JP2007194734A - System and method for providing photography seal, image providing device and method, and program - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve user's satisfaction, and to improve profitability by performing an editing according to a display region, when providing the user with a photography image as image data. <P>SOLUTION: In a photography seal providing system 1, a server 2 stores a connected seal created by a photography seal creating device 3 as image data. When a user requests the downloading of the connected seal by using a portable telephone 5, the editing is performed, which includes pushing the connected seal sideways, and reducing an image size for compositing with a frame image for aligning an aspect ratio and cutting out a partial image at a position requested by the user. Then the connected seal is supplied to the portable telephone 5 for display, which can be, for example, applied to the photography seal creating device installed in a game arcade, or the like. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a photo sticker providing system and method, an image providing apparatus and method, and a program, and in particular, when a captured image is provided to a user as image data, editing according to a display area is performed. The present invention relates to a photographic sticker providing system and method, an image providing apparatus and method, and a program capable of improving the satisfaction of the image quality and improving profitability.

  Conventionally, a user (subject) is photographed, and the obtained subject image is edited with a pre-prepared frame image, stamp image, or handwritten line image graffiti input image, and printed on sticker paper. A photo sticker provided to a user is known.

  In recent years, in such a photo sticker, not only the edited image is provided to the user as a sticker sheet, but also transmitted to the user's portable telephone as image data and provided (for example, , See Patent Document 1).

  Usually, images taken with a photo sticker and the screen of a mobile phone are vertically long. For this reason, there is no problem in displaying an image on the screen even if the photographed image is transmitted to the mobile phone as it is.

JP 2003-298803 A

  However, in recent years, photo stickers have become multifunctional and provide various services, and some offer photo stickers in which the aspect ratio of the image size is not uniform (the aspect ratio varies depending on the image). Exists. For example, users can shoot images twice consecutively according to a certain theme and arrange the obtained images horizontally (or vertically) so that they can be viewed with relevance to individual images. Some will do. For example, by taking a photographed image A talking on a thread telephone and a photographed image B listening on a thread telephone separately, and then displaying the screen of the user's mobile phone side by side, the "thread telephone" A theme-themed photo is completed.

  In this way, when the captured image A and the captured image B are combined so as to be displayed side by side to form a single image, the horizontal width is longer than the vertical width, so this composite image is transmitted to the mobile phone as it is. However, the composite image does not fit in the display screen of the mobile phone. Further, even if the horizontal width is reduced so that the composite image fits on the display screen of the mobile phone, the vertical width is now smaller than the display screen and blanks are formed above and below. As described above, since the aspect ratio of the composite image is different from the aspect ratio of the display screen, the composite image may not be displayed on the display screen of the mobile phone in a preferable state. For this reason, even if this composite image is transmitted to the mobile phone, the user may not be able to enjoy it as well as the image printed on the photo sticker.

  The present invention has been made in view of such a situation. When a captured image is provided to a user as image data, user satisfaction is achieved by performing editing in accordance with the display area. To improve profitability.

  One aspect of the present invention is a photo sticker creation game in which a user is allowed to perform a shooting operation with the user as a subject, and editing to input editing information on the user's image obtained by the shooting operation. Create a photo sticker that allows the user to perform an input operation, prints the obtained edited user image on a predetermined sticker sheet, discharges the printed sticker sheet, and provides it to the user as a photo sticker A photo sticker providing system comprising: an apparatus; and an image providing device that provides an edited image of the user created by the photo sticker creating device to the mobile phone of the user. The apparatus performs a plurality of times of shooting to obtain a shot image constituting a splicing pre, which is a linked image in which a plurality of images are arranged and displayed as one image. Based on the editing information input by the editing input operation performed on the connection pre created from the plurality of photographed images obtained by the shadowing unit and the connected photographing unit, the connection pre is edited. An image providing device that prints on the sticker sheet, the printing device edited by the editing device, and provides the user with the image data of the printing plate edited by the editing device. Image data transmitting means for transmitting to the image sticker, the image providing device acquiring the connecting pre image data transmitted from the photo sticker creating device, and the connecting pre acquired by the acquiring device. Image data storage means for storing image data, and the image data storage means based on the request from the user. A photograph comprising preparation means for preparing for transmission of the image data of the connection pre, and provision means for providing the image data of the connection pre prepared by the preparation means to the portable telephone of the user who is the request source This is a seal creation system.

  In this photo sticker creating apparatus, the linked photographing means is composed of, for example, a coupled photographing processing section, the editing means is composed of, for example, an editing processing section, and the printing means is composed of, for example, a printing processing section, and transmitting means. Is constituted by, for example, a management unit. Further, the acquisition unit of the image providing apparatus is configured by, for example, an image acquisition processing unit, the image data storage unit is configured by, for example, an image storage unit, and the preparation unit is configured by, for example, an image preparation processing unit, The providing means is configured by a providing processing unit, for example.

  In the photo sticker creating system of the present invention, the photo sticker creating apparatus performs a plurality of times for obtaining a photographed image constituting a splicing pre, which is a connected image in which a plurality of images are arranged and displayed as one image. The splice pre is edited based on the edit information input by the edit input operation performed on the splice pre created from a plurality of captured images obtained and the edited splice pre is sealed. The image data of the stitch print printed on the sheet, provided to the user, and edited is transmitted to the image providing device, and the image data of the stitch pre transmitted from the photo sticker creating device is acquired and acquired by the image providing device. The image data of the connected splicing pre is stored, and the transmission of the stored splicing pre image data is prepared based on a request from the user. Image data of the joint pre is provided to the user of the mobile phone it is requesting.

  Therefore, when the photograph sticker creation system provides a photographed image to a user as image data, the photograph sticker creation system displays the image in a more preferable state by performing editing according to the display area. This can improve user satisfaction and improve profitability.

  The preparation means may process the image data of the joint pre read from the image data storage means based on a request from the user, and rotate the joint pre by 90 degrees.

  As a result, the entire image of the connection pre, which is horizontally long, becomes vertically long, so that it is close to the aspect ratio of the display unit of the mobile phone, which is vertically long, so that the mobile phone increases the display area of the entire image of the connection pre. The whole image of the stitching pre can be displayed in a large size.

  The image providing device includes a frame image storage unit that stores a predetermined frame image to be combined above and below the joint pre, and the frame image stored by the frame image storage unit with respect to the joint pre. Frame editing means for performing frame editing to be combined so as to be connected to the top and bottom of the splicing pre, and the preparation means reads the splicing data read from the image data storage means based on a request from the user. The frame editing means can perform the frame editing on the pre.

  For example, the frame image storage unit is configured by a frame storage unit, and the frame editing unit is configured by a frame editing processing unit, for example. By doing so, the aspect ratio of the display screen of the whole image of the joint pre is close to the aspect ratio of the display unit of the mobile phone, so that it is possible to suppress the occurrence of gaps between the upper and lower parts of the whole image of the joint pre. . Thereby, the value as this display screen improves and the satisfaction of the user who browses the display screen can be improved.

  In the photo sticker creating apparatus, the editing unit adds a frame number which is identification information for a frame image corresponding to the frame image synthesized with the image data of the splicing pre, and in the image providing apparatus, the frame image The storage means manages the frame image using the frame number, and the frame editing means manages the frame image corresponding to the frame number added to the image data of the splicing pre or a frame approximate to the frame number. The frame image corresponding to the number can be combined with the connection pre.

  As a result, a frame image close to the frame image desired by the user can be added to the captured image, and an effect more than simply filling the gap generated above and below the joint pre can be obtained, and the user's satisfaction can be further improved. It can be greatly improved.

  The image providing device includes a cut-out position designation accepting unit that accepts a cut-out position designation that designates a position at which a partial image is cut out from the entire image of the splicing pre, which is input by the user operating the mobile phone. Cutout processing means for cutting out the partial image from the entire image of the splicing pre at the position designated by the designation received by the cutout position designation acceptance means, and the preparation means includes the use On the basis of a request from a person, it is possible to cause the cut-out processing means to perform a cut-out process on the splicing pre read from the image data storage means.

  For example, the clipping position designation receiving unit includes a GUI processing unit, and the clipping processing unit includes, for example, an image clipping processing unit. By doing so, it is possible to display a necessary portion of the entire image of the splicing pre large on the mobile image phone, and to improve the satisfaction of the user.

  In the image providing apparatus, the clipping position designation receiving means provides the portable phone with a GUI for designating the clipping position from an entire image of a fixed joint pre, using a movable clipping frame, and based on the GUI It is possible to accept the clipping position designation inputted in the above.

  By doing so, the user can perform the work while grasping the cutout position with respect to the entire image of the joint pre, so that the cutout designation work can be easily performed.

  In the image providing device, the clipping position designation receiving means provides the portable telephone with a GUI for designating the clipping position from an entire image of a movable tether pre, with a fixed clipping frame, and based on the GUI. It is possible to accept the clipping position designation inputted in the above.

  In this way, the user can easily perform the clipping position designation work with a large image. In addition, the clipping process can be realized without enlarging or reducing the image.

  In the image providing apparatus, the providing means can provide the portable phone with a GUI image that allows the user to check the display result of the connection pre, together with the connection pre, and display the GUI image.

  In this way, the GUI image is displayed together with the connected pre-image, so that the user can easily instruct the image storage or the image providing process to be performed again.

  In the photograph sticker creating apparatus, the printing means prints identification information for identifying a set of users who have played the photograph sticker creating game on the photograph sticker, and the transmitting means together with the image data of the splicing pre The identification information is transmitted to the image providing apparatus, and the image providing apparatus stores the identification information acquired together with the image data of the splicing pre by the acquiring means, and identification information from a user The identification information input receiving means for receiving the input and the authentication means for authenticating the identification information from the user received by the identification information input receiving means using the identification information stored by the identification information storage means Can be further provided.

  The identification information storage unit is configured by, for example, an ID storage unit, the identification information input receiving unit is configured by, for example, a GUI processing unit, and the authentication unit is configured by, for example, an authentication processing unit. By doing so, the image can be provided to the user corresponding to the image more accurately, so that the user can use the image providing service by the server 2 with peace of mind.

  The photo sticker creating apparatus may further comprise an identification information transmitting means for transmitting the identification information to a mobile phone by e-mail.

  This identification information transmission means is constituted by, for example, a subsequent customer service processing unit. As a result, the access destination address can be easily accessed, and the photographing ID and password can be easily input.

  One aspect of the present invention is a photo sticker creation game in which a user is allowed to perform a shooting operation with the user as a subject, and editing to input editing information on the user's image obtained by the shooting operation. Create a photo sticker that allows the user to perform an input operation, prints the obtained edited user image on a predetermined sticker sheet, discharges the printed sticker sheet, and provides it to the user as a photo sticker A photo sticker providing method of a photo sticker providing system, comprising: an apparatus; and an image providing device that provides an edited image of the user created by the photo sticker creating device to the mobile phone of the user. In the photo sticker creating apparatus, a photographed image constituting a splicing pre, which is a connected image in which a plurality of images are arranged and displayed as one image, is obtained. A plurality of times of shooting, based on the editing information input by the editing input work performed for the connection pre created from a plurality of obtained captured images, to edit the connection pre, The edited splicing pre is printed on the sticker sheet, provided to the user, and the edited splicing pre image data is transmitted to the image providing device. In the image providing device, the photo sticker creating device The connection pre-image data transmitted is acquired, the acquired image data of the connection pre-storing is stored, and based on the request from the user, the stored image data of the connection pre-sending is transmitted. A method for creating a photo sticker comprising the steps of preparing and providing the prepared image data of the splicing pre to the mobile phone of the user who is the request source.

  In the photo sticker producing method of the present invention, the photo sticker producing device performs a plurality of times for obtaining a photographed image constituting a splicing pre, which is a connected image in which a plurality of images are arranged and displayed as one image. The splice pre is edited based on the edit information input by the edit input operation performed on the splice pre created from a plurality of captured images obtained and the edited splice pre is sealed. The image data of the joint printing printed on the sheet, provided to the user, and edited is transmitted to the image providing device, and the image data of the joint printing transmitted from the photo sticker creating device is acquired and acquired by the image providing device. The image data of the connected splicing pre is stored, and based on the request from the user, the transmission of the stored splicing pre image data is prepared and prepared Nagi is provided to the mobile phone of the user image data of the pre is requesting.

  According to another aspect of the present invention, as a photo sticker creation game, a user is input a shooting operation for the user as a subject, and editing information for the user image obtained by the shooting operation. A photo sticker that performs an edit input operation, prints the obtained edited user image on a predetermined sticker sheet, discharges the printed sticker sheet, and provides it to the user as a photo sticker An image providing device for providing the edited user image created in the creating device to the user's mobile phone, wherein the image is sent from the photo sticker creating device. Acquisition means for acquiring image data of a joint pre, which is a concatenated image in which a plurality of images obtained by a plurality of shootings are arranged and displayed as a single image; Image data storage means for storing the image data of the joint pre acquired by the acquisition means, and transmission of the image data of the joint pre stored by the image data storage means based on a request from the user An image providing apparatus comprising: a preparation unit configured to perform the above-described preparation; and a providing unit configured to provide the user's portable telephone that is the request source with the image data of the splicing pre prepared by the preparation unit.

  For example, the acquisition unit includes an image acquisition processing unit, the image data storage unit includes, for example, an image storage unit, the preparation unit includes, for example, an image preparation processing unit, and the providing unit includes, for example, Consists of providing processing unit

  In the image providing apparatus according to the present invention, the image data of the joint pre transmitted from the photo sticker creating apparatus is acquired, and the acquired image data of the joint pre is stored and stored based on a request from the user. Preparation for transmission of the image data of the connection piece is performed, and the prepared image data of the connection piece is provided to the portable telephone of the user who is the request source.

  Therefore, the image providing apparatus displays the image in the display area in a more preferable state by performing editing according to the display area when the captured image is provided to the user as image data. As a result, user satisfaction can be improved and profitability can be improved.

  The preparation means may process the image data of the joint pre read from the image data storage means based on a request from the user, and rotate the joint pre by 90 degrees.

  As a result, the entire image of the connection pre, which is horizontally long, becomes vertically long, so that it is close to the aspect ratio of the display unit of the mobile phone, which is vertically long, so that the mobile phone increases the display area of the entire image of the connection pre. The whole image of the stitching pre can be displayed in a large size.

  Frame image storage means for storing a predetermined frame image to be combined above and below the joint pre, and the frame image stored by the frame image storage means for the joint pre Frame editing means for performing frame editing to be combined so as to be connected to each other, and the preparation means for the connection pre read from the image data storage means based on a request from the user, The frame editing means can perform the frame editing.

  For example, the frame image storage unit is configured by a frame storage unit, and the frame editing unit is configured by a frame editing processing unit, for example. By doing so, the aspect ratio of the display screen of the whole image of the joint pre is close to the aspect ratio of the display unit of the mobile phone, so that it is possible to suppress the occurrence of gaps between the upper and lower parts of the whole image of the joint pre. . Thereby, the value as this display screen improves and the satisfaction of the user who browses the display screen can be improved.

  The frame image storage unit manages the frame image using the frame number, and the frame editing unit stores a frame image corresponding to a frame number added to the image data of the splicing pre, or the frame number. Frame images corresponding to approximate frame numbers can be combined with the connection pre.

  As a result, a frame image close to the frame image desired by the user can be added to the captured image, and an effect more than simply filling the gap generated above and below the joint pre can be obtained, and the user's satisfaction can be further improved. It can be greatly improved.

  A clipping position designation receiving means for receiving a clipping position designation for designating a position to cut out a partial image from the entire image of the splicing pre, which is input by the user operating the portable telephone; and the clipping position designation receiving means. A cut-out processing unit that performs a process of cutting out the partial image from the entire image of the splicing pre at the position designated by the accepted designation; and the preparation unit is based on a request from the user Thus, it is possible to cause the cut-out processing means to perform a cut-out process on the splicing pre read from the image data storage means.

  For example, the clipping position designation receiving unit includes a GUI processing unit, and the clipping processing unit includes, for example, an image clipping processing unit. By doing so, it is possible to display a necessary portion of the entire image of the splicing pre large on the mobile image phone, and to improve the satisfaction of the user.

  The cutout position designation receiving means provides a GUI for designating the cutout position from an entire image of a fixed joint pre, using a movable cutout frame, to the portable phone, and the cutout position input based on the GUI It is possible to accept the specification.

  By doing so, the user can perform the work while grasping the cutout position with respect to the entire image of the joint pre, so that the cutout designation work can be easily performed.

  The cut-out position designation receiving means provides a GUI for designating the cut-out position from the entire image of the movable tether with a fixed cut-out frame to the mobile phone, and the cut-out position input based on the GUI It is possible to accept the specification.

  In this way, the user can easily perform the clipping position designation work with a large image. In addition, the clipping process can be realized without enlarging or reducing the image.

  The providing means may provide the portable telephone with a GUI image that allows the user to confirm the display result of the connection pre, together with the connection pre, and display the GUI image.

  In this way, the GUI image is displayed together with the connected pre-image, so that the user can easily instruct the image storage or the image providing process to be performed again.

  An identification information storage means for storing identification information for identifying the set of users who have played the photo sticker creation game in the photo sticker creation device, acquired by the acquisition means together with the image data of the splicing pre; Identification information input from the user received by the identification information input receiving means using the identification information input receiving means for receiving the input of identification information from the identification information stored in the identification information storage means Authentication means for authenticating can be further provided.

  The identification information storage unit is configured by, for example, an ID storage unit, the identification information input receiving unit is configured by, for example, a GUI processing unit, and the authentication unit is configured by, for example, an authentication processing unit. By doing so, the image can be provided to the user corresponding to the image more accurately, so that the user can use the image providing service by the server 2 with peace of mind.

  According to another aspect of the present invention, as a photo sticker creation game, a user is input a shooting operation for the user as a subject, and editing information for the user image obtained by the shooting operation. A photo sticker that performs an edit input operation, prints the obtained edited user image on a predetermined sticker sheet, discharges the printed sticker sheet, and provides it to the user as a photo sticker An image providing method of an image providing device for providing an edited image of the user created by a creating device to the user's mobile phone, wherein the photo sticker is transmitted from the photo sticker creating device. Acquire image data of tethered pre, which is a concatenated image in which a plurality of images obtained by a plurality of shootings performed in the creation apparatus are arranged and displayed as one image The acquired image data of the splicing pre is stored, and based on the request from the user, the stored splicing pre image data is prepared for transmission, and the prepared splicing pre image data is prepared. Is provided to the mobile phone of the user who is the request source.

  In the photo sticker creation method of the present invention, a connection is performed in which a plurality of images obtained from a plurality of shots performed in the photo sticker creation device, which are transmitted from the photo sticker creation device, are arranged and displayed as one image. The image data of the connection pre, which is an image, is acquired, the acquired image data of the connection pre is stored, and based on a request from the user, the stored image data of the connection pre is prepared for transmission, The prepared splicing pre image data is provided to the portable telephone of the user who is the request source.

  The program of the present invention is recorded on a predetermined recording medium, read by a drive, for example, and installed in the image printing apparatus. Recording media include magnetic disks such as floppy (registered trademark) disks, optical disks including CD-ROM (Compact Disk Read Only Memory), DVD-ROM (Digital Versatile Disk), MD (Mini Disk) (registered trademark), etc. And a removable medium such as a semiconductor memory.

  According to the present invention, an image can be provided to a user. In particular, when a captured image is provided to a user as image data, by performing editing according to the display area, the image can be displayed in a more preferable state. , Improve user satisfaction and improve profitability.

  Hereinafter, specific embodiments to which the present invention is applied will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of an embodiment of a photo sticker providing system to which the present invention is applied.

  The photo sticker providing system 1 shown in FIG. 1 enhances the amusement of work such as shooting and editing, allows the user to perform such work as a game (play service), and takes the shot and edited images as photo stickers. A server 2 that is a game system that receives a price from the user instead of providing it to the user as a data, operates as an image providing device, and provides a service for providing an image created by the user as data to the user, A photo sticker creating apparatus 3A and a photo sticker creating apparatus 3B where a user performs photographing, editing, etc., a network 4A to which the photo sticker creating apparatus 3A and the server 2 are connected, and a photo sticker creating apparatus 3B and the server 2 are connected. It has a network 4B.

  The server 2 creates (photographs and edits) in the photo sticker creating apparatus 3A or the photo sticker creating apparatus 3B, and supplies image data supplied from the photo sticker creating apparatus 3A or the photo sticker creating apparatus 3B via the network 4A or the network 4B. Get and save. When the user who has created (photographed or edited) the image data accesses the server 2 via the network 4A or the network 4B using his / her own portable telephone 5A or portable telephone 5B, the server 2 Reads the requested image data, edits the image according to the size of the display unit (display area) of the requesting mobile phone 5A or the mobile phone 5B, and displays the edited image as the requesting mobile phone. Provided to the cellular phone 5A or the portable phone 5B via the network 4A or the network 4B.

  The photo sticker creating apparatus 3A and the photo sticker creating apparatus 3B are similar to each other, and allow the user to play a photo sticker creating game for creating a photo sticker and provide the photo sticker as a product. That is, the photo sticker creating device 3A and the photo sticker creating device 3B are game devices (play service providing devices), and are usually installed in stores such as game centers and sightseeing spots. In the photo sticker creation game, the user (mainly a group of multiple people) takes a picture of himself / herself with a CCD (Charge Coupled Device) camera installed in the housing after the coin is inserted and recorded. The user's image is edited by writing predetermined or arbitrary characters or figures on the liquid crystal panel using the attached pen or the like, creating a unique image and printing it separately on the sticker paper. The sticker paper thus created and provided to the user is exchanged with a friend or acquaintance of the user by the user, pasted in a notebook, like an album, or pasted on a postcard, for example. The

  Further, the photo sticker creating apparatus 3A and the photo sticker creating apparatus 3B transmit (upload) the created image and related information as image data to the server 2 via the network 4A or the network 4B. Hereinafter, the photo sticker creating apparatus 3A and the photo sticker creating apparatus 3B are referred to as the photo sticker creating apparatus 3 when it is not necessary to distinguish them from each other.

  The network 4A and the network 4B are configured by one or a plurality of networks that are wired or wireless, represented by the Internet, a LAN, a WAN, or a public network, for example. In the following description, the network 4A and the network 4B are referred to as the network 4 when it is not necessary to distinguish them from each other.

  The mobile phone 5A is a phone owned by a user who has played a photo sticker creation game in the photo sticker creation device 3A, and the mobile phone 5B is a phone of a user who has played the photo sticker creation game in the photo sticker creation device 3B. I have a phone. The mobile phone 5A and the mobile phone 5B each perform radio communication with a base station (not shown) to perform call communication with another telephone or packet communication with another information processing apparatus (for example, the server 2) ( (Communication data exchange). In FIG. 1, the mobile phone 5A is shown as being connected to the network 4A. This is because the mobile phone 5A establishes wireless communication with a base station connected to the network 4A. It is shown that the network 4A is in a connected state (a state where communication can be performed via the network 4A). The same applies to the portable telephone 5B (a state in which communication can be performed via the network 4B is shown). In the following description, the mobile phone 5A and the mobile phone 5B are referred to as the mobile phone 5 when it is not necessary to distinguish between them.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the server 2 can correspond to a plurality of photo sticker creating apparatuses 3, and can acquire and store image data supplied from the plurality of photo sticker creating apparatuses 3. Note that the number of the photo sticker creating apparatuses 3 is not limited and may be any number. Also, the number of networks 4 is not limited, and the number of networks 4 to which the server 2 is connected may be one or plural. That is, for example, the server 2 may be connected to a plurality of photo sticker creation apparatuses 3 via one network 4.

  The same applies to the portable telephone 5, and any number of portable telephones 5 may be connected to the network 4 if the convenience of facilities is not taken into consideration.

  In such a photo sticker providing system 1, as described above, the server 2 supplies (downloads) the image created by the photo sticker creating device 3 as image data to the user's portable telephone 5 for display. Let That is, the user who created the photo sticker in the photo sticker creating apparatus 3 not only obtains the photo sticker from the photo sticker creating apparatus 3 as a product of the photo sticker creating game played in the photo sticker creating apparatus 3, but also the server 2 Further, the photographed image (image on which graffiti editing or the like has been performed) can be downloaded and displayed on the mobile phone 5.

  As described above, the photo sticker providing system 1 provides the photographed sticker to the user's mobile phone 5 as image data from the server 2 in addition to simply providing the created photo sticker in the photo sticker creating apparatus 3. Therefore, the satisfaction of the user can be further improved, the so-called repeater rate of repeatedly playing the photo sticker creation game can be increased, and the improvement of the profit rate can be expected.

  Further, when providing image data, the server 2 matches the aspect ratio of the display area of the mobile phone 5 in response to a request from the user when the aspect ratio of the image is special as will be described later. Therefore, a special frame image is added (synthesized) to the image, or the image is cut out or edited by rotating the image by 90 degrees, so that the user can display the image on the mobile phone 5 in a more preferable state. You can browse the images. Thus, the photo sticker providing system 1 can further improve the satisfaction of the user, and can further expect an improvement in the profit rate.

  FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an external configuration example of the photo sticker creating apparatus 3.

  The casing 10 of the photo sticker creating apparatus 3 in FIG. 2 is configured by a plurality of units or the like. The first unit 11 and the second unit 12 are separated from each other by a predetermined distance from the frame 14A, the frame 14B, and the floor portion. 13 to be connected.

  As shown in FIG. 2, of the four side surfaces perpendicular to the ground surface (upper surface of the floor portion 13) of the first unit 11 having a rectangular parallelepiped shape, the surface facing the second unit 12 is the front surface 11-1. The side surface adjacent to the right side of the front surface 11-1 is referred to as the right side surface 11-2, the side surface facing the front surface 11-1 is referred to as the back surface 11-3, and the side surface adjacent to the left side of the front surface 11-1 ( The side surface facing the right side surface 11-3) is referred to as the left side surface 11-4. The configuration of each surface will be described later.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the first unit 11 and the second unit 12 are coupled at their upper left and right sides so as to maintain a predetermined distance by a frame 14 </ b> A and a frame 14 </ b> B. Moreover, the 1st unit 11 and the 2nd unit 12 are connected so that a fixed distance may be maintained by the floor part 13 in the lower part. The floor portion 13 is a member that becomes a floor (a floor of the photographing space) when the user performs photographing between the first unit 11 and the second unit 12 as described later. The floor 13 stores, for example, a cable that electrically connects the first unit 11 and the second unit.

  Of course, the shape of the first unit 11 and the second unit 12 may not be a rectangular parallelepiped. Of course, the first unit 11 and the second unit 12 may be configured as one unit (one housing).

  FIG. 3 is an external view showing an installation example of the photo sticker creating apparatus 3.

  In FIG. 3, on the upper part of the first unit 11 and the second unit 12, the closing property of the photographing space that is the space (the space on the floor portion 13) between the first unit 11 and the second unit 12 is improved. Therefore, in addition to the case of FIG. 2, the ceiling portion 21 is provided on the frames 14A and 14B so as to cover the first unit 11 and the second unit 12 by the ceiling portion 21 together with the frames 14A and 14B. Are connected. In addition, from the left and right of the ceiling portion 21 (the side surface serving as the entrance / exit of the shooting space), it is possible not only to improve the closing property and form a shooting space with a stable environment, but also from a person located outside the shooting space. A curtain 23 is suspended in order to suppress browsing of the shooting state.

  A U-shaped curtain frame 22 is provided on the upper portion of the first unit 11 on the back surface 11-3 side. An edit space is provided near the front surface of the back surface 11-3 as will be described later, and curtains 23-1 to 23-4 are provided so as to surround the edit space. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the contents of the editing work from being peeped by others located outside the editing space.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the front surface 11-1 of the first unit 11 of the photographic sticker creating apparatus 3.

  On the front surface 11-1, for example, the illumination unit 31A, the illumination unit 31B, the imaging unit 32, the CCD camera 33, the captured image display monitor 34, the imaging monitor 35, the audio output unit 36A, the audio output unit 36B, and a coin input A function relating to photographing processing such as the discharge port 37 is provided.

  The illuminating unit 31-A and the illuminating unit 31-B are configured by an illuminating device that can emit strobe light. The CCD camera 33 emits strobe light at a predetermined timing when photographing by the user and irradiates the user who performs photographing. . Note that the number of the illumination units 31 is not limited to two, ie, the illumination unit 31-A and the illumination unit 31-B, and may be one or three or more. Moreover, the light emission timing of each illumination part may not be mutually simultaneous. In the following description, the illumination unit 31-A and the illumination unit 31-B will be referred to as the illumination unit 31 when it is not necessary to explain them separately.

  A photographing unit 32 for photographing a user is provided in the approximate center of the front surface 11-1. The photographing unit 32 is provided with a CCD camera 33 and a captured image display monitor 34.

  The CCD camera 33 is configured by a photographing element using a CCD for photographing a user and obtaining an image. Instead of the CCD camera 33, for example, a complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) sensor camera may be used. Further, any image can be used as long as it can photograph a user and obtain digital image data.

  The captured image display monitor 34 near the CCD camera 33 on the lower side in the figure is constituted by a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) display or LCD (Liquid Crystal Display). The captured image display monitor 34 displays a user's live view image (captured moving image) captured by the CCD camera 33. Specific description of the live view image will be described later. The user can check his / her own image immediately before shooting without significantly shifting his / her line of sight from the image displayed on the captured image display monitor 34 provided in the vicinity of the CCD camera 33. .

  The photographing monitor 35 is configured by a CRT display or LCD, and displays a screen for setting photographing work, a confirmation screen for setting contents, and the like. As will be described later, a colorless and transparent pressure-sensitive touch panel is superimposed on the display surface of the photographing monitor 35, and the user taps (contacts) the screen with a finger or the like, thereby the photographing monitor 35. The GUI (Graphical User Interface) screen displayed on the screen can be operated. In place of the pressure-sensitive touch panel described above, an electromagnetic induction touch pen and touch panel may be used, and an input device such as a switch is provided in the vicinity of the photographing monitor 35 separately from the photographing monitor 35. You may make it provide. Of course, other input devices may be used.

  The audio output unit 36A and the audio output unit 36B are configured by speakers, and output audio of two left and right channels (channels different from each other) (for example, shooting work guidance audio and BGM (Back Ground Music)). In the following, when there is no need to distinguish between the audio output unit 36A and the audio output unit 36B, they are collectively referred to as the audio output unit 36. The coin input / output port 37 has an input port for inputting coins and an output port for discharging coins. The user inserts coins having a predetermined charge into the insertion slot of the coin insertion / extraction slot 37, thereby creating a photo sticker creation game (photo sticker for photo sticker creation apparatus such as shooting work and editing work). Play of a series of work until 3) is provided. Of course, the coin insertion / exhaust port 37 may be provided on a surface other than the front surface 11-1.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the right side surface 11-2 of the first unit 11.

  In FIG. 5, a post-service customer unit 40 is provided on the right side surface 11-2. The post-service customer unit 40 is provided with a post-service monitor 41, an audio output unit 42-1, and an audio output unit 42-2. The post-service monitor 41 has a colorless and pressure-sensitive touch panel superimposed on its display surface, displays a GUI image related to input of personal settings for games and additional services, and accepts input thereto. The audio output unit 42-1 and the audio output unit 42-2 are configured by speakers, and output audio of two left and right channels (channels different from each other) (for example, post-service audio and BGM). In the following, when there is no need to distinguish between the audio output unit 42-1 and the audio output unit 42-2, they are collectively referred to as the audio output unit 42.

  By providing such a post-service unit 40, a user who completes the editing operation and waits until the printing process is finished and the sticker sheet is discharged can be processed by the post-service unit 40 (game). And additional services such as access destination notifications), so you can spend time without getting bored. This improves user satisfaction. In addition, since it can be expected that the improvement of the satisfaction level of the user will lead to an increase in the number of customers, the store side can expect an improvement in profitability. The details of this post-service processing will be described later.

  A maintenance door 43 is provided below the customer service unit 40 on the right side surface 11-2. The maintenance door 43 opens and closes so as to rotate about the hinges 44-1 and 44-2. The maintenance door 43 is also provided with a door knob 45. The maintenance door 43 is further provided with a seal paper discharge port 46. The seal paper discharge port 46 is also provided with a stopper 47 that prevents the sticker paper discharged after printing by an internal printer (not shown) from jumping out of the seal paper discharge port 46.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the back surface 11-3 of the first unit 11 of the photo sticker creating apparatus 3.

  In FIG. 6, an editing unit 51-1 and an editing unit 51-2 in which items used when a user performs editing work are arranged on the back surface 11-3. The editing unit 51-1 includes an editing input monitor 52-1, two touch pens 53-1 and 53-2, and two sound output units 54-1 and 54-2. Similarly to the editing unit 51-1, the editing unit 51-2 also has an editing input monitor 52-2, two touch pens 53-3 and 53-4, and two audio output units 54-3 and 54. -4.

  In the following, when there is no need to distinguish between the editing unit 51-1 and the editing unit 51-2, they are collectively referred to as the editing unit 51.

  The edit input monitor 52-1 is configured by a CRT display or LCD, and displays an edit screen or the like that is a GUI image for editing a captured image obtained by a shooting operation in the shooting space. A colorless and transparent touch panel (for example, an electromagnetic induction type) is superimposed on the screen of the edit input monitor 52-1. Further, in the vicinity of the left and right of the editing input monitor 52-1, a touch pen 53-1 and a touch pen 53-2 corresponding to the touch panel can be attached to and detached from the editing unit 51-1 by a predetermined attachment one by one on the left and right. It is fixed. The edit input monitor 52-1, for example, displays an image in which two edit screens are arranged so that a plurality of users can simultaneously perform an edit operation. In this case, the editing screens correspond to different ones of the touch pen 53-1 and the touch pen 53-2 so that the user will not be confused. The touch pen does not allow editing operations.

  The edit input monitor 52-2 is the same as the edit input monitor 52-1, and is configured by a CRT display or LCD, and a colorless and transparent touch panel (for example, electromagnetic induction type) is superimposed on the screen. . Further, in the vicinity of the left and right of the editing input monitor 52-2, a touch pen 53-3 and a touch pen 53-4 corresponding to the touch panel can be attached to and detached from the editing unit 51-2 by a predetermined attachment one by one on the left and right. It is fixed.

  Hereinafter, when it is not necessary to distinguish between the edit input monitor 52-1 and the edit input monitor 52-2, they are collectively referred to as an edit input monitor 52.

  The touch pen 53-1 and the touch pen 53-2 are (electrically) connected to the editing unit 51-1 by wire (or wireless). The touch pen 53-1 and the touch pen 53-2 operate in cooperation with a touch panel (for example, an electromagnetic induction type) on the screen of the edit input monitor 52-1. When the user operates the touch pen 53-1 and the touch pen 53-2 and taps the touch panel (the touch pen 53-1 and the touch pen 53-2 and the touch panel are brought into contact (or close proximity)), Operates as input means for receiving input from the user. Note that different signals are input from the touch pen 53-1 and the touch pen 53-2 via, for example, a touch panel, as described later. Thereby, the photo sticker creation apparatus 3 can identify where the touch pen 53-1 and the touch pen 53-2 are tapped on the touch panel. That is, the photo sticker creating apparatus 3 can acquire not only the position information of the position where the touch pen 53-1 and the touch pen 53-2 are tapped, but also the identification information of the touch pen 53-1 and the touch pen 53-2.

  Similarly to the touch pen 53-1 and the touch pen 53-2, the touch pen 53-3 and the touch pen 53-4 are also (electrically) connected to the editing unit 51-2 by wire (or wirelessly). The touch pen 53-3 and the touch pen 53-4 operate in cooperation with a touch panel (for example, an electromagnetic induction type) on the screen of the edit input monitor 52-2. In other words, when the user operates and taps the touch panel, the touch pen 53-3 and the touch pen 53-4 also receive input from the user as in the case of the touch pen 53-1 and the touch pen 53-2. Operates as a receiving input means. Note that the touch pen 53-3 and the touch pen 53-4 also input different signals via a touch panel, for example, in order to be able to identify each other, as in the case of the touch pen 53-1 and the touch pen 53-2.

  In the following, when it is not necessary to distinguish between the touch pens 53-1 to 53-4 and describe them, they are collectively referred to as the touch pen 53.

  In addition, an audio output unit 54-1 and an audio output unit 54-2 are provided in the vicinity of the lower side of the edit input monitor 52-1, so as to be arranged side by side. The audio output unit 54-1 and the audio output unit 54-2 are each configured by a speaker, and output audio of two left and right channels (channels different from each other) (for example, audio for editing work guidance and BGM).

  Similarly to the case of the audio output unit 54-1 and the audio output unit 54-2, the audio output unit 54-3 and the audio output unit 54-4 are arranged side by side in the vicinity of the lower side of the edit input monitor 52-2. It is provided as follows. Each of the audio output unit 54-3 and the audio output unit 54-4 is configured by a speaker, and outputs audio of two left and right channels (channels different from each other) (for example, editing work guidance audio and BGM).

  In the following, when it is not necessary to distinguish between the audio output units 54-1 to 54-4 and describe them, they are collectively referred to as the audio output unit 54.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining how the user moves in the space of the photo sticker creating apparatus 3 during the game.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the photo sticker creating apparatus 3 has a photographing space 61, an editing space 62, and a post-service area 63.

  The photographing space 61 is a space where the user performs photographing work for photographing himself / herself using the CCD camera 33. The editing space 62 is a space for a user who has performed a photographing operation in the photographing space 61 to perform a graffiti editing input operation on the photographed image using the editing unit 51 installed on the back surface 11-3. The post-service space 63 is a space in the vicinity of the right side surface 11-2 of the first unit 11, and the post-processing performed by the user who has performed the graffiti editing work in the editing space 62 until the printing of the photo sticker is completed. It is a space for working on customer service. For example, information on the destination of an e-mail (for example, a mobile phone) for selecting a mini-game for killing a user's time or a captured image to be uploaded to the server 2 or notifying access destination information for downloading the captured image. For example, an e-mail address of the telephone 5 is entered. In FIG. 3, the post-service space 63 is not separated from the outside by using a curtain or the like. However, the post-service space 63 is separated from the external space by a curtain or the like as in the editing space 62 (simple Of course, you may make it partition.

  Next, with reference to this FIG. 7, a mode that a user is guided (a customer service method of the photograph sticker production apparatus 3) is demonstrated.

  As described above, one game is roughly divided into a photographing operation for photographing a user, an editing operation for editing a user image obtained by the photographing operation, and a user image edited by the editing operation. It consists of three steps of printing work to print on paper (including subsequent customer service during the waiting time).

  First, the two users (A0 and B0) in the first set enter the shooting space 61 by following the guidance, etc., when the turn turns, start the game, and the shooting unit 32 (CCD camera 33). Take a picture of yourself by using (A1 and B1). When the photographing work is completed, the photograph sticker creating apparatus 3 displays an image of moving guidance to the editing space 62 for the users (A1 and B1) of the photographing space 61, and outputs a voice message prompting the user to move. Or In accordance with the guidance, the user leaves the shooting space 61 and moves to the editing space 62. The users (A2 and B2) who enter the editing space 62 use the editing unit 51 to perform editing work on the captured image. When the editing work is completed, the photo sticker creating apparatus 3 guides the user (A2 and B2) of the editing space 62 to move to the vicinity of the sticker paper outlet 46 (near the post-service unit 40) (image display and (Guidance of movement by voice output). In accordance with the guidance, the user leaves the editing space 62 and moves to the post-service space 63 (A3 and B3). The user (A3 and B3) who has moved to the post-service area 63 operates the post-service unit 40 and inputs a mini game, information, etc., and the photo sticker (sticker paper on which the image is printed) is discharged. Wait until. When the photo sticker is ejected, the user receives the photo sticker and the game ends.

  When the first set of users leave the shooting space 61 and move to the editing space 62, the shooting space 61 becomes empty. At that time, the next users (A0 and B0) waiting for the turn The player can enter the shooting space 61 and start the game (A1 and B1). The second set of users also plays the photo sticker creation game in the same procedure as the first set of users.

  In this way, in the photo sticker creating apparatus 3, two sets of users can simultaneously perform a shooting operation and an editing operation using the shooting space 61 and the editing space 62 (two sets of two sets of users performing two operations). The game can be run in parallel). That is, the photo sticker creating apparatus 3 can serve a maximum of two users at the same time. This is hereinafter referred to as “double customer service”. It should be noted that the photo sticker creating apparatus 3 can accurately receive three sets of users at the same time if the users of the post-service space 63 are included, but here, the description will be continued assuming that they are not included in the number of simultaneous customers. .

  FIG. 8 is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration example of the photo sticker creating apparatus 3. The same parts as those described above are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted.

  8, the photo sticker creating apparatus 3 includes a control unit 71, a control information storage unit 72, an image data holding unit 73, a play information storage unit 74, a user information storage unit 75, which are connected to each other via a bus 100. A coin unit 81, a photographing unit 82, a first editing unit 83A, a second editing unit 83B, a printing unit 84, a subsequent customer service unit 85, a communication unit 86, and a drive 87 are configured.

  The control unit 71 is a processing unit that controls the entire apparatus of the photo sticker creating apparatus 3, and includes a game management unit 91, a coin processing unit 92, a photographing processing unit 93, an editing processing unit 94, a printing processing unit 95, and a post-service processing unit. 96, a time measuring unit 97, and a management unit 98.

  The game management unit 91 creates a photo sticker and executes processing related to management control such as the progress of a game (photo sticker creation game) to be provided to the user. The coin processing unit 92 performs control processing related to coin insertion by the user. The imaging processing unit 93 mainly controls each unit provided on the front surface 11-1 of the first unit 11 and executes processing related to the user's imaging operation during game processing. The editing processing unit 94 mainly controls the first editing unit 83A and the second editing unit 83B, and executes processing related to the editing operation of the user during the game processing. The print processing unit 95 controls processing related to the printing work during the photo sticker creation game by controlling the printing unit 84 or the like. The subsequent customer service processing unit 96 executes a process related to a mini game or an additional service that is performed while the user is waiting until the end of printing. The time measuring unit 97 performs processing related to time control, such as generating and supplying all time information based on the request of each unit. The management unit 98 mainly controls the communication unit 86 to perform a process for transmitting (uploading) a part or all of the edited photographed image created by playing the photo sticker creation game to the server 2. Do.

  The control information storage unit 72 includes, for example, a hard disk, a flash memory, and the like, and stores a program (for example, a program for executing a photo sticker creation game) for controlling the entire photo sticker creation device 3, data, and the like. The image data holding unit 73 is configured by, for example, a hard disk, a flash memory, or a RAM (Random Access Memory), and holds image data obtained by photographing with the CCD camera 33. The play information storage unit 74 includes, for example, a hard disk, a flash memory, or a RAM, and various types of information (for example, image brightness set by the user) generated during execution (during play) of the photo sticker creation game. The setting information regarding sheath size etc.) is stored and managed as play information for each play. That is, the play information storage unit 74 stores information (play information) indicating what kind of play is being performed, and setting information necessary for each play (setting information managed for each piece of play information). . The user information storage unit 75 includes, for example, a hard disk, a flash memory, or a RAM, and securely stores personal information such as an e-mail address input by the user in the post-service processing.

  Of course, some or all of these storage units may be configured by a single storage medium, or each of the storage units described above may be configured by a plurality of storage media.

  The coin unit 81 is mainly controlled by the coin processing unit 92 and executes processing such as coin insertion and coin discharge at the coin insertion / exhaust port 37. The photographing unit 82 includes the photographing unit 32 and is mainly controlled by the photographing processing unit 93 to perform photographing processing by the CCD camera 33, display image data obtained by photographing, and obtained image data. Are supplied to the image data holding unit 73 via the bus 100. The first editing unit 83A includes an editing unit 51-1, and is mainly controlled by the editing processing unit 94 to perform processing related to editing input for image data obtained by shooting. The configuration of the second editing unit 83B includes an editing unit 51-2, which is mainly controlled by the editing processing unit 94 and performs processing related to editing input for image data obtained by shooting.

  In the following, when it is not necessary to distinguish between the first editing unit 83A and the second editing unit 83B, they are collectively referred to as an editing unit 83.

  The printing unit 84 includes a printer, and is controlled mainly by the print processing unit 95 and the like, and performs processing for printing printing data including a supplied edited image and the like on a predetermined sticker sheet. . The post-service unit 85 includes the post-service unit 40 and is mainly controlled by the post-service unit 96, and provides a game, additional services, and the like to a user who is waiting during printing of sticker paper. The communication unit 86 is connected to the external network 4 and performs communication processing with the server 2 and the mobile phone 5. The drive 87 includes a removable medium such as a magnetic disk (including a flexible disk), an optical disk (including a CD-ROM (Compact Disc-Read Only Memory), a DVD (Digital Versatile Disc)), a magneto-optical disk, and a semiconductor memory. The computer program 102 and the data read from them are stored or installed in the control information storage unit 72 as necessary.

  FIG. 9 is a block diagram illustrating a detailed configuration example of the imaging processing unit 93.

  The imaging processing unit 93 includes an imaging control unit 111, a connection pattern selection processing unit 112, a connection imaging processing unit 113, a normal imaging processing unit 114, and a keep image selection processing unit 115.

  The shooting control unit 111 controls each unit constituting the shooting processing unit 93, and controls the progress of processing for shooting work for shooting the user himself / herself during a series of processing of the photo sticker creation game.

  The connection pattern selection processing unit 112 is controlled by the imaging control unit 111, controls the imaging unit 82 via the bus 100, and executes processes related to various selected connection patterns. Here, the connection means that a plurality of captured images are displayed side by side. When this connection is performed, the photograph sticker creating apparatus 3 may combine the respective photographed image data into one (that is, compose the images to create one image data), or each photographed image data. Create information that does not summarize data but associates them with each other (defines an arrangement pattern) (for example, adds such information to the header of each data, or creates new definition data that defines the relationship between each data) You may do it. In other words, it is only necessary that the “concatenated image” is connected to be displayed as a single image when displayed, and any data format may be used. . In the following, an image that has been connected (connected image) is referred to as “connecting pre”.

  The connection pattern defines a connection method such as the number of images to be connected (images constituting “connecting pre”), the size and shape of each image, or the arrangement (arrangement pattern) of each image. is there. In the following description, for example, a connection pattern is identified only by the number of images, such as two-sheet connection or three-sheet connection, and a single (that is, non-connection) may be regarded as one of the connection patterns. . Note that the shooting process in the connection mode refers to a process of shooting a plurality of images (image group constituting “connecting pre”) to be connected.

  For example, the connection pattern selection processing unit 112 displays a connection pattern selection image (a GUI image that allows the user to select a connection pattern (imaging method)) via the imaging monitor 35, and the connection control unit selects the connection pattern selection image. 111.

  The linked shooting processing unit 113 performs shooting processing in the linked mode. In this connection mode, the captured image display monitor 34 displays the current captured moving image and the captured image (still image) captured (adopted) up to the previous time as a live view image. The In other words, the live view image is displayed on the captured image display monitor 34 in a state of pseudo connection (to date). Note that, in this connection mode, the preview image is also displayed side by side with the previously captured still image and the current captured still image. That is, the preview image is displayed on the photographing monitor 35 (and the captured image display monitor 34) in a pre-connected state (to date). The linked shooting processing unit 113 repeats such shooting processing, holds the shot images, and connects the shot image data when the planned number of linked images (the number of linked shot images) is complete (linked). Information on the image) and supplies the information to the keep image selection processing unit 115.

  The normal imaging processing unit 114 is controlled by the imaging control unit 111, controls the imaging unit 82 via the bus 100, and executes processing related to normal imaging. For example, the normal imaging processing unit 114 captures a captured image using the CCD camera 33, displays a live view image on the captured image display monitor 34, accepts a user instruction, and captures the captured image. The captured photographed image is displayed on the photographing monitor 35 and supplied to the photographing control unit 111.

  The keep image selection processing unit 115 holds the captured image supplied from the linked shooting processing unit 113 and the normal shooting processing unit 114, accepts a user instruction, and takes the shot image according to the user instruction as an image data holding unit 73. Supply to (keep).

  FIG. 10 is a block diagram illustrating a detailed configuration example of the imaging unit 82.

  In FIG. 10, an imaging unit 82 includes an audio output control unit 131, an illumination control unit 132, a display control unit 133, a VRAM (Video Random Access Memory) 134, a touch panel 135, a touch panel control unit 136, an illumination unit 31, an imaging unit 32, The photographing monitor 35 and the sound output unit 36 are included.

  The audio output control unit 131 generates an analog audio signal from the audio data and supplies it to the audio output unit 36 so that the audio output unit 36 outputs audio. The illumination control unit 132 controls light emission and power storage of the illumination unit 31, and causes the illumination unit 31 to emit strobe light at a predetermined timing according to the shooting timing (timing for capturing a frame image).

  The display control unit 133 appropriately performs image processing such as concatenation on the GUI image data, the captured image data, or the captured moving image data supplied from the CCD camera 33 using the VRAM 134 and obtains the image processing by the image processing. The obtained display image is displayed on the photographing monitor 35. A touch panel 135 is superimposed on the screen of the photographing monitor 35. A touch panel control unit 136 that controls the touch panel 135 detects a position designated by the user on the touch panel 135 and supplies the position information to the imaging processing unit 93 and the display control unit 133. The display control unit 133 processes the image data held in the VRAM 134 based on the supplied position information or the control by the imaging processing unit 93 performed based on the position information, and displays the user's input as a display image. To reflect.

  Further, as shown in the photographing unit 32, it has a CCD camera control unit 141, a CCD camera 33, a display control unit 142, a VRAM 143, and a captured image display monitor 34.

  The CCD camera control unit 141 controls the operation of the CCD camera 33, controls the focus position, captures an image frame by frame, and sequentially supplies the captured frame image to the display control unit 142 as a moving image, or specifies The frame image is supplied to the image data holding unit 73 via the bus 100 as a still image obtained by photographing.

  The display control unit 142 controls the display on the captured image display monitor 34. At this time, the display control unit 142 accumulates the image data supplied from the CCD camera 33 via the bus 100 in the VRAM 143 frame by frame, and the connection moving image data supplied from the imaging processing unit 93 as necessary. One frame image is linked, and the linked image is captured as a live view and displayed on the image display monitor 34. Further, the display control unit 142 may further capture a captured image (preview image) immediately after shooting and display the captured image on the image display monitor 34.

  FIG. 11 is a block diagram illustrating a detailed configuration example of the edit processing unit 94.

  In FIG. 11, the editing processing unit 94 includes an editing control unit 161, an editing screen display processing unit 162, an input reception processing unit 163, an editing target image switching processing unit 164, an image processing unit 165, and a division number selection processing unit 166. Is done.

  The editing control unit 161 controls each part of the editing processing unit 94, and controls the progress of the processing for the shot image editing work performed by the user in a series of processes for creating a photo sticker.

  The edit screen display processing unit 162 performs processing related to display of an edit screen in which the user performs graffiti editing or the like on the captured image. For example, the editing screen display processing unit 162 creates a GUI part for editing included in the editing screen, such as a pen tool selection button and a stamp tool selection button, acquires a keep image from the image data holding unit 73, and keeps the keep image. The thumbnails of the images are created and supplied to the editing unit 83 together with the captured images supplied by the control of the editing target image switching processing unit 164 and displayed on the editing input monitor 52 as an editing screen.

  The input reception processing unit 163 controls the editing unit 83 to receive input from the user and perform processing for the input.

  The editing target image switching processing unit 164 performs processing related to switching of the display of the editing target image included in the editing screen displayed by the editing screen display processing unit 162. For example, when a photographed image desired to be edited is displayed at a predetermined position on the editing screen, the user uses a touch pen 53 or the like to display thumbnail images included in the editing screen displayed on the editing input monitor 52. Select one of them. When the input receiving unit 163 receives this selection instruction, the editing target image switching processing unit 164 controls the image data holding unit 73 based on the instruction, and supplies an image corresponding to the selected thumbnail to the editing unit 83. Let The edit screen display processing unit 162 controls the captured image to be displayed on the edit screen as an image to be edited.

  The image processing unit 165 reflects the graffiti editing on the captured image performed on the editing screen in the captured image data.

  The division number selection processing unit 166 outputs a message prompting selection of the division number for dividing the printing area of the sticker paper from the voice output unit 54, and displays a division number selection screen for allowing the user to select the division pattern. To display. The user determines the layout pattern of the image printed on the photo sticker by selecting this division pattern. The division number selection processing unit 166 sets the division number at the time of printing based on this division number selection instruction input via the touch panel 175.

  FIG. 12 is a block diagram illustrating a detailed configuration example of the first editing unit 83A. The editing unit 83A includes an interface processing unit 171, an audio output control unit 172, a display control unit 173, a VRAM 174, a touch panel 175, a touch panel control unit 176, an edit input monitor 52, touch pens 53-1 and 53-2, and an audio output unit. 54. Note that the configuration example of the second editing unit 83B is the same as the configuration example of the first editing unit 83A, and a description thereof will be omitted.

  The interface processing unit 171 is connected to the bus 100 and executes interface processing of each unit in the first editing unit 51-1. The audio output control unit 172 generates an analog audio signal based on the audio data supplied from the editing processing unit 94 via the interface processing unit 171, and supplies the analog audio signal to the audio output unit 54 for output.

  The display control unit 173 appropriately receives the GUI image data supplied from the editing processing unit 94 via the interface processing unit 171 or the captured image data (image to be edited) supplied from the image data holding unit 73 as appropriate in the VRAM 174. And the display image is displayed on the edit input monitor 52. A touch panel 175 is superimposed on the screen of the edit input monitor 52. An instruction from the user input by the touch panel 175 and the touch pen 53 (touch pens 53-1 and 53-2) is supplied to the touch panel control unit 176. The touch panel control unit 176 detects a position designated by the user by tapping the touch pen 53 on the touch panel 175, and the position information, identification information of the touch pen 53, and the like are passed through the interface processing unit 171 as necessary. The instruction information input to the editing processing unit 94 and input by the user is reflected in the image displayed on the editing input monitor 52.

  In addition, the touch panel control unit 176 displays the position information input by the user when the information controlled by the position information input by the user is only simple image processing such as movement of a cursor. Alternatively, it can be directly supplied to the display control unit 173. In this case, the display control unit 173 processes the image data held in the VRAM 174 based on the supplied position information, and displays an image that easily reflects the user input on the editing input monitor 52. Let

  The photographed image data (edited image data) edited based on the user input in this way is supplied from the VRAM 174 to the image data holding unit 73 and is held in the temporarily held image data holding unit 73. The edited image data is then used for print processing or the like, as will be described later.

  FIG. 13 is a block diagram showing a detailed configuration example of the post-service customer section 85.

  The subsequent customer service unit 85 includes an interface processing unit 181, a voice output control unit 182, a display control unit 183, a VRAM 184, a touch panel 185, a touch panel control unit 186, a subsequent customer service monitor 41, and a voice output unit 42.

  The interface processing unit 181 is connected to the bus 100 and executes interface processing of each unit in the post-service unit 40. The voice output control unit 182 generates an analog voice signal based on voice data supplied from the post-service processing unit 96 via the interface processing unit 181 such as various guidance voices, BGM, or sound effects of a mini game, for example. Then, it is supplied to the audio output unit 42 and output.

  The display control unit 183 includes, for example, a content selection screen for selecting whether to perform a mini game, processing for selection of an uploaded image or acquisition of access destination information, a transmission selection screen for selecting a captured image to be uploaded, an access destination From a mail address input screen for inputting an e-mail address to which information is to be sent, or from GUI image data supplied from the post-service processing unit 96 via the interface processing unit 181 such as a mini game, or from the image data holding unit 73 The supplied photographed image data (image to be edited) is appropriately processed using the VRAM 174 to create a display image, and the display image is displayed on the post-service monitor 41.

  Further, a touch panel 185 is superimposed on the screen of the post-service monitor 41. An instruction from the user input from the touch panel 185 is supplied to the touch panel control unit 186. The touch panel control unit 186 detects a position designated by the user by tapping with a finger or the like on the touch panel 185, and the position information is passed to the post-service processing unit 96 via the interface processing unit 181 as necessary. For example, the instruction information input by the user is reflected in the image displayed on the post-service monitor 41.

  FIG. 14 is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration example of the server 2.

  14, the server 2 includes a control unit 201, a communication unit 202, an image storage unit 203, an ID storage unit 204, an authentication unit 205, an image processing unit 206, and a frame storage unit 207.

  The control unit 201 performs processing for controlling the entire server 2. The communication unit 202 communicates with the photo sticker creating device 3, the mobile phone 5, and the like via the network 4. The image storage unit 203 is composed of, for example, a hard disk, a semiconductor memory, or the like, and stores image data supplied from the photo sticker creating apparatus 3. The ID storage unit 204 is configured by a hard disk, a semiconductor memory, and the like, and stores information such as a photographing ID and a password that are supplied from the photo sticker creation apparatus 3 together with the image data and are required for the user to download the image data. . The authentication unit 205 uses the information stored in the ID storage unit 204 to authenticate the input photographing ID and password when the user requests downloading of image data.

  The image processing unit 206 creates a single image (connection pre) by connecting the image groups constituting the connection pre based on a user request or the like. Also, the image processing unit 206 lays down the joint pre, or synthesizes it with a frame image for reducing the image size and aligning the aspect ratio according to the user's request, or requests the user. Editing such as cutting out a partial image at the position. Then, the image processing unit 206 supplies the edited image to the communication unit 202 via the control unit 201 and supplies it to the mobile phone 5.

  The frame storage unit 207 is configured by a hard disk, a semiconductor memory, or the like, and stores one or a plurality of predetermined frame images. This frame image is a frame image that can fill a region other than the portion where the connection pre is displayed in the display area of the mobile phone 5 when the entire connection pre is displayed on the mobile phone 5. For example, the image has an aspect ratio that matches the aspect ratio of the display area of the mobile phone 5. When a plurality of frame images are stored in the frame storage unit 207, the image processing unit 206 adds information related to the frames added to the images constituting the stitching pre, for example, performed in the photo sticker creating apparatus 3. Refer to information indicating the frame image selected by the user at the time of graffiti editing of the image, select a frame image that matches or approximates the information from the group of frame images stored in the frame storage unit 207, The frame images are stitched together and synthesized.

  FIG. 15 is a block diagram illustrating a detailed configuration example of the control unit 201.

  In FIG. 15, the control unit 201 includes an image acquisition processing unit 221, an authentication processing unit 222, a GUI processing unit 223, an image preparation processing unit 224, a frame editing processing unit 225, an image clipping processing unit 226, and a provision processing unit 227. is doing.

  The image acquisition processing unit 221 controls the communication unit 202, the image storage unit 203, and the ID storage unit 204, and stores image data and related information (for example, a shooting ID and a password) supplied from the photo sticker creating apparatus 3. Remember and save. The authentication processing unit 222 controls the communication unit 202, the ID storage unit 204, and the authentication unit 205, and uses the photographing ID and password stored in the ID storage unit 204 to acquire the portable type The authentication unit 205 authenticates the photographing ID and password supplied from the telephone 5.

  The GUI processing unit 223 controls the communication unit 206 to provide various GUIs to the mobile phone 5 that has been accessed in order to request downloading of an image, or the user input according to the GUI. Or get a request. The image preparation processing unit 224 controls the image storage unit 203 and the image processing unit 206 and performs a preparation process for providing an image based on a user request supplied via the GUI processing unit 223. Based on an instruction from the image preparation processing unit 224, the frame editing processing unit 225 reads out a frame image corresponding to the image from the frame storage unit 207 and combines it with the image. Based on the image preparation processing instruction, the image cutout processing unit 226 cuts out a portion at a position specified by the user from the image and generates a partial image. The provision processing unit 227 provides the image prepared by the image preparation processing unit 224 to the mobile phone 5 via the GUI processing unit 223.

  FIG. 16 is a block diagram illustrating a detailed configuration example of the image storage unit 203.

  As shown in FIG. 16, the image storage unit 203 collectively manages image data and related information for each shooting ID. The shooting ID is identification information assigned for each play of the photo sticker creation game. That is, by using this photographing ID, the server 2 can provide correct image data to the user who created the image data (or a person related to the user). That is, since the server 2 can provide the image data to the correct user, it is possible to reduce the risk of others viewing the image. Accordingly, the user can enjoy the image download service with peace of mind. Therefore, the server 2 can improve user satisfaction and improve profitability.

  As will be described later, the image data includes image data obtained by normal photographing (image data of individual photographed images one by one) and image data obtained by joint photographing (image data of photographing images for connection). And are read separately. That is, when downloading an image, the user first selects whether to download a captured image obtained by normal shooting or a linked captured image obtained by linked shooting, and either one of them is downloaded. Select an image to download from the group of captured images.

  Therefore, the image storage unit 203 manages the image data group corresponding to one shooting ID separately for image data for normal shooting and image data for linked shooting. More specifically, for example, the image storage unit 203 creates two IDs “shooting ID-A” and “shooting ID-B” from one shooting ID, and sets one of the “shooting ID-A”. The image data obtained by the normal shooting is associated, and the other “shooting ID-B” is associated with the image data obtained by the linked shooting. When an instruction to read out image data obtained by normal shooting of “shooting ID” is given, the image storage unit 203 reads out image data associated with “shooting ID-A”. On the other hand, when an instruction to read the image data obtained by the linked shooting of “shooting ID” is given, the image storage unit 203 reads the image data associated with “shooting ID-B”.

  In this way, the image storage unit 203 uses the specified shooting ID for each piece of image data without checking whether the image data is obtained by normal shooting or by linked shooting. Since all of the corresponding normal shooting image data or all of the linked shooting image data can be read at a time, for example, a process of displaying a thumbnail image list of the image data for each shooting method can be easily performed.

  In addition, identification information for identifying each image data is assigned to each image data. Therefore, the image storage unit 203 can also read image data one by one (each image data can be specified and read). The identification information of each image data has regularity according to the photographing method, and the image storage unit 203 can classify the image data for each photographing method by the regularity. Also good. For example, the end value of identification information of image data obtained by normal shooting is limited to “0”, and the end value of identification information of image data obtained by linked shooting is limited to “1”. . The image storage unit 203 can grasp from the value at the end whether the image data is obtained by normal photographing or obtained by linked photographing.

  FIG. 17 is a block diagram illustrating a detailed configuration example of the frame storage unit 207.

  As shown in FIG. 17, the frame storage unit 207 manages each frame image with a frame number. This frame number is also used in the photo sticker creating apparatus 3. For example, in the photo sticker creating apparatus 3, a user assigns a frame image to the photographed image at the time of photographing or graffiti editing. In this case, the frame number of the assigned frame image is added to the captured image data. The frame editing processing unit 225 refers to the frame number added to the image data, and selects the frame image corresponding to the frame number from the frame image group stored in the frame storage unit 207 or the frame number. A frame image (for example, a frame image belonging to the same theme) corresponding to the approximate frame number is acquired and combined with the captured image.

  For example, in the photo sticker creating apparatus 3, shooting work and editing work in accordance with a theme selected by a user from a plurality of themes prepared in advance such as “season”, “love”, “fashion”, or “adventure”. When performing the above, the background of the captured image, the frame image, and the like that belong to the selected theme are used. In other words, in such a case, each frame image belongs to a certain theme (classified by theme), and the frame number indicates the theme to which the frame image belongs in addition to information for identifying each frame image. Identification information is also included. For example, the frame number is composed of a plurality of digits, the theme to which the frame image belongs is shown in a certain digit, and the identification information of each frame image in the theme is shown in the other digits.

  In such a case, the frame editing processing unit 225 acquires a frame image belonging to the same theme as a frame image having a frame number that approximates (or is the same as) the frame number added to the image data, and synthesizes the frame image with the captured image. To do. For example, when the “season” theme is selected in the photo sticker creation apparatus 3 and the frame image of “snow” is used, the frame editing processing unit 225 uses the same “season” as the frame image whose frame number approximates. The frame image of “Sakura” belonging to the theme is acquired and combined with the photographed image.

  As described above, by using the information regarding the frame at the time of creating the photo sticker, the server 2 can add a frame image close to the frame image desired by the user to the captured image. This makes it possible to provide the user with a composite image that is closer to the user's preference than simply assigning some frame image appropriately. That is, the server 2 can obtain an effect more than simply filling the gap generated above and below the splicing pre, and can greatly improve the satisfaction of the user. In other words, it can be expected to improve profitability.

  Next, an example of the photo sticker creation game process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  The control unit 71 displays a game standby screen on the captured image display monitor 34 and the photographing monitor 35 before starting the game process. For example, a message such as “Pay money!” Is displayed on the game standby screen. The message may be output from the audio output unit 36 configured by a speaker.

  In step S <b> 1, based on the activation signal for activating the game process from the coin processing unit 92 in FIG. 8, the control unit 71 has inserted a coin of a predetermined price into the insertion port of the coin insertion / extraction port 37. It is determined whether or not, and waits until it is determined that a coin of a predetermined price has been inserted. Specifically, the coin processing unit 92 detects the amount of coins inserted, and supplies a control unit 71 with an activation signal for instructing activation of the game process when a coin of a predetermined price or more is inserted. In addition, when a coin having an amount larger than a predetermined price is inserted, the coin processing unit 92 calculates the amount of change and performs a process of discharging the calculated change coin from the discharge port of the coin input / discharge port 37.

  When the activation signal is detected and it is determined in step S1 that a coin of a predetermined price has been inserted into the coin insertion / extraction port 37, the control unit 71 advances the process to step S2. In step S2, the photographing processing unit 93 performs photographing processing. When the photographing process is completed, the editing processing unit 94 performs an editing process for editing the photographed image obtained by the photographing process in step S3.

  When the editing process is completed, the management unit 98 associates the shooting ID and password with the shot image in step S4. In step S5, the print processing unit 95 performs print processing. In parallel with this printing process, the post-service processing unit 96 performs post-service processing in step S6. When the subsequent customer service process ends, the management unit 98 controls the communication unit 86 to transmit the transmission target image data and the related information to the server 2 in step S7.

  When the process of step S7 ends, the control unit 71 ends the photo sticker creation game process. Each unit of the photo sticker creating apparatus 3 executes the photo sticker creating game process as described above for each set of users independently of each other.

  Next, details of the photographing process executed in step S2 of FIG. 18 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  When the imaging process is started, the connection pattern selection processing unit 112 displays a connection pattern selection screen on the imaging monitor 35 in step S31, and a plurality of connection patterns indicating how many images are to be connected. Present it and let the user select one of the patterns. The connection pattern includes a pattern that “does not connect”. That is, the user can instruct to perform “normal shooting without performing linked shooting” on the connection pattern selection screen.

  In step S32, the connection pattern selection processing unit 112 performs an instruction reception process for receiving a user's pattern selection instruction input for the connection pattern selection screen displayed in step S31. In step S33, the connection pattern selection processing unit 112 determines whether or not to perform linked shooting based on an input from the user. If it is determined that linked shooting is to be performed, the process proceeds to step S34. In step S <b> 34, the linked shooting processing unit 113 performs a linked shooting process that is a shooting process for obtaining shot images for connection pre (a plurality of shot images that are linked to each other). When the linked shooting process ends, the linked shooting processing unit 113 advances the process to step S36.

  In step S33, if the user determines to perform normal shooting, the connection pattern selection processing unit 112 advances the process to step S35. In step S35, the normal photographing processing unit 114 performs normal photographing processing that is photographing processing for obtaining individual photographed images one by one. When the normal shooting process is completed, the normal shooting processing unit 114 proceeds with the process to step S36.

  In step S36, the shooting control unit 111 determines whether or not the number of shots exceeds the limit number of shots (for example, four). If it is determined that the number of shots does not exceed the limit of shots, the process is performed in step S37. Proceed to In step S37, the imaging control unit 111 refers to the information supplied from the time measuring unit 97, and determines whether a time limit (for example, 120 seconds) has elapsed or whether the user has instructed the end of imaging. If it is determined that the time limit has not elapsed and the end of shooting has not been instructed, the shooting control unit 111 returns the process to step S31 and repeats the subsequent processes. If it is determined that the time limit has elapsed or the end of shooting has been instructed, the shooting control unit 111 advances the process to step S38. If it is determined in step S36 that the number of shots has exceeded the limit of shots, the shooting control unit 111 advances the process to step S38.

  In step S38, the keep image selection processing unit 115 performs a keep image selection process for causing the user to select a keep image to be kept for graffiti editing and printing from the photographed images obtained by the photographing work. The keep image selection processing unit 115 displays a keep image selection screen on the photographing monitor 35, and allows the user to select a predetermined number of keep images. In step S39, the keep image selection processing unit 115 stores the captured image selected by the user in the image data holding unit 73 as a keep image.

  When the keep image is stored, the photographing control unit 111 captures a movement guide screen including a message and a pattern prompting the user to move to the editing space 62 in step S40, and displays the image display monitor 34 and the photographing monitor 35. To display. When step S40 ends, the imaging control unit 111 returns the process to step S2 in FIG. 18, and performs the processes after step S3.

  Next, an example of the linked photographing process executed in step S34 in FIG. 19 will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.

  When the linked shooting process is started, the linked shooting processing unit 113 displays the shooting instruction reception screen on the shooting monitor 35 in step S51, and the linked image is displayed on the captured image display monitor 34 in step S52. Connect to display the live view image.

  The shooting instruction reception screen is a GUI screen that receives a shooting instruction from a user, and is provided with a shooting button for inputting a shooting instruction. In addition, in this shooting instruction reception screen, in order to indicate the number of shots of linked shooting (indicating the number of shots), a message to that effect, a preview image shot so far, and the current capture An image is displayed. Note that a predetermined number of still images corresponding to the number of shootings may be displayed instead of the preview image or the captured image.

  Note that, for example, in the case of the first shooting, a shot image does not yet exist. Accordingly, in this case, the linked photographing processing unit 113 displays a photographing instruction reception screen that does not include a preview image (including a current captured image) on the photographing monitor 35 and presents the current capturing on the captured image display monitor 34. A live view image display screen composed only of images (live view images) is displayed.

  On the other hand, in the second and subsequent shootings, there are linked shooting images obtained in previous shootings. Therefore, in this case, the linked shooting processing unit 113 causes the shooting monitor 35 to display a shooting instruction reception screen in which both the linked shooting images (preview images) shot so far and the current captured image are arranged and captured. The image display monitor 34 displays a live view image display screen in which both the linked captured image (preview image) and the current captured image (live view image) are arranged.

  As a result, the user poses while viewing both the past captured still image displayed on the captured image display monitor 34 and the current captured moving image of the user captured by the CCD camera 33. can do. Therefore, the user can easily and more accurately take a pose (photographing posture) in cooperation with each other during each photographing.

  In step S53, the linked shooting processing unit 113 determines whether or not a shooting instruction from the user has been accepted, and waits until it is determined that a shooting instruction has been received. For example, when the operation of the button for performing photographing displayed on the photographing monitor 35 by the user is detected and it is determined that the photographing instruction has been received, the coupled photographing processing unit 113 advances the process to step S54, and performs CCD processing. Shooting with the camera 33 is performed. The captured image is a still image captured by the CCD camera 33, but an image as intended by the user (substantially the same image as the live view image) can be captured as a still image.

  In step S55, the linked shooting processing unit 113 causes the shooting monitor 35 to display a preview image of the still image (the frame image extracted from the captured image at the shooting timing) obtained by the shooting process in step S54. As a result, the user can check his / her own still image captured by the CCD camera 33 displayed on the capturing monitor 35. The user inputs an instruction as to whether or not to retake the preview image.

  In step S56, the linked photographing processing unit 113 determines whether or not to perform re-taking based on the user's request, and when it is determined that re-taking is to be performed, the captured image data obtained by the current shooting is discarded. The process returns to step S51, and the subsequent processes are repeated. If it is determined in step S56 that re-taking is not performed, the linked photographing processing unit 113 advances the process to step S57.

  In step S57, the linked photographing processing unit 113 determines whether or not the number of linked shots has reached the scheduled number of shots. For example, the linked photographing processing unit 113 determines this by counting how many times the processing of steps S51 to S56 has been repeated. The linked photographing processing unit 113 may determine this by checking how many photographed images are stored in the image data holding unit 73. If it is determined that the number of linked shots has not reached the scheduled number of shots, the linked shot processing unit 113 returns the process to step S51 and repeats the subsequent processes. If it is determined in step S57 that the number of linked shots has reached the scheduled number of shots, the linked shot processing unit 113 advances the process to step S58.

  In step S <b> 58, the linked shooting processing unit 113 performs a linkage process that links (synthesizes or associates) a plurality of images obtained in the linked shooting. When the connection process ends, the connection shooting processing unit 113 ends the connection shooting process, returns the process to step S34 in FIG. 19, and performs the processes after step S36.

  FIG. 21 is a diagram showing a display example of a shooting instruction reception screen displayed on the shooting monitor 35 in step S51 of FIG. FIG. 21A is an example of a shooting instruction reception screen for the first shooting operation in a series of linked shooting operations. As shown in FIG. 21, the current captured image (live view image) is displayed on the photographing instruction reception screen in this case, along with a message “I will shoot the first picture!”. In addition, the “shooting” button is provided in the lower right of the shooting instruction reception screen, and the user inputs a shooting instruction by operating this “shooting” button.

  FIG. 21B is an example of a shooting instruction reception screen for a second shooting operation in a series of linked shooting operations. As shown in FIG. 21B, the shooting instruction reception screen in this case includes a message “I will shoot the second shot!” And a linked shooting image (preview image) that is the first shooting result and the current Captured images (live view images) are arranged and displayed according to the connection pattern settings. Thereby, the user can perform the photographing operation while confirming the positional relationship of the poses between the respective photographed images.

  FIG. 21C is an example of a shooting instruction reception screen for the third shooting operation in a series of linked shooting operations. As shown in FIG. 21C, on the shooting instruction acceptance screen in this case, two linked shooting images (the first and second shooting results) are displayed together with a message “Take the third shot!” A total of three images (one of which is a moving image) of the preview image) and the current captured image (live view image) are arranged and displayed according to the setting of the connection pattern. Thereby, the user can perform the photographing operation while confirming the positional relationship of the poses between the respective photographed images.

  That is, in the second and subsequent shootings, the user can make a pose after confirming the content of the still image obtained in the previous shooting displayed on the shooting monitor 35.

  Note that the number of times of shooting in this linked shooting is determined according to the number of images to be linked. Therefore, of course, the number of shootings may be four or more. In the above description, the preview image and the live view image have been described so as to be arranged and displayed in the same manner as the connection pattern setting (connection pattern selected by the user). Arbitrary and may be arranged in an arrangement different from the setting of the connection pattern. For example, as shown in FIG. 21C, the images may be displayed side by side in the horizontal direction in the order of shooting, may be displayed side by side from the right, or may be displayed side by side in the vertical direction. Alternatively, some or all of the images may be displayed so as to overlap each other.

  FIG. 22 is a diagram showing an example of a preview image display screen displayed in step S55 of FIG. The shooting monitor 35 displays the linked shooting images (preview images) obtained so far in the linked shooting along with the message of “This is a good idea?” Arranged according to the setting of the linked pattern. Yes. In other words, the user can confirm the quality of the linked photography so far by using the preview image. The preview image display screen further includes a “OK!” Button, which is a GUI button with characters “OK!”, And a “NO !!” button, which is a GUI button with characters “NO!”. "Button. When the user is satisfied with the quality of the linked shooting image, the user operates the “OK!” Button. When the user is not satisfied with the quality of the linked shooting image, the user operates the “No!” Button.

  FIG. 23 is a diagram showing an example of a live view image display screen displayed on the captured image display monitor 34 in step S52 of FIG. FIG. 23A is an example of a live view image display screen for the first shooting operation in a series of linked shooting operations. Since the preview image does not exist in the first shooting, only the current live view image (moving image) is displayed on the live view image display screen.

  FIG. 23B is an example of a live view image display screen for the second shooting operation in a series of linked shooting operations. In the second shooting, since there is a connection image (preview image) obtained in the first shooting, the connection shooting image and the current live view image (moving image) are displayed on the live view image display screen. Are displayed side by side according to the connection pattern settings.

  FIG. 23C is an example of a live view image display screen for the third shooting operation in a series of linked shooting operations. In the third shooting, since there are two connection images (preview images) obtained in the first and second shootings, the two connection shooting images and the connection image are displayed on the live view image display screen. The current live view image (moving image) is displayed side by side according to the connection pattern setting.

  By displaying the live view image in this way, in the second and subsequent shootings, the user can pause while referring to the shooting images obtained in the previous shootings displayed on the captured image display monitor 34. You can make a photo work.

  In the above description, it has been described that the past photographed image and the current captured image are displayed on the photographing instruction reception screen, the preview image display screen, and the live view image display screen. A predetermined still image prepared in advance may be displayed in an unphotographed portion of the pattern.

  Further, in the above description, it has been described that the user gives a shooting instruction for each linked shooting. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of shootings performed in linked shooting are automatically performed continuously. Also good. In this case, the user confirms the bill house result after completing a series of shooting operations in the linked shooting.

  Next, details of the editing process executed in step S3 of FIG. 18 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S 61, the edit screen display processing unit 162 displays the edit screen on the edit input monitor 52.

  FIG. 25 is a diagram showing an example of an edit screen displayed on the edit input monitor 52 at this time. As shown in FIG. 25, on this editing screen, a graffiti tool display unit 311 provided with various GUI button groups for selecting a graffiti tool for a photographed image, such as a pen and a stamp, a photographed image on which graffiti editing is performed. Image information display field 312 for displaying information relating to, a remaining time display unit 314 indicating the remaining time of editing processing, an end button 315 for ending the doodle editing work, and a graffiti target image for displaying a captured image to be subjected to graffiti editing A display area 316 is arranged. The graffiti tool display unit 311 includes a graffiti tool display unit 311A for selecting a pen tool type and a stamp tool type, and a graffiti tool display unit 311B for selecting a color and fill.

  The image information display field 312 is provided with image-designated thumbnails 313A to 313D for displaying images in the graffiti target image display area 316. In practice, thumbnails 313A to 313D display images obtained by reducing the image corresponding to the image number (graffit target image). Hereinafter, when it is not necessary to distinguish the thumbnails 313A to 313D, they are simply referred to as thumbnails 313.

  For each thumbnail 313, images shot in the shooting space 61 are assigned one by one in accordance with, for example, the shooting order. When the user operates the thumbnail 313 (for example, the thumbnail 313 is operated as a button by touching the thumbnail 313 with the touch pen 53), a captured image corresponding to the operated thumbnail 313 is displayed in the graffiti target image display area 316. Is done.

  For the image displayed in the graffiti target image display area 316, the user operates the graffiti tool display unit 311 using the touch pen 53 to select the graffiti tool, and then performs graffiti editing input. The graffiti target image display area 316 has two areas, a graffiti target image display area 316A and a graffiti target image display area 316B. For example, an image selected using the touch pen 53-1 is displayed in the graffiti target image display area 316A, and an image selected using the touch pen 53-2 is displayed in the graffiti target image display area 316B. . At this time, when performing the doodle editing on the editing target image displayed in the graffiti target image display area 316A, the user needs to use the touch pen 53-1, and the touch pen 53-2 uses the graffiti target image display area. Doodle editing cannot be input to the editing target image displayed on 316A. On the other hand, for the editing target image displayed in the graffiti target image display area 316B, the user can input doodle editing only by using the touch pen 53-2.

  It should be noted that the connection pre may be arranged such that the connection photographed images are arranged into thumbnails as one image, and the user may select each connection image for connection as one connection pre. For example, when a connection pre-connecting two captured images is selected, one captured image is displayed in the graffiti target image display region 316A, and the other captured image is displayed in the graffiti target image display region 316B. The In the case of this linked captured image, the user can display the captured image displayed in the graffiti target image display area 316A and the graffiti target image display area 316B using either the touch pen 53-1 or the touch pen 53-2. Graffiti editing can be input to both captured images. In other words, in the case of graffiti editing for the linked photographed image, for example, a scribble across each image can be performed as in the character string “HAPPY!” In FIG.

  Returning to FIG. 24, in step S62, the editing target image switching processing unit 164 controls the input receiving processing unit 163 to receive an instruction to select an editing target image, and based on the selection instruction, the editing screen display processing unit 162 And the selected image is displayed in the graffiti target image display area 316.

  In step S <b> 63, the input reception processing unit 163 receives an editing input corresponding to the operation of the touch pen 53. In step S64, the edit screen display processing unit 162 displays the image edited based on the edit input accepted in step S63 in the graffiti target image display area 316.

  In step S65, the image processing unit 165 reflects the editing result on the editing screen display processing unit 162 (that is, the input graffiti data (editing data)) in the image data (captured image).

  In step S66, the editing control unit 161 determines whether the editing time has passed the time limit or whether the editing process has been commanded to end. If it is determined in step S66 that the editing time has not passed the time limit and the end of the editing process is not instructed, the process returns to step S62 and repeats the same process as described above.

  If it is determined in step S66 that the editing time has passed the time limit or the editing process has been commanded to end, the process proceeds to step S67, and the division number selection processing unit 166 says “Please select the division number”. The message (the message is not limited to this as long as it is a message prompting the selection of the number of divisions, and the message may be output by the audio output unit 54) is displayed on the editing input monitor 52.

  In step S68, the division number selection processing unit 166 receives selection of a division mode (photo sticker layout) by the user, and proceeds to step S69. The division number selection processing unit 166 receives the selection in step S68. Is stored (stored) in the play information storage unit 74. When the number of divisions is stored, the editing control unit 161 performs a movement guide screen display process, notifies the editing input monitor 52 of the end of the editing work to the user and moves to the post-service space 63. A prompting guide screen is displayed. The user leaves the editing space 62 and moves to the post-service space 63 according to the guidance screen. When the movement guidance screen is displayed for a predetermined time, the editing control unit 161 ends the editing process, returns the process to step S3 in FIG. 18, and executes the processes after step S4.

  Next, an example of a detailed flow of the printing process executed in step S5 of FIG. 18 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  When the printing process is started, the print processing unit 95 reads the division mode stored in the play information storage unit 74 in step S81, and reads the image data of the edited image from the image data holding unit 73 in step S82. Then, the edited image is assigned to the print area of the sticker sheet in accordance with the division mode read out in step S81. In step S83, the shooting ID, password, and user corresponding to the edited image are assigned to the mobile phone. 5, the access destination address to be accessed for browsing the image uploaded to the server 2 is assigned to the blank area of the sticker sheet.

  When the setting of the print area and the margin area is completed, the print processing unit 95 prints the data on the sticker sheet in step S84, and in step S85, the photo sticker which is a sticker sheet on which the edited image or the like is printed. The paper is discharged from the sticker paper discharge port 46. When the photo sticker is discharged, the print processing unit 95 ends the printing process.

  FIG. 27 is a diagram illustrating an example of printing a photo sticker.

  As described above, the edited image and related information such as the shooting ID, password, and access destination address are printed on the sticker sheet 331 of the photo sticker. In the case of the example in FIG. 27, images 341 to 358 and related information 361 are printed on the sticker sheet 331.

  The image 341 and the image 351 correspond to the same edited image. Image 342 and image 352 correspond to the same edited image. Image 343, image 348, image 353, and image 358 correspond to the same edited image. Image 344 and image 354 correspond to the same edited image. Image 345 and image 355 correspond to the same edited image. Image 346 and image 356 correspond to the same edited image. Image 347 and image 357 correspond to the same edited image. As described above, a plurality of the same edited images may be printed on the sticker paper.

  In addition, the image 341 and the image 342 are images obtained by editing a set of linked shooting images obtained by one linked shooting (an image forming one splicing pre) (two linked images). An image 349 is a spliced pre image obtained by stitching these connection-use photographed images.

  An image 345, an image 346, and an image 347 are images obtained by editing a set of linked shooting images obtained by one linked shooting (images forming one splicing pre) (three images linked). The image 350 is a spliced pre-image obtained by stitching these connection photographed images.

  In the case of assigning the linked captured image (the edited image) to the print area, the print processing unit 95 selects a plurality of linked captured images as an example of the image 341 and the image 342 or the images 345 to 347 in FIG. In this way, it may be arranged and printed according to the setting of the connection pattern, or may be arranged and printed by a method independent of the setting of the connection pattern, as in the example of the image 355 to the image 357 in FIG. Alternatively, as in the example of the image 349 and the image 350 in FIG.

  The image 343 and the image 344 are independent images obtained by normal photographing.

  In FIG. 27, margins are provided between the images, but it is of course possible to print the images with no gaps between the images.

  As described above, the connecting plate is printed on the photo sticker 331 and provided to the user. This splicing pre is a special image created by shooting multiple times. Not only is the image size (aspect ratio) different from that of the normal shooting image, but also the creation method is different. It has a remarkable entertainment that is not found in the obtained image. In other words, by providing a function for creating this connection pre, the amusement of the photo sticker creation game is improved.

  In addition, the user sticks this photo sticker, plays, enjoys watching, exchanges with other friends, and talks about the photo sticker. That is, the photo sticker itself obtained as a product becomes the subject of playground equipment and conversation, and the special tethering pre is printed, so that the entertainment of the photo sticker itself is improved.

  As a result of the improvement of the photo sticker creation game and the enjoyment of the photo sticker, the satisfaction of the user is improved, the popularity of the photo sticker creation game is improved, and the profit rate of the photo sticker creation device 3 is expected to be improved. can do.

  Further, in the margin area of FIG. 27, as related information 361, a message prompting the server 2 to access such as “Let's enter the site and DR (download) the image to the mobile phone” and “Shooting ID: XXX”. Shooting ID such as “△△△”, password such as “password: xxx”, and access address such as “●●● site http: // □□□” (http address in this example) ) Is displayed. When the user receives this photo sticker 331, the user refers to the related information 361 and accesses the ●●● site (http: // □□□) using his / her mobile phone 5. Although the details will be described later, when this ●●● site is accessed, a screen for inputting a photographing ID and a password is supplied from the server 2 and displayed on the mobile phone 5. When the user refers to the related information 361 printed on the photo sticker 331 and enters the shooting ID (XXXXXX) and password (XXX) on this input screen, the shooting ID and password are entered. Images authenticated by the server 2 and created by the user in the photo sticker creation device 3 (for example, the original images 341 to 347 printed on the photo sticker 331) can be downloaded to the mobile phone 5.

  In this way, when the user (mobile phone 5) downloads an image from the server 2, the server 2 uses the shooting ID and password, so that the server 2 sends the image more accurately to the user corresponding to the image. Can be provided. Thereby, the user can use the image providing service by the server 2 with peace of mind. That is, since the user's satisfaction is improved, it can be expected that the profit rate of the photo sticker creating apparatus 3 is improved.

  Also, by providing the shooting ID, password, and access address printed on the photo sticker, the user can easily grasp the information and download the image easily. it can. That is, since the user's satisfaction is improved, it can be expected that the profit rate of the photo sticker creating apparatus 3 is improved.

  In the post-service processing, the user selects an image to be uploaded to the server 2, and information on the shooting ID, password, and access address to be printed on the photo sticker is sent to the user's mobile phone using e-mail. The type telephone 5 may be supplied as electronic data.

  With reference to the flowchart of FIG. 28, an example of the post-service processing will be described.

  When the subsequent customer service process is started, the subsequent customer service processing unit 96 selects, in step S101, the user whether to play a mini game, select a transmission image, or input an e-mail address on the monitor 41 for subsequent customer service. The content selection screen that is the GUI image to be displayed is displayed. On the content selection screen, the user selects what is to be performed as the subsequent customer service process by tapping the touch panel 185 or the like. In step S102, the post-service processing unit 96 determines whether or not the mini game has been selected by the user based on the input via the touch panel 185.

  If it is determined that the user has selected the mini game, the post-service processing unit 96 advances the process to step S103, executes the mini-game selected by the user, and displays the image on the post-service monitor 41. Let the user play a mini game. Thereby, the user can spend the time until the printing of the photo sticker is finished without being bored. That is, the photo sticker creating apparatus 3 can improve user satisfaction and expect an improvement in profitability. When the printing process is completed, the post-service processing unit 96 ends the mini game. When the mini game ends, the post-service processing unit 96 ends the post-service processing, returns the processing to step S6 in FIG. 18, and executes the processing after step S7.

  If it is determined in step S102 that the user has selected not the mini game but the selection of the transmission image and the input of the mail address, the post-service processing unit 96 advances the process to step S104.

  In step S104, the post-service processing unit 96 displays a transmission selection screen that is a GUI image that allows the user to select an image to be transmitted (uploaded) to the server 2 from the created captured images (edited images). 41 is displayed.

  FIG. 29 is a diagram illustrating a display example of a transmission selection screen displayed on the post-service monitor 41.

  In FIG. 29, the transmission selection screen displayed on the post-service monitor 41 includes a list of created captured images (edited images) (for example, thumbnail images) and “Which image to carry on a mobile phone” that prompts the user to select an image. "Use?" Message and "Remaining: *" indicating the remaining number of selected sheets are displayed. On the transmission selection screen, the user selects the image to be transmitted to the server 2 by tapping the thumbnail image of the captured image on the touch panel 185. For example, when the user selects an image, the periphery of the image is highlighted, the brightness of the image is changed, or a predetermined pattern is added, indicating that the image has been selected.

  In the display of “remaining: *”, the maximum selectable number is displayed as an initial value, and the value of this number decreases by one each time the user selects one image. As shown in FIG. 29, when the remaining number is “0”, no more images can be selected.

  Returning to FIG. 28, when the transmission selection screen is displayed in step S104, the post-service processing unit 96 determines whether or not an image is selected by the user in step S105, and waits until it is determined that the image is selected. . If it is determined that one or a plurality of images have been selected, the post-service processing unit 96 advances the process to step S106 to set the selected image as a transmission target. In step S107, the post-service customer processing unit 96 displays an e-mail address input screen on the post-service monitor 41, which is a GUI image that allows the user to input the e-mail address of the mobile phone 5.

  FIG. 30 is a diagram showing a display example of the mail address input screen displayed on the post-service monitor 41.

  In FIG. 30, the mail address input screen displays an address input field 381 in which an electronic mail address is input, and an input character / symbol list 382 used to input the electronic mail address. The user can display the character in the address input field 381 by tapping the character address displayed on the input character symbol list 382 of the touch panel 185 on the mail address input screen. The user inputs the e-mail address of the mobile phone 5 in this way.

  Returning to FIG. 28, when the e-mail address input screen is displayed, the subsequent customer service processing unit 96 determines whether or not an e-mail address has been input by the user in step S108 and waits until it is determined that the e-mail address has been input. To do. If it is determined that the e-mail address has been input, the post-service processing section 96 advances the process to step S109, associates the input e-mail address with the shooting ID, and sets the input e-mail address as the transmission destination in step S110. Then, an e-mail including each information of the photographing ID, password, and access destination address is transmitted (that is, the e-mail is transmitted to the mobile phone 5).

  FIG. 31 is a diagram showing a display example on the mobile phone 5 of the electronic mail transmitted to the mobile phone 5 as described above.

  As shown in FIG. 31, in this e-mail, the message “You can download the image to your mobile phone. Use the following photo ID and password.” And the access destination address is described. The mobile phone 5 in recent years has become multifunctional, and for example, there are many that can access the address by selecting the http address display in the e-mail. In many cases, part or all of the body of an e-mail can be copied and pasted to another part. By using these functions of the mobile phone 5, the user can access the access destination address more easily than when the information printed on the photo sticker is input to the mobile phone 5 for access. Furthermore, it is possible to easily enter a shooting ID and password.

  When the e-mail is transmitted, the post-service processing section 96 ends the post-service processing, returns the processing to step S6 in FIG. 18, and executes the processing after step S7.

  As described above, when the post-service processing unit 96 displays the transmission selection screen, the photo sticker creating apparatus 3 can allow the user to select an image to be uploaded to the server 2. Further, the post-service processing unit 96 displays a mail address input screen and allows the user to input the e-mail address of the mobile phone 5, so that the photo sticker creating apparatus 3 has a shooting ID, a password, and an access destination. The address can be supplied to the mobile phone 5 by e-mail. As a result, the photo sticker creating apparatus 3 can improve user satisfaction and expect an improvement in profitability.

  In step S <b> 7 of FIG. 18, the photo sticker creating apparatus 3 transmits image data to be transmitted to the server 2 through the network 4 together with related information. The image acquisition processing unit 221 of the server 2 controls the communication unit 202 to acquire the image data and related information. When the image data and the related information are acquired, the image acquisition processing unit 221 stores the image data and the related information in the image storage unit 203 for each shooting ID as shown in FIG. Further, the image acquisition processing unit 221 supplies the photographing ID and password to the ID storage unit 204 for storage.

  When the user operates the mobile phone 5 to access the access destination address provided as described above from the photo sticker creation device 3, the server 2 supplies an access acceptance screen to the mobile phone 5. The mobile phone 5 displays this access acceptance screen.

  FIG. 32 is a diagram illustrating an example of an access reception screen displayed on the display unit in the mobile phone 5.

  In FIG. 32, on the access acceptance screen 411, the site name “photo sticker site ●●●”, a message “download photographed image”, and GUI options of “normally photographed image” and “connecting pre-image” are displayed. Has been. The user operates the mobile phone 5 to select either “normally-captured image” or “connecting pre-image” as an image to be downloaded.

  If the image to be downloaded is a “normally captured image”, the image is vertically long, so the server 2 supplies the designated image to the mobile phone 5 without editing. On the other hand, when the image to be downloaded is a “connecting pre-image”, the image is horizontally long, so the server 2 performs a predetermined image editing on the designated image, and the edited image is displayed on the mobile phone 5 is supplied.

  With reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 33 and 34, an example of an image providing process executed in the server 2 when providing a “connecting pre-image” will be described. Further, description will be made with reference to FIGS. 35 to 42 as necessary.

  When the user selects “connecting pre-image” on the access reception screen 411, the communication unit 202 of the server 2 receives the information and supplies it to the control unit 201. The control unit 201 executes an image providing process based on the information.

  When the image providing process is started, the authentication processing unit 222 controls the GUI processing unit 223 to supply and display the ID password input screen on the mobile phone 5 via the communication unit 202 in step S131. Enter the shooting ID and password.

  FIG. 35 is a diagram showing an example of an ID password input screen displayed on the display unit in the mobile phone 5.

  In FIG. 35, the ID password input screen 421 prompts the user to input a shooting ID and password, a message “Please input a shooting ID and password.”, A shooting ID input field, a password input field, and a shooting. The message “* The shooting ID and password are on a sticker” indicating the location of the ID and password is displayed.

  The user operates the portable telephone 5 on the ID password input screen 421, inputs the photographing ID provided by the photo sticker creating apparatus 3 in the photographing ID input field, and further enters the password input field. The password provided from the photo sticker creating apparatus 3 is input. When the user inputs the photographing ID and password, the information is transferred from the mobile phone 5 to the server 2 via the network 4.

  In step S132 in FIG. 33, the GUI processing unit 223 determines whether or not the shooting ID and password are acquired, and waits until it is determined that the acquisition is performed. When the photographing ID and password input by the user are supplied from the portable telephone 5 and it is determined that the photographing ID and password are acquired, the GUI processing unit 223 supplies the photographing ID and password to the authentication processing unit 222 and performs processing. Proceed to step S133.

  In step S <b> 133, the authentication processing unit 222 performs authentication processing of the shooting ID and password supplied from the mobile phone 5 using the shooting ID and password stored in the ID storage unit 204. If the authentication fails, the authentication processing unit 222 ends the authentication process with an error and forcibly ends the image providing process. If the authentication is successful, the authentication processing unit 222 ends the authentication process normally and advances the process to step S134.

  In step S134, the image preparation processing unit 224 controls the GUI processing unit 223 to supply and display an image list screen on the mobile phone 5 via the communication unit 202, and allows the user to select an image to be downloaded. .

  FIG. 36 is a diagram showing an example of an image list screen displayed on the display unit in the mobile phone 5.

  In FIG. 36, the image list screen 431 prompts the user to select an image, “Please select the image you want to download.”, The thumbnail image of the linked shooting image corresponding to the shooting ID, and the shooting corresponding to the shooting ID. The information “Shooting Date XX Year ×× Month ΔΔ Day” indicating the date is displayed.

  The user operates the mobile phone 5 on the image list screen 431 to select a thumbnail image (for example, position the focus on the target thumbnail image with a cross key or the like and press the enter button). To select an image to be downloaded. You can select multiple images to download. When the user selects an image to be downloaded, the selection information is transferred from the mobile phone 5 to the server 2 via the network 4.

  In step S135 of FIG. 33, the GUI processing unit 223 determines whether or not the selection information has been acquired, and waits until it is determined that it has been acquired. When it is determined that selection information is supplied from the mobile phone 5 and acquired, the GUI processing unit 223 supplies the selection information to the image preparation processing unit 224, and the process proceeds to step S136.

  In step S136, the image preparation processing unit 224 controls the GUI processing unit 223 to supply and display the image confirmation screen on the mobile phone 5 via the communication unit 202, and accepts an editing instruction.

  FIG. 37 is a diagram showing an example of an image confirmation screen displayed on the display unit in the mobile phone 5.

  In FIG. 37, the image confirmation screen 441 displays a message “I will download this image.”, The selected image, and GUI options “edit and download” and “download as it is”. Yes.

  The user operates the mobile phone 5 on the image confirmation screen 441 and selects either “edit and download” or “download as it is” as a method of downloading the displayed image. . When the user selects a download method, the selection information is transferred from the mobile phone 5 to the server 2 via the network 4.

  When acquiring the selection information, the GUI processing unit 223 supplies the selection information to the image preparation processing unit 224. In step S137 of FIG. 33, the image preparation processing unit 224 determines whether or not the user has instructed editing based on the selection information. If it is determined that the user has instructed to edit the image before downloading, the image preparation processing unit 224 causes the process to proceed to step S138.

  In step S <b> 138, the image preparation processing unit 224 controls the GUI processing unit 223 to supply and display an editing method selection screen on the mobile phone 5 via the communication unit 202 to select an editing method.

  FIG. 38 is a diagram illustrating an example of an editing method selection screen displayed on the display unit in the mobile phone 5.

  In FIG. 38, the editing method selection screen 451 prompts the user to select an editing method, “Please select a means for editing.”, “1. Add a frame to the top and bottom of the image”, and “2 Cut out the image”. GUI choices are displayed.

  The user operates the mobile phone 5 with respect to the editing method selection screen 451, and the editing method of the displayed image is any one of “add one frame to the top and bottom of the image” and “two crop the image”. Select either one. When the user selects an editing method, the selection information is transferred from the mobile phone 5 to the server 2 via the network 4.

  When acquiring the selection information, the GUI processing unit 223 supplies the selection information to the image preparation processing unit 224. The image preparation processing unit 224 advances the processing to step S141 in FIG. 34, and determines whether or not the frame editing “add frame above and below the image” is instructed based on the selection information. When it is determined that the user has instructed to perform frame editing, the image preparation processing unit 224 advances the processing to step S142.

  In step S142, the frame editing processing unit 225 performs frame editing processing. Although details of the frame editing process will be described later, the frame editing processing unit 225 controls the image processing unit 206 to reduce the image data read from the image storage unit 203, and the frame read from the frame storage unit 207. The images are combined to generate an image with a predetermined aspect ratio.

  In other words, the aspect ratio of the whole image of the splice pre is basically landscape, and when the whole image of the splice pre is displayed on the display unit of the normally portable mobile phone 5, large non-display parts (gap) are formed above and below it. It will occur, and the value as a display image will fall, and there exists a possibility of reducing a user's satisfaction. Therefore, the frame editing processing unit 225 performs frame editing processing, and combines frame images that fill the upper and lower gaps into the entire pre-image. By doing this, the aspect ratio of the display screen of the whole image of the joint pre is close to (matched with or approximated to) the aspect ratio of the display unit of the mobile phone 5, so that the occurrence of the gap described above is suppressed. (Can eliminate or reduce the gap). Thereby, the value as this display screen improves and the satisfaction of the user who browses the display screen can be improved.

  The frame editing processing unit 225 controls the image processing unit 206 and supplies the image data subjected to frame editing to the image preparation processing unit 224. When the image preparation is completed, the image preparation processing unit 224 supplies the image data to the provision processing unit 227, and the process proceeds to step S144.

  If it is determined in step S141 that the user has instructed the image clipping editing “Crop image” based on the selection information, the image preparation processing unit 224 advances the processing to step S143. In step S143, the image clipping processing unit 226 performs image clipping processing. Although details of the image clipping process will be described later, the image clipping processing unit 226 controls the GUI processing unit 223 to supply a clipping position designation input screen to the mobile phone 5 via the communication unit 202 to the user. , Specify the clipping position of the image.

  That is, as described above, when the entire image of the connection pre is displayed on the display unit of the normally vertical mobile phone 5, large non-display parts (gap) are generated above and below. Accordingly, the image cutout processing unit 226 cuts out a part of the whole connection pre-image based on the user's designation, and the aspect ratio of the display unit (or the display area of the connection pre-image) of the mobile phone 5. A partial image having an aspect ratio corresponding to (matching or approximating) is generated. By doing so, it is possible to display a necessary portion of the entire image of the splice pre on the mobile image telephone 5 in a large size. Thereby, the value as a display screen of this partial image improves, and the satisfaction of the user who browses the display screen can be improved.

  FIG. 39 is a diagram showing an example of a clipping position designation input screen displayed on the display unit in the mobile phone 5.

  In FIG. 38, on the cutout position designation input screen 461, an overall image 462 of the splicing pre and a GUI for designating the cutout position are displayed together with a message “Specify the location to be cut out” explaining the purpose of the screen operation. A certain cutout frame 463 is displayed. The aspect ratio of the cutout frame 463 is set to an aspect ratio suitable for the display area of the mobile phone 5, and the image in the cutout frame 463 is cut out and enlarged, so that the display area of the mobile phone 5 It will be displayed almost entirely. The cutout position designation input screen 461 also displays a message “* Please move the cutout frame” explaining the operation method. The user operates the portable telephone 5 (for example, by operating a cross key or the like) on the cutout position designation input screen 461, and the position of the cutout frame 463 is indicated by a double arrow 464. Next, move it left and right on the screen, and place it at an arbitrary location. When the cutout frame 463 is positioned at a desired location, the user designates a cutout position by operating the mobile phone 5 (for example, by operating a determination button).

  With such cutout editing, the user can extract and extract an image of a portion of the subject when the subject is concentrated and create an image in which other portions are discarded. it can.

  The size of the cutout frame 463 is arbitrary and may be any size, and the cutout frame 463 can be moved not only in the horizontal direction but also in the vertical and diagonal directions. May be.

  When the user designates the clipping position, the designation information is transferred from the portable telephone 5 to the server 2 via the network 4. When the designation information is acquired, the image cutout processing unit 226 controls the image processing unit 206 to read out the image from the image storage unit 203, cut out the image at the designated position, and convert the cut out partial image into an image. This is supplied to the preparation processing unit 224. When the image preparation is completed, the image preparation processing unit 224 supplies the image data to the provision processing unit 227, and the process proceeds to step S144.

  In step S144, the provision processing unit 227 controls the GUI processing unit 223 to supply the image data edited as described above to the mobile phone 5 through the communication unit 202 for display. At this time, the GUI processing unit 223 supplies the GUI image that prompts the user to confirm the editing result together with the image data to the mobile phone 5 for display.

  FIG. 40 is a diagram illustrating an example of a frame editing confirmation screen.

  In FIG. 40, a frame editing confirmation screen 471 is a GUI screen for displaying the result of frame editing and for allowing the user to confirm the frame editing result. On the frame editing confirmation screen 471, a message “Is this ready?” And an image in which frame images 472 are added above and below the whole image 462 of the connection pre are displayed. Further, on the frame editing confirmation screen 471, an image provided by the user's operation is displayed with a message “Please save it with a screen memo if you like” and “Redo” which explains how to save the image. A “redo” button 473, which is a GUI button for instructing the process to be redone, is displayed. When the user is satisfied with the composite image of the whole image 462 and the frame image 472 downloaded and displayed on the mobile phone 5, the user operates the mobile phone 5 and saves this composite image with a screen memo. To do. If the composite image is unsatisfactory, the user operates the mobile phone 5 and operates the “redo” button 473 to instruct to redo the image providing process.

  FIG. 41 is a diagram illustrating an example of a cut-out frame edit confirmation screen.

  In FIG. 41, a cutout frame edit confirmation screen 481 is a GUI screen for displaying the result of image editing using the cutout frame and for allowing the user to check the result of the cutout frame processing. On the cutout frame edit confirmation screen 481, a message “Is this ready?” And a partial image 482 cut out from the whole image of the stitching pre are displayed. Further, on the cutout frame edit confirmation screen 481, a message “Please save it with a screen memo if you like” explaining how to save the image and “Redo” are displayed, and the user can operate the image. A “redo” button 483, which is a GUI button for instructing to redo the providing process, is displayed. When the user is satisfied with the partial image 482 downloaded and displayed on the mobile phone 5, the user operates the mobile phone 5 and saves the partial image 482 with a screen memo. If the partial image 482 is dissatisfied, the user operates the mobile phone 5 and operates the “redo” button 483 to instruct to redo the image providing process.

  In this way, the GUI image is displayed together with the connected pre-image, so that the user can easily instruct the image storage or the image providing process to be performed again.

  Returning to FIG. 34, when the process of step S144 ends, the provision processing unit 227 advances the process to step S146.

  If it is determined in step S137 of FIG. 33 that the user has not instructed to edit the image before downloading, the image preparation processing unit 224 stores the image data of the image selected by the user in the image storage. The data is read from the unit 203, supplied to the provision processing unit 227, and the process proceeds to step S145 in FIG.

  In step S145, the provision processing unit 227 processes the image data, rotates the spliced pre image by 90 degrees, supplies the image to the mobile phone 5 via the communication unit 202, and displays the image horizontally. That is, the tether pre is displayed on the display unit of the mobile phone 5 in the horizontal direction in a state of being rotated 90 degrees as shown in FIG.

  FIG. 42 is a diagram illustrating an example of a sideways display confirmation screen.

  In FIG. 42, a sideways display confirmation screen 491 is a GUI screen for displaying the whole image of the connection pre 492 in a horizontal direction and allowing the user to check the image of the connection pre. On the sideways display confirmation screen 491, the whole image 492 of the connection pre is displayed sideways. Further, on the sideways display confirmation screen 491, an image is provided by a user's operation that displays a message “Please save it with a screen memo if you like” and “Redo” that explains how to save the image. A “redo” button 493, which is a GUI button for instructing the process to be redone, is displayed. When the user is satisfied with the whole image 492 of the connection pre-downloaded and displayed on the mobile phone 5, the user operates the mobile phone 5 and saves the entire image 492 of the connection pre-use with a screen memo. When the whole image 492 of the connection pre is unsatisfactory, the user operates the mobile phone 5 and operates the “redo” button 493 to instruct to redo the image providing process.

  By doing in this way, the entire image of the splicing pre, which is horizontally long, becomes vertically long, so that it becomes close to the aspect ratio of the display unit of the vertically-long mobile phone 5. Thereby, the portable telephone 5 can take a large display area of the whole image of the joint pre, and can display the whole image of the joint pre large.

  When the process of step S145 ends, the provision processing unit 227 advances the process to step S146.

  In step S146, the provision processing unit 227 determines whether or not the downloaded image is acceptable based on the user's response, and the user operates the “redo” button and determines that the image is not satisfactory. The process returns to step S134 in FIG. 33, and the subsequent processes are repeated. In step S146 of FIG. 34, when the user is satisfied and the image is saved (the “redo” button is not operated) and it is determined that the image is acceptable, the provision processing unit 227 ends the image provision processing. To do.

  As described above, when the server 2 performs the image providing process, the user can acquire a splice pre-image as image data in addition to the photo sticker. Thereby, a user's satisfaction improves and the profit rate of the photograph sticker production apparatus 3 can be improved.

  Next, the details of the frame editing process executed in step S142 in FIG. 34 will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.

  When the frame editing process is started, the frame editing processing unit 225 refers to the image data designated by the user in step S161 and confirms the frame number assigned to the image to be downloaded. In step S162, the frame edit processing unit 225 controls the frame storage unit 207 to read out a frame image corresponding to the frame number assigned to the image to be downloaded. In step S163, the frame editing processing unit 225 synthesizes the image and the frame image so as to join together, and creates image data of the synthesized image. When the process of step S163 is completed, the frame editing processing unit 225 ends the frame editing process, returns the process to step S142 of FIG. 34, and executes the processes after step S144.

  Next, the details of the image clipping process executed in step S143 in FIG. 34 will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.

  When the image clipping process is started, the image clipping processing unit 226 controls the GUI processing unit 223 in step S181 to input a clipping position designation for displaying the entire image (entire image 462) on the screen of the mobile phone 5. The screen is supplied to and displayed on the mobile phone 5 via the communication unit 202, and the mobile phone 5 receives a cut position designation input using the movable cut frame 463 performed by the user. When the portable telephone 5 receives the cut position designation input, the portable telephone 5 supplies the information to the server 2.

  In step S182, the GUI processing unit 223 controls the communication unit 202 to acquire the information, determines whether or not the clipping position designation is input based on the information, and waits until it is determined that the input is performed. To do. When it is determined that the clipping position designation has been input, the GUI processing unit 223 supplies information on the clipping position designation input to the image preparation processing unit 224. In step S183, the image preparation processing unit 224 holds the information on the clipping position specified by the user, which is included in the information. In step S184, the image cutout processing unit 226 cuts out the entire image of the joint pre based on the cutout position designation, and generates a partial image. When the partial image is generated, the image cutout processing unit 226 ends the image cutout process, returns the process to step S143 in FIG. 34, and causes the processes after step S144 to be executed.

  By doing in this way, the user can grasp | ascertain easily the clipping position with respect to the whole image of a joint pre during a work. That is, the user can perform the work while grasping the cutout position with respect to the entire image of the splicing pre, so that the cutout position designation work can be easily performed.

  In the above, when a partial image is cut out from the whole image of the joint pre, the whole image of the joint pre is fixedly displayed on the display unit of the mobile phone 5, and a movable clipping frame is displayed from the fixed whole image. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the display unit of the mobile phone 5 is provided with a fixed display area for displaying a part of the entire image of the connection pre, and the display area It is also possible to use the edge of the frame as a fixed cutout frame and cut out from the entire image of the virtual movable connection pre.

  FIG. 45 is a diagram showing another example of the clipping position designation input screen displayed on the display unit in the mobile phone 5.

  In FIG. 45, a cutout position designation input screen 501 displays a part of the whole spliced pre image as described above, together with a message “Specify the location you want to cut out” explaining the operation purpose of the screen. A fixed display area 502 is displayed. In the display area 502, a part of the whole image 503 of the connection pre is displayed. The whole image 503 of the connection pre in this case is a virtual image including a non-display portion as indicated by a dotted line, and the whole image 503 of the connection pre is obtained when the user operates the mobile phone 5. Can be moved in the left-right direction as indicated by arrow 504. Since the edge of the display area 502 is regarded as a cut-out frame and the display area 502 is designated as a cut-out position, the cut-out position is changed by moving the whole image 503 of the connection pre.

  When the display area 502 is positioned at a desired location, the user designates the clipping position by operating the mobile phone 5.

  That is, in this example, the cutout frame is fixed, and the user designates the cutout position by moving the whole image 503 of the connection pre with respect to the fixed cutout frame.

  Note that the size of the display area 502 is arbitrary and may be any size, and the whole image 503 of the stitching pre may be moved in the vertical direction or the diagonal direction in addition to the horizontal direction. You may be able to do it.

  An example of the flow of image cutout processing in this case will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  When the image cutout process is started, the image cutout processing unit 226 controls the GUI processing unit 223 in step S201 to use a predetermined display area 502 for displaying the whole image of the connection pre-cutout frame 503 as a cutout frame, In the display area 502, a clipping position designation input screen for displaying a part of the whole image 503 of the stitching pre is supplied to the portable telephone 5 via the communication unit 202 and displayed, and fixed clipping performed by the user. The portable telephone 5 is made to accept the clipping position designation input using the frame (display area 502). When the portable telephone 5 receives the cut position designation input, the portable telephone 5 supplies the information to the server 2.

  Each unit of the control unit 201 of the server 2 executes the processing of step S202 to step S204, respectively, similarly to the case of step S182 to step S184 of FIG.

  When the process of step S204 is completed and a partial image is generated, the image clipping processing unit 226 terminates the image clipping process, returns the process to step S143 in FIG. 34, and executes the processes after step S144.

  In this way, the user can easily perform the clipping position designation work with a large image. In addition, the clipping process can be realized without enlarging or reducing the image.

  When a series of processing is executed by software, a program constituting the software executes various functions by installing a computer incorporated in dedicated hardware or various programs. For example, a general-purpose personal computer is installed from a recording medium such as a network or a removable medium.

  For example, the server 2 described above may be configured as an information processing apparatus as shown in FIG.

  47, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 601 of the information processing apparatus 600 executes various processes according to a program stored in a ROM (Read Only Memory) 602 or a program loaded from the storage unit 613 to the RAM 603. . The RAM 603 also appropriately stores data necessary for the CPU 601 to execute various processes.

  The CPU 601, ROM 602, and RAM 603 are connected to each other via a bus 604. An input / output interface 610 is also connected to the bus 604.

  The input / output interface 610 includes an input unit 611 including a keyboard and a mouse, a display including a CRT and an LCD, an output unit 612 including a speaker, a storage unit 613 including a hard disk, a modem, and the like. A communication unit 614 is connected. The communication unit 614 performs communication processing via a network including the Internet.

  A drive 615 is connected to the input / output interface 610 as necessary, and a removable medium 621 such as a magnetic disk, an optical disk, a magneto-optical disk, or a semiconductor memory is appropriately mounted, and a computer program read from them is loaded. It is installed in the storage unit 613 as necessary.

  When the above-described series of processing is executed by software, a program constituting the software is installed from a network or a recording medium.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 47, this recording medium is distributed to distribute the program to the user separately from the apparatus main body, and includes a magnetic disk (including a flexible disk) on which the program is recorded, an optical disk ( CD-ROM, DVD (including), magneto-optical disk (including MD), or removable media 621 made of semiconductor memory, etc., as well as being distributed to users in a pre-installed state in the device body. A ROM 602 in which a program is recorded, a hard disk included in the storage unit 613, and the like are included.

  In the above description, it has been described that the image uploaded to the server 2 is synthesized or cut out in the mobile phone 5. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Editing such as composition or clipping may be performed, and the edited image may be uploaded to the server 2 and provided to the user.

  For example, as part of the editing work in the photo sticker creation game played by the user in the photo sticker creation device 3, after editing the graffiti, the user edits the image to be uploaded (frame composition, clipping, etc.) in the editing space 62. ) May be performed.

  FIG. 48 shows a detailed configuration example of the editing processing unit 94 in that case. In the case of FIG. 48, in addition to the configuration described with reference to FIG. 11, the editing processing unit 94 further includes a transmission image editing processing unit 701 that performs processing related to editing of a transmission image for upload.

  An example of the flow of editing processing in this case will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The flowchart of the editing process executed by the editing processing unit 94 in FIG. 48 corresponds to the flowchart of the editing process shown in FIG. 24 executed by the editing processing unit 49 in the example of FIG.

  That is, each unit of the edit processing unit 94 executes the processes in steps S301 to S309 in FIG. 49 in the same manner as steps S61 to S69 in FIG. When the process of step S309 ends, the transmission image editing processing unit 701 performs a transmission image editing process in step S310, and performs an editing process on the image uploaded to the server 2. Details of the transmission image editing process will be described later. When the process of step S310 ends, the edit control unit 161 advances the process to step S311 to perform a movement guide screen display process, notifies the edit input monitor 52 of the end of the editing work and notifies the user of the end of the editing operation. A movement guidance screen that prompts movement to the customer service space 63 is displayed. The user leaves the editing space 62 and moves to the post-service space 63 according to the guidance screen. When the movement guidance screen is displayed for a predetermined time, the editing control unit 161 ends the editing process, returns the process to step S3 in FIG. 18, and executes the processes after step S4.

  Next, a detailed example of the flow of the transmission image editing process executed in step S310 in FIG. 49 will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.

  When the transmission image editing process is started, the transmission image editing processing unit 701 displays a communication company selection screen on the editing input monitor 52 in step S331, and the user is allowed to download the user's mobile phone (download the image). Mobile phone) to select the communication company.

  FIG. 51 is a diagram illustrating a display example of a communication company selection screen. In FIG. 51, the editing input monitor 52 displays two communication company selection screens, a communication company selection screen 711A and a communication company selection screen 711B. The communication company selection screen 711A is a screen corresponding to the touch pen 53-1, and the communication company selection screen 711B is a screen corresponding to the touch pen 53-2. In the following, the communication company selection screen 711 </ b> A and the communication company selection screen 711 </ b> B are referred to as a communication company selection screen 711 when it is not necessary to distinguish between them.

  That is, the transmission image editing processing unit 701 displays a plurality of communication company selection screens 711 on one editing input monitor 52, and each of a plurality of users uses a touch pen 53 that is different from each other. Make it possible to select telecommunications companies at the same time.

  Returning to FIG. 50, when the transmission image editing processing unit 701 completes the process of step S331, the process proceeds to step S332, determines whether or not the communication company is selected by the user, and waits until it is determined that the communication company is selected. To do. If it is determined in step S332 that the communication company has been selected by the user, the process proceeds to step S333. In step S333, the transmission image editing processing unit 701 displays a model selection screen on the editing input monitor 52, and selects the model of the user's mobile phone.

  FIG. 52 is a diagram illustrating a display example of a model selection screen. In FIG. 52, the edit input monitor 52 displays two model selection screens, a model selection screen 721A and a model selection screen 721B. The model selection screen 721A is a screen corresponding to the touch pen 53-1, and the model selection screen 721B is a screen corresponding to the touch pen 53-2. In the following description, the model selection screen 721A and the model selection screen 721B are referred to as a model selection screen 721 when there is no need to distinguish between them.

  That is, the transmission image editing processing unit 701 displays a plurality of model selection screens 721 on one editing input monitor 52, and each of a plurality of users uses a different touch pen 53, and the model of his or her mobile phone. Can be selected simultaneously.

  Returning to FIG. 50, when the processing of step S333 ends, the transmission image editing processing unit 701 advances the processing to step S334, determines whether or not a model has been selected by the user, and waits until it is determined that it has been selected. . If it is determined in step S334 that the model has been selected by the user, the process proceeds to step S335. In step S335, the transmission image edit processing unit 701 displays an image list screen on the edit input monitor 52, and selects an image to be edited. At this time, the transmission image editing processing unit 701 displays a plurality of image list screens on one editing input monitor 52 as in the case of the communication company selection screen 711 and the model selection screen 721 described above.

  In step S336, the transmission image editing processing unit 701 determines whether an image has been selected by the user, and waits until it is determined that the image has been selected. If it is determined in step S336 that an image has been selected by the user, the process proceeds to step S337. In step S337, the transmission image editing processing unit 701 displays an image confirmation screen for allowing the user to confirm the image selected by the user, and accepts an editing instruction. At this time, the transmission image editing processing unit 701 displays a plurality of image confirmation screens on one editing input monitor 52 as in the case of the communication company selection screen 711 and the model selection screen 721 described above. In step S338, the transmission image editing processing unit 701 determines whether or not editing has been instructed by the user. If it is determined that the instruction has been instructed, the process proceeds to step S339.

  In step S339, the transmission image editing processing unit 701 displays an editing method selection screen that allows the user to select whether to perform frame editing processing or image clipping processing, and selects an editing method. At this time, the transmission image editing processing unit 701 displays a plurality of editing method selection screens on one editing input monitor 52 as in the case of the communication company selection screen 711 and the model selection screen 721 described above. In step S340, the transmission image editing processing unit 701 determines whether or not frame editing has been instructed. If it is determined that the instruction has been instructed, the process proceeds to step S341 to execute frame editing processing. When the frame editing process ends, the transmission image editing processing unit 701 advances the process to step S343.

  If it is determined in step S340 that frame editing is not instructed, the transmission image editing processing unit 701 advances the processing to step S342, and executes image clipping processing. When the image clipping process ends, the transmission image editing processing unit 701 advances the process to step S343.

  At this time, as shown in FIG. 53, the transmission image editing processing unit 701 selects the editing method independently of each other for each editing method selection screen displayed on one editing input monitor 52. To be able to control. That is, for example, when two editing method selection screens are displayed on one editing input monitor 53, such as the communication company selection screen 711 in FIG. 51 and the model selection screen 721 in FIG. 701 allows the user to select an editing method on each editing method selection screen, so that a cutout position designation input screen 731 and a frame editing confirmation screen 732 are displayed at the same time as shown in FIG. In some cases, the image clipping process is selected on the screen, and frame editing is selected on the other editing method selection screen).

  In step S343, the transmission image editing processing unit 701 displays the edited image on the editing input monitor 52, causes the user to confirm the editing result, and advances the processing to step S345. If it is determined in step S338 that editing has not been instructed, the transmission image editing processing unit 701 advances the processing to step S344, and displays a transmission image (a pre-connection image) on the display screen of the mobile phone 5 to the user. In order to show the state displayed on the screen, the image of the mobile phone in landscape orientation is displayed on the editing input monitor 52, and the transmission image (image of the connection pre-) is displayed on the display screen portion of the image of the mobile phone. Combine and display. That is, in this case, the transmission image (the image of the connection pre) is displayed in a horizontally oriented state rotated by 90 degrees on the vertically long display screen of the downloaded mobile phone 5, for example, as shown in FIG. .

  In general, since the edit input monitor 52 cannot be rotated like the mobile phone 5, for example, when the transmission image is displayed horizontally as shown in FIG. 42, the user displays the transmission image. It may be difficult to view in the correct orientation (the orientation before rotation), making it difficult to view. Therefore, by performing the display as described above, the transmission image editing processing unit 701 allows the user to more easily check the state in which the pre-image is displayed on the mobile phone connected horizontally. Can be.

  When the process of step S344 ends, the transmission image editing processing unit 701 advances the process to step S345.

  In step S345, the transmission image editing processing unit 701 determines whether or not editing has been completed based on user input or the like. If it is determined that editing has not been completed, the process returns to step S335, and the subsequent processing repeat. If it is determined in step S345 that the editing has been completed, the transmission image editing processing unit 701 ends the transmission image editing processing, returns the processing to step S310 in FIG. 49, and executes the processing from step S311 onward.

  In the above description, the mail address is input and the transmission image is selected in the post-service processing. However, for example, as described with reference to FIGS. 49 to 53, the transmission image is displayed during the editing process. When editing (frame editing, image cutout editing, etc.) is performed, after the editing (at the time of editing processing), input of a mail address, selection of a transmission image, or the like may be performed.

  FIG. 54 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of the edit processing unit 94 in that case. In the case of FIG. 54, in addition to the configuration shown in FIG. 48, the edit processing unit 94 further includes a transmission image preparation processing unit 741 that allows the user to input a mail address, select a transmission image, and the like. Yes.

  An example of the flow of editing processing executed by the editing processing unit 94 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. When the editing process is started, the respective units of the editing processing unit 94 execute the processes of steps S361 to S370 in the same manner as the processes of steps S301 to S310 in FIG. When the process of step S370 ends, the transmission image preparation processing unit 741 performs a transmission image preparation process and performs a preparation process for uploading an image to the server 2 in step S371. Details of the transmission image preparation process will be described later. When the process of step S371 is completed, the editing control unit 161 advances the process to step S372, performs a movement guide screen display process, notifies the editing input monitor 52 of the end of the editing work, and the subsequent process. A movement guidance screen that prompts movement to the customer service space 63 is displayed. The user leaves the editing space 62 and moves to the post-service space 63 according to the guidance screen. When the movement guidance screen is displayed for a predetermined time, the editing control unit 161 ends the editing process, returns the process to step S3 in FIG. 18, and executes the processes after step S4.

  Next, an example of a detailed flow of the transmission image preparation process executed in step S371 in FIG. 55 will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.

  When the transmission image preparation process is started, the transmission image preparation processing unit 741 displays the transmission selection screen 751 as shown in FIG. 57 on the editing input monitor 52 in step S391, and the user in step S392. Determines whether or not an image has been selected, and waits until it is determined that the image has been selected. If it is determined that an image has been selected, the transmission image preparation processing unit 741 advances the process to step S393 to set the selected image as a transmission target. In step S394, the transmission input image preparation processing unit 741 The e-mail address input screen 752 is displayed.

  In step S395, the transmission image preparation processing unit 741 determines whether or not an e-mail address has been input by the user, and waits until it is determined that the e-mail address has been input. If it is determined that the e-mail address has been input, the transmission image preparation processing unit 741 advances the processing to step S396, associates the input e-mail address with the shooting ID, and further, in step S397, sets the shooting ID, The password and the access destination address are transmitted, and information necessary for downloading the image is provided to the user (to the user's mobile phone).

  If a shooting ID or password is not assigned to the image at this time, it may be assigned at this time.

  When the process of step S397 is completed, the transmission image preparation processing unit 741 returns the process to step S371 of FIG. 55, and causes the processes after step S372 to be executed.

  Note that a plurality of transmission image preparation processes are executed simultaneously on one editing input monitor 52, and a transmission selection screen 751 or a transmission selection screen 751 is displayed on one editing input monitor 52 as in the example shown in FIG. A plurality of mail address input screens 752 may be displayed simultaneously. In the example of FIG. 57, a transmission selection screen 751 and a mail address input screen 752 are displayed at the same time. For example, in this case, the transmission selection screen 751 is a screen corresponding to the touch pen 53-1 (can be input using the touch pen 53-1), and the mail address input screen 752 is corresponding to the touch pen 53-2 (touch pen). 53-2).

  As described above, by enabling frame editing and image cutout processing to be performed in the photo sticker creating apparatus 3, the user has a large screen and higher functionality than in the case of the mobile phone 5. Since the editing operation can be performed using the apparatus, the operation can be performed more easily. Further, as shown in FIGS. 51 to 53 and FIG. 57, a single editing input monitor 52 can display a plurality of operation screens. Therefore, when there are a plurality of users, a plurality of users can work simultaneously. Can be performed, and work can be performed at higher speed.

  In the above description, the editing input monitor 52 is used to edit the transmission image. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in any monitor of the photo sticker creation apparatus 3, the user performs this editing operation. It may be. In that case, the execution timing of this editing work is appropriately set according to the space in which the monitor where the editing work is performed (the user's space movement is appropriate in the progress of the photo sticker creation game, and unnecessary standby It is desirable to decide so that time does not occur.

  In addition, in FIG. 25, the example of the editing screen displayed on the editing input monitor 52 for the user to edit the connection preset has been described. However, the layout of the editing screen is not limited to this, for example, FIG. As shown in FIG. 3, the graffiti tool display unit 311A, the graffiti tool display unit 311B, the remaining time display unit 314, and the end button 315 may be provided for the touch pen 53-1 and the touch pen 53-2, respectively. Good.

  In the editing screen shown in FIG. 58, a graffiti tool display unit 311A-1, a graffiti tool display unit 311B-1, a remaining time display unit 314-1, and an end button 315 for a user who operates the touch pen 53-1. 1, a graffiti tool display unit 311A-2, a graffiti tool display unit 311B-2, a remaining time display unit 314-2, and an end button 315-2 for a user who operates the touch pen 53-2 are displayed.

  When the user who operates the touch pen 53-1 or the user who operates the touch pen 53-2 selects the connection pre (two images) from the thumbnail 313 in the image information display field 312, one image of the connection pre is displayed. Is displayed in the graffiti target image display area 316A, and the other image is displayed in the graffiti target image display area 316B.

  The user who operates the touch pen 53-1 uses the touch pen 53-1 while confirming the remaining time with reference to the remaining time display unit 314-1 that is displayed near the user's standing position and is easy to see. The graffiti tool display unit 311A-1 and the graffiti tool display unit 311B-1 dedicated to the touch pen 53-1, which are displayed near the user's standing position and can be used exclusively, are easy to operate. Graffiti editing is performed on the image displayed in the graffiti target image display area 316A that is close to the user's standing position and easy to scribble. When the graffiti editing work is completed, the user operates the end button 315-1 which is displayed near the user's standing position and is easy to operate using the touch pen 53-1. By doing so, the editing operation can be terminated independently for the other user.

  Similarly, the user who operates the touch pen 53-2 refers to the remaining time display unit 314-2 that is displayed near the user's standing position and is easy to see, and checks the remaining time while touching the touch pen 53-2. The graffiti tool display unit 311A-2 and the graffiti tool display unit 311B-2 dedicated to the touch pen 53-2 are easy to operate because they are displayed near the user's standing position and can be used exclusively. Is operated to perform graffiti editing on the image displayed in the graffiti target image display area 316B that is easy to scribble near the user's standing position. When the graffiti editing work is completed, the user operates the end button 315-2 that is displayed near the user's standing position and is easy to operate using the touch pen 53-2. By doing so, the editing operation can be terminated independently for the other user.

  By configuring the editing screen in this way, each user can more easily perform graffiti editing work.

  In addition, in such an editing screen, when the user selects a normal image other than the connecting pre as a graffiti target image, for example, the layout of this editing screen is changed as shown in FIG. May be. 59, the editing input monitor 52 includes an editing screen 771-1 for the touch pen 53-1, and an editing screen 771-2 for the touch pen 53-2 (a plurality of editing screens) that are controlled independently of each other. ) Are displayed side by side.

  The configurations of the editing screen 771-1 and the editing screen 771-2 are the same as each other. The editing screen 771-1 includes a graffiti tool display unit 311A-1 and a graffiti tool display unit that can be operated only with the touch pen 53-1. 311B-1, an image information display field 312-1 on which thumbnails 313A-1 to 313D-1 that can be operated only with the touch pen 53-1, a remaining time display section 314-1, and a touch pen 53-1. , An end button 315-1 for ending the graffiti editing work on the editing screen 771-1, and a graffiti target image display area 316-1 on which an image selected from the image information display column 312-1 is displayed. The editing screen 771-2 includes a doodle tool display unit 311A-2 and a doodle tool display unit 311B-2 that can be operated only with the touch pen 53-2, and thumbnails 313A-2 to 313D- that can be operated only with the touch pen 53-2. 2, an image information display field 312-2 in which 2 is displayed, a remaining time display unit 314-2, an end button 315-2 that can be operated only with the touch pen 53-2, and ends the graffiti editing work on the editing screen 771-2, and The graffiti target image display area 316-2 displays an image selected from the image information display column 312-2. Hereinafter, the edit screen 771-1 and the edit screen 771-2 are referred to as an edit screen 771 when there is no need to distinguish between them.

  At this time, the graffiti tool that can be selected in the graffiti tool display unit 311A-1 and the graffiti tool that can be selected in the graffiti tool display unit 311A-2 may all be equal to each other, or part or all of them may be They may be different from each other. The same applies to the graffiti tool display unit 311B-1 and the graffiti tool display unit 311B-2.

  Also, the thumbnail image 313 displayed in the image information display column 312-1 and the thumbnail image 313 displayed in the image information display column 312-2 may all be equal to each other, or part or all of them may be made. They may be different from each other.

  As described above, when the user selects a normal image (independent images one by one) as a graffiti object, as shown in FIG. 59, a plurality of mutually independent editing screens 771 (a plurality of graffiti screens). Editing screen 761 (an editing screen in which target image display areas are displayed apart from each other) is displayed, and a user selects a pre-image as a graffiti target as shown in FIG. By displaying an editing screen in which a plurality of graffiti target image display areas are displayed side by side, the user can easily edit on the editing screen according to the nature of each image.

  In the above, the case of joining in the horizontal direction has been described as an example of the stitching pre, but the stitching direction (joint pattern) may be other than that, for example, stitching in the vertical direction. Alternatively, they may be connected in an oblique direction, may be connected in a plurality of directions, or may be connected in an array.

  However, these connection patterns are prepared in advance, and are displayed as connection pre-prints at the time of shooting work, display at the time of editing work, printed photo sticker paper, and when images are provided from the server 2. Are always displayed in the same pattern. A plurality of connection patterns may be prepared in advance, and the user may select a pattern to be used before shooting. In this case, the server 2 or the photo sticker creating apparatus 3 is prepared in advance with frame images corresponding to the respective connection patterns (filling the gaps between the images of the respective connection patterns). It is desirable that editing can be performed using a frame image corresponding to the connection pattern of the connection target connection pre.

  FIG. 60 shows another example of the frame edit confirmation screen. In FIG. 60, a frame image 803 is added to the frame editing confirmation screen 801 in the gap (left and right) between the message “Is this ready?” And the whole image 802 of the stitching pre stitched in the vertical direction. An image is displayed. Further, on the frame editing confirmation screen 801, an image is provided by a user's operation in which a message “Please save with a screen memo if it is good” and “Redo” is displayed, which explains how to save the image. A “redo” button 804, which is a GUI button for instructing a process to be redone, is displayed.

  Thus, by preparing in advance many types of stitching patterns, the photo sticker creating apparatus 3 can provide users with images suitable for the taste of more users. Thereby, a user's satisfaction improves and profitability can be improved.

  In the present specification, the step of describing the program recorded on the recording medium is not limited to the processing performed in chronological order according to the described order, but is not necessarily performed in chronological order. It also includes processes that are executed individually.

  In the above, the print medium is not limited to the sticker paper, and for example, print on a predetermined size paper, a poster paper, a card such as a telephone card, or a cloth such as a T-shirt. Also good.

  Further, in this specification, the system represents the entire apparatus constituted by a plurality of apparatuses. In the above description, the configuration described as one device may be divided and configured as a plurality of devices. Conversely, the configurations described above as a plurality of devices may be combined into a single device. Of course, configurations other than those described above may be added to the configuration of each device. Furthermore, if the configuration and operation of the entire system are substantially the same, a part of the configuration of a certain device may be included in the configuration of another device.

It is a figure which shows the example of one Embodiment of the photograph sticker providing system to which this invention is applied. It is a perspective view which shows the example of a photograph sticker production apparatus. It is a perspective view which shows the example of installation of a photograph sticker production apparatus. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the front of the 1st unit of a photograph sticker production apparatus. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the right side surface of the 1st unit of a photograph sticker production apparatus. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the back surface of the 1st unit of a photograph sticker production apparatus. It is a figure explaining a user's movement pattern. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structural example of a photograph sticker production apparatus. It is a block diagram which shows the detailed structural example of an imaging | photography process part. It is a block diagram which shows the detailed structural example of an imaging | photography part. It is a block diagram which shows the detailed structural example of an edit process part. It is a block diagram which shows the detailed structural example of a 1st editing part. It is a block diagram which shows the detailed structural example of a subsequent customer service part. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structural example of a server. It is a block diagram which shows the detailed structural example of a control part. It is a block diagram which shows the detailed structural example of an image memory | storage part. It is a block diagram which shows the detailed structural example of a frame memory | storage part. It is a flowchart explaining the example of photograph sticker creation game processing. It is a flowchart explaining the example of imaging | photography process. It is a flowchart explaining the example of a joint imaging | photography process. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the imaging | photography monitor. It is a figure which shows an example of a preview image. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the monitor for captured image display. It is a flowchart explaining the example of an edit process. It is a figure which shows the example of an edit screen. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a printing process. It is a figure which shows the example of printing of a sticker paper. It is a flowchart explaining the example of a subsequent customer service process. It is a figure which shows the example of a transmission image selection screen. It is a figure which shows the example of an address input screen. It is a figure which shows the example of an email. It is a figure which shows the example of an access reception screen. It is a flowchart explaining the example of an image provision process. It is a flowchart following FIG. 33 for explaining an example of image providing processing. It is a figure which shows the example of an ID password input screen. It is a figure which shows the example of a DL image selection screen. It is a figure which shows the example of a DL image confirmation screen. It is a figure which shows the example of an edit method selection screen. It is a figure which shows the example of a cutting frame edit screen. It is a figure which shows the example of a frame edit confirmation screen. It is a figure which shows the example of a cutting frame edit confirmation screen. It is a figure which shows the example of a lying display confirmation screen. It is a flowchart explaining the example of a frame edit process. It is a flowchart explaining the example of an image clipping process. It is. It is a figure which shows the example of an image movement edit screen. It is a flowchart explaining the other example of an image clipping process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the personal computer to which this invention is applied. It is a block diagram which shows the other detailed structural example of an edit process part. 12 is a flowchart illustrating another example of editing processing. It is a flowchart explaining the example of a transmission image edit process. It is a figure which shows the example of a communication company selection screen. It is a figure which shows the example of a model selection screen. It is a figure which shows the example of a frame edit confirmation screen and a clipping position designation input confirmation screen. It is a block diagram which shows the other detailed structural example of an edit process part. It is a flowchart explaining the further another example of an edit process. It is a flowchart explaining the example of a transmission image preparation process. It is a figure which shows the example of a transmission selection screen and a mail address input screen. It is a figure which shows the other example of an edit screen. It is a figure which shows the further another example of an edit screen. It is a figure which shows the other example of a frame edit confirmation screen.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Photo sticker provision system 2 Server 3 Photo sticker production apparatus 4 Portable telephone 5 Network 84 Printing part 85 Subsequent customer service part 95 Print processing part 96 Subsequent customer service part 98 Management part 201 Control part 202 Communication part 203 Image storage part 204 ID storage Unit 205 authentication unit 206 image processing unit 207 frame storage unit 221 image acquisition processing unit 222 authentication processing unit 223 GUI processing unit 224 image preparation processing unit 225 frame editing processing unit 226 image cutout processing unit 227 provision processing unit

Claims (23)

As a photo sticker creation game, the user is allowed to perform a shooting operation with the user as a subject, and an editing input operation to input editing information to the user's image obtained by the shooting operation. A photograph sticker creating apparatus for printing the obtained image of the edited user on a predetermined sticker sheet, discharging the printed sticker sheet, and providing it to the user as a photograph sticker; A photo sticker providing system having an image providing device for providing an edited image of the user created in the device to the mobile phone of the user,
The photo sticker creating device is:
A connected photographing means for performing a plurality of times of photographing to obtain a photographed image constituting a splicing pre, which is a concatenated image in which a plurality of images are arranged and displayed as one image;
Editing means for editing the splicing pre based on the editing information input by the editing input work performed on the splicing pre created from a plurality of captured images obtained by the connected photographing means;
Printing means for printing the splicing pre edited by the editing means on the sticker sheet and providing the user with the print;
Image data transmitting means for transmitting the image data of the spliced pre edited by the editing means to the image providing device;
The image providing device includes:
Acquisition means for acquiring image data of the splice pre transmitted from the photo sticker creating device;
Image data storage means for storing the image data of the splicing pre acquired by the acquisition means;
Preparation means for preparing for transmission of the image data of the connection prestored by the image data storage means based on a request from the user;
Providing means for providing the image data of the splicing pre prepared by the preparing means to the portable telephone of the user who is a request source. 2. The photo sticker creation according to claim 1, wherein the preparation unit processes the image data of the joint pre read from the image data storage unit based on a request from the user, and rotates the joint pre by 90 degrees. system. The image providing device includes:
Frame image storage means for storing a predetermined frame image to be combined above and below the splicing pre;
Frame editing means for performing frame editing for combining the frame images stored by the frame image storage means with the connection pre so as to be connected to the top and bottom of the connection pre;
2. The photo sticker creation according to claim 1, wherein, based on a request from the user, the preparation unit causes the frame editing unit to perform the frame editing on the connection pre read from the image data storage unit. system. In the photo sticker creating apparatus,
The editing means adds a frame number, which is identification information for a frame image, corresponding to the frame image combined with the image data of the splicing pre,
In the image providing apparatus,
The frame image storage means manages the frame image using the frame number,
The frame editing means combines the frame image corresponding to the frame number added to the image data of the connection pre or the frame image corresponding to the frame number approximate to the frame number into the connection pre. The photo sticker creation system described. The image providing device includes:
Cutout position designation receiving means for accepting cutout position designation for designating a position to cut out a partial image from the whole image of the splicing pre, which is input by the user operating the mobile phone;
Cutting processing means for performing processing for cutting out the partial image from the entire image of the splicing pre at the position specified by the specification received by the cutting position designation receiving means;
2. The photo sticker creating system according to claim 1, wherein, based on a request from the user, the preparation unit causes the cut-out processing unit to perform a cut-out process on the connection pre read from the image data storage unit. . In the image providing apparatus,
The cutout position designation receiving means provides a GUI for designating the cutout position from an entire image of a fixed joint pre, using a movable cutout frame, to the portable phone, and the cutout position input based on the GUI The photo sticker creating system according to claim 5, wherein the designation is received. In the image providing apparatus,
The cut-out position designation receiving means provides a GUI for designating the cut-out position from the entire image of the movable tether with a fixed cut-out frame to the mobile phone, and the cut-out position input based on the GUI The photo sticker creating system according to claim 5, wherein the designation is received. In the image providing apparatus,
The photographic sticker creation system according to claim 1, wherein the providing unit provides the portable phone with a GUI image that allows the user to check a display result of the connection pre, together with the connection pre, and displays the GUI image. In the photo sticker creating apparatus,
The printing means prints identification information for identifying the set of users who performed the photo sticker creation game on the photo sticker,
The transmission means transmits the identification information together with the image data of the connection pre to the image providing device,
The image providing device includes:
Identification information storage means for storing the identification information acquired together with the image data of the splicing pre by the acquisition means;
Identification information input receiving means for receiving input of identification information from a user;
The photograph according to claim 1, further comprising: an authentication unit that authenticates identification information from the user received by the identification information input receiving unit using the identification information stored by the identification information storage unit. Seal creation system. In the photo sticker creating apparatus,
The photo sticker creation system according to claim 9, further comprising identification information transmission means for transmitting the identification information to a mobile phone by electronic mail. As a photo sticker creation game, the user is allowed to perform a shooting operation with the user as a subject, and an editing input operation to input editing information to the user's image obtained by the shooting operation. A photograph sticker creating apparatus for printing the obtained image of the edited user on a predetermined sticker sheet, discharging the printed sticker sheet, and providing it to the user as a photograph sticker; A photo sticker providing method of a photo sticker providing system, comprising: an image providing device that provides an edited image of the user created in an apparatus to the user's mobile phone;
In the photo sticker creating apparatus,
A plurality of times of shooting are performed to obtain a shot image constituting a splicing pre, which is a connected image in which a plurality of images are arranged and displayed as one image.
Based on the editing information input by the editing input work performed on the connection pre created from a plurality of obtained captured images, edit the connection pre,
The edited binder pre is printed on the sticker sheet and provided to the user;
Send the edited image data of the connection pre to the image providing device,
In the image providing apparatus,
Obtain image data of the splicing pre transmitted from the photo sticker creating device,
Store the acquired image data of the connection pre,
Based on the request from the user, prepare for transmission of the stored pre-image data of the connection,
A method for creating a photo sticker, comprising the step of providing the prepared image data of the connecting pre to the mobile phone of the user who is a request source. As a photo sticker creation game, the user is allowed to perform a shooting operation with the user as a subject, and an editing input operation to input editing information to the user's image obtained by the shooting operation. The obtained image of the edited user is printed on a predetermined sticker sheet, the printed sticker sheet is ejected, and a process of providing the photograph sticker to the user is executed by the photograph sticker creating apparatus, A program for causing an image providing apparatus to execute a process of providing the edited user image created in the photo sticker creating apparatus to the user's mobile phone,
In the photo sticker creating apparatus,
A plurality of times of shooting are performed to obtain a shot image constituting a splicing pre, which is a connected image in which a plurality of images are arranged and displayed as one image.
Based on the editing information input by the editing input work performed on the connection pre created from a plurality of obtained captured images, edit the connection pre,
The edited binder pre is printed on the sticker sheet and provided to the user;
Send the edited image data of the connection pre to the image providing device,
In the image providing apparatus,
Obtain image data of the splicing pre transmitted from the photo sticker creating device,
Store the acquired image data of the connection pre,
Based on the request from the user, prepare for transmission of the stored pre-image data of the connection,
A program including the step of providing the prepared image data of the connection pre to the portable telephone of the user who is a request source. As a photo sticker creation game, the user is allowed to perform a shooting operation with the user as a subject, and an editing input operation to input editing information to the user's image obtained by the shooting operation. The edited image created by the photo sticker creating apparatus that prints the obtained image of the edited user on a predetermined sticker sheet, discharges the printed sticker sheet, and provides it to the user as a photo sticker. An image providing apparatus for providing the user's image to the user's mobile phone,
Connected pre image data that is a connected image that is transmitted from the photo sticker creating apparatus and displayed as a single image by arranging a plurality of images obtained by a plurality of times of photographing performed in the photo sticker creating apparatus. Obtaining means for obtaining
Image data storage means for storing the image data of the splicing pre acquired by the acquisition means;
Preparation means for preparing for transmission of the image data of the connection prestored by the image data storage means based on a request from the user;
An image providing apparatus comprising: provision means for providing the image data of the splicing pre prepared by the preparation means to the portable telephone of the user who is a request source. The image providing device according to claim 13, wherein the preparation unit processes the image data of the joint pre read from the image data storage unit based on a request from the user, and rotates the joint pre by 90 degrees. . Frame image storage means for storing a predetermined frame image to be combined above and below the splicing pre;
Frame editing means for performing frame editing for combining the frame images stored by the frame image storage means with the connection pre so as to be connected to the top and bottom of the connection pre;
The image providing apparatus according to claim 13, wherein the preparation unit causes the frame editing unit to perform the frame editing on the connection pre read from the image data storage unit based on a request from the user. . The frame image storage means manages the frame image using the frame number,
The frame editing unit synthesizes a frame image corresponding to a frame number added to the image data of the connection pre, or a frame image corresponding to a frame number approximate to the frame number, into the connection pre. The image providing apparatus according to the description. Cutout position designation receiving means for accepting cutout position designation for designating a position to cut out a partial image from the whole image of the splicing pre, which is input by the user operating the mobile phone;
Cutting processing means for performing processing for cutting out the partial image from the entire image of the splicing pre at the position specified by the specification received by the cutting position designation receiving means;
The image providing apparatus according to claim 13, wherein the preparation unit causes the clipping processing unit to perform a clipping process on the connection pre read from the image data storage unit based on a request from the user. The cutout position designation receiving means provides a GUI for designating the cutout position from an entire image of a fixed joint pre, using a movable cutout frame, to the portable phone, and the cutout position input based on the GUI The image providing apparatus according to claim 17, wherein the designation is received. The cut-out position designation receiving means provides a GUI for designating the cut-out position from the entire image of the movable tether with a fixed cut-out frame to the mobile phone, and the cut-out position input based on the GUI The image providing apparatus according to claim 17, wherein the designation is received. The image providing apparatus according to claim 13, wherein the providing unit provides the portable phone with a GUI image that allows the user to check a display result of the connection pre, together with the connection pre, and displays the GUI image. Identification information storage means for storing identification information for identifying the set of users who have played the photo sticker creation game in the photo sticker creation device, acquired together with the image data of the splicing pre by the acquisition means;
Identification information input receiving means for receiving input of identification information from a user;
The image according to claim 13, further comprising: an authentication unit that authenticates identification information from the user received by the identification information input receiving unit using the identification information stored by the identification information storage unit. Providing device. As a photo sticker creation game, the user is allowed to perform a shooting operation with the user as a subject, and an editing input operation to input editing information to the user's image obtained by the shooting operation. The edited image created by the photo sticker creating apparatus that prints the obtained image of the edited user on a predetermined sticker sheet, discharges the printed sticker sheet, and provides it to the user as a photo sticker. An image providing method of an image providing apparatus for providing an image of the user to a mobile phone of the user,
Connected pre image data that is a connected image that is transmitted from the photo sticker creating apparatus and displayed as a single image by arranging a plurality of images obtained by a plurality of times of photographing performed in the photo sticker creating apparatus. Get
Store the acquired image data of the connection pre,
Based on the request from the user, prepare for transmission of the stored pre-image data of the connection,
An image providing method including the step of providing the prepared image data of the connection pre to the mobile phone of the user who is a request source. As a photo sticker creation game, the user is allowed to perform a shooting operation with the user as a subject, and an editing input operation to input editing information to the user's image obtained by the shooting operation. The edited image created by the photo sticker creating apparatus that prints the obtained image of the edited user on a predetermined sticker sheet, discharges the printed sticker sheet, and provides it to the user as a photo sticker. A program for causing a computer to perform a process of providing the user's image to the user's mobile phone,
Connected pre image data that is a connected image that is transmitted from the photo sticker creating apparatus and displayed as a single image by arranging a plurality of images obtained by a plurality of times of photographing performed in the photo sticker creating apparatus. Get
Store the acquired image data of the connection pre,
Based on the request from the user, prepare for transmission of the stored pre-image data of the connection,
A program including the step of providing the prepared image data of the connection pre to the portable telephone of the user who is a request source.

Images