JP2005062776A - Photographic sticker vending machine and photographic sticker printing method - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To effectively use a wait time while a plurality of groups take pictures and edit them. <P>SOLUTION: Firstly, a user, after throwing coins, previously input information for photographing first in a previous input space 31, and then moves to a 1st photography space 32. Secondly, the user performs 1st photographing as my-pace photographing and moves to a 2nd photographing space according to a guidance in the 1st photographing space 32. Thirdly, the user performs 2nd photographing and moves to a 1st editing space 34 or a 2nd editing space 35 according to a guidance in the 2nd photographing space 33 to perform an editing process, and receives photographic sticker paper thereafter fourthly. A control part manages the times in the photographing space and editing space and extends the editing time when the editing can be extended. This invention is applicable to a photographic sticker vending machine. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a photo sticker vending machine and a photo sticker printing method, and more particularly to a photo sticker vending machine and a photo sticker printing method in which a plurality of groups can simultaneously shoot and edit and can print images more comfortably. About.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there has been known an image print creation apparatus (for example, Print Club (trademark)) that captures a subject and synthesizes it with a frame image prepared in advance and prints it on a sticker sheet. In this image print creation apparatus, the user can perform image editing. The editing function of this image editing has been increasingly multifunctional in recent years, and editing that provides various effects is possible. Therefore, users tend to want to spend more time on image editing.

  However, in order to increase the rotation efficiency of the use of the image print creation device, the image editing time of the image print creation device is set short, and there is a problem that the satisfaction is lowered for a user who wants to spend time by image editing. there were.

Therefore, Patent Document 1 discloses that the time for editing is extended by the remaining time until the end of shooting by a new user even after a preset editing grace time has elapsed, thereby allowing the user to have a longer editing time. An image print creation apparatus to be provided has been proposed.
Japanese Patent No. 3324038

  However, when there is a queue that waits for the order by the user to use the image print creation device described in Patent Document 1, the user who waits for the order of the image print creation device has the image print when the waiting time becomes long. There was a problem that there was a possibility of losing interest in the creation device.

  Even if the user wants to play with various types of image print creation apparatuses, the charge for one game is a burden for the high school girls who are the majority of users. For this reason, there is a problem that it is difficult for the user to play with various types of image print creation devices per day.

  The present invention has been made in view of such a situation, and makes it possible to effectively use a waiting time and to provide a longer editing time, thereby enabling an image to be printed more comfortably.

  The photo sticker vending machine of the present invention includes a plurality of shooting spaces having different shooting conditions for shooting a subject, a pre-input receiving means for receiving a prior input of information to be used for shooting, and a plurality of shooting spaces. A plurality of photographing means arranged in each for photographing a subject under different photographing conditions, a plurality of editing means for editing an image of the subject photographed by the plurality of photographing means, and an image edited by the plurality of editing means Control the processing time of each of the pre-input receiving means, the plurality of photographing means and the plurality of editing means based on the usage status of the printing means for printing on the sticker, the pre-input receiving means, the plurality of photographing means and the plurality of editing means. And a control means.

  In the photo sticker vending machine of the present invention, prior input of information to be used for photographing is accepted, and the subject is photographed under different photographing conditions in a plurality of photographing spaces having different photographing conditions for photographing the subject. The photographed subject image is edited, and the edited image is printed on the photo sticker. In addition, the processing time of each of the reception of the pre-input, the shooting, and the editing is controlled based on the use status of the pre-input, the shooting, and the editing.

  Therefore, the waiting time can be used effectively. In addition, it is possible to shoot in a plurality of shooting spaces having different shooting conditions. Furthermore, the editing time can be lengthened. In addition, input of information for use in shooting can be accepted before shooting.

  This pre-input receiving means is constituted by, for example, a liquid crystal display, a touch panel, a touch pen, a microphone, a digital camera, a speaker, and the like. The pre-input receiving unit is configured by, for example, a liquid crystal display, a touch panel, and a touch pen. Further, the prior input receiving means is realized by, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) executing a predetermined program. The photographing means is constituted by a small camera composed of an image sensor such as a CCD (Charge Coupled Device) or a CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor). The editing means is composed of, for example, a liquid crystal display, a touch panel, a touch pen, and the like. The editing means is realized by the CPU executing a predetermined program. The printing means is constituted by a printer, for example. The control means is realized, for example, when the CPU executes a predetermined program.

  The shooting conditions of the plurality of shooting spaces are at least one of the shooting angle by the shooting unit, the angle of view, the illumination of the shooting space, the background of the subject shot by the shooting unit, and the size of the shooting space. be able to.

  Since the shooting conditions of the plurality of shooting spaces are at least one of shooting angle, angle of view, lighting of the shooting space, background of the subject shot by the shooting means, and the size of the shooting space, a photo sticker is attached to the subject. By using the vending machine only once, it is possible to make the subject feel as if using two photo sticker vending machines.

  The plurality of shooting spaces are constituted by a first shooting space and a second shooting space, the plurality of editing means are constituted by a first editing means and a second editing means, and the pre-input receiving means is a first input receiving means. The first editing means is disposed in the vicinity of the exit from the second imaging space and is located near the exit from the second imaging space. The second editing means can be arranged near the exit from the second imaging space and closer to the first editing means.

  Thereby, even when a plurality of subjects are using the processing, the processing can proceed smoothly. In addition, it is possible to prevent a subject from colliding.

  The first shooting space is a narrower space than the second shooting space, and when the prior input reception unit finishes receiving information in advance, the control unit includes the first and second shooting spaces. It is possible to perform control so that the subject is guided to a narrower first imaging space.

  As a result, the subject can be photographed in photographing spaces of different sizes. In addition, since the subject is guided to the narrower first photographing space after the acceptance of the prior input is completed, it can be impressed that the photograph sticker was photographed in a large space. . Also, the subject can feel a sense of openness.

  The pre-input receiving unit receives an input of selection of a shooting course in the second shooting space. In the second shooting space, the shooting unit receives a subject on the shooting course received by the pre-input receiving unit. can do.

  Thereby, it is possible to accept selection of a shooting course before shooting in the second shooting space. In the second shooting space, the subject can be shot on the selected shooting course.

  The control means is configured so that the ratio of the reception time of information input by the prior input reception means, the respective photographing times of the subject by the plurality of photographing means, and the respective editing times of the images by the plurality of editing means is approximately 1: 1. Can be controlled.

  As a result, when the reception of the prior input is completed, since the previous subject has finished photographing, the processing can proceed smoothly. Further, since each editing time is approximately twice as long as the reception time or the photographing time, a long editing time can be provided to the subject.

  The control means guides the subject to the first photographing space when the prior input of information by the prior input accepting means is finished, and the second subject when the photographing of the subject in the first photographing space is finished. When the shooting of the subject in the second shooting space is completed and both the first editing means and the second editing means are not used, the predetermined shooting time is determined in advance. On the other hand, when only one of them is used, the subject can be guided to the one not used.

  Thus, the subject can be guided smoothly. In addition, the waiting time of the subject can be eliminated.

  When the second photographing space is not used, or when one of the first and second editing means is not used, the control means is an image in the used editing means. You can extend the editing time.

  Thereby, it is possible to provide a longer editing time for a subject without waiting for another subject.

  The control means provides the subject with an option to end the use of the first shooting space when the second shooting space is not used, and the subject has selected to end the use of the first shooting space. In this case, the use of the first shooting space is terminated, and control is performed to extend the use time of the second shooting space of the subject based on the remaining time of the first shooting space at that time. Can do.

  This makes it possible to set a longer usage time for the intended shooting or editing of the subject without causing other subjects to wait. In addition, the end of shooting of the subject can be selected.

  When at least one of the first and second editing units is not used, the control unit provides the subject with an option to end the use of the second shooting space, and the subject uses the second shooting space. When it is selected to end, the use of the second shooting space is ended, and control is performed so as to extend the use time of the editing means for the subject based on the remaining time of the second shooting space at that time. Can be.

  This makes it possible to set a longer usage time for the intended shooting or editing of the subject without causing other subjects to wait. In addition, the end of shooting of the subject can be selected.

  The control means has been used for a long time among the first and second editing means when both the first and second editing means are used when shooting in the second shooting space is completed. It is possible to control to end the editing process.

  As a result, the subject can be edited for a longer time. In addition, the processing can proceed smoothly. Furthermore, the process can proceed at the subject's pace.

  The photo sticker printing method of the present invention includes a plurality of shooting spaces having different shooting conditions for shooting a subject, a pre-input receiving means for receiving a prior input of information to be used for shooting, and a plurality of shooting spaces. A plurality of photographing means arranged in each for photographing a subject under different photographing conditions, a plurality of editing means for editing an image of the subject photographed by the plurality of photographing means, and an image edited by the plurality of editing means A photo sticker printing method of a photo sticker vending machine provided with a printing means for printing on a sticker, a pre-input reception control step for controlling a pre-input reception means, a photographing control step for controlling photographing of a plurality of photographing means, Based on the editing control step for controlling the editing of the plurality of editing means, the pre-input receiving means, the plurality of photographing means, and the usage status of the plurality of editing means. Input receiving means, characterized in that it comprises a time control step for controlling the respective processing times of the plurality of photographing means and a plurality of editing unit, and a print control step of controlling the printing of the printing unit.

  In the photo sticker printing method of the present invention, prior input of information to be used for shooting is accepted, and the subject is shot under different shooting conditions in a plurality of shooting spaces having different shooting conditions for shooting the subject. The image of the photographed subject is edited, the processing time of each of the pre-input reception, shooting and editing is controlled based on the reception status of the pre-input, shooting and editing, and the edited image is a photo sticker. Printed on.

  Therefore, the waiting time can be used effectively. In addition, it is possible to shoot in a plurality of shooting spaces having different shooting conditions. Furthermore, the editing time can be lengthened. In addition, input of information for use in shooting can be accepted before shooting.

  This pre-input receiving step is configured by a pre-input step for receiving pre-input information input by a touch pen for an image displayed on a liquid crystal display based on a signal from the CPU, for example. It consists of a shooting step that takes a picture of a subject with a small camera consisting of an image sensor such as a CCD or CMOS based on a signal from the CPU, and the processing of the editing step is performed from the CPU based on an editing input received by a touch pen, for example. The editing step of editing the image by the signal of Further, the time control step is composed of a control step for controlling each processing time in advance input, shooting and editing based on a signal from the CPU, for example, and the printing step is edited based on a signal from the CPU, for example. The printing step includes printing an image on a photo sticker by a printer.

  According to the present invention, a plurality of groups can perform photographing and editing simultaneously. In addition, the waiting time can be used effectively. Furthermore, the editing time can be lengthened.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1 shows an external configuration of a photo sticker vending machine 1 to which the present invention is applied. Note that FIG. 1 is illustrated so that the inside can be seen through for convenience of explanation.

  The casing 10 of the photo sticker vending machine 1 is mainly composed of a frame 11 and a sheet 12. A pre-input space 31, a first photographing space 32, a second photographing space 33, and a first editing space 34 for performing pre-input are provided inside the photo sticker vending machine 1 or in the vicinity (contact surface) of the photo sticker vending machine 1. A second editing space 35 is provided.

  FIG. 2 shows a top view of the photo sticker vending machine 1 shown in FIG. As indicated by an arrow in FIG. 2, the user first inputs information to be used for shooting (or editing) in the pre-input space 31 and secondly performs shooting in the first shooting space 32. Third, shooting is performed in the second shooting space 33, fourth editing is performed in the first editing space 34 or the second editing space 35, and fifth, a photo sticker paper discharge port 170 is provided. Photo sticker paper printed in a space (in this example, the same space as the pre-input space 31) is received. The movement from the first shooting space 32 to the second shooting space 33 may be performed by moving the path 92 outside the housing 10 or by moving the path 93 (the first shooting space 32 and the second shooting space 32). 33 may be passed through a tunnel 91 provided between the two.

  In the case of the example in FIG. 2, the first shooting space 32 is a narrower space than the second shooting space 33 (wider in the horizontal direction in the figure). That is, the user is first guided to the first shooting space 32 that is narrower than the second shooting space 33. Accordingly, the user can enjoy a feeling of openness because the last shooting is performed in a wide space. Moreover, it can be impressed to a user that the photograph sticker vending machine 1 was taken in a wide space. The first shooting space 32 is a space where shooting is centered on up-shooting (face shooting), and the second shooting space 33 is a space where shooting is centered on whole body shooting. The digital camera 101 provided in the second shooting space 33 is movable in the vertical direction in the figure (when viewed from the user, the horizontal direction). In the second shooting space 33, the user's intention is met. (In the case of the example in FIG. 2, the vertical direction is used, but it may be moved in the horizontal direction). In the case of this example, the digital camera 101 provided in the second shooting space 33 is disposed at a higher position than the digital camera 201 provided in the first shooting space 32, and the camera angle (shooting angle) is set. It is possible to perform different shooting. Furthermore, chroma key photography is possible in the second photography space 33. In the second shooting space 33, shooting based on the shooting mode input in the prior input space 31 is performed. Furthermore, the first shooting space 32 and the second shooting space 33 have different backgrounds (for example, different curtains and different lighting). That is, the shooting conditions of the first shooting space 32 and the second shooting space 33 are different in camera angle, field angle, illumination, background, and width of the shooting space (of course, at least one of them may be different). ). Thus, since the first shooting space 32 and the second shooting space 33 are in different environments (shooting conditions), shooting can be performed in different atmospheres. In other words, just having the user use the photo sticker vending machine (image print creating apparatus) of the present invention only once, the user feels as if using two photo sticker vending machines (image print creating apparatus) ( Feeling).

  As shown in FIG. 2, the pre-input space 31 is arranged near the entrance 41 to the first shooting space 32 and far from the second shooting space 33, and the first editing space 34 is the first editing space 34. 2 near the exit 42 from the shooting space 33 and on the far side from the first shooting space 32, and the second editing space 35 is near the exit 42 from the second shooting space, and the first editing space It is arranged on the side close to the space 34. Thereby, even when a plurality of users (groups) use it, the process can be smoothly advanced. Moreover, a user's collision can be prevented.

  A coin insertion slot 51 and a coin return slot 52 are provided on the outer side wall of the housing 10 of FIG. When the user inserts a predetermined price into the coin slot 51, the shooting procedure is started. When a change in the price inserted into the coin insertion slot 51 or a coin that cannot be confirmed is inserted, the coin is returned from the coin return slot 52. In the case of the example of FIGS. 1 and 2, the coin insertion slot 51 and the coin return slot 52 are provided around the pre-input space 31, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the housing facing the first shooting space 32. It may be provided in other places.

  In the pre-input space 31 (a part of the wall surface outside the housing 10), the illuminating device 71, the illuminating device 72, the pre-photographing digital camera 73, the pre-input image display unit 74, the pre-input touch pen 75a, the pre-input A touch pen 75b, a pre-input speaker 77, and a pre-input microphone 78 are provided. In the pre-input space 31, a user can select a shooting mode before shooting. In the following description, when it is not necessary to individually distinguish the pre-input touch pen 75a and the pre-input touch pen 75b, they are referred to as the pre-input touch pen 75.

  The pre-shooting digital camera 73 is provided between the lighting device 71 and the lighting device 72. The pre-shooting digital camera 73 is a small digital camera such as a CCD (Charge Coupled Device) or CMOS (Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor) for shooting a subject. The image is displayed on a pre-input image display unit 74 provided between the pre-input touch pen 75a and the pre-input touch pen 75b. The pre-input image display unit 74 is configured by a liquid crystal display having a transparent touch panel laminated thereon. The illuminating device 71 and the illuminating device 72 function as a flash at the time of photographing and illuminate a user (user) even in a state before photographing.

  The pre-input image display unit 74 also displays various selection buttons and messages for selecting a shooting mode and inputting user information, in addition to the shot image. The user uses the advance input touch pen 75 to select the selection button displayed on the advance input image display unit 74 and performs advance input.

  A pre-input speaker 77 is provided below the pre-input image display unit 74. The pre-input speaker 77 outputs various kinds of voice guidance, etc., and guides the photographing method (sticker progress method) to the user. A pre-input microphone 78 is provided below the pre-input speaker 77. The pre-input microphone 78 collects surrounding sounds (sounds) including utterances from the user.

  FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the first shooting space 32 and illustrates a surface where the first shooting space 32 and the second shooting space 33 face each other.

  In addition to the digital camera 201, the image display unit 202, the touch pen 203 a, the touch pen 203 b, the speaker 205, the lighting device 206, and the lighting device 207, the moving tunnel 91 is provided on the surface where the first shooting space 32 faces the second shooting space 33. Is provided. The moving tunnel 91 is a passage for moving from the first shooting space 32 to the second shooting space 33 (or from the second shooting space 33 to the first shooting space 32).

  An illumination device 206 and an illumination device 207 are provided on the left and right of the front in the drawing. The illuminating device 206 and the illuminating device 207 function as a flash at the time of photographing, and since external light is blocked by the wall surface (frame 11) surrounding the housing 10 and the user (user), in a state before photographing. Also illuminates the user.

  A small digital camera 201 such as a CCD or CMOS for photographing a user (user) is provided at the center upper portion in the front of the figure. The captured image captured by the digital camera 201 includes an illumination device 206 and an illumination. The image is displayed on the image display unit 202 provided between the devices 207. The image display unit 202 is configured by a liquid crystal display having a transparent touch panel laminated thereon. That is, the image display unit 202 has a display surface that is almost entirely displayed, and is large enough to display the entire body of the user (user).

  In addition, various selection buttons are displayed on the image display unit 202 in accordance with the shooting progress stage. The selection buttons displayed on the image display unit 202 are displayed on the touch pen 203a or the touch pen 203b provided on both sides of the image display unit 202. The shooting procedure proceeds by using and selecting. In the following, the touch pen 203a and the touch pen 203b are referred to as the touch pen 203 when it is not necessary to individually distinguish them.

  A speaker 205 is provided below the image display unit 202. The speaker 205 outputs various voice guidance and guides the user to take a picture.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the second imaging space 33 and illustrates a surface where the second imaging space 33 and the first imaging space 32 face each other.

  In addition to the digital camera 101, the image display unit 102, the touch pen 103 a, the touch pen 103 b, the microphone 105, the lighting device 106, and the lighting device 107, the moving tunnel 91 is provided on the surface where the second shooting space 33 faces the first shooting space 32. Is provided. The moving tunnel 91 is a passage for moving from the first shooting space 32 to the second shooting space 33 (or from the second shooting space 33 to the first shooting space 32).

  An illumination device 106 and an illumination device 107 are provided on the left and right of the front in the figure. The illuminating device 106 and the illuminating device 107 function as a flash at the time of photographing, and illuminate the user (user) even before photographing (external light is emitted by the housing 10 and the wall surface (frame 11) surrounding the user). Illuminate the user because it is blocked).

  A small digital camera 101 such as a CCD or CMOS for photographing a user (user) is provided at the center upper portion in the front of the figure. The captured image photographed by the digital camera 101 includes an illumination device 106 and an illumination. The image is displayed on the image display unit 102 provided between the devices 107. The image display unit 102 is configured by a liquid crystal display having a transparent touch panel laminated thereon. That is, the image display unit 102 has a size that can display almost the whole body of the user (user), with almost the entire surface serving as a display surface. The digital camera 101 is movable in the horizontal direction in the figure, and the user can move the digital camera 101 by hand to perform shooting at an angle instead of from the front. Further, the digital camera 101 provided in the second imaging space 33 is arranged on the upper side (higher position) in the drawing than the digital camera 201 provided in the first imaging space 32. Thereby, the camera angles (shooting angles) in the first shooting space 32 and the second shooting space 33 can be made different.

  Various selection buttons are also displayed on the image display unit 102 in accordance with the shooting progress stage, and the selection buttons displayed on the image display unit 102 are displayed on the touch pen 103a or the touch pen 103b provided on both sides of the image display unit 102. By using and selecting, the photographing procedure proceeds. In the following description, the touch pen 103a and the pre-input touch pen 103b are referred to as the touch pen 103 when it is not necessary to individually distinguish them.

  A speaker 105 is provided below the image display unit 102. The speaker 105 outputs various types of voice guidance and guides the user to take pictures.

  In the example of FIG. 4, there is one digital camera 101, but a second digital camera may be provided on the feet or the like. Thereby, it can be set as the structure different from the 1st imaging space 32 further.

  Returning to FIG. 1, the first editing space 34 is provided with an editing image display unit 131, a touch pen 132a, and a touch pen 132b.

  The editing image display unit 131 is configured by a liquid crystal display having a transparent touch panel laminated thereon. That is, the editing image display unit 131 has almost the entire display surface. On the editing image display unit 131, captured images captured in the first imaging space 32 and the second imaging space 33 are displayed. The editing image display unit 131 may display a captured image captured in the pre-input space 31 in addition to the captured image captured in the first capturing space 32 and the second capturing space 33.

  Using the touch pen 132a or the touch pen 132b, the user can select an edited image or perform a graffiti process on the captured image displayed on the editing image display unit 131. In addition to the photographed image, the editing image display unit 131 displays various selection buttons and messages according to the progress of image print creation and printing processing, and the selection displayed on the editing image display unit 131. The button can be selected using the touch pen 132a or the touch pen 132b. Hereinafter, the touch pen 132a and the touch pen 132b are referred to as the touch pen 132 when it is not necessary to individually distinguish them.

  In the second editing space 35, an editing image display unit 151, a touch pen 152a, and a touch pen 152b are provided.

  The editing image display unit 151 is configured by a liquid crystal display having a transparent touch panel laminated thereon. That is, the editing image display unit 151 has almost the entire display surface. In the editing image display unit 151, captured images captured in the first imaging space 32 and the second imaging space 33 are displayed. In addition to the captured images captured in the first capturing space 32 and the second capturing space 33, captured images captured in the pre-input space 31 may be displayed on the editing image display unit 151.

  Using the touch pen 152a or the touch pen 152b, the user can select an edited image or perform a graffiti process on the captured image displayed on the editing image display unit 151. In addition to the photographed image, various editing buttons and messages are displayed on the editing image display unit 151 in accordance with the progress of image print creation and printing processing, and are displayed on the editing image display unit 151. The selection button can be selected using the touch pen 152a or the touch pen 152b. Hereinafter, the touch pen 152a and the touch pen 152b are referred to as the touch pen 152 when it is not necessary to individually distinguish them.

  That is, in the example of FIG. 1, the configurations of the first editing space 34 and the second imaging space 35 are the same.

  Further, a photographic sticker paper discharge port 170 is provided on the right side of the coin insertion slot 51 of the photographic sticker vending machine 1, and the photographic sticker paper in which the photographed and edited image is divided into a predetermined number is provided. Printed on and discharged.

  Actually, in FIG. 1, curtains are provided around the casing 10, around the pre-input space 31, around the first editing space 34, and around the second editing space 35.

  Also, various parts provided in each space (for example, the illumination device 71, illumination device 72, pre-shooting digital camera 73, pre-input image display unit 74, pre-input in the pre-input space 31) The touch pen 75a, the pre-input touch pen 75b, the pre-input speaker 77, etc. are not limited to the places shown in FIG. 1 (for example, the pre-input image display unit 74 is located below the pre-input speaker 77). May be).

  FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the photo sticker vending machine 1 of FIG.

  The control unit 301 of the photo sticker vending machine 1 includes a coin processing unit 311, a pre-input unit 321, a first imaging unit 322, a second imaging unit 323, a first editing unit 324, a second editing unit 325, and a storage unit 341. , An ID (Identifier) tag reader / writer 342 and a printer 343 are connected, and each processing unit is controlled by the control unit 301.

  The coin processing unit 311 detects the amount of coins inserted from the coin insertion slot 51 of FIG. 1 and transmits an activation signal to the control unit 301 when detecting that a predetermined price has been inserted.

  The pre-input unit 321 is provided in the pre-input space 31 in FIG. 1, the first image capturing unit 322 is provided in the first image capturing space 32 in FIG. 1, and the second image capturing unit 323 is provided in the second image capturing space 33 in FIG. The first editing unit 324 is provided in the first editing space 34 of FIG. 1, and the second editing unit 325 is provided in the second editing space 35 of FIG.

  The storage unit 341 reads setting information in the photo sticker vending machine 1 and stores setting information. For example, the storage unit 341 stores setting information such as the type of the number of sheets when printing sticker paper.

  The control unit 301 controls the overall operation and processing according to a program stored in a ROM (Read Only Memory) 331. That is, each processing unit is connected to and controlled by the control unit 301 as shown in FIG. The control unit 301 also monitors the usage status of the pre-input unit 321, the first imaging unit 322, the second imaging unit 323, the first editing unit 324, and the second editing unit 325. Furthermore, the control unit 301 determines whether the pre-input unit 321, the first shooting unit 321, the first shooting unit 322, the second shooting unit 323, the first editing unit 324, and the second editing unit 325 are used. The processing time of each of the unit 322, the second photographing unit 323, the first editing unit 324, and the second editing unit 325 is controlled.

  A RAM (Random Access Memory) 332 stores working data of the control unit 301 and temporarily stores selections and instructions made by the user in each processing unit.

  The driver 333 drives a recording medium such as a CD-ROM (not shown) and reads recorded information. A recording medium such as a CD-ROM stores programs for performing various processes including a photographing process and a graffiti process, and these programs are transferred to the RAM 332 and executed at the time of execution.

  The printer 343 is a part that creates an image sticker, and is provided in the pre-shooting digital camera 73 provided in the pre-input space 31, the digital camera 201 provided in the first shooting space 32, and the second shooting space 33. The printed image taken by the digital camera 101 and subjected to the graffiti processing described later is printed on a sticker paper (photo sticker paper) 352 and output. The sticker sheet 352 is configured so that a print image selected by the user printed by the printer 343 can be peeled in a designated division unit. Note that the user (user) can select and print several types of print images on one sheet of sticker paper 352.

  The ID tag reader / writer 342 writes or reads setting information such as the remaining amount of the sticker paper 352 to the ID tag 351. The sticker paper unit 360 includes an ID tag 351 and sticker paper 352.

  The control unit 301 displays a shooting procedure guide screen and a shot image in various display units (pre-input image display unit 74, image display unit 102, image display unit 202, editing image display unit 131, and editing image display unit 151. ).

  Note that the control unit 301 stores the images photographed by the respective cameras (the digital camera 73 for pre-input, the digital camera 101, and the digital camera 201) in the RAM 332. A frame buffer for storing captured images may be incorporated.

  An example in which a frame buffer for storing captured images is built in the control unit 301 will be described below.

  The frame buffer is composed of a dual port memory, and each area is divided into two areas that can store one shot image. Captured images from the cameras (the pre-input digital camera 73, the digital camera 101, and the digital camera 201) are input to the first area of the frame buffer, and the captured images are stored after shooting.

  On the other hand, the second area is a storage area used in an editing process such as a graffiti process (a process executed in the first editing space 34 or the second editing space 35). The same photographed image as the area is stored. That is, when a user (user) inputs graffiti using a touch pen (for example, touch pen 132) in the editing process, the input data is written in the second area. The user can erase the graffiti once added by designating the eraser process and return to the original image. In that case, the editing image display unit (for example, the editing image display unit 131 in the first editing space 34) reads the image data of the portion designated by the eraser from the first area and writes it in the second area. As a result, the portion designated by the eraser by the user is returned to the photographed image before the graffiti processing is performed.

  Data stored in the second region of the frame buffer of the control unit 301 is displayed on each editing image display unit (the editing image display unit 131 and the editing image display unit 151). Therefore, while the user is inputting graffiti or the like, a captured image on which graffiti or the like has been applied is displayed on each editing image display unit (editing image display unit 131 and editing image display unit 151).

  The touch panel (a touch panel 431 or a touch panel 441 described later) detects an input from a corresponding touch pen (for example, the touch pen 132 in the case of the touch panel 431). That is, the user selects a selection button displayed on each editing image display unit using a touch pen (for example, the touch pen 132), or places a photographic image displayed on each editing image display unit on the selection button. Do graffiti. Input data from the touch pen (for example, touch pen 132) is detected by a touch panel (for example, touch panel 431), and is written in the second area of the frame buffer of the control unit 301 as input data.

  Next, the functional configuration of the pre-input unit 321 in FIG. 5 will be described with reference to FIG. In the figure, portions corresponding to those in FIG. 1 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted because it will be repeated.

  The illuminating device 71 and the illuminating device 72 illuminate the user (user) based on the illumination control signal from the control unit 301 (FIG. 5). Note that the lighting device 71 and the lighting device 72 may be configured to emit strobe light based on an illumination control signal from the control unit 301 (FIG. 5) (instantaneously generate light stronger than usual).

  The pre-shooting digital camera 73 shoots the subject based on the shutter signal from the control unit 301. The pre-input image display unit 74 displays a shooting procedure guidance screen and a shot image based on an instruction from the control unit 301 (FIG. 5). The control unit 301 acquires a captured image of the pre-shooting digital camera 73 and stores it in the RAM 332. That is, the captured image is stored in the RAM 332.

  The touch panel 401 detects an input from the pre-input touch pen 75. The user uses the pre-input touch pen 75 to select the selection button displayed on the pre-input image display unit 74. Input data from the pre-input touch pen is detected by the touch panel 401 and output to the control unit 301 as an input signal.

  The pre-input speaker 77 outputs voice (various voice guidance) based on the voice signal supplied from the control unit 301. The pre-input microphone 78 collects surrounding sounds (sounds) including the user's utterance at a predetermined timing based on the control signal supplied from the control unit 301, and controls the sound signal based on the collected sounds. To the unit 301.

  Next, a functional configuration of the first imaging unit 322 in FIG. 5 will be described with reference to FIG. In the figure, portions corresponding to those in FIG. 4 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted because it will be repeated.

  The illumination device 206 and the illumination device 207 illuminate the user (user) based on the illumination control signal from the control unit 301 (FIG. 5). Note that the illumination device 206 and the illumination device 107 may emit strobe light (instantly generate light stronger than usual) based on an illumination control signal from the control unit 301 (FIG. 5).

  The digital camera 201 captures a subject based on the shutter signal from the control unit 301. The image display unit 202 displays a shooting procedure guidance screen and a shot image based on an instruction from the control unit 301 (FIG. 5). The control unit 301 acquires a captured image from the digital camera 201 and stores it in the RAM 332.

  The touch panel 411 detects an input from the touch pen 203. That is, the user uses the touch pen 203 to select the selection button displayed on the image display unit 202. Input data from the touch pen 203 is detected by the touch panel 411 and output to the control unit 301 as an input signal.

  The speaker 205 outputs voice (various voice guidance) based on the voice signal supplied from the control unit 301.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a functional configuration of the second imaging unit 323 of FIG. As is clear by comparing FIG. 8 with FIG. 7, the second imaging unit 323 in FIG. 8 has the same configuration as the first imaging unit 322 in FIG.

  That is, corresponding to the digital camera 201, the image display unit 202, the touch pen 203a, the touch pen 203b, the speaker 205, the lighting device 206, the lighting device 207, and the touch panel 411 of the first shooting unit 322 in FIG. A digital camera 101, an image display unit 102, a touch pen 103a, a touch pen 103b, a speaker 105, an illumination device 106, an illumination device 107, and a touch panel 421 are provided. Corresponding names have corresponding functions.

  FIG. 9 is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration example of the first editing unit 324 of FIG.

  The touch panel 431 detects an input from the touch pen 132. That is, the user uses the touch pen 132 to select the selection button displayed on the editing image display unit 131. Input data from the touch pen 132 is detected by the touch panel 431 and output to the control unit 301 as an input signal.

  The control unit 301 causes the RAM 332 to store images captured by the pre-input unit 321, the first imaging unit 322, and the second imaging unit 323. The image stored in the RAM 332 is read by the control unit 301 as appropriate. The control unit 301 supplies the read image data as an RGB signal to the editing image display unit 131 for display.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a functional configuration of the second editing unit 325 of FIG. As is clear by comparing FIG. 10 with FIG. 9, the second editing unit 325 in FIG. 10 has the same configuration as the first editing unit 324 in FIG.

  That is, corresponding to the editing image display unit 131, the touch pen 132a, the touch pen 132b, and the touch panel 431 of the first editing unit 324 in FIG. 9, the second editing unit 325 includes the editing image display unit 151, the touch pen 152a, the touch pen 152b, and the touch pen 431. A touch panel 441 is provided. Corresponding names have corresponding functions.

  As shown in FIG. 2 described above, the user first inputs information to be used for shooting (or editing) in the pre-input space 31, and secondly performs shooting in the first shooting space 32. Third, photographing is performed in the second photographing space 33, fourth editing is performed in the first editing space 34 or the second editing space 35, and a fifth printed photo sticker sheet is received. That is, the user is guided to any one of the first editing space 34 and the second editing space 35 after the shooting in the second shooting space 33 is completed. In the photo sticker vending machine 1 according to the present invention, five spaces (a pre-input space 31, a first shooting space 32, a second shooting space 33, a first editing space 34, and a second editing space 35) are provided. Yes. That is, customer service can be performed (five times) in five groups (simultaneously).

  The timing of movement at this time will be described with reference to FIG.

  In FIG. 11, the process in the pre-input space 31 (process executed by the pre-input unit 321) is referred to as pre-input, and the process in the first shooting space 32 (process executed by the first shooting unit 322) is referred to as first shooting. The processing in the second imaging space 33 (processing executed by the second imaging unit 323) is referred to as second imaging, and the processing in the first editing space 34 (processing executed by the first editing unit 324) is referred to as graffiti A. The processing in the second editing space 35 (processing executed by the second editing unit 325) is referred to as graffiti B. In FIG. 11, the horizontal axis represents time t, and the vertical axis represents the number of groups (number of groups). Further, in the case of the example of FIG. 11, the time required for the pre-input, the first shooting, and the second shooting (preset processing time) is 2 minutes, respectively, and the time required for the graffiti A and the graffiti B (set in advance) Each processing time) is 4 minutes. That is, the pre-input time and the shooting time are equal, and the editing time is twice as long as the pre-input time and the shooting time (the ratio of the pre-input reception time, the shooting time and the editing time is approximately 1: 1 to 2. ).

  The first set of users (in the following, there may be one user or a plurality of users), when coins are inserted at time t0, advance input is started (pre-input is performed), and time t1 ( The first shooting is started (2 minutes after starting the pre-input) (first shooting is performed), and the second shooting is started at time t2 (2 minutes after starting the first shooting) (first shooting). 2), graffiti A is started at time t3 (2 minutes after the start of the second shooting), and graffiti A is ended at time t5 (4 minutes after the start of the graffiti process).

  The second set of users (in the following, there may be one user or a plurality of users), when coins are inserted at time t1, pre-input is started (pre-input is performed), and time t2 ( The first shooting is started (2 minutes after the start of the pre-input) (the first shooting is performed), and the second shooting is started at the time t3 (2 minutes after the first shooting is started) (the first shooting). 2), graffiti B is started at time t4 (2 minutes after the start of the second shooting), and graffiti B is ended at time t6 (4 minutes after the start of the graffiti process).

  The third set of users (in the following, there may be one user or a plurality of users), when coins are inserted at time t2, pre-input is started (pre-input is performed), and time t3 ( First shooting is started (2 minutes after the start of pre-input) (first shooting is performed), and second shooting is started at time t4 (2 minutes after starting the first shooting) (first shooting). 2), graffiti A is started at time t5 (2 minutes after the start of the second image), and graffiti A is ended at time t7 (4 minutes after the start of the graffiti process).

  The fourth set of users (in the following, there may be one user or a plurality of users), when coins are inserted at time t3, pre-input is started (pre-input is performed), and time t4 ( The first shooting is started (2 minutes after the start of the pre-input) (the first shooting is performed), and the second shooting is started at the time t5 (2 minutes after the first shooting is started) (the first shooting). 2), graffiti B is started at time t6 (2 minutes after the start of the second shooting), and graffiti B is ended at time t8 (4 minutes after the start of the graffiti process).

  The fifth set of users (in the following, there may be one user or a plurality of users), when coins are inserted at time t4, pre-input is started (pre-input is performed), and time t5 ( The first shooting is started (after the first input is started 2 minutes) (first shooting is performed), and the second shooting is started at time t6 (2 minutes after the first shooting is started) (first shooting). 2), graffiti A is started at time t7 (2 minutes after the start of the second shooting), and graffiti A is ended at time t9 (4 minutes after the start of the graffiti process).

  That is, at time t1, the second set of users starts pre-input so that the first set of users is replaced with the first set of users at the timing when the first set ends and the first imaging starts. In addition, at time t2, when the first set of users finishes the first shooting and starts the second shooting, the second set of users starts the first shooting so that the first set of users is switched, The third set of users starts pre-input so that the second set of users is replaced. Further, at time t3, at the timing when the first set of users finishes the second shooting and starts the graffiti A, the second set of users starts the second shooting so that the first set of users is replaced. The third set of users starts the first shooting so that the third set of users is switched, and the fourth set of users starts pre-input so that the third set of users is switched. At time t4, at the timing when the second set of users finishes the second shooting and starts the graffiti B, the third set of users starts the second shooting so that the second set of users is replaced. The fourth group of users starts the first shooting so that the user of the group is replaced, and the fifth group of users starts pre-input so that the user of the fourth group is replaced. At time t5, at the timing when the first set of users finishes the graffiti A, the third set of users starts the graffiti A so that the first set of users is replaced. The fourth group of users starts the second shooting, and the fifth group of users starts the first shooting so that the fourth group of users is replaced.

  In other words, in the example of FIG. 11, during the time t4 to the time t5, 5 groups of customers are served (five times). By repeating such processing, quintuple customer service can always be performed.

  In the case of the example of FIG. 11, the odd-numbered (first, third, and fifth) users perform editing in the graffiti A space, that is, the first editing space 34, while the even-numbered (two-set) The user of the eyes and the fourth set performs editing in the graffiti B space, that is, the second editing space 35. As described above, since two editing spaces are provided and the editing can be performed in any one of the editing spaces, the user can spend more time as editing time than the time taken for each shooting.

  Further, by providing the pre-input unit 321, the waiting time (pain) can be regarded as entertainment without wasting the waiting time until the start of shooting (processing in the first shooting space shooting unit 322). be able to.

  Next, an example of game processing in the photo sticker sales machine 1 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

  In step S <b> 1, the control unit 301 determines whether or not a predetermined price has been input from the coin insertion slot 51 based on the activation signal from the coin processing unit 311, and determines that the predetermined price has been input from the coin insertion slot 51. Wait until

  When it is determined in step S <b> 1 that a predetermined price has been inserted into the coin insertion slot 51, in step S <b> 2, the advance input unit 321 performs advance input processing based on the control of the control unit 301. Thereby, it is possible to input user information and select a shooting mode before shooting (in advance). Of course, the user is present in the pre-input space 31 at this time. The details of the pre-input process will be described later with reference to FIG. 14 and FIG. 15 or FIG.

  In step S <b> 3, the control unit 301 determines whether the pre-input processing time has passed 2 minutes (ie, the pre-input processing time> 2 minutes, that is, 2 minutes have passed since the start of the pre-input processing). If it is determined that the pre-input processing time has not elapsed for 2 minutes, it is determined in step S4 whether or not the next personal information is input in the pre-input. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the user has made a selection to input the next personal information via the pre-input touch pen 75. If it is determined in step S4 that the next personal information is input, the process returns to step S2, and the pre-input process is performed again.

  If it is determined in step S3 that the pre-input processing time has passed 2 minutes, the process of step S4 is skipped, and the process proceeds to step S5.

  If it is determined in step S4 that the next personal information is not input, the process proceeds to step S5. At this time, since the pre-input processing time has not passed 2 minutes, a sub game such as a roulette game (FIG. 63 to be described later), fortune-telling, and a quiz may be performed during the waiting time until 2 minutes have passed, or a short video Etc. may be used. In this way, by performing the sub game during the waiting time, the user can enjoy the waiting time. Note that if the sub game results in a win, a large amount of sticker paper may be printed. Further, even if the pre-input processing time has not elapsed for 2 minutes, guidance may be performed if the first imaging space 32 is not used.

  If it is determined in step S3 that the pre-input processing time has passed 2 minutes, or if it is determined not to input the next personal information in step S4, the control unit 301 moves the user to the first imaging space 32 in step S5. Induce. For example, the control unit 301 displays a message for prompting the first photographing space 32 on the pre-input image display unit 74 of the pre-input unit 321 and guides the first input speaker 77 to the first photographing space 32. The sound which prompts is output. Thereby, the user can be guided from the pre-input space 31 to the first imaging space 32 (see FIG. 2).

  In step S <b> 6, the first imaging unit 322 executes a first imaging space imaging process based on control from the control unit 301. As a result, the user (subject) is photographed in the first photographing space 32 and the photographed image is stored in the RAM 332. In the first shooting space 32, so-called pace shooting (details will be described later) is performed. Details of the first shooting space shooting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S <b> 7, the control unit 301 determines whether the first shooting space shooting processing time has passed 2 minutes (first shooting space shooting processing time> 2 minutes, that is, 2 minutes have passed since the first shooting space shooting processing started. And if it is determined that the first shooting space shooting process time has not elapsed for 2 minutes, the process returns to step S6, and the first shooting space shooting process is executed again.

  If it is determined in step S7 that the first shooting space shooting processing time has passed 2 minutes, the control unit 301 guides the user to the second shooting space 33 in step S8. For example, the control unit 301 causes the image display unit 202 of the first imaging unit 322 to display a message that prompts the user to guide the second imaging space 33 and causes the speaker 205 to output a voice that prompts the user to guide the second imaging space 33. . Further, for example, the control unit 301 controls the user to open a curtain (not shown) provided in the movement tunnel 91 and prompts the user to move. As a result, the user can be guided from the first imaging space 32 to the second imaging space 33 (see FIG. 2). Details of this processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S <b> 9, the second imaging unit 323 executes the second imaging space imaging process based on the control from the control unit 301. As a result, the user (subject) is photographed in the second photographing space 32 and the photographed image is stored in the RAM 332. Details of the second shooting space shooting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S <b> 10, the control unit 301 determines whether the second shooting space shooting processing time has passed 2 minutes (second shooting space shooting processing time> 2 minutes, that is, 2 minutes have passed since the second shooting space shooting processing started. And if it is determined that the second shooting space shooting processing time has not elapsed for 2 minutes, the process returns to step S9, and the second shooting space shooting processing is executed again.

  If it is determined in step S10 that the second imaging space imaging processing time has elapsed 2 minutes, the control unit 301 executes an editing space selection process in step S11. Specifically, the control unit 301 selects which editing space of the first editing space 34 and the second editing space 35 is used to edit the user who is shooting in the second shooting space 33. Details of this processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S12, the control unit 301 determines whether to guide the user to the first editing space 34 based on the processing result of step S11. If it is determined to guide the user to the first editing space 34, in step S13, Guide to the first editing space 34. For example, the control unit 301 causes the image display unit 102 of the second photographing unit 323 to display a message that prompts the user to guide the first editing space 34, and causes the speaker 105 to output a voice prompting the user to guide the first editing space 34. . As a result, the user can be guided from the second shooting space 33 to the first editing space 34 (see FIG. 2).

  In step S14, the control unit 301 counts the editing time in the first editing space 34 as time T1. In other words, the control unit 301 measures the time after the user starts editing in the first editing space 34 as the time T1.

  In step S15, the control unit 301 turns on the first editing space flag. The control unit 301 turns on the first editing space flag when the user uses the first editing space 34, and turns off the first editing space flag when the user does not use the first editing space 34. .

  In step S <b> 16, the first editing unit 324 executes editing processing based on control from the control unit 301. For example, the first editing unit 324 executes an editing process by selecting an edited image from the photographed images based on a user command (input by the touch pen 132) or by performing a graffiti process (four minutes). Details of the editing process will be described later with reference to FIG. 40 and FIG. 41 or FIG. 46 and FIG.

  In step S17, the control unit 301 turns off the first editing space flag.

  When it is determined in step S12 that the first editing space 34 is not guided, that is, the second editing space 35 is determined, the control unit 301 guides the second editing space 35 in step S18. For example, the control unit 301 causes the image display unit 102 of the second photographing unit 323 to display a message that prompts the user to guide to the second editing space 35 and causes the speaker 105 to output a voice that prompts the user to guide the second editing space 35. . As a result, the user can be guided from the second shooting space 33 to the second editing space 35 (see FIG. 2).

  In step S19, the control unit 301 measures the editing time in the second editing space 35 as time T2. In other words, the control unit 301 measures the time after the user starts editing in the second editing space 35 as the time T2.

  In step S20, the control unit 301 turns on the second editing space flag. Similar to the first editing space flag described above (described in step S15), when the user uses the second editing space 35, the control unit 301 turns on the second editing space flag and sets the second editing space flag. If the user does not use 35, the second editing space flag is turned off.

  In step S21, the second editing unit 325 executes editing processing based on the control from the control unit 301 (four minutes). This process is the same as the process of step S16 described above. The editing process is merely performed by the second editing unit 325 instead of the first editing unit 324.

  In step S22, the control unit 301 turns off the second editing space flag.

  After the process of step S17 or after the process of step S22, in step S23, the control unit 301 executes a printing process. For example, the control unit 301 controls the printer 343 to print an image based on the selected division mode (the division mode selected in the editing process). Details of the printing process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In the examples of FIGS. 12 and 13, the time for moving to the next space is not considered, but this is actually taken into account (for example, the movement time is set to 10 seconds).

  In the example of FIGS. 12 and 13, as shown in FIG. 11, the pre-input process, the first shooting space shooting process, and the second shooting space shooting process are each divided into two minutes, and the first editing space editing process and the second editing process are performed. Although the space shooting process is 4 minutes each, the set time is not limited to this. Further, when the first shooting space 32 or the second shooting space 33 is free (when there is no user (user)), the pre-input process may be completed within a certain number of seconds. When the editing end button (the editing end button displayed on the editing image display unit 131 or the editing image display unit 151) is selected by the user in the editing process, the editing process may be ended.

  For example, when the third set of users performs the second shooting space shooting process (step S9) and the first set of users performs the editing process in the first editing space 34, the control unit 301 Edit space countdown processing is executed for the first set of users. This process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, an example of the pre-input process in step S2 of FIG. 12 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 14 and 15 is basically a process executed by each unit of the pre-input unit 321 based on the control from the control unit 301.

  In step S51, the pre-input image display unit 74 displays an explanation screen for the game (main game). For example, an image describing the game as shown in FIG. 16 is displayed on the pre-input image display unit 74.

  In FIG. 16, a description of the game (this game) (“how to play”) is displayed, and a comment such as “Pre-input booth: You can register personal information and create your own stamp!” Is displayed. The comment 502 displays a comment such as “First shooting booth: Satisfied with beautiful shooting!”, And the comment 503 displays a comment such as “Second shooting booth: Enjoy play shooting!” The comment 504 displays a comment such as “Doodle booth: plenty to play!”.

  In this example, the pre-input booth shows the pre-shooting space 31, the first shooting booth shows the first shooting space 32, the second shooting booth shows the second shooting space 33, and the graffiti booth shows the first editing space 34 or A second editing space 35 is shown. The graffiti booth is not determined at the stage of starting the pre-input process (as shown in the flowcharts of FIGS. 12 and 13 described above, after the second shooting space shooting process (step S9) is completed, the editing space selection is performed. Since the process is performed (step S11), it is not determined in the pre-input process (step S2)), and therefore no specific designation is made in step S51.

  In addition, balloons 511 to 514 are displayed in the respective comments (comments 501 to 504), and the balloons 511 to 514 indicate the time required for processing described in the adjacent comments. In the example of FIG. 16, the balloon 511 is “2 minutes”, the balloon 512 is “2 minutes”, the balloon 513 is “2 minutes”, and the balloon 514 is “4 minutes”. That is, the time required for the processing described in the comments 501 to 503 is 2 minutes, and the time required for the processing described in the comment 504 is 4 minutes.

  Thus, by displaying the speech balloons 511 to 514 describing the required time in the comments 501 to 503 so as to be close to each other, the user is informed of the required time for each process (pre-input, shooting and editing) in this game. Can do.

  In addition, arrows 521 to 523 are displayed between the comments 501 to 504. Thereby, after the process shown in the comment 501, the process shown in the comment 502 is executed, the process shown in the comment 503 is executed, and then the process shown in the comment 504 is executed. It is possible to visually communicate to the user before starting shooting. In addition, the game (prior input, shooting and editing) can be advanced smoothly.

  After the display as shown in FIG. 16, the pre-input image display unit 74 displays an image for explaining the first shooting space shooting process (the shooting process performed in the first shooting space 32) as shown in FIG. indicate. A balloon 551 displays a balloon such as “You can shoot beautifully here!”, And a balloon 552 displays a balloon such as “Very!”. In addition, the pre-input image display unit 74 of FIG. 17 displays an icon 553 described as “next”.

  The user can see the explanation of the first photographing by using the pre-input image display unit 74 of FIG. If the icon 553 (“next” icon) is selected by the user, the process proceeds to step S52.

  Returning to FIG. 14, in step S <b> 52, the pre-input image display unit 74 displays a personal information data input screen (a screen for prompting input of personal information) and prompts input of personal information. On this personal information data input screen, the user can select whether to input a name or voice as personal information.

  In step S53, the control unit 301 determines whether or not to input a name (whether or not the user has selected (in the touch pen 75) to input the name on the screen in step S52) and determines to input the name. In step S54, the pre-input image display unit 74 displays a message “Please input your name!”. The user inputs a name based on this display (for example, the user selects a kana character icon (not shown) displayed on the pre-input image display unit 74 with the touch pen 75 and inputs the name).

  In step S55, the control unit 301 determines whether a name has been input (whether the user has input a name using the touch pen 75). If it is determined that the name has not been input, the process proceeds to step S55. Return to S54. If it is determined in step S55 that a name has been input, the control unit 301 stores the input name in the RAM 332 in step S56.

  If it is determined in step S53 that the name is not input (that is, the voice is input), in step S57, the pre-input image display unit 74 displays a message “I will input the voice!” And pre-inputs to the user. The voice input using the microphone 78 is prompted. Details of the voice input at this time will be described later.

  In step S58, the pre-input microphone 78 determines whether or not sound is input by the user. If it is determined that no sound is input, the process returns to step S57, and it is determined that the sound is input. If so, the process proceeds to step S59. In step S <b> 59, the controller 301 stores (records) an audio signal based on the audio acquired by the pre-input microphone 78 in the RAM 332.

  After the process of step S56 or the process of step S59, the pre-input image display unit 74 displays a message “I will shoot!” In step S60, and starts a countdown in step S61. In the countdown, messages such as “3”, “2”, “1”, “0”, etc. may be sequentially displayed on the pre-input image display unit 74, and at the same time, “3” is displayed on the pre-input speaker 77. , “2”, “1”, “0”, etc. may be output.

  In step S62, the pre-shooting digital camera 73 performs shooting, and in step S63, the control unit 301 saves (stores) the captured image in the RAM 332. At this time, the captured image is stored in association with the data (name or voice) stored in step S56 or step S59.

  In this manner, the captured image is stored in association with the name or the voice by the pre-input process as shown in FIGS.

  Next, the first imaging space imaging process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. This process is an example of the first imaging space imaging process in step S6 of FIG. Note that the processing in FIG. 18 is basically processing performed by each unit of the first imaging unit 322 based on control from the control unit 301.

  In step S <b> 101, the image display unit 202 displays a message “I will shoot!” (If the message prompts shooting, it is not limited to this). An example of a screen displayed on the image display unit 202 at this time is shown in FIG.

  The image display unit 202 in FIG. 19 displays an explanation for prompting shooting in the first shooting (shooting in the first shooting space 32). The balloon 601 describes “I will shoot! Press the button!” And the balloon 602 describes “I can shoot beautifully!”. Such a display can prompt the user to take a picture. The image display unit 202 displays an icon 603 indicating “shoot”. When the user selects the icon 603 using the touch pen 203, shooting is started.

  In step S102, the control unit 301 determines whether or not the shooting button (in this example, the icon 603 in FIG. 19) is pressed (selected). As shown in FIG. 19, the determination may be made based on whether the icon 603 has been selected with the touch pen 203, or may be determined based on whether a separate shooting button is provided and the button is pressed. Good.

  When it is determined in step S102 that the shooting button has not been pressed, in step S103, the control unit 301 determines whether or not the first shooting processing time has exceeded a set time (for example, 15 seconds), and has not exceeded it. If it is determined, the process returns to step S102, and the subsequent processes are repeated. Note that the set time is shorter than a time limit (for example, 2 minutes). When the number of shots is one or more, “set time <(time limit / 2)”.

  If it is determined in step S102 that the shooting button has been pressed (the icon 603 in FIG. 16 has been selected), or if it is determined in step S103 that the first shooting processing time has exceeded the set time, an image display is performed in step S104. The unit 202 starts a countdown for shooting. At the same time, the speaker 205 may output a sound for countdown.

  In step S105, the digital camera 201 captures a photographed image. In step S106, the control unit 301 stores (saves) the captured image in the RAM 332, and ends the process.

  As described in step S6 and step S7 in FIG. 12, this process is repeated until two minutes have elapsed, and thus a plurality of captured images are stored by repeating the process in step S6 (FIG. 12).

  After the first shooting space shooting process in FIG. 18 (step S6 in FIG. 12) is completed, guidance to the second shooting space is performed as described above with reference to FIG. 12 (step S8 in FIG. 12). An example of this process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. This process is a process executed by each unit of the first imaging unit 322 of the first imaging space 32 based on the control of the control unit 301.

  In step S151, the control unit 301 drives a curtain (not shown) provided in front of the moving tunnel 91 to open the curtain.

  In step S152, the image display unit 202 displays a message “Come through the tunnel!”. The user who sees this moves through the moving tunnel 91 with the curtain open and moves to the second imaging space 33 (see FIG. 2).

  In step S153, the control unit 301 determines whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed after the display in step S152, and waits until it elapses. If it is determined in step S153 that the predetermined time has elapsed, the control unit 301 drives and closes the curtain provided in front of the moving tunnel 91 in step S154.

  In this way, the curtain provided in the tunnel 91 is opened and closed, and the message that prompts the user to move to the second shooting space 33 is displayed on the image display unit 202, thereby allowing the user to move from the first shooting space 32 to the second shooting space. 33 can be reliably guided to. In the case of the example in FIG. 29, the curtain is a drive type that is opened and closed by the control unit 301, but may be a manual curtain. If the curtain is manual, the user opens and closes the curtain himself.

  Further, by passing through the tunnel 91 (moving as indicated by the path 92), the user can experience the connection between the game (shooting in the first shooting space 32 and shooting in the second shooting space 33). The user can proceed with the game while maintaining the atmosphere of being in the middle of the game.

  Next, the second imaging space imaging process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. This process is an example of the second shooting space shooting process in step S9 of FIG. 12 described above. Note that the processing in FIG. 21 is basically processing executed by each unit of the second imaging unit 323 based on control from the control unit 301. Further, as is clear when FIG. 21 is compared with FIG. 18, steps S201 to S206 in FIG. 21 correspond to steps S101 to S106 in FIG. 18, respectively.

  In step S <b> 201, the image display unit 202 displays a message “I will shoot!” (If the message prompts shooting, it is not limited to this). An example of the screen displayed on the image display unit 102 at this time is shown in FIG.

  In the image display unit 102 in FIG. 22, an explanation for prompting shooting in the second shooting (shooting in the second shooting space 33) is displayed. In the example of FIG. 22, “my pace shooting course” is set as the second shooting. This course can be set in advance input processing such as FIG.

  In the comment 632, a comment “Take a picture! Press the button!” Is displayed. In the comment 632, a comment “Next, I will shoot with [Natural White]!” Is displayed. With such display, it is possible to prompt the user to shoot and to explain the shooting (explaining that shooting is performed with natural white) to the user. Further, an icon 633 indicating “shoot” is displayed on the image display unit 102, and shooting is started when the user selects the icon 303 using the touch pen 103.

  Since the processing from step S202 to step S206 is the same as the processing from step S102 to step S106 of FIG. 18 described above, the description thereof is omitted. The processing shown in FIG. 21 is simply changed to the second imaging unit 323 instead of the first imaging unit 322.

  12 and 13, when the second shooting space shooting process of FIG. 21 is started, the editing space countdown process is started simultaneously. Specifically, when the third set of users starts the second shooting space shooting process, the first set of users and the second set of users execute the editing process (in the example of FIG. 11, 1 The user of the set is executing the doodle A, and the user of the second set is executing the doodle B). Therefore, in any editing space (the first editing space 34 corresponding to the graffiti A or the second editing space 35 corresponding to the graffiti B), in order to end the processing after a predetermined time (in this example, after 2 minutes) The control unit 301 executes countdown processing.

  The editing space countdown process executed for the editing units (the first editing unit 324 and the second editing unit 325) provided in the first editing space 34 and the second editing space 35 will be described with reference to FIG. .

  In step S251, the control unit 301 determines whether shooting has started in the second shooting space 33, that is, whether the processing in step S9 in FIG. 12 (for example, the processing in FIG. 18) has started, and determines that it has started. If so, it is determined in step S252 whether or not the first editing space flag is ON. Since the first editing space flag is set (changed) in the process of step S15 or step S17 of FIG. 13 described above, the control unit 301 detects whether this flag is ON or OFF. Make a decision.

  When it is determined in step S252 that the first editing space flag is ON, in step S253, the control unit 301 determines whether or not the second editing space flag is ON. Since the second editing space flag is set (changed) in the processing of step S20 or step S22 of FIG. 13 described above, the control unit 301 detects whether this flag is ON or OFF and makes this determination. To do.

  When it is determined in step S253 that the second editing flag is ON, in step S254, the control unit 301 determines whether or not time T1> time T2, that is, time T1 measured in step S14 in FIG. Is greater than the time T2 counted in the process of step S19 of FIG. The first editing flag is ON (determined as YES in the process of step S252) and the second editing flag is also ON (determined as YES in the process of step S253). 2 indicates that editing processing is being performed in the editing space 35. Further, comparing the time T1 and the time T2 indicates that it is determined whether the editing time in which of the two spaces where the editing process is performed is longer.

  If it is determined in step S254 that time T1> time T2, that is, if it is determined that the editing time in the first editing space 34 is longer than the editing time in the second editing space 35, the control unit 301 in step S255, The countdown of the first editing space 34 is started. Specifically, a comment 651 as shown in FIG. 24 is displayed on the editing image display unit 131 (on the screen on which the editing screen is displayed) of the first editing unit 324 provided in the first editing space 34. A balloon 652 is displayed.

  FIG. 24 is an example of an editing screen displayed on the editing image display unit 131. A comment such as “Remaining time!” Is displayed in the comment 651, and a character such as “2 minutes remaining” is displayed in the balloon 652. As the time elapses by 1 second, the remaining time of the balloon 652 decreases by 1 second and is displayed until it reaches 0 seconds.

  If it is determined in step S254 that time T1> time T2 is not satisfied, that is, it is determined that the editing time in the second editing space 35 is longer than the editing time in the first editing space 34, the control unit 301 in step S256 Start the countdown. Specifically, a comment 651 and a balloon 652 as shown in FIG. 24 are displayed on the image display unit 151 (on the screen on which the editing screen is displayed) of the second editing unit 325 provided in the second editing space 35. Is displayed.

  If it is determined in step S251 that shooting has not started in the second shooting space 33, or if it is determined in step S252 that the first editing space flag is OFF, the second editing flag is OFF in step S253. When it is determined that, after the process of step S255 or after the process of step S256, the process ends.

  The process shown in FIG. 23 allows the user performing the editing process to perform the editing process as long as possible. Thereby, even when the user desires a long editing time, the user's satisfaction can be increased.

  Specifically, if it is determined in step S251 that shooting is not started in the second shooting space 33, the processing is terminated in the editing space when shooting is started in the second shooting space 33. Indicates that the countdown process is started. That is, as long as another user does not shoot in the second shooting space 33, the user who is editing in the editing space (the first editing space 34 or the second editing space 35) can perform editing without any limitation.

  If it is determined in step S252 that the first editing space flag is OFF, or if it is determined in step S253 that the second editing flag is OFF, the process is terminated in the second shooting space 33. Even if is performed, if the editing process is not performed in either the first editing space 34 or the second editing space 35, it indicates that the countdown process is not performed.

  In addition, after the countdown is started in the editing space, when the user selects (presses) a button for ending editing in an editing space different from the editing space where the countdown is started, the editing space in which the countdown is being performed is selected. The countdown process is terminated.

  Next, the editing space selection process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. This process is an example of the edit space selection process in step S11 of FIG. 13 described above.

  In step S301, the control unit 301 determines whether or not the first editing space flag is ON. If it is determined that the first editing space flag is not ON (OFF), the first editing space 34 is set as an editing space in step S302. select.

  When it is determined in step S301 that the first editing space flag is ON, in step S303, the control unit 301 determines whether or not the second editing flag is ON and determines that it is not ON (OFF). If so, in step S304, the second editing space 35 is selected as the editing space.

  When it is determined in step S303 that the second editing space 35 is ON, in step S305, the control unit 301 determines whether or not time T1> time T2, that is, the time measured in step S14 of FIG. It is determined whether or not T1 is larger than the time T2 counted in the process of step S19 in FIG. Comparing the time T1 and the time T2 indicates that it is determined which of the two editing spaces has the longer editing time.

  When it is determined in step S305 that time T1> time T2 (the editing time in the first editing space 34 is longer than the editing time in the second editing space 35), in step S306, the control unit 301 performs the first editing. When the space 34 is selected as the editing space and it is determined in step S305 that time T1> time T2 is not satisfied (the editing time in the second editing space 35 is longer), the control unit 301 in step S307 causes the second editing space to be selected. 35 is selected as the editing space. After the process of step S302, step S304, step S306, or step S307, the process ends.

  The editing space is selected by the processing of FIG. This selection result is used for determination in the processing of step 12 in FIG.

  As described above, the configuration of the shooting process in the first shooting space 32 and the shooting process in the second shooting space 33 are different. For example, in the first shooting space 32, only my pace shooting in which the face is shot up is performed, but in the second shooting space 33, my voice shooting and the image display unit 102 of FIG. 22 described above are displayed. You can select a shooting mode such as your own pace with natural white. In this case, the shooting mode can be selected in the prior input process.

  The pre-input process when selecting My Voice shooting and My Pace shooting in the shooting mode will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. This process is an example of the pre-input process in step S2 of FIG.

  In step S351, the pre-input image display unit 74 of the pre-input unit 321 displays a game explanation screen. For example, an image describing the game as shown in FIG. 16 described above is displayed on the image display unit 74 for pre-input.

  In step S <b> 352, shooting selection processing in the second shooting space is executed by each unit of the pre-input unit 321. Details of this processing will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S <b> 401, the pre-input image display unit 74 of the pre-input unit 321 displays a shooting selection menu in the second shooting space 33. Specifically, a selection menu in the second imaging space 33 as shown in FIG. 28 is displayed.

  A comment such as “Please select the second shooting course!” Is displayed in the balloon 681, and a comment such as “1. My pace shooting (second version)” is displayed in the comment 682. Is displayed with a comment such as “2. My Name Shooting”, and a comment such as “3. My Voice Shooting” is displayed in the comment 684. The user can select a favorite shooting mode from the comments 682 to 684 using the touch pen 103. In FIG. 28, an icon 685 described as “OK” and an icon 686 described as “Cancel” are displayed, and the user determines the selected shooting mode using the icon 685 or the icon 686. Or cancel.

  In my pace shooting, basically the same shooting as the first shooting in the first shooting space 32 is performed. Specifically, even if the second shooting space 33 is a space for play, if my-pace shooting is selected, shooting with an emphasis on reflection can be performed. In other words, my pace shooting is suitable for users who are not good at play shooting (my name shooting or my voice shooting) or who want to relax. In addition, since it is possible to shoot at different camera angles or to perform whole body photography, even with the same paced photography, photography different from the first photography in the first photography space 32 can be performed.

  My name shooting is to call the name registered in the pre-input process, and let the user select a shooting button or the like in an interactive manner to perform shooting.

  My voice shooting is a pre-input process that registers voice effects, voices, laps, dubbing, and other effects of shooting timing. The shooting is performed in such a way as to raise it.

  Returning to FIG. 27, in step S402, the control unit 301 determines whether or not the user has selected My Voice shooting. In the example of FIG. 28, there are three shooting modes (three pace shooting, my name shooting, and my voice shooting), and the user can select a favorite shooting mode from these. The determination is made based on the selection result.

  If it is determined in step S402 that My Voice shooting is selected, that is, if the icon 685 (OK) is selected after the comment 684 in FIG. 28 is selected, the control unit 301 is registered in advance in step S403. One quick mouth word is randomly selected from a plurality of fast mouth words (for example, stored in advance in the ROM 331), and an audio signal corresponding to the fast mouth word is transmitted to the pre-input speaker 77.

  In step S <b> 404, the pre-input speaker 77 outputs a voice “imitate a fast-spoken word” based on the control from the control unit 301.

  In step S <b> 405, the pre-input speaker 77 outputs a quick-spoken word based on the speech signal corresponding to the fast-spoken word supplied from the control unit 301. For example, a quick phrase such as “Kaeru Pyoko Pyoko Pyoko Pyoko ...” is output as voice.

  In step S <b> 406, the control unit 301 causes the pre-input microphone 78 to acquire the voice input by the user (the voice of the user who pronounces the fast-spoken words) and record it (store it in the RAM 332).

  If it is determined in step S402 that my voice shooting has not been selected, that is, my pace shooting or my name shooting has been selected, in step S407, the control unit 301 determines whether or not the user has selected my pace shooting, and the my pace shooting is performed. If it is determined that shooting has been selected, then my pace shooting is set in step S408.

  If it is determined in step S407 that my pace shooting has not been selected, that is, my name shooting has been selected, in step S409, the pre-input image display unit 74 selects “Enter name” based on the control from the control unit 301. Message is displayed. The user inputs a name based on this display (for example, the user selects a kana character icon (not shown) displayed on the pre-input image display unit 74 with the touch pen 75 and inputs the name).

  In step S410, the control unit 301 determines whether a name has been input (whether the user has input a name using the touch pen 75). If it is determined that the name has not been input, the process proceeds to step S410. Return to S409. If it is determined in step S410 that a name has been input, the control unit 301 stores the input name in the RAM 332 in step S411.

  Steps S404 and S405 are performed by the sound output of the pre-input speaker 77. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be performed by image display of the pre-input image display unit 74 as shown in FIG. Good. In the image display unit 74 for pre-input in FIG. 29, a balloon 701 (corresponding to the process of step S404) such as “I can speak well?” And a comment 702 (corresponding to the process of step S404) (step S405). Is displayed as a quick phrase. In FIG. 29, a “recording start” icon 703 and a “cancel” icon 704 are displayed. The user performs recording by selecting icons 703 and 704.

  After the process of step S406, after the process of step S408 or after the process of step S411, the process ends. Thereafter, returning to FIG. 26, the pre-input process is terminated after the process of step S352.

  In the processing of FIG. 27, the shooting of my voice has been described as the recording of a quick phrase, but anything may be used as long as it records the voice of the user (user). For example, as shown in FIG. 30, it is possible to record one's name. In this case, the balloon 731 displays an explanatory note “Record your name!”. The user can select the “recording start” icon 732 to perform recording.

  Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 31, it may be recorded by imitating a character that appears. In this case, the balloon 751 displays an explanatory note such as “Please imitate the appearing character!”, And a comment 752 such as “Namamugi Namagama Mamagama” that imitates the user. Is displayed. The user can select the “recording start” icon 753 and the “cancel” icon 754 to perform recording.

  Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 32, a favorite word (a word floating in the head) may be recorded. In this case, the balloon 781 displays an explanatory note such as “Let's record the word that comes to mind!”, And the balloon 782 displays characters such as “I want to eat cake!” In the balloon 783, characters such as “I like XX!” Are displayed. By displaying examples of words that have come to mind, such as balloons 782 and 783, it is possible to easily utter words and enliven the user's atmosphere. The user can select the “recording start” icon 784 to perform recording.

  In the pre-input process, when the my pace shooting is selected, BGM (Back Ground Music) can be selected.

  When pre-shooting is performed as in the process of FIG. 27, the second shooting space shooting process is a process as shown in FIG. Specifically, the process in FIG. 33 is a second imaging space imaging process executed in step S9 in FIG. 12 when the preliminary input process in step S2 in FIG. 12 is the preliminary input process shown in FIG. is there. This process is basically a process executed by each unit of the second imaging unit 323 based on the control of the control unit 301.

  In step S451, the image display unit 102 displays a message “I will shoot!” (The message is not limited to this as long as it urges shooting). An example of the screen displayed on the image display unit 102 at this time is shown in FIG.

  In the image display unit 102 of FIG. 34, an explanation for prompting shooting in the second shooting (shooting in the second shooting space 33) is displayed. In the example of FIG. 34, “My Voice Shooting Course” is set as the second shooting. This course can be set, for example, in the above-described pre-input process in FIG.

  In FIG. 34, a balloon 801 “I will shoot!” Is displayed, and an icon 802 with “Shoot” is displayed. The user can start shooting by selecting the icon 802 using the touch pen 103.

  In step S452, the control unit 301 determines whether or not a shooting button (for example, the icon 802 in FIG. 34) is pressed (selected). If it is determined that the shooting button is not pressed, in step S453, the control unit 301 It is determined whether or not the 2 shooting processing time has exceeded a set time (for example, 15 seconds). If it is determined that the time has not exceeded, the process returns to step S452, and the subsequent processing is repeated.

  If it is determined in step S452 that the shooting button has been pressed (the icon 802 in FIG. 34 has been selected) or if it is determined in step S453 that the second shooting processing time has exceeded the set time, the image display unit 102 A screen as shown in FIG. 35 is displayed. In step S454, the control unit 301 determines whether to perform my pace shooting. Specifically, the control unit 301 determines this based on whether or not my pace shooting is selected in the prior input processing shown in FIGS. In FIG. 35, balloons 821 and 822 are displayed. The balloon 821 displays a description such as “I will shoot with the camera above!”, And the balloon 822 displays a description such as “High cheese!”. Note that not only the display of images but also these speech balloons may be output as audio.

  If it is determined in step S454 that the my pace shooting is not performed (that is, my voice shooting or my name shooting is selected in the pre-input process), in step S455, the control unit 301 determines whether to perform the my name shooting. If it is determined that my name photography is to be performed, in step S456, the speaker 105 outputs a voice such as “How is OO-chan, how are you today?”. In “XX”, the voice (name) input in step S410 in FIG. 27 is pronounced. For example, when the name “Hanako” is input and saved in step S410 in FIG. 27, the control unit 301 converts the character data into an audio signal, and the speaker 105 selects “Hanako-chan” based on the audio signal. "How are you today?"

  An image as shown in FIG. 36 may be displayed on the image display unit 102. The balloon 851 includes characters such as “Hanako-chan, how are you today?”, The balloon 852 includes characters such as “Okay, I ’ll shoot.” "Let's go, let's go!" In addition, an icon 854 on which characters “take a picture” are written is displayed so that a shooting timing can be selected. It should be noted that some of the balloons shown in FIG.

  If it is determined in step S455 that my name photography is not to be performed (my voice photography is to be performed), in step S457, the speaker 105 outputs the voice registered in the pre-input process by voice. The sound output at this time is the one recorded in step S406 of FIG. 27 described above (the sound input by the user). At this time, an image as shown in FIG. 37 may be displayed on the image display unit 102. In FIG. 37, a balloon 871 stating “I'll shoot with the camera above!”, A balloon 872 stating “High, Cheese!” And a balloon 873 stating “Kai Pyoko Pyoko ...” are displayed. ing. A balloon 873 is a quick phrase selected in step S403 in FIG. In addition, an icon 874 in which characters such as “shoot” is described is displayed so that a shooting timing can be selected.

  For example, if a favorite word (a word that comes to mind) is recorded as shown in FIG. 32, it may be played back at this time, or it may be played back at this time, or a duck voice (a voice that changes the range to a high tone). ) (Or a voice like when he inhaled helium gas), or may be played back by fast-forwarding (fast mouth). Also, by reproducing these in order, it is possible to add variations and add interest, and relax the atmosphere of the field to proceed with shooting.

  Furthermore, when My Voice shooting is selected in the pre-input process and the user's name is recorded as, for example, “Hana Nako”, the song may be dubbed and played based on this. For example, a humming sound is played by placing “Hana”, which is the two sounds before “Hana Hana,” on the melody, such as “Hana Hana Hana Hana Hana ...”.

  If it is determined in step S454 that the my pace shooting is performed, the image display unit 102 starts a countdown for shooting in step S458 after the processing in step S456 or after the processing in step S457. Specifically, an image as shown in FIG. 38 is displayed on the image display unit 102. In FIG. 38, a comment 901 such as “countdown start!” Is displayed, and a comment 902 such as “3” is displayed. The comment 902 indicates that shooting will be performed in another 3 seconds, thereby notifying the user that the shooting time is approaching visually. At the same time, the speaker 105 may output sound for countdown. The description of the comment 902 sequentially changes to “3”, “2”, and “1” every time one second elapses.

  In step S459, the digital camera 201 captures a photographed image. At this time, the inside of the second imaging space 33 is as shown in FIG. In FIG. 39, a comment 931 such as “3, 2, 1” is displayed on the image display unit 102, and a comment 932 such as “Cush!” Is displayed. The comment 931 may change like the comment 902 in FIG. 38 described above. Note that the comment 931 and the comment 932 may be output to the speaker 105 as sound. Thereby, the user can surely recognize the shooting timing of the camera 101. In step S460, the control unit 301 stores (saves) the captured image in the RAM 332 and ends the process.

  As described in step S6 and step S7 in FIG. 12, this process is repeated until two minutes have elapsed, and thus a plurality of captured images are stored by repeating the process in step S6 (FIG. 33).

  Since the digital camera 102 in the second shooting space 33 is movable, in these shootings, play shooting (for example, Raku Parashot (trademark)) is performed by moving the digital camera 102 to increase the user's freedom. It is.

  In the shooting in the second shooting space 33, it is also possible to synthesize and shoot images in real time. In real-time composition, a live view of a photographed image and a background / frame are displayed on a screen from the time of composition confirmation before photographing and synthesized. For example, when the model DE shot (trademark) “Chabudaigarashi (trademark)” is performed in real-time composition, the image display unit 102 already displays the chachadai, and the user is displayed in a chromakey composition. To do. The user adjusts his / her position while looking at the position displayed on the image display unit 102, and takes a picture when the position becomes a desired position.

  In this way, by making the shooting in the second shooting space 33 different from that of the first shooting space 32, it is possible to enjoy shooting in two different environments with one game fee, and to the user as if You can make you feel as if you used two photo sticker vending machines. In addition, since a story that makes shooting fun is prepared, the user's awareness of participation can be increased.

  In addition, for example, by recording in advance input unit 321 so as not to be heard by other users in the same group, it is possible to excite shooting in the group during the second shooting.

  Furthermore, by calling the name in an interactive format and allowing the user to make a selection, the friendliness is excited and the atmosphere is softened, so that a natural image can be taken.

  Next, an example of the editing process in step S16 or step S21 in FIG. 13 will be described with reference to the flowcharts in FIGS. In step S16, processing is executed by the first editing unit 324 of the first editing space 34, and in step S21, processing is executed by the second editing unit 325 of the second editing space 35. As described above, the first editing unit 324 and the second editing unit 325 have the same configuration, and the user performs editing using any one of the editing units as shown in FIG. Therefore, in the case of FIG. 40 and FIG. 41, it demonstrates as a process in the 1st edit part 324, and the process in the 2nd edit part 325 is omitted (because it is the same as that of the 1st edit part 324). Note that the processes in FIGS. 40 and 41 are basically executed by each unit of the first editing unit 324 based on the control from the control unit 301.

  In step S501, the editing image display unit 131 displays a list of images shot and stored in the first shooting space shooting process in step S6 in FIG. 12 and the second shooting space shooting process in step S9 in FIG. (Reduced image) and a message “Please select an image to print”. In addition, when imaging | photography was performed by the prior input process of FIG.12 S2, you may make it display on the list of the images displayed at this time. When the image displayed on the editing image display unit 131 is selected by the touch pen 132, the touch panel 431 detects this and transmits it to the control unit 301. Thereby, the control unit 301 can detect the selection from the user.

  In step S <b> 502, the control unit 301 determines whether the set number of images has been selected. The storage unit 341 stores in advance designation information for the number of selected images necessary for sticker printing. Based on this, the control unit 301 determines whether, for example, four images have been selected.

  If it is determined in step S502 that the number of captured images has not been selected, the control unit 301 determines in step S503 that the print image selection time (time after the processing in step S502) is a set time (for example, 20 seconds), and if it is determined that the set time has not been exceeded, the process returns to step S502.

  If it is determined in step S503 that the print image selection time (time after the processing in step S502) has exceeded the set time (for example, 20 seconds), the control unit 301 randomly sets the set number of sheets (for example, 4 in step S504). Images) are selected and set as selected images.

  If it is determined in step S502 that the set number of photographed images have been selected, or after the processing in step S504, the editing image display unit 131 in step S505 displays the selected designated number of images (for example, four images). A message such as “Please select an image to edit” is displayed together with each thumbnail image. The user uses the touch pen 132 to select the first image to be edited.

  In step S506, the control unit 301 accepts image editing together with image selection by the user. Specifically, the touch panel 431 detects an input from the touch pen 132 and transmits the detected signal to the control unit 301 as an input signal. The control unit 301 receives an input signal from the touch panel 431. In other words, the user can select the selection button displayed on the editing image display unit 131 using the touch pen 132 or perform a graffiti on the captured image displayed on the editing image display unit 131. it can.

  At this time, an image as shown in FIG. 42 is displayed on the editing image display unit 131. In FIG. 42, the captured images selected by the user after the process of step S505 are displayed as images 951A and 951B. Since two editing images 951A and 951B are displayed on the editing image display unit 131, when one set is composed of two or more users, two (plural) users can edit simultaneously. it can. The image 951A is an edited image for the left user facing the editing image display unit 131, and the image 952A is an edited image for the right user facing the editing image display unit 131. In the following, when it is not necessary to individually distinguish the images 951A and 951B, they are referred to as images 951.

  In the editing image display unit 131, an icon 952 described as “background brush”, an icon 953 described as “stamp”, and “pen” are described for each of the images 951 A and 951 B for editing. An icon 954, an icon 955 described as “OK”, and an icon 956 described as “clear” are displayed. A stamp group 958 made up of a plurality of stamp images is displayed for each of the editing images 951A and 951B. Further, an icon 957 indicating “END” is displayed between the editing images 951A and 951B, and a selection image 959 that displays the editing image as a thumbnail in order to select the editing image. Is displayed.

  The user selects an image 951 for editing from the selected image 959 (selects a thumbnail image), selects one icon to be used from icons 952 to 954 one by one, and performs editing. In the example of FIG. 42, the icon 952 and the icon 954 are displayed with broken lines, and the icon 953 is displayed with a solid line. That is, in the example of FIG. 42, the icon 953 is selected.

  For example, when the icon 952 is selected, a “background brush” tool (not shown) is displayed in place of the display of the stamp group 958, and the user can perform editing such as writing a background using this tool. Can do. When the icon 954 is selected, a “pen” tool (not shown) is displayed in place of the display of the stamp group 958, and the user can perform editing such as writing characters using this tool. it can.

  The user ends the editing of the image 951 by selecting the icon 955, and starts editing the next image (an image that has not been edited yet among the plurality of images selected in step S502 or step S504). be able to. Also, the user can clear the edit that was input immediately before by selecting the icon 956. The user can end the editing process by selecting the icon 957.

  Returning to FIG. 40, in step S <b> 507, the control unit 301 updates the edit data to the image data and stores the update data in the RAM 332. Note that the control unit 301 may store the edited image in real time.

  In step S508, the control unit 301 determines whether or not the editing time, which is the time from the start of the editing process, has elapsed for 4 minutes. If it is determined that 4 minutes have not elapsed, the control unit 301 returns to step S506, Have the user edit again. Prior to this processing (after step S507), it may be determined whether or not the end button 957 has been selected.

  In step S509, the editing image display unit 131 displays a message “Please select the number of divisions”. The control unit 301 reads out the division modes (for example, 8 divisions and 16 divisions) stored in advance in the storage unit 341 and causes the editing image display unit 131 to display them. Thus, the user can select a favorite division mode (number of divisions) among 8 divisions and 16 divisions.

  In step S510, the control unit 301 receives selection of a division mode by the user, and saves (stores) this in the RAM 332 in step S511.

  Next, an example of the printing process in step S23 in FIG. 12 will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.

  In step S551, the control unit 301 reads the division mode (the division mode selected by the user in the editing process (the division mode saved in step S511 in FIG. 41)) stored in the RAM 332.

  In step S552, the printer 343 assigns images (for example, four images) (print images) edited based on the control from the control unit 301 to the print area, and prints and outputs them on the sticker sheet 352 in step S553. As a result, the sticker paper is discharged from the photo sticker paper discharge port 170. The user moves (returns) to the vicinity of the pre-input space 31 and receives a sticker sheet corresponding to his game.

  In the example shown in FIG. 11, the time for each process has been described as fixed. However, the time for each process can be extended depending on the use situation. Hereinafter, an example of extension of processing will be described.

  The flowchart in FIG. 44 is a diagram for explaining editing space extension processing. This process is started simultaneously when each editing process in the first editing space 34 and the second editing space 35 is started.

  In step S601, the control unit 301 determines whether or not the first editing space flag (the flag that is turned ON / OFF in the processing of steps S15 and S17 in FIG. 12) is ON, and the first editing space flag is ON. If it is determined that it is not, the editing time of the second editing space 35 is set to unlimited in step S602.

  If it is determined in step S601 that the first editing space flag is ON, in step S603, the control unit 301 sets a flag for the second editing space (a flag that is turned ON / OFF in the processing in steps S20 and S22 in FIG. 12). ) Is ON, and if it is determined that the flag of the second editing space is not ON, the editing time of the first editing space 34 is made unlimited in step S604.

  44, at least when the first editing space 34 is not used, the editing time of the second editing space 35 can be unlimited, and even if the first editing space 34 is used, If the second editing space 35 is not used, the editing time of the first editing space 34 can be unlimited. In FIG. 44, the processes in steps S601 and S602 may be interchanged with the processes in steps S603 and S604.

  Further, the extension of the editing space may be performed by a process as shown in FIG. The flowchart of FIG. 45 is another example of extending the editing time by the second shooting space use confirmation process. This process is started simultaneously when each editing process in the first editing space 34 and the second editing space 35 is started.

  In step S651, the control unit 301 determines whether or not the second shooting space 33 is used. If it is determined that the second shooting space 33 is not used, in step S652, the editing time of the first and second editing spaces is unlimited. And If it is determined in step S651 that the second imaging space 33 is used, or after the process of step S652, the process ends.

  As in the process of FIG. 45, the editing time may be extended simply by determining whether or not the second editing space 33 is used.

  In order to move quickly from the second imaging space 33, when the required time for the movement takes a certain time or more, a penalty such as no limit on the editing time is given, and this is also indicated to the user by message display or voice. You may make it inform.

  Next, editing processing when the editing time is extended will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. This processing is an example of detailed processing in step S16 or step S21 in FIG. In the example of FIGS. 46 and 47, the processing executed by the first editing unit 324 will be described. However, as described above, the second editing unit 325 may execute this processing.

  Since the processing from step S701 to step S705 is the same as the processing from step S501 to step S505 in FIG. 40 described above, description thereof is omitted. Hereinafter, the processing after step S706 will be described.

  In step S706, the first editing unit 324 executes a first editing space editing process at the time of extension. In the first editing space editing process at the time of extension, the selected image is edited. Details of the first editing space editing process at the time of extension will be described later with reference to FIG. 49 or FIG.

  In step S707, the control unit 301 determines whether or not the editing time has elapsed for 4 minutes. If it is determined that 4 minutes have not elapsed, the control unit 301 returns to step S706 and the subsequent processing is repeated.

  If it is determined in step S707 that the editing time has passed 4 minutes, the control unit 301 executes an editing extension check process in step S708. The editing extension check process is a process in which the flag of the first editing space is turned on when the second shooting space is not used. Details of this processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S709, the control unit 301 determines whether or not the flag of the corresponding editing space (in this example, the first editing space 34) is ON. Since this flag is turned ON or OFF in the process of step S708 (the process of FIG. 49 described later), the control unit 301 determines this based on the result. When the flag of the first editing space 34 is ON, it indicates that the first editing space 34 can be extended. When the flag of the first editing space 34 is OFF, the extension of the first editing space 34 is indicated. Indicates impossible.

  If it is determined in step S709 that the flag of the corresponding editing space (in this example, the first editing space 34) is ON, in step S710, the image display unit 131 of the first editing unit 324 displays “edit image to be edited. Select me "message.

  In step S <b> 711, the control unit 301 receives image editing together with image selection by the user. Specifically, the touch panel 431 detects an input from the touch pen 132 and transmits this signal to the control unit 301 as an input signal. The control unit 301 receives an input signal from the touch panel 431. That is, the user selects a selection button displayed on the editing image display unit 131 using the touch pen 132 or performs a graffiti on the captured image displayed on the editing image display unit 131.

  In step S <b> 712, the control unit 301 updates the edit data to the image data and stores it in the RAM 332. Note that the control unit 301 may store the edited image in real time.

  In step S713, the control unit 301 determines whether or not another two minutes have passed since the editing has been extended (after the process of step S710). If it is determined that the time has not elapsed, the first editing space 34 is determined. After that, the process returns to step S710, and the subsequent processing is repeated.

  If it is determined that two more minutes have passed since the editing was extended in step S713 (after the process in step S710), the process returns to step S708, and the subsequent processes are repeated.

  If it is determined in step S709 that the flag of the corresponding editing space (in this example, the first editing space 34) is not ON (OFF), the editing image display unit 131 in step S714 selects “Select division number. Message is displayed. The user selects an arbitrary division mode (number of divisions) among 8 divisions and 16 divisions.

  In step S715, the control unit 301 receives selection of a division mode by the user, and stores (stores) this in the RAM 332 in step S716.

  If the editing processing time is 10 minutes by default and both the first editing space 34 and the second editing space 35 are used, the remaining time of the person who used the editing space first is 2 minutes. May be. This allows for a minimum of 4 minutes and a maximum of 10 minutes.

  Next, an example of the first editing space editing process at the time of extension of step S706 in FIG. 46 will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.

  In step S751, the image display unit 131 of the first editing unit 324 “selects an image to be edited” together with a reduced image (thumbnail) of the selected image (the image selected in the process of step S703 or step S705). Is displayed.

  In step S752, the control unit 301 accepts image editing together with image selection by the user. Since this process is the same as the process of step S711, detailed description thereof is omitted.

  In step S <b> 753, the control unit 301 updates the edit data to the image data and stores it in the RAM 332.

  In the example of FIG. 46, the processing in step S706 is “first editing space editing processing at the time of extension”, but when the second editing unit 325 executes this processing, “second editing space editing processing at the time of extension”. " The same applies to FIG.

  Next, an example of the edit extension check process in step S708 of FIG. 47 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S801, the control unit 301 determines whether or not the second shooting space 33 is being used (any user). If it is determined that the second shooting space 33 is not being used, the control unit 301 determines in step S802. Then, it is determined whether or not it is an editing extension check process in the first editing space 34. Specifically, when the processes in FIGS. 46 and 47 are executed by the first editing unit 334, the control unit 301 determines that the process is the editing extension check process in the first editing space 34, and FIGS. Is executed by the second editing unit 335, it is determined that it is an editing extension check process in the second editing space 35 (not an editing extension check process in the first editing space 34).

  If it is determined in step S802 that the editing extension check process is in the first editing space 34, the control unit 301 turns on the flag in the first editing space 34 in step S803.

  If it is determined in step S802 that the editing extension check process is not performed in the first editing space 34, that is, the editing extension check process in the second editing space 35 is determined, the control unit 301 turns on the flag of the second editing space 35 in step S804. To do.

  49, the flag of each editing space is turned on based on whether or not the second imaging space 33 is used.

  Note that the user may be able to cancel the second shooting when at least one editing space is free. An example of processing in this case will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S851, the control unit 301 determines whether or not the first editing space flag is ON (the first editing space 34 is in use). If it is determined to be ON, the second editing space is determined in step S852. It is determined whether or not the flag is ON (the second editing space 35 is used). As described above, the first editing space flag and the second editing space flag are turned ON or OFF in the processing of FIGS.

  If it is determined in step S852 that the second editing space flag is not ON (the second editing space 35 is not used), in step S853, the control unit 301 determines whether or not to cancel the second shooting. Specifically, when it is determined in step S852 that the second editing space flag is not ON (the second editing space 35 is not used), the control unit 301 displays the image display unit 102 of the second photographing unit 323. An image as shown in FIG. 51 is displayed.

  In the image display unit 102 of FIG. 51, a display for prompting the second shooting and a display notifying that the shooting can be canceled are displayed. The balloon 1001 describes “If you are satisfied with the shooting, you can cancel the second shooting!” To notify the user that the second shooting can be canceled. In FIG. 31, an icon 1002 indicating “shooting” and an icon 1003 indicating “stop shooting” are displayed. The user can select any of these icons. That is, the user can continue shooting according to his / her own mood or can quit. The control unit 301 determines this by user selection (selection of whether or not to cancel shooting).

  If it is determined in step S853 that the second shooting is canceled, the control unit 301 sets the editing space as the second editing space 35 in step S854. This setting is a setting of which editing space the user in the second shooting space 33 is guided to. In this example, after this processing, the user is guided to the second editing space 35.

  If it is determined in step S851 that the first editing space flag is not ON (the first editing space 34 is not used), in step S855, the control unit 301 determines whether to cancel the second shooting. Since this process is the same as the process of step S853 described above, the description thereof is omitted.

  If it is determined not to cancel the second shooting in step S855, if it is determined in step S852 that the second editing space flag is ON, or if it is determined not to cancel the second shooting in step S853, step In step S856, the control unit 301 controls the second imaging unit 323 in the second imaging space 33 to execute imaging processing in the second imaging space. Specifically, the second imaging space imaging process of FIG. 21 or FIG. 33 described above is executed.

  If it is determined in step S855 to cancel the second shooting, the control unit 301 sets the editing space as the first editing space 34 in step S857. This setting is a setting of which editing space the user in the second shooting space 33 is guided to. That is, in this example, after this processing, the user is guided to the first editing space 34.

  The process of FIG. 50 corresponds to the processes of steps S9 to S11 in FIGS. That is, the processing in FIGS. 12 and 13 may be replaced with the processing in FIG.

  In addition, when the next space is vacant, the user can skip (end) the processing (for example, shooting) in the space and move to the next space. Further, the remaining time of processing (for example, shooting) in the space can be carried over to the next space. An example of processing in this case will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

  Since the processing from step S901 to step S905 is the same as the processing from step S1 to step S5 in FIG. 12 described above, description thereof is omitted.

  In step S906, the control unit 301 determines whether or not the second imaging space is vacant. If it is determined that the second imaging space is not vacant, the control unit 301 controls the second imaging unit 322 in step S907 to control the first imaging space. The shooting space shooting process is executed. This process is the same as step S6 in FIG.

  In step S908, the control unit 301 determines whether or not the first imaging space imaging processing time has elapsed for 2 minutes. If it is determined that 2 minutes have not elapsed, the control unit 301 returns to step S906 and repeats the subsequent processing. .

  When it is determined in step S908 that the first shooting space shooting processing time has passed 2 minutes, the control unit 301 sets time T3 = 0 in step S909.

  If it is determined in step S906 that the second imaging space 33 is vacant, in step S910, the control unit 301 determines whether or not to end the first imaging. For example, when it is determined in step S906 that the second shooting space 33 is empty, the control unit 301 displays a button that can end the first shooting on the image display unit 202 of the first shooting unit 322, for example. In step S910, it is determined whether or not the shooting end button has been selected by the user. When it is determined that the first shooting is to be ended, in step S911, the control unit 301 sets first shooting space remaining time = time T3. For example, when the first imaging space remaining time is 1 minute, the control unit 301 sets time T3 = 1 minute. If it is determined in step S910 that the first shooting is not finished, the process returns to step S907, and the subsequent processes are repeated.

  After the process of step S909 or the process of step S911, in step S912, the control unit 301 guides the user to the second imaging space. Since this process is the same as the process in step S8 of FIG. 12 described above, the description thereof is omitted.

  In step S913, the control unit 301 determines whether any editing space (the editing space 34 or the editing space 35) is free. If it is determined that any editing space is not free, the second imaging is performed. The time T3 is added to the set time (time set in advance as the second shooting time), and this is set as a new second shooting setting time. If this process is executed after step S909, the second shooting setting time does not increase because time T3 = 0, but if it is executed after step S911, time T3 = first editing space remaining time (this example) In this example, the second shooting setting time is increased (in this example, 3 minutes).

  In step S915, the control unit 301 controls the second imaging unit 323 to execute the second imaging space imaging process (a process similar to step S9 in FIG. 12).

  In step S916, the control unit 301 determines whether the second shooting space shooting processing time> the second shooting setting time, that is, the shooting time in the second shooting space 33 newly set in the processing of step S914. Is determined, and if it is determined that the second shooting space shooting processing time> second shooting setting time is not satisfied, the process returns to step S913 and the subsequent processing is repeated.

  When it is determined in step S916 that the second shooting space shooting processing time> second shooting setting time, the control unit 301 sets time T4 = 0 in step S917.

  If it is determined in step S913 that any editing space is free, the control unit 301 determines in step S918 whether or not to end the second shooting. For example, if it is determined in step S913 that any one of the editing spaces is free, the control unit 301 displays a button that can end the second shooting on the image display unit 202 of the second shooting unit 322, for example. In step S918, it is determined whether or not the shooting end button has been selected by the user. When it is determined that the second shooting is to be ended, in step S919, the control unit 301 sets second shooting space remaining time = time T4. For example, when the remaining time of the second imaging space is 30 seconds, the control unit 301 sets time T3 = 30 seconds. If it is determined in step S918 that the second shooting is not to be ended, the process proceeds to step S915.

  After the process of step S917 or the process of step S918, in step S920, the control unit 301 executes an edit space selection process (the same process as step S11 of FIG. 13).

  In step S921, the control unit 301 adds the time T4 to the edit setting time (4 minutes in this example) preset in the guidance space selected in the process of step S920 to obtain a new edit setting time. For example, if this process is performed after step S917, the edit setting time does not change, but if it is performed after step S919, the edit setting time increases (in this example, 30 seconds is added to 4 minutes, 4 Minutes 30 seconds).

  Since the processing from step S922 to step S933 is the same as the processing from step S12 to step S23 in FIG. 12 described above, the description thereof is omitted. However, the edit setting time of the editing process in step S926 and step S931 is not limited to the preset time, and is the edit setting time set in step S921.

  52 to 54, when the next space is vacant, the user can skip (end) the processing (for example, shooting processing) in that space and move to the next space. In addition, the remaining processing time in the space can be carried over to the next space. Thereby, a game (photographing or editing) can be advanced at a user's favorite pace. In addition, the user can use shooting or editing without causing other users to wait. Further, the user can select the end of shooting.

  If the first set of users is executing the first shooting process, the second set of users can extend the time required for the first shooting by a certain amount of time unless the prior input is performed in advance. The shooting time may be reduced. An example of the extension process in the first imaging space 32 in this case will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

  In step S951, the control unit 301 controls the first imaging unit 323 to execute the first imaging space imaging process (executes the same process as the process of step S6 in FIG. 12).

  In step S952, the control unit 301 determines whether or not 2 minutes have elapsed since the start of the first shooting space shooting process (first space shooting processing time> 2 minutes), and 2 minutes have passed. If it is determined that there is not, the process returns to step S951, and the subsequent processing is repeated.

  If it is determined in step S952 that two minutes have elapsed since the start of the first imaging space imaging process, in step S953, the control unit 301 determines whether or not the next group (group) is undergoing a pre-input process. judge. For example, when the user in the first imaging space 32 is the first set user, it is determined whether or not the second set user is performing the pre-input processing in the pre-input space 31. If it is determined in step S953 that the next group (group) is not in the pre-input process, the image display unit 202 of the first imaging unit 322 in step S954 determines that “first imaging is extended” based on the control of the control unit 301. "You can do it!" At this time, an “extension button” is displayed. The user can extend the shooting by selecting this extension button.

  In step S955, the control unit 301 determines whether or not an extension of shooting (first shooting) has been selected by the user. If it is determined that the extension has been selected, the image display unit 202 “shoots” in step S956. Message is displayed.

  If it is determined in step S953 that the next group is in the pre-input process or if it is determined in step S955 that no extension has been selected, the process ends.

  Since the processing from step S957 to step S961 is the same as the processing from step S102 to step S106 in FIG. 18 described above, description thereof is omitted.

  In step S962, the control unit 301 determines whether or not one minute has elapsed since the determination in step S952 is YES. If it is determined that one minute has not elapsed, the control unit 301 returns to step S956 and performs subsequent processing. Is repeated. If it is determined in step S962 that one minute has elapsed, the process ends.

  In the processes of FIGS. 55 and 56, the extension time (the elapsed time determined in step S962) is 1 minute, but the present invention is not limited to this.

  When the first shooting space 32 is extended in the processing of FIGS. 55 and 56, the second shooting time may be reduced by the extension time. The game process in this case will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S1001, a pre-input process in the pre-input space 31 (a process corresponding to step S2 in FIG. 12) is performed, and in step S1002, a first shooting space shooting process (a process corresponding to step S6 in FIG. 12) is performed. After the end of shooting (after two minutes have elapsed), in step S1003, it is determined whether or not there is a next user (user) in the pre-input space 31 (or coins have been inserted into the coin input unit 51 of the pre-input space 31). If it is determined that there is a next user (user) in the pre-input space 31, the second shooting process is performed in step S1004. If it is determined in step S1003 that there is no next user (user) in the pre-input space 31, shooting is performed for the time extension in the first shooting space 32 in step S1005, and second shooting space shooting processing is performed in step S1006. Is performed for the time of “2 minutes-extension time”. That is, the time obtained by subtracting the time extended in the first shooting space from the preset time for the second shooting space shooting process (for example, 2 minutes) is the shooting time in the second shooting space 33. After the processing in step S1004 or step S1006, in step S1007, editing processing in the first editing space 34 or the second editing space is performed.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 58, when the shooting time is extended from the preset time (2 minutes) in the first shooting space shooting process, the shooting time of the second shooting space shooting process is the shooting time in the first shooting space. It becomes shorter by the extension of. In other words, when the set times of the first shooting and the second shooting are each 2 minutes, the total shooting time of the first shooting and the second shooting is 4 minutes even if the first shooting is extended.

  When there is no next user in the pre-input space 31, the first shooting time can be extended to a certain time, and the next second shooting time is also set at a preset shooting time. You may be able to do it.

  Thereby, it is possible to create a flow of games (pre-input, shooting and editing) without waste. In addition, it is possible to realize five-way customer service. In addition, the time for shooting and editing can be increased. In addition, by extending the first shooting, it is possible to perform shooting carefully with an emphasis on reflection.

  Next, a process for smoothly advancing the flow of the game process will be described.

  For example, between times t4 and t5 in FIG. 11, the first set of users and the second set of users perform graffiti (editing processing) in different editing spaces. In such a case, the first editing monitoring process for avoiding printing as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 59 is executed so that the printing processes of the first set of users and the second set of users do not overlap. . This process is a process executed simultaneously with the start of the editing process in each of the first editing space 34 and the second editing space 35. In this flowchart, the monitoring process of the first editing space 34 is described, but the same process is also executed in the second editing space 35.

  In step S1051, the control unit 301 determines whether or not the editing process time of the first editing space 34 has elapsed for 4 minutes. If it is determined that 4 minutes have not elapsed, the editing image of the first editing unit 324 is determined. The display unit 131 displays an image as shown in FIG. 60 based on the control from the control unit 301. In step S1052, the control unit 301 determines whether or not the shooting end button 957 in the first editing space 34 has been pressed (selected). In FIG. 60, portions corresponding to those in FIG. 42 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted to avoid repetition. If it is determined in step S1052 that the shooting end button 957 in the first editing space 34 has not been pressed, the process returns to step S1051 and the subsequent processes are repeated.

  If it is determined in step S1051 that the editing processing time of the first editing space 34 has elapsed 4 minutes, or if it is determined in step S1052 that the shooting end button 957 in the first editing space 34 has been pressed (selected), step In step S1053, the editing image display unit 151 of the second editing unit 325 displays a message “Waiting for printing” based on the control from the control unit 301, and turns off the display of the “end button” in step S1054. As a result of the processing in steps S1053 and S1054, an image as shown in FIG. 61 is displayed on the editing image display unit 151.

  In FIG. 61, portions corresponding to those in FIG. 42 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted because it will be repeated. At this time, in the image display section 151 for editing shown in FIG. 61, the icon 957 described as “END” cannot be selected. In addition, a comment 1101 indicating “Waiting for printing!” Is displayed. That is, since printing is performed in another editing space, editing cannot be finished in this editing space (in this example, the second editing unit 325 of the second editing space 35). Thus, by performing the display as shown in FIG. 61, it is possible to notify the user that printing is being performed in another editing space. Since the user cannot select (cannot) end editing, it is possible to avoid overlapping printing timings.

  Returning to FIG. 59, in step S <b> 1055, the control unit 301 determines whether one minute has elapsed after displaying the message “Waiting for printing” in the process of step S <b> 1055, and waits until one minute has elapsed. . If it is determined that one minute has elapsed, in step S1056, the editing image display unit 151 of the second editing unit 325 displays an end button (icon 957) and displays a “waiting for printing” display (comment 1101). Turn off. At this time, the user who is editing in the second editing unit 325 can select the end button.

  With the processing in FIG. 59, it is possible to avoid overlapping printing timings. Thereby, it is possible to avoid the confusion of the seals due to the simultaneous printing process.

  Next, an example of a process in which a subgame is performed during a time waiting for another user's print process as a print avoidance process will be described. The flowchart in FIG. 62 is a diagram for describing the first editing subgame process for avoiding printing. In FIG. 62, the first editing subgame process will be described, but the same process is executed in the second editing space 35 as well.

  In step S1101, the control unit 301 determines whether or not the first editing space editing time has elapsed for 4 minutes. If it is determined that 4 minutes have not elapsed, in step S1102, the end button for the first editing space 34 is determined. It is determined whether or not (for example, the icon 957 in FIG. 60) has been pressed (selected). If it is determined that the end button has not been pressed, the process returns to step S1101.

  If it is determined in step S1101 that the first editing space editing time has passed 4 minutes or if it is determined in step S1102 that the end button has been pressed, in step S1103, the control unit 301 ends the second editing space 35. Is already pressed (whether the editing process of the second editing unit 325 has already been completed). If it is determined that the end button has already been pressed in the second editing space 35, the control unit 301 controls the first editing unit 324 to execute the sub game process in step S1104. For example, a roulette game screen as shown in FIG. 63 may be displayed on the editing image display unit 131 of the first editing unit 324 to perform a subgame, or a subgame such as fortune-telling or a quiz may be performed. Good. Alternatively, the sub game may be played simply by playing a short video or the like.

  In step S1105, the control unit 301 determines whether or not 1 minute has elapsed since the start of the sub game process. If it is determined that 1 minute has not elapsed, the control unit 301 returns to step S1104 to perform the subsequent processing. Repeated.

  If it is determined in step S1105 that one minute has elapsed since the start of the sub game process, the control unit 301 stores the sub game result in step S1106. For example, when a win occurs in the sub game process, the result is stored (in the case of a sub game where no win occurs, this process is omitted). Since the printing process is one minute, even if the end button is selected (pressed) in the second editing unit 325 of the second editing space 35 in step S1103, the user of the first editing space 34 only waits for one minute. Good. In this way, by performing the sub game during the waiting time (one minute), the user can enjoy the waiting time. When the result of the sub game is won, a large amount of sticker paper may be printed.

  If it is determined in step S1103 that the end button has not been pressed in the second editing space 35, or after the process of step S1106, the process ends.

  By performing the sub game during the waiting time (one minute) in this way, the user can enjoy the waiting time. In addition, since the timing of the printing process can be shifted, it is possible to eliminate the frustration of the user waiting for the printing time.

  Furthermore, the feeling of unfairness can be eliminated by terminating the editing time for a long time.

  Next, an example of a process that allows the editing process to be extended will be described as a process that allows the user flow to proceed smoothly. The flowchart in FIG. 64 is a diagram for explaining editing space countdown processing.

  In step S1151, the control unit 301 determines whether or not shooting is started in the second shooting space 33. If it is determined that shooting is started, the process proceeds to step S1152. That is, the process of FIG. 64 is a process that is executed every time shooting is started in the second shooting space 33.

  In step S1152, the control unit 301 determines whether the first editing space flag is ON. If it is determined that the first editing space flag is ON, in step S1153, the control unit 301 determines whether the second editing space flag is ON. judge. When it is determined in step S1153 that the second editing space flag is ON, in step S1154, the control unit 301 determines that time T1 (editing time in the first editing space 34)> time T2 (editing in the second editing space 35). Time). Description of these flags and time T1 and time T2 has been described above with reference to FIG.

  When it is determined in step S1154 that the time T1 is longer than the time T2, in step S1155, the control unit 301 adds 2 minutes to the second editing remaining time to obtain a new second editing remaining time (second editing remaining time = 2nd editing remaining time + 2 minutes) is set. In step S1158, the editing image display unit 131 of the first editing unit 324 in the first editing space 34 starts a countdown (FIG. 24) based on the control from the control unit 301.

  If it is determined in step S1154 that the time T1 is shorter than the time T2, in step S1157, the control unit 301 adds 2 minutes to the first edit remaining time to obtain a new first edit remaining time (first edit remaining time = 1st editing remaining time + 2 minutes) is set. In step S <b> 1159, the editing image display unit 151 of the first editing unit 325 in the second editing space 35 starts a countdown (FIG. 24) based on the control from the control unit 301.

  If it is determined in step S1151 that shooting has not started in the second shooting space, or if it is determined in step S1152 that the first editing space flag is OFF, the second editing space flag is OFF in step S1153. When it is determined that, after the process of step S1156 or after the process of step S1158, the process ends.

  The process of FIG. 64 allows the editing process in the editing space having a long editing time to be terminated first, thereby eliminating the unfair feeling of the game (pre-input, shooting and editing). Further, it is possible to make the user perform the editing process for a longer time. Furthermore, the processing can proceed smoothly.

  If the specification of the photo sticker vending machine 1 is such that a coin insertion slot 51 is installed in the first shooting space 32 and the entire amount of coins is inserted in the first shooting space 32, the coins are inserted in the pre-input space 31. There is a possibility of being mischievous because pre-input can be performed without throwing in. In order to prevent this, an example of processing in the case where a part of the price (for example, 100 yen) is input to the pre-input space 31 will be described with reference to FIGS. 65 to 67. FIG. 65 to 67 are flowcharts for explaining the game process.

  In step S <b> 1201, the pre-input image display unit 74 of the pre-input unit 321 displays a message “Please insert 100 yen!” Based on the control from the control unit 301. For example, the pre-input image display unit 74 displays an image as shown in FIG. In FIG. 68, a comment 1201 such as “Please insert 100 yen!” Is displayed. The user sees this and inserts 100 yen.

  In step S1202, the control unit 301 determines whether 100 yen has been inserted by the user based on the activation signal from the coin processing unit 311 and waits for processing until 100 yen is inserted. If it is determined in step S1202 that 100 yen has been inserted, the process proceeds to step S1203.

  Since the processing from step S1203 to step S1205 is the same as the processing from step S2 to step S4 in FIG. 12, the description thereof is omitted.

  In step S1206, the control unit 301 guides the user to the first imaging space. Specifically, the control unit 301 causes the pre-input image display unit 74 to display an image as shown in FIG. In FIG. 69, a comment 1231 stating “Please move to the first shooting booth!” Is displayed, and a reference image 1232 indicating the movement to the first shooting booth is displayed. The user can confirm how to move by looking at the reference image 1232. The user moves to the first imaging space 32 based on this display.

  In step S <b> 1207, the image display unit 202 of the first photographing unit 322 displays a message “Please insert 300 yen!” Based on the control from the control unit 301. For example, the image display unit 202 displays an image as shown in FIG. In FIG. 70, a comment 1251 such as “Please insert 300 yen!” Is displayed. The user sees this and inserts 300 yen.

  In step S1208, the control unit 301 determines whether or not 300 yen has been inserted by the user based on the activation signal from the coin processing unit 311 and waits for processing until 300 yen is inserted. If it is determined in step S1208 that 300 yen has been inserted, the process proceeds to step S1209.

  Since the processing from step S1209 to step S1226 is the same as the processing from step S6 to step S23 in FIG. 12 and FIG. 13 described above, description thereof will be omitted.

  As described above, since a part of the game fee is input in the pre-input space 31, mischief can be prevented.

  In this process, the input fee in the pre-input space 31 is set to 100 yen, and the charge to be input in the first shooting space 32 in step S1207 is set to 300 yen (from the game price (400 yen) to the pre-input money (100 yen). Was subtracted to obtain the input cost for the first shooting space 32 (300 yen)). Note that the game price and advance charge are not limited to this.

  In the guidance process to the second imaging space 33 in step S1211, the control unit 301 displays an image as shown in FIG. 71 on the image display unit 202 of the first imaging unit 322. In FIG. 71, a balloon 1281 such as “Move to the second shooting booth!” Is displayed. As a result, the user can be guided to the second imaging space 33.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the user who has finished the second shooting in the second shooting space 33 performs an editing process in the first editing space 34 or the second editing space 35. At this time, a process for guiding the user to the correct editing space will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. This process is, for example, a process executed after step S11 of FIG. 13 (instead of the processes of step S12, step S13, and step S18). In this case, each of the first editing space 34 and the second editing space 35 is provided with a guide lamp (for example, a blinking light in FIG. 92 described later).

  In step S1251, the control unit 301 determines whether or not the first editing space 34 has been selected by the editing space selection process (step S11 in FIG. 13). If it is determined that the first editing space 34 has been selected, step S1251 is performed. In S1252, the message “Move to the first editing space!” Is displayed on the image display unit 102 of the second imaging space 33. Specifically, an image as shown in FIG. 73 is displayed on the image display unit 102 of the second imaging unit 323. In FIG. 73, a balloon 1301 such as “Please move to the first editing booth!”, A reference image 1302 that prompts for guidance to the first editing booth, and a balloon 1303 such as “It's right!” Are displayed.

  In step S1253, the control unit 301 turns on a guide lamp (for example, a flashing light in FIG. 92 described later) provided in the first editing unit 324 of the first editing space 34. The user can confirm which editing unit to move to by viewing them. The user moves to the first editing space 34 based on this display.

  In step S1254, the control unit 301 determines whether or not the guidance is successful, and waits for processing until it is determined that the guidance is successful. For example, the control unit 301 determines whether or not the touch pen 132 of the first editing unit 324 has been used.

  If it is determined in step S1254 that the guidance is successful, in step S1255, the control unit 301 turns off the guidance lamp provided in the first editing space 34, and ends the process.

  If it is determined in step S1251 that the first editing space 34 has not been selected (the second editing space 35 has been selected), in step S1256, the image display unit 102 of the second shooting space 33 displays “second editing space”. Please move to! "Message. Specifically, the image display unit 102 of the second imaging unit 323 displays an image as shown in FIG. In FIG. 74, a balloon 1331 such as “Please move to the second editing booth!”, A reference image 1332 that prompts for guidance to the second editing booth, and a balloon 1333 such as “It's left!” Are displayed.

  In step S1257, the control unit 301 turns on a guide lamp (not shown) provided in the second editing unit 325 of the second editing space 34. The user can confirm which editing space to move to by viewing them. The user moves to the second editing space 35 based on this display.

  In step S1258, the control unit 301 determines whether or not the guidance is successful, and waits for processing until it is determined that the guidance is successful. For example, the control unit 301 determines whether or not the touch pen 152 of the second editing unit 325 has been used.

  If it is determined in step S1258 that the guidance is successful, in step S1259, the control unit 301 turns off the guidance lamp provided in the second editing space 35 and ends the process.

  The process of FIG. 72 can surely guide the user to the editing space.

  Next, an example of processing when the editing processing is extended will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. This process is an example of the first editing space editing process when extending step S706 in FIG.

  In step S1301, the image display unit 131 of the first editing unit 324 has entered the extended time! Is displayed. For example, the image display unit 131 of the first editing unit 324 displays an image as shown in FIG. In FIG. 76, portions corresponding to those in FIG. 42 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted because it will be repeated. In FIG. 76, a comment 1401 such as “It is an extended time entry!” Is displayed. As a result, it is possible to appeal to the user and to differentiate from other models.

  Since the processing from step S1302 to step S1304 is the same as the processing from step S751 to step S753 of FIG. 48 described above, description thereof will be omitted.

  Note that the image display unit 131 may display an image as shown in FIG. In FIG. 77, a comment 1421 such as “It is an extended time entry!” Is displayed on the image (edited image) 951. As a result, it is possible to further appeal to the user.

  Next, an example of the relationship between movement timing and extension will be described with reference to FIG. The arrow in FIG. 78 indicates the moving direction, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the image may be moved to the first shooting space 32 after shooting in the second shooting space 33.

  In this case, the pre-input space 31 is movable when the first shooting space 32 or the second shooting space 33 is empty. In the first imaging space 32, the second imaging space 33 can be moved when the second imaging space 33 is empty, and the imaging can be extended when the second imaging space 33 is empty or the pre-input space 31 is empty. Is done. In the second shooting space 33, the movement is enabled when any one of the editing spaces is free, and the shooting is extended when any one of the editing spaces is free or the first shooting space 32 is free. Is possible.

  By doing in this way, a game can be advanced smoothly.

  Next, another example of game processing will be described. In the above example, there are two shooting spaces, but it may be more than that. FIG. 79 and FIG. 80 are flowcharts for explaining game processing in the case of shooting again after editing. In this process, description will be made assuming that the shooting space is four, that is, the first shooting space, the second shooting space, the third shooting space, and the fourth shooting space (for example, the configuration shown in FIG. 86 described later). FIG. 81 is a diagram for explaining this process. The steps described in each block in FIG. 81 correspond to the steps in FIGS. 79 and 80, respectively.

  In step S <b> 1351, the control unit 301 determines whether a predetermined price has been inserted from the coin insertion slot 51 (coin has been inserted) based on the activation signal from the coin processing unit 311, and the predetermined price has been inserted. It waits until it determines with having inserted from the mouth 51. FIG.

  If it is determined in step S1351 that a coin has been inserted, in step S1352, the first imaging unit 322 executes imaging processing in the first imaging space 32 (FIG. 81). The user performs shooting in the first shooting space 32.

  In step S1353, the second imaging unit 323 executes imaging processing in the second imaging space 33 (FIG. 81). In step S1354, the control unit 301 performs a shooting process in a third shooting space (for example, a third shooting space 1701 in FIG. 86 to be described later), and in step S1355, the control unit 301 performs a fourth shooting space (for example, a fourth shooting space in FIG. 86 to be described later). The photographing process in the photographing space 1702) is executed (FIG. 81).

  The editing unit of the editing space selected in step S1356 (for example, the first editing unit 324 of the first editing space 34) executes editing processing based on the control from the control unit 301 (FIG. 81).

  In step S1357, the control unit 301 checks the usage status of each shooting space. In the case of the example of this example, it is checked whether or not the first to fourth imaging spaces are used (usage status).

  In step S1358, the control unit 301 determines whether any shooting space is available based on the result of the process in step S1357. If it is determined that any shooting space is available, in step S1359. Check the remaining game time.

  In step S1360, the control unit 301 determines whether there is a game remaining time. For example, when the remaining game time checked in the process of step S1359 is 3 minutes or more, it is determined that there is a remaining game time, and when the remaining game time is less than 3 minutes, it is determined that there is no remaining game time. If it is determined in step S1360 that there is a game remaining time, in step S1362, the control unit 301 “shoots again” on the editing image display unit (for example, the editing image display unit 131) in the editing space in which editing is performed. A re-shoot button is displayed with the message “?”.

  If it is determined in step S1362 that the user has input a command to reshoot (input using the touch pen 132), in step S1363, the control unit 301 determines that the shooting space is empty (step S1358 is empty). Shooting processing in the shooting space) (FIG. 81). Thereafter, the processing returns to step S1356, and the subsequent processing is repeated.

  If it is determined in step S1358 that the shooting space is not free, if it is determined in step S1360 that there is no remaining time, or if it is determined not to shoot again in step S1362, printing processing (FIG. 13) is performed. The same processing as step S23) is executed (FIG. 81), and the processing is terminated.

  79 and 80, the normal game play can be irregularly traced. As a result, the user can play several cars in the area for one play, so that a good feeling can be appealed.

  In addition, when there is no favorite photographed image in the editing space after photographing, it is possible to return to the photographing space and photograph again, so that user satisfaction can be improved.

  Furthermore, if the total time remaining (remaining time) remains after editing, the user can enjoy shooting and editing again, so that the user can enjoy the last minute of the total time.

  This processing is summarized as shown in FIG. In step S1352 to step S1355 in FIG. 81, shooting processing is performed in each shooting space, editing processing is performed in step S1356, and in the case of extension, additional shooting is performed in step S1363 (for example, 2 minutes) and additional editing (2 Step S1356) is performed, and printing processing is performed in Step S1364.

  In addition to the conditions described in FIGS. 79 and 80 (condition 1, condition 2 and condition 4), the condition for returning from the editing space to the shooting space is when an additional fee is charged as shown in condition 3. It may be possible to take a picture again.

  In the example of FIG. 1, the number of shooting spaces is two (the first shooting space 32 and the second shooting space 33). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and two or more shooting spaces can be provided. Similarly, the editing space is not limited to two (the first editing space 34 and the second editing space 35), and may be two or more editing spaces. Further, as shown in FIG. 1, it does not have to be integrated. An example of this case will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 82 is a diagram showing the appearance of a building where the photo sticker vending machine 1 is installed. The building 1501 is provided with a floor 1502 on the first floor and a floor 1503 on the second floor.

  As shown in FIG. 83, the first floor 1502 is provided with an editing space 1531 (a space corresponding to the first editing space 34) and an editing space 1532 (a space corresponding to the second editing space 35). The second floor 1503 is provided with a shooting space 1551 (a space corresponding to the first shooting space 32) and a shooting space 1552 (a space corresponding to the second shooting space 33) as shown in FIG. It has been. Shooting environments such as background curtains and lighting in each shooting space are different. After shooting in the shooting space 1551 and shooting space 1552 on the second floor, the user moves to the first floor using the stairs 1533 and edits in the editing space 1531 and shooting space 1532 on the first floor. .

  The pre-input space (not shown) may be provided in the vicinity of the shooting space 1551 or the shooting space 1551, or may be provided in a different place.

  With this configuration, the user can experience the play and fun of moving and searching for the next space. In addition, by installing multiple shooting spaces, it is possible to change the image of each shooting space and create a completely different shooting environment, so that a variety of shooting can be performed in various scenes. .

  Furthermore, by separating the shooting space, it is possible to experience a different space more effectively.

  In addition, since several cameras can be photographed at a charge of one play (can be photographed in a plurality of photographing spaces), it is possible to appeal the user to a great value.

  Furthermore, since the shooting space 1551 and the editing space 1531 can be individually installed as shown in FIGS. 83 and 84, the space in the store can be used well.

  In addition, depending on the store, it is possible to add each space (for example, only the space for photographing) instead of exchanging the entire housing 10, thereby increasing the space that meets customer needs.

  Note that the configurations of the shooting space and the editing space are not limited to those shown in FIGS. 82 to 84, and may be the configurations shown in FIGS.

  In the case of the example in FIG. 85, the user moves to the first shooting space 32 when the pre-input in the pre-input space 31 is completed, and moves to the second shooting space 33 when the first shooting is finished. Then, the user moves to the first editing space 34 or the second editing space 35 when the second shooting is finished.

  In the example of FIG. 86, the user moves to the first shooting space 32 when the pre-input in the pre-input space 31 is completed, and moves to the second shooting space 33 when the first shooting is completed. When the second shooting is finished, the user moves to the third shooting space 1701, when the third shooting is finished, the user moves to the fourth shooting space 1702, and when the fourth shooting is finished, the user moves to the first editing space 34 or the second. Move to the editing space 35. In the case of the example of FIG. 86, the pre-input space 31, the first shooting space 32, and the fourth shooting space 1702 are integrated, the second shooting space 33 and the third shooting space 1701 are integrated, and the first editing space 34 and the second editing space 34 Although the editing space 35 is integrated, the configuration of each processing space is not limited to this.

  In addition, you may make it give a change at the entrance of each imaging | photography space. A configuration example in this case will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 87 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the first imaging space 32. A camera 1801 and a camera 1802 are provided at the entrance of the first editing space 34. Camera 1801 or camera 1802 captures the user when the user enters this entrance. Thereby, for example, an image as shown in FIG. 88 can be taken, and thus a taken image from an unexpected angle when entering the photographing space can be provided to the user. In addition, it is possible to provide the user with the joy and fun of entering the housing, not just the shooting space.

  FIGS. 89 and 90 are diagrams showing another configuration example of the first imaging space 32. FIG. 89 is a diagram when the entrance 1901 is viewed from the front, and FIG. 90 is a diagram when the entrance 1901 is viewed from the horizontal direction.

  A hole 1902 is formed at the entrance 1901 of the first editing space 34. This hole is, for example, a narrow entrance that resembles the hole of Alice's Rabbit in Wonderland. As shown in FIG. 90, the user passes through the hole 1902 and enters the first imaging space 32. Thereby, it is possible to provide the user with the joy and fun of entering the housing, not just the shooting space.

  In the example of FIG. 5, the prior input unit 321, the first imaging unit 322, the second imaging unit 323, the first editing unit 324, and the second editing unit 325 are each connected to the control unit 301. When the unit 321, the first photographing unit 322, the second photographing unit 323, the first editing unit 324, and the second editing unit 325 are provided in different spaces as shown in FIGS. 82 to 84, for example, Data transfer or the like may be exchanged using a LAN cable (which may be wireless or wired). Thereby, a layout can be freely performed for every installation location (store).

  Further, an electric bulletin board 2001 as shown in FIG. 91 may be installed outside each shooting space. On the electric bulletin board 2001, a message such as “Hanako-chan, here! Thereby, a user can be moved quickly.

  Further, not limited to FIG. 91, a blinking light 2051 may be installed as shown in FIG. 92, or an image (pattern) that can be distinguished as shown in FIG. 93 (for example, a picture of an animal such as a bear). A sheet 2101 or a curtain on which is drawn may be set. Thereby, a user can be moved quickly.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 94, guide seals 2201 to 2206 may be provided under the passages of the shooting spaces and the editing spaces. Furthermore, instead of the guide seals 2201 to 2206 in FIG. 94, guide lights may be provided in each shooting space and each editing space. Thereby, a user can be moved quickly.

  As shown in FIG. 92, when the blinking light 2051 is installed, an image as shown in FIG. 95 may be displayed on the image display unit (for example, the image display unit 202) in each shooting space. In FIG. 95, a comment 2301 such as “Move to the shooting booth blinking in red!” Is displayed. Thereby, the user can be surely guided to the next shooting space, and even if there are a plurality of spaces, confusion can be avoided.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 93, when a sheet 2101 on which distinguishable images (patterns) (for example, pictures of animals such as bears) are installed, image display units (for example, image displays) for each shooting space Part 202) may display an image as shown in FIG. In FIG. 96, a comment 2351 such as “Look for a bear shooting booth!” Is displayed. Thereby, the user can be surely guided to the next photographing space, and even if there are a plurality of spaces, confusion can be avoided.

  As another example, when an electronic bulletin board 2001 as shown in FIG. 91 is provided, “Look for a photography booth that is displayed as No. on the electronic bulletin board!” Is displayed. Good. In addition, when guide seals 2201 to 2206 as shown in FIG. 94 are provided, it is only necessary to display “Proceed to the photography booth according to the red seal under the feet!”. Furthermore, when a guide light is provided, it is only necessary to display “Please proceed to the photography booth according to the guide light under your feet!”. By displaying such a message, it is possible to reliably guide the user to the shooting space (shooting booth), thereby avoiding confusion. In addition, such effects can make the user feel like moving. Furthermore, the user can move quickly. In this example, the message is displayed, but the message may be pronounced by voice.

  Alternatively, after the coins are inserted, shooting processing is performed in each shooting space, and if shooting is performed in all shooting spaces, editing in the editing space may be performed. At this time, for example, after the shooting in each shooting space is completed, an image showing the processing of the whole game as shown in FIG. 97 may be displayed on the image display section (for example, the image display section 202) in that space.

  FIG. 97 shows that the flow of the entire game is performed in order of shooting 1, shooting 2, shooting 3, shooting 4, and graffiti, and an end stamp 2401 indicating that shooting 1 has already ended is displayed. Has been. As a result, the user can play the game while having fun like a stamp rally. In addition, the user can enjoy a sense of accomplishment by having gone all the way. In addition to the image shown in FIG. 97, the current location may be displayed along with the flow of the entire game, and the number of the next moving space or the pattern for distinction may be displayed.

  In the example of FIGS. 1 and 2, the processing unit (the pre-input unit 321 in FIG. 6) for executing the pre-input process in the pre-input space 31 is included in the housing 10. As shown in FIG. 98, a processing unit (pre-input unit 321 in FIG. 6) for executing pre-input processing in the pre-input space 31 may be provided in the separation housing 10 </ b> A. Note that FIG. 98 is represented so that the inside can be seen through for convenience of explanation.

  In the case of the example of FIG. 98, the pre-input is performed in front of the separation casing 10A, and the receipt of the photographic sticker paper is provided on the side surface (left side, ie, front in the figure) with respect to the separation casing 10A. This is done at the photo sticker paper outlet 170. With such a configuration, when the user who has finished editing receives the photo sticker paper at the photo sticker paper discharge port 170, the user who is executing the pre-input process can be prevented from being disturbed.

  In addition, by making the case for performing pre-input a case separate from the case 10 (separation case 10A), the location of the separation case 10A can be flexibly moved. Installation according to the installation environment is possible.

  The configuration of the photo sticker vending machine 1 is not limited to that shown in FIG. 1, but may be as shown in FIG. In the example of FIG. 99, a processing unit for executing pre-input processing in the pre-input space 31 is installed in a separation housing 10 </ b> A (side of the housing 10) that is a housing different from the housing 10. . Each space is provided with a curtain, and the user performs each process (preliminary input, photographing or editing) in the space partitioned by the curtain. The pre-input is performed in front of the separation casing 10A, and the receipt of the photo sticker paper is received on the side face (left side, ie, the front in the drawing) of the photo sticker paper 170A. It is done at. Since the separation housing 10A is a separate housing from the housing 10 and arranged at the position shown in FIG. 99, when the user who has finished editing receives the photo sticker paper at the photo sticker paper outlet 170, It is possible to prevent the user who is executing the pre-input process from getting in the way.

  Further, the separation housing 10A can be configured as shown in FIG. 100, for example. In the case of the example in FIG. 100, the separation housing 10 </ b> A is a surface adjacent to the first imaging space 32, and is a surface that is the background of imaging in the first imaging space 31 (surface facing the digital camera 201) (front). Has been. Each space is provided with a curtain so that each space is a closed space, and the user performs each process (preliminary input, photographing or editing) in each space partitioned by the curtain. Since the separation housing 10A is a separate housing from the housing 10 and is arranged at the position shown in FIG. 100, the user performing the pre-input in the pre-input space 31 and taking a picture in the first shooting space 32 And the user who is editing in the second editing space 35 can be prevented from approaching.

  Thus, as shown in FIG. 99 and FIG. 100, by making the case for performing pre-input a case separate from the case 10 (separation case 10A), the location of the separation case 10A is flexible. Therefore, it is possible to arrange in accordance with the installation environment in which the photo sticker vending machine 1 is installed.

  The position of the second editing space 35 is not limited to the position shown in FIGS. 99 and 100 (and FIG. 98 (FIG. 1)), and may be a position as shown in FIG. Thereby, the approach of the user using the prior input space 31 and the user using the 2nd edit space 35 can be prevented.

  Next, FIG. 102 is a perspective view of the surface where the digital camera 201 is provided in the first imaging space 32 in the case where the housing 10 (and the separation housing 10A) is configured as shown in FIGS. FIG. 103 shows a perspective view of the surface in the second imaging space 33 where the digital camera 101 is provided. In the figure, portions corresponding to those in FIGS. 3 and 4 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted because it will be repeated.

  In FIG. 102, the partition provided in the tunnel 91 is a strip curtain. In the example of FIG. 102, the width of the tunnel is 500 mm, and the width of the housing 10 is 1550 mm. These widths are not limited to this. The strip curtain is not limited to this as long as it partitions the first shooting space 32 and the second shooting space 33.

  As shown in FIGS. 102 and 103, the user passes through the tunnel 91 for moving from the first shooting space 32 to the second shooting space 33 (moves as indicated by the path 92), thereby allowing the user to The connection between the game (shooting in the first shooting space 32 and shooting in the second shooting space 33) can be experienced. In addition, the user can be reliably guided from the first imaging space 32 to the second imaging space 33. Furthermore, the user can proceed with the game while maintaining the atmosphere that the game is in progress.

  Next, a specific configuration example of the separation housing 10A including a processing unit (a processing unit corresponding to the pre-input unit 321 in FIG. 6) for executing pre-input in the pre-input space 31 is shown in FIGS. Reference is made to FIG. In the figure, portions corresponding to those in FIG. 1 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted because it will be repeated.

  FIG. 104 shows an example in which the operation unit (switch unit) 2501 is housed in the separation casing 10A. The user can perform various commands by operating the operation unit 2501 (in the example of FIG. 6, the pre-input touch pen 75, the touch panel 401, and the like are substituted). In the case of this example, the width of the surface on which the coin insertion portion 51 and the coin return portion 52 are provided is 600 mm (about 600 mm), and the width of the surface on which the photo sticker paper discharge port 170 is provided is 480 mm (about 480 mm). ).

  FIG. 105 is an example of a case where the operation unit 2501 protrudes from the separation casing 10A (when not stored in the separation casing 10A). The user can issue various commands by operating the operation unit 2501 as in FIG. In the case of the example of FIG. 105, the width of the surface on which the coin insertion portion 51 and the coin return portion 52 are provided is 500 mm (about 500 mm), and the width of the surface on which the photo sticker paper discharge port 170 is provided is 500 mm ( About 500 mm).

  When the separation casing 10A is configured as shown in FIG. 104, the width of the surface on which the photo sticker paper discharge port 170 is provided (depth of the separation casing 10A) can be shortened (500 mm (FIG. 105). ) To 480 mm (FIG. 104)), and the separation casing 10A is configured as shown in FIG. 105, the width of the surface on which the coin insertion part 51 and the coin return part 52 are provided. (Horizontal width of the separation housing 10A) can be shortened (from 600 mm (FIG. 104) to 500 mm (FIG. 105)). In general, the separation housing 10A can be downsized by adopting the configuration shown in FIG.

  Since the manager of the store (installation location) where the photo sticker vending machine 1 is installed can select these separation housings 10A (separation housing 10A as shown in FIG. 104 or FIG. 105), the store (installation location) Depending on the situation, various photo sticker vending machines 1 can be installed.

  In the above process, the control unit 301 executes various processes. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the CPU (Central Processing Unit) may execute these processes by executing a predetermined program.

  As described above, according to the present invention, a plurality of groups can simultaneously perform photographing and editing. In addition, the user can print an image more comfortably. Furthermore, since it was set as the structure image | photographed in the several imaging | photography space which has different imaging conditions, it is as if the user used two photo sticker vending machines only by using one photo sticker vending machine once. Can be made.

  In addition, since the information to be used for shooting is input in the pre-input space 31 before shooting, the waiting time can be used effectively.

  Furthermore, since a plurality of shooting spaces and editing spaces are provided, a longer editing time can be provided.

  In addition, since the control unit 301 performs temporal management of the pre-input space, the plurality of shooting spaces, and the plurality of editing spaces, it is possible to smoothly perform shooting, thereby printing an image more comfortably.

  Furthermore, since the first editing unit 324 and the second editing unit 325 are provided outside the housing, it is possible for two users (users) to perform editing processing in parallel, and at the time of congestion. Even if it exists, the editing time longer than the conventional model can be provided.

  In addition, since the print output time is adjusted by giving a margin to the edit time (for example, the print output time is adjusted by the processing of FIGS. 59, 62, etc.), there is a problem that the print timing overlaps. Can be avoided.

  In addition, it is possible to create a lean game flow. In addition, it is possible to realize five-way customer service. In addition, the time for shooting and editing can be increased. In addition, by extending the first shooting, it is possible to carefully perform shooting with an emphasis on reflection.

  Furthermore, since a shooting course can be selected at the time of prior input by the pre-input unit 321 (a shooting course in the second shooting space 33 can be selected), it is possible to provide a game according to the user's preference.

  In addition, when both the first photographing unit 322 and the second photographing unit 323 are vacant at the time of customer service at the pre-input unit 321, or in addition, when the first editing unit 324 and the second editing unit 325 are vacant, 1 A group (for example, four people) can be edited simultaneously. In other words, the editing image display units (the editing image display unit 131 and the editing image display unit 151) of the first editing unit 324 and the second editing unit 325 can be used together in one group (four people). Thereby, editing can be enjoyed by many people.

  The location of the first editing space 34 and the second editing space is not limited to the above example, and may be provided on the opposite side of FIG.

  In the above example, the time required for the pre-input, the first shooting, and the second shooting (preset processing time) is 2 minutes, and the time required for the doodle A and the doodle B (preset processing) Each time) is set to 4 minutes, but these times are not limited to this. The same applies to the shooting time and other set times. Further, the management is not limited to time management, but may be management based on the number of shots, for example.

  Furthermore, the positions of the first shooting space 32 and the second shooting space 33 may be switched. Of course, the positions of the first editing space 34 and the second editing space 35 may be interchanged.

  Note that the steps of executing the series of processes described above in this specification are performed in parallel or individually even if not necessarily performed in time series, as well as processes performed in time series in the order described. It also includes the processing.

It is a figure which shows the structural example of the external appearance of the photograph sticker vending machine to which this invention is applied. It is a top view of the photograph sticker sales machine of FIG. It is a front view of the 1st imaging space of FIG. It is a front view of the 2nd imaging space of FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structural example of the photograph sticker sales machine of FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structural example of the prior input part of FIG. FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration example of a first imaging unit in FIG. 5. FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration example of a second imaging unit in FIG. 5. FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration example of a first editing unit in FIG. 5. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structural example of the 2nd editing part of FIG. It is a figure explaining the timing of the movement in each space. It is a flowchart explaining the game processing to which this invention is applied. It is a flowchart explaining the game processing to which this invention is applied. It is a flowchart explaining an example of the prior input process of step S2 of FIG. It is a flowchart explaining an example of the prior input process of step S2 of FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of the description screen of a game. It is a figure which shows the example of the description screen of a game. It is a flowchart explaining an example of the 1st imaging | photography space imaging | photography process of step S6 of FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of the screen which encourages imaging | photography. It is a flowchart explaining an example of the guidance process to the 2nd imaging | photography space of FIG.12 S8. It is a flowchart explaining an example of the 2nd imaging | photography space imaging | photography process of step S9 of FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of the screen which encourages imaging | photography. It is a flowchart explaining an example of the edit space countdown process of step S204 of FIG. It is a figure which shows the countdown screen example in edit space. It is a flowchart explaining an example of the edit space selection process of FIG. It is a flowchart explaining an example of the prior input process of step S2 of FIG. FIG. 27 is a flowchart for describing photographing selection processing in the second photographing space in step S352 of FIG. 26. FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a photography selection menu screen. It is a figure which shows the example of a screen which prompts the recording of my voice. It is a figure which shows the other example of a screen which prompts recording of my voice. It is a figure which shows the further example of a screen which prompts the recording of my voice. It is a figure which shows the other example of a screen which prompts recording of my voice. It is a flowchart explaining an example of the 2nd imaging | photography space imaging | photography process of step S9 of FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a screen which encourages imaging | photography. It is a figure which shows the example of the description screen of imaging | photography. It is a figure which shows the example of a screen which encourages imaging | photography. It is a figure which shows the other example of a screen which encourages imaging | photography. It is a figure which shows the example of a countdown screen. It is a figure explaining imaging | photography of step S459 of FIG. It is a flowchart explaining an example of the edit process of step S16 or step S21 of FIG. It is a flowchart explaining an example of the edit process of step S16 or step S21 of FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of an edit screen of step S505 of FIG. It is a flowchart explaining the printing process of step S23 of FIG. It is a flowchart explaining an edit space extension process. It is a flowchart explaining a 2nd imaging space use confirmation process. It is a flowchart explaining an example of the edit process of step S16 or step S21 of FIG. It is a flowchart explaining an example of the edit process of step S16 or step S21 of FIG. It is a flowchart explaining the 1st edit space edit process at the time of extension. 48 is a flowchart for describing edit extension check processing in step S708 of FIG. 47. It is a flowchart explaining a 2nd imaging | photography space imaging | photography process and an edit space selection process. It is a figure which shows an example of the example of a screen of imaging | photography cancellation. It is a flowchart explaining the other game processing to which this invention is applied. It is a flowchart explaining the other game processing to which this invention is applied. It is a flowchart explaining the other game processing to which this invention is applied. It is a flowchart explaining a 1st imaging | photography space imaging | photography extension process. It is a flowchart explaining a 1st imaging | photography space imaging | photography extension process. It is a figure explaining the flow of game processing. It is a figure explaining imaging time. It is a flowchart explaining the 1st edit monitoring process for printing avoidance. It is a figure which shows the example of an edit screen. It is a figure which shows the example of an edit screen. It is a flowchart explaining the 1st edit subgame process for printing avoidance. It is a figure which shows the example of a screen of a subgame. It is a flowchart explaining an edit space countdown process. It is a flowchart explaining the other game processing to which this invention is applied. It is a flowchart explaining the other game processing to which this invention is applied. It is a flowchart explaining the other game processing to which this invention is applied. It is a figure which shows the example of a screen which prompts | throws in 100 yen. It is a figure which shows the example of a screen which prompts the movement to a 1st imaging space. It is a figure which shows the example of a screen which urges | throws in 300 yen. It is a figure which shows the example of a screen which prompts the movement to 2nd imaging | photography space. It is a flowchart explaining an edit space guidance process. It is a figure which shows the example of a screen which prompts the movement to a 1st edit space. It is a figure which shows the other example of a screen which prompts the movement to a 1st edit space. 47 is a flowchart for describing a first editing space editing process at the time of extension of step S706 in FIG. 46. It is a figure which shows the example of an edit screen at the time of extension. It is a figure which shows the example of an edit screen at the time of extension. It is a figure explaining a movement condition. It is a flowchart explaining an example of the game process to which this invention is applied. It is a flowchart explaining an example of the game process to which this invention is applied. It is a figure explaining the flow of the game processing of FIG. 79 and FIG. It is a figure explaining the example of the installation place of the space for imaging | photography and the space for edit. It is a figure explaining the example of the installation place of the space for edit. It is a figure explaining the example of the installation place of the space for imaging | photography. It is a figure explaining the example of the installation place of the space for imaging | photography and the space for edit. It is a figure explaining the example of the installation place of the space for imaging | photography and the space for edit. It is a figure explaining the example at the time of installing a camera in the entrance of the 1st photography space. It is a figure which shows the picked-up image at the time of image | photographing with the camera of FIG. It is a front view of the tunnel provided in the entrance of the 1st imaging space. FIG. 90 is a side view of the tunnel of FIG. It is a figure explaining the electronic bulletin board provided outside the space for imaging | photography. It is a figure explaining the blinking light provided outside the space for imaging | photography. It is a figure explaining the sheet | seat provided in the exterior of imaging | photography space. It is a figure explaining a guidance seal. It is a figure which shows the example of a screen at the time of guidance. It is a figure which shows the example of a screen at the time of guidance. It is a figure which shows the example of a screen at the time of guidance. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the other external appearance of the photograph sticker vending machine to which this invention is applied. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the other external appearance of the photograph sticker vending machine to which this invention is applied. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the other external appearance of the photograph sticker vending machine to which this invention is applied. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the other external appearance of the photograph sticker vending machine to which this invention is applied. It is a perspective view of the 1st imaging space of FIG. 99 thru | or FIG. It is a perspective view of the 2nd imaging space of FIG. 99 thru | or FIG. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a isolation | separation housing | casing. It is a figure which shows the other structural example of a isolation | separation housing | casing.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Photo sticker vending machine 10 Housing | casing 10A Separation housing | casing 31 Prior input space 32 1st imaging space 33 2nd imaging space 34 1st editing space 35 2nd editing space 73 Digital camera for prior imaging 74 Image display part for prior input 75 Prior Input pen 77 Pre-input speaker 78 Pre-input microphone 91 Moving tunnel 102 Image display unit 202 Image display unit 301 Control unit 321 Pre-input unit 322 First imaging unit 323 Second imaging unit 324 First editing unit 325 Second editing Part

Claims (12)

A plurality of shooting spaces having different shooting conditions for shooting a subject;
Advance input receiving means for receiving prior input of information to be used for shooting;
A plurality of photographing means arranged in each of the plurality of photographing spaces and photographing the subject under different photographing conditions;
A plurality of editing means for editing the image of the subject photographed by the plurality of photographing means;
Printing means for printing the image edited by the plurality of editing means on a photo sticker;
Control processing time of each of the pre-input receiving unit, the plurality of photographing units, and the plurality of editing units based on the usage status of the pre-input receiving unit, the plurality of photographing units, and the plurality of editing units. A photo sticker vending machine. The shooting conditions of the plurality of shooting spaces are at least one of the shooting angle by the shooting unit, the angle of view, the illumination of the shooting space, the background of the subject shot by the shooting unit, and the size of the shooting space. The photo sticker vending machine according to claim 1, wherein: The plurality of shooting spaces are constituted by a first shooting space and a second shooting space,
The plurality of editing means includes a first editing means and a second editing means,
The pre-input receiving means is arranged near the entrance to the first imaging space and on the side far from the second imaging space,
The first editing means is arranged near the exit from the second imaging space and on the side far from the first imaging space,
3. The photograph according to claim 1, wherein the second editing unit is arranged in the vicinity of the exit from the second imaging space and closer to the first editing unit. 4. Seal vending machine. The first shooting space is a narrower space than the second shooting space;
When the prior input accepting unit finishes accepting the prior input of the information, the control unit guides the subject to the first imaging space that is narrower of the first and second imaging spaces. 4. The photo sticker vending machine according to claim 3, wherein the photo sticker is controlled so as to perform. The prior input receiving means receives an input of selection of a shooting course in the second shooting space;
5. The photo sticker vending machine according to claim 3, wherein in the second shooting space, the subject is shot by the shooting unit in a shooting course received by the prior input receiving unit. The control means is configured to approximately calculate a ratio of the information input reception time by the prior input reception means, each photographing time of the subject by the plurality of photographing means, and each editing time of the image by the plurality of editing means. The photo sticker vending machine according to any one of claims 3 to 5, wherein the photo sticker vending machine is controlled so as to have a one-to-one to two-to-one relationship. The control means guides the subject to the first photographing space when the prior input acceptance of the information by the prior input acceptance means is completed, and photographing of the subject in the first photographing space is performed. When the shooting is finished, the subject is controlled to be guided to the second shooting space, and when shooting of the subject in the second shooting space is finished, the first editing unit and the second editing unit are controlled. 7. When both of the above are not used, the subject is guided to a predetermined one, and when only one of them is not used, the subject is guided respectively. Photo sticker vending machine. The control means is used when the second shooting space is not used or when one of the first and second editing means is not used even if it is used. 8. The photo sticker vending machine according to claim 6 or 7, wherein the image editing time in the means is extended. The control means provides the subject with an option to end use of the first shooting space when the second shooting space is not used, and the subject uses the first shooting space. When the selection is made to end, the use of the first shooting space is ended, and the use time of the second shooting space of the subject is extended based on the remaining time of the first shooting space at that time. The photo sticker vending machine according to claim 6 or 7, wherein the photo sticker vending machine is controlled to perform. When at least one of the first and second editing means is not used, the control means provides the subject with an option to end the use of the second imaging space, and the second subject is selected by the subject. If the user chooses to end the use of the shooting space, the use of the second shooting space is ended, and the use of the editing means for the subject is based on the remaining time of the second shooting space at that time. It controls so that time may be extended. The photograph sticker sales machine in any one of Claim 6, 7 or 9 characterized by the above-mentioned. When the first and second editing units are used when the shooting of the second shooting space is completed, the control unit is longer than the first and second editing units. The photo sticker vending machine according to any one of claims 7 to 10, wherein the photo sticker vending machine is controlled so as to terminate the editing process of the one being used. A plurality of shooting spaces having different shooting conditions for shooting a subject, a pre-input receiving means for receiving a prior input of information to be used for shooting, and different shooting conditions arranged in each of the plurality of shooting spaces A plurality of photographing means for photographing the subject, a plurality of editing means for editing images of the subject photographed by the plurality of photographing means, and the image edited by the plurality of editing means are printed on a photo sticker A photo sticker printing method for a photo sticker vending machine comprising:
A pre-input reception control step for controlling the pre-input reception means;
A photographing control step for controlling photographing of the plurality of photographing means;
An editing control step for controlling editing of the plurality of editing means;
Control processing time of each of the pre-input receiving unit, the plurality of photographing units, and the plurality of editing units based on the usage status of the pre-input receiving unit, the plurality of photographing units, and the plurality of editing units. A time control step to
And a printing control step of controlling printing of the printing means.

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