JP2005271262A - Photographing/printing equipment, control program therefor, computer-readable recording medium, and control method for photographing/printing equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide photographing/printing equipment which can easily output a plurality of sheets regardless of a difference in form. <P>SOLUTION: This photographing/printing equipment is equipped with a plurality of printing parts (first and second printing parts 34 and 35) for outputting a print medium where an image is formed according on an image photographed by a camera unit 2. An output processing part 23 outputs the print medium to each of the printing parts 34 and 35 at one play. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a photography printing apparatus for taking a photograph of a user and combining the photograph with a background image, a graffiti image, etc., and outputting it as a photograph print, a control program for the photography printing apparatus, and a computer-readable recording The present invention relates to a medium and a method for controlling a photographic printing apparatus.

  Conventionally, photo sticker vending machines that take photographs of users and combine them with background images and output them as sticker prints have been installed in entertainment facilities such as game centers. doing. Some of these photo sticker vending machines allow a user to write arbitrary characters or figures on a photographed image with an attached touch pen. Processing in such a photo sticker vending machine has a flow of coin insertion, photographing processing, editing (graffiti) processing, and sticker printing. The user who has completed these series of operations ends one play by receiving a sticker print as a result of the inserted coins.

  In the photographic sticker vending machine described above, various measures are taken to improve the performance of photographic images. For example, in Patent Document 1 (see paragraphs [0075] to [0079]), the user can select whether or not to input an image using a gold or silver color, and the gold or silver color can be selected. A technique is disclosed in which a printer to be printed out differs depending on whether the used image is selected or not. A printer that forms an image using gold or silver colors includes a recording head that prints three sublimation inks of yellow, cyan, and magenta, and a recording head that prints metallic pigment ink such as gold or silver. It has. The two recording heads continuously print on one printing medium.

  As described above, in Patent Document 1, although the user can select whether or not to output an image using a gold or silver color, only one sticker print is output as a product. However, usually, the photo sticker vending machine is rarely photographed by one person and is often photographed with a plurality of friends. Therefore, Patent Document 2 discloses a photo vending machine that outputs sticker prints, which are deliverables, in the number of sheets input by a user in advance according to the number of photographers.

  Furthermore, Patent Document 3 discloses a technique for allowing a user who uses a normal play a set number of times to perform a service play in order to promote the use of the apparatus.

Note that printers used in the photo sticker vending machine include a sublimation type and an ink jet type as disclosed in Patent Document 4.
JP 2003-203273 A (publication date: July 18, 2003) JP 2002-190063 A (publication date: July 5, 2002) JP 2004-21272 A (publication date: January 22, 2004) JP 2002-125176 A (publication date: April 26, 2002)

  However, in Patent Document 2, since a plurality of seals to be output are continuously output from one printer, it takes time to output all the seals. Or the size of one sheet becomes small.

  In addition, the plurality of stickers output in Patent Document 2 are exactly the same in the form of sheet type (sheet type), sheet size, sheet layout, printing method, ink (pigment, dye, etc.) type, etc. is there. Therefore, it cannot cope with a user who wants a sheet having a different sheet type or sheet size. In this case, the user needs to copy the output sheet with a color copier or the like, which is inconvenient. In addition, although the technique regarding a service play is disclosed by patent document 3, this service play is given only to the user who satisfy | filled a certain condition.

  Furthermore, it is possible to confirm on the display screen whether or not the adjustment of the aperture and flash brightness set at the time of shooting and the brightness adjustment set at the time of editing are appropriate. However, since the print result is not exactly the same as the display screen, it has been difficult to confirm whether or not the above adjustment is appropriate.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a photographic printing apparatus and a photographic printing apparatus capable of easily outputting a plurality of sheets regardless of the difference in style. It is to realize a control program, a computer-readable recording medium, and a method for controlling a photographic printing apparatus.

  In order to solve the above-described problems, a photo print apparatus according to the present invention outputs at least two print media on which an image is formed based on an image taking unit for taking an image of an object and an image taken by the image taking unit. An image output unit and a control means for controlling the operation of the apparatus, in a photography printing apparatus for performing a play in which a subject is photographed and a photographed image is printed out, the control means in one play Image output control means for controlling each of the image output units so as to output the print medium to each of at least two image output units is provided.

  In addition, in order to solve the above-described problem, a control method for a photographic printing apparatus according to the present invention includes a photographing unit that photographs a subject, and a print medium on which an image is formed based on an image photographed by the photographing unit. A photographic printing apparatus control method for performing a play in which a photograph of a subject is photographed and a photographed image is printed out, in a single play. Each print medium is output from the output unit.

  Here, “play” means a series of processes repeated for the user. For example, when charging processing, shooting processing, editing processing (such as graffiti), and printing processing are repeated in this order, one play refers to a series of processing from the charging processing to printing processing. In addition, when the charging process, the shooting process, the first printing process, the editing process (such as graffiti), and the second printing process are repeated in this order, one play means from the charging process to the second printing process. Refers to a series of processing. Furthermore, as another example, when the first charging process, the shooting process, the first printing process, the editing process (such as graffiti), the second charging process, and the second printing process are repeated in this order, Indicates a series of processes from the first billing process to the second print process.

  According to the above configuration or method, the image output control unit causes each of at least two image output units to output a print medium in one play. Therefore, the user can acquire at least two print media in one play.

  Further, each print medium is output from a different image output unit. Therefore, if the same format (for example, the size of the print medium, the type of print medium, the printing method, the type of ink (pigment, dye, etc.), the sheet layout, etc.) in each image output unit is set in advance, the same style print If the medium is output and the format in each image output unit is made different in advance, a print medium of a different format can be output. In this way, there is an effect that a plurality of sheets can be easily output regardless of the difference in style.

  Furthermore, in addition to the above-described configuration, the image printing apparatus of the present invention is characterized in that each image output unit differs in at least one of the type of print medium to be output, the size of the print medium, and the printing method.

  According to said structure, there exists an effect that a user can acquire several types of print media of the kind of different print medium, the size of a print medium, and a printing system by one play.

  For example, it is assumed that the size of the print medium in one image output unit is smaller than the print medium output by the conventional photography printing apparatus. Further, the size of the print medium in the other image output unit is assumed to be the same as the conventional one. In this case, the cost required for the print medium, ink, etc. in the one image output unit can be suppressed. In addition, the print medium output from one image output unit can be provided as an extra sheet, and the user can enjoy the feeling obtained. As a result, it is possible to improve the customer collection rate while suppressing costs.

  Furthermore, in addition to the above-described configuration, the photographic printing apparatus of the present invention includes at least one of a sheet layout of a print medium or presence / absence of editing of an image photographed by a photographing unit according to a user operation. The image output unit is changed for each.

  According to the above configuration, the user can obtain a plurality of print media having different sheet layouts. Alternatively, the user can obtain a print medium that has been edited with respect to the photographed image and a print medium that has not been edited.

  Furthermore, in addition to the above-described configuration, the image print control unit of the present invention causes the image output control means to output a print medium in parallel to each image output unit, and the output end time of the print medium in each image output unit Is characterized by having almost the same.

  According to the above configuration, the image output control means causes each image output unit to output an image in parallel. Accordingly, a plurality of print media can be discharged in a time equivalent to the use time of the conventional configuration including only one printer. Therefore, the waiting time for discharging does not increase, and a plurality of print media can be provided without causing user dissatisfaction due to the waiting time. Furthermore, since the processing end time in each image output unit is almost the same, the user can receive a plurality of print media at the same time, and there is an effect that one of the print media is not forgotten.

  Furthermore, in the photography printing apparatus of the present invention, in addition to the above-described configuration, the at least two image output units include a first image output unit and a second image output unit, and the control means is operated by a user. And setting means for setting a generation condition for generating an image, wherein the setting means outputs the print medium to the first image output unit after the image output control means outputs the print condition. The image output control unit causes the second image output unit to output a print medium based on an image generated according to the generation condition set by the setting unit.

  According to the above configuration, the setting unit sets the generation condition after the image output control unit causes the first image output unit to output the print medium. Therefore, after confirming the result of the print medium output by the first image output unit, the user can operate the setting condition of the generation condition for generating the image. The second image output unit outputs the print medium based on the image created in accordance with the creation conditions set by the setting means. As a result, an image created according to conditions desired by the user is formed on the print medium output by the second image output unit. Therefore, the user can obtain an expected image on the print medium output by the second image output unit.

  Further, in the photographic printing apparatus of the present invention, in addition to the above configuration, the generation condition is a photographic condition in the photographic unit, and the setting unit re-subjects the subject to the photographic unit according to the set photographic condition. The image output control means causes the second image output unit to output a print medium based on the image taken again.

  According to the above configuration, the user can set shooting conditions after confirming the result of the print medium output by the first image output unit. Then, the imaging unit performs imaging again according to the set imaging conditions, and the second image output unit outputs the print medium on which the image is formed based on the image captured again. That is, the user can set the shooting condition after confirming the result of the print medium output by the first image output unit, and can acquire the print medium on which the image shot again under the set shooting condition is formed. As a result, the user can obtain a more satisfactory print medium.

  Furthermore, in addition to the above configuration, the photography printing apparatus of the present invention is characterized in that the photographing condition is an illumination condition.

  In photography, brightness is an important factor that changes the atmosphere of the entire image. In particular, in a photographic printing apparatus, the face is mostly taken and the face color changes greatly depending on the illumination conditions.

  According to the above configuration, the user can set a desired illumination condition after confirming the result of the print medium output by the first image output unit. As a result, there is an effect that the user can acquire a print medium having the brightness of the entire image as a desired condition.

  Furthermore, in the photographic printing apparatus of the present invention, in addition to the above configuration, the generation condition is an image processing condition for an image photographed by the photographing unit, and the setting unit shoots according to the set image processing condition. The image processing of the image taken by the unit is performed, and the image output control unit causes the second image output unit to output a print medium based on the image processed by the setting unit.

  According to the above configuration, the user can operate the setting of the image processing condition after confirming the result of the print medium output by the first image output unit. Then, the image output control means causes the second image output unit to output the print medium based on the image processed according to the set condition. That is, the user can acquire a print medium on which an image subjected to desired image processing is formed after confirming the result of the print medium output by the first image output unit. As a result, the user can obtain a more satisfactory print medium.

  Furthermore, in addition to the above-described configuration, the photo print apparatus of the present invention is characterized in that the image processing condition is a brightness adjustment condition in a print medium.

  As described above, in photography, brightness is an important factor that changes the atmosphere of the entire image. According to the above configuration, the user can confirm the result of the print medium output by the first image output unit, set the desired brightness adjustment, and adjust the brightness of the captured image. it can. As a result, there is an effect that the user can acquire a print medium having the brightness of the entire image as a desired condition. In this case, since it is not necessary to take a picture again, the use time can be shortened.

  The photography printing apparatus may be realized by a computer. In this case, a control program for the photography printing apparatus that causes the photography printing apparatus to be realized by the computer by operating the computer as each of the above means, In addition, a computer-readable recording medium that records a control program for the photography printing apparatus also falls within the scope of the present invention.

  According to these configurations, the same operation effect as the above-described photographic printing apparatus can be realized by causing the computer to read and execute the control program of the photographic printing apparatus.

  As described above, the photographic printing apparatus according to the present invention includes image output control means for controlling each image output unit so that each of the at least two image output units outputs a print medium in one play. ing.

  Therefore, there is an effect that the user can acquire at least two print media in one play, and can easily output a plurality of sheets regardless of the difference in style.

  In addition, the control method for the photographic printing apparatus, the control program for the photographic printing apparatus, and the computer-readable recording medium according to the present invention can realize the same effect.

Embodiment 1
An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS.

  The photography printing apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment has a function for photographing a user's photograph (photographing function), a function for allowing a user to edit graffiti etc. on the photographed photograph (editing function), and editing. It has a function (printing function) for printing a printed image.

(Appearance structure of photo printing device)
First, the external appearance of the photographic printing apparatus 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view from above of the photographic printing apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 2, an apparatus main body 3 for photographing a user as a subject and a background sheet 4 as a background of the subject are provided. The periphery and upper part from the apparatus main body 3 to the background sheet 4 are covered with a light-shielding curtain that blocks light from the outside, thereby forming a shooting space 5 for taking a picture of the user. Furthermore, the photography printing apparatus 1 includes an editing area 6 that allows the user to perform editing. The shooting space 5 and the editing area 6 are arranged with the apparatus main body 3 interposed therebetween.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the photography printing apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment includes two image output units (a first print unit 34 and a second print unit 35) having a print function. The first print unit 34 and the second print unit 35 each generate a sheet (print medium) on which an image of a photograph taken is printed. Therefore, the user can acquire two sheets. The two sheets are generated by different printing units. For this reason, if the same format (for example, sheet size, sheet type, printing method, ink (pigment, dye, etc.) type, sheet layout, etc.) is used in each print section, the same style sheet is output. If the styles in the print sections are set differently in advance, sheets of different styles can be output. Thus, two sheets can be easily output regardless of the difference in style, and the user can enjoy the two sheets.

  The first print unit 34 and the second print unit 35 are installed on the surface of the apparatus main body 3 where the photographing space 5 and the editing space 6 are not provided. Further, the first print unit 34 and the second print unit 35 are provided with discharge units 34a and 35a for discharging printed sheets, respectively. The user receives the target sheet from the discharge units 34a and 35a. The photographic printing apparatus 1 is provided with a sheet discharge standby area 7 on the side of the apparatus main body 3 on which the discharge sections 34a and 35a are provided, for the user to wait for sheet discharge.

  According to the photographic printing apparatus 1 having such a configuration, the photographing space 5 for performing photographing processing, the editing region 6 for performing editing processing, and the sheet discharge standby region 7 for waiting for sheet discharge are separated. In addition, it is possible to triple-contact customers in the photographing space 5, the editing area 6, and the sheet discharge standby area 7, thereby increasing the user's rotation rate.

  FIG. 3 is a perspective view from the side where the editing area 6 of the photography printing apparatus 1 is not visible, and FIG. 4 is a perspective view from the side where the editing area 6 of the photography printing apparatus 1 is visible. As shown in FIG. 3, the apparatus body 3 is provided with a camera unit (imaging unit) 2, an imaging processing touch panel (image display unit) 8, and a coin slot 9 on the imaging space 5 side. Further, the apparatus main body 3 includes a fluorescent lamp, a strobe lamp, a reflector (not shown) because they are installed in the apparatus main body 3, and a diffusion plate 11 as an illuminating device 16 that illuminates the subject. Deployed. A speaker (not shown) is provided.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the apparatus body 3 is provided with an editing processing touch panel (image display unit) 12 and touch pens 13 a and 13 b on the editing area 6 side. In addition, on the surface of the apparatus main body 3 where the shooting space 5 and the editing space 6 are not provided, discharge portions 34a and 35a for discharging the printed sheet after shooting are provided.

  Note that the photographic printing apparatus 1 may be provided with a lamp or the like on the outside for displaying the presence of the user in the photographic space 5 toward the outside of the photographic space 5. In addition, if a luggage storage space, a luggage hook, or the like is provided in the shooting space 5, the editing area 6, and the sheet discharge standby area 7, the user can put the luggage in the field of view, thereby preventing the withdrawal. Can do. In addition, the installation position of the installation object is not particularly limited.

  The photographing processing touch panel 8 is configured by providing a touch sensor on a display surface such as a flat panel display such as a liquid crystal display device or a CRT (cathode ray tube). On the photographing process touch panel 8, various messages and images in the photographing process are displayed. Specifically, the shooting process touch panel 8 displays a demonstration screen, an opening screen, a billing process instruction screen, various operation contents in the shooting process, and the like. Also, a so-called live view image such as a shooting screen at the time of shooting is displayed. Thereby, a user who takes a shooting pose toward the camera unit 2 can visually recognize his / her appearance in real time, and can perform a shooting process while confirming his / her pose.

  The coin slot 9 is an slot for the user to insert a predetermined amount of coins as a fee. The coin return port 10 is a return port for returning coins to the user when change occurs or when the coin is reset after the coin is inserted. Further, a coin container (not shown) for storing coins collected from the user is provided inside the apparatus main body 3.

  The fluorescent lamp functions as illumination at the time of photographing and also functions as illumination of the photographing space at the normal time. Specifically, the fluorescent lamp secures a light amount in a live view taken by the camera unit 2 at the time of photographing, that is, a light amount in a period during which the user considers a composition and a pose for photographing. At the same time, for example, a lighting space is produced by lighting such as giving the user an impression that “a beautiful photo can be taken”. Here, the fluorescent lamps are arranged on both sides of the camera unit 2 in the apparatus main body 3.

  The strobe lamp functions as a photographic flashlight at the time of photographing, and is disposed on both sides of the camera unit 2 in the apparatus main body 3.

  The reflecting plate functions to reflect the light from the fluorescent lamp or the strobe lamp, and is installed so as to guide the light toward the diffusion plate 11. The reflecting plate may have a reflecting surface made of, for example, stainless steel or the like, and may have any shape that allows light to be collected by the diffusion plate 11.

  The diffusion plate 11 functions to diffuse the light reflected by the reflection plate and emit it to the photographing space. The diffusion plate 11 is made of, for example, a thin milky white acrylic plate. As the shape, in the present embodiment, the light emitting surface has a substantially flat shape and is a rectangle that is long in the vertical direction.

  Moreover, the light quantity from the illuminating device 16 changes, or the illumination direction is changed as needed.

  The speaker outputs guidance voices, sound effects, BGM (back ground music), etc. for various operations to the user.

  The background sheet 4 provides a background for shooting. The background sheet 4 is configured to be switchable. That is, at the time of shooting processing, the background sheet 4 can be switched so that the background in shooting can be produced according to the user's preference. For example, a plurality of background sheets 4 of various colors or various patterns and patterns are prepared at positions to be the background, and by switching these, it is possible to produce a background according to the user's preference. . The background sheet 4 may be switched by machine control by a motor, that is, may be a motor type, or may be switched by a user turning or sliding, that is, a manual type. .

  The editing processing touch panel 12 is provided on the editing area 6 side of the apparatus body 3, and is configured by providing a touch sensor on a display surface of a flat panel display such as a liquid crystal display device or a CRT (cathode ray tube), for example. Yes. The editing processing touch panel 12 displays various messages and images in editing processing such as graffiti. Specifically, the editing processing touch panel 12 displays an image to be edited and various editing tools during image editing processing such as graffiti.

  Touch pens 13a and 13b are provided in the vicinity of the editing processing touch panel 12 (left and right of the editing processing touch panel 12 in FIG. 4). The user can select a button to be displayed as the process proceeds or draw an image such as a graffiti by bringing the touch pens 13a and 13b into contact with the editing processing touch panel 12. . Here, as shown in FIG. 4, since two touch pens 13a and 13b are installed in the apparatus main body 3, two users can simultaneously input graffiti processing and the like.

  Alternatively, two sets of editing processing touch panels 12a and 12b and touch pens 13a and 13b may be provided in the apparatus main body 3 in parallel. In this case, two users can input graffiti processing or the like simultaneously on the captured images displayed on the two editing processing touch panels 12a and 12b, respectively. If there are two editing processing touch panels 12a and 12b and different images can be displayed in this way, the user can input graffiti processing or the like for different images. Also, in the graffiti process, a reflection process in which the graffiti process input from one editing process touch panel 12a is reflected in the other editing process touch panel 12b, a process to limit the doodleable range, and the like are performed. Also good.

  Further, the editing processing touch panel 12 displays a screen for selecting brightness adjustment in the captured image. Thereby, the user can select the brightness of the printed sheet.

  Furthermore, the editing processing touch panel 12 displays a screen that allows the user to select a sheet layout. The sheet layout is the number, size, and arrangement of each image printed on one sheet. For example, the editing processing touch panel 12 displays a sample screen of several types of sheet layouts, and selects a sheet layout desired by the user by operating the touch pen 12.

  In addition, it is preferable that a speaker is provided in the vicinity of the editing processing touch panel 12 so that a voice for giving an instruction of editing work to the user can be output. Further, it is preferable that a fluorescent lamp is provided near the editing processing touch panel 12 because the editing area 6 can be illuminated brightly. The editing area 6 may be provided with a dedicated enclosure, for example, a curtain. By providing such a curtain, other people do not look into the editing work. Therefore, the user can calmly perform editing work.

(Functional description of photo printing device)
Next, the functional configuration of the photography printing apparatus 1 will be described with reference to the block diagram shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, the photographic printing apparatus 1 includes a camera unit 2, a background sheet 4, a photographing processing touch panel 8, an editing processing touch panel 12, touch pens 13 a and 13 b, a lighting device 16, and a first printing unit 34. In addition to the second print unit 35, a control device (control means) 20, a storage device 30, an external disk drive 31, a power supply device 32, and a charge processing unit 33 are provided.

  The storage device 30 is configured by a nonvolatile storage device such as a hard disk. The contents stored in the storage device 30 include a control program executed by the control device 20, an OS (operating system) program, and various other programs, operation setting values in the camera unit 2, and a captured image (captured image). And image data of an image processed image (edited image). Examples of the operation setting value in the camera unit 2 include a white balance value set at the time of shipment of the apparatus and a maintenance time, and various parameter values related to image processing when adjusting brightness and darkness of a captured image.

  The external disk drive 31 is a drive device that reads from and writes to an external disk such as a CD-ROM, CD-R, DVD-ROM, or DVD-RAM. Instead of the external disk drive 31, a semiconductor memory card reader / writer or the like may be used.

  The power supply device 32 is for supplying power to the above-described various components in the photographic printing apparatus 1.

  The billing processing unit 33 controls the bill input from the coin slot 9, the return process from the coin slot 10, and the like, and is a block that performs processing related to billing collected from the user. The control device 20 controls the operation for the corresponding user according to the charging status by the charging processing unit 20.

  Next, the first print unit 34 and the second print unit 35 will be described.

  The first print unit 34 and the second print unit 35 can output different photographic print sheets.

  The first print unit 34 includes an ID tag reader / writer 341, a printer 342, and a print paper unit 343. Similarly, the second print unit 35 includes an ID tag reader / writer 351, a printer 352, and a print paper unit 353.

  The ID tag reader / writer 341 and the printer 342 constitute a printer unit, and a print paper (print medium) 345 and an ID tag 344 as an output medium of a photo print are set as a print paper unit 343 to the printer unit. It has come to be delivered at.

  Similarly, an ID tag reader / writer 351 and a printer 352 constitute a printer unit, and a print paper (print medium) 355 and an ID tag 354 serving as an output medium for photographic prints are connected to the printer unit. 353 is delivered as a set.

  When image data to be output is sent from the control device 20, the printers 342 and 352 perform printing on the print paper 345 and 355, respectively, based on the image data. As the printers 342 and 352, for example, sublimation printers, ink jet printers, laser printers, thermal transfer printers, melting printers, thermal printers, photographic paper printers, instant film printers, and the like are used. When a sublimation printer is used, a sublimation ink film is delivered as a set in addition to the print paper 345 and 355 and the ID tags 344 and 354.

  The printer 342 and the printer 352 may be different types of printers. For example, the printer 342 is an ink jet printer, and the printer 352 is a sublimation printer. In this way, with different types of printers, the user can obtain photographic print sheets of different image quality and size, and can use them for different purposes.

  In addition, the types of ink (pigment ink, dye ink) used in the printer 342 and the printer 352 may be the same or different in each printer. If they are different, the user can obtain two sheets of different image quality due to the difference in ink.

  The ID tag reader / writers 341 and 351 read various identification information recorded in the ID tags 344 and 354, respectively, and output them to the control device 31. The ID tags 344 and 354 are configured by an IC chip having a memory function. Examples of the identification information include a unique ID, the number of sheets, a sheet type, and ink-specific color information (when an ink film is a set).

  Based on the identification information read by the ID tag reader / writers 341 and 351, the control device 20 determines whether the attached print paper 345 and 355 and the ink film can be used in the photography printing apparatus 1. The printers 342 and 352 can be operated only when they are available. That is, it is set so that only the print papers 345 and 355 and the ink film specified in the photo printing apparatus 1 can be used.

  Further, it is possible to grasp the remaining number of sheets by counting down the number of sheets each time the print sheets 345 and 355 are used based on the sheet number information recorded on the ID tags 344 and 354. Become. Therefore, if the configuration is such that a warning is given by a display means when the remaining number of sheets has been reduced, it is possible to avoid a problem such as running out of sheets during use by the user. Become. Note that when counting down the number of sheets, the sheet number information recorded in the ID tags 344 and 354 is also rewritten. As a result, when the paper is used up, the information on the number of sheets recorded in the ID tags 344 and 354 is also zero, and the ID tags 344 and 354 can be invalidated.

  Also, by reading the paper type information recorded in the ID tags 344 and 354 and the color information unique to the ink, and correcting the color components of the image data in consideration of these, the paper and ink film can be accurately obtained. Image output can be performed.

  As the ID tags 344 and 354, there are a non-contact type ID tag capable of wireless data communication and a contact type ID tag provided with a terminal. The ID tag reader / writer 341 and 351 include these It corresponds to either one or both.

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

  In addition, as said printed paper 345 * 355, the paper-like sheet | seat which is a normal paper-like medium may be sufficient, and the sealing sheet which consists of an adhesive sheet and the peeling sheet affixed on the adhesive surface of this adhesive seal | sticker It may be. Further, the print paper 345 and the print paper 355 may be different sheets. For example, the print paper 345 may be a paper sheet and the print paper 355 may be a seal sheet. Thereby, the user can obtain two types of sheets, and can utilize them according to the respective seals. Also, by making one sheet a paper sheet, the user does not have to make a color copy of the other sticker sheet.

  Next, the control device 20 will be described. The control device 20 comprehensively controls the operations of the various configurations described above in the photo printing apparatus 1. In addition, the control device 20 selects an image processing unit 22 that executes editing processing such as graffiti, and an output processing unit that selects a sheet layout or the like and executes print processing in the first print unit 34 and the second print unit 35 (image Output control means) 23 and a photographing processing unit 24 for performing photographing processing.

  The control device 20 is configured by, for example, a PC-based computer. And operation control of various composition is performed by making a computer run a control program. This program may be in the form of reading and using what is recorded on a removable medium such as a CD-ROM, or may be in the form of reading and using what is installed on a hard disk or the like. Further, when the control device 20 is connected to a communication network such as the Internet, a form in which the program is downloaded via the communication network, installed on a hard disk, and the like can be considered.

  When the accounting processing unit 33 detects that a predetermined money has been inserted, the imaging processing unit 24 starts the imaging process. The imaging processing unit 24 causes the imaging processing touch panel 8 to display a screen for selecting an imaging mode. Examples of the photographing mode include a whole body mode for photographing the whole body and an up mode for photographing only the face. Further, the imaging processing unit 24 may display a brightness adjustment screen on which the brightness at the time of imaging can be selected on the imaging processing touch panel 8.

  The photographing processing unit 24 drives the lighting device 16, the background sheet 4, and the camera unit 2 in accordance with the photographing mode input to the photographing processing touch panel 8, photographs the subject, and captures the photographed captured image. 8 is displayed. Here, the photographing processing unit 24 causes the user to confirm whether or not the photographed image is acceptable. When an input indicating that the captured image is acceptable is input, the imaging processing unit 24 stores the captured image in the storage device 30. When an input indicating that the captured image is not good is input, the imaging processing unit 24 performs imaging again.

  In addition, the imaging processing unit 24 can perform imaging a plurality of times and store each captured image in the storage device 30.

  Furthermore, the imaging processing unit 24 is connected to a timer (not shown) and ends the imaging process at a predetermined time. When there is a shooting end instruction signal from the shooting processing touch panel 8, the shooting processing unit 24 ends the shooting process even within the predetermined time. When the photographing process is completed, the photographing processing unit 24 outputs an image processing start signal indicating that the image processing is started to the image processing unit 22.

  The image processing unit 22 is for performing editing processing such as graffiti on a photographed image. When receiving the image processing start signal from the imaging processing unit 24, the image processing unit 22 starts the editing process. The image processing unit 22 reads each captured image data stored in the storage device 30 and displays tools for processing such as graffiti and brightness adjustment on the editing processing touch panel 12 together with the read captured image. Then, the image processing unit 22 synthesizes an image such as a graffiti input to the editing processing touch panel 12 and the captured image. The image processing unit 22 adjusts the brightness of the captured image when brightness adjustment is input. The image processing unit 22 stores the synthesized image in the storage device 30 as an edited image.

  The image processing unit 22 is connected to a timer (not shown) and ends the image editing process in a predetermined time. When there is an editing end instruction signal from the editing processing touch panel 12, the image processing unit 22 ends the image editing processing even within the predetermined time. When the image editing process ends, the image processing unit 22 stores the synthesized image as an edited image in the storage device 30 and outputs an image output start signal to the output processing unit 23 to start image output. To do.

  The output processing unit 23 includes a first print processing unit 231 that executes printout processing in the first print unit 34 and a second print processing unit 232 that executes printout processing in the second print unit 35.

  When an image output start signal is received from the image processing unit 22, the first print processing unit 34 first starts a printout process. Specifically, the first print processing unit 34 reads the edited image stored in the storage device 30 and displays several types of sheet layouts on the editing processing touch panel 12 together with the read edited image. The first print processing unit 34 selects the sheet layout input to the editing process touch panel 12. Then, the first print processing unit 34 causes the first print unit 34 to start printing the selected sheet layout and outputs a second print processing start signal to the second print processing unit 232.

  When receiving the second print processing start signal, the second print processing unit 232 starts the printout process. The printout process in the second print processing unit 232 is the same as the process in the first print processing unit 231.

  Although not shown, a configuration in which a light shielding curtain (entrance / exit curtain) provided for the entrance / exit is controlled by the control device 20 may be used. The entrance / exit curtain is provided in order to prevent light from the outside from entering the photographing space during photographing processing, and is configured by a sheet having a light shielding property. And the control apparatus 20 controls opening and closing of an entrance / exit curtain as follows, for example.

  First, when the game is idle (customer waiting state), the doorway curtain is opened. When the user enters the shooting space and the billing processing unit 33 confirms that a predetermined amount has been inserted, control is performed to close the entrance / exit curtain at this point. At this time, for example, a customer service lamp for informing the outside of the imaging space 5 that there is a user in the imaging space 5 may be turned on. For example, when the user is in the shooting space 5, the customer service lamp may light up when the character is being photographed, and when the user disappears from the shooting space 5, the character may be turned off. After that, when it is confirmed that the photographing process and the editing process are completed, the control device 20 performs control to open the entrance / exit curtain at this point.

  Also, if the entrance curtain is to be opened by the user when the entrance / exit curtain is to be opened, or if the entrance / exit curtain is to be closed, the user can open the curtain. In such a case, an alarm may be issued at a volume that can be heard by the surroundings, and control may be performed to stop the progress of the game. By doing so, it is possible to prevent crimes in the sealed space or prevent mischief with respect to the photographic printing apparatus 1.

  Moreover, although not shown in figure, it is good also as a structure which provided the weight sensor etc. in the luggage storage space and luggage hook mentioned above, for example. In this case, when the user places a luggage in the luggage storage space or places the luggage on the luggage hook, the apparatus can recognize that the luggage has been placed. Therefore, for example, if the baggage is placed after a predetermined period of time after shooting or editing, the user is expected to forget the baggage. It is possible to issue a warning about misplaced luggage. In addition, if it is detected that the baggage has been removed while shooting or editing is in progress, a warning will be issued since it is expected that the user would be engaged in a game while the user was engrossed in play. Is possible.

(Process flow)
Next, the flow of processing according to the photographic printing apparatus 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. First, in step 1 (hereinafter referred to as S1), it is confirmed whether or not coins are inserted. Here, if it is confirmed that there is a coin inserted from the coin slot 9 by the user (YES in S1), the process proceeds to the next S2. Here, when the insertion of coins cannot be confirmed (NO in S1), waiting for the insertion of coins is awaited. That is, the customer waiting state is maintained. In this customer waiting state, for example, a demonstration screen or the like may be displayed on the photographing processing touch panel 8.

  In S2, a photographing process is performed. In this photographing process, selection of the background sheet 4 and actual photographing process are performed. Here, the user considers his / her standing position and pose while confirming the live view image on the photographing processing touch panel 8 and takes an image by instructing to start photographing as soon as preparation is completed.

  In S3, it is determined whether or not the elapsed time from the start of shooting in S2 exceeds a set time (here, 2 minutes). If not exceeded (NO in S3), the photographing process in S2 is repeated. Note that here, the shooting process is set to end when the elapsed time exceeds 2 minutes. However, for example, when the number of shots reaches the cumulative limit or when the user gives an instruction to end the shooting process. The shooting process may be terminated by issuing the command.

  On the other hand, when it is confirmed that the elapsed time exceeds 2 minutes (YES in S3), the imaging processing unit 24 ends the imaging process, stores the captured image data in the storage device 30, and the image processing unit 22 To output an image processing start signal. At this time, the imaging processing unit 24 displays guidance for moving the user to the editing area 6 on the imaging processing touch panel 8.

  Next, in S <b> 4, the image processing unit 22 reads a captured image to be edited from the storage device 30 and displays the captured image on the editing processing touch panel 12. At this time, the image processing unit 22 may display a selection screen for selecting a captured image to be edited, that is, a screen for selecting one from all captured images. The user may be able to switch the captured image displayed as the editing target in the center by touching the captured image (selected image) selected with the touch pen. Note that this selected image corresponds to an image at the time of each shooting when a plurality of shootings are performed in the above shooting process.

  Next, in S <b> 5, editing processing such as graffiti and brightness adjustment using the touch pens 13 a and 13 b is performed on the image to be edited displayed on the editing processing touch panel 12. The image processing unit 22 combines the photographed image data adjusted according to the brightness input to the editing processing touch panel 12 and the graffiti image data related to the graffiti and the like written by the touch pens 13a and 13b, and the combined edited image data Create

  Note that the image displayed on the editing processing touch panel 12 may display a selection area of tools for performing editing processing, as shown in FIG. 6, for example. Examples of the tools include a plurality of types of pens and their colors, an eraser, a plurality of stamps, and a brightness adjustment tool that indicates several levels of brightness.

In S6, it is determined whether or not the elapsed time from the start of editing in S4 has exceeded a set time (here, 2 minutes). If not exceeded (NO in S6), the editing process in S4 to S5 is repeated. Here, the editing process is set to end when the elapsed time exceeds 2 minutes. However, for example, when the editing process for all captured images is completed, or the editing process is ended by the user. The editing process may be terminated when an instruction is issued.

  On the other hand, when it is confirmed that the elapsed time exceeds 2 minutes (YES in S6), the image processing unit 22 ends the editing process, stores the created edited image data in the storage device 30, and outputs the edited image data. An image output start signal for starting image output is output to the processing unit 23.

  Subsequently, in S7, the printing conditions are set in the first printing unit 34. When the output processing unit 23 receives the image output start signal, the first print processing unit 231 starts printout processing in the first print unit 34. The first print processing unit 231 reads the edited image data from the storage device 30 and displays several types of sheet layouts on the editing processing touch panel 12 together with the read edited image.

  At this time, the first print processing unit 231 causes the editing touch panel 12 to display information related to the photographic print to be printed out by the first print unit 34. For example, when the printer 342 included in the first print unit 34 is an ink jet printer and the print paper is normal card size paper, the first print processing unit 231 indicates that “the first sheet is business card size paper. A screen with a sentence such as “Please select a layout” is displayed on the editing processing touch panel 12. Accordingly, the user can select a desired sheet layout on the first business card size paper.

  Then, the first print processing unit 231 sets the printing conditions for the arrangement of the edited image based on the selected sheet layout input to the editing processing touch panel 12.

  In S8, it is determined whether or not the elapsed time from the start of the printing condition setting process in S7 has exceeded a set time (here, 1 minute). If not exceeded (NO in S8), the first print processing unit 231 determines that the print condition setting has not yet been determined, and continues the print condition setting process in S7. Note that, here, the print condition setting process is set to end when the elapsed time exceeds 1 minute. However, when the user issues an instruction to end the print condition setting process, the print condition setting process is performed. May be terminated.

  On the other hand, when it is confirmed that the elapsed time exceeds 1 minute (YES in S8), the first print processing unit 231 sends the print condition setting and edited image data set for the sheet layout to the first print unit 34. In addition, the second print processing start signal is output to the second print processing unit 232.

  Thereafter, the first print output S9 in the first print unit 34 and the processes S10 to S12 in the second print processing unit 232 and the second print unit 35 are performed in parallel.

  In S9, the first print unit 34 to which the print condition setting and the edited image data are input prints out the edited image data according to the acquired sheet layout of the print condition setting, and discharges the sheet from the discharge unit 34a.

  On the other hand, when the second print processing start signal is received from the first print processing unit 231 in S10, the second print processing unit 232 starts the printout process in the second print unit 35. Similar to the processing of S7, the second print processing unit 232 reads the edited image data from the storage device 30, and displays several types of sheet layouts on the editing processing touch panel 12 together with the read edited image. Further, the second print processing unit 232 causes the edit processing touch panel 12 to display information related to the photographic print to be printed out by the second print unit 34. Then, the second print processing unit 232 sets the print condition of the arrangement of the edited image based on the selected sheet layout input to the editing process touch panel 12.

  Next, in S11, it is determined whether or not the elapsed time from the start of the printing condition setting process in S10 has exceeded a set time (here, 1 minute). Similar to the process of S8, if not exceeded (NO in S8), the second print processing unit 232 continues the print condition setting process in S10. It should be noted that the print condition setting process may be ended when the user issues an instruction to end the print condition setting process.

  On the other hand, when it is confirmed that the elapsed time has exceeded 1 minute (YES in S8), the second print processing unit 232 sends the print condition setting and edited image data set for the sheet layout to the second print unit 35. Output. At this time, the second print processing unit 232 displays a guide for moving the user to the print discharge standby area 7 on the editing processing touch panel 12.

  In step S12, the second print unit 35 to which the printing condition setting and the edited image data are input prints out the edited image data according to the acquired sheet layout of the printing condition setting, and discharges the sheet from the discharging unit 35a. To do.

  When the parallel processing of S9 and S10-12 is completed, the photography printing apparatus 1 ends the series of processing.

  As described above, the photography printing apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment repeatedly performs a series of processes including S1 to S12 for each user. That is, the series of processes from S1 to S12 corresponds to one play. The photography printing apparatus 1 includes an output processing unit 23 that controls each of the two image output units (the first print unit 34 and the second print unit 35) to output a sheet in one play. ing. Thereby, the user can acquire at least two print media in one play.

  In addition, the user can receive two print sheets, a print sheet printed out by the first print unit 34 and a print sheet printed out by the second print unit 35. The print condition setting for the first print unit 34 and the second print unit 35 is performed in S7 and S10, respectively. Therefore, the user can acquire at least two types of sheets having different sheet layouts.

  Further, by making the size and paper type of the sheets printed out by the first print unit 34 and the second print unit 35 different, the user can obtain print sheets of different sizes and paper types, Each acquired sheet can be used properly according to the application.

  For example, the size of the print paper 355 in the second print unit 35 is made smaller than the print paper 345 in the first print unit 34. Thereby, the cost required for the print paper 355 and ink required for the second print unit 35 can be suppressed. In this case, the photographic printing apparatus 1 outputs a sheet printed out from the second printing unit 35 as a service sheet (extra sheet). Since the user can acquire an extra sheet, it feels like it has been obtained. Thereby, a customer attraction rate can be improved.

  Further, for example, the print paper 355 in the second print unit 35 is not a seal sheet but a normal paper sheet, and the print paper 345 in the first print unit 34 is a seal sheet. Conventionally, a user copies a favorite seal sheet with another color copier or the like, and leaves the copied material. However, in the above case, the user can obtain a paper sheet as well as the seal sheet. As a result, the user need not bother to copy the seal sheet with another color copier. In this case, since the cost required for the paper sheet is lower than that of the seal sheet, the cost can be reduced and the paper sheet can be provided as a service sheet.

  In addition, if the format in each image output part (the 1st print part 34 and the 2nd print part 35) is made the same, it is possible to output the sheet | seat of the same style. Thus, a plurality of sheets can be easily output regardless of the difference in style.

  It is preferable that the end time of the first print output in S9 and the end time of the second print output in S12 are substantially the same. Thereby, the user can acquire two print sheets simultaneously, and can suppress the discomfort due to the waiting time of one print sheet. Further, there is no problem of acquiring only one print sheet and forgetting to take the other print sheet.

  Alternatively, when the timing of finishing printing is not substantially the same, the timing of each sheet cutting (print sheet cutting process) may be made substantially the same. As a result, the two print sheets are discharged from the discharge portions 34a and 35a almost simultaneously, so that the same effect as described above can be obtained.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the time when the first printing unit 34 can start the printing process is earlier than the time when the second printing unit 35 can start the printing process. Therefore, in order to make the end time of the first print output in S9 substantially the same as the end time of the second print output in S12, the time required for the printout is compared with the first print unit 34 that performs the printout first. It is preferable to install a relatively long printer or print paper, and install a printer or print paper having a relatively short time required for printout in the second print unit 35 that performs printout later. Thereby, the time required for the parallel processing of S9 and S10-12 can be further shortened.

  Further, the print-out process of the first print unit 34 and the second print unit 35 is performed in parallel. For this reason, the photographic printing apparatus 1 of this embodiment is provided with only one printer, and discharges two sheets while being almost the same as the usage time of a conventional photographic printing apparatus that discharges one sheet. be able to. Also, the photo printing apparatus 1 of the present embodiment shortens the usage time when printing two sheets of the same size as compared with the configuration described in Patent Document 2 in which sheets are continuously printed by one printer. be able to.

  In the present embodiment, the sheet printed by the first print unit 34 is discharged from the discharge unit 34a, and the sheet printed by the second print unit 35 is discharged from the discharge unit 34a. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and sheets printed by the first print unit 34 and the second print unit 35 may be discharged from a common discharge unit. In this case, since two sheets are discharged from the same exit, the user does not forget to take the sheet. In addition, since there is only one exit, the appearance of the photographic printing apparatus is simplified.

  In the present embodiment, the first print processing unit 231 and the second print processing unit 232 read the edited image data from the storage device 30, and the edited images are read by the first print unit 34 and the second print unit 35. It was set as the structure made to output. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first print processing unit 231 or the second print processing unit 232 reads out the captured image data from the storage device 30 and causes the first print unit 34 or the second print unit 35 to output the captured image. Also good. As a result, the user can acquire two types of sheets, a sheet that has been edited such as graffiti and a sheet that has not been edited, and a simple image without editing and a lively image with editing You can enjoy both. In addition, the print unit on the side that prints a non-edited photographed image does not need to print an image such as a graffiti, and therefore can be configured with a printer or print paper that is relatively inexpensive.

  In this case, it is preferable that the second print processing unit 232 reads the captured image data from the storage device 30 and causes the second print unit 35 to output the captured image. Since the second print unit 35 does not need to print an image such as a graffiti, the time required for printout is short. Thereby, the time required for the parallel processing of S9 and S10-12 can be further shortened.

  In this case, the first print processing unit 231 and the second print processing unit 232 may select the same sheet layout. Thereby, the process of S10 and S11 can be abbreviate | omitted and shortening of utilization time can be aimed at.

  In the present embodiment, the photography printing apparatus 1 is configured to surely discharge two sheets. However, depending on the user, only one sheet may be required. Therefore, it may be possible to select whether to discharge one sheet or two sheets. When only one sheet is discharged, the processing of S10 to S12 may be stopped. Note that whether to discharge one sheet or two sheets may be determined by the billing processing unit 33 based on the amount inserted into the coin slot 9.

  In addition, before the printing condition setting process S10 in the second printing unit 35, a step of confirming whether or not money has been inserted is provided, and the process proceeds to S10 only when it is detected that money has been inserted in this step. It is good. Thereby, the cost required for printing in the second print unit 35 can be collected, and the user who does not need the print sheet in the second print unit 35 does not need to insert extra money.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the photographic printing apparatus 1 is configured to include two print units, the first print unit 34 and the second print unit 35. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of print units may be plural (an integer of 2 or more). Since the sheets are discharged in parallel from the plurality of printing units, the photographic printing apparatus can discharge the plurality of sheets without increasing the use time.

  In the present embodiment, the sheets output from the first print unit 34 and the second print unit 35 are sheets having different sheet layouts. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the sheets output from the first print unit 34 and the second print unit 35 may be sheets having different styles such as brightness adjustment and graffiti. In this case, an editing process such as graffiti or brightness of the sheet printed by the second print unit 35 may be performed before or after the process of S10.

[Embodiment 2]
Conventionally, it is possible to confirm on the display screen whether or not the aperture and flash brightness adjustments set at the time of shooting and the brightness adjustments set at the time of editing are appropriate. However, since the print result is not exactly the same as the display screen, it has been difficult to confirm whether or not the above adjustment is appropriate.

  Therefore, the photography printing apparatus 101 according to the present embodiment performs test printing, and performs the main printing after allowing the user to check the test printed sheet.

  The photography printing apparatus 101 according to the present embodiment will be described as follows with reference to FIGS. For convenience of explanation, members having the same functions as those in the drawings described in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted.

  FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view from above of the photographic printing apparatus 101 according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 7, the photo print apparatus 101 is different from the first embodiment in that the first print section 34 and its discharge section 34 a are provided on the editing area 6 side of the apparatus main body 3. .

  In the photographic printing apparatus 101, the first printing unit 34 and its discharging unit 34a perform test printing and its discharging, and the second printing unit 35 and its discharging unit 35a perform main printing and its discharging.

  Next, the functional configuration of the photographic printing apparatus 101 will be described with reference to the block diagram shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, the photo printing apparatus 101 is different from the first embodiment in that an output processing unit 123 is provided instead of the output processing unit 23.

  Note that the imaging processing unit 24 of the present embodiment, when the imaging process is completed, instead of outputting an image processing start signal to the image processing unit 22, a test print processing unit 233 provided in the output processing unit 123 (described later). A test printing start signal for starting test printing is output.

  Further, the image processing unit 22 according to the present embodiment receives the image processing start signal from the test print processing unit 233 instead of from the photographing processing unit 24, and when the editing process is completed, the image output start signal is output from the output processing unit 123. The data is output to a print processing unit 234 (described later).

  In addition, the first print unit 34 of the present embodiment performs a test print process, and the second print unit 35 performs a main print process. The first print unit 34 prints out only one photographed image, and performs a print-out process on a sheet having a smaller size than the second print unit 35. Therefore, the time required for printout in the first print unit 34 is shorter than that in the second print unit 35. When the first printing unit 34 of the present embodiment ends the trial printing process, the first printing unit 34 outputs a trial printing end signal indicating the fact to the trial printing processing unit 233.

  The output processing unit 123 includes a test print processing unit 233 and a main print processing unit 234.

  The test print processing unit 233 is for selecting an image to be subjected to test print and causing the first print unit 34 to output the selected image. When the test print processing unit 233 receives the test print start signal from the imaging processing unit 24, the test print processing unit 233 reads the captured image data from the storage device 30, displays the read captured image on the imaging processing touch panel 8, and displays any captured image. Display a screen to select whether to test print. The test print processing unit 233 outputs the captured image data of the selected captured image to the first print unit 34, and causes the first print unit 34 to perform test printing of the captured image. The test print processing unit 233 receives a test print end signal indicating the end of the test print from the first print unit 34, and then outputs an image processing start signal to the image processing unit 22.

  When the print processing unit 234 receives the image output start signal from the image processing unit 22, the print processing unit 234 starts printout processing. The printout process in the print processing unit 234 is the same as the process in the first print processing unit 231 or the second print processing unit 232.

  Next, the flow of processing according to the photographic printing apparatus 101 of this embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. First, as in the first embodiment, in S1, a confirmation process is performed to determine whether or not a coin has been inserted.

  Next, in S21, shooting mode selection processing is performed. That is, the photographing processing unit 24 causes the photographing processing touch panel 8 to display a photographing mode selection screen for selecting a photographing mode. For example, the photographing processing unit 24 displays a photographing mode selection screen for selecting either a whole body mode in which the whole body is photographed as a photographing mode or an up mode in which the face is photographed as shown in FIG.

  When the photographing mode selection input is made to the photographing processing touch panel 8, in S22, the photographing processing unit 24 performs processing for photographing the subject in the selected photographing mode. Here, the user considers his / her standing position and pose while confirming the live view image on the photographing processing touch panel 8 and takes an image by instructing to start photographing as soon as preparation is completed.

  In S23, it is determined whether or not the elapsed time from the start of the shooting mode selection process in S21 has exceeded a set time (here, 2 minutes). If not (NO in S23), the photographing process in S21 and S22 is repeated. Note that, for example, the shooting process may be ended when the number of shots reaches the accumulation limit or when the user issues an instruction to end the shooting process.

  On the other hand, when it is confirmed that the elapsed time has exceeded 2 minutes (YES in S3), the imaging processing unit 24 ends the imaging process and stores the captured image data in the storage device 30. At the same time, the imaging processing unit 24 outputs a test print start signal to the test print processing unit 233.

  Next, in S24, the test print processing unit 233 that has received the test print start signal reads the captured image data from the storage device 30 and displays the read captured image on the capture processing touch panel 8 and any captured image. Display a screen to select whether to test print. As a result, the trial print processing unit 233 identifies the captured image for trial printing selected from the editing processing touch panel 12.

  In step S <b> 25, the test print processing unit 233 outputs the selected captured image data for test printing to the first print unit 34. At this time, the test print processing unit 233 adjusts the photographed image data with several levels of brightness, and outputs the photographed image data with all levels of brightness adjusted to the first print unit 34.

  The first print unit 34 to which the captured image data is input prints out the acquired captured image data, and discharges the test print sheet from the discharge unit 34a. On the ejected test print sheet, an image whose brightness is adjusted in all stages is formed. That is, when the brightness adjustment is performed in five stages, five images adjusted in brightness in the first to fifth stages are displayed on the test print sheet.

  When the printout process ends, the first print unit 34 outputs a test print end signal to the test print processing unit 233. The test print processing unit 233 receives a test print end signal indicating the end of the test print from the first print unit 34, and then outputs an image processing start signal to the image processing unit 22. At this time, the test print processing unit 233 displays a guide for moving the user to the editing area 6 on the photographing processing touch panel 8, and the test print printed on the discharge unit 34a is discharged. Display a notification screen.

  In accordance with this, the user moves to the editing area 6 and receives a test sticker (test print sheet) that has been test printed from the discharge section 34a. The user can understand which level of brightness adjustment is appropriate by confirming the received test print sheet.

  Next, in S <b> 26, the image processing unit 22 displays an editing screen (for example, a screen as shown in FIG. 6) on the editing processing touch panel 12 and performs editing processing. Note that the editing process is the same as S4 and S5 in the first embodiment. Here, the user can change the brightness or the like of the image to a desired one while viewing the already obtained test print sheet. For example, a user who feels that the two-stage brightness adjustment is appropriate on the test print sheet can select the second-stage brightness adjustment on the screen as shown in FIG. Thus, it can be said that the image processing unit 22 is a setting unit that sets brightness adjustment, which is a generation condition for generating an image, in accordance with a user operation.

  In S27, it is determined whether or not the elapsed time from the start of editing in S26 has exceeded a set time (here, 2 minutes). If not exceeded (NO in S27), the editing process in S26 is repeated. Here, the editing process is set to end when the elapsed time exceeds 2 minutes. However, for example, when the editing process for all captured images is completed, or the editing process is ended by the user. The editing process may be terminated when an instruction is issued. On the other hand, when it is confirmed that the elapsed time exceeds 2 minutes (YES in S27), the image processing unit 22 ends the editing process, stores the created edited image data in the storage device 30, and An image output start signal for starting image output is output to the print processing unit 232.

  Subsequently, in S27, the main print processing unit 234 sets print conditions such as a sheet layout, and causes the first print unit 34 to output a print sheet under the set print conditions. At this time, the print processing unit 234 displays guidance for moving the user to the print discharge standby area 7 on the editing processing touch panel 12. Thereby, the photography printing apparatus 101 ends a series of processing.

  As described above, the photographic printing apparatus 101 according to the present embodiment repeatedly performs a series of processes including S1 and S21 to S28 on each user. That is, a series of processes of S1 and S21 to S28 corresponds to one play. The photo printing apparatus 101 according to the present embodiment performs a trial print process before performing an edit process during one play. Thus, the user can obtain a print sheet having a desired brightness and the like by looking at the result of the trial printing.

  In the present embodiment, the test print processing unit 233 adjusts the captured image data with several levels of brightness, and outputs the captured image data with all levels of brightness adjusted to the first print unit 34. did. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the test print processing unit 233 may output the first print unit 34 as it is without adjusting the brightness of the captured image. In this case, the test print sheet output by the first print unit 34 may be only one image, and the size can be further reduced. Thereby, the cost required for trial printing can be suppressed.

  In the present embodiment, the editing process S26 is performed after the trial printing process S25 is completed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the graffiti editing process may be started before the trial printing process is completed. Thereafter, the trial printing process ends, and the user may confirm the trial printing sheet and adjust the brightness. Thereby, utilization time can be shortened.

[Embodiment 3]
In the second embodiment, the brightness can be adjusted to a desired level by adjusting the brightness during editing. In this embodiment, it is a structure which can be set as desired brightness at the time of imaging | photography.

  The photography printing apparatus 201 according to the present embodiment will be described below with reference to FIGS. For convenience of explanation, members having the same functions as those in the drawings described in the first and second embodiments are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted.

  FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view from above of the photographic printing apparatus 201 according to this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 11, the photographic printing apparatus 201 is provided with a first printing section 34 and its discharge section 34 a on the photographic space 5 side of the apparatus main body 3 as compared with the first and second embodiments. It is different.

  The photographic printing apparatus 201 according to the present embodiment performs a photographic process for trial printing, and the first printing unit 34 performs trial printing of the photographed image. The user can check the test printed print sheet (test print sheet) and determine that the brightness is insufficient. Next, the photographic printing apparatus 201 performs photographing processing for main printing. At this time, since the user has confirmed the test print sheet, the user can perform photographing for actual printing after performing desired brightness adjustment. Then, the photographic printing apparatus 201 performs an editing process on the photographed image, and then performs the main printing by the second printing unit 34.

  Next, the functional configuration of the photographic printing apparatus 201 will be described with reference to the block diagram shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, the photographic printing apparatus 201 is different from the second embodiment in that a photographic processing unit 124 is provided instead of the photographic processing unit 24.

  The imaging processing unit 124 of the present embodiment includes a first imaging unit 241 and a second imaging unit 242 as shown in FIG.

  The first photographing unit 241 performs photographing processing for test printing. When the charging processing unit 33 detects that money has been inserted, the first photographing unit 241 starts photographing processing for test printing. In addition, when the first image capturing unit 241 completes the image capturing for the trial printing, the captured image data for the test printing is stored in the storage device 30 and the test print processing unit 233 outputs a test print start signal.

  The second photographing unit 242 performs photographing processing for main printing. When a trial printing end signal is received from the trial printing processing unit 233, the photographing process for the main printing is started. When the second photographing unit 242 finishes photographing a predetermined number of main prints, the photographed image data for main printing is stored in the storage device 30 and outputs an image processing start signal to the image processing unit 22.

  Note that the test print processing unit 233 of the present embodiment receives the test print start signal from the first image capturing unit 241 and outputs the test print end signal from the first print unit 34 to the second image capturing unit 242 as it is. Further, the image processing unit 22 of the present embodiment receives an image processing start signal from the second imaging unit 242.

  Next, the flow of processing in the photographic printing apparatus 201 of this embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. First, as in the first and second embodiments, in S1, a confirmation process is performed to determine whether or not a coin has been inserted.

  Next, in S31, shooting mode selection processing is performed. That is, the photographing processing unit 124 causes the photographing processing touch panel 8 to display a photographing mode selection screen for selecting a photographing mode.

  When the photographing mode selection input is made to the photographing processing touch panel 8, in S32, the first photographing unit 241 of the photographing processing unit 24 performs photographing processing for test printing in the selected photographing mode.

  In S33, the first photographing unit 241 determines whether or not the elapsed time from the start of the photographing mode selection process in S31 has exceeded a set time (here, 1 minute). If not exceeded (NO in S33), the photographing process in S31 and S32 is repeated. Note that, for example, the shooting process may be ended when the user issues an instruction to end the shooting process.

  On the other hand, when it is confirmed that the elapsed time has exceeded 1 minute (YES in S33), the first photographing unit 241 ends the photographing process for trial printing and stores the photographed image data for trial printing in the storage device 30. Store. At the same time, the first photographing unit 241 outputs a test print start signal to the test print processing unit 233.

  In step S <b> 34, the test print processing unit 233 that has received the test print start signal reads the test print photographed image data from the storage device 30, and outputs the read test print photographed image data to the first print unit 34. . The first print unit 34 to which the test print photographic image data is input prints out the acquired test print photographic image data, and discharges the sheet from the discharge unit 34a. When the printout process ends, the first print unit 34 outputs a test print end signal to the test print processing unit 233, and the test print processing unit 233 ends the test print to the second photographing unit 242. Output a signal. At this time, the test print processing unit 233 displays a screen on the photographing processing touch panel 8 for notifying that the print seal (test print sheet) that has been trial printed on the discharge unit 34a is discharged. Accordingly, the user receives a test print sheet from the discharge unit 34a. The user can understand that the brightness is insufficient by confirming the received test print sheet.

  Next, in S <b> 35, the second photographing unit 242 that has received the trial printing end signal displays a screen for adjusting the light amount in the illumination device 16 on the photographing processing touch panel 8. Thereby, the user can adjust the light quantity of the illumination device 16 while looking at the test print sheet. For example, when the user looks at the test print sheet and feels that the brightness is insufficient, the user inputs to the photographing processing touch panel 8 to increase the light amount of the illumination device 16. Then, the second imaging unit 242 adjusts the amount of light of the illumination device 16 based on the signal input to the imaging processing touch panel 8.

  Next, in S36, the second photographing unit 242 performs photographing processing for main printing with the light amount adjusted in S35. As described above, the second imaging unit 242 can be said to be a setting unit that sets imaging conditions (here, illumination conditions), which are generation conditions for generating an image, in accordance with a user operation. Here, the user considers his / her standing position and pose while confirming the live view image on the photographing processing touch panel 8 and takes an image by instructing to start photographing as soon as preparation is completed.

  In S37, it is determined whether or not the elapsed time from the start of the photographing process for main printing in S35 exceeds a set time (here, 1 minute). If not exceeded (NO in S37), the photographing process in S35 and S36 is repeated. Note that here, the shooting process is set to end when the elapsed time exceeds 1 minute. However, for example, when the number of shots reaches the accumulation limit, or the user instructs the end of the shooting process. The shooting process may be terminated by issuing the command.

  On the other hand, when it is confirmed that the elapsed time has exceeded 1 minute (YES in S37), the second imaging unit 242 ends the imaging process and stores the captured image data for printing generated by the imaging process in the storage device. 30 and outputs an image processing start signal to the image processing unit 22. At this time, the second photographing unit 242 displays guidance for moving the user to the editing area 6 on the photographing processing touch panel 8.

  Thereafter, the processes of S26 to S28 are performed, and the photographic printing apparatus 201 ends the series of processes.

  As described above, the photographic printing apparatus 201 according to this embodiment repeatedly performs a series of processes including S1, S31 to S37, and S26 to S28 on each user. That is, a series of processes of S1, S31 to S37 and S26 to S28 corresponds to one play. The photographic printing apparatus 201 according to the present embodiment performs shooting processing for trial printing and trial printing processing, and then performs shooting processing for main printing during one play. As a result, the user can adjust the light amount of the illumination device 16 during the photographing process for the main printing while looking at the result of the trial printing. As a result, the user can acquire a print sheet with desired brightness, and can be satisfied with the print result.

  In the present embodiment, the second photographing unit 242 sets the illumination condition according to the user's operation. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the second photographing unit 242 may set photographing conditions such as a background sheet in accordance with a user operation.

  In the present embodiment and the second embodiment, the test print is performed by the first print unit 34 and the main print is performed by the second print unit 35. However, a configuration in which test printing and main printing are performed in the same printing unit is also conceivable.

  When the test printing and the main printing are performed in the same print section, if the types (sizes, etc.) of the print paper used for the test printing and the main printing are different, the print paper is switched between the test printing and the main printing.

  When the test printing and the main printing are performed in the same printing unit, the test printing sheet and the main printing sheet are discharged so that the test printing sheet is discharged to the editing area 6 and the main printing sheet is discharged to the print discharge standby area 7. The process which switches the conveyance path is performed. Alternatively, the discharge direction may be switched between the test print sheet and the main print sheet using a turntable.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications are possible within the scope shown in the claims, and embodiments obtained by appropriately combining technical means disclosed in different embodiments. Is also included in the technical scope of the present invention.

  INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY The present invention can be used in general in a photographic printing apparatus that captures a photograph of a user and outputs the photograph by printing it on a plurality of sheets in an amusement facility or amusement facility such as a game center.

It is a block diagram which shows the function structure of the photography printing apparatus which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is sectional drawing which looked at the said photography photography printing apparatus from the top. It is a perspective view from the side from which the edit area of the said photography photography printing apparatus cannot be seen. It is a perspective view from the side in which the edit area of the said photography printing apparatus can be seen. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the process in the said photography photography printing apparatus. It is a figure which shows the example of a display in the touch panel for edit processes of the said photography photography printing apparatus. It is sectional drawing which looked at the photography printing apparatus which concerns on Embodiment 2 of this invention from the top. It is a block diagram which shows the function structure of the photography printing apparatus which concerns on Embodiment 2. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a flow of processing in the photographic printing apparatus according to the second embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of a display in the touchscreen for imaging | photography processes of a photography photography printing apparatus. It is sectional drawing which looked at the photography printing apparatus which concerns on Embodiment 3 of this invention from the top. It is a block diagram which shows the function structure of the photography printing apparatus which concerns on Embodiment 3. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a flow of processing in the photographic printing apparatus according to the third embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

1.101.201 Photographic printing device 2 Camera unit (shooting unit)
20 Control unit (control means)
22 Image processing unit (setting means)
23.123 Output processing unit (image output control means)
34 First print unit (image output unit, first image output unit)
35 Second print unit (image output unit, second image output unit)
242 Second photographing unit (setting means)

Claims (12)

A photographing unit for photographing a subject; at least two image output units for outputting a print medium on which an image is formed based on an image photographed by the photographing unit; and a control unit for controlling the operation of the apparatus. In a photography printing device that performs a play of taking a picture and printing out the taken image,
The photographic printing apparatus characterized in that the control means includes image output control means for controlling each of the image output units so that each of the at least two image output units outputs a print medium in one play. .   2. The photographic printing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein each image output unit is different in at least one of a type of a print medium to be output, a size of the print medium, and a print method.   The image output control means changes at least one of the sheet layout of the print medium or the presence / absence of editing of the image taken by the photographing unit for each image output unit in accordance with a user operation. The photographic printing apparatus according to claim 1 or 2.   4. The image output control unit according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the image output control unit outputs the print medium in parallel to each image output unit, and makes the output end time of the print medium in each image output unit substantially the same. The photography printing apparatus according to item 1. The at least two image output units include a first image output unit and a second image output unit;
The control means includes a setting means for setting a generation condition for generating an image in accordance with a user operation,
The setting unit sets the generation condition after the image output control unit causes the first image output unit to output a print medium,
The image output control unit causes the second image output unit to output a print medium based on an image generated according to a generation condition set by the setting unit. The photo printing apparatus according to the item. The generation condition is a shooting condition in the shooting unit,
The setting means causes the photographing unit to photograph the subject again according to the set photographing condition,
The photographic printing apparatus according to claim 5, wherein the image output control unit causes the second image output unit to output a print medium based on an image taken again.   The photographic printing apparatus according to claim 6, wherein the photographing condition is an illumination condition. The generation condition is an image processing condition for an image photographed by the photographing unit,
The setting means performs image processing of the image captured by the imaging unit according to the set image processing conditions,
6. The photographic printing apparatus according to claim 5, wherein the image output control unit causes the second image output unit to output a print medium based on the image processed by the setting unit.   The photographic printing apparatus according to claim 8, wherein the image processing condition is a brightness adjustment condition in a print medium.   A control program for operating the photographic printing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the photographic printing apparatus control program causes a computer to function as each of the means.   A computer-readable recording medium on which the control program for the photographic printing apparatus according to claim 10 is recorded. A photographing unit for photographing a subject, and at least two image output units for outputting a print medium on which an image is formed based on an image photographed by the photographing unit. A method for controlling a photography printing apparatus that performs a print-out play,
A method for controlling a photographic printing apparatus, wherein a print medium is output from each of at least two image output units in one play.

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