JP2005242285A - Photographic print providing device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a photographic print providing device capable of increasing the customer turnover. <P>SOLUTION: The photographic print providing device is constituted so that either of right and left side surfaces as facing to a photographing housing 1 can be opened to allow a user 6 to get in/out of a photographic space 3. A print takeout port 8 is arranged at a position where a print can be taken out on the outside of a photographing play area 15, a 1st editing play area 16 and a 2nd editing play area 17 on the opened side surface side. The areas 16 and 17 are arranged in a line to put the area 15 in between, and a 1st editing housing 2a is arranged so that the area 16 may be positioned on the back surface side of the housing 1, and a 2nd editing housing 2b is arranged so that the area 17 may be positioned on the back side of the area 15. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a photographic print providing apparatus that can improve the turnover rate of a customer and provide a user with a long editing time, and can be easily replaced with an existing apparatus such as a store or moved in a layout.

  In recent years, a lot of photo print providing apparatuses that take pictures and make sticker prints have been installed in stores providing games such as game centers. Such a photo print providing apparatus is generally used by a plurality of people, such as female junior and senior high school students. The user (user) is photographed with a camera, the photographed image is displayed on a tablet display or the like, and the attached touch pen is used. Those that have a function of inputting characters, figures, etc. (editing functions called so-called graffiti and drawing) have become common. The edited and input image is combined with the photographed image, and the combined image is printed by a printer and provided to the user.

  In general, the photographic print providing apparatus as described above is formed in a rectangular parallelepiped shape having a height of about 2 m, a width of about 2 m50 cm, and a depth of about 1 m50 cm, and is often provided with one or two touch pens.

  However, in the photo print providing apparatus as described above, shooting and editing are performed at the same place. For this reason, the user who is waiting for the turn must wait until the user who has been using first finishes a series of processing from shooting to editing. For this reason, there has been a problem that the operating turnover rate of the user is low and the profit rate does not increase so much.

  Therefore, an image printing apparatus has been proposed in which a space for photographing and a space for editing are provided at different locations in order to improve the customer's rotation rate (see, for example, Patent Document 1 below). In an apparatus such as that disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-228561, the waiting time for the order is shortened, and the time required for the editing work can be sufficiently secured to satisfy the user.

  In order to further improve the rotation rate and provide a longer editing time, there has been proposed an image printing apparatus in which a space for shooting and a space for editing are provided in different places and a plurality of spaces for editing are provided (for example, , See Patent Document 2 below). In an apparatus as shown in Patent Document 2, spaces for editing are provided on the left side surface and the right side surface of the casing so that the user's rotation rate can be improved and the waiting time can be shortened. It has become.

In addition, in order to increase the flexibility of the installation location of the apparatus, a composite image printing apparatus has been proposed in which a print sticker outlet can be selectively installed on any of the front, left side, and right side of the casing. (For example, see Patent Document 3 below.)
JP 2002-262285 A JP 2003-32586 A JP 2000-241854 A

  However, in the apparatus as shown in Patent Document 2, when the space for editing is provided on the left side surface and the right side surface of the casing as described above, the curtain surrounding the editing space is on the side surface of the casing. Since it protrudes in the direction, a large installation area that surrounds the T-shaped space is required. Therefore, when replacing the existing photographic print providing apparatus, an area (space) larger than that occupied by the existing cuboid photographic print providing apparatus is required. For this reason, in order to secure the space, it is necessary to move or remove another device other than the replacement target, and there is a problem that the replacement cannot be easily performed.

  In addition, when a space for editing is provided on the left side and the right side of the housing, and a print sticker outlet is provided on each side, two printers are required, which increases the cost. If the print sticker outlet is provided on the back side of the housing opposite to the shooting space, a space for the user waiting for the completion of printing is further required, and an area occupied by the apparatus is further required.

  Further, when editing is performed by a plurality of people, since editing is performed with one or two touch pens, some of the plurality of people cannot edit and wait around the person performing the editing. Many. Then, as shown in Patent Document 2, when spaces for editing are provided on the left side surface and the right side surface of the housing, a person who does not perform editing is located near the entrance of the shooting space on the side surface of the housing. There is a problem in that the waiting time is closed so that the flow of the customer in and out of the shooting space is deteriorated, and the operation rotation rate is lowered. In addition, a decrease in the operating rotation rate may cause a state in which the user must wait for a long time, and the user may give up and return.

  As described above, the above-mentioned Patent Document 2 does not consider the problem of facilitating device exchange or the location of a person who cannot edit, simply providing a plurality of editing spaces, improving the rotation rate, and reducing the editing time. It's just getting longer.

  Further, in the apparatus as shown in Patent Document 3, it is necessary to provide a slide rail or the like in order to obtain a structure in which the printer can be selectively installed, and there is a problem that costs increase. In addition, there is a problem that it is difficult to design, because it is necessary to consider the arrangement of devices inside the housing so that other devices can be accommodated regardless of whether the printer is installed on the front, left side, or right side.

  The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and can improve the turnover rate of the customer, provide the user with a long editing time, and replace the existing device such as a store, move the layout, etc. It is an object of the present invention to provide an apparatus for providing a photographic print.

  In order to achieve the above object, a photographic print providing apparatus of the present invention is a photographic play area including a photographic play providing apparatus having a camera that shoots a subject including a user, and a photographic space facing the photographic play providing apparatus. A first edit play providing device that allows a user to input a graffiti image to a photographed image displayed on a first display means for displaying a photographed image photographed by the camera to the user, and providing the first edit play A graffiti image is displayed for a captured image displayed on a first editing play area including a space for editing work facing the apparatus and a second display means for displaying a captured image captured by the camera to the user. A second editing play area including a second editing play providing apparatus to be input and a space for editing work facing the second editing play providing apparatus, and a user shooting in the shooting play area The photographing process to be executed, the first editing process for causing the user to execute graffiti input in the first editing play area, and the second editing process for allowing the user to execute graffiti input in the second editing play area are controlled. A control means, a printing means for printing a composite image of the photographed image and the graffiti image on a predetermined printing medium, and an outlet for a user to take out the printing medium printed by the printing means are used. In order to enable a person to enter and exit the shooting space, either the left or right side is configured to be openable toward the shooting play providing device, and the outlet is on the same side as the opened side. The photographic play providing device, the first editing play providing device, and the second editing play providing device can be arranged at positions that can be taken out of the first editing play providing device. The first edit play area is arranged in a row so as to sandwich the shooting play area, the installation area of the entire apparatus is rectangular, and the first edit play area is on the rear side of the shooting play providing apparatus. The second edit play providing device is arranged such that the second edit play providing device is located, and the second edit play providing device is located on the back side of the shooting play area. The first edit play area and the second edit play area each enter the user's entry / exit space on the same side as the open side of either the left or right side facing the shooting housing. In order to make it possible, the gist is that it is configured to be openable.

  That is, according to the photo print providing device of the present invention, in order to allow the user to enter and exit the shooting space, either the left or right side is openable toward the shooting play providing device. Therefore, even if the side of one side is blocked by a store wall or another device, or when it is desired to install it side by side with another device, the user can rotate the entire device 180 degrees to It can be arranged appropriately so that it can easily enter and leave the space. For this reason, the degree of freedom of the layout (installation location, installation direction) of the photo print providing device in the amusement hall is improved, and the installation space of the amusement hall can be effectively utilized.

  In addition, since a space for a user to enter is formed in front of the photographic print providing apparatus, the installation area and the size of the apparatus are inevitably determined within a certain range due to the configuration. Further, many existing devices often occupy an installation area of a substantially rectangular shape (a rectangular parallelepiped when expressed in terms of height). In the photo print providing apparatus of the present invention, the editing play area is provided before and after the shooting play area, so that the installation area is substantially rectangular as in the existing apparatus. Therefore, in the photo print providing device of the present invention, it is possible to easily replace the existing device in the amusement hall and change the layout in the amusement hall, and simultaneously set three sets in the same space as the existing installation space. Can be used by other customers (users).

  The first edit play area and the second edit play area are arranged in a row so as to sandwich the shooting play area, and the first editing play area is located on the back side of the shooting play providing device. Since the second edit play providing device is arranged and the second edit play providing device is arranged so that the second edit play area is located on the back side of the shooting play area, three sets of The user can perform shooting play and edit play at positions distant from each other, and each user can play without being concerned about other users. Furthermore, it is difficult for the user to disturb other users' movement (for example, movement from the shooting play area to the first edit play area or the second edit play area), the user's movement becomes smooth, and the operating rotation rate is increased. Will improve. By providing a plurality of editing play areas with such a configuration, even if a long editing time is provided to the users in each editing play area, the movement of the customer is smooth and the operating turnover rate is improved. . In addition, the editing time can be provided almost twice as long as the shooting time, so that the user can edit slowly and the satisfaction is increased.

  In addition, the take-out port is configured to be arranged at a position that can be taken out outside the shooting play area, the first edit play area, and the second edit play area on the opened side surface side. For this reason, since the place where the edit play is performed and the place where the print medium is received are located at different places, it is possible to prevent the user who has finished the edit play from waiting in the edit play area. For example, when the user finishes the edit play in the first edit play area, the user moves out of the first edit play area and before the take-out to receive the print medium. Then, by the movement of the user, the user who has finished the shooting play can immediately enter the first edit play area and perform the edit play. As a result, the customer flow becomes smoother and the operating turnover rate is further improved.

  In addition, since the outlet is configured to be arranged on the opened side surface, the side surface on one side is blocked by a store wall or other device, or the store wall or other device. Even if it is desired to install them side by side, the entire device can be rotated 180 degrees so that the user can easily receive the print medium. It is possible to improve and effectively use the playground installation space. In addition, since only one printing unit is required, the manufacturing cost can be suppressed.

  As described above, the apparatus can be successfully arranged even if one side of the facility building is a wall.

  The user can go in and out from one side of the device, and the user can move less.

  The user can enjoy playing with time.

  In addition, each effect can be obtained by the following configuration.

  In the present invention, when devices having the same configuration are used as the first edit play providing device and the second edit play providing device, two devices having the same configuration may be manufactured. Manufacturing costs can be reduced rather than making an apparatus, and the members can be made common so that maintenance is easy.

  In the present invention, there is provided shooting side guidance means for guiding a user of the shooting play area, and the control means determines whether the graffiti input is executed in the first editing process or the second editing process. In the case of alternately determining and controlling the shooting side guiding means to guide the user to the first edit play area or the second edit play area according to the determination result, the first edit play area or the above Since customers can be distributed to the second editing play area on average, the operation turnover rate is improved and the movement of the customers becomes even smoother. Further, since the first edit play providing device and the second edit play providing device are used on average, their processing and load are evenly distributed, the degree of wear of the members is equalized, and maintenance is easy. In addition, since the user who has finished the shooting play can be guided to the first edit play area or the second edit play area according to the determination result, the user who has finished the shooting play can play the first edit play area. It is possible to move without wondering which editing work space of the area and the second edit play area may be moved.

  In the present invention, an operation number counting means for counting the number of operation times of the apparatus is provided, and the control means causes the graffiti input to be executed in the first editing process based on a counting result of the operation number counting means, or the first When determining whether to execute the two-editing process, it is possible to easily guide the user alternately without requiring a complicated process. For example, if the counting result of the operation number counting means is an odd number, the user can be guided to the first edit play area, and if it is an even number, the user can be guided to the second edit play area.

  In the present invention, the control means displays, on the first display means, guidance for guiding a user of the first edit play area to the take-out port after finishing the first edit process, and the second edit After the process is completed, when controlling to display on the second display means a guide for guiding the user of the second edit play area to the exit, the user who has finished the edit play is taken to the exit. The next user (for example, the user who has finished shooting play) can be smoothly guided to the editing work space.

  In the present invention, when the control means determines that the graffiti input is to be executed in the first editing process and the second editing process is not executed, the second display means displays the first editing play area. When the guidance for guiding the user is displayed, and it is determined that the graffiti input is executed in the second editing process, the second editing process is displayed on the first display means when the first editing process is not executed. When controlling to display a guidance to guide the user to the play area, for example, if the user who finished the shooting play accidentally moves to the edit play area on the opposite side, it is incorrect. Can be notified to the user, so that the user is kind and the user can be guided smoothly.

  In the present invention, the control means controls an editing time for causing the user to execute graffiti input in at least the first editing process and the second editing process, and the editing time is set to the shooting play area and / or the If the editing play area is extended depending on the usage status, if the shooting play area and / or editing play area is frequently used during busy hours, etc., the usage time should not be extended and the operating rotation rate Can be prevented, and when it is used sparsely (intermittently) in a quiet time period or the like, sufficient editing time can be given to the user, and the user's satisfaction can be enhanced.

  In the present invention, in the case where the extended editing time is limited according to the use situation of the shooting play area, the control means, for example, once extending the editing time and then shooting during the editing play. When the shooting play of another user is started in the play area, the extended editing time can be limited (for example, shortened), so that the operating rotation rate of the apparatus can be prevented from decreasing. .

  In the present invention, when a return operation means for causing the operator to perform a return operation for returning the apparatus from an abnormal state is provided, and the return operation means is provided in the vicinity of the outlet, the shooting play area, the first A return operation for returning the device from the abnormal state without interrupting the use of the user of the edit play area and the second edit play area can be easily executed by an operator (for example, the installer of the device). .

  Here, the operator includes the installer of this apparatus, and managers, managers, employees, etc. of stores and the like who install this apparatus and conduct business, and can respond to the user 6 during business. Is.

  In the present invention, a maintenance operation means for causing the operator to perform a maintenance operation of the apparatus is provided, and the control means is controlled by the setting operation related to the control of the control means and the control means by the operation of the maintenance operation means. A test mode process for controlling an operation test of the controlled apparatus to be controlled, and when the first edit process or the second edit process is being executed in the test mode process, When the setting operation related to the second editing play providing device is disabled, the setting operation or the operation by the operator during the editing play in the first editing play area or the second editing play area is performed by the operator. It is possible to prevent the operation test from being performed and hinder the customer's play, and the apparatus can be operated smoothly.

  Further, since the operator can collectively manage the setting operation related to the control of the control means and the operation test of the controlled device at one place, it is easy and convenient for the operator to perform the maintenance operation of the device alone. In addition, since it is not necessary to provide a plurality of maintenance operation means on each of the shooting play area side and the edit play area side, for example, manufacturing costs can be reduced. In addition, by providing maintenance operation means in, for example, a shooting play area (on the side for accepting the value, where to start using), it is possible to stop the use start of the user who is waiting for use. Even in a situation where the operation of the apparatus is stopped, the number of users in use can be kept to a minimum, and confusion can be prevented. In addition, when the first editing process or the second editing process is being performed, the setting operation related to the first editing play providing apparatus or the second editing play providing apparatus is disabled. The maintenance operation of the device can be executed when necessary without worrying about the usage status of the first edit play area or the second edit play area. Even in a situation where an edit play is being performed, an impossible setting can be made at the timing when the edit play ends, so the operator can perform the first edit play area or the second in almost real time even during a maintenance operation. The use status of the edit play area can be confirmed, and when the maintenance operation is performed, it is possible to save the operator from checking the end of the edit play by visiting the first edit play area or the second edit play area. Furthermore, in order to confirm that the edit play is finished, a maintenance operation is mischievously performed by a user waiting for use while moving to the first edit play area or the second edit play area. Can be prevented.

  In the present invention, when the control means allows the setting to stop the operation of the first edit play providing device or the second edit play providing device, either the first edit play area or the second edit play area is allowed. When such a device cannot be operated due to a failure or the like, it can be operated without stopping the operation of the entire device.

  In the present invention, when the shooting play providing device and the editing play providing device that face each other are integrated, and the back unit and the editing play providing device that face each other are integrated, the cost due to the integration and commonization of the devices Down and space saving is possible.

  Further, in the present invention, the first edit play area and the second edit play area are on the same side as the side that is configured to be openable on either one of the left and right sides toward the shooting play providing device. When it is configured to be openable so that the user can enter and leave the editing space, the user can move smoothly and can easily perform installation layout in the store. In addition, by being configured to be openable so as to be able to enter and exit each space on one side, the user waiting for the next shooting play has finished shooting play and has come out of the shooting space It is easy to check the user, and the user can be replaced smoothly.

  Next, the best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described.

  FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a specific example of the appearance of the photo print providing apparatus in the present embodiment.

  This photographic print providing device (hereinafter referred to as “this device”) is composed of a photographing housing 1, a first editing housing 2a, a second editing housing 2b, a background portion 5, and side curtains 40a, 40b, 40c. A panel, a frame material, etc. are combined.

  In the present apparatus, by combining the above-described components, a photographing space 3 for mainly performing a photographing operation and a plurality of editing spaces 4a and 4b for performing an editing operation on a photographed image are formed.

  More specifically, a shooting play area 15 including a shooting casing 1 that is a shooting play providing apparatus having a camera 21 for shooting a subject including the user 6 and a shooting space (shooting space) 3 facing the shooting casing 1. A first editing housing that is a first editing play providing device that allows the user 6 to input a graffiti image to a captured image displayed on a tablet display 13 to be described later, which displays a captured image captured by the camera 21 2a and a first editing play area 16 including an editing space (a space for editing work) 4a facing the first editing housing 2a, and a captured image captured by the camera 21 for the user 6 to be described later. A second editing housing 2b that is a second editing play providing device for inputting a graffiti image with respect to a photographed image displayed on the tablet display 37, and an editing space (edit) facing the second editing housing 2b. And a second edit play area 17 containing a space) 4b of the working.

  In addition, the left and right side surfaces of the apparatus are opened to allow the user 6 in the shooting play area 15 to enter and leave the shooting space 3 from at least one of the left and right sides. Yes. Specifically, in this apparatus, open portions 1 a are formed on both the left and right side surfaces of the photographing housing 1 so that the user 6 can enter and leave the photographing space 3. In a store or the like where the apparatus is installed, in order to allow the user 6 to enter and exit the shooting space 3, the left and right sides of the shooting housing 1 are configured to be openable. For example, an installer or the like who installs this apparatus may block any one side surface of the photographing housing 1 of this apparatus with a wall of a store such as a playground or other apparatus when installing this apparatus. Even if the user 6 wants to be installed next to another device, the user 6 can enter and exit the shooting space 3, and can be placed in the playground with a desired layout without using the user 6 for play. Thus, in the state installed in the store etc., the open part 1a exists in either one of the right and left of the imaging | photography housing | casing 1. FIG. It is only necessary that the open portion 1a exists on either the left or right side in the installed state. For example, one of the open portions 1a may already be closed with a sheet or a plate-like member at the time of manufacture. Moreover, it is not restricted to the case where the opening part 1a is covered with the side curtain 40a or the like, but may be a sliding door, a door or the like.

  In the shooting play area 15, the user 6 operates a touch panel display 24 described later provided in the shooting housing 1 to perform shooting play. The left and right sides of the apparatus are open so that the user 6 can enter and leave the shooting space 3, but the shooting space 3 is used for the purpose of considering the privacy of the user 6 or blocking external light. Is provided with a side curtain 40a that separates the surrounding and the photographing space 3 from each other. In the drawing, the side curtain on the front side is omitted. Details of the configuration of the imaging housing 1 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  The first edit play area 16 and the second edit play area 17 are arranged in a row so as to sandwich the shooting play area 15. The first editing housing 2a is positioned so that the first editing play area 16 is located on the back side of the photographing housing 1 (the surface that is paired with the front of the photographing housing 1 and is in contact with the outside of the apparatus). Is arranged, and the second editing play area 17 is positioned so that the second edit play area 17 is located on the back side of the shooting play area 15 (the back side of the background portion 5 and in contact with the outside of the apparatus). Is arranged.

  In the first edit play area 16, the user 6 performs an edit play by operating a tablet display 13, touch pens 14 </ b> L and 14 </ b> R, which will be described later, provided in the first edit housing 2 a. A curtain 40b is provided around the first editing space 4a in order to consider the privacy of the user 6. Details of the configuration of the first editing housing 2a will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In the second edit play area 17, the user 6 operates an after-mentioned tablet display 37, touch pens 39L, 39R and the like provided in the second edit housing 2b, and performs an edit play in the same manner as the first edit space 4a. A curtain 40 c is provided around the second editing space 4 b in order to consider the privacy of the user 6. Details of the configuration of the second editing housing 2b will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In the configuration as described above, the user 6 is caused to perform shooting in the shooting play area 15, the user 6 is guided to the first edit play area or the second edit play area, and the guided first edit play area 16 or In the second editing play area 17, the user 6 is caused to input a graffiti image with respect to each captured image captured by the camera 21.

  Inside the photographing housing 1 are various devices such as a photographing computer device 100, an editing computer device 101, a printer 12, and a control unit 102 (substrate). These details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Further, a fan for releasing internal heat, a communication cable for communicating with an external device such as image distribution to an external device, remote maintenance, and the like (Local Area Network) for plugging in the photographing housing 1 ) It is preferable that a cable insertion port or the like is provided.

  When the user 6 plays a game (photographing play or editing play) with this apparatus, first, the user 6 enters the photographing space 3 of the photographing play area 15 and performs photographing (photographing play) in a direction opposite to the photographing housing 1. . Then, after shooting, the first edit space 4a in the first edit play area 16 or the second edit space 4b in the second edit play area 17 is entered, and a stamp image, text, etc. are added to the shot image (taken image). An editing operation (editing play) is performed in which the graffiti image is input with the touch pens 14L and 14R or the touch pens 39L and 39R.

  In which editing space the user 6 is allowed to execute editing play after shooting, the number of times the apparatus is used (n), that is, the (n) number of the corresponding user 6 group used the apparatus. (S81 in FIG. 17). This will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

  In the photographing space 3, a background portion 5 is provided behind the user 6 who performs photographing. The background portion 5 is provided with a plurality of roll screens 41 (FIG. 7) that represent background images of various colors and patterns. In this apparatus, a portion serving as a background of the subject at the time of shooting is formed using them. This will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

  In the photographing space 3, illumination boxes 18a to 18f (see FIGS. 1, 2, and 5) for illuminating the subject from behind are arranged.

  Each lighting box is formed of a box. Each lighting box is provided with lighting devices 30 (see FIG. 10) such as flashes 29a and 29b or fluorescent lamps. The inner surface of each lighting box is formed to have a function as a reflecting surface by being painted in white or the like in order to efficiently irradiate the subject with illumination from a light source such as flashes 29a and 29b. Further, a diffusion plate for diffusing illumination from a light source such as flashes 29a and 29b and irradiating the subject in a planar shape is provided on the surface of each illumination box on the photographing space 3 side.

  The lighting box 18a is disposed on the rear ceiling surface in the photographing space 3, and the lighting boxes 18b and 18c (see FIG. 5) are disposed on both rear side surfaces in the photographing space 3, respectively.

  More specifically, the illumination box 18a is inclined so that the back of the diffuser plate is lowered, and is arranged so as to irradiate the back part of the top of the subject located substantially at the center of the photographing space 3 at the time of photographing.

  Also, the illumination boxes 18b and 18c (see FIG. 5) are arranged so that the surface of the diffusion plate faces the substantially central direction of the imaging space 3, and the left and right diagonals of the subject located at the approximate center of the imaging space 3 at the time of imaging. It arrange | positions so that a back part may be irradiated. In front of the diffusing plates of the illumination boxes 18b and 18c, a lattice-shaped member called a grid is provided for making light from the light source pseudo-parallel light.

  The ceiling surface is provided with photographing speakers 23L and 23R (see FIG. 10) for outputting announcements such as BGM and operation methods.

  In addition, a photographed image and the graffiti image are captured by the printer 12 on either the left or right side of the photographing casing 1 toward the camera 21 (specifically, the left side of the user 6 who performs photographing). A print outlet 8 is provided through which the print medium 19 on which the composite image is printed is discharged toward the outside of the photographing play area 15.

  The print outlet 8 is an outlet for the user 6 to take out the print medium printed by the printer 12, and the shooting play area, the first edit play area, and the second editing area on the opened side surface. It is configured to be arranged at a position where it can be taken out outside the edit play area.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 2, the front of the imaging casing 1 of the present apparatus will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a camera 21, a release switch 20 for allowing the user 6 to start shooting with the camera 21, and the camera 21 are imaged in front of the shooting housing (shooting play providing device) 1 of the present apparatus. A live monitor 22 for displaying the recorded video in real time and allowing the user 6 to visually check the captured video, and the shooting-side speakers 23L and 23R that output (announce) BGM, operation method, and the like (FIG. 10). And a touch screen display 24 for receiving an instruction operation from the user 6 and a coin insertion slot 26 for inserting a coin as a consideration. A coin return opening 27 for discharging the defective coins and a front door 28 that is locked and opens and closes the inside of the photographing housing 1 are provided.

  The touch panel display 24 and the photographing speakers 23L and 23R function as photographing side guiding means for guiding the user 6 in the photographing play area 15.

  The camera 21 is a digital camera. The camera 21 is instructed by the shooting-side computer device 100 for setting items such as shutter speed, aperture value, exposure correction, white balance, and shooting timing, and functions as shooting means for shooting a subject based on the instructions.

  Around the camera 21, illumination boxes 18d, 18e, and 18f for illuminating the subject from the front are provided. The illumination boxes 18d, 18e, and 18f are each formed of a box similar to the above-described illumination boxes 18a, 18b, and 18c, and a diffusion plate is provided on the surface on the imaging space 3 side. Note that the lighting boxes 18d, 18e, and 18f may be provided integrally with the photographing casing 1.

  More specifically, the illumination box 18d protrudes toward the photographing space 3 when viewed from the front side of the photographing housing 1. In addition, the diffusion plate of the illumination box 18d is disposed so as to be inclined downward toward the front side of the photographing housing 1, and is disposed so as to irradiate light toward later-described illumination boxes 18e and 18f during photographing.

  The lighting box 18e also protrudes toward the shooting space 3 when viewed from the front side of the shooting casing 1, but the distance protruding from the lighting box 18d is short. In addition, the diffusion plate of the illumination box 18e is disposed so as to be lowered toward the photographing space 3, and is disposed so as to irradiate light toward the illumination box 18d during photographing.

  The lighting box 18f is located below the lighting box 18e and protrudes toward the photographing space 3 when viewed from the front side of the photographing case 1. In addition, the diffusion plate of the illumination box 18f is also arranged to be inclined so as to be lowered toward the photographing space 3 like the illumination box e, but is arranged so that the inclination angle in the horizontal direction is larger than that of the illumination box 18e. At the time of photographing, it is arranged to irradiate light toward the illumination box 18d.

  A touch panel display 24 is provided on the right side of the lighting box 18f. The right surface of the illumination box 18f from the shooting space 3 is formed so that light does not pass through it. For this reason, a member that does not transmit light on the left side from the imaging space 3 of the illumination box 18f is arranged so that the balance between the left and right lights is not lost.

  With such an arrangement of the illumination boxes 18d and 18f, the light is not directly irradiated to the subject, but the light emitted from the illumination box 18d and the illumination boxes 18e and 18f interfere with each other, and the subject is irradiated with the blurred illumination. can do. By arranging in this way, it is possible to achieve a softer lighting effect than in the case of directly irradiating light on the subject, and an image with a beautiful finish can be obtained.

  Further, since the upper surface of the lighting box 18e is formed substantially horizontally, the user 6 can take a picture with his elbow. By doing in this way, the photograph of the pose which the user 6 put on the elbow can be easily taken. The height of the upper portion of the lighting box 18e is desirably high enough for the user 6 to put on his elbow. Further, in consideration of the short user 6, the step platform 32 is provided.

  Next, the vicinity of the print outlet 8 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The print outlet 8 is formed in a side door 25 for opening and closing the internal space of the photographing housing 1 from the side. Other examples will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 3A, on the upper portion of the front side of the side door 25, a first printing lamp 9a and a second printing lamp 9b for informing that printing is in progress, and a printing medium filled in the printer 12 An out-of-paper lamp 10 for notifying that 19 is empty and an error lamp 11 for notifying that an error has occurred in the printer 12 are provided.

  When these lights up or blink, the user 6 or the installer is notified that printing is currently being performed or that an error such as out of paper, out of ink, paper jam, or mechanical error has occurred during printing. Is done.

  The first printing lamp 9a indicates that the printer 12 is printing a photographed image edited in the first editing play area 17, and the second printing lamp 9b is displayed by the printer 12 in the second editing play area 16. It shows that the photographed image edited in is printed. As a result, the user 6 waiting for the completion of printing can easily know whether the user's own printed matter (sticker print) is obtained, and can prevent others from taking the printed matter by mistake.

  In addition, a shooting lamp 7 for guiding that the user 6 is currently shooting in the shooting play area 15 is provided at the upper part of the outer side surface of the shooting casing 1 (see FIG. 1). When the shooting lamp 7 is lit or blinking, the user 6 performs shooting play in the shooting play area 15 for the user 6 who is waiting for the use of the apparatus by waiting for the turn outside the apparatus. It can be notified whether or not.

  As shown in FIG. 3B, the printer 12 is installed inside the photographing housing 1 so as to be positioned behind the side door 25. The print medium 19 discharged from the printer 12 is discharged from the back side of the side door 25 to the print outlet 8.

  A side-side service panel (service panel B) 105b (FIG. 10) is provided on the back side of the side door 25, and the side-side service panel 105b performs a return operation for returning the device from an abnormal state to the operator. An error return button 44 which is a return operation means to be provided is provided. The error return button 44 is used, for example, to operate after the cause of the error has been resolved and return the apparatus to a normal state.

  As described above, the error return button 44 is provided in the vicinity of the print outlet 8, so that the user 6 in the shooting play area 15, the first edit play area 16, and the second edit play area 17 is not interrupted. A return operation for returning the apparatus from the abnormal state can be executed by the operator.

  Specifically, for example, when a paper jam (paper jam) occurs during printing, a message “Paper jam error. Remove the jammed paper. Press the error recovery button 44.” The error guidance is displayed. The CPU 100a or the CPU 101a, which will be described later, keeps monitoring that the error return button 44 is pressed. When the operator opens the side door 25 of the photographic housing 1 to deal with an error such as taking out jammed paper in the printer 12, and the error return button 44 is operated, the CPU 100a or the CPU 101a It is determined whether or not the printer 12 is normal. If the printer 12 is normal, the above-described guidance display is terminated and the normal play operation is restored.

  As described above, the error return button 44 is provided in the vicinity of the print outlet 8 so that the use of the user 6 in the shooting play area 15, the first edit play area 16, and the second edit play area 17 is not interrupted. It is possible for the operator to easily execute a return operation for recovering from the abnormal state.

  Next, the front door 28 will be described with reference to FIG.

  A front-side service panel (service panel A) 105a (FIG. 10) is provided inside the photographing casing 1 with the locked front door 28 opened. The front-side service panel 105a is used to perform maintenance operations on the apparatus. A test button 46 which is a maintenance operation means to be executed is provided. The test mode is activated by operating the test button 46. In the test mode, a setting operation related to the control of the CPUs 100a and 101a of the computer devices 100 and 101 and an operation test of the controlled device controlled by the CPUs 100a and 101a can be executed.

  Specifically, the items that can be selected in the test mode include, for example, “Doodle time setting”, which will be described later, “Tablet test” for testing the operation of each tablet display, and the consideration required for using this apparatus. "Coin settings" to select settings, "Send photo data" to select and send the captured image to the editing side, "Timeout settings" to set the operation time limit on various operation screens related to the operation, output from each speaker “Sound setting” for setting the sound volume, the camera 21, the live monitor 22, the touch panel display 24, each flash, various operation buttons, the first printing lamp 9a, the second printing lamp 9b, the printer 12, each tablet display, “Equipment operation test” for testing the operation of devices such as touch pens, “Income” for checking the number of plays "Display", "Error history display" for confirming errors that occurred in the past, "Reprint" for reprinting the print medium (seal) 19, "Print number display" for confirming the number of prints, and setting of the printer 12 “Printer settings”, “Unusable settings” for setting which of the two editing play areas can be used, etc. Settings related to device usage, confirmation of usage status, settings of various devices, operations of various devices Test.

  As described above, since the setting operation relating to the control of the CPUs 100a and 101a and the operation test of the controlled device controlled by the CPUs 100a and 101a can be executed with one test button 46, the editing side and the editing side can be performed as in the past. If there is a test mode on each side and two test buttons are provided to activate each test mode, the store clerk is wondering which button to press and if the other test button is pressed by mistake In this case, the test mode is activated for an unintended person (photographing side or editing side) without noticing that the installer is wrong, and the problem that the user 6 is mischievous is solved.

  Further, in the case of a device in which the user 6 plays in a plurality of play areas, such as this device, the installer performs setting operations relating to the control of the CPUs 100a and 101a and the operation test of the controlled device in one place. Since it can be managed in a batch, it is easy and convenient to perform maintenance operations on the device alone. In addition, since it is not necessary to provide the test buttons 46 at, for example, three places on the shooting play area 15 side and the edit play areas 16 and 17 side, manufacturing costs can be reduced. In addition, by providing the test button 46 in the shooting play area (consideration receiving side, use start place) 15, it is possible to stop the use start of the user 6 waiting for use, so that the device can be used as a result of the operation test. Even in a situation where the operation of is stopped, the user 6 in use can be kept to a minimum, and confusion can be prevented.

  FIG. 5 shows a perspective view of the present apparatus as viewed from the first editing play area 16 side.

  As shown in FIG. 5, on the back side of the photographing housing 1, a first editing speaker 50 that outputs audio, explanation of operation methods, and the like to the user 6 by voice, and a first editing play providing device as a first editing play providing device. 1 editing housing 2a. The first editing housing 2a includes a tablet display 13 that displays an image obtained by photographing and receives image editing, and a plurality of touch pens 14L and 14R for performing input operations and various operations such as graffiti images. Is provided. Moreover, although not shown in figure, the side curtain 40b for considering the privacy of the user 6 is also provided. In addition, the tablet display 13 may be one or plural.

  The tablet display 13 has a touch panel stacked on the display, displays guidance for the user 6 in the first edit play area 16, or executes various screens such as a menu screen, a demo screen, and an edit screen described later. An operation from the user 6 is accepted when the user 6 touches with the touch pens 14L, 14R, etc., with a function as a first display means for appropriately displaying choices such as selection of a play method (course) and images necessary for play. It has a function as a 1st reception means.

  The touch pens 14 </ b> L and 14 </ b> R are pen-shaped input devices, and by touching the tablet display 13, the touch pens 14 </ b> L and 14 </ b> R are used to select items (buttons) to be used, select operations, etc. It functions as one input means. A plurality of touch pens 14L and 14R are provided in the apparatus, and input operations from a plurality of users 6 can be simultaneously performed. An operation unit (such as operation buttons) that receives a plurality of operations from the user 6 may be provided.

  FIG. 6 shows a perspective view of the present apparatus as viewed from the second editing play area 17 side.

  As shown in FIG. 6, on the back side of the photographic housing 1 (the rear back side of the background portion), the second editing side speaker 61 and the first editing play area 16 as the first editing play area 16 are used as the first editing play area 16. And a second editing case 2b using an apparatus having the same configuration as the play providing apparatus. The second editing housing 2b includes a tablet display 37 that displays an image obtained by shooting and receives image editing, and a plurality of touch pens 39L and 39R for performing input operations and various operations such as graffiti images. Is provided. Moreover, although not shown in figure, the side curtain 40c for considering the privacy of the user 6 is also provided. In addition, the tablet display 37 may be one or plural.

  The tablet display 37 has a touch panel stacked on the display, displays guidance for the user 6 in the second edit play area 17, and is executed by various screens such as a menu screen, a demo screen, and an edit screen described later. An operation from the user 6 is accepted when the user 6 touches with the touch pens 39L, 39R, etc., with a function as a second display means for appropriately selecting an option such as selection of a playing method (course) and an image necessary for play. It has a function as a 2nd reception means.

  The touch pens 39L and 39R are pen-shaped input devices, and by touching the tablet display 37, selection inputs such as selection of items (buttons) to be used, selection of operations, etc. and input of information are performed. It functions as two input means. A plurality of touch pens 39L and 39R are provided in the apparatus, and input operations from a plurality of users 6 can be simultaneously performed. An operation unit (such as operation buttons) that receives a plurality of operations from the user 6 may be provided.

  As described above, since the devices having the same configuration are used as the first edit play providing device and the second edit play providing device, it is only necessary to manufacture two devices having the same configuration, each of which is a different device. The manufacturing cost can be reduced compared to the manufacturing process, and since the members can be made common, the maintenance becomes easier.

  FIG. 7 shows a perspective view of the background portion 5 of the apparatus.

  As illustrated in FIG. 7, the background unit 5 includes a roll screen 41 that is a display medium on which a background image is displayed, and a winding device 42 that is fixed to the upper portion of the background unit 5 and winds or unwinds the roll screen 41. And a motor (not shown) for driving the winding device 42. A plurality of roll screens 41 and a winding device 42 are provided, and each roll screen 41 displays a different background image.

  In this way, various background images can be obtained as the background of the captured image. Which roll screen 41 is used for shooting may be automatically set by the user 6 selecting and operating a desired background on the touch panel display 24 in the shooting play area 15, or a button dedicated to background selection. May be set automatically by installing an operation unit such as the above and pressing the background selection button. Further, the user 6 may be able to manually wind or unwind the roll screen 41 without providing a motor.

  Further, the background portion 5 does not have to be a winding and feeding type as described above, and may be an endless belt-like rotary type or the like. Moreover, the form which sets the roll screen (background curtain) 41 by the manual operation of the user 6 like a drawer type etc. may be sufficient.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 8, an installation example of the present apparatus in the present embodiment will be described.

  As shown in the figure, the installation areas of the shooting play area 15, the first edit play area 16, and the second edit play area 17 are square shapes such as a square and a rectangle, respectively. Therefore, the installation area of the apparatus is rectangular as a whole.

  Also, as described above, both sides of the present device can be viewed from either the left or right side (the left side in the figure) toward the shooting housing 1 when viewed from the user 6 in the shooting play area 15. Since it is open so that it can enter and leave the shooting space 3, even when one side surface is blocked by a store wall or another device, or when it is desired to be installed next to another device, the entire device is 180. It can arrange | position appropriately so that the user 6 can easily enter / exit the imaging | photography space 3 by rotating this degree. For this reason, the degree of freedom of the layout (installation location, installation direction) of the present apparatus in the amusement park (store) is improved, and the amusement park installation space can be effectively utilized.

  In addition, since the installation area of this device is formed so as to be approximately the same shape (cuboid shape) as the installation area of the existing device, it can be replaced with an existing device in the amusement hall, and the layout layout can be changed in the amusement hall 3 users 6 (customers) can be used at the same time in the same space as the existing installation space.

  In addition, since the print outlet 8 is configured to be disposed on the opened side surface with the shooting space interposed therebetween, the side surface on one side of the device is a store wall or other device. The user 6 can easily receive the print medium (photo print) 19 by rotating the entire apparatus 180 degrees even when the user is installed next to another apparatus or when the installer or the like wants to install it next to another apparatus. Since it can be arranged appropriately, the degree of freedom of the layout of the apparatus in the amusement hall is improved, and the amusement hall installation space can be effectively utilized. In addition, since only one printer 12 is required, the manufacturing cost can be suppressed.

  Further, in this device, the first edit play area 16 and the second edit play area 17 are respectively on the same side as the side that is configured to be openable on either one of the left and right sides toward the photographing housing 1. By being configured to be openable so that the user 6 can enter and leave the editing work space, the user 6 can move smoothly and can easily perform installation layout in the store. In addition, since it is configured to be openable so as to be able to enter and exit each space on one side, the user 6 waiting for the next shooting play has finished shooting play and has come out of the shooting space. It is easy to confirm the user 6, and the user can be replaced smoothly.

  FIG. 9 shows that the present apparatus is installed in an amusement hall, and the left side surface (front surface in the drawing) of the present apparatus is adjacent to a wall or other apparatus and cannot be used as an entrance of the user 6. It shows how it is.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the first edit play area 16 and the second edit play area 17 are arranged in a row so as to sandwich the shooting play area 15. Since it is arranged so that it is located on the back side of the shooting play providing device, and the other edit play area is arranged so that the editing play providing device is located on the back side of the shooting space 3, three sets of users Shooting play and edit play can be performed at positions where 6 are separated from each other, and each user 6 can play without being concerned about other users 6. In the figure, each user 6 is indicated by users A, B, C, and D.

  As shown in the figure, when the apparatus is used in the order of users A, B, C, and D, when user A enters the shooting play area 15 as shown in FIG. , C, D wait in turn. Next, as shown in FIG. 9 (2), when the user A finishes the shooting play and enters the first edit play area 16, the next user B enters the shooting play area 15. Next, as shown in FIG. 9 (3), when the user B finishes the shooting play and enters the second edit play area 17, the next user C enters the shooting play area 15.

  Thus, each user 6 can play a game at a distance from other users 6. Furthermore, the user 6 is unlikely to interfere with the movement of the other user 6 (movement from the shooting play area 15 to the first edit play area 16 or the second play edit area 17), and the user 6 can move smoothly and operate. The rotation rate is improved. By providing a plurality of editing play areas with such a configuration, even if the editing time is provided to the user 6 in each editing play area for a long time, the movement of the customer is smooth and the operation turnover rate is improved. . Further, the editing time can be provided almost twice as long as the shooting time, so that the user 6 can edit slowly and the satisfaction is enhanced.

  Further, since the print outlet 8 is provided on either the left or right side of the photographing housing 1 toward the camera 21, the place where the edit play is performed and the place where the print medium 19 is received are located at different places. It is possible to prevent the user 6 who has finished the edit play from waiting in the edit play area.

  As shown in FIG. 9 (4), when the user A finishes the edit play in the first edit play area 16, the user A gets out of the first edit play area 16 and receives the print medium 19. Therefore, it moves in front of the print outlet 8. Then, as shown in FIG. 9 (5), by the movement of the user A, the user C who finished the shooting play can immediately enter the first edit play area 16 and perform the edit play. As a result, the customer flow becomes smoother and the operating turnover rate is further improved. Further, the user 6 can move without using one side (the lower side of the apparatus shown in FIG. 9) as the user 6 entrance.

  Next, the function of this apparatus in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the apparatus mainly includes a shooting-side computer apparatus 100 that executes processing for operating the apparatus, such as shooting processing described later, and first, second editing processing, which will be described later. The editing computer apparatus 101 that executes processing for operating the apparatus and a board, etc., and various types of devices connected by receiving instructions from the imaging computer apparatus 100 and the editing computer apparatus 101 in operation. And a control unit 102 for controlling the apparatus.

  The photographing-side computer device 100 is connected to the camera 21, the live monitor 22, the touch panel display 24, the printer 12, and the control unit 102, and controls them. The editing computer device 101 is connected to the tablet displays 13 and 37 of the first editing unit 33 and the second editing unit 35, the touch pens 14L, 14R, 39L and 39R, the communication terminal 110 for communicating with the outside, and the control unit 102. Control them. The photographing computer device 100 and the editing computer device 101 are connected to each other and exchange information such as image data and information data by peer-to-peer.

  The components connected to each computer apparatus are not limited to such a form, and may be divided by function or by position. Furthermore, the computer apparatus does not need to be composed of two units as in this embodiment, and may be composed of one unit, or may be further provided with a plurality.

  The photographing-side computer device 100 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 100a that is an arithmetic device that controls various devices, a program for operating the device, graphic data necessary for the program, audio data, and a captured image ( Captured image) and other various images, etc., a memory 100c serving as a temporary work area for the program, and use as an operation frequency counting means for counting the operation frequency (use frequency) of the apparatus. A count counter 100d, a shooting count counter 100e that counts the number of shots in one play, a set number counter 100f that counts the number of sets with a predetermined number of shots as one set, and a shutter timer that times the time until the shutter is released 100g And a photographing timer 100h that measures the time from the start to the end of the ray.

  The CPU 100a functions as a control unit that executes control processing of the photographing-side computer apparatus 100, and executes various control processes.

  When the power switch 31 is pressed while the power is supplied from the power plug, the photographing-side computer device 100 is powered on and the program is activated to operate. Then, the shutter timing of the connected camera 21, display on the live monitor 22, display on the touch panel display 24, and output on the printer 12 are controlled.

  The editing computer device 101 includes a CPU 101a that is an arithmetic device that controls various devices, a program for operating the device, graphic data necessary for the program, audio data, captured images (captured images), and others. A storage unit 101b for storing various images, a memory 101c that also serves as a temporary work area for the program, a first timer 101d that measures an editing time (a graffiti time described later) that is a time for executing an editing process, And a second timer 101e that counts a time extended with respect to the editing time (timer stop time described later).

  The CPU 101a functions as a control unit that executes control processing of the editing-side computer apparatus 101, and executes various control processes. When the power switch 31 is pressed while the power is supplied from the power plug, the editing-side computer apparatus 101 is turned on to activate the program and operate. And the display of the tablet displays 13 and 37 connected is controlled.

  The storage unit 101b is a time necessary for controlling the graffiti time, and a “graffiti determination time” indicating a timing for determining whether or not to extend the “graffle time” and “graffiti time” provided to the user as a minimum. Setting values of “timer stop time” for extending the graffiti time to the maximum and “graffiti time limit” for limiting the control of the graffiti time are stored in advance. These times can be changed on the graffiti time setting screen described later with reference to FIG. 13 in the maintenance mode. The CPU 101a controls the graffiti time while referring to these set times.

  The printer 12 is a printing means for printing an image on a printing medium 19 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 used. In this apparatus, the printer 12 is described as printing on a sticker. However, the print medium 19 is not limited to a sticker, and the same processing is executed even if it is another print medium. Further, the printer 12 transmits information related to the printer 12 such as the above-mentioned out of paper to the photographing computer device 100. The imaging-side computer device 100 transmits a control signal to the control unit 102 according to the information.

  The communication terminal 110 is capable of wireless communication for receiving externally prepared image data for use with this apparatus and for transmitting image data generated by this apparatus to an external terminal or server. The terminal is a PHS (Personal Handy-phone System) or the like. The PHS may be a card type, and is not limited to the PHS as long as it can transmit / receive to / from an external terminal, a server, and other devices through a network network such as the Internet network.

  The photographing-side computer device 100 executes the control unit based on the instruction signal received from the touch panel display 24 of the photographing unit (a signal corresponding to an input operation performed by being touched with a finger of the user 6). A control signal is transmitted to 102 to control each device.

  In addition, the imaging-side computer device 100 receives an image captured by the camera 21 and stores the image data in the storage unit 100b.

  The editing-side computer device 101 controls each device by transmitting a control signal to the control unit 102 based on the program and the instruction signal received from the first editing unit 33 and the second editing unit 35. Each tablet display of the first editing unit 33 and the second editing unit 35 accepts an input operation performed by being touched with each touch pen or the like, and sends a signal corresponding to the input operation to the editing-side computer apparatus 101. The editing-side computer apparatus 101 controls the display of each tablet display based on the signal.

  Further, the editing computer apparatus 101 receives information such as image data transmitted from an external terminal such as a mobile terminal or a PC via the communication terminal 110. On the contrary, the editing computer apparatus 101 transfers image data and the like stored in the editing computer apparatus 101 from the communication terminal 110 to an external device such as a portable terminal or a computer apparatus (PC) via a predetermined network and server. It can also be sent to the terminal.

  In addition, the apparatus includes a power supply control unit 103 that controls the power supply system of various devices such as the photographing-side computer device 100, the editing-side computer device 101, the illumination device 30, and the control unit 102 that require a power supply. The power supply voltage for these devices is controlled from the outside by 103.

  The power is turned on and off by pressing the power switch 31. However, forcibly terminating a program running on each computer apparatus 100, 101 by turning off the power may cause the operation to become unstable. Therefore, even if the power is turned off, the UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply) 104 backs up the power and transmits a power failure signal to each of the computer apparatuses 100 and 101 for a while. In the meantime, each of the computer devices 100 and 101 performs a program termination procedure and terminates the program normally. On the other hand, when the process is terminated with the computer apparatus 100 or 101 in a regular procedure, a signal to that effect is transmitted to the UPS 104.

  In addition to the computer devices 100 and 101 and the power supply control unit 103, the control unit 102 includes a release switch 20, a flash control unit 106, photographing side speakers 23L and 23R, a first editing side speaker 50, a second editing side speaker 61, Front-side service panel (service panel A) 105a, side-side service panel (service panel B) 105b, coin control unit 107, shooting lamp 7, first printing lamp 9a, second printing lamp 9b, out-of-paper lamp 10 The error lamp 11 and the background portion 5 are connected.

  The release switch 20 is a switch for instructing the user 6 to perform the shutter operation of the camera 21 by remote control. The user 6 can cause the shutter operation to be executed at the operation timing by operating the release switch 20 at a desired shooting timing when shooting. When the user 6 presses the release switch 20, the control signal is transmitted to the photographing computer device 100 via the control unit 102, and further, the control signal is transmitted from the photographing computer device 100 to the camera 21, whereby the camera 21 performs a shutter operation.

  Note that a light-emitting body such as an LED (Light Emitting Diode) may be provided on a cable connecting the release switch 20 and the control unit 102. When the release switch 20 is pressed, the light emitter is turned on or turned on so that the light appears to shift in the direction from the release switch 20 toward the control unit 102 until the shutter operation of the camera 21 is performed. The shutter operation is performed when all the cables are lit. Of course, the form in which the light gradually disappears or the form in which the color changes may be used. In this way, when the release switch 20 is pressed, a visual effect can be obtained, and the timing of the shutter operation can be visually transmitted to the user 6, so that customer satisfaction can be improved.

  The flash controller 106 is also connected to the camera 21 and acquires a synchronization signal corresponding to the shutter timing in the camera 21. Then, the flashes 29 a and 29 b are controlled to emit light in synchronization with the shutter timing of the camera 21.

  The flash control unit 106 is connected to the control unit 102 and selects the flashes 29a and 29b that emit light based on the control of the control unit 102 and sets the luminous intensity of the flashes 29a and 29b. Similarly, the lighting device 30 may be connected to the control unit 102 and the lighting degree and the like may be set based on the control of the control unit 102.

  The photographing speakers 23L and 23R, the first editing speaker 50, and the second editing speaker 61 receive instruction signals via the control unit 102 based on instructions from the computer devices 100 and 101, respectively. It outputs various sounds such as guidance for operations during play of the device and BGM at the time of shooting. A volume adjustment knob for adjusting the volume of audio output from each speaker is provided on the front-side service panel 105a.

  The front-side service panel 105a includes a coin counter that counts the number of inserted coins, a print counter that counts the number of printed prints, a volume adjustment knob that adjusts the volume of audio output from each speaker, and the test described above. The panel includes a button 46 and a service button for enabling the apparatus to be used without inserting coins, and is used when an operator performs various settings and maintenance operations. When the operation of the test button 46, the service button, or the like is performed, the front-side service panel 105a transmits a control signal according to the operation to the photographing-side computer apparatus 100 via the control unit 102. Then, a predetermined operation is performed by the photographing-side computer apparatus 100 that has received the control signal.

  Conversely, the front service panel 105a operates the coin counter and the print counter (for example, increments the counter by 1) in response to a signal from the control unit 102.

  The coin control unit 107 detects the validity of the coin inserted into the coin insertion slot 26 and transmits a coin detection signal indicating that a coin has been inserted to the control unit 102. Further, when the coin control unit 107 prohibits the user 6 from inserting coins, the coin insertion slot 26 can be blocked by a signal from the control unit 102 so that coins are not inserted. Thereby, for example, coin insertion can be prohibited during play.

  When receiving the coin detection signal from the coin control unit 107, the control unit 102 transmits the coin detection signal to the photographing computer device 100. The imaging-side computer device 100 controls various devices based on the coin detection signal received from the control unit 102.

  The control unit 102 transmits a control signal to the shooting lamp 7 according to the detection signal indicating that the coin received from the shooting-side computer device 100 has been inserted, and turns on the shooting lamp 7.

  Also, the audio information output from each of the computer devices 100 and 101 has the sound volume adjusted with the sound volume adjustment knob on the service panel 105a via the control unit 102, the shooting side speakers 23L and 23R, the first editing side speaker 50, The sound is output from the second editing speaker 61 as sound.

  Further, the control unit 102 receives a control signal corresponding to the state of the printer 12 from the photographing-side computer apparatus 100, and based on the control signal, the first printing lamp 9a, the second printing lamp 9b, and the paper out The lamp 10 and the error lamp 11 are controlled. In response to the control signal, the printing lamps 9a and 9b, the out-of-paper lamp 10, and the error lamp 11 are turned on or blinked.

  Further, the control unit 102 receives an instruction signal according to an input operation for the user 6 to select a desired background from the photographing side computer device 100 to the touch panel display 24, and the motor of the background unit 5 according to the instruction signal. Controls the operation (not shown). By controlling the operation of the motor in this way, the roll screen 41 on which the background image selected by the user 6 is applied can be set on the background portion 5.

  In addition, the form of this apparatus is not limited to the specific example shown by FIGS. That is, functions and devices not shown in FIGS. 1 to 10 may be provided, or all the functions and devices shown in FIGS. 1 to 10 may not be provided. For example, the printer 12 may not be included in the apparatus. In this case, the apparatus may output a print control signal to the printer 12 provided outside via a communication line such as a LAN or wireless communication.

  Next, an example of the control process of the photographing computer apparatus 100 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  The operation processing of the photographing side computer device 100 of this apparatus is realized by the CPU 100a of the photographing side computer device 100 reading the program stored in the storage unit 100b into the memory 100c and executing it. Here, “S” means a step.

  When the power switch 31 is operated and the power is turned on, power is supplied to various devices. Then, the CPU 100a of the photographing-side computer device 100 activates a program stored in the storage unit 100b. Next, the CPU 100a checks whether various devices are normally connected, and performs an initialization process (S1). In the initialization process, initialization is performed on a device that needs to be initialized. At this time, the number of uses (n) of the apparatus is initialized at the same time. The value of the usage count (n) of the usage counter 100d is reset (set to “0”). Instead of providing the usage counter 100d, for example, the value of the usage count (n) may be stored in a predetermined storage area of the storage unit 100b or the memory 100c.

  Next, the CPU 100a displays a title demo (demonstration screen) urging use of the apparatus on the touch panel display 24, and performs title demo processing for outputting sound from the photographing speakers 23L and 23R accordingly (S2).

  Next, the CPU 100a determines whether or not the test button 46 (FIGS. 4 and 10) is pressed on the front-side service panel 105a while the demo screen is displayed (S3). If it is determined that the test button 46 is pressed (“YES” in S3), the process proceeds to S5. If it is determined that the test button 46 is not pressed (“NO” in S3), the process proceeds to S4.

  When the test button is pressed (“YES” in S3), the CPU 100a performs a test mode process for executing a setting operation related to the control of the CPUs 100a and 101a and an operation test of the controlled device controlled by the control means ( S5). In this test mode process, the operator can execute a test mode for performing maintenance of the apparatus. In this mode, confirmation of the usage status (for example, the number of coins inserted) of the apparatus, initialization and setting of the number of usages (n), setting of available editing units, peripheral devices such as the camera 21 and the printer 12, etc. Adjustable and accepts various settings. When this test mode ends, the process returns to S2.

  This device is designed to accept input of consideration while providing guidance based on this title demo.

  If the test button is not pressed (“NO” in S3), the CPU 100a receives a coin detection signal from the coin control unit 107 while the demonstration screen is displayed, and receives a predetermined value (for example, 400 yen). It is determined whether or not it has been accepted (S4). If it is determined that the consideration has been received (“YES” in S4), the process proceeds to S6. If it is determined that the consideration has not been received (“NO” in S4), the process returns to S2. That is, the pressing of the test button 46 and reception of a predetermined value are monitored while the demo screen is displayed.

  When a predetermined value is received (“YES” in S4), the CPU 100a adds “1” to the value of the usage counter 100d (S6). That is, when accepting coin insertion (predetermined value) for using this apparatus, the coin control unit 107 detects the correctness, the number, etc. of the accepted coin. When a coin is normally received, play is started and the number of uses (n) of the apparatus is counted. If the function for allowing the user 6 to use the apparatus free of charge is provided for the user 6, the use frequency (n) count may not be counted as the number of times of use when the function for allowing free use is executed. Good or may count.

  Note that the counting timing of the number of times of use (n) is not limited to that performed by the detection of the valid compensation as described above. For example, play in this apparatus is performed at the end of shooting or at the end of printing. Any timing may be used as long as it can be determined that it has been detected.

  Next, when “1” is added to the value of the usage counter 100d (S6), the CPU 100a presents shooting course options on the touch panel display 24, and performs shooting course selection processing for accepting selection of the shooting course from the user 6 (S7). ).

  In the present embodiment, the shooting course includes a “normal shooting” course and a “free shooting” course, and selection is accepted when the user 6 touches a corresponding area of options displayed on the touch panel display 24 with a finger or the like. .

  Next, the CPU 100a determines whether one of the “normal shooting” course and the “free shooting” course has been selected (S8). If it is determined that the shooting course is selected (“YES” in S8), the process proceeds to S9. If it is determined that the shooting course is not selected (“NO” in S8), the process returns to S7 and the shooting course selection process is performed. continue.

  When the shooting course is selected (“YES” in S8), the CPU 100a determines whether or not the “normal shooting” course is selected in the shooting course selection process (S9). If it is determined that the “normal shooting” course is selected (“YES” in S9), the process proceeds to a normal shooting process (S10) described later with reference to FIG. 15, and the “normal shooting” course is selected. If it is determined that there is not ("NO" in S9), the process proceeds to a free photographing process (S11) described later with reference to FIG.

That is, the CPU 100a performs a normal shooting process (S10) or a free shooting process (S11) as a shooting process for causing the user 6 to perform shooting in the shooting play area 15. If the selected shooting course is “normal shooting”, shooting is started by the shooting method of the course. If the selected shooting course is “free shooting”, shooting is started by the shooting method of the course.

  When the normal shooting process (S10) or the free shooting process (S11) is completed, the CPU 100a performs a guidance and guidance process (S12) which will be described later with reference to FIG. 17, and returns to S2 to use a new user 6. stand by.

  Next, test mode processing will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 100a determines whether any one of the first editing unit 33 and the second editing unit 35 is in use (S21). If it is determined that either one is in use (“YES” in S21), the process proceeds to S22, and if it is determined that neither the first editing unit 33 nor the second editing unit 35 is in use (“ NO "), go to S23. Here, whether or not the first editing unit 33 or the second editing unit 35 is in use is determined based on whether or not the first and second editing processes are being executed. Specifically, information indicating the usage state of the first editing unit 33 and the second editing unit 35 is held in a predetermined file stored in one of the storage units 100b and 101b, and is being used with reference to the information. This can be realized by determining whether or not. The state of the photographing apparatus can also be realized by a similar method.

  If any editing unit is in use (“YES” in S21), the CPU 100a determines whether or not the first editing unit 33 is in use (S22). If it is determined that the first editing unit 33 is in use (“YES” in S22), the process proceeds to S24. If it is determined that the first editing unit 33 is not in use (“NO” in S22), the process proceeds to S25. move on.

  If no editing unit is in use (“NO” in S21), the CPU 100a displays a menu screen on the touch panel display 24.

  On the menu screen, the above-mentioned “Doodle time setting”, “Tablet test”, “Coin setting”, “Photo data transmission”, “Timeout setting”, “Sound setting”, camera 21, live monitor 22, touch panel display 24, “Equipment operation test” for performing operation tests on devices such as each flash, various operation buttons, each printing lamp, printer 12, each tablet display, and each touch pen, and the above “income display”, “error history display”, “printing” Information display such as “Number of prints”, settings related to device usage such as “Reprint”, “Printer settings”, “Unusable settings”, confirmation of usage status, settings of various devices, operation tests of various devices Etc., buttons for executing the respective items are displayed. In addition, an “end” button for ending the test mode is also displayed on the menu screen.

  In the menu screen, these items are displayed in a list, items related to the shooting side and items related to the editing side are distinguished, and display selection methods for items such as stepwise selection on multiple screens are particularly limited is not. Further, since two edit play areas are provided, not only the settings common to each but also the same settings may be set differently for each edit play area.

  If the first editing unit 33 is in use (“YES” in S22), the CPU 100a disables the setting of the first editing unit, displays a menu screen (S24), and proceeds to S26. That is, the setting of the device related to the first edit play area 16 cannot be changed on the menu screen.

  If the first editing unit 33 is not in use (“NO” in S22), the CPU 100a disables the setting of the second editing unit 35, displays a menu screen (S25), and proceeds to S26. That is, when the second editing unit 35 is in use, the setting of the device related to the second editing play area 17 cannot be changed on the menu screen.

  As described above, when the first editing process or the second editing process is executed in the test mode process (“YES” or “NO” in S22), the CPU 100a performs the first editing play providing apparatus or the second editing process. The setting operation relating to the edit play providing device is disabled.

  In the case of the “impossible state”, for example, among the selection items on the menu screen, as described above, the settings relating to the use of the first editing unit 33 or the second editing unit 35 and the editing side (on the editing side computer device 101) The items that correspond to the operation test of the device of the controlled device) are displayed in gray, for example, to inform that the settings relating to the use of the first editing unit 33 or the second editing unit 35 cannot be made, and so on. Controls not to accept items even if they are touched.

  In particular, with respect to items such as “Doodle Time Setting” that affect the editing operation when the setting is changed when editing play is being performed, one of the edit play areas is used by the user 6 as described above. If it is determined that the editing portion of the editing play area is set to “impossible state”, the operation test of the tablet display 13 in the other editing play area 16 is preferable. The items that do not affect the second editing play area 17 such as the items relating only to the first editing unit 33 such as, only when it is determined that the first editing play area 16 is used by the user 6, Control may be performed to prohibit selection (control to “impossible state”). In addition, since there are many common setting items in the first editing unit 33 and the second editing unit 35, the determination of S22 is not provided, and at least one of the first editing unit 33 or the second editing unit 35 is in use. The setting of the first editing unit 33 and the setting of the second editing unit 35 may be disabled and the menu screen may be displayed and controlled.

  By doing in this way, setting operation and an operation test are performed by the installer while the user 6 is performing an edit play in the first edit play area 16 or the second edit play area 17, and the play of the customer is hindered. Can be prevented. Even in a situation where an edit play is being performed, if the test mode process is executed at the timing when the edit play ends, the apparatus can be operated smoothly.

  Further, when the first editing process (S103) or the second editing process (S108) described later is being executed, the setting operation relating to the first editing play providing device or the second editing play providing device is disabled. Therefore, the installer or the like can perform the maintenance operation of the device when necessary without worrying about the usage status of the first edit play area 16 or the second edit play area 17. In addition, the installer can check the usage status of the first edit play area 16 or the second edit play area 17 in almost real time even during the maintenance operation. This saves the trouble of visiting the second edit play area 17 and confirming that the edit play is finished. Further, in order to confirm that the edit play is over, while moving to the first edit play area 16 or the second edit play area 17, a maintenance operation is executed in a mischievous manner on the user 6 waiting for use. Can be prevented.

  When the menu screen is displayed (S23, S24, S25), the CPU 100a determines whether or not the “end” button has been operated (touched) (S26). If it is determined that the “end” button has been operated (“YES” in S26), the test mode process is terminated, and the process returns to S2 in FIG. 11. If it is determined that the “end” button has not been operated (in S26). "NO"), go to S27.

  If the “end” button has not been operated (touched) (“NO” in S26), the CPU 100a determines whether any item displayed on the menu screen has been selected (S27). If it is determined that any item is selected (“YES” in S27), the process proceeds to S28, and if any item is not selected (“NO” in S27), the process returns to S26.

  When any item is selected (“YES” in S27), the CPU 100a displays a detail setting screen for setting details of the selected item on the touch panel display 24 (S28). An operator or the like can perform detailed settings for each item by operating according to this screen. For example, when “Doodle time setting” is selected from any of the items, a doodle time setting screen (FIG. 13) is displayed as the detailed setting screen.

  As shown in FIG. 13, on the graffiti time setting screen, “Rakugaku time”, “Timer judgment time”, “Timer stop time”, “Timer time limit” setting items are displayed. "Restore to factory default" button for returning, and "Exit setting" button for saving the settings with the currently displayed contents, exiting the setting operation and returning to the test mode menu screen are displayed .

  Here, a method of setting “Rakugaki time”, “Timer determination time”, and “Timer stop time” on the graffiti time setting screen will be described.

  The number displayed next to each item is the currently set time (seconds). Touching the downward arrow displayed to the left of the number decreases the number, while touching the upward arrow displayed to the right increases the number. The range of numbers that can be set (maximum value and minimum value) is preset for each item, and cannot be set beyond that range. Also, the width (interval) in which the number increases or decreases is determined in advance for each item, for example, one by one or five, and increases or decreases by that value each time the arrow is touched once.

  Next, a method for setting the “timer time limit” on the graffiti time setting screen will be described. First, an “OFF” button for disabling “timer time limit” and an “ON” button for enabling it are displayed next to the items, and they are touched for selection. When “ON” is selected, the set time zone is not controlled to extend the graffiti time. When “OFF” is selected, the graffiti time is extended regardless of the time zone. Control to do.

  The time zone is set by a start time (13:00 in the figure) and an end time (17:00 in the figure). By touching the arrows displayed on the left and right of each time, the number (time) is increased or decreased as in the other time setting methods described above. Here too, it is preferable to limit the selection of time zones that cannot be selected, such as the start time being later than the end time. The time range and the increment / decrement range that can be set are determined in advance as in the case of setting the other items described above.

  When, for example, “unusable setting” is selected from any of the items on the menu screen, an unusable setting screen (FIG. 14) is displayed as the detailed setting screen.

  As shown in FIG. 14, in the unusable setting screen, a “first editing section unavailable” button for making the first editing section 33 unusable and the second editing section 35 unusable. “Second editing section unavailable” button for enabling, the first editing section 33 and the second editing section 35 usable for enabling the first editing section 33 and the second editing section 35, having the same function as above A “Reset to factory default” button and a “Finish setting” button are displayed. That is, the setting “enable both the first and second editing units” is a setting at the time of shipment from the factory, and is in a normal state. The setting “Enable use of both first and second editing units” is an item selected when the editing unit on one side returns from a failure and restarts.

  When the “unable to use first editing part” button is selected, the CPU 100a controls to stop the operation of the first editing part 33, and the “unusable second editing part” button is selected. Performs a control to stop the operation of the second editing unit 35, and when the “usable first and second editing unit” button is selected, the first editing unit 33 and the second editing unit 35 are controlled. It is designed to control the operation.

  That is, since the CPU 100a allows the setting to stop the operation of the first edit play providing device or the second edit play providing device, either the first edit play area 16 or the second edit play area 17 has a failure or the like. When the system cannot be operated, it is possible to operate with only one editing device (including the editing unit) without stopping the operation of the entire device. Specifically, when one of the first editing unit 33 and the second editing unit 35 cannot be used due to a malfunction of the apparatus, it is possible to perform setting so that only the editing unit that is not malfunctioning is used. Also, an abnormality detection means for detecting a failure or abnormality of the device is provided, and when the abnormality detection means detects a failure of the device, the setting is changed so that only the editing unit that is not in failure is automatically used. It may be.

  Although not shown, when “Tablet Test” is selected on the menu screen, an edit that can execute an operation test of the tablet display according to the determination result of the use state of the edit play area as described above. The tablet display operation test is accepted on the tablet display in the play area.

  When accepting the selection of the tablet test of any tablet display, the touch panel display will display “Operation is in the edit corner. Please move.”, And the tablet test is performed on the tablet display in the edit play area. A predetermined operation screen is displayed. An “end button” for ending the tablet test may be displayed on either the photographing touch panel display 24 or the editing tablet display. In any case, when the “end button” is touched, the test mode menu screen is displayed on the touch panel display 24 on the photographing side, and the normal standby screen is displayed on the tablet display on the editing side. .

  Referring to FIG. 12 again, when the detailed setting screen is displayed according to the selection of any item (S28), the setting operation from the operator is accepted on the detailed setting screen as described above (S29).

  Next, the CPU 100a determines whether or not the “return” button on the detail setting screen has been operated (S30). If it is determined that the “return” button has been operated (“YES” in S30), the process proceeds to S31. If it is determined that the “return” button has not been operated (“NO” in S30), the process returns to S29.

  When the “return” button is operated (“YES” in S30), the CPU 100a saves the settings with the settings currently displayed on the detailed setting screen (S31), and returns to S21. That is, when the operation is ended, the above-described menu screen is displayed by touching the “return” button displayed on the detailed setting screen of the predetermined test mode, and other setting operations and the like can be repeated. Also at this time, as described above, the CPU 100a confirms the usage status of the edit play area (S21, S22) and controls the selection of items (S22, S23, S24).

  Furthermore, while accepting the selection of an item, such as when a menu screen is being displayed, the usage status of the edit play area is determined at predetermined time intervals, and it is determined that the use of the edit play area (edit play) has ended. In such a case, it is desirable to perform control so that the display of the menu screen is updated and the prohibition of the selection item prohibited according to the determination result is released.

  Next, the normal photographing process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 100a performs a background selection process for causing the user 6 to select a background (S51). In the background selection process, a background selection screen is displayed on the touch panel display 24 to prompt the user 6 to select a background. When the user 6 selects a desired background image, an instruction signal for the selected background image is transmitted from the photographing-side computer apparatus 100 to the control unit 102, and the control unit 102 selects the background unit 5 based on the instruction signal. The desired background image of the user 6 is set in the background portion 5 by operating the motor.

  When the background selection process (S51) ends, the CPU 100a performs a brightness selection process that causes the user 6 to select “brightness” (S52). A brightness selection screen is displayed on the touch panel display 24 to prompt the user 6 to select the brightness. When the user 6 selects the desired brightness, the selected content is retained, and in the subsequent shooting (S55), an instruction corresponding to the selected brightness is sent from the shooting-side computer device 100 to the control unit 102. Based on the instruction signal, the control unit 102 changes the settings of various devices such as the flashes 29a and 29b, the illumination device 30, and the camera 21 to perform shooting, and gives the user 6 a desired degree of brightness (brightness). The degree of the captured image can be realized.

  The live monitor 22 displays the captured image acquired by the camera 21 in real time. The user 6 can take a favorite expression and pose while viewing the image displayed on the live monitor 22 by displaying the captured image on the live monitor 22 in real time.

  Here, the image acquired by the camera 21 may be displayed on the live monitor 22 as it is, or may be displayed by being reversed left and right. When the image acquired by the camera 21 is reversed left and right and displayed on the live monitor 22, the user 6 can be displayed on the live monitor 22 in the same direction as the mirror 6. Therefore, the user 6 can easily take a favorite facial expression or pose while watching the live monitor 22.

  When the brightness selection process (S52) ends, the CPU 100a starts to measure the shutter time, which is the time until shooting is performed by the shutter timer 100g (the shutter of the camera 21 is released) (S53). Next, the CPU 100a determines whether or not a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) has elapsed since the start of the shutter time (S53) (S54). If it is determined that the predetermined time has elapsed and the shutter time (shutter timing) has been reached (“YES” in S54), the process proceeds to S55, and if it is determined that the predetermined time has not elapsed (“NO” in S54). ”), And keeps counting until a predetermined time elapses. “3”, “2”, “1” are displayed on the touch panel display 24 as time elapses after the start of the time measurement of the shutter time (S53), and at the same time, “San” with sound from the photographing speakers 23L and 23R. , “Ni” and “Ichi” are output and counted down.

  When the predetermined time has elapsed (“YES” in S54), the CPU 100a performs photographing (S55). Shooting is performed by transmitting a shooting signal from the shooting-side computer device 100 to the camera 21, and the flash control unit 106 selects each flash according to the content of the selected brightness setting at the same time that the shutter is released. This is executed by emitting light from 29a and 29b.

  When shooting is performed (S55), the CPU 100a adds "1" to the value of the shooting counter 100e (S56).

  Next, the CPU 100a determines whether or not the value of the photographing number counter 100e has become “2” (S57). If it is determined that the value of the shooting number counter 100e is “2” (“YES” in S57), the process proceeds to S58, and if it is determined that the value of the shooting number counter 100e is not “2” (S57). “NO”), the process returns to S53, and photographing with the same background and brightness is repeated.

  When the value of the shooting counter 100e becomes “2” (“YES” in S57), the CPU 100a adds “1” to the value of the set number counter 100f (S58). Next, the CPU 100a determines whether or not the value of the set number counter 100f has become “3” (S59). If it is determined that the value of the set number counter 100f is “3” (“YES” in S59), the process proceeds to S60, and if it is determined that the value of the set number counter 100f is not “3” (S59). "NO"), returning to S51, the background selection process is repeated. Thereby, since the user 6 can select and shoot a background for each set, the user 6 can obtain a photographic image of a different background every two shootings.

  When it is determined that the value of the set number counter 100f has become “3” (“YES” in S59), the CPU 100a resets the values of the shooting number counter and the set number counter 100f (S60), and ends the normal shooting process. The process proceeds to S12 in FIG.

  In other words, when one shooting is completed, the CPU 100a determines whether or not the specified number of times of continuous shooting (here, twice) has been shot (S57). If the specified number has not been reached ("NO" in S57), The processing is returned to S53, and continuous shooting is performed. If the specified number of continuous shooting has been reached (“YES” in S57), “1” is added to the value of the set number counter 100f (S58). Next, it is determined whether or not a predetermined number of sets (here, three consecutive shootings are three sets) has been shot (S59). If a predetermined number of sets have not been shot ("NO" in S59), the process proceeds to S51. And repeat the shooting process starting from the background selection. If the predetermined number of sets have been shot (“YES” in S59), the process proceeds to S12 in FIG. 11 via S60.

  Next, the free photographing process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 100a starts measuring a shooting time limit indicating a time during which shooting can be performed in the “free shooting” course by the shooting timer 100h (S61). Next, the CPU 100a performs background setting processing (S62). In this background setting process, a predetermined predetermined background image is set in the background portion 5.

  Next, the CPU 100a performs brightness setting processing (S63). In this brightness setting process, various components are set so as to realize a captured image having a predetermined brightness.

  Next, the CPU 100a displays a guide to the effect that photographing is performed by pressing the release switch 20 on the touch panel display 24, or outputs the guidance with sound from the photographing side speakers 23L and 23R, and starts measuring the shutter time (S64).

  When timing of the shutter time is started (S64), the CPU 100a determines whether or not the release switch 20 has been pressed (S65). If it is determined that the release switch 20 has been pressed (“YES” in S65), the process proceeds to S67. If it is determined that the release switch 20 has not been pressed (“NO” in S65), the process proceeds to S66. That is, the CPU 100a monitors whether the release switch 20 has been pressed.

  If the release switch 20 has not been pressed (“NO” in S65), it is determined whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the shutter time measurement (S64) (S66). If it is determined that the predetermined time has elapsed and the shutter time (shutter timing) has been reached (“YES” in S66), the process proceeds to S67, and if it is determined that the predetermined time has not elapsed (“NO” in S66). "), The process returns to S65.

  When the release switch 20 is pressed (“YES” in S65) or when a predetermined time has elapsed (“YES” in S66), the CPU 100a performs the same photographing (shutter operation) as described above (S67). That is, the shooting timing is when the release switch 20 is pressed or when a predetermined time has passed without the release switch 20 being pressed.

  When shooting is performed (S67), the CPU 100a adds "1" to the value of the shooting counter 100e (S68).

  Next, when one shooting is completed, the CPU 100a determines whether or not the shooting time has reached the shooting limit time (S69). If it is determined that the photographing time limit has been reached (“YES” in S69), the process proceeds to S71. If it is determined that the photographing time limit has not been reached (“NO” in S69), the process proceeds to S70.

  If the photographing time limit has not been reached (“NO” in S69), the CPU 100a determines whether or not the value of the photographing number counter 100e has become “8” (S70). If it is determined that the value of the shooting number counter 100e is “8” (“YES” in S70), the process proceeds to S71, and if it is determined that the value of the shooting number counter 100e is not “8” (S70). “NO”), the process returns to S62.

  When the shooting time limit is reached (“YES” in S69), or when the value of the shooting number counter 100e becomes “8” (“YES” in S70), the CPU 100a resets the value of the shooting number counter 100e. (S71), the free photographing process is terminated, and the process proceeds to S12 of FIG.

  That is, in the free shooting process, if the shooting time limit has not been reached (“NO” in S69), it is determined whether or not a predetermined number of possible shootings (here, 8) set in advance in the “free shooting” course has been shot. If the predetermined number of times has not been shot (“NO” in S70), the process returns to S62, and the shooting process starting from the background set is repeated again. If the predetermined number of times has been shot (“YES” in S70), the process proceeds to S71. In this way, in the “free shooting” course, shooting can be performed until either the shooting limit time or the number of possible shots is reached.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 17, the guidance guidance process in S12 of FIG. 11 will be described.

  First, the CPU 100a determines whether or not the first editing unit 33 is set to be unusable on the unusable setting screen (FIG. 14) (S79). If the first editing unit 33 is set to be unusable (“YES” in S79), the process proceeds to S86 to forcibly lead to the second editing unit 35 regardless of the number of uses. If it is determined that one editing unit 33 is not set to be unusable (“NO” in S79), the process proceeds to S80.

  Next, if the first editing unit 33 is not set to be unusable (“NO” in S79), the CPU 100a determines whether or not the second editing unit 35 is set to be unusable (S80). . Here, if the second editing unit 35 is set to be unusable (“YES” in S80), the process proceeds to S82 to forcibly lead to the first editing unit 33 regardless of the number of uses. 2. If the editing unit 35 is not set to be unusable (“NO” in S80), the process proceeds to S81. As described above, the CPU 100a determines the setting of the “unusable setting” described above in S79 and S80.

  Next, the CPU 100a determines whether or not the value of the usage count counter 100d is an odd number (S81). If it is determined that the value of the usage counter 100d is an odd number (“YES” in S81), the process proceeds to S82, and if it is determined that the value of the usage counter 100d is not an odd number (“NO” in S81), the process proceeds to S86. move on.

  If the value of the usage counter 100d is an odd number (“YES” in S81), the CPU 100a determines whether or not the user 6 currently in the shooting play area 15 can use the first editing unit 33 (S82). That is, when the shooting is completed, if the number of uses (n) counted in S6 is an odd number (“YES” in S81), whether or not the first editing unit 33 can be used is monitored. If it is determined that the first editing unit 33 is usable (“YES” in S82), the process proceeds to S83. If it is determined that the first editing unit 33 is not usable (“NO” in S82), the process proceeds to S85. move on.

  “The editing unit can be used” means that the user 6 of another group who has played first does not use the editing unit or the editing unit is not out of order.

  When the user 6 in the shooting play area 15 can use the first editing unit 33 (“YES” in S82), the CPU 100a guides the user 6 to the first editing unit 33 (S83). Specifically, guidance display for guiding to the first editing play area 16 having the first editing unit 33 is displayed on the touch panel display 24, and guidance guidance is output by voice from the photographing speakers 23L and 23R. The user is prompted to move to the first edit play area 16.

  Next, when the user 6 is guided to the first editing unit 33 (S83), the CPU 100a performs a first image data transfer process for transferring the captured image to the first editing unit 33 (S84), and returns to S2 of FIG. In the first image data transfer process, all the photographed image data of the user 6 stored in the photographing computer device 100 is transferred to the storage area for the first image data in the storage unit 101b of the editing computer device 101. It has become.

  If the user 6 in the shooting play area 15 cannot use the first editing unit 33 (“NO” in S82), the CPU 100a continues to use the first editing unit 33 until the user 6 can use the first editing unit 33. The first standby guidance for prompting to wait is provided (S85), and the process returns to S82. In the first standby guidance, standby display or error guidance is displayed on the touch panel display 24, and the standby guidance or error guidance is output by voice from the photographing speakers 23L and 23R. Prompt to wait at 15. In this way, it is monitored whether or not the first editing unit 33 can be used while outputting standby guidance or the like.

  On the other hand, if the value of the usage counter 100d is not an odd number (“NO” in S81), the CPU 100a determines whether or not the user 6 in the shooting play area 15 can use the second editing unit 35 (S86). That is, if the number of uses (n) counted in S6 in FIG. 11 is an even number (“NO” in S81), it is monitored whether the second editing unit 35 can be used.

  When the user 6 in the shooting play area 15 can use the second editing unit 35 (S86 “YES”), the CPU 100a guides the user 6 to the second editing unit 35 (S87). Specifically, a guidance display for guiding to the second editing play area 15 having the second editing unit 35 is displayed on the touch panel display 24, and the guidance guidance is output by voice from the photographing speakers 23L and 23R. The user is prompted to move to the second edit play area 17.

  As described above, when n = odd (“YES” in S81), the CPU 100a assigns to the first editing space 4a, and when n = even (“NO” in S81), Assigned to the second editing space 4b. Note that the present invention is not limited to such a form. When n = even, the assignment is made to guide the first editing space 4a, and when n = odd, the guiding is made to the second editing space 4b. It may be assigned. It is preferable that the above settings can be set by the operator in a test mode or the like.

  Next, when the user 6 is guided to the second editing unit 35 (S87), the CPU 100a performs a second image data transfer process for transferring the captured image to the second editing unit 35 (S88), and returns to S2 of FIG. In the second image data transfer process, all the photographed image data of the user 6 stored in the photographing computer device 100 is transferred to the storage area for the second image data in the storage unit 101b of the editing computer device 101. It has become.

  If the user 6 in the shooting play area 15 cannot use the second editing unit 35 (“NO” in S86), the CPU 100a takes the shooting play area 15 until the second editing unit 35 can be used for the user 6. The second standby guidance for prompting the user to wait is provided (S89), and the process returns to S86. In the second standby guidance, standby display or error guidance is displayed on the touch panel display 24, and the standby guidance or error guidance is output by voice from the photographing speakers 23L and 23R. Prompt to wait at 15. In this way, it is monitored whether the second editing unit 35 can be used while outputting standby guidance or the like.

  That is, the CPU 100a alternately determines whether the graffiti input is executed in the first editing process (S103 in FIG. 18) described later or the second editing process (S108 in FIG. 18) (S81). The photographing side guiding means (touch panel display 24 and photographing side speakers 23L and 23R) is controlled to guide the user 6 to the first editing play area 16 or the second editing play area 17 according to the result.

  The user 6 moves to the first edit play area 16 or the second edit play area 17 according to the guidance as described above. In order not to be confused about the direction in which the user 6 moves, for example, as shown in FIG. 1, a guide 38a indicating the direction of the first edit play area 16 by displaying “first graffiti corner” together with an arrow, and an arrow At the same time, it is preferable to display “second graffiti corner” and a guide 38b indicating the direction of the second edit play area 17 on the inside of the shooting play area 15 of the side curtain 40a. These guidances are not limited to printing on the side curtain 40a, and are not particularly limited as long as the method can be confirmed by the user 6 from the inside of the shooting play area 15. For example, a guidance display board composed of LEDs or the like is used. There is a method of arranging it on the upper part other than the side curtain 40a. The subsequent operations of the user 6 are performed in the first edit play area 16 or the second edit play area 17.

  By doing so, customers can be distributed on average to the first editing play area 16 or the second editing play area 17, so that the operation turnover rate is improved and the movement of the customers is further smoothed. Further, since the first edit play providing device and the second edit play providing device are used on average, their processing and load are evenly distributed, the degree of wear of the members is equalized, and maintenance is easy. Further, since the user 6 who has finished the shooting play can be guided to the first editing play area 16 or the second editing play area 17 according to the determination result, the user 6 who has finished the shooting play can play the first editing play area 16. Of the area 16 and the second edit play area 17, it is possible to move without wondering which editing work space to move to.

  Further, by preparing a plurality of spaces for editing operations, the editing time can be lengthened and the waiting time for the order can be shortened, so that the customer satisfaction of the user 6 can be improved. . Moreover, since the waiting time can be shortened in this way, the operating rotation rate of the present apparatus can be improved. Furthermore, since the different users 6 are alternately edited in the first edit play area 16 and the second edit play area 17, the users 6 are sequentially switched, and the users 6 are waiting for their turn and are enjoying their success. The effect of attracting customers is obtained.

  Further, since the CPU 100a determines whether to execute the graffiti input in the first editing process or the second editing process based on the count result of the usage counter 100d, the user does not need a complicated process. 6 can be easily induced alternately.

  Note that the user 6 may select the editing spaces 4a and 4b that the user 6 wants to use in the editing operation. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 17 described above, instead of determining the editing device (first editing unit 33 or second editing unit 35) automatically used by the device and guiding the user 6, the user 6 edits. A method of selecting an editing space (editing space 4a or editing space 4b) to be used in the operation may be used. Specifically, instead of the determination of the usage counter 100d in S81 in FIG. 17, a selection screen is displayed on the touch panel display 24 at this timing, and the editing space from the user 6 to which editing space is to be moved. The selection is allowed and the user 6 is guided to the editing space on the selected side. When the first editing unit 33 is selected, the process proceeds to S82 in FIG. 17, and when the second editing unit 35 is selected, the process proceeds to S86 in FIG. 17, and the subsequent processing is the same as that in FIG. If the selection screen is displayed together with a display for guiding whether the first editing unit 33 and the second editing unit 35 are in use, the user 6 selects the editing space side that can be moved without waiting. It is easy to do, and it is still preferable.

  Next, the control processing of the editing computer apparatus 101 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When the power switch 31 is operated and the power is turned on, the CPU 101a of the editing-side computer device 101 activates the program stored in the storage unit 101b, as with the photographing-side computer device 100. Next, the CPU 101a checks whether various devices are normally connected and performs an initialization process (S99). In the initialization process, initialization is performed on a device that needs to be initialized. At this time, values of a first timer 101d and a second timer 101e described later are also initialized at the same time. Specifically, these values are reset (set to “0”).

  Next, the CPU 101a displays on the tablet displays 13 and 37 a standby screen for allowing the user 6 to wait for an editing operation or a screen for instructing to start playing from shooting, and accordingly, the first editing speaker 50 and the first editing screen are displayed. 2 A standby process is performed in which a guidance for causing the user 6 to wait for use is output by voice from the editing-side speaker 61 (S100). Next, the CPU 101a determines whether image data (first image data or second image data) has been received (S101). That is, the CPU 101a monitors whether image data has been received while displaying a standby screen. If it is determined that image data has been received (“YES” in S101), the process proceeds to S102. If it is determined that image data has not been received (“NO” in S101), the process waits until image data is received. .

  When the image data is received (“YES” in S101), the CPU 101a determines whether or not the received image data is the first image data (S102). If it is determined that the image data is the first image data (“YES” in S102), the process proceeds to S103, and if it is not the first image data (“NO” in S102), the process proceeds to S108.

  Here, if the CPU 100a determines that the graffiti input is to be executed in the first editing process ("YES" in S102), the tablet 100a is currently not executing the second editing process (S108) described later. When the guidance for guiding the user 6 to the first editing play area 16 is displayed on the display 37, and when it is determined that the graffiti input is executed in the second editing process (S108) ("NO" in S102), it will be described later. When the first editing process (S103) is not executed, the tablet display 13 is controlled to display guidance for guiding the user to the second editing play area.

  By doing in this way, for example, when the user 6 who finished the shooting play has mistakenly moved to the editing play area on the opposite side, the user 6 can be informed that it is wrong. 6 and the user 6 can be guided smoothly.

  If the received image data is the first image data (“YES” in S102), the CPU 101a performs a first editing process that causes the user to perform graffiti input in the first editing play area 16 (S103). In the first editing process, the first image data is read from the storage area for the first image data in the storage unit 101b of the editing-side computer apparatus 101, an editing screen (FIG. 19) is displayed based on the first image data, and the user 6 receives an editing input for the captured image by the touch pen 14L, 14R.

  As shown in FIG. 19, the editing screen is displayed in an image selection area (A, B, C, D, E, and F in the center in the figure) that allows a photographed image to be displayed and selected. A photographed image (keep image) selected from the photographed images is displayed as an image to be edited, and a graffiti input area (C and B on the left and right in the figure) that is a work area for the user 6 to perform editing input and editing A graffiti function selection area, which is a selection area for selecting an editing tool called a “painting palette” such as “pen”, “stamp”, “frame”, “special”, etc. for selecting a function to be performed. Consists of including.

  In the graffiti function selection area, although not shown in the figure, a “Kegogomu” button for erasing the input image, a “return one” button for returning the input operation to the previous state, and image input from the beginning Operation buttons such as “From the beginning” for starting over are displayed.

  When the user 6 selects a tool to be used by touching (pressing) these buttons with a touch pen, an image for editing the tool is displayed in the graffiti function selection area, and further, a color, a pattern, a size, and the like are selected. Thereafter, editing input (input of a graffiti image) can be performed on an image to be edited displayed in the graffiti input area (drawing area).

  The illustrated editing screen includes a plurality of graffiti input areas (two in this embodiment) and a plurality of graffiti function selection areas (two in this embodiment).

  In the above-described case, the selection operation of the keep image is allowed by two people at the same time, and the editing screen is so-called so that two people can simultaneously perform the editing operation corresponding to the photographed image selected by each user 6. It has a two-screen configuration.

  In this way, a plurality of users 6 can enjoy editing play. Each touch pen corresponds to each graffiti input area, and each touch pen is configured to perform different editing. Of course, the editing screen may be composed of one screen (one scribble input area and one scribble function selection area each), or a scribble input area or scribble function selection area may be composed of more than that, or a touch pen You may be comprised by the number of 1 or more. In this case, the CPU 100a or the CPU 101a allows the user 6 to select a predetermined editing screen from a plurality of types of editing screens having different layouts of the graffiti input area and / or the graffiti function selection area. Processing may be performed.

  The configuration of the editing screen shown in the drawing is an example and is not limited.

  During editing, the captured image and the input image are displayed on different layers, and the layers are displayed on the tablet display 13 in an overlapping manner. Which of the respective layers is displayed above is set depending on the application. For example, when the edited and input image is used as the foreground image of the captured image, the edited and input image is the upper layer. Note that the input image (graffiti input image) may be composed of image layers such as a stamp image layer and a frame image layer. Further, each image layer may be composed of a plurality of layers, and the graffiti input image may be composed of the plurality of layers.

  The edit input time is set in advance. Then, the remaining time is displayed on the editing screen of the tablet display 13, and the countdown is performed. When the remaining time becomes “0”, the editing input is completed. Alternatively, it can be forcibly terminated by touching an “end” button displayed on the screen. By doing in this way, it can prevent that the play time of 1 time of the user 6 is prolonged, and the fall of the working rotation rate (customer turnover rate) of this apparatus can be prevented.

  When the first editing process (S103) is started, the CPU 101a performs a graffiti time control process (a graffiti time control process) for controlling the “doodle time”, which is an editing time for causing the user 6 to execute graffiti input in at least the first editing process (S103). FIG. 20) is executed.

  As will be described in detail later, when the second editing process is started, the CPU 101a executes the graffiti time control process (FIG. 20) for the second editing process as described above. .

  As shown in FIG. 20, in the graffiti time control process, first, the CPU 101 a reads the set “graffiti time”, and in the editing process (here, the first editing process) that has started, Is set to the first timer value of the first timer 101d (S122). Next, in order to notify the user 6 of the “graffiti time”, the first timer value is displayed on the editing screen (FIG. 19) (S123). Specifically, a three-digit number (for example, “200 indicating that the remaining time is 200 seconds” is displayed in the “remaining time” display area below “remaining time” displayed on the editing screen (FIG. 19). ”) Is displayed.

  Next, the CPU 101a starts measurement of the first timer 101d (S124), and determines whether or not 1 second has elapsed since the measurement of the first timer 101d was started (S125). If it is determined that one second has elapsed (“YES” in S125), the process proceeds to S126. If it is determined that one second has not elapsed (“NO” in S125), the process proceeds to S127.

  When 1 second has elapsed from the start of measurement of the first timer 101d (“YES” in S125), the first timer value is decremented by “1”, and the “remaining time” display area display in the editing screen (FIG. 19) is displayed accordingly. Is updated (S126). Specifically, a real-time clock or the like is provided in the editing-side computer device 101, and the real-time clock or the like is monitored. Every time 1 second elapses, the first timer value is decremented by “1” and the screen display is updated. Like that.

  When one second has not elapsed since the start of measurement by the first timer 101d (“NO” in S125), or when the display is updated by subtracting “1” from the first timer value (S126), the CPU 101a It is determined whether or not the timer value is “0” (S127). If it is determined that the first timer value is “0” (“YES” in S127), the process proceeds to S132. If it is determined that the first timer value is not “0” (“NO” in S127), the process proceeds to S128. move on.

  If the first timer value is not “0” (“NO” in S127), the CPU 101a determines whether the “timer time limit” shown in FIG. 13 is “ON” indicating that the setting is valid. (S128). If it is determined that it is “ON” (“YES” in S128), the process proceeds to S129, and if it is not “ON” (“NO” in S128), the process proceeds to S130.

  When the “timer time limit” is “ON” (“YES” in S128), the CPU 101a determines whether or not the current time is within the “timer time limit” (that is, a time zone in which the graffiti time is not extended). Is determined (S129). If it is determined that it is within the “timer time limit” (“YES” in S129), the process returns to S125. If it is determined that it is not within the “timer time limit” (“NO” in S129), the process proceeds to S130. That is, when the current time is the set time zone, the subsequent determination is not performed and the process of monitoring the first timer value (S125) is continued.

  If the “timer time limit” is “OFF” indicating that the setting is invalid (“NO” in S128), or if the current time is not within the “timer time limit” (“NO” in S129), the CPU 101a Then, it is determined whether or not the current first timer value is “timer determination time” (S130). If it is determined that it is “timer determination time” (“YES” in S130), the process proceeds to S131, and if it is not “timer determination time” (“NO” in S130), the process returns to S125. That is, when the current first timer value has not reached the set “timer determination time” (“NO” in S130), the process returns to S125 for monitoring the first timer value and the processing is continued. On the other hand, when the current first timer value is the set “timer determination time” (“YES” in S130), a graffiti time extension process described later with reference to FIG. 21 is performed (S131).

  If the first timer value is “0” (“YES” in S127), the edited content is saved, a predetermined process for ending the editing operation is performed, and the editing process is terminated (S132). That is, the editing operation for the user 6 is terminated.

  Next, the graffiti time extension process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 101a determines whether or not the shooting play area 15 is currently in use (S141). If it is determined that the shooting play area 15 is in use (“YES” in S141), the process proceeds to S142. If it is determined that the shooting play area 15 is not in use (“NO” in S141), the process proceeds to S144.

  When the shooting play area 15 is in use (“YES” in S141), the CPU 101a edits the editing play area used by the “user 6 who is currently shooting shooting” in the shooting play area 15 after shooting ends. It is determined whether or not it is a play area (S142). If it is determined that this is an edit play area (“YES” in S142), the process proceeds to S143. If it is not this edit play area (“NO” in S142), the process proceeds to S144. As described above, two determinations of S141 and S142 are performed as a method of determining the usage status.

  If it is determined that the edit play area to be used is this edit play area (“YES” in S142), a second timer value of a second timer 101e described later is cleared (S143). When a second timer 101e, which will be described later, is set, the next other user 6 is cleared so as not to malfunction. Thereafter, the process proceeds to S150. In other words, if “Doodle Time” is not currently extended, “Doodle Time” is not extended as it is, but if “Doodle Time” is already extended, digestion of the extended time is stopped (restricted). Digestion of editing time begins.

  “No extension” means, for example, that the first editing play area 16 is determined to be used when the value of the usage counter 100d is an odd number of users 6, and the user 6 who is currently editing and playing is selected. If it is the 11th user 6, the shooting play of the next user 6 following that user 6, that is, the 13th user 6 (“user 6 who is shooting shooting” described in S141 above) is started ( In S141), the thirteenth user 6 is guided to the edit play area (“YES” in S142).

  Conversely, “when extending” means that the shooting play area 15 is not used (“NO” in S141) or the shooting play area 15 is used in the above example, but the twelfth user. ("NO" in S142).

  In this way, the CPU 101a limits (shortens) the extended editing time according to the usage status of the shooting play area 15, so that, for example, after the editing time is extended once, the shooting play is performed while the editing play is being performed. When the shooting play of another user 6 is started in the area 15, the extended editing time can be limited, so that the operating rotation rate of the apparatus can be prevented from decreasing.

  If the shooting play area 15 is not in use (“NO” in S141), or if the “user 6 who is currently shooting shooting” is not the editing play area used after shooting (“NO” in S142), the CPU 101a Then, it is determined whether or not the second timer 101e is already set (S144). If it is determined that the second timer 101e has already been set ("YES" in S144), the process proceeds to S147. If it is determined that the second timer 101e has not been set yet ("NO" in S144), S145 Proceed to

  If the second timer 101e has not yet been set (“NO” in S144), the CPU 101a sets “timer stop time” to the second timer value of the second timer 101e (S145).

  Then, the CPU 101a stops measuring the first timer 101d and starts measuring the second timer 101e (S146).

  That is, the CPU 101a extends the editing time according to the usage status of the shooting play area 15, the first editing play area 16, and the second editing play area 17 (the determination result of S141 and S142). Here, the time counted by the second timer 101e is an extended time (a period during which the editing time is extended). Thus, by using the second timer 101e, the time can be extended indefinitely. Absent. Since the first timer value is not counted while the second timer 101e is being counted, the remaining time displayed on the editing screen remains stopped, and the user 6 is given a feeling of being obtained. Can do. Furthermore, even during monitoring of the second timer 101e, the usage status is regularly determined in S141 and S142, so that the editing time (specifically, the extension time) can be limited according to the usage status. The operating rate of the equipment is not lowered.

  In addition, when the shooting play area 15 and / or the edit play areas 16 and 17 are frequently used during busy hours, etc., it is possible to prevent the use time from being extended and to prevent a decrease in the operating rotation rate. When used sparsely (intermittently) in a time zone or the like, sufficient editing time can be given to the user 6 and the satisfaction of the user 6 can be enhanced.

  Note that the usage status is determined by referring to the status of the other edit play area in addition to the usage status of the shooting play area 15, or by the user 6 who is shooting shooting in the shooting play area 15. It may be a method of referring to a time such as a shooting time from the start to the end of the shooting play or a remaining time of the shooting time.

  Next, the CPU 101a determines whether or not 1 second has elapsed since the measurement of the second timer 101e was started (S146) (S147). If it is determined that one second has elapsed (“YES” in S147), the value of the second timer value is decremented by “1” (S148), and the process proceeds to S149. If it is determined that one second has not elapsed ("NO" in S147), the process proceeds to S149.

  Then, the CPU 101a determines whether or not the second timer value is “0” (S149). If it is determined that the second timer value is “0” (“YES” in S149), the process proceeds to S150. If it is determined that the second timer value is not “0” (“NO” in S149), the process proceeds to S141. Return.

  When the second timer value is “0” (“YES” in S149), the CPU 101a restarts the measurement of the first timer 101d (S150). That is, the remaining first timer value is counted down. Here, when the second timer 101e is not measuring (for example, when the process proceeds from S143 to S150 for the first time in the graffiti time extension process), this includes the purpose of continuing the measurement of the first timer 101e as it is.

  Next, the CPU 101a determines whether or not 1 second has elapsed since the measurement restart of the first timer 101d (S150) (S151). If it is determined that one second has elapsed (“YES” in S151), the process proceeds to S152. If it is determined that one second has not elapsed (“NO” in S151), the process proceeds to S153.

  When one second has elapsed (“YES” in S151), the CPU 101a subtracts “1” from the first timer value, and displays the “remaining time” display area on the editing screen (FIG. 19) accordingly. Update (S152) and proceed to S153.

  Then, the CPU 101a determines whether or not the first timer value is “0” (S153). Here, if it is determined that the first timer value is “0” (“YES” in S153), the process proceeds to S132 of FIG. 20, and if it is determined that the first timer value is not “0” (“NO” in S153). , Return to S151.

  If the graffiti time is not extended by the process so far, the editing process ends when the time elapses. Even when the graffiti time is extended, the time is counted down one by one on the screen until the predetermined time (the set “timer determination time”) is reached.

  Note that when one editing play providing device (editing unit) is stopped in the test mode setting, it is always guided to only one editing corner, so that another user 6 started shooting during editing. The case is “not extended”.

  If “not extended”, the timer value is decremented by one every time one second elapses and the screen display is updated in S152. This is repeated until the first timer value becomes “0”. When the first timer value becomes “0” (“YES” in S151), the editing operation such as saving the edited content is terminated. A predetermined process is performed, and the process proceeds to S132 in FIG. That is, when this apparatus is used one after another during busy hours, etc., even after a predetermined time (“timer determination time”), the “doodle time” is not extended and the first timer value continues. It continues to be counted down.

  Here, the graffiti time control process will be described using a more specific setting as an example.

  For example, when “Rakugaku time” is set to 200, “Timer determination time” is set to 70, “Timer stop time” is set to 30, and Timer limit time is set to OFF, the remaining time of the edit screen is displayed and provided to the user 6 Explain the graffiti time.

  First, “200” is displayed on the editing screen, and “199”, “198”,. When the count becomes “70” and is extended depending on the usage status, the count on the screen is temporarily stopped at “70”. Thereafter, when the extension is limited depending on the use status or when either of the conditions for 30 seconds elapses, the countdown starts again until “70” on the screen becomes “0”.

  That is, the longest editing time provided to the user 6 is “graffiti time” + “timer stop time”, and the “timer stop time” is the longest time for substantially extending the graffiti time. As described above, the graffiti time is extended depending on the usage status of the apparatus, so that the satisfaction of the user 6 is enhanced, and even during the extended time (period in which the second timer 101e is counted) Monitor the situation. When there is a change in the usage status (in the case of “YES” in S142), it is possible to prevent the operating rotation rate of the apparatus from decreasing by limiting the extended time. In this way, it is possible to perform an operation that balances both the installer of the present apparatus and the user 6.

  Referring to FIG. 18 again, when the first editing process (S103) is completed by the process as described above, the CPU 101a selects the captured image and / or the combined image of the captured image and the graffiti image. First print image selection processing is performed to allow the user 6 to select a print target image to be printed out (S104). In the first print image selection process, the CPU 101a displays the photographed image and / or the composite image on the tablet display 13 in the print image selection process, and prints from the photographed image and / or the composite image. The user 6 is made to select the target image, and the print target image is printed normally, or the photographed image and / or composite image that is not selected as the print target image is printed as a bonus image on the margin of the print medium. The selection is accepted at the same time. It is also possible to accept a selection not to print an image or the like that has failed to be edited.

  When the first print image selection process (S104) ends, the CPU 101a performs a first print layout selection process in which the user 6 selects a favorite seal layout (S105). In the print layout selection process, a print layout selection screen composed of a plurality of predetermined print layouts is displayed according to the number of keep images, and the user 6 can select a desired print from the plurality of print layouts. The layout is selected.

  As shown in FIG. 18, when the first print layout selection process (S105) is completed, the CPU 101a performs a keep image and an instruction signal or / and a keep image and a graffiti image (graffit input image) based on the selected layout. A first print data transfer process is performed in which print image data (here, the first print image data) including the combined image obtained by combining the image and the instruction signal is transmitted to the printer 12 (S106). In the first print data transfer process, the first print image data generated from the editing computer apparatus 101 to the photographing computer apparatus 100 is transferred.

  When the first print data transfer process (S106) is completed, the CPU 100a performs a print start process for performing print control for causing the printer 12 to print the keep image and / or the composite image on the surface of the print medium 19 (S107). That is, the printer 12 prints out a print target image selected in the first print image selection process (S104) as a composite image of the photographed image and the graffiti image on the print medium 19 based on the print image data. At this time, the CPU 101a controls the control unit to turn on the first printing lamp 9a.

  In addition, the CPU 101 a performs speaker control for outputting an announcement voice (for example, “The sticker comes out from the left!”) For guiding the user 6 in front of the printer 12 from the first editing speaker 50 or the second editing speaker 61. The display for guiding the user 6 in front of the printer 12 is displayed on the tablet display 13 or the tablet display 37.

  More specifically, after completing the first editing process (S103), the CPU 101a displays a guide for guiding the user 6 in the first editing play area 16 to the print outlet 8 on the tablet display 13, and the second editing process ( After S108) is finished, control is performed so that guidance for guiding the user 6 in the second edit play area 17 to the print outlet 8 is displayed on the tablet display 37. In this way, the user 6 who has finished the editing play can be guided to the print outlet 8, and the next user 6 (for example, the user 6 who has finished the shooting play) can be guided smoothly to the editing work space. can do.

  The printer 12 operates independently of the CPU 101 a, prints a keep image or a composite image as a sticker (photo print) under the print control of the CPU 101 a, and discharges the photo print to the print outlet 8. Thereby, the seal is provided to the user 6.

  The print start process (S107) is performed, and if the printer 12 notifies that printing has started normally, the process returns to S100 in order to wait for the next user 6 editing operation. The above processing is a play performed by the set of users 6 using the photo vending machine according to the present embodiment. When the above processing is completed, the standby screen is output again from the first editing speaker 50 or the tablet display 13 provided in each editing space 4a until the next coin is inserted.

  Returning to the description of S102, if the received image data is not the first image data ("NO" in S102), the CPU 101a causes the user 6 to execute graffiti input in the second edit play area 17 described above. (S108). When the second editing process is started, the CPU 101a executes a graffiti time control process (FIG. 20) for controlling the “doodle time” at least in the second editing process, as described above. In the second editing process, the second image data is read from the storage area for the second image data in the storage unit 101b of the editing computer apparatus 101, and an editing screen (FIG. 19) is displayed on the tablet display 37 based on the second image data. Is received from the user 6 and an edit input for the captured image by the touch pens 14L, 14R, 39L, 39R is received.

  The first edit play area 16 and the second edit play area 17 have the same configuration although the place, position, device, and the like are different. Thereafter, the CPU 101a performs second print image selection processing (S109). The second print layout selection process (S110), the second print data transfer process (S111), and the print start process (S107) are performed based on the second image data, respectively. Since the same processing as the processing (S104), the first print layout selection processing (S105), the first print data selection processing (S106), and the print start processing (S107) is performed, the description is omitted. In addition, in order to process the first editing process and the second editing process independently and in parallel, the configurations necessary for the processes of the first timer 101d, the second timer 101e, etc. are the first editing process and the second editing process. It is provided for each process.

  FIG. 22 shows an example of a captured image (including a composite image) printed on a print medium such as a sticker based on the print image data.

  FIG. 22 shows a state in which the captured image is printed on the print medium 19 based on the print layout selected in the first print layout selection process (S105) in the first edit play area 16.

  As shown in FIG. 22, the print medium 19 includes normal images S, D, E, and A that are normally printed in the first edit play area 16 and selected in the first print image selection process (S104). The combined images B and F that are arranged at the positions and are printed as extra images are arranged and printed in the margin.

  Also in the second edit play area 17, the composite image that is normally printed and selected in the second print image selection process (S109) is disposed at the normal position, and the composite image that is printed as the bonus image is disposed in the margin. Printed.

  Thus, in the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the shooting space 3 for shooting and the editing spaces 4a and 4b for editing the shot images are installed in different places. When the user 6 finishes shooting and moves to the editing space 4a, a demo image is displayed on the tablet display 24 and accepts the coin insertion of the next user 6. Then, when the coin is inserted, the next user 6 starts to shoot, so that three sets of users 6 can use them simultaneously.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 23 and 24, the arrangement is not limited to the arrangement shown in FIG. 1, and the editing cases 2a and 2b can be arranged so that three sets of users can use them simultaneously. Basically, a part of the curtain or the like is omitted in the drawing.

  FIG. 23A is a photograph in which the editing cases 2a and 2b are arranged so that the user 6 in the first edit play area 16 and the user 6 in the second edit play area 17 face each other across the shooting play area 15. 1 shows a print providing device. The editing cases 2 a and 2 b are arranged separately from the photographing case 1.

  Therefore, each device can be separated and easily transported or transferred. For this reason, it is suitable when installing a photo print providing device in an amusement park. In addition, the user 6 who is performing the edit play in the first edit play area 16 or the second edit play area 17 is the user 6 who is performing the shooting play in the shooting play area 15 or the user who is waiting to be printed. A certain distance can be separated from 6.

  For this reason, each user 6 can enjoy the editing play in a wide place without worrying about other users 6 who play. Further, the user who is performing the edit play in the second edit play area 17 is also a certain distance from the user 6 who is performing the shooting play in the shooting play area 15 or the user 6 waiting to be printed. Therefore, it is possible to enjoy the shooting and play without worrying about the user 6 waiting for printing.

  In FIG. 23B, the editing cases 2a and 2b are arranged so that the user 6 in the first editing play area 16 and the user 6 in the second editing play area 17 face each other with the shooting play area 15 in between. 3 shows a photographic print providing apparatus in which an outlet 8 is provided on the side surface side of the background portion 5. The opposing photographing unit 1 and the first editing case 2a are integrated, and the opposing back unit (including the background screen and the background portion 5 described above) and the second editing case 2b are integrated. As a result, it is possible to reduce costs and save space by integrating and sharing devices.

  FIG. 23C shows a photo print providing apparatus in which the opposing back unit and the second editing housing 2b are integrated so that the first editing housing 2a does not face the photographing housing 1. . In this photo print providing apparatus, the right side surface of the first editing housing 2a faces the back side of the photographing housing 1, and the user 6 performs editing play toward the right side surface (the surface on the other side in the drawing) of the apparatus. Arranged to be able to. The diagram shown on the left side of FIG. 23C is a plan view showing the first edit play area 16 as seen from above. As shown in the figure, the first editing space 4a is formed on the rear side (the front side in the figure) of the user 6 who performs the edit play in the first edit play area 16. Since the print outlet 8 is located behind the user 6, an edit play can be performed without worrying about waiting for printing of the print medium 19 or the presence of the user 6 receiving the print medium 19. A side curtain 40b is also provided in front of the user 6 who performs an edit play in the first edit play area 16.

  As described above, since the configurations of the first edit play area 16 and the second edit play area 17 are different, the first edit play area 16 and the second edit play area 17 are provided with edit play in different atmospheres for the user 6. can do. In addition, since there is a certain distance between the user 6 who is shooting and shooting in the shooting play area 15 and the user 6 who is waiting to be printed, editing play is performed in the second editing play area 17. The user 6 who is performing can enjoy the shooting play freely without worrying too much about the user 6 waiting for printing.

  Note that the back surface (the surface on the far side in the drawing) of the first editing housing 2a may not be disposed on the same surface as the right surface (the surface on the far side in the drawing) of the photographing housing 1. .

  FIG. 23D shows a photographic print providing apparatus in which the shooting case 1 and the first editing case 2 a facing each other are integrated, and the second editing case 2 b is arranged so as not to face the shooting case 1. ing. In this photo print providing device, the right side surface of the second editing housing 2b faces the back side of the background portion 5, and the user 6 can perform editing play toward the left side surface (front side in the figure) of the device. Arranged to be able to. The diagram shown on the right side of FIG. 23D is a plan view showing the second edit play area 17 viewed from above. As shown in the figure, the second editing space 4b is formed behind the user 6 who performs an edit play in the second edit play area 17 (the other side in the figure). A side curtain 40 c is also provided in front of the user 6 who performs an edit play in the second edit play area 17.

  As shown in FIGS. 23 (C) and 23 (D), an editing space is arranged so that the user 6 can perform an edit play toward the side of the apparatus, so that an editing space behind the user 6 can be obtained. Can be widened.

  Note that both the first editing housing 2a and the second editing housing 2b are arranged in the same manner as the first editing housing 2a in FIG. 23C and the second editing housing 2b in FIG. May be.

  24A and 24B, the print outlet 8 provided in the photographing case 1 is printed by the user 6 from the first editing play area 16 side direction (the back side of the photographing case 1). 1 shows a photographic print providing apparatus configured to be arranged at a position where a medium 19 can be taken out.

  As shown in FIG. 24A, the horizontal width (vertical width as viewed from the figure) of the first edit play area 16 is shorter than the horizontal width of the shooting play area 15. Therefore, the user 6 waiting for printing can wait for printing in this short area, and can effectively use the space in the store where the apparatus is installed.

  Further, in the photographic print providing apparatus shown in FIG. 24B, the photographing casing 1 and the printing casing 121 for storing the printer 12 are arranged separately, and the printing casing 121 can be arranged at an arbitrary position. is there. The print outlet 8 is provided in the print casing 121 and is configured at a position where the user 6 can take out the print medium 19 from the first editing play area 16 side direction (the back side of the photographing casing 1). . It should be noted that the print outlet 8 may be arranged at a position in the print housing 121 where the user 6 can take out the print medium 19 from the left side direction of the apparatus.

  That is, the print outlet 8 is provided on any surface of the print housing 121, and the side surface on the side that is open for the user to enter and exit each space by changing the orientation in which the print housing 121 is installed. The print medium 19 can be taken out from the position, and the position and orientation can be arbitrarily set.

  Moreover, the control method of the computer apparatus of this apparatus can also be provided as a program. Such a program is stored in a computer-readable recording medium such as a flexible disk attached to the computer, a CD-ROM (Compact Disc-Read Only Memory), a ROM (Read Only Memory), a RAM (Random Access Memory), and a memory card. It can also be recorded and provided as a program product. Alternatively, the program can be provided by being recorded on a recording medium such as a hard disk built in the computer. The program can also be provided through a network such as a telecommunication line or a satellite communication line. 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 above-described embodiment is to be considered in all respects as illustrative 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 side view which shows the external appearance of the photographic print provision apparatus of this invention. It is the perspective view seen from the front side of the imaging | photography housing | casing. It is a figure which shows the side door of an imaging | photography housing | casing. It is a figure which shows the front door of an imaging | photography housing | casing. It is the perspective view seen from the back side of the imaging | photography housing | casing. It is the perspective view seen from the back back side of the background part. It is a perspective view of a background part. It is a figure which shows the photographic print provision apparatus installed in the playground. It is a figure which shows the movement of the user who plays a game. It is a functional block diagram of a photographic print providing apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing of the imaging | photography side computer apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows a test mode process. It is a figure which shows the graffiti time setting screen which is an example of a detailed setting screen. It is a figure which shows the unusable setting screen which is an example of a detailed setting screen. It is a flowchart which shows a normal imaging | photography process. It is a flowchart which shows a free imaging | photography process. It is a flowchart which shows a guidance guidance process. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing of an edit side computer apparatus. It is a figure which shows an edit screen. It is a flowchart which shows a graffiti time control process. It is a flowchart which shows a graffiti time extension process. It is a figure which shows a photographic print. It is a figure which shows the example of arrangement | positioning of each edit housing | casing. It is a figure which shows the example of arrangement | positioning of each edit housing | casing.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Image | photographing housing | casing 1a Opening part 2a 1st editing housing | casing 2b 2nd editing housing | casing 3 Shooting space 4a Editing space 4b Editing space 5 Background part 6 User 7 Shooting lamp 8 Print exit 9a First printing lamp 9b 2 Printing lamp 10 Out of paper lamp 11 Error lamp 12 Printer 13 Tablet display 14L Touch pen 14R Touch pen 15 Shooting play area 16 First edit play area 17 Second edit play area 18a Lighting box 18b Lighting box 18c Lighting box 18d Lighting box 18e Lighting box 18f Illumination box 19 Print medium 20 Release switch 21 Camera 22 Live monitor 23L Shooting side speaker 23R Shooting side speaker 24 Touch panel display 25 Side door 26 Coin slot 27 Coin return Mouth 28 Front door 29a Flash 29b Flash 30 Illuminating device 31 Power switch 32 Step 33 First editing unit 35 Second editing unit 37 Tablet display 39L Touch pen 39R Touch pen 40a Side curtain 40b Side curtain 40c Side curtain 41 Roll screen 42 Winding device 44 Error recovery button 46 Test button 50 First editing side speaker 61 Second editing side speaker 100 Shooting side computer device 100a CPU
100b Storage unit 100c Memory 100d Usage counter 100e Shooting counter 100f Set number counter 100g Shutter timer 100h Shooting timer 101 Editing computer 101a CPU
101b storage unit 101c memory 101d first timer 101e second timer 102 control unit 103 power supply control unit 104 UPS
105a Front Service Panel 105b Side Service Panel 106 Flash Control Unit 107 Coin Control Unit 110 Communication Terminal 121 Printing Enclosure

Claims (1)

A shooting play area including a shooting play providing device having a camera for shooting a subject including a user, and a shooting space facing the shooting play providing device;
A first edit play providing device that allows a user to input a graffiti image to a photographed image displayed on a first display means for displaying a photographed image taken by the camera to the user, and the first edit play providing device. A first edit play area including a space for editing work facing;
A second editing play providing device that allows a user to input a graffiti image with respect to a photographed image displayed on the second display means for displaying a photographed image taken by the camera, and the second editing play providing device. A second editing play area including a space for editing work facing;
Shooting processing that causes the user to perform shooting in the shooting play area, first editing processing that causes the user to execute graffiti input in the first editing play area, and graffiti input to the user in the second editing play area. Control means for controlling the second editing process to be executed;
Printing means for printing a composite image of the photographed image and the graffiti image on a predetermined print medium;
An outlet for the user to take out the print medium printed by the printing means,
In order for the user to be able to enter and exit the shooting space, either the left or right side is configured to be openable toward the shooting play providing device,
The outlet is on the same side as the opened side surface, and can be arranged at a position where it can be taken out outside the shooting play providing device, the first editing play providing device, and the second editing play providing device. Configured,
The first edit play area and the second edit play area are arranged in a row so as to sandwich the shooting play area, and the installation area of the entire apparatus is rectangular,
The first edit play providing device is arranged such that the first edit play area is located on the back side of the shooting play providing device,
The second edit play providing device is arranged so that the second edit play area is located on the back side of the shooting play area,
The first edit play area and the second edit play area are arranged on the same side as the open side of either one of the left and right sides facing the shooting housing, and the user is placed in a space for editing work. An apparatus for providing a photographic print, wherein the apparatus is configured to be openable so as to be able to enter and exit.

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