JP2005326804A - Photographic print providing device, photographic print providing method, and photographic print providing program - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a photograph print providing device by which proceedings of a play is smoothly performed by a user, and to provide a photograph print providing method and a photograph print providing program. <P>SOLUTION: The photographic print providing device includes: a play control means for independently and parallelly performing photography processing for allowing a user 6 to take photographs in a photographing play area 15, edit processing for allowing the user 6 to input scribbles in edition play areas 16 and 17 and print processing using a printer 12; a finishing means for finishing the edit processing when a predetermined time has elapsed or/and when a predetermined operation is accepted; and a CPU 101a, as a finish control means for limiting the finish of the edit processing which is performed by the finishing means. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a photographic print providing apparatus, a photographic print providing method, and a photographic print providing program for improving a customer's turnover rate.

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

  The photo print providing apparatus as described above has a configuration in which the operation rate can be increased and sufficient play time can be provided to the user by causing the shooting, editing, and printing to be performed in different places. Things are known.

  As a photographic print providing apparatus as described above, an image printing apparatus in which an imaging space, an editing space, and a printing space are provided at different positions has been proposed (for example, see Patent Document 1 below). In an apparatus as disclosed in Patent Document 1, a first determination unit that determines whether editing is performed when shooting is finished, and a predetermined process is executed in the shooting space in accordance with the determination of the first determination unit. In addition, predetermined processing is executed in the editing space according to the determination by the second determination means and the second determination means for determining whether printing is being performed when editing is completed.

  Also, an image printing apparatus has been proposed in which a shooting space and an editing space are provided at different positions, and a plurality of editing spaces are provided such as a first editing space and a second editing space (for example, Patent Document 2 below). reference.). In an apparatus such as that disclosed in Patent Document 2, a first determination unit that determines the state of the first editing space and a second determination unit that determines the state of the second editing space are used. The user is guided to a free editing space.

Furthermore, a space for accepting play, a space for performing a first shooting, a space for performing a second shooting, a space 1 for editing, a space 2 and a space for waiting for printing are provided separately, and the user is moved according to the progress. An image printing apparatus has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 3 below). In an apparatus as shown in Patent Document 3, two or more shooting locations are provided to realize a structure and system in which a user must move or move at regular intervals, and the first shooting location is always constant. After a period of time, the next user can start shooting without any delay, and a reliable rotation rate within the set time is ensured.
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2003-32585 JP 2003-32586 A JP 2004-40639 A

  However, in Patent Document 1, any of the determination means only determines the state of the post process, that is, the state of the editing space after the end of photographing, and the state of the print space after the end of editing. If only the state of the post-process is seen and a predetermined process is executed to extend the play time, there is a problem that the next user of the user cannot start or advance play and the operating rate is lowered. Moreover, if the waiting time until the start of use becomes long, the use is abandoned and the user returns and the problem of leaving the customer occurs. For example, when it is determined that the previous user has been edited in the editing space when the user's shooting is completed, if the shooting is retaken, the shooting space is occupied and the next The user can no longer start shooting, and the next user gives up and returns, reducing the operating rate.

  Also in the above-mentioned Patent Document 2, when any editing space is not available, the user of the shooting space is allowed to perform a predetermined process. If only the state of the process is seen and a predetermined process is executed to extend the play time, there is a problem that the next user of the user cannot start or advance play and the operation rate is lowered. Moreover, if the waiting time until the start of use becomes long, the use is abandoned and the user returns and the problem of leaving the customer occurs.

  Further, the apparatus as shown in Patent Document 3 has a structure having a space for receiving play, two shooting spaces provided in series, and two editing spaces provided in parallel. Therefore, the user accepts play in the space for accepting play, moves to the first shooting space, further moves to the second shooting space, and further moves to any editing space. Become. As described above, since the number of times the user moves increases, the user's moving time is wasted, and the operation rate of the apparatus may be reduced. Further, the movement often causes the users to collide with each other on the way to the next moving space, and the user may be confused.

  In addition, when playing at different locations in the order of shooting play, editing play, and waiting for printing, it is the user to end the play (printing is completed) in the order of starting use (starting shooting). It is desirable without confusion in terms of inducing. For this reason, in many cases, the time is set so that the user flows smoothly by adjusting the play time on the assumption that the game is played until the time limit of each play. In addition, there is often a function (end button) for enabling the user to finish the game within the time limit for a user who wants to interrupt the play as soon as possible because of lack of time or editing. Because of this function, when the end operation is performed with the end button, the user flow changes, such as the user's order changing, causing unnecessary waiting time for other users, and the operating rate is reduced. There are problems such as lowering.

  SUMMARY An advantage of some aspects of the invention is that it provides a photographic print providing apparatus, a photographic print providing method, and a photographic print providing program that allow a user to smoothly play.

  In order to achieve the above object, a first photographic print providing device of the present invention includes a photographic play providing device having a camera for photographing a subject including a user, and a photographic space facing the photographic play providing device. An editing play providing apparatus for inputting a graffiti image to a shooting play area, and a captured image displayed on a display means for displaying a captured image captured by the camera to a user, and the editing play providing apparatus. An editing play area including a space for editing work, printing means for printing a composite image of the photographed image and the graffiti image on a predetermined printing medium, and a user taking out the printing medium printed by the printing means A take-out area including a take-out exit and a print-waiting space facing the take-out exit, a shooting process for allowing a user to perform shooting in the shooting play area, and the editing program. At least one of an editing process for allowing the user to perform graffiti input in the area, a game control means for executing the printing process by the printing means independently and in parallel, and the passage of a predetermined time and acceptance of a predetermined operation The gist of the invention is that it includes an ending unit for ending the editing process and an ending control unit for limiting the end of the editing process by the ending unit.

  In order to achieve the above object, a first photographic print providing method of the present invention includes a shooting play providing device having a camera for shooting a subject including a user, and a shooting space facing the shooting play providing device. An edit play providing device that allows a user to input a graffiti image with respect to a photographed image displayed on a display means for displaying a photographed image photographed by the camera to a user, and the edit play providing device An editing play area including a space for editing work facing the user, a printing means for printing a composite image of the photographed image and the graffiti image on a predetermined printing medium, and a printing medium printed by the user with the printing means A take-out area including a take-out port for taking out the image, a print-waiting space facing the take-out port, a shooting process for causing the user to perform shooting in the shooting play area, and the editing A photo print providing method using a photo print providing device comprising an editing process for causing a user to perform graffiti input in a play area, and a game control means for independently executing a print process by the printing means in parallel, The gist of the invention is that it includes a step of ending the editing process and a step of limiting the end of the editing process by at least one of elapse of a predetermined time and acceptance of a predetermined operation.

  In order to achieve the above object, a first photo print providing program of the present invention includes a shooting play providing device having a camera for shooting a subject including a user, and a shooting space facing the shooting play providing device. An edit play providing device that allows a user to input a graffiti image with respect to a photographed image displayed on a display means for displaying a photographed image photographed by the camera to a user, and the edit play providing device An editing play area including a space for editing work facing the user, a printing means for printing a composite image of the photographed image and the graffiti image on a predetermined printing medium, and a printing medium printed by the user with the printing means A take-out area including a take-out port for taking out the image, a print waiting space facing the take-out port, and a shooting process for causing the user to perform shooting in the shooting play area, A photo print providing program for use in a photo print providing apparatus comprising an editing process for allowing a user to execute graffiti input in the edit play area, and a game control means for independently executing the printing process by the printing means in parallel. The gist of the present invention is to cause a computer device to execute the step of ending the editing process and the step of limiting the end of the editing process by at least one of elapse of a predetermined time and acceptance of a predetermined operation.

  In order to achieve the above object, the second photo print providing device of the present invention is an editing play providing device that allows a user to input a graffiti image with respect to a photographed image, and an editing that faces the editing play providing device. A plurality of edit play areas including a work space, and a game control means for executing an editing process in which the user performs graffiti input independently and in parallel in the plurality of edit play areas, and elapse of a predetermined time And ending means for ending the editing process by at least one of accepting predetermined operations, and ending the editing process by the ending means for any one of the plurality of editing play areas. The gist of the present invention is that it includes termination control means.

  In order to achieve the above object, a second photo print providing method of the present invention includes an edit play providing device that allows a user to input a graffiti image with respect to a photographed image, and an edit that faces the edit play providing device. In a plurality of editing play areas including a work space, an editing process for allowing a user to perform graffiti input is executed independently and in parallel by a predetermined game control means, and any one of the plurality of editing play areas The gist of allowing a predetermined end control means to end an editing process by an end means for ending an editing process by at least one of elapse of a predetermined time and acceptance of a predetermined operation for one editing play area. And

  In order to achieve the above object, a second photo print providing program according to the present invention includes an edit play providing device that allows a user to input a graffiti image with respect to a photographed image, and an edit that faces the edit play providing device. A plurality of editing play areas including a work space, a step of executing editing processing for allowing a user to perform graffiti input independently and in parallel by a predetermined game control means, and among the plurality of editing play areas, A step of allowing the predetermined end control means to end the editing process by the end means for ending the editing process by at least one of elapse of a predetermined time and acceptance of a predetermined operation for any one of the edit play areas. The gist is to make the computer device execute the above.

  That is, according to the first photographic print providing apparatus, photographic print providing method, and photographic print providing program of the present invention, the end of the editing process can be restricted, so that the user who performs the edit play is moved to the take-out area. You can make it impossible or you can't move it. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the user who has finished the shooting play from waiting for the editing play or the user who has finished the editing play must wait for the start of printing. In this way, it is possible to prevent a reduction in the operating rate by preventing the occurrence of the user's waiting time between each play.

  In the first photographic print providing apparatus of the present invention, when the end control means restricts the end of the editing process by the end means based on the state of the print process, even if the edit play ends, the end control means It is possible to eliminate the waiting time of the user waiting until the start. In addition, since it is possible to limit the end of the editing process by the ending unit when printing by the printing unit, which is a subsequent process of the editing process, is not possible, it is possible to prevent unnecessary waiting time of the user from being generated. .

  In the first photo print providing apparatus of the present invention, when the end control means restricts the end of the editing process by the end means based on the state of the shooting process, for example, the shooting control is performed in the shooting play area. When there is a user to perform, the user of the edit play area can be allowed to finish the edit play, and the user who has finished the shooting play has to wait without entering the edit play area This can be prevented. Thereby, it can prevent that the operation rate of an apparatus falls.

  Further, when there is no user who performs shooting play in the shooting play area, it is possible to prevent the user of the editing play area from finishing the editing play. As a result, the user must wait for the other user to wait for printing by ending the edit play even though the other user is waiting for printing in the take-out area. This can be prevented. Thus, by limiting the end of the editing process by the end means based on the state of the shooting process, the waiting time between different plays or the waiting time before the start of play can be eliminated as much as possible. Can play smoothly. Moreover, the satisfaction of the user who uses the apparatus can be improved.

  In the first photographic print providing apparatus of the present invention, the end control unit is configured to perform the predetermined process before the print process is performed by the game control unit after the editing process and before the print process. In the case where the end of the editing process by the ending unit is limited based on the print processing time in which the printing process is performed, even when the predetermined process is executed, even if the editing play is completed, the printing is started. It is possible to eliminate the waiting time of the user waiting.

  In the first photographic print providing apparatus of the present invention, as the editing play area, at least a graffiti image with respect to a photographed image displayed on a first display means for displaying a photographed image photographed by the camera to a user. A first edit play area including a first edit play providing device for inputting the image and a space for editing work facing the first edit play providing device, and a photographed image taken by the camera to the user. A second edit play area including a second edit play providing device for inputting a graffiti image to the photographed image displayed on the second display means, and an editing work space facing the second edit play providing device; Are arranged at different locations, and the game control means, as the editing process, causes the user to execute graffiti input in the first editing play area, and the first editing process. A second editing process for allowing the user to execute graffiti input in the editing play area is executed independently in parallel, and the end control means is one of the first editing process and the second editing process. In the case of restricting the end of the other editing process by the above end means based on the state of the device, since a plurality of edit play areas are provided, the operating rate of the apparatus can be improved and each edit play area Thus, it is possible to prevent the user who has finished the editing play from waiting for the start of printing. Thereby, the operation rate of an apparatus can be improved effectively.

  The first photographic print providing apparatus of the present invention further includes an end operation accepting unit for accepting from the user an end operation for ending the editing process of the game control unit, and the end control unit is terminated at the end operation accepting unit. In the case where the end of the editing process by the end means is limited by controlling whether or not the operation is accepted, the user can change his / her own when control for accepting the end operation is performed by the end control means. An edit play can be ended with intention.

  In the first photo print providing apparatus of the present invention, the end control means determines whether or not to permit the end of the editing process, and restricts the end of the editing process by the end means based on the determination result. In this case, for example, a user who wants to end the editing process because he / she can wait for printing, or a user who wants to finish the editing process once but wants to input a little more graffiti if he / she waits. It can respond flexibly.

  Further, according to the second photo print providing apparatus, photo print providing method, and photo print providing program of the present invention, editing processing is independently executed in parallel by the game control means in a plurality of editing play areas, and the plurality End of the editing process by the ending means for ending the editing process by at least one of the elapse of a predetermined time and the reception of a predetermined operation for any one of the edit play areas Allowed by control means.

  Therefore, the operation rate of the apparatus can be improved by providing a plurality of edit play areas. At the same time, since the end of the editing process is allowed for any one of the plurality of editing play areas, the end of the editing process is not allowed simultaneously in the plurality of editing play areas. A user's flow becomes smooth and a reduction in operating rate can be prevented. Thereby, for example, it is possible to prevent a user who has finished editing play in each editing play area from waiting in the editing play area.

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

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

  This photo print providing device (hereinafter referred to as “this device”) includes a photographing housing 1, a first editing housing 2a, a second editing housing 2b, a background portion 5, side curtains 40a, 40b, 40c, a panel, a frame. It is configured by combining materials.

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

  More specifically, a shooting play area 15 including a shooting casing 1 that is a shooting play providing apparatus having a camera 21 for shooting a subject including the user 6 and a shooting space (shooting space) 3 facing the shooting casing 1. A first editing housing that is a first editing play providing device that allows the user 6 to input a graffiti image to a captured image displayed on a tablet display 13 to be described later, which displays a captured image captured by the camera 21 2a and a first editing play area 16 including a first editing space (a space for editing work) 4a facing the first editing housing 2a, and a captured image captured by the camera 21 for the user 6 are displayed. A second editing housing 2b that is a second editing play providing device for inputting a graffiti image on a photographed image displayed on a tablet display 37 to be described later, and a second editing facing the second editing housing 2b A second edit play area 17 including a space (space for editing work) 4b, a print outlet 8 to be described later for the user 6 to take out a print medium 19 printed by the printer 12 to be described later, and a print outlet 8 And a take-out area including a print waiting space (print waiting space).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In which editing space the user 6 is allowed to execute editing play after shooting, the number of times the apparatus is used (n), that is, the (n) number of the corresponding user 6 group used the apparatus. (S81 in FIG. 11). This will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

  In the photographing space 3, a background portion 5 is provided behind the user 6 who performs photographing. The background portion 5 is provided with a plurality of roll screens (not shown) representing background images of various colors and patterns. In this apparatus, a portion serving as a background of the subject at the time of shooting is formed using them.

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

  Each lighting box is formed of a box. Each lighting box is provided with lighting devices 30 (see FIG. 9) such as flashes 29a and 29b or fluorescent lamps. The inner surface of each lighting box is formed to have a function as a reflecting surface by being painted in white or the like in order to efficiently irradiate the subject with illumination from a light source such as flashes 29a and 29b. Further, a diffusion plate for diffusing illumination from a light source such as flashes 29a and 29b and irradiating the subject in a planar shape is provided on the surface of each illumination box on the photographing space 3 side.

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

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

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

  The ceiling surface is provided with photographing speakers 23L and 23R (see FIG. 9) for outputting announcements such as BGM and operation methods.

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

  The print outlet 8 is an outlet for the user 6 to take out the print medium 19 printed by the printer 12. The shooting play area 15, the first edit play area 16, The second edit play area 17 is configured so that it can be placed at a position where it can be taken out.

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

  As shown in FIG. 2, a camera 21, a release switch 20 for allowing the user 6 to start shooting with the camera 21, and the camera 21 are imaged in front of the shooting housing (shooting play providing device) 1 of the present apparatus. A live monitor 22 for displaying the recorded video in real time and allowing the user 6 to visually confirm the captured video, and the shooting-side speakers 23L and 23R that output (announce) BGM, operation methods, and the like (FIG. 9). And a touch screen display 24 for receiving an instruction operation from the user 6 and a coin insertion slot 26 for inserting a coin as a consideration. A coin return opening 27 for discharging the defective coins and a front door 28 that is locked and opens and closes the inside of the photographing housing 1 are provided.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The print outlet 8 is formed in a side door 25 for opening and closing the internal space of the photographing housing 1 from the side.

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

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

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

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

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

  A side service panel (service panel B) 105b (FIG. 9) is provided on the back surface of the side door 25, and the operator performs a return operation for returning the device from the abnormal state to the side service panel 105b. An error return button 44 which is a return operation means to be provided is provided. The error return button 44 is used, for example, to operate after the cause of the error has been resolved and return the apparatus to a normal state.

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

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

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

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

  The photographing housing 1 with the locked front door 28 opened includes a front side service panel (service panel A) 105a (FIG. 9). The front side service panel 105a is used to perform maintenance operations on the apparatus. A test button 46 which is a maintenance operation means to be executed is provided. The test mode is activated by operating the test button 46. In the test mode, a setting operation related to the control of the CPUs 100a and 101a of the computer devices 100 and 101 and an operation test of the controlled device controlled by the CPUs 100a and 101a can be executed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The tablet display 13 has a function as an end operation receiving unit that receives from the user 6 an end operation for ending an editing process (specifically, the first editing process in S103 of FIG. 12) of the CPU 101a described later.

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

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

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

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

  The tablet display 37 has a function as an end operation accepting unit that accepts from the user 6 an end operation for ending an edit process (specifically, the second edit process in S108 of FIG. 12) of the CPU 101a described later.

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

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

  Next, with reference to FIG. 7, an installation example of the present apparatus in the present embodiment will be described.

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 8 shows that this apparatus is installed in an amusement hall, and the left side surface (the front side in the figure) of this apparatus is adjacent to a wall or other apparatus and cannot be used as an entrance of the user 6. It shows how it is.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the first edit play area 16 and the second edit play area 17 are arranged in a line so as to sandwich the shooting play area 15. Since it is arranged so that it is located on the back side of the shooting play providing device, and the other editing play area is arranged so that the editing play providing device is located on the back side of the shooting space 3, three sets of users Shooting play and edit play can be performed at positions where 6 are separated from each other, and each user 6 can play without being concerned about other users 6. In the figure, each user 6 is indicated by users A, B, C, and D.

  As shown in the figure, when the apparatus is used in the order of users A, B, C, and D, as shown in FIG. 8A, when user A enters the shooting play area 15, the subsequent user B , C, D wait in turn. Next, as shown in FIG. 8 (2), when the user A finishes the shooting play and enters the first edit play area 16, the next user B enters the shooting play area 15. Next, as shown in FIG. 8 (3), when the user B finishes the shooting play and enters the second edit play area 17, the next user C enters the shooting play area 15.

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

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

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 9, this apparatus mainly includes an imaging-side computer apparatus 100 that executes processing for operating the apparatus such as imaging processing described later, and first and second editing processing described below. The editing computer apparatus 101 that executes processing for operating the apparatus and a board, etc., and various types of devices connected by receiving instructions from the imaging computer apparatus 100 and the editing computer apparatus 101 in operation. And a control unit 102 for controlling the apparatus.

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

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

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

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

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

  The editing computer device 101 includes a CPU 101a that is an arithmetic device that controls various devices, a program for operating the device, graphic data necessary for the program, audio data, captured images (captured images), and others. Storage unit 101b for storing various images and the like, a memory 101c serving as a temporary work area for the program, and a first timing unit for timing an editing time (a graffiti time described later) that is a time for executing the editing process. The first timer 101d, the second timer 101e, which is a second time measuring means for measuring the time extended to the editing time (timer stop time described later), and the time until the end operation in the editing process is permitted And an end operation permission timer 101f.

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

  In addition, the CPU 101a terminates the editing process by at least one of elapse of a predetermined time (doodle time) and reception of a predetermined operation (acceptance of an end operation described later), and editing processing by the end unit It also functions as an end control means for restricting the end of. In other words, the end control means controls a series of procedures (processing operations) for the end means to end the editing process in response to the elapse of a predetermined time and acceptance of a predetermined operation. Specifically, the end means is controlled so as not to end the editing process as it is even if the end means is controlled by displaying or hiding an “end” button 151, which will be described later, or the end operation is received by displaying the “end” button 151. To control.

  In addition, the CPU 101a has a function as an acceptance determination unit that determines whether or not to accept (permit) an end operation on the tablet displays 13 and 37 based on a state of photographing processing described later.

  Although details will be described later, the tablet displays 13 and 37 as the end operation accepting unit are determined to accept (permit acceptance) the end operation by the CPU 101a as the acceptance determining unit ("YES" in S124 of FIG. 13). ”), An end operation is received (S125 in FIG. 13), and the CPU 101a ends the editing process in response to the reception of the end operation (S131 in FIG. 13).

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

  On the graffiti time setting screen, “Rakugaki time”, “Timer judgment time”, “Timer stop time”, “Timer time limit” setting items are displayed. A “Return” button and a “Finish setting” button for saving the settings with the currently displayed contents, ending the setting operation and returning to the test mode menu screen are displayed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In addition, the form of this apparatus is not limited to the specific example shown by FIGS. That is, functions and devices not shown in FIGS. 1 to 9 may be provided, or all the functions and devices shown in FIGS. 1 to 9 may not be provided. For example, the printer 12 may not be included in the apparatus. In this case, the apparatus may output a print control signal to the printer 12 provided outside via a communication line such as a LAN or wireless communication.

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

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

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

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

  Next, the CPU 100a determines whether or not the test button 46 (FIGS. 4 and 9) is pressed on the front-side service panel 105a while the demonstration screen is displayed (S3). If it is determined that the test button 46 is pressed (“YES” in S3), the process proceeds to S5. If it is determined that the test button 46 is not pressed (“NO” in S3), the process proceeds to S4.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Then, the CPU 100a performs a brightness selection process that causes the user 6 to select “brightness”. A brightness selection screen is displayed on the touch panel display 24 to prompt the user 6 to select the brightness. When the user 6 selects a desired brightness, the selected content is retained, and an instruction signal corresponding to the selected brightness is transmitted from the shooting-side computer device 100 to the control unit 102 in subsequent shooting. Then, based on the instruction signal, the control unit 102 changes the settings of various devices such as the flashes 29a and 29b, the illumination device 30, and the camera 21, and performs shooting, so that the user 6 can obtain a desired image level (brightness level). Can be realized.

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

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

  When the brightness selection process ends, the CPU 100a performs shooting. Shooting is performed by transmitting a shooting signal from the shooting-side computer device 100 to the camera 21, and the flash control unit 106 selects each flash according to the content of the selected brightness setting at the same time that the shutter is released. This is executed by emitting light from 29a and 29b.

  In this manner, the user 6 can select and shoot a background for each set, and obtain a photographic image with a different background for each two shots.

  In the free photographing process, the CPU 100a sets a predetermined background image set in advance in the background portion 5. Next, the CPU 100a sets various components so as to realize a photographed image having a predetermined brightness.

  Next, the CPU 100a displays on the touch panel display 24 a guide to press the release switch 20 to shoot or outputs the guide with sound from the shooting side speakers 23L and 23R, and starts measuring the shutter time. When the release switch 20 is pressed or when a predetermined time has elapsed, the CPU 100a performs the same photographing (shutter operation) as described above. That is, the shooting timing is when the release switch 20 is pressed or when a predetermined time has passed without the release switch 20 being pressed.

  In the free shooting process, if the shooting time limit has not been reached, it is determined whether or not a predetermined number of possible shootings (here, 8) set in the “free shooting” course has been shot, and the predetermined number of shots has not been taken. In this case, the photographing process starting from the background set is repeated again. In this way, in the “free shooting” course, shooting can be performed until either the shooting limit time or the number of possible shots is reached.

  When the normal photographing process (S10) or the free photographing process (S11) is completed, the CPU 100a performs a guidance and guidance process (S12) which will be described later with reference to FIG. 11, and returns to S2 to use a new user 6. stand by.

  In the figure, the guidance guidance process is shown separately from each imaging process in order to perform the same guidance guidance process in each imaging process, but it means that the guidance guidance process is included in each imaging process. is there.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 11, the guidance guidance process of S12 of FIG. 10 will be described.

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

  On the unusable setting screen, a “first editing section unavailable” button for making the first editing section 33 unusable, and a “second editing section for making the second editing section 35 unusable. "Unusable" button, "first and second editing section usable" button for enabling the first editing section 33 and the second editing section 35, and "return to factory shipment" button having the same function as above Then, the “End setting” button is displayed. That is, the setting “enable both the first and second editing units” is a setting at the time of shipment from the factory, and is in a normal state. The setting “Enable use of both first and second editing units” is an item selected when the editing unit on one side returns from a failure and restarts.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  On the other hand, if the value of the usage counter 100d is not an odd number (“NO” in S81), the CPU 100a determines whether or not the user 6 in the shooting play area 15 can use the second editing unit 35 (S86). That is, if the number of uses (n) counted in S6 of FIG. 10 is an even number (“NO” in S81), it is monitored whether the second editing unit 35 can be used.

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

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

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

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

  That is, the CPU 100a alternately determines whether the graffiti input is executed in the first editing process (S103 in FIG. 12) described later or the second editing process (S108 in FIG. 12) (S81). The photographing side guiding means (touch panel display 24 and photographing side speakers 23L and 23R) is controlled to guide the user 6 to the first editing play area 16 or the second editing play area 17 according to the result.

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

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

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

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

  Note that the user 6 may select the editing spaces 4a and 4b that the user 6 wants to use in the editing operation. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11 described above, instead of determining the editing device (the first editing unit 33 or the second editing unit 35) automatically used by the device and guiding the user 6, the user 6 edits. A method of selecting an editing space (editing space 4a or editing space 4b) to be used in the operation may be used. Specifically, instead of the determination of the usage counter 100d in S81 of FIG. 11, a selection screen is displayed on the touch panel display 24 at this timing, and the editing space from the user 6 to which editing space is to be moved. The selection is allowed and the user 6 is guided to the editing space on the selected side. If the first editing unit 33 is selected, the process proceeds to S82 in FIG. 11, and if the second editing unit 35 is selected, the process proceeds to S86 in FIG. 11, and the subsequent processes are the same as those described in FIG. It is the same. If the selection screen is displayed together with a display for guiding whether the first editing unit 33 and the second editing unit 35 are in use, the user 6 selects the editing space side that can be moved without waiting. It is easy to do, and it is still preferable.

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

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

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

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

  Here, if the CPU 100a determines that the graffiti input is to be executed in the first editing process ("YES" in S102), the tablet 100a is currently not executing the second editing process (S108) described later. When the guidance for guiding the user 6 to the first editing play area 16 is displayed on the display 37, and when it is determined that the graffiti input is executed in the second editing process (S108) ("NO" in S102), it will be described later. When the first editing process (S103) is not executed, the tablet display 13 is controlled to display guidance for guiding the user to the second editing play area 17.

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

  If the received image data is the first image data (“YES” in S102), the CPU 101a performs a first editing process that causes the user to perform graffiti input in the first editing play area 16 (S103). In the first editing process, the first image data is read from the storage area for the first image data in the storage unit 101b of the editing-side computer device 101, an editing screen (FIG. 15) is displayed based on the first image data, and the user 6 receives an editing input for the captured image by the touch pen 14L, 14R.

  The first editing process will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 101a displays an editing screen in which an “end” button 151 described later is hidden (S121), and starts accepting editing input on the editing screen (S122).

  As shown in FIG. 15, the editing screen includes an “end” button 151 for the user 6 to end the editing process, and an image selection area (A, B, C in the center in the figure) that allows the captured image to be displayed and selected. , D, E, F) and a photographed image (keep image) selected from the photographed images displayed in the image selection area is displayed as an image to be edited, and a work area for the user 6 to perform editing input. It is said to be a so-called drawing palette such as "pen", "stamp", "frame", "special", etc. for selecting the graffiti input area (C, B on the left and right in the figure) and the function for editing And a graffiti function selection area which is a selection area for selecting an editing tool.

  In the figure, an “end” button 151 is shown. However, in S121 of FIG. 13, the editing screen is displayed in a state where the “end” button 151 is not displayed (non-display state).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Returning to the description of FIG. 13 again, when the acceptance of the edit input is started on the edit screen in which the “end” button 151 is not displayed (S122), the CPU 101a starts measuring the end operation permission timer 101f (S123). . That is, the end operation permission timer 101f starts timing when the editing process is started.

  Next, the CPU 101a determines whether or not there is a user 6 guided to the edit play area based on the state of the shooting process (S124). Here, if it is determined that there is a user 6 guided to this edit play area (“YES” in S124), it is determined that an end operation in the edit process is accepted, and the process proceeds to S125, and user 6 guided to this edit play area. If it is determined that there is no error (“NO” in S124), the process proceeds to S126.

  Specifically, as described above, since the shooting process (S10, S11) includes the guidance and guidance process (FIG. 11), the state of the shooting process is determined as a result of determination in the guidance and guidance process (FIG. 11) ( For example, it includes the state of guidance guidance processing such as S79, S81). As described above, the CPU 101a determines whether or not there is a user 6 who is guided to the editing play area based on the determination result of whether the graffiti input is executed in the first editing process or the second editing process. Is determined.

  “This edit play area” indicates an edit play area in which this editing process is executed. Here, the first edit play area 16 for performing the first edit process (S103) is shown, but the second edit play area 17 is shown in the second edit process (S108) described later.

  Further, “there is a user 6 guided to this editing area” is determined not only that there is a user 6 waiting for the editing play after the shooting play is finished, but also being guided to this editing area. This includes the fact that there is a user 6 who is shooting.

  When there is a user 6 guided to this edit play area (“YES” in S124), the CPU 101a displays an “end” button 151 on the edit screen (FIG. 15) (S125). By displaying the “end” button 151 in this way, an end operation for ending the editing process is received from the user 6.

  That is, it is determined whether or not to accept the end operation based on the state of the photographing process (S124). When it is determined to accept the end operation ("YES" in S124), the end operation from the user 6 is determined. In order to accept, “END” button 151 is displayed (S125).

  “End operation” is an operation of touching an “end” button 151 displayed on the editing screen with a touch pen. That is, “accept end operation” is realized by the “end” button 151 displayed on the editing screen. In this embodiment, the “end” button 151 is a button displayed on the editing screen, but is not limited to this, and any button having the same function as the “end” button 151 may be used. It may be a physical end operation unit or a detection unit that detects an end operation such as a touch sensor or an optical sensor. In this case, the CPU 101a may set the end operation to invalid or valid depending on whether or not the end operation is accepted. When the end operation is set to be invalid, the CPU 101a does not end the editing process even if the “end” button 151, the end operation unit, or the detection unit is operated, and the end operation is set to be valid. If these are operated, the editing process may be terminated.

  In this apparatus, when there is a user 6 who is guided to the editing play area in the determination of the state of the shooting process (S124) ("YES" in S124), the "end" button 151 is immediately displayed on the editing screen. (S125), the user 6 can stop the edit play by his / her own intention, and even if he / she wants to end, the user 6 has to spend a long time on the spot until the “end” button 151 is displayed. It can be prevented from becoming irritated and frustrated. Accordingly, the user 6 who has finished the shooting play is not put in the edit play area because the previous user 6 is in the edit play area of the movement destination, and until the previous user 6 finishes the edit play. It is possible to prevent having to wait for the edit play. In addition, the user 6 who performs the edit play can respond immediately when he wants to finish the edit play quickly for reasons such as going to take a photographed image with another apparatus or wanting to take a photographed image again. . In this way, the apparatus can be operated in consideration of the circumstances and conditions of the user 6 who performs the edit play and the user who finishes the shooting play and performs the edit play in the edit play area.

  In S125, the process of S129 described later is performed, and when the “end” button 151 is already displayed, the “end” button 151 is displayed as it is. In the present embodiment, once the CPU 101a displays the “end” button 151 on the editing screen, it is not hidden.

  Next, the CPU 101a determines whether or not the time measured by the end operation permission timer 101f has reached the set end operation permission time (S126). If it is determined that the end operation permission time is reached (“YES” in S126), the process proceeds to S127. If it is determined that the end operation permission time is not reached (“NO” in S126), the process proceeds to S130.

  The end operation permission time may be arbitrarily set in the maintenance mode or the like. The end operation permission time may be set to “0”. In this case, the printer 12 is monitored after the editing process is started (S128 described later).

  When the end operation permission time is reached (“YES” in S126), the CPU 101a determines whether or not the “end” button 151 has already been displayed (S127). If it is determined that the “end” button 151 is already displayed (“YES” in S127), the process proceeds to S130, and if it is determined that the “end” button 151 is not already displayed (“NO” in S127). , Go to S128.

  If the “end” button 151 has not been displayed (“NO” in S127), the CPU 101a determines whether or not the printer 12 is on standby (S128). If it is determined that the printer 12 is in standby (“YES” in S128), the process proceeds to S129. If it is determined that the printer 12 is not in standby (“NO” in S128), the process proceeds to S130.

  The “printer 12 is waiting” means a state in which the printer 12 can print, for example, a state in which printing of the printer 12 is not started by another user 6 (a state in which the printer 12 is not executing print processing) ).

  If the printer 12 is on standby (“YES” in S128), the CPU 101a displays an “end” button 151 (S129). By doing in this way, it is possible to accept an operation to immediately shift to the printing process for the user 6 who performs the edit play.

  When the “END” button 151 is displayed (S129), the CPU 101a performs an end determination process described later with reference to FIG. 14 (S130). Next, the CPU 101a finishes accepting the edit input on the edit screen (FIG. 15), stores the edit contents in the memory 101c (S131), and ends the edit process. In this way, the CPU 101a as the ending unit ends the editing process.

  Next, the end determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 101a determines whether or not the set graffiti time has elapsed by counting with the first timer 101d (S141). If it is determined that the graffiti time has elapsed (“YES” in S141), the end determination process is terminated and the process proceeds to S131 in FIG. 13. If it is determined that the graffiti time has not elapsed (“NO” in S141), The process proceeds to S142. As described above, when the graffiti time has elapsed (“YES” in S141), the editing process ends.

  If the graffiti time has not elapsed (“NO” in S141), the CPU 101a determines whether or not the “end” button 151 has been operated (S142). Here, if it is determined that the “end” button 151 has been operated (“YES” in S142), the end determination process is terminated and the process proceeds to S131 in FIG. 13, and if it is determined that the “end” button 151 has not been operated (S142). "NO"), the process proceeds to S143. As described above, even if the graffiti time has not elapsed (“NO” in S141), when the “end” button 151 is operated (“YES” in S142), the editing process ends.

  As described above, the CPU 101a controls whether or not to accept the end operation (S124, S128), thereby restricting the end of the editing process by the end means. When it is done, the edit play can be ended by one's own intention.

  That is, the CPU 101a ends the editing process (S131 in FIG. 13) in response to accepting the end operation (“YES” in S142).

  Further, the CPU 101a limits the end of the editing process based on the state of the printing process (determination in S128). For this reason, even if an edit play is complete | finished, the user's waiting time of waiting until the start of printing can be eliminated. In addition, since it is possible to prevent the editing process from ending when printing by the printing means, which is a subsequent process of the editing process, is not possible, it is possible to prevent the user from waiting for a wasteful waiting time. It has become.

  If the “end” button 151 is not operated (“NO” in S142), the CPU 101a determines whether or not a predetermined area or button is operated (S143). If it is determined that the predetermined area or button is operated (“YES” in S143), the process proceeds to S144. If it is determined that the predetermined area or button is not operated (“NO” in S143), FIG. Return to S124.

  Here, “a predetermined area or button has been pressed” means that an area or button that accepts an operation of the user 6 such as an image selection area, graffiti input area, or graffiti function selection area on the editing screen (FIG. 15) is pressed. It is intended to include that.

  When a predetermined area or button is operated (“YES” in S143), the CPU 101a performs processing corresponding to the predetermined operation or button (S144), and returns to S124 of FIG.

  “Predetermined area or button” refers to an image selection area, graffiti input area, graffiti function selection area, etc. “Process corresponding to a predetermined area or button” refers to a process corresponding to each, specifically In other words, it includes processing such as switching of an image to be edited, image input, and function switching.

  In the present apparatus, as described above, it is determined that an end operation by the “end” button 151 is accepted based on the state of the photographing process. Then, the “end” button 151 is displayed on the editing screen by the determination, and the user 6 can execute the end operation. In this manner, the “end” button 151 is displayed on the editing screen to accept the above-described end operation. When the “end” button 151 is operated by the user 6 (in response to acceptance of the end operation), the editing process is ended. It is supposed to be. Therefore, when there is a user 6 who performs shooting play in the shooting play area 15, the user 6 in the editing play area can end the editing play, and the user 6 who has finished shooting play can move to the destination. It is possible to prevent having to wait without entering the edit play area. Thereby, it can prevent that the operation rate of an apparatus falls.

  Further, when there is no user 6 who performs shooting play in the shooting play area 15, it is possible to prevent the user 6 in the edit play area from finishing the edit play. As a result, the user 6 must wait for the other user 6 to wait for printing by ending the edit play even though the other user 6 is waiting for printing in the extraction area. Can be prevented. In this manner, by accepting the end operation based on the state of the shooting process, the waiting time between different plays or the waiting time before the start of play can be eliminated as much as possible, and the user 6 can smoothly play. Can be done. In addition, the satisfaction of all users who use the apparatus can be improved.

  Thus, in the editing process of the present embodiment, in order to prevent the wasteful waiting time of other users 6 that occurs due to the change in the order of use of the user 6 and the reduction in the operating rate of the apparatus due to the occurrence of the waiting time, First, at the start of editing, the “end” button 151 is not displayed (S121), and the editing process is started. Thereby, there exists an effect which prevents that the order of utilization of the user 6 changes, and there exists an effect which prevents generation | occurrence | production of waiting time and the fall of an operation rate.

  Then, since the editing process may not be terminated by the user 6, the state of the printer 12 (that is, the state of the printing process) is monitored after a predetermined time (end operation permission time) has elapsed. If the printer 12 is on standby (“YES” in S128), an “end” button 151 is displayed (S129), and control is performed to accept the end operation. Thereby, after a predetermined time elapses, an end operation can be accepted, and editing can be ended with the intention of the user 6. Further, since the end operation is not accepted when printing by the printer 12 which is a subsequent process of the editing process is impossible (“NO” in S128), it is possible to prevent the user 6 from generating unnecessary waiting time. Can do.

  Then, since the waiting time of the user 6 during shooting or after shooting may be increased and the operating rate may be reduced, this editing area may be used even before a predetermined time has elapsed (end operation permission time). If it is determined that there is a user 6 to be guided to (“YES” in S124), the “end” button 151 is forcibly displayed with priority given to the previous process over the subsequent process (S125). Control to accept. Thereby, it becomes possible to prevent the operating rate from decreasing.

  In other words, in controlling the acceptance of the end operation, it is possible not only to monitor the post-process in order to eliminate the waiting time, but also to prevent the operating rate from being lowered by monitoring the pre-process.

  It should be noted that such a control method for accepting an end operation need not be a plurality of edit play areas, and can be realized if the shooting play area, the edit play area, and the take-out area are in different places.

  Referring to FIG. 12 again, when the first editing process (S103) is completed, the CPU 101a displays, for example, a print image selection screen shown in FIG. In addition, a first print image selection process is performed in which the user 6 selects a predetermined number (for example, four) of print target images to be printed out from the combined image of the photographed image and the graffiti image (S104). . In the first print image selection process, the CPU 101a displays the photographed image and / or the composite image on the tablet display 13 in the print image selection process, and prints from the photographed image and / or the composite image. The user 6 is made to select a predetermined number (for example, four) of target images, and the print target image is printed normally, or the above-described captured image and / or composite image not selected as the print target image is a bonus image. The selection of whether to print on the margin of the print medium is accepted at the same time. It is also possible to accept a selection not to print an image or the like that has failed to be edited.

  When the first print image selection process (S104) is completed, the CPU 101a displays, for example, a print layout selection screen shown in FIG. 30B described later on the tablet display 13, and the user 6 selects a desired seal layout. A first print layout selection process is performed (S105). In the print layout selection process, a print layout selection screen composed of a plurality of predetermined print layouts (for example, six patterns) is displayed according to the number of keep images, and the user 6 is selected from the plurality of print layouts. For this, one favorite print layout is selected.

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

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

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

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

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

  When the print start process (S107) is performed and the printer 12 notifies that the printing has started normally, the process returns to S100 to wait for the next user 6 editing operation, and the respective standby screens are edited again. Output from the first editing speaker 50 or the tablet display 13 arranged in the space 4a.

  The series of processes such as the shooting process, the edit process, and the selection process described above is a play that is performed by the set of users 6 using the photo print providing apparatus of the present embodiment.

  Returning to the description of S102 in FIG. 12 again, if the received image data is not the first image data (“NO” in S102), the CPU 101a causes the user 6 to execute graffiti input in the second editing play area 17. Two editing processing is performed (S108). In the second editing process, the second image data is read from the storage area for the second image data in the storage unit 101b of the editing computer apparatus 101, and the editing screen (FIG. 15) is displayed on the tablet display 37 based on the second image data. Is received from the user 6 and an edit input for the captured image by the touch pens 14L, 14R, 39L, 39R is received. Similar to the first editing process, the second editing process is performed based on the processes shown in FIGS.

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

  FIG. 16 shows an example of a captured image (including a composite image) printed on a print medium such as a sticker based on print image data.

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

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

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

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

  Next, display modes of the touch panel display 24, the tablet display 13, and the tablet display 37 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The CPU 100a displays a predetermined display mode on the touch panel display 24, which is a third display means for displaying information relating to the game (for example, various screens such as a title screen as an example of the demo screen shown in FIG. 19) based on a display flag described later. Display control is performed in (display mode A or display mode B described later). The CPU 101a controls the display of the tablet display 13 and the tablet display 37 in a predetermined display mode (display mode A or display mode B described later). Then, in the shooting case 1 in the shooting play area 15, the CPU 100a causes a graffiti image to be input to the shot image on the tablet display 13 of the first editing case 2a or the second editing case as described above. It is determined whether or not to input on the tablet display 37 of 2b.

  Here, when the CPU 100a determines to input the graffiti image on the tablet display 13 of the first editing housing 2a, the CPU 100a displays information related to the game on the touch panel display 24 in the same display mode as the display mode on the tablet display 13. To do. On the other hand, when it is determined that the graffiti image is input on the tablet display 37 of the second editing housing 2b, information relating to the game is displayed on the touch panel display 24 in the same display manner as the display manner on the tablet display 37. ing.

  In the present embodiment, the CPU 101 a displays various screens in the display mode A on the tablet display 13 and displays various screens in the display mode B on the tablet display 37.

  Next, the display flag will be described with reference to FIG.

  The display flag is stored (set) in a predetermined storage area of the memory 100c by the CPU 100a, and is a flag for identifying a display mode. Here, the flag is intended to include a flag indicating whether or not a predetermined state is established.

  As shown in the figure, two types of display flags “0” and “1” are set. When “0” is set as the display flag, the CPU 100a controls the display of the touch panel display 24 in the display mode A, and when “1” is set, the CPU 100a displays the display mode B. Display control of the touch panel display 24 is performed in the display mode. That is, the display flag “0” corresponds to the display mode A, and the display flag “1” corresponds to the display mode B.

  In this embodiment, the CPU 100a first sets “0” as the display flag in the initialization process of S1 of FIG. Then, when the guidance guidance process in S12 of FIG. 10 is completed, “1” is set as the display flag. That is, the display flag is updated alternately in the order of “0”, “1”, “0”, “1”,. As described above, the CPU 100a alternately updates the display flag every time the shooting play ends (the guidance guidance process ends) in the shooting play of the set of users 6, and displays various screens in a display mode corresponding to the display flag. Displayed on the touch panel display 24. For example, when there are three display modes, the display flag is updated in the order of “0”, “1”, “2”, “0”, “1”, “2”,. Various screens are displayed on the touch panel display 24 in a display mode corresponding to the display flag.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 18, the movement of the user and the switching of the display mode will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 18 (1), the user A first used after turning on the power is predetermined during display of the title screen (FIG. 19 (A)) displayed in the display mode A in the shooting play area 15. Is entered into the coin insertion slot 26 to start shooting play, and thereafter, various operation screens displayed in the same display mode A as the title screen (for example, a shooting course selection screen displayed in S7 of FIG. 10) are viewed. Meanwhile, shooting is performed by operating the touch panel display 24 or the like.

  As shown in FIG. 18 (1), when there is no user 6 in the edit play area 15 (when no edit play is performed), the tablet display 13 in the first edit play area 16 is shown in FIG. A standby guidance screen shown in FIG. 20B is displayed on the tablet display 37 of the second edit play area 17.

  In the display mode of the present embodiment, a display mode (display mode A) in which background images of various screens are displayed in green and a display mode (display mode B) in which display control is performed in pink are set. In these display modes, a title screen (FIG. 19), a standby guidance screen (FIG. 20), a start screen (FIG. 21), and the like, which are examples of various screens, are displayed.

  FIG. 19 shows a title screen which is an example of various screens displayed on the touch panel display 24. FIG. 19A shows a title screen displayed in a display mode of display mode A (a mode in which the whole is unified with a green color), and FIG. 19B shows a display mode B (in which the whole is pink) The title screen displayed with the display mode of the mode unified by color) is shown.

  Further, the display mode is not limited to the mode based on the unification of colors as described above, but may be a mode based on the unification of characters. For example, the first edit play area 16 is displayed on the side curtain or the like so that the user 6 can understand the first edit play area 16 and the second edit play area 17 as the “love” area, and the graffiti image is displayed in the first edit play area 16. When inputting, on the title screen, the name of the device “Hana Koi” is displayed in large size, behind it, the characters of “Hana” are displayed in a light gray color, and the graffiti image is displayed in the second edit play. In the case of inputting in the area 17, it is conceivable to display the letters “Koi” in a light gray color tone on the entire screen behind the large title “Hana Koi” on the title screen.

  FIG. 20 shows a standby guidance screen as an example of various screens displayed on the tablet displays 13 and 37. FIG. 20A shows a standby guidance screen displayed in a display mode of display mode A (a mode in which the whole is unified with a green color as described above), and FIG. The standby guidance screen displayed in the display mode of the mode in which the whole is unified in pink color as in the above case.

  Each standby guidance screen displays “Please shoot first”, and prompts the user 6 to perform shooting play first. Further, in the case of the above-described character unification mode, the characters “Hana” are displayed in the first edit play area 16 in a light gray tone behind the display of “shoot me first”. In the second edit play area 17, the letters “Koi” are displayed in a light gray color tone.

  FIG. 21 shows a start screen which is an example of various screens displayed on the tablet displays 13 and 37. FIG. 21A shows a start screen displayed in a display mode of display mode A (a mode in which the whole is unified with a green color as described above), and FIG. The start screen is displayed in the display mode of the mode in which the whole is unified with the color of pink as in FIG.

  Each start screen is notified that the transfer of the image data started in the data transfer process (S84 and S88 in FIG. 11) from the photographing side is completed, and touches the tablet displays 13 and 37 with a touch pen. In order to prompt the user, the text “Ready for the photo, press the screen with a pen” is displayed. In the case of the above-described character unification, “Hana” characters are displayed in a light gray color in the first editing play area 16 behind the display of “Press the screen with a pen”. In the second edit play area 17, the letters “Koi” are displayed in a light gray color tone.

  Thus, since the display mode of the tablet display 13 and the display mode of the tablet display 37 are different, the user 6 can clearly distinguish the first edit play area 16 and the second edit play area 17.

  In this embodiment, the display mode A and the display mode B are different depending on the design of the color, characters, etc. of the entire screen, but are not limited to these, and the display displayed in the shooting play area 15 There is a sense of unity between the display mode A displayed in the mode A and the first edit play area 16, and the display mode B displayed in the shooting play area 15 and the display mode B displayed in the second edit play area 17. As long as there is a sense of unity, the entire screen may be different. Moreover, although two types of display modes, display mode A and display mode B, are set, any number of display modes may be set. In this case, it is preferable that a set of users 6 can play a game while viewing various screens in the same display mode in shooting play and edit play. In addition, a design or the like related to the display mode A is provided around the first edit play area 16, such as a decoration that can be confirmed by the user 6 from the outside of the first edit play area 16. In addition, a decoration or the like that can be confirmed by the user 6 from the outside of the second edit play area 17 may be provided with a design related to the display mode B or the like. For example, in the present embodiment, the first editing housing 2a and the side curtain 40b in the first editing play area 16 are designed in green, and the second editing housing 2b and the side curtain 40c in the second editing play area 17 are pink. You may design it. In the case of the above-described character unification, “Hana” is designed with characters on the side curtain 40b of the first edit play area 16, and “Koi” is written on the side curtain 40c of the second edit play area 17. Designed. By doing in this way, the user 6 becomes more difficult to get into which editing space to move to. As a result, the operating turnover rate is further improved and the movement of customers is further smoothed.

  As shown in FIG. 18 (2), when the user A finishes the shooting play, the CPU 100a guides the user A to the first edit play area 16 that displays various screens on the tablet display 13 in the display mode A. Here, various screens are displayed in the display mode A on the screen displayed on the touch panel display 24 in order to guide the user A.

  As described above, the user 6 first performs shooting play in the display mode on the touch panel display 24 of the shooting casing 1, and then the same display mode as that on the touch panel display 24 in the tablet display of the edit play area in which editing play is performed next. An edit play can be performed in the display mode. As a result, the sense of unity between the shooting play and the edit play in the set of users 6 is increased, and the fun of the user 6 is enhanced. Further, when the user 6 who has finished shooting play moves from the shooting play area to the edit play area, even if the user 6 mistakenly moves to another edit play area, he / she can mistakenly see the tablet display in the edit play area. You can immediately notice.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 18 (3), when the user A is guided to the first edit play area 16, various screens are displayed on the touch panel display 24 in the display mode B display mode. That is, the display mode on the touch panel display 24 is switched from the display mode A to the display mode B. When the image data is prepared for the first edit play area 16 to which the user A is guided, the start screen shown in FIG. 21A is displayed on the tablet display 13 to prompt the start of the edit play. Then, the user A in the first edit play area 16 performs an edit play while watching various screens displayed in the display mode A.

  On the other hand, the user B entering the shooting space 3 in the shooting play area 15 performs shooting play while viewing various screens displayed in the display mode B (for example, the title screen shown in FIG. 19B). . As shown in FIG. 18 (4), when the user B finishes the shooting play, the CPU 100a guides the user B to the second edit play area 17 that displays various screens on the tablet display 37 in the display mode B. Here, various screens are displayed in the display mode B on the screen displayed on the touch panel display 24 in order to guide the user B.

  That is, the CPU 100a guides the user 6 to the first edit play area 16 and inputs the graffiti image to the second edit play area 17 when inputting the graffiti image in the first edit case 2a of the first edit play area 16. When the input is performed in the second editing housing 2b, the touch panel display 24 and the photographing speakers 23L and 23R are controlled so as to be guided to the second editing play area 17. Therefore, when the user 6 who has finished shooting play moves from the shooting play area 15 to one of the edit play areas, it can be prevented from moving to another edit play area by mistake. In addition, the user 6 who has finished the shooting play can move without hesitation to which editing space of the first edit play area 16 and the second edit play area 17 can move. As a result, the operating turnover rate is improved and the movement of customers becomes smoother.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 18 (5), when the user B is guided to the second editing play area 17, various screens are displayed on the touch panel display 24 in the display mode A. That is, the display mode on the touch panel display 24 is switched from the display mode B to the display mode A. When image data is prepared for the second edit play area 17 to which the user B is guided, a start screen shown in FIG. 21B is displayed on the tablet display 37 to prompt the start of edit play. Then, the user C in the shooting play area 15 performs a shooting play while watching various screens displayed in the display mode A (for example, the title screen shown in FIG. 19A).

  That is, when the CPU 100a displays various screens or the like on the touch panel display 24 in the same display mode as the display mode on the tablet display 13, the various screens or the like after the shooting play ends and before the next shooting play starts. Is switched to the same display mode as the display mode on the tablet display 37. When various screens and the like are displayed on the touch panel display 24 in the same display mode as the tablet display 37, the various screens and the like are displayed on the tablet display after the shooting play is finished and before the next shooting play is started. The display mode is switched to the same display mode in FIG.

  In this way, after the shooting play of the user 6 is completed, the display mode such as various screens displayed on the touch panel display 24 before the next user 6 starts the shooting play can be switched. Thereby, it can prevent that the unification feeling of a game is impaired by each user 6 seeing the information regarding the game displayed by the another display mode during imaging | photography play.

  Further, as described above, the CPU 100a guides the user 6 to the first edit play area 16 when various screens are displayed on the touch panel display 24 in the same display form as the tablet display 13, and the touch panel display 24 24, the user 6 is guided to the second edit play area 17 when the same display mode as the display mode on the tablet display 37 is displayed. For this reason, the user 6 is guided from the shooting play area 15 to the edit play area that performs display in the same display mode as that on the touch panel display 24. As a result, the user 6 can move from the shooting play area 15 to any editing play area more smoothly, and a sense of unity between the shooting play and the edit play is increased, and the fun of the game is enhanced.

  That is, in this embodiment, in the photographic print providing apparatus configured such that the shooting play providing apparatus and the plurality of editing play providing apparatuses can be independently controlled, the display means of the shooting play providing apparatus includes the number of editing play apparatuses. A plurality of display modes corresponding to the above are displayed in order for each shooting play, and various predetermined screens necessary for shooting play are displayed in each display mode, while each of the display means provided in the plurality of editing play providing devices includes The predetermined various screens necessary for the edit play are displayed in their respective display modes, and are further displayed on the edit play providing device displayed in the same display mode as the display mode displayed on the shooting play providing device. This is to include guiding the user 6.

  22 to 25 show a second embodiment of the photo print providing apparatus of the present invention.

  In this embodiment, the editing process shown in FIG. 22 is executed instead of the editing process of the first embodiment shown in FIG. Accordingly, an end determination process shown in FIG. 23 is executed instead of the end determination process shown in FIG. Other than that, it is the same as the part described in the first embodiment, and has the same effect.

  As shown in FIG. 22, first, the CPU 101a determines whether or not editing processing is being performed in another editing play area before starting editing processing (before the user 6 starts editing play (before S154)). Is discriminated (S151). If it is determined that the editing process is being executed in another editing play area (“YES” in S151), the process proceeds to S153, and if it is determined that the editing process is not being executed in another editing play area (S151). “NO”), the process proceeds to S152.

  The “other edit play area” refers to another edit play area other than the edit play area in which this editing process is being executed.

  If editing processing is being executed in another editing play area (“YES” in S151), the CPU 101a displays an editing screen in which the “end” button 151 is hidden (S153), and proceeds to S154.

  If editing processing is not executed in another editing play area (“NO” in S151), the CPU 101a displays an editing screen displaying an “end” button 151 (S152), and proceeds to S154.

  In this way, by displaying the editing screen displaying the “end” button 151 (S152), the user 6 can stop editing play by his / her own intention immediately after the editing process is started, and the end. However, it is possible to prevent the user from spending a lot of time on the spot until the “end” button 151 is displayed, and to prevent frustration. In addition, it is possible to cope with a case where the user wants to finish the edit play quickly due to circumstances such as immediately going to take a shot image with another apparatus or taking another shot image.

  Next, when the editing screen is displayed (S152 or S153), acceptance of editing input is started on the editing screen (S154). Next, when acceptance of editing input is started on the editing screen (S154), the CPU 101a determines whether or not the “end” button 151 is hidden (S155). If it is determined that the “end” button 151 is not displayed (“YES” in S155), the process proceeds to S156, and if it is determined that the “end” button 151 is not hidden (“NO” in S155). The process proceeds to S159.

  If the “end” button 151 is not displayed (“YES” in S155), the CPU 101a determines whether or not there is a user 6 guided to this edit play area (S156). If it is determined that there is a user 6 guided to this edit play area (“YES” in S156), the process proceeds to S158, and if it is determined that there is no user 6 guided to this edit play area (“NO” in S156). ”), The process proceeds to S157.

  Thus, when a plurality of editing play areas are provided, not only the pre-process (the state of the photographing process) and the post-process (the state of the printing process) as in the first embodiment, but also the horizontal process (another editing device). By determining whether or not the end operation is accepted, it is possible to prevent the user 6 who has finished the editing play from waiting for printing, and to effectively improve the operating rate of the apparatus. Can be improved.

  The “processing state” is intended to include a state indicating whether or not the process is being executed, a progress state of the process, a determination result or a determination result in the process.

  If there is no user 6 guided to this edit play area (“NO” in S156), the CPU 101a determines whether or not the edit process for another edit play area has been completed (S157). If it is determined that the editing process for the other edit play area has ended (“YES” in S157), the process proceeds to S158, and if it is determined that the edit process for the other edit play area has not ended (“NO” in S157). ”), The process proceeds to S159.

  When the editing process of the other edit play area has ended (“YES” in S157), the CPU 101a displays an “end” button 151 (S158).

  That is, the CPU 101a limits the end of the other editing process based on the state of one of the first editing process and the second editing process. Therefore, by providing a plurality of edit play areas, the operating rate of the apparatus can be improved, and the user 6 who has finished the edit play in each edit play area must wait for the start of printing. Can be prevented. Thereby, the operation rate of an apparatus can be improved effectively.

  Next, when editing processing of another editing play area has not ended (“NO” in S157) or when an “end” button 151 is displayed (S158), the end will be described later with reference to FIG. A determination process is performed (S159). Next, the CPU 101a finishes accepting the edit input on the edit screen (FIG. 15), stores the edit contents in the memory 101c (S160), and ends the edit process.

  Next, the end determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 101a determines whether or not the set graffiti time has elapsed by counting the first timer 101d (S171). If it is determined that the graffiti time has elapsed ("YES" in S171), the end determination process is terminated and the process proceeds to S160 in FIG. 22. If it is determined that the graffiti time has not elapsed ("NO" in S171), The process proceeds to S172. As described above, when the graffiti time has elapsed ("YES" in S171), the editing process ends.

  If the graffiti time has not elapsed (“NO” in S171), the CPU 101a determines whether or not the “end” button 151 has been operated (S172). Here, if it is determined that the “end” button 151 has been operated (“YES” in S172), the end determination processing is terminated and the process proceeds to S160 in FIG. 22, and if it is determined that the “end” button 151 has not been operated (S172). "NO"), the process proceeds to S173. Thus, when the “end” button 151 is operated (“YES” in S172), the editing process is ended.

  If the “end” button 151 is not operated (“NO” in S172), the CPU 101a determines whether or not a predetermined area or button is operated (S173). If it is determined that the predetermined area or button is operated (“YES” in S173), the process proceeds to S174, and if it is determined that the predetermined area or button is not operated (“NO” in S173), FIG. Return to S155.

  When a predetermined area or button is operated (“YES” in S173), the CPU 101a performs processing corresponding to the predetermined operation or button (S174), and returns to S155 of FIG.

  Thus, in the editing process of the present embodiment, in order to prevent the wasteful waiting time of other users 6 that occurs due to the change in the order of use of the user 6 and the reduction in the operating rate of the apparatus due to the occurrence of the waiting time, First, at the start of editing, the usage state of another editing area is determined (S151). If it is used (“YES” in S151), the “end” button 151 is not displayed (S153) and must be used. If it is “NO” in S151, an “END” button 151 is displayed (S152), and the user 6 is allowed to start editing play (S154). This has the effect of preventing editing from being completed before the person who first started editing, that is, preventing the user 6 from changing the order of use, and preventing the occurrence of waiting time and lowering of the operating rate. .

  Then, since there is a case where the editing cannot be finished by the intention of the user 6, the state of the other editing area is monitored during the editing process (S157), and the editing process of the other editing area is completed. (“YES” in S157), an “end” button 151 is displayed (S158), and control is performed to accept an end operation. Thereby, after the other editing process is completed, an ending operation can be accepted, and the editing can be ended with the intention of the user 6. Furthermore, when there are a plurality of editing areas as in this embodiment, and the editing process in each editing area is configured to be independently controllable in parallel, the horizontal process, that is, the status of other editing areas is monitored. Then (use of S157), it is possible to prevent the user 6 from generating a wasteful waiting time by controlling the acceptance of the end operation by displaying the “end” button 151 or not displaying it as it is.

  Then, since the waiting time of the user 6 during shooting or after shooting may be increased and the operating rate may be reduced, the user 6 is guided to this editing area even before editing of another editing area is completed. If it is determined that there is a user 6 to be performed (“YES” in S156), the “end” button 151 is forcibly displayed in preference to the previous process over the horizontal process (S158), and an end operation is accepted. To control. Thereby, it becomes possible to prevent the operating rate from decreasing.

  That is, in controlling the acceptance of the end operation, it is possible not only to monitor the horizontal process in order to eliminate the waiting time, but also to prevent a reduction in operating rate by monitoring the previous process. In particular, when the editing process is performed by alternately guiding to a plurality of editing play areas, and the printer 12 is shared in the printing process after the editing process, the effect of the present embodiment appears remarkably.

  The control method for accepting the end operation is not limited to a configuration in which a plurality of editing areas as shown in FIG. 1 are arranged so as to sandwich the shooting area. It is feasible.

  In this embodiment, in controlling the acceptance of the ending operation, the above first embodiment will be described in detail in order to explain in detail the method of monitoring the state of the horizontal process as viewed from the user 6 who performs the edit play. Although the post-process monitoring described above is not performed, the same effects as described above can be obtained by appropriately combining the post-process monitoring. For example, after S157 in FIG. 22, the state determination process of the printer 12 in S128 in FIG. 13 is performed, the editing process of other editing play areas is completed, and the “end” button 151 is displayed when the printer 12 is in a standby state. It can be realized by a method of displaying.

  24 and 25 show a third embodiment of the photo print providing apparatus of the present invention. In the third embodiment, as in the first and second embodiments, not only the state of the main configuration of the apparatus, such as photographing processing, editing processing, and printing processing, but also before printing processing after editing processing is started. An example of a method for controlling acceptance of an end operation of an editing process when a predetermined selection process (such as a print image selection process and a print layout selection process shown in FIG. 12) is included is illustrated.

  In this embodiment, an editing process shown in FIG. 24 is executed instead of the editing process of the first embodiment shown in FIG. Accordingly, an end determination process shown in FIG. 25 is executed instead of the end determination process shown in FIG. Other than that, it is the same as the part described in the first embodiment, and has the same effect.

  As shown in FIG. 24, first, the CPU 101a displays an edit screen displaying an “end” button 151 (S181), and starts accepting edit inputs on the edit screen (S182). Next, the CPU 101a determines whether or not the “end” button 151 is displayed (S183). If it is determined that the “END” button 151 is displayed (“YES” in S183), the process proceeds to S184, and if it is determined that the “END” button 151 is not displayed (“NO” in S183), S186. Proceed to

  If the “end” button 151 is displayed (“YES” in S183), the CPU 101a determines whether or not an end operation of another editing process has been performed (S184). Here, if it is determined that the end operation of another editing process has been performed (“YES” in S184), the process proceeds to S185, and if it is determined that the end operation of another editing process has not been performed (“NO” in S184). The process proceeds to S188.

  “Another editing process end operation has been performed” means that the editing process has ended in the editing process in another editing play area when the “end” button 151 operation or graffiti time has elapsed. .

  When the other editing processing end operation is performed (“YES” in S184), the CPU 101a hides the “end” button 151 on the editing screen (S185), and proceeds to S188.

  Returning to the description of S183, if the “end” button 151 is not displayed (“NO” in S183), the CPU 101a determines whether printing of another editing play area has started (S186). If it is determined that printing of another editing play area has started ("YES" in S186), the process proceeds to S187, and if it is determined that printing of another editing play area has not started ("NO" in S186). The process proceeds to S188.

  When printing of another edit play area is started (“YES” in S186), the CPU 101a displays an “end” button 151 on the edit screen (S187), and proceeds to S188.

  Next, the CPU 101a determines whether or not there is a user 6 guided to the edit play area (S188). If it is determined that there is a user 6 guided to this edit play area (“YES” in S188), the process proceeds to S189, and if it is determined that there is no user 6 guided to this edit play area (“NO” in S188). ”), The process proceeds to S190.

  When there is a user 6 guided to the edit play area (“YES” in S188), the CPU 101a displays an “end” button 151 and proceeds to S190.

  If there is no user 6 guided to this edit play area (“NO” in S188), the CPU 101a performs an end determination process described later with reference to FIG. 25 (S190). Next, the CPU 101a finishes accepting the edit input on the edit screen (FIG. 15), stores the edit contents in the memory 101c (S191), and ends the edit process.

  Next, the end determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 101a determines whether or not the set graffiti time has elapsed by counting with the first timer 101d (S201). If it is determined that the graffiti time has elapsed ("YES" in S201), the end determination process is terminated and the process proceeds to S191 in FIG. 24. If it is determined that the graffiti time has not elapsed ("NO" in S201), The process proceeds to S202. In this way, when the graffiti time has elapsed (“YES” in S201), the editing process ends.

  If the graffiti time has not elapsed (“NO” in S201), the CPU 101a determines whether or not the “end” button 151 has been operated (S202). Here, if it is determined that the “end” button 151 has been operated (“YES” in S202), the end determination process is terminated and the process proceeds to S191 in FIG. 24, and if it is determined that the “end” button 151 has not been operated (S202). "NO"), the process proceeds to S203. As described above, even if the graffiti time has not elapsed (“NO” in S201), when the “end” button 151 is operated (“YES” in S202), the editing process ends.

  If the “end” button 151 is not operated (“NO” in S202), the CPU 101a determines whether or not a predetermined area or button is operated (S203). If it is determined that a predetermined area or button has been operated (“YES” in S203), the process proceeds to S204. If it is determined that a predetermined area or button has not been operated (“NO” in S203), FIG. The process returns to S183.

  When a predetermined area or button is operated (“YES” in S203), the CPU 101a performs processing corresponding to the predetermined operation or button (S204), and returns to S183 in FIG.

  That is, in the editing process of this embodiment, first, the end operation of the editing process in another editing play area is monitored (S184). If it is determined that the end operation has been performed (“YES” in S184), “ The “end” button 151 is hidden (S185), and control is performed not to accept the end operation. As a result, it is possible to prevent the printing process from proceeding at substantially the same timing, and there is an effect of preventing the waiting time of the user 6 from occurring.

  Next, it is monitored whether printing processing of another editing play area has started (S186). If it is determined that printing has started ("YES" in S186), the "End" button 151 is displayed again (S186). S187), control is performed to accept the end operation. Thereby, the editing can be ended with the intention of the user 6. Further, it is determined whether there is a user 6 guided to the edit play area (S188). If it is determined that there is a user 6 guided to the edit play area (“YES” in S188), a selection process is performed. The “end” button 151 is forcibly displayed in preference to the previous process over the state of the horizontal process including (S189), and control is performed to accept the end operation. Thereby, the fall of an operation rate can be prevented.

  Although not shown, monitoring whether the printer 12 is on standby may be executed in the same manner as in the first embodiment. In this example, a predetermined selection process (print image selection process, print layout selection process, etc. shown in FIG. 12) is included before the start of the printing process after the horizontal process, particularly the editing process, as viewed from the user 6 who performs the edit play. The method for controlling the acceptance of the end operation of the editing process in this case will be described in detail. For example, after S186 in FIG. 24, the state determination process of the printer 12 in S128 in FIG. 13 is performed, printing of another editing play area is started, and the “end” button 151 is pressed when the printer 12 is waiting. This can be realized by a display method. For example, if the selection process of the user 6 in the other editing play area has been completed, but the paper is being replaced due to out of paper or the like, it is determined in the printer 12 status determination process that the printer 12 is not waiting. Then, the “END” button 151 is not displayed, and the process proceeds to S188.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, the “end” button 151 is not displayed as a method for performing control so as not to accept the end operation (disallow acceptance). However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, A method of displaying an “end” button 151 and not accepting it as invalid even if operated may be used. In this case, it is preferable to clearly indicate that the “end” button 151 is not accepted by changing the color such as displaying the button in gray or changing the display mode such as the shape.

  26 to 27 show a fourth embodiment of the photo print providing apparatus of the present invention. In the first to third embodiments so far, in order to prevent the waiting time of the user 6 from decreasing and the operating rate from decreasing, the reception of the end operation is controlled based on the state of the other device during the editing process. The method of controlling the end of the editing process is exemplified. In the following fourth to fifth embodiments, in order to achieve the above-described effects, a method of controlling the end of the editing process based on the state of another device at the end of editing will be exemplified.

  In this embodiment, the editing process shown in FIGS. 26 and 27 is executed in place of the editing process of the first embodiment shown in FIG. Other than that, it is the same as the part described in the first embodiment, and has the same effect.

  As shown in FIG. 26, first, the CPU 101a displays an editing screen displaying an “end” button 151 (S211), and starts accepting editing input on the editing screen (S212). Next, the CPU 101a determines whether or not a predetermined area or button has been operated (S213). If it is determined that a predetermined area or button has been operated (“YES” in S213), the process proceeds to S214. If it is determined that a predetermined area or button has not been operated (“NO” in S213), the process proceeds to S215. .

  When a predetermined area or button is operated (“YES” in S213), the CPU 101a performs processing corresponding to the predetermined operation or button (S214), and returns to S213.

  If the predetermined area or button is not operated (“NO” in S213), the CPU 101a determines whether the graffiti time has elapsed or the “end” button 151 has been operated (S215). If it is determined that the graffiti time has elapsed or the “end” button 151 has been operated (“YES” in S215), the process proceeds to S216, where the graffiti time has not elapsed and the “end” button 151 has not been operated. Is determined (“NO” in S215), the process returns to S213.

  That is, the CPU 101a determines whether or not to end the editing process (determination in S215). Based on the determination result (in the case of “YES” in S215), the end of the editing process is limited (S216 and S218 described later).

  When the graffiti time has elapsed or the “end” button 151 is operated (“YES” in S215), the CPU 101a determines whether or not there is a user 6 guided to the edit play area (S216). If it is determined that there is a user 6 guided to the edit play area (“YES” in S216), the CPU 101a finishes accepting the edit input on the edit screen (FIG. 15), and the edit content is stored in the memory 101c. Save (S217) and end the editing process. If it is determined that there is no user 6 guided to the edit play area (“NO” in S216), the process proceeds to S218.

  If there is no user 6 guided to the editing play area (“NO” in S216), the CPU 101a determines whether or not the printer 12 is on standby (S218). If it is determined that the printer 12 is in standby (“YES” in S218), the process proceeds to S217. If it is determined that the printer 12 is not in standby (“NO” in S218), the process proceeds to S219.

  If the printer 12 is not waiting (“NO” in S218), the CPU 101a determines whether editing is being continued (S219). If it is determined that editing is continuing (“YES” in S219), the process proceeds to S220. If it is determined that editing is not continued (“NO” in S219), the process proceeds to S231 in FIG. The “edit continuation” will be described later.

  If editing is continuing (“YES” in S219), the CPU 101a determines whether or not a predetermined area or button has been operated (S220). If it is determined that a predetermined area or button has been operated (“YES” in S220), the process proceeds to S221. If it is determined that a predetermined area or button has not been operated (“NO” in S220), the process returns to S216. .

  When a predetermined area or button is operated (“YES” in S220), the CPU 101a performs processing corresponding to the predetermined operation or button (S221), and returns to S216.

  As shown in FIG. 27, if the editing is not being continued (“NO” in S219), the CPU 101a determines whether or not the editing process is ended by operating the “end” button 151 (S231). If it is determined that the editing process is ended by the operation of the “END” button 151 (“YES” in S231), the process proceeds to S236, and the editing process is not ended by the operation of the “END” button 151 (that is, the graffiti time has elapsed). If it is determined that the process ends (NO in S231), the process proceeds to S232.

  The phrase “end editing” means that the CPU 101a is currently editing and the editing is ended in the subsequent processing (S217).

  If it is determined that the editing process is to be terminated due to the graffiti time (“NO” in S231), the CPU 101a displays a time-out confirmation screen shown in FIG. 28A (S232).

  As shown in FIG. 28 (A), the time-out confirmation screen displays the status of the apparatus as “The printer is still in use even after the end of the graffiti, so it cannot be printed immediately.” , “End editing” (end of editing) is displayed, “End editing” button, and “Continue editing (continuing editing)” are displayed.

  The user 6 can select an operation by operating either the “end editing” button or the “continue editing” button with the touch pen. When the “end editing” button is operated, the editing process ends, and when the “continue editing” button is operated, the editing process continues and becomes “continue editing”.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 27 again, when the time-out confirmation screen (FIG. 28A) is displayed (S232), the CPU 101a determines whether or not the “edit end” button has been selected on the screen. (S233). If it is determined that the “edit end” button is selected (“YES” in S233), the process proceeds to S217 in FIG. 26. If it is determined that the “edit end” button is not selected (“NO” in S233), The process proceeds to S234.

  If the “edit end” button is not selected (“NO” in S233), the CPU 101a determines whether or not the “edit continuation” button is selected (S234). If it is determined that the “continue editing” button is selected (“YES” in S234), the process proceeds to S235, and if it is determined that the “continue editing” button is not selected (“NO” in S234), the process returns to S233. , Wait until any button is operated.

  When the “continue editing” button is selected (“YES” in S234), the CPU 101a continues the editing process (S235), and returns to S216. That is, the process does not proceed to S217.

  Returning to the description of S231 again, if it is determined that the editing process is to be ended by operating the “end” button 151 (“YES” in S231), the CPU 101a displays a confirmation screen for self-end shown in FIG. (S236).

  As shown in FIG. 28 (B), the confirmation screen for voluntary termination displays the status of the apparatus as “The printer is still in use even if the graffiti is finished, and printing cannot be performed immediately.” , “End editing” button, “End editing” button, “Continue editing” button, “Continue editing” button, “Cancel” button operation canceled “Cancel” button is displayed and “Cancel” button is displayed.

  The user 6 can select an operation by operating any one of the “end editing” button, the “continue editing” button, and the “cancel” button with the touch pen. When the “end editing” button is operated, the editing process ends, and when the “continue editing” button is operated, the editing process continues and becomes “continue editing”. When the “Cancel” button is operated, the operation of the “End” button operated on the editing screen is canceled.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 27 again, when the confirmation screen for voluntary termination (FIG. 28B) is displayed (S236), the CPU 101a determines whether or not the “end editing” button has been selected on the screen. (S237). If it is determined that the “edit end” button has been selected (“YES” in S237), the process proceeds to S217 in FIG. 26. If it is determined that the “edit end” button has not been selected (“NO” in S237), The process proceeds to S238.

  If the “edit end” button is not selected (“NO” in S237), the CPU 101a determines whether or not the “edit continuation” button is selected (S238). If it is determined that the “continue editing” button is selected (“YES” in S238), the process proceeds to S239. If it is determined that the “continue editing” button is not selected (“NO” in S238), the process proceeds to S240. .

  When the “continue editing” button is selected (“YES” in S238), the CPU 101a continues the editing process (S239), and returns to S216. That is, the process does not proceed to S217.

  If the “continue editing” button is not selected (“NO” in S238), the CPU 101a determines whether the “cancel” button is selected (S240). If it is determined that the “Cancel” button has been selected (“YES” in S240), the process returns to S213. If it is determined that the “Cancel” button has not been selected (“NO” in S240), the process returns to S237. Wait until any button is operated.

  That is, in this embodiment, when editing is completed (when the “END” button 151 is operated or when the graffiti time has elapsed), the state of the apparatus is determined (S216, S218), and editing can be continued (user 6). However, if there is a possibility of waiting for the start of printing even after the end of the editing play) (“NO” in S218), one of the confirmation screens is displayed on the tablet display (S232, S236), and the editing process The action is to be selected. Then, in accordance with the selection content of the user 6 on any confirmation screen, either the editing process is ended, the editing process is continued, or the end of the editing process by the “end” button 151 is canceled. To do.

  In the case of termination due to the graffiti time elapse (time limit elapse) (“NO” in S231), the time-out confirmation screen shown in FIG. In this case (“YES” in S231), a confirmation screen for voluntary termination shown in FIG. 28B is displayed (S236), and a button corresponding to any item is selected on each confirmation screen. When the “continue editing” button is selected, the editing process is continued (S235, S239) and the state of the apparatus is monitored (S216, S218). If the condition is satisfied (“YES” in S216) or If “YES” in S218), the process immediately proceeds to end processing (S217).

  Although not shown, the time-out confirmation screen (FIG. 28A) is displayed and the selection operation is waited for in S233 and S234, and the self-end confirmation screen (FIG. 28B) is displayed. While waiting for the selection operation in S237, S238, and S240, the same determination as in the determination of the device state (S216, S218) is performed, and if the condition is satisfied (“YES” in S216, in S218) It is preferable that the confirmation screen display and selection operation be interrupted, and the process proceeds to S217 to end the editing process.

  As described above, the user 6 can end the edit play at any time by displaying the “end” button 151 while accepting the edit input. Then, when acceptance of editing input is completed (“YES” in S215), the status of the printer 12 is monitored (S218), and editing processing is terminated when the printer 12 is on standby (“YES” in S218). If the printer 12 is not on standby (“NO” in S218), control is made to suspend the end of the editing process (the process from S219 is performed without proceeding to S217). Thereby, even if editing is completed, it is possible to eliminate the waiting time of the user 6 that the user 6 waits for the start of printing.

  Further, when it is determined that there is a user 6 to be guided to this editing area regardless of the state of the printer 12 that is a subsequent process (“YES” in S216), the previous process is prioritized over the subsequent process. The editing process is controlled to end (S217). Thereby, it becomes possible to prevent the operating rate from decreasing.

  Then, when controlling to end the editing process (“NO” in S218), by controlling the user 6 to continue editing input (S235 or S239), the waiting time of the user 6 is bored. The feeling can be eliminated. Even if the edit input is continued (a loop in which the process proceeds to SNO in S216 after the process of S235 or S239), the state of the printer 12 is monitored (S218), and the printer 12 is on standby. If it is in the middle ("YES" in S218), control is made to end the continuation of editing input (S217).

  As a result, as soon as the printer 12 is available, the editing process is completed (S103, S108 in FIG. 12), and the process can be promptly shifted to the printing process (S107 in FIG. 12). Therefore, it is possible to prevent a reduction in the operating rate. Further, even if the edit input is continued (a loop in which the process proceeds to SNO in S216 after the process in S235 or S239), this edit area is used regardless of the state of the printer 12 which is a subsequent process. If it is determined that there is the user 6 to be guided to (“YES” in S216), control is performed so as to end the continuation of editing input with priority to the previous process over the subsequent process (S217). As a result, the editing area can be quickly opened, the waiting time for the user 6 during shooting or after shooting can be eliminated, and not only the useless use time is simply extended, but also a reduction in operating rate is prevented. Can do.

  Further, in the case where the end of the editing process is controlled to be suspended (“NO” in S218), the control is performed so that the end operation is selected (S232, S238, etc.). It is possible to flexibly respond to the needs of various users 6 such as the user 6 who wants to end the editing process, or the user 6 who wants to finish the editing process once but waits for more graffiti (editing input). In addition, in the edit play area, it is difficult for the user 6 to understand the status of other devices, so the confirmation screen such as the time-out confirmation screen or the voluntary termination confirmation screen displays “The printer is still in use even after the graffiti finishes. Therefore, it is possible to notify the user 6 of the status of the apparatus by displaying the status of the apparatus such as “cannot start printing immediately” and informing the status of the printing process.

  FIG. 29 shows a fifth embodiment of the photo print providing apparatus of the present invention.

  In this embodiment, an editing process shown in FIG. 29 is executed instead of a part of the editing process of the fourth embodiment shown in FIG. Other than that, it is the same as the part described in the fourth embodiment, and has the same effects.

  As shown in FIG. 29, if editing is not being continued (“NO” in S219 of FIG. 26), the CPU 101a determines whether or not the editing process is ended by operating the “end” button 151 (S251). If it is determined that the editing process is ended by the operation of the “END” button 151 (“YES” in S251), the process proceeds to S217 in FIG. 26, and the editing process is not ended by the operation of the “END” button 151 (ie, graffiti If it is determined that the process is terminated due to the passage of time ("NO" in S251), the editing process is continued (S252), and the process proceeds to S253. That is, the process does not proceed to S217 in FIG.

  Next, the CPU 101a determines whether or not a predetermined area or button has been operated (S253). If it is determined that a predetermined area or button has been operated (“YES” in S253), the process proceeds to S254, and if it is determined that a predetermined area or button has not been operated (“NO” in S253), FIG. The process returns to S216.

  When a predetermined area or button is operated (“YES” in S253), the CPU 101a performs processing corresponding to the predetermined operation or button (S254), and returns to S216 of FIG.

  That is, in this embodiment, the user 6 is automatically selected without selecting an operation for ending the editing process, an operation for continuing editing, or the like, without selecting the operation. This eliminates the need for time for the user 6 to make a selection, reduces the troublesomeness of the user 6 to select, and prevents the play time for the user 6 from being prolonged.

  As in the first to fifth embodiments, in the photo print providing apparatus in which the photographing process, the editing process, the printing process, etc. are controlled independently in parallel, the status of other processes is monitored during the editing process. By controlling the end of the editing process, it is possible to eliminate a wasteful waiting time until the start of printing after the editing process. Further, as in this embodiment, in a photo print providing apparatus in which a plurality of editing processes are independently controlled in parallel and the printing process is shared, it is possible to monitor the status of other editing processes. It is still effective to eliminate a wasteful waiting time until the start of printing after processing. Furthermore, by monitoring the state of the shooting process and controlling the end of the editing process, it is possible to prevent a reduction in the operating rate.

  In addition, you may combine each Example arbitrarily. For example, the first to third embodiments for controlling the display of the “end” button 151 may be combined with the fourth and fifth embodiments for controlling the operation at the end of editing, or the first embodiment. The second embodiment and the third embodiment may be appropriately combined.

  Here, referring to FIGS. 30 and 31, it is more effective with respect to determination of the state of the editing process and the printing process (for example, S128 in FIG. 13, S157 in FIG. 22, S186 in FIG. 24, S218 in FIG. 26, etc.). A simple method will be described. In FIG. 31, since the determination in S128 of FIG. 13 and the determination of S218 in FIG. 26 are the same, the determination example in S128 of FIG. 13 is shown.

  As in this embodiment, the print image selection process (S104 and S109 in FIG. 12) and the print layout selection process (S105 in FIG. 12) from the end of the editing process (S103 and S108 in FIG. 12) to the start of printing (S107). , S110), the selection processing time required for the print image selection process and the print layout selection process (these two processes are collectively referred to as “selection process” hereinafter), or the printer 12 is substantially It is desirable to determine the status of each process in consideration of the print processing time during which printing is performed.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 31A, in the determination that the printer 12 is waiting in S128 of FIG. 13, the standby state of the printer 12 itself (for example, whether the printer 12 is printing) is monitored. Rather, it is determined that the period (end non-permission period) from the end of the selection process (specifically, the end of the print layout selection process) to the end of the predetermined time is busy (not waiting), and the predetermined time After the elapse of time, it is desirable to determine that the printer 12 is waiting even if the printer 12 is printing.

  More specifically, the time limit on the print image selection screen is 20 seconds, for example, as shown in FIG. 30A, and the time limit on the print layout selection screen is, as shown in FIG. For example, when it is 20 seconds, the selection processing time after the end of editing is a maximum of 40 seconds. On the other hand, the time during which the printer 12 is printing the print medium 19 is almost a fixed time (for example, 60 seconds) by using the print medium 19 having the same size, so the print processing time is known in advance. Things are possible.

  For example, when the selection processing time is 40 seconds and the printing processing time is 60 seconds, the predetermined time is 60 seconds (printing processing time) −40 seconds (selecting processing time) = 20 seconds. Therefore, in the standby determination of the printer 12, a period (end non-permission period) from the start of the printing process to the elapse of a predetermined time (for example, a time obtained by subtracting the selection processing time from the printing process time) is determined to be busy (FIG. 13 corresponds to “NO” in S128), and other periods (end permission period) are determined to be waiting (corresponding to “YES” in S128 of FIG. 13).

  In this way, it is possible to start printing immediately when the printer 12 becomes substantially empty, and the waiting time of the user 6 after the selection operation is completed can be further eliminated.

  In addition, referring to FIG. 31B, as shown in the determination example 2 of S128 of FIG. 13, in consideration of the case where the print processing time is shorter than the selection processing time, etc. The period from the start of processing until the print processing time elapses (end non-permission period) is determined to be busy (corresponding to “NO” in S128 of FIG. 13), and the other period (end permission period) is determined to be waiting. It is more preferable to do this (corresponding to “YES” in S128 of FIG. 13), and the same effect as described above can be obtained.

  As described above, when the CPU 101a executes a predetermined process after the editing process and before executing the printing process, the CPU 101a ends the editing process based on the printing processing time in which the printer 12 performs the printing process. To come to a limit. Therefore, even when the predetermined processing is executed, it is possible to eliminate the waiting time of the user 6 that the user 6 is kept waiting until the start of printing even when the editing play is finished.

  Further, as in each embodiment, when two editing play areas (a first editing play area and a second editing play area) are arranged, the first editing process is terminated based on the print processing time. When the determination is made, it is possible to prevent the user 6 who has finished the editing play in the first editing play area from waiting for the start of printing. On the other hand, when it is determined to end the second editing process based on the print processing time, it is possible to prevent the user 6 who has finished the editing play in the second editing play area from waiting for the start of printing.

  Further, it is preferable to determine whether the printer 12 is on standby (monitoring of the printer 12) as much as possible immediately before the start of printing (processing immediately before the printing process).

  For example, it may be determined whether or not the printer 12 is on standby not after the editing process but after the editing process (print layout selection process immediately before starting printing). In this case, when the printer 6 has a waiting time for printing, such as when the printer 12 is not waiting (printer busy), and when there is no user 6 guided to the editing play area. In addition, the editing screen may be displayed again and control may be performed to perform the editing process. As a result, it is possible to prevent the user 6 from waiting for printing, and to enjoy the editing play again and satisfy the game.

  The above is an example in which the selection processing time or the printing processing time after the editing process is taken into consideration in the determination that the printer 12 is on standby.

  In the following, an example of determining the state of another apparatus in consideration of such selection processing time or printing processing time will be described.

  First, with reference to the determination example of S157 in FIG. 22 in FIG. 31B, an example of determination as to whether editing processing in another editing play area in S157 in FIG. 22 has ended (editing process end determination) will be described. .

  When the selection processing time or the printing processing time is not taken into consideration, the period until the editing process of another editing play area is determined as the end non-permission period, and the subsequent period is determined as the end permission period.

  However, when the editing process of another editing play area is completed, the termination operation is permitted, and the user 6 who is editing in this editing play area selects the editing process immediately after permission. There is a possibility that a waiting time corresponding to the printing processing time may occur after the processing.

  Therefore, in the editing process end determination, it is determined that the period (end non-permission period) from the end of the editing process until a predetermined time elapses is the end of editing (corresponding to S157 “NO” in FIG. 22). It is desirable to determine that the period (end permission period) is the end of editing (corresponding to “YES” in S157 of FIG. 22).

  By doing so, it becomes possible to start printing immediately when the printer 12 becomes substantially empty (printable state), and the waiting time of the user 6 after the selection operation is completed is further eliminated. be able to.

  The predetermined time can be adjusted as appropriate, for example, as a selection process execution time, but a period for which the print process time is set (that is, a period from the end of the edit process to the elapse of the print process time) is determined to be unedited. Is most effective in solving the above-mentioned problems.

  Next, with reference to the determination example of S186 in FIG. 24 in FIG. 31B, an example of determination (print start determination) of whether printing in another edit play area in S186 in FIG.

  In the third embodiment shown in FIG. 24, although the selection process is considered, the timing at which the selection process is completed and the printing is started is determined as the printing is started. However, it is more effective to perform the print start determination in consideration of the print processing time.

  Specifically, in the print start determination, it is determined that the period (end disapproval period) from the start of the selection process to the elapse of a predetermined time is not started (corresponding to “NO” in S186 in FIG. 24), Another period (end permission period) may be determined as the start of printing (corresponding to “YES” in S187 in FIG. 24).

  Even in this case, the predetermined time can be adjusted as appropriate, for example, as the selection process execution time, but the period of the print process time (that is, the period from the start of the selection process until the print process time elapses) is printed. Determining that it has not started is the most effective in solving the above-mentioned problem.

  The above is an example when the selection processing time or the printing processing time is taken into consideration in the determination of the state of the editing processing and the printing control processing.

  Further, in the print image selection process and the print layout selection process, an end operation is not accepted such that the user 6 does not display the “decision” button (FIG. 30) for ending the selection process. In addition, the time limits for these selection processes may be fixed, and each selection process may be terminated when the fixed time limit elapses. Thereby, it is easier to adjust the time with respect to the end operation permission period more accurately, the time for the user 6 to wait for printing can be reduced, and the operating rate of the apparatus is improved. Similarly, the time limit for the photographing process may be fixed and the photographing process may be terminated when the fixed time limit elapses in the time of the photographing process that is the process before the editing process. Thereby, it is easy to adjust the time more accurately, the time for waiting for the edit play of the user 6 who finished the shooting play can be reduced, and the operating rate of the apparatus is further improved.

  As shown in the above embodiments, the present apparatus determines whether or not to end the editing process (for example, S141 and S142 in FIG. 14, S171 and S172 in FIG. 23, S201 and S202 in FIG. 25, FIG. 27, S233, S237, and S251 in FIG. 29), when it is determined that the editing process is to be ended (“YES” in each determination), the editing process is ended (for example, S131 in FIG. 13 and FIG. 22). S172, S191 in FIG. 24, S217 in FIG. 26). The end of such editing processing can be restricted by monitoring the process such as the previous process, so that the user 6 who performs editing play can be moved to the extraction area or can not be moved. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the user 6 who has finished the shooting play from waiting for the editing play or the user 6 who has finished the editing play must wait for the start of printing. In this way, it is possible to prevent the operating rate from being lowered by preventing the waiting time of the user 6 between the plays.

  When only one of the print image selection process and the print layout selection process is executed as the selection process, the end operation in the end operation receiving unit is received based on the state of the process to be executed. It may be determined whether or not.

  FIG. 32 shows a sixth embodiment of the photo print providing apparatus of the present invention.

  In the figure, parts having the same functions as those described in the above embodiment are given the same reference numerals.

  The photo print providing apparatus of the first embodiment includes two edit play areas, a first edit play area 16 and a second edit play area 17, but the photo print providing apparatus of the present embodiment has three types. An edit play area is provided.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 32, the photo print providing apparatus of the present embodiment replaces the first edit play area 16 of the first embodiment with a third edit play area 131 and a fourth edit play area. 141.

  The third edit play area 131 includes a tablet display 133 having the same configuration as the above-described tablet displays 13 and 37, a third edit case 135 having the same configuration as the above-described edit cases 2a and 2b, and a third edit case. An editing space (space for editing work) 137 facing the body 135.

  The fourth editing play area 141 also includes a tablet display 143 having the same configuration as the above-described tablet displays 13 and 37, a fourth editing casing having the same configuration as the above-described editing casings 2a and 2b, and a fourth editing casing. (Specifically, an editing space (editing space) 147 facing the rear surface of the third editing housing 135). Since the fourth editing housing is integrated with the third editing housing 135, the fourth editing housing is shown as the third editing housing 135 in the drawing.

  Note that the third editing casing 135 and the fourth editing casing may not be integrated as illustrated, but may be independent.

  Thus, the display means (touch panel display 24) is different for each of a plurality of editing play providing devices (editing housings, etc.), and the display means (touch panel display 24) of the photographing play providing device (imaging housing) is different. The method for controlling the display mode to be displayed in the same mode as the display mode on the display means (tablet displays 37, 133, 143) of the respective edit play providing devices is shown in FIG. 1 of the first embodiment. For example, a photo print providing apparatus in which a plurality of editing spaces are provided is not limited to the photo print providing apparatus in which the first edit play area 16 and the second edit play area 17 are arranged in a row with the shooting play area 15 in between. This can also be realized in the providing device. In that case, the sense of unity between shooting play and editing play and the user after shooting ends That allows smooth induction, in which a similar effect.

  FIG. 33 shows a specific example of the editing process in the sixth embodiment of the photo print providing apparatus of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 33, first, the CPU 101a determines whether or not the editing process is being executed in another editing play area before the editing process is started (before the user 6 starts editing play (before S264)). Is discriminated (S261). If it is determined that the editing process is being executed in another editing play area (“YES” in S261), the process proceeds to S263, and if it is determined that the editing process is not being executed in another editing play area (S261). “NO”), the process proceeds to S262.

  The “other edit play area” refers to another edit play area other than the edit play area in which this editing process is being executed. Further, the fact that the editing process is being executed in another editing play area indicates that the editing process has been started before this editing play area.

  Whether the editing process is being executed in another editing play area is determined by the CPU 101a referring to a management file for controlling display of the “end” button 151.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 34, a method for determining whether or not editing processing is being executed in another editing play area in S261 described above will be described.

  FIG. 34 shows the state of each edit play area and the value of the management file updated (stored) based on those states.

  The management file is a file (data) for the CPU 101a to control the display of the “end” button 151, and is stored in a storage unit such as the memory 101c.

  As shown in FIG. 34, ID = 1 is assigned to the editing section (including a tablet display, a touch pen, etc.) of the third editing play area 131 as area identification information for identifying the editing play area. Further, ID = 2 is assigned as area identification information to the editing section of the fourth edit play area 141, and ID = 3 is assigned as area identification information to the second edit play area 17.

  In the figure, “standby” indicates a state in which the CPU 101a is not executing an editing process (for example, a state in which the standby process in S100 of FIG. 12 is being executed). The state where the editing process is being executed is shown. “End button display” indicates a state where the “end” button 151 is displayed on the editing screen.

  When the management file is in the initial state, that is, when editing processing is not performed in any editing play area, the end code “0” is input. The value of the management file at this time is “(0)”.

  When executing the editing process in each editing play area, the CPU 101a inputs the ID of the editing play area where the editing process has been started in the management file in the order in which the editing process was started. When the editing process for each editing play area is completed, the ID of each editing play area is deleted from the management file in the order of the end of the editing process.

  For example, when the CPU 101a starts editing processing of the third editing play area 131 from a state where no editing processing is performed in any editing play area (initial state), the ID of the third editing play area 131 is “1”. In the management file. The value of the management file at this time is “(1, 0)”.

  Next, when starting the editing process of the fourth edit play area 141, the CPU 101a inputs “2”, which is the ID of the fourth edit play area 141, into the management file. The value of the management file at this time is “(2, 1, 0)”.

  Next, when the CPU 101a starts the editing process of the second edit play area 17, the CPU 101a inputs “3” that is the ID of the second edit play area 17 to the management file. The value of the management file at this time is “(3, 2, 1, 0)”.

  Next, when the CPU 101a finishes the editing process of the third edit play area 131, the CPU 101a deletes “1” that is the ID of the third edit play area 131 from the management file. The value of the management file at this time is “(3, 2, 0)”.

  Next, when an edit play is started in the third edit play area 131 by the next customer (user), the CPU 101a starts an edit process of the third edit play area 131, and is the ID of the third edit play area 131. Enter “1” into the management file. The value of the management file at this time is “(1, 3, 2, 0)”.

  Next, when the CPU 101a finishes the editing process of the fourth edit play area 141, the CPU 101a deletes “2” that is the ID of the fourth edit play area 141 from the management file. The value of the management file at this time is “(1, 3, 0)”.

  Next, when an edit play is started in the fourth edit play area 141 by the next customer (user), the CPU 101a starts an edit process of the fourth edit play area 141, and is the ID of the fourth edit play area 141. Enter “2” into the management file. The value of the management file at this time is “(2, 1, 3, 0)”.

  During the editing process, the CPU 101a always refers to the management file to determine whether there is an ID that has been input first (that is, whether the editing process has been performed first in another editing play area). When monitoring is performed and it is determined that no other ID has been input, an “end” button 151 is displayed on the editing screen. On the other hand, if it is determined that another ID has been input first, the “end” button 151 is left hidden on the editing screen. As described above, the CPU 101a displays the “end” button 151 on the editing screen of the tablet display in any one of the editing play areas in the order in which the IDs are input, that is, the order in which the editing process is started. Yes.

  Specifically, when the state (value) of the management file is “(1, 0)”, the CPU 101a displays an “end” button 151 on the edit screen of the third edit play area 131. When the state of the management file is “(2, 1, 0)”, the “end” button 151 is displayed on the edit screen of the third edit play area 131, and “end” is displayed on the edit screen of the fourth edit play area 141. "Button 151 is hidden.

  In addition, when the state of the management file is “(3, 2, 1, 0)”, the editing of the fourth editing play area 141 is performed while the “end” button 151 is displayed on the editing screen of the third editing play area 131. The “end” button 151 is hidden on the screen and the editing screen of the second editing play area 17.

  When the management file status is “(3, 2, 0)”, an “end” button 151 is displayed on the edit screen of the fourth edit play area 141, and “end” is displayed on the edit screen of the second edit play area 17. "Button 151 is hidden. When the state of the management file is “(1, 3, 2, 0)”, an “end” button 151 is displayed on the edit screen of the fourth edit play area 141, and the edit screen of the second edit play area 17 and the third The “end” button 151 is hidden on the editing screen of the edit play area 131.

  As described above, the CPU 101a always refers to the management file to select one edit play area (in this case, the edit process that first started the edit process) from among a plurality of edit play areas that are being edited. Control is performed so that the “end” button 151 is displayed only on the edit screen of the play area.

  In this way, by displaying the editing screen displaying the “end” button 151 (S262 in FIG. 33), the user 6 can stop editing play with his / her own intention immediately after the editing process is started. Even if the user wants to finish the operation, it is necessary to spend an unnecessarily long time on the spot until the “end” button 151 is displayed. Further, it is possible to respond to the user's 6 desire to end the edit play quickly for reasons such as when the user 6 wants to take a photographed image immediately with another apparatus or when he wants to photograph a photographed image again.

  That is, for each editing play area, an end operation receiving means (tablet display) for receiving an end operation for ending the editing process of the game control means (CPU 101a) from the user 6 is provided for each edit play area. By controlling whether or not the end operation is received in the receiving unit, the end of the editing process by the end unit (CPU 101a) is allowed. Therefore, the user 6 in the edit play area plays the edit play with his / her own intention when the control for accepting the end operation is performed by the end control means (that is, when the “end” button 151 is displayed). Can be terminated.

  Referring to FIG. 33 again, when the state of the other edit play area is determined by the method as described above and the edit process is executed in the other edit play area (“YES” in S261), the CPU 101a An editing screen in which the “end” button 151 is hidden is displayed (S263), and the process proceeds to S264.

  If the editing process is not executed in another editing play area (“NO” in S261), the CPU 101a displays an editing screen displaying an “end” button 151 (S262), and proceeds to S264.

  Next, when the editing screen is displayed (S262 or S263), acceptance of editing input is started on the editing screen (S264). Next, when acceptance of editing input is started on the editing screen (S264), the CPU 101a determines whether or not the “end” button 151 is hidden (S265). If it is determined that the “end” button 151 is not displayed (“YES” in S265), the process proceeds to S266, and if it is determined that the “end” button 151 is not hidden (“NO” in S265). The process proceeds to S268.

  If the “end” button 151 is not displayed (“YES” in S265), the CPU 101a determines whether there is another editing play area in which the editing process has been started first (S266). If it is determined that there is at least one other edit play area for which the edit process has been started first and the edit process is being executed ("YES" in S266), the process proceeds to S268, and the edit process is started first. If it is determined that there is no editing play area and the editing process has been completed ("NO" in S266), the process proceeds to S267.

  Monitoring whether or not the editing process has been completed in another editing play area that has started the editing process first is based on the state of the management file described above, from the corresponding editing play area (the “editing play area” described above). First, the editing process is performed on all editing play areas that have started the editing process. Of course, the monitoring mode is not limited to the above-described management file, and it is only necessary to be able to determine that the editing process of another editing play area that has started the editing process has ended.

  If it is determined that there is no other edit play area that has already started the edit process, that is, all edit processes in another edit play area that started the edit process earlier than this edit play area have been completed (“ NO "), the CPU 101a displays an" end "button 151 on the edit screen in" this edit play area "(S267).

  That is, the CPU 101a restricts the end of other editing processes based on the state of the editing process that has been started first among the editing processes in the three edit play areas. Therefore, by providing a plurality of edit play areas, the operating rate of the apparatus can be improved, and the user 6 who has finished the edit play in each edit play area must wait for the start of printing. Can be prevented. Thereby, the operation rate of an apparatus can be improved effectively.

  Next, when editing processing of another editing play area has not ended (“NO” in S266), or when the “end” button 151 is displayed (S267), the end will be described later with reference to FIG. A determination process is performed (S268). Next, the CPU 101a finishes accepting the edit input on the edit screen (FIG. 15), stores the edit contents in the memory 101c (S269), and ends the edit process.

  Next, the end determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 101a determines whether or not the set graffiti time has elapsed by counting the first timer 101d (S281). If it is determined that the graffiti time has elapsed ("YES" in S281), the end determination process is terminated and the process proceeds to S269 in FIG. 33. If it is determined that the graffiti time has not elapsed ("NO" in S281), The process proceeds to S282. In this way, when the graffiti time has elapsed (“YES” in S281), the editing process ends.

  If the graffiti time has not elapsed (“NO” in S281), the CPU 101a determines whether or not the “end” button 151 has been operated (S282). Here, if it is determined that the “end” button 151 has been operated (“YES” in S282), the end determination processing is terminated and the process proceeds to S269 in FIG. 33, and if it is determined that the “end” button 151 has not been operated (S282). "NO"), the process proceeds to S283. As described above, when the “end” button 151 is operated (“YES” in S282), the editing process is ended.

  If the “end” button 151 is not operated (“NO” in S282), the CPU 101a determines whether or not a predetermined area or button is operated (S283). If it is determined that a predetermined area or button has been operated (“YES” in S283), the process proceeds to S284, and if it is determined that a predetermined area or button has not been operated (“NO” in S283), FIG. The process returns to S265.

  When a predetermined area or button is operated (“YES” in S283), the CPU 101a performs processing corresponding to the predetermined operation or button (S284), and returns to S265 in FIG.

  Thus, in the editing process of the present embodiment, in order to prevent the wasteful waiting time of other users 6 that occurs due to the change in the order of use of the user 6 and the reduction in the operating rate of the apparatus due to the occurrence of the waiting time, First, the CPU 101a determines the use state of another edit play area at the start of editing (S261), and if it is used (“YES” in S261), an “end” button 151 is displayed on the edit screen in this edit play area. Is not displayed (S263), and if not used (“NO” in S261), an “end” button 151 is displayed on the editing screen in this editing play area (S262), and editing play is started for the user 6 (S264).

  That is, the end control means allows the end of the edit process by the end means in the order in which the edit processes are executed when the game control means is executing the edit processes in parallel in a plurality of edit play areas. This has the effect of preventing the editing from being finished before the person (user) who started editing in the other editing play area, that is, preventing the user 6 from changing the order of use. It has the effect of preventing a decline in operating rate.

  Further, when the game control means is executing editing processing in parallel in a plurality of editing play areas, the end control means is configured to perform end operations in the end operation receiving means (tablet display) in the order in which the editing processes are executed. And the termination of the editing process by the termination means is permitted. Thereby, the user 6 in the edit play area can end the edit play by performing an end operation.

  Then (in the case of “YES” in S261 of FIG. 33), since there is a case where the editing cannot be ended with the intention of the user 6, the CPU 101a next monitors the state of another editing play area during the editing process. (S266) When the editing process of the other editing area is completed (“NO” in S266), an “end” button 151 is displayed (S267), and control is performed so as to accept the end operation. Thereby, after the other editing process is completed, an ending operation can be accepted, and the editing can be ended with the intention of the user 6.

  When three or more edit play areas are provided as in this embodiment, any edit play area becomes empty when the user 6 who is shooting finishes shooting. The waiting time of 6 becomes longer and the operating rate is not lowered. In addition, since the “end” button 151 is displayed on the edit screen of the edit play area scheduled to be used by the user 6 who is shooting (that is, the edit play area in which the editing process is first started), It is also possible to prevent a reduction in operating rate without monitoring the previous process.

  Note that such a control method for accepting an end operation is not limited to the arrangement configuration of a plurality of edit play areas as shown in FIG. 32, and can be realized if there are a plurality of edit play areas.

  Further, in this embodiment, in order to explain in detail the method of monitoring the state of the horizontal process as viewed from the user 6 who performs editing play in controlling the acceptance of the end operation, in the first embodiment etc. Although the above-described monitoring of the post-process is not performed, the same effect as described above can be obtained by appropriately combining the monitoring of the post-process. In this case, the CPU 101a permits the end of the editing process by the end unit to any one of the plurality of editing play areas based on the state of the printing process. For example, after S267 in FIG. 33, the printer 12 state determination process similar to that in S128 in FIG. 13 is performed, the editing process for other editing play areas is completed, and the printer 12 is in a standby state. "Button 151 can be realized. In this way, when the printer 12 is shared in the printing process after the editing process, the effect of the present embodiment appears remarkably.

  Further, when monitoring the horizontal process as described above, the CPU 101a not only controls display / non-display of the “end” button 151, but also controls the first timer 101d, and the first timer 101d counts time. You may make it control the graffiti time to do. In this case, when the editing process is started in “this edit play area”, a time control process (FIG. 36) for controlling the time measurement of the first timer 101d for measuring the graffiti time in the edit process may be performed. .

  As shown in FIG. 36, when the editing process is started in “this edit play area”, the CPU 101a first determines whether or not another edit play area has started the edit process first (S291). . If it is determined that another editing play area has started the editing process first ("YES" in S291), the process proceeds to S292, where it is determined that the other editing play area has not started the editing process first. Then (“NO” in S291), the timing control process is terminated.

  If another editing play area has started the editing process first (“YES” in S291), the CPU 101a extends the graffiti time of “this editing play area” that started the editing process later (S292). Specifically, the timing of the first timer 101d is controlled to extend the graffiti time.

  That is, the end control means controls to extend the editing time counted by the time measuring means (second timer 101e as the second time measuring means) for the editing process executed later. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the editing process started later from being finished earlier than the editing process started first.

  As described above, the time control means for measuring the edit time, which is the time for executing the edit processing as the predetermined time, for each edit play area, and the end control means, wherein the game control means performs the edit processing in a plurality of edit play areas. When executing in parallel in the area, the timing of the time measuring means is controlled so as to end the editing processing in the order in which the editing processing is executed. Therefore, regardless of the end operation of the user 6, it is possible to control to end the editing process of the editing play area in which the editing process is started earlier than the editing play area in which the editing process is started later.

  Note that the CPU 101a may control the first timer 101d to stop counting the graffiti time. In this case, the end control means may be controlled to stop the timing of the time measuring means (the first timer 101d as the first time measuring means) for the editing process executed later. Even if it does in this way, there exists an effect similar to the case where the graffiti time is extended as mentioned above.

  In addition, the display / non-display of the “end” button 151 and the control of the graffiti time may be performed only in combination or in combination.

  As described above, when there are a plurality of editing play areas by controlling the display / non-display of the “end” button and the graffiti time during which editing processing can be performed by monitoring the horizontal process, any one editing is performed. Control so that only the play area can be terminated. By doing in this way, the flow of a customer (user) becomes smooth and the fall of an operation rate can be prevented.

  Further, the present invention is not limited to the case where there are two edit play areas, and even if there are two or more edit play areas as in the present embodiment, the first implementation is performed by controlling to display a display mode corresponding to the number of play areas. The same effect as the example can be achieved. Further, the customer's turnover rate can be further improved according to the number of edit play areas.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the CPU 101a executes the editing process independently in parallel in a plurality of editing play areas, and performs predetermined processing on any one of the editing play areas. The end of the editing process is permitted by at least one of the elapse of time and the reception of a predetermined operation. That is, the end of the editing process in another editing play area is restricted.

  Therefore, the operation rate of the apparatus can be improved by providing a plurality of edit play areas. At the same time, since the end of the editing process is allowed for any one of the plurality of editing play areas, the end of the editing process is not allowed simultaneously in the plurality of editing play areas. The flow of the user 6 becomes smooth and it is possible to prevent the operating rate from being lowered. Thereby, for example, it is possible to prevent a user who has finished editing play in each editing play area from waiting in the editing play area.

  Further, the configuration of the photographic print providing apparatus of each embodiment may be arbitrarily changed. For example, a part of the configuration and control of the photo print providing apparatus of the first embodiment may be combined with the photo print providing apparatus of the second embodiment. Further, the design of the display mode may include the shape of the image or a combination thereof.

  Moreover, the control method of the computer apparatus of this apparatus can also be provided as a program. Such a program is stored in a computer-readable recording medium such as a flexible disk attached to the computer, a CD-ROM (Compact Disc-Read Only Memory), a ROM (Read Only Memory), a RAM (Random Access Memory), and a memory card. It can also be recorded and provided as a program product. Alternatively, the program can be provided by being recorded on a recording medium such as a hard disk built in the computer. The program can also be provided through a network such as a telecommunication line or a satellite communication line. The provided program product is installed in a program storage unit such as a hard disk and executed. The program product includes the program itself and a recording medium on which the program is recorded.

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

It is a side view which shows the external appearance of the photographic print provision apparatus of this invention. It is the perspective view seen from the front side of the imaging | photography housing | casing. It is a figure which shows the side door of an imaging | photography housing | casing. It is a figure which shows the front door of an imaging | photography housing | casing. It is the perspective view seen from the back side of the imaging | photography housing | casing. It is the perspective view seen from the back back side of the background part. It is a figure which shows the photographic print provision apparatus installed in the playground. It is a figure which shows the movement of the user who plays a game. It is a functional block diagram of a photographic print providing apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing of the imaging | photography side computer apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows a guidance guidance process. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing of an edit side computer apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows an edit process. It is a flowchart which shows an end determination process. It is a figure which shows an edit screen. It is a figure which shows a photographic print. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the state of a display flag, and a display mode. It is a figure which shows a user's movement and display mode switching. It is a figure which shows the title screen displayed on the touchscreen display. It is a figure which shows the standby guidance screen displayed on the tablet display. It is a figure which shows the start screen displayed on the tablet display. It is a flowchart which shows the edit process of a 2nd Example. It is a flowchart which shows an end determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the edit process of a 3rd Example. It is a flowchart which shows an end determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the edit process of a 4th Example. It is a flowchart which shows an end determination process. It is a figure which shows a confirmation screen. It is a flowchart which shows the edit process of a 5th Example. It is a figure which shows a printing image selection screen and a printing layout selection screen. It is a figure which shows each determination example. It is a figure which shows the photograph print provision apparatus of the 6th Example of this invention. It is an edit process flowchart in a 6th Example. Shows the status of each edit play area and the value of the management file. It is a flowchart which shows an end determination process. It is a flowchart which shows a time-measurement control process.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Image | photographing housing | casing 1a Opening part 2a 1st editing housing | casing 2b 2nd editing housing | casing 3 Shooting space 4a Editing space 4b Editing space 5 Background part 6 User 7 Shooting lamp 8 Print exit 9a First printing lamp 9b 2 Printing lamp 10 Out of paper lamp 11 Error lamp 12 Printer 13 Tablet display 14L Touch pen 14R Touch pen 15 Shooting play area 16 First edit play area 17 Second edit play area 18a Lighting box 18b Lighting box 18c Lighting box 18d Lighting box 18e Lighting box 18f Illumination box 19 Print medium 20 Release switch 21 Camera 22 Live monitor 23L Shooting side speaker 23R Shooting side speaker 24 Touch panel display 25 Side door 26 Coin slot 27 Coin return Mouth 28 Front door 29a Flash 29b Flash 30 Illumination device 31 Power switch 32 Step 33 First editing unit 35 Second editing unit 37 Tablet display 38a Guide 38b Guide 39L Touch pen 39R Touch pen 40a Side curtain 40b Side curtain 40c Side curtain 44 Error return button 46 test button 50 first editing speaker 61 second editing speaker 100 photographing computer device 100a CPU
100b Storage unit 100c Memory 100d Usage counter 100e Shooting counter 100f Set number counter 100g Shutter timer 100h Shooting timer 101 Editing computer 101a CPU
101b storage unit 101c memory 101d first timer 101e second timer 101f end operation permission timer 102 control unit 103 power supply control unit 104 UPS
105a Front-side service panel 105b Side-side service panel 106 Flash control unit 107 Coin control unit 110 Communication terminal 121 Printing case 131 Third editing play area 133 Tablet display 135 Third editing case 137 Editing space 141 Fourth editing play area 143 Tablet display 147 Editing space 151 “Exit” button

Claims (12)

A shooting play area including a shooting play providing device having a camera for shooting a subject including a user, and a shooting space facing the shooting play providing device;
An edit play providing device that allows a user to input a graffiti image with respect to a photographed image displayed on a display unit that displays a photographed image photographed by the camera, and an editing work space facing the edit play providing device. An edit play area including
Printing means for printing a composite image of the photographed image and the graffiti image on a predetermined print medium;
A take-out area including a take-out port for a user to take out the print medium printed by the printing means, and a print waiting space facing the take-out port;
Shooting processing for causing the user to perform shooting in the shooting play area, editing processing for causing the user to perform graffiti input in the editing play area, and game control means for independently executing printing processing by the printing means in parallel When,
Ending means for ending the editing process by at least one of elapse of a predetermined time and reception of a predetermined operation;
A photographic print providing apparatus comprising: an end control means for restricting the end of the editing process by the end means.   2. The photo print providing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the end control means limits the end of the editing process by the end means based on the state of the print process.   3. The photo print providing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the end control means limits the end of the editing process by the end means based on the state of the photographing process.   The end control means is based on a print processing time in which the printing process is performed by the printing means when the game control means executes a predetermined process after the editing process and before executing the printing process. The photo print providing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the end of the editing process by the end unit is limited. A first editing play providing apparatus for inputting a graffiti image to a photographed image displayed on a first display means for displaying at least a user a photographed image photographed by the camera as the edit play area; A first editing play area including an editing work space facing the first editing play providing device;
A second editing play providing device that allows a user to input a graffiti image with respect to a photographed image displayed on the second display means for displaying a photographed image taken by the camera, and the second editing play providing device. The second editing play area including the editing work space that is faced is arranged in a different place,
The game control means includes, as the editing process, a first editing process for allowing a user to perform graffiti input in the first editing play area, and a second editing for allowing the user to perform graffiti input in the second editing play area. Process independently and in parallel,
The termination control means limits the termination of the other editing process by the termination means based on the state of one of the first editing process and the second editing process. The photographic print providing apparatus according to claim 1. An end operation accepting means for accepting an end operation for ending the editing process of the game control means from the user;
The photograph according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the end control means limits the end of the editing process by the end means by controlling whether or not the end operation is accepted in the end operation accepting means. Print providing device.   The end control unit determines whether or not to permit the end of the editing process, and limits the end of the editing process by the end unit based on the determination result. Photo print providing device. A shooting play area including a shooting play providing device having a camera for shooting a subject including a user, and a shooting space facing the shooting play providing device;
An edit play providing device that allows a user to input a graffiti image with respect to a photographed image displayed on a display unit that displays a photographed image photographed by the camera, and an editing work space facing the edit play providing device. An edit play area including
Printing means for printing a composite image of the photographed image and the graffiti image on a predetermined print medium;
A take-out area including a take-out port for a user to take out the print medium printed by the printing means, and a print waiting space facing the take-out port;
Shooting processing for causing the user to perform shooting in the shooting play area, editing processing for causing the user to perform graffiti input in the editing play area, and game control means for independently performing printing processing by the printing means in parallel. A photographic print providing method using the provided photographic print providing apparatus,
Ending the editing process by at least one of elapse of a predetermined time and acceptance of a predetermined operation;
And a step of limiting the end of the editing process. A shooting play area including a shooting play providing device having a camera for shooting a subject including a user, and a shooting space facing the shooting play providing device;
An edit play providing device that allows a user to input a graffiti image with respect to a photographed image displayed on a display unit that displays a photographed image photographed by the camera, and an editing work space facing the edit play providing device. An edit play area including
Printing means for printing a composite image of the photographed image and the graffiti image on a predetermined print medium;
A take-out area including a take-out port for a user to take out the print medium printed by the printing means, and a print waiting space facing the take-out port;
Shooting processing for causing the user to perform shooting in the shooting play area, editing processing for causing the user to perform graffiti input in the editing play area, and game control means for independently performing printing processing by the printing means in parallel. A photo print providing program for use in the provided photo print providing device,
Ending the editing process by at least one of elapse of a predetermined time and acceptance of a predetermined operation;
A photographic print providing program for causing a computer device to execute the step of limiting the end of the editing process. A plurality of edit play areas including an edit play providing device that allows a user to input a graffiti image with respect to a photographed image, and an editing work space facing the edit play providing device,
A game control means for executing an editing process for allowing a user to perform graffiti input independently and in parallel in the plurality of editing play areas;
Ending means for ending the editing process by at least one of elapse of a predetermined time and reception of a predetermined operation;
An apparatus for providing a photographic print, comprising: an end control unit that allows an end of editing processing by an end unit to any one of the plurality of edit play areas. Execute graffiti input to the user in multiple edit play areas, including an edit play providing device that allows the user to input a graffiti image for the captured image, and an editing work space facing the edit play providing device. The editing process to be executed is executed in parallel independently by a predetermined game control means,
Termination of the editing process by the ending means for ending the editing process by at least one of elapse of a predetermined time and reception of a predetermined operation with respect to any one of the plurality of editing play areas. A method for providing a photographic print, which is permitted by a predetermined end control means. Execute graffiti input to the user in multiple edit play areas, including an edit play providing device that allows the user to input a graffiti image for the captured image, and an editing work space facing the edit play providing device. Executing the editing process to be performed independently and in parallel by a predetermined game control means;
Termination of the editing process by the ending means for ending the editing process by at least one of elapse of a predetermined time and reception of a predetermined operation with respect to any one of the plurality of editing play areas. A photographic print providing program for causing a computer device to execute a step permitted by a predetermined end control means.