print the photographed image for sale.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, many photo-taking devices have been installed at game arcades and the like to take a photo for sticker printing or the like. As such a photography device,
Generally, the one as shown in FIG. 15 is used. In this device, a half mirror 53 is provided inside the main body 52 at an angle of about 45 °. A camera 55 for photographing the user 54 is provided behind the half mirror 53, and a monitor 56 for displaying an image photographed by the camera 55 is provided below the half mirror 53.
In the figure, 51 is a controller and 57 is a photographic print 5.
8 is a printer for printing.

In the above photographing apparatus, the half mirror 53 is used.
An image captured by the camera 55 is displayed through the monitor 56 on the monitor 56, and the image displayed on the monitor 56 is reflected by the half mirror 53 and can be confirmed by the user 54. Then, the user 54 takes a desired pose while confirming his / her appearance on the monitor 56, and operates the controller 51 at a favorite position to shoot a still image. Then, this still image is combined with an appropriate frame or foreground image and printed as a photographic print 58.

[0004]

However, in the above-mentioned photographic device, the photograph taken by the camera 55 can only be output on the spot as the photographic print 58 such as a sticker. Recently, the needs have been diversified as the number of people who use photography equipment has increased. Therefore, in order to meet these needs, many frames with various tastes are provided as a frame or a foreground to be combined with the image of the user 54, but an image that is simply output as a photographic print 58 on the spot. One-dimensional things are becoming less satisfied.

Therefore, recently, a photographing device for fixing an image photographed by a camera in a memory and displaying it on a liquid crystal tablet or the like, and inputting a handwritten image to the displayed fixed image with a touch pen or the like to synthesize the fixed image. Has been devised and put to practical use.

In the above-mentioned photographic device, a photographed image is once fixed as a still image, and a handwritten image is input to this one photographed image to be combined and printed. Only one image is obtained. However, it is only necessary to be able to input a photographed image or a handwritten image that is satisfying with one play, but this is not always the case, and the play is ended and the image is printed out without being fully satisfied. Occasionally it can happen. In such a case, the user may not be fully satisfied, and in order to obtain a convincing print, it is necessary to restart the play from the beginning, which is time-consuming and costly, and wasteful. It was On the other hand, for a game center or the like, if the same user continuously plays the game, the turnover rate of the customer may deteriorate and the customer may be dissatisfied.

On the other hand, as a result of the prior art search by the applicant,
The followings have been disclosed as prior art documents related to the present application. As prior art 1 (patent document 1 below),
Disclosed is a certification photograph creating apparatus capable of obtaining a print of a required subject image without waste by selecting and printing a required subject image from a plurality of subject images obtained by capturing a plurality of times. There is. As prior art 2 (Patent Document 2 below), there is disclosed a sticker vending machine capable of freely setting the shape of the sticker and its arrangement position on the mount.

[0008]

[Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2000-131753

[Patent Document 2] Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2000-11252

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and a photographic apparatus capable of generating a composite image by inputting a second image such as a handwritten image to a captured image on two screens and outputting the combined image. And to provide a method for providing photographs.

[0010]

In order to achieve the above object, a photographic device of the present invention is a photographic device for photographing a subject including a user and providing the photograph. Image capturing means for generating a captured image, a display for generating and displaying two or more captured images captured by the capturing means, and the captured image for the captured image displayed on the display by a user operation. Second image input means for inputting a second image to be combined with the image, image combining means for combining the photographed image and the second image to generate two or more combined images, and the combined image on a predetermined sheet. An image output unit for outputting in a layout is provided, and two displays are provided, and two second image input units are provided corresponding to each of the two displays. A means for displaying a list of images on both displays and prompting the user to select which captured image to display on which display is provided, and in each display, the captured image selected on that display is displayed. The gist is that it is configured so that the second image is input.

Further, the method for providing a photograph of the present invention is a method for providing a photograph of a subject including a user and provides the photograph, the photographing step of photographing the subject and generating a photographed image, Taken images taken in step 2
A display step of generating three or more and displaying each on a display, and a second step of combining the captured image displayed on the display with a user operation with the captured image
A second image input step of inputting an image, an image combining step of combining the photographed image and the second image to generate two or more combined images, and an image outputting step of outputting the combined image in a predetermined sheet layout. And two display devices are provided, and two second image input means are provided corresponding to each of the two displays, and a list of all captured images is displayed on both displays for the user. And a step of urging the user to select which captured image is to be displayed on which display, and in each display, the second image is input to the captured image selected and displayed on that display. To do.

That is, in the photographic device and the photographic providing method of the present invention, two displays are provided and two second image input means are provided corresponding to each of the two displays, so that all the photography is performed. A list of images is displayed on both displays to prompt the user to select which captured image to display, and in each display, the second captured image is selected and displayed on the second display. Since the image is input, the second image can be input on each of the plurality of displays and the second image input means, and when used by a plurality of people, each user can enjoy and be satisfied. Moreover, since the photographed image of the user's choice can be used, it is easier to obtain a composite image that the user is satisfied with. Further, since the second image is combined with the two or more captured images and the combined image is output, it is easy to obtain a combination that the user can be satisfied with in one play, and user satisfaction is increased. As a result, the necessity of replaying the game is reduced, which saves time and cost for the user, and prevents the customer's turnover rate from decreasing for the game arcade and the like. You can also practice practicing inputting a second image such as a handwritten image into an image you don't like very much (for example, pen or stamp trial writing), and refer to the synthetic image and practice results to find the second image of your favorite image. Since the image can be input, the second image can be input efficiently, and the user's satisfaction can be further improved.

In the present invention, when which photographed image is displayed on which display is selected by selecting a desired photographed image from the list of photographed images displayed on the display to be displayed, , When used by multiple people, each user can enjoy and be satisfied.

In the present invention, a photographed image which has already been selected to be displayed on one of the displays is controlled so that it cannot be selected on another display, the same photographed image is displayed on both of the two displays. Is prevented.

In the present invention, two or more photographed images are simultaneously displayed on the display, and the second image inputting means inputs the second image to be combined with the two or more photographed images. In this case, the second image is input to each of the plurality of captured images in one play to obtain a composite image, so that the user can easily obtain a composite image in one play and the satisfaction of the user is improved. Get higher As a result, the necessity of replaying the game is reduced, which saves time and cost for the user, and prevents the customer's turnover rate from decreasing for the game arcade and the like. Further, since the second image can be input while comparing two or more photographed images, a variety of synthetic images can be obtained, and the enjoyment of the user is increased.

In the present invention, when two or more photographed images are arranged in the same size and displayed on each display, the second image can be input while comparing the two or more photographed images.

In the present invention, when the second image can be input so as to straddle the boundaries of the side-by-side shot images, the second image is straddled so as to straddle the sides of the side-by-side shot images. You can get a picture with

In the present invention, in the case where two or more photographed images are generated and displayed on the display by photographing the subject a plurality of times by the photographing means,
It is easy to obtain a photographed image that the user can be satisfied with, because the photographed images obtained by photographing a plurality of times in one play are obtained and the second image is input to each to obtain a composite image. Moreover, a variety of synthetic images can be obtained, and the enjoyment of the user is increased.

In the present invention, when two or more photographed images are generated by copying the photographed images photographed by the photographing means and displayed on the display, the same photographed image is used and different. The second image is input to obtain a composite photograph.

In the present invention, when the composite image selecting means for selecting the composite image to be output from the composite images combined by the image combining means is provided, the composite image which is desired is selected and output. Therefore, it is easy to obtain a composition that the user can understand by one play, and the user's satisfaction is increased. In addition, it is possible to practice inputting the second image into an image that is not so popular (for example, pen or stamp trial writing), and then select not to output the composite image used for the exercise.

In the present invention, when the composite image selecting means is adapted to accept a user's operation of selecting a composite image again, when the user is uncertain which composite image to select, Even if there are disagreements among multiple users about which composite image to select, it is possible to accept the redo operation, so regret after the end of play such as "I did not need this image" occurred. It is difficult to improve the user's satisfaction.

In the present invention, when the sheet layout determining means for determining the sheet layout according to the number of composite images selected by the composite image selecting means is provided, the number of composite images that the user likes can be set. Accordingly, the optimum sheet layout is automatically determined, and there is no failure in selecting the sheet layout. Also, since the optimal sheet layout is determined according to the number of selected composite images,
It is possible to reduce a blank area where an image is not printed on one photographic print, and it is possible to make an arrangement that allows easy separation even when a plurality of composite images are printed.

In the present invention, when the sheet layout determining means determines the sheet layout divided into multiples of the number of composite images selected by the composite image selecting means, the selected composite image is selected. Are printed out in the same number in each sheet layout, which is extremely convenient when giving the output photographic prints to a friend or when sharing among a plurality of users.

In the present invention, a plurality of sheet layouts are determined by the sheet layout determining means, and a sheet layout selecting means for selecting a sheet layout desired by the user by a user operation from among the plurality of sheet layouts is provided. In this case, the user can select a sheet layout that the user likes from among the optimum sheet layouts, which further improves user satisfaction.

[0025]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail.

1 and 2 are views showing an embodiment of a photographic device of the present invention. This photography device
It includes a housing 1 provided with various devices inside and on the surface thereof, and a column 3 protruding from above and below the housing 1 to reach the back of the subject 2. A curtain 5 serving as a background for shooting is hung at the tip of each of the columns 3, and the space surrounded by the housing 1, the columns 3 and the curtain 5 forms a booth for shooting the subject 2. is doing. Two lights 4 that illuminate the subject 2 in the shooting booth are attached to the upper column 3.

Inside the case 1, two cameras 6a and 6b for photographing the subject 2 are provided. The upper camera 6a captures the subject 2 in a bust-up fashion, and the lower camera 6b captures the entire body of the subject 2.

The subject 2 of the cameras 6a and 6b of the casing 1
The transparent plate 10 is fitted into the surface located on the side.
Further, inside the housing 1, there is provided a computer device 7 which receives image data from the cameras 6a and 6b and performs processing such as image combination.

On the object 2 side of the casing 1, two displays 8a for receiving an image signal such as a composite image transmitted from the computer 7 and displaying the image,
8b is provided. Further, inside the case 1, there is provided a printer 9 which receives the image data transmitted from the computer device 7 and prints the image on the print medium 15. The print medium 15 printed by the printer 9 is sent out from an outlet 19 formed on the front surface of the housing 1.

Further, an operation panel is provided on the object 2 side of the housing 1, and two controllers 11 corresponding to the two displays 8a and 8b are provided on the operation panel.
a and 11b are provided. The controller 11
a and 11b are provided with touch pens 12a and 12b, respectively, and the user 2 taps (slightly taps) the surfaces of the displays 8a and 8b with the touch pens 12a and 12b in accordance with operation instructions displayed on the displays 8a and 8b. As a result, various operation signals are sent to the computer device 7 to perform various operations described later.

The touch pens 12a and 12b are also provided.
Allows the user to draw and input characters or figures by touching the tips of the tips with the surfaces of the displays 8a and 8b. Image data such as characters and figures input by handwriting, stamp images, etc. can be input to the camera 6a. , 2b taken in 6b
It is displayed on the displays 8a and 8b after being combined with the captured image of, and the combined image is printed on the print medium 15.

A coin insertion slot 18 for inserting coins as a consideration is provided on the front surface of the casing 1, and the inserted coin is detected at a position inside the casing 1 adjacent to the coin insertion slot 18. A coin detector 17 (see FIG. 3) that transmits a detection signal to the computer device 7 is provided. Further, a speaker (not shown) for receiving and outputting a sound signal from the computer device 7 is provided at an appropriate position on the front surface of the housing 1.

In this example, the image viewed by the user 2 from the displays 8a and 8b and the image printed from the printer 9 are the captured image of the subject 2 and the touch pens 12a and 1b.
2b is a combination of a handwritten input image and the like.

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

As shown in FIG. 3, the computer device 7
Is the display 8 with the touch pens 12a and 12b.
The control means 31 receives various operation signals input to the input sections 35 of a and 8b via the controllers 11a and 11b, and performs various controls according to the received operation signals. The control means 31 is adapted to start control such as photographing by receiving the detection signal from the coin detecting portion 17.

In FIG. 3, only one of the cameras 6a and 6b, the displays 8a and 8b, the controllers 11a and 11b, and the touch pens 12a and 12b are shown.

The displays 8a and 8b are provided with an input unit 35 for inputting handwritten images and operation signals by the touch pens 12a and 12b, and a display unit 36 for displaying images and the like. The handwritten images and the like input by the touch pens 12a and 12b are stored in the pen input image storage unit 32, and the data of the stored handwritten images and the like are sent to the image synthesizing unit 30 described later. In addition, touch pen 12
The operation signals input by a and 12b are sent to the control means 31 via the controllers 11a and 11b, and various controls are performed.

The computer device 7 is provided with a timer 26 for measuring the inputtable time of the pen input image by the touch pens 12a and 12b. The timer 26
Starts the measurement almost at the same time as displaying the instruction message for starting the handwritten image by the control means 31 on the displays 8a and 8b. A predetermined inputtable time (for example, 90 seconds) preset by the timer 26
When it reaches, the input of the handwritten image or the like is stopped and the next operation is started.

A fixed image storage unit 38 is provided in the computer device 7, and the picked-up image is fixed as a still image at a desired shutter timing by operating the touch pens 12a and 12b by the subject 2.

Further, the computer device 7 is provided with a counter 25 for counting the number of times of photographing with the cameras 6a and 6b by shutter operation. Counter 2 above
5 is reset by the first coin detection by the coin detection unit 17 and starts counting. Until the count of the counter 25 reaches a preset number of possible shots (for example, four times), shooting is repeated at predetermined time intervals so that two or more shot images (still images) are obtained. Has become.

In this photographic device, still images are fixed by the cameras 6a and 6b a plurality of times, a plurality of photographed images are generated and stored in the fixed image storage section 38. The plurality of photographed images are displayed as a list on the display unit 36 of the displays 8a and 8b so that the user 2 can confirm the preview.

Further, the computer device 7 is provided with a display selecting means 37, and which of the two displays 8a, 8b is to display the two or more photographed images listed above. The user 2 operates the touch pens 12a and 12b to select. At this time, one image or a plurality of images may be displayed on one display 8a, 8b. The captured images selected by the display selecting means 37 are displayed on the respective displays 8a and 8b.
Are displayed side by side on the display unit 36, and a handwritten image is input in this state.

Further, the computer device 7 is provided with an image synthesizing means 30, and the display selecting means 3 is provided.
Handwritten characters, figures, etc. stored in the pen input image storage unit 32, which are input to the input unit 35 of the displays 8a and 8b by the touch pens 12a and 12b, on the captured images displayed on the displays 8a and 8b selected in 7. It is designed to combine images and so on. The two or more combined images combined by the image combining means 30 are displayed on the displays 8a and 8a.
It is adapted to be displayed on the display section 36 of b.

Further, in the computer device 7, the user 2 uses the touch pen 1 from the two or more composite images of the photographed image and the pen input image which are composited by the image composition means 30.
A composite image selection unit 33 is provided for selecting a desired composite image desired to be printed out for the reason that the facial expression is good and the pen input image is well formed by the operations 2a and 12b. There is at least one composite image selected by the composite image selection unit 33 and provided for printout.

Further, the computer device 7 is provided with a sheet layout determining means 34 for automatically determining a plurality of suitable sheet layouts according to the number of composite images to be printed out selected by the composite image selecting means 33. I have it.

The sheet layout determining means 34 selects the type and number of composite images selected by the user 2 for print output from the sheet layout prepared in advance according to the type and number of composite images to be printed out. Automatically determines the appropriate sheet layout accordingly. For example, if the composite image selected by the user 2 is one full-body image and two bust-up images, then three sheet layouts are determined, for example.

In the computer device 7, the user 2 selects the touch pen 1 from among the plurality of sheet layouts automatically determined by the sheet layout determining means 34.
A sheet layout selecting unit 40 is provided for selecting a sheet layout desired to be printed out by operating the operations 2a and 12b.

Then, a print control section (not shown) for controlling printing by the printer 9 prints out a photographic print according to the sheet layout selected by the sheet layout selecting means 40. At this time, according to an instruction from the user 2, the photographed images displayed side by side at the time of inputting a handwritten image are printed as one photograph or as separate photographs.

Further, the computer device 7 is provided with a transmitting / receiving means 39. The transmitting / receiving means 39 is
For example, connected to a communication line (NET) such as the Internet, the photographed image and the composite image are output to the outside via the communication line, stored in an external server, output to a terminal device or the like to be displayed or printed. You can do it.

Regarding an example of the operation of the above-mentioned photographing device,
This will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. Here, in FIG. 4, “S” means a step.

First, when the user 2 inserts the first coin (S100), the image pickup of the subject 2 by the cameras 6a and 6b is started (S110), and the imaged image is displayed as a moving image on the display unit 36 of the displays 8a and 8b in real time. Is displayed.

Then, the user 2 displays the displays 8a, 8
After the position adjustment of the subject 2 is completed while observing the display image of b, the operation signals of the shutter operation are input by using the touch pens 12a and 12b according to the instructions on the screen (S12).
0) The user 2 is instructed to take a pose, and after a countdown for a predetermined time, the captured image at a predetermined moment is fixed in the fixed image storage unit 38 (S130). At this time, the captured images at that time are displayed as still images on the displays 8a and 8b.

Next, depending on whether or not the counter 25 has reached the specified number of shots, if the specified number has not been reached, the process returns to step 120 and shutter operation and image fixing are repeated to reach the specified number. If so, the process proceeds to the next step (S140).

If the prescribed number of times of photographing is reached in step 140, as shown in FIG.
A list of 2a, 22b, 22c, 22d is displayed on both displays 8a, 8b, and the user 2 is prompted to select which captured image 22a, 22b, 22c, 22d is displayed on which display 8a, 8b. (S150). In this example, four photographed images photographed by four shutter operations are displayed.

Then, the user 2 touches the touch pen 12a, 12b on the display 8a, 8b of the person who wants to display.
Photographed images 22a, 22b, 22c, 22 of your choice at the tip of
By tapping d, the captured images 22a, 22b,
Displays 8a and 8b for displaying each of 22c and 22d
Is selected (S160).

At this time, the photographed images 22a, 22 which have already been selected to be displayed on any of the displays 8a, 8b.
b, 22c and 22d are displayed dark, for example, and cannot be selected on the other displays 8a and 8b.
The same captured images 22a, 22b, 22c, 22d are prevented from being displayed on both of the two displays 8a, 8b.

When the display 8a or 8b is selected, the display unit 3 of the display 8a is displayed as shown in FIG.
6, the photographed images 22a and 22b are displayed side by side (S1).
70). At this time, although not shown, the shot images 22c and 22d are displayed side by side on the display unit 36 of the display 8b. In this state, both displays 8a, 8
A pen input image such as a handwritten image is input by operating the touch pens 12a and 12b at b.

In the handwritten image input screen of FIG. 6, 21
a, 21b, and 21c are touch pens 1 for inputting a handwriting pen, a stamp image, and an alphabet character, respectively.
It is an icon tapped on 2a and 12b.

When inputting the handwritten image 27, the handwriting pen icon 21a is tapped with the tips of the touch pens 12a and 12b, and then the tips of the touch pens 12a and 12b are placed on the photographed images 22a and 22b displayed side by side. The handwritten image 27 is input by contacting with and drawing a picture or a character.

When inputting the stamp image 28, the stamp image icon 21b is touched with the touch pens 12a and 12b.
The stamp image 28 is input by tapping the tip of the touch pen 12a, 12b and then contacting the tips of the touch pens 12a, 12b with the photographed images 22a, 22b displayed side by side.

When inputting an alphabetic character, touch the icon 21c of the alphabetic character with the touch pen 12.
Tap the tip of a, 12b, then touch pen 12
The captured images 22 in which the tips of a and 12b are displayed side by side
Alphabet characters are input by bringing them into contact with a and 22b.

In this way, the handwritten image 27, the stamp image 28, etc. are input and, as shown in FIG. 7, synthesized on the photographed images 22a, 22b displayed side by side (S).
180). At this time, the handwritten image 27 and the stamp image 28 are the boundary lines 2 between the two captured images 22a and 22b.
It is designed to be input so as to cross over 9 and to be combined.

The timer 2 is used to input handwritten images.
The measurement time of 6 is continued until it reaches a preset possible input time (for example, 90 seconds). When the available input time is reached, input of handwritten images is stopped, and 2
From the three or more (four in this example) composite images, select the one with the best facial expression and pen input image, using the touch pen 12
By tapping at the tips of a and 12b, a composite image desired to be printed out is selected (S18).
2).

At the time of selecting the composite image, a composite image which is not desired to be printed out is tapped with the tips of the touch pens 12a and 12b from the two or more composite images to delete and select the composite image to be printed out. You may do it.

For example, FIG. 10 shows an example of a screen for selecting a composite image, and an example of a composite image selecting operation by the composite image selecting means 33 will be described below.

In the figure, (a), (b), (c), and (d) are the composite images displayed, and the composite images are composed by tapping on the displayed composite images with the tips of the touch pens 12a and 12b. As illustrated in the image (b), the “x” mark is displayed on the composite image (b). In this case, "x"
The composite image in which the mark is displayed ((b) in this case) is the image that is not printed out, and the composite image in which the "x" mark is not displayed is selected as the image to be printed out.

Here, the composite image on which the "x" mark is displayed ((B) in this case) is touched again with the touch pens 12a, 12b.
When you tap with, the "x" mark disappears, and you can select again as a composite image to print out again. In this way, the composite image selection unit 33 accepts the operation of re-selecting the composite image by the user 2 so as to cancel the composite image once selected or select the composite image that was not once selected again. It is like this.

By doing so, when the user 2 is confused as to which composite image to select, or when there are disagreements among the multiple users 2 as to which composite image to select. In addition, since the redo operation can be accepted, regret after the end of the play such as "I did not need this image after all" is unlikely to occur, and the satisfaction of the user 2 can be increased.

In the case of FIG. 10, three composite images (a), (c) and (d) are selected, and are printed out later. By tapping the “OK” button 41 in the figure, the selection of the composite image is confirmed. Also, if you tap the "Print all" button 42, all composite images (a)
(B), (C), and (D) are selected, and all the displayed composite images can be selected at once.

The selection operation and the redone operation are accepted within a predetermined time limit, and the remaining time is measured by the timer 26 and displayed on the remaining time display section 43 on the screen. It is like this. If the selection of the composite image has not been confirmed by the decision button 41 when the remaining time is exhausted, the selection of the composite image selected when the time limit has elapsed (that is, the composite image without the “x” mark) is confirmed. To be done. Further, in this case, it is possible to determine that all of the displayed composite images have been selected, and an appropriate operation is performed.

Next, a plurality of suitable sheet layouts are automatically determined from the sheet layouts prepared in advance according to the type and number of the selected composite images (S185). For example, if the composite image selected by the user 2 is one full-body image and two bust-up images, then three sheet layouts are determined, for example.

Here, FIG. 11 to FIG. 14 show examples of screens for displaying the sheet layout determined according to the number of selected composite images. A sheet layout determining operation is performed on the screen displaying the sheet layout.

For example, when the selected composite image is one, as shown in FIG. 11, 4 divisions, 8 divisions, 10 divisions,
A plurality of (6 types in this example) sheet layouts of 12 divisions, 16 divisions, and 24 divisions are determined and displayed on the screen. In this case, since the selected composite image is one (“A” in this example), only the composite image “A” is printed in all the sheet layouts.

If the selected composite image is two, as shown in FIG. 12, 4 divisions, 8 divisions, 10 divisions,
A plurality of (6 types in this example) sheet layouts of 12 divisions, 16 divisions, and 24 divisions are determined and displayed on the screen. In this case, since the selected combined images are two (“A” and “B” in this example), the same number of combined images “A” and “B” are printed in all the sheet layouts. At this time, in the determined sheet layout, even-numbered layouts that are multiples of the selected number (two) are extracted and determined so that the same number of selected composite images are printed.

When the selected composite image is three, as shown in FIG. 13, it is divided into 9 divisions, 9 divisions, 12 divisions,
A plurality of sheet layouts (6 types in this example) of 15 divisions, 18 divisions, and 27 divisions are determined and displayed on the screen. In this case, since the selected combined images are three (“A”, “B”, and “C” in this example), the same number of combined images “B”, “B”, and “C” are printed in all the sheet layouts. At this time, in the decided sheet layout,
A layout of multiple divisions of the selected number (three) is extracted and determined so that the selected combined images are printed by the same number.

When the selected composite image is four, as shown in FIG. 14, 4 divisions, 8 divisions, 12 divisions,
A plurality of (16 types in this example) sheet layouts of 16 divisions, 24 divisions, and 24 divisions are determined and displayed on the screen. In this case, since the selected composite images are four (“a”, “b”, “c”, and “d” in this example), the composite images “a” and “b” selected in all the sheet layouts.
"C" and "D" are printed in the same number. At this time, in the determined sheet layout, a multiple division layout of the selected number (4) is extracted and determined so that the selected combined images are printed by the same number.

As described above, since the optimum sheet layout is determined according to the number of selected composite images, it is possible to reduce the blank area where no image is printed on one photographic print, and to combine a plurality of composite images. Even when the image is printed, the layout can be easily separated. Also,
In the determination of the sheet layout by the sheet layout determining unit 34, the sheet layout divided into multiples of the number of the selected composite images is extracted and determined, so that the selected composite images are equal in number in each sheet layout. This is extremely convenient for printing out and giving the output photographic print to a friend, or for sharing among a plurality of users 2.

The sheet layout is selected from the six types of sheet layouts displayed on the screen described above using the touch pens 12a and 12b. Such a selecting operation is performed within a predetermined time limit, and the remaining time measured by the timer 26 is displayed on the remaining time display section 43 on the screen.

11 to 14, "a" and "b"
“C” and “D” indicate at which position on the photographic print the selected composite image is arranged. These sheet layouts (arrangement of composite images) are stored in advance as a plurality of patterns and are read according to the number of selected images. Further, it may be automatically calculated and determined from the number and size of the selected images and the print resolution of the photographic print.

After that, the user 2 selects the sheet layout for printing (S190). Here, a screen prompting the user to select a sheet layout is displayed, and the user 2 uses the touch pens 12a and 12b to select the sticker print or the card print, and in the case of the sticker print, the number of sticker sheets.

Next, when the selection of the sheet layout is completed, the image data of the composite image is sent to the printer 9 and printing is started (S200). Then, the print medium 15 on which the composite image obtained by combining the captured image of the subject 2 and the pen input image is printed is delivered.

At this time, according to the sheet layout selected by the user 2, as shown in FIG. 8, the boundary between the photographed images 22a and 22b displayed side by side on the input screen (see FIGS. 6 and 7) of the handwritten image 27 or the like. Erase line 29, 2
One sticker print 2 of the photographed images 22a and 22b
4 is printed. In the figure, 23 is a sticker mount.

Further, depending on the sheet layout selected by the user 2, as shown in FIG. 9, two photographed images 22a and 22b displayed side by side on the input screen (see FIGS. 6 and 7) of the handwritten image 27 or the like. Are also printed on separate sticker prints 24.

As described above, according to the above photographing apparatus,
Since the handwritten image 27 and the like can be simultaneously input to the plurality of photographed images 22a and 22b, the photographed images 22a and 22b and the handwritten image 27 which the user 2 can be satisfied with easily can be obtained by one play, and the user 2 is satisfied. The degree increases. Therefore, the necessity of replaying is reduced, the user 2 saves time and money, and the game center or the like can prevent the customer's turnover rate from decreasing.

In the photograph taking device, instead of printing the composite image, the transmitting / receiving means 39 outputs it to the outside through the communication line and stores it in an external server or outputs it to a terminal device for display. Alternatively, it can be printed externally.

In addition, in the above-mentioned photographic device, the camera 6
The number of times of photographing at a and 6b is counted by the counter 25, and when the preset number of times of photographing is reached, the photographed image is selected. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the cameras 6a and 6b are not limited to this. It is also possible to measure the image-capable time in (1) by the timer 26 and select the captured image when the preset image-capable time is reached.

Further, in the above-mentioned photo-taking device, all the shot still images are displayed on the displays 8a and 8b and combined with the pen input image, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the cameras 6a and 6b are not limited thereto. It is also possible to generate a plurality of still images by using, select two or more photographed images from the plurality of photographed images, display them on the displays 8a and 8b, and input a pen input image to synthesize them. Is.

In each of the above-described embodiments, the shooting is started by inserting a coin, and the number of times the image can be shot and the handwriting image input time are extended by inserting an additional coin. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The present invention is not intended to be a thing, but a bill, a prepaid card, a medal, a credit card, a cash card, and the like, as long as it can be paid as a consideration for shooting, it is intended to include various modes. Further, these are intended to include not only the case of using them alone but also the case of using them in combination. Furthermore, it is also intended to include the case where shooting is performed free of charge without requesting compensation.

In each of the above embodiments, the camera 6 is used.
Although the two images of the picked-up images a and 6b and the pen input image are combined, the present invention is not limited to this, and these images are further combined with a frame image serving as a foreground or background. You may do it.

Further, in the above embodiment, the camera 6
Although the subject 2 is photographed a plurality of times by a and 6b to generate a plurality of photographed images and the photographed images are displayed on the displays 8a and 8b, the present invention is not limited to this.
a) and 6b, the photographed image obtained by photographing the subject 2 only once is copied to generate a plurality of photographed images, which are displayed on the displays 8a and 8b, and the pen input image is input to each of them. You can also

Further, the user 2 selects a desired image from a plurality of photographed images by performing photographing a plurality of times, and at least one of the selected images is copied to generate a plurality of photographed images, which are displayed. You may make it display on 8a, 8b. Furthermore, in each of the above embodiments,
The number of captured images displayed side by side at the same time is not limited to two, and may be three or more.

Further, in the above embodiment, the camera 6
As a and 6b, a digital camera or a video camera can be used, and it is not particularly limited as long as it can convert a captured image into an electric signal, and various types can be used. it can. Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example in which the two cameras 6a and 6b are provided has been shown, but the present invention is not limited to this, and one camera may be provided, or three or more cameras may be provided. It doesn't matter.

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

In the above embodiment, the shutter operation (S120) is performed by the operation of the user 2. However, the invention is not limited to this, and the shutter operation is automatically performed by the countdown by the timer. It is also possible to operate the shutter without the user's operation.

Further, in the above embodiment, the photographed image to be displayed on each of the displays 8a and 8b is selected by the operation of the user 2. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the displays 8a and 8b to be displayed are not limited to this. You may make it select automatically. For example, in the images A and B captured by the upper camera 6a and the images C and D captured by the lower camera 6b, the images A and C and the images B and D are displayed on the left and right displays 8a and 8b, respectively. It can also be displayed automatically.

In the above embodiment, the delivery port 1
Although 9 is provided on the front surface of the housing 1, the invention is not limited to this and may be provided on the side surface of the housing 1.

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As described above, according to the photographic device and the photograph providing method of the present invention, the two displays are provided, and the second image input means is provided corresponding to each of the two displays. A list of all captured images is displayed on both displays to prompt the user to select which captured image to display on which display. In each display, the selected image is displayed. Since the second image is input to the captured image, the second image can be input on each of the plurality of displays and the second image inputting means, and when used by a plurality of people, each user can enjoy it. I am satisfied. Moreover, since the photographed image of the user's choice can be used, it is easier to obtain a composite image that the user is satisfied with. Further, since the second image is combined with the two or more captured images and the combined image is output, it is easy to obtain a combination that the user can be satisfied with in one play, and user satisfaction is increased. As a result, the necessity of replaying the game is reduced, which saves time and cost for the user, and prevents the customer's turnover rate from decreasing for the game arcade and the like. You can also practice practicing inputting a second image such as a handwritten image into an image you don't like very much (for example, pen or stamp trial writing), and refer to the synthetic image and practice results to find the second image of your favorite image. Since the image can be input, the second image can be input efficiently, and the user's satisfaction can be further improved.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a sectional view showing an embodiment of a photographic device of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view showing the photography device.

FIG. 3 is a system configuration diagram of a computer device.

FIG. 4 is a flow chart for explaining the operation of the above-mentioned photography device.

FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a selection screen for picked-up images.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an input screen for a handwritten image.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an input screen for a handwritten image.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a state in which a composite image is output on a sticker print.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a state in which a composite image is output on a sticker print.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a selection screen for a composite image.

FIG. 11 is a screen for displaying a sheet layout determined when the number of selected composite images is one.

FIG. 12 is a screen for displaying a sheet layout determined when the number of selected composite images is two.

FIG. 13 is a screen displaying a sheet layout determined when the number of selected composite images is three.

FIG. 14 is a screen displaying a sheet layout determined when the number of selected composite images is four.

FIG. 15 is a cross-sectional view showing a conventional example.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 case 2 subject 3 props 4 lights 5 curtains 6a camera 6b camera 7 Computer equipment 8a display 8b display 9 Printer 10 transparent plate 11a controller 11b controller 12a touch pen 12b touch pen 15 print media 17 coin detector 18 coin slot 19 exit 21a icon 21b icon 21c icon 22a photographed image 22b photographed image 22c photographed image 22d photographed image 23 Sticker Mount 24 sticker print 25 counter 26 timer 27 Handwritten images 28 stamp images 29 border 30 image composition means 31 Control means 32 Pen input image storage 33 Synthetic image selection means 34 Sheet layout determining means 35 Input section 36 Display 37 Display selection means 38 Fixed image storage unit 39 Transmission / reception means 40 Sheet layout selection means 41 "OK" button 42 "Print all" button 43 Remaining time display 51 controller 52 body 53 half mirror 54 subject 55 camera 56 monitor 57 Printer 58 photo prints

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Claims (9)

[Claims] 1. A photography device for photographing a subject including a user and providing a photograph thereof, comprising: photographing means for photographing the subject to generate a photographed image; and a photographed image photographed by the photographing means. A display that generates two or more and respectively displays them, and a second image that is combined with the captured image displayed on the display by the user's operation.
Second image input means for inputting an image, image synthesizing means for synthesizing the photographed image and the second image to generate two or more synthetic images, and image output means for outputting the synthetic image in a predetermined sheet layout. And the two displays are provided, and the second display is provided.
Two image input means are provided corresponding to each of the two displays, and a list of all captured images is displayed on both displays to allow the user to select which captured image to display. A photographic device, comprising: a means for urging, wherein each display is configured to input a second image to a captured image selected and displayed on the display. 2. The selection of which captured image is to be displayed on which display is performed by selecting a desired captured image from the list of displayed captured images on the display to be displayed. Photography equipment. 3. The photographic device according to claim 2, wherein a photographed image which has already been selected to be displayed on one of the displays is controlled so as not to be selected on another display. 4. The two or more photographed images are simultaneously displayed on the respective displays, and the second image to be combined with the two or more photographed images by the second image input means is input to each of the displays. The photographic device according to claim 1, wherein 5. The two or more photographed images selected by the user from the plurality of photographed images generated by the photographing means are arranged in the same size and displayed on each display. The photography device according to any one of to 4. 6. The photographic device according to claim 5, wherein the second image can be input so as to straddle the boundaries of the images displayed side by side. 7. The photography according to claim 1, wherein two or more photographed images are generated and displayed on a display by photographing the subject a plurality of times by the photographing means. apparatus. 8. The method according to claim 1, wherein two or more photographed images are generated by copying a photographed image photographed by the photographing means and displayed on a display. Photography equipment. 9. A photograph providing method for photographing a subject including a user and providing a photograph thereof, comprising a photographing step of photographing the subject and generating a photographed image, and a photographed image photographed in the photographing step. A display step of generating two or more and displaying each on a display; and a second image input step of inputting a second image to be combined with the above-mentioned captured image with respect to the captured image displayed on the above display by a user operation. An image combining step of combining the photographed image and the second image to generate two or more combined images; and an image outputting step of outputting the combined image in a predetermined sheet layout, and the two displays are provided. And the second
Two image input means are provided corresponding to each of the two displays, and a list of all captured images is displayed on both displays to allow the user to select which captured image to display. A method for providing a photograph, comprising a step of urging, wherein a second image is input to a captured image selected and displayed on each display on each display.