JP2005196552A - Photograph vending machine, control program therefor and control method therefor - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve customer satisfaction of users by eliminating users who can not play games, when one user group composed of the two or more users uses a photograph vending machine. <P>SOLUTION: The editing side of the photograph vending machine is provided with an editing part 90 for conducting edition input operation and a game part 91 for taking photographs as a game. While a user of one group, composed of two or more users, conducts editing input operation for a photographed image by the editing part 90, the game part 91 provides photographing to other users of the group, who are not performing the input operation. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a photo vending machine, a control program for a photo vending machine, and a control method for a photo vending machine, and in particular, a photo vending machine with high customer satisfaction, a control program for a photo vending machine, and a photo vending machine. The present invention relates to a method for controlling a machine.

  2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, many photo vending machines that take photographs and make sticker prints or the like are installed in stores that provide games such as game centers. Such a photo vending machine can perform image editing such as drawing, in which a subject that is a user is photographed with a camera, the photographed image is displayed on a tablet display or the like, and characters and figures are input with an attached touch pen. What is configured in this way has become common. The input image is combined with the photographed image, and the combined image is printed by a printer and provided to the user.

  Recently, since it is often played by a plurality of people using a photo vending machine, it is configured to include a plurality of input means such as a screen for drawing, a display, and a pen as disclosed in Patent Document 1. An image printing device has appeared.

  Further, as disclosed in Patent Document 2, the shooting space and the editing space are provided at different positions, and when the shooting is finished in the shooting space, another group previously used in the editing space. When there is a user, an image printing apparatus has appeared that allows a user to execute a predetermined game or the like while waiting to move to the editing space. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the subsequent user from being bored while waiting for editing play.

Patent Document 3 discloses a game machine including a management unit that manages execution of a sub game executed in parallel with a main game.
JP 2002-314909 A JP 2002-262285 A JP 2001-162046 A

  However, in such a photo vending machine, when one user group is composed of a plurality of users, almost all members of the group can play a game at the time of shooting, but a pen, a display, etc. required for editing are required at the time of editing. However, due to space limitations, the number was limited, and there was a problem that not everyone could play.

  In view of such a problem, as disclosed in Patent Document 1, an image printing apparatus that installs a plurality of constituent elements required for editing such as a display is also disclosed, but even in such a case, an infinite number of constituent elements are installed. Therefore, in a photo vending machine that is supposed to be played by two or more people, if the number of means for editing and playing is limited in this way, within one group There was a problem that users who could not participate in the edit play and only watched the play might occur. In this way, when a game is played by a plurality of people, there is a problem that if the number of users and the number of installed display means and input means do not match, there will be users who cannot play.

  Moreover, even if it is a case where photography and editing are provided in different spaces in a photo vending machine as in Patent Document 2, this is because a different user group performs a play composed of a series of games at the same time. It is installed for the purpose of improving the rotational efficiency of the photo vending machine. For this reason, as described above, there is a problem that a user who cannot watch an edit play and only sees a play may occur in one user group.

  Further, even when different games are provided at the same time as in the game machine disclosed in Patent Document 3, a secondary game for the main game is only provided, and a plurality of games performed in parallel are provided. Instead, as described above, there is a problem that there may be a user who cannot watch the edit play and only watch the play in one user group.

  The present invention has been made in view of such problems, and is edited for a user who cannot perform edit play when one user group composed of a plurality of users is executing edit play. A photo vending machine, a photo vending machine control program, and a photo vending machine control method capable of eliminating users who cannot play by providing games different from play and improving customer satisfaction of users The purpose is to provide.

  In order to achieve the above object, according to one aspect of the present invention, a photo vending machine accepts an editing input operation for a photographing means for photographing a subject and a photographed image photographed by the photographing means for editing. Means, printing means for printing an image edited by the editing means, content providing means for providing content different from the editing input operation during editing by the editing means, photographing means, editing means, printing means, and content providing means The content providing means is provided at a position different from any of the photographing means, the editing means, and the printing means.

  The control means preferably controls to start and / or end the provision of content in the content providing means in response to the start and / or end of editing in the editing means.

  The content providing means preferably includes another photographing means different from the photographing means, and provides photographing of the subject by the other photographing means as the content.

  Further, it is more preferable that the photographed image taken by another photographing means included in the content providing means is used in the editing means or the printing means.

  Furthermore, it is more preferable that the photo vending machine includes a transmission unit that transmits a captured image captured by another imaging unit included in the content providing unit to an external device.

  Further, it is more preferable that the angle and position of the other photographing means included in the content providing means are variable.

  In addition, the content providing means includes display means, and by displaying a predetermined screen on the display means, the content is taken by the photographing means, creation of an image for editing used for games, information browsing display, and editing input operation. It is preferable to provide at least one of an auxiliary operation related to adjustment of a captured image and printing in a printing unit.

  Further, it is preferable that the editing unit and the content providing unit are arranged in the same space so that at least the editing input operation in the editing unit and the provision of the content in the content providing unit are performed in the same space.

  According to another aspect of the present invention, a control program for a photo vending machine includes a photographing unit that photographs a subject, an editing unit that accepts an editing input operation for a photographed image photographed by the photographing unit, and an editing unit. A program for causing a computer to execute control of a photo vending machine including a printing unit that prints an image edited in step 1 and a content providing unit that provides content, a shooting step of shooting a subject in the shooting unit, and editing Means for accepting an editing input operation on the photographed image photographed in the photographing step and editing, a printing means for printing the image edited in the editing step, and an editing step in the content providing means. During content editing, the content provision step provides content that is different from the editing input operation. To execute and-flops.

  According to still another aspect of the present invention, a control method of a photo vending machine includes a photographing unit that photographs a subject, an editing unit that accepts an editing input operation on a photographed image photographed by the photographing unit, and editing. A method for controlling a photo vending machine including a printing means for printing an image edited by the means and a content providing means for providing content, the photographing step for photographing a subject by the photographing means, and the photographing by the editing means An editing step for accepting an editing input operation on the photographed image taken in the step and editing, a printing step for printing the image edited in the editing step, and a content providing unit during editing in the editing step And a content providing step of providing content different from the editing input operation.

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

[First Embodiment]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a specific example of the appearance of a photo vending machine according to the first embodiment. The photo vending machine is configured to include a housing 1, which is roughly divided into a housing 1 and a surface on which a photographing operation is performed, and a touch pen that is called a drawing or graffiti on a photographed image. It is provided with a pair on the side where the editing operation, which is an input of an image or text, is performed.

  The housing 1 houses various devices such as a computer device 101, a printer 12, and a control unit 102 (substrate). These details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In addition to the housing 1, the photo vending machine includes a frame material (structural material) such as a ceiling frame provided from the housing 1, a panel (wall surface), and a side curtain 39 (see FIG. 3). ) And The shooting space 2 and the editing / game space 3 which are two spaces (areas) in contact with different surfaces of the housing 1 are defined by one surface of the housing 1 and these configurations, and are separated from the surroundings. .

  Further, a background device 5 for forming a background at the time of shooting is provided in the shooting space 2 behind the user 6 as a subject. A user 6 as a subject can enter between the surface of the housing 1 facing the shooting space 2 and the background device 5, and a necessary distance is secured between the housing 1 and the camera 1 to perform shooting processing and shooting operations. Configured to be. Further, the side curtain 39 (see FIG. 3) is opened for the purpose of considering the privacy of the user 6 (user) and blocking external light so that the user 6 can enter and leave the shooting space 2. 3 etc.).

  The shooting space 2 is a space for performing a shooting operation. Of the editing and game space 3, the editing space is an editing operation that is an input of an image or text with a tablet pen, so-called drawing or graffiti, on the edited image. The game space provides content such as shooting and games, and is a user who is different from a user who performs editing operations included in one group and cannot perform editing operations. This is a space for performing game operations according to content such as a game or a game. Note that the content mentioned here includes, but is not limited to, shooting, games, editing assistance, and information browsing. Further, the arrangement and number of these spaces are not limited to the arrangement and number shown in FIG.

  When using such a photo vending machine, the user 6 who is a subject enters the photographing space 2 on the photographing operation side of the housing 1 and performs photographing in a direction opposite to the housing 1. Then, after shooting, the editing operation side enters the editing and game space 3, and an operation or game in which a stamp image or text called so-called drawing is input to the shot image is directed to the housing 1. Do. In the following description, for convenience, the surface on the photographing operation side of the housing 1 is referred to as the front surface, and the surface on the editing operation side is referred to as the back surface.

  FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the photo vending machine as viewed from the front side of the photographing operation. Referring to FIG. 2, a camera 21 a for imaging a subject and a video (subject and background) captured from the camera 21 a are displayed in real time on the front surface of the housing 1 and captured by a user (subject). A live monitor 22a for visually confirming the video to be displayed, a speaker 23a for outputting announcements such as BGM and operation methods, a display 24a for displaying a demonstration screen, an operation procedure during shooting, and the like, coins are inserted A coin insertion slot 26, a front door 28 for performing maintenance of various control devices accommodated in the housing 1, and an operation unit 51 for receiving an operation from the user 6.

  As the camera 21a, a digital camera is generally used. For setting, changing, and shooting timing of items (for example, shutter speed, aperture value, exposure correction, white balance, etc.) that can be set by a general digital camera, an operation signal from the operation unit 51 or preset data is input. The computer apparatus 101 is instructed and controlled.

  Around the camera 21a, an illuminating device 30 such as a fluorescent lamp, a flash, and the like are incorporated, and an illumination box 18a for illuminating a subject is provided.

  Furthermore, a cable for inserting a cable into the housing 1 when performing communication with an external device such as a fan for releasing heat inside the housing 1, image distribution to an external device, remote maintenance, etc. It is preferable that a LAN (Local Area Network) cable insertion port is provided.

  The background device 5 provided in the shooting space 2 includes background curtains of various colors and patterns (not shown), and these are used to form a background at the time of shooting. The background curtain may be set by a manual operation of the user 6 such as a winding type or a drawer type, or may be automatically set by operating the operation unit 51.

  Further, a box-shaped print outlet 9 is provided on the side surface of the housing 1. A printed photograph is discharged from the printer 12 (see FIG. 5) provided in the housing 1 and dropped here.

  A print LED (Light Emitting Diode) 10 and a print error LED 11 are provided near the print outlet 9. When they are lit or blinking, they are notified to the outside that printing is in progress or that an error such as out of paper, out of ink, paper jam, or mechanical error has occurred during printing. .

  Similarly, FIG. 3 shows a perspective view of such a photo vending machine as viewed from the editing operation side on the back. Referring to FIG. 3, an editing unit 90 and a game unit 91 are provided on the back surface of the housing 1. In the first embodiment, the user 6 is provided with a content called shooting play in the game unit 91, and takes a picture as a game.

  The editing unit 90 displays one or more tablet displays 13a for displaying an image obtained by shooting and accepting image editing, one or more touch pens 14a for inputting an image, and music for the user. And a speaker 23b (not shown) for outputting a description of the operation method and the like by voice and an illumination box 18b.

  The game unit 91 displays in real time a camera 21b, which is a second shooting unit different from the camera 21a provided in the shooting space 2 for shooting a subject, and an image captured from the camera 21b. A live monitor 22b for visually confirming an image to be picked up, a speaker 23b (not shown) for outputting an announcement such as BGM and an operation method, and a tablet display 13b for displaying a demonstration screen, an operation procedure during shooting, and the like , An operation unit 51b for receiving operations and inputs from the user 6 and an illumination box 18b are provided. In addition, the game unit 91 is provided with a touch pen 14b for editing a photographed image.

  The camera 21b preferably has a variable angle and position. In addition, although not shown, a release or the like may be used to give a shooting instruction. By doing so, it becomes possible to shoot freely even in a relatively narrow space.

  Furthermore, a portable terminal communication device (see FIG. 5) such as a cable or device connected to the portable terminal or a device having an infrared communication function with the portable terminal may be installed. You may make it transmit the picked-up image image | photographed with the camera 21b directly to portable terminals, such as a mobile telephone, via such a portable terminal communication apparatus.

  Around the editing and gaming space 3 including the editing unit 90 and the gaming unit 91, a curtain 39 that functions as a shielding means from the outside, such as for blocking external light, is provided to ensure the privacy of the user 6. It is done. Further, a part of the curtain 39 functions to form an editing space and a game space by separating the editing unit 90 and the game unit 91 as shielding means. However, the user who uses the editing unit 90 and the user who uses the gaming unit 91 are a plurality of users who form one group, and it is preferable to enjoy the feeling of playing together. Therefore, the editing unit 90 and the gaming unit 91 are preferred. It is preferable that the curtain 39 separating the two can be opened or closed, or a curtain to be divided is not provided.

  FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing another specific example of the photo vending machine viewed from the editing operation side on the back side. As shown in FIG. 4, the editing unit 90 and the gaming unit 91 may be arranged in one space instead of different spaces. By doing in this way, even if a plurality of users constituting one group perform different game operations, it is possible to enjoy the feeling of playing together. Furthermore, by doing in this way, the size of the housing can be reduced.

  The editing unit 90 on the editing operation side shown in FIG. 4 also displays one or a plurality of tablet displays 13c for displaying an image obtained by photographing and accepting image editing, and one or more for inputting an image. A plurality of touch pens 14c, a speaker 23c (not shown) for outputting a description of music, an operation method, and the like to the user by voice, and an illumination box 18c are provided, and the game unit 91 is also photographed for photographing a subject. A camera 21c, which is a second image capturing unit different from the camera 21a provided in the space 2, and a live monitor 22c for displaying the image captured from the camera 21c in real time and allowing the user 6 to visually confirm the image captured. And are provided.

  Next, a specific example of the functional configuration of such a photo vending machine is shown in the block diagram of FIG. Referring to FIG. 5, the photo vending machine according to the present embodiment is composed of a computer device 101 that is a central part of calculation and control for each functional operation, and a board, and receives instructions from the computer device 101. And a control unit 102 for receiving and controlling and driving various connected devices.

  The computer apparatus 101 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) that is an arithmetic apparatus that performs arithmetic processing as a central part of the computer apparatus 101, a program for operating a photo vending machine, graphic data, audio data, and photographing necessary for the program. A storage device for storing edited images and other various images input with respect to captured images and captured images, a memory serving as a temporary work area for programs, cameras 21a, b, c, printer 12, tablet display 13a , C, and the like, which are software for controlling peripheral devices, and a communication unit that performs communication when connected to an external device via a LAN cable. In the computer apparatus 101, when the power switch 29 is pressed and the power is turned on from the power plug to the photo vending machine, the program is started, and the shutter timing of the cameras 21a, 21b, and 21c to be connected is set. The display on the live monitors 22a, b, c and the displays 24a, b, the output on the printer 12, and the display on the tablet displays 13a, c are controlled.

  Further, the computer apparatus 101 sends a control signal to the control unit 102 based on the instruction signal according to the execution of the program or the input operation received from the tablet display 13a, c and touched with the touch pen 14a, c. Send.

  The printer 12 is a printer for printing a photographed image on a printing medium such as paper, sticker, metal, or plastic, and is a printer such as a sublimation type printer or a thermoautochrome type (light-fixing type direct thermal recording type). Is generally used. Although the present photo vending machine will be described on the assumption that a sticker is printed by the printer 12, the print medium is not limited to a sticker, and the same processing is executed even for other print media. The printer 12 notifies the computer apparatus 101 of the state such as the above-mentioned out of paper. The computer apparatus 101 transmits a control signal to the control unit 102 according to the state.

  The photo vending machine includes a power supply control unit 103 that controls a power supply system such as the live monitors 22a to 22c, the speakers 23a to 23c, and the lighting device 30 that require power, and supplies power to these devices from the outside. Control to stabilize the voltage. Further, such turning on and off of the power is performed by pressing the power switch 29. However, forcibly terminating a program running on the computer apparatus 101 by turning off the power causes the operation to become unstable. Therefore, even if the power is turned off, the UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply) 104 backs up the power for a while and transmits a power failure signal to the computer apparatus 101. In the meantime, the computer apparatus 101 performs a program termination procedure and terminates the program normally. On the other hand, when the computer apparatus 101 is terminated in a regular procedure, a signal to that effect is transmitted to the UPS 104.

  In addition to the computer device 101 and the power supply control unit 103, the control unit 102 is connected to the operation units 51a and 51b, the service panel 105, the coin control unit 107, the printing LED 10, the printing error LED 11, and the speakers 23a to 23c.

  The service panel 105 performs a coin counter that counts the number of inserted coins, a print counter that counts the number of printed prints, a volume adjustment knob that adjusts the volume of sound output from the speakers 23a to 23c, and a test mode. A panel with test buttons and service buttons for enabling the photo vending machine to be used without inserting coins, and the installer of the photo vending machine performs various settings and maintenance operations. Used when performing. When a control operation such as operation of a service button is performed, service panel 105 transmits a control signal according to the operation to control unit 102.

  The control unit 102 transmits a control signal to the service panel 105 in accordance with a control signal (such as an instruction command) received from the computer apparatus 101. The service panel 105 operates a coin counter or a print counter according to the control signal (for example, the counter is incremented by 1).

  Similarly, the operation units 51 a and 51 b receive an instruction operation from the user and transmit an input signal according to the operation to the control unit 102. In the computer apparatus 101 that has received the input signal via the control unit 102, processing corresponding to the operation content is performed.

  The coin control unit 107 detects the validity of the coin inserted into the coin insertion slot 26 and transmits a detection signal indicating that a coin has been inserted to the control unit 102.

  The control unit 102 transmits a control signal to the coin control unit 107 in accordance with a control signal (such as an instruction command) received from the computer apparatus 101. The coin control unit 107 can block the coin insertion slot 26 so that coins are not inserted according to the control signal. Thus, for example, coin insertion can be prohibited during play.

  Further, the control unit 102 receives a control signal corresponding to the state of the printer 12 from the computer apparatus 101, and controls the printing LED 10 and the printing error LED 11 according to the control signal. In response to the control signal, the printing LED 10 or the printing error LED 11 is turned on or blinked.

  The flash control unit is connected to the cameras 21a to 21c and acquires a synchronization signal corresponding to the shutter timing in the cameras 21a to 21c. Then, control is performed so that the flash is emitted in synchronization with the shutter timing of the cameras 21a to 21c. Note that the flash control unit may be connected to the control unit 102 to set the light emission level and the like. Similarly, the illumination device 30 may be connected to the control unit 102 and set such as the degree of illumination.

  Needless to say, the configuration and functions of the photo vending machine are not limited to the specific examples shown in FIGS. That is, other functions not shown in FIGS. 1 to 5 may be provided, or not all of the functions shown in FIGS. 1 to 5 may be provided. For example, the printer 12 may not be included in the main body of the photo vending machine. In this case, the photo vending machine sends a print control signal to the external printer 12 via a dedicated line such as a LAN or wireless communication. Shall be output.

  Next, processing in the photo vending machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The processing shown in the flow of FIG. 6 is realized by the CPU of the computer apparatus 101 reading a program stored in the storage device into the memory and executing it.

  Referring to FIG. 6, when the power switch 29 provided in the photo vending machine is pressed, various devices are powered on. When the power is turned on, the operation program stored in the storage device of the computer device is activated. The computer device 101 checks whether various devices are normally connected, and performs initialization for a device that needs to be initialized. Then, a title demonstration (standby screen) prompting the use of the photo vending machine is displayed on the display 24, and at the same time, sound is output from the speakers 23a and 23b (not shown) (S100).

  When the title demo is displayed (when the title demo is being displayed), the test button is pressed (YES in S105) to activate a test mode for maintaining the photo vending machine (S110). ). The test mode is a mode for the installer of the photo vending machine to operate the photo vending machine. In this mode, the usage status (for example, the number of coins inserted) of the photo vending machine is checked, and the cameras 21a to 21 are used. 21c, peripheral devices such as the printer 12 can be adjusted. Here, the owner of the photo vending machine is the manager, manager, or employee of the store where the photo vending machine is installed and operates, and Someone who can respond.

  When the title demo is being displayed and the test button is not pressed (NO in S105), whether or not coin coins for using the photo vending machine are accepted at the coin insertion slot 26, and whether or not the coin control unit 107 has received the consideration. Is determined (S115). If the consideration has not been received (NO in S115), the process returns to step S100. When the coin control unit 107 detects the correctness and the number of coins received in step S115 and determines that the coin has been received normally (YES in S115), the process proceeds to the next step S120, and automatic photo sales A series of plays provided on the machine is started.

  When play starts, first, shooting processing is executed. As the photographing process, first, an image acquired from the camera 21a is displayed in real time on the live monitor 22a. The user 6 can take a favorite expression and pose while viewing the image displayed on the live monitor 22a. Here, the image acquired from the camera 21a may be displayed on the live monitor 22a as it is, or may be displayed by being reversed left and right. When the left and right images are inverted, the user 6 can be displayed on the live monitor 22a in the same direction as the direction in which the user 6 is reflected in the mirror. Therefore, the user 6 can easily take a favorite expression and pose while watching the live monitor 22a.

  Next, when there are a plurality of modes in the shooting method, a plurality of shooting modes are displayed on the operation display 24a as selectable options, and the user 6 selects a desired shooting mode with a button or the like of the operation unit 51a. (S120). Here, the state and status of the user 6 such as the number of photographers may be input. By doing in this way, a series of play corresponding to a user's state and situation can be provided. Then, shooting is started in the selected shooting mode (S130).

  Here, not only the shooting mode but also the color and pattern of the background medium formed by the background device 5 are selected according to the operation screen displayed on the display 24a and the sound flowing from the speaker 23a, or the camera 21a. Can be moved to a desired position, or the camera 21a can be rotated or its orientation can be adjusted. These instructions are received by the operation unit 51a or the like. Further, when a button for instructing the direction of the camera 21a or zooming is provided in the vicinity of the camera 21a or the like, the direction of the camera 21a or an instruction for zooming is accepted thereby. Then, photographing is performed in the accepted photographing mode or background medium.

  The photographing in step S130 is automatically performed with a countdown such as “3, 2, 1” being output to the display 24a or the speaker 23a as time passes. Further, it may be performed at any timing of the user 6 by pressing a shooting button (not shown) provided in the vicinity of the camera 21a.

  This photographing is executed with the shutter turned off when a photographing signal is transmitted from the computer apparatus 101 to the camera 21a. In step S130, such shooting is repeatedly performed a specified number of times.

  When the prescribed number of times of shooting is completed, all the shot images are displayed on the display 24a, and the user 6 is made to select a desired image by operating the operation unit 51a to obtain a keep image (S140).

  When the keep image is selected in step S140, guidance for prompting the user 6 to move to the editing space and / or the game space is displayed on the display 24a. According to the guidance, the user 6 moves to the editing space and / or the game space. The subsequent operations of the user 6 are performed in the editing space and / or the game space.

  Next, processing in the editing unit 90 of the photo vending machine according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  Referring to FIG. 7, in editing unit 90, when the user is not playing, CPU of computer apparatus 101 displays a standby screen on tablet display 13a (S200). Then, when the captured image (keep image) selected in step S140 described above is ready, the CPU displays the selected keep image on the tablet display 13a. Further, a screen for performing image processing such as brightness adjustment (high key adjustment) and rotation of the keep image itself is displayed, and the photographed image can be adjusted or processed according to the preference of the user 6 (S205).

  Next, an edit input is received from the user 6 with the touch pen 14a with respect to the selected keep shadow image, and the appropriate keep edit is performed (S210). At this time, the operability (editing efficiency) can be improved by outputting sound such as shooting guidance, BGM, and sound effects or sound from the speaker 23b.

  During editing input, the tablet display 13a has buttons for switching the keep image to be edited, “frame”, “line”, “stamp”, “pen”, and the stamp image that has been edited and input. Buttons such as “Kakegomu” to erase the editing image such as “Return to one” to return the input operation to the previous state, “From the beginning” to redo the image input from the beginning are displayed Is done. The user 6 selects a tool to be used by pressing these buttons with the touch pen 14a. Furthermore, after selecting a color, a pattern, etc., edit input is performed on the edit input area where the keep image to be edited is displayed.

  During editing, the keep image to be edited and the edited image for editing are developed on different layers, and the layers are displayed on the tablet display 13a. Which of the layers is displayed above is set according to the application. For example, when the editing input image is used as the foreground image of the keep image, the layer where the edited input image is developed is higher than the layer where the keep image is developed. Further, the editing image input by editing may be composed of a plurality of layers such as a stamp image layer and a frame image layer.

  The edit input time is set in advance. Then, the remaining time is displayed on the tablet display 13a, and a countdown is performed. When the remaining time becomes 0, the editing input ends. Alternatively, by pressing an “end” button prepared on the screen, it can be forcibly ended even if the remaining time is not zero. Editing can be continued within the edit input time or if the “end” button is not pressed (NO in S215).

  Further, if there is a predetermined request from the gaming unit 91 during editing, the request is accepted. The request from the gaming unit 91 is, for example, a request for displaying an image captured by the camera 21b of the gaming unit 91 on the editing unit 90 and making the editing unit 90 usable. When there is a request from the game unit 91, a notification screen area 80 of the tablet display 13a displays a screen for notifying the content in response to a request such as “Can you send this photo?” As in the action reception screen shown in FIG. Is displayed (S225). The user 6 in the editing space of the editing unit 90 selects “Yes” or “No” in response to the request. If the selection here is “Yes” (YES in S226), the image taken by the camera 21b of the gaming unit 91 is displayed on the tablet display 13a of the editing unit 90 as in the action reception screen shown in FIG. The message is displayed and the request is executed (S227). On the other hand, if the selection for the request is “No” (NO in S226), a notification that the image captured by the camera 21b of the gaming unit 91 is not accepted by the editing unit 90 is sent to the tablet display 13b of the gaming unit 91. The request is rejected (S228). At this time, the image captured by the camera 21b of the gaming unit 91 received by the editing unit 90 may be displayed in addition to the keep image, or may be displayed in the notification display area 80. Such an action reception screen may be displayed by interrupting the editing process and accepting a selection for the request, or may be accepted without interrupting the editing process.

  In addition, an image captured by the camera 21b of the gaming unit 91 is automatically displayed in the notification display area 80 without displaying the action reception screen for notifying the request from the gaming unit 91 as described above. May be. In this way, even if a request is executed, the editing process is not interrupted and the operability is not lowered.

  The images captured by the camera 21b of the gaming unit 91 by executing these requests can be subjected to editing input processing by the editing unit 90 in the same manner as the previously selected keep image. In addition, the image taken by the camera 21b of the gaming unit 91 can be used in the same form as the stamp image input to the keep image to be edited. If there is no action from the gaming unit 91 (NO in S220), the editing unit 90 continues the editing process.

  When the editing process in step S210 is completed (YES in S215), the edited and input keep image is displayed on the tablet display 13a, and the selection of the image to be printed is accepted (S230). At this time, the image photographed by the camera 21b of the gaming unit 91 may be displayed so as to be selectable as an image to be printed in the same manner as the keep image input by editing, or printed on the margin of the sheet. It may be an “additional image”.

  Further, the CPU of the computer device 101 outputs a control signal to the gaming unit 91 to finish the game at the timing when the editing process in step S210 is completed, and the game unit 91 plays on the tablet display 13b. Is displayed on the screen. Note that the timing at which the game in the gaming unit 91 is terminated is not limited to the timing at which the editing process in step S210 is terminated, but it is preferable that the game be terminated in synchronization with the editing process in the editing unit 90. For example, when an image taken with the camera 21b of the gaming unit 91 cannot be used by the editing unit 90 simply by performing a shooting operation with the gaming unit 91, an image taken with the camera 21b of the gaming unit 91 is If the image is not to be printed, the synchronization timing may be at the start of printing. In this way, when one of the users who make up a group finishes the operation, the user has finished the operation first, such as having to wait for another user in the group to finish the operation. It is possible to prevent the user from feeling bored.

  When an image to be printed is selected by the user 6 in step S230, a plurality of print layouts determined in advance according to the number of selected images are displayed on the tablet display 13a, and the selection of the user 6 is accepted (S235). ).

  When a print layout selection is accepted in step S235, print image data generated according to the selected print layout is output to the printer 12. As for the image to be printed, as shown in FIG. 10A, a keep image (I, B, C, D in FIG. 10) and an image taken by the camera 21b of the game unit 91 (FIG. 10). A, b, c, d) may be selected and printed as a print target image desired by the user. Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 10B, images (a, b, c in FIG. 10) taken by the camera 21b of the gaming unit 91, separately from the keep image (b, b, c, d in FIG. 10). , D) may be printed as a “bonus image” in a margin or the like.

  Further, an announcement for guiding the user 6 in front of the printer 12 (for example, “The sticker comes out from the right!”) Is output from the speaker 23b or the tablet display 13a. Then, printing is executed by the printer 12 (S240) and provided to the user 6 from the print outlet 9. Thereafter, as in step S00, a standby screen is displayed on the tablet display 13a (S245).

  Next, processing in the gaming unit 91 of the photo vending machine according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  Referring to FIG. 11, when the editing play is not executed in editing unit 90, the CPU displays a standby screen on tablet display 13b of gaming unit 91 (S300). Then, the CPU monitors whether the editing play is started by the editing unit 90. If the editing play is not started (NO in S305), the CPU displays the standby screen on the tablet display 13b as it is and determines that the editing play is started. Then (YES in S305), processing (play) in the game unit 91 is started.

  When a game play (shooting play here) in the gaming unit 91 in the first embodiment starts, a shooting process is first executed. As the photographing process, first, an image acquired from the camera 21b of the gaming unit 91 is displayed in real time on the live monitor 22b. The user 6 can take a favorite expression and pose while viewing the image displayed on the live monitor 22b. Here, the image acquired from the camera 21b may be displayed on the live monitor 22b as it is, or may be displayed by being reversed left and right. When the left and right images are reversed and displayed, the user 6 can be displayed on the live monitor 22b in the same direction as the direction in which the user 6 is reflected in the mirror. Therefore, the user 6 can easily take a favorite expression and pose while watching the live monitor 22b.

  Shooting in step S315 can be performed automatically by outputting a countdown such as “3, 2, 1” to the tablet display 13b or the speaker 23b over time. Further, it may be performed at any timing of the user 6 by pressing a shooting button (not shown) provided in the vicinity of the camera 21b, or a release or the like is pressed so that the shutter is released from a remote place. By doing so, it may be performed at any timing of the user 6.

  This shooting is also performed by releasing a shutter when a shooting instruction is transmitted from the computer apparatus 101 to the camera 21b. In step S315, such shooting can be performed until the editing operation on the editing unit 90 side is completed.

  When one shooting is completed, an action selection screen as shown in FIG. 12 in which an option for selecting a shot image, a method for processing the shot image, and an option for image quality adjustment are selectable, It is displayed on the tablet display 13b. First, the image quality adjustment allows the user to select the desired image quality from among “Beautiful skin” that adjusts to a beautiful skin quality, “Whitening” that adjusts slightly brightly, and “Super whitening” that adjusts lightly, This is to adjust the image quality of the photographed image. This may be brightness adjustment or the like, and the brightness may be divided in stages and a desired brightness may be selected. With this image quality adjustment, the user can adjust the image quality of a desired captured image.

  Furthermore, each process when each processing method is selected will be described.

  First, when “another shot” is selected as a processing method for an image shot on the action selection screen (“take another shot” in S325), the play of the editing unit 90 is not finished (in S360). NO), the process is returned to step S315, and the photographing process is performed again. In this case, the original captured image may be kept or discarded. Alternatively, the selection screen may be displayed on the tablet display 13b, and the user may select and decide whether to keep or discard the original captured image. When the photographed image is kept, at the end of play, the user 6 may select a desired image from the kept images and send them to an external medium or an external terminal collectively. It may be made available on the 90 side and printed.

  Further, when “send to mail” is selected as the processing method of the captured image on the action selection screen (“send to mail” in S325), the input of the mail address is accepted from the user (S335). The photographed image is transmitted to the e-mail address (S340). After that, if the play of the editing unit 90 has not ended (NO in S360), the process returns to step S315 and the photographing process is performed again.

  Further, when “Send to editing side” is selected as the processing method of the captured image on the action selection screen (“Send to editing side” in S325), the tablet display 13a of the editing unit 90 is shown in FIG. The action acceptance screen “Send this photo?” Is displayed (S345). This process is the same as the process described in S225 of FIG. When the editing unit 90 selects that the user performing the editing operation accepts the request (YES in S350), an image taken by the camera 21b of the gaming unit 91 is displayed on the tablet display 13a of the editing unit 90 ( S355). Further, a screen after execution of action processing for notifying that the captured image has been sent as shown in FIG. 13 is displayed on the tablet display 13b of the gaming unit 90 (S355). After that, if the play of the editing unit 90 has not ended (NO in S360), the process returns to step S315 and the photographing process is performed again.

  On the other hand, when the user who is editing in the editing unit 90 refuses to execute the above request (NO in S350), as shown in FIG. 14, a notification that the photographed image could not be sent, and the photographing The screen after the execution of the action process asking whether to keep the image is displayed on the tablet display 13b of the gaming unit 90, and when “Yes” is selected on the screen, that is, the user playing the game in the gaming unit 90 If it is selected to keep the captured image, the captured image may be kept. If “No” is selected, the captured image may be discarded. If the play of the editing unit 90 has not ended (NO in S360), the process returns to step S315 and the photographing process is performed again.

  Moreover, when portable terminal communication apparatuses, such as a portable terminal connection terminal and an infrared communication part, are installed in the game part 91, there may be an option of transmitting to a portable terminal with a portable terminal communication apparatus. By being configured in this way, it is possible to provide troublesome operations such as e-mail address input and connection with a portable terminal during editing, and there is an advantage that the user can calmly operate. In addition, the user can feel a sense of profit, and customer satisfaction can be improved.

  Note that, as described above, the mode is not limited to the mode in which the action selection screen as shown in FIG. 12 is displayed and the processing of the photographed image is selected for each photographing. For example, photographing is performed continuously a predetermined number of times. After that, an action selection screen for selecting a photographed image to be processed from among a plurality of photographed images to be processed by e-mail transmission or making it usable by the editing unit 90 is displayed, and the photographed image selected by the user is displayed. Alternatively, a desired process may be executed.

  Further, a moving image may be captured by the camera 21b of the gaming unit 91. The captured moving image can be used as a standby image of the portable terminal by transmitting the captured moving image to the portable terminal via the above-described portable terminal communication device or by mail. By doing in this way, the user who cannot perform an edit play among a plurality of users which constitute one group does not get bored.

  Further, the captured image captured by the camera 21b of the gaming unit 91 may be editable using the touch pen 14b of the gaming unit 91 or the like. In this case, using the touch pen 14 of the gaming unit 91, an editing operation such as pen input or frame input is specifically performed on a photographed image photographed by the camera 21b of the gaming unit 91. Furthermore, editing operations such as pen input and frame input may be performed while photographing with the camera 21b using the touch pen 14 installed in the game unit 91.

  In step S360, if the CPU determines that the play of the editing unit 90 has been completed (YES in S360), the shooting process in the gaming unit 91 is terminated and the standby screen is displayed again (S365). .

  The above is the description of the configuration and processing on the editing side of the photo vending machine in the first embodiment.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, the configuration of the photo vending machine according to the second embodiment will be described.

  The appearance from the side of the photo vending machine according to the second embodiment and the appearance from the photographing operation side are the same as those shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 in the first embodiment.

  FIG. 15 is a perspective view of a photo vending machine according to the second embodiment as viewed from the editing operation side on the back side. In the photo vending machine according to the second embodiment, a plurality of users constituting one group are provided with contents such as various games in the gaming unit 91 simultaneously with the editing operation of the editing unit 90, Various games can be played. In FIG. 15, the side curtain 39 is not shown in order to make the configuration easy to see.

  That is, referring to FIG. 15, the editing unit 90 of the photo vending machine according to the second embodiment is similar to that of the photo vending machine according to the first embodiment. A display 13d and one or more touch pens 14d for inputting images are provided. Since the configuration and processing of the editing unit 90 of the photo vending machine according to the second embodiment are the same as those of the photo vending machine according to the first embodiment, the detailed description here will be repeated. Absent.

  The gaming unit 91 of the photo vending machine according to the second embodiment includes a tablet display 13e for displaying a standby screen, a game, and the like, and a touch pen 14e for the user 6 to perform operation input. In the second embodiment, the user 6 plays a game in the game unit 91.

  Next, processing on the game unit 91 side of the photo vending machine according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  Referring to FIG. 16, when the editing play is not executed in editing unit 90, the CPU displays a standby screen on tablet display 13e of gaming unit 91 (S400). Then, the CPU monitors whether or not the edit play has been started by the editing unit 90. If the edit play has not started (NO in S405), the CPU displays the standby screen on the tablet display 13e as it is, and the editing unit 90 plays. Monitor whether it has started. If it is determined that the edit play has been started (YES in S405), processing (play) in the gaming unit 91 is started.

  When game play (game play here) in the game unit 91 in the second embodiment starts, a game is first selected. The CPU displays a game selection screen as shown in FIG. 17 on the tablet display 13e, and accepts a selection from the user (S410). It is preferable that the games are categorized into optimal games according to the number of people, such as one player, two players, and three players. By doing in this way, it is possible to provide an optimal game corresponding to the number of users who do not perform an editing operation among a plurality of users constituting one group. All users who make up can enjoy editing play and game play. When a game is selected in step S410, the CPU calls a program of the selected game and starts the game (S415).

  In step S415, the game is provided on the tablet display 13e. The game may proceed by being operated with the touch pen 14e, or an operation button or the like may be provided in the vicinity, and the game may proceed by operation there. Alternatively, the tablet display 13e may be touched with a finger to advance.

  When one game is finished (S420), it is determined whether or not the edit play in the editing unit 90 is finished at that timing (S425). If it is determined that the editing play in the editing unit 90 has not ended (NO in S425), the process returns to step S410 to accept the game selection once again and provide the game.

  Note that the time for one game is preferably set to a time that allows the game to be repeated several times so as not to be interrupted halfway, corresponding to the edit play time in the editing unit 90. By doing so, it is possible to optimally adjust the edit play time in the editing unit 90 and the game play time in the game unit 91.

  Further, the result of the game in the game unit 91 may be reflected in the edit input process in the editing unit 90. For example, if the game unit 91 wins the game, the editing unit 90 can use a bonus stamp image. More specifically, it is conceivable that a stamp image displayed on a card acquired in a game such as nervous breakdown in the game unit 91 is displayed on an editing screen in the editing unit 90 and can be used. Further, the type of stamp image that can be input by the editing unit 90 may be changed according to the result of the game. Further, depending on the result of the game, there may be a privilege such as printing an additional sheet. This is because the game result in the game unit 91 is sent to the editing unit 90, and processing corresponding to the game result stored in advance in the storage device of the computer device 101 is called according to the game result, and the editing unit 90. It is realized by being executed in.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the editing play in the editing unit 90 has ended (YES in S425), the provision of the game in the gaming unit 91 is ended and the standby screen is displayed again on the tablet display 13e ( S430).

  In the present embodiment, the game unit 91 displays the game on the tablet display 13c. However, as shown in FIG. 18, the game unit 91 has a specific action such as mole hitting. A game device may be provided, and a game may be provided by the game device. Further, the provided game is not limited to the photography as shown in the first embodiment or the game for obtaining the score as shown in the second embodiment. Such a game may be provided by installing other gaming devices preferred by generations who frequently use photo vending machines.

  This completes the description of the processing and configuration on the editing side of the photo vending machine according to the second embodiment.

[Modification]
As shown in FIG. 13, when the game unit 91 has an information input / output device such as a tablet display 13e, the content provided by the game unit 91 is not limited to a game, and may be various contents other than a game. Good. For example, provision of contents such as quizzes, questionnaires, fortune-telling, information browsing, and shopping can be specifically mentioned.

  Further, the gaming unit 91 may be configured to perform an operation that assists the editing unit 90. The operations that assist the editing unit 90 include auxiliary operations related to printing, such as an operation for creating a stamp image used for the editing operation, an operation for selecting a color tone of a captured image, and an operation for selecting a print layout in advance. This refers to indirect editing or work that assists editing in the editing unit 90 other than direct editing input operations such as inputting an image for editing such as a stamp image into a keep image. In general, a user who performs an editing input operation in the editing unit 90 is limited by providing operations that are generally time-consuming at different locations and sharing the operations among a plurality of users constituting one group. The edit play can be performed by effectively using the edited time, and the user of the game unit 91 is not bored. Furthermore, it is possible to provide a sheet on which an image with a higher degree of completion is printed.

  In addition, the game provided by the game unit 91 may be configured so that the user can select a desired content from the above-described shooting, games, and operations. Furthermore, when the game unit 91 includes the camera 21b, the game unit 91 may be able to perform shooting play on the shooting side. As described above, when the user selects a game provided by the gaming unit 91, a game selection screen as shown in FIG. 19 is displayed on the tablet display 13b of the gaming unit 91, and the user selects a desired game. . That is, referring to FIG. 19, items such as shooting, games, quizzes, questionnaires, fortune-telling, psychological tests, information browsing, stamp creation, and shopping are presented to be selectable, and the user selects a desired game (content). Accept. Here, a list of game options is displayed, but games that are considered suitable for the number of users may be preferentially displayed, or the number of people suitable for performing the game may be displayed as options. .

  Further, as shown in FIG. 20, the editing unit 90 and the gaming unit 91 may have the same configuration, and the editing unit 90 and the gaming unit 91 may each select a desired game. In this case, the same game may be selected in the editing unit 90 and the game unit 91, or different games may be selected. Moreover, you may enable it to select a different game in the middle of the game provided. By doing in this way, since the game which a user desires can be provided more, customer satisfaction improves.

  Next, a specific example of the arrangement of the editing unit 90 and the gaming unit 91 will be described with reference to a schematic top view of the photo vending machine shown in FIG. In FIG. 21, the editing unit 90 is indicated by “a” and the gaming part 91 is indicated by “b”.

  As a specific example of one arrangement, as shown in FIG. 21A, the editing unit 90 and the gaming unit 91 may be juxtaposed in contact with the back surface of the housing 1. As another specific example of the arrangement, as shown in FIG. 21B, an editing unit 90 is in contact with the back surface of the housing 1, and a game unit 91 is in contact with the side surface of the housing 1. Also good. As another specific example of the arrangement, as shown in FIG. 21C, the editing unit 90 and the game unit 91 are installed in a different place or space from the housing 1 that is separated from the housing 1. May be. As another specific example of the arrangement, as shown in FIG. 21D, the editing unit 90 and the game unit 91 are not separated, and the editing process and the game process are performed in the same housing or space. May be configured to be able to perform. As another specific example of the arrangement, a plurality of editing units 90 and gaming units 91 may be provided as shown in FIG. Thus, the arrangement, the number, and the like of the editing unit 90 and the gaming unit 91 are not limited in the present invention, as long as a plurality of users configuring one group can enjoy editing and gaming in parallel. Good.

  In the above-described first and second embodiments and the modification examples thereof, the mode in which the user 6 configuring one group uses the photo vending machine has been described. However, as shown in FIG. Since the shooting space 2 to be performed and the editing and game space 3 for editing and playing the captured image are in different places, users of different groups can also use them simultaneously. In this case, when the previous user finishes shooting and moves to the editing and gaming space 3, a standby screen is displayed on the display 24a of the shooting space 2 and accepts the coin insertion of the next user. Then, when a coin is inserted, shooting of the next user is started. In the above-described embodiment, the shooting space 2 and the editing / game space 3 have been described as being provided at different positions. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and shooting, editing, The game may be performed in parallel.

  In addition, when the editing unit 90 and the game unit 91 are separated into separate housings, it is preferable that these housings can be attached and detached, and the installer of the photo vending machine is installed. It is preferable to be able to arrange them conveniently.

  Furthermore, since the editing process and the game process are operated at the same time, there may be a case where a single computer device 101 that controls operations such as editing and games takes a burden on the process. For this reason, it is possible to separately provide a computer device for controlling the editing unit and a computer device for controlling the operation of the gaming unit, thereby improving user operability. In this case, in the functional block diagram shown in FIG. 5, what is necessary only for the editing unit 90 and the gaming unit 91 is connected to and controlled by a dedicated computer device. In addition, what is necessary for both operations such as the control unit 102 and the service panel 105 may be controlled by dividing the function and connected to the respective computer devices on the editing unit 90 side and the gaming unit 91 side, It may be connected to one of the computer devices and controlled.

  Similarly, when users of a plurality of different groups use a photo vending machine at the same time, a single computer device 101 to be controlled may cause a load on processing. For this reason, the computer device for controlling the photographing side, the computer device for controlling the operation on the editing side, and the computer device for controlling the operation on the game side can be provided separately to improve user operability. Also in this case, in the functional block diagram shown in FIG. 5, only the photographing unit 92, the editing unit 90, and the game unit 91 are required to be connected to and controlled by a dedicated computer device. In addition, what is necessary for each operation such as the control unit 102 and the service panel 105 may be controlled by being divided into functions and connected to respective computer devices on the photographing side, the editing side, and the game side, It may be connected to and controlled by any one computer device.

  Furthermore, in such a case, it is preferable to install communication units so that the computer units on the editing unit 90 side, the gaming unit 91 side, and the photographing unit 92 side of the housing 1 can communicate with each other. . In particular, when the editing unit 90 and the gaming unit 91 are installed in different locations, it is preferable to install communication means such as wireless so that the computer devices between the cases can communicate with each other. preferable.

  Further, editing and games may be controlled by the same computer device, and only shooting may be controlled by different computer devices.

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

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

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

It is a figure which shows the specific example of the external appearance of the photograph vending machine concerning 1st Embodiment. It is the perspective view which looked at the photography vending machine from the photography operation side which is the front. It is the perspective view which looked at the photograph vending machine from the edit operation side which is the back. It is a perspective view which shows the other specific example which looked at the photograph vending machine from the edit operation side which is the back. It is a block diagram which shows the specific example of a function structure of a photograph vending machine. It is a flowchart which shows the process in a photograph vending machine. It is a flowchart which shows the process in the edit part 90 of the photograph vending machine concerning 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the specific example of an action reception screen. It is a figure which shows the specific example of an action reception screen. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the printed image layout of the printed sticker. It is a flowchart which shows the process in the game part 91 of the photograph vending machine concerning 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the specific example of an action selection screen. It is a figure which shows the specific example of a screen after action processing execution. It is a figure which shows the specific example of a screen after action processing execution. It is the perspective view which looked at the photo vending machine concerning a 2nd embodiment from the edit operation side which is the back. It is a flowchart which shows the process by the game part 91 side of the photograph vending machine concerning 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the specific example of a game selection screen. It is a figure which shows the other specific example of the game part 91. FIG. It is a figure which shows the specific example of a game selection screen. It is a figure which shows the other specific example of a structure of the edit part 90 and the game part 91. FIG. It is a figure which shows the specific example of arrangement | positioning of the edit part 90 and the game part 91. FIG.

Explanation of symbols

  1 Photographic vending machine housing, 2 shooting space, 3 editing and game space, 5 background device, 6 user, 9 print outlet, 10 printing LED, 11 printing error LED, 12 printer, 13a-13e tablet display, 14a-14e Touch pen, 18a-18c Illumination unit, 21a-21c Camera, 22a-22c Live monitor, 23a-23c Speaker, 24a Display, 25 Timer, 26 Coin slot, 28 Front door, 29 Power switch, 30 Illumination device, 51a, 51b operation unit, 101 computer device, 102 control unit, 103 power supply control unit, 104 UPS, 105 service panel, 107 coin control unit, 80 notification display area, 90 editing unit, 91 game unit.

Claims (10)

Photographing means for photographing the subject;
Editing means for accepting and editing an editing input operation on a photographed image photographed by the photographing means;
Printing means for printing the image edited by the editing means;
Content providing means for providing content different from the editing input operation during editing in the editing means;
Control means for controlling the photographing means, the editing means, the printing means, and the content providing means,
The photo vending machine, wherein the content providing means is provided at a position different from any of the photographing means, the editing means, and the printing means.   2. The photo vending machine according to claim 1, wherein the control unit controls to start and / or end the provision of the content in the content providing unit in response to the start and / or end of editing in the editing unit. .   3. The photo vending machine according to claim 1, wherein the content providing unit includes another photographing unit different from the photographing unit, and provides photographing of the subject by the other photographing unit as the content.   4. The photo vending machine according to claim 3, wherein a photographed image photographed by the other photographing means included in the content providing means is used in the editing means or the printing means.   5. The photo vending machine according to claim 3, further comprising a transmission unit configured to transmit an image captured by the other imaging unit included in the content providing unit to an external device.   The photo vending machine according to any one of claims 3 to 5, wherein the other photographing means included in the content providing means is variable in angle and position.   The content providing means includes display means, and a predetermined screen is displayed on the display means, so that the content can be a game, information browsing display, creation of an editing image used for the editing input operation, The photo vending machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the photo vending machine provides at least one of adjustment of a photographed captured image and auxiliary operation relating to printing in the printing unit.   The editing unit and the content providing unit are arranged in the same space so that at least an editing input operation in the editing unit and provision of content in the content providing unit are performed in the same space. A photo vending machine as described in any of the above. Photographing means for photographing the subject;
Editing means for accepting and editing an editing input operation on a photographed image photographed by the photographing means;
Printing means for printing the image edited by the editing means;
A program for causing a computer to execute control of a photo vending machine including content providing means for providing content,
A shooting step of shooting the subject in the shooting means;
In the editing means, an editing step for receiving and editing an editing input operation on the photographed image photographed in the photographing step;
In the printing means, a printing step for printing the image edited in the editing step;
A control program for a photo vending machine, wherein the content providing means executes a content providing step for providing content different from the editing input operation during editing in the editing step. Photographing means for photographing the subject;
Editing means for accepting and editing an editing input operation on a photographed image photographed by the photographing means;
Printing means for printing the image edited by the editing means;
A method for controlling a photo vending machine including content providing means for providing content,
A shooting step of shooting the subject in the shooting means;
In the editing means, an editing step for receiving and editing an editing input operation for the captured image captured in the capturing step;
In the printing means, a printing step for printing the image edited in the editing step;
A photo vending machine control method comprising: a content providing step of providing content different from the editing input operation in the content providing means during editing in the editing step.

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