JP2005189652A - Photographic printing apparatus and photographing method in same - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a photographic printing system by which photographing with many variations on illumination can be carried out. <P>SOLUTION: In the photographic space 2 of the photographic printing system 1, a top strobe 12 is disposed in an area above a camera unit 8, and light is emitted so that illumination intensity in a specific part of a subject is high. This enables photographing in which the specific part of the subject is distinctly illuminated. In addition, a background curtain 21 that serves as photographing background and has not light-shielding property is provided with background light 22 and background light 23 for emitting light from a direction opposite to a user. This makes it possible to carry out photographing in which the illumination intensity of at least part of the region of the background curtain 21 is varied. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a photographic printing apparatus that takes a photograph of a user and outputs the photograph as a photographic print after being combined with a background image, a graffiti image, or the like.

  Conventionally, in amusement facilities such as a game center, a photo printing apparatus for taking a photograph of a user and combining the photograph with a background image and outputting it as a sticker print has been installed. Yes. Some photographic printing apparatuses allow a user to write arbitrary characters or figures on a photographed image with a touch pen attached thereto. Processing in such a photographic printing apparatus has a flow of coin insertion, photographing processing, editing (doodle) processing, and sticker printing, and the user who has finished a series of operations is a product for the inserted coins. The play ends when the sticker print is received.

Generally, in the photographic printing apparatus, as illumination at the time of photographing, an illuminating device is provided at the upper part and the left and right parts of the camera unit in a housing in which the camera unit is built. At the time of shooting, a photographic flashlight is irradiated from the lighting device toward the user, and the reflected light is incident on the shooting camera, whereby a shot image is acquired.
JP 10-282571 A (publication date October 23, 1998) Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2003-195212 (July 9, 2003) JP-A-10-304285 (publication date November 13, 1998) JP 2003-304474 A (publication date October 24, 2003)

  However, the conventional photo printing apparatus as described above only provides uniform illumination, and the user always obtains a photograph with a substantially constant image appearance. Therefore, various variations in lighting are desired.

  In addition, in a conventional photo print device, with the configuration in which the illumination device is provided on the upper and left and right sides of the camera unit, it is possible to irradiate the subject with sufficient illumination for shooting, but on the subject's face, etc. It was a photographic image with a crisp impression with little sharpness.

  Further, in a conventional photo printing apparatus, only a limited number of curtains or the like can be installed on a curtain or the like used as a user's background due to the space problem of the place. For this reason, the user has to select a favorite background from a small number of variations.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a photographic printing apparatus having many illumination variations. More specifically, it is an object of the present invention to provide a photo printing apparatus that can irradiate a specific part of a subject with light, that is, can provide a sharp and three-dimensional photograph. It is another object of the present invention to provide a photographic printing apparatus that can provide a user with many background variations.

In order to solve the above problems, a photographic printing apparatus according to the present invention includes a photographing unit that photographs a subject, and an image output that outputs an image to a print medium based on an image photographed by the photographing unit. A plurality of irradiating means for irradiating a subject with light at the time of taking a photograph, and among the plurality of irradiating means, the emphasizing irradiating means as at least one irradiating means is long in the vertical direction. Having a light emitting surface in shape, and
It is arranged to include a part of the surface formed by the photographing center direction and the vertical direction of the photographing means in the region above the photographing means, and is on a straight line from the photographing means to the photographing center direction, The illuminance by the emphasized irradiation means at a predetermined position at a predetermined distance from the photographing means is stronger than the illuminance at the predetermined position of any one of the other irradiation means.

  According to the above configuration, the emphasis irradiating means has a light emitting surface that is long in the vertical direction, so that it is possible to irradiate a specific part of the subject with light that is long in the vertical direction. Further, since the emphasis irradiation means is arranged so as to include a part of the surface formed by the photographing center direction and the vertical direction of the photographing means in the region above the photographing means, the light emission is performed from approximately right above the photographing means. The light whose surface is directed toward the subject can be irradiated. In addition, since the emphasis illuminating means is arranged so as to include a part of the surface formed by the photographing center direction and the vertical direction of the photographing means, the reflected light of the light irradiated to the subject can be surely put into the photographing means. it can.

  Further, the illuminance at a predetermined position on the straight line extending from the photographing unit to the photographing center direction and at a predetermined distance from the photographing unit is the illuminance at the predetermined position of any one of the other irradiation units. Therefore, the predetermined position can be made to stand out and shine.

  With the emphasis irradiation means as described above, there is an effect that it is possible to make the specific part of the subject stand out and irradiate. Therefore, it is possible to provide a high-quality photograph with a three-dimensional effect that is sharp at a specific part of the subject at the predetermined position. In addition, when the specific part of the subject is the nose, it is possible to provide a photograph of a face with a three-dimensional feeling through the nose. Therefore, it is possible to give the user an impression that the photo printing apparatus has a good picture appearance. In addition, there is an effect that various variations in illumination can be provided.

  In the photographic printing apparatus according to the present invention, in addition to the above-described configuration, the luminance per unit area of the light emitting surface of the emphasized irradiation unit is higher than any one of the other irradiation units.

  According to the said structure, the light made to stand out toward the irradiation direction can be irradiated from an emphasis irradiation means. Therefore, it is possible to irradiate a specific part of the subject with particular emphasis.

  In the photographic printing apparatus according to the present invention, in addition to the above configuration, the light emitting surface of the emphasizing irradiation means may be substantially rectangular.

  According to the above configuration, since the light emitting surface is substantially rectangular, when forming the emphasizing irradiation means, a member constituting the light emitting surface can be easily created regardless of a complicated forming method.

  In the photographic printing apparatus according to the present invention, in addition to the above configuration, the enhancement unit is arranged so that the normal line of the light emitting surface of the enhancement unit is on a plane formed by the photographing center direction and the vertical direction of the photographing unit. It may be.

  According to the above configuration, the emphasis irradiation unit irradiates light toward a predetermined acute angle downward on the plane formed by the photographing center direction and the vertical direction of the photographing unit. Therefore, it is possible to irradiate the light toward a predetermined acute angle downward toward the front of the photographing means that is the average user's standing position. Therefore, it is possible to accurately irradiate light toward a specific part of the user. Further, the reflected light from the user standing at the average user's standing position can be surely put into the photographing means.

  In the photographic printing apparatus according to the present invention, in addition to the above-described configuration, at least one irradiation unit may be arranged in each of the left and right regions sandwiching the plane formed by the shooting center direction and the vertical direction of the shooting unit.

According to the above configuration, at least one irradiation unit is arranged in each of the left and right regions sandwiching the plane formed by the shooting center direction and the vertical direction of the shooting unit, so that the subject is irradiated with light with a good balance. be able to. In addition, it is possible to provide a beautifully finished photograph that enhances user satisfaction. Further, with the arrangement as described above, it is possible to irradiate the subject with a substantially uniform brightness regardless of whether the subject is away from the photographing means or close to the photographing means, thereby providing a user with a highly satisfying photographing space. In the photographic printing apparatus according to the present invention, in addition to the above configuration, the light emitting surfaces of the irradiation means arranged in the left and right regions sandwiching the surface formed by the photographing center direction and the vertical direction of the photographing means are substantially circular or substantially It may be oval.

  According to the above configuration, since the light emitting surface is substantially circular or substantially elliptical, it is possible to radiate light with a large spread toward the irradiation region, so that the subject can be efficiently illuminated. In addition, since the irradiation means having such a shape is similar to a lighting device used when a professional photographer performs shooting, for example, it seems that full-scale shooting is performed for the user. Can provide a pleasant atmosphere.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the photographic printing apparatus according to the present invention is further disposed in a region below the photographing unit and including a part of a surface formed by the photographing center direction and the vertical direction of the photographing unit. You may have an irradiation means.

  According to the above configuration, the subject can be irradiated from below the subject. Therefore, it is possible to provide a photograph in which there is no shadow between the bottom of the subject's chin and the neck. In addition, with the arrangement of the irradiation means as described above, it is possible to irradiate with a substantially uniform brightness even when the subject is away from the shooting means or close to the shooting means, and the shooting space is highly satisfied with the user. Can be provided.

  In order to solve the above problems, a photographic printing apparatus according to the present invention includes a photographing unit that photographs a subject, and an image output that outputs an image to a print medium based on an image photographed by the photographing unit. A background effecting unit, the background effecting unit being used as a background for photographing, a background member having no light shielding property, and at least a partial region of the background member. In order to change the illuminance, the background member is provided with first background irradiation means for irradiating light from the opposite side to the subject.

  Further, the photographing method in the photographic printing apparatus according to the present invention includes photographing means for photographing a subject and image output means for outputting an image to a print medium based on an image photographed by the photographing means. In the photographing method in the provided photographic printing apparatus, the background member is used as a background for photographing, and the background member from the side opposite to the subject is changed so that the illuminance of at least a part of the background member changes. It includes a first irradiation step of irradiating light and an imaging step of performing imaging in a state where irradiation by the first irradiation step is performed.

  According to the above-described configuration and method, in the background member that does not have a light-shielding property as a background, the color is light in the region where the luminance of light is high and the color is dark in the region where the luminance is low. Therefore, there is an effect that gradation can be applied to at least a partial region of the background member. For example, even if there is only a limited number of background members due to space problems in the photographic printing apparatus, the user has no gradation background member by adding gradation to the background member. A favorite item can be selected from the background members. Therefore, a favorite background can be selected from double choices compared to the case of only a background member without gradation. That is, many variations of the background can be provided to the user.

  In addition, there is an effect that various variations in illumination can be provided.

  In the photographic printing apparatus according to the present invention, in addition to the above-described configuration, the first background irradiation unit may be arranged to irradiate a partial region on the left and right of the background surface of the background member.

  In addition to the above method, the photographing method in the photographic printing apparatus according to the present invention may irradiate light toward the left and right partial areas on the background surface of the background member in the first irradiation step. .

  According to the above configuration and method, the background surface of the background member can be seen from the front, and gradation can be made from the center of the background member upward and downward. Therefore, it is possible to provide a high-quality background with a beautiful gradation.

  In addition to the above configuration, the photographic printing apparatus according to the present invention may have first light amount adjusting means for adjusting light amount of the first background irradiation means.

  In addition to the above method, the photographing method in the photographic printing apparatus according to the present invention may further include a first light amount adjustment step of adjusting the light amount of light irradiated in the first irradiation step.

  According to the above configuration and method, the amount of light of the first background irradiating means can be changed as appropriate, so that the background member can be irradiated so as to obtain a gradation background member that closely corresponds to the user's preference. Moreover, the gradation variation in the background member can be increased.

  In the photographic printing apparatus according to the present invention, in addition to the above-described configuration, the first background illuminating means includes a first steady light emitting means for constantly emitting light, and a first photographing for emitting strong light at the moment of photographing. An hour light emitting means may be provided.

  In addition to the above-described method, the first irradiating step in the photographic printing apparatus according to the present invention includes a first steady irradiating step for constantly emitting light and a first irradiating step for irradiating strong light at the moment of shooting. An irradiation step.

  According to the above and the method, the first background irradiation means is provided with both the first steady light emission means and the first photographing light emission means. Therefore, when the user considers the gradation of the background member while looking at the live view image, for example, during the shooting process, the background member is irradiated with the steady light from the first steady light emitting means, thereby confirming the light hit condition. It becomes possible to do. In addition, it is possible to brighten the shooting space through the background member in which the steady light from the first steady light emitting means does not have the light shielding property. Therefore, it is possible to give an impression that the user in the shooting space can perform shooting comfortably in a bright atmosphere. Further, the light emission means at the time of first photographing emits light at the moment of photographing, so that it is possible to irradiate the background member with strong light necessary for photographing the background member with gradation.

  In the photographic printing apparatus according to the present invention, in addition to the above-described configuration, the first light amount adjusting unit may control light emission / non-light emission of the first background irradiation unit.

  In addition to the above method, the photographing method in the photographic printing apparatus according to the present invention may control light emission / non-light emission of the irradiated light in the first light amount adjustment step.

  According to the above-described configuration and method, when the user wants to perform photographing with a background member without gradation, the first light amount adjusting unit does not cause the first photographing unit of the first background irradiation unit to emit light (non-light emitting). Therefore, when the user wants to shoot with a background member with gradation, the first light amount adjusting means is the first light amount adjusting means. By emitting light from the light emitting means at the time of the first photographing of the background irradiating means, it is possible to photograph with a light background member. Therefore, it is possible to shoot with a background according to the user's preference.

  Further, in the case where the photographic printing apparatus has a display device that captures a live view image, the first light amount adjusting means does not cause the first steady light emitting means of the first background irradiating means to emit light, thereby the same background member. Even so, the difference between the one with and without the gradation can be displayed in the live view image. That is, the live view image when the first steady light emitting unit emits light displays the shooting state of the background member with gradation, and the live view image when the first steady light emitting unit does not emit light. In other words, the shooting state of the background member without gradation is displayed. For this reason, the user can confirm whether there is a background member gradation through the live view image.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the photographic printing apparatus according to the present invention may include a second background irradiating unit that irradiates the background member with light from the same side as the subject.

  In addition to the above method, the photographing method in the photographic printing apparatus according to the present invention may include a second irradiation step of irradiating the background member with light from the same side as the subject.

  According to the above configuration and method, the background member can be illuminated brightly and clearly by irradiating the background member with light from the same side as the subject. Therefore, a photo with a bright background can be provided. Moreover, in a background member, when it irradiates toward a specific area | region, illumination intensity can be changed in a background member. Therefore, it is possible to add gradation to the background member. Therefore, in addition to the gradation variation of the background member by the first background irradiation means, the variation can be further increased.

  In addition to the above configuration, the photographic printing apparatus according to the present invention may include a second light amount adjusting unit that adjusts the light amount of the second background irradiation unit.

  In addition to the above method, the photographing method in the photographic printing apparatus according to the present invention may further include a second light amount adjustment step for adjusting the light amount of the light irradiated in the second irradiation step.

  According to the above configuration and method, the amount of light of the second background irradiating means can be changed as appropriate, so that the background member can be irradiated with the amount of light that finely corresponds to the user's preference. Moreover, the color variation in a background member can further be increased.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the photographic printing apparatus according to the present invention includes a second stationary light emitting means for causing the second background irradiation means to emit light constantly, and a second photographing for emitting strong light at the moment of photographing. An hour light emitting means may be provided.

  In addition to the above method, the second irradiating step in the photographic printing apparatus according to the present invention includes a second steady irradiating step for constantly emitting light and a second irradiating step for irradiating strong light at the moment of shooting. An irradiation step.

  According to the above configuration and method, since the second background illuminating means is provided with both the second steady light emitting means and the second photographing light emitting means, the user can, for example, display a live view image during the photographing process. When the color density and gradation of the background member are considered while looking at the image, the background member is irradiated with steady light from the second steady light emitting means, thereby making it possible to check the degree of light hitting. Also, at the moment of shooting, the light emission means at the time of second shooting emits light, so that it is possible to irradiate the user with strong light necessary for shooting a background member with a clear hue or a background member with gradation.

  In the photographic printing apparatus according to the present invention, in addition to the above-described configuration, the second light amount adjusting unit may control light emission / non-light emission of the second background irradiation unit.

  In addition to the above method, the photographing method in the photographic printing apparatus according to the present invention may control light emission / non-light emission of the irradiated light in the second light quantity adjustment step.

  According to the above-described configuration and method, when the user wants to take an image with the background member having a dark color, the second light amount adjusting unit does not cause the second background illuminating unit to emit light from the second imaging unit. By making the background member dark, it is possible to shoot with a dark background member color. On the other hand, if the user wants to shoot with a light background member color, The light amount adjusting means can make it possible to take an image with a light background member by emitting light from the second background illuminating means. Therefore, it is possible to shoot with a dark background according to the user's preference.

  Further, in the case where the photographic printing apparatus has a display device that displays a live view image, the second light amount adjusting means does not cause the second steady light emitting means of the second background irradiating means to emit light, so that the color is the same. Even if it is a background member, the difference between a light color and a dark color can be displayed in the live view image. That is, the live view image when the second steady light emitting unit emits light displays a shooting state with a light background member, and the live view when the second steady light emitting unit does not emit light. The image indicates the shooting state with a dark background member. Therefore, the user can confirm the color density of the background member through the live view image.

  As described above, the photographic printing apparatus according to the present invention includes at least a plurality of irradiation units that irradiate a subject with light at the time of taking a photograph, and among the plurality of irradiation units, the enhancement irradiation unit, which is at least one irradiation unit, It has a light emitting surface that is long in the vertical direction, and is disposed so as to include a part of the surface formed by the photographing center direction and the vertical direction of the photographing means in the region above the photographing means. The illuminance by the emphasizing irradiation means at a predetermined position on the straight line from the photographing means to the photographing center direction at a predetermined distance from the photographing means is higher than the illuminance at the predetermined position of any one of the other irradiation means. Is also getting stronger.

  According to the above configuration, the emphasis irradiating means has a light emitting surface that is long in the vertical direction, so that it is possible to irradiate a specific part of the subject with light that is long in the vertical direction. Further, since the emphasis irradiation means is arranged so as to include a part of the surface formed by the photographing center direction and the vertical direction of the photographing means in the region above the photographing means, the light emission is performed from approximately right above the photographing means. The light whose surface is directed toward the subject can be irradiated. In addition, since the emphasis illuminating means is arranged so as to include a part of the surface formed by the photographing center direction and the vertical direction of the photographing means, the reflected light of the light irradiated to the subject can be surely put into the photographing means. it can.

  Further, the illuminance at a predetermined position on the straight line extending from the photographing unit to the photographing center direction and at a predetermined distance from the photographing unit is the illuminance at the predetermined position of any one of the other irradiation units. Therefore, the predetermined position can be made to stand out and shine.

  Therefore, there is an effect that it is possible to irradiate a specific part of the subject with being emphasized. Therefore, it is possible to provide a high-quality photograph with a three-dimensional feeling that is sharp at a specific part of the subject. In addition, when the specific part of the subject is the nose, it is possible to provide a photograph of a face with a three-dimensional feeling through the nose. Therefore, it is possible to give the user an impression that the photo printing apparatus has a good picture appearance. In addition, there is an effect that various variations in illumination can be provided.

  Further, as described above, the photographic printing apparatus according to the present invention has background rendering means, and the background rendering means includes a background member that is used as a background for photographing and has no light shielding property, and the background member. First background irradiating means for irradiating light from the opposite side of the subject to the background member so that the illuminance of at least a part of the region changes.

  In a background member that does not have a light shielding property as a background, the color is light in a region where the luminance of light is high, and the color is dark in a region where luminance is low. Therefore, there is an effect that gradation can be applied to at least a partial region of the background member. Compared to a background member without gradation, a favorite background can be selected from double choices. That is, many variations of the background can be provided to the user. In addition, there is an effect that various variations in illumination can be provided.

  An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS.

  The photo printing apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment has a function for taking a photograph of a user (photographing function), a function for allowing a user to edit graffiti etc. on the photographed photo (editing function), and an edited It has a function for printing an image (print function). Note that all these functions are not essential, and for example, a configuration in which the editing function is omitted may be employed.

(External configuration of photo printing device)
FIG. 1 is a perspective view from above of a photographic printing apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the photo printing apparatus 1 includes a shooting space 2 for taking a photograph of a user and an editing space 3 for allowing the user to perform editing. Here, the shooting space 2 and the editing space 3 are provided separately, but they may be one.

  In addition, the photographic printing apparatus 1 includes a service lamp 4 for displaying the presence of a user in the photographic space 2 on the outside and a sticker outlet 5 from which a printed image is taken out. And. These installation positions are not particularly limited. Further, in the present embodiment, in the photo printing apparatus 1, a display device 6 capable of performing some kind of display and a speaker 7 are provided on the surface where the sticker outlet 5 is installed.

  FIG. 2 is a plan view from above of the photographic printing apparatus 1. FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line A-A ′ of FIG. 2. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line B-B ′ of FIG. 2.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the photographic printing apparatus 1 includes a camera unit (photographing means) 8, a monitor 9, a photographing processing touch panel 10, a coin insertion slot 11, a top strobe light (emphasized irradiation means) 12, Umbrella lights (irradiation means) 13 and 14, lower umbrella lights (irradiation means) 15, and speakers 16 and 17 are provided. In addition, if the luggage space 18 is provided in the shooting space 2, the user of the shooting space 2 can use it easily. Further, when the user approaches the camera unit 8 and wants to perform so-called “super-up” shooting, the toe portion can be stored in the space 18 and approach the camera unit 8 at the last minute. As shown in FIG. 4, the photographic printing apparatus 1 includes a background unit (background effect unit) 19 and a ceiling light (second irradiation unit) 20.

  The camera unit 8 is for taking a photograph of a user, and is equipped with a digital camera including, for example, a lens group, a diaphragm, a CCD (charge coupled device) image sensor, and the like. In addition, the camera unit 8 may be configured to be able to switch between zoom, aperture, filter, and the like so as to support a plurality of imaging methods such as whole body imaging and up imaging. The camera unit 8 may be mounted so as to be movable up and down by, for example, a vertically provided rail. In this case, the camera unit 8 can be installed at an optimum height in accordance with a user instruction or the like.

  The monitor 9 is composed of, for example, a liquid crystal display device. The monitor 9 displays the current situation in which the digital camera of the camera unit 8 is reflected, so-called live view image. Also, a shooting screen at the time of shooting is displayed.

  The photographing processing touch panel 10 is configured by providing a touch sensor on a display surface such as a flat panel display such as a liquid crystal display device or a CRT (cathode ray tube). On the photographing processing touch panel 10, various messages and images in the photographing processing are displayed. Specifically, the shooting process touch panel 10 displays a demonstration screen, an opening screen, a billing process instruction screen, various operations in the shooting process, a shooting screen at the time of shooting, and the like.

  The coin insertion slot 11 is an insertion slot for a user to insert a predetermined amount of coins as a play fee. The coin insertion slot 11 is also provided with a return slot for returning coins to the user when a change occurs or when the coin is reset after being inserted. A coin container (not shown) for storing coins collected from the user is provided inside the apparatus main body.

  The top strobe 12 illuminates a specific area of the user, in this embodiment the user's nose, at the moment of shooting. As shown in FIG. 4, the top strobe 12 includes a strobe light source 12a, a reflector 12b, and a light emitting plate 12c.

  The strobe light source 12a emits strong light when the strobe tube emits light at the moment of photographing. The strobe light source 12a is provided with a circular opening through which light emitted from the strobe tube passes and a reflector provided around the opening. Thereby, the light emission of the strobe tube is appropriately irradiated to the reflector 12b. The strobe light source 12a need not be a relatively expensive ring strobe used for professional use, but may be a relatively inexpensive straight tube strobe.

  The reflector 12b is for reflecting the light emitted from the strobe light source 12a in the light irradiation direction of the top strobe light 12, that is, in the direction of the light emitting plate 12c. The inner surface of the reflector 12b is a reflecting surface. The shape of the reflector 12b may be any shape that allows light to be collected on the light emitting plate 12c. For example, as shown in FIG. 4, the cross section of the top strobe 12 in the light irradiation direction may be a U-shape or the like. At least the reflecting surface of the reflector 12b is made of stainless steel, for example, and reflects light from the strobe light source 12a.

  The light emitting plate 12c emits the light reflected from the reflector 12b, and is formed of, for example, a thin milky white acrylic plate. As the shape of the light emitting plate 13d, the light emitting surface has a substantially flat shape and is a rectangle that is long in the vertical direction. However, the shape may be any shape that is long in the vertical direction, and may be, for example, an ellipse. As a result, the light can be emitted without being greatly diffused. That is, the direction of light emitted from the top strobe light 12 is limited, and the directivity of light irradiation is high.

  In the top strobe 12, the luminance per unit area of the light emitting surface is larger than the luminance per unit area of one of the upper umbrella lights 13 and 14 and the lower umbrella light 15 described below. The sizes of the reflector 12b and the light emitting plate 12c are determined.

  The top strobe 12 is arranged in the upper region of the camera unit 8 so that the normal line of the light emitting surface of the light emitting plate 12c is on the plane formed by the photographing center direction and the vertical direction of the camera unit 8. With such an arrangement, the reflected light of the light applied to the subject can be reliably put into the lens group of the camera unit 8. The photographing center direction is, for example, the optical axis direction of the lens of the camera unit 8. Further, in the top strobe 12, at least the light emitting surface of the light emitting plate 12c is installed at a predetermined acute angle in the vertical direction. As for the predetermined acute angle, a suitable angle is a reflected light that hits the nose at an average height in an average tall user where the light emitted from the top strobe 12 stands at an average standing position in the imaging space 2. The angle is such that the reflected light is incident on the lens group of the camera unit 8.

  With the above configuration and the above arrangement, the top strobe 12 can effectively illuminate the user's nose. Therefore, since it is possible to make the subject have a clear facial impression with a three-dimensional feeling through the nose, it is possible to give the user an impression that the photograph is good. In other words, the top strobe 12 as described above enables high-quality shooting with a stereoscopic effect. Accordingly, it is possible to provide a photographic printing apparatus capable of differentiating from a conventional photographic printing apparatus that can shoot only in a uniform photographing state, and capable of meeting a higher level photographing request of a user. it can.

  The top strobe 12 having the above-described configuration may be supported by a duct-like arm at the rear part. Further, power is supplied to the strobe light source 12a by a power cord passing through the inside of the arm. That is, since the power cord is not exposed, it is possible to prevent a trouble that the power cord is pulled by a user, for example. Further, since the light emitting plate 12c is provided on the light emitting side, the user cannot touch the strobe light source 12a or the like. Therefore, troubles such as damage caused by the user touching such a member can be prevented.

  If the arm is movable with respect to bending, the direction of illumination by the top strobe 12 can be changed.

  Further, it may be possible to change the arrangement position of the top strobe 12 to some extent. For example, if the arm is attached to the support member in the photographic printing apparatus 1 via a rail, the top strobe 12 can be moved along the rail. If it is the above structures, it will become possible to irradiate intense light in a flexible manner with respect to various different nose positions of various users.

  The upper umbrella lights 13 and 14 and the lower umbrella light 15 are lights whose light-emitting surfaces are substantially circular or elliptical. Since the shape of the light emitting surface is substantially circular or substantially elliptical, it is possible to radiate light with a large spread toward the irradiation region, so that the subject can be efficiently illuminated. In addition, since it is similar to a lighting device used when, for example, a professional photographer takes a picture, it seems that full-scale photography is performed for the user. Can provide a pleasant atmosphere.

  The upper umbrella lights 13 and 14 and the lower umbrella lights, for example, steady light emitting means for emitting light constantly, such as fluorescent lamps, and strobe lights, for example, for emitting strong light at the moment of shooting. A light emitting means is provided at the time of photographing. That is, when the user considers the composition and pose of the shooting while looking at the live view image displayed on the monitor 9 and the shooting processing touch panel 10, the user is irradiated with the steady light from the steady light emitting means. It is possible to check how the light hits, and at the moment of shooting, the light emitting means at the time of shooting emits light, so that it is possible to irradiate the user with strong light necessary for shooting. In the present embodiment, the upper umbrella light 13 and the upper umbrella light 14 have the same issuance surface, and the light emitting surface of the upper umbrella light 13 (or the upper umbrella light 14) is the light emitting surface of the lower umbrella light 15. It is set to be larger.

  The upper umbrella lights 13 and 14 and the lower umbrella light 15 have the same basic structure. Hereinafter, the upper umbrella light 13 will be described as a representative.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the upper umbrella light 13 includes a strobe light source 13a, a fluorescent tube 13b, a first reflecting plate 13c, a second reflecting plate 13d, a diffusing plate 13e, and a light emitting plate 13f.

  The strobe light source 13a corresponds to a light emission unit for photographing to emit strong light at the moment of photographing, and emits light when the strobe tube emits light. The strobe light source 13a is provided with an elliptical opening through which the light emitted from the strobe tube passes and a reflector provided around the opening. Thereby, the light emission of the strobe tube is appropriately irradiated to the first reflecting plate 13c, and the reflected light is irradiated to the second reflecting plate 13d. The strobe light source 21 does not need to use a relatively expensive ring strobe used for professional use, and may use a relatively inexpensive straight tube strobe.

  The fluorescent tube 13b corresponds to steady light emitting means for constantly emitting light. The fluorescent tube 13b is provided so that light is irradiated toward the diffusion plate 13e.

  The first reflector 13c reflects the light emitted from the strobe light source 13a in the direction of the second reflector. The shape of the first reflecting plate 13c is a plate shape, and the surface facing the strobe light source 13a is a reflecting surface. Further, if the surface on which the fluorescent tube 13b is disposed is also a reflective surface, the emitted light from the fluorescent tube 13b can be reflected toward the diffusion plate 13e. The first reflector 13c itself is made of, for example, an aluminum plate.

  The second reflecting plate 13d is for reflecting the light reflected by the first reflecting plate 13c in the light irradiation direction of the upper umbrella light 13, that is, in the direction of the diffusing plate 13e. The shape of the second reflecting plate 13d is a parabolic shape, and the inner surface is a reflecting surface. This reflecting surface is covered with a white paint and reflects light. The second reflecting plate 13d itself is made of, for example, resin, and is reinforced with sheet metal or the like in order to ensure strength.

  The diffusion plate 13e diffuses and emits the light reflected by the second reflection plate 13d and the light emitted from the fluorescent tube 13b. For example, it is composed of matte milk white. As the shape of the light emitting plate 13e, the light emitting side is formed as a flat surface, thereby diffusing light.

  The light emitting plate 13f diffuses the light emitted from the diffusion plate 13e and emits it as uniform light. The light emitting plate 13f is made of, for example, a matte milky white acrylic plate. The shape of the light emitting plate 13f is a substantially partial spherical surface having a convex light emitting side, so that the light is spread and emitted. As described above, by using the matte milky white acrylic plate on the light emitting surface, it is possible to suppress the shine of the skin of the subject and photograph the skin so that the skin looks smooth and beautiful. Further, since the light is diffused, it is possible to prevent an unnecessarily strong shadow from being generated on the subject, so that a photographic image having a soft impression can be obtained.

  With the above configuration, the light emitted from the strobe light source 13a and the fluorescent tube 13b is irradiated to the outside through the diffusion plate 13e and the light emitting plate 13f. Thereby, the upper umbrella light 13 which irradiates uniform light is realizable.

  Since the light from the strobe light source 13a is diffused by the diffusion plate 13e, the shadow on the light emitting plate 13f, that is, the shadow formed in the region where the strobe light source 13a and the fluorescent tube 13b are arranged can be reduced. In addition, since there is no shield on the front surface of the fluorescent tube 13b, that is, in the emission direction, uniform steady light without a shadow can be emitted from the light emitting plate 13f.

  The upper umbrella light 13 having the above-described configuration is supported by a duct-like arm at the rear part thereof. Further, power is supplied to the strobe light source 13a and the fluorescent tube 13b by a power cord passing through the inside of the arm. That is, since the power cord is not exposed, it is possible to prevent a trouble that the power cord is pulled by a user, for example. Further, since the light emitting plate 13d is provided on the light emitting side, the user cannot touch the strobe light source 13a or the fluorescent tube 13b. Therefore, troubles such as damage caused by the user touching such a member can be prevented.

  If the arm is movable with respect to bending, the direction of illumination by the upper umbrella light 13 can be changed.

  Further, the arrangement position of the upper umbrella light 13 may be changed to some extent. For example, if an arm is attached to the support member in the photographic printing apparatus 1 via a rail, the upper umbrella light 13 can be moved along the rail. As described above, a more flexible lighting environment can be constructed.

  Next, the arrangement positions of the upper umbrella lights 13 and 14 and the lower umbrella light 15 will be described. In the present embodiment, the upper umbrella lights 13 and 14 are arranged in the upper region of the camera unit 8 and on the left and right sides of the plane formed by the shooting center direction and the vertical direction of the camera unit 8. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, when the position where the camera unit 8 is disposed is the front, the upper umbrella light 13 and the upper umbrella light are located at the same height on the left and right sides of the top strobe 12 above the camera unit 8. 14 is arranged. The lower umbrella light is disposed in a region below the camera unit 8 and including a surface formed by the photographing center direction and the vertical direction of the camera unit 8. That is, as shown in FIG. 3, assuming that the position where the camera unit 8 is disposed is the front, the camera unit 8 is disposed almost directly below the top strobe 12 described above. Further, the upper umbrella lights 13 and 14 and the lower umbrella light 15 have an average irradiation direction from the center of the reflecting plate at an average user standing position (for example, 500 mm to 800 mm from the lens surface of the camera unit 8). It arrange | positions so that it may go to the position of the average face of a user of height (for example, 150 cm).

  By arranging the upper umbrella lights 13 and 14 as described above, it is possible to irradiate the subject with well-balanced light. Therefore, the live view image on the panel 9 or the like becomes bright and high quality, and a good impression can be given to the user. In addition, it is possible to provide a beautifully finished photograph that enhances user satisfaction. Further, it is possible to provide a live view image and a photograph in which no shadow is formed between the lower part of the subject's chin and the neck depending on the position of the lower umbrella light 15 as described above. In addition, the arrangement of the upper umbrella lights 13 and 14 and the lower umbrella light 15 as described above makes it possible to irradiate with a substantially uniform brightness regardless of whether the subject is away from the camera unit 8 or close to the camera unit 8. It is possible to provide a photographing space with high satisfaction for the user.

  If the upper umbrella lights 13, 14 and / or the lower umbrella light 15 are arranged so as to protrude from the camera unit 8 toward the photographing space, it is possible to prevent the user from getting too close to the camera unit 8. it can. That is, conventionally, there has been a problem that a captured image is overexposed when a user as a subject is shooting at a position closer than necessary to the camera unit 8. Thus, by setting it as illumination arrangement | positioning, it can suppress that such a problem arises.

  The speakers 16 and 17 output guidance voices and sound effects for various operations to the user. In the present embodiment, the speakers 16 and 17 are provided on the left and right sides of the lower umbrella light 15 when the camera unit 8 is viewed from the front.

  The background unit 19 is a device that performs a process of switching the background during the shooting process, and can produce the background in shooting according to the preference of the user. The background unit 19 includes a background curtain (background member) 21 and background lights (first background irradiating means) 22 and 23 that are backgrounds for photographing.

  The background unit 19 prepares a background according to the user's preference by preparing a plurality of background curtains 21 of various colors or various patterns and patterns, for example, at positions serving as backgrounds. It is possible. The background curtain 21 may be switched by machine control by a motor, that is, may be a motor type, or may be switched by a user turning or sliding, that is, a manual type. . In addition, this background curtain 21 shall be comprised from the material which does not have light-shielding property.

  The background lights 22 and 23 irradiate the background curtain 21 with light from the side opposite to the user, that is, toward the photographing space 2. The background lights 22 and 23 are configured to change the illuminance of a partial region of the background curtain 21 by light irradiation. Such a light irradiation from the background lights 22 and 23 can add gradation to the background curtain 21.

  Further, when the user goes to the camera unit 8, the user is exposed to light from the background lights 22 and 23 through the background curtain 21 that does not have light shielding properties from behind. For this reason, it is possible to take a picture in which the outline of the user is brightly blurred. Here, there is a concern that the background lights 22 and 23 generate sneak light around the contour of the subject, but this can be avoided by the light irradiation from the upper umbrella lights 13 and 14 described above.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the background light 22 is radiated toward the center of the right end when the background curtain 21 is viewed from the front, and the background light 23 is approximately at the center of the left end when the background curtain 21 is viewed from the front. It arranges in the position irradiated toward. With such an arrangement, the background curtain 21 can be seen from the front, and gradation can be made from the center of the background curtain 21 up and down. In addition, the arrangement position of the background light is not limited to the above, and it is used for the background curtain 21 so that the illuminance of a part of the background curtain 21 changes, that is, a gradation is formed in the part of the area. What is necessary is just a position which can irradiate light from the opposite side to a person.

  Further, if the amount of light of the background lights 22 and 23 can be adjusted, gradation variations can be further increased. Therefore, for example, even if there are a limited number of background curtains 21 due to the space in which the background unit 19 is installed, the user can select a favorite one from more curtain variations.

  The background light 22 has a background fluorescent lamp 22a (first steady light emitting means) made of a fluorescent lamp or the like as a steady light emitting means for constantly emitting light, and a photographing light emitting means for emitting strong light at the moment of photographing. As a background strobe 22b (first light emission means). In addition, the background light 23 is also a background fluorescent lamp 23a (first steady light emitting means) made of a fluorescent lamp or the like as a steady light emitting means for steady light emission, and at the time of photographing for emitting strong light at the moment of photographing. As a light emitting means, a background strobe 23b (first light emitting means at the time of photographing) including a strobe light or the like is provided.

  In the present embodiment, two background fluorescent lamps 22a are arranged side by side in the vertical direction, and a background strobe 22b is arranged therebetween. Also, two background fluorescent lamps 23a are arranged vertically in the vertical direction, and a background strobe 23b is arranged therebetween. Further, the background strobe 22b and the background strobe 23b are arranged so that the light emission directions thereof face each other.

  The imaging space 2 can be brightened by the background fluorescent lamps 22a and 23a. Therefore, it is possible to give an impression that the user in the shooting space 2 can perform shooting comfortably in a bright atmosphere.

  The ceiling light 20 illuminates the background curtain 21 from the user side. The ceiling light 20 is configured to illuminate the background curtain 21. The ceiling light 20 can produce a clear and vivid color on the background curtain 21. That is, the color density of the background curtain 21 changes depending on the lighting condition of the ceiling light 20.

  Moreover, you may be comprised so that the illumination intensity of the one part area | region of the background curtain 21 may be changed. Such a light irradiation from the ceiling light 20 can add gradation to the background curtain. By using it together with the background lights 22 and 23, the gradation pattern of the background curtain 21 can be further increased. Therefore, for example, even if there are a limited number of background curtains 21 due to the space in which the background unit 19 is installed, the user can select a favorite one from more curtain variations.

  The ceiling light 20 also has a ceiling fluorescent lamp 20a (second steady light emitting means) made of a fluorescent lamp or the like as a steady light emitting means for steady light emission, and a light emitting means for photographing to emit strong light at the moment of photographing. As a ceiling strobe light 20b (second light emission means).

  In the present embodiment, the ceiling light 20 is inclined in the direction of the camera unit 8. The inclined portion is covered with a sheet metal so that light is not irradiated in the direction of the camera unit 8. There is an opening surface below, and a combination of an internal reflector and a diffuser illuminates only the direction of the background curtain 21.

  The photographing space 2 can be illuminated by the ceiling fluorescent lamp 20a. Therefore, it is possible to give an impression that the user in the shooting space 2 can perform shooting comfortably in a bright atmosphere.

  In addition, if the ceiling light 20 is arranged so as to irradiate the user's hair, for example, it is possible to take a photograph in which the user's hair is shining.

  In addition, the irradiation means for illuminating the background curtain 21 in the background unit 19 from the user side is not limited to the arrangement on the ceiling like the ceiling light 20, for example, from the floor toward the background curtain 21. You may arrange | position so that light may be irradiated. In particular, if the background lights 22 and 23 and the background curtain 21 are not arranged so as to irradiate the same position, the gradation of the background curtain 21 can be increased. In addition, you may arrange | position so that the same position may be irradiated.

  In addition, the photo printing apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment includes an editing device 24 in the editing space 3. FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line C-C ′ of FIG. 2. That is, it is a front view of the photo printing apparatus 1 as viewed from the side where the editing apparatus 24 is installed. In the present embodiment, the editing device 24 is installed on the back surface or the like outside the photo printing apparatus 1.

  The editing device 24 is a device for performing editing processing such as graffiti on a photographic image after the photographing processing is completed, and includes editing processing touch panels 24A and 24B. The editing processing touch panels 24A and 24B display various messages and images in editing processing such as graffiti. Specifically, the editing processing touch panels 24A and 24B display images to be edited and various editing tools during image editing processing such as graffiti.

  A touch pen is provided in the vicinity of the editing processing touch panels 24A and 24B (on the right side of the editing processing touch panels 24A and 24B in FIG. 5). The user can select a button to be displayed according to the progress of the process or draw an image such as a graffiti by bringing the touch pen into contact with the editing process touch panels 24A and 24B.

  Here, as described above, the editing device 24 is provided with two editing processing touch panels 24A and 24B. Thereby, two users can simultaneously input graffiti processing or the like on the captured images displayed on the two editing processing touch panels 24A and 24B, respectively. Note that different shot images can be displayed on the edit processing touch panels 24A and 24B, respectively, and the user can input graffiti processing or the like for the different shot images. Also, in the graffiti process, a process of reflecting the graffiti process input from one editing process touch panel 24A or 24B is reflected in the other editing process touch panel 24B or 24A, or a process of limiting the scribble range is performed. It may be like this.

  Note that it is preferable that a speaker 25 be provided in the vicinity of the editing device 24 so as to be able to output a sound that gives an instruction of editing work to the user. Further, it is preferable that a fluorescent lamp 26 is provided in the vicinity of the editing device 24 because the editing space 3 can be illuminated brightly. Further, if a luggage hook is provided in the vicinity of the editing device 24, the user can always put the luggage in the field of view, so that the deposit can be prevented. Further, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 4, the editing space 3 may be provided with a dedicated enclosure, for example, a curtain 27. By providing such a curtain 27, other people do not look into the editing work. Therefore, the user can calmly perform editing work.

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Next, the functional configuration of the photographic printing apparatus 1 will be described with reference to the block diagram shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, the photo print apparatus 1 includes a control device in addition to the camera unit 8, the monitor 9, the photographing processing touch panel 10, the editing device 24, the waiting lamp 4, the background unit 19, and the irradiation device 30. 31, an entrance / exit curtain 33, a charging processing unit 34, a power supply device 35, an ID tag reader / writer 36, and a printer (image output means) 37. The irradiation device 30 is a general term for the top strobe 12, the upper umbrella lights 13 and 14, and the lower umbrella light 15. In the following description, the steady light emitting means in the irradiation device 30 refers to the fluorescent tubes 13b and 14b of the upper umbrella lights 13 and 14 and the fluorescent tube 15b of the lower umbrella light 15, and the light emitting means at the time of photographing in the irradiation device 30. Means the strobe light source 12 a of the top strobe, the strobe light sources 13 a and 14 a of the upper umbrella lights 13 and 14, and the strobe light source 15 b of the lower umbrella light 15.

  The control device 31 comprehensively controls the operations of the various configurations described above in the photo print apparatus 1. The control device 31 is configured by a PC-based computer, for example. And operation control of various composition is performed by making a computer run a control program. This program may be in the form of reading and using what is recorded on a removable medium such as a CD-ROM, or may be in the form of reading and using what is installed on a hard disk or the like. Further, when the control device 31 is configured to be connected to a communication network such as the Internet, a mode in which the program is downloaded via the communication network, installed on a hard disk, and the like can be considered.

  The power supply device 35 is for supplying power to the various components described above in the photo print apparatus 1.

  The billing processing unit 34 controls the bill input from the coin slot 11, the coin return processing, and the like, and is a block that performs processing related to billing collected from the user. The control device 31 controls the operation for the corresponding user according to the charging status by the charging processing unit 34.

  The entrance / exit curtain 33 is a curtain provided at the entrance / exit of the photographic printing apparatus 1, and this opening / closing may be performed electrically.

  The ID tag reader / writer 36 and the printer 37 constitute a printer unit, and a print paper (print medium) 52 and an ID tag 51 as an output medium for photo printing are set as a print paper unit 50 to the printer unit. It has come to be delivered at.

  When image data to be output is sent from the control device 31, the printer 37 prints on the print paper 52 based on the image data. For example, a sublimation printer is used as the printer 37. When a sublimation type printer is used, a sublimation type ink film is delivered as a set in addition to the print paper 52 and the ID tag 51.

  The ID tag reader / writer 36 reads various identification information recorded in the ID tag 51 and outputs it to the control device 31. The ID tag 51 is configured by an IC chip having a memory function. Examples of the identification information include a unique ID, the number of sheets, a sheet type, and ink-specific color information (when an ink film is a set).

  Based on the identification information read by the ID tag reader / writer 36, the control device 31 determines whether the attached print paper 52 and ink film can be used in the photo print device 1 and can use them. Only in this case, the printer 37 can be operated. That is, it is set so that only the printing paper 52 and the ink film specified in the photo printing apparatus 1 can be used.

  In addition, by counting down the number of sheets each time print paper is used based on the number of sheets information recorded in the ID tag 51, the remaining number of sheets can be grasped. Therefore, if the configuration is such that a warning is given by a display means when the remaining number of sheets has been reduced, it is possible to avoid a problem such as running out of sheets during use by the user. Become. Note that when the number of sheets is counted down, the sheet number information recorded in the ID tag 51 is also rewritten. As a result, when the paper is used up, the paper number information recorded on the ID tag 51 is also zero, and the ID tag 51 can be invalidated.

  Further, by reading out the paper type information recorded in the ID tag 51 and the color information specific to the ink, and correcting the color component of the image data in consideration of these, an accurate image on the paper or the ink film is obtained. Output can be performed.

  The ID tag 51 includes a non-contact type ID tag capable of wireless data communication and a contact type ID tag provided with a terminal, and the ID tag reader / writer 36 is either one of these or It corresponds to both.

  In the above example, the ID tag is used to check whether the print paper can be used. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the print paper and the ink film are packed. The configuration may be such that confirmation is performed using a barcode printed on a packing material or the like. However, when a barcode is used, there are problems that the amount of information that can be included is small and that information cannot be rewritten by counting down the number of sheets, for example.

  The printed paper may be a paper sheet that is a normal paper-like medium, or a seal sheet composed of a pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet and a release sheet attached to the pressure-sensitive adhesive surface of the pressure-sensitive adhesive seal. Also good.

  In addition, the control device 31 includes a photographing / combining processing unit 40, an edited image processing unit 41, a storage unit 42, an illumination control unit 43, an entrance / exit control unit 44, and a background control unit 45.

  The photographing composition processing unit 40 is a block that performs photographing processing described later. The edited image processing unit 41 is a block that performs an editing process to be described later. As described above, these blocks are realized by a computer executing programs that perform corresponding processes.

  The storage unit 42 is configured by a nonvolatile storage device such as the hard disk described above. The contents stored in the storage unit 42 include the above-described control program, OS (Operating System) program, and various other programs, operation setting values in the photographing camera, image data of the photographed image and edited image, and the like. . Examples of the operation setting values in the photographing camera include white balance values set at the time of shipment of the apparatus and maintenance, various parameter values relating to image processing when adjusting the brightness and darkness of the photographed image, and the like.

  The irradiation control unit 43 is a block that controls the irradiation device 30. For example, during the shooting process, during the period when the user is thinking about the composition and pose of shooting, only the steady light emitting means in each irradiation device 30 is caused to emit light, and the moment when shooting is performed with preparation for shooting. In addition, control is performed so that the light emission means at the time of photographing in each irradiation device 30 emits light. Moreover, the light quantity of each irradiation apparatus 30 may be controlled as needed, and the control which changes the illumination direction of each irradiation apparatus 30 may be performed.

  Furthermore, the irradiation control unit 43 may be configured to change the amount of light emitted by the light emission means during photographing in the irradiation device 30. In this case, if the light intensity of the steady light emission means is adjusted according to the set light emission quantity of the shooting light emission means, the illumination state in the live view image, that is, the degree of conspicuousness of the nasal muscles is accurately expressed. It becomes possible to do.

  Further, the irradiation control unit 43 may be configured to change the amount of light emitted by the steady light emitting means in the irradiation device 30. In this case, for example, the irradiation control unit 43 may adjust the light emission amount in accordance with an instruction from the user. That is, for example, the irradiation control unit 43 adjusts the light emission amount of the steady light emitting means according to the light emission amount of the steady light emitting means determined by the user. In this way, the user can obtain favorite lighting with a good appearance of light that looks beautiful while confirming the live view image on the monitor 9 and the photographing processing touch panel 10. Further, in this case, the irradiation control unit 43 adjusts the light emission amount of the steady light emitting unit according to the user's decision, and the irradiation control unit 43 adjusts the light amount of the shooting light emitting unit accordingly. If so, it is possible to allow the user to accurately check the lighting state of the user and the background in the live view image, and to capture it in a photograph. Therefore, the user can obtain a photograph with a favorite illumination confirmed on the monitor 9 or the photographing processing touch panel 10. Therefore, high satisfaction can be given to the user.

  The entrance / exit control unit 44 is a block that controls the opening / closing of the entrance / exit curtain 33. The entrance / exit curtain 33 is provided in order to prevent light from the outside from entering the photographing space during photographing processing, and is configured by a sheet having a light shielding property. And the entrance / exit control part 44 controls opening and closing of the entrance / exit curtain 33 as follows.

  First, when the game is idle (waiting for customers), the entrance / exit curtain 33 is controlled to be opened. Then, when the user enters the shooting space and the billing processing unit 34 confirms that a predetermined amount of money has been inserted, control is performed to close the entrance / exit curtain 33 at this point. At this time, the hospitality lamp 4 is turned on to display that the user is in the shooting space 2 to the outside of the shooting space 2. For example, the waiting lamp 4 may be turned on when characters are being photographed while a user is in the shooting space 2 and turned off when there are no more users in the shooting space 2. . Thereafter, when it is confirmed that the photographing process and the editing process are completed, the entrance / exit control unit 44 performs control to open the entrance / exit curtain 33 at this time.

  In addition, when the entrance curtain 33 is to be opened by the user, or when the entrance curtain 33 is to be closed, or when the entrance curtain 33 is to be closed, the user opens the curtain. In such a case, an alarm may be issued at a volume that can be heard by the surroundings, and control may be performed to stop the progress of the game. By doing in this way, the crime in a sealed space can be prevented or mischief can be prevented.

  The background control unit 45 is a block that controls the operation of the background unit 19. By switching the background curtain 21 described above, it is possible to produce a background according to the user's preference. As described above, the background curtain 21 may be switchable by machine control by a motor type, or may be a manual type that can be switched by a user turning or sliding. .

  When the background curtain 21 is a motor type, for example, in the shooting process, when the shooting mode is set by the user selecting an atmosphere during shooting, the background control is performed so that the background is suitable for the shooting mode. The unit 45 controls the background curtain 21. Here, when the user forcibly pulls the background curtain 21, an alarm of a volume that can be heard by the surroundings may be issued and the game may be stopped. Further, it may be captured and saved as a moving image or a still image at that time so that it can be used for investigating the cause later.

  On the other hand, when the background curtain 21 is a manual type, when the user selects the background curtain 21 according to his / her preference, the selected background curtain 21 is detected, and the background curtain 21 is detected according to the detection result. You may control to perform the corresponding game operation, for example, a sound effect, BGM, a narration character, a game progress screen display design, and the like. Here, in the same manner as described above, when the user forcibly pulls the background curtain 21, an alarm of a volume that can be heard by the surroundings may be issued to stop the game.

  In the present embodiment, the selection of the background curtain 21 as described above causes the user to select the total number of times of shooting before the first shooting starts. However, the background curtain 21 may be selected for each shooting. . If the selection is made collectively, it is possible to save time as compared with the selection for each shooting, and it is possible to reduce the troublesomeness of the user. In addition, the user can be prevented from forgetting to use the curtain due to reasons such as not being aware of the presence of the background curtain 21. When the background curtain 21 is not used, a warning that the user forgets to use the background curtain 21 may be given to the user through sound from the speakers 16 and 17 or display on the photographing processing touch panel 10.

  A background control unit (first light amount adjusting unit, second light amount adjusting unit) 49 controls the background lights 22 and 23 and the ceiling light 20. As shown in FIG. 6, the ceiling light 20 is also included in the background unit 19, but it may not be included. If not included, a control unit for controlling the ceiling light 20 is required.

  For example, during the photographing process, the background fluorescent lamps 22a and 23a and / or the ceiling fluorescent lamp 20a are caused to emit light during a period when the user is considering the composition and pose of the photographing. Further, at the moment when shooting is performed after preparation for shooting is performed, control is performed so that the background flashes 22b and 23b and / or the ceiling flash 20b emit light. Moreover, you may control the light quantity of the background lights 22 and 23 and the ceiling light 20, or the control which changes an illumination direction as needed.

  Furthermore, the background control unit 45 may be configured to change the amount of light emitted by the background strobes 22b and 23b and / or the ceiling strobe 20b. In this case, if the light intensity of the background fluorescent lamps 22a and 23a and / or the ceiling fluorescent lamp 20a is adjusted according to the set light emission quantity, it is the same as that obtained at the time of shooting in the live view image. It is possible to accurately represent the illumination state, that is, the gradation state of the background curtain 21 and the color density.

  Further, the background control unit 45 may be configured to change the amount of light emitted by the background fluorescent lamps 22a and 23a and / or the ceiling fluorescent lamp 20a. In this case, for example, the background control unit 45 may adjust the light emission amount in accordance with an instruction from the user. That is, for example, according to the amount of light emitted from the background fluorescent lamps 22a and 23a and / or the ceiling fluorescent lamp 20a determined by the user, the background control unit 45 sets the background fluorescent lamps 22a and 23a and / or the ceiling fluorescent lamp 20a. Adjust the flash output. In this way, the user can check the live view image on the monitor 9 or the photographing processing touch panel 10 while checking the image of the background curtain 21 having the desired color intensity in the desired gradation state. The state can be obtained. Furthermore, in this case, the background control unit 45 adjusts the amount of light emitted from the background fluorescent lamps 22a and 23a and / or the ceiling fluorescent lamp 20a according to the user's decision, and according to this, the background control unit 45 If the light quantity of the background strobes 22b and 23b and / or the ceiling strobe 20b is adjusted, the illumination state in the live view image can be accurately photographed. Therefore, the user can obtain a photograph with a favorite background confirmed on the monitor 9 or the photographing processing touch panel 10. Therefore, high satisfaction can be given to the user.

  The background control unit 45 may be configured to turn off the light emitted from the background fluorescent lamps 22a and 23a. In this case, for example, when the user does not select gradation for the background curtain 21, the background control unit 45 turns off the light emitted from the background fluorescent lamps 22 a and 23 a to monitor the difference from the background curtain 21 with gradation 9. Or the live view image on the photographing processing touch panel 10 can be confirmed by the user. That is, the live view image when the background fluorescent lamps 22a and 23a emit light displays the shooting state on the background curtain 21 with gradation, and the live when the background fluorescent lamps 22a and 23a do not emit light. The view image displays the shooting state on the background curtain 21 without gradation.

  The background control unit 45 may be configured to be able to turn off the light emitted from the ceiling fluorescent lamp 20a. In this case, for example, when the user selects the background curtain 21 with a dark color (here, a dark pink color), the background control unit 45 performs the background fluorescent lamps 22a and 23a and / or the ceiling fluorescent lamp 20a. By turning off the light emission, the user can confirm the difference from the light pink background curtain 21 in the live view image of the monitor 9 or the photographing processing touch panel 10. That is, the live view image when the background fluorescent lamps 22a and 23a emit light displays the shooting state of the light pink background curtain 21, and the background fluorescent lamps 22a and 23a are turned off. The live view image displays the shooting state on the dark pink background curtain 21. Also, in this case, the background control unit 45 can not illuminate the ceiling strobe 20b, thereby enabling photographing with a dark pink background member. Conversely, the background control unit 45 emits the ceiling strobe 20b. By doing so, it is possible to perform photographing with a light pink background member.

  In the present embodiment, the irradiation control unit 43 controls the irradiation device 30, the entrance / exit control unit 44 controls the service lamp 4, and the background control unit 45 controls the background lights 22 and 23 and the ceiling light 20. However, the illumination control unit 43 may control the background fluorescent lamps 22a and 23a, the background strobes 22b and 23b, the service lamp 4, etc., that is, all the devices related to illumination in the photographic printing apparatus 1. .

  Although not shown in FIG. 6, for example, a weight sensor or the like may be provided in the luggage storage space 18 in the photographing space 2 or the luggage hook in the editing space 3. In this case, when the user places a luggage in the luggage storage space 18 or places a luggage on the luggage hook, the apparatus can recognize that the luggage has been placed. Therefore, for example, if the baggage is placed after a predetermined period of time after shooting or editing, the user is expected to forget the baggage. It is possible to issue a warning about misplaced luggage. Also, if it is detected that the baggage has been removed while shooting or editing is in progress, an alarm will be issued because it is anticipated that the user would be engaged in a while while the user was engrossed in play. Is possible.

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Next, the flow of the photographing process in the photo printing apparatus 1 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. This editing process is basically performed by the imaging / combining processing unit 40.

  In step 1 (hereinafter abbreviated as S 1), when the user enters the shooting space 2, a demonstration screen is displayed on the shooting processing touch panel 10. Note that this demonstration screen may be always displayed when waiting for a customer. Here, on the demonstration screen, the user is instructed to insert a coin as a price from the coin insertion slot 11. Before photographing, in the photographing space 2, the fluorescent tubes 13b and 14b of the upper umbrella lights 13 and 14, the fluorescent tube 15b of the lower umbrella light, the ceiling fluorescent lamp 20a, and the background fluorescent lamps 22a and 23a are all irradiated with light. Shall. Since all the shooting space 2 is brightly illuminated, it looks bright to the user. Since the shooting space 2 is illuminated in this way, it can be impressed that a user who has entered the shooting space 2 can perform beautiful shooting.

  Next, in step S2, the billing processing unit 34 checks whether or not a coin has been inserted. Here, if it is confirmed that there is a coin inserted from the coin insertion slot 11 by the user, that is, if YES in step S2, the process proceeds to the next S3. If coin insertion cannot be confirmed, that is, if NO in S2, the process returns to S1 to display a demonstration screen.

  In S <b> 3, a screen for explaining the operation of the photographing processing touch panel 10 is displayed on the photographing processing touch panel 10. Here, a live view image is displayed on the monitor 9. Thereafter, it is assumed that the live view image on the monitor 9 continues to be projected until the end of shooting.

  When the display of the screen for explaining the operation is finished, the illumination selection screen is displayed on the photographing processing touch panel 10 in S4. This illumination selection screen is a screen for allowing the user to select illumination. The irradiation control unit 43 controls the irradiation device 30 according to the illumination selection by the user. For example, it is assumed that the user selects “bright soft” and “clear natural” on the illumination selection screen. Here, when the user selects “bright soft”, the irradiation control unit 43 performs control so that the light amounts of the fluorescent tubes 13b and 14b of the upper umbrella lights 13 and 14 and the fluorescent tubes 15b of the lower umbrella light 15 are increased. Further, in the subsequent shooting, the light amount of the strobe light sources 13a and 14a of the upper umbrella lights 13 and 14 and the strobe light source 15a of the lower umbrella light 15 are adjusted and controlled so as to increase. When the user selects “clear natural”, the irradiation control unit 43 controls the light amounts of the fluorescent tubes 13 b and 14 b of the upper umbrella lights 13 and 14 and the fluorescent tubes 15 b of the lower umbrella light 15 to be small. In this case, the irradiation control unit 43 further reduces the light amount of the strobe light sources 13a and 14a of the upper umbrella lights 13 and 14 and the strobe light source 15a of the lower umbrella light 15 in the subsequent photographing. Control is performed so that the strobe light source 12a emits light.

  Here, the subject determines the standing position and pose while viewing the live view image under the selected illumination. Further, the camera unit 8 performs subsequent photographing under the selected illumination. Therefore, the illumination state in the live view image can be accurately photographed by the control of the irradiation control unit 43 as described above. Therefore, the user can obtain a photograph in which the desired lighting is reflected as it is. That is, it is possible to provide a photograph that is highly satisfactory for the user.

  When the illumination is selected, a curtain selection screen is displayed on the photographing processing touch panel 10 in S5. This curtain selection screen is a screen for allowing the user to select the background curtain 21 as the background. FIG. 8 is a display example of the curtain selection screen. Selection of the background curtain 21 causes the user to select the number of times of photographing, here two times. As shown in FIG. 8, for example, when the user selects “yellow” as the first image, the background control unit 45 is installed so that the yellow background curtain 21 is the shooting background. Here, the background control unit 45 controls the background fluorescent lamps 22a and 23a not to emit light, so that the background curtain 21 having no gradation in the live view image of the monitor 9 or the touch panel for photographing processing is given to the user. You may be asked to confirm the reflection at. When the user selects the background curtain 21 without gradation, the background control unit 45 controls the background strobes 22b and 23b not to emit light at the time of subsequent shooting.

  As shown in FIG. 8, for example, when the user selects “green with gradation” as the second image, the background control unit 45 is installed so that the green background curtain 21 is the shooting background. Here, when the background control unit 45 controls the background fluorescent lamps 22a and 23a to emit light, the user can confirm the reflection on the background curtain 21 with gradation in the live view image. .

  When the user selects the background curtain 21 with gradation, the background control unit 45 controls the background strobes 22b and 23b to emit light at the time of subsequent shooting. By controlling the background control unit 45 as described above, it is possible to accurately capture the gradation state of the curtain in the live view image.

  When the curtain is selected, in S6, shooting is performed with the illumination selected in S4 and the background selected in S5. In this embodiment, two photographs are taken continuously. The first time is taken with the illumination selected in S4 and the background initially selected in S5, and the second time is taken with the illumination selected in S4 and the background later selected in S5. When shooting is finished, two shot images are displayed on the shooting processing touch panel 10.

  When S6 ends here, the process returns to S5. The process of S5 and the subsequent S6 is repeated up to four times depending on the setting of the user. In other words, the selection of two curtains and the shooting of two sheets are performed a maximum of four times depending on user settings. Therefore, a total of 8 shootings are performed. By default, the process of S5 and the subsequent S6 is repeated three times.

  When all the shootings are completed, an image selection screen is displayed on the shooting processing touch panel 10 in S7. This image selection screen is a screen for allowing the user to select an image taken in S6. The user can select a maximum of four images from a total of eight images taken. By default, the first to fourth shots are selected.

  When the image selection by the user is completed, a brightness adjustment screen is displayed on the photographing processing touch panel 10 in S8. This brightness adjustment screen is a screen for allowing the user to adjust the brightness of the image when the image selected in S7 is output as a sticker. This brightness adjustment can be performed by the user selecting from five levels of brightness. In addition, it is assumed that the brightness adjustment can be performed on all the images selected in S7. Note that the default brightness is set to three levels of brightness.

  When the determination of the brightness of the image by the user is completed, a graffiti movement screen is displayed on the photographing processing touch panel 10 in S9. This graffiti movement screen is a screen on which a display for prompting the user to move to the editing processing space 3 is performed.

  When the display of the graffiti moving screen is completed, the process returns to S1, a demonstration screen is displayed on the photographing processing touch panel 10, and the photographing space 2 in the photo printing apparatus 1 is in a waiting state for a customer.

  Note that after S4, for example, a mode selection screen, which is a screen for allowing the user to select a shooting atmosphere, may be displayed on the shooting processing touch panel 10, and the shooting atmosphere by the user may be selected. Subsequent processing may be appropriately changed so that shooting can be performed in the selected atmosphere according to the shooting mode selected by the user.

  In addition, the explanation to the user at each step may be output from the speakers 16 and 17.

(Editing process flow)
Next, editing processing (graffiti) will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The captured image is temporarily stored in a buffer memory or the like, and is sequentially transferred to the editing device 24 after the editing process of the previous user is completed. This editing process is basically performed by the edited image processing unit 41.

  First, in S11, a demonstration screen is displayed on the editing touch panels 24A and 24B of the editing device 24 as an initial state. Note that this demo screen may always be displayed when waiting for a customer.

  When the image transfer is completed, a graffiti screen is displayed on the editing processing touch panels 24A and 24B in S12. The graffiti screen is a screen that allows an editing process to be performed on an image captured by the user. On this screen, the user can perform editing processing. In addition, the description regarding an edit process, etc. may flow to the user from the speaker 25 here. Here, the user can perform an editing process on the image.

  When the editing process by the user is completed, in S13, a movement guidance screen is displayed on the editing process touch panels 24A and 24B for prompting the user to move to the place where the sticker outlet 5 is installed in the photo printing apparatus 1. Here, guidance for urging the user to move from the speaker 25 may flow.

  Thereafter, the process returns to S11 in which a demonstration screen for the next user is displayed on the editing processing touch panels 24A and 24B of the editing device 24.

  When the editing process by the user is finished, the photo print apparatus 1 outputs the photo print that has been edited from the sticker outlet 5. It is assumed that some image may be displayed on the display panel 6 or some sound may flow from the speaker 7 during the photographic print output waiting time.

  In the above-described embodiment, the photographic printing apparatus 1 has been described as having both the top strobe 12 and the background lights 22 and 23. However, the photographic printing apparatus 1 may be in a form not having either one. That is, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications can be made within the scope shown in the claims. That is, embodiments obtained by combining technical means appropriately modified within the scope of the claims are also included in the technical scope of the present invention.

  As described above, the photographic printing apparatus of the present invention can perform photographing with many illumination variations. Therefore, the present invention is used, for example, in a photographic printing apparatus that takes a photograph of a user at an amusement facility or amusement facility such as a game center and combines the photograph with a background image and outputs it as a seal print. be able to.

1 is a top perspective view of a photographic printing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a plan view from above of the photographic printing apparatus. It is A-A 'arrow sectional drawing of FIG. FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line B-B ′ of FIG. 2. FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along arrow C-C ′ in FIG. 2. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structure of the said photo printing apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the imaging | photography process in the said photographic printing apparatus. It is a display screen figure which shows the example of illumination selection in the imaging | photography process of the said photo printing apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the edit process in the said photo printing apparatus. It is sectional drawing of the upper umbrella light in the said photographic printing apparatus.

Explanation of symbols

1 Photo printing device 2 Shooting space 3 Editing space 5 Sticker outlet 8 Camera unit
9 Monitor 10 Touch panel for image processing 12 Top strobe (emphasized irradiation means)
13.14 Umbrella light (irradiation means)
15 Under umbrella light (lighting means)
19 Background unit (background production means)
20 Ceiling light (second background irradiation means)
20a Ceiling fluorescent lamp (second steady irradiation means)
20b Ceiling strobe (irradiation means during second shooting)
21 Background curtain (background member)
22.23 Background light (first background irradiation means)
22a / 23a Background fluorescent lamp (first steady irradiation means)
22b / 23b Background strobe (irradiation means for first shooting)
24 Editing device 24A / 24B Touch panel for editing processing 30 Irradiation device (irradiation means)
37 Printer (Image output means)
45 Background control unit (first light amount adjusting means, second light amount adjusting means)

Claims (25)

In a photographic printing apparatus comprising a photographing means for photographing a subject and an image output means for outputting an image to a print medium based on an image photographed by the photographing means,
At least a plurality of irradiation means for irradiating the subject with light at the time of taking a photograph,
Among the plurality of irradiation means, at least one irradiation means is an emphasized irradiation means,
It has a long light emitting surface in the vertical direction, and
In a region above the photographing means, the photographing means is disposed so as to include a part of the surface formed by the photographing center direction and the vertical direction, and
The illuminance by the emphasizing irradiation means at a predetermined position at a predetermined distance from the imaging means on a straight line extending from the imaging means to the imaging center direction is the illuminance at the predetermined position of any one of the other irradiation means. A photographic printing apparatus characterized by being stronger than the above.   2. The photography apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a luminance per unit area on the light emitting surface of the emphasizing irradiation means is higher than any one of the other irradiation means.   The photographic device according to claim 1, wherein a light emitting surface of the emphasizing irradiation means is substantially rectangular.   4. The highlighting device according to claim 1, wherein the highlighting device is arranged such that a normal line of a light emitting surface of the highlighting device is on a plane formed by a photographing center direction and a vertical direction of the photographing device. The photographic printing apparatus according to claim 1.   The at least one said irradiation means is each arrange | positioned in the area | region on either side across the surface which the imaging | photography center direction of a imaging | photography means and a perpendicular direction make | form, The one of Claim 1 thru | or 3 characterized by the above-mentioned. Photo printing equipment.   6. The light emitting surface of the irradiating means arranged in the left and right regions sandwiching the surface formed by the photographing center direction and the vertical direction of the photographing means is substantially circular or substantially elliptical. The photography apparatus described in 1.   7. An irradiating means arranged in a region below the photographing means and including a part of a surface formed by a photographing center direction and a vertical direction of the photographing means. The photographic printing apparatus according to any one of the above. In a photographic printing apparatus comprising a photographing means for photographing a subject and an image output means for outputting an image to a print medium based on an image photographed by the photographing means,
Having background rendering means,
The background effect means is
A background member that does not have a light-shielding property and is used as a background for shooting;
A photographic printing apparatus comprising: a first background irradiating unit configured to irradiate light from a side opposite to a subject with respect to the background member so that the illuminance of at least a part of the background member changes.   9. The photographic printing apparatus according to claim 8, wherein the first background irradiating means is arranged so as to irradiate a partial region on the left and right sides of the background surface of the background member.   10. The photographic printing apparatus according to claim 8, further comprising first light amount adjusting means for adjusting the light amount of the first background irradiation means.   The first background illuminating means includes a first steady light emitting means for constantly emitting light, and a first photographing light emitting means for emitting strong light at the moment of photographing. The photographic printing apparatus according to any one of 8 to 10.   12. The photographic printing apparatus according to claim 10, wherein the first light amount adjusting unit controls light emission / non-light emission of the first background irradiation unit.   13. The photographic printing apparatus according to claim 8, further comprising second background irradiation means for irradiating the background member with light from the same side as the subject.   14. The photographic printing apparatus according to claim 13, further comprising second light amount adjusting means for adjusting the light amount of the second background irradiation means.   The second background irradiating means includes a second steady light emitting means for constantly emitting light, and a second photographing light emitting means for emitting strong light at the moment of photographing. The photographic printing apparatus according to 13 or 14.   16. The photographic printing apparatus according to claim 14, wherein the second light quantity adjusting unit controls light emission / non-light emission of the second background irradiation unit. In a photographing method in a photographic printing apparatus comprising photographing means for photographing a subject and image output means for outputting an image to a print medium based on an image photographed by the photographing means,
A first irradiating step of irradiating the background member with light from the side opposite to the subject so that the illuminance of at least a part of the background member having no light shielding property used as a background of photographing changes; And a photographing step for photographing in a state where irradiation by one irradiation step is performed.   18. The photographing method for a photographic printing apparatus according to claim 17, wherein, in the first irradiating step, light is radiated toward left and right partial regions on a background surface of the background member.   19. The method according to claim 17 or 18, further comprising a first light amount adjustment step of adjusting a light amount of light irradiated in the first irradiation step.   20. The first irradiation step includes a first steady irradiation step that emits light constantly and a first photographing irradiation step that emits intense light at the moment of photographing. The photography method in the photographic printing apparatus of description.   21. The photographing method for a photographic printing apparatus according to claim 19, wherein in the first light quantity adjustment step, light emission / non-light emission of the irradiated light is controlled.   The method according to any one of claims 17 to 21, further comprising a second irradiation step of irradiating the background member with light from the same side as the subject.   23. The photographing method for a photographic printing apparatus according to claim 22, further comprising a second light amount adjustment step of adjusting a light amount of light irradiated in the second irradiation step.   The photograph according to claim 22 or 23, wherein the second irradiation step includes a second steady irradiation step for constantly emitting light and a second photographing irradiation step for irradiating intense light at the moment of photographing. A photographing method in a printing apparatus.   25. The photographing method for a photographic printing apparatus according to claim 23, wherein in the second light quantity adjustment step, light emission / non-light emission of the irradiated light is controlled.

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