JP2006350220A - Auxiliary device for automatic photographing apparatus and automatic photographing apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an auxiliary device for an automatic photographing apparatus, which performs more free and diversified photographing, and to provide an automatic photographing apparatus that has the auxiliary device. <P>SOLUTION: The auxiliary device 40 for photography has faces 41a and 41b directed to the top of the photographing space 2 serving as placing parts 42, at a place higher than the floor surface of the photographing space 2 and facing. The faces 41a and 41b are the placing parts 42 where users can sit or join hands. There is a level difference M between the adjacent faces 41a and 41b with respect to the width direction L of the photographing space 2 and heights of the faces 41a and 41b from the floor surface of the photographing space 2 are different from each other. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention includes a plurality of mounting portions having different heights from the floor surface in the width direction of the photographing space, and an auxiliary tool for an automatic photographing apparatus and an auxiliary for an automatic photographing apparatus for performing more free and diverse photographing. The present invention relates to an automatic photographing apparatus equipped with a tool.

  In recent years, automatic photo shooting called so-called “Purikura” (registered trademark) is used for taking pictures at game stores and other stores that provide games and inputting characters and figures with the attached touch pen to make sticker prints. Many devices are installed.

  There is a demand for users to take a variety of unique and diverse photographs using such an automatic photography apparatus. For this reason, an automatic photo photographic device has been introduced in which posture assisting tools and the like are provided to assist the posture of the user so that the pose can be taken in various poses.

Patent Document 1 discloses an image printing apparatus including a photographing stand arranged in a staircase pattern along a photographing direction as a supporting unit that supports the posture of a subject.
Utility Model Registration No. 3082328

  However, in the image printing apparatus such as Patent Document 1, although various photographs can be taken, the subject is positioned back and forth in the shooting direction of the camera, and the light irradiation state of the lighting device is different. There's a problem. There was a problem in that the user felt dissatisfied when the light irradiation was different, and the photo was different.

  Furthermore, if a staircase-like shooting table is installed in front and back in the shooting direction of the camera, the ratio of the volume of the shooting table that closes in the shooting space increases, which occupies the shooting space, which hinders shooting. There was a problem.

  In addition, the subject located behind has a problem that the face appears smaller than the subject located in front and the balance of the entire photo is deteriorated. In particular, in the case where it is desired to take a photograph effective for editing as shown in FIG. 11 or FIG. 12, there is a problem that it becomes unnatural if the face size is different. However, if the user wants to take an effective photograph for editing as shown in FIG. 11 or FIG. 12 without using the posture support tool, the user needs to take a cramped posture, and the user's natural expression There was a problem that could not be pulled out.

  The present invention has been made in view of these problems, and provides an automatic photography apparatus auxiliary tool and an automatic photography apparatus equipped with an automatic photography apparatus auxiliary tool for performing more free and diverse photography. The purpose is to do.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the invention according to claim 1 is provided in the photographing space in the automatic photographing apparatus having photographing means for photographing the subject in the photographing space, and assists in forming a photographing pose of the subject. An assisting device for an automatic photography apparatus that includes a plurality of placement portions on which the subject can be placed in the width direction of the photographing space that is substantially perpendicular to the photographing direction, and is adjacent to the preceding description A step is provided between the placing portions.

  According to such a configuration, the auxiliary tool for an automatic photography apparatus includes a plurality of placement units on which a subject can be placed in the width direction of the photographing space, which is a direction substantially perpendicular to the photographing direction, and is adjacent to each other. Since a step is provided between the mounting parts described above, when a plurality of subjects (users) take a shooting pose at the mounting part, each user will be lined up in the width direction. Are illuminated evenly, for example, there is no difference in lighting depending on the user's position, and the face of the user far away from the photographing means does not appear small, and everyone's face is beautifully balanced The user can take a satisfactory picture because it is shown.

  In addition, since a step is provided between the adjacent placement parts, for example, when a plurality of users sit on the placement part, the user is illuminated evenly on the faces of all the users. You can take fun photos with different face heights. In addition, by providing multiple mounting units in the width direction of the shooting space, users can take on a shooting pose that has never been used by using the shooting range to the full, and enjoy satisfying and fun photo shooting. be able to.

  In addition, by providing a plurality of mounting portions in the width direction of the shooting space, it is not necessary to increase the size of the auxiliary tool for the automatic photo shooting device in the front-rear direction of the shooting space, and the shooting space can be secured widely. The user can take a shooting pose according to his / her preference by utilizing this empty space.

  Furthermore, the user can take a photograph as shown in FIG. 11 or 12 without taking a cramped posture.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the auxiliary tool for an automatic photography apparatus according to the first aspect, the height of the photographing space from the floor surface in the mounting portion is different.

  According to such a configuration, the height from the floor of the imaging space in each placement unit is different from each other. For example, when a plurality of users sit on the placement unit, adjacent users are connected to each other. Since the face heights are different, users can take pictures with enjoyment and satisfaction.

  Also, the user can take a photograph as shown in FIG. 11 or 12 without taking a cramped posture.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the auxiliary tool for an automatic photographing apparatus according to the first aspect, at least one set of mounting portions having the same height from the floor surface of the photographing space is provided.

  According to such a configuration, since at least one set of placement units having the same height from the floor surface of the imaging space is provided, for example, when a plurality of users sit on the placement unit, the height of the face is increased. Users with different or different sizes will be intermingled, so users can take pictures with fun and satisfaction.

Further, the user can take a photograph as shown in FIG. 12C without taking a cramped posture.

  The invention according to claim 4 is the auxiliary tool for an automatic photographing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the height of the photographing space at each placement portion from the floor surface along the width direction. It is provided with at least one location that is formed in a staircase shape due to the lower height.

  According to such a configuration, along the width direction, since at least one location formed in a staircase shape by decreasing the height from the floor surface of the imaging space in each placement unit, for example, When multiple users sit on the platform, the height of the user's face decreases or increases along the width direction. You can take photos that are fun and satisfying as if they were arranged in order.

  Further, the user can take a photograph as shown in FIG. 11 or FIG. 12A without taking a cramped posture.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided an automatic photographing apparatus comprising photographing means for photographing a subject in a photographing space, and posture assistance means provided in the photographing space and assisting formation of a photographing pose of the subject. The posture assisting means includes a plurality of placement portions on which the subject can be placed in the width direction of the shooting space, which is a direction substantially perpendicular to the shooting direction, and between the adjacent placement portions. Is provided with a step.

  According to such a configuration, the posture assisting unit includes a plurality of mounting units on which the subject can be mounted in the width direction of the imaging space, which is a direction substantially perpendicular to the imaging direction, and the adjacent mounting unit described above. Since a step is provided between the two, when a plurality of subjects (users) take a shooting pose at the placement section, each user is aligned in the width direction, and illumination is evenly irradiated. For example, there is no difference in lighting conditions depending on the position of the user, and the face of the user far away from the shooting means is not shown in a small size. Can take a satisfactory picture.

  In addition, since a step is provided between the adjacent placement parts, for example, when a plurality of users sit on the placement part, the user is illuminated evenly on the faces of all the users. You can take fun photos with different face heights.

  In addition, by providing multiple mounting units in the width direction of the shooting space, users can take on a shooting pose that has never been used by using the shooting range to the full, and enjoy satisfying and fun photo shooting. be able to.

  Furthermore, by providing a plurality of placement units in the width direction of the shooting space, there is no need to increase the posture assisting means relative to the front-rear direction of the shooting space, the shooting space can be secured widely, and the user can By taking advantage of this empty space, you can take a shooting pose that suits your taste.

  Also, the user can take a photograph as shown in FIG. 11 or 12 without taking a cramped posture.

  According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the automatic photographing apparatus according to the fifth aspect, wherein the placement portion of the posture assisting unit is different in height from the floor surface of the photographing space.

  According to such a configuration, the heights from the floor surface of the imaging space in the respective placement units of the posture assisting unit are different from each other. For example, when a plurality of users sit on the placement unit, they are adjacent to each other. Since the heights of the faces of the users are different, the users can take pictures with enjoyment and satisfaction.

  Also, the user can take a photograph as shown in FIG. 11 or 12 without taking a cramped posture.

  According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the automatic photographing apparatus according to the fifth aspect, the posture assisting means includes at least one set of mounting portions having the same height from the floor surface of the photographing space.

  According to such a configuration, the posture assisting means includes at least one set of mounting units having the same height from the floor surface of the imaging space. For example, when a plurality of users sit on the mounting unit, respectively. Since users with different face heights or different faces are mixed, users can take pictures with enjoyment and satisfaction.

  Further, the user can take a photograph as shown in FIG. 12C without taking a cramped posture.

  According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, in the automatic photography apparatus according to any one of the fifth to seventh aspects, the posture assisting means extends from the floor surface of the photographing space in each placement portion along the width direction. It is provided with at least one location that is formed in a staircase shape due to the height of.

  According to such a configuration, the posture assisting means has at least one location formed in a step shape by reducing the height from the floor surface of the imaging space in each placement portion along the width direction. For example, when a plurality of users sit on the placement unit, the height of the user's face decreases or increases along the width direction. Can take pictures that are fun and satisfying as if they were arranged in order of height.

  Further, the user can take a photograph as shown in FIG. 12A without taking a cramped posture.

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.
[Appearance configuration]

  First, with reference to FIG. 1 to FIG. 3, an external configuration of an automatic photography apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described.

  FIG. 1A is a schematic view of the automatic photography apparatus viewed from the side, and FIG. 1B is a schematic view of the automatic photography apparatus viewed from above. Referring to FIGS. 1A to 1B, this automatic photography apparatus is provided with a case 1, and a photographing space 2 for photographing and editing called “doodle” and “drawing” are provided on both sides thereof. And an editing space 3 to perform. The automatic photographing apparatus further has a curtain unit 300 that hangs a roll curtain 301 as a background during photographing, which is installed on the photographing space 2 side, and a height from the floor surface in the photographing direction to assist the posture of the subject. A photographing auxiliary tool 40 having a plurality of placement units and an editing device 4 installed on the editing space 3 side are provided. Details of the photographing auxiliary tool 40 will be described later.

  The shooting space 2 is a space formed between the housing 1 and the back panel 5 so that the user 6 can enter and exit and a necessary distance can be secured between the housing 1 and the user 6. is there. For convenience of explanation, a direction (camera optical axis direction) from the housing 1 to the rear panel 5 in the imaging space 2 is referred to as a front-rear direction F, and a direction that intersects the front-rear direction substantially perpendicularly is referred to as a width direction L.

  A part of the shooting space 2 and the editing space 3 are open so that the user 6 can go in and out. However, in order to protect the privacy of the user 6 and block light from the outside, a side curtain (see FIG. (Not shown) is attached. The automatic photography apparatus further includes a ceiling frame 7 extending from the upper surface of the housing 1 to both sides, and the ceiling frame 7 demarcates an imaging space 2 and an editing space 3.

  A curtain unit 300 shown in FIG. 1 is disposed at the upper rear portion of the shooting space 2 and houses a plurality of roll curtains 301 arranged in the shooting direction. When the user selects a favorite roll curtain 301, the selected roll curtain 301 is suspended from the opening of the curtain unit 300. The roll curtain 301 may be moved up and down by a manual operation of the user 6 or may be automatically moved up and down by operating the operation unit 23 or an operation unit dedicated to the roll curtain.

  Hereinafter, for convenience of explanation, the surface on the imaging space 2 side of the housing 1 is referred to as the front surface, and the surface on the editing space 3 side is referred to as the back surface.

  First, the configuration of the front surface of the housing 1 will be described. Referring to FIG. 2A, on the front of the housing 1, a camera 21 that functions as a photographing unit that photographs the user 6 as a subject, and a subject and a background image photographed by the camera 21 are displayed in real time. Then, a live monitor 22 for allowing the user 6 to visually confirm, an operation unit 23 for accepting the operation of the user 6, a display 24 for displaying a demonstration screen, an operation procedure during photographing, etc. A coin insertion slot 25 for insertion, a front door 26 that opens when performing maintenance of various control devices accommodated in the housing 1, and a photographing speaker for outputting announcements such as BGM and operation procedures (in FIG. 10) 70).

  A fluorescent lamp (reference numeral 28 in FIG. 10), a strobe (reference numeral 29 in FIG. 10), and the like are incorporated around the camera 21 and function as illumination means for illuminating the subject and the surface of the roll curtain 301 serving as the background. An illumination box 27 is provided.

  As the camera 21, a digital camera is generally used. Setting, changing, and shutter timing of shooting conditions (for example, shutter speed, aperture value, exposure correction, white balance, etc.) are described later in accordance with an input from the operation unit 23 or preset data (reference numeral 50 in FIG. 10). ).

  In addition to a fan 71 for releasing internal heat, the housing 1 has a LAN (Local Area Network) cable outlet for enabling communication with external devices such as distribution of captured images and remote maintenance. Etc. may be provided.

  Next, the configuration of the back surface of the housing 1 will be described. Referring to FIG. 2B, an editing device 4 installed on the rear surface of the housing 1 displays a picture taken in the photographing space 2 and accepts an image editing operation, and a desired figure. And a touch pen 32 for inputting characters and an editing speaker (reference numeral 33 in FIG. 10) for outputting announcements such as BGM and operation procedures.

  A box-shaped print outlet 8 is provided on the side surface of the housing 1. A printer (reference numeral 52 in FIG. 10) is provided inside the housing 1, and a photograph taken is printed on a sticker sheet by the printer and is discharged. A printing LED (Light Emitting Diode) 9 and a printing error LED 10 are provided in the vicinity of the print outlet 8, and these are lit or blinking to notify that printing is in progress or to print paper during printing. Notification that an error such as running out, running out of ink, paper jam, or mechanical error has occurred.

  Next, the photographing auxiliary tool 40 will be described in detail.

  FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a specific example of the photographing auxiliary tool 40.

  The shape of the photographing auxiliary tool 40 illustrated in FIG. 3 is a combination of cubes or rectangular parallelepipeds having different heights, and has an L-shaped step shape when viewed from the camera 21 side. Of course, it may be an inverted L shape.

  The base inside the photographing auxiliary tool 40 is made of wood or sheet metal, and a soft and elastic material such as urethane, cushion or cotton is provided between the surface of the photographing auxiliary tool 40 and the base. Of course, the entire photographing auxiliary tool 40 may be formed of a material such as a cushion without a base. Thus, by forming the photographing auxiliary tool 40 with a soft and elastic material, the photographing auxiliary tool 40 has a good sitting comfort and can satisfy the user.

  The surface of the photographing auxiliary tool 40 is preferably made of a soft and sturdy vinyl leather, fur, leather, or the like that has a good touch and is less likely to be damaged such as torn or dirty. Further, the surface of the photographing auxiliary tool 40 is likely to become dirty due to repeated use of the automatic photography apparatus 1, so that it is more preferable that it can be removed and easily replaced. The surface of the photographing auxiliary tool 40 may be provided with a different color or pattern on each surface. By doing so, it is possible to provide a photograph that is fun and visually attractive.

  Moreover, it is preferable that the corners formed on the surface have a round shape as shown so that the user does not hurt even when sitting at the corner of the photographing auxiliary tool 40. As described above, the appearance of the photographing auxiliary tool 40 is a cushion material (cube shape) with rounded corners, so there is no intimidating appearance, and the user can happily photograph.

  Furthermore, the photographing auxiliary tool 40 includes two surfaces 41 a and 41 b that face the ceiling direction of the photographing space 2 at positions higher than the floor surface position of the photographing space 2. The surface 41a and the surface 41b serve as a mounting portion 42 on which a user can sit or put a hand. A step M is provided between the adjacent surfaces 41a and 41b along the width direction L of the imaging space 2, and the height of the imaging space 2 from the floor surface position is provided on the surfaces 41a and 41b. Are made different from each other. That is, the photographing auxiliary tool 40 is formed in a staircase shape by decreasing the height from the floor surface of the photographing space 2 that can be placed on each placement portion 42 along the width direction L.

  FIG. 4 is a specific example when the photographing auxiliary tool 40 is installed in the photographing space 2 of the automatic photographing apparatus.

  As illustrated in FIG. 4, the photographing auxiliary tool 40 is arranged behind the photographing space 2 and in front of the hanging position of the roll curtain 301 hanging from the curtain unit 300 (on the side closer to the camera 21). . The photographing auxiliary tool 40 may be disposed so as to be in contact with the back panel 5 or may be disposed so as to be in contact with the housing 1 as long as a step is provided in the width direction. You may arrange | position in the center part.

  Further, the length along the width direction L of the photographing auxiliary tool 40 may be shorter than the width of the photographing space 2. In the case of such a configuration, as shown in FIG. 13 (A), the user can stand beside both ends of the photographing auxiliary tool 40 or can sit on the photographing auxiliary tool 40. The person can take a photograph as shown in FIG. 13B without taking a cramped posture.

  The length along the width direction L of the photographing space 2 of the photographing auxiliary tool 40 is longer than the length along the front-rear direction F. The length along the front-rear direction F of the photographing auxiliary tool 40 is preferably set to a length that allows the user to sit so as not to occupy the photographing space 2 more than necessary. In this way, a wide shooting space 2 can be secured, and the user can take a shooting pose according to his / her preference by utilizing this empty space.

  The positions of the surface 41a and the surface 41b, which are the mounting portions 42, are high enough to allow the user to sit down, and as shown in FIG. 5 or FIG. 6, the user may sit or pose. It can be done. FIG. 5 and FIG. 6 are diagrams showing specific examples when the photographing auxiliary tool 40 is used. A user sits on the surface 41a and the surface 41b or leans against the step M to take various photographing poses. Thus, the photographing auxiliary tool 40 has a function as posture assisting means.

  The above-described photographing auxiliary tool 40 is provided with a step M between the adjacent placement portions 42, so that when a plurality of users take a photographing pose at the placement portion 42, the respective use is performed. The person is lined up in the width direction L, and the illumination is evenly irradiated. For example, the lighting condition varies depending on the position of the user, or the face of the user far away from the photographing means There is no such thing as being small, and everyone's face is beautifully and well-balanced, so the user can take satisfactory photos.

  Moreover, since the level | step difference M is provided between the adjacent mounting parts 42, for example, when a some user sits on the mounting part 42, respectively, it is in the state by which illumination was equally irradiated to all the faces. , You can take fun photos that the height of the user's face is different from each other.

  In addition, by providing two mounting portions 42 in the width direction L of the shooting space 2, the user can challenge a shooting pose that has never existed by using the shooting range to the full, and satisfying and fun photos. Shooting can be performed.

  In addition, the user can easily take a photograph as shown in FIG. 11 without taking a cramped posture, and the balance of the size of the face appearing in the photograph can be prevented from being deteriorated.

  Furthermore, by providing the two mounting portions 42 in the width direction L of the shooting space 2, it is not necessary to increase the posture assisting unit with respect to the front-rear direction of the shooting space 2, and the shooting space 2 can be secured widely. At the same time, the user can take a shooting pose according to his / her preference by utilizing this vacant space.

  Note that the photographing auxiliary tool 40 may be integrally formed as illustrated in FIG. 3, but if a step M is formed in the width direction L of the photographing space 2, FIG. As shown in the figure, the blocks may have different heights from the floor. Further, as shown in FIG. 7B, the cross-sectional shape of each placement portion 42 is not limited to a rectangle, but may be a circle, a triangle, a star, a heart shape, or other shapes. Further, as shown in the figure, the shape of each of the plurality of mounting portions 42 may be different such that the surface 41a is round and the surface 41b is rectangular.

  Further, the photographing auxiliary tool 40 includes a plurality of placement portions 42 that can place a user in the width direction L of the photographing space 2 and that are higher than the floor surface position of the photographing space, and adjacent placement portions 42. If the level | step difference is provided between these, it is not limited to two mounting parts 42 which FIG.

  This will be described more specifically with reference to FIG. The photographing auxiliary tool 40 illustrated in FIG. 8A has the surface 41c having the highest height from the floor surface, then the surface 41d, then the surface 41e, and the width direction L of the photographing space 2. , It is lowered in a staircase shape. Thus, the form which provides the three or more mounting parts 42 may be sufficient. By doing so, the user can easily take a photograph as shown in FIG. 12A without taking a cramped posture, and the balance of the size of the face shown in the photograph does not deteriorate. Can be.

  8B, the surface 41g has the highest height from the floor surface, the surface 41f, and then the surface 41h and the height from the floor surface become lower. ing. As described above, a configuration in which there is a step M along the width direction L of the imaging space 2 on the respective placement portions 42 may be employed instead of the stepped shape. By doing so, the user can easily take a photograph as shown in FIG. 12B without taking a cramped posture, and the balance of the size of the face shown in the photograph does not deteriorate. Can be.

  8C, the surface 41j has the highest height from the floor surface, and the surface 41i and the surface 41k have a lower height from the floor surface than the surface 41j. The surface 41i and the surface 41k have the same height from the floor surface. The surface 41j and the surface 41k have the same area, and only the surface 41i has a different area. Thus, you may make it provide at least 1 set of the mounting parts 42 from which the height from a floor surface becomes the same among the some mounting parts 42. FIG. Moreover, the area of each mounting part 42 may differ. By doing so, the user can easily take a photograph as shown in FIG. 12C without taking a cramped posture, and the balance of the size of the face shown in the photograph does not deteriorate. Can be.

  Further, the photographing auxiliary tool 40 includes a plurality of placement portions 42 that can place a user in the width direction of the photographing space 2 and that are higher than the floor surface position of the photographing space 2, and adjacent placement portions 42. As long as a step is provided between them, the entire surface may not be formed of a cushion material. This will be described more specifically with reference to FIG. The photographing auxiliary tool 40 illustrated in FIG. 9A includes a support portion 45 that supports the placement portion 42. In such a case, only the mounting portion 42 is formed of a cushion material. In FIG. 9A, the length of each support portion 45 is made different so that the height of the placement portion 42 from the floor surface is made different. In this way, a step may be provided between the adjacent placement portions 42.

  9B includes a single support portion 45 extending upward with respect to the floor surface, and the placement portions 42 are alternately arranged at different positions on the support portion 45. Has been. In FIG. 7B, the mounting portion 42 is attached to the support portion 45 at different positions in the height direction so that the height of the mounting portion 42 from the floor surface is different. In addition, each placement portion 42 is arranged so as to face the opposite direction with the support portion 45 as the center. In this way, a step may be provided between the adjacent placement portions 42. Furthermore, the mounting part 42 may be moved so that each of the mounting part 42 rotates in the direction of the arrow, or the support part 45 may be movable in the vertical direction. By doing in this way, the height of the mounting part 42 can be adjusted.

By providing the photographing space 2 with the photographing auxiliary tool 40 including a plurality of mounting portions 42 having different heights from the floor surface in the width direction L of the photographing space 2 as described above, more free and diverse photographing can be performed. It can be carried out. Further, when it is desired to perform shooting in which the user's face is arranged in the vertical direction as shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, even if the user does not take a cramped posture, it is easily as shown in FIGS. It is possible to take a good picture and to prevent the balance of the size of the face in the picture from being deteriorated.
[Function configuration]

  Next, a functional configuration of the above-described automatic photography apparatus will be described with reference to FIG.

  Referring to FIG. 10, this automatic photo photographic device is a central part of calculation and control for each function and processing operation, and is a computer device 50a for photographing that executes a processing operation of play mainly performed on the photographing side. An editing / printing computer device 50b that executes play processing operations mainly performed on the editing side (collectively referred to as the computer device 50) and a board, and receives instructions from the computer device 50 and connects to them. And a control unit 51 for controlling and driving various devices. The photographing computer device 50a and the editing computer device 50b 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 automatic photography apparatus 1.

  Since the imaging computer device 50a and the editing computer device 50b have the same configuration, the description will be given together. The computer apparatus 50 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 501, a storage unit 502, a semiconductor memory 503, and a driver 504. The CPU 501 is an arithmetic device that performs arithmetic processing as a central part of the computer device 50. The storage unit 502 stores a program for operating the apparatus, image data necessary for the operation, sound data, a captured image, an input edited image, and the like. The semiconductor memory 503 serves as a temporary work area for programs. The driver 504 drives peripheral devices such as the camera 21, the tablet display 31, and the printer 52.

  When the apparatus is turned on, the photographing computer device 50 a starts a program and controls the shutter timing of the camera 21, the live monitor 22 and the display 24, and the editing computer device 50 b is connected to the printer 52. The output and the display of the tablet display 31 are controlled.

  The editing computer device 50 b also transmits an instruction signal to the control unit 51 in accordance with the editing operation input from the program and the tablet display 31.

  The printer 52 prints the photographed and edited image on a sticker sheet. Here, a case where a photograph is printed on a sticker sheet will be described as an example. However, instead of the sticker sheet, a photograph may be printed on paper, metal, plastic, or another print medium. The printer 52 notifies the computer device 50 of a state such as out of paper, and the computer device 50 transmits an instruction signal to the control unit 51 in response to the notification. As the printer 52, a printer such as a sublimation type or a thermoautochrome method (a light fixing type direct thermal recording method) is generally used.

This automatic photographing apparatus further includes a power switch 53, a power control unit 54, a UPS (Uninterrupted).
Power Supply) 55. The power is turned on and off by the power switch 53. The power supply control unit 54 controls the power supply system such as the live monitor 22, the shooting speaker 70, the editing speaker 33, the strobe 29, the fluorescent lamp 28, and the fan 71, and stabilizes the power supply voltage supplied to them from the outside. . When the program running on the computer device 50 is forcibly terminated due to power-off, the operation of the computer device 50 becomes unstable. Therefore, even if the power is turned off, the UPS 55 backs up the power for a while and transmits a power failure signal to the computer device 50. In the meantime, the computer device 50 executes a program end process and normally ends the program. At this time, the computer apparatus 50 transmits an end signal to the UPS 55.

  The control unit 51 includes an operation unit 23, a fan 71, a shooting speaker 70, an editing speaker 33, a service panel 56, and a coin control unit 57 in addition to the shooting computer device 50 a, the editing computer device 50 b and the power supply control unit 54. , The curtain unit 300, the printing LED 9, the printing error LED 10, and the strobe control unit 58.

  The operation unit 23 receives the operation of the user 6 and transmits an operation signal to the control unit 51. The imaging computer device 50a receives an operation signal from the control unit 51 and executes a process according to the operation content.

  The control unit 51 controls the photographing speaker 42 according to the instruction signal received from the photographing computer device 50a. The control unit 51 controls the editing speaker 33 in accordance with the instruction signal received from the editing computer device 50b. The shooting speaker 42 and the editing speaker 33 output operation guidance and BGM during the game.

  The service panel 56 adjusts the volume of audio output from the coin counter that counts the number of inserted coins, the print counter that counts the number of printed prints, the shooting speaker 70, and the editing speaker 33. A volume adjustment knob, a test button for switching the apparatus to a test mode, a service button for enabling the apparatus to be used without inserting coins, and the like are provided. The service panel 56 is used when the installer of the apparatus performs various settings and maintenance. The control unit 51 transmits a control signal to the service panel 56 in accordance with the instruction signal received from the computer device 50. The service panel 56 operates a coin counter and a print counter according to the control signal. The installers here are managers, managers, and employees of a store or the like that installs the apparatus and conducts business, and can respond to users during business.

  The coin control unit 57 determines the validity of the coin inserted into the coin insertion slot 25 and transmits a detection signal indicating the insertion of the coin to the control unit 51. The control unit 51 transmits a control signal to the coin control unit 57 according to the instruction signal received from the imaging computer device 50a, and the coin control unit 57 shields the coin slot 25 according to the control signal. Thereby, for example, coin insertion can be prohibited during a game.

  When the user 6 operates the operation unit 23 to select a desired roll curtain 301, the control unit 51 hangs down the selected roll curtain 301 according to the operation signal received from the operation unit 23. The roll curtain 301 may be automatically selected according to the instruction signal received from the photographing computer device 50a.

  The control unit 51 receives an instruction signal corresponding to the state of the printer 52 from the editing computer device 50b, and controls the printing LED 9 and the printing error LED 10. As a result, the printing LED 9 or the printing error LED 10 is turned on or blinked.

  The automatic photography apparatus further includes a strobe 29. The strobe 29 is built in the illumination box 27 shown in FIG. The fluorescent lamp 28 constantly illuminates the subject, whereas the strobe 29 illuminates the subject instantaneously in synchronization with the shutter of the camera 21. The strobe controller 58 is connected to the camera 21 and receives a shutter synchronization signal SS according to the shutter timing of the camera 21. The strobe control unit 58 flashes the strobe 29 in response to the shutter synchronization signal SS.

  The strobe control unit 58 transmits values such as the number of flashes and the charging time of the strobe 29 to the photographing computer device 50 a via the control unit 51 during the strobe check process.

  The strobe control unit 58 may set the flash intensity or the like according to the control signal from the control unit 51. Similarly, the fluorescent lamp 28 may set illuminance or the like according to a control signal from the control unit 51.

The illustrated form is merely an example of an automatic photography apparatus. Therefore, other functions not shown in the figure may be provided, and conversely, not all the functions shown in the figure may be provided. For example, as in the present embodiment, the computer device 50 may be configured as a single unit, or may be configured as three or more units, instead of being used for shooting and editing. The printer 52 may not be provided in the main body of the automatic photography apparatus. In this case, the automatic photography apparatus may output the image data to the outside via an electric communication line such as a LAN, print the photograph with an external printer, or store the photograph in a mobile phone.
[Operation of automatic photo-taking device]

  The automatic photographing apparatus 1 accepts the insertion of coins at the coin insertion slot 25. If the automatic photography apparatus 1 is in a usable state when a coin is received, a guidance to that effect is displayed on the display 24.

  Subsequently, the play operation of this apparatus is started. The play operation starts with shooting play. Specifically, the automatic photography apparatus photographs a user who is a subject with the camera 21. After the photographing is completed, the CPU 501a of the photographing computer device 50a transmits necessary data to the editing computer device 50b, and displays a guidance for prompting the user to move to the editing corner 3 on the display 24. To do. Thereafter, the user moves to the edit corner 3 and the edit play is started.

  In the edit play, an edit image such as a stamp image or text is input by the user using the tablet display 31 and the touch pen 32. The automatic photography apparatus 1 synthesizes the input edited image with the photographed image to create a composite image. After the editing operation is completed, the print data in which the created composite image is laid out is printed on sticker paper, discharged to the print outlet 8, and provided to the user.

  The operation in the case where one set of users 6 uses the automatic photographing apparatus has been described above. However, in this embodiment, the editing corner 3 is installed in a different place from the photographing corner 2, so that two sets of use are used. Can be used simultaneously.

A program for operating the computer device 50 includes a flexible disk and a CD-RO.
M (Compact Disc-Read Only Memory), DVD-ROM (Digital
Versatile Disc Read Only Memory (ROM), hard disk, ROM (Read Only Memory), RAM (Random
(Access Memory), a memory card or other computer-readable recording medium, or may be provided through an electric communication line such as the Internet. The provided program is installed and executed on a hard disk or the like.

  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.

(A) It is the schematic which looked at the automatic photography apparatus from the side. (B) It is the schematic which looked at the automatic photography apparatus from the top. (A) It is the figure which looked at the housing | casing 1 of the automatic photography apparatus from the front. (B) It is the figure which looked at the housing | casing 1 of the automatic photography apparatus from the back. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the auxiliary | assistant tool 40 for photography with which an automatic photography apparatus is provided. It is a perspective view which shows the specific example when the auxiliary | assistant tool 40 for imaging | photography is installed in the imaging | photography space 2 of an automatic photography apparatus. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the usage method of the imaging assistance tool. It is a figure which shows the other specific example of the usage method of the imaging assistance tool. (A) (B) It is a figure which shows the other specific example of the auxiliary | assistant tool 40 for imaging | photography. (A) (B) (C) It is a figure which shows the other specific example of the auxiliary tool 40 for imaging | photography. (A) (B) It is a figure which shows the other specific example of the auxiliary | assistant tool 40 for imaging | photography. It is a figure which shows the function structure of an automatic photography apparatus. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the photograph obtained with an automatic photography apparatus. (A) (B) (C) It is a figure which shows the specific example of the photograph obtained with an automatic photography apparatus. (A) It is a figure which shows the specific example of the usage method of the auxiliary | assistant tool 40 for imaging | photography. (B) It is a figure which shows the specific example of the photograph obtained with an automatic photography apparatus.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Case, 2 Shooting space, 3 Editing space, 21 Camera, 30 Ceiling lighting box, 40 Fan unit, 40 Shooting auxiliary tool, 41 surface, 42 Mounting part, 45 Support part, 50 Computer apparatus, 51 Control part, 501 CPU, 502 storage unit, 503 memory

Claims (8)

Provided in the shooting space in the automatic photography apparatus having a photographing means for photographing a subject in the photographing space;
An assisting device for an automatic photographing apparatus for assisting formation of a photographing pose of the subject,
In the width direction of the shooting space, which is a direction substantially perpendicular to the shooting direction, includes a plurality of mounting portions on which the subject can be mounted, and
An assisting device for an automatic photographing apparatus, characterized in that a step is provided between adjacent placement units.   2. The auxiliary tool for an automatic photographing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the height of the photographing space from the floor surface in the mounting portion is different.   The auxiliary tool for an automatic photographing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising at least one set of mounting portions having the same height from the floor surface of the photographing space.   Along with the width direction, at least one location formed in a staircase shape by having a height from the floor surface of the imaging space in each placement portion is reduced is provided. The auxiliary tool for an automatic photographing apparatus according to any one of the above. An automatic photography apparatus comprising: a photographing unit that photographs a subject in a photographing space; and a posture assisting unit that is provided in the photographing space and assists in forming a photographing pose of the subject,
The posture assisting unit includes a plurality of placement units on which the subject can be placed in the width direction of the shooting space, which is a direction substantially perpendicular to the shooting direction,
An automatic photography apparatus characterized in that a step is provided between adjacent placement units.   6. The automatic photographing apparatus according to claim 5, wherein the mounting portions in the posture assisting unit have different heights from the floor surface of the photographing space.   6. The automatic photographing apparatus according to claim 5, wherein the posture assisting means includes at least one set of mounting portions having the same height from the floor surface of the photographing space.   The posture assisting means is provided with at least one location formed in a step shape by decreasing the height from the floor surface of the imaging space in each placement portion along the width direction. The automatic photography apparatus of any one of Claims 5-7.

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