JP2007221748A - Apparatus and method for creating photograph - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To change a stamp image while displaying the stamp image on an image to be edited. <P>SOLUTION: In a stamp image selection unit 214, buttons displaying stamp images are displayed side by side and these buttons can be operated using a touch pen 82. In an extent selection unit 215, a button indicating an extent is provided for each of elements constituting the stamp image and these buttons can be operated using the touch pen 82. There are provided a button group 215a indicating sizes of the stamp images with five extents, a button group 215b indicating densities of stamp images with five extents, and the like. If a button indicating a fifth extent of the button group 215a is operated, for example, the selected stamp image is changed into larger size. The present invention may be applicable to a photograph seal creating apparatus printing an image of a user on a seal paper sheet and providing it. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  In particular, the present invention relates to a photo creating apparatus and method capable of obtaining a desired editing result by a simpler work.

  FIG. 1 captures a photograph of a user by inserting a consideration such as coins, and prints a photograph that is a pre-stored image edited with an image selected by the user. The example of the edit screen 1 displayed at the time of editing of a photo vending machine is shown.

  In the thumbnail image display section 11 of the editing screen 1, captured images that are candidates for the image to be edited are displayed as thumbnails, and the image to be edited can be selected by operating the image with, for example, a touch pen.

  On the edit target image display unit 12, an image selected from the images displayed on the thumbnail image display unit 11 by an operation by the user is displayed as an edit target image.

  The editing tool selection unit 13 displays buttons that are operated when various editing tools such as a pen, a stamp, and a frame are selected.

  On the palette 14, buttons for selecting an image corresponding to the editing content with the editing tool selected by operating the buttons displayed on the editing tool selection unit 13 are displayed side by side. In the example of FIG. 1, various buttons for selecting a stamp image when editing with the stamp tool are displayed. Specifically, for the six types of stamp images “Smile”, “Heart”, [Star], “Water Drop”, “Cross” and “Rhombus”, buttons with three different sizes of stamp images are displayed. It is displayed.

  The eraser button 15 is, for example, a button that is operated when correcting the design of the image displayed on the editing target image display unit 12.

  The redo button 16 is a button that is operated, for example, when canceling editing (for example, selection of a stamp image) that has just been performed.

  The redo button 17 from the beginning is, for example, a button that is operated when canceling all editing performed so far from the beginning.

  Next, the editing work on the editing screen 1 will be specifically described. Here, it is assumed that editing is performed by the stamp tool, and a button for selecting a stamp image is displayed on the palette 14 as shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the user operates a predetermined button on the palette 14 with the touch pen 21 to select a desired stamp image (in the example of FIG. 2, a “smile” stamp image). Then, as shown in FIG. 3, the user designates a desired position on the editing target image displayed on the editing target image display unit 12 (upper right position in the example of FIG. 3). With this operation, an image in which the selected “smile” stamp image is pasted at a specified position on the image to be edited is obtained as an edited image and printed (see Patent Document 1).

  In this way, the user can perform editing by pasting an image that suits his / her preference on the captured image at a desired position.

Also, in the examples of FIGS. 1 to 3, stamp images of a plurality of designs (six types of designs) of a plurality of sizes (three types of sizes) are displayed on the palette 14. Only a stamp image with a different design is displayed so that a person can see a large number of designs in a limited screen space. For changing the size, the thickness of the outline, the color, etc., a predetermined change button is used with the touch pen 21 etc. There has also been proposed a method that can be changed by continuing to press (see Patent Document 2).
JP 2004-229023 A JP 2004-153613 A

  By the way, in the example of FIGS. 1 to 3, as described above, after the stamp image is once pasted on the image to be edited (FIG. 3), the degree of overlap between the stamp image and the image to be edited (texture). Cannot be confirmed, the overlap between the stamp image and the image to be edited may differ from the image.

  Unlike the image, when it is desired to redo the pasting of the stamp image, as shown in FIG. 4, the redo button 16 must be selected to cancel the current editing and perform a new editing again.

  In addition, when the size or the like is changed by continuously pressing the change button, the size or the like is determined at the timing when the touch pen 21 is released. Therefore, the user who uses this device for the first time, for example, mistakes the timing when the touch pen 21 is released, The stamp image may be different from the image.

  In this case, it is necessary to operate the redo button 16 to cancel the editing that has been performed and to perform a new editing again.

  In this way, with the conventional editing method, the user may not be able to obtain the desired editing result, and in that case, it is necessary to cancel the editing by performing an operation such as redo, etc. There was a case.

  In general, devices can be used for a limited time, and users tend to spend more time on editing than shooting (for example, shooting in various poses), so that editing can be performed smoothly. It is important to shorten the time of editing work.

  The present invention has been made in view of such a situation, and makes it possible to obtain a desired editing result with a simpler operation.

  A first photo creating apparatus according to an aspect of the present invention selects an editing target image display unit that displays an editing target image to be edited from among images obtained by photographing work, and an editing image used for editing. A first selection unit displaying means for displaying a first selection unit for performing, and a second selection unit for selecting a degree of a predetermined element of the image for editing selected by the first selection unit. A second selection unit display unit that performs selection, a designation unit that designates a position on the image to be edited where the editing image is to be combined, and a position on the editing target image that is designated by the designation unit. Editing image display means for displaying the edited image, and predetermined elements of the editing image displayed at the position on the editing target image by the editing image display means in accordance with the selection by the second selection unit Change means to change the degree of And an editing image whose degree of predetermined element has been changed by the changing means, and a generating means for generating an edited image by synthesizing the editing image at a position on the image to be edited.

  The image for editing can be a stamp image used for editing by the stamp tool or a frame image used for editing by the frame tool.

  The second selection unit includes buttons corresponding to each of a plurality of degrees, and the selected button can be displayed in a different form from other buttons that are not selected.

  The degree of element is an index that indicates the difference in each element constituting the image step by step. For example, the size of the stamp image, the type of color, the color shading, and the thinness of the outline thickness are stepwise. It shows.

  A first photo creation method according to one aspect of the present invention includes: an editing target image display step for displaying an editing target image to be edited among images obtained by photographing work; and an editing image used for editing is selected. A first selection unit display step for displaying a first selection unit for performing, and a second selection unit for selecting a degree of a predetermined element of the image for editing selected by the first selection unit. A second selection unit display step, a designation step for designating a position on the editing target image for compositing the editing image, and a position on the editing target image designated by the processing of the designation step by the first selection unit. Editing image display step for displaying the selected editing image and the editing image displayed at the position on the editing target image in the processing of the editing image display step according to the selection by the second selection unit Change the degree of a given element of And a generation step of synthesizing the editing image in which the degree of the predetermined element has been changed by the processing of the changing step at a predetermined timing at a position on the editing target image to generate an edited image. It is characterized by that.

  In the first photo creation apparatus and method of one aspect of the present invention, an editing target image to be edited is displayed from among images obtained by photographing work, and an editing image used for editing is selected. The first selection unit is displayed, the second selection unit for selecting the degree of the predetermined element of the editing image selected by the first selection unit is displayed, and the editing target image to be combined with the editing image The upper position is designated, and the image for editing selected by the first selection unit is displayed at the position on the designated editing target image. Depending on the selection by the second selection unit, the image on the editing target image is displayed. The degree of the predetermined element of the editing image displayed at the position is changed, and the editing image with the changed degree of the predetermined element is synthesized at the position on the editing target image at a predetermined timing and edited. A finished image is generated.

  As a result, the editing image can be changed while confirming the degree of overlap between the editing image and the editing target image.

  A second photo creation device according to one aspect of the present invention selects an editing target image display unit that displays an editing target image to be edited from among images obtained by photographing work, and an editing image used for editing. A first selection unit displaying means for displaying a first selection unit for performing, and a second selection unit for selecting a degree of a predetermined element of the image for editing selected by the first selection unit. A second selection unit display unit for performing the editing, a designation unit for designating a position on the editing target image to be combined with the editing image, and the editing image selected by the first selection unit are provided at predetermined positions. The editing image display means displayed on the preview display section and the degree of a predetermined element of the editing image displayed on the preview display section by the editing image display means is changed according to the selection by the second selection section. Change means to be The editing image displayed on the queue display unit is combined with a position on the editing target image designated by the designation unit, and generating means for generating an edited image is provided.

  The image for editing can be a stamp image used for editing by the stamp tool or a frame image used for editing by the frame tool.

  The second selection unit includes buttons corresponding to each of a plurality of degrees, and the selected button can be displayed in a different form from other buttons that are not selected.

  The degree of element is an index that indicates the difference in each element constituting the image step by step. For example, the size of the stamp image, the type of color, the color shading, and the thinness of the outline thickness are stepwise. It shows.

  A second photo creation method according to one aspect of the present invention includes: an editing target image display step for displaying an editing target image to be edited out of images obtained by photographing work; and an editing image used for editing is selected. A first selection unit display step for displaying a first selection unit for performing, and a second selection unit for selecting a degree of a predetermined element of the image for editing selected by the first selection unit. A second selection part display step, a designation step for designating a position on the image to be edited where the editing image is to be combined, and an editing image selected by the first selection part are provided at predetermined positions. The degree of a predetermined element of the editing image displayed on the preview display unit in the processing of the editing image display step according to the selection in the editing image display step displayed on the preview display unit and the second selection unit Change step to change And a generation step of generating an edited image by synthesizing the editing image displayed on the preview display unit at a predetermined timing with a position on the editing target image specified by the specifying step. Features.

  In the second photo creating apparatus and method according to one aspect of the present invention, an editing target image to be edited is displayed from among images obtained by photographing work, and an editing image used for editing is selected. The first selection unit is displayed, the second selection unit for selecting the degree of the predetermined element of the editing image selected by the first selection unit is displayed, and the editing target image to be combined with the editing image The editing image selected at the upper position and selected by the first selection unit is displayed on the preview display unit provided at a predetermined position, and in accordance with the selection by the second selection unit, the preview display unit The degree of the predetermined element of the image for editing displayed in is changed, and at a predetermined timing, the image for editing displayed in the preview display unit is synthesized at the position on the specified image to be edited, An edited image is generated.

  Thus, the paste position can be determined after the editing image is changed and confirmed.

  According to one aspect of the present invention, a desired editing result can be obtained with a simpler operation.

  FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing an external configuration example of a photographic sticker creating apparatus 51 to which the present invention is applied.

  The photo sticker creating apparatus 51 is a game machine that receives a price from a user instead of performing shooting and editing as a game, and is installed in a store such as a game center.

  The casing 60 of the photo sticker creating apparatus 51 is composed of a plurality of units. The first unit 61 and the second unit 62 constituting the housing 60 are installed with a predetermined distance, and a ceiling portion is formed as a member constituting the ceiling of the space formed between the first unit 61 and the second unit 62. 63 is provided.

  A camera 71 and a captured image display monitor 72 are provided on a front surface 61 a that is a surface of the first unit 61 facing the second unit 62. A photographing work monitor 73 is provided on the upper surface of the member formed protruding from the front surface 61a so that the user can perform photographing work according to the display. That is, the space between the first unit 61 and the second unit 62 is a photographing space where the user of the photo sticker creating apparatus 51 performs photographing.

  A series of flows of the game using the photo sticker creating device 51 will be described later, but the user can take a photographed image in the photographing space formed between the first unit 61 and the second unit 62 in this way. While looking at the display on the display monitor 72, photographing is performed toward the camera 71. On the captured image display monitor 72, a live view, which is an image captured by the camera 71, an image of a captured result, and the like are displayed. The photographing work monitor 73 is provided with a touch panel superimposed thereon, and the photographing work monitor 73 includes information on photographing work such as photographing guidance and a button operated when instructing start of photographing. Is displayed.

  FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the photographic sticker creating apparatus 51 of FIG. 5 as viewed from the back surface 61b side (the opposite side of the front surface 61a) of the first unit 61. FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 6, a third unit 64 is provided in contact with the back surface 61b at a position opposite to the position where the imaging space is formed with the first unit 61 interposed therebetween.

  Of the surfaces constituting the third unit 64, an illumination 84 is provided on a surface 64a perpendicular to the ground, and the illumination 84 irradiates a space in front of the surface 64a. An edit monitor 81 is provided on the slope 64b of the third unit 64, and touch pens 82A and 82B are provided on the left and right sides thereof. Speakers 83A and 83B are provided on the surface 64c.

  When shooting in the shooting space is completed, the user can edit the image obtained by shooting, such as entering their favorite characters and symbols, and the user can select from the shot images. The image to be edited is displayed on the editing monitor 81. In addition to the image to be edited, the editing monitor 81 also displays buttons operated by the touch pens 82A and 82B when selecting various tools used for editing. Thus, the front of the surfaces 64a, 64b, and 64c among the surfaces of the third unit 64 is an editing space in which the user edits the image.

  The above configuration is also provided on the side opposite to the side on which the surfaces 64a, 64b, 64c of the third unit 64 are formed. Accordingly, the photo sticker creating apparatus 51 is provided with two editing spaces with the third unit 64 interposed therebetween, and two groups of users who have finished photographing work are paralleled in time in the respective editing spaces. It is designed to allow editing work. Hereinafter, the editing space in front of the surfaces 64a, 64b, and 64c of the third unit 64 is referred to as a first editing space, and the editing space at the opposite position of the first editing space with the third unit 64 in between is referred to as the first. It is called 2 editing space.

  A seal paper discharge port 85 is provided on a surface 64 d of the third unit 64 which is a surface parallel to the back surface 61 b of the first unit 61. From the sticker paper discharge port 85, sticker paper on which the edited photographed image is printed is discharged. The front of the sticker paper discharge port 85 is a print waiting space where a user who has finished editing work waits for the sticker paper to be printed.

  Here, the flow of users will be described. FIG. 7 is a plan view of the photo sticker creating apparatus 51 as viewed from above, and the arrows indicate the moving direction of the user. The user moves as indicated by the arrow according to the screen display or voice guidance.

  The user A who intends to use the photo sticker creating apparatus 51 will first enter the photographing space and follow a guide displayed on the photographing work monitor 73 for a predetermined amount of money as indicated by arrow # 1. A coin is inserted into a coin slot (not shown). When a coin is inserted into the coin insertion slot, a series of games is started, and information relating to the photographing work is displayed on the photographing work monitor 73.

  When the user A performs a predetermined work according to the information displayed on the photographing work monitor 73 and finishes the photographing work by the camera 71, the guidance for movement to one of the first editing space and the second editing space. Is performed by the screen display on the photographing work monitor 73 or the sound from the speaker, and the user A who has finished photographing moves from the photographing space to the editing space according to the guidance and performs the editing work there. In the example of FIG. 7, the movement to the first editing space is guided to the user A, and the user A moves to the first editing space according to the guidance as indicated by the arrow # 2. is doing.

  Information related to the editing work is displayed on the editing monitor 81 in the first editing space. When the user A performs a predetermined work according to the information displayed on the editing monitor 81 and finishes the editing work, the user A waits for the print waiting space in front of the sticker discharge port 85 as indicated by arrow # 3. The process waits for the sticker paper on which the edited image is printed to be discharged from the sticker paper discharge port 85.

  By receiving the sticker discharged to the sticker discharge outlet 85, a series of games is completed.

  In the photographing work and the editing work performed according to the above flow, in order to secure the flow of the user, a time limit is set in advance, for example, 3 minutes.

  FIG. 8 is a block diagram illustrating an internal configuration example of the photo sticker creating apparatus 51. The same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the same structure as the structure mentioned above. The overlapping description will be omitted as appropriate.

  The control device 101 of the photo sticker creating apparatus 51 includes a storage unit 102, a photographing unit 103, editing units 104 and 105, an ID tag reader / writer 106, a printer 108, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 109, and a RAM (Random Access Memory). 110 is connected.

  The control device 101 controls each unit in accordance with a program stored in the ROM 109 or a program stored in the storage unit 102 and loaded into the RAM 110, and controls the overall operation of the photo sticker creation device 51.

  The storage unit 102 includes a hard disk, a flash memory, and the like, and stores programs executed by the control device 101, setting information referred to in a series of games, and the like. When a shooting operation is performed, data of a captured image that is to be edited later is also stored in the storage unit 102.

  The photographing unit 103 includes a camera 71, a photographed image display monitor 72, a photographing work monitor 73, a lighting device 121, and an audio output unit 122. The photographing unit 103 realizes photographing work in a photographing space.

  The camera 71 captures a moving image of a subject (user) with an imaging element such as a CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) image sensor under the control of the control device 101, and displays the image data obtained by capturing the image in a live view. Is output to the control device 101 as data for use.

  The camera 71 takes a picture in accordance with the control by the control device 101 that is performed when the user gives an instruction to take a picture, and the image data obtained by taking the picture is sent to the control apparatus 101 as image data of the photographing result. Output. In the photographing operation, photographing is performed a plurality of times, and a predetermined number of images selected from the images photographed by the camera 71 in this way are set as images to be edited.

  The captured image display monitor 72 is configured by an LCD or the like, and displays a moving image captured by the camera 71 based on a live view signal supplied from the control device 101.

  The photographing work monitor 73 displays a screen for guiding a photographing method, a screen for selecting an image to be edited, and the like according to control by the control device 101.

  The lighting device 121 emits light according to the lighting control signal supplied from the control device 101, and irradiates the user in the shooting space in accordance with the shooting timing of the camera 71.

  The voice output unit 122 outputs voice guidance from the speaker to the user in the shooting space according to the voice signal supplied from the control device 101.

  The editing unit 104 includes an editing monitor 81, a touch panel 131, and an audio output unit 132. The editing unit 104 implements editing work in the first editing space.

  The touch panel 131 is provided so as to be superimposed on the editing monitor 81, detects a user operation performed using the touch pens 82A and 82B, and outputs a signal corresponding to the user operation to the control device 101.

  The voice output unit 132 outputs voice guidance to the user in the first editing space according to the voice signal supplied from the control device 101.

  The editing unit 105 also has the same configuration as the editing unit 104 (editing monitor, touch panel, audio output unit). The editing unit 105 implements editing work in the second editing space.

  The ID tag reader / writer 106 writes setting information to the ID tag 141 attached to the sticker unit 107 or reads setting information stored in the ID tag 141 in accordance with control by the control device 101. From the ID tag 141, for example, identification information stored in the ID tag 141 is also read as setting information and output to the control device 101. In the control device 101, based on the identification information notified from the ID tag reader / writer 106, whether or not the attached sticker paper unit 107 is a unit (genuine unit) usable in the photo sticker creating device 51. Can be used only when it is determined that it is a usable unit.

  The sticker unit 107 is detachable from the photo sticker creating apparatus 51, and an ID tag 141 is attached to a predetermined position where the ID tag reader / writer 106 can read. A sticker sheet 142 is loaded in the sticker sheet unit 107.

  The printer 108 prints an image on the sticker paper 142 stored in the sticker paper unit 107 when the image data created by editing by the user is supplied from the control device 101 as print data. The sticker sheet 142 thus discharged is discharged to the sticker sheet discharge port 85.

  The ROM 109 and the RAM 110 store programs executed by the control device 101 and data necessary for the control device 101 to perform processing.

  Next, editing processing executed in response to the user's editing work will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S1, the control device 101 displays an editing screen on the editing monitor 81 via the editing unit 104 or the editing unit 105. In step S2, the control device 101 executes editing processing corresponding to the user's operation on the editing screen. To do. The details of this processing are shown in the flowchart of FIG. Here, editing processing by the stamp tool will be described.

  In step S11, the control apparatus 101 uses the editing unit 104 or the editing unit 105 to edit the editing screen 201 for editing the stamp tool including the stamp image selecting unit 214 and the degree selecting unit 215 as shown in FIG. It is displayed on the monitor 81.

  In the thumbnail image display section 211 of the editing screen 201, captured images that are candidates for the image to be edited are displayed as thumbnails, and the images can be operated with the touch pen 82 or the like.

  In the edit target image display unit 212, an image selected from the images displayed on the thumbnail image display unit 211 by the user is displayed as an edit target image.

  The editing tool selection unit 213 displays buttons that are operated when various editing tools such as a pen, a stamp, and a frame are selected. In this example, the stamp tool is selected.

  The stamp image selection unit 214 displays buttons with stamp images displayed side by side, and these buttons can be operated with the touch pen 82 or the like. In the example of FIG. 11, there are provided buttons on which stamp images of 12 kinds of designs such as “smile”, “heart”, [star], “water drop”, “cross”, “diamond”, and the like are displayed.

  The degree selection unit 215 is provided with a button indicating the degree of each element (for example, size, shading, and outline thickness) constituting the stamp image, and the button can be operated with the touch pen 82 or the like. .

  In the example of FIG. 11, a button group 215a indicating the size of the stamp image in five levels, a button group 215b indicating the density of the stamp image in five levels, and the outline thickness of the stamp image in five levels. A button group 215c to be displayed and a button group 215d to indicate six kinds of colors of the stamp image are provided.

  The eraser button 216 is a button that is operated, for example, when correcting the design of the image displayed on the editing target image display unit 212.

  The redo button 217 is a button that is operated, for example, when canceling editing (for example, selection of a stamp image) that has just been performed.

  The redo button 218 from the beginning is, for example, a button that is operated when canceling all editing performed so far from the beginning.

  The stamp image selection unit 214 and the degree selection unit 215 are not displayed on the editing screen 201 displayed in the step S1 in FIG. 9, and the button corresponding to the stamp tool of the editing tool selection unit 213 is operated. In step S11 of FIG. 10, the editing screen 201 provided with the stamp image selection unit 214 and the degree selection unit 215 is displayed.

  Next, in step S12, the control apparatus 101 determines whether or not a stamp image has been selected. If it is determined that the stamp image has been selected, the control apparatus 101 proceeds to step S13.

  As shown in FIG. 12, when the user operates the button of the stamp image selection unit 214 with the touch pen 82, the stamp image displayed on the operated button is selected, and the process proceeds to step S13.

  In step S <b> 13, the control device 101 generates an initial stamp image in which the color, size, shading, and outline thickness of the selected stamp image are predetermined. At this time, the control device 101 displays the buttons of the degree selection unit 215 corresponding to the degree of each element in the initial state in a form different from the other buttons.

  In this case, as an initial state, a red stamp image is generated with the size of the third stage, the density of the third stage, and the outline thickness of the third stage. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 12, the button of the degree selection unit 215 corresponding to the degree is displayed with a shadow.

  In step S14, the control apparatus 101 determines whether or not the stamp image paste position has been specified. If it is determined that the stamp image has been specified, the control apparatus 101 proceeds to step S15.

  As shown in FIG. 13, when the user touches an arbitrary position on the edit target image displayed on the edit target image display unit 212 with the touch pen 82, it is determined that the stamp image paste position has been designated, and the process proceeds to step S <b> 15. move on.

  In step S15, the control device 101 reads the designated stamp image pasting position (coordinate information on the screen touched with the touch pen 82), and in step S16, the read coordinates are used as the stamp image pasting position. Determine.

  Next, in step S17, the control apparatus 101 confirms the stamp image in step S16, and pastes and displays it on the position.

  As shown in FIG. 13, the stamp image in the initial state is pasted and displayed at the position on the image to be edited designated by the touch pen 82.

  However, at this time, the stamp image is not finalized, and the elements such as the color of the stamp image selected continuously can be changed as described below.

  In step S18, the control apparatus 101 determines whether or not the degree selection unit 215 has been operated. If it is determined that the degree selection unit 215 has been operated, the control apparatus 101 proceeds to step S19.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 14, when the button indicating the fifth level of the button group 215a of the degree selection unit 215 is operated, and as shown in FIG. 15, the button group 215c of the button group 215c of the degree selection unit 215 is operated. When the button indicating the fifth level is operated, the process proceeds to step S19.

  In step S19, the control device 101 changes the display of the stamp image displayed on the image to be edited to the degree of the element corresponding to the button operated in step S18. As a result, the stamp image of “heart” is enlarged in the example of FIG. 14, and the outline of the stamp image of “heart” is displayed with a thicker thickness in the example of FIG. At this time, the control device 101 displays the button selected in step S18 in a different form from the other buttons, as shown in FIG. 14 or FIG.

  In step S20, the control device 101 determines whether or not a part other than the degree selection unit 215 has been operated. If it is determined that a part other than the degree selection unit 215 has been operated, the control apparatus 101 proceeds to step S21, determines the stamp image, and step S22. Then, the stamp image is pasted and synthesized at the position determined in step S16 on the image to be edited to generate an edited image.

  If it is determined in step S12 that the stamp image is not selected, or if it is determined in step S14 that the stamp image paste position is not specified, the process proceeds to step S23, and the control device 101 edits. It is determined whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the process. If it is determined that the process has not elapsed, the process returns to step S12 and the subsequent processes are performed in the same manner.

  In step S20, when it is determined that other than the degree selection unit 215 has not been operated, the process proceeds to step S24, where the control device 101 determines whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the editing process was started. If it is determined that the process has not been performed, the process returns to step S18, and the subsequent processes are similarly executed.

  That is, the stamp image can be sequentially changed by operating other buttons of the degree selection unit 215.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 14, after operating the button indicating the size of the fifth row of the button group 215a, the button indicating the thickness of the fifth row of the button group 215c is displayed as shown in FIG. By further operation, the “hard” stamp image can be enlarged and its outline can be increased.

  If it is determined in step S23 or step S24 that the predetermined time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S21, and the stamp image is determined at that time (if no stamp image is selected, or the designated position is not determined). If the stamp image does not exist), an edited image is generated in step S22.

  When the edited image is generated in this way, the process proceeds to step S3 in FIG. 9, and the control device 101 deletes the edit screen 201 from the editing monitor 81, ends the reception of the edit input, and in step S4, A movement guide screen that prompts the user to move to the print waiting space is displayed on the editing monitor 81. The edited image generated in step S <b> 2 is printed on the sticker sheet 142 by the printer 108 and discharged from the sticker sheet discharge port 85.

  Thereafter, the editing process ends.

  As described above, since the stamp image can be repeatedly changed while being displayed on the image to be edited (step S18 to step S20) before the stamp image is confirmed (step S21), the redo button 217 is used. You can change the stamp image while checking the overlap between the stamp image and the image to be edited without going through the steps such as canceling the selected stamp image by operating, and select the stamp image that matches the image. can do.

  Another example of the stamp editing process (step S2 in FIG. 9) will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.

  In step S <b> 41, the control device 101 displays the editing screen 201 provided with the stamp image selection unit 214 and the degree selection unit 215 on the editing monitor 81 as shown in FIG. 11.

  In step S42, the control apparatus 101 determines whether or not a stamp image has been selected. If it is determined that the stamp image has been selected, the control apparatus 101 proceeds to step S43.

  As shown in FIG. 18, when the user operates the button of the stamp image selection unit 214 with the touch pen 82, the stamp image displayed on the operated button is selected, and the process proceeds to step S43.

  In step S43, the control device 101 generates an initial stamp image in which the selected stamp image has a predetermined color, size, shading, and outline thickness. At this time, the control device 101 displays the buttons of the degree selection unit 215 corresponding to the degree of each element of the stamp image in the initial state in a form different from the other buttons.

  In this case, as an initial state, a red stamp image is generated with the size of the third step, the shading of the third step, and the outline thickness of the third step. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 18, the button of the degree selection unit 215 corresponding to the degree is displayed with a shadow.

  In step S44, the control apparatus 101 sets the preview display unit 301 at a position corresponding to the button of the operated stamp image selection unit 214, and displays the stamp image generated in step S43.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 18, a preview display unit 301 is set at a position corresponding to the button of the “heart” stamp image operated by the touch pen 82, and the initial “hard” stamp image is displayed there. .

  In FIG. 18, the preview display unit 301 is displayed in the area of the stamp image selection unit 214. That is, it is displayed in the area of the editing screen 201 other than the area of the editing target image display unit 212 and the degree selection unit 215. Thus, after the stamp image is changed and confirmed, the pasting position can be determined. Alternatively, the preview display unit 301 may be set to be displayed in an area of the editing screen 201 other than the area of the degree selection unit 215. In this case, the preview display unit 301 may preferably be made translucent so that the editing target image display unit 212 can be seen.

  Next, in step S45, the control apparatus 101 determines whether or not the degree selection unit 215 has been operated. If it is determined that the degree selection unit 215 has been operated, the control apparatus 101 proceeds to step S46.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 19, when a button indicating the fifth level of the button group 215a of the degree selection unit 215 is operated, and as shown in FIG. 20, the button group 215c of the button group 215c of the degree selection unit 215 is operated. When the button indicating the fifth level is operated, the process proceeds to step S46.

  In step S46, the control device 101 changes the display of the stamp image displayed on the preview display unit 301 to the degree of the element corresponding to the button operated in step S45. As a result, in the example of FIG. 19, the “heart” stamp image is enlarged, and in the example of FIG. 20, the outline of the “heart” stamp image is displayed with a large thickness. At this time, the control device 101 displays the button selected in step S45 in a different form from the other buttons, as shown in FIG. 19 or FIG.

  When the stamp image is changed in step S46 or when it is determined in step S45 that the degree selection unit 215 is not operated, in step S47, the control device 101 determines whether the stamp image paste position is designated. If not, and if it is determined that it has been designated, the process proceeds to step S48.

  As shown in FIG. 21, when the user touches an arbitrary position on the editing target image displayed on the editing target image display unit 212 with the touch pen 82, it is determined that the stamp image paste position has been designated, and the process proceeds to step S48. move on.

  In step S <b> 48, the control apparatus 101 reads the designated stamp image pasting position (coordinate information on the screen touched with the touch pen 82).

  In step S49, the control apparatus 101 determines the stamp image paste position and the stamp image.

  In step S50, the control device 101 deletes the preview display unit 301.

  In step S51, the control device 101 pastes the confirmed stamp image at a position on the confirmed editing target image, combines it and displays it (FIG. 21), and generates an edited image.

  If it is determined in step S42 that the stamp image is not selected, or if it is determined in step S47 that the stamp image paste position is not specified, the process proceeds to step S52, and the control device 101 edits. It is determined whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the process. If it is determined that the process has not elapsed, the process returns to step S42 and the subsequent processes are similarly performed.

  That is, if the pasting position of the stamp image is not confirmed (step S48), the stamp image can be sequentially changed by operating other buttons of the degree selection unit 215.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 19, after the button indicating the size of the fifth row of the button group 215a is selected, the button indicating the thickness of the fifth row of the button group 215c is selected as shown in FIG. By further operation, the “hard” stamp image can be enlarged and its outline can be increased.

  When the edited image is generated in this way, the process proceeds to step S3 in FIG. 9, and the control device 101 deletes the edit screen 201 from the editing monitor 81, ends the reception of the edit input, and in step S4, A movement guide screen that prompts the user to move to the print waiting space is displayed on the editing monitor 81.

  Thereafter, the editing process ends.

  That is, in this example, after the stamp image is changed (step S46), the pasting position can be designated (step S47).

  In the conventional editing screen 1 (FIG. 1), six types of design stamp images are displayed in three sizes. On the editing screen 201 according to the present invention, stamp images having different designs are displayed. Therefore, stamp images of more types of designs (12 types of designs in the example of FIG. 11) can be displayed, and user satisfaction can be improved.

  Further, assuming that the selection conditions are the same as those of the conventional editing screen 1 (selection conditions capable of selecting three types having different sizes for each of the six types of designs), in the example of the editing screen 201 in FIG. 11, the button group 215b. , The button group 215c, the button group 215d, and the stamp image for the vertical column of the stamp image selection unit 214 are no longer necessary, so that the area of the edit target image display unit 212 can be enlarged using the area. , User convenience can be improved.

  In the above description, editing using a stamp image has been described as an example. However, if an editing image is used in editing, the present invention can be applied to editing using a frame image, for example. That is, when the frame tool is selected by the editing tool selection unit 213, a frame image selection unit is displayed instead of the stamp image selection unit 214, and a degree selection unit 215 corresponding to the frame image is displayed. The frame image can be selected by operating and the degree selection unit 215 can be operated to change the degree of the frame image.

  Another example of the stamp editing process (step S2 in FIG. 9) will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.

  In step S <b> 71, the control device 101 displays the editing screen 201 provided with the stamp image selection unit 214 and the degree selection unit 215 on the editing monitor 81 as shown in FIG. 11.

  In step S72, the control apparatus 101 determines whether or not a stamp image has been selected. If it is determined that the stamp image has not been selected, the control apparatus 101 proceeds to step S73, and a predetermined time has elapsed since the editing screen 201 was displayed in step S71. If it is determined whether a predetermined time has not elapsed, the process returns to step S72.

  If it is determined in step S72 that the stamp image has been selected, the process proceeds to step S74.

  For example, as illustrated in FIG. 24, when the button of the stamp image selection unit 214 (the button displaying the “month” stamp image in the example of FIG. 24) is operated with the touch pen 82, the operated button is displayed. The displayed stamp image (in the example of FIG. 24, “month” stamp image) is selected, and the process proceeds to step S74.

  In step S74, as shown in FIG. 24, the control apparatus 101 selects a selection frame 214A indicating that this stamp image is currently selected on the button of the stamp image selection unit 214 on which the selected stamp image is displayed. Is displayed.

  Next, in step S75, the control apparatus 101 determines whether or not an operation for inverting the currently selected stamp image (hereinafter referred to as an inverting operation) has been performed, and if it is determined that the inverting operation has been performed, In step S76, the currently selected stamp image is reversed.

  In the case of this example, the display on the button of the stamp image selection unit 214 of the currently selected stamp image is reversed in the horizontal direction so that the user can grasp the state of the stamp image.

  For example, an operation on the button of the stamp image selection unit 214 (that is, the button on which the selection frame 214 is displayed) on the stamp image selection unit 214 on which the currently selected stamp image is displayed by the touch pen 82 is an inversion operation. The stamp image is reversed left and right. In the example of FIG. 24, as shown in FIG. 25, the display on the button of the “month” stamp image is reversed left and right.

  By operating a button on the stamp image selection unit 214 on which the stamp image selected in this way is displayed, the horizontal direction of the selected stamp image can be changed as shown in FIG. Can do.

  In step S76, when the currently selected stamp image is reversed or when it is determined in step S75 that the reversing operation has not been performed, the process proceeds to step S77, and the control apparatus 101 displays the editing screen 201 in step S71. It is determined whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the display, and when it is determined that the predetermined time has not elapsed, the process proceeds to step S78.

  In step S78, the control apparatus 101 further determines whether or not a stamp image has been selected. If it is determined that the stamp image has been selected, the control apparatus 101 returns to step S74 and similarly performs the subsequent processing.

  That is, in the examples of FIGS. 24 and 25, the “month” stamp image is selected, but instead of the “month” stamp image, another stamp image can be selected.

  If it is determined in step S78 that the stamp image is not selected, the process advances to step S79, and the control apparatus 101 determines whether or not the stamp image paste position is designated.

  If it is determined in step S79 that the stamp image pasting position has not yet been designated, the process returns to step S75, and the control device 101 executes the subsequent processing in the same manner.

  That is, the currently selected stamp image can be further horizontally reversed (step S75), or another stamp image can be selected (step S74 performed via step S78).

  If it is determined in step S79 that the stamp image paste position has been designated, the process proceeds to step S80.

  As shown in FIG. 27, when the user touches an arbitrary position on the editing target image displayed on the editing target image display unit 212 with the touch pen 82, it is determined that the stamp image paste position has been designated, and the process proceeds to step S80. move on.

  In step S <b> 80, the control device 101 obtains a stamp image in an initial state in which the color, size, shading, and outline thickness are predetermined in accordance with the inversion operation of the selected stamp image. Generate.

  Next, in step S81, the control device 101 reads the designated stamp image pasting position (coordinate information on the screen touched with the touch pen 82) and determines the stamp image pasting position.

  In step S82, the control device 101 sets the stamp image generated in step S80 at the position on the image to be edited designated by the touch pen 82 (that is, the stamp image in the initial state corresponding to the reversing operation of the selected stamp image). ) Are combined and displayed (FIG. 27).

  Next, in step S83, the control device 101 determines whether or not the degree selection unit 215 has been operated. If it is determined that the operation has been performed, the control apparatus 101 proceeds to step S84.

  In step S84, the control device 101 changes the display of the stamp image displayed on the editing target image to the degree of the element corresponding to the button operated in step S83.

  If it is determined in step S83 that the degree selection unit 215 is not selected, or if the display of the stamp image is changed in response to an operation on the degree selection unit 215 in step S84, the process proceeds to step S85.

  In step S85, the control apparatus 101 determines whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the editing screen 201 was displayed in step S71. If it is determined that it has not elapsed, the control apparatus 101 proceeds to step S86.

  In step S86, the control apparatus 101 determines whether or not a stamp image has been selected. If it is determined that the stamp image has been selected, the control apparatus 101 returns to step S74 and similarly performs the subsequent processing.

  That is, even after the selected stamp image is displayed on the editing target image (step S82), another stamp image is further selected, and the stamp image corresponding to the inversion operation or the operation to the degree selection unit 215 is displayed on the editing target image. Can be displayed.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 27, after the “month” stamp image facing rightward is displayed on the image to be edited, as shown in FIG. 28, the “month” stamp image is displayed as shown in FIG. By selecting and performing a reversal operation, it is possible to further display a stamp image of “month” facing leftward as shown in FIG.

  Returning to FIG. 23, if it is determined in step S86 that the stamp image has not been selected, the process advances to step S87, and the control apparatus 101 performs an operation for ending the editing process (for example, an operation on an end button (not shown)). If it is determined that such an operation has not been performed, the process returns to step S83, and the subsequent processing is similarly performed.

  If it is determined in step S73, step S77, or step S85 that a predetermined time has elapsed, or if it is determined in step S87 that an operation for ending the editing process has been performed, the process proceeds to step S88, and the control apparatus 101 The stamp image at that time is determined, and an edited image is generated in step S89.

  Thereafter, the editing process ends.

  In the above, in order to flip the stamp image left and right, two images of the stamp image that are horizontally reversed are held, and they can be used, or one state image can be held. In addition, it is also possible to use one image held in accordance with the reversal operation after coordinate conversion.

  In the above description, the stamp image is reversed in the horizontal direction by a predetermined operation. However, the stamp image can be reversed in the vertical direction, or can be reversed in the vertical and horizontal directions with a certain angle.

  The stamp image can be reversed by repeatedly operating (pressing) the same button. However, the stamp image may be reversed by another operation.

  In the above description, the stamp image corresponding to the reversal operation is displayed on the stamp image selection unit 214, and then the stamp image is displayed on the editing target image. However, the stamp image is displayed on the editing target image. It is also possible to invert the display after it is displayed.

  Further, it is possible to return the stamp image displayed in an inverted state to the stamp image in the initial state at any time by performing a predetermined operation.

  Next, another example of the edit screen 201 will be described with reference to FIG. The editing screen 201 further includes a character front button 301 and a character back button 302.

  When the character front button 301 is selected and the stamp image P, the stamp image Q, and the stamp image R are selected in this order so as to overlap the image to be edited as shown in FIG. In the line of sight in the direction (in the direction of the arrow in the figure), the image to be edited and the portion indicated by the dotted line of the stamp image are combined and displayed so that they cannot be seen. That is, the stamp images are synthesized and displayed so as to overlap with each other.

  More specifically, as shown in FIG. 30, in a state where the “heart” stamp image is selected on the image to be edited, the character front button 301 is operated, and the “month” stamp image is displayed. If it is selected so that it is displayed at a position overlapping the “heart” stamp image, as shown in FIG. 32, the “month” stamp image selected later is placed above the previously selected “heart” stamp image. It is synthesized and displayed so as to overlap.

  On the other hand, when the character back button 302 is selected and the stamp image P, the stamp image Q, and the stamp image R are selected in the order shown in FIG. In the line of sight, the image to be edited and the portion indicated by the dotted line of the stamp image are combined and displayed so that they cannot be seen. That is, the stamp image is synthesized and displayed so as to overlap the stamp image selected previously.

  More specifically, as shown in FIG. 30, in a state where the “heart” stamp image is selected on the image to be edited, the character back button 302 is operated to display the “month” stamp image as “heart”. ”Is selected so as to be displayed at a position overlapping with the stamp image“ ”, as shown in FIG. 34, the stamp image“ month ”selected later overlaps the back of the stamp image“ heart ”selected previously. Are combined and displayed.

  FIGS. 31 and 33 schematically show cross sections when the stamp image P, the stamp image Q, and the stamp image R are selected so as to overlap the editing target image.

  In FIG. 31 to FIG. 34, the stamp image has been described as an example, but the characters and frame images are similarly synthesized.

  Next, another example of the edit screen 201 will be described with reference to FIG. The edit screen 201 is provided with two sets of thumbnail image display units 211 to redo buttons 218 shown in FIG. 11 (in the figure, each unit of a set has a sign of −1). , -2 is added to the reference numerals of other parts of the other sets).

  By providing such an editing screen 201, when there are a plurality of users, each user can independently perform editing processing.

  In addition, the processing of each step described above includes processing that is executed in parallel or individually even if processing is not necessarily performed in time series, as well as processing performed in time series in the order described. .

It is a figure which shows the example of the edit screen displayed at the time of editing of the conventional photograph vending machine. It is a figure which shows the example of the other edit screen displayed at the time of editing of the conventional photograph vending machine. It is a figure which shows the example of the other edit screen displayed at the time of editing of the conventional photograph vending machine. It is a figure which shows the example of the other edit screen displayed at the time of editing of the conventional photograph vending machine. It is a perspective view which shows the example of an external appearance structure of the photograph sticker production apparatus which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is another perspective view which shows the external appearance structural example of the photograph sticker production apparatus which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining a user's flow. It is a block diagram which shows the example of an internal structure of a photograph sticker production apparatus. It is a flowchart explaining an edit process. 10 is a flowchart for describing editing processing performed in step S2 of FIG. 9. It is a figure which shows the example of an edit screen. It is a figure which shows the other example of an edit screen. It is a figure which shows the other example of an edit screen. It is a figure which shows the other example of an edit screen. It is a figure which shows the other example of an edit screen. It is a figure which shows the other example of an edit screen. 10 is a flowchart illustrating another editing process performed in step S2 of FIG. It is a figure which shows the other example of an edit screen. It is a figure which shows the other example of an edit screen. It is a figure which shows the other example of an edit screen. It is a figure which shows the other example of an edit screen. It is a figure which shows the other example of an edit screen. 10 is a flowchart illustrating another editing process performed in step S2 of FIG. It is a figure which shows the other example of an edit screen. It is a figure which shows the other example of an edit screen. It is a figure explaining inversion operation. It is a figure which shows the other example of an edit screen. It is a figure which shows the other example of an edit screen. It is a figure which shows the other example of an edit screen. It is a figure which shows the other example of an edit screen. It is a figure explaining a character front process. It is a figure which shows the other example of an edit screen. It is a figure explaining a character back process. It is a figure which shows the other example of an edit screen. It is a figure which shows the other example of an edit screen.

Explanation of symbols

51 Photo sticker creation device 60 Case 61 First unit 62 Second unit 64 Third unit 101 Control device 104 Editing unit 214 Stamp selection unit 214A Selection frame 215 Degree selection unit 301 Character front button 302 Character back button

Claims (8)

In a photo creation device that allows a user to perform a shooting operation and an editing operation of an image obtained by the shooting operation, and prints and provides an edited image obtained by the editing operation.
Of the images obtained by the shooting operation, editing target image display means for displaying an editing target image to be edited;
First selection unit display means for displaying a first selection unit for selecting an editing image used for editing;
Second selection unit display means for displaying a second selection unit for selecting a degree of a predetermined element of the editing image selected by the first selection unit;
Designating means for designating a position on the image to be edited where the image for editing is combined;
Editing image display means for displaying the editing image selected by the first selection unit at the position on the editing target image designated by the designation means;
Changing means for changing the degree of the predetermined element of the image for editing displayed at the position on the image to be edited by the image display means for editing in response to selection by the second selection unit; ,
Generating means for generating the edited image by synthesizing the editing image whose degree of the predetermined element has been changed by the changing means at the predetermined position on the editing target image at a predetermined timing; Photo creation device. The photo creation apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the editing image is a stamp image used for editing by a stamp tool or a frame image used for editing by a frame tool. The second selection unit includes buttons corresponding to each of a plurality of degrees.
The photo creation apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the selected button is displayed in a form different from that of the other buttons that are not selected. In a photo creation method for allowing a user to perform a shooting operation and an editing operation of an image obtained by the shooting operation, and printing and providing an edited image obtained by the editing operation.
Of the images obtained by the shooting operation, an editing target image display step for displaying an editing target image to be edited;
A first selection unit display step for displaying a first selection unit for selecting an editing image used for editing;
A second selection unit display step of displaying a second selection unit for selecting a degree of a predetermined element of the editing image selected by the first selection unit;
A designation step for designating a position on the image to be edited where the image for editing is combined;
An editing image display step of displaying the editing image selected by the first selection unit at the position on the editing target image specified in the processing of the specifying step;
A change that changes the degree of the predetermined element of the editing image displayed at the position on the editing target image in the processing of the editing image display step according to the selection by the second selection unit Steps,
A generating step of generating the edited image by combining the editing image in which the degree of the predetermined element has been changed by the processing of the changing step at a predetermined timing at the position on the editing target image; Including photo creation methods. In a photo creation device that allows a user to perform a shooting operation and an editing operation of an image obtained by the shooting operation, and prints and provides an edited image obtained by the editing operation.
Of the images obtained by the shooting operation, editing target image display means for displaying an editing target image to be edited;
First selection unit display means for displaying a first selection unit for selecting an editing image used for editing;
Second selection unit display means for displaying a second selection unit for selecting a degree of a predetermined element of the editing image selected by the first selection unit;
Designating means for designating a position on the image to be edited where the image for editing is combined;
Editing image display means for displaying the editing image selected by the first selection unit on a preview display unit provided at a predetermined position;
A changing unit that changes the degree of the predetermined element of the editing image displayed on the preview display unit by the editing image display unit in response to selection by the second selection unit;
Generating means for generating the edited image by synthesizing the editing image displayed on the preview display section at a predetermined timing with the position on the editing target image designated by the designation means; Photo creation device equipped with. The photo creation apparatus according to claim 5, wherein the editing image is a stamp image used for editing by a stamp tool or a frame image used for editing by a frame tool. The second selection unit includes buttons corresponding to each of a plurality of degrees.
The photo creation device according to claim 5, wherein the selected button is displayed in a form different from other buttons that are not selected. In a photo creation method for allowing a user to perform a shooting operation and an editing operation of an image obtained by the shooting operation, and printing and providing an edited image obtained by the editing operation.
Of the images obtained by the shooting operation, an editing target image display step for displaying an editing target image to be edited;
A first selection unit display step for displaying a first selection unit for selecting an image for editing used for editing;
A second selection unit display step of displaying a second selection unit for selecting a degree of a predetermined element of the editing image selected by the first selection unit;
A designation step for designating a position on the image to be edited where the image for editing is combined;
An editing image display step of displaying the editing image selected by the first selection unit on a preview display unit provided at a predetermined position;
A changing step of changing the degree of the predetermined element of the editing image displayed on the preview display unit in the processing of the editing image display step in response to the selection by the second selection unit;
A generating step of generating the edited image by synthesizing the editing image displayed on the preview display unit at a predetermined timing with the position on the editing target image specified by the specifying step; Photo creation method including.

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