JP2004163699A - Automatic photograph making apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an automatic photograph making apparatus with a lighting unit that enables a user to optionally determine a position as he or she likes and then obtain lighting increasing amusements. <P>SOLUTION: This automatic photograph making apparatus is equipped with a flash part 110 which emits flash light, a test light 120 which projects light nearly in the projection direction of the flash light, a selection part 130 which determines the color of the flash light to be emitted from the flash part 110, and a shutter button 140 which determines imaging timing. The user operates the selection part 130 to determine the color of the flash light to be emitted by the flash part 110, confirms a place to be irradiated with the flash light by using the light projected by the test light 120, and depresses a shutter button 140 in proper timing. The flash part 110 emits the flash light right after that or a given time later to perform an operation for imaging the user. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to an automatic photo-creating device that captures an illuminated user with a camera and outputs the captured image as a photograph.
[0002]
[Prior art]
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there has been known a game photograph creation device that shoots a user with a camera and outputs the shot image as a photograph. Such a game photo creation device selects an image to be combined with a photographed image (hereinafter referred to as an “additional image”) from a variety of background images and foreground images prepared in advance according to the user's preference. In order to enhance the playability or recreation, the user is allowed to draw freely using a pen-type input device such as a touch pen or the like. In addition, the conventional game photograph creation device includes a lighting device such as a flash that emits a bright flash to illuminate the user at the time of shooting, and a fluorescent light that constantly lights up to illuminate the user, and thus has an appropriate lighting environment. A device for imaging below has been devised.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, the lighting device included in the above-mentioned conventional game photograph creation device is installed at a fixed position, and cannot illuminate from an arbitrary position according to the user's preference. In addition, the lighting device included in the above-mentioned game photograph creation device is provided to provide an appropriate lighting environment at the time of imaging, and is not originally planned to provide a lighting environment that enhances playability or entertainment. .
[0004]
Therefore, according to the present invention, an automatic photograph creation device including a lighting device that allows a user to arbitrarily determine the position of the lighting device according to his / her own preference and that can perform lighting that enhances playability or entertainment. The purpose is to provide.
[0005]
Means for Solving the Problems and Effects of the Invention
A first aspect of the present invention is an automatic photo-creating apparatus that includes a photographing unit that photographs a subject in a predetermined photographing region, and an output device that outputs a photographed image obtained by the photographing unit or a composite image including the photographed image as a photograph. So,
It is characterized by comprising an illuminating means which can be moved to an arbitrary position near the subject and illuminates the subject.
[0006]
According to the first aspect of the invention, it is possible to provide a game photograph creation device that allows the user to arbitrarily determine the position of the lighting device according to his / her preference.
[0007]
In a second aspect, in the first aspect,
The illumination unit is configured to be grippable by a user as the subject, and includes a shutter unit that determines an imaging timing by operating the user.
[0008]
According to the second aspect of the invention, for example, since the shutter button is provided in the illuminating means that can be gripped by hand, the user can perform the imaging operation without changing the position or posture.
[0009]
A third invention is a method according to the first or second invention,
The lighting means,
Flash means for emitting a flash toward the subject,
Color determining means for determining the color of the flash emitted by the flash means;
It is characterized by including.
[0010]
According to the third aspect of the present invention, the color determination means can select the illumination color according to the user's own preference, so that a game photograph creation device capable of performing illumination that enhances playability or amusement. Can be provided.
[0011]
According to a fourth aspect, in the third aspect,
The flash unit includes a plurality of light emitting units that emit a flash,
The color determination unit is provided with a plurality of corresponding to the plurality of light emitting units, so as to determine different colors,
The illumination unit may further include a selection unit that allows a user as the subject to select which of the light emitting units emits the flash.
[0012]
In a fifth aspect, in the third aspect,
The color determination unit includes a plurality of color regions that determine the color of the flash by transmitting the flash, and transmits one color region selected from the plurality of color regions to the flash. Features.
[0013]
According to a sixth aspect, in any one of the third to fifth aspects,
The illumination means may further include a light projection means for continuously illuminating the subject by projecting light in a direction substantially the same as a projection direction of a flash to be emitted by the flash means.
[0014]
According to the sixth aspect of the invention, the user can confirm in advance which place the flash light from the flash unit will illuminate while seeing the place illuminated by the light projected by the light emitting unit. .
[0015]
A seventh invention is an automatic photograph creation method including a photographing step of photographing a subject in a predetermined photographing region, and an output step of outputting a photographed image obtained in the photographing step or a composite image including the photographed image as a photograph. So,
The method includes an illumination step of illuminating the subject with an illuminating unit movable to an arbitrary position near the subject.
[0016]
An eighth invention is a print medium characterized by being printed as a photograph by the automatic photograph creation method according to the seventh invention.
[0017]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
<1. First Embodiment>
<1.1 Overall Configuration of Apparatus According to First Embodiment>
FIG. 1 is a schematic side view of a game photograph creation device according to a first embodiment of the present invention. Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 1, an overall configuration of a game photograph creation device according to the present embodiment will be described.
[0018]
The game photograph creation device includes a photographing room 2 in which a user U enters, and a main body unit 4 that generates a composite image including a photographed image of the user U and outputs it as a photograph, for example, as a photograph sticker or a photograph card. ing.
[0019]
The photographing room 2 includes a photographing device 10 including a camera and the like for photographing the user U, a holding mechanism for vertically moving the photographing device 10 and holding the photographing device variably, and using the user U from an arbitrary position by holding the photographing device 10. And a hand-held flash 100 for illuminating the person U. The photographing apparatus 10 is configured such that a camera, a liquid crystal display panel (hereinafter abbreviated as “LCD”), a fixed flash disposed at a predetermined position, and a circle fluorescent lamp are housed and integrated in a disk-shaped case. In addition to the hand-held flash 100, the light from the circle fluorescent lamp and the fixed flash illuminates the user U, the camera shoots the user U, and the user U looks at the captured image displayed on the LCD. Can be. This camera takes an image of the user U present on the floor F in the imaging room 2 and outputs an image signal representing a captured image. Typically, a digital camera that generates a digital image signal using a CCD (charge coupled device) is used. The LCD is configured to display an image represented by the image signal, and is used to confirm a captured image obtained by the camera. The circle fluorescent lamp is an illuminating unit that illuminates the shooting direction of the camera, and is constantly turned on during the operation of the game photographing device. When the shutter button is pressed, the fixed flash emits a flash in the shooting direction of the camera immediately after the shutter button is pressed or after a lapse of a predetermined time of about several seconds. The handheld flash 100 also flashes at the same time as the fixed flash. The configuration of the handheld flash 100 will be described later. Then, when a flash is emitted from the hand-held flash 100 and the fixed flash, an image signal representing an image captured by the camera of the user U illuminated by the flash is transferred to the control device in the main unit 4 and temporarily stored as an image file. Is saved.
[0020]
The main body unit 4 is built around a computer and includes a control device that controls each unit and performs image processing, a printer, a main display device 22, and the like. The main display device 22 is configured so that its screen faces the user U. The main display device 22 is provided with two light pens on both sides thereof. The user U can input an image to be added to the captured image displayed on the main display device 22 by operating these light pens. An operation panel 20 is also provided on the front surface of the main body 4, that is, on the surface facing the user U, and this operation panel 20 is used to select a captured image constituting a composite image to be output as a photo sticker. It includes a selection operation unit and a designation unit that designates a background image or a foreground image as an image (additional image) to be added to a captured image when a composite image is generated. Further, the handheld flash 100 is connected to the main unit 4 by a connection cord 105. Further, the main body 4 is provided with a lighting device (hereinafter referred to as “front lighting device”) and a coin slot on the front surface thereof, and a photo sticker outlet 28 on the side surface thereof.
[0021]
<1.2 Functional Configuration of Main Part of Device According to First Embodiment>
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a main part of the game photograph creation device according to the present embodiment viewed from a functional aspect. The functional parts of this game photograph creation device are functionally composed of a camera 52, a confirmation display unit 54, a video distribution unit 56, a capture control unit 58, an image processing unit 60, a main display unit 62, From the photo sticker output unit 64, the coin input unit 66, the operation unit 68, the illumination unit 70, the I / O control unit 72, the pen input unit 74, the pen input control unit 76, and the main control unit 80 Be composed.
[0022]
In this configuration, the camera 52 and the confirmation display unit 54 correspond to the camera and the LCD in the imaging device 10, respectively. The video distribution unit 56 is realized by hardware included in a control device in the main body unit 4, and is configured to capture an image in a shooting direction (called a “through image”) captured by the camera 52 until the shutter button is pressed. The signal is distributed to the confirmation display unit 54 and the capture control unit 58. As a result, the through image is displayed on the confirmation display unit 54 and also on the main display unit 62 via the image processing unit 60 through the capture control unit 58. The capture control unit 58 is realized by hardware included in the control device and software executed by a computer in the control device, and executes a capture process. That is, when the shutter button is pressed for photographing of the user U, an image signal output from the camera 52 as a signal representing a photographed image of the user U is directly transmitted based on an instruction from the main control unit 80 ( (Not via the video distribution unit 56) and temporarily stored in the image processing unit 60 as an image file. The image processing unit 60 is realized by hardware included in the control device and software executed by a computer in the control device, and based on an instruction from the main control unit 80, a captured image represented by an image file stored therein. And a background image or foreground image specified by the operation panel 20 and / or an image input by handwriting with a light pen (hereinafter, “handwritten image”) to generate a synthesized image. The main display unit 62 corresponds to a main display device in the main body unit 4 and displays a composite image generated by the image processing unit 60. The photo sticker output unit 64 corresponds to a printer built in the main unit 4, and outputs a composite image generated by the image processing unit 60 as a photo sticker (or photo card) based on an instruction from the main control unit 80. .
[0023]
The coin input unit 66 is realized by a coin slot in the main unit 4 and hardware in the control device, detects a coin inserted into the coin slot, and outputs a coin signal indicating the inserted coin. The operation unit 68 corresponds to the operation panel 20 in the main body unit 4 and various operation units included in the handheld flash 100 described below. When the operation panel 20 or the operation unit is operated by the user U, the operation contents are displayed. The operation signal shown is output. The illumination unit 70 corresponds to a handheld flash 100, a fixed flash, a front illumination device in the main body unit 4, and a circle fluorescent lamp in the photographing device 10, and is dimmed by the I / O control unit 72 based on an instruction from the main control unit 80. And turning on / off is controlled. The I / O control unit 72 is realized by hardware in the control device, controls the illumination unit 70 based on an instruction from the main control unit 80, and controls a coin signal from the coin input unit 66 or a coin signal from the operation unit 68. The operation signal is transferred to the main control unit 80. The pen input unit 74 corresponds to the two light pens in the main body unit 4, and when operated by the user U, outputs a pen input signal indicating the content of the operation. The pen input control unit 76 is realized by hardware included in the control device and software executed by a computer in the control device, receives a pen input signal from the light pen, and represents an image based on the operation content of the user U. A signal is generated and transferred to the main control unit 80 as a handwritten image signal.
[0024]
The main control unit 80 is realized by a computer in the control device executing software, and instructs each unit as described above to control each unit based on a coin signal or an operation signal input as described above. Put out. Further, when receiving a handwritten image signal from the pen input control unit 76, the handwritten image signal is transferred to the image processing unit 60 as a signal of an additional image to be combined with the captured image. Further, the computer in the control device has a timer function, and the main control unit 80 uses the timer function to determine the time from when the shutter switch is pressed until the start of the capture processing, And the time during which the input of the handwritten image by the light pen is permitted.
[0025]
<1.3 Specific Configuration of Handheld Flash According to First Embodiment>
FIG. 3 is an external front view showing a configuration of the handheld flash 100 according to the first embodiment, FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of a main part of the handheld flash 100, and FIG. It is the schematic which shows arrangement | positioning of each component in a main part. The configuration of the handheld flash 100 according to the present embodiment will be described below with reference to these drawings.
[0026]
The handheld flash 100 should be emitted from the flash unit 110, which is a lighting unit that emits a flash, a test light 120 that is a projection unit that emits light in substantially the same direction as the projection direction of the flash, and the flash unit 110. The camera includes a selection unit 130 for selecting a flash color, and a shutter button 140 for deciding the timing of imaging. Since these components are desirably arranged at a position facing the user, they are arranged on the back side of the handheld flash 100 as shown in FIG. Since the front side of the handheld flash 100 is imaged together with the user, the front side has a shape that does not impair entertainment or playability as shown in FIG. In addition, with the configuration in which the shutter button 140 is provided on the handheld flash 100 held by the user, imaging is performed without losing the position or posture of the user.
[0027]
Hereinafter, an operation of the handheld flash 100 based on a user operation will be described. First, the user operates the selection unit 130 to select the color of the flash light to be emitted from the flash unit 110. For example, the selection unit 130 is configured by a dial-type switch, and the user rotates the dial to select one of four flash colors of white (colorless), pink, orange, and blue, or the handheld flash 100. (OFF) can be selected. Also, at that time, the user checks which location the flash light will illuminate while watching the location illuminated by the light projected by the test light 120. Note that the trial light 120 is lit from the time the coin is inserted until the end of shooting. The user holds the handheld flash 100 and moves it to a desired position to maintain that position. Alternatively, a moving stand (not shown) that holds the hand-held flash 100 at an arbitrary position may be provided, and the hand-held flash 100 may be held in a predetermined holder portion of the moving stand, or the holder may be mounted on a wall of the photographing room 2 or the like. A part may be provided and held there. Thereafter, the user presses the shutter button 140 at an appropriate timing. The flash unit 110 emits a flash immediately after that or after the elapse of a predetermined time of about several seconds, and the above-described imaging operation is performed.
[0028]
Next, the arrangement of each component in the main part of the handheld flash 100 will be described. Referring to FIG. 5, a flash unit 210 corresponding to the flash unit 110 shown in FIG. 4 includes a plurality of light-emitting units 211 to 214 that emit a flash, and a flash unit 210 corresponding to the test light 120 shown in FIG. It is arranged in two rows and two stages near the lower part. In addition, since FIG. 4 shows a schematic appearance of the flash unit 110, the four light emitting units 211 to 214 shown in FIG. 5 are not shown in FIG. In the direction in which these light emitting units 211 to 214 should emit flash light, white (transparent) filter 261, pink filter 262, and orange filter are used as means for determining the color of flash light corresponding to these light emitting units 211 to 214. 263 and a blue filter 264 are attached. These filters 261 to 264 attenuate the wavelength components other than the color of the filter when the flash emitted from the corresponding light emitting unit is transmitted, and make the color of the flash almost the same as the color of the filter. The selector 130 determines the color of the flash light to illuminate the user by electrically selecting the light emitting unit to emit light from the light emitting units 211 to 214.
[0029]
<1.4 Effect of First Embodiment>
According to the above configuration, the user can freely determine the position of the illumination device according to his / her own preference by using the handheld flash 100 as a movable illumination unit. With the filter provided as described above, the illumination color can be selected according to the user's own preference, so that it is possible to provide a game photograph creation device that performs illumination that enhances playability or entertainment. Further, a configuration in which a mechanical operating unit does not occur can be achieved by a configuration in which the color of the flash is electrically selected by the selection unit 130. Thus, the size of the handheld flash can be reduced, and the durability can be improved. Furthermore, with the configuration in which the handheld flash 100 is provided with the shutter button 140, the user can perform an imaging operation without changing the position or posture. Further, with the configuration including the test light 120, the user can confirm in advance which place the flash light illuminates while seeing the place illuminated by the light projected by the test light 120.
[0030]
<2. Second Embodiment>
Next, a description will be given of a game photograph creation device according to a second embodiment of the present invention. Since the gaming photo creation device according to the present embodiment is configured and operates almost in the same manner as the gaming photo creation device of FIG. 1 described above, the description of the same components and their operations will be omitted. This game photo creation device is different in that a handheld flash having a different configuration is provided instead of the handheld flash 100 included in the game photo creation device of FIG. 1 described above. Hereinafter, a configuration of a main part of the handheld flash will be described with reference to FIG.
[0031]
The main part of the hand-held flash includes an illumination unit 350 including a flash unit 310 and a test light 320, and a rectangular filter 360 provided on the front surface thereof and transmitting a predetermined wavelength component of flash light to be emitted. Note that the hand-held flash further includes a base material (not shown), and the above components are fixed at predetermined positions on the base material. The filter 360 has four color regions arranged in one line, and these color regions include a white (transparent) region 361, a pink region 362, an orange region 363, and a blue region 364. These color regions are arranged in the vertical direction as shown. The filter 360 is attached slidably in the vertical direction with respect to the base material, and is set at a position where each color region covers the front surface of the flash unit 310 and the test light 320 according to a user's selection. . The figure shows a state where the pink area 362 is set. The filter 360 is directly or mechanically connected to and interlocks with, for example, a slide-type switch or lever slidable in the arrangement direction of the color regions. With this configuration, a desired color area is set on the front surface of the lighting unit 350, and the color of the flash light to illuminate the user is determined.
[0032]
According to the above configuration, the user can determine the position and the illumination color of the illumination device according to his / her own preference by using the movable hand-held flash and the filter 360 as in the first embodiment. Lighting that enhances playability or entertainment can be provided. Further, unlike the first embodiment, the configuration in which the color of the flash is mechanically selected by sliding the filter 360 makes it possible to reduce the cost of the hand-held flash with a simple configuration. Further, since the rectangular filter 360 slidable in the arrangement direction of the color regions is provided, the width of the hand-held flash in the vertical direction (the left-right direction in the drawing) with respect to the arrangement direction can be reduced. Further, since the filter 360 also covers the front surface of the test light 320, the color of the light emitted by the test light 320 becomes the same as the color of the flash light to illuminate the user, and the user changes the color of the flash light to be emitted. It can be checked in advance.
[0033]
<3. Third Embodiment>
Next, a description will be given of a game photo creation device according to a third embodiment of the present invention. Since the gaming photo creation device according to the present embodiment is configured and operates almost in the same manner as the gaming photo creation device of FIG. 1 described above, the description of the same components and their operations will be omitted. This game photo creation device is different in that a handheld flash having a different configuration is provided instead of the handheld flash 100 included in the game photo creation device of FIG. 1 described above. Hereinafter, a configuration of a main part of the hand-held flash will be described with reference to FIG.
[0034]
The main part of this hand-held flash includes an illumination unit 450 including a flash unit 410 and a test light 420, and a circular filter 460 provided on the front surface thereof and transmitting a predetermined wavelength component of flash light to be emitted. The hand-held flash further includes a base material (not shown), and the above components are fixed at predetermined positions by the base material. The filter 460 has four color regions divided into four in a fan shape, and these color regions include a white (transparent) region 461, a pink region 462, an orange region 463, and a blue region 464. The filter 460 is rotatably attached to the base material about a center point 465, and is set at a position where each color area covers the front of the flash unit 410 and the test light 420 according to a user's selection. You. In the figure, a state where the blue region 464 is set is shown. The filter 460 is directly connected to, for example, a rotatable disk whose center of rotation is aligned with the center point 465, or is mechanically connected to and cooperates with a gear. With this configuration, a desired color area is set on the front surface of the lighting unit 450, and the color of the flash light to illuminate the user is determined.
[0035]
According to the above-described configuration, the user can determine the position and the illumination color of the illumination device according to his / her own preference by using the movable hand-held flash and the filter 360 as in the second embodiment. Lighting that enhances playability or entertainment can be provided. Further, by rotating the filter 460 to mechanically select the color of the flash, the handheld flash can be made simple and inexpensive. Further, with the configuration in which the filter 460 also covers the front surface of the test light 420, the user can confirm in advance the color of the flash light to be emitted. Further, unlike the second embodiment, the length of the hand-held flash can be shortened by providing the rotatable circular filter 360.
[0036]
<4. Fourth embodiment>
Next, a description will be given of a game photo creation device according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. Since the gaming photo creation device according to the present embodiment is configured and operates almost in the same manner as the gaming photo creation device of FIG. 1 described above, the description of the same components and their operations will be omitted. This game photo creation device is different in that a handheld flash having a different configuration is provided instead of the handheld flash 100 included in the game photo creation device of FIG. 1 described above. Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 8, the arrangement of each component in the main part of the handheld flash will be described.
[0037]
The main part of the hand-held flash includes an illumination unit 550 including a flash unit 510 and a test light 520, and a cylindrical filter 560 that stores the illumination unit 550 therein and transmits a predetermined wavelength of flash light to be emitted. Including. The hand-held flash further includes a base material (not shown), and the above components are fixed at predetermined positions by the base material. The filter 560 has a rotation axis perpendicular to the flash projection direction, and has four color regions obtained by dividing the outer peripheral side surface of the cylinder into four parallel to the rotation axis. These four color regions include a white (transparent) region 561, a pink region 562, an orange region 563, and a blue region 564. The filter 560 is rotatably mounted on the base material so as to rotate about the rotation axis, and each color region is arranged on the front surface of the flash unit 410 and the test light 420 according to a color selection by a user. It is set in a position to cover. The filter 560 is directly connected to, for example, a rotatable disk with its rotation axis and the center of rotation aligned, or is mechanically connected with a gear or the like to interlock with it. With this configuration, a desired color area is set on the front surface of the lighting unit 550, and the color of the flash light to illuminate the user is determined.
[0038]
According to the above configuration, the user can determine the position and the illumination color of the illumination device according to his / her own preference by using the hand-held flash and the filter 360 that can be moved in the same manner as in the third embodiment. Lighting that enhances playability or entertainment can be provided. Further, by rotating the filter 460 to mechanically select the color of the flash, the handheld flash can be made simple and inexpensive. Further, with the configuration in which the filter 560 also covers the front surface of the test light 520, the user can confirm in advance the color of the flash light to be emitted. Further, unlike the third embodiment, since the filter 560 is provided with the rotatable cylindrical filter 560, the size of the handheld flash can be reduced.
[0039]
<5. Modification of Each Embodiment>
In each of the first to fourth embodiments, the configuration is such that the flash of four colors can be selected, but the number of colors is not limited. Further, a configuration may be adopted in which a flash having a plurality of brightnesses can be selected using a filter that limits only the amount of light, instead of selectively transmitting light wavelengths.
[0040]
In the first embodiment, the appearance of the handheld flash 100 is configured as shown in FIG. 3, but any shape may be used as long as it is easy to hold. Further, the plurality of light emitting units 211 to 214 are arranged in two rows and two stages as shown in FIG. 4, but may be arranged in any manner such as one row vertically or one row horizontally. Also, a plurality of test lights 220 may be provided corresponding to the light emitting units 211 to 214 so that the light to be projected passes through any of the filters 261 to 264.
[0041]
In each of the second to fourth embodiments, the filters 360, 460, or 560 are configured to be moved mechanically by a user. However, the filters 360, 460, or 560 may be driven by an electric motor or an electromagnet (not shown) that drives these filters. A new drive unit may be newly provided, and these filters may be configured to slide or rotate by giving an electric instruction to the drive unit.
[0042]
In the third and fourth embodiments, the filter 460 or 560 is configured to work with, for example, a rotatable disk, but this disk may be omitted. For example, the periphery of the filter 460 may be partially exposed to the outside of the handheld flash, and the exposed portion may be configured to be rotated in the circumferential direction by a user with a finger or the like. Similarly, the vicinity of the cylindrical outer peripheral side portion of the filter 560 may be partially exposed to the outside of the handheld flash, and the exposed portion may be configured to be rotated in the circumferential direction by a user with a finger or the like.
[0043]
In the second embodiment, the filter 360 is configured to be slidable in the vertical direction, but may be configured to be slidable in the horizontal direction. Similarly, in the fourth embodiment, the filter 560 is configured to be rotatable with the rotation axis set in the horizontal direction. However, the filter 560 may be configured to be rotatable with the rotation axis set in the vertical direction. Further, in the fourth embodiment, the filter 560 may be configured as a part of a cylinder in which a part of the outer peripheral side surface is missing.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a schematic view of a game photograph creation device according to a first embodiment of the present invention as viewed from a side.
FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram of the game photo creation device according to the first embodiment.
FIG. 3 is an external view illustrating a configuration of a hand-held flash according to the first embodiment.
FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of a main part of the handheld flash according to the first embodiment.
FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram showing an arrangement of a main part of the handheld flash according to the first embodiment.
FIG. 6 is a schematic view showing an arrangement of a main part of a handheld flash according to a second embodiment.
FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram showing an arrangement of a main part of a hand-held flash according to a third embodiment.
FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram illustrating an arrangement of a main part of a hand-held flash according to a fourth embodiment.
[Explanation of symbols]
2 ... shooting room
4 Body part
10. Photographing device
100 ... Flash
105… Connection code
110, 210, 310, 410, 510 ... flash unit
120, 220, 320, 420, 520 ... trial light
130 ... Selection section
140… Shutter button
211-214: Light emitting unit
261-264, 360, 460, 560 ... filters
350, 450, 550 ... lighting unit
U: User
F ... floor surface

Claims (8)

An automatic photograph creation device comprising: a photographing unit that photographs a subject in a predetermined photographing region; and an output device that outputs a photographed image obtained by the photographing unit or a composite image including the photographed image as a photograph,
An automatic photo-creating apparatus, comprising: an illuminating unit that can move to an arbitrary position near the subject and illuminates the subject. The automatic lighting device according to claim 1, wherein the lighting unit is configured to be grippable by a user who is the subject, and includes a shutter unit that determines an imaging timing by operating the user. Photo creator. The lighting means,
Flash means for emitting a flash toward the subject,
3. The automatic photographing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising: a color determining unit that determines a color of a flash emitted by the flash unit. The flash unit includes a plurality of light emitting units that emit a flash,
The color determination unit is provided with a plurality of corresponding to the plurality of light emitting units, so as to determine different colors,
4. The automatic photograph creation apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the illumination unit further includes a selection unit that allows a user who is the subject to select which of the light emitting units emits the flash. 5. The color determination unit includes a plurality of color regions that determine the color of the flash by transmitting the flash, and transmits one color region selected from the plurality of color regions to the flash. 4. The automatic photo-creating device according to claim 3, wherein the automatic photo-creating device is characterized in that: 4. The illumination device according to claim 3, wherein the illumination unit further includes a projection unit that continuously illuminates the subject by projecting the flash in a direction substantially the same as a projection direction of a flash to be emitted by the flash unit. 5. 6. The automatic photo-creating device according to claim 5. An automatic photograph creation method including: a photographing step of photographing a subject in a predetermined photographing region; and an output step of outputting a photographed image obtained in the photographing step or a composite image including the photographed image as a photograph,
An illuminating step of illuminating the subject with an illuminating means movable to an arbitrary position near the subject. A print medium printed as a photograph by the automatic photograph creation method according to claim 7.

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