JP2004056299A - Photograph seal delivering apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a photograph seal delivering apparatus which reduces the waiting time for a user to wipe out a feeling of boredom and improves the turnover of users. <P>SOLUTION: A camera 17a for photographing an object and a main operating panel with a touch pen for displaying an object image, and a touch pen are disposed in the same photographing booth 9, and scribbling operating panels 35a, 35b with touch pens for displaying editing images are disposed in scribbling booths 15a, 15b outside the photographing booth 9. In the scribbling booths 15a, 15b, a user scribbles specified characters or designs, etc. on the images shown on the panels 35a, 35b to form editing images. In the photographing booth 9, then the formed editing images are combined with the object image taken by the camera 17a and shown on the main operating panel 19 to display a resultant composite image on the panel 19, and a printer prints the composite image to deliver a photograph seal to a user. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a photo sticker dispensing apparatus which is activated by inserting a coin into a coin slot, performs necessary editing on a subject image obtained by photographing the subject, and prints the image on a sticker mount.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, a photo sticker dispensing device that prints out a composite image in which favorite characters and figures are written on an image taken by one person or a plurality of friends or a plurality of friends on a sticker mount and attracts attention mainly for young people , Are installed in various places including a game arcade.
[0003]
In this type of device, a user writes a desired character or graphic (hereinafter, such writing is also referred to as “graffiti”) by using a touch pen for graffiti on a display screen (monitor) on which an image is displayed. A plurality of users are provided so that a plurality of users can perform input using a touch pen, so that a plurality of users can operate simultaneously.
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, even if a plurality of touch pens are provided in this manner, a screen for displaying a captured subject image and a screen for making graffiti on the subject image are configured to be performed on the same monitor. If there is a user waiting for the next game, the user must wait until the previous user finishes the process from shooting to graffiti and printing. There is a problem that the user feels bored without spending time.
[0005]
Further, from the viewpoint of the administrator who manages the device, the longer the user waits for a turn, the lower the turnover rate of the user becomes, so that there is a problem that it is not possible to hope for an improvement in the profit rate. there were. On the other hand, it is conceivable to shorten the game time in order to increase the turnover rate of the user. However, since the time for performing graffiti is substantially limited, the new inconvenience that the user's interest is reduced by half. Occurs.
[0006]
By the way, as described in Japanese Utility Model Registration No. 3083255, for example, a photographing space for photographing an image of a subject displayed by the first display means and an image of the subject displayed by the second display means are edited. It has been proposed to provide an editing space at a different position.
[0007]
However, in the case of the device described in this publication, since the object to be edited in the editing space is the subject image, the user can only perform the editing work after shooting, and the waiting time before entering the shooting space. I can't dispel the feeling of boredom in.
[0008]
Moreover, if there is a user who takes a long time to graffiti in the editing space after shooting, the user who finishes shooting in the shooting space waits for the user who enters the editing space first to finish the graffiti. In this case, a long waiting time occurs, so simply changing the shooting space and the editing space cannot increase the user's turnover rate and improve the profitability. May not be possible. Here, it is conceivable to set a time limit by a timer or the like, but the above-mentioned publication does not disclose such a time limit at all, and sets a certain time limit under a certain condition to perform a certain control. It is desired to perform.
[0009]
Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a photo sticker dispensing device capable of shortening the waiting time of a user, eliminating a feeling of boredom, and improving the rotation rate of the user.
[0010]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, the present invention relates to a photo sticker dispensing apparatus which is activated by coin insertion into a coin insertion slot, performs necessary editing on a subject image obtained by photographing a subject, and prints it on a sticker mount. A photographing means for photographing the subject; a first display means for displaying the subject image by the photographing means; a second display means for displaying an image for editing; and a display on a screen of the second display means. The user operates the input image to input a predetermined figure, character, or the like to create the editing image, and creates the editing image in response to the operation of the graffiti operating means. An editing unit that combines the editing image created on the subject image displayed on the screen of the first display unit; the imaging unit; the first display unit; the second display unit; Doodle operation Control means for controlling a step and the editing means, and displaying an image synthesized by the editing means on the first display means; and an image controlled by the control means and synthesized by the editing means on a seal sheet. Printing means for printing, wherein the photographing means and the first display means are arranged in the same photographing booth, and the second display means and the graffiti operating means are arranged outside the photographing booth. (Claim 1).
[0011]
According to such a configuration, the photographing means for photographing the subject and the first display means for displaying the subject image are disposed in the same photographing booth, and the second display means for displaying the image for editing A graffiti operating means for inputting a predetermined figure, character, or the like to create the editing image is provided outside the photographing booth.
[0012]
Then, outside the shooting booth, the user operates the graffiti operating means, a predetermined character, a drawing artist, or the like is input to the display image on the second display means, and an editing image is created. In the booth, the subject image displayed on the first display means and the created editing image are combined, and the combined image is displayed on the first display means and is combined by the printing means. The printed image is printed on the backing sheet.
[0013]
Therefore, before the user enters the shooting booth and starts shooting, an editing image that suits his / her preference can be created in advance, so even if the previous user is using the shooting booth. This prevents a later user from feeling bored before entering the shooting booth. Furthermore, taking a picture in the shooting booth does not take so long, so if the previous user finishes printing, the next user who has finished creating the editing image can enter the shooting booth. It is possible to start shooting without feeling bored, the turnover rate of the user is improved, and the profit rate of the apparatus manager is also improved.
[0014]
Further, the present invention provides a storage means for storing a plurality of demonstration pose data prepared in advance for each number of photographers, a password setting means for setting a password by a user operation, and storing and holding the editing image. The editing means extracts demo pose data selected by the operation of the graffiti operating means from the storage means, and performs the graffiti operation on the pose image based on the extracted demo pose data. The editing image is created by superimposing a predetermined figure, character, or the like input by the operation of the means, and the control means sets the editing image created by the editing means by the password setting means. It is characterized in that it is stored in the holding means together with a password (claim 2).
[0015]
According to such a configuration, a predetermined graphic, character, or the like is superimposed on the pose image based on the demonstration pose data selected by the operation of the graffiti operation means by the operation of the graffiti operation means, and the editing image is created. Then, since the editing image created together with the password set by the operation of the password setting means is stored in the holding means, the user sets the password from among the many editing images stored in the holding means. Based on this, it is possible to reliably search and retrieve the editing image created by the user.
[0016]
Further, the present invention further includes a password input unit disposed in the photographing booth for inputting a password by a user operation, wherein the control unit performs the editing corresponding to the password input by the password input unit. And reading the editing image from the holding unit, and the editing unit combines the editing image read by the control unit with the subject image displayed on the screen of the first display unit. Item 3).
[0017]
According to such a configuration, based on the password input by the operation of the password input unit, the user can reliably identify the editing image he has created from among the many editing images stored in the holding unit. The user can obtain a photo sticker in which the subject image is combined with the editing image in which desired characters, figures, and the like are written.
[0018]
Further, the present invention provides a photographing method for a user to input a predetermined figure, character, or the like by operating the subject image displayed on the screen of the first display means provided in the photographing booth. A booth-side operating means is provided (claim 4).
[0019]
According to such a configuration, the user can further add desired characters, figures, and the like to the composition of the editing image in which the desired characters, figures, and the like are written by operating the photographing booth operating means. Can be additionally written, and an image matching the user's preference can be printed.
[0020]
Further, the present invention is characterized in that there is provided a notifying means for notifying the presence or absence of a user in the shooting booth to the outside of the shooting booth (claim 5). According to such a configuration, for example, the first user is in the shooting booth, and the later user creates an editing image using the second display means and the graffiti operation means outside the shooting booth. If the user in the shooting booth finishes printing and leaves the booth while the system is in the middle, the user is notified of the absence of the user in the shooting booth by the notification means. On the other hand, it is possible to prompt the user to start using the photographing booth, thereby improving the rotation rate of the user.
[0021]
Also, in the present invention, the control means controls the photographing means to repeat a plurality of photographing operations set in advance, controls the editing means, and uses the photographing means from among the subject images photographed by the photographing means. Editing the plurality of subject images selected by the user, and controlling the printing means to print the plurality of subject images edited by the editing means on the sticker mount ( Claim 6).
[0022]
According to such a configuration, the user can repeat the photographing by the photographing means a plurality of times, so that the user can select one or several subject images that he or she likes from the plurality of subject images obtained by the photographing. Is selected, the subject image can be combined with the already created editing image, the taste of the user can be further reflected, and the entertainment of the user can be sufficiently satisfied.
[0023]
In the invention according to claim 6, in the present invention, the printing unit divides one sticker mount into a plurality of sections having different sizes, and divides the plurality of edited subject images into the respective sections. And printing is performed.
[0024]
According to such a configuration, it is possible to create a plurality of photo stickers of different designs or to create stickers of different sizes on one sticker mount, and the user enjoys obtaining a variety of photo stickers with various variations. be able to.
[0025]
Further, the present invention is characterized in that the second display means and the graffiti operation means are arranged in a preset graffiti booth (claim 8). According to such a configuration, since the second display means and the graffiti operation means are arranged in the graffiti booth, it is possible to prevent the editing image being created from being seen by others, and it is safe to use Can be created.
[0026]
Further, the present invention is characterized in that a plurality of the graffiti booths are provided (claim 9). According to such a configuration, when there are a large number of users waiting to be queued, it is possible to create their favorite editing images before shooting while waiting at multiple graffiti booths, It is possible to prevent a large number of users waiting for a turn of shooting from feeling bored.
[0027]
Further, in the invention according to claim 9, in the present invention, a graffiti clock means for clocking the creation time of the editing image by operation of the graffiti operation means in each of the graffiti booths, and a clock time by the graffiti clock means. And a notifying unit for notifying that the preset time has been reached.The control means determines whether the time has approached the preset time, and determines whether the time has reached the preset time. When it is determined that the set time has come, the notifying unit is controlled so as to notify that the set time is about to be reached (claim 10).
[0028]
According to such a configuration, when the time counted by the graffiti timer reaches the set time and reaches a predetermined time, the notification unit notifies that the set time is about to be reached. Can be easily grasped, and the user can concentrate on creating the editing image without panic.
[0029]
Furthermore, since the time during which the user can doodle is limited to the time measured by the doodle timer, the turnover rate of the user can be improved, and the profit rate of the apparatus manager can be improved.
[0030]
In the invention according to claim 10, in the present invention, a photographing timer is provided for counting a game time in which the user plays the game in the photographing booth, and the control unit controls the use time by the photographing timer in advance. It is determined whether or not it has approached the set specified time, and if it is determined that the predetermined time has been reached until the specified time is reached, for the user of the graffiti booth used first among the respective graffiti booths, The notifying means is controlled so as to notify that the shooting booth will soon be empty (claim 11).
[0031]
According to such a configuration, when a plurality of graffiti booths are used and the shooting booth is almost empty, the user of the graffiti booth used first is notified of the fact. , The user of the graffiti booth used first can easily grasp that his or her shooting sequence has started, and improve the turnover rate of the user. Can be.
[0032]
Further, according to the present invention, the control means detects a use situation of each of the graffiti booths, and when only one of the graffiti booths is used, the time counted by the graffiti time counting means approaches the set time. Also, the notifying means is controlled so as not to perform the notification by the notifying means (claim 12).
[0033]
According to such a configuration, only one of the graffiti booths is used among the plurality of graffiti booths, and when the shooting booth is vacant, no notification is performed by the notification means. The user in use can create an image for editing in unlimited time.
[0034]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
One embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2 are an external perspective view and a schematic configuration view of the entire photo sticker dispensing apparatus, FIG. 3 is a partial external perspective view, FIG. 4 is a block diagram of a control system, and FIGS. FIGS. 7 to 14 show screen display examples.
[0035]
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the photo sticker dispensing apparatus 1 of the present embodiment includes an apparatus main body 3 having a substantially pentagonal shape in a plan view and an apparatus main body 3 disposed at the rear of the apparatus main body 3 and at least a top plate. And a background forming body 5 that forms a white background during photographing.
[0036]
On the left and right sides of the top plate between the apparatus main body 3 and the background forming body 5, for example, two white partitions 7 are attached, respectively, so that the apparatus main body 3 and the background forming body 5 A photography booth 9 is formed. Further, U-shaped support beams 11 extending forward are attached to two front upper portions of the apparatus main body 3, and a white shielding curtain 13 is attached to the front sides of both support beams 11. The first and second graffiti booths 15a and 15b are formed on the front side of the vehicle and are partitioned by the two screens 13.
[0037]
As shown in FIG. 3, a CCD digital camera (hereinafter simply referred to as a camera) 17a and a photographing monitor 17b are provided as a photographing unit 17 in the photographing booth 9 in the center of the front of the apparatus main body 3, as shown in FIG. A subject image photographed by the photographing unit 17 is displayed in a main screen area formed substantially at the center of a main operation panel 19 provided at the lower front center of the apparatus main body 3.
[0038]
The photographing unit 17 can freely move the photographing direction up, down, left, and right within a predetermined range, so that the user can freely set the composition of the above-described photograph. That is, the camera 17a of the photographing unit 17 is attached to a photographing unit drive section (see FIG. 4) described later, and the photographing unit drive section controls the camera 17a based on a command from a controller section (see FIG. 4) described later. By driving, the variable setting of the shooting direction of the camera 17a is performed. Then, the subject image captured by the camera 17a is displayed in the main screen area of the main operation panel 19.
[0039]
Further, a pair of touch pens 21 are provided on both sides of the main operation panel 19, and the main operation screen area provided around the main screen area of the operation panel 19 and the touch pen 21 are used as necessary. When operated by a user, desired characters, graphics, and the like are input and written to the image displayed on the main screen area of the operation panel 19, and the written image is provided inside the apparatus main body 3 as described later. Is printed on a seal board by the printer described above, and is discharged to a seal outlet 23 provided on the outer surface of the apparatus main body 3.
[0040]
The main operation panel 19 includes a main screen area 19a and a digitizer 19b provided on the main screen area 19a and an operation image area around the main screen area 19a. In the present embodiment, the main screen area 19a functions as first display means for displaying a subject image, the digitizer 19b and the touch pen 21 function as photographing booth-side operation means, and the position on the screen touched by the touch pen 21 Is detected by the digitizer 19b, an operation image for editing displayed in the operation screen area around the main screen area 19a is detected, and a character or an image corresponding to the detected editing operation image is touched by the touch pen 21. This is written at the position of the display image in the main screen area 19a.
[0041]
As the main screen area 19a, various types such as a cathode ray tube type, a liquid crystal display, and a rear projection type are conceivable, but any of these types and other types may be used.
[0042]
As the digitizer 19b, various systems such as an infrared system and a capacitive coupling system can be considered. In the present embodiment, the digitizer 19b has transparency to visible light and can be used in combination with the touch pen 21. Any method may be used as long as the input can be identified.
[0043]
Here, the operation screen area around the main screen area 19a of the main operation panel 19 and the graffiti operation screen area around the graffiti screen area 39a of the graffiti operation panels 35a and 35b to be described later are described above according to the operation status of the apparatus. Various operation menus such as a menu of a drawing pattern and a menu for an editing operation are displayed. In particular, an operation screen area around the main screen area 19a is used to perform movement of the camera 17a of the photographing unit 17 and shutter operation. Menus can also be displayed.
[0044]
The apparatus main body 3 has a coin insertion slot 25 for allowing a user to insert a prescribed game fee, a coin outlet 27 for an administrator of the apparatus to take out the coin, and a plurality of locations (the photographing unit 17) of the apparatus main body 3. Illumination light sources 29 and 31 including fluorescent lamps and an inverter circuit for driving the fluorescent lamps and the like, which are disposed in the vicinity of the apparatus and at the lower front of the apparatus main body 3 to secure a necessary exposure for taking clear pictures. A speaker 33 is provided for playing operation guidance and background music. Although not shown in FIG. 3, in addition to the illumination light sources 29 and 31, a flash which is driven to blink in order to eliminate a shadow at the time of photographing is provided in the apparatus main body 3.
[0045]
On the other hand, the first and second graffiti booths 15a and 15b are provided with graffiti operation panels 35a and 35b, respectively, as shown in FIG. Each touch pen 37 is provided. Like the main operation panel 19, each of the graffiti operation panels 35a and 35b includes a central graffiti screen area 39a and a digitizer 39b provided on the graffiti screen area 39a and the peripheral graffiti operation screen area. Be composed.
[0046]
In the present embodiment, the graffiti screen area 39a functions as a second display unit for displaying a demonstration pose based on a plurality of demonstration pose data, and displays a plurality of demonstration pose data stored in a memory described later in advance. A demonstration pose based on the demo is displayed. On the other hand, the digitizer 39b and the touch pen 37 function as graffiti operation means, the digitizer 39b detects the position on the screen touched by the touch pen 37, and displays the editing operation image displayed in the graffiti operation screen area around the graffiti screen area 39a. The detected character and image corresponding to the detected editing operation image are written in the position of the display image in the graffiti screen area 39a touched by the touch pen 37. Like the main screen area 19a, the graffiti screen area 39a is not limited to a cathode ray tube type, a liquid crystal display, a rear projection type, and the like, and the digitizer 39b is not limited to an infrared type and a capacitive coupling type.
[0047]
In this way, the subject image photographed in the photographing booth 9 is combined with the editing image created in the graffiti booths 15a and 15b prior to photographing, and a composite image in which graffiti for necessary correction is performed is photographed. It is printed as a sticker.
[0048]
In addition, a coin slot 41 for allowing a user to insert a prescribed game fee is also provided on the wall surface of the device main body 3 in both the graffiti booths 15a and 15b, and a user who has inserted coins in the graffiti booths 15a and 15b. It is not necessary to insert coins in the photographing booth 9 again, and coins prescribed for a series of games from graffiti to sticker printing may be inserted in the graffiti booths 15a and 15b. However, a user who uses only the photographing booth 9 without using the graffiti booths 15a and 15b may insert a prescribed fee into the coin insertion slot 25 in the photographing booth 9.
[0049]
Next, the configuration of the control system of the photo sticker dispensing apparatus 1 will be described with reference to FIG. 4. As shown in FIG. 4, the controller unit 51 is provided with a CPU 53. The program is executed to control each part of the apparatus. Further, the controller unit 51 is provided with a memory 55 for temporarily storing programs to be executed by the CPU 53 and an operation state of the device, and a hard disk (HD) device 57 for storing image data.
[0050]
Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the controller unit 51 is provided with an image input unit 59 for receiving image data from the camera 17a and converting it into a digital signal, and displays the captured subject image on the main operation panel 19. A display processing unit 61 is provided for causing the image to be edited or displayed on the graffiti operation panels 35a and 35b.
[0051]
As shown in FIG. 4, the controller unit 51 is provided with a digitizer 19b of the main operation panel 19, a digitizer 39b of the graffiti operation panels 35a and 35b, and an input processing unit 63 for processing position information from the touch pens 21 and 37. And an image processing unit 65 for generating a composite image obtained by superimposing a photographed subject image and an editing image, and outputting a control signal and an image signal to a printer 67 as printing means. These functional blocks are interconnected via an internal bus 71. Here, the input processing unit 63 and the image processing unit 65 correspond to an editing unit in the present invention.
[0052]
By the way, as shown in FIG. 4, an illumination drive unit 73 for driving the illumination light sources 29 and 31 and the strobe is provided, and the illumination drive unit 73 is controlled by the CPU 53 of the controller unit 51. Further, a coin processing unit 75 is provided, and when the amount of the coin inserted through the coin insertion slot 16 is detected and a predetermined price is detected, the coin processing unit 75 notifies the CPU 53 of the detection.
[0053]
Further, a photographing unit driving unit 77 is provided, and the photographing unit driving unit 77 is controlled by the CPU 53 based on a user's operation, so that the camera 17a of the photographing unit 17 is moved up and down within a predetermined range, and the elevation angle of the camera 17a is increased. The depression angle is changed, the zoom of the camera 17a is adjusted, and the composition setting at the time of shooting with the camera 17a is performed according to the operation of the user.
[0054]
Further, as shown in FIG. 4, a timer device 79 is provided to measure the creation time of the editing image, that is, the graffiti time in each of the graffiti booths 15a and 15b, and to measure the user's playing time in the shooting booth 9. . The timer device 79 corresponds to the graffiti timer and the photographing timer in the present invention. Although not shown in FIG. 4, the voice synthesizing unit is controlled by the CPU 53 of the controller unit 51, and operation guidance, background music, and the like by voice are output from the speaker 33.
[0055]
As shown in FIG. 4, the touch pens 21 and 37 are connected to the input processing unit 63 of the controller unit 51 in the apparatus main body 3 by cables 81 and 83, respectively. By touching the main operation panel 19 and the graffiti operation panels 35a and 35b, it is possible to designate the arrangement of a figure selected in advance, input handwritten characters, and select a display color.
[0056]
Subsequently, the function of the controller unit 51 will be described in detail. First, the function for the users in the graffiti booths 15a and 15b will be described. The HD device 57 stores a plurality of demonstration pose data prepared in advance for each number of photographers such as one, two, three or four. In the graffiti booths 15a, 15b, when the user performs a selection operation of desired demo pose data in accordance with guidance displayed on the graffiti operation panels 35a, 35b by the user, the selected demo pose data is converted to the selected demo pose data. A demonstration pose based on the display is displayed in a graffiti screen area 39a substantially at the center of the graffiti operation panels 35a and 35b.
[0057]
Then, in response to the displayed demonstration pose, the user touches the operation image displayed in the graffiti operation screen area around the graffiti screen area 39a of the graffiti operation panels 35a and 35b with the touch pen 37, and a desired character or character is displayed. The graphics and the like are written and scribbled. When the scribble is completed, the creation of the image for editing is completed, and a password setting screen such as the Japanese syllabary and numerals displayed on the scribble operation panels 35a and 35b is displayed. When the user sets his / her own password by operating the setting screen, the set password is stored and held in the memory 55 as holding means together with the editing image.
[0058]
Here, when the user touches the touch pen 37 on the above-described password setting screen and sets a password composed of a predetermined combination of characters and numbers, the controller 51 detects the contact position via the digitizer 39b, and the password is set. It is being read. Such password setting processing by the touch pen 37, the digitizer 39b, and the controller unit 51 corresponds to a password setting unit in the present invention.
[0059]
In addition, a fixed time limit is set in advance for the creation time of the editing image in each of the graffiti booths 15a and 15b, that is, the graffiti time. For example, 5 minutes is set as the set time, and a timer device as a graffiti timer is provided. 79, the graffiti time in each of the graffiti booths 15a and 15b is measured, and if the time measured by the timer device 79 is less than a predetermined time, for example, less than one minute remaining until the set time is reached, the controller unit 51 performs a graffiti operation. The panels 35a and 35b are controlled, and a message for notifying the remaining time of the doodle time is displayed on the doodle operation panels 35a and 35b and notified to the user.
[0060]
At this time, if only one of the two graffiti booths 15a, 15b is in use, the timer device 79 of the controller unit 51 is controlled so as not to time, so that the graffiti time is not restricted, and You can enjoy unlimited graffiti. However, it is needless to say that the user may intentionally end the graffiti by a predetermined ending operation even if there is no limitation. Further, it is preferable that the device manager can selectively switch and set the limit and the unlimited time of the graffiti time.
[0061]
Note that a fixed time limit is also set in advance for the photographing time in the photographing booth 9, for example, 4 minutes is set as the set time, and the timer device 79 as the photographing timer measures the photographing time in the photographing booth 9. If the time counted by the timer device 79 is less than a predetermined time remaining until the set time is reached, for example, less than 1 minute, the controller unit 51 controls the graffiti operation panels 35a and 35b, and the shooting booth 9 is almost empty. Is displayed on the graffiti operation panels 35a and 35b, and the user is notified. Such notification processing of these messages by the controller unit 51 corresponds to a notification unit in the present invention.
[0062]
Next, the function of the controller unit 51 for the user in the shooting booth 9 will be described. In order for the user to call the editing image created in the graffiti booths 15a and 15b in advance from the memory 55, the main operation panel 19 displays 50 sounds. When the user operates this password input screen and inputs a unique password set by himself / herself, the user accesses the address of the memory 55 corresponding to the password, and accesses the address of the password. The editing image stored in the address together with the password is retrieved and called, and the called editing image is combined with the subject image captured by the camera 17a.
[0063]
Here, when the user touches the touch pen 21 and inputs a password composed of a predetermined combination of characters and numbers on the password setting screen, the controller 51 detects the contact position via the digitizer 19b, and the password is entered. It is being read. Such password input processing by the touch pen 21, the digitizer 19b, and the controller unit 51 corresponds to a password input unit in the present invention.
[0064]
Further, when the user wants to modify the synthesized image, the user touches the operation pen displayed on the operation screen area around the main screen area 19a of the main operation panel 19 with the touch pen 21. The desired characters, figures, and the like are written and additional graffiti is applied. When the additional graffiti is completed, the correction of the editing image is completed, and the corrected image is printed on a photo sticker by the printer 67, and the seal outlet is taken out. It is discharged to 23. Such a series of control processing by the controller unit 51 corresponds to a control unit in the present invention.
[0065]
Subsequently, the flow of the operation will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 5 and 6 and screen display examples of FIGS.
[0066]
First, the flow of operation of the graffiti booths 15a and 15b will be described. As shown in FIG. 5, in a waiting state for a customer, a predetermined opening demonstration screen is displayed on the graffiti operation panels 35a and 35b of the graffiti booths 15a and 15b. For example, as shown in FIG. 7A, a message "Please insert money" is displayed. When a prescribed coin is inserted into the coin slot 41, an image for selecting the number of photographers is displayed on the graffiti operation panels 35a and 35b on the graffiti operation panels 35a and 35b as shown in FIG. Then, it becomes a state in which graffiti is possible (S1).
[0067]
When the user selects, for example, a demonstration pose for two persons, as shown in FIG. 8A, a message "Please select a graffitied pose" is displayed together with the demonstration pose data for two persons. Are displayed in the graffiti screen area 39a of the graffiti operation panels 35a and 35b, and when a wear pose is selected (in FIG. 8A, the rightmost pose is selected). As shown in FIG. 8B, the selected demonstration pose is displayed in the graffiti screen area 39a of the graffiti operation panels 35a and 35b, and various graffiti operation screen areas are displayed in the surrounding graffiti operation screen area. The image is displayed. At this time, a subject image actually photographed in the photographing booth 9 is fitted and synthesized in the display portion of the demonstration pose in the graffiti screen area 39a instead of the demonstration pose. The remaining time of the graffiti time is displayed on the upper left of the graffiti operation panels 35a and 35b, and the user can know how much graffiti is possible from the remaining time display.
[0068]
Further, when the user performs graffiti in accordance with the graffiti menu screen as shown in FIG. 9A and the creation of the editing image is completed, or when the graffiti time reaches the set time, as shown in FIG. End guidance is provided (S2). That is, as shown in FIG. 9 (b), a message such as "End of scribble time!" Is displayed on the graffiti operation panels 35a and 35b, and the screen is switched to a password setting screen.
[0069]
Then, a password setting screen as shown in FIG. 10A is displayed on the graffiti operation panels 35a and 35b, and when a password such as “Ayu 77” is set by a user operation, the password is displayed as shown in FIG. 10B. Like, “Your password is“ Ayu 77 ”. Please move to the shooting booth. Is displayed on the graffiti operation panels 35a and 35b, and the user moves to the photographing booth 9 according to this message. At this time, the controller unit 51 creates an editing image created together with the password set in the memory 55. Is stored.
[0070]
Next, the operation flow of the photographing booth 9 will be described. As shown in FIG. 6, the controller 51 moves to the photographing booth 9 because the user can grasp the completion of the graffiti in the graffiti booths 15a and 15b. For the user who has performed, a predetermined opening demonstration screen is displayed on the main operation panel 19, and thereafter, explanation of shooting is provided as guidance for the user (S11). At this time, a password input screen as shown in FIG. 11 is displayed on the main operation panel 19 to specify the user who has moved to the shooting booth 9, and the password “Ayu 77” set by the user is input. Then, the user's specific work is completed, and the corresponding editing image is called from the memory 55.
[0071]
Then, the main operation panel 19 is controlled by the controller unit 51, and a screen for selecting a shooting course is displayed (S12). That is, as shown in FIG. 12, a course for users adopting an image for editing created at the graffiti booth, a course for taking pictures according to scribbles, and a course for users who want to see only pose collections, A screen is displayed for selecting a desired course from three courses, a course for taking a picture while viewing a pose collection, and a course for a user who wants to take a picture freely.
[0072]
Here, when the course (1) is selected, the editing image called from the memory 55 is displayed in the main screen area 19a of the main operation panel 19 as shown in FIG. Please take a picture to match the scribble that was produced. "
[0073]
On the other hand, when the course of (2) is selected, the demonstration pose based on the demonstration pose data prepared in advance and stored in the HD device 57 is displayed in the main screen area of the main operation panel 19 as shown in FIG. 19a, and a message "Please take a picture with reference to a sample picture" is also displayed. In this case, since the two-player mode has already been selected at the graffiti stage, a plurality of demonstration poses for the two players are sequentially displayed.
[0074]
On the other hand, when the course of (3) is selected, as shown in FIG. 12, a message “please take a picture in your favorite pose” is displayed in the main screen area 19 a of the main operation panel 19. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 6, four shots are started by the camera 17a, for example, in two continuous shots (S13). At this time, in the main screen area 19a of the main operation panel 19, as shown in FIG. 12, a message is displayed indicating that after one shot in two continuous shootings, three shots can be performed in two continuous shots. You.
[0075]
Returning to FIG. 6, the controller unit 51 determines whether to shoot more or to end the shooting (S14). If the shooting is repeated more than the maximum number of times, the process returns to step S12 to satisfy the shooting. When the photographing is completed and the photographing is completed less than the maximum number of times, the process proceeds to the photograph selection processing (S15) of the next step S15, additional graffiti processing is performed (S16), and the completed image is then sealed by the printer 67. The photo sticker is printed on the backing paper and discharged.
[0076]
By the way, as shown in FIG. 13A, for example, the message “Please select a favorite photo” is displayed on the main operation panel 19 and the captured subject image is displayed on the main operation panel 19 in step S15. Is displayed, and the user can select, for example, four favorite images from among them.
[0077]
Further, when the selection is completed, the display screen of the main operation panel 19 is switched as shown in FIG. 13B, and the user desires to perform additional graffiti on the graffiti previously performed in the graffiti booths 15a and 15b. Is displayed on the main operation panel 19 in order to respond to the above. That is, the guidance of the additional graffiti is displayed in the main screen area 19a of the main operation panel 19, and the operation image for the additional graffiti is displayed in the surrounding operation screen area.
[0078]
In addition, as shown in FIG. 14A, the display in step S16 is obtained by adding an additional scribble to an editing image created by scribbling in advance and synthesizing the selected subject image with the main image. It is displayed on the main screen area 19a of the operation panel 19, and operation images for various graffiti are displayed on the operation screen area around the main screen area 19a. At this time, the remaining time of the shooting time is displayed on the upper left of the main operation panel 19, and the user can know how long the shooting booth 9 can be used from the remaining time display.
[0079]
After that, when the additional graffiti is completed, as shown in FIG. 14B, a message “printing / the sticker comes out from the side, please wait outside!” Is displayed on the main operation panel 19. You.
[0080]
As described above, the camera 17a for photographing the subject, the main operation panel 19 for displaying the subject image, and the touch pen 21 are disposed in the same photography booth 9, and the graffiti operation panels 35a and 35b for displaying the image for editing and the touch pen. 37 is provided in the graffiti booths 15a and 15b outside the photographing booth 9, and in the graffiti booths 15a and 15b, predetermined characters, figures and the like are graffitied on the display images on the operation panels 35a and 35b by the user. When the editing image is created, the created editing image is combined with the subject image displayed on the main operation panel 19 photographed by the camera 17a in the shooting booth 9, and the synthesized image is combined with the main operation panel. 19, the combined image is printed on a sticker mount by the printer 67, and the photograph Le is provided.
[0081]
Therefore, according to the above-described embodiment, before the user enters the photographing booth 9 and starts photographing, it is possible to create an editing image that suits his or her preference in advance at the graffiti booths 15a and 15b. Therefore, even if the previous user uses the shooting booth 9, it is possible to prevent the later user from feeling bored before entering the shooting booth 9.
[0082]
Furthermore, since photographing in the photographing booth 9 does not take much time, if the previous user finishes printing, the next user who has finished creating the editing image enters the photographing booth 9. This makes it possible to start photographing without feeling bored, so that the turnover rate of the user can be improved and the profit rate of the apparatus manager can be improved.
[0083]
Further, in the graffiti booths 15a and 15b, a password is set after an editing image is created by superimposing a predetermined figure, character, or the like on the pose image based on the demonstration pose data selected by the operation of the touch pen 37. Since the editing image is stored in the memory 55 together with the password, the user can reliably search for the editing image he has created based on the password from among the many editing images stored in the memory 55. Can be taken out.
[0084]
On the other hand, in the photographing booth 9, the user sets his / her password out of a large number of editing images stored in the memory 55 based on the password input by operating the touch pen 21 or the like. Can reliably retrieve and retrieve the editing image created by the user, and the user can obtain a photo sticker in which the subject image is combined with the editing image in which desired characters, figures, and the like are written.
[0085]
Furthermore, since it is arranged in the graffiti booths 15a and 15b separated by the shielding screen 13, it is possible to prevent the editing image being created from being seen by others, and to create the editing image of your choice with ease. be able to.
[0086]
Further, in the graffiti booths 15a and 15b, since the remaining predetermined time until the graffiti time measured by the timer device 79 reaches the set time is notified by the graffiti operation panels 35a and 35b, the user can set the graffiti available time. Can be easily grasped, and the user can concentrate on creating the editing image without panic.
[0087]
On the other hand, by limiting the graffiti time by the user to the set time measured by the timer device 79, the turnover rate of the user can be improved, and the profit rate of the device manager can be improved. .
[0088]
Further, the photographing time in the photographing booth 9 is also limited, and if the photographing time measured by the timer device 79 reaches a predetermined time remaining before reaching the set time, the controller unit 51 controls the graffiti operation panels 35a and 35b. Then, a message notifying that the shooting booth 9 is almost empty will be displayed on the graffiti operation panels 35a and 35b and notified to the user. Can be easily grasped, the turnover rate of the user can be improved, and the profit rate of the device manager can be improved.
[0089]
At this time, the printer 67 preferably divides one sticker mount into a plurality of sections having different sizes, and assigns and prints a plurality of edited subject images to each section. It is possible to create a plurality of photo stickers of different designs on the mount, or to create stickers of different sizes, so that users can enjoy a variety of photo stickers.
[0090]
In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the number of the graffiti booths is two is shown. However, it is needless to say that the number of the graffiti booths may be one or three or more. It may be away from the place.
[0091]
Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example in which the main operation panel 19 and the graffiti operation panels 35a and 35b are provided with the digitizers 19a and 39b, respectively, is not limited thereto. 35b is constituted by a touch panel that can display a predetermined image and can perform an input operation by directly touching with a finger, and the user touches a predetermined position of a menu displayed on these touch panels, so that the touch pen 21, A drawing pattern such as the shape of a figure, the color of a character, and the thickness of a drawing line to be input at 37 may be arbitrarily selected. In this case, for example, a resistive touch panel can be used. , Or another method.
[0092]
Further, it is needless to say that the display examples of the main operation panel 19 and both the graffiti operation panels 35a and 35b are not limited to those shown in FIGS.
[0093]
Further, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various changes other than those described above can be made without departing from the gist of the present invention.
[0094]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the first aspect of the present invention, before a user enters a shooting booth and starts shooting, an editing image suitable for his / her preference can be created in advance. Even if the first user uses the shooting booth, it is possible to prevent a later user from feeling bored before entering the shooting booth.
[0095]
Furthermore, taking a picture in the shooting booth does not take so long, so if the previous user finishes printing, the next user who has finished creating the editing image can enter the shooting booth. It is possible to start photographing without feeling bored, and it is possible to improve the turnover rate of the user and improve the profit rate of the apparatus manager.
[0096]
According to the second aspect of the present invention, a predetermined figure, character, or the like is superimposed on a pose image based on the demonstration pose data selected by the operation of the graffiti operation means by the operation of the graffiti operation means and edited. When the editing image is created, the editing image created together with the password set by the operation of the password setting means is stored in the holding means, and from among the many editing images stored in the holding means, It is possible for a user to reliably search and retrieve his or her editing image based on a password.
[0097]
According to the third aspect of the present invention, based on the password input by the operation of the password input unit, the user creates his / her own image from among a large number of editing images stored in the holding unit. The image for editing can be reliably retrieved and retrieved, and the user can obtain a photo sticker in which the subject image is combined with the image for editing in which desired characters, figures, and the like are written.
[0098]
According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the user can obtain a desired image by synthesizing the subject image with the editing image in which the favorite character or graphic is written by operating the shooting booth side operating means. Can be additionally written, and an image that matches the user's preference can be printed.
[0099]
According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, for example, the user is notified of the absence of the user in the shooting booth by the notification means. The user can be encouraged, and the turnover of the user can be improved.
[0100]
According to the invention described in claim 6, the user can repeat the photographing by the photographing means a plurality of times, so that the user can select one of his or her favorite from a plurality of subject images obtained by the photographing. Select several subject images and combine the subject images with the already created editing image, allowing the user's preference to be reflected even more, and fully satisfying the user's amusement Can be.
[0101]
Further, according to the invention described in claim 7, a plurality of photo stickers of different designs can be created on one sticker mount, and seals of different sizes can be created, so that the user can enjoy a variety of photo stickers. It becomes possible to obtain a seal and enjoy it.
[0102]
According to the invention of claim 8, since the second display means and the graffiti operation means are arranged in the graffiti booth, it is possible to prevent the editing image being created from being seen by others. It is possible to create a favorite editing image with ease.
[0103]
According to the ninth aspect of the present invention, when there are a large number of users waiting for a turn, their favorite editing images are created before photographing while waiting for a turn at a plurality of graffiti booths. This makes it possible to prevent a large number of users waiting for a turn of shooting from feeling bored.
[0104]
According to the tenth aspect of the present invention, when the time counted by the graffiti time counting means reaches a set time and reaches a predetermined time, the notification means notifies the user that the set time is about to be reached. The user can easily know that the doodle time has expired, and the user can concentrate on creating the editing image without panic.
[0105]
Furthermore, since the time during which the user can doodle is limited to the time measured by the doodle timer, the turnover rate of the user can be improved, and the profit rate of the device manager can be improved. .
[0106]
According to the eleventh aspect of the present invention, when the photographing booth becomes empty soon when a plurality of graffiti booths are used, the user of the graffiti booth used first will be Since the notification means is notified by the notification means, the user of the graffiti booth used first can easily grasp that his or her shooting order has been turned, and the user's rotation The rate can be improved.
[0107]
According to the twelfth aspect of the present invention, only one graffiti booth among the plurality of graffiti booths is used, and when the shooting booth is vacant, no notification is made by the notification means. A user using the graffiti booth can create an image for editing in an unlimited time, and can enjoy it even more.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of an entire photo sticker dispensing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a schematic configuration diagram of the entire photo sticker dispensing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is an external perspective view of a part of one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a block diagram of a control system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 6 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 7 is an operation explanatory diagram of one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 8 is an operation explanatory diagram of one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 9 is an operation explanatory diagram of one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 10 is an operation explanatory diagram of one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 11 is an operation explanatory diagram of one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 12 is an operation explanatory diagram of one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 13 is an operation explanatory diagram of one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 14 is an operation explanatory diagram of one embodiment of the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 Photo sticker dispensing device
3 main unit
9 Shooting booth
15a, 15b First and second graffiti booths
17a Camera (photographing means)
19a Main screen area (first display means)
19b Digitizer (photo booth side operation means, password input means)
21 Touch pen (photo booth side operation means, password input means)
37 Touch pen (Doodle operation means, password setting means)
35a, 35b Graffiti operation panel
39a Graffiti screen area (second display means)
39b Digitizer (graffiti operation means, password setting means)
51 Controller
53 CPU (control means)
55 memory (holding means)
57 HD device (storage means)
63 input processing unit (editing means)
65 Image processing unit (editing means)
67 Printer (printing means)
79 Timer device (measurement means for graffiti, means for photographing)

Claims (12)

A photo sticker dispensing device which is activated by coin insertion into a coin slot, performs necessary editing on a subject image obtained by photographing the subject, and prints it on a sticker mount,
Photographing means for photographing the subject;
First display means for displaying the subject image by the photographing means;
Second display means for displaying the image for editing;
A graffiti operating means for operating the image displayed on the screen of the second display means by a user and inputting a predetermined figure, character, or the like to create the editing image;
Editing means for creating the editing image in response to the operation of the graffiti operating means, and combining the created editing image with the subject image displayed on the screen of the first display means;
Control means for controlling the photographing means, the first display means, the second display means, the graffiti operation means and the editing means, and displaying an image synthesized by the editing means on the first display means When,
Printing means for printing an image synthesized by the editing means controlled by the control means on a sticker mount,
The photographing means and the first display means are arranged in the same photographing booth, and the second display means and the graffiti operating means are arranged outside the photographing booth. Photo sticker dispensing device. Storage means for storing a plurality of demonstration pose data prepared in advance for each number of photographers; password setting means for setting a password by a user operation; and holding means for storing and holding the editing image. ,
The editing unit extracts demonstration pose data selected by the operation of the graffiti operation unit from the storage unit, and inputs the pose image based on the extracted demonstration pose data by the operation of the graffiti operation unit. Create the editing image by superimposing predetermined figures, characters, etc.,
2. The photograph sticker dispensing device according to claim 1, wherein the control unit stores the editing image created by the editing unit in the holding unit together with a password set by the password setting unit. A password input unit disposed in the shooting booth for inputting a password by a user operation,
The control means reads the editing image corresponding to the password input by the password input means from the holding means,
3. The photograph sticker dispensing device according to claim 2, wherein the editing unit combines the editing image read by the control unit with the subject image displayed on the screen of the first display unit. A photographing booth-side operation unit for operating a user to input a predetermined figure, character, or the like with respect to the subject image displayed on the screen of the first display unit and disposed in the photographing booth; The photographic sticker dispensing device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein: The photograph sticker dispensing device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising a notifying unit for notifying the presence or absence of a user in the photographing booth to the outside of the photographing booth. The control means includes:
Repeat the photographing a plurality of times set in advance by controlling the photographing means,
Editing the plurality of subject images selected by a user from among the subject images taken by the photographing unit by controlling the editing unit,
The photographic sticker dispensing device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the plurality of subject images edited by the editing unit are printed on the sticker board by controlling the printing unit. The printing means is configured to divide one sticker mount into a plurality of sections having different sizes, and to print the plurality of edited subject images assigned to the sections. 7. The photo sticker dispensing device according to 6. The photographic sticker dispensing device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the second display means and the graffiti operation means are disposed in a preset graffiti booth. The photograph sticker dispensing device according to claim 8, wherein a plurality of the graffiti booths are provided. Graffiti timer means for clocking the creation time of the image for editing by operation of the graffiti operating means in each graffiti booth, and notification means for notifying that the clock time by the graffiti timer means reaches a preset time. With
The control means determines whether or not the clock time has approached the set time, and if it is determined that the clock time has reached a predetermined time remaining until the set time is reached, to notify that the set time is about to be reached soon. The photo sticker dispensing device according to claim 9, wherein the notification unit is controlled. The photographing booth includes a photographing time measuring means for measuring a game time played in the photographing booth,
The control means determines whether or not the use time by the photographing timer has approached a predetermined time set in advance, and when it is determined that the predetermined time remains until the specified time is reached, the last of the graffiti booths is determined. The photograph sticker dispensing device according to claim 10, wherein the notifying unit is controlled to notify a user of the graffiti booth previously used that the photographing booth will soon be empty. . The control means detects the use status of each of the graffiti booths, and when only one of the graffiti booths is used, even if the time measured by the graffiti time counting means approaches the set time, the control means detects The photographic sticker dispensing device according to claim 10, wherein the notification unit is controlled so as not to perform the notification.

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