JP2004134921A - Photograph sticker vending machine, photograph sticker printing method, and printing medium unit - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enable a user to input various graffiti rapidly with a simple operation. <P>SOLUTION: A picked-up image 121 is displayed on the right of the screen of a monitor 26, and graffiti items such as a "frame" button 161 to be used by a user to input graffiti, a "stamp" button 124, an "aurora stamp" button 141 are displayed on the lower side of the picked-up image 121. A controller displays the "stamp" menu from among the items, first. Then, the controller displays detailed graffiti items such as patterns, sizes and colors of the "stamp" on the screen successively to enable the user to select any one of them. Since what the user have to do is only to select the graffiti items successively displayed, the user can easily perform various kinds of graffiti in a short time. This apparatus is applicable to a photograph sticker vending machine. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a photo sticker vending machine, a photo sticker printing method, and a print medium unit, and more particularly, to a photo sticker vending machine, a photo sticker printing method, and a photo sticker vending machine capable of performing various graffiti inputs quickly and easily. The present invention relates to a print medium unit.
[0002]
[Prior art]
2. Description of the Related Art Photo sticker vending machines such as a so-called “Print Club (registered trademark)” that shoots an image of a user, combines the image with a frame image prepared in advance, and prints the image on a sticker or the like are known. I have.
[0003]
Some of the photo sticker vending machines allow a user to scribble (edit) arbitrary characters, figures, and the like on an image obtained by shooting with an attached pen (input pen) after shooting. Some are being done. The user can use such a graffiti function to make the image printed on the sticker paper more original (for example, see Patent Document 1).
[0004]
In recent years, many graffiti items (also called items, menus, etc.) such as an input pen and a stamp have been prepared in order to enhance entertainment. The user first selects a desired graffiti item from these graffiti items. Then, the user further selects detailed settings such as thickness, size, shape, or color for the selected graffiti item. Thus, the graffiti items that must be selected by the user are increasing in variety.
[0005]
[Patent Document 1]
JP-A-2000-69404
[0006]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, due to the large number of options, the work of editing graffiti is troublesome, and there are problems that users cannot use the graffiti items they want to use sufficiently and that the work time for graffiti is short. Was.
[0007]
The present invention has been made in view of such a situation, and it is an object of the present invention to be able to perform various graffiti inputs quickly and with a simple operation.
[0008]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The photo sticker vending machine of the present invention controls the display of a photographing means for photographing a subject, an image of the subject photographed by the photographing means, and a graffiti item for selecting a type of graffiti to be input to the subject image. Display control means, an input means for selecting a desired graffiti item from a plurality of graffiti items, and inputting graffiti, and a display means for displaying an image controlled and output by the display control means. Features. At this time, each of the plurality of graffiti items is classified into two or more hierarchies, and the display control means displays the graffiti items of the lower hierarchy in order with time with respect to the predetermined graffiti items. Control.
[0009]
The photographing means is constituted by, for example, a photographing device such as a digital camera, and the display control means is constituted by, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit). The input means is composed of, for example, a graffiti pen, a touch panel, or the like, and the display control means is composed of, for example, an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube), or the like.
[0010]
When displaying a graffiti item in a lower hierarchy of a predetermined graffiti item, the display control means can increase or decrease the number of hierarchy levels to be displayed based on the use state of the graffiti input.
[0011]
For example, for a user who uses less frequently, the hierarchy of lower doodle items is reduced, and for a user who uses more frequently, the hierarchy of lower doodle items is increased.
[0012]
The display control means can determine the use state based on a count of the number of times that a plurality of graffiti items and graffiti items of a lower hierarchy are selected.
[0013]
The display control means can display a predetermined one of the graffiti items so that it can be identified when a predetermined time set in advance has elapsed.
[0014]
For example, a predetermined graffiti item can be displayed blinking, can be displayed so as to be surrounded by a red frame, or can be displayed by designating with an arrow.
[0015]
The display control means can control display of designation information for designating an order in which a plurality of graffiti items are displayed.
[0016]
For example, the order of “pen → stamp → frame”, “pen → frame → stamp”, or “stamp → pen → frame” can be designated. Note that the type and order of the graffiti items are not limited to this example, and other graffiti items and orders may be used.
[0017]
When the order is specified, the display control means may allocate the doodle input time of each of the plurality of doodle items to the first displayed doodle item, and to the second and subsequent doodle items to be less. it can.
[0018]
For example, in the case of “pen → stamp → frame”, the doodle input time of “pen” is set to 60 seconds, and the doodle input time of “stamp” and “frame” is set to 30 seconds.
[0019]
When a predetermined graffiti item is selected from among the plurality of graffiti items, the display control means is configured to determine and display a plurality of graffiti items in a lower hierarchy of the selected predetermined graffiti item. Can be.
[0020]
For example, when "pen" is selected, "polka dot" and "red" are determined.
[0021]
The display control means can control the plurality of graffiti items in the lower hierarchy to be displayed in the order of the latest graffiti items.
[0022]
The display control means can control the plurality of graffiti items in the lower hierarchy to be displayed in the order of the graffiti items most frequently used.
[0023]
The photo sticker vending machine of the present invention may further include a printing unit that prints the image on which the graffiti has been given by the input unit on a print medium.
[0024]
The printing unit is configured by, for example, a printer.
[0025]
The print medium is, for example, sticker paper made of a predetermined number of stickers. The seal paper may be a sheet made of a sticker having an equal size, or may be a sheet made of a seal having various sizes. Of course, one large seal may be used. The printing medium is not limited to the sticker paper, but may be paper, or may be, for example, a card such as a telephone card, a cloth such as a T-shirt, a heat transfer seal, or a large poster. .
[0026]
The photo sticker printing method in the photo sticker vending machine according to the present invention includes the steps of: photographing a subject; displaying graffiti items for selecting a type of graffiti to be input with respect to the photographed subject image; Are classified into two or more hierarchies, and graffiti items of lower hierarchies are sequentially displayed with the passage of time for predetermined graffiti items.
[0027]
In the photo sticker vending machine and the photo sticker printing method of the present invention, a subject is photographed, and an image of the photographed subject and a graffiti item for selecting a type of graffiti to be input to the subject image are displayed. A desired graffiti item is selected from a plurality of graffiti items, and a graffiti is input. Then, the graffitied image is displayed. At this time, each of the plurality of graffiti items is classified into two or more hierarchies, and for a predetermined graffiti item, the graffiti items of lower hierarchies are sequentially displayed as time elapses.
[0028]
Therefore, according to the present invention, the user can input various graffiti quickly and with a simple operation.
[0029]
The print medium unit according to the present invention controls the display of a photographing unit for photographing a subject, an image of the subject photographed by the photographing unit, and a graffiti item for selecting a type of graffiti to be input to the subject image. Display control means, input means for selecting a desired graffiti item from among a plurality of graffiti items and inputting graffiti, and display means for displaying an image controlled and output by the display control means. Each of the plurality of graffiti items is classified into two or more hierarchies, and the display control means controls the graffiti items of a lower hierarchy in order with respect to a predetermined graffiti item as time passes. Print medium unit used in a photo sticker vending machine, comprising: identification information storage means for storing identification information for identifying a print medium unit; Identification information stored by 憶 means, characterized in that it is usable when authenticated by photo sticker vending machine.
[0030]
The identification information storage means is composed of, for example, a memory such as an IC tag (control tag) or an IC card, and stores a unique ID as identification information.
[0031]
In this way, the print medium unit is made usable only when the identification information is authenticated, so that only the unit produced for the photo sticker vending machine of the present invention can be used, and a unit other than a so-called genuine product is used. The use of the object can be suppressed. Further, when a bar code or the like is attached to the print medium unit, whether or not the print medium unit is a genuine product may be determined based on the bar code.
[0032]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a configuration example of a photo sticker vending machine 1 to which the present invention is applied.
[0033]
Near the center of the vertical surface 11a of the upper half of the front of the housing 11 of the photo sticker vending machine 1, a small camera 21 including an image pickup device such as a CCD (Charge Coupled Device) and a CMOS (Complementary Mental Oxide Semiconductor) is provided. Provided, the user can adjust the camera 21 to a desired angle and take a picture. An illumination device 22R and an illumination device 22L are provided on the right and left sides of the camera 21 on the surface 11a. The illumination device 22R and the illumination device 22L each have a light-emitting body (flash) therein, and when a start of shooting is instructed by the user and an image captured by the camera 21 is stored (captured) as a still image, Illuminate the subject according to the timing. In the following, the illuminating device 22R and the illuminating device 22L are referred to as the illuminating device 22 unless it is particularly necessary to distinguish them.
[0034]
A monitor 26 such as a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) or an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) is installed at the center of a slightly upward surface 11c below the front vertical surface 11a of the housing 11. The monitor 26 displays a still image taken by the camera 21, graffiti items such as stamps and frames (hereinafter also referred to as menus). On the left and right of the monitor 26, graffiti pens 25a and 25b are provided for the user to input graffiti and select a graffiti menu.
[0035]
A seal outlet 23 is provided on the lower right side of the right side surface 11 b of the housing 11. A predetermined number of images taken and subjected to graffiti (editing) or the like are printed on a sticker sheet in a predetermined size, and the obtained seal sheet is discharged from the sticker outlet 23. On the lower left side of the right side surface 11b of the housing 11, a coin insertion slot 24 is provided. The user inserts a predetermined price into the coin slot 24 when taking a picture using the photo sticker vending machine 1.
[0036]
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the internal configuration of the photo sticker vending machine 1 of FIG.
[0037]
The control device 41 controls the overall operation of the photo sticker vending machine 1 according to a program stored in the storage device 42 or a program loaded from the storage device 42 into an internal memory (not shown). The control device 41 can be constituted by, for example, a personal computer or the like.
[0038]
The drive 500 is also connected to the storage device 42. The drive 500 includes a magnetic disk 501 (including a floppy disk), an optical disk 502 (including a CD-ROM (Compact Disk Only), a DVD (Digital Versatile Disk)), and a magneto-optical disk 503 (MD) as necessary. (Including a Mini-Disk), and the semiconductor memory 504 is mounted to exchange data.
[0039]
The coin insertion unit 43 detects when a predetermined price has been inserted into the coin insertion slot 24 by the user, and notifies the control device 41 of the detection. The illumination device 22 emits flash light based on an instruction from the control device 41 at a timing when the subject is photographed by the camera 21.
[0040]
The monitor 26 displays various graffiti tool selection buttons and the like together with the graffiti target image captured by the camera 21. Then, when writing is performed by the user with the scribble pens 25a and 25b, the monitor 26 displays an edited image generated according to the input.
[0041]
The input unit 44 includes the graffiti pens 25a and 25b and the like. The graffiti pens 25a and 25b are configured according to a position detection method (for example, a resistive film type, an ultrasonic type, etc.) of the touch panel stacked on the monitor 26.
[0042]
The printer 45 acquires the seal paper 49 stored in the seal paper unit 47 in advance, and edits (edits a graffitied image) on the seal paper 49 in which a plurality of stickers are arranged at predetermined positions and sizes. ) Print the image. The seal paper 49 printed by the printer 45 is discharged to the seal outlet 23 and provided to the user.
[0043]
The ID tag reader / writer 46 reads the identification information stored in the ID tag 48 attached to the seal paper unit 47 by contact or non-contact, and outputs the information to the control device 41. The control device 41 determines whether the attached seal paper unit 47 is a unit that can be used in the photo sticker vending machine 1 based on the identification information supplied from the ID tag reader / writer 46, and Only when it is determined that the unit is a possible unit, the printer 45 is made operable. That is, the control device 41 manages the identification information of the sticker paper unit that can be used in the photo sticker vending machine 1.
[0044]
Thereby, it is possible to suppress the use of the seal paper that is not compatible with the photo sticker vending machine 1 (not the genuine seal paper). The ID tag 48 also manages the remaining amount of the seal paper 49 and the like. Whether or not the seal paper unit 47 is genuine may be confirmed by a bar code printed on the seal paper unit 47, an IC card used as a set together with the seal paper, or the like, Alternatively, confirmation may be made by making it impossible to load mechanically depending on the size and shape of the seal paper unit.
[0045]
The seal paper unit 47 is detachable from the photo sticker vending machine 1 and has a seal paper 49 loaded therein. An ID tag 48 is provided at a predetermined position where the ID tag reader / writer 46 can read the ID. Is attached. In the ID tag 48 attached to the seal paper unit 47, an ID for managing identification information or the like for identifying each seal paper unit 47 is written. Note that the ID tag 48 may be integrated with the seal paper 49 so that it cannot be separated.
[0046]
Next, a hierarchical structure of graffiti items (hereinafter, also referred to as graffiti menus) of the photo sticker vending machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG.
[0047]
FIG. 3 shows an example of the graffiti menu. When the user selects the graffiti menu, the highest hierarchy (hereinafter, referred to as a first hierarchy) which is the type of the menu displayed first on the monitor 26. , A “pen” 61, a “background brush” 81, a “stamp” 101, and the like are arranged. The lower layer of the “pen” 61 (hereinafter, referred to as a second layer) is composed of “polka dots” 62, “plastic” 63, “jagged” 64, “spray” 65, and the like. Further, the lower hierarchy of the “polka dot” 62 (hereinafter, referred to as a third hierarchy) is composed of “red” 66, “yellow” 67, “green” 68, “blue” 69, and the like.
[0048]
Similarly, the second layer of the “background brush” 81 includes a “pattern” 82 and a “stripe” 83. The third layer of the “pattern” 82 is a “star (pattern)” 84, a “round (pattern)” 85, a “square (pattern)” 86, and a “triangle (pattern)” 87. It is configured. The second layer of the “stamp” 101 includes an “aurora” 102, a “growth” 103, a “rainbow color” 104, a “balloon rotation” 105, and the like. The third layer of the "Aurora" 102 is composed of a "star" 106, an "oval" 107, a "square" 108, a "triangle" 109, and the like. Further, the third layer below the “hilarious” 103 of the second layer is composed of “robot” 110, “airplane” 111, “car” 112, and the like.
[0049]
As described above, each graffiti item has a hierarchical structure. When one graffiti item is selected, it is graffitied to display the graffiti items in the lower hierarchy of the selected graffiti item. This is referred to as a hierarchical display of items (menus).
[0050]
Next, the hierarchical display processing of the photo sticker vending machine 1 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.
[0051]
In step S1, the control device 41 determines whether or not a coin has been inserted, that is, whether or not there is a user who starts shooting, based on the output from the coin insertion unit 43, and determines that the coin has been inserted. Wait until.
[0052]
When it is determined in step S1 that a coin has been inserted, the control device 41 proceeds to step S2 and performs a shooting process. As will be described in detail later with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7, by this processing, an image is captured by the camera 21 and the captured image (hereinafter, referred to as a captured image) is displayed on the monitor 26.
[0053]
In step S3, the control device 41 starts counting the time of the entire graffiti processing in which the user inputs graffiti. By counting the time, a remaining time (hereinafter referred to as a remaining time) for the entire graffiti processing and a time to be calculated in a first, second, or third graffiti item unit described later are managed. The time for the entire graffiti process can be, for example, 120 seconds.
[0054]
In step S4, the control device 41 performs a first graffiti item hierarchy display process. In this example, it is assumed that the control device 41 displays “stamp” from the first hierarchy as the first graffiti item. The details of the first graffiti item hierarchy display process will be described later with reference to FIG. 8, but by this process, the control device 41 determines the type of the stamp (normal stamp, stretchable stamp, aurora stamp, etc.) as the second hierarchy. ), The size (large, medium, small, etc.) as the third hierarchy and the color (red, yellow, green, etc.) as the fourth hierarchy are displayed in order, so that the user can display the graffiti items of the lower hierarchy. Is carried out so that the user can easily select.
[0055]
Since the detailed graffiti item (the type of graffiti to be used) of the “stamp” menu has been set in step S4, the control device 41 accepts the user's graffiti input in step S5. Here, the user can perform graffiti input on the captured image displayed on the monitor 26 with the graffiti pen 25a or 25b.
[0056]
In step S6, the control device 41 determines whether the remaining time is greater than 0, that is, whether or not the remaining time still exists. When it is determined that there is no remaining time, the control device 41 forcibly ends the graffiti input, and advances the process to the printing process in step S18.
[0057]
If it is determined in step S6 that there is remaining time, the control device 41 advances the process to step S7, and determines whether the elapsed time for the first graffiti item (“stamp” menu) has reached 30 seconds. Determine whether or not. When it is determined that the elapsed time has reached 30 seconds, the control device 41 proceeds with the process to step S9.
[0058]
On the other hand, when it is determined that the elapsed time has not reached 30 seconds, the control device 41 advances the process to step S8, and determines whether or not the user has pressed a “next” button (not shown) on the monitor 26. Is determined. When it is determined that the “next” button has not been pressed, the control device 41 returns the process to step S5, and repeats the subsequent processes. That is, the graffiti input by the user on the “stamp” menu is continued.
[0059]
If it is determined in step S7 that the elapsed time has reached 30 seconds, or if it is determined in step S8 that the “next” button has been pressed by the user, the control device 41 proceeds with the process to step S9. . In step S9, the control device 41 performs a second graffiti item hierarchy display process. The control device 41 displays “pen” as the second graffiti item from the first hierarchy. The details of this processing are the same as the processing for “stamp” described later with reference to FIG. 8, and a description thereof will be omitted. However, the control device 41 determines the type of pen (polka dot, plastic, jagged) as the second layer. , Spray, etc.) and the colors (red, yellow, green, blue, etc.) as the third level are displayed in sequence, and the user is allowed to select a detailed (lower level) graffiti item in the “pen” menu.
[0060]
Since the detailed graffiti items of the “pen” menu are set in step S9, in step S10, the control device 41 accepts the user's graffiti input in the same manner as in the process of step S5 described above.
[0061]
In step S11, the control device 41 determines whether or not the remaining time is larger than 0, that is, whether or not the remaining time still exists, as in the processing in step S6 described above. When it is determined that there is no remaining time, the control device 41 forcibly ends the graffiti input, and advances the process to the printing process in step S18.
[0062]
If it is determined in step S11 that there is a remaining time, the control device 41 advances the process to step S12, and performs the second graffiti item (“pen” menu) similarly to the process of step S7 described above. It is determined whether or not the elapsed time for has reached 60 seconds. When it is determined that the elapsed time has reached 60 seconds, the control device 41 proceeds with the process to step S14.
[0063]
On the other hand, when it is determined that the elapsed time has not reached 30 seconds, the control device 41 advances the processing to step S13, and similarly to the processing in step S8, the user presses the “next” button on the monitor 26. It is determined whether or not is pressed. When it is determined that the “next” button has not been pressed, the control device 41 returns the process to step S10, and repeats the subsequent processes. That is, the graffiti input by the user on the “pen” menu is continued.
[0064]
If it is determined in step S12 that the elapsed time has reached 60 seconds, or if it is determined in step S13 that the “next” button has been pressed by the user, the control device 41 proceeds with the process to step S14. . In step S14, the control device 41 performs a third graffiti item hierarchy display process. The control device 41 displays “background brush” from the first hierarchy as the third graffiti item. The details of this processing are the same as the processing in the case of “stamp” described later with reference to FIG. 8, and the description thereof is omitted. However, the control device 41 determines the type of the background brush (pattern, stripe, etc.) as the second layer. ), The type of the pattern (star, circle, square, etc.) is sequentially displayed as the third hierarchy, and the user is allowed to select a detailed (lower hierarchy) graffiti item in the “background brush” menu.
[0065]
Since the detailed graffiti item of the “background brush” menu is set in step S14, in step S15, the control device 41 accepts the user's graffiti input in the same manner as the processing in step S10 described above.
[0066]
In step S16, the control device 41 determines whether or not the remaining time is larger than 0, that is, whether or not the remaining time still exists, as in the processing in step S11 described above. When it is determined that there is no remaining time, the control device 41 forcibly ends the graffiti input, and advances the process to the printing process in step S18.
[0067]
On the other hand, if it is determined that there is still remaining time, the control device 41 advances the processing to step S17, and presses the “end” button on the monitor 26 by the user in the same manner as the processing in step S13 described above. It is determined whether or not it has been performed. When it is determined that the “end” button has not been pressed, the control device 41 returns the process to step S15, and repeats the subsequent processes. That is, the graffiti input in the “background brush” menu is continued by the user.
[0068]
If it is determined in step S16 that there is no remaining time, or if it is determined in step S17 that the “end” button has been pressed by the user, the control device 41 proceeds with the process to step S18. In step S18, the control device 41 performs a printing process. As will be described later in detail with reference to FIG. 13, by this processing, the image data obtained by performing the graffiti processing on the captured image is transferred to the printer 45, printed on the sticker paper 49, and the processing ends.
[0069]
Next, details of the photographing processing executed in step S2 of FIG. 4 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.
[0070]
In step S31, the control device 41 counts a division setting time for calculating a time limit for setting the number of divisions for selecting the number and size of each image to be printed on one piece of sticker paper 49. Start.
[0071]
In step S32, the control device 41 displays a division number selection screen on the monitor 26. The number of divisions displayed here is, for example, “mixed division” in which each image is printed on one sheet of sticker 49 in two sizes, and one image of 30 images of the same size "30 divisions" printed on a piece of sticker 49, "18 divisions" printed on one piece of sticker 49 with 18 images all of the same size, and 8 There is a division number of “eight divisions” in which an image is printed on one piece of sticker paper 49 and the like.
[0072]
In step S33, the control device 41 determines whether or not an operation of designating the number of divisions by the user has been detected. If it is determined that the user has not specified the number of divisions, the control device 41 proceeds to step S34.
[0073]
In step S34, the control device 41 determines whether or not the time (elapsed time) at which the counting is started from step S31 is longer than the division setting time set to a predetermined value inside the control device 41. When it is determined that the elapsed time is equal to or less than the division setting time, the control device 41 returns the processing to step S32 and repeats the processing thereafter, that is, while the division number selection screen is displayed, the user sets the division number. Wait for specification.
[0074]
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S34 that the elapsed time is longer than the set division time, the control device 41 advances the process to step S35, and determines the number of divisions to a default value, for example, "18 divisions" (automatic setting). Do).
[0075]
After the process in step S35 or when it is determined in step S33 that the designation of the number of divisions by the user has been detected, the control device 41 stores the determined number of divisions in an internal memory in step S36.
[0076]
In step S37, the control device 41 clears the count of the division set time and starts counting the shooting course set time.
[0077]
In step S38, the control device 41 causes the monitor 26 to display a shooting course selection screen. Shooting courses include, for example, a "recommended course" that allows you to try various modes such as "whitening" mode and "horror" mode, "whitening course" that collects "whitening" modes, "backlight" mode and " There are a "fun course" where the "horror" mode can be tried, and a "mode free selection course" where the user can select a mode.
[0078]
In step S39, the control device 41 determines whether or not it has been detected that the user has selected a shooting course. If it is determined that the user has not yet selected a shooting course, the control device 41 proceeds to step S40.
[0079]
In step S40, the control device 41 determines whether or not the time (elapsed time) at which the counting was started from step S37 is longer than the photographing course set time set to a predetermined value inside the control device 41. When it is determined that the elapsed time is equal to or less than the shooting course set time, the control device 41 returns the process to step S38 and repeats the subsequent processes. That is, the user performs shooting while the shooting course selection screen is displayed. Wait until you select a course.
[0080]
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S40 that the elapsed time is longer than the shooting course setting time, the control device 41 proceeds the process to step S41, and selects a default value, for example, “recommended course” (automatically sets). .
[0081]
After the processing in step S41, or when it is determined in step S39 that the user has selected a shooting course, the control device 41 stores the selected shooting course in an internal memory in step S42.
[0082]
In step S43, the control device 41 clears the count of the shooting course set time and starts counting the shooting set time.
[0083]
In step S44, the control device 41 displays on the monitor 26 guidance for pressing the shooting button (not shown). For example, a message is displayed indicating that "when ready for shooting, press the shooting button!"
[0084]
In step S45, the control device 41 determines whether or not pressing of the shooting button has been detected. If it is determined that the photographing button has not been pressed, that is, if it is determined that the user has not yet pressed the photographing button, the control device 41 proceeds with the process to step S46.
[0085]
In step S46, the control device 41 determines whether or not the time (elapsed time) at which the counting was started from step S43 is longer than the set shooting time. When it is determined that the elapsed time is equal to or shorter than the shooting set time, the control device 41 returns the process to step S44 and repeats the subsequent processes. That is, the user performs shooting while the guidance for pressing the shooting start button is displayed. Wait until the button is pressed.
[0086]
If it is determined in step S45 that the user has pressed the shooting button, or if it is determined in step S46 that the elapsed time is greater than the shooting setting time, the control device 41 proceeds with the process to step S47.
[0087]
In step S <b> 47, the lighting device 22 turns on a flash included therein according to a command from the control device 41.
[0088]
In step S48, the camera 21 captures an image of the subject according to a command from the control device 41.
[0089]
In step S49, the control device 41 displays the image captured by the camera 21 in step S48 on the monitor 26.
[0090]
In step S50, the control device 41 determines whether or not the user has instructed to save the image displayed in step S49 as an image for performing graffiti input. When the user does not save the image, that is, instructs to retake the image, the control device 41 causes the process to proceed to step S51.
[0091]
In step S51, the control device 41 determines whether or not the total number of times of shooting is smaller than 8. The user can redo shooting up to seven times. When the control device 41 determines that the number of times of imaging is smaller than 8, the process proceeds to step S52.
[0092]
In step S52, the control device 41 resets the count of the photographing set time (the count started in step S43). Then, control device 41 returns the process to step S44, and repeats the subsequent processes. Therefore, the user can redo shooting up to seven times within one set shooting time.
[0093]
When the user instructs to save the image in step S50, or when it is determined in step S51 that the number of times of shooting is eight or more, the control device 41 saves the shot image in step S53, and ends the shooting process. .
[0094]
Next, details of the first graffiti item hierarchy display process executed in step S4 of FIG. 4 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
[0095]
In step S71, the control device 41 displays a message explaining the menu of the first hierarchy. FIG. 9 shows an example of a screen displayed at this time. A photographed image 121 photographed by the camera 21 is displayed on the upper right of the monitor 26, and a “graffiti” indicating that graffiti is currently being processed is displayed above the monitor. Medium! "Message 122 is displayed. In addition, the control device 41 displays a “stamp” button 124 below the captured image 121 and displays a message 125 “Try using a stamp!” "It is explained that the menu is under graffiti processing. At the lower left of the monitor 26, a “next” button 126 is displayed to allow the user to proceed to the next screen even before the predetermined time by a user's instruction. The time limit display 123 is performed for the first graffiti item.
[0096]
In step S72, the control device 41 displays the type of the graffiti menu. FIG. 10 shows an example of a screen displayed at this time. Parts corresponding to those in FIG. 9 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted as appropriate below.
[0097]
The control device 41 displays a “Stamp (Normal Stamp)” button 124 and a “Aurora Stamp” on the lower left side of the captured image 121 together with a message 125 “There are so many types of stamps!” All types of the "stamp" button 141, the "balloon rotation stamp" button 142, the "line stamp" button 143, the "rainbow stamp" button 144, and the "growth stamp" button 145 are displayed. In the upper left limit time display 123 on the monitor 26, since one second has elapsed from the time of step S71, it is displayed as "29 seconds remaining".
[0098]
In step S73, when detecting that the user has selected, for example, the "stamp" button 124, the control device 41 changes the display to a stamp doodle input screen as shown in FIG. Displays the description of ("stamp"). That is, below the captured image 121, a “frame” button 161, a “background brush” button 162, a “pen” button 163, a “stamp” button 124, an “aurora stamp” button 141, and a “balloon rotation stamp” button 142 , A “line stamp” button 143, a “rainbow stamp” button 144, and a “freely extending stamp” 145 are displayed. The “frame” button 161 to the “pen” button 163 are now in the “stamp” menu. Is being processed so that it cannot be selected. In response to the selection of the "stamp" button 124, a message 125 "Normal stamp! Try using it!" Is displayed.
[0099]
In step S74, the control device 41 displays a stamp having the largest size (hereinafter, referred to as a large size) among the types of “normal stamps”. As shown in FIG. 11, a large size stamp tool 164 is displayed on the left side of the monitor 26. Among the large-size stamp tools 164, "cat stamp (large)" 164-1, "dog stamp (large)" 164-2, "bear 1 stamp (large)" 164-3, "bear 2 stamp (large)" 164-4, "Bus 1 Stamp (Large)" 164-5, and "Airplane 1 Stamp (Large)" 164-6 are displayed. By operating the toolbar 164-7, other types of stamps are displayed. Can be displayed and selected. The time limit display 123 displays "27 seconds left" after 2 seconds have elapsed from the time in FIG.
[0100]
After a lapse of the predetermined time (1 second), in step S75, the control device 41 displays a stamp having the second largest size (hereinafter, referred to as a medium size) among the types of “normal stamps”. Then, when the predetermined time (1 second) further elapses, in step S76, the control device 41 displays a stamp having the smallest size (hereinafter, referred to as a small size) among the types of "normal stamps".
[0101]
FIG. 12 is an example of a screen displayed by the control device 41 in step S76. Components corresponding to those in FIG. 11 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted below. On the right of the large size stamp tool 164, a medium size stamp tool 171 is displayed. That is, "cat stamp (medium)" 171-1, "dog stamp (medium)" 171-2, "bear 1 stamp (medium)" 171-3, "bear 2 stamp (medium)" 171-4, "bus 1st stamp (medium) "171-5," Airplane 1 stamp (medium) "171-6, and other types of stamps are displayed by further operating the toolbar 171-7, and You can choose.
[0102]
A small size stamp tool 181 is displayed on the right of the medium size stamp tool 171. That is, "cat stamp (small)" 181-1, "dog stamp (small)" 181-2, "bear 1 stamp (small)" 181-3, "bear 2 stamp (small)" 181-4, "bus "1 stamp (small)" 181-5, "Airplane 1 stamp (small)" 181-6, and other types of stamps are displayed by further operating the toolbar 181-7, and You can choose. The time limit display 123 displays "25 seconds left" after 2 seconds have elapsed from the time in FIG.
[0103]
When the user selects one stamp from the types and sizes of the stamps described above, the control device 41 displays a color selection screen for determining the display color of the selected stamp in step S77. . When the user determines the display color of the stamp, the control device 41 ends the first graffiti item hierarchy display process, and returns the process to step S5 in FIG.
[0104]
In the above-described example, “stamp” is displayed as the first doodle item, “pen” is displayed as the second doodle item, and “background brush” is displayed as the third doodle item. (For example, “frame”), or the number of graffiti items may be increased to four or five and displayed.
[0105]
As described above, the control device 41 displays the graffiti items having a hierarchical structure sequentially with the passage of time, so that the user can save time for selecting graffiti items such as a pen and a stamp, and can perform a complicated operation. You can select your favorite menu in a short time without having to do.
[0106]
Next, details of the printing process in step S18 in FIG. 5 will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.
[0107]
The processing of steps S91 to S96 is processing for determining the setting of the number of divisions to be printed on the sheet paper 49, and is the same as the processing of steps S31 to S36 in FIG. This processing may be in either the photographing processing described above with reference to FIG. 6 or the printing processing.
[0108]
In step S97, the printer 45 prints the sheet 49 with the division number stored in step S96 on the command of the control device 41.
[0109]
In step S98, the printer 45 discharges the printed seal paper 49 to the seal outlet 23, and ends the printing process.
[0110]
Next, an embodiment will be described in which a learning function of estimating the user's doodle level from the frequency (state) of use of the doodle function and changing the hierarchical display according to the user's doodle level is added to the above-described hierarchy display processing. .
[0111]
First, the basic concept of estimating the graffiti level of the user will be described with reference to FIGS.
[0112]
FIG. 14A shows a photographed image 191 displayed on the monitor 26. First, the user is given a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds), performs a graffiti input on the photographed image 191, and performs the graffiti input shown in FIG. 14B. It is assumed that a captured image 192 containing graffiti is created.
[0113]
The user's graffiti input state from the photographed image 191 shown in FIG. 14 to the graffiti-containing photographed image 192 can be considered to have transitioned, for example, as shown in FIG. That is, the idle time T from the start of the graffiti input₁, A pen is selected (step S121). After selecting the pen, the idle time T₂After the elapse of the time, the pen is actually used (step S122). After using the pen, idle time T₃After a lapse of the time, a stamp is selected (step S123). After selecting the stamp, the idle time T₄After the elapse of the time, the stamp is actually used (step S124). After using the stamp, the idle time T₅It is assumed that another type of stamp is used (step S125) and the predetermined graffiti time ends while the stamp is being used. The idle time T at this time₁Or T₅Is, for example, a time for considering which menu (pen, stamp, etc.) to use, or a time for considering how to perform graffiti input.
[0114]
Total idle time T_sumCan be calculated as follows:
Total idle time T_sum= T₁+ T₂+ T₃+ T₄+ T₅
Therefore, the idle total time T of the initially given predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds)_sumRatio (T_sum/ 30) minus 1 (1-T_sum/ 30) as the use frequency (state), the user's graffiti level can be estimated. This is because a user with a high graffiti level (advanced person) can use various menus without leaving idle time, and a user with a low graffiti level (beginner) can be confused about what to write. This is because it is considered that the idle time becomes longer. Therefore, the control device 41 determines, for example, the value (1-T_sum) Is 70% or more of the predetermined time (1-T_sum/30≧0.7), the user is an advanced user, 50% or more of a predetermined time (1-T_sum/30≧0.5), the user is intermediate and less than 50% of the predetermined time (1-T_sum/30<0.5), the user can be distinguished from a beginner.
[0115]
The above-described hierarchical display processing with learning function will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.
[0116]
The processing in steps S151 to S153 is the same as the processing in steps S1 to S3 in FIG. 4, and thus description thereof is omitted. However, in the processing up to this point, the control device 41 determines whether or not a coin has been inserted. The photographing process is performed, and counting of the graffiti process time is started.
[0117]
In step S154, the control device 41 hierarchically displays the graffiti menu on the monitor 26.
[0118]
FIG. 17 shows an example of a screen displayed at this time, and the user's graffiti level is a screen that assumes an intermediate person as a standard. Portions corresponding to the above-described screen examples are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be appropriately omitted below.
[0119]
On the lower half of the screen of the monitor 26, a "background brush" button 162, a "frame" button 161, a "pen" button 163, and a "stamp" button 124 as the first layer are arranged in a column. Among them, the “stamp” button 124 is selected, and on the right side of the column where the first layer is displayed, as the second layer of the “stamp” button 124, the “aurora stamp” button 141, “growth” A “stamp” button 145, a “rainbow stamp” button 144, and a “balloon rotation stamp” 142 are arranged in columns. When the “balloon rotation stamp” 142 is selected, “star-shaped (pattern)” 84, “circular (pattern)” 85, and “square (pattern) are displayed on the left side of the screen as the third layer of the“ balloon rotation stamp ”142. ) 86, "triangle (pattern)" 87, "star" 106, "oval" 107, "quadrilateral" 108, and "triangle" 109.
[0120]
Further, a “color selection palette” button 201 for advanced users is displayed on the right side of the column where the second hierarchy is displayed. When this button is pressed by the user, the "red" button 66, the "yellow" button 67, the "green" button 68, the "blue" button 69, or the like described with reference to FIG. Although it becomes possible to do so, on the standard level screen, there are too many graffiti items specified by the user, so that the graffiti items are not displayed until the user selects them.
[0121]
An “end” button 202 displayed at the lower right of the screen is a button pressed when the user wants to end the graffiti processing before the time limit expires. When this button is pressed, the user can proceed to the print processing.
[0122]
In step S155, the control device 41 receives a user's graffiti input. Then, in step S156, it is determined whether the time from step S153 has passed a predetermined time, for example, 30 seconds. When it is determined that the predetermined time (30 seconds) has not yet elapsed from the start time of step S153, the control device 41 returns the process to step S155, and repeats the subsequent processes. That is, in the processing of steps S155 and S156, the user can freely input graffiti with a menu having a standard hierarchy for a predetermined time (30 seconds).
[0123]
In step S157, the control device 41 determines that the idle total time T out of the predetermined time (30 seconds)_sumIs calculated.
[0124]
In step S158, the control device 41 determines that the total idle time T_sumIs greater than or equal to 70% of the predetermined time. Predetermined time and total idle time T_sumIs determined to be 70% or more, the control device 41 causes the process to proceed to step S159.
[0125]
On the other hand, the total idle time T_sumIs smaller than 70% of the predetermined time, the control device 41 advances the process to step S161, and further determines whether or not the ratio is 50% or more.
[0126]
In step S158, the total idle time T_sumIs determined to be 70% or more of the predetermined time, the control device 41 infers that the user is a beginner, and in step S159, reduces the hierarchy of the graffiti menu (compared to the case for intermediate users). I do.
[0127]
In step S160, the control device 41 displays the menu hierarchically on the monitor 26 with the latest function among the graffiti menus reduced in step S159.
[0128]
FIG. 18 shows an example of a screen for beginners displayed at this time. Portions corresponding to the screen example of FIG. 17 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted as appropriate below.
[0129]
The display of the first hierarchy on the screen is the same as that of FIG. 17, but the “Aurora Stamp” 141 to “Noby Noby Stamp” 145 buttons, which are the second hierarchy displayed on the right, are hidden, The button has been changed to a “display all stamp types” button 211. In the second hierarchy, the control device 41 selects the “balloon stamp” 142 of the latest function according to the processing in step S160. Therefore, the display of the graffiti items in the third hierarchy on the left side of the screen has been changed so that only the graffiti items belonging to the “balloon stamp” 142 are displayed. In addition, instead of selecting the “balloon stamp” 142 of the latest function as the second hierarchy, the control device 41 displays only the graffiti items used by the user in the graffiti processing on the standard screen in step S155 described above. It may be.
[0130]
The user can also press and display the “display all stamp types” button 211 and the “color selection palette” button 201 to display and select detailed graffiti items.
[0131]
In step S161, the idle total time T_sumIs 50% or more of the predetermined time, that is, the total idle time T_sumIs greater than or equal to 50% and less than 70% of the predetermined time, in step S162, the control device 41 infers that the user is intermediate. In this case, the screen displayed is the standard screen shown in FIG. 17 described above.
[0132]
In step S161, the idle total time T of the predetermined time_sumIf the ratio occupied by the user is determined to be smaller than 50%, in step S163, the control device 41 infers that the user is an advanced user, and increases the level of the graffiti menu by one level (compared to the case for intermediate users). ) Process.
[0133]
In step S164, the control device 41 displays the graffiti menu increased by one step in step S163 on the monitor 26 in a hierarchical manner.
[0134]
FIG. 19 shows an example of a screen displayed at this time. Portions corresponding to the screen example of FIG. 17 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted as appropriate below.
[0135]
Compared to the screen example for intermediate users shown in FIG. 17, a “red” button 66, a “yellow” button 67, and a “green” button 68 are displayed in the area displayed as the “color selection palette” button 201 in FIG. 17. , Or a detailed color designation such as a “blue” button 69 can be selected. Therefore, the screen for advanced users is displayed so that all menus can be selected.
[0136]
After the processing in step S160, S162, or S164, in step S165, the control device 41 receives a user's graffiti input. Then, in step S166, it is determined whether or not the remaining time is larger than 0, that is, whether or not the remaining time has reached the time limit, and the process of step S165 is repeated until it is determined that the remaining time has become 0. . That is, the user's graffiti input is continued.
[0137]
In step S167, the control device 41 performs a printing process. The details of this process are the same as those of the above-described printing process in FIG.
[0138]
In the above example, the total idle time T_sumWas used to estimate the user's graffiti level. Alternatively, the user's graffiti level may be guessed based on, for example, the count of the number of times that the user has selected the first to third hierarchical doodle items. .
[0139]
As described above, by increasing or decreasing the number of menu layers according to the graffiti level of the user and displaying the menu, a novice user can use the menu with simple operations without hesitation, while an advanced user can use the menu. The user can use a sufficient number of graffiti items by a simple operation.
[0140]
Next, the hierarchy display processing with recommended functions of the control device 41 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The recommended function is a function in which the control device 41 recommends various graffiti items to the user after the user freely inputs graffiti for the first fixed time.
[0141]
The processing in steps S201 to S205 is the same as the processing in steps S151 to S155 in FIG. 16, and thus a description thereof will be omitted. However, in the processing so far, the control device 41 executes A photographing process is performed, and a process of receiving a user's graffiti input is performed.
[0142]
In step S206, the control device 41 determines whether a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the graffiti processing in step S203. This elapsed time can be set to, for example, 120 seconds when the set time of the entire graffiti processing is set to 180 seconds. When it is determined that the elapsed time has not reached 120 seconds, the control device 41 returns the process to step S205 and accepts the user's graffiti input. That is, the user's graffiti input is continued.
[0143]
If it is determined in step S206 that the elapsed time has reached 120 seconds, the control device 41 advances the process to step S207, and displays the graffiti item recommended for the user so that the graffiti item can be identified. Is displayed in a red frame.
[0144]
In step S208, the control device 41 performs guidance display of the recommended graffiti item.
[0145]
FIG. 21 shows an example of a screen display process in step S207 and a guidance display process in step S208 when the recommended graffiti item (a graffiti item to be displayed for identification) is “Noby Noby Stamp” 145. Is shown. Parts corresponding to those in FIG. 12 described above are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted below.
[0146]
The control device 41 causes a red frame 231 to be displayed, and the red frame 231 encloses the “freely extending stamp” 145 with a red frame. On the left side of the screen of the monitor 26, a stretchable stamp tool 232 of the “growth stamp” 145 recommended by the control device 41 is displayed. The types of the Noby Noby Stamp Tool 232 include “Robot Noby Noby Stamp” 232-1, “Airplane 2 Noby Noby Stamp” 232-2, “Car 1 Noby Noby Stamp” 232-3, “Bus 2 Noby Noby Stamp” 232-4, and “Train”. There are "Noby Noby Stamp" 232-5, "Car 2 Noby Noby Stamp" 232-6, and other types are displayed by operating the toolbar 232-7.
[0147]
Further, the control device 41 displays a guidance display 234 at the lower left of the screen of the monitor 26 as part of a process for displaying a graffiti item recommended for the user so as to be identified. The guidance display 234 displays a usage example (how to extend the stamp) in the case of using the “Noby Noby Stamp” 145 together with the message “Stamp will be extended!”. In addition, a hint mark 233 indicating the “Robot Noby Noby Stamp” 232-1 with an arrow is displayed on the right side of the “Robot Noby Noby Stamp” 232-1 of the Noby Noby Stamp Tool 232, and the control device 41 will explain the guide display 234. , "Robot Noby Noby Stamp" 232-1 is used.
[0148]
In step S209, the control device 41 accepts a user's graffiti input using the “Noby Noby Stamp” 145.
[0149]
In step S210, the control device 41 determines whether or not the remaining time of the graffiti processing is zero. If it is determined that the remaining time of the graffiti processing is not zero, the process proceeds to step S211.
[0150]
In step S211, the control device 41 determines whether or not the “end” button 202 has been pressed. If it is determined that the “end” button 202 has not been pressed, the control device 41 returns the process to step S209, and continues the user's graffiti input.
[0151]
If it is determined in step S210 that the remaining time of the graffiti process is zero, or if it is determined in step S211 that the “end” button 202 has been pressed, the control device 41 advances the process to step S212 and performs printing. Perform processing.
[0152]
In step S212, the control device 41 performs a printing process. The details of this processing are the same as the processing of FIG. 13 described above, and thus description thereof will be omitted.
[0153]
In the above example, as an example of the recommended function, a display in which a recommended doodle item is displayed in a red frame as an example of displaying the recommended doodle item is described. The display may be such as blinking or designating a recommended graffiti item with an arrow.
[0154]
Also, in the above-described flowchart, an example in which only the “Noby Noby stamp” 145 is recommended to the user is shown. Alternatively, a plurality of graffiti items may be sequentially recommended.
[0155]
As described above, after the user freely inputs graffiti for a predetermined period of time, by displaying various graffiti items in an easy-to-understand manner as a recommended function, the user can determine whether there are graffiti items that have not been used yet. Confirmation is possible, and in a short time, graffiti input using more menus can be performed.
[0156]
Next, the hierarchical display processing with an order designation function of the control device 41 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. In the example of the hierarchical display processing in FIGS. 4 and 5 described above, the first graffiti item is “stamp”, the second graffiti item is “pen”, and the third graffiti item is “background brush”. The control device 41 has designated the order of the graffiti items. However, the user may want to use the graffiti item he or she wants to use first. Therefore, the order specification function is a function that allows the user to specify the display order of the graffiti items.
[0157]
Since the processing of steps S231 to S233 is the same as the processing of steps S1 to S3 in FIG. 4, the description thereof will be omitted. However, in the processing so far, the control device 41 executes the processing after the coin is inserted. The photographing process is performed, and counting of the graffiti process time is started.
[0158]
In step S234, the control device 41 causes the monitor 26 to display a display order designation screen for graffiti items as shown in FIG. In the center of the screen on the monitor 26, a graffiti item is displayed along with a message 125 "You can specify the order of graffiti!" So that six types of display order can be selected. The six types are a graffiti item 251 of “pen → stamp → frame”, a graffiti item 252 of “pen → frame → stamp”, a graffiti item 253 of “stamp⇒pen → frame”, and a “pen [center] → stamp → A graffiti item 254 of "frame", a graffiti item 255 of "stamp [center] ⇒ pen ⇒ frame", or a graffiti item 256 of "frame [center] ⇒ pen ⇒ stamp". Note that “⇒” indicates an order.
[0159]
When the user selects one of the above six types of graffiti items from the screen with the graffiti pen 25a or 25b and presses an “OK” button 258, the control device 41 proceeds to step S235. The setting inside the control device 41 is performed so as to match the displayed order. When the “not specify” button 257 is selected by the user, the control device 41 sets the default order, for example, the order of the graffiti items 251 of “pen → stamp → frame”.
[0160]
The processing of steps S236 to S250 is the same as the processing of steps S4 to S18 of FIGS. 4 and 5 except that the type and order of the graffiti items to be displayed and the time distribution allocated to each graffiti item are different. The description is omitted because it is similar. Hereinafter, the difference will be described.
[0161]
When the user designates the order of the graffiti items 251 of “pen → stamp → frame” on the screen of FIG. 24, the first graffiti item hierarchical display processing in step S236 is hierarchically displayed for “pen”. Also, the second graffiti item hierarchy display processing in step S241 is hierarchically displayed for “stamp”, and the third graffiti item hierarchy display processing in step S246 is hierarchically displayed for “frame”. Then, the time assigned to each graffiti item counted in steps S239, S244, and S248 is the same 40 seconds.
[0162]
When the user designates the order of the graffiti items 252 of “pen → frame → stamp”, the first graffiti item hierarchy display processing in step S236 is to hierarchically display “pen”. Also, the second graffiti item hierarchy display processing in step S241 is hierarchically displayed for “frame”, and the third graffiti item hierarchy display processing in step S246 is hierarchically displayed for “stamp”. Then, the time allocated to each graffiti item counted in steps S239, S244, and S248 is set to 40 seconds, similarly to the case of “pen → stamp → frame” 211.
[0163]
When the user designates the order of the graffiti items 253 of “stamp → pen → frame”, the first graffiti item hierarchy display process in step S236 displays the “stamp” hierarchically. Also, the second graffiti item hierarchy display process in step S241 is hierarchically displayed for "pen", and the third graffiti item hierarchy display process in step S246 is hierarchically displayed for "frame". The time allocated to each graffiti item counted in steps S239, S244, and S248 is set to 40 seconds, similarly to the above two types.
[0164]
On the other hand, the lower three types of the screen example in FIG. 24, that is, a graffiti item 254 of “pen [center] → stamp → frame”, a graffiti item 255 of “stamp [center] → pen → frame”, and a frame “frame [ The display order of graffiti items 256 in each step is the same as the three types described above, but the time distribution allocated to the graffiti items is displayed as [center]. For example, the graffiti items are distributed in large numbers, for example, 60 seconds, and all types of hierarchical display are performed, so that the user can sufficiently graffiti. Conversely, the time allocated for the other “stamp” and “frame” doodle items is reduced to 30 seconds, and the number of doodle items to be displayed is reduced to standard items (frequently used items). Is done. Similarly, in the graffiti item 255 of “stamp [center] ⇒ pen ⇒ frame” and the graffiti item 256 of “frame [center] ⇒ pen ⇒ stamp”, the control device 41 similarly sets the stamp [center] and the frame [center]. In this example, a time period of 60 seconds is allocated, all types of graffiti items to be displayed are set to all types, a time period of 30 seconds is allocated to the second and third graffiti items, and the number of graffiti items is reduced.
[0165]
Note that the type and order of the graffiti items to be displayed are not limited to the above-described example, and may be other graffiti items or other orders.
[0166]
As described above, by allowing the user to select the order of the graffiti items to be displayed, the user can select the graffiti item that the user wants to use first. Can be.
[0167]
Next, a hierarchical display process with a slide function will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG. With the slide function, the graffiti items are displayed in a slide format with the passage of time, and the user simply designates the first hierarchy (pen, stamp, etc.), and the graffiti items on the second and third hierarchy are displayed. This is a function that is automatically set by the control device 41 and enables a graffiti using various types of graffiti items.
[0168]
The processing of steps S271 to S276 is the same as the processing of steps S201 to S206 in FIG. 20, and thus description thereof is omitted. However, in the processing up to this point, the control device 41 executes The photographing process is performed, the counting of the time of the graffiti process is started, and the user's graffiti input is accepted for 60 seconds.
[0169]
If it is determined in step S276 that the time (elapsed time) of the user's doodle input has reached 60 seconds, the control device 41 proceeds to step S277, and sets the slide function as the doodle function.
[0170]
Assuming that the user selects, for example, “pen” 61 among graffiti items in the first hierarchy, in step S278, control device 41 detects the selection.
[0171]
In step S279, the control device 41 selects, for example, “polka dot” 62 from a plurality of graffiti items in the second layer of the “pen” 61.
[0172]
Further, in step S280, the control device 41 selects, for example, “red” 66 from a plurality of graffiti items in the third hierarchy of the “pen” 61. In this way, when the graffiti item of the first hierarchy is designated by the user, the control device 41 automatically determines the graffiti items of the lower second hierarchy and the third hierarchy.
[0173]
In step S281, the control device 41 receives a user's graffiti input. Since the combination of "pen" 61- "polka dot" 62- "red" 66 has already been selected as an initial state, the user performs graffiti input with that combination. Of course, the user can operate the graffiti pens 25a and 25b as needed to manually set and change the lower-level (second and third hierarchy) graffiti items.
[0174]
In step S282, it is determined whether or not the remaining time of the graffiti processing is equal to zero. If it is not equal to zero, that is, if it is determined that the remaining time still exists, the control device 41 returns the process to step S281. The user's graffiti input is continued.
[0175]
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S282 that there is no remaining time for the graffiti processing, the control device 41 advances the processing to step S283 and performs the printing processing. The details of this process are the same as those of the above-described printing process in FIG.
[0176]
FIG. 26 shows an example of a screen displayed on the monitor 26 in the case of the above-described hierarchical display processing with a slide function. Portions corresponding to those in FIG. 21 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted.
[0177]
About half of the left side of the screen of the monitor 26 is a menu display area 281, and when the user selects, for example, a “pen” button 163 from the buttons arranged below the captured image 121, The control device 41 displays the pen pallet 291 as shown in FIG. 27A and automatically selects “polka dots” 62 to “red” 66 as the initial state. For example, when the user selects the “stamp” button 124, the control device 41 displays a stamp palette 292 as shown in FIG. 27B, and automatically sets “aurora” 102- “star” 106 as an initial state. To choose. When the user selects the “background brush” button 162, the control device 41 displays a background brush palette 293 as shown in FIG. 27C, and initializes the “pattern” 82-the “star-shaped (pattern)” 84. Automatically select as state.
[0178]
In the example of the above-described flowchart, when the “pen” 61 is selected, the control device 41 fixes the combination as the initial state to one kind of combination of “polka dot” 62- “red” 66. The combination of the second and third hierarchies, such as “plastic” 63-“yellow” 67, “jagged” 64-“green” 68, can be sequentially changed at regular time intervals.
[0179]
Further, for example, when the stamp palette 292 is displayed, the number of graffiti items displayed as the second and third layers is not limited to four, and may be increased to five or six.
[0180]
Furthermore, the order of displaying (arranging) a plurality of types may be the order of the latest (timely, most recently introduced) graffiti items (for example, “balloon rotation” 105), or a standard The order of the graffiti items (the most frequently used) (for example, translucent stamps) can be set. Since the user often wants to use the latest or standard graffiti items, in this way, the user can quickly select a desired graffiti item simply by selecting in order from the top.
[0181]
As described above, the control device 41 automatically selects the graffiti items of the second and third hierarchies, so that the user can easily input the graffiti without getting lost in the various graffiti items. Can be.
[0182]
FIG. 28 is a diagram illustrating an example of a print medium (seal paper) 49 created by the photo sticker vending machine 1 described above.
[0183]
FIG. 28A is a diagram illustrating a print medium in a case where, for example, the user has selected six-divided sticker paper. One type of image scribbled by the user is printed on the seal paper of this example.
[0184]
FIG. 28B is a diagram illustrating a print medium in a case where, for example, the user has selected mixed-divided seal paper. Two types of images scribbled by the user are printed on the seal paper of this example.
[0185]
In the above description, the print medium is not limited to the sticker paper, and may be, for example, printed on paper of a predetermined size, poster paper, or the like. Further, the image data obtained by shooting and editing may be recorded on a recording medium such as a flexible disk prepared by the user. Note that such print media and recording media are also managed by identification information that can be used in the photo sticker vending machine 1.
[0186]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the present invention, various graffiti inputs can be performed quickly and with a simple operation.
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a configuration example of the appearance of a photo sticker vending machine to which the present invention is applied.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of the photo sticker vending machine of FIG.
FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a hierarchical structure of graffiti items.
FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating a hierarchical display process of a photo sticker vending machine.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating a hierarchical display process of the photo sticker vending machine.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating details of a photographing process in step S2 of FIG. 4;
FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating details of a photographing process in step S2 of FIG. 4;
FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating details of a first graffiti item hierarchy display process in step S4 of FIG. 4;
9 is a diagram showing a display example of a graffiti menu screen in step S71 in FIG.
FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a display example of a graffiti menu screen in step S72 of FIG. 8;
FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a display example of a graffiti menu screen in steps S73 and S74 of FIG. 8;
FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a display example of a monitor in step S76 of FIG. 8;
FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating details of print processing in step S18 in FIG. 5;
FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating a basic concept of estimating a graffiti level of a user.
FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating a basic concept of estimating a graffiti level of a user.
FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating a hierarchical display process with a learning function of the photo sticker vending machine.
17 is a diagram showing a display example of a graffiti menu screen for standard and intermediate people in the hierarchical display processing with learning function of FIG. 16;
18 is a diagram showing a display example of a graffiti menu screen for a beginner in the hierarchical display processing with learning function of FIG. 16;
19 is a diagram showing a display example of a graffiti menu screen for advanced users in the hierarchical display processing with learning function of FIG. 16;
FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating a hierarchical display process with a recommended function of a photo sticker vending machine.
FIG. 21 is a diagram showing a display example of a graffiti menu screen in steps S207 and S208 of FIG. 20;
FIG. 22 is a flowchart for explaining a hierarchical display process with an order designating function of a photo sticker vending machine.
FIG. 23 is a flowchart illustrating hierarchical display processing with an order designating function of a photo sticker vending machine.
24 is a diagram showing a display example of a display order designation screen in step S234 of FIG.
FIG. 25 is a flowchart illustrating a hierarchical display process with a slide function of the photo sticker vending machine.
26 is a diagram showing a display example of a screen in the hierarchical display processing with a slide function of FIG. 25.
FIG. 27 is a diagram showing a display example of a graffiti menu displayed in the menu display area of FIG. 26;
FIG. 28 is a diagram illustrating an example of a seal sheet.
[Explanation of symbols]
1) Photo sticker vending machine
21 camera
22L, 22R lighting equipment
25a, 25b graffiti pen
26 monitor
41 control device
42 storage device
43 coin insertion section
44 input section
45 printer
46 ID tag reader / writer
47mm sticker paper unit
48 ID tag
49mm sticker paper

Claims (12)

Photographing means for photographing a subject;
An image of the subject photographed by the photographing means, and display control means for controlling display of graffiti items for selecting a type of graffiti to be input to the image of the subject;
Input means for selecting the desired graffiti item from among the plurality of graffiti items and inputting graffiti;
Display means for displaying an image output under the control of the display control means,
Each of the plurality of graffiti items is classified into two or more hierarchies, and the display control means displays the graffiti items of lower hierarchy in order with time with respect to the predetermined graffiti items. Photo sticker vending machine characterized by control. 2. The display control unit according to claim 1, wherein when displaying a graffiti item of a lower hierarchy of the predetermined graffiti item, the display control means increases or decreases the number of hierarchy levels to be displayed based on a use state of the graffiti input. Photo sticker vending machine described in. 3. The photo sticker according to claim 2, wherein the display control unit determines the use state based on a plurality of the graffiti items and a count of the number of times that the graffiti items in the lower hierarchy are selected. Vending machine. 2. The photo sticker vending machine according to claim 1, wherein the display control means displays a predetermined one of the graffiti items when a predetermined time set in advance elapses. 2. The photo sticker vending machine according to claim 1, wherein the display control means controls display of designation information for designating an order in which the plurality of graffiti items are displayed. When the order is designated, the display control means sets the graffiti input time of each of the plurality of graffiti items to be large for the graffiti items to be displayed first, and to be small for the graffiti items to be displayed second and thereafter. The photo sticker vending machine according to claim 5, wherein the photo sticker is distributed. When a predetermined graffiti item is selected from the plurality of graffiti items, the display control means determines and displays a plurality of graffiti items in a lower hierarchy of the selected predetermined graffiti item. The photo sticker vending machine according to claim 1, wherein the vending machine performs control. 8. The photo sticker vending machine according to claim 7, wherein the display control means controls a plurality of the graffiti items in a lower hierarchy so as to be displayed in the latest order of the graffiti items. 8. The photo sticker vending machine according to claim 7, wherein the display control means controls the plurality of the graffiti items in the lower hierarchy so as to display the graffiti items in the order of the most frequently used graffiti items. . 2. The photo sticker vending machine according to claim 1, further comprising a printing unit that prints the image on which the graffiti has been given by the input unit on a print medium. Shoot the subject,
A graffiti item for selecting a type of graffiti to be input for the image of the photographed subject is displayed,
Each of the plurality of graffiti items is classified into two or more hierarchies, and for a predetermined graffiti item, the graffiti items of lower hierarchies are sequentially displayed with the passage of time. Photo sticker printing method. Photographing means for photographing a subject;
An image of the subject photographed by the photographing means, and display control means for controlling display of graffiti items for selecting a type of graffiti to be input to the image of the subject;
Input means for selecting a desired graffiti item from among the plurality of graffiti items and inputting graffiti;
Display means for displaying an image output under the control of the display control means,
Each of the plurality of graffiti items is classified into two or more hierarchies, and the display control means controls the graffiti items in a lower hierarchy in order with respect to a predetermined graffiti item over time. Printing media unit used in a photo sticker vending machine,
An identification information storage unit that stores identification information for identifying the print medium unit,
The print medium unit, wherein the identification information stored by the identification information storage means is enabled when the identification information is authenticated by the photo sticker vending machine.

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