JP2008052121A - Photographic sticker forming apparatus, method, and program - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To increase profitability by enhancing entertainment, thereby increasing the degree of satisfaction of a user. <P>SOLUTION: A customer pre-service unit 11 is used to receive money charged for a photographic sticker formation game, capture an image for syntheses (pre-photographing), and edit the prepared photographic image (pre-editing) before steps such as photographing, editing, etc., are performed in a photographic sticker formation game. The customer pre-service unit 11 is composed of an upper unit 11A and a lower unit 11B. Between both the units, a user is allowed to capture (pre-photographing) such that using a touch pen 45 and a pre-display part 44 provided in the upper unit 11A, a user is allowed to edit a photograph. The invention can be applied to a photographic sticker forming apparatus installed in a game center or suchlike. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for creating a photo sticker, and a program, and more particularly, to an apparatus and method for making a photo sticker that can improve user satisfaction and improve profitability by improving entertainment. , As well as programs.

  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 such a photo sticker, one game is usually completed by shooting a subject, editing the shot image, and outputting the edited image to a photo sticker sheet. This series of games usually has a limited time for shooting and editing. Therefore, in order to improve the user's turnover rate, there is a technique that effectively uses the waiting time and performs various processes before shooting and editing work.

  For example, the subject is photographed in a pre-service space where the user is served before photographing or editing, and the photographed image is associated with the user's personal information. There is a photographic sticker used as an audio or image for guidance (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  In addition, for example, there is one in which a user can perform a test shooting before the main shooting in the prior customer service space (see, for example, Patent Document 2). The user can check the shift and color tone and practice the pose by this test shooting.

  Furthermore, for example, there are those in which a user can create a stamp or frame for editing by hand, or an image captured from an external memory or the like can be generated as a stamp image (see, for example, Patent Document 3). In this photo printing apparatus, a shooting camera is installed in the shooting space, and the user's belongings are shot before the shooting of the subject using the camera, and the pre-shot image is stamped. It can be used as an image.

  Also, for example, there is an image printing apparatus that creates a stamp image used for editing work before shooting work during editing play (see, for example, Patent Document 4).

JP 2005-62776 A JP 2004-133854 A JP 2004-229023 A JP 2003-244581 A

  However, the above-described photo sticker is a so-called game machine, and new game characteristics and more advanced and more various functions are always required from users who play the game.

  In the case of the photo sticker vending machine described in Patent Document 1 described above, photographing in the pre-service space is for obtaining an image used for guidance for photographing and editing. Further, in the case of the photographic print providing apparatus described in Patent Document 2, the shooting in the pre-service space is either shooting for practice or shooting for creating a stamp. Furthermore, in the case of the photographic printing apparatus described in Patent Document 3, the shooting by the shooting camera performed before shooting the subject is shooting for creating a stamp. Further, in the case of the image printing apparatus described in Patent Document 4, photographing was performed for creating a stamp.

  However, in the case of use for guidance or test shooting, an image obtained by the shooting is not printed on a photo sticker provided to the user as a product. In the case of photographing for a stamp image, the image is printed on a photo sticker provided to the user. The stamp image is added to the photographed image at the time of editing. That is, the layout (paste position) of the stamp image is determined after the main shooting. Therefore, during the actual photographing operation, the user usually poses and shoots without regard to the layout of the stamp image. Even if the layout of the stamp image is determined in advance and the pose is taken while imagining the layout, it is only recognized by the user and is not a function provided by the photo sticker.

  In other words, the user did not have a function that can easily generate an image to be combined arbitrarily, set the composition of the combination arbitrarily, and perform shooting with an appropriate pose according to the composition. .

  The present invention has been made in view of such a situation, and a user can easily generate an image to be synthesized arbitrarily, arbitrarily set the composition of the composition, and appropriately set the composition according to the composition. By making it possible to take a picture in a pose, the entertainment is improved, the satisfaction of the user is improved, and the profitability is improved.

  An aspect of the present invention is that a user is photographed as a subject, the user performs graffiti editing input on the obtained photographed image, the image is printed on a predetermined sticker sheet, and a photo sticker is created. An apparatus for creating a photo sticker that provides the user with the photo sticker as an object, based on an input of the user, a capturing unit that captures a subject and generates a composite image to be combined with the captured image A first editing unit that edits the composition image obtained by the capturing unit and sets a region to be superimposed on the captured image; a photographing unit that photographs the user as a subject; and Based on the input, the photographed image obtained by photographing by the photographing means is combined with the composition image that is edited by the first editing means and in which a region to be superimposed on the photographed image is set. Second editing means for performing graffiti editing of captured combined image is a photo sticker creating apparatus and a printing means for printing the captured combined image edited graffiti by the second editing means to the sealing sheet.

  The photographing means of this photo sticker creating apparatus is constituted by, for example, a camera of a pre-service section, the first editing means is constituted by, for example, a pre-editing processing section, and the photographing means is, for example, a camera of the photographing section. The second editing unit is configured by, for example, an editing unit, and the printing unit is configured by, for example, a printer.

  In the photo sticker creating apparatus of the present invention, a subject is captured, a composite image to be combined with the captured image is generated, and the obtained composite image is edited and superimposed on the captured image based on user input. Graffiti editing for a composite image of a combined image of a captured image and a composite image in which a region to be superimposed on the captured image is set based on the user's input The photographed composite image edited with graffiti is printed on the sticker sheet.

  Therefore, the photo sticker creation device allows the user to freely generate a pre-photographed image and generate a photographed image accordingly, so the developer could not conceive based on the user's free idea It is possible to create an interesting composite image like this, provide a composite image suitable for the user's preference, and even a user who repeatedly plays a photo sticker creation game, It is possible to avoid getting tired of the pattern and composition of the composite image, and it is possible to create a photo sticker with a rare value and high topicality. That is, the photo sticker creating apparatus can improve the operability at the time of shooting, improve the satisfaction of the user, and improve the profitability.

  A first case having a first input unit that receives the user's input for editing by the shooting means, and editing by the first editing means; a second case having the photographing means; and It can have the 3rd case which has the 2nd input part which receives the user's graffiti input with respect to edit by the 2nd edit means.

  The first casing is configured by, for example, a pre-service unit, the second casing is configured by, for example, an imaging unit, and the third casing is configured by, for example, an editing unit. Thus, by making each unit into a separate housing, the photo sticker creating apparatus can allow the user to perform each operation at different positions, and can perform multiple customer service.

  The first casing may be provided outside a curtain surrounding the second casing and the third casing.

  In this way, the pre-service work in the pre-service unit, which is a new function, can be shown to a person outside the photo sticker creating apparatus, and the degree of attention can be increased.

  Illuminating means for illuminating an area where the photographing means is provided and provided in the first casing; and provided in the first casing, illuminated by the illuminating means, and photographed by the photographing means. And a display means for immediately displaying the image of the subject to be inserted.

  The illumination means is constituted by, for example, illumination provided below the upper unit of the pre-service unit, and the display means is constituted by, for example, a pre-display unit provided on the front of the upper unit of the pre-service unit. With such illumination, it is possible to illuminate a subject that has been shot (pre-photographed) and contribute to the stabilization of the light environment in the space. In addition, the user can easily perform the capturing operation by presenting the capturing state to the user.

  One or more images that can be used as subjects to be photographed by the photographing means, or a printed matter on which an example of a photographed composite image using the one or more images is printed.

  The printed material is composed of, for example, a sample book. On the surface of the printed material on which an image that can be used as a subject to be captured by the capturing unit is printed, for example, a pattern indicating an example of how to combine, a pattern indicating an example of an editing method, At least one of the patterns used as the shooting subject is printed. By using this printed matter, even a user who plays for the first time can easily perform the customer service work in advance. In addition, this printed matter may have a plurality of the patterns and be configured by a plurality of pages.

  The first editing means can set a portion of the composition image left unerased by an erase operation for erasing a part of the composition image by the user as a foreground of the photographed image.

  By setting the area in this way, the user can easily specify the foreground or background.

  The first editing means can store only the unerased portion of the composition image and compose it with the photographed image.

  By doing so, it is possible to reduce the storage capacity necessary for data storage, and further reduce the load of the synthesis process using the data.

  When the subject is a person based on a selection unit that allows the user to select whether the subject to be captured by the capturing unit is a person or an object, and based on a selection result by the selection unit, the captured image And color analysis means for performing color analysis on the image for synthesis, and a person portion in the photographed image and the image for synthesis is specified based on the analysis result by the color analysis means, and the color of the skin portion Further, it is possible to further include image quality adjusting means for adjusting image quality such as color and brightness of both images so that the brightness is unified.

  For example, the selection unit is configured by a pre-shooting processing unit that displays a subject selection screen and allows the user to select whether the subject is a person or an object, and the color analysis unit is configured by a color analysis unit. The adjustment unit is configured by a shooting setting processing unit. In this way, in the case of human images, color analysis is performed, and image quality adjustment such as the color and brightness of both images is performed so that the color and brightness of the skin part are unified, so that there is no sense of incongruity. It can be performed.

  The aspect of the present invention also captures the user as a subject, causes the user to perform graffiti editing input on the obtained captured image, prints the image on a predetermined sticker sheet, and creates a photo sticker. A photo sticker creating method of a photo sticker creating apparatus that provides the user with the photo sticker as a product, the taking step of taking a subject and generating a composite image to be combined with the taken image, and the use A first editing step of editing the composition image obtained by the capturing step processing and setting a region to be superimposed on the captured image based on the input of the user, and capturing the user as a subject Based on the photographing step and the input of the user, the photographed image obtained by the processing of the photographing step is edited by the processing of the first editing step, A second editing step for performing graffiti editing on a composite image obtained by combining the composite image in which an area to be superimposed on a shadow image is set; and the photographing composition subjected to graffiti editing by the processing of the second editing step And a printing step of printing an image on the sticker sheet.

  In the photo sticker creation method of the present invention, a subject is captured, a composite image to be combined with the captured image is generated, and the obtained composite image is edited and superimposed on the captured image based on user input. Graffiti editing for a composite image of a combined image of a captured image and a composite image in which a region to be superimposed on the captured image is set based on the user's input The photographed composite image edited with graffiti is printed on the sticker sheet.

  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, the profitability of the photo sticker creating apparatus can be improved. In particular, profitability can be improved by improving the entertainment of the photo sticker creation play and improving the user satisfaction.

  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 creating apparatus to which the present invention is applied.

  The photo sticker creating apparatus 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 / edited images as photo stickers. It is a game device (play service providing device) that receives money from the user instead of providing it to the user as data.

  In the photo sticker creating game executed by the photo sticker creating apparatus 1, the user inputs the price of the game, takes a picture of himself / herself using the camera provided in the photo sticker creating apparatus 1, and displays the photographed image. On the other hand, the foreground and background are synthesized, and editing is performed using an editing function (doodle editing function) such as pen input or stamp input, so that the photographed image is designed to be rich. After the game ends, the user receives a photo sticker or the like on which the edited image is printed as a product.

  Such a photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is normally installed in a game center, a store in a sightseeing spot, or the like. That is, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is sold to managers of those stores from, for example, manufacturers and sales companies. The manager who has purchased the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 installs the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 in a store (for example, a game center) to manage and operate the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 for general users represented by female high school students and female junior high school students. Play the created game for a fee, and make a profit by paying for it.

  Therefore, the high profit rate of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is important for the store manager. That is, it is desirable that the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 has a high rate of return per unit time. Moreover, in the case of a normal store, the installation place of the photograph sticker production apparatus 1 is limited by restrictions, such as a floor area and a structure. Therefore, it is desirable that the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 has a high profit rate per unit floor area. Furthermore, since the size and shape of each store are usually not the same, and other game machines and the like installed together with the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 are also different, it is desirable that the degree of freedom of installation is higher.

  As a method of improving the profit rate, for example, there is a method of improving the rotation rate of the photo sticker creation game. That is, the rate of return per unit time is increased by increasing the number of games played within a predetermined time. However, if there is no user who plays the photo sticker creation game, the profitability will not improve. That is, it is also important to improve the user's expectation and satisfaction with respect to the photo sticker creation game of the photo sticker creation device 1.

  For example, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 can increase the number of users by providing a function with high expectation that a user who has never played a game wants to play. In addition, by providing a function with a high degree of satisfaction that a user who has played once thinks that “it was fun and would like to play again”, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 increases the number of users by increasing so-called repeaters. be able to. That is, the profit of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is improved.

  For the user, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 can be broadly divided into two: playing a photo sticker creating game (photo sticker creating work) and obtaining a photo sticker as a product (finished photo sticker itself). There are two amusements.

  As the former method for improving the amusement of the photo sticker creation game, there are, for example, a multi-functional shooting function and editing functions such as graffiti, an improvement in operability, or adjustment of play time and waiting time. Examples of the latter method for improving the amusement of photo stickers include improving the quality of sticker paper, high-quality printing, and special color printing. In addition, high school girls and junior high school students who are the main users not only stick the obtained photo sticker to their property, but also exchange the photo sticker or talk about the photo sticker as a topic To do. Therefore, since this photographic sticker may also serve as an advertisement for the photographic sticker creating apparatus 1, improving the enjoyment of the photographic sticker not only improves the satisfaction of the user, It can also be expected to increase the number of new users by so-called word-of-mouth.

  Although the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 has such a feature, the casing 10 is roughly divided into three units, a pre-service unit 11, a photographing unit 12, and an editing unit 13, as shown in FIG.

  The pre-service unit 11 is a unit that captures an image for composition (pre-photographing), edits the pre-photographed image (pre-edit), and the like before the steps such as photographing and editing in the photo sticker creation game. It is. The customer service unit 11 includes an upper unit 11A having a user interface such as a monitor and a touch pen, and a lower unit 11B that is a table on which a subject to be captured (previously captured) is placed. Although details will be described later, the pre-serving unit 11 and the pre-serving operation performed in the pre-serving unit 11 are new functions not provided in the conventional photo sticker.

  The photographing unit 12 has a function of photographing a subject (such as a user), and the subject is photographed in an internal space (photographing space) described later. The photographing unit 12 is roughly divided into two units, a front unit 12A and a rear unit 12B.

  The front unit 12A is a unit on the front side of the shooting space, and performs processing related to shooting of the user in the shooting space and accepts operations related to user photo sticker creation play. The pre-service unit 11 is installed adjacent to the front unit 12A. The rear unit 12B is a unit on the side that is the rear side of the shooting space, and is a unit that plays the role of the user when the front unit 12A takes a picture. The interior of the rear unit 12B is a cavity (space), and is configured as a part of a space (photographing space described later) used when the user performs photographing. Inside the rear unit 12B, a movable curtain (background curtain) used for the background, a stage used for a user to pose, and the like are provided. The background curtain used for the background may be a fixed curtain of one color such as green. In this way, by using a one-color curtain, it is possible to easily extract a subject by chroma key processing.

  The editing unit 13 is provided with a configuration (for example, a monitor, a touch panel, a touch pen, etc.) for the user to perform graffiti editing or the like on a captured image on each of two opposing surfaces.

  The casing 10 is further provided with a ceiling strobe box 14 having a built-in flash that emits strobe light toward the photographing space in accordance with the photographing timing, above the rear unit 12B. The ceiling strobe box 14 is further provided with a fluorescent lamp, and functions as illumination that constantly illuminates the photographing space (the user in the photographing space). The photographing space is simply configured as a closed space as will be described later. Therefore, it is difficult for light to enter from the outside, and the user's operability may be deteriorated because it tends to be dark. The ceiling strobe box 14 illuminates the shooting space with the illumination, thereby avoiding such a fear and improving operability. Such illumination is also provided in the front unit 12A and the rear unit 12B.

  FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 of FIG. 1 as viewed from the editing unit 13 side.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the editing unit 13 is installed adjacent to the surface of the front unit 12A opposite to the surface on the rear unit 12B side (that is, the surface on the imaging space side). On the two side surfaces of the editing unit 13 orthogonal to the front unit 12A, a first editing interface unit 13A and a second editing interface unit 13B are provided for the user to perform graffiti editing or the like on the captured image. That is, the editing unit 13 allows a plurality of sets of users who perform the photo sticker creation game to perform editing operations with the editing unit 13 facing each other in a direction orthogonal to the direction connecting the front unit 12A and the rear unit 12B. Two editing interfaces are provided so that this can be done.

  Also, on the surface of the editing unit 13 that faces the photographing unit 12, a photo sticker discharge unit 13C is provided in which the photo sticker created when the photo sticker making game is played is discharged and provided to the user. ing.

  FIG. 3 is an external view showing an installation example of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1.

  When the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is installed in a game center or the like, for example, as shown in FIG. 3, a curtain 21 is provided so as to surround the photographing unit 12 and the editing unit 13, and a photographing space where photographing work is performed or The editing space where the editing work is performed is simply enclosed, and the closeability of each space is improved. In other words, for example, the curtain 21 stabilizes the environment in each space, thereby contributing to high-quality shooting, easy viewing of the editing screen, etc., or blocking the field of view from outside each space, It is possible to perform operations such as shooting and editing without being aware of the line of sight.

  The outer surface of the curtain 21 is usually used as a place for posting advertisements, and a flashy design image representing the model name and model image of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is printed so as to attract attention at the installation location. Is done.

  The pre-service unit 11 is installed outside the shooting space and editing space formed by the shooting unit 12 and the editing unit 13, and is located outside the area surrounded by the curtain 21, as shown in FIG. Therefore, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 can advertise new functions to the people around the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 who have not played the photo sticker creating game, and the interest and attention of the user who has not played. The degree can be improved. In addition, due to the feature of the customer service unit 11, the user can easily discriminate between multiple models.

  Furthermore, since the pre-service unit 11 is located outside the area surrounded by the curtain 21, the person around the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 who is not playing the photo sticker creating game is also capable of taking a new function (pre-photographing). ) And the like, the state of the pre-service operation using the pre-service unit 11 can be seen. In other words, the user's play itself also serves as an introduction and explanation of new functions for the surrounding people, improving the interest and attention of users who have never played, and the procedure of the work. Can understand.

  From the above, the manager of the store where the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is installed can expect an improvement in the profit rate by the photo sticker creating apparatus 1.

  Although the details of the customer service work will be described later, the main work is mainly shooting (pre-shooting) and simple editing (pre-editing) of the pre-shot image obtained by the shooting. Since there is no graffiti editing, users are less embarrassed and hard to play because other people can see the work. In addition, a space that is closed to some extent is formed in the portion where the pre-service unit 11 is captured (pre-photographing), and the environment related to the capture (pre-photographing) is stable.

  The photo sticker creating apparatus 1 as described above causes each set of users to play a photo sticker creating game. The photo sticker creating apparatus 1 can simultaneously execute a plurality of photo sticker creating games. That is, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 can cause a plurality of sets to play a photo sticker creating game at the same time. At this time, each group of users performs each work of the photo sticker creation game while moving through a plurality of spaces provided in the photo sticker creation device 1, and advances the game.

  The flow of the photo sticker creation game and the accompanying movement of the space will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 4 is a plan view of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 as viewed from above by the user during the game. As shown in FIG. 4, the user starts the photo sticker creation game by charging the pre-service unit 11 in the pre-service area 31, which is the area around the front of the pre-service unit 11 (user A). ). When the game is started, the user first performs a pre-service operation (pre-photographing, pre-editing, etc.) toward the pre-service unit 11 in the pre-service area 31. After that, the user enters the shooting space 32 that is formed between the front unit 12 </ b> A and the rear unit 12 </ b> B, indicated by a dotted line in the drawing, from the side of the pre-service unit 11. Enter (User B).

  It is also possible to provide the customer service unit 11 on the opposite side of the front unit 12A as indicated by the dotted line. In this case, the user plays a photo sticker creation game from the person with the customer service unit 11 in advance. Start (user A ′), and after pre-service, enter the shooting space 32 from the side opposite to the side described above (user B).

  A user (user B) who enters the shooting space 32 performs a shooting operation (main shooting) for shooting himself / herself using a camera or a monitor provided in front of the front unit 12A.

  When the photographing work is completed, the user selects a keep image to be kept for editing and printing from the obtained photographed images, and follows the displayed movement guide from the photographing space 32 where the photographing work is performed. Move to the editing space indicated by the dotted line.

  A first editing space 33A is provided on the right side (in front of the first editing interface unit 13A) of the editing unit 13 as viewed from the front unit 12A, and the second editing space 33B is provided on the left side (in front of the second editing interface unit 13B). Is provided. That is, in this photo sticker creation apparatus 1, a total of two sets of users, the user (user C) of the first editing space 33A and the user (user C ') of the second editing space 33B, simultaneously edit. Work can be done. A user (user B) of the shooting space 32 is guided to a free one of the two editing spaces. When the user moves to the first editing space 33A or the second editing space 33B, the user performs a graffiti editing work. Hereinafter, when it is not necessary to distinguish the first editing space 33A and the second editing space 33B, they are referred to as an editing space 33.

  Thereafter, when the graffiti editing is completed, the user (user C or user C ') next performs print setting work and sets the number of divisions and the like. When printing is started, the user plays a mini game during the printing. Then, when printing is completed, the photograph sticker receiving section 34 in front of the photo sticker discharge unit 13C is moved (user D), the discharged photo sticker paper is received, and the photo sticker creation game is finished.

  In the photo sticker creation game as described above, when the user A (or user A ′) of the pre-service area 31 moves to the shooting space 32, the pre-service area 31 becomes unused. At this stage, the photo sticker creation apparatus 1 can cause a new group of users to use the pre-service area 31 and start a new photo sticker creation game. Similarly, when the user B of the shooting space 32 moves to the first editing space 33A or the second editing space 33B, the shooting space 32 becomes unused. The photographing space 32 can be used. Further, when the user C of the first editing space 33A or the user C ′ of the second editing space 33B moves to the photo sticker receiving area 34, the editing space (the first editing space 33A or the second editing space 33B). ) Is unused, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 can make a new set of users use the editing space.

  In other words, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 has the pre-service area 31, the shooting space 32, the first editing space 33 </ b> A, the second editing in order to improve the rotation rate per unit time and the unit floor area of the photo sticker creating game. Using the space 33B and the photo sticker receiving area 34, a plurality of sets of users can play a photo sticker creation game at the same time (multiple customer service can be performed).

  In particular, by providing the customer service area 31 in a location different from the shooting space 32 and the editing space 33, the maximum occupation time of the shooting space 32 and the editing space 33 can be changed without extending the time limit for the shooting and editing operations. Without the user), it is possible to allow the user to perform pre-service work such as shooting and image editing. In other words, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 can allow the user to perform a customer service in advance without impairing the entertainment of the photographing work and the editing work.

  Next, each unit will be described along the progress of the photo sticker creation game as described above.

  FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the advance customer service unit 11. The pre-service unit 11 accepts the input of the price for the photo sticker creation game, and causes the user to perform pre-service work, which is the first work process of the photo sticker creation game. The prior customer service unit 11 includes an upper unit 11A and a lower unit 11B, and performs shooting (previous shooting) between the two units.

  On the upper part of the front unit 11A-1 that is the side surface of the upper unit 11A opposite to the side on which the front unit 12A is adjacent, an illumination 41 that indicates the usage status of the imaging space 32 is provided. The illumination 41 is turned on when there is a user who is shooting in the shooting space 32, and is turned off when the shooting space 32 is not in use. The illumination 42 which shows the use condition of the imaging space 32 by the lighting-off like the illumination 41 is provided also in the upper part of the left side surface 11A-2 which is a left side surface toward the front surface 11A-1 of the upper unit 11A. Yes. Although illustration is omitted, similar illumination is also provided on the upper portion of the right side surface, which is the right side surface of the upper unit 11A toward the front surface 11A-1.

  The lighting 41 and the lighting 42 are not only for the users who are in front of the customer service, but also for the people around the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 who have not yet played the photo sticker creating game. In order to show, the usage status of the imaging space 32 is notified.

  The front surface 11A-1 further includes a speaker 43 that outputs guidance voice, sound effects, BGM (Back Ground Music), etc., a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) display, and an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display). A pre-display unit 44 that receives an edit input, and a touch pen 45-1 and a touch pen 45-2 that are operated when a user inputs an instruction to an image displayed on the pre-display unit 44 are provided. A plurality of touch pens (touch pen 45-1 and touch pen 45-2) are prepared so that a plurality of users can input instructions simultaneously. Note that the touch pen 45-1 and the touch pen 45-2 are simply referred to as the touch pen 45 when it is not necessary to distinguish between them.

  On the left and right sides of the upper unit 11A, there are provided illuminations 46-1 and 46-2 that illuminate a space where photographing (pre-shooting) is performed between the upper unit 11A and the lower unit 11B. The illumination 46-1 and the illumination 46-2 illuminate the subject of the shooting (pre-shooting), partition the side of the space where the shooting (pre-shooting) is performed, and suppress the entry of external light, Contributes to the stabilization of the light environment in the space.

  Furthermore, since the illumination 46-1 and the illumination 46-2 are always lit and illuminate not only in the space but also in the surroundings, the degree of attention of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is increased by the light. The illumination at such a position does not exist in the conventional photo sticker, and is particularly attracting attention by people who are more interested in the photo sticker than usual, such as high school girls and junior high school girls. Can be increased. For example, in a general game center, a room is often darkened so that a display screen of a monitor of a so-called video game machine can be easily seen. When installed in such an environment, the lights of the lighting 46-1 and the lighting 46-2 are very conspicuous, and the degree of attention of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is further increased.

  Note that the sound output from the speaker 43 also contributes to further increasing the degree of attention of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1.

  With such a configuration, the manager of the store where the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is installed can expect an improvement in the customer collection rate of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1.

  The illumination 46-1 and the illumination 46-2 may emit brighter flash light in accordance with the shooting timing of the camera that performs shooting (pre-shooting). In that case, since the flash light is also irradiated to the outside, the degree of attention can be further increased by the light emission.

  Note that a curtain 47 is provided in front of the lower side of the upper unit 11A to suppress the intrusion of external light and stabilize the light environment in a space where pre-shooting is performed.

  A pre-shooting table 51 on which an object to be pre-photographed is placed is formed on the upper surface of the lower unit 11B. In addition, a shelf 52 for placing objects is provided on the front surface 11B-1 of the lower unit 11B. Any item may be installed on the shelf 52. For example, one or more image examples (sample images that can be used as a subject to be captured), or one or more of them can be captured (pre-captured). A sample book 54, which is a printed matter (booklet) on which an example of a photographed synthesized image using the image (sample image of the synthesized result) is printed, is installed. The shelf 52 is provided with a fixed bar 53, and the sample book 54 is fixed to the fixed bar 53 via a chain 55 so as not to be stolen. As shown in FIG. 5, the fixing rod 53 is provided at the upper front of the shelf 52 so that a plurality of chains can be connected. That is, an administrator of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 (for example, a store clerk) fixes a plurality of sample books 54 and the like on the shelf 52 to the fixing rod 53 via the chain 55 so as not to be stolen. Can be installed.

  The front unit 11B-1 of the lower unit 11B further accepts the insertion of the price for the photo sticker creation game, and if the input is other than a predetermined coin, the coin input / exhaust unit 56 for discharging it, maintenance, etc. Doors and the like are provided.

  Of course, instead of the coin insertion / ejection unit 56, a bill insertion (discharge) unit capable of inserting a bill may be provided so that the user can pay the bill with the bill. Of course, the bill insertion (discharge) portion and the above-described coin insertion / discharge portion 56 may be used in combination. Further, it is of course possible to provide a mechanism that allows the user to pay the price (by a method other than cash) using a prepaid card, a credit card, or the like.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the lower surface of the upper unit 11A. As shown in FIG. 6, inside the casing of the upper unit 11A, an image sensor using a CCD (Charge Coupled Device) and a camera 61 using a CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) sensor are mounted on the lower surface of the upper unit 11A. 11A-3 is provided so that the subject placed on the pre-shooting stand 51 can be photographed (captured) through the photographing window 62 provided near the center of 11A-3.

  The camera 61 images a subject placed on the pre-shooting table 51 and acquires an image (moving image) (pre-acquired image). From the acquired image acquired by the camera 61, a frame image at a predetermined timing is extracted and stored as a pre-photographed image (still image) as pre-photographing.

  For example, as shown by a dotted arrow in FIG. 7, the user captures a sample book 54 that is a printed material placed on the pre-photographing stand 51 from above (pre-photographs). Needless to say, the camera 61 may be any camera other than those described above as long as it can photograph a user and obtain digital image data. The number of cameras 61 is also arbitrary. In addition, the subject of the pre-shooting may be anything as long as it can be placed on the pre-shooting stand 51, and is not limited to the sample book 54 but may be a property owned by the user. .

  FIG. 8 shows an example of the sample book 54. On the surface of the sample book 54 on which an image that can be used as a subject to be pre-photographed is printed, a picture showing an example of how it is combined (area 54A), and a picture showing an example of an editing method (area) 54B), a picture (area 54C) to be photographed in advance is printed. The pre-photographed image captured by the pre-photographing is selected as a foreground image or a background image by simple editing by the user, and the photographing space 32 is selected based on the instruction. Is combined with a photographed image obtained by photographing (main photographing) performed inside. By doing in this way, the user can create a more unique image than before. As described above, in the sample book 54, not only the image used as the subject for the pre-shooting but also information such as an editing method of the image and an example of the synthesis result are printed. By referring to these pieces of information, the user can easily assume the work procedure and the completed design even when the user is not accustomed to the prior customer service work, for example, when playing for the first time. The sample book 54 is printed with at least one of the above-described picture showing an example of how to synthesize, a picture showing an example of an editing method, and a picture used as a subject. What is necessary is just to print patterns other than these patterns. The sample book 54 may be a single printed matter on which the above-described pattern is printed, a plurality of patterns having different contents from each other, or a printed matter consisting of a plurality of pages. Good. For example, the sample book 54 is composed of a plurality of pages, and each page is printed with a pattern having different contents, an example of how to combine the pattern, and an example of an editing method. It may be. Moreover, the electronic device etc. which display an image may be sufficient.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the front unit 12A. A front surface 12A-1 shown in FIG. 9 is a side surface facing the imaging space 32, and is a surface positioned in front of the user who performs the imaging operation. That is, the user basically performs a photographing operation in the photographing space 32 toward the front surface 12A-1 (facing the front unit 12A side).

  The front surface 12A-1 captures a subject in the photographing space 32 (performs a main photographing), and is obtained by photoelectric conversion by the camera 71 and obtained in real time (immediately) (taken). Illumination 73-1 to illumination 73-7 that illuminates the photographing display unit 72 and the photographing space 32 for displaying images and photographed images as photographing results, or emits flash light in accordance with the photographing timing by the camera 71. In addition, a luggage storage area 74-1 to a luggage storage area 74-3 are provided for storing baggage and the like of a user who is photographing.

  The camera 71 is configured by an image sensor or the like using a CCD, captures an image of a user in the imaging space 32, and acquires an image (moving image) (acquired image). From the acquired image acquired by the camera 71, a frame image at a predetermined timing is extracted and stored as a captured image (still image) as the actual shooting. For example, a camera using a CMOS sensor may be used as the camera 71 instead of the CCD. Of course, any camera other than these may be used as long as the user can be photographed and digital image data can be obtained. The number of cameras 71 is also arbitrary.

  The shooting display unit 72 includes a CRT display and an LCD, and includes an acquired image of the camera 71, an image to be combined with the shot image, a shot image stored as a shooting result, or a guide image that guides the procedure of the shooting operation, etc. It is a monitor that displays an image relating to shooting work. A colorless and transparent touch panel (for example, pressure-sensitive type or electromagnetic induction type) is superimposed on the screen of the photographing display unit 72. For example, the position information (user instruction) is tapped by tapping with a user's finger or the like. Can be entered.

  The lighting 73-1 to lighting 73-7 are composed of a plurality of lighting devices capable of fluorescent light and strobe light emission, and in order to brighten the shooting space 32 and ensure operability and safety, the shooting space 32 is always set. In order to illuminate and improve the image quality of the photographed image, the flash is emitted at a timing corresponding to the photographing timing, and the user who is photographed is irradiated with light. Hereinafter, the illumination 73-1 to the illumination 73-7 are referred to as the illumination 73 when it is necessary to distinguish them from each other.

  The luggage storage area 74-1 to the luggage storage area 74-3 are shelves that are used as storage areas for the user's baggage at the time of shooting. Each of the luggage storage area 74-1 to the luggage storage area 74-3 does not get in the way of shooting, that is, does not get in the way for the user to take a shooting pose, and the irradiation of the light of the illumination 73 It is provided in a position that does not interfere. The user can perform photographing work more comfortably by placing his / her baggage in one of the luggage storage areas 74-1 to 74-3. In the following, when it is not necessary to distinguish between the luggage storage area 74-1 to the luggage storage area 74-3, they are simply referred to as the luggage storage area 74.

  Next, the configuration of the editing unit 13 will be described.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a configuration example of the editing unit 13 on the right side as viewed from the photographing unit 12 side (configuration example on the first editing space 33A side).

  In FIG. 10, a first editing interface unit 13A is provided on the right side surface. On top of that, there is provided an illumination 81 for illuminating the first editing space 33A that becomes dark because it is partitioned by the curtain 21 or the like. With this illumination 81, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 can suppress a reduction in the editing work efficiency of the user and improve the safety and security of the first editing space 33A.

  The first editing interface unit 13A is provided with an editing display unit 82, two touch pens (touch pen 83-1 and touch pen 83-2), and a speaker 84.

  The edit display unit 82 includes a CRT display and an LCD, and displays a GUI image (doodle editing input screen) and the like for editing a captured image obtained by a shooting operation in the shooting space. The graffiti edit input screen will be described later.

  A colorless and transparent touch panel (for example, pressure-sensitive type or electromagnetic induction type) is superimposed on the screen of the edit display unit 82. Further, in the vicinity of the left and right sides of the edit display section 82, touch pens 83-1 and touch pens 83-2 corresponding to the touch panel are detachably fixed to the editing unit 13 by a predetermined attachment one by one on the left and right sides. The two users can perform editing operations simultaneously by using these touch pens. In the following description, the touch pen 83-1 and the touch pen 83-2 are simply referred to as the touch pen 83 when it is not necessary to distinguish between them.

  The touch pen 83 is also electrically connected to a system installed in the editing unit 13 by wire (or wireless). The touch pen 83 operates in cooperation with a colorless and transparent touch panel superimposed on the screen of the edit display unit 82. When the user operates these touch pens 83 and taps the touch panel superimposed on the edit display unit 82 (the touch pen 83 and the touch panel are brought into contact (or close proximity)), they accept input from the user. Operates as input means.

  The speaker 84 outputs, for example, guidance sound for editing work, sound effects, BGM (Back Ground Music), or the like.

  The configuration of the editing unit 13 on the second editing space 33B side is basically the same as the configuration on the first editing space 33A side shown in FIG. In the following, the configuration example shown in FIG. 10 is also applied to the case where the configuration of the editing unit 13 on the second editing space 33B side is described.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the photo sticker discharge unit 13 </ b> C of the editing unit 13.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the photo sticker discharging unit 13C has a photo sticker created by a user who has performed editing work in the first editing space 33A (that is, the photo sticker is created by operating the first editing interface unit 13A). Photo sticker 92-1 from which the photo sticker is discharged, and a photo sticker created by the user who performed the editing work in the second editing space 33B (that is, the second editing interface unit 13B is operated). There are provided two photo sticker discharge ports, a photo sticker discharge port 91-2 through which a photo sticker) is discharged.

  A printer (not shown) is installed inside the editing unit 13, and the edited composite image created by operating the first editing interface unit 13A or the second editing interface unit 13B is sealed by the printer. Printed on paper. The photo sticker output from the printer is discharged from the photo sticker discharge port 91-1 or the photo sticker discharge port 91-2. Hereinafter, when it is necessary to distinguish between the photo sticker discharge port 91-1 and the photo sticker discharge port 91-2, they are simply referred to as the photo sticker discharge port 91.

  Next, an internal configuration example of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 will be described.

  FIG. 12 is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration example of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1. The same parts as those described above are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted.

  In FIG. 12, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 includes a control device 101 that is a processing unit that controls the entire apparatus of the photo sticker creating device 1. The control device 101 includes a storage unit 102, a communication unit 103, A drive 104, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 106, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 107, a pre-serving section 111, a photographing section 112, an editing section 113, and a printer 114 are respectively connected via a predetermined bus.

  The storage unit 102 includes a non-volatile recording medium such as a hard disk or a flash memory, and stores various setting information supplied from the control device 101 in the recording medium or is recorded on the recording medium. The setting information is read out and supplied to the control device 101.

  The communication unit 103 is connected to another communication device (not shown) via an external network (not shown) such as the Internet or a public telephone line network, or simply via a communication cable (not shown). And is controlled by the control device 101 to communicate with other communication devices. For example, the communication unit 103 transmits transmission information supplied from the control device 101 to another communication device, or supplies reception information supplied from another communication device to the control device 101.

  The drive 104 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 and data read out from the computer 105 and the data read from them are supplied to the control device 101 as needed, and stored or installed in the storage unit 102 or the like.

  The ROM 106 stores programs and data executed in the control device 101 in advance, and the ROM 106 supplies the programs and data to the control device 101 based on instructions from the control device 101. The RAM 107 temporarily holds data and programs processed by the control device 101.

  The customer service unit 111 is a block related to the customer service unit 11, and includes a coin processing unit 121, a lighting device 122, a camera 61, a prior display unit 44, a touch panel 123, a touch pen 45-1, a touch pen 45-2, and a speaker 43. .

  The coin processing unit 121 includes the above-described coin input / output unit 56 and performs processing related to coin input, sorting, and discharge. For example, when a user inserts a predetermined amount of coins into the coin insertion / ejection unit 56 as a price for the photo sticker creation game, the coin processing unit 121 calculates the amount, or based on the calculation result, An activation signal for starting a photo sticker creation game is supplied to the control device 101, and processing such as returning a change or discharging illegal coins is performed.

  The illuminating device 122 includes an illuminating device 41, an illuminating device 42, and an illuminating device 46, and based on the illumination control signal supplied from the control device 101, these devices are turned on or off, or flash light is emitted. .

  As described above, the camera 61 is provided inside the upper unit 11A, is controlled by the control device 101, and captures a subject (for example, a photograph or an accessory) placed on the pre-shooting stand 51 (pre-shooting). Do. For example, the camera 61 supplies image data of an acquired image to the control device 101 under the control of the control device 101. In addition, the camera 61 captures (pre-photographing) and obtains a pre-photographed image by operating a mechanical shutter based on a shutter control signal supplied from the control device 101. The camera 61 supplies the image data of the pre-captured image to the control device 101 as in the case of the image data of the acquired image.

  The pre-display unit 44 is a monitor provided on the front surface 11A-1 of the upper unit 11A, and displays an image based on the RGB signals supplied from the control device 101. Further, a colorless and transparent touch panel 123 is superimposed on the surface of the preliminary display unit 44. When the user operates the touch pen 45-1 or the touch pen 45-2 to tap (contact or approach) the touch panel 123, the position information is supplied to the control device 101 (not shown). The control device 101 analyzes the position information, identifies and accepts information and instructions input by the user with respect to the display image.

  The speaker 43 is provided on the front surface 11A-1 of the upper unit 11A, and outputs the sound of the sound signal supplied from the control device 101 (preliminary customer service guide sound, sound effect, BGM, or the like).

  The photographing unit 112 is a block relating to the photographing unit 12 and includes a lighting device 131, a camera 71, a photographing display unit 72, a touch panel 132, a speaker 133, a background control unit 134, and a curtain unit 135.

  The illuminating device 131 has an illuminating 73, and based on the illumination control signal supplied from the control device 101, these are turned on, turned off, or flash light is emitted.

  As described above, the camera 71 is provided in the vicinity of the center of the front surface 12A-1 of the front unit 12A, and controls the control device 101 to shoot a subject (user) in the shooting space 32. For example, the camera 71 supplies the acquired image to the control device 101 as image data under the control of the control device 101. Further, the camera 71 acquires a captured image (main photographing) by operating a mechanical shutter based on a shutter control signal supplied from the control device 101. The image data of the captured image is also supplied to the control device 101 in the same manner as the image data of the acquired image.

  The photographing display unit 72 is a monitor provided in the vicinity of the camera 71 on the front surface 12A-1 of the front unit 12A, and displays an image based on the RGB signal supplied from the control device 101. Further, a colorless and transparent touch panel 132 is superimposed on the surface of the imaging display unit 72. When the user taps (touches or approaches) the touch panel 132 using his / her finger or the like, the position information is supplied to the control device 101 (not shown). The control device 101 analyzes the position information, identifies and accepts information and instructions input by the user with respect to the display image.

  The speaker 133 is provided at a predetermined location in the imaging space 32, such as the front unit 12A, for example, and receives audio of an audio signal supplied from the control device 101 (such as shooting operation guidance sound, sound effects, or BGM). Output.

  The background control unit 134 is controlled by the control device 101 and controls the operation of the curtain unit 135 provided in the rear unit 12B. The curtain unit 135 includes a plurality of background curtains having different colors and patterns. The curtain unit 135 raises and lowers them based on the control of the background control unit 134, and the selected background curtain is moved to the inner side surface (shooting space of the rear unit 12B). 32 is hung on the side of the front unit 12 </ b> A facing the front surface 12 </ b> A- 1.

  The editing unit 113 is a block related to the editing unit 13 and includes an editing display unit 82, a touch panel 141, a touch pen 83-1, a touch pen 83-2, and a speaker 84. Actually, the editing unit 113 has the respective configurations of the first editing interface unit 13A and the second editing interface unit 13B (that is, has two configurations described above). For the sake of simplification, description will be made as a single configuration. That is, the following description is applicable to both the first editing interface unit 13A and the second editing interface unit 13B.

  The edit display unit 82 is a monitor provided in the edit interface unit, and displays an image related to editing such as an edit input GUI and a captured image corresponding to the RGB signal supplied from the control device 101. A colorless and transparent touch panel 141 is superimposed on the screen display portion of the edit display section 82. When the user operates the touch pen 83-1 or the touch pen 83-2 to tap (contact or approach) the touch panel 141, the position information is supplied to the control device 101 (not shown). The control device 101 analyzes the position information, identifies and accepts information and instructions input by the user with respect to the display image. That is, editing input for a captured image (a composite image created using the captured image) is performed using these configurations.

  The speaker 84 outputs the sound of the sound signal supplied from the control device 101 (editing work guidance sound, sound effect, BGM or the like).

  When the printer 114 acquires a print image as print data from the control device 101, the printer 114 prints the print image on the sticker sheet 152 taken out from the sticker sheet unit 151. The printer 114 discharges the printed sticker paper as a photo sticker from the photo sticker discharge port 91-1 or the photo sticker discharge port 91-2, and provides it to the user.

  Next, the control device 101 will be described. FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of functional blocks included in the control apparatus 101. As shown in FIG. 13, the control device 101 uses a coin insertion acceptance processing unit 161 that performs processing related to a price (coin) inserted when starting a photo sticker creation game, and is used before shooting work and editing work. Pre-service processing unit 162 that performs processing related to pre-service work for generating a composite image for a user, shooting processing unit 163 that performs processing related to shooting work for photographing a user, etc., and editing processing that performs processing related to editing work on a captured image And a print processing unit 165 that performs processing related to image printing on the photo sticker.

  As shown in FIG. 13, the pre-service processing unit 162 is a mode selection processing unit 171 that allows the user to select a pre-service operation mode. The pre-service processing unit 162 is outside the photographing space 32 and before the main photographing in the photographing space 32. A pre-shooting processing unit 172 that performs processing related to pre-shooting performed at the timing, a pre-shooted image that is a pre-taken shot image, and an area to be superimposed on the shot image of the main shooting (for example, a foreground image or background of the shot image) A pre-editing processing unit 173 for setting a region to be an image), and a movement guidance processing unit 174 for performing processing related to movement guidance to the photographing space performed for the user after the work is completed.

  The image capturing processing unit 163 combines the captured image obtained by the actual image capturing with the pre-captured image (part or all of the image) captured by the pre-service processing unit 162 (pre-captured). A shooting mode control unit 181 that performs processing related to the normal shooting mode control unit 182 that performs processing related to a normal shooting mode in which main shooting is performed in a manner basically similar to the conventional method. , A movement guide processing unit 183 that performs processing related to movement guidance to the editing space 33, a background selection processing unit 184 that performs processing related to selection of the background and the foreground, a shooting setting processing unit 185 that performs processing related to setting of the main shooting, and the color of the image It has a color analysis unit 186 that performs analysis and an imaging processing unit 187 that performs processing related to imaging. The capture shooting mode control unit 181 and the normal shooting mode control unit 182 control the background selection processing unit 184, the shooting setting processing unit 185, the color analysis unit 186, and the shooting processing unit 187, respectively, and perform processing in each mode. .

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

  A user who performs a photo sticker creation game first inserts coins into the coin insertion / ejection unit 56 of the customer service unit 11 in the customer service area 31 and pays for the game. If the coin insertion acceptance processing unit 161 of the control device 101 accepts such a coin insertion in step S1 and determines that a valid price has been inserted, the process proceeds to step S2.

  In step S2, the pre-service processing unit 162 controls each part of the pre-service unit 11, and performs pre-service processing that allows the user of the pre-service area 31 to perform pre-service work, which is the first step of the photo sticker creation game. Execute. Although details of the pre-service process will be described later, in the pre-service process, the user causes the camera 61 to take an image of the sample book 54, a photograph of the user, an accessory, etc. Obtained as a pre-photographed image that is a composite image for a photographed image obtained by photographing. Then, the user uses the touch pen 45 and the pre-display unit 44 to specify a part to be a foreground image and a part to be a background image from the obtained pre-photographed image. Perform pre-editing work.

  FIG. 15 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of how images are combined. In FIG. 15A, a pre-photographed image 201 that is an image obtained by pre-editing an image obtained by pre-photographing, an edited image 202 obtained by editing work in the editing space 33, a photographed image 203 obtained by photographing work in the photographing space 32, In addition, a state in which the selection image 204 selected by the user as the background is synthesized is shown. In this way, the images are superimposed to generate a composite image 205 as shown in FIG. 15B. This composite image 205 is printed on the photo sticker.

  A pre-photographed image 201 shown in FIG. 15A is an image obtained by preediting an image obtained by pre-photographing. In the pre-photographed image 201 shown in FIG. 15, only the star-shaped hexagon is left unerased as the foreground image of the photographed image 203 obtained by the main photographing, and the other parts are erased.

  Returning to FIG. 14, in the pre-service process, when the pre-service process is completed, the user is guided to move to the shooting space 32. The user moves to the shooting space 32 and advances the game. In step S3, the photographing processing unit 163 performs photographing processing on the user who has moved to the photographing space 32, and obtains a photographed image 203 and a selected image 204 (both in FIG. 15). Although details of this shooting process will be described later, the actual shooting is performed with reference to the pre-shot image 201. At that time, the user selects a selection image 204 as a background before photographing, and associates it with the pre-photographed image 201 as a composite image. Then, the imaging processing unit 163 performs actual imaging, and synthesizes the obtained captured image 203 with the synthesis image. That is, in the example of FIG. 15, the imaging processing unit 163 superimposes each image in the order of the pre-captured image 201, the captured image 203, and the selected image 204, and obtains a composite captured image.

  Returning to FIG. 14, in the shooting process, when the shooting operation is completed, the user is guided to move to the first editing space 33A or the second editing space 33B. The user moves to the edited editing space and advances the game. In step S <b> 4, the editing processing unit 164 performs editing processing on the user who has moved to the first editing space 33 </ b> A or the second editing space 33 </ b> B using the editing interface unit corresponding to the space, and the editing space unit 164 Graffiti editing work such as pen input or stamp input is performed on the composite photographed image obtained by the main photographing to obtain an edited image 202 (FIG. 15).

  In the example of FIG. 15A, the edited image 202 on which a star-shaped pentagonal pattern is drawn is combined with the composite captured image so as to be superimposed at a position behind the pre-captured image 201 and in front of the captured image 203. The composite image 205 is generated.

  Returning to FIG. 14, when the graffiti editing work as described above is completed, the print processing unit 165 performs a print process of printing the image for printing obtained by the above work on the photo sticker in step S <b> 5. In step S6, the editing processing unit 164 performs mini-games, image registration, or image transfer so that the user who has finished the graffiti editing work does not get bored until the printing process ends. After-sales service processing is performed.

  When the printing process is completed, the editing processing unit 164 performs a movement guide process for moving the user to the photo sticker receiving area 34 at a predetermined timing. When the printing process is completed, the print processing unit 165 replaces the photographic sticker 210 as shown in FIG. 16, which is the sticker paper on which the image is printed in step S8, with the photographic sticker outlet 91-1, or the photographic sticker discharge. The exit 91-2 is discharged to the side corresponding to the editing space on the side where the graffiti editing work is performed, and is provided to the user as a product. When the photo sticker is discharged, the print processing unit 165 ends the photo sticker creation game for the user (the set of users).

  FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating an example of a photographic sticker provided to the user. As shown in FIG. 16, a plurality of composite images 205 are printed on one photo sticker 210. Usually, a plurality of types of composite images 205 are printed. In this way, the composite image 205 to be printed on the sticker paper is selected by the user before the start of the printing process, for example, in a shooting operation or an editing operation. Further, the layout at the time of printing is selected by the user from a plurality of predetermined patterns before the start of the printing process, such as pre-service work, photographing work, or editing work.

  Next, details of an example of the flow of the pre-service process executed in step S2 of FIG. 14 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. This will be described with reference to FIGS. 18 to 29 as necessary.

  When the pre-service unit 11 is not being used, the pre-service unit 162 (FIG. 13) displays a predetermined display such as introduction of the photo sticker creation apparatus 1 or explanation of the game procedure on the pre-display unit 44. A demonstration image is displayed, and sound and BGM corresponding to the image are output from the speaker 43.

  When the price is charged and the pre-service process is started, the pre-service process unit 162 exchanges a design image with the user on how to capture, background and foreground as shown in FIG. A guidance screen that is briefly explained here is displayed on the pre-display unit 44, and a sound corresponding to the guidance screen is output from the speaker 43 to prompt the user to prepare a subject to be photographed (a subject to be pre-photographed). .

  When the guidance screen ends or is omitted by the user's skip instruction, the mode selection processing unit 171 displays a course selection screen as shown in FIG. To select. In the case of the example in FIG. 19, the course selection screen selects a “select background” course that selects a background image or foreground image to be used without taking a picture (pre-shooting). GUI button to select the “Create background by shooting (for beginners)” course, which is a course to create background and foreground images by taking (pre-shooting) and providing guidance for beginners Alternatively, a GUI button is provided for selecting a “Creating a background by shooting” course that performs shooting (pre-shooting) to create a background or foreground image. The user selects a course to play by operating any of these GUI buttons.

  When the user inputs a course selection instruction based on the course selection screen, the mode selection processing unit 171 selects a mode of each process based on the selection instruction in step S21, and in step S22, the pre-shooting is performed. It is determined whether or not is selected. When the user selects the “Create a background by shooting (for beginners)” course or the “Create a background by shooting” course, the mode selection processing unit 171 selects pre-shooting (pre-shooting is performed). The process proceeds to step S23. The processing from step S23 to step S33 described below is processing related to pre-shooting (image capturing).

  In the following, first, the case of the “Create a background by taking a picture (for beginners)” course will be described. In the case of this course, the pre-shooting processing unit 172 displays, for example, an explanation screen as shown in FIG. 20 on the pre-display unit 44 so that the user can experience the pre-shooting work most easily. The user is prompted to use 54, and then, in step S23, for example, a pre-acquired image display that immediately displays (displays in real time) a pre-acquired image that is an acquired image obtained by the camera 61 as shown in FIG. The screen is displayed on the pre-display unit 44. Actually, a sample image of a predetermined sample book set in advance is displayed in a square frame described as “sample book sample” on this pre-acquired image display screen, and further described as “live view”. In the square frame, a pre-acquired image that is an acquired image obtained by the camera 61 is immediately displayed as a live view (moving image) (displayed in real time).

  Note that “immediate display” means that the obtained frame images are recorded on the display unit in sequence without being recorded, edited in order of frames, performing frame extraction, etc., or transmitted to other devices. Is to display. Therefore, a relatively short time lag (time difference) due to processing time such as image processing and composition processing, bus transfer time, processing waiting time, etc. from image acquisition to display is ignored, and such time difference is required. The case is also included in “immediate”.

  In the example of FIG. 21, an “enlarge” button that enlarges and displays a display image when operated by the user, and a “reduce” button that reduces and displays the display image when operated by the user are provided. Yes.

  In step S24, the pre-shooting processing unit 172 determines whether or not these GUI buttons are operated and enlargement or reduction is selected. If it is determined that the operation is performed, in step S25, based on the instruction, The display magnification of the pre-acquired image displayed as the view is changed, and the process proceeds to step S26. In addition, the movable range of this magnification is arbitrary. If it is determined in step S24 that enlargement or reduction has not been selected, the pre-shooting processing unit 172 skips step S25 and proceeds to step S26.

  In step S26, the pre-shooting processing unit 172 determines whether shooting (capturing) has been instructed or whether a predetermined time has elapsed, the shooting has not been instructed, and the predetermined time has elapsed. If it is determined that the time has not elapsed, the process returns to step S24, and the subsequent processes are repeated to continuously allow the user to set the shooting. If it is determined in step S26 that shooting has been instructed or a predetermined time has elapsed, the pre-shooting processing unit 172 advances the process to step S27 and controls the camera 61 to take a picture (pre-shooting). ) To obtain a pre-photographed image, and in step S28, a pre-photographed image confirmation screen as shown in FIG. 22, for example, is displayed on the pre-display unit 44, and the user pre-photographed by the camera 61 is displayed. Have the image checked. In the example of FIG. 22, the obtained pre-captured image is actually displayed in a square frame described as “capture result”.

  In step S29, the preliminary shooting processing unit 172 determines whether the preliminary shooting has been completed a predetermined number of times or whether editing has been selected. The number of pre-photographing is determined in advance as, for example, up to two times (or the number of pre-photographed images obtained is limited), and pre-photographing can be performed again within the limit. If it is determined in step S29 that pre-shooting has not been performed a predetermined number of times and the user has operated the “take more” button on the pre-shot image confirmation screen to instruct the continuation of the pre-shooting operation, The processing unit 172 returns the process to step S23, and continues the pre-shooting operation by repeating the subsequent processes.

  In step S29, if it is determined that the number of pre-shooting has reached the limit or the user has operated the “do not take” button on the pre-shot image confirmation screen and instructed the end of the pre-shooting, The imaging processing unit 172 advances the process to step S30. In step S30, the pre-edit processing unit 173 causes the pre-display unit 44 to display a pre-edit screen as shown in FIG.

  This pre-editing screen is a GUI screen for setting an area to be combined with the captured image of the actual photographing as a foreground image or the like from the pre-photographed image. In the example of FIG. 23, actually, different pre-captured images (in this case, two images) are displayed in the rectangular frame described as “pallet”. The user uses the eraser tool of the GUI to erase unnecessary portions of the pre-captured image displayed on the pre-edit screen and extract the portion to be merged with the captured image.

  In addition, the “eraser” button between the two square frames has a function of erasing an unnecessary portion (not set to the foreground) of the pre-photographed image on the touch pen 45 when operated by the user using the touch pen 45. It is a GUI button to have. That is, when the user operates the touch pen 45 to press the “eraser” button and traces an arbitrary part of the pre-captured image with the touch pen 45, the part traced with the touch pen 45 is erased.

  Further, a “return” button provided below the “eraser” button is a GUI button that allows the user to perform an editing operation once by operating with the touch pen 45. For example, when the user operates the touch pen 45 and presses the “return” button, the editing operation (deletion, restoration, etc.) performed immediately before is returned by one time. For example, it is used when a failed work is redone.

  In addition, the “Restoration pen” button provided below the “Return” button allows the touch pen 45 to have a function of restoring the erased portion of the pre-photographed image when operated by the user using the touch pen 45. It is a GUI button. That is, when the user operates the touch pen 45 and presses the “revival pen” button and traces the erased portion of the pre-captured image with the touch pen 45, the image of the portion traced with the touch pen 45 is displayed. Is done.

  Further, an “end” button provided below the “resurrection pen” button is a GUI button for instructing the end of pre-editing when the user operates using the touch pen 45.

  In step S <b> 31, the pre-edit processing unit 173 edits the pre-photographed image based on the user instruction input on the pre-edit screen, and extracts a portion to be combined with the photographed image. In step S32, the pre-editing processing unit 173 determines whether or not the editing has been completed. If it is determined that the editing has not ended yet, the pre-editing processing unit 173 returns the process to step S31 and continues the editing process. If it is determined in step S32 that the user has finished editing by operating the “end” button or the like, the process proceeds to step S33, and the edited pre-photographed image is stored in the storage unit 102 or the RAM 107. To do.

  In step S <b> 34, the movement guidance processing unit 174 determines whether the user can move to the imaging space 32. When it is determined that there is a previous set of users in the shooting space 32 and movement is not possible, the movement guide processing unit 174 advances the process to step S35, and waits for shooting as shown in FIG. 24, for example. The screen is displayed on the pre-display unit 44, the user is put on standby, and the process returns to step S34. In Step S34, when it is determined that the shooting space 32 is not used and is movable, the movement guide processing unit 174 advances the process to Step S36, and for example, a shooting movement guide as shown in FIG. A screen is displayed on the pre-display unit 44 to prompt the user of the pre-service area 31 to move to the shooting space 32. When the process of step S36 is completed, the pre-service process unit 162 ends the pre-service process, returns the process to step S2 of FIG. 14, and executes the processes after step S3.

  In the case of the “Create a background by taking a photo” course for beginners, if it is determined in step S22 in FIG. 17 that pre-photographing has been selected, the pre-photographing processing unit 172 selects a subject as shown in FIG. A screen is displayed on the pre-display unit 44, and the user is allowed to select whether the subject is a person or an object. For example, on the subject selection screen shown in FIG. 26, when the user selects the “capture a person” button, the pre-captured image includes an image of “person”. When the “capture object” button is selected, the pre-photographed image includes an image of “thing other than a person”.

  This selection is performed in order to suppress differences in image quality (discomfort) between the two images in the editing performed when the pre-photographed image (the pre-photographed image after editing) and the main-photographed image are combined. It is used for setting of image processing performed on the image. That is, the image processing method is switched depending on whether or not “person” is included in the content of the pre-captured image. For example, if the content of the pre-captured image contains “people”, the pre-captured image and the “human” portion of the captured image are identified, the color analysis is performed on the skin portion of the “human”, and the analysis result is Based on this, image quality adjustment such as color and brightness of both images is performed so that the color and brightness of the skin portion of both images are unified. By performing such image processing, a sense of incongruity between the pre-captured image and the captured image is suppressed, and a more natural composite image can be obtained.

  On the other hand, for example, when “object” is included in the content of the pre-captured image, the image quality adjustment of the pre-captured image and the captured image is simply performed using predetermined parameters.

  When receiving a selection input for such a subject selection screen, the pre-shooting processing unit 172 advances the processing to step S23 and displays a pre-acquired image display screen. In the case of the “Create a background by capturing” course, for example, a pre-acquired image display screen as shown in FIG. Actually, a predetermined sample image other than the sample book 54 is displayed in a square frame described as “sample”.

  The processing after step S24 and the display image of the pre-display unit 44 are the same as in the course of “Creating a background by shooting (for beginners)” course.

  If it is determined in step S22 that pre-shooting has not been selected, that is, if the user has selected a “select background” course on the course selection screen, the mode selection processing unit 171 performs steps S23 through S23. The process of S33 is omitted and the process proceeds to step S34. At that time, the mode selection processing unit 171 displays a selection image selection screen as shown in, for example, FIG. 28 on the pre-display unit 44 as processing of the “select background” course, and is obtained by the main photographing by the user. Background image or foreground image to be combined with the captured image. When shooting (pre-shooting) is not performed, the user selects the “select background” course and selects a foreground image or background image prepared in advance instead of shooting.

  In the selected image selection screen in the example of FIG. 28, a list (a list of reduced images) of candidates of a plurality of selected images (foreground images and background images) prepared in advance and having different patterns (colors, patterns, etc.) is prepared. Is displayed. Each selected image (reduced image) may be an image including a model or a human figure image in a shooting pose so that the user can easily imagine the combined result with the shot image.

  Of course, in the case of this “select background” course, it is possible to select the foreground and the background in the shooting operation performed in the shooting space 32, but in this way, the user selects the selected image during the customer service operation in advance. By doing this, it is possible to reduce the time for selecting the selected image at the time of shooting work, and in the case of this “select background” course, the number of possible shots of the main shooting can be set more than other courses. (You can increase the number of times you can shoot without extending the game play time).

  It should be noted that the list of selected images presented in the selection of selected images during customer service and the list of selected images presented in the selection of selected images in the shooting operation may be common or include different images. Alternatively, no single image may be included. The number of presentations is also arbitrary. Furthermore, even when the user does not select the maximum number of selectable images when selecting a selected image during customer service, the remaining number of selected images can be selected when selecting a selected image in the shooting operation. You may be able to do it. In addition, the user may be able to discard the selection image selected in the selection image selection during the customer service and reselect the selection image selection in the shooting operation.

  Since the process after step S34 and the display image of the pre-display unit 44 are the same as in the case of other courses, description thereof will be omitted.

  In the above, an example of the pre-editing screen will be described with reference to FIG. 23, and the user erases an unnecessary portion of the pre-photographed image displayed on the pre-editing screen using the eraser tool, and creates a photographic image. Although it has been explained that extraction is performed by erasing the part to be combined, the area to be erased (or the area to be erased) is not designated by “tracing” with the touch pen 45, but, for example, the “range” of the area is designated. You may make it do.

  FIG. 29 shows another example of the pre-edit screen. In the case of the example of FIG. 29, a “selection pen” button is provided between two square frames described as “pallet”. This “selection pen” button is a GUI button that allows the user to operate the touch pen 45 to specify a range for erasing an unnecessary portion of the pre-captured image (not set to the foreground). is there. That is, when the user operates the touch pen 45 and presses the “selection pen” button to “enclose” an arbitrary portion of the pre-photographed image, the image inside the enclosure is erased. It is possible to specify more finely when the image is erased by tracing with the touch pen 45, but a larger range can be specified more quickly and easily by specifying the area to be erased.

  As described above, by the customer service work, the user can make an image to be combined with a captured image by capturing before the actual shooting, or select a background image. be able to. Next, main photographing for acquiring a photographed image will be described. The main shooting is performed in the shooting space 32. When the user is moved to the shooting space 32 by the prior customer service process, the shooting process is started. Details of the photographing process executed in step S3 in FIG. 14 will be described with reference to the flowcharts in FIGS. This will be described with reference to FIGS. 32 to 42 as necessary.

  When the pre-service process is completed and the photographing process is started, the photographing processing unit 163 acquires the pre-photographed image stored in the storage unit 102 or the RAM 107 in the pre-serving process in step S51, and performs the process in step S52. Proceed. In the prior customer service process, when the “select background” course is selected, the pre-captured image is not stored and cannot be acquired. In this case, the process is performed without acquiring the image in step S52. Proceed to

  In step S52, the imaging processing unit 163 displays an imaging start screen as shown in FIG. 32 on the imaging display unit 72, and determines whether or not to start imaging in step S53. The user who has moved into the shooting space 32 instructs to start the main shooting by touching (touching) the touch panel 132 superimposed on the shooting start screen, that is, the display screen of the shooting display unit 72 with a finger or the like. To do.

  If it is determined that the screen is not touched by the user and shooting is not started, the shooting processing unit 163 advances the process to step S54, and determines whether or not the remaining time of the time limit for the photo creation game is “0”. If it is determined that it is not “0”, the process returns to step S52, and the subsequent processes are repeated to stand by. That is, the imaging processing unit 163 stands by with the imaging start screen displayed on the imaging display unit 72 until the user touches or the remaining time becomes “0”.

  Returning to FIG. 30, when it is determined in step S53 that the user who has moved to the shooting space 32 touches the screen and starts shooting, the shooting processing unit 163 advances the process to step S55.

  The flow of the shooting process is roughly explained. In the “Create a background by shooting (for beginners)” and “Create a background by shooting” course, shooting in the shooting mode using pre-shot images is predetermined. After that, the shooting in the normal shooting mode without using the pre-shot image is repeated a predetermined number of times. On the other hand, in the “select background” course, shooting in the shooting shooting mode is omitted, and shooting in the normal shooting mode is repeated a predetermined number of times. For the “Background selection” course, the number of shots that can be taken in the normal shooting mode is based on the “Create background by shooting (for beginners)” and “Create background by shooting” courses. It is possible to set a larger number than the total of the number of shoots that can be taken in the shooting mode and the number of shoots that can be taken in the normal shooting mode.

  In step S55, the photographing processing unit 163 determines whether or not a pre-photographed image exists, and the pre-photographed image in the “Create a background by taking a picture (for beginners)” or “Create a background by taking a photo” course. Is created, the process proceeds to step S56. The processing from step S56 to step S66 is processing related to shooting in the shooting shooting mode.

  The shooting mode control unit 181 controls the background selection processing unit 184, and in step S56, the pre-captured image acquired in step S51 and the selected image (foreground image and background image) prepared in advance are combined. Thus, a composite image to be combined with the photographed image is generated, and in step S57, a list of reduced images of the composite images is displayed, for example, a selection image selection screen as shown in FIG. 33 is displayed and selected. Accept image selection. In the case of the example in FIG. 33, a list of composite images (reduced images) is displayed in two stages near the center of the selected image selection screen. The composition images can be arranged in any order. For example, the composition images are arranged so that the pre-captured images used for each stage are different and the selected images used for each column are different. Further, only a pre-photographed image that is not combined with the selected image may be included.

  The user selects an image to be used from the list of images for synthesis. When this selection is completed, the shooting shooting mode control unit 181 controls the shooting processing unit 187 and uses the selected composition image and the acquired image obtained by the camera 71 in step S58, for example, FIG. The acquired image display screen as shown in FIG.

  In the example of FIG. 34, the square image described as “captured image” actually includes the composition image (pre-photographed image (captured image) and selected image (foreground image or background image). The acquired image acquired by the camera 71 is immediately displayed as a live view (moving image) (displayed in real time) in a square frame described as “live view”. In this way, since the image for synthesis and the acquired image are not synthesized, the processing load is reduced. Also, by displaying the combined image and the acquired image side by side, the user can easily imagine the combined result of the combined image and the captured image, so it is easy to take an appropriate shooting pose, The user can easily obtain a photographed image as intended.

  In the case of the example in FIG. 34, the acquired image display screen is further provided with an “overlay” button. The “superimpose behind” button is a GUI button that resets the pre-captured image specified as the foreground image to the background by touching the finger because the user is a finger. As described with reference to FIG. 15A, the pre-captured image 201 is usually superimposed before the captured image 203. The user can change the order by operating a “superimpose behind” button on the acquired image display screen, and can superimpose the pre-captured image 201 on the back of the captured image. That is, the user can change the pre-captured image, which is the foreground image, to the background image by operating the “pile up” button.

  For example, if the pre-photographed image is not erased in the pre-editing, the entire pre-photographed image becomes the foreground image, and thus the entire area of the photographed image is hidden in the composite image. In such a case, the user operates the “overlay behind” button on the acquired image display screen to set the pre-captured image as the background so that the captured image is not hidden in the composite image. Can do.

  In addition, after the user operates the “superimpose behind” button and the pre-captured image that was the foreground image is switched to the background image, the “superimpose behind” button is operated by the user to operate the background image. May be changed to a “superimpose” button for switching to the foreground image.

  After the acquired image display screen is displayed on the shooting display unit 72 as described above, the shooting shooting mode control unit 181 controls the shooting processing unit 187 to perform countdown in step S59 and then shooting ( (Main shooting) is performed, and one frame image is extracted from the acquired image to obtain a still image. When the captured image is acquired, the capture imaging mode control unit 181 controls the imaging processing unit 187, and in step S60, combines the acquired captured image with the composition image to generate a captured composite image.

  In step S61, the shooting mode controller 181 determines whether or not the pre-captured image is a human image including an image of human skin, based on the settings at the time of pre-shooting. For example, when a photograph including a human image or a hand is taken in advance, an image of human skin is included in the image. Usually, the user's image is included in the photographed image. In such a case, the human skin color in the pre-captured image is reduced in order to reduce the uncomfortable feeling caused by the difference in skin color and brightness that occurs in the composite image. The image quality adjustment is performed so as to unify the brightness and brightness of human skin in the captured image.

  In the case of “Creating a background by taking a picture” course, the user selects whether the subject to be taken is a person or an object at the time of pre-shooting (see FIG. 26). Based on this selection, the shooting mode control unit 181 determines whether the pre-captured image is a human image including a human skin image.

  In the case of the “Create a background by shooting (for beginners)” course, it is assumed that an image of the sample book 54 is shot, so such selection is not performed. In the case of this course, the capturing mode control unit 181 determines that the pre-captured image is not a human image unconditionally.

  If it is determined that the pre-captured image is a human image, the capture shooting mode control unit 181 advances the process to step S62 and controls the color analysis unit 186 to recognize human recognition and skin color for both the pre-captured image and the captured image. By recognizing, the person's skin part is specified in each image, color analysis is performed on the part, and the photographing setting processing unit 185 is controlled. Based on the analysis result, the person's skin color is unified in both images. Set image quality adjustment such as color and brightness. When color analysis is performed, the shooting mode controller 181 advances the process to step S64.

  If it is determined in step S61 that the pre-captured image is not a human image, the capture shooting mode control unit 181 advances the process to step S63, controls the shooting setting processing unit 185, and determines a predetermined fixed value. Image quality adjustment settings such as color and brightness are set using the values, and the process proceeds to step S64.

  In step S64, the shooting shooting mode control unit 181 controls the shooting setting processing unit 185 to adjust the image quality such as the color and brightness of the composite image using the setting values set by the processing of step S62 or step S63. Do.

  When the image quality adjustment is completed, the shooting shooting mode control unit 181 controls the shooting setting processing unit 185 to display a shooting image confirmation screen as shown in FIG. 35 on the shooting display unit 72 in step S65. As a result, a photographed image, actually a photographed composite image, is displayed to allow the user to confirm the photographed result. In the example of FIG. 35, actually, within a square frame described as “shooting result”, a shot composite image (pre-shot image (captured image)), selected image (foreground image or background image), A captured image (a composite image of a still image obtained by the camera 71) is displayed.

  In step S66, the shooting shooting mode control unit 181 determines whether or not shooting in the shooting shooting mode (steps S56 to S65) has been performed a predetermined number of times (for example, twice). If it is determined that it is not, the process returns to step S56, and the subsequent processes are repeated.

  If it is determined in step S66 that shooting in the shooting shooting mode has been performed a predetermined number of times, the shooting shooting mode control unit 181 advances the process to step S71 in FIG.

  In addition, in step S55 of FIG. 30, for example, in the case of the “select background” course, the pre-shooting is performed in the “create background by taking (for beginners)” course and the “create background by taking” course. When it is determined that there is no pre-captured image as in the case where there is no image, the shooting processing unit 163 omits the processing related to shooting in the shooting shooting mode in steps S56 to S66, and the processing is performed in step S71 of FIG. Proceed to The processes in steps S71 to S81 in FIG. 31 are processes related to shooting in the normal shooting mode.

  In step S71 of FIG. 31, the normal shooting mode control unit 182 controls the shooting setting processing unit 185 to allow the user to select an image finish (preferred image quality) such as hue and sharpness, for example, as shown in FIG. Such an image selection screen is displayed on the imaging display unit 72, and an image selection is received. When the user selects either one by tapping the touch panel 132 or the like, the normal shooting mode control unit 182 controls the shooting setting processing unit 185, and in step S72, the camera 71 takes a picture based on the input shot selection. Set the image quality adjustment of the image to be inserted.

  In step S73, the normal shooting mode control unit 182 controls the shooting setting processing unit 185 to allow the user to select the brightness of the image. For example, a brightness selection screen as shown in FIG. 72, and accepts brightness selection for it. When the user selects one by tapping the touch panel 132 or the like, the normal shooting mode control unit 182 controls the shooting setting processing unit 185, and in step S74, based on the input brightness selection in the camera 71. Set the image quality adjustment for captured images.

  In step S75, the normal shooting mode control unit 182 controls the shooting setting processing unit 185 to display a selection image selection screen that displays a list of pose sample images (reduced images thereof) and accepts selection of a selection image corresponding thereto. The pose sample image is a sample image showing an example of shooting a selected image (foreground or background) prepared in advance, and is an image showing a shooting result when the model takes a shooting pose corresponding to the selected image. That is, each pose sample image displayed on the selection image selection screen shows a usage example of different selection images, and the user uses the pose sample image by selecting a desired pose sample image from the list. Select the selected image. In this way, instead of displaying the selected image itself, by displaying the pose sample image including both the model image and the selected image that take a shooting pose that matches the selected image, the user can compose the composition of the shooting result. It can be easily imagined and image selection can be easily performed. Note that the layout of the selected image selection screen is basically arbitrary, but is similar to the example shown in FIG. 33, for example.

  When the user selects one of them by tapping the touch panel 132 or the like, the normal shooting mode control unit 182 controls the shooting processing unit 187, and the selected selection image and the camera 71 are captured in step S76. The acquired images are combined to generate an acquired combined image (moving image). In step S77, the acquired combined image is presented to the user. For example, an acquired image display screen as shown in FIG. Display immediately (display in real time). That is, each frame image of the acquired image obtained by the camera 71 is sequentially combined with the selected image and displayed on the acquired image display screen as an acquired combined image.

  In the example of FIG. 38, the acquired composite image (moving image) is actually displayed in a square frame described as “live view”, and within the square frame described as “model sample image” on the left and right sides thereof. The pose sample images of the selected selected images are respectively displayed. By referring to this pose sample image, even a user unfamiliar with the photo sticker creation game can easily take a shooting pose and obtain a shot image with high satisfaction. Also, by displaying pause sample images on the left and right of the acquired composite image, even when a large number of people play a photo sticker creation game as a set, the user located on the right side of the shooting space 32 is also located on the left side. The user who does this can easily refer to the pose sample image as compared with the case where only one pose sample image is displayed.

  A plurality of pose sample images having different shooting pose patterns may be prepared for one selected image, and an image randomly selected from the images may be displayed on the acquired image display screen. . In this way, even if the same selected image is selected, a different pose sample image is displayed each time a picture is taken, so that users who play the photo sticker creation game many times (so-called regulars) will not get bored. , A decrease in satisfaction can be suppressed.

  Further, a countdown indicator for notifying the user of the photographing timing is displayed on each of the pause sample images. Thereby, even when a photo sticker creation game is played as a set by a large number of people, a user located on the right side of the shooting space 32 and a user located on the left side can easily grasp the shooting timing. it can.

  Further, the synthesized image and the acquired image of the camera 71 are not synthesized, and the acquired image (moving image) of the camera 71 is immediately displayed (displayed in real time) in the square frame described as “live view”. You may be made to do.

  After the acquired image display screen is displayed on the photographing display unit 72 as described above, the normal photographing mode control unit 182 controls the photographing processing unit 187, performs a countdown in step S78, and then performs photographing (main book). Shooting), one frame image is extracted from the acquired image to obtain a still image. When the captured image is acquired, the normal shooting mode control unit 182 controls the shooting processing unit 187, and in step S79, the acquired shot image and the selected image are combined to generate a shot combined image.

  In step S80, the normal shooting mode control unit 182 controls the shooting processing unit 187 to display a shot image confirmation screen (for example, FIG. 35) on the shooting display unit 72, and the shot image, actually, By displaying the photographed composite image, the user is confirmed of the photographing result.

  In step S81, the normal shooting mode control unit 182 determines whether a predetermined number of times of shooting has been performed, or whether a predetermined time has elapsed. If the number of shootings and the elapsed time have not yet reached the upper limit and it is determined that shooting is possible, the normal shooting mode control unit 182 returns the process to step S75 and repeats the subsequent processes. If it is determined in step S81 that a predetermined number of times of shooting has been performed or a predetermined time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S82.

  For example, when a predetermined time has elapsed, the normal shooting mode control unit 182 causes the shooting display unit 72 to display an end notification screen as shown in FIG.

  If it is determined in step S54 of FIG. 30 that the remaining time is “0”, the imaging processing unit 163 advances the processing to step S82 of FIG.

  In step S82 of FIG. 31, the photographing processing unit 163 displays a list of photographed composite image groups (a list of reduced images) obtained by the photographing process as described above, and selects an image for graffiti editing from the list. For example, an edit target image selection screen as shown in FIG. 40 is displayed on the photographing display unit 72.

  In the example of FIG. 40, actually, different captured composite images are displayed in each square frame. The user taps and selects a desired photographed composite image on the editing target image selection screen, and taps a “decision” button to select an image for graffiti editing. In step S83, the photographing processing unit 163 stores the photographed composite image selected in this way in the storage unit 102 or the RAM 107 as an editing target image.

  When the image to be edited is stored, the movement guide processing unit 183 determines whether or not the editing target image can be moved to any editing space 33 in step S84, and both the first editing space 33A and the second editing space 33B are determined. If it is determined that both of them are in use and cannot be moved, the process proceeds to step S85, and an edit standby screen as shown in FIG. 41, for example, is displayed on the photographing display unit 72 to wait for the user. Notify When the process of step S85 ends, the movement guidance processing unit 183 returns the process to step S84 and repeats the subsequent processes.

  If it is determined in step S84 that the movement can be made to the first editing space 33A or the second editing space 33B, the movement guidance processing unit 183 advances the processing to step S86, and displays the shooting display unit 72, for example, FIG. An editing movement guide screen as shown in FIG. 6 is displayed, and the user is notified to move to the editing space 33. When the process of step S86 is completed, the movement guide processing unit 183 ends the photographing process, returns the process to step S3 of FIG. 14, and executes the processes after step S4.

  Through the photographing process as described above, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 can generate a photographed image suitable for a pre-photographed image that is an arbitrary image created based on a user instruction in the pre-service process. As shown in FIG. 43, it is possible to obtain a composite image that more reflects the user's free ideas.

  In the case of the example of FIG. 43, the composite image 300 is a composite image of the pre-captured image 301 obtained by photographing the mobile phone and the hand owned by the user and the photographed image 302 of the user. In the composite image 300, the captured image 302 is combined with the pre-captured image 301 so that it can be seen as an image displayed on the display unit of the mobile phone.

  The user can freely generate a pre-photographed image and generate a photographed image accordingly, so based on the user's free idea, an interesting composite image that the developer could not imagine Can be created.

  For example, there is a method of preparing and providing a frame image for synthesis in advance. In this case, the number of frame images is limited, and a frame image having a pattern suitable for the user's preference may be provided. It is not always possible.

  On the other hand, in the case of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1, not only can an image to be combined be arbitrarily generated, but also the composition can be performed in a free composition, so that the user is suitable for the user's preference. A composite image can be obtained. In addition, even a user who repeatedly plays a photo sticker creation game can be prevented from getting bored with the pattern and composition of the composite image. Furthermore, for example, by creating a pre-photographed image using a user's property, a composite image that cannot be created by other users can be obtained, and a photo sticker with a high value is created. be able to.

  Furthermore, since the topicality is improved by the effect given to the image of the photo sticker as described above, the manager of the store where the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is installed communicates a reputation among users (so-called word-of-mouth). You can expect an increase in the number of customers.

  In addition to creating a pre-photographed image to be combined with a pre-photographed image by pre-photographing, the user can erase unnecessary portions and determine the composition of the composite image by pre-editing before the photographing process. it can. Therefore, since the user can perform the photographing operation according to the composition, the photographed image suitable for the composition process can be easily obtained.

For example, it is possible to create a stamp image before the shooting work and superimpose the stamp image on the shot image in the editing work, but in this case, the composition composition cannot be confirmed at the time of shooting. The user has to determine the composition of the composite image by arranging the stamp image in accordance with the photographed image at the time of editing work, and it is difficult to create a composite image with the intended composition. Especially for users who are unfamiliar with this photo sticker creation game, the number of work steps is increased and it becomes complicated, and there is a possibility that an image suitable for the user's preference cannot be created.
On the other hand, in the case of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1, since the photographing can be performed in accordance with the pre-photographed image whose composition is determined, the user can easily obtain a composite image suitable for the user's preference. it can.

  As described above, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 allows the user to easily generate an image to be combined arbitrarily, set the composition of the combination arbitrarily, and shoot with an appropriate pose according to the composition. Therefore, it is possible to improve the amusement of the photo sticker creation game and the photo sticker, thereby improving user satisfaction and improving profitability.

  In the acquired image display screen shown in FIG. 34, the acquired image obtained in the camera 71 is immediately displayed without being synthesized, and in the acquired image display screen shown in FIG. Although it has been described that the acquired composite image obtained by combining the acquired image with the selected image is displayed immediately, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the acquired image display screen illustrated in FIG. 34 (the acquired image display screen during shooting in the shooting mode) ), An acquired composite image obtained by combining the image for synthesis and the acquired image may be displayed immediately, or the acquired image display screen shown in FIG. 38 (the acquired image display screen during shooting in the normal shooting mode) The acquired images may be displayed immediately without being synthesized.

  In the above description, the unerased portion of the pre-photographed image is described as the foreground image and the erased portion is erased. However, for example, the unerased portion is erased as the background image. The erased part may be erased, the erased part may be a foreground image, the erased part may be a background image, the erased part may be a background image, and the erased part is A foreground image may be used. Further, when the pre-editing is not performed, the entire pre-photographed image may be a background image instead of the foreground image.

  In FIG. 15, an example of the order of superimposition of the pre-captured image 201, the edited image 202, the captured image 203, and the selected image 204 is shown. However, synthesis may be performed so as to superimpose in other orders. Alternatively, this order may be changed during the editing process, for example.

  Further, in the above description, the position of the unerased portion of the pre-captured image has been described as being fixed, but the position, orientation, and size of the image of the unerased portion are, for example, in editing processing or the like. Etc. may be changed. That is, the user may be able to change the composition of the composite image by re-editing the pre-captured image by editing work or the like. In this way, for example, it is possible to correct a shift that has occurred between a pre-photographed image and a pre-photographed image, or to immediately reflect a new idea that was conceived during the user's work. That is, the user can create a more satisfactory composite image.

  Note that although it has been described that the edited pre-captured image is stored in the storage unit 102 or the RAM 107 in step S33 of FIG. 17, only the unerased portion is stored in the storage unit 102 or the RAM 107 at this time. May be. By doing so, the data amount of the pre-photographed image can be reduced, so that not only the capacity required for storage can be reduced, but also the load of each process using the pre-photographed image can be reduced.

  In step S64 in FIG. 30 (in the shooting mode), image quality adjustment is performed based on the setting value set in step S62 or step S63 (that is, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 determines the degree of image quality adjustment). However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the user may be allowed to set the image quality adjustment as in the normal shooting mode. However, in the shooting shooting mode, since the image quality adjustment of the shot composite image is performed, it is necessary to adjust the image quality so as not to cause a sense of incongruity between the two images of the pre-shot image and the shot image. For example, the user may adjust the brightness of the other on the basis of the brightness of either the pre-captured image or the captured image constituting the captured composite image. In this way, the user can freely set the brightness of the captured composite image to a desired brightness. In addition, by using one as a reference, the user can easily perform appropriate brightness adjustment so that a sense of incongruity does not occur in the captured composite image.

  Further, the user may be able to adjust the image quality of each of the pre-photographed image and the photographed image constituting the photographed composite image independently of each other. In this way, the user can freely set the brightness of the captured composite image to a desired brightness.

  In addition, when the image quality adjustment setting is input to the user as described above, for example, on the GUI screen on which the user performs image quality adjustment work, the pre-captured image and the captured image are displayed side by side without being combined, By devising such as erasing the other display while either one is selected, the operability is improved and the satisfaction of the user can be expected.

  21 and 27 show examples of the pre-acquired image display screen, FIG. 22 shows examples of the pre-captured image confirmation screen, and FIGS. 23 and 29 show examples of pre-edit screens. For example, as shown in FIG. 44, the above-described pre-acquired image display screen, pre-photographed image confirmation screen, and pre-edit screen may be configured by one screen. In the example of FIG. 44, the configuration of the pre-acquired image display screen and the pre-captured image confirmation screen is provided in the portion on the right side of the dotted line, and the configuration of the pre-edit screen is provided in the portion on the left side of the dotted line. That is, in the right half of the screen, information related to pre-photographing is presented, and in the left half of the screen, information related to editing of the pre-photographed image taken is presented.

  Therefore, in practice, the pre-acquired image or the pre-captured image is displayed in the square frame described as “pre-acquired image or pre-captured image”, and the square frame described as “pallet” is displayed. A pre-captured image is displayed.

  In this way, for example, when a user plays a game with a plurality of people, one user performs pre-shooting while another user performs pre-editing more effectively. can do.

  Further, in FIG. 5, it has been described that the front surface 11A-1 of the upper unit 11A of the advance customer service unit 11 is vertical, but for example, the front surface may be inclined. 45 includes an upper unit 411A that is the same as the upper unit 11A of the pre-service unit 11, and a lower unit 411B that is the same as the lower unit 11B of the pre-service unit 11, and is basically shown in FIG. However, the front surface 411A-1 of the upper unit 411A is inclined at a predetermined angle with respect to the vertical direction and is inclined upward. The front surface 411A-1 has a touch pen and a touch panel, and is a surface on which the user performs input work. By tilting in this way, the user's input work is easier than in the case of the front surface 11A-1. Become.

  Further, in FIG. 5, the side surface of the space between the upper unit 11 </ b> A and the lower unit 11 </ b> B, which is a space where shooting is performed, has been described so as to be simply surrounded by the illumination 46-1 and the illumination 46-2. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and may be partitioned from the outside by a curtain, for example. The pre-service unit 511 shown in FIG. 46 basically has the same configuration and function as the pre-service unit 11 in FIG. 5, but the side surface of the space between the upper unit 511A and the lower unit 511B is a side curtain 512-. 1 and a side curtain 512-2. By doing in this way, the prior photographing stand (the upper surface of the lower unit 511B) can be widely used. In this case, shooting is performed by newly providing illumination on the lower surface of the upper unit 511A, the upper surface of the lower unit 511B, or the like that constantly illuminates the space or emits strobe light in accordance with the shooting timing. It is possible to ensure the brightness in the space.

  Of course, the side surface may be partitioned by a plate made of an arbitrary material such as wood, metal, or plastic other than the side curtain.

  Instead of the upper surface of the lower unit 11B serving as the pre-shooting table 51, a drawer may be provided, and the inside of the drawer may be a space where shooting is performed. At this time, the camera 61 and its drawer are configured such that the subject inside the drawer can be photographed with the drawer closed. In this case, for example, the user opens the drawer, places the subject in the drawer, closes the drawer, and gives an instruction for shooting. By doing so, it is possible to improve the closing property of the space where shooting is performed and to stabilize the shooting environment.

  In addition, a scanner or the like may be used instead of the camera 61 for pre-shooting.

  Further, the pre-service unit 11 may be integrated with the front unit 12A of the photographing unit 12.

  FIG. 47 is a diagram illustrating another configuration example of the front unit 12A. 47, on the side surface of the front unit 12A, a pre-display unit 44, a touch pen 45-1, a touch pen 45-2, a camera 61, a coin insertion / discharge unit 56, and a pre-shooting shelf 612 are provided. , Configured as a pre-service unit 611.

  In this case, the space where the shooting is performed is configured as the inside of the pre-photographing shelf 612, and the subject placed in the pre-photographing shelf 612 is a camera provided on the inner upper surface of the pre-photographing shelf 612. 61 is taken (pre-shooting).

  By doing so, not only the installation area of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is reduced, but also the side surface of the housing 10 is free of irregularities and has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape, so the degree of freedom of the installation location is improved.

  This pre-service unit 11 may be provided at any position of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1, for example, it may be installed adjacent to the right side surface of the front unit 12A, or may be installed adjacent to the left side surface. May be installed. Furthermore, the customer service unit 11 may be installed when the camera unit 12 or the editing unit 13 is separated.

  Further, in FIG. 9, it has been described that the luggage storage area 74-1 to the luggage storage area 74-3 for the user during the photographing operation are provided below the front surface 12A-1 of the front unit 12A. Instead of these luggage storage areas, an illumination 73 may be further provided. FIG. 48 is a diagram illustrating another configuration example of the front surface 12A-1 of the front unit 12A.

  In FIG. 48, the front 712A-1 of the front unit 712A is basically provided with the same configuration as that of the front 12A-1, but instead of the luggage storage 74-1 to the luggage storage 74-3. Illumination 73-8 and illumination 73-9 similar to the illuminations 73-1 to 73-7 are provided. By doing in this way, the front unit 712A can illuminate so that the inside of the imaging space 32 becomes brighter, and can emit strobe light more strongly in accordance with the imaging timing. In addition, the illumination from both sides of the foot makes it possible to illuminate the subject from various directions, so that a greater photographing effect can be obtained.

  The series of processes described above can be executed by hardware or can be executed by software. 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. 12, the recording medium is distributed to distribute the program to the administrator of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 separately from the main body of the apparatus. Disk), optical disk (including CD-ROM (compact disk-read only memory), DVD (digital versatile disk)), magneto-optical disk (including MD (mini-disk) (registered trademark)), or semiconductor memory In addition to the removable medium 105 made up of, etc., it is composed of a ROM 106 on which a program is recorded and a hard disk included in the storage unit 102 distributed to the administrator in a state of being incorporated in the apparatus main body in advance. The

  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, 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 perspective view which shows the example of one Embodiment of the photograph sticker production apparatus to which this invention is applied. It is a perspective view from the other angle of the photograph sticker production apparatus of FIG. It is a perspective view which shows the example of installation of the photograph sticker production apparatus of FIG. It is a figure explaining a user's space movement. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a prior customer service unit. It is a figure which shows the structural example of an upper unit. It is a figure explaining the example of the mode of prior imaging | photography. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a sample book. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the front of a front unit. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the side surface of an edit unit. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the other side of an edit unit. It is a block diagram which shows the example of an internal structure of a photograph sticker production apparatus. It is a functional block diagram which shows the detailed structural example of a control apparatus. It is a flowchart explaining the example of the flow of photograph sticker creation game processing. It is a figure which shows the example of the mode of a synthesis | combination. It is a figure which shows the example of a photograph sticker. It is a flowchart explaining the example of the flow of a prior customer service process. It is a figure which shows the example of a guidance screen. It is a figure which shows the example of a course selection screen. It is a figure which shows the example of an explanatory screen. It is a figure which shows the example of a prior acquisition image display screen. It is a figure which shows the example of a pre-photographed image confirmation screen. It is a figure which shows the example of a pre-editing screen. It is a figure which shows the example of a imaging | photography standby screen. It is a figure which shows the example of a imaging | photography movement guidance screen. It is a figure which shows the example of a to-be-photographed object selection screen. It is a figure which shows the other example of a prior acquisition image display screen. It is a figure which shows the example of a selection image selection screen. It is a figure which shows the other example of a prior edit screen. It is a flowchart explaining the example of the flow of an imaging | photography process. FIG. 31 is a flowchart following FIG. 30 for explaining an example of the flow of imaging processing. It is a figure which shows the example of a imaging | photography start screen. It is a figure which shows the other example of a selection image selection screen. It is a figure which shows the example of an acquired image display screen. It is a figure which shows the example of a picked-up image confirmation screen. It is a figure which shows the example of a reflection selection screen. It is a figure which shows the example of a brightness selection screen. It is a figure which shows the other example of an acquired image display screen. It is a figure which shows the example of an end notification screen. It is a figure which shows the example of an edit object image selection screen. It is a figure which shows the example of an edit standby screen. It is a figure which shows the example of an edit movement guidance screen. It is a figure which shows the example of a synthesized image. It is a figure which shows the example of a prior customer service screen. It is a figure which shows the other structural example of a prior customer service unit. It is a figure which shows the further another structural example of a prior customer service unit. It is a figure which shows the further another structural example of a prior customer service unit. It is a figure which shows the other structural example of a front unit.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Photo sticker creation apparatus 11 Pre-service unit 12 Shooting unit 13 Editing unit 31 Pre-service area 44 Pre-display unit 45-1 Touch pen 45-2 Touch pen 46-1 Illumination 46-2 Illumination 47 Curtain 51 Pre-photographing stand 52 Shelf 53 Fixed stick 54 Sample Book 55 Chain 61 Camera 71 Camera 72 Shooting Display Unit 111 Advance Customer Service 112 Shooting Unit 123 Touch Panel 132 Touch Panel 201 Pre-shot Image 202 Edited Image 203 Captured Image 204 Selected Image 205 Composite Image

Claims (10)

The user is photographed as a subject, the user performs graffiti editing input on the obtained photographed image, the image is printed on a predetermined sticker sheet to create a photo sticker, and the photo sticker is used as a product. A photo sticker creation device provided to the user,
Capture means for capturing a subject and generating a composition image to be combined with the captured image;
A first editing unit configured to edit the composition image obtained by the capturing unit based on an input of the user and set a region to be superimposed on the captured image;
Photographing means for photographing the user as a subject;
Based on the user's input, the captured image obtained by photographing by the photographing means, the composition image edited by the first editing means, and an area to be superimposed on the photographed image is set. A second editing means for performing graffiti editing on the photographed composite image in which
A photo sticker creating apparatus comprising: a printing unit that prints the photographed composite image that has been graffiti edited by the second editing unit on the sticker sheet. A first case having a first input unit that receives the user's input for editing by the shooting means, and editing by the first editing means; a second case having the photographing means; and The photo sticker creating apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising: a third housing having a second input unit that receives graffiti input by the user for editing by a second editing unit. The photo sticker creating apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the first housing is provided outside a curtain surrounding the second housing and the third housing. An illuminating means provided in the first housing for illuminating a region to be photographed by the photographing means;
3. The photo sticker creating apparatus according to claim 2, further comprising: a display unit that is provided in the first casing, is illuminated by the illumination unit, and displays an image of the subject that is captured by the capture unit. The photo sticker creating apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising one or more images that can be used as subjects to be captured by the capturing unit, or a printed matter on which an example of a captured composite image using the one or more images is printed. The first editing unit sets, as a foreground of the captured image, a portion of the compositing image that is left unerased by an erase operation that erases a part of the compositing image by the user. The photo sticker making apparatus as described. The photo sticker creating apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the first editing unit stores only the unerased portion of the compositing image and composites it with the photographed image. Selection means for allowing the user to select whether the subject to be captured by the capturing means is a person or an object;
Based on the selection result by the selection means, when the subject is a person, color analysis means for performing color analysis on the captured image and the composition image;
Based on the analysis result by the color analysis means, the person portion in the photographed image and the composition image is specified, and the color and brightness of both images are unified so that the color and brightness of the skin portion are unified. The photo sticker creating apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising: The user is photographed as a subject, the user performs graffiti editing input on the obtained photographed image, the image is printed on a predetermined sticker sheet to create a photo sticker, and the photo sticker is used as a product. A method of creating a photo sticker of a photo sticker creating device provided to the user,
A capturing step of capturing a subject and generating a composition image to be combined with the captured image;
A first editing step of editing the composition image obtained by the processing of the capturing step based on the user's input and setting an area to be superimposed on the captured image;
A photographing step of photographing the user as a subject;
Based on the user's input, the composite image in which the captured image obtained by the processing of the photographing step and the region to be superimposed on the captured image are set by being edited by the processing of the first editing step. A second editing step for performing graffiti editing on the photographed composite image obtained by combining the image;
And a printing step of printing on the sticker sheet the photographed composite image that has been edited in graffiti by the processing of the second editing step. The user is photographed as a subject, the user performs graffiti editing input on the obtained photographed image, the image is printed on a predetermined sticker sheet to create a photo sticker, and the photo sticker is used as a product. A computer-executable program for controlling processing to be provided to the user,
A capturing step of capturing a subject and generating a composition image to be combined with the captured image;
A first editing step of editing the composition image obtained by the processing of the capturing step based on the user's input and setting an area to be superimposed on the captured image;
A photographing step of photographing the user as a subject;
Based on the user's input, the composite image in which the captured image obtained by the processing of the photographing step and the region to be superimposed on the captured image are set by being edited by the processing of the first editing step. A second editing step for performing graffiti editing on the photographed composite image obtained by combining the image;
A program for causing a computer to execute a printing step of printing on the sticker sheet the photographed composite image that has been subjected to graffiti editing by the processing of the second editing step.

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