JP2005070737A - Photographing method for photograph vending machine, photograph vending machine and control program for photograph vending machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a photographing method for a photograph vending machine capable of performing photography in optimum illuminating environment. <P>SOLUTION: The photograph vending machine is equipped with a plurality of flashes 20a to 20e being an illumination means. When the situation such as hair's color of a user 6 being a subject is selected in photographing, light is radiated from the respective flashes 20a to 20e by light quantity in accordance with the situation of the user 6. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a photography method in a photography vending machine, a photography vending machine, and a control program for the photography vending machine, and in particular, a photography method in a photography vending machine capable of taking a photograph in an optimal lighting environment, The present invention relates to a photo vending machine and a control program for the photo vending machine.

  A so-called photo booth (R) is known that captures a subject, edits the image, and prints it on a sticker or the like.

  These photo vending machines are provided with a camera as means for acquiring a photographed image, and a user who is a subject instructs the shutter timing to photograph. Some photo vending machines include a plurality of cameras as disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. H10-228707, which enables shooting at various angles and simultaneously shooting at different camera angles. In addition, as disclosed in Patent Document 2, there is a camera that is movable.

  At the time of shooting, the flash installed in the photo vending machine emits light and illuminates the subject. Illumination at the time of photographing varies the effect of photography and can be said to be one of the important factors in photographing. For this reason, some photo vending machines, as disclosed in Patent Document 3, switch the illumination pattern in accordance with a user's instruction, and the user's favorite lighting effect can be set. Also, as disclosed in Patent Document 4, there is one that detects the position and height position (height) of the subject and moves the illumination range, and provides an optimal illumination environment according to the physique of the subject. .

Furthermore, in recent photo vending machines, several shooting courses are prepared in advance, and a method of shooting by changing the illumination method according to the selected shooting course is adopted, for example, from one side of the subject. Gravure-like photographs that intentionally cast shadows on the opposite side after illumination, and horror-like photographs provided by illuminating underneath the subject are being performed.
JP-A-11-234603 Japanese Patent No. 3147875 JP 2002-365700 A JP 2000-250101 A

  However, all of the above-mentioned illuminations are intended for intended effects and intended expressions, and do not provide an optimal illumination environment according to the situation such as hair color, clothes, number of people, etc. for each subject. Instead, each intended effect or expression is shot with a predetermined uniform illumination method. Therefore, there is a problem that a satisfactory picture may not be taken depending on the condition of the subject.

  Also, in a photo vending machine as disclosed in Patent Document 3, even when the user instructs the lighting pattern, the cameraman manually adjusts the lighting environment by his own know-how according to the subject. Unlike photography studios that can be used, in the case of a photo vending machine, the lighting device is fixedly installed, so it is difficult for ordinary users who do not have lighting technology or knowledge to create an optimal lighting environment for themselves. There is also the problem of being.

  The present invention has been made in view of such problems, and is a photography method, a photography vending machine, and a control of a photography vending machine in a photography vending machine capable of taking a photograph in an optimal lighting environment. The purpose is to provide a program.

  In order to achieve the above object, according to one aspect of the present invention, a photography method in a photography vending machine includes a photography means for photographing a subject and a lighting means for illuminating the subject at the time of photography. A selection or detection step for selecting or detecting the state of the subject, a control step for controlling the illumination means so that the illumination method differs according to the selected or detected state of the subject, And a photographing step of photographing the subject by the photographing means.

  Further, it is preferable that the state of the subject that can be selected or detected in the selection or detection step is at least one of the color of the subject's hair, the color of clothes, the color of makeup, and the number of subjects.

  The control step includes a light amount adjustment step for adjusting a light amount irradiated by the illumination unit, and the light amount adjustment step adjusts the light amount irradiated by the illumination unit in accordance with the state of the selected or detected subject. Is preferred.

  Further, the illumination unit includes a plurality of light sources having different irradiation angles, and the control step emits a light source having an irradiation angle corresponding to the selected or detected state of the subject among the plurality of light sources included in the illumination unit. It is preferable to control.

  The illumination unit includes a plurality of light sources at different positions, and the control step emits a light source at a position corresponding to the selected or detected subject condition among the plurality of light sources included in the illumination unit. It is preferable to control such that

  In the control step, it is preferable to control the illumination unit so that the illumination method varies depending on the position of the imaging unit and the state of the subject selected or detected.

  In addition, the photographing unit includes a plurality of cameras having different positions, and the control step determines the position of the camera that performs photographing among the plurality of cameras included in the photographing unit and the state of the selected or detected subject. It is preferable to control the illuminating means so that the illuminating method varies depending on the response.

  Furthermore, it is preferable that the plurality of cameras include at least a first camera disposed in front of the subject and a second camera disposed in front of the subject and above the first camera.

  The photo vending machine further includes guide means for guiding the camera to be photographed in the vicinity of the plurality of cameras, and the photographing step preferably guides the guide means to photograph the subject.

  Moreover, it is preferable that the light irradiated from the illumination unit is diffused by an arc-shaped diffusion plate disposed at least above or below the photographing unit.

  Preferably, the photo vending machine further includes a plurality of display means, and the photographing step displays the image taken by the photographing means on each of the plurality of display means to photograph the subject.

  Furthermore, it is more preferable that the photo vending machine includes a light blocking unit that blocks light reaching the lens from the outside of the photographing unit.

  According to another aspect of the present invention, a photo shooting method in a photo vending machine is a photo shooting method in a photo vending machine including a shooting means for shooting a subject and a lighting means for illuminating the subject at the time of shooting, A control step for controlling the illumination means so that the illumination method varies depending on the position of the imaging means; and a photography step for photographing the subject with the imaging means under illumination.

  In addition, the photographing unit includes a plurality of cameras at different positions, and the control step includes the lighting unit so that the illumination method varies depending on the position of the camera that performs photographing among the plurality of cameras included in the photographing unit. It is preferable to control.

  According to still another aspect of the present invention, a photo vending machine includes a photographing unit that photographs a subject, a lighting unit that illuminates the subject at the time of photographing, a selection or detection unit that selects or detects the state of the subject, and a selection or detection unit. Control means for controlling the illumination means so that the illumination method varies depending on the detected state of the subject, and the photographing means photographs the subject under the illumination controlled by the control means.

  According to still another aspect of the present invention, the photo vending machine includes a photographing unit for photographing a subject, a lighting unit for illuminating the subject at the time of photographing, and a lighting unit so that a lighting method varies depending on the position of the photographing unit. Control means for controlling, and the photographing means photographs the subject under illumination controlled by the control means.

  According to still another aspect of the present invention, a control program for a photo vending machine is a program that causes a computer to execute control of a photo vending machine that includes a photographing unit that photographs a subject and an illumination unit that illuminates the subject at the time of photographing. A selection step for selecting or detecting the state of the subject, a control step for controlling the illumination means so that the illumination method differs according to the state of the selected or detected subject, and a lighting control controlled in the control step The photographing step of photographing the subject by the photographing means is executed below.

  According to still another aspect of the present invention, a control program for a photo vending machine is a program that causes a computer to execute control of a photo vending machine that includes a photographing unit that photographs a subject and an illumination unit that illuminates the subject at the time of photographing. The control means for controlling the illumination means so that the illumination method varies depending on the position of the photographing means, and the photographing step for photographing the subject with the photographing means under the illumination controlled by the control step. .

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the same parts and components are denoted by the same reference numerals. Their names and functions are also the same. Therefore, detailed description thereof will not be repeated.

  FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a specific example of the appearance of a photo vending machine according to the present embodiment. The photo vending machine is used to input a stamp image or a character with a pen, which is so-called “graffiti” or “drawing”, into the housing 1 on the side that performs the photographing operation and the image after photographing. It is provided with a pair of casings 2 on the editing operation side.

  The casing 1 on the photographing operation side houses various devices such as a computer device 101 and a control unit 102 (base) (both refer to FIG. 25), and a panel and a frame material that form a photographing booth 3 together with the casing 1. And a background device 5. The editing operation side housing 2 houses various devices such as the computer device 101, the control unit 102 (base), and the printer 12 (both see FIG. 25) and forms a editing booth 4 together with the housing 2. Consists of materials.

  In such a photo vending machine, a user 6 who is a subject enters a photographing booth 3 that is a photographing space composed of the casing 1, the panel, the frame material, and the background device 5, and is relative to the casing 1. Shoot and play in the direction you want. Further, in the present embodiment, the description will be made on the assumption that the subject is a user (person), but the subject is not limited to the user, and may be another object. Further, there may be one or more users who are subjects.

  When the shooting play is completed, the user 6 who is a user moves to the editing booth 4 which is an editing space composed of the casing 2 and the frame material, and says so-called “graffiti” or “drawing” on the shot image. An edit play that is input of a stamp image or text with a pen is performed.

  In addition, the side of the shooting booth 3 is opened so that the user 6 who is a user can enter and leave the shooting booth 3. A side curtain 39a is provided on the side surface for the purpose of taking into account the feeling of the user 6 and blocking external light. In addition, when the entrance / exit to the photography booth 3 is only one side, the side curtain 39a is provided only on that side. Moreover, when it can enter / exit from both side surfaces, the side curtain 39a may be provided in both side surfaces. When shooting, the user opens the side curtain 39a and enters the shooting booth 3, and closes the side curtain 39a during shooting.

  Similarly, the editing booth 4 is also for the purpose of considering the feelings of the user 6 such as not wanting to see the scene being edited by other users such as waiting for a turn, and for the purpose of blocking external light, Side curtains 39b are provided on the side and the back.

  With reference to FIG. 2, the configuration of the casing 1 on the photographing operation side of the photo vending machine according to this embodiment will be described.

  Referring to FIG. 2, lighting units 18 a to 18 c (representative of these) are provided with a fluorescent lamp, a flash 20, and the like built in the front face of the case 1 of the photo vending machine to illuminate the user 6 as a subject. And a single camera 21 or a plurality of cameras 21a-b (representatively referred to as the camera 21), and the camera 21, which are photographing means for photographing the user 6 as a subject. A shooting section 19 including a plurality of live monitors 24a to 24d (representatively referred to as live monitors 24) for displaying the images to be displayed in real time, a demonstration screen, and a play method (course) to be executed , Etc., and a selection button to move the selection up, down, left and right, a decision button to decide the selection, and cancel the decision An operation button including a cancel button is appropriately displayed on the screen, and a touch button display 22 that accepts an operation from the user when the user touches the image area of the operation button with a finger or the like; (Abbreviated as “demo”) speakers 23a to 23b for outputting voice, announcements such as BGM, operation method, coin insertion slot 26 for inserting coins as consideration, and coins for discharging inserted defective coins, etc. A return port 27 and a front door 28 for performing front surface maintenance and the like are provided.

  The touch button display 22 may be a monitor with only a screen display. In that case, a separate operation button is provided.

  As shown in FIG. 2, each of the illuminating unit 18a and the illuminating unit 18c is provided with a diffuser plate made of milky white acrylic or the like having a convex curved shape on the outside of the housing 1 when viewed from the side. The illuminating unit 18b is provided with a diffusing plate made of a flat plate or a substantially flat milky white acrylic on the front surface thereof. The illumination unit 18a projects forward as it goes upward, the illumination unit 18c projects forward as it goes down, and the illumination unit 18b is positioned between the illumination unit 18a and the illumination unit 18c. .

  As the light source of the illuminating unit 18, an illumination device 30 such as a fluorescent lamp or a flash 20 is used. The light source is covered with a diffusion plate made of milky white acrylic or the like to diffuse light emitted from the light source and irradiate the subject. Has been done. The diffusing plate is made as large as possible to illuminate the photographing booth 3 as uniformly as possible.

  The flash 20 in the illumination unit 18 emits light in synchronization with the shutter operation of the camera 21. Further, in the photo vending machine according to the present embodiment, control is performed so that the flash 20 at a necessary position emits light according to the condition of the subject. The illumination control will be described later in detail.

  As the camera 21 included in the photographing unit 19, a digital camera is generally used. Changes in items (for example, shutter speed, aperture value, exposure correction, white balance, etc.) that can be set with a general digital camera and shooting timing are instructed from the computer device 101 (see FIG. 25).

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, in the photo vending machine according to the first embodiment, the photographing unit 19 includes a camera 21 and a plurality of live monitors 24a and 24b.

  The live monitor 24 includes a liquid crystal display, and displays an image captured by the camera 21 in real time.

  The moving image data captured by the camera 21 is distributed to a plurality of live monitors 24a and 24b by an image signal distribution unit such as an image signal line connected to the camera 21 or an image signal distributor. As a result, the same image signal is simultaneously supplied to the plurality of live monitors 24a and 24b in real time and displayed on the screen. With such an image signal distribution unit, a plurality of live monitors 24 described later also have a mechanism for simultaneously displaying the same image in real time on images captured by the camera 21.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 3, the plurality of live monitors 24 a and 24 b are installed in pairs on the left and right with the camera 21 as the center. In FIG. 3, the camera 21 is installed on both sides of the camera 21. However, the camera 21 may be installed obliquely below and obliquely above, and the positions of the plurality of live monitors 24 a and 24 b are determined by the plurality of users 6. The live monitor 24 is preferably installed at a position where it can be easily seen. In addition, the live monitor 24 is preferably installed as close as possible to the camera 21 so that the line of sight of the user 6 as the subject does not greatly deviate. Further, a hood 25 for shielding light is attached to the outer periphery of the camera 21 used in the present photo vending machine, and the live monitor 24 is preferably installed at a position where it is not blocked by the hood 25. Further, as described above, since the live monitor 24 is composed of a liquid crystal display, it is preferable that the live monitor 24 be installed at a position where the user 6 can exist in a range in which an image can be easily confirmed on the liquid crystal display. . In view of these conditions, a specific position when the live monitor 24 is installed on both sides of the camera 21 will be described with reference to FIG.

  That is, referring to FIG. 4, the distance L1 from the camera 21 to the hood 25 embedded in the surface of the housing 1 is about 60 mm, and the substantially perpendicular distance L2 from the camera 21 to the user 6 is about 1000 mm (about 1 m), and when the viewing angle φ of the live monitor 24 is about 60 degrees, the position where the live monitor 24 is installed is preferably a position where the distance W from the hood 25 is about 10 mm. Needless to say, this position is only one specific example, and the position and viewing angle where the live monitor 24 is naturally installed depending on the form of the casing of the photo vending machine, the specifications of the live monitor 24, the specifications of the hood 25, and the like. Therefore, the position where the live monitor 24 according to the present invention is installed is not limited to the above-described numerical values, and is an optimal position in consideration of the above conditions.

  By installing a plurality of live monitors 24 at such positions, it becomes possible to make the screen of the live monitor 24 appear uniform regardless of the position of the user 6. Each user 6 can check an image to be shot at a suitable position with respect to his / her own line of sight.

  In addition, the positional relationship between the camera 21 and the live monitor 24 when the photo vending machine according to the present embodiment includes a plurality of cameras 21a and 21b as shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. This will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 5, in this case, the first camera 21 a and the second camera 21 b are both fixed and photographed. In the present embodiment, the cameras 21 are juxtaposed vertically, but their positions are not limited. However, it is preferable that any one of the cameras is located above the face position of the user 6 as the subject. In this way, images from two different angles can be obtained in one shooting play.

  When the photo vending machine is provided with a plurality of cameras 21a and 21b, the user 6 selects a desired camera on the camera selection screen on the touch button display 22 screen as to which camera to shoot. Alternatively, the camera 21 to be photographed may be selected by installing a switching button (not shown) near the camera 21 and pressing the switching button. Also, depending on the program, it may be automatically selected which camera 21 to shoot, or both cameras may shoot simultaneously.

  Further, guidance means such as a pilot lamp 32 is provided in the vicinity of each camera 21 to guide the user 6 in an easy-to-understand manner with which camera the user is currently shooting. You may also give guidance such as "I'll take a picture with the camera above" by voice. Alternatively, a camera lens that is not used for shooting may be automatically shielded with a cover or the like, so that it is possible to know which shooting is being performed.

  Still referring to FIG. 5, when the photo vending machine includes a plurality of cameras 21a and 21b, the photo vending machine includes a first live monitor 24a corresponding to the first camera 21a and the second camera 21b, and A second live monitor 24b is arranged. When the first camera 21a is selected as the camera to be photographed, only the images photographed by the first camera 21a are simultaneously displayed on the live monitors 24a and 24b in real time. When the second camera 21b is selected as the camera to be photographed, only the images photographed by the second camera 21b are simultaneously displayed in real time on the live monitors 24a and 24b.

  A specific example of the configuration including the camera 21 and the live monitor 24 for realizing such a display is the configuration shown in FIG. That is, referring to FIG. 6, the image data captured by the two cameras 21a and 21b is sent to the switch, and the image data of the selected camera 21 is switched to the image data to be displayed, and the distributor 33 is switched. Sent to. The distributor 33 distributes the image data sent from the switch to the two live monitors 24a and 24b at the same time.

  Another specific example of the configuration is the configuration shown in FIG. That is, referring to FIG. 7, among the image data captured by the camera 21a or the camera 21b, the image data captured by the selected camera 21 is sent to the distributor 33a or the distributor 33b. The distributor 33a or the distributor 33b distributes the image data sent from the camera 21a or the camera 21b simultaneously to the two live monitors 24a and 24b.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8, the screens of the first live monitor 24 a and the second live monitor 24 b are respectively divided, and the image captured by the first camera 21 a on the one live monitor 24 and the first live monitor 24 a. The images captured by the second camera 21b may be simultaneously displayed on the screen in real time. Further, as shown in FIGS. 9 (a) and 9 (b), any one of the modes for simultaneously displaying the images of a plurality of cameras on two screens as described above using a switching button, a selection screen, or the like. You may make it switch to the mode which displays only the image currently image | photographed with one camera.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 10, a first live monitor 24a and a second live monitor 24b corresponding to the first camera 21a are arranged, and a third live monitor 24c corresponding to the second camera 21b. And a fourth live monitor 24d may be arranged. When the first camera 21a is selected as a camera to be used for shooting, images captured by the first camera 21a are simultaneously displayed in real time on the live monitors 24a and 24b. In addition, when the second camera 21b is selected as a camera to be used for shooting, images captured by the second camera 21b are simultaneously displayed in real time on the live monitors 24c and 24d. Or as FIG. 11 shows, the image which the selected camera image | photographed may be simultaneously screen-displayed on all the live monitors 24a-24d in real time. Alternatively, when any camera is selected as a camera to be used for shooting, the images captured by the corresponding cameras 21 are simultaneously displayed in real time on the live monitor 24 corresponding to either camera. Also good. Alternatively, only the image captured by the selected camera 21 may be displayed on the screen of the live monitor 24 corresponding to the camera 21 and may not be displayed on the screen of the live monitor 24 corresponding to the camera 21 that is not selected. Good.

  When the photo vending machine includes the first camera 21a and the second camera 21b in the vertical direction as in this specific example, the upper first camera 21a is in a posture in which the user 6 who is the subject stands up. It is preferable that they are arranged at a height that gives a slight line of sight. For this reason, the first camera 21a captures the face of the user 6 looking up from below, so that an effect that the chin is sharp or the eyes look large can be obtained. However, when the user 6 looks up at the first camera 21a above the eyes, the eyes are already wide open. If the eyes are raised too much, an unnatural expression may occur. Therefore, the first live monitor 24a and the second live monitor 24b corresponding to the first camera 21a are at the same height as the first camera 21a, that is, as shown in FIGS. Preferably, the first camera 21a is provided at a position directly beside it.

  Similarly, it is preferable that the lower second camera 21b is disposed at a height that is approximately the front of the face in a posture in which the user 6 as the subject stands. Therefore, when the user 6 looks at the live monitor 24, the expression is natural when the line of sight is slightly below, and the third live monitor 24c and the fourth live monitor 24d corresponding to the second camera 21b are As shown in FIG. 10 and FIG. 11, it is preferable to be provided slightly below the second camera 21b.

  Further, FIG. 12 shows another specific example of the photographing unit 19 of the present photo vending machine. In this specific example, the photo vending machine includes a first camera 21a and a fixed second camera 21b as the photographing unit 19, and the first camera 21a moves up and down along a moving rail. It is arranged in a movable moving unit 35 and is movable. In this specific example, the cameras 21 are juxtaposed vertically, but their positions are not limited. The moving camera 21a may be above the fixed camera 21b, or may be below the camera 21b. However, it is preferable that any one of the cameras is located above the face position of the user 6 as the subject. By doing so, images from a plurality of different angles can be obtained in one shooting play.

  Even when the photo vending machine has the configuration shown in FIG. 12, the user 6 selects a desired camera on the camera selection screen on the screen of the touch button display 22 as to which camera is used for shooting. Alternatively, a camera to be photographed may be selected by installing a switching button (not shown) near the camera 21 and pressing the switching button. Further, depending on the program, it may be automatically selected which camera to shoot, or both cameras may be simultaneously photographed.

  Further, guidance means such as a pilot lamp 32 is provided in the vicinity of each camera 21 to guide the user 6 in an easy-to-understand manner with which camera the user is currently shooting. You may also guide with voice etc. "I'll shoot with a moving camera."

  Still referring to FIG. 12, even when the photo vending machine has the configuration shown in FIG. 12, the photo vending machine has a first live monitor 24a corresponding to the first camera 21a and the second camera 21b. And the 2nd live monitor 24b is arrange | positioned. When the first camera 21a is selected as the camera to be photographed, only the images photographed by the first camera 21a are simultaneously displayed on the live monitors 24a and 24b in real time. When the second camera 21b is selected as the camera to be photographed, only the images photographed by the second camera 21b are simultaneously displayed in real time on the live monitors 24a and 24b.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 13, the screens of the first live monitor 24 a and the second live monitor 24 b are respectively divided, and the image captured by the first camera 21 a on the one live monitor 24 and the first live monitor 24 a. The images captured by the second camera 21b may be simultaneously displayed on the screen in real time. Further, as shown in FIGS. 14 (a) and 14 (b), a mode for displaying images of a plurality of cameras on two screens simultaneously as described above using a switching button, a selection screen, etc. You may make it switch to the mode which displays only the image currently image | photographed with one camera.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 15, a first live monitor 24a and a second live monitor 24b corresponding to the first camera 21a are arranged, and a third live monitor 24c corresponding to the second camera 21b. And a fourth live monitor 24d may be arranged. When the first camera 21a is selected as a camera to be used for shooting, images captured by the first camera 21a are simultaneously displayed in real time on the live monitors 24a and 24b. In addition, when the second camera 21b is selected as a camera to be used for shooting, images captured by the second camera 21b are simultaneously displayed in real time on the live monitors 24c and 24d. Or as FIG. 16 shows, the image which the selected camera image | photographed may be simultaneously screen-displayed on all the live monitors 24a-24d in real time. Alternatively, when any camera is selected as a camera to be used for shooting, the images captured by the corresponding cameras 21 are simultaneously displayed in real time on the live monitor 24 corresponding to either camera. Also good. Alternatively, only the image captured by the selected camera 21 may be displayed on the screen of the live monitor 24 corresponding to the camera 21 and may not be displayed on the screen of the live monitor 24 corresponding to the camera 21 that is not selected. Good.

  Further, when the photo vending machine includes the movable first camera 21a and the fixed second camera 21b, any form of the live monitor 24 shown in FIGS. In addition to the plurality of live monitors 24a to 24d, a fifth live monitor 24e may be installed in the moving unit 35 to display an image captured by the movable first camera 24a on the screen.

  Moreover, it is preferable that the moving unit 35 provided with the movable first camera 21a can change not only the position but also the angle. Moreover, the moving unit 35 may be rotated, and it is preferable that the moving unit 35 can be selected so that the photograph can be taken in either the vertical direction or the horizontal direction.

  Furthermore, a case where the above-described photo vending machine includes a movable camera including the moving unit 35 provided with the first camera 21a will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a specific example in the case where the photo vending machine according to the present embodiment has two cameras 21a and 21b. The first camera 21a is provided in the moving unit 35 and is movable. The second camera 21b is fixed to shoot. Furthermore, the moving unit 35 included in the photo vending machine according to the present specific example includes holding means such as a handle for the user 6 to hold the moving unit 35 at a desired position (height) by using a hand or the like. Is provided. Then, the moving unit 35 in which the first camera 21a is arranged automatically descends when not being held by the user 6's hand or the like, and descends to the bottom of the moving rail as shown in FIG. It is like this. In other words, when shooting using the camera 21a, the user 6 needs to hold the handle and push up the moving unit 35 on which the camera 21a is arranged at a desired height and hold it at that position for shooting. is there.

  The photo vending machine is configured in this way for the following reason. In other words, in such a photo vending machine, it is often possible to take pictures with a cute appearance when shooting close to the camera 21 rather than shooting away from the camera 21. However, users who are not accustomed to taking pictures with a vending machine tend to take pictures far away from the camera. Since the camera 21a is arranged on the moving unit 35 that automatically descends as described above, the user needs to support the moving unit 35 by hand because the camera 21a is lowered if not held. For this reason, the user 6 must always raise the moving unit 35 and take a picture. In this way, since the moving unit 35 must be supported by hand, the user 6 can approach the camera 21 without being conscious of it and can take a cute photo.

  Furthermore, in the photo vending machine according to this specific example, when the user 6 takes a picture while holding the moving unit 35 on which the first camera 21 a is arranged, a part of the body does not come into contact with the housing 1. In order to facilitate photographing, it is more preferable that a part of the housing 1 is cut out below the moving unit 35 of the housing 1 on the photographing side. In addition, since the first camera 21a is designed with the user 6 taken from obliquely above, if the user 6's height does not reach, the moving unit 35 is attached to the moving rail. It may be difficult to lift up to the top, and a desired photograph may not be taken. For this reason, it is preferable to install a staircase 34 in the hollowed out portion as shown in FIG.

  The above is the description of the imaging unit 19 of the housing 1. Since the photographing unit 19 of the photo vending machine according to the present embodiment has such a form, when photographing by a plurality of users, each user obtains an image obtained by photographing at each position. Can be easily confirmed, and a plurality of cameras can obtain images of a plurality of different angles in one shooting play. In the above description, the case where two cameras, that is, the cameras 21a and 21b are provided as a plurality of cameras, is needless to say, but the plurality of cameras is not limited to two, and may be two or more. It is the same.

  Further, although not shown in FIG. 2, communication with an external device such as a fan 31 for releasing heat inside the housing 1, image distribution to the external device, remote maintenance, etc. is performed on the upper surface of the housing 1. It is preferable that a LAN (Local Area Network) cable insertion port or the like for inserting a cable when performing is provided. Note that such a fan 31 is provided for the purpose of releasing the heat inside the housing 1, and thus is not limited to the upper surface of the housing 1, and is not limited to other devices such as the vicinity of devices that easily generate heat. It may be provided in a place or plural. Further, the position where the LAN cable insertion port is provided is not limited to the upper surface of the housing 1 as long as the cable wiring can be easily routed.

  Next, the configuration of the background device 5 will be described with reference to FIG. The background device 5 is provided in the photographing booth 3 at a portion that is the back surface of the user 6 at the time of photographing and is used as a background at the time of photographing.

  Referring to FIG. 19, background device 5 includes background plate 40, roll screen 42 as a display medium on which a background image is displayed, and roll screen 42 at the forefront, that is, the position closest to user 6 when viewed from the shooting direction. Rotating devices 41a to 41d (represented by the rotating device 41) provided above and below the roll screen 42 for rotating, a motor 43 for driving the rotating device 41, and a photo for detecting the position of the roll screen 42 And a sensor 45. Here, the background image is specifically illustrated and described as being displayed on a display medium that is the roll screen 42, but the background image is displayed on a display medium limited to the roll screen 42. Instead, any display medium that can be wound or folded may be used.

  The above-described background plate 40 is a colorless and transparent or semi-transparent plate such as acrylic, and the roll screen 42 provided in the space formed inside thereof can be visually recognized from the outside of the background plate 40. Further, the background plate 40 is fixed to the background forming device 5 both at the top and bottom, and is an isolation means for preventing the user 6 from directly touching the roll screen 42, the rotating device 41, and the motor 43 when using the photo vending machine. is there. The background forming device 5 includes the background plate 40 which is such a separating means, so that it is possible to surely prevent troubles such as the user 6 himself or his clothes being caught in the drive of the roll screen 42, the rotating device 41 or the motor 43. And safety can be ensured. Further, the roll screen 42 can be prevented from being soiled or damaged.

  The roll screen 42 has various colors with gradation. Further, the roll screen 42 preferably includes a plurality of selectable area sections, and includes a sign 46 (not shown) for detecting a position by the photosensor 45 for each area section. Further, the roll screen 42 is not limited to colors, and may be provided with a pattern, a photograph, or a texture.

  The roll screen 42 is fixed to the outer casing by the rotating device 41 at the top and bottom. With this configuration, it is possible to prevent the roll screen 42 from being wrinkled and kinked, and to prevent wrinkles and kinks from appearing in the captured image.

  As described above, the photo sensor 45 reads a sign 46 (not shown) written for each area section of the roll screen 42 and outputs a detection signal to the photographing computer apparatus 101a (see FIG. 25). The computer device 101 controls the rotation device 41 to stop scrolling of the roll screen 42 based on the detection signal input from the photosensor 45 or recognizes the end of the roll screen 42 and scrolls the roll screen 42. It is possible to control the rotating device 41 so as to change. A method of forming a desired background with the background device 5 will be described later.

  Next, the configuration of the casing 2 on the editing operation side of the photo vending machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20 is a diagram showing a specific example of the appearance when the housing 2 of the photo vending machine is viewed from the front (the surface on which the editing operation is performed).

  Referring to FIG. 20, the case 2 of the photo vending machine is divided into an edit case 7 that accepts image editing and a print case 8 that stores the printer 12 and the computer device 101. The editing casing 7 and the printing casing 8 can be arbitrarily arranged, and examples of the arrangement are shown in FIGS. 21 and 22. That is, the editing housing 7 and the printing housing 8 are used in combination as shown in FIG. 21 and FIG. 22, and can be freely arranged, and can be freely arranged according to the intention of the installer and the convenience of the space. it can. Further, the upper part of the printing casing 8 can be used as a luggage storage area for the user 6. It would be nice to be able to install a network for crime prevention measures at the same time so that luggage cannot be stolen. In order to be arbitrarily arranged in this way, it is preferable to provide a wiringable door on the side surface and / or the back surface of the editing housing 7 and the printing housing 8.

  Further, an image obtained by photographing is displayed on the front surface of the housing 2, an operation display 13 for accepting image editing, a touch pen 14 for inputting an image, and explanation of music and operation methods to the user. And a speaker 23c that outputs sound.

  The operation display 13 displays an image after shooting. Further, the operation display 13 and the touch pen 14 constitute a pair of input devices, and the user 6 receives an edit input (so-called drawing) using the touch pen 14 for an image obtained by photographing.

  The touch pen 14 is a pen-shaped input device, and touches the operation display 13 to input images and characters such as a background, a stamp, and a frame, and / or to select and operate an item (button) to be used. Input such as selection can be made. One touch pen 14 may be provided in the photo vending machine, or a plurality of touch pens 14 may be provided to allow input operations from a plurality of users at the same time.

  Further, the present embodiment includes a mobile phone type input device 15 that is a mobile phone type input device other than the touch pen 14 (or instead of the touch pen 14) as an input device. The mobile phone type input device 15 will be described with reference to FIGS. 23. FIG. 23 is a front view of the mobile phone type input device 15, and the front side shown in FIG. 23 stands in a direction facing the operation display 13. It is assumed that the user 6 is provided. FIG. 24 is a perspective view of the mobile phone type input device 15 as viewed from an oblique side.

  Referring to FIG. 23 and FIG. 24, the mobile phone type input device 15 is an input device imitating a mobile phone, and has a key layout similar to that of a general mobile phone. It functions as an input device for inputting characters in the editing operation of the vending machine. In recent years, cellular phones and PHSs (Personal Handyphone Systems) have become widespread and are routinely used by a wide range of generations. For this reason, the operation method is widespread and can be easily operated, and some users may be more convenient than the touch pen 14 when inputting characters or the like.

  In addition, the mobile phone type input device 15 is provided with buttons for inputting not only characters but also unique pictograms and emoticons, so that emoticons and pictograms can be input with one touch. By arranging the voice recognition device, it may be provided with the function of making the words spoken by the user as characters, or by arranging the camera, as if shooting with a camera-equipped mobile phone The user may be photographed with a sense.

  Further, it is preferable that the mobile phone type input device 15 is provided with a slot into which an external recording medium such as an SD card or a compact flash (R) can be inserted. It is also possible to insert an external recording medium into the slot, take the data in the photo vending machine, edit and input it, and further record the synthesized image on the external medium.

  Referring to FIG. 20, the print housing 8 of the photo vending machine is provided with a print outlet 9 having a box shape. A printer 12 is provided inside the printing housing 8, and photographs printed by the printer 12 are discharged and dropped here.

  The shape of the print take-out port 9 is not limited as long as the photograph dropped there has an effect such as not falling on the ground until the user picks it up. For example, it may be formed of a box-like space that is recessed in the internal direction of the print housing 8 and a lid that is attached in a direction along the side surface of the print housing 8. In addition, a printing LED (Light Emitting Diode) 10 and a printing error LED 11 are provided in the vicinity of the print outlet 9, and when these are lit or blinking, they are out of paper, out of ink, paper during printing or printing. Notifies that an error such as clogging or mechanical error has occurred.

  The printer 12 is a printer for printing a photographed image on a printing medium such as paper, sticker, metal, or plastic, and is a printer such as a sublimation type printer or a thermoautochrome type (light-fixing type direct thermal recording type). Is generally used. In the present embodiment, description is made on the assumption that the sticker is printed by the printer 12, but the print medium is not limited to the sticker, and the same processing is executed even for the other print media shown above. The

  Next, FIG. 25 shows a specific example of the functional configuration of the photo vending machine according to the present embodiment, and the function will be described.

  Referring to FIG. 25, the photo vending machine according to the present embodiment is divided into an apparatus on the photographing side and an apparatus on the editing side, each functioning independently and functioning in cooperation. A shooting-side computer device 101a that is a computer device for operating the above-described device and an editing-side computer device 101b that is a computer device for operating the editing-side device (representing the computer devices 101a and 101b) It is comprised with. The photographing-side computer device 101a and the editing-side computer device 101b are connected so as to be able to transfer data either directly or via a LAN (Local Area Network) cable or the like via a network hub (not shown).

  The photographing-side computer device 101a and the editing-side computer device 101b each have a CPU (Central Processing Unit) that is an arithmetic device for controlling various devices, a program for operating the device, graphic data necessary for the program, audio data, A storage device that stores captured images, editing images input to captured images, and other various images, memory that serves as a temporary work area for programs, and software for controlling peripheral devices It includes a driver and a communication unit that performs communication when connected to an external device via a LAN cable. The computer device may have any form, such as a computer device (personal computer), a board computer, etc., having the above-described functions.

  The shooting-side computer device 101a and the editing-side computer device 101b each record a program for controlling the operation on the shooting side and a program for controlling the operation on the editing side in each storage device, and read and execute each program. The device on the photographing side and the device on the editing side which will be described later are controlled. By doing so, it becomes possible to play in parallel on the photographing side and the editing side.

  The photo vending machine further includes a power switch 29 for turning off / off the supply of power from the outside and a power control unit 103 for supplying power to various devices provided in the photo vending machine. The power supply control unit 103 performs control to stabilize the power supply voltage input from the outside and supply it to various devices, and to convert the voltage into voltages necessary for the various devices. In FIG. 25, the power supply control unit 103 is connected to the lighting device 30, the fan 31 for heat countermeasures, and the UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply) 104. Of course, all the power is supplied from the power control unit 103 or the UPS 104.

  However, power is not always supplied stably, and sudden power cuts such as power outages may occur. Sudden power disconnection may cause the operation of the computer apparatus 101 and the like to become unstable and cause a failure. In order to cope with such a situation, the UPS 104 is installed. Even if the power is cut off, the UPS 104 backs up the power for a while and transmits a power failure signal to the photographing computer apparatus 101a, the editing computer apparatus 101b, and the like. Meanwhile, the photographing computer apparatus 101a and the editing computer apparatus 101b perform a program termination procedure, and normally terminate the program. Although not shown here, the UPS 104 also supplies power to the photographing side control unit 102a, editing side control unit 102b, and other devices that require power when a power failure occurs.

  When the power switch 29 is pressed and the photo vending machine is turned on from the power plug, the photographing computer device 101a and the editing computer device 101b are turned on, and the program stored in each storage device is automatically executed. The photo vending machine is ready for operation.

  Furthermore, with reference to FIG. 25, the function of each apparatus on the photographing side will be described.

  The photographing-side computer device 101a on the photographing side is connected to the touch button display 22, the camera 21, the photographing-side control unit 102a, the editing-side computer device 101b, and the UPS 104.

  The touch button display 22 has a touch panel stacked on the display, displays options such as a demonstration screen and a selection of a playing method (course) to be executed, a cursor button for moving the selection of the option up and down, left and right, and the selection An operation button and a selection button including a determination button for determining the determination and a cancel button for canceling the determination are appropriately displayed on the screen, and the user touches the image area of the operation button or the selection button with a finger or the like. The operation from the user is accepted.

  Note that, as in the present embodiment, the touch button display 22 may be a display that only displays options such as a demonstration screen and selection of a play method (course) to be executed. In this case, an operation unit including a switching button, a determination button, a cancel button, and the like is further provided, and an input from the user 6 is received in the operation unit. Further, instead of the touch button display 22, a tablet display capable of receiving input with a touch pen may be provided.

  The camera 21 that captures the subject connected to the photographing computer device 101 a is further connected to the live monitor 24 and the flash control unit 106 via the distributor 33.

  The camera 21 captures an image of a subject and takes an image, and outputs moving image data to the distributor 33 as an image signal. Further, the distributor 33 outputs the image signal input from the camera 21 to the plurality of live monitors 24. The plurality of live monitors 24 simultaneously display the moving images captured by the camera 21 based on the image signal input from the distributor 33.

  In addition, the camera 21 receives a shutter operation instruction via a cable capable of transmitting an electrical signal such as a USB (Universal Serial Bus) cable from the photographing-side computer apparatus 101a. When an instruction for shutter operation is received from the imaging-side computer device 101a, the camera 21 captures an object and obtains an image (still image) of the object. The captured still image data is taken out from the camera 21 in order to save it in a storage device inside the photographing-side computer device 101a as necessary. The imaging-side computer device 101a outputs the still image data stored in the storage device to the editing-side computer device 101b via a LAN cable or the like as necessary.

  Further, when the camera 21 receives a shutter operation instruction from the photographing computer apparatus 101 a, it outputs a signal to the flash control unit 106 at the same time. The flash control unit 106 receives a signal from the camera 21 and outputs a control signal to the flash 20 in synchronization with the shutter operation timing of the camera 21 to cause the flash 20 to emit light. This is a synchronization method generally called an X contact, and details thereof will not be described here.

  The photographing side control unit 102a connected to the photographing side computer device 101a is connected to the photographing side service panel 105a, the photographing side speaker 23a, the coin control unit 107, and the rotating device 41 that generates a background image by rotating the roll screen 42. Further connected.

  The shooting-side service panel 105a includes a coin counter that counts the number of inserted coins, a print counter that counts the number of printed prints, a volume adjustment knob that adjusts the volume of sound output from the shooting-side speaker, and a shooting-side test. A panel with a test button for performing a mode and a service button for allowing the device to be used without accepting a fee. The installer of the photo vending machine performs various settings and maintenance operations. Used when. Therefore, the photographing service panel 105a is installed inside the housing of the apparatus so that the user cannot easily operate it.

  The photographing side service panel 105a outputs a signal indicating that the test button or / and the service button has been pressed to the photographing side control unit 102a. Conversely, the control signal is received from the photographing side control unit 102a, and the coin counter and the print counter are operated (for example, the counter is incremented by 1). In addition, the shooting-side service panel 105a outputs a volume signal adjusted by the volume control knob to the shooting-side control unit 102a. The imaging-side control unit 102a causes the audio signal received from the imaging-side computer device 101a to be output from the imaging-side speaker 23a with a volume based on the volume signal.

  The coin control unit 107 detects the validity of the coin inserted into the coin insertion slot 26, and outputs a signal indicating that a coin has been inserted to the photographing side control unit 102a. Further, the coin control unit 107 receives a control signal from the photographing side control unit 102 and blocks the coin insertion slot 26 so as not to accept coin insertion based on the control signal, It controls to discharge to the return port 27. Further, when the apparatus has a function of accepting a value to replace the coin insertion slot 26 (for example, a reading device that accepts the price electronically), the coin control unit 107 receives the value of the value received by the above-described function of accepting the price. The correctness is detected and a signal indicating that the consideration has been accepted is output to the photographing side control unit 102a.

  When receiving a signal indicating that the value has been received from the coin control unit 107, the shooting side control unit 102a outputs an instruction signal for instructing the start of shooting play to the shooting side computer device 101a. The photographing side computer device 101a receives an instruction signal from the photographing side control unit 102a, and executes predetermined processing such as start of play.

  In addition, functions of each device on the editing side will be described with reference to FIG.

  The editing computer device 101b on the editing side includes an operation display 13 that accepts input from the touch pen 14, the mobile phone type input device 15 described above, the printer 12, a communication medium 51 having a GPS (Global Positioning System) function, and editing-side control. Connected to the image capturing unit 102b, the photographing computer apparatus 101a, and the UPS 104.

  The operation display 13 receives an instruction signal regarding display contents from the editing computer apparatus 101b together with necessary display data such as an image captured by the camera 21 received from the imaging computer apparatus 101a and an edit screen, and the display data. Output and display based on the signal. In addition, the operation display 13 receives an input from the touch pen 14. That is, the operation display 13 detects the position touched with the touch pen 14 and outputs an instruction signal corresponding to the detected position to the editing computer apparatus 101b.

  The editing-side computer device 101b receives an instruction signal from the operation display 13 or the mobile phone type input device 15, and executes image processing or the like on the image data based on the instruction signal as necessary. Then, print image data is generated and output to the printer 12.

  The printer 12 prints the print image received from the editing computer apparatus 101b on a print medium such as paper or a sticker, and notifies the editing computer apparatus 101b of the state of the printer 12. The editing-side computer apparatus 101b outputs a signal to the editing-side control unit 102b in accordance with the status of the printer 12 notified from the printer 12.

  The editing-side control unit 102b connected to the editing-side computer apparatus 101b is further connected to the editing-side service panel 105b, the editing-side speaker 23b, the printing LED 10, and the printing error LED 11.

  The editing-side control unit 102b performs control to turn on or blink the LED 10 during printing or the printing error LED 11 based on a signal corresponding to the state of the printer 12 received from the editing-side computer apparatus 101b.

  The editing service panel 105b includes a volume control knob for adjusting the volume of the sound output from the editing speaker 23b, a test button for performing the editing test mode, and the like. Used for setting and maintenance operations. Therefore, the editing service panel 105b is installed inside the apparatus so that the user cannot easily operate. The editing-side service panel 105b outputs a signal indicating that the test button has been pressed to the editing-side control unit 102b. The editing service panel 105b outputs the volume signal adjusted by the volume control knob to the editing control unit 102b. The editing-side control unit 102b causes the audio signal received from the editing-side computer device 101b to be output from the editing-side speaker 23c with a volume based on the volume signal.

  The communication medium 51 having a GPS function corresponds to a communication device such as a PHS or a mobile phone having a GPS function, and detects the position of the photo vending machine by receiving radio waves transmitted from GPS satellites. The communication medium 51 outputs a signal indicating the detected position to the editing computer apparatus 101b. As a result, the editing computer apparatus 101b can grasp the position of the photo vending machine.

  In the photo vending machine, when a system using the position detected by the communication medium 51 is configured, as shown in FIG. 26, the position at which processing and correction for the calculation result of the positioning calculation in the photo vending machine are performed. It is preferable to install a confirmation server 52 and calculate the area of the photo vending machine. The communication medium 51 transmits the calculation result to the position confirmation server 52.

  Up to now, when re-storing a frame image or stamp image suitable for a region in a photo vending machine, a CD-ROM (Compact Disc-Read Only) in which the frame image or stamp image is stored for each region. In this way, the GPS function is used, and editing images such as frame images and stamp images in accordance with regional characteristics are prepared in a database connected to the position confirmation server 52. If the flag is set for each region collectively, the position confirmation server 52 can automatically distribute editing images such as frame images and stamp images to the corresponding photo vending machines. it can.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 25, the photo vending machine according to the present embodiment is configured to include two computer devices 101, and all the processing described below is performed on the photographing computer device 101a and the editing computer. It is assumed that the CPU of the device 101b executes each program, but the number of computer devices 101 included in the photo vending machine is not limited to two, and processing on the photographing side and processing on the editing side are performed. Control may be performed by one computer apparatus 101, or processing may be appropriately distributed and controlled by two or more computer apparatuses 101.

  Next, processing in the photo vending machine in the present embodiment will be described using the flowcharts of FIGS. The process shown in the flowchart of FIG. 27 is a process mainly performed in response to an operation on the photographing operation side of the photo vending machine, and the process shown in the flowchart of FIG. 28 is an editing operation of the photo vending machine. This process is performed according to the operation on the side. These processes are performed in parallel by the CPU of the computer apparatus 101 reading out each program (the shooting operation side program and the editing operation side program) stored in the storage device to the memory and executing it in parallel. To be done.

  First, the processing according to the operation on the photographing operation side of the photo vending machine will be mainly described with reference to FIG.

  First, when the power switch 29 is turned on, various devices are turned on. When the power is turned on at the time of the first factory shipment (YES in S100), the program for checking the activation of the casing stored in the storage device of the computer apparatus 101 is automatically activated to enter the activation check mode. Transition (S110). In step S110, the CPU of the computer apparatus 101 executes a program for checking the activation of the casing, thereby first checking operations such as whether the various apparatuses of the casing are normally connected and operating normally. Initialization is executed for devices that require initialization.

  By executing such a start check in step S110, it is possible to easily check for deficiencies during assembly and to quickly notify the installer of the defective part. For this reason, a satisfactory photograph can be provided in an optimum environment for the user.

  If the power is not turned on for the first time at the time of factory shipment and / or after completion of the start-up check of the casing (NO in S100), a title prompting the use of the photo vending machine is displayed on the touch button display 22 on the photographing operation side. A demonstration is displayed (S105), and a standby screen indicating that shooting is to be performed first is displayed on the operation display 13 on the editing operation side (S200 in FIG. 28). At the same time, sound is output from the speaker 23.

  When it is detected that the test button is pressed on the service panel 105 while the title demo is displayed (YES in S115), a test mode for performing maintenance of the photo vending machine is started, The setting is accepted (S120).

  The test mode is a mode for the installer of the photo vending machine to operate the photo vending machine. In this mode, the usage status (for example, the number of coins inserted) of the photo vending machine is checked, and the camera 21 is operated. Peripheral devices such as the printer 12 can be adjusted.

  On the other hand, when the user receives a consideration such as the insertion of a predetermined required number of coins while the demonstration screen is displayed, the coin detection unit 107 detects acceptance of the consideration (S125). The photographing side control unit 102a receives the detection signal from the coin detection unit 107, and reads predetermined image data and sound data stored in the storage device. The read image data and sound data are transmitted to a graphic I / F circuit (not shown) and a sound I / F circuit (not shown). Then, instructions such as various kinds of guidance are appropriately output to the user 6 by the display from the touch button display 22 and the sound from the speaker 23, and the user 6 is instructed about the photographing method.

  Subsequently, the CPU of the photographing-side computer device 101a displays a photographing number selection screen on the touch button display 22, and accepts selection of the number of photographing persons as the state of the subject as information on the subject from the user 6 (S130). On the photographer selection screen, the number of users to be photographed is presented so as to be selectable such as “two or less”, “three”, and “four or more”. In step S <b> 130, the user 6 determines by touching the corresponding selection area on the screen of the touch button display 22 along the shooting number selection screen.

  The CPU of the photographing side computer device 101a outputs a control signal to the illumination unit 18 based on the signal received from the touch button display 22, and changes the setting of the illumination according to the number of people to be photographed. For this reason, it is possible to realize more beautiful shooting suitable for the number of people to be shot. Also, the number of photographed users accepted here is stored in the storage device, and the screen display, editing image, and pose designation when selecting the layout of the seal division, which will be described later, are also changed according to the number of persons input at this time. It is preferable.

  In the above-described specific example of the shooting number selection screen, the options for the number of people are “two or less”, “three”, and “four or more”, but the variation of the options is not limited to this. . Alternatively, the number of persons may be directly input.

  Further, the information regarding the user input in step S130 is not limited to the number of photographers, and may be information such as a preferred image quality, hair color, clothing type, skin color, situation to be photographed, and sex ratio. . And based on these information, it is preferable that the setting etc. of illumination are similarly changed. For example, if the information about the user input in step S130 is information about the hair color, in step S130, the selection items such as “clean black hair”, “clean bright hair color”, “clean hair color of everyone” are selected. The selection screen on which is displayed is displayed. Then, it is preferable to change the camera and lighting settings in accordance with the item selected by the user 6 to realize photographing suitable for the hair color of each user.

  Such illumination control according to the situation of the user 6 who is the subject will be described later.

  The selection operation of the number of photographers in step S130 is preset so as to be performed within a specified time, and the remaining operable time is also displayed on the photographer selection screen. When the remaining time runs out, the currently selected option is determined and the process automatically proceeds to the next process. In the following description, the remaining time display is the same unless otherwise specified.

  Subsequently, the CPU of the photographing-side computer apparatus 101a displays an image quality mode selection screen on the touch button display 22 and accepts selection of a photo image quality mode from the user 6 (S135). On the image quality mode selection screen, as the image quality mode, for example, “clear mode”, “soft mode”, and the like are presented to be selectable. In step S <b> 135, the user 6 touches and determines a selection area of a desired image quality mode on the screen of the touch button display 22.

  Specifically, the image quality mode, which is the “clear mode” described above, is a mode in which the contrast and contrast are set so that the contours and eyes are sharp and sharp. realizable. The image quality mode, which is a “soft mode”, is a mode in which the contrast is set to be weak so that outlines and the like are not comparatively blurry and clear, and a soft and warm atmosphere can be realized.

  Further, on the image quality mode selection screen, in order to explain what image quality each image quality mode is actually captured in, an image actually captured in each image quality mode is displayed on the touch button display 22 and expressed in words. It is preferable to express. The displayed image may be a sample image representing the image quality mode stored in advance in the storage device, or an image that displays an actual captured image captured from the camera 21 in the image quality mode in real time. It may be.

  Further, the selection of image quality in step S135 may be selection of image quality for all shootings in one play, or selection of image quality for each shooting and may be performed every time shooting is performed. . By selecting the image quality for each shooting, it is possible to obtain a photograph with a different image quality in one play, and the satisfaction of the user is improved.

  The CPU of the imaging-side computer device 101a outputs a control signal to the control unit 102 based on the signal received from the touch button display 22, and changes the setting of the camera 21 according to the selected image quality mode.

  Subsequently, the CPU of the photographing computer device 101a displays a background color selection screen on the touch button display 22, and accepts selection of a background color of the photograph from the user 6 (S140). On the background color selection screen, the background color is presented to be selectable. In step S <b> 140, the user 6 touches a desired background color selection area on the screen of the touch button display 22 to determine a background color used for shooting.

  A method of forming a desired background with the background device 5 in step S140 will be described. When receiving the selection of the background color from the touch button display 22, the CPU of the photographing computer device 101 a refers to the detection signal from the photosensor 45 so that the background color appears behind the user 6, and sends it to the rotation device 41. On the other hand, the rotation or the stop is instructed to execute or stop the scroll of the roll screen 42. As described above, the background device 5 according to the present embodiment is configured to include the electric roll screen 42 with gradation, and the background color selected by the user 6 is the subject before the first shooting. 6 is arranged at a position to be the background.

  Alternatively, in step S140, the “Stop” button and the “Go” button are displayed in a selectable manner on the touch button display 22, and when it is detected that the “Go” button has been touched, the CPU of the photographing-side computer apparatus 101a The rotating device 41 is controlled to start driving the roll screen 42. When it is detected that the “Stop” button has been touched, the CPU of the photographing computer apparatus 101 a controls the rotating device 41 to stop driving the roll screen 42. In addition, when it is detected that the “Go” button has been touched again in this state, the CPU of the photographing computer apparatus 101 a controls the rotating device 41 so as to resume driving of the roll screen 42. Even with this configuration, the background color desired by the user 6 is arranged at a position that is the background of the user 6 as the subject.

  Furthermore, after the background color is selected and shooting is performed, the roll screen 42 may always be rotated and operated during shooting play. For this reason, when shooting is performed a plurality of times in the shooting play, the effect is obtained that the background color of the shot image is slightly different.

When the number of photographers, the image quality mode, and the background color are determined in step S130 to step S140, the process proceeds to the process of photographing the user 6 as the subject with the camera 21 (S150). The CPU of the apparatus 101a automatically instructs a shutter operation at a predetermined timing. The shutter timing is instructed by sound output such as “3, 2, 1” or “Yes, Qi, Z”. In this way, the process of photographing the subject with the camera 21 is executed (S150).

  Furthermore, it is preferable that the screen of the touch button display 22 changes to white in synchronization with the timing of the shutter operation. In the present embodiment, the touch button display 22 is arranged in front of the user 6 below the camera 21, so that there is an effect that a high-key image can be obtained by changing the front portion to white.

  The captured image from the camera 21 is fixed by this shutter operation and stored in the storage device. This is one shooting process executed in step S150.

  Then, the CPU of the shooting-side computer device 101a checks whether the prescribed shooting time has ended (S160). If the prescribed shooting time has not ended (YES in S160), the process returns to step S150. Repeat the shooting process within the specified time.

  Here, the illumination according to the condition of the subject, which is the control of the illumination at the time of shooting, will be described with a specific example.

  The state of the subject is information regarding the subject received in step S130, and corresponds to, for example, the number of users 6 who are subjects, the color of the hair of the user 6 who is the subject, and the color of clothes and makeup.

  As a specific example, here, the lighting control according to the hair color of the user 6 as the subject will be described as the subject situation.

  In this case, in shooting play, before shooting, for example, buttons indicating hair colors such as “black hair”, “brown hair”, and “mix” are presented on the touch button display 22 so that the hair color of the subject can be selected. input. In the photo vending machine according to the present embodiment, the computer device 101 controls the flash 20 to emit light at a required position, light amount, and irradiation angle according to the color of the subject's hair. Black hair is easy to absorb light, and brown hair is easy to reflect light. Therefore, when “black hair” is selected, the amount of light emitted from the flash 20 is relatively stronger than when “brown hair” is selected. , Etc. are controlled.

  FIG. 29 and FIG. 30 are diagrams for explaining the illumination control according to the state of the subject. FIG. 29 and FIG. 30 are schematic views of the case 1 on the photographing side of the photo vending machine according to the present embodiment as viewed from the side, and one is fixedly installed in front of the user 6 as the subject. An outline of a photo vending machine that takes a picture with the camera 21 is shown. Here, this photo vending machine irradiates the flash 20a that irradiates downward from above the front of the user 6 as the subject, the flash 20b that irradiates substantially horizontally from the front of the user 6, and the upward from below the front of the user 6. Specific examples of the case where the flash 20c, the flash 20d that irradiates downward from the upper part of the photographing booth 3, and the flash 20e that irradiates from the rear of the user 6 are shown. FIG. 29 and FIG. The approximate irradiation direction and amount of light when the light is emitted are indicated by the direction and length of the arrow.

  FIG. 29 is a diagram for explaining illumination control when “black hair” is selected as the subject state. At this time, the CPU of the photographing-side computer apparatus 101a controls, for example, the amount of light emitted from the flash 20a and the flash 20d to be larger than the amount of light emitted from other flashes. By controlling in this way, it is possible to realize an illumination environment in which the black hair of the subject is glossy and can express reflection like an angel's ring.

  On the other hand, FIG. 30 is a diagram for explaining the illumination control when “brown hair” is selected as the state of the subject. At this time, for example, the CPU of the imaging-side computer device 101a relatively reduces the amount of light emitted from the flash 20a and the flash 20d as compared with the case where “black hair” shown in FIG. Control is performed so that the amount of light emitted from 20e is larger than the amount of light emitted from other flashes. By controlling in this way, it is possible to realize an illumination environment that can suppress reflection (brightness) from brown hair and express the soft feeling of brown hair.

  In addition, when “mix” is selected as the subject situation, the lighting is controlled in the same manner, so that the lighting effect when “black hair” is selected and the lighting when “brown hair” is selected are controlled. It is possible to realize an illumination environment that can be expressed as if the effect is combined.

  Further, even when the subject is in a state other than the hair color such as the number of people, the color of the clothes, the color of the skin, and the color of the makeup, the CPU of the photographing-side computer device 101a performs the same as described above. The lighting can be controlled according to the selection content, and an optimal lighting environment can be realized.

  Further, when the photo vending machine has a detection function for detecting the condition of the subject such as the color of hair such as a sensor, the color of clothes, the color of skin, the color of makeup, and the number of people, the CPU of the photographing-side computer device 101a. Can control the illumination in accordance with the state of the subject detected by the detection function instead of the above-described state of the selected subject, thereby realizing an optimal illumination environment.

  In addition, when a plurality of shootings are performed in one shooting play with the present photo vending machine, the situation of these subjects may be selectable for each shooting for a plurality of shootings. It may be possible to select one of the shootings or a plurality of predetermined shootings.

  Further, when the camera 21 provided in the photo vending machine is not fixedly installed and is movable, or is composed of a plurality of cameras having different positions, the position of the camera that performs the photographing is used. It is preferable that optimal illumination control is performed according to camera conditions such as the angle and angle. Therefore, next, as shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the lighting control when the camera 21 provided in the photo vending machine according to the present embodiment is composed of a plurality of cameras 21a and 21b. explain.

  In this case, prior to the shooting in step S150, for example, buttons indicating the position and angle of the camera used for shooting such as “straight from the front” and “look down from above” are selectively presented on the touch button display 22 and used for shooting. Determine the camera position and angle. The CPU of the photographing computer apparatus 101a controls the flash 20 to emit light at a necessary position, light amount, and irradiation angle according to the camera state used for photographing, such as the position and angle of the camera.

  In general, when photographing, if the illumination is radiated strongly in parallel with the camera so that the amount of light in front of the subject's face is uniform, the reflection of shadows is reduced and the reflection is improved. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the camera is positioned in front of the subject, the CPU of the photographing computer apparatus 101a increases the amount of light emitted from the upper part in the front direction of the subject and reduces the amount of light emitted from the lower part. It is assumed that illumination that does not emit light at other positions is an optimal illumination environment.

  FIG. 31 and FIG. 32 are diagrams for explaining the illumination control according to the situation such as the position and angle of the camera used for photographing. Again, the photo vending machine is provided with flashes 20a to 20e at the positions shown in FIGS. 29 and 30, and in FIGS. 31 and 32, when these flashes 20 emit light similarly. The approximate irradiation direction and light amount are represented by the direction and length of the arrow.

  FIG. 31 is a diagram for explaining the control of illumination when shooting is performed using the camera 21b in front of the user 6 as the subject. At this time, for example, the CPU of the photographing-side computer apparatus 101a increases the amount of light emitted from the flash 20a, reduces the amount of light emitted from the flash 20b and the flash 20c, and controls the other flashes not to emit light. By controlling in this way, it is possible to realize a lighting environment with good reflection according to the position of the camera used for shooting.

  On the other hand, FIG. 32 is a diagram for explaining the control of illumination when shooting is performed using the camera 21a above the front of the user 6 who is the subject. When shooting using the camera 21a at this position, the user 6 who is the subject often looks up in the direction of the camera 21a. Therefore, when the illumination is the same as that when shooting using the camera 21b shown in FIG. 31, a strong light is irradiated on the front face of the face that is looked up, and the skin color of the face is so-called white, and the photograph with the superior white As a result, shooting in an optimal lighting environment cannot be performed. Therefore, at this time, the CPU of the photographing side computer device 101a relatively shifts the position of the flash to be emitted together with the position of the camera, for example, as compared with the case of photographing using the camera 21b shown in FIG. The amount of light emitted from the flash 20a in FIG. 31 is increased to be substantially the same as the amount of light emitted from the flash 20a in FIG. 31, and the amount of light emitted from the flash 20a and flash 20b is substantially the same as the amount of light emitted from the flash 20b and flash 20c in FIG. Control to reduce to the same amount. By controlling in this way, it is possible to realize a lighting environment with good reflection according to the position of the camera used for shooting.

  Further, since the distance between the user 20 and the position of the flash 20 or the position of the diffusion plate positioned between the flash 20 and the user 6 as the subject varies depending on the position of the flash 20 that emits light, as described above. In addition to simply shifting, it is preferable to further adjust and control the amount of light according to the difference in distance. For example, when the distance between the flash 20a and the user 6 is longer than the distance between the flash 20d and the user 6, assuming that the amount of light emitted from the flash 20a in FIG. In the case shown, it is conceivable that the amount of light emitted from the flash 2d is controlled to be reduced to 1.5, which is less than 2.

  In addition, since the inside of the photographing booth 3 is an environment in which light is easily scattered and reflected by the diffuser plate and the interior of the apparatus, the irradiation angle and the amount of light are further adjusted and controlled according to the position of the flash 20 that emits light. It is more preferable.

  In addition, when the photographing-side computer device 101a has a detection function for detecting the camera status, such as the camera 21 selected for photographing from the plurality of cameras 21 and the angle of the camera 21, the photographing-side computer The CPU of the apparatus 101a changes the amount of light of the flash 20 in accordance with the camera status, such as the camera used for shooting detected by the detection function and the angle of the camera, instead of the status of the selected camera described above. Output instructions. In response to the instruction, the flash control unit 106 adjusts the flash 20 in order to take an image with an optimum light amount in the situation of the camera. The flash control unit 106 may control not only the amount of light emitted from the flash 20 but also the irradiation angle of the flash 20 and the like.

  Furthermore, the illumination control when this photo vending machine is provided with at least one movable camera 21 that is not fixedly installed as described above will be described with reference to FIGS. 33 and 34. FIG. Here again, the photo vending machine is provided with flashes 20a to 20e at the positions shown in FIGS. 29 and 30, and in FIGS. 33 and 34, the flashes 20 emit light similarly. The approximate irradiation direction and light amount are represented by the direction and length of the arrow.

  FIG. 33 is a diagram for explaining the illumination control when the camera 21 is positioned in front of the user 6 who is the subject and photographing is performed. At this time, for example, the CPU of the photographing-side computer apparatus 101a performs control to increase the amount of light emitted from the flash 20a, reduce the amount of light emitted from the flash 20c, and prevent other flashes from emitting light. By controlling in this way, it is possible to realize a lighting environment with good reflection according to the position of the camera used for shooting.

  On the other hand, FIG. 34 is a diagram for explaining the illumination control when the camera 21 is photographed with the camera 21 positioned above the front of the user 6 as the subject. At this time, the CPU of the photographing computer apparatus 101a, for example, the flash 20 at a position where the light was not emitted when photographing using the camera 21b shown in FIG. 33, that is, the flash 20b, the flash 20d, and the flash 20e. Is controlled so that the flash 20c under the illumination does not emit light, and the amount of light emitted from the flash 20a at the top is controlled to be small. By controlling in this way, it is possible to realize a lighting environment with good reflection according to the position of the camera used for shooting.

  In this way, when the illumination is controlled in accordance with the position of the camera that performs shooting, and when shooting is performed with an arbitrary camera 21 from among the plurality of cameras 21, the shooting-side computer device 101 a has the plurality of cameras 21. In the case of providing a detection function for detecting the camera status such as the position and angle of the camera 21 selected for shooting, the CPU of the shooting-side computer device 101a replaces the above-described selected camera status. Thus, an instruction to change the amount of light of the flash 20 according to the camera situation such as the position and angle of the camera used for photographing detected by the detection function is output. In response to the instruction, the flash control unit 106 adjusts the flash 20 in order to take an image with an optimum light amount in the situation of the camera. Further, the irradiation angle of the flash 20 may be controlled. The flash control unit 106 may control not only the amount of light emitted from the flash 20 but also the irradiation angle of the flash 20 and the like.

  When shooting in step S150 is performed with the controlled illumination and the prescribed shooting time ends (NO in S160), the CPU of the shooting-side computer device 101a selects a photo to be used in the subsequent editing process from the shot image. A photo selection screen for selection is displayed on the touch button display 22, and a selection of a prescribed number (for example, 4) is accepted from the user 6, and the selected image is set as a keep image (S165).

  In step S165, the user 6 makes a selection by touching a selection area on the screen of the touch button display 22 along the photo selection screen displayed on the touch button display 22. Specifically, an image taken on the photo selection screen is displayed so as to be selectable as a thumbnail image, and the user 6 selects a desired image by touching the thumbnail image on the touch button display 22 screen. .

  When the photographing process is completed in accordance with the operation on the photographing operation side, guidance such as “Please move to the editing side” is displayed on the touch button display 22, and the user 6 is guided to move to the editing operation side. At this time, if it is impossible to immediately perform an editing operation on the editing operation side, such as when another user is operating on the editing operation side, a mini game is used using the touch button display 22 before the photographing process is finished. Is preferable. It is more preferable that the number of times of photographing is added when the user 6 wins in this mini game. Or it is not limited to a mini game, It is preferable not to bore the user's waiting time such as guidance display or drawing operation help display. If the number of times of photographing has been added, in step S165, a prescribed number of photos used in the editing process are selected from the photos including the additionally photographed photos to make a kept image.

  When the process on the photographing operation side ends and the process moves from the photographing operation side to the editing operation side, the above-described guidance display is terminated on the photographing operation side, and the process returns to step S100. That is, the title demo is displayed again on the touch button display 22 and waits for the next user. In addition, the photographing-side computer device 101a outputs the keep image obtained by the above-described processing on the photographing operation side to the editing-side computer device 101b, and delivers it to the operation program on the editing operation side. Further, the photographing side computer device 101a outputs the information input in the above-described steps S130 to S140 and used in the subsequent editing operation (for example, the number of photographers) to the editing side computer device 101b, Delivered to the operation program on the editing operation side. Such information and the keep image are appropriately stored in the storage device of the editing computer apparatus 101b.

  Next, processing according to the operation on the editing operation side of the photo vending machine will be described with reference to FIG.

  As described above, the standby screen is displayed on the operation display 13 while the photographing is finished and no image to be edited exists in the apparatus (S200).

  When a keep image, which is an image to be edited, is prepared in accordance with an instruction from the photographing-side computer device 101a, first, the CPU of the editing-side computer device 101b displays a brightness adjustment screen on the operation display 13, and the brightness Is selected (S205). The user 6 adjusts the image captured using the touch pen 14 to an image having a desired color tone.

  Here, the brightness adjustment includes not only adjusting the brightness of the image but also adjusting, for example, the color tone relating to the image such as saturation, density, and hue, and further correcting only the skin color. Including image processing specific to vending machines.

  The brightness adjustment screen includes an area where each keep image selected in step S165 is displayed so that the brightness can be adjusted, and an area where a button for performing an operation for adjusting the brightness of each keep image is displayed. . Such image processing for brightness adjustment may take time. Therefore, before displaying the brightness adjustment screen, it is preferable to create an image that has been subjected to image processing corresponding to each adjustment button in advance and place it in the memory. By doing so, the time from when the user 6 presses the button until the image is switched can be shortened, and the operability can be improved.

  The brightness adjustment in step S205 may be executed at the same timing as the selection of image quality in step S135 by an operation on the photographing operation side.

  When the brightness adjustment in step S205 is completed, the CPU of the editing-side computer apparatus 101b then displays an editing screen on the operation display 13, and an editing input for inputting an editing image to the keep image from the user 6 (O (Drawing input) is received (S210).

  The editing screen includes a remaining time display area for displaying the remaining time that can be edited, an information display area for displaying the current date / time, one-line message, and the like, and a thumbnail for displaying each selected keep image as a thumbnail. Display area, edit input area that displays the keep image selected as the image to be edited, and functions that can be used for editing such as “pen”, “stamp”, “line”, “frame”, and “special” Function button display area that displays function buttons for selecting items, buttons for selecting each item, texture, and color that can be used in the selected function, selected "stamp", "line", etc. Button to select the size of the font, select the thickness of the "pen", erase the part of the drawing such as the entered stamp image and characters "Kashigum" button to be used at the time, "Return one" button to be used when canceling the most recently entered drawing, "One" used to restore a drawing that has been canceled but canceled again Displays the instruction buttons such as the "Proceed" button, the "Start" button that is selected when returning to the initial keep image without any drawing, and the "End" button that is selected when the drawing ends. Button display area to be included.

  In step S210, the user 6 displays a pen, a stamp, a background, a color, a line type, a pattern, and the like displayed in the function button display area as a function (tool) used for inputting an editing image on the editing screen. A desired tool is selected with the touch pen 14 from among them. Then, an input operation for an image for editing such as an arbitrary image or character is performed using the selected tool. Further, as described above, the mobile phone type input device 15 is used to input an editing image such as an arbitrary image such as a character or a previously prepared emoticon. The editing computer device 101b receives an input of an editing image from the operation display 13 and / or the mobile phone type input device 15.

  Further, in the edit input process in the photo vending machine according to the present embodiment, an information display area for displaying various information is arranged on the edit screen, and this information display area is the progress of the current play. The situation is displayed according to the user's play situation, or the current date and time are displayed. Note that by touching the cursor button in the information display area with the touch pen 14, information such as a message and an image displayed in the information display area can be changed in attributes such as font, color, and size. preferable. Furthermore, it is more preferable that the information displayed in the information display area can be edited and input to the keep image displayed in the edit input area as a stamp image by dragging the information displayed in the information display area with the touch pen 14.

  Furthermore, it is preferable that the editing-side computer apparatus 101b has a face recognition function, and the editing image is automatically arranged using the face recognition technology in the editing process in step S210. Specifically, on the editing screen displayed on the operation display 13, the user 6 designates one specified point preset in the program out of the entire face included in the keep image selected as the editing target image. Is touched with the touch pen 14, the CPU of the editing-side computer apparatus 101 b determines and recognizes each element such as eyes, nose, and mouth in the face image. Then, image processing is performed in which an editing image such as a stamp image automatically selected is placed on the recognized corresponding element portion.

  More specifically, FIG. 35 shows a specific example of the edit screen displayed on the operation display 13 in step S210. The user 6 who performs the editing operation selects “special” from the functions presented so as to be selectable on the editing screen shown in FIG. 35, and selects “face recognition” from the tools corresponding to the function “special”. select. The CPU of the editing-side computer apparatus 101b instructs the user 6 with recognizable elements (eyes, nose, mouth, etc.) in the face portion included in the keep image to the user 6 and simultaneously converts the elements. A stamp image that is an image for editing arranged in the element portion is displayed in a selectable manner. The user 6 touches a predetermined point of the face area included in the keep image with the touch pen 14. Further, a desired stamp image such as “cartoon eyes” or “heart” for converting the element is touched with the touch pen 14.

  The CPU of the editing-side computer apparatus 101b receives information on the point touched with the touch pen 14 from the operation display 13, and determines and recognizes each element such as eyes, nose, and mouth in the face area from the touched point. . Then, as shown in FIG. 36, the area of the necessary portion, in the specific example, the eye area in the recognized elements is automatically overwritten with the selected stamp image.

  When the editing computer apparatus 101b performs such processing, an interesting finished image is obtained, and the customer satisfaction of the user is improved.

  In step S210, the CPU of the editing computer apparatus 101b expands the keep image and the input pen image and editing image on different layers in the memory on the editing screen, and displays these layers on the operation display 13. Are displayed in layers. Which one of the layers is displayed above is set depending on the application. For example, when the editing image is the foreground image of the keep image, the editing image is the upper layer, and when the editing image is the background image of the keep image, the editing image is the lower layer. Further, the editing image may be composed of a plurality of layers for each function, such as a stamp image layer and a frame image layer. In this way, by making the layers for displaying the editing image into a plurality of layers, it is possible to easily realize control of editing processes such as “return to one”, “recommend one”, and “from the beginning”.

  In step S210, the input of the editing image can be accepted until a predetermined time limit is reached. When the editing operation in step S210 is completed, the CPU of the editing-side computer apparatus 101b reads out the number of photographers selected in step S130 from the storage device and edited in the keep image selected in step S165 or in step S210. A first seal layout selection screen corresponding to a plurality of layouts suitable for dividing the image to be printed, which is a keep image, according to the number of photographers is preferentially displayed on the operation display 13. Then, the selection of the seal layout is accepted from the user 6 (S215).

  On the first seal layout selection screen, an area for displaying a sample of a seal layout suitable for dividing by the number of photographers (for example, 2 persons) and an area for displaying the selected seal layout in an enlarged manner are determined. And a region for displaying a button for shifting to a second seal layout selection screen which is another seal layout selection screen.

  The sticker layout is an example of a combination of the size and arrangement of the print target image to be printed. The size of the print medium is a predetermined print medium size of 8, 16, 24, 28, 36, etc. There is size. In the first seal layout selection screen, a seal layout having a size divided by a multiple of the number of photographers, or a seal layout of groups arranged for each user so as to be easily separated by the number of photographers (with two photographers) In such a case, a layout that is arranged on the left and right objects and can be divided into two persons from the center) is displayed on the seal layout display screen in a selectable manner.

  The user 6 selects and decides a favorite seal layout with the touch pen 14 from the seal layouts displayed on the seal layout selection screen. Alternatively, when there is no favorite seal layout, a second seal layout selection screen which is another seal layout selection screen is displayed.

  The second sticker layout selection screen has the same screen configuration as the first sticker layout selection screen, and the seal layout samples of other divisions that are not related to the number of photographers are displayed in the area in which the sticker layout samples are selectably displayed. Is displayed in a selectable manner.

  As another specific example of the seal layout selection screen, the sticker layout selection screen further includes an area for displaying a tab in which the number of persons to be divided such as 2 or less, 3 or 4 or more can be switched with the touch pen 14, and is displayed on the tab. It may be a seal selection screen that displays a sample of a seal layout according to the number of people so that it can be selected. In that case, the number of photographers input in step S130 may be preferentially displayed on the tab. preferable.

  When the CPU of the editing-side computer apparatus 101b receives an input for selecting the seal layout from the operation display 13, it combines the keep image and the image for editing as necessary, and keeps the selected keep image or keep image selected in step S165. The image obtained by combining the image and the image for editing is edited along the selected seal layout to generate image data to be printed. Then, the CPU of the editing-side computer apparatus 101b transmits the print target image data and the instruction signal to the printer 12.

  Based on the instruction signal, the printer 12 prints the print target image data received from the editing-side computer apparatus 101b on the surface of a predetermined print medium, and discharges the printed print medium from the print take-out port 9. (S220).

  Further, in step S220, a print target image having a small size that is different from the size and arrangement of the seal layout selected in step S215 and fits in the size of the margin portion of the print medium is added to the margin portion of the print medium as “bonus”. One feature is that a plurality of prints are printed. Furthermore, the product name of the photo vending machine, a free message, etc. may be printed on the margin of the print medium.

  If the print outlet 9 is on the side surface of the operation display 13, the operation display 13 indicates “printing in progress. The print will come out from the side. Wait outside.” It is preferable to display the guidance.

  Thereafter, the process returns to step S200, a standby screen is displayed on the operation display 13, and the next user is awaited.

  The above is the description of the processing in this photo vending machine.

  Furthermore, the control method executed by the computer apparatus 101 of the photo vending machine according to the present invention can be provided as a program. Such a program is recorded on a computer-readable recording medium such as a flexible disk attached to the computer, a CD-ROM, a ROM (Read Only Memory), a RAM (Random Access Memory), and a memory card as a program product. It can also be provided. Alternatively, the program can be provided by being recorded on a recording medium such as a hard disk built in the computer. A program can also be provided by downloading via a network.

  The provided program product is installed in a program storage unit such as a hard disk and executed. The program product includes the program itself and a recording medium on which the program is recorded.

  The embodiment disclosed this time should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

It is a figure which shows the specific example of the external appearance of the photograph vending machine concerning this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the external appearance of the housing | casing 1 by the side of imaging | photography operation of the photograph vending machine concerning this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the camera 21 and the live monitor 24. FIG. It is a figure explaining the specific position of the live monitor 24 in the case of installing the live monitor 24 on both sides of the camera 21, respectively. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the camera 21 and the live monitor 24. FIG. It is a figure which shows the specific example of a structure containing the camera and the live monitor. It is a figure which shows the specific example of a structure containing the camera and the live monitor. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the camera 21 and the live monitor 24. FIG. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the display method of the screen in the live monitor. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the camera 21 and the live monitor 24. FIG. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the camera 21 and the live monitor 24. FIG. It is a figure which shows the other specific example of the imaging | photography part. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the camera 21 and the live monitor 24. FIG. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the display method of the screen in the live monitor. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the display method of the screen in the live monitor. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the display method of the screen in the live monitor. It is a figure which shows the other specific example of the imaging | photography part. It is a figure showing the specific example of the staircase. It is a figure which shows the specific example of a structure of the background apparatus. It is a figure which shows the external appearance of the housing | casing 2 by the side of editing operation of the photograph vending machine concerning this Embodiment. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a specific example of the arrangement of an editing housing and a printing housing. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a specific example of the arrangement of an editing housing and a printing housing. 2 is a front view of a mobile phone type input device 15. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a mobile phone type input device 15. FIG. It is a figure which shows the specific example of a function structure of a photograph vending machine. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the system using the position detected with the communication medium. It is a flowchart which shows the process in the photograph vending machine in this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process in the photograph vending machine in this Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the control of the illumination according to the condition of a to-be-photographed object. It is a figure explaining the control of the illumination according to the condition of a to-be-photographed object. It is a figure explaining control of illumination according to situations, such as a position and angle of a camera used for photography. It is a figure explaining control of illumination according to situations, such as a position and angle of a camera used for photography. It is a figure explaining control of illumination in the case of providing at least one camera 21 which is movable. It is a figure explaining control of illumination in the case of providing at least one camera 21 which is movable. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the edit screen displayed on the operation display 13 in step S210. It is a figure which shows the specific example of an edit screen.

Explanation of symbols

  1, 2 Photo vending machine housing, 3 shooting booth, 4 editing booth, 5 background device, 6 users, 7 editing housing, 8 printing housing, 9 print outlet, 10 printing LED, 11 printing error LED , 12 Printer, 13 Operation display, 14 Touch pen, 15 Mobile phone type input device, 18 Illumination unit, 19 Shooting unit, 20 Flash, 21 Camera, 22 Touch button display, 23 Speaker, 24 Live monitor, 25 Hood, 26 Insert coin Mouth, 27 Coin return port, 28 Front door, 29 Power switch, 30 Lighting device, 31 Fan, 32 Pilot lamp, 33 Distributor, 34 Stairs, 35 Moving unit, 39 Side curtain, 40 Background plate, 41 Rotating device, 42 Roll screen, 43 motor, 45 photo sensor , 46 sign, 51 communication medium, 52 position confirmation server, 101 computer device, 102 control unit, 103 power supply control unit, 104 UPS, 105 service panel, 106 flash control unit, 107 coin control unit.

Claims (18)

A photo shooting method in a photo vending machine, including a shooting means for shooting a subject and a lighting means for illuminating the subject at the time of shooting,
A selection or detection step of selecting or detecting the status of the subject;
A control step of controlling the illumination means so that an illumination method varies depending on the state of the selected or detected subject;
And a photographing step of photographing the subject with the photographing means under the illumination.   The situation of the subject that can be selected or detected in the selection or detection step is at least one of the color of the subject's hair, the shade of clothes, the shade of makeup, and the number of subjects. How to take a photo in a photo vending machine. The control step includes a light amount adjustment step of adjusting a light amount irradiated by the illumination unit,
The photo shooting method for a photo vending machine according to claim 1, wherein the light amount adjusting step adjusts the light amount irradiated by the illumination unit in accordance with the condition of the selected or detected subject. The illumination unit includes a plurality of light sources having different irradiation angles,
The said control step controls to light-emit the light source of the irradiation angle according to the condition of the said to-be-selected or detected to-be-photographed object among the several light sources contained in the said illumination means. A method of taking a picture in the described photo vending machine. The illuminating means includes a plurality of light sources at different positions.
5. The control step according to claim 1, wherein, in the plurality of light sources included in the illumination unit, control is performed so that a light source at a position corresponding to the condition of the selected or detected subject is emitted. To take a picture in a photo vending machine.   The photograph according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the control step controls the illumination unit so that the illumination method varies depending on a position of the photographing unit and a situation of the selected or detected subject. How to take a photo in a vending machine. The photographing means includes a plurality of cameras at different positions,
In the control step, the illumination unit is configured so that the illumination method differs according to the position of the camera that performs the photographing among the plurality of cameras included in the photographing unit and the state of the selected or detected subject. The photography method in the photograph vending machine in any one of Claims 1-6 controlled.   The plurality of cameras include at least a first camera disposed in front of the subject and a second camera disposed in front of the subject and above the first camera. Item 8. A method for taking a picture in a photo vending machine according to Item 7. The photo vending machine further includes guide means for guiding the camera that performs the photographing in the vicinity of the plurality of cameras,
9. The method of taking a picture in a photo vending machine according to claim 7 or 8, wherein, in the photographing step, the object is photographed while being guided by the guiding means.   The photograph taken in the photo vending machine according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the light emitted from the illumination means is diffused by an arcuate diffuser disposed at least above or below the photographing means. Method. The photo vending machine further includes a plurality of display means,
The photography method in the photo vending machine according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein in the photographing step, photographing by the photographing means is displayed on each of the plurality of display means to photograph the subject. .   The photography method in the photography vending machine according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the photography vending machine further includes a light blocking unit that blocks light reaching the lens from the outside of the photographing unit. A photo shooting method in a photo vending machine, including a shooting means for shooting a subject and a lighting means for illuminating the subject at the time of shooting,
A control step of controlling the illumination means so that the illumination method differs according to the position of the photographing means;
And a photographing step of photographing the subject with the photographing means under the illumination. The photographing means includes a plurality of cameras at different positions,
14. The photo vending according to claim 13, wherein the control step controls the illumination unit so that the illumination method differs according to a position of the camera that performs the photographing among the plurality of cameras included in the photographing unit. Photography method on the machine. Photographing means for photographing the subject;
Illuminating means for illuminating the subject during the photographing;
Selection or detection means for selecting or detecting the status of the subject;
Control means for controlling the illumination means so that the illumination method varies depending on the state of the selected or detected subject,
The photographing unit is a photo vending machine that photographs the subject under illumination controlled by the control unit. Photographing means for photographing the subject;
Illuminating means for illuminating the subject during the photographing;
Control means for controlling the illumination means so that the illumination method differs according to the position of the photographing means,
The photographing unit is a photo vending machine that photographs the subject under illumination controlled by the control unit. A program that causes a computer to execute control of a photo vending machine that includes a photographing unit that photographs a subject and a lighting unit that illuminates the subject at the time of photographing.
A selection step for selecting or detecting the status of the subject;
A control step of controlling the illumination means so that an illumination method varies depending on the state of the selected or detected subject;
A control program for a photo vending machine, which executes a photographing step of photographing the subject with the photographing means under illumination controlled in the control step. A program that causes a computer to execute control of a photo vending machine that includes a photographing unit that photographs a subject and a lighting unit that illuminates the subject at the time of photographing.
A control step of controlling the illumination means so that the illumination method differs according to the position of the photographing means;
A control program for a photo vending machine, which executes a photographing step of photographing the subject with the photographing means under illumination controlled in the control step.

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