JP2006252198A - Photograph vending machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a photograph vending machine capable of extending an editing time limit by options regardless of a photographing time limit. <P>SOLUTION: In the photograph vending machine adapted to take an image of a user by a camera, accept an input operation by the user for a predetermined editing time limit to edit the taken image, and print the resulting image, when a course not including a photograph selecting operation is selected, its editing limit time is extended by assigning an editing object image selection limit time and a premium image selection limit time in selection of a course including the photograph selecting operation to the editing limit time. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a photo vending apparatus, and more particularly to a photo vending apparatus that prints on a sticker paper by graffiti on an image obtained by photographing a user.

  2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, many photo vending apparatuses that take pictures and make sticker prints are installed in stores that provide games such as game centers. In such a photo vending apparatus, a so-called graffiti is used in which an image taken by a user attached to the photo vending apparatus is displayed on a tablet display or the like and characters and figures are input with the attached touch pen. The ones that have an editing function called drawing are becoming common. The image edited and input by the editing function is combined with the photographed image, and the combined image is printed by a printer and provided to the user.

  Patent Document 1 describes a photo vending apparatus in which the time limit for editing that allows touch pen touch input is set longer when continuous shooting is selected than when single shooting is selected. .

  Patent Document 2 describes a photo vending apparatus in which a time distribution is set between a photographing time limit for photographing and an editing time limit for editing.

  In both of the photo vending apparatuses of Patent Documents 1 and 2, the editing time limit is lengthened by shortening the shooting time limit. However, it is desirable for the user that the editing time limit is long regardless of the shooting time limit.

  Also, during play, there are many auxiliary or indirect operations for shooting and editing play, such as selecting a captured image to be edited or selecting brightness. There is a problem that the operation takes time, and the shooting play and editing play are shortened accordingly.

Recently, a place where shooting play is performed and a place where editing play is performed are separated, and two or more groups are served at the same time. However, the distribution of the shooting time limit and the editing time limit is determined by the user. When adjusted according to the selection, there is a problem that a waiting time occurs when moving from shooting play to edit play.
JP 2002-245544 A JP 2004-48244 A

  An object of the present invention is to provide a photo vending apparatus capable of optionally extending the editing time limit regardless of the shooting time limit.

Means for Solving the Problems and Effects of the Invention

  The photo vending apparatus according to the present invention includes a photographing unit, an editing unit, a printing unit, an option unit, a selection unit, and an editing time limit setting unit. The photographing means photographs a user and obtains a photographed image. The editing means receives a user's input operation for a predetermined editing time limit and edits the photographed image obtained by the photographing means. The printing unit prints the captured image edited by the editing unit. The option unit executes optional processing other than shooting by the shooting unit, editing by the editing unit, and printing by the printing unit. The selection means selects whether or not to execute the option process according to the selection operation of the user. The editing time limit setting means sets the editing time limit to a first predetermined time when execution of the option process is selected by the selection means, and sets the editing time limit to the first predetermined time when execution of the option process is not selected. A second predetermined time longer than the time is set.

  In this photo vending apparatus, when the user selects execution of the option process, the edit restriction time is set short, and when the user does not select execution of the option process, the edit restriction time is set long. As a result, the editing time limit can be optionally extended. Here, even if the editing time limit becomes shorter or longer, the shooting time limit may be the same, shorter, or longer regardless of the time limit.

  Preferably, the selecting means prompts the user to select one of the first course including the step of executing the optional process and the second course not including the step of executing the optional process. And means for selecting the first or second course according to the selection operation of the user.

  In this case, as long as the user selects a desired course, the editing time limit becomes shorter or longer depending on the course.

  Preferably, the selection means includes means for displaying a skip button on the screen before execution of the option process, and means for skipping the option process in response to a user's selection operation on the skip button.

  In this case, if the user presses the skip button, the option process is skipped and the editing time limit becomes longer.

  Preferably, the option process includes a process of selecting a desired photographed image from a plurality of photographed images obtained by the photographing means in accordance with a user's selection operation.

  In this case, the editing time limit can be lengthened simply by stopping the auxiliary or indirect operation of selecting a captured image.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In the drawings, the same or corresponding parts are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof will not be repeated.

[First Embodiment]
[Appearance of photo vending equipment]
Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, a photo vending apparatus 1 includes a photographing housing 10 used for photographing play, and a photographing space 2 formed between a front surface 16 and a back surface portion 4 of the photographing housing 10. The editing housing 11 used for editing play, the first editing space 3a formed in front of the front surface 17a of the editing housing 11, and the second editing space formed in front of the front surface 17b opposite to the front surface 17a. 3b.

  Referring to FIG. 3, each of the above spaces is separated from the outside by frame frames (structural materials), panels (wall surfaces), side curtains 12 a and 12 b, and the user enters the shooting space 2 from the entrance 13. Play.

  Further, a coin accepting unit 7 and a print providing unit 8 are provided on the outer side surface of the photo vending apparatus 1. The coin receiving unit 7 and the print providing unit 8 can be arranged on the left or right external side according to the layout of the store where the photo vending apparatus 1 is installed.

  With reference to FIG. 4, the coin accepting unit 7 includes a coin insertion slot 70 for inserting coins as a consideration for using the photo vending apparatus 1, a coin discharge opening 71 for discharging defective coins, and the like. A guidance display display 72 for displaying guidance at the time of accepting coins and a coin box 73 for storing inserted coins are provided. The coin box 73 can be taken out from the inside by opening the coin box take-out door 74.

  Referring to FIG. 5, the print providing unit 8 includes a print outlet 80 for a user to take out the discharged sticker sheet, and a print guide unit 81 for guiding printing. The print guide unit 81 is provided with printing lamps 82a and 82b, a paper out lamp 83, and an error lamp 84. By turning on or blinking, the user is notified that printing is in progress and that an error such as out of paper, out of ink, paper jam, or mechanical error has occurred during printing. Since the present embodiment is provided with a plurality of editing spaces 3, the printing lamps 82a and 82b (summarizing them) are displayed so that it can be seen which of the editing spaces 3 is currently printing the user's seal sheet. A printing-in-progress lamp 82).

[Configuration of shooting space]
Next, the main configuration of the shooting space 2 in which shooting play is performed will be described.

  In front of the imaging space 2, the imaging housing 10 shown in FIG. 6 is provided. Various devices such as a photographing computer device are housed in the photographing housing 10. Details will be described later.

  On the front surface 16 of the photographing housing 10, an upper camera 21a and a lower camera 21b (collectively referred to as the camera 21) for photographing a user who is a subject, and images captured by the camera 21 are confirmed. The photographing operation monitors 22 a and 22 b (collectively referred to as the photographing operation monitor 22) for displaying the above guidance and accepting a user's touch operation are provided to form the photographing unit 20.

  As the camera 21, a general digital camera is used. Changes to items (for example, shutter speed, aperture value, exposure correction, white balance, etc.) that can be set with a general digital camera and photographing timing are instructed from the photographing / printing computer apparatus 100a (see FIG. 11). The camera 21 is not limited to the two configurations as described above, and may be configured such that the single camera 21 can move and adjust the angle within the range of the photographing unit 20. Three or more units may be provided.

  The shooting operation monitor 22 displays a live video that displays the video captured by the camera 21 in real time, and displays shooting instructions, options, and the like as appropriate on the screen. By displaying the live video on the photographing operation monitor 22 as described above, the user can confirm the pose at the time of photographing. Further, by displaying shooting instructions, options, and the like on the shooting operation monitor 22, the user can check various guidance and progress of play.

  A transparent touch panel 23a is laminated on the photographing operation monitor 22a, and a transparent touch panel 23b is laminated on the photographing operation monitor 22b (these are collectively referred to as the touch panel 23). The touch panel 23 detects a touch operation such as a user's finger and accepts an input operation. The user can perform operations related to shooting by touching the screen with respect to options displayed on the shooting operation monitor 22.

  Further, front illumination devices 24 a and 24 b are provided on the front surface 16 of the imaging housing 10 so as to surround the camera 21. Side illumination devices 24 c and 24 d are provided on both sides of the front illumination devices 24 a and 24 b and on both sides of the imaging space 2. A ceiling lighting device 24e is provided on the ceiling 6 of the photographing space 2 (these are collectively referred to as the lighting device 24). The illuminating device 24 has a normal lamp illumination such as a fluorescent lamp 25 (see FIG. 11) and a flash illumination (flash) such as a strobe 26 (see FIG. 11) inside, and emits light from the emission surface to the imaging space 2. Exit.

  On the floor in front of the imaging space 2, a knee support unit 50 is provided. The user can take an interesting pose by putting a knee on the knee-placing assisting part 50 or sitting on the waist. Handrails 51a and 51b are provided at both ends of the knee support unit 50 so that the user can easily stand. In addition, a floor mat 51 for performing chroma key processing is placed on the floor of the shooting space 2 in a portion that is reflected in the camera 21 during whole body shooting.

  In addition to the ceiling light 24e, a photographing speaker 27 (see FIG. 11) for outputting music, explanation of operation methods, and the like to the user is provided on the ceiling portion 6 of the photographing space 2. The photographing speaker 27 may be provided in the photographing housing 10.

  With reference to FIG. 7, a rear panel 40, a body position assisting unit 45, and a background curtain unit 41 are provided behind the photographing space 2 (back part 4) and serve as the background of the user who is the subject at the time of photographing. FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the back surface portion 4 when the background roll curtain 42 is not lowered. Referring to FIG. 7, the background curtain unit 41 includes a motor (not shown), a winding device 44, a background roll curtain 42 of various colors and patterns, etc., and the background roll curtain 42 is photographed by descending. Form the background of the subject at the time. Referring to FIG. 8, even when the background roll curtain 42 is not lowered, the back surface 4 forms the background of the subject by the back panel 40. In addition, the posture assisting units 45a to 45d provided in the back surface unit 4 assist the formation (pose taking) of the posture of the user who is the subject at the time of photographing.

[Composition of editing space]
Next, the main configuration of the editing space 3 used in editing play will be described.

  Referring to FIGS. 9 and 10, the editing housing 11 has a front surface 17a that faces the first editing space 3a and a front surface 17b that faces the second editing space 3b. The front 17a is the first editing unit 30a, and the front 17b is the second editing unit 30b (these are collectively referred to as the editing unit 30). A partition 38 that divides each space is provided at the upper part of the editing casing 11 in order to maintain privacy between the user in the first editing space 3a and the user in the second editing space 3b. Note that various devices such as an editing computer device are accommodated in the editing housing 11. Details will be described later.

  The first editing unit 30a includes an editing operation monitor 31a on which a touch panel 32a is stacked, an input device composed of touch pens 33La and 33Ra, and an editing speaker that outputs music, explanations of operation methods, and the like to the user by voice. 37a (see FIG. 11). The user performs graffiti (editing) on the captured image using the input device. Since the 1st editing part 30a and the 2nd editing part 30b are the same structures, the overlapping description is not repeated.

[Functional configuration of photo vending equipment]
Referring to FIG. 11, the photo vending apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment is a central part of calculation and control for each function and processing operation, and mainly performs processing and printing of play performed on the photographing side. A computer apparatus 100a for photographing / printing to be executed, an editing computer apparatus 100b for executing play processing operations mainly performed on the editing side (collectively referred to as the computer apparatus 100), a board, and a computer apparatus 100 And a control unit 110 that controls and drives various connected devices. The photographing / printing computer device 100a and the editing computer device 100b are connected to each other and exchange image data and information data on a peer-to-peer basis. These function as control means of the photo vending apparatus 1.

  The photo vending apparatus 1 includes a power supply control unit 107 that controls a power supply system such as a fluorescent lamp 25 and a strobe 26 that require a power supply, and controls the voltage of the power supply to these apparatuses to be stabilized from the outside. Although not shown, the power control unit 107 is connected to a device that requires power other than the strobe 26 and performs similar control. Further, such power on / off is performed by pressing the power switch 108. However, forcibly terminating a program running on the computer device 100 by turning off the power causes the operation to become unstable. Therefore, even if the power is turned off, the UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply) 109 backs up the power for a while and transmits a power failure signal to the computer apparatus 100. In the meantime, the computer apparatus 100 performs a program termination procedure and normally terminates the program. On the other hand, when the computer apparatus 100 is terminated in a regular procedure, a signal to that effect is transmitted to the UPS 109.

  The photographing / printing computer device 100a includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 101a that is a computing device that performs arithmetic processing as a central part of the photographing / printing computer device 100a, a program for operating the device, and graphics required for the program. A storage unit 102a for storing data, audio data, a captured image, an edited image input to the captured image, and other various images; a memory 103a serving as a temporary work area for the program; a camera, various monitors; A driver (not shown) that is software for controlling peripheral devices such as a printer and a communication unit (not shown) that performs communication when connected to an external device via a LAN cable are included. Also, an input / output interface (not shown) is provided, and a magnetic disk, an optical disk, a magneto-optical disk, or a semiconductor memory is mounted as necessary. Since the editing computer device 100b has the same configuration as the photographing / printing computer device, detailed description will not be repeated.

  In the computer apparatus 100, when the power switch 108 that controls turning on and off the power is pressed and the apparatus is turned on from the power plug, the program is started and starts operating. The photographing / printing computer apparatus 100a controls shutter timings of the cameras 21a and 21b connected thereto, display on the photographing operation monitors 22a and 22b, and output from the printer 85. The editing computer device 100b controls display on the connected editing operation monitors 31a and 31b.

  The CPU 101a of the photographing / printing computer apparatus 100a displays, on the photographing operation monitors 22a and 22b, images (live images) captured by the cameras 21a and 21b, guidance regarding photographing operations stored in the storage unit 102a, operation screens, and the like. indicate.

  The composition of the live image and the guidance and operation screen regarding the photographing operation may be performed by software stored in the storage unit 102a of the photographing / printing computer apparatus 100a, or a dedicated control device for performing such composition. You may carry out by hardware, such as connecting (board | substrate) to imaging | photography operation monitor 22a, 22b.

  Further, the photographing / printing computer apparatus 100a sends a control signal to the control unit 110 based on the instruction signal according to the execution of the program and the input operation received from the touch panel 23a, 23b and touched with the user's finger. Control signal. The editing computer device 100b transmits a control signal to the control unit 110 based on an instruction signal received from the touch panels 32a and 32b and touched with the touch pens 33La, 33Ra, 33Lb, and 33Rb.

  The touch panels 23a and 23b are stacked on the photographing operation monitors 22a and 22b, respectively. The touch panels 23a and 23b detect an input by touching a user's finger or the like. Data signals detected by the touch panels 23a and 23b by the touch operation are transmitted to the photographing / printing computer apparatus 100a. The photographing operation monitors 22a and 22b display data transmitted from the photographing / printing computer apparatus 100a. The data transmitted from the photographing / printing computer device 100a is images captured from the cameras 21a and 21b, photographing instructions, options, and the like. By displaying these on the screen as appropriate, visual confirmation of the images at the time of photographing is performed. And various guidance guidance.

  The touch panels 32a and 32b are stacked on the editing operation monitors 31a and 31b. The touch panels 32a and 32b detect inputs from the touch pens 33La, 33Ra, 33Lb, and 33Rb. Data signals detected by the touch panels 32a and 32b by input operations with the touch pens 33La, 33Ra, 33Lb, and 33Rb are transmitted to the editing computer apparatus 100b. The editing operation monitors 31a and 31b display data transmitted from the editing computer apparatus 100b. Therefore, while the user is inputting graffiti or the like, the captured image with the graffiti or the like is displayed on the editing operation monitors 31a and 31b. That is, the user can perform edit input processing on the captured images displayed on the editing operation monitors 31a and 31b by using the touch pens 33La, 33Ra, 33Lb, and 33Rb.

  The printer 85 is a printer for printing a photographed image on a printing medium such as paper, sticker, metal, or plastic, and is a printer such as a sublimation printer or a thermoautochrome method (light-fixing type direct thermal recording method). Is generally used. Note that the photo vending apparatus will be described on the assumption that the sticker is printed by the printer 85, but the print medium is not limited to the sticker, and the same processing is executed even for other print media.

  The printer 85 notifies the photographing / printing computer apparatus 100a of the state such as the above-mentioned out of paper. The photographing / printing computer apparatus 100a transmits a control signal to the control unit 110 according to the state.

  Note that the components connected to the computer apparatus 100 are not limited to such a form, and may be divided for each function or for each position. Furthermore, the computer apparatus 100 may not be configured with two units as in the present embodiment, and may be configured with one unit or a plurality of units.

  The control unit 110 includes, in addition to the photographing / printing computer device 100a, the editing computer device 100b, and the power supply control unit 107, a coin control unit 113, a guidance display display 72, a strobe control unit 114, a photographing speaker 27, and a background control unit. 115, editing speakers 37a and 37b, printing lamp 82, out-of-paper lamp 83, error lamp 84, and service panel 116.

  The coin control unit 113 detects the validity of the coin inserted into the coin insertion slot 70 and transmits a detection signal indicating that the coin has been inserted to the control unit 110. The control unit 110 transmits a control signal to the coin control unit 113 according to the control signal received from the computer device 100. According to the control signal, the coin control unit 113 can block the coin insertion slot 20 so that coins are not inserted, or can discharge coins inserted into the coin insertion slot 70 from the coin discharge slot 71. The coin control unit 113 functions as a coin blocker in the former case, and functions as a coin canceller in the latter case. This makes it possible to prohibit coin insertion during play.

  Further, when the control unit 110 receives the detection signal from the coin control unit 113, the control unit 110 displays a “capturing” screen on the guidance display 72. In addition, when the shooting process is completed, the control unit 110 receives a control signal indicating that the shooting process is completed from the computer device 100. When the control signal is received, the control unit 110 displays “insert coins” on the guidance display 72. "Please do it" screen.

  The strobe control unit 114 is connected to the cameras 21a and 21b, and acquires a synchronization signal corresponding to the shutter timing in the cameras 21a and 21b. Then, the strobe 26 is controlled to emit light in synchronization with the shutter timing of the cameras 21a and 21b. The strobe control unit 114 is connected to the control unit 110 to select a flash illumination device such as the strobe 26 that emits light and to set the luminous intensity of the strobe 26. An ordinary lighting device such as the fluorescent lamp 25 is also connected to the control unit 110 in the same manner, and the lighting degree and the like are set.

  The control unit 110 transmits an instruction signal to the photographing speaker 27 in accordance with a control signal (such as an instruction command) received from the photographing / printing computer apparatus 100a, and guides an operation in photographing play of the photo vending apparatus 1. And BGM (Back Ground Music) are output. Similarly, the control unit 110 transmits an instruction signal to the editing speakers 37a and 37b in accordance with the control signal received from the editing computer device 100b, and outputs guidance, BGM, and the like for operations in the editing play of the photo vending apparatus 1. To do. The service panel 116 is provided with a volume adjustment knob for adjusting the sound volume of the photographing speaker 27 or the editing speakers 37a and 37b.

  In addition, the control unit 110 receives an instruction signal according to an input operation in which the user selects a desired background from the photographing / printing computer apparatus 100a through the touch panels 23a and 23b, and the background control unit 115 is operated according to the instruction signal. By controlling, the winding and feeding of the background roll curtain 42 are controlled. In this manner, the background control unit 115 controls the operation of the motor 43 to feed and set the background roll curtain 42 on which the background image selected by the user is applied from the winding device 44. Further, a background image may be automatically determined by a control signal (such as an instruction command) received from the photographing / printing computer apparatus 100a, and the background roll curtain 42 may be set.

  The service panel 116 has a coin counter that counts the number of inserted coins, a print counter that counts the number of printed prints, and a volume that adjusts the volume of sound output from the photographing speaker 27 or the editing speakers 37a and 37b. A panel having an adjustment knob, a test button for performing a test mode, a service button for enabling the apparatus to be used without inserting coins, and the installer of the photo vending apparatus 1 Used when performing maintenance operations. When a control operation such as operation of a service button is performed, the service panel 116 transmits a control signal according to the operation to the control unit 110. The control unit 110 transmits a control signal to the service panel 116 according to the control signal received from the computer device 100. The service panel 116 operates a coin counter or a print counter according to the control signal (for example, the counter is incremented by 1).

  Further, the control unit 110 receives a control signal corresponding to the state of the printer 85 from the photographing / printing computer apparatus 100b, and sets the printing lamps 82a and 82b, the out-of-paper lamp 83, and the error lamp 84 according to the control signal. Control. As a result, the printing lamps 82a and 82b, the out-of-paper lamp 83, and the error lamp 84 are turned on or blinked.

  Note that the form of the photo vending apparatus 1 is not limited to the examples shown in FIGS. That is, other functions not described in FIGS. 1 to 11 may be provided, or all the functions described in FIGS. 1 to 11 may not be provided.

[Operation of photo vending machine]
Next, the operation of the photo vending apparatus 1 will be described.

[Consideration processing]
First, with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 12, the consideration reception process of the photo vending apparatus 1 will be described. The processing shown in FIG. 12 is realized by the CPU 101a of the photographing / printing computer apparatus 100a reading out and executing the operation program stored in the storage unit 102a into the memory 103a.

  Referring to FIG. 12, first, when the power switch 108 provided in the photo vending apparatus 1 is operated, the power of various apparatuses is turned on. Then, the CPU 101a of the photographing / printing computer apparatus 100a activates the operation program stored in the storage unit 102a. The photographing / printing computer apparatus 100a checks whether various apparatuses are normally connected, and performs initialization for an apparatus that needs to be initialized (S1).

  Thereafter, in order to use the photo vending apparatus 1, the CPU 101a displays a coin insertion guidance screen prompting the user to insert coins into the coin insertion slot 70 on the guidance display 72 (S2).

  In succession, the CPU 101a monitors in the coin control unit 113 whether or not a coin for using the photo vending apparatus 1 has been inserted into the coin insertion slot 70 (S3). If no coin has been inserted (NO in S3), it is monitored whether or not a coin has been inserted into the coin insertion slot 70.

  When a coin is inserted and the predetermined price is reached (YES in S3), the CPU 101a sends an instruction signal to block the coin to the coin control unit 113 (S4), and enters the photographing space 2 from the entrance 12 to perform a photographing operation. A guidance screen urging to start is displayed on the guidance display 72 (S5).

  Next, it is monitored whether or not the user has entered the shooting space 2 and started playing (S6). In the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not the screen is touched in the shooting standby process in step S26 of FIG. 13 to be described later. However, the present invention is not limited to such a form, and at the timing when the shooting process starts. I just need it.

  When the user starts playing (YES in S6), a guidance screen that prompts the next user to wait for play is displayed on the guidance display 72 (S7).

  Then, it is monitored whether or not the play of the shooting space 2 is completed (S8). If the shooting play being performed in the shooting space 2 has not ended (NO in S8), it is monitored whether or not the shooting play being performed in the shooting space 2 has ended.

  On the other hand, when the shooting play being performed in the shooting space 2 is finished (YES in S8), an instruction signal for releasing the coin block is sent to the coin control unit 113 to release the block of the coin insertion slot 70, and again. Returning to step S <b> 2, the CPU 101 a displays a coin insertion guidance screen prompting the user to insert coins into the coin insertion slot 70 on the guidance display 72 in order to use the photo vending apparatus 1.

[Shooting play processing]
Next, photographing play processing of the photo vending apparatus 1 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The processing shown in FIG. 13 is realized by the CPU 101a of the photographing / printing computer apparatus 100a reading out and executing the operation program stored in the storage unit 102a into the memory 103a.

  Referring to FIG. 13, when the power switch 108 provided in the photo vending apparatus 1 is operated, various apparatuses are powered on. Then, the CPU 101a of the photographing / printing computer apparatus 100a activates the operation program stored in the storage unit 102a. The photographing / printing computer apparatus 100a checks whether various apparatuses are normally connected, and performs initialization for an apparatus that needs to be initialized (S21).

  At this time, initialization of the edit assignment flag (f) value of the present apparatus is also performed. The value of the editing unit allocation flag (f) is a variable, and the value of the editing unit allocation flag (f) when the power is turned on is f = 0. When the shooting play of one set of users is finished, the value of the editing section assignment flag (f) is f = 1, and when the shooting play of the next set of users is finished, the editing section assignment flag (f) is set again. The value is f = 0. That is, the CPU 101a alternately switches the value of the editing unit assignment flag (f) between “0” and “1” by using an XOR operation or the like every time a set of users finishes shooting play. The editing part assignment flag (f) is stored (set) in a predetermined storage area of the memory 103a by the CPU 101a, and is a flag for identifying which editing part is used during the play.

  When the value of the editing unit assignment flag (f) is f = 0, the instruction screen of the photographing operation monitor 22 is configured with a design based on blue, and the first editing unit 30a is used for editing play. When the value of the editing unit assignment flag (f) is f = 1, the instruction screen of the photographing operation monitor 22 is configured with a design based on red, and the editing play uses the second editing unit 30b. That is, the CPU 101a switches the design of the instruction screen according to the value of the editing unit assignment flag (f).

  Note that it is also possible to guide which editing unit 30 is to be used after shooting play before shooting play by the value of the editing unit assignment flag (f). For this reason, since the user can be aware of which editing unit 30 is used before shooting and shooting, the user is less confused when moving to the editing unit 30, and the rotation is smooth.

  In addition, a design based on blue is applied to the devices and curtains constituting the first editing unit 30a, and a design based on red is applied to the devices and curtains configuring the second editing unit 30b. In this way, the user can naturally understand which editing unit to use.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 14, the CPU 101 a performs a shooting operation of a coin insertion guidance screen (title demo) that prompts the user to insert coins into the coin insertion slot 70 provided outside in order to use the photo vending apparatus 1. The information is displayed on the monitors 22a and 22b (S22). FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a screen at the time of coin insertion guidance processing. As shown in FIG. 14A, the CPU 101a inserts the product name of the photo vending apparatus 1 into the photographing operation monitor 22a or the coins provided outside such as “Put money first outside”. A guidance prompting the user to insert a coin is displayed in the mouth 70, and as shown in FIG. 14B, the product name of the photo vending apparatus 1 is displayed on the photographing operation monitor 22b. Such display may be such that the display screen is switched at regular intervals. Further, the display may not be different from each other as described above, but may be the same display for the photographing operation monitors 22a and 22b. The user's input operation is not accepted on the coin insertion guidance screen.

  When the coin insertion guidance screen is displayed on the photographing operation monitors 22a and 22b, a test mode (S24) for performing maintenance of the photo vending machine 1 by touching the test button on the service panel 116 (S23). ) Can be activated.

  The photographing operation monitors 22a and 22b are controlled in display and input acceptance in accordance with the purpose of the operation of the photo vending apparatus 1 during play. More specifically, the photographing operation monitor 22a accepts an input operation and the photographing operation monitor 22b does not accept an input operation. For example, the photographing operation monitor 22a is controlled to accept only one input operation, or both the photographing operation monitors 22a and 22b are operated. Depending on the process, such as receiving and controlling to shift to the next process when receiving an operation from either one, receiving both operations of the photographing operation monitors 22a and 22b, and controlling both to accept different operations. The display and input acceptance are controlled accordingly.

  In succession, the CPU 101a monitors in the coin control unit 113 whether or not a coin for using the photo vending apparatus 1 has been inserted into the coin insertion slot 70 (S25). If no coin has been inserted (NO in S25), it is continuously monitored whether or not a coin has been inserted into the coin slot 70.

  When the CPU 101a determines that a predetermined price has been input (YES in S25), as shown in FIG. 15, the CPU 101a displays a shooting standby screen on the shooting operation monitor 22a and the shooting operation monitor 22b, and performs shooting standby processing (S26). ). In the above description, the screen is shifted to the next screen by the consideration input determination, but may be shifted to the next screen by an instruction from the fee acceptance processing of FIG.

  FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a screen at the time of shooting standby processing. As shown in FIGS. 15A and 15B, the CPU 101a prompts the shooting operation monitors 22a and 22b to start shooting play such as “Touch the screen with your finger”. A timer 200 indicating the elapsed time since the operation started is displayed.

  On the shooting standby screen, the user's input operation is accepted from either of the shooting operation monitors 22a and 22b. That is, when the user's input operation is accepted from any of the photographing operation monitors 22a and 22b, the process proceeds to the next process.

  When the screen is touched by the user or when a predetermined time limit for displaying the shooting standby screen is reached, the CPU 101a displays a movement guide screen as shown in FIGS. 16 (A) and 16 (B). Then, a movement guide display process is performed (S27).

  FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating a screen during the movement guidance process. As shown in FIGS. 16 (A) and 16 (B), the CPU 101a displays on the photographing operation monitors 22a and 22b an editing play after the photographing play, such as “Doodle in the blue corner after photographing”. Guidance of which editing unit 30 is to be displayed is displayed for a predetermined time, and the editing unit 30 that performs editing play is guided to the user. The guidance of the editing unit 30 is determined based on the value of the above-described editing unit assignment flag (f), and the movement guidance to the editing unit 30 corresponding to the value is displayed.

[Shooting course selection process]
When the predetermined time for displaying the movement guide display screen is reached, the CPU 101a performs a shooting course selection process (S28). Hereinafter, the details of the photographing course selection processing will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  After the CPU 101a starts measuring the elapsed time with the timer (S101), as shown in FIG. 18A, the shooting operation monitor 22a displays a shooting course selection screen for prompting the user to select a desired shooting course. (S102). Specifically, the timer 200 is displayed with three shooting courses of “6 shots”, “9 shots selected according to style and mood”, and “12 consecutive shots of challenge”. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 18B, the shooting operation monitor 22b is selected on the shooting operation monitor 22a so that the user selects the shooting course on the shooting operation monitor 22a. The guidance to guide to is displayed.

  In the shooting course selection process, as described above, the user's input operation may be received by the shooting operation monitor 22a and the user's input operation may not be received by the other shooting operation monitor 22b. The shooting course options are displayed on both the shooting operation monitor 22b and when it is determined that the user's input selection operation has been performed from one of the shooting operation monitors 22, the process may be shifted to the next process. .

  The CPU 101a receives a selection operation (touch) of a desired shooting course for a predetermined time limit (S103 to S105, S112). If “12 shots” is selected within the time limit (YES in S103), the CPU 101a sets the shooting course to “12 shots” (S106), and sets the edit time limit to a predetermined time T3 (S107). If “9 shots” is selected within the time limit (YES in S104), the CPU 101a sets the shooting course to “9 shots” (S108), and sets the edit time limit to the predetermined time T2 (S109). . If “6 shots” is selected within the time limit (YES in S105), the CPU 101a sets the shooting course to “6 shots” (S110), and sets the edit time limit to the predetermined time T1 (S111). . However, if the desired shooting course is not selected even when the predetermined time limit is reached (YES in S112), the CPU 101a automatically sets the shooting course to a preset course (here, “6 shots”) by default. .

  Here, for example, the predetermined time T1 is 150 seconds, the predetermined time T2 is 150 seconds, and the predetermined time T3 is 190 seconds. Therefore, the predetermined time T3 that is the editing limit time for “12 shots” is longer than the predetermined times T1 and T2 that are the editing limit times for “6 shots” and “9 shots”.

  As described above, the photo vending apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment accepts selection of a user-desired shooting course before shooting play. In the next shooting process, a process corresponding to the shooting course selected on the shooting course selection screen is performed. Regardless of which shooting course is selected, the shooting limit time allocated to the shooting process is the same.

[Shooting process]
Referring to FIG. 13 again, when the shooting course selection process ends, the CPU 101a starts the shooting process based on the selected shooting course (S29).

  The photographing process in the present embodiment is performed using either the upper camera 21a or the lower camera 21a. The upper camera 21a is mainly used for up-shooting, and the lower camera 21b is mainly used for whole-body shooting. The shooting operation monitor 22a corresponds to the upper camera 21a, and the shooting operation monitor 22b corresponds to the lower camera 21b.

  More specifically, when shooting with the upper camera 21a, a live image and a shooting operation screen acquired by the upper camera 21a are displayed on the shooting operation monitor 22a disposed in the vicinity of the upper camera 21a. Then, a screen prompting the user to perform a shooting operation on the shooting operation monitor 22a is displayed on the shooting operation monitor 22b, such as “Please operate on the upper screen”. On the other hand, when shooting with the lower camera 21b, the live video and the shooting operation screen acquired by the lower camera 21b are displayed on the shooting operation monitor 22b arranged in the vicinity of the lower camera 21b. Then, a screen prompting the user to perform a shooting operation on the shooting operation monitor 22b is displayed on the shooting operation monitor 22a, such as “Please operate on the lower screen”. Hereinafter, shooting processing in the “6 shot” and “12 shot” courses will be described with reference to flowcharts.

[Shooting process in a special 6-shot course]
First, with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 19, the photographing process in “discerning 6 shots” will be described.

  In the shooting play with “6 shots”, first, camera selection processing is performed (S201). FIG. 20 is a diagram showing a screen in the camera selection process. As shown in FIG. 20A, the CPU 101a uses the shooting operation monitor 22a to prompt the user to select “Choose a camera to shoot” and play using either the upper camera 21a or the lower camera 21b. The options of “up camera (upper camera)” and “whole body camera (lower camera)” and timer 200 are displayed to select whether or not to perform the shooting operation monitor 22b as shown in FIG. In addition, a guidance prompting the user to select “Please select on the screen above” is displayed. The CPU 101a determines which camera 21 is selected by a touch operation on the photographing operation monitor 22a by the user.

  When the predetermined time limit has been reached after displaying the camera selection screen or one of the cameras is determined by a touch operation by the user, the CPU 101a displays the camera on the shooting operation monitor 22 corresponding to the determined camera 21. Displays a setting screen that accepts selection of the orientation (vertical shooting, horizontal shooting), flash (selecting the flash to fire), and brightness (light intensity of the flash to emit), and corresponds to an undecided camera 21 An operation guide is displayed on the photographing operation monitor 22, and a reflection setting process is performed (S202). That is, when the upper camera 21a is selected, the operation is performed on the upper shooting operation monitor 22a, and when the lower camera 21b is selected, the operation is performed on the lower shooting operation monitor 22b.

  FIG. 21 is a diagram showing a screen during the reflection setting process. Here, for convenience, the description will be made assuming that the upper camera 21a is selected. As shown in FIG. 21A, the CPU 101a obtains the timer 200 for displaying the time (elapsed time) required for the processing on the photographing operation monitor 22a corresponding to the selected camera 21a and the camera 21a. A live video display unit 201 for displaying video in real time, a camera switching button 202 for switching the selected camera 21a, and a guide for guiding a shooting setting “Select a camera, flash, and brightness, and press the enter button” A display unit 203, a setting item tab 204 for displaying corresponding setting items (options), a selection unit 205 for displaying setting item options, and a method for confirming how the current image is set. A setting confirmation unit 206 and a determination button 207 for confirming the setting of the image are displayed.

  Each setting is made by touching each setting item tab 204 by the user, such as the camera tab for the camera direction, the flash tab for the selection of the flash to be emitted, and the brightness tab for the amount of light to be emitted. Are displayed on the selection unit 205 so that each setting can be made.

  The live image on the reflection setting screen reflects the camera direction, flash, and brightness corresponding to the set reflection. As a method of such reflection, live video display is performed in a form close to the image set by adjusting the light quantity of the fluorescent lamp according to the setting or changing the brightness of the screen display of the photographing operation monitor 22. Is done. For example, when a shooting method in which light is strongly applied from the right side is selected, a live image is displayed by combining frames as if light is applied from the right side. By doing so, it is easy for the user to understand what kind of atmosphere the finished image will look like. In addition, the user can take a favorite facial expression and pose using the knee holder 50 and the body position assisting unit 45 while watching the live video displayed on the photographing operation monitor 22a.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 21B, guidance such as “Choose the shooting setting on the upper screen” is displayed on the shooting operation monitor 22b corresponding to the unselected camera 21b. At this time, the photographing operation monitor 22b does not accept the user's input operation.

  When the camera switching button 202 is touched, the camera 21 that is not currently selected is selected as a camera to be used for shooting. When the upper camera 21a is selected as described above, the selection is switched to the lower camera 21b. When the selection is switched to the lower camera 21b, guidance such as “Please select a curtain on the lower screen” is displayed on the photographing operation monitor 22a, and a reflection selection screen is displayed on the photographing operation monitor 22b.

  As long as the enter button 207 is not touched or the predetermined time limit has not been reached, the reflection setting can be freely made. When the determination button 207 is touched or a predetermined time limit is reached, the shooting setting is confirmed with the currently set shooting setting. In the “6-shot” course, shooting is performed twice consecutively for each setting. That is, shooting is performed twice in succession with the setting determined by the above-described shooting setting.

  The CPU 101a sends an instruction signal based on the setting determined in step S202, and sets various components (camera, strobe, etc.). When the setting is completed, the CPU 101a displays a background selection screen for selecting the background roll curtain 42 to be used as the background on the photographing operation monitor 22 corresponding to the determined camera 21, and corresponds to the camera 21 that has not been determined. The operation guidance is displayed on the photographing operation monitor 22 to perform background selection processing (S203).

  FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating a screen during the background selection process. Here, for the sake of convenience, the description will be made assuming that the upper camera 21a is selected. As shown in FIG. 22A, the CPU 101a obtains the timer 200 for displaying the time (elapsed time) required for the processing on the photographing operation monitor 22a corresponding to the selected upper camera 21a and the camera 21a. Live video display unit 201 that displays an image to be displayed in real time, guidance display unit 203 that provides guidance for background selection “select a background and press the enter button”, setting item tab 204, and setting item tab 204 options Are displayed, a setting confirmation unit 206 for confirming which background is selected, and a determination button 207 for determining the selected background. As options for the background, there are prepared one using the background roll curtain 42 as it is, and one obtained by combining the color of the background roll curtain 42 by image processing. The former is “normal” in the setting item tab 204. By touching, background options are displayed in the selection unit 205 so that they can be selected. In the latter case, by touching “composite pattern” in the setting item tab 204, background options are displayed in the selection unit 205 so as to be selectable. . In this way, the user can select a desired background image from the types of background images more than the number of the background roll curtains 42.

  On the background selection screen, the CPU 101a instructs the background control unit 115 via the control unit 110 to set the background roll curtain 42 corresponding to the selected background at a predetermined position every time the background selection is changed. Send a signal. In this way, the selected background is displayed on the live video. In addition, when the selected background is a synthetic pattern, it is displayed on the live image in a synthesized state. This makes it easy for the user to understand the atmosphere of the finished image. In addition, the user can take a favorite facial expression and pose by using the knee holder 50 and the body position assisting unit 45 while watching the live video displayed on the photographing operation monitor 22a.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 22B, guidance such as “Choose a curtain on the upper screen” is displayed on the photographing operation monitor 22b corresponding to the unselected lower camera 21b. It is preferable to clearly guide the user to operate the photographing operation monitor 22a by blinking an arrow or the like. At this time, the photographing operation monitor 22b does not accept the user's input operation.

  In the “6-shot” course, since two consecutive shots are taken, the background is selected for two shots. When the background for the first shooting is selected, an enter button 207 is displayed. When the enter button 207 is touched or a predetermined time limit is reached, the setting for the first shooting is confirmed with the background that is currently selected (determined). Then, the screen shifts to the background selection screen for the second shooting. On the background selection screen for the second shooting, a shooting start button (not shown) is displayed at the place of the enter button 207. The rest of the configuration is almost the same as the first time, and therefore detailed description will not be repeated.

  On the background selection screen for the second shooting, the background can be freely selected as long as the shooting start button is not touched or the predetermined time limit has not been reached. Then, when the shooting start button is touched or when a predetermined time limit is reached, the shooting settings are determined by the currently selected (determined) camera 21 and the background.

  The CPU 101a sends an instruction signal based on the setting determined in step S202, and sets various components (background). When the setting is completed, the CPU 101a displays the countdown screen shown in FIG. 23 on the photographing operation monitor 22 corresponding to the determined camera 21, and starts the countdown until photographing (shutter operation). When the count ends (counts up), the CPU 101a performs photographing (shutter operation) (S204). After performing the shutter operation, a preview screen is displayed on the photographing operation monitor 22 corresponding to the camera 21 used for photographing for a predetermined time so that the user can confirm how the photographing was performed. And the picked-up image acquired by imaging | photography (shutter operation | movement) is preserve | saved at the memory | storage part 102a.

  In succession, the CPU 101a determines whether or not photographing has been performed a predetermined number of times (here, twice) (S205). If the predetermined number of times of shooting has not been performed (NO in S205), the process returns to step S204, the countdown screen is displayed again on the shooting operation monitor 22, the countdown is performed, and shooting (shutter operation) is performed. If the predetermined number of times of shooting has been performed (YES in S205), it is determined whether or not all shooting (here, 6 times) has been completed (S206). If all the shootings have not been completed (NO in S206), the process returns to step S202, shooting settings (shot setting, camera switching, background selection) are performed, and shooting is performed again. If all shooting is completed (YES in S206), the process returns to the main flow in FIG.

  Note that if a predetermined time has not elapsed after completion of the predetermined number of times of shooting, or if another user is operating in the editing space 3, the shooting may be repeated until these conditions are cleared.

[Shooting process for 12 consecutive shots]
Next, referring to the flowchart of FIG. 24, the photographing process for “12 shots” will be described.

  In “12 shots” shooting play, first, as shown in FIGS. 25 (A) to 25 (B), the CPU 101a receives brightness (selection of brightness) from the shooting operation monitor 22a. The selection screen is displayed, operation guidance is displayed on the photographing operation monitor 22b, and brightness selection processing is performed (S212).

  FIG. 25 is a diagram illustrating a screen during the brightness selection process. As shown in FIG. 25 (A), the CPU 101a provides the shooting operation monitor 22a with guidance for prompting selection of “with which brightness?”, An option indicating the level of brightness, a timer 200, and a start of shooting. A button 208 is displayed, and as shown in FIG. 25 (B), guidance for prompting selection “Please select on the upper screen” is displayed on the photographing operation monitor 22b. The CPU 101a determines which option has been selected by a touch operation on the photographing operation monitor 22a by the user.

  On the brightness selection screen, the brightness can be freely selected as long as the shooting start button 208 is not touched or the predetermined time limit has not been reached. When the shooting start button 208 is touched or a predetermined time limit is reached, the brightness at the time of shooting is determined with the currently selected brightness.

  The CPU 101a sends an instruction signal to various components (camera, strobe, and background) with the contents set in advance by the program based on the brightness selection in step S212, and sets the various components to set the shooting settings. Apply (S213). When the setting is completed, the CPU 101a displays the countdown screen shown in FIG. 23 on the photographing operation monitor 22 corresponding to the determined camera 21, and starts the countdown until photographing (shutter operation). When the count ends (counts up), the CPU 101a performs photographing (shutter operation) (S214). After performing the shutter operation, a preview screen is displayed on the photographing operation monitor 22 corresponding to the camera 21 used for photographing for a predetermined time so that the user can confirm how the photographing is performed. And the picked-up image acquired by imaging | photography (shutter operation | movement) is preserve | saved at the memory | storage part 102a.

  In succession, the CPU 101a determines whether or not all photographing (here, 12 times) has been completed (S215). If all the shootings have not been completed (NO in S215), the process returns to step S212 to set various components (camera, strobe, background) corresponding to the shooting settings based on the program, and perform shooting again. When all the shootings are completed (YES in S215), the process returns to the main flow shown in FIG.

[Editor section assignment process]
Referring to FIG. 13 again, when the predetermined photographing process is completed, the CPU 101a performs an editing unit assignment process (S30). FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the editing unit assignment process.

  First, the CPU 101a refers to the value of the current editing unit assignment flag (f) and determines whether or not the value is f = 0 (S301). If the value of the editing unit allocation flag (f) is f = 0 (YES in S301), the process proceeds to step S303, and if the value of the editing unit allocation flag (f) is f = 1 (NO in S301). ), The process proceeds to step S311.

  If the value of the editing unit assignment flag (f) is f = 0 (YES in S301), the CPU 101a determines whether or not the user currently in the shooting space 2 can use the first editing unit 30a. (S303). If it is determined that the first editing unit 30a can be used (YES in S303), the process proceeds to S307. If it is determined that the first editing unit 30a cannot be used (NO in S303), the process proceeds to S305. The “editing unit can be used” includes a case where a user of another group playing first is not using the editing unit 30 or a case where the editing unit 30 is not malfunctioning.

  If the user in the shooting space 2 can use the first editing unit 30a (YES in S303), the CPU 101a performs guidance guidance that prompts the user to guide to the first editing unit 30a (S307). Specifically, the message “Move to the blue booth!” Is displayed on the operation monitor, and the guidance information as described above is output by voice from the photographing speaker 27, so that the blue booth is displayed to the user. That is, the user is prompted to move to the first editing space 3a.

  Subsequently, when the user is guided to the first editing unit 30a, the CPU 101a performs an image data transfer process of transferring the editing target image (captured image) to the first editing unit (S309). In the image data transfer process, the user's photographed image stored in the photographing / printing computer apparatus 100a is transferred to the image data storage area corresponding to the first editing section 30a of the storage section 102b of the editing computer apparatus 100b. It is supposed to transfer.

  When the transfer is completed, the value of the editing unit assignment flag (f) is switched (S310). That is, if the value of the editing unit allocation flag (f) is f = 0, the mode is switched to f = 1, and if the value of the editing unit allocation flag (f) is f = 1, the mode is switched to f = 0.

  If the user in the shooting space 2 cannot use the first editing unit 30a (NO in S303), the CPU 101a is outside the shooting space 2 until the user can use the first editing unit 30a. Waiting guidance for prompting to wait is performed (S305). Specifically, a standby display such as “Please go out and wait next to the blue booth!” Or an error guide is displayed on the shooting operation monitor 22, and the above-described standby is made by voice from the shooting speaker 27. By outputting guidance or error guidance, the user is urged to wait at a position around the first editing unit 30a outside the imaging space 2. Then, it is monitored whether or not the first editing unit 30a can be used.

  If the first editing unit 30a is not usable (NO in S303), the CPU 101a continuously monitors whether the first editing unit 30a is usable, and if the first editing unit 8a is usable ( (YES in S303), image data transfer processing is performed to transfer the captured image to an area corresponding to the first editing unit 30a of the storage unit 102b of the editing computer apparatus 100b (S309), and the value of the editing unit allocation flag (f) is set. Switch.

  On the other hand, if the value of the editing unit assignment flag (f) is f = 1 in step S301 (NO in S301), the CPU 101a allows the user currently in the shooting space 2 to use the second editing unit 30b. Whether or not (S311). The subsequent processes from S311 to S317 are the same as the processes from S303 to S309 of the first editing unit 30a described above, and thus detailed description will not be repeated.

  That is, the CPU 101a alternately determines which editing unit is to execute the graffiti input and guides the user to the first editing unit 30a or the second editing unit 30b according to the determination result. Control is performed using an operation monitor and a speaker.

  In accordance with the guidance as described above, the user moves to the first editing unit 30a or the second editing unit 30b. In order not to be confused about the direction in which the user moves, for example, “first editing booth” is displayed together with an arrow, guidance indicating the direction of the first editing unit 30a, and “second editing booth” is displayed together with an arrow. In addition, it is preferable to display a guide indicating the direction of the second editing unit 30b on a panel or the side curtain 12 in the photographing space 2.

  In addition, since the guide screen to the editing unit 30 can determine which editing unit 30 is used by referring to the value of the editing assignment flag (f), it is not limited after the photographing process ends. It may be displayed at any timing. For this reason, since the user can be aware of which editing unit 30 is used before shooting and shooting, the user is less confused when moving to the editing unit 30, and the rotation is smooth.

  Referring to FIG. 13 again, when the editing unit assignment process ends, CPU 101a returns to step S22 and displays a coin insertion guidance screen.

[Edit play processing]
Next, the edit play process performed in the edit space 3 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The contents of the edit input processing executed in the first editing unit 30a and the second editing unit 30b are different in place and position, but the same processing is performed with the same configuration, so the first editing unit 30a. I will explain only. The processing of each editing unit is controlled by the editing computer device 100b.

  When the power switch 108 is operated and the power is turned on, the CPU 101b of the editing computer device 100b activates the program stored in the storage unit 102b, like the photographing / printing computer device 100a. In succession, the CPU 101b checks whether various devices are normally connected, and performs an initialization process (S51). In the initialization process, initialization is performed on a device that needs to be initialized.

  In succession, the CPU 101b displays on the editing operation monitor 31a a standby screen for allowing the user to wait for the editing operation or a screen for guiding the user to start playing from the shooting, and accordingly, from the editing speaker 37a, the user A standby process is performed in which a guidance for waiting for use is output by voice (S53). Subsequently, the CPU 101b determines whether or not the captured image data started to be transferred from the imaging / printing computer apparatus 100a has been received (S55). That is, the CPU 101b monitors whether reception of captured image data has started while displaying a standby screen. If it is determined that the reception of the captured image data has not started (NO in S55), the process waits until the captured image data is received.

  When reception of the captured image data is started (YES in S55), the CPU 101b displays a guide on the editing operation monitor 31a that the captured image data is being received (S59), and whether or not reception of the captured image data is completed. Is monitored (S61). While the reception of the photographic image data has not been completed (NO in S61), it is monitored whether or not the reception of the photographic image data has been completed, and when the transfer of the photographic image data has been completed (YES in S61), step S67. Proceed to

[Edit input processing]
Details of the edit input process executed in step S67 will be described. Since the edit input process executed in step S67 differs depending on which shooting course the shooting play was performed, the edit input process for each course will be described.

[Edit input process for 6 shots]
First, the edit input process of the “6-shot” course will be described. FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the edit input process in the case of shooting in the “6 shot” course.

  When the shooting course is “6 shots”, the CPU 101b starts measuring elapsed time using a timer (S401). Then, an edit target image selection process is performed for selecting an image to be edited (edit target image) from the photographed images (S402). The edit target image selection process is a so-called photo selection process.

  In the editing target image selection processing, the editing target image selection screen shown in FIG. 29 is displayed on the editing operation monitor 31a, and guidance for selecting the editing target image is output to the user from the editing speaker 37a in response to the voice. Then, the user is allowed to select a predetermined number (four in this case) of images to be edited. As shown in FIG. 29, all the images shot in the shooting play are displayed on the editing target image selection screen. The user selects an image to be edited by touching the captured image with the touch pen 33.

  Here, the CPU 101b monitors whether or not the enter button has been touched (S403). If the determination button is touched (YES in S403), the process proceeds to step S405. If the determination button is not touched (NO in S403), it is determined whether or not a predetermined time limit for selecting an image to be edited has been reached. Determine (S404). If the time limit has been reached (YES in S404), the process proceeds to step S405. If the time limit has not been reached (NO in S404), the editing target image selection process is continued. That is, as long as the predetermined time limit has not been reached and the enter button is not touched, the editing target image can be freely selected.

  If the predetermined number of images is not selected, the CPU 101b randomly selects an image to be edited from the captured images. In other words, a predetermined number of images (four images in this case) are always selected. Here, the captured image that has not been selected as the image to be edited is processed as a bonus image. Details of the bonus image will be described later.

  When the selection of the edit target image is completed, an edit input process for receiving an edit input for the edit target image with the touch pens 33La and 33Ra from the user is performed (S405).

  FIG. 30 is a diagram showing an editing screen when the “6 shot” course is taken. As shown in FIG. 30, the editing screen displays the image selected as the image to be edited in step S <b> 402 in the photographed image and allows the image to be selected, and the image to be edited in step S <b> 65 in the photographed image. Bonus image selection areas 301a and 301b (which are collectively referred to as the bonus image selection area 301) that display and select an image that has not been selected as the target image, and a captured image displayed in the image selection area Graffiti input areas 302a and 302b (collectively referred to as the graffiti input area 302), which are the work areas for the user to display the selected photographed image and edit and input, and the function for editing are selected. This is a selection area for selecting so-called editing tools such as `` Special '', `` Pen '', `` Stamp '', `` Frame & Line '', etc. Graffiti function selection area 303 and graffiti image selection areas 304a and 304b for displaying and selecting graffiti images (pattern images) of functions selected in the so-called graffiti function selection area 303 called graffiti palette. And the graffiti image selection area 304).

  Note that the thumbnail of the captured image that is the editing target image displayed in the editing target image selection area 300 is displayed larger than the thumbnail of the captured image that is the bonus image displayed in the bonus image selection area 301.

  In the present embodiment, bonus images can also be edited. In this way, the number of photographic images that can be edited increases, and even a skilled user who has a fast editing input does not feel bored even if editing is completed early. Furthermore, the user can be made to feel.

  In addition, other buttons 305a and 305b for ending the editing input process (collectively, the button 305), a button for starting the graffiti image input from the beginning, and for the input graffiti Various function buttons such as “Kakegomu” for erasing the image and “Return” for returning the input operation to the previous state are also arranged.

  The user selects a function to be used by touching these buttons with the touch pens 33La and 33Ra, and performs an editing operation. The graffiti image of the tool is displayed in the graffiti image selection area 304, and after selecting the color, pattern, size, etc., editing is performed on the image to be edited displayed in the graffiti input area (drawing area) 302. Input (input of graffiti images) can be performed.

  As shown in FIG. 30, the editing screen includes a plurality of graffiti input areas 302 and graffiti image selection areas 304. When the editing screen is composed of a plurality of images as described above, the selection operation of the image to be edited is allowed by two persons at the same time, and 2 on the editing screen corresponds to the photographed image selected by each user. It has a so-called two-screen configuration so that people can perform editing operations simultaneously. In this way, editing play can be enjoyed by a plurality of users. Each touch pen 62 corresponds to each graffiti input area 302, and each touch pen 62 is configured to be able to perform different editing simultaneously.

  Specifically, the editing target image selection area 300, the bonus image selection area 301, and the function selection area 303 in the upper part accept input operations with both touch pens 33La and 33Ra, and the graffiti input area 302a and the graffiti image Only the left touch pen 33La accepts input operations for the selection area 304a, and the graffiti input area 302b and graffiti image selection area 304b accepts input operations only for the right touch pen 33Ra.

  In the edit input process, the user can perform an edit play within the edit time limit. In order to make it easy for the user to understand the editing time limit, the remaining time is displayed on the timer 200 on the editing screen of the editing operation monitor 31a to count down.

  While the user is editing, the CPU 101b monitors whether or not the end button has been touched (S406). If the end button is touched (YES in S406), the process proceeds to step S408. If the end button has not been touched (NO in S406), it is determined whether or not a predetermined time limit for editing input processing has been reached (S407). If the time limit has been reached (YES in S407), step The process moves to S408. If the time limit has not been reached (NO in S407), the edit input process is continued. That is, the image to be edited can be freely selected while the predetermined time limit has not been reached and the end button is not touched.

  In succession, when the editing input process is completed, the CPU 101b performs a bonus image selection process for selecting a bonus image (S408). FIG. 31 is a diagram showing a bonus image selection screen. In the bonus image selection process, one to four of the captured images can be selected as desired by the user. The number of extra images that can be selected varies depending on the number of captured images. For example, when six images are taken, there are four images to be edited and two bonus images, and one or two bonus images that can be printed can be selected by the user. Further, when 10 images are taken, there are 4 images to be edited and 6 bonus images, and 1 to 4 bonus images that can be printed can be selected by the user. In addition, a bonus image can be selected from the images to be edited.

  Here, the selected image is printed on the sticker sheet as a bonus image. In this way, since an extra image can be selected, an extra image desired by the user can be provided, and the sense of value increases.

  The bonus image is an image printed in the corner or margin of the sticker sheet separately from the image to be edited that is normally printed. A photographed image that has not been selected as the image to be edited can be printed as a bonus image in the corner or margin of the sticker sheet. FIG. 32 is a specific example of a printed sticker sheet. Normally, only the image to be edited is printed on the sticker sheet, but in this embodiment, the image to be edited is printed in the area A, and the photographed image not selected as the image to be edited is printed in the area B as an extra image. Has been. In this way, the user can feel a sense of profit.

  Here, the CPU 101b monitors whether or not the enter button has been touched (S409). If the determination button is touched (YES in S409), the process proceeds to step S411. If the determination button is not touched (NO in S409), it is determined whether or not a predetermined time limit for selecting the bonus image has been reached. (S410). If the time limit has been reached (YES in S410), the process proceeds to step S411. If the time limit has not been reached (NO in S410), the bonus image selection process is continued. That is, as long as the predetermined time limit has not been reached and the enter button is not touched, the bonus image can be freely selected.

  When the bonus image selection process is completed, the CPU 101b performs a print layout selection process for selecting a seal layout desired by the user (S411). In the print layout selection process, a print layout screen composed of a plurality of predetermined print layouts is displayed according to the number of images to be edited, and the user can select a desired print from the plurality of print layouts. The layout is selected.

  The CPU 101b monitors whether or not the enter button has been touched on the print layout screen (S412). If the determination button has been touched (YES in S412), the process proceeds to step S75 in FIG. 27. If the determination button has not been touched (NO in S412), has a predetermined time limit for selecting a print layout been reached? It is determined whether or not (S413). If the time limit has been reached (YES in S413), the process proceeds to step S75 in FIG. If the time limit has not been reached (NO in S413), the print layout selection process is continued. That is, the print layout can be freely selected as long as the predetermined time limit has not been reached and the enter button is not touched. When the print layout selection process is completed, the process proceeds to step S75 in FIG.

[Challenge 12-shot edit input process]
Next, the edit input process of the “12 shot” course will be described. FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the edit input process when the “12 shot” course is taken.

  When the shooting course is “12 shots”, the CPU 101b starts measuring elapsed time by a timer (S431). Then, an editing screen is displayed, and an editing input process for receiving an editing input for a photographed image with the touch pens 33La and 33Ra from the user is performed (S432).

  FIG. 34 is a diagram showing an editing screen when the “12 shot” course is taken. In the editing screen of the “12 shot” course, the editing target image selection area 300 and the bonus image selection area 301 are not separated, and the captured image selection area 310 is configured so that all the captured images can be displayed and selected. . The other configuration of the editing screen is the same as that of the “6-shot” course editing screen shown in FIG. 30, and thus detailed description will not be repeated.

  Even in the edit input process of the “12 shot” course, the user can perform an edit play within the edit time limit. In order to make it easy for the user to understand the editing time limit, the remaining time is displayed on the timer 200 on the editing screen of the editing operation monitor 31a to count down.

  While the user is performing the edit input process, the CPU 101b monitors whether or not the end button has been touched (S433). If the end button is touched (YES in S433), the process proceeds to step S435. If the end button is not touched (NO in S433), it is determined whether or not a predetermined time limit for editing input processing has been reached (S434). If the time limit has been reached (YES in S434), step The process moves to S435. If the time limit has not been reached (NO in S434), the edit input process is continued. That is, the image to be edited can be freely selected while the predetermined time limit has not been reached and the end button is not touched.

  In succession, when the editing input process is completed, the CPU 101b performs a print layout selection process for selecting a seal layout desired by the user (S435). In the print layout selection process, a print layout screen composed of a plurality of predetermined print layouts is displayed, and the user is allowed to select a desired print layout from the plurality of print layouts. . Since the “12 shot” course prints all the captured images, the print layout has fewer types than the “6 shot” course.

  The CPU 101b monitors whether or not the enter button has been touched on the print layout screen (S436). If the determination button has been touched (YES in S436), the process proceeds to step S75 in FIG. 27. If the determination button has not been touched (NO in S436), has the predetermined time limit for selecting the print layout been reached? It is determined whether or not (S437). If the time limit has been reached (YES in S437), the process proceeds to step S57 in FIG. If the time limit has not been reached (NO in S437), the print layout selection process is continued. That is, the print layout can be freely selected as long as the predetermined time limit has not been reached and the enter button is not touched. When the print layout selection process is completed, the process proceeds to step S75 in FIG.

  In the case of the edit input process in the “12 shot” course, unlike the edit input process in the “6 shot” course, there is no edit target image selection process and extra image selection process. In addition, the time limit for editing input processing can be extended by the time limit for editing image selection processing and the time limit for extra image selection processing. In this way, in the edit play process, the edit limit time can be changed by providing a course that allows the user to make various selections and a course that limits the selection.

  For this reason, the user can select a course with a short editing time limit if he / she wants to select an image to be printed on the sticker sheet, or a course with a long editing time limit if he / she wants to secure enough editing time. do it. Editing input processing that suits the user's preference can be selected.

  Returning to the flowchart of FIG. 27 again, when the editing input process is completed, the CPU 101b prints the user on the editing operation monitor 31a, such as “Printing stickers. Wait in front of the print exit”. A screen for guiding to the providing unit 8 is displayed, and an announcement voice to be guided simultaneously (for example, “Seal comes from the left!”) Is output from the editing speaker 37a. Thus, the user is guided in front of the print providing unit 8 (S75).

  The CPU 101b creates print image data including a composite image obtained by combining the captured image and the input graffiti image based on the selected layout. Then, transfer of the created print image data from the editing computer apparatus 100b to the photographing / printing computer apparatus 100a is started (S79). When the transfer of the print data is completed (YES in S81), the process returns to step S53 and waits for the next user editing operation.

[Print processing]
Next, the printing process will be described.

  When the print image data is transferred from the editing computer apparatus 100b in step S79 of FIG. 27, the CPU 101a of the photographing / printing computer apparatus 100a performs a print start process for performing print control for printing the print image on the surface of the sticker sheet. Do. That is, the printer 85 prints and outputs the print image data in which a plurality of combined images of the photographed image and the graffiti image are arranged according to the layout on the sticker sheet.

  At this time, if the print image data currently being output is the print image data of the first editing unit 30a (blue corner), the CPU 101a turns on the printing lamp for the first editing unit and the second editing unit 30b (red corner). ), The printing in progress lamp for the second editing section is turned on or blinked. When printing is completed, the seal sheet is discharged to the print outlet 80 and provided to the user.

[Second Embodiment]
In the first embodiment described above, it is determined whether or not there is a selection of a photographic image (selection of an image to be edited, selection of an extra image) according to a course selected before shooting. Regardless of the course, the user may decide whether to select a captured image before editing.

  FIG. 36 is a flowchart of edit input processing according to the second embodiment. Since processes and configurations other than the edit input process in the present embodiment are the same as those in the first embodiment, detailed description will not be repeated.

  First, the CPU 101b starts measuring a timer (S501), and displays a screen for selecting a method for printing a captured image on the editing operation monitor (S502). FIG. 37 is a diagram illustrating a screen for selecting a method for printing a captured image. The screen displays "Print all the photos you have taken?" And decides whether to print all the shot images to the user or select a desired image from the shot images (select a photo) and print. Encourage you to. In contrast to FIG. 37, as shown in FIG. 38, “Select a photo?” Is displayed, and it is determined whether or not to select a photo (edit target image selection, extra image selection). May be.

  In the printing method selection screen shown in FIG. 37, if “Yes” is touched (YES in S503), it is determined that all photographed images are printed, and if “No” is touched (YES in S504), the photographed images are displayed. The user decides to print an image desired by the user.

  If “Yes” is touched, the CPU 101b sets the editing time limit to a predetermined time T3 (for example, 190 seconds), and then proceeds to step S507. The processing from step S507 to step S512 is the same as the processing from step S432 to step S437 in the “challenge 12 shot” editing input process shown in FIG. 33, and therefore detailed description will not be repeated.

  On the other hand, if “NO” is touched, the CPU 101b sets the editing time limit to a predetermined time T1 (for example, 150 seconds), and then proceeds to step S514. Since the processing from step S514 to step S525 is the same as the processing from step S402 to step S413 in the editing input process for “discerning 6 shots” shown in FIG. 28, detailed description will not be repeated.

  If the predetermined time limit for selecting the print method of the photographed image has been reached without touching the “Yes” button or the “No” button (YES in S505), a process with photo selection as a default setting (YES in S505) Go to S513 and later). Of course, the default setting may be a process without photo selection (S506 and later).

  In the process without photo selection (S506 and later), the time required for the edit target image selection process (S514) and the bonus image selection process (S520) in the process with photo selection (S513 and later) is allocated to the editing time limit. , The time limit for editing becomes longer by that time.

  In this way, by deciding whether or not to select a photo before editing, no matter what the shooting course is, the user can skip the photo selection and the editing time limit will be longer, Editing can be performed in any desired course among courses in which the photo selection time is shortened by selecting a photo. Further, by adjusting the time distribution in the edit play process in this way, the edit limit time can be increased without shortening the shooting limit time.

[Third Embodiment]
In the second embodiment, it is determined whether or not to select a photo before editing, but whether or not to select a photo may be determined each time.

  FIG. 38 is a flowchart of edit input processing according to the third embodiment. Since steps S501 and S514 to S525 in FIG. 38 are the same as those in the second embodiment shown in FIG. 36, detailed description will not be repeated. Here, steps S601 to S604 are added. However, steps S502 to S512 in FIG. 36 are deleted.

  In the third embodiment, upon entering the edit input process, the CPU 101b displays the edit target image selection screen shown in FIG. 39 immediately after the start of timer measurement (S501) (S514). In this screen, a skip button is displayed in addition to the screen shown in FIG.

  If the user does not wish to select a photo, the user presses the skip button. In this case (YES in S601), the CPU 101b skips the editing target image selection process (S514) and sets the editing time limit to T1 + ΔT1 (S602). Here, T1 is a predetermined time set as a default as the editing time limit, and is, for example, 150 seconds. ΔT1 is a remaining time obtained by subtracting the elapsed time from a predetermined time limit assigned for selecting an image to be edited.

  If the skip button is pressed immediately after the edit target image selection screen shown in FIG. 39 is displayed, the time required for the edit target image selection process (S514) is allocated to the edit limit time. become longer.

  Even when selecting photos, if you finish selecting photos quickly and press the Enter button within the specified time limit, the remaining time will be allocated to the time limit for editing. .

  In the subsequent bonus image selection processing and print layout selection processing, the remaining time is allocated in the same manner as the editing target image selection processing and editing input processing.

  That is, the CPU 101b displays the bonus image selection screen shown in FIG. 40 (S520). In this screen, a skip button is displayed in addition to the screen shown in FIG.

  If the user does not wish to select a photo, the user presses the skip button. In this case (YES in S603), the CPU 101b skips the extra image selection processing (S520) and sets the layout time limit to T4 + ΔT4 (S604). Here, T4 is a predetermined time set by default as the layout time limit. ΔT4 is a remaining time obtained by subtracting the elapsed time from a predetermined time limit assigned for selecting an extra image.

  If the skip button is pressed immediately after the bonus image selection screen shown in FIG. 40 is displayed, the time required for the bonus image selection process (S520) is allocated to the print layout time limit, and the print layout time limit is that much. become longer.

  Even when selecting photos, if the photo selection is completed quickly and the Enter button is pressed within the predetermined time limit, the remaining time is allocated to the print layout time limit. become longer.

  Furthermore, a program for realizing the computer apparatus 100 in the photo vending apparatus 1 can be provided. Such a program is read by a computer such as a flexible disk attached to the computer, a CD-ROM (Compact Disc-Read Only Memory), a DVD-ROM (Digital Versatile Disc Read Only Memory), a RAM (Random Access Memory), and a memory card. It can also be recorded on a possible recording medium and provided as a program product. Alternatively, it can be recorded on a recording medium such as a hard disk built in the computer and provided as a program product. In addition, the program can be provided through a computer network, a satellite communication line, and other telecommunication lines. 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.

  While the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the above-described embodiments are merely examples for carrying out the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and can be implemented by appropriately modifying the above-described embodiment without departing from the spirit thereof.

1 is a cross-sectional side view illustrating a configuration of a photo vending apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional plan view of the photo vending apparatus shown in FIG. 1. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the photo vending apparatus shown in FIGS. 1 and 2. It is a perspective view of the coin reception part in the photograph automatic vending apparatus shown in FIGS. FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a print providing unit in the photo vending apparatus shown in FIGS. 1 to 3. It is a front view of the imaging | photography housing | casing in the photograph vending apparatus shown in FIGS. It is a cross-sectional side view of the background unit and the background roll curtain in the photograph vending apparatus shown in FIGS. It is a perspective view of the back part in the photograph automatic vending apparatus shown in FIGS. It is a side view of the edit housing | casing in the photograph vending apparatus shown in FIGS. It is a perspective view of the edit housing | casing in the photograph vending apparatus shown in FIGS. It is a functional block diagram which shows the structure of the photograph automatic vending apparatus shown in FIGS. It is a flowchart which shows the price reception process by the photograph automatic vending apparatus shown in FIGS. It is a flowchart which shows the imaging | photography play process by the photograph vending apparatus shown in FIGS. It is a figure which shows the coin insertion guidance screen by the photograph automatic vending apparatus shown in FIGS. It is a figure which shows the imaging | photography standby screen by the photograph vending apparatus shown in FIGS. It is a figure which shows the movement guidance screen by the photograph automatic vending apparatus shown in FIGS. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of the imaging | photography course selection process in FIG. It is a figure which shows the photography course selection screen in the photography course selection process shown in FIG. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing details of the photographing process in FIG. 13 when the “discerning 6-shot” course is selected on the photographing course selection screen shown in FIG. 18. It is a figure which shows the camera selection screen in the camera selection process in FIG. It is a figure which shows the reflection setting screen in the reflection setting process in FIG. It is a figure which shows the background selection screen in the background selection process in FIG. It is a figure which shows the countdown screen in imaging | photography in FIG. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing details of the photographing process in FIG. 13 when the “challenge 12 shot” course is selected on the photographing course selection screen shown in FIG. 18. It is a figure which shows the brightness selection screen in the brightness selection process in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of the edit part allocation process in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the edit play process by the photo vending apparatus shown in FIGS. FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing details of editing input processing in FIG. 27 when the “discerning 6-shot” course is selected on the shooting course selection screen shown in FIG. 18. It is a figure which shows the edit object image selection screen in the edit object image selection process in FIG. It is a figure which shows the edit input screen in the edit input process in FIG. It is a figure which shows the bonus image selection screen in the bonus image selection process in FIG. It is a top view which shows the sticker sheet obtained as a result of the edit input process shown in FIG. FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing details of editing input processing in FIG. 27 when the “challenge 12 shot” course is selected on the shooting course selection screen shown in FIG. 18. It is a figure which shows the edit input screen in the edit input process in FIG. FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating time distribution of “discretion 6 shots” and “challenge 12 shots” shown in FIG. 18. It is a flowchart which shows the edit input process in the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the printing method selection screen displayed by the edit input process shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the printing method selection screen displayed instead of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the edit input process in the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the edit object image selection screen in the edit object image selection process in FIG. It is a figure which shows the bonus image selection screen in the bonus image selection process in FIG.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Photograph vending apparatus 2 Shooting space 3 Editing space 10 Shooting housing | casing 11 Editing housing | casing 20 Shooting part 21 Camera 22 Shooting operation monitor 23,32 Touch panel 30 Editing part 31 Editing operation monitor 100 Computer apparatus

Claims (6)

Photographing means for photographing a user to obtain a photographed image;
Editing means for accepting a user's input operation for a predetermined editing time limit and editing the captured image obtained by the imaging means;
Printing means for printing a captured image edited by the editing means;
Optional means for performing optional processing other than photographing by the photographing means, editing by the editing means, and printing by the printing means;
A selection means for selecting whether or not to execute the option processing in accordance with a user's selection operation;
When execution of the option process is selected by the selection means, the editing time limit is set to a first predetermined time, and when execution of the option process is not selected, the editing time limit is set to the first predetermined time. And an editing time limit setting means for setting a second predetermined time longer than the predetermined time. The photo vending apparatus according to claim 1,
The selection means includes
Means for prompting the user to select one of the first course including the step of executing the optional processing and the second course not including the step of executing the optional processing;
And a means for selecting the first or second course according to a user's selection operation. The photo vending apparatus according to claim 1,
The selection means includes
Means for displaying a skip button on the screen before execution of the option process;
Means for skipping the option processing in response to a user's selection operation on the skip button. The photo vending apparatus according to claim 1,
The optional means processing includes a process of selecting a desired photographed image from a plurality of photographed images obtained by the photographing means in accordance with a user's selection operation. Photographing a user with a camera to obtain a photographed image;
Receiving a user input operation for a predetermined editing time limit and editing a captured image obtained by the camera;
Printing the edited captured image with a printer;
Executing optional processing other than shooting, editing and printing;
Selecting whether or not to execute the option process in accordance with a user selection operation;
When the execution of the optional process is selected, the editing time limit is set to a first predetermined time, and when the execution of the optional process is not selected, the editing time limit is set to be longer than the first predetermined time. And a step of setting a predetermined time of 2. Photographing a user with a camera to obtain a photographed image;
Receiving a user input operation for a predetermined editing time limit and editing a captured image obtained by the camera;
Printing the edited captured image with a printer;
Executing optional processing other than shooting, editing and printing;
Selecting whether or not to execute the option process in accordance with a user selection operation;
When the execution of the optional process is selected, the editing time limit is set to a first predetermined time, and when the execution of the optional process is not selected, the editing time limit is set to be longer than the first predetermined time. 2. A photo vending program for causing a computer to execute the step of setting a predetermined time of 2.

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