JP2004266344A - Device, method, and system for photographing face image - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent mistake of taking a selected picture of a subject person for a selection confirming picture by an operator when selecting the most suitable photographed image for a photograph of the face out of a plurality of photographed images for the photographs of the faces formed by photographing the subject by the operator's operation. <P>SOLUTION: A device for photographing face images has: a camera part 10 for photographing the subject person 5 and obtaining a plurality of face images; a first display means 14 which displays the plurality of face images photographed by the camera part 10 and arrange them so that the subject 5 can view them; identifying means 8A and 8B attached to the plurality of face images displayed to the first display means 14; a first selecting means 4 for selecting an arbitrary face image out of the plurality of images displayed by the first display means 14; and discrimination displaying means 9A and 9B for discriminating the face image selected by the first selecting means 4 from other face images. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO&NCIPI

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a face image photographing apparatus, a face image photographing method, and a face image photographing system, and more particularly, to a face image photographing apparatus such as an identification card for photographing at least a face portion of a subject, a driver's license, a face image photographing method, and the like. The present invention relates to a face image capturing system.
[0002]
[Prior art]
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there has been known a face image capturing apparatus that illuminates a subject and captures at least a face portion of the illuminated subject by an operator. There is also known a face image photographing apparatus which operates a subject to photograph at least a face portion. Uses include photographs for identification cards and photographs for driver's licenses.
[0003]
As a means of taking a photo of a certificate for pasting on resumes, passports, driver's licenses, identification cards, etc., use a camera using a silver halide film or a digital camera, and use an automatic developing machine, thermal printer, sublimation type 2. Description of the Related Art A face image capturing apparatus that provides a predetermined photograph by outputting to an output device such as a printer or an inkjet printer is generally used.
[0004]
In addition, certificate vending machines are installed on the streets that automatically take pictures at the size of the certificate and sell the printed image. You can get your ID photo.
[0005]
The conventional certificate face image photographing device can easily take a certificate photograph by one person. However, since the photographing is performed automatically, the photographer blinks or moves at the moment of photographing. Even if you do not notice it, the resulting photo may be inappropriate for use as a certificate photo. In such a case, there has been a problem that the subject has to pay the fee again and take the image again.
[0006]
If the photographed photograph is closed or blurred and is inappropriate as a photograph for the certificate, it will not be immediately noticed, and at the stage of requesting the creation of an ID card or a certificate, satisfy the predetermined criteria. Not knowing that is often a source of confusion. In such a case, since the photographing is performed again, there is a problem that time is wasted and a fee must be paid again.
[0007]
When a license is created by photographing a subject by an operation of an operator, there is a problem that a face image cannot be confirmed until the license is completed after photographing. For this reason, there is a demand for a face image photographing apparatus capable of showing a plurality of photographed face image photographs and selecting and selecting a favorite facial image photograph from the photograph.
[0008]
Patent Literature 1 discloses a face image photographing apparatus in which a plurality of photographed images are sequentially displayed, and a subject can select an arbitrary favorite image from the displayed images.
[0009]
Further, in an ID card containing a photo ID or a face photograph, the fact that a face image is photographed with a natural expression is one of the factors that increase the satisfaction of the user who is a user.
[0010]
When taking photos used for identification cards, it is surprising that the subject gets stuck in the atmosphere of the shooting location such as a license center, police station, etc., the expression becomes hard, and a face photo with a natural expression is obtained Difficult.
[0011]
It is considered that the second photographing performed at a slight time interval from the first photographing is for the subject to get used to the atmosphere of the photographing, but the facial photograph with a more relaxed expression than the first photographing. Tends to be obtained.
[0012]
Therefore, it is presumed that providing the face image photographing device with a means for confirming the photograph of the photographed face of the subject is effective as a means for increasing the satisfaction of the unit.
[0013]
Some of such face image photographing apparatuses have means for confirming the photographed face image. For example, Patent Literature 2 discloses a technique in which a plurality of face images are continuously captured by one shooting operation, and an appropriate face image is selected from the captured face images.
[0014]
Although the technology disclosed in Patent Document 2 does not have a function of displaying a list of captured face images, a plurality of captured face images are displayed on a monitor screen in a list, and a necessary face image is selected from the list. Patent Literature 3 discloses a technique for selecting a face image and redisplaying the selected face image on a monitor screen.
[0015]
Under these circumstances, a face image that can be obtained without re-shooting a face image that the photographed person also likes as a photograph and that satisfies the requirements of various certificates and the like can be obtained from a plurality of shot face images. Development of an image photographing apparatus, a face image photographing method, and a face image photographing system is desired.
[0016]
[Patent Document 1]
JP-A-7-271951 (Claims)
[0017]
[Patent Document 2]
JP-A-7-44683 (paragraph number 0010)
[0018]
[Patent Document 3]
JP-A-2000-11061 (paragraphs 0006 to 0012)
[0019]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
According to the technology disclosed in Patent Document 1, a face image determined as an optimum face image is selected from face images shot by oneself. However, an ID card or a license used by the shot image is required. It is sufficient that the condition is satisfied, but if the condition is not satisfied, the photographing must be performed again.
[0020]
The technique disclosed in Patent Literature 2 is intended to eliminate a blinked photographed image, in which only an operator confirms and selects a photographed image. What to do is not described. Also, Patent Document 3 does not disclose that a subject confirms an image.
[0021]
Therefore, it is presumed that a face image photographing apparatus that performs face photographing by satisfying the user who confirms the photographed face of the photographed person and selects a consented face photograph image has not been studied much. Is done.
[0022]
On the other hand, if a step of checking the subject from among the face images taken by the operator and selecting a satisfactory face image from among them is added, the operator may mistake the face image selected by the subject. In addition, reliable communication must be performed between the subject and the operator so as to ensure selection from a plurality of face images.
[0023]
That is, when selecting an optimal face image from among a plurality of face images selected by the subject and transmitting a specific face image to the operator, the operator simply calls the right or left of the plurality of face images. It is conceivable that a new trouble may occur by mistake for another face image other than the specific face image.
[0024]
In such an apparatus, it is necessary to provide a means for reliably transmitting the face image selected by the subject to the operator.
[0025]
The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and a first object of the present invention is to provide a face image photographing apparatus, a face image photographing method, and a face image photographing apparatus having means for confirming a photograph of a person himself / herself photographed. An object of the present invention is to provide a face image capturing system.
[0026]
A second object of the present invention relates to a face image capturing apparatus that obtains a face photograph image of a subject by an operation of an operator, and ensures that the operator does not mistakenly select a face image selected by the subject without mistakenly. An object of the present invention is to provide a face image photographing apparatus, a face image photographing method, and a face image photographing system that enable a selected face image to be selected according to an embodiment.
[0027]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The above object can be achieved by any of the following.
[0028]
(1) photographing means for photographing a subject and acquiring a plurality of face images, display means for displaying a plurality of face images photographed by the photographing means and arranged so that the photographer can view the face images; Identification means assigned to the plurality of face images displayed on the display means, selection means for selecting an arbitrary face image from the plurality of face images displayed by the display means, and a face selected by the selection means A face image photographing apparatus, comprising: identification display means for distinguishing an image from another face image.
[0029]
(2) A display means in which a plurality of face images are formed by photographing a subject by photographing means, the plurality of face images are stored in a memory, and the plurality of face images are arranged so that the subject can be viewed. Displayed, confirm the identification means given to each of the plurality of face images displayed on the display means, select an arbitrary face image from the plurality of face images displayed by the display means by the selection means, A face image photographing method, characterized in that a face image selected by said selecting means is distinguished from another face image by an identification display means, and the face image selected by said selecting means is recorded.
[0030]
(3) A face image photographing apparatus comprising the photographing means, display means, selecting means, and identification display means according to (1), a control means for controlling the face image photographing apparatus, and an image photographed by the face image photographing apparatus. A storage means for storing a plurality of face images of the subject, and an image output means for recording the face image selected by the selection means.
[0031]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
A face image capturing apparatus, a face image capturing method, and a face image capturing system to which the face image capturing apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention is applied will be described.
[0032]
[Configuration of facial image capturing system]
FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing the overall configuration of a face image capturing system to which the face image capturing device of the present invention is applied.
[0033]
The face image capturing system includes a face image capturing apparatus 1, a chair 2, a back panel 3, an image output device (printer) 20 (see FIG. 2), and the like. The face image capturing device 1 is a device that illuminates and captures the subject 5, the chair 2 is a chair on which the subject 5 sits, and the back panel 3 is a panel arranged on the back of the subject 5. It is.
[0034]
The face image photographing apparatus 1 is operated by an operator (photographer) 6. The face image capturing apparatus 1 includes a camera unit (photographing unit) 10, a position adjusting mechanism 11, a main illumination unit 12, an auxiliary illumination unit 13, a first display unit 14, an operation unit 15, a second display unit 16, a control unit 17, It comprises a storage means 19 and the like.
[0035]
The camera unit 10 is configured by a digital camera or a digital video camera including a photographic lens, a shutter, an image sensor (CCD or the like), a control circuit, a storage medium (a memory card or the like), and the like. The position adjustment mechanism 11 adjusts the inclination and height of the camera unit 10 in the vertical direction.
[0036]
The main illumination unit 12 includes a position adjustment mechanism for the main illumination light source 12A, an illumination light direction adjustment mechanism, and an illumination light amount adjustment mechanism. The auxiliary illumination unit 13 includes a position adjustment mechanism for the auxiliary illumination light source 13A, an illumination light direction adjustment mechanism, and an illumination light amount adjustment mechanism. A strobe light, a halogen lamp, a fluorescent lamp, or the like is used as the main illumination light source 12A and the auxiliary illumination light source 13A.
[0037]
The second display means 16 on the operator side can display a monitor image of the subject.
[0038]
The operation unit 15 is an operation panel that selects an optimal image from a plurality of captured images, operates the image, and determines the image. The operation unit 15 (see FIG. 2) inputs a personal code or the like of the subject. As the operation unit 15, a keyboard, a mouse, a touch pen, and a touch panel are used.
[0039]
The first display means 14 arranged on the front side of the face image photographing device 1 displays a plurality of images photographed by the camera unit 10 and is viewable by the subject 5.
[0040]
As the first display unit 14 and the second display unit 16, a liquid crystal monitor, a CRT monitor, or the like is used.
[0041]
The image output device 20 is not particularly limited as long as the image output device 20 can output from digital image information of a photographed and selected image, and includes a sublimation printer, an inkjet printer, a thermal transfer printer, an electrophotographic printer, and the like. It is selected depending on the purpose and application.
[0042]
FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a face image photographing system to which the face image photographing device of the present invention is applied.
[0043]
The chair 2 is placed in front of the camera unit 10 of the face image photographing apparatus 1, and the photographed person 5 is seated to perform photographing. The control means 17 such as a central processing unit (personal computer) having the storage means 19 is connected to the face image photographing apparatus 1. The control unit 17 includes a camera unit 10, a position adjustment mechanism 11, a main illumination unit 12, an auxiliary illumination unit 13, a first display unit 14, a second display unit 16, a selection unit 15, a storage unit 19, and an image output device 20. It is connected.
[0044]
In the case of FIG. 2, the operator 6 performs a shooting operation, and the subject 5 selects an optimum face image by the first display unit 14 that displays a plurality of shot face images, and displays a symbol of the selected face image. Informing the operator, the operator 6 determines the selected image, and inputs the selected image to the storage unit 19 by the operation unit 15.
[0045]
The image captured by the camera unit 10 is temporarily stored in the storage unit 19 via the operation unit 15 and the control unit 17. A plurality of images taken subsequently are also temporarily stored in the storage unit 19 via the control unit 17. At the point in time when all shootings have been completed, a plurality of shot images are displayed side by side on the first display means 14 and the second display means 16.
[0046]
The subject 5 selects one favorite image from the plurality of images displayed on the first display unit 14. Unselected image information is deleted from the storage unit 19, and only the selected image is stored in the storage unit 19. When the operator 6 operates the operation unit 15, only the selected image is output by the image output device 20.
[0047]
In FIG. 2, one face image photographing apparatus 1 and one image output apparatus 20 are connected. However, it is necessary to connect a plurality of face image photographing apparatuses 1 and one image output apparatus 20. Is also possible.
[0048]
[First Display Means and Second Display Means]
FIG. 3A is a front view of a plurality of images displayed on the first display unit 14 and the second display unit 16. Since the first display means 14 and the second display means 16 have substantially the same configuration, the first display means 14 will be described below as a representative.
[0049]
The first display means 14 displays a plurality of images 7A and 7B continuously photographed side by side and attaches identification means 8A and 8B corresponding to each image so that the images can be designated. The subject 5 selects a favorite image from among the plurality of images displayed on the first display means 14, checks the identification means (for example, 8B) corresponding to this image, and checks the corresponding identification means. Is notified to the operator 6.
[0050]
If the operator 6 determines that the face image selected by the subject 5 is not a predetermined face image, the photographing may be restarted.
[0051]
The first display unit 14 displays one of the frame-shaped identification display units 9A and 9B (for example, 9B) around a selected image (for example, 7B) among the displayed images. Is configured.
[0052]
Alternatively, the first display unit 14 is configured to blink a selected image (for example, 7B) among a plurality of displayed images by a light source.
[0053]
Alternatively, it is also possible to specify the image selected by the eye tracking mechanism.
FIG. 3B is a plan view of the operation unit 15 on the operator side.
[0054]
On the console panel of the operation unit 15, an automatic photographing key 151, a confirmation key 152, a manual photographing key 153, a selection key 154, 155, an identification number 156, 157, an input key 158 for automatically photographing according to the sitting height of the subject 5 are provided. Etc. are arranged.
[0055]
By operating the automatic photographing key 151, a plurality of face images of the subject 5 are continuously photographed by the camera section 10 and displayed on the first display means 14 and the second display means 16 (see FIGS. 1 and 3). ). The subject 5 selects an arbitrary face image (for example, 7B) from the plurality of face images 7A and 7B displayed on the first display means 14, and assigns a number (for example, 8B) of the identification means (for example, 8B) attached to the face image. (No. 2) to the operator 6 by voice.
[0056]
The operator 6 hears the number (for example, No. 2) of the identification means (for example, 8B) from the subject 5 and presses a selection key (for example, 155) corresponding to the number (for example, No. 2) to input. The selected face image (for example, 8B) is displayed on the second display unit 16.
[0057]
In the second display means 16, the identification means (for example, 8B) lights up. Alternatively, the frame-shaped identification display means (for example, 8B) surrounding the face image (for example, 8B) lights or blinks. Alternatively, only the selected face image (for example, 7B) is displayed, and other face images (for example, 7A) are turned off.
[0058]
[Image creation process by photographing system]
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example from the shooting by the shooting system of the present invention to image output.
[0059]
In step S <b> 1, when the operator 6 operates the operation unit 15, a photograph of the face of the subject 5 is photographed by the camera unit 10 of the face image photographing device 1. Shooting is performed a plurality of times in succession.
[0060]
In step S2, the plurality of captured images are stored in the storage unit 19 via the control unit 17 when the operator 6 operates the operation unit 15.
[0061]
In step S <b> 3, the plurality of captured images are displayed as a list on the first display unit 14 and the second display unit 16 by the operator 6 operating the operation unit 15 (see FIG. 3).
[0062]
In step S4, the optimum image is visually selected from the plurality of images displayed on the first display unit 14 by the subject 5, and the operator 6 is notified of the identification number of the selected face image. If there is no optimal image, the photographing is performed again.
[0063]
In step S5, the operating means 15 is operated by the operator 6 to specify and input the identifying means (for example, 8B) attached to the optimal image.
[0064]
In step S6, the selected image (for example, 7B) is identified and displayed on the first display unit 14 and the second display unit 16.
[0065]
In step S7, the subject 5 visually checks the first display unit 14 and confirms it with the identification display unit (for example, 9B) that displays the selected face image (for example, 7B). At the same time, the operator 6 visually checks the second display means 16 and confirms it with the identification display means (for example, 9B) for displaying the selected face image (for example, 7B). If the operator 6 finds that the image selected by the subject 5 does not match the prescribed face image, the image selection is performed again. Alternatively, in step 8, the photographing is restarted from the beginning.
[0066]
In step S9, the operator 6 confirms the selected face image with the confirmation key 152 of the operation means 15 and inputs the selected face image together with other data.
[0067]
In step S10, the selected face image is stored in the storage unit 19.
In step S11, the selected face image is output to the image output device 20, and a predetermined license including a face photograph, an identification card, and the like are created.
[0068]
The face image photographing apparatus 1 and the face image photographing system according to the present invention obtain a face photograph which is preferred by a subject and can be used as a certificate when selecting a photographed face image for a certificate. This is achieved by dividing the primary selection by the photographer 5, the secondary selection by the operator 6, and the confirmation operation.
[0069]
That is, in the primary selection, the subject 5 arbitrarily selects his / her favorite face image from the face images selected in the primary selection, and in the secondary selection, the operator 6 certifies the face image selected in the primary selection. By confirming that the photograph is a facial photograph that can be used as a letter, it is possible to obtain a facial photograph that the subject 5 prefers and that can be used as a certificate.
[0070]
As a result, a face photograph which is not suitable for a certificate, or which is not suitable for a certificate, which is conventionally generated, is eliminated.
[0071]
[Other Embodiments of Face Image Shooting Apparatus]
The face image photographing apparatus 1 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 is for photographing the subject 5 by the operation of the operator 6, and the subject 5 confirms and selects the first subject by the first display means 14, and selects the subject. The face image is also made to be confirmed by the operator 6 by the second display means 16, but the present invention is not limited to this. The present invention is also applicable to an automatic face image photographing apparatus (certificate photograph photographing apparatus) for selecting and photographing an image selected by the operation means 4 among a plurality of images displayed on the first display means 14.
[0072]
FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of the automatic face image capturing device. Note that, in the reference numerals used in the drawings, portions having the same functions as those in FIG. 1 are denoted by the same reference numerals. Further, points different from the above embodiment will be described.
[0073]
At the time of automatic photographing by the subject 5, the subject 5 adjusts the height of the chair 2 in accordance with the sitting height of the subject 5, sits down, and uses the first display means 14 to display the image frame position and the face image position. Check the relative position, posture, and clothing. Thereafter, the face image position is confirmed by the first display means 14, the photographing lens is focused, and the shutter is operated to acquire a plurality of face images.
[0074]
FIG. 3C is a plan view of the operation panel 40 of the operation unit 4 operated by the subject 5.
[0075]
On the operation panel 40, selection keys 41 and 42 and a shooting start key 43 are arranged. By operating the shooting start key 43, a plurality of face images of the subject 5 are continuously shot and displayed on the first display unit 14. The subject 5 selects an arbitrary face image from the plurality of face images 7A and 7B displayed on the first display means 14, and selects the face image selected from the selection buttons 41 and 42 of the operation panel 40 of the operation means 4. A selection button (for example, 4B) corresponding to the identification means (for example, 8B) attached to (for example, 7B) is operated. By this selection operation, the identification means (for example, 8B) is turned on, and the face image selection can be visually confirmed.
[0076]
After confirming the face image selection, if an input button (not shown) is pressed, the selected face image is input to the storage means 19, and one or more optimal face image photographs are obtained.
[0077]
【The invention's effect】
The following effects can be obtained by the face image photographing apparatus, face image photographing method and face image photographing system of the present invention configured as described above. That is, from a plurality of face images shot continuously, the subject selects a photo that is also liked as a photograph and is appropriate as a photograph for various certificates, and the face is surely removed without the need to retake the photograph. It is possible to provide a face image photographing apparatus, a face image photographing method, and a face image photographing system capable of acquiring an image, whereby a selected image by a subject and a selected image by an operator 6 are prevented from being mistaken, and an optimal image is obtained. can get. In addition, there is no need for wasted time for re-taking.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing an overall configuration of a face image capturing system to which a face image capturing device of the present invention is applied.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a face image capturing system to which the face image capturing device of the present invention is applied.
FIG. 3 is a front view of a plurality of images displayed on a first display unit, a second display unit, and a plan view of an operation panel of the first selection unit.
FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating an example from shooting by the shooting system of the present invention to image output.
FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of an automatic photographing apparatus.
[Explanation of symbols]
Reference Signs List 1 face image photographing device 2 chair 3 back panel 4 operation means 5 photographed person 6 operator (photographer)
7A, 7B Face images 8A, 8B Identification means 9A, 9B Identification display means 10 Camera section (photographing means)
11 position adjustment mechanism 14 first display means 15 operation means 16 second display means 17 manual control means 19 storage means 20 image output device (printer)
40 operation panel 41, 42 selection key 43 shooting start key

Claims (8)

Photographing means for photographing a subject and acquiring a plurality of face images;
Display means for displaying a plurality of face images photographed by the photographing means and arranged so that the subject can be viewed;
Identification means given to the plurality of face images displayed on the display means,
Selecting means for selecting an arbitrary face image from the plurality of face images displayed by the display means,
Identification display means for identifying the face image selected by the selection means from other face images,
A facial image photographing apparatus comprising: 2. The face image photographing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the identification display means causes the display means to display only the face image selected by the selection means. 2. The face image photographing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the identification display unit adds a frame around the face image selected by the selection unit displayed on the display unit. . 2. The face image photographing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the identification display means blinks the face image selected by the selection means among a plurality of face images displayed on the display means. apparatus. The face image photographing apparatus is for photographing a subject by an operation of an operator, and the identification display means is for causing an operator to confirm the face image selected by the selection means. The face image capturing device according to claim 1. The face image photographing device forms a plurality of face images by photographing by operation of a subject, and selects a face image selected by the selecting means from among the plurality of face images displayed on the display means. The facial image photographing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the facial image photographing apparatus is an automatic face image photographing apparatus that performs photographing. Photographing a subject by photographing means to form a plurality of face images, storing the plurality of face images in a memory,
The plurality of face images are displayed on display means arranged so that the subject can be viewed,
Confirming the identification means given to each of the plurality of face images displayed on the display means,
Selecting any face image from the plurality of face images displayed by the display means by the selection means,
Identifying the face image selected by the selection means from other face images by the identification display means,
A face image photographing method, characterized by recording the face image selected by the selection means. A face image photographing apparatus comprising the photographing means, the display means, the selecting means, and the identification displaying means according to any one of claims 1 to 6,
Control means for controlling the face image capturing device;
Storage means for storing a plurality of face images of the subject photographed by the face image photographing device,
Image output means for recording the face image selected by the selection means,
A facial image photographing system comprising:

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