JP2012142771A - Photograph sticker creation device, photograph sticker creation method, and program - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide sticker paper for a photograph sticker in a layout closer to a user's desire.SOLUTION: By operating a screen, a user can set sticker layout of "free layout" or "automatic layout". The "free layout" means layout in which an image selected by the user can be inserted into a partial area set previously of the sticker layout, and the "automatic layout" means layout in which images to be arranged in all the areas of the sticker layout are selected automatically. By tapping a GUI component 521-1 displayed on the screen with a touch pen 63-1, the "free layout" can be selected.

Description

  The present invention relates to a photo sticker creating apparatus, a photo sticker creating method, and a program, and in particular, a photo sticker creating device and a photo sticker creating which can provide a sticker sheet of a photo sticker with a layout closer to a user's request. The present invention relates to a method and a program.

  Conventionally, a user (subject) is photographed, and a graffiti editing process is performed in which a prepared image is combined with the obtained photographed image or a character or a line drawing is superimposed, printed on sticker paper, and a photo sticker There is a photographic seal machine provided to users.

  Note that the user is allowed to select a division pattern for printing on the photo sticker paper from a plurality of types prepared in advance. In a photo sticker, a plurality of images are usually printed on a printable area of sticker paper. At that time, the printable area is divided into a plurality of partial areas, and one image is printed on each partial area. The division pattern means a division method of the printable area. In other words, the division pattern specifies the layout of the partial area in the printable area.

  That is, by selecting this division pattern, it is determined in what layout each image is printed on the sticker sheet.

  For example, it has been proposed to allow a user to select a division pattern and to further select an image to be arranged in a predetermined partial area depending on whether or not a specific division pattern is selected (for example, a patent) Reference 1 or Patent Reference 2).

  Also, in recent years, in a photo sticker image created by a photo sticker machine, a combination of a plurality of subject images is printed on a sticker sheet as a single image, and is a composite image called a collage image. Some adopt this. There is also a photo sticker that prepares a division pattern on the premise that a collage image is arranged in one of the partial areas.

JP 2008-283365 A JP 2010-061339 A

  However, for example, in Patent Document 1 or Patent Document 2, when a division pattern that does not require selection of an image to be arranged in a predetermined partial area is selected, the image arranged in each partial area is automatically and fixed. Therefore, there is a possibility that an image that the user desires to print cannot be printed as a photo sticker paper in a desired arrangement. For this reason, a user's satisfaction may fall with respect to the finish of a photo sticker paper.

  In addition, when a specific division pattern is selected, an image desired by the user can be printed as a photo sticker paper from a plurality of images in a desired arrangement. For example, a special image such as a collage image can be printed. Cannot be selected, so the photo sticker paper finish is not interesting.

  For example, even if a plurality of division patterns are prepared and allowed to be selected by the user, each division pattern has a fixed division pattern in which a partial area for placing a special image such as a collage image is predetermined. There was a need to select a more flexible layout.

  The present invention has been made in view of such a situation, and makes it possible to provide a sticker sheet of a photographic sticker with a layout closer to a user's request.

  According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a photo sticker creating apparatus that, as a photo sticker creating game, causes a user to perform a shooting operation using the user as a subject, and based on the user image obtained by the shooting operation. In the photo sticker creating apparatus that prints the print target image generated in this way on a predetermined sticker sheet, discharges the printed sticker sheet, and provides it to the user as a photo sticker, the print target image is printed as an area. An image configured by combining a plurality of print target images is inserted into a selectable region that is a partial region of the set region on the sticker sheet, or of the plurality of print target images An insertion image selection screen display means for displaying a selection screen for allowing the user to select whether to insert one image, and the selectable area based on the selection of the user. Or image, formed by combining a plurality of the printed image, and a printing unit 1 of the image among the plurality of the printed image is printed the image of the inserted said photo sticker.

  In the photo sticker creating apparatus of one aspect of the present invention, a plurality of the print target images are provided in a selectable area that is a partial area of the area on the seal sheet set as an area for printing the print target image. A selection screen is displayed that allows the user to select whether to insert an image configured in combination or one of the plurality of images to be printed, and based on the selection of the user Then, an image configured by combining a plurality of the print target images in the selectable region or an image of the photo sticker in which one of the plurality of print target images is inserted is printed.

  In the selection screen, as an image configured by combining a plurality of print target images to be inserted into the selectable area, a collage image combining the plurality of print target images, or the plurality of print target images. The user can be further selected from any one of regularly arranged small size images.

  In the collage image, rectangular images having different aspect ratios can be combined.

  When the insertion image selection screen display means is selected to insert one of the plurality of print target images into the selectable area, the plurality of print targets displayed in advance as the one image Another selection screen that allows the user to select any one of the images can be further displayed.

  Either a free layout that is a seal layout in which the selectable area is provided on the seal sheet or an automatic layout that is a seal layout in which the selectable area is not provided on the seal sheet A seal layout selection screen display means for displaying another selection screen to be selected by the user is further provided, and when the free layout is selected, the selection screen is displayed by the insertion image selection screen display means. it can.

  The photo sticker creation method according to one aspect of the present invention is a photo sticker creation game in which a user performs a shooting operation with the user as a subject, and is based on the image of the user obtained by the shooting operation. In the photo sticker creating method of the photo sticker creating apparatus that prints the image to be printed generated on a predetermined sticker sheet, discharges the printed sticker sheet, and provides it to the user as a photo sticker, an insertion image selection screen The display means inserts an image configured by combining the plurality of print target images into a selectable region that is a partial region of the region on the sticker sheet that is set as a region for printing the print target image. Or a selection screen that allows the user to select whether to insert one of the plurality of images to be printed, and the print data generation means includes: Based on the user's selection, an image configured by combining a plurality of the print target images in the selectable region or one of the plurality of print target images of the photo sticker inserted Printing an image.

  The program according to one aspect of the present invention is generated as a photo sticker creation game based on an image of the user obtained by the shooting operation by causing the user to perform a shooting operation with the user as a subject. A program that causes a computer to execute a process in a photo sticker creating apparatus that prints an image to be printed on a predetermined sticker sheet, discharges the printed sticker sheet, and provides it to the user as a photo sticker. An image configured by combining a plurality of the print target images in a selectable area, which is a part of the area on the sticker sheet set as an area for printing the print target image. A selection screen is displayed that allows the user to select whether to insert or one of the plurality of images to be printed. Based on the user's selection, the data generation means inserts an image configured by combining a plurality of the print target images into the selectable region, or one of the plurality of print target images. The computer is caused to execute a process including a step of printing the image of the photo sticker.

  This program is recorded on a predetermined recording medium, read by a drive, for example, and installed in the photo sticker creating apparatus. Recording media include magnetic disks made of floppy (registered trademark) disks, optical disks made of CD-ROM (Compact Disc Read Only Memory), DVD-ROM (Digital Versatile Disc), MD (Mini Disc) (registered trademark), etc. And a removable medium such as a semiconductor memory.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a sticker sheet of a photo sticker with a layout closer to the user's request.

It is a perspective view which shows the structural example of the photograph sticker production apparatus to which this invention is applied. It is the perspective view which looked at the photo sticker production apparatus of FIG. 1 from another angle. It is a figure explaining the user's space movement in a photograph sticker creation apparatus. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the front of the front unit of an imaging | photography 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 the control part of FIG. It is a functional block diagram which shows the detailed structural example of the prior customer service process part of FIG. It is a functional block diagram which shows the detailed structural example of the edit process part of FIG. It is a flowchart explaining the example of photograph sticker creation game processing. It is a flowchart explaining the example of imaging | photography process. It is a flowchart explaining the example of imaging | photography process. It is a figure which shows the example of the screen displayed on a touchscreen monitor in an imaging | photography process. It is a figure which shows the example of the screen displayed on a touchscreen monitor in an imaging | photography process. It is a figure which shows another example of the screen displayed on a touchscreen monitor in an imaging | photography process. It is a figure which shows another example of the screen displayed on a touchscreen monitor in imaging | photography process. It is a figure which shows another example of the screen displayed on a touchscreen monitor in imaging | photography process. It is a figure which shows another example of the screen displayed on a touchscreen monitor in imaging | photography process. It is a figure which shows another example of the screen displayed on a touchscreen monitor in imaging | photography process. It is a figure which shows another example of the screen displayed on a touchscreen monitor in imaging | photography process. It is a figure which shows another example of the screen displayed on a touchscreen monitor in imaging | photography process. It is a figure which shows another example of the screen displayed on a touchscreen monitor in imaging | photography process. It is a figure which shows another example of the screen displayed on a touchscreen monitor in imaging | photography process. It is a figure explaining the example of the production | generation of a collage image. It is a figure explaining another example of the production | generation of a collage image. It is a figure explaining another example of the production | generation of a collage image. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of editing processing and printing processing. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of editing processing and printing processing. It is a figure which shows the example of the selection screen of a division pattern. It is a figure which shows the example of the screen which performs selection of a division | segmentation pattern further. It is a figure which shows the example of the screen where the GUI for performing editing operation was displayed. It is a figure which shows the example of the screen where GUI for performing edit operation with respect to a collage image was displayed. It is a figure which shows the example of the screen which selects the necessity of the message input with respect to a collage image. It is a figure which shows another example of the screen which performs selection of a division | segmentation pattern further. It is a figure which shows another example of the selection screen of a division pattern. It is a figure which shows another example of the screen which further performs selection of a division pattern. It is a figure which shows another example of the selection screen of a division pattern. It is a figure which shows another example of the screen which further performs selection of a division pattern. It is a figure which shows the example of a photograph sticker. It is a figure which shows another example of a photograph sticker. It is a figure which shows another example of a photograph sticker. It is a figure which shows another example of a photograph sticker. It is a figure which shows another example of a photograph sticker. It is a figure which shows another example of the selection screen of a division pattern. It is a figure which shows another example of the selection screen of a division pattern. It is a figure which shows another example of the selection screen of a division pattern.

  Hereinafter, a photo sticker creating apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of a photographic sticker creating apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. That is, it is a perspective view showing a configuration example of a photo sticker creating apparatus 1 to which the present invention is applied.

  The photo sticker creating apparatus 1 in FIG. 1 enhances the amusement of work such as shooting and editing, and allows the user to perform such work as a game (play service), and uses the shot image or edited image as a photo sticker or data. It is a game device (play service providing device) that receives money from the user instead of providing it to the user.

  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 background image is synthesized, and editing (doodle editing) such as adding an image for synthesis by an editing function such as pen input or stamp input is performed, and 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.

  Here, the user refers to a person who plays a game on the photo sticker creating apparatus 1. In addition, the user may play a game in a group, and the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 may play a game in a group of two or more people accompanied by each game process (photographing, editing, etc. described later). Many. Therefore, the term “user” or “user group” may refer to a single user, or may refer to two or more users. However, it is usually assumed that there are about 2 to 4 users (user groups) due to restrictions such as shooting space and editing space.

  In the photo sticker creation game executed by the photo sticker creation device 1, the user group (which may be one person or two or more persons as described above) determines the price of the game. Shoot the subject as a subject, select one or more images to be edited (images to be edited) from one or more of the resulting images, and edit them sequentially Makes the captured image rich (edited image) by editing it using the editing function (graffiti editing function) that combines the frame image that is the background and foreground as the target image, the handwritten line drawing, and the stamp image. . After the game ends, the user group 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, it is a method of increasing the rate of return per unit time 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 profit rate is not improved. Therefore, it is also important to improve the user's expectation and satisfaction with respect to the photo sticker creating game of the photo sticker creating apparatus 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. As a result, the profit of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is improved.

  For the user, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is roughly divided into playing a photo sticker making game (photo sticker making work) and obtaining a photo sticker image and a photo sticker as a result (finished photo). There are two types of entertainment: the seal itself.

  Examples of the former method for improving the amusement of photo sticker creation work include, for example, a multi-functionality of shooting functions and editing functions such as graffiti editing, improved operability, or adjustment of play time and waiting time. . The latter method of improving the amusement of the completed photo sticker itself is, for example, improvement of hardware such as improvement of the quality of sticker paper, high image quality printing, special color printing, etc. Improve the satisfaction level of the elderly.

  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, for example, when the image content of a photo sticker is flashy, interesting, scarce or novel, the user may like the photo sticker, but not only that, It is also possible that the conversation will be excited about the photo sticker.

  In this way, by improving the enjoyment of the photo sticker, not only will the user's satisfaction be improved, but the expectation of others will also be improved, attracting customers due to the spread of reputation, that is, by so-called word-of-mouth You can also expect to increase new users. Therefore, by using such a photo sticker, the photo sticker itself can also serve as an advertisement for the photo sticker creating apparatus 1.

  In other words, in the photo sticker creation game, by providing a function that can create images that users will like, not only the user's satisfaction with the photo sticker creation game but also the satisfaction with the photo sticker is improved. Furthermore, the topicality of the photo sticker and the advertising effect can be improved at the same time.

  Although the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 has such a feature, the casing 10 includes four units, that is, a photographing unit 12, an editing unit 13, a ceiling strobe unit 14, and a background curtain unit 15, as shown in FIG. It is roughly divided into

  The photographing unit 12 has a function of photographing a user or the like as a subject, and the subject is photographed in an internal 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 the user's photo sticker creation game. 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 shooting space used when a user performs shooting. A stage or the like used for the user to pose may be provided in the rear unit 12B. Further, an external monitor 16, a speaker 17, and a touch pen 18a and a touch pen 18b are provided on the side surface of the front unit 12A. Details thereof will be described later.

  The editing unit 13 is provided with a configuration (for example, a monitor, a touch panel, and a touch pen) for the user to perform graffiti editing or the like on the captured image. As will be described later, the editing unit 13 consisting of one frame is provided with a configuration for performing graffiti editing and the like on each of the two surfaces so that two sets of users can perform editing work simultaneously. Yes. As will be described later, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 can execute a plurality of photo sticker creating games in parallel. In other words, a plurality of sets of users can play the photo sticker creation game in the photo sticker creation device 1 at the same time. The editing unit 13 has a configuration for performing two graffiti editing and the like so that a plurality of sets of users can simultaneously perform graffiti editing in order to improve the rotation rate of the photo sticker creation game. Is provided.

  The ceiling strobe unit 14 provided above the photographing space incorporates a strobe that emits flash light toward the photographing space in accordance with the photographing timing. The ceiling strobe unit 14 is further provided with a fluorescent lamp, and functions as illumination that constantly illuminates the shooting space (the user in the shooting 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. Therefore, the ceiling strobe unit 14 can illuminate the shooting space with the illumination to avoid such a fear and improve operability. Such illumination is also provided in the front unit 12A. A configuration example of the front unit 12A will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Moreover, the background curtain unit 15 provided with the movable curtain (background curtain) utilized for a background is provided in the upper part of the back unit 12B, for example. In the background curtain unit 15, for example, a plurality of winding curtains having different colors or patterns are suspended. For example, there are colors and patterns that are popular among young women who are the main users, such as bright single colors, stylish and cute patterns like foreign picture books, and colorful pop patterns (for the masses). Multiple items are aligned.

  The background curtain unit 15 operates in conjunction with a photographing function such as a camera or a strobe provided in the front unit 12A. At the time of photographing, for example, a curtain of a color selected by the user is lowered and other curtains are wound. take. By operating in this manner, the background curtain unit 15 can easily provide a background of a design desired by the user, a design according to the shooting mode, and the like. Thereby, the photograph sticker creation apparatus 1 can improve the user's satisfaction with respect to an image (photo sticker).

  The number of curtains (background curtains) provided in the background curtain unit 15 is arbitrary. For example, only one background curtain may be suspended from the background curtain unit 15. In this case, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 may prepare a plurality of types of background images for composition, and may synthesize the background image selected by the user from the photographed images. By doing in this way, even if there is only one physical background curtain provided in the photo sticker creating apparatus 1, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 can cope with various user preferences.

  When the user is shooting in the shooting space in the shooting unit 12, the external monitor 16 is located next to the user who is waiting to use the shooting space next time or the photo sticker creating apparatus 1. Content (demonstration) and photos that output (display) a video showing the progress of the user's game during shooting, and guide (explain) the flow and play of the photo sticker creation game An advertisement or the like of a store or a region where the sticker creating apparatus 1 is installed is output. If an error has occurred in the photo sticker creating apparatus 1, the content of the error is output.

  Further, the external monitor 16 is configured as a tablet built-in monitor, for example, and displays a screen such as a GUI related to the advance customer service process. The details of the prior customer service process will be described later.

  The speaker 17 outputs sound that matches the video, content, advertisement, etc. output from the external monitor 16.

  The touch pen 18a and the touch pen 18b operate in cooperation with a colorless and transparent tablet superimposed on the display screen of the external monitor 16. When the user operates these touch pens 18 and taps the tablet (contacts (or closes) the touch pen 18 and the display screen of the external monitor 16), or moves the tablet, the touch pen 18 moves. Operates as an input device that receives input from the user.

  Unlike the case of the conventional photo sticker creating apparatus, two touch pens are provided corresponding to the external monitor 16. By doing in this way, for example, two users can perform input operation in pre-service processing described later simultaneously.

  The touch pen 18a and the touch pen 18b are collectively referred to as a touch pen 18 when it is not necessary to distinguish between them.

  Further, a coin insertion / return port 55 into which a price for the photo sticker creation game is inserted is provided below the external monitor 16. The coin insertion / return port 55 is a user interface that allows a user to insert a coin as a price for a photo sticker creation game, or to return a coin that has failed to be inserted or a coin for fishing.

  FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 of FIG. 1 as seen from another angle.

  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). A first editing interface 13A and a second editing interface 13B are provided on two side surfaces of the editing unit 13 that are orthogonal to the front unit 12A. 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.

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

  FIG. 3 is a plan view of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 as viewed from above during the user's game. As shown in FIG. 3, the user (or a user group) passes from the front service space 31 (user A) through the front unit 12 </ b> A and the rear unit 12 </ b> B, and is indicated by a dotted line in the figure. The photograph sticker creation game is started by entering the photographing space 32 where the photographing work is performed, which is formed between the unit 12A and the rear unit 12B, and inserting the price (user B). If the previous group of users is using the imaging space 32 (if the imaging operation is being performed), the user waits in the prior customer service space 31 (user A). In FIG. 3, the user (user A) guides the flow of the video sticker creation game, the picture showing the progress of the game of the user being photographed displayed on the external monitor 16, and how to play. You can wait while watching the content.

  When the price is entered and the photo sticker creation game is started, the user (user A) performs processing such as shooting processing and editing processing in the pre-service space 31 according to the screen displayed on the external monitor 16. Before the start, the user performs various settings (pre-shooting settings) necessary for processing such as shooting processing and editing processing.

  Then, the user performs a photographing operation for photographing himself or the like using a camera or a monitor provided in front of the front unit 12A (user B).

  When the photographing operation is completed, the user selects one of the obtained photographed images to be saved as an image to be edited, and in accordance with the displayed movement guide, from the photographing space 32 where the photographing operation is performed, a dotted line in the figure. It moves to the edit space which performs edit work shown by.

  A first editing space 33A is provided on the left side of the editing unit 13 as viewed from the front unit 12A (in front of the first editing interface 13A), and a second editing space 33B is provided on the right side (in front of the second editing interface 13B). ing. 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 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 editing work is completed, the user (user C or user C ′) next performs a print setting work and sets the number of divisions and the like. When printing is started, the user performs image transmission, questionnaire input, mini-games, and the like during the printing. Then, when printing is completed, it moves to the printed matter receiving area 34 in front of the photo sticker discharge unit 13C (user D), receives the discharged photo sticker paper, and ends the photo sticker creation game.

  In the photo sticker creation game as described above, when the user B of the shooting space 32 moves to the editing space 33, the shooting space 32 becomes unused, so the photo sticker creation device 1 uses a new set. A user (user A) can perform shooting work in the shooting space 32. Further, when the user C of the first editing space 33A or the user C ′ of the second editing space 33B moves to the printed material receiving area 34, the first editing space 33A or the second editing space 33B is not used. Therefore, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 can allow a new set of users (user B) to perform editing work in the first editing space 33A or the second editing space 33B. Note that when both the first editing space 33A and the second editing space 33B are unused, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 gives the user (user B) the first editing space 33A and the second editing space 33B. In addition to guiding the user to move to one of the editing spaces 33B, when the user moves to a direction other than the guided editing space, the user can be guided to the guided editing space.

  In other words, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 has the pre-service space 31, the shooting space 32, the first editing space 33A, and the second editing in order to improve the rotation rate per unit time and unit floor area of the photo sticker creating game. Using the space 33B and the printed matter 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 addition, the structure of such a housing | casing 10 is arbitrary and may be a structure other than what was mentioned above. Similarly, the method of multiple customer service is also arbitrary.

  Next, the configuration of each unit will be described.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the front unit 12A. A front surface 12A-1 in FIG. 4 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).

  Near the center of the front surface 12 </ b> A- 1, a camera 51 for photographing a subject in the photographing space 32 is provided, and a touch panel monitor 52 is provided below the camera 51. The touch panel monitor 52 functions as, for example, a live view monitor that displays a composite image (moving image) obtained by combining an image such as a background or foreground with a captured image that has been photoelectrically converted by the camera 51 and captured in real time (immediately). And a function of displaying various GUI (Graphical User Interface) images and receiving a user's instruction through a touch panel superimposed on the screen. In addition, the front surface 12A-1 is provided with lighting devices 53-1 to 53-8 that emit flash light in accordance with the shooting timing of the camera 51, as well as the baggage of the user during the shooting operation. Luggage storage areas 54-1 and 54-2 are provided for storing items and the like.

  Further, for example, guidance sound, BGM (Back Ground Music), sound effects, and the like in the shooting work of the photo sticker creation game are output to the front surface 12A-1 near the ceiling of the shooting space 32, not shown. A speaker 124 is provided. In addition, the number and installation positions of the speakers 124 are arbitrary.

  The camera 51 is configured by an imaging element using a CCD (Charge Coupled Device) or the like, and captures a user in the photographing space 32 and captures a moving image as a captured image in a photographing work process of a photo sticker creation game. The captured image captured by the camera 51 is cut out in whole or in part, or an image such as a background is synthesized and displayed on the touch panel monitor 52 immediately. Further, from the captured image captured by the camera 51 at a predetermined timing, an image of a frame equivalent to the displayed image at that timing is extracted and stored as a captured image (still image).

  For example, a camera using a CMOS sensor may be used as the camera 51 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. Further, the number of cameras 51 and the installation position are arbitrary.

  The touch panel monitor 52 includes, for example, a live view monitor 123 (FIG. 8) such as a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) or an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), and a colorless and transparent touch panel stacked on the live view monitor 123. The captured image captured by the camera 51 is displayed immediately (in real time) so that the person can determine the standing position and posture while checking the photographing result. At this time, for example, the captured image displayed on the touch panel monitor 52 is synthesized with an image designated by the user, such as a background or a foreground, or a part of the captured image is trimmed (trimmed) according to the image size of the image. Or). In addition, the touch panel monitor 52 displays an image related to the shooting work such as a guide image for guiding the procedure of the shooting work, and the touch panel (for example, pressure-sensitive type or electromagnetic induction type) accepts a tap operation by a user's finger or the like, for example. It is made like that.

  In the present invention, as described above, the pre-shooting setting using the external monitor 16 is performed, so that operations such as GUI that have been performed inside the conventional shooting space 32 are greatly reduced. . For this reason, the touch panel monitor 52 can employ a smaller one than the touch panel monitor of the conventional photo sticker creating apparatus.

  The lighting devices 53-1 to 53-8 are configured as lighting devices capable of strobe light emission.

  The luggage storage area 54-1 and the luggage storage area 54-2 do not interfere with shooting, that is, do not disturb the user to take a shooting pose, and prevent the illumination device from irradiating light. It is provided in a position that does not become. The user can perform photographing work more comfortably by placing the baggage in the luggage storage area 54-1 and the luggage storage area 54-2.

  Of course, a configuration other than that described above may be provided on the front surface 12A-1 of the front unit 12A.

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

  FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the editing unit 13 on the left side when viewed from the photographing unit 12 side (configuration example on the first editing space 33A side).

  In FIG. 5, an illuminating device 61 is provided above the first editing interface 13A to illuminate the first editing space 33A that is darkened because it is partitioned by the side curtain 21 or the like. The illuminating device 61 allows the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 to suppress a reduction in the user's editing work efficiency and improve the safety of the first editing space 33A. In the example of FIG. 5, the upper part of the first editing interface 13A where the lighting device 61 is provided of the editing unit 13 penetrates to the second editing space 33B side. The first editing space 33A and the second editing space 33B are shared. That is, the illumination device 61 illuminates not only the first editing space 33A but also the second editing space 33B, thereby improving safety. Note that the installation position and the number of the illumination devices 61 are arbitrary.

  The first editing interface 13A is provided with a tablet built-in monitor 62, two touch pens 63-1 and 63-2, and a speaker 64.

  In the tablet built-in monitor 62, a colorless and transparent tablet capable of inputting position information with the touch pen 63-1 or the touch pen 63-2 is superimposed on a display screen of a display device capable of displaying an image such as a CRT display or an LCD. It is constituted by. Accordingly, the tablet built-in monitor 62 not only displays a GUI image or the like by the display device but also accepts an input operation from the user by the tablet. On the tablet built-in monitor 62, for example, an editing screen including a GUI image for editing work for editing a shot image obtained by shooting work in a shooting space is displayed.

  The touch pen 63-1 and the touch pen 63-2 are detachably fixed to the editing unit 13 by a predetermined attachment on the left and right sides of the tablet built-in monitor 62 one by one on the left and right sides. By using each of these touch pens, it is possible to play the editing process of the photo sticker creation process at the same time. In the following description, the touch pen 63-1 and the touch pen 63-2 are simply referred to as the touch pen 63 when it is not necessary to distinguish them from each other.

  The touch pen 63 is electrically connected to a system installed inside the editing unit 13 by wire (or wireless). The touch pen 63 operates in cooperation with the tablet of the tablet built-in monitor 62. When the user operates the touch pen 63 and taps the tablet (the touch pen 63 and the display screen of the tablet built-in monitor 62 are brought into contact (or close proximity)), the tablet operates as an input unit that receives input from the user. To do. The number of touch pens 63 to be installed, the installation position, the shape, and the like are arbitrary.

  The speaker 64 outputs sound related to editing work of the photo sticker creation game, such as guidance voice, sound effect, or BGM. The speaker 64 is disposed on the right side of the tablet built-in monitor 62. Since a right-handed user performs an editing operation while holding the touch pen 63 with the right hand, even when the editing operation is performed while leaning on the editing unit 13, there is little possibility of leaning on the right side of the tablet built-in monitor 62. Therefore, by disposing the speaker 64 on the right side of the tablet built-in monitor 62, even when a right-handed user performs an editing operation while leaning on the editing unit 13, the user closes the speaker 64 and can hear sound. It can be prevented from disappearing. The number, design, shape, etc. of the speakers 64 are arbitrary.

  The configuration of the editing unit 13 on the second editing space 33B side is the same as the configuration on the first editing space 33A side shown in FIG. In the following, the configuration example shown in FIG. 5 is also applied to the case where the configuration of the editing unit 13 on the second editing space 33B side is described.

  FIG. 6 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. 6, 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, a photo sticker created by operating the first editing interface 13A). And a photo sticker discharge port 71 through which a photo sticker created by a user who has performed editing work in the second edit space 33B (that is, a photo sticker created by operating the second edit interface 13B) is discharged. It has been.

  A printer is installed inside the editing unit 13, and a printing image created by operating the first editing interface 13A or the second editing interface 13B is printed on sticker paper by the printer. The photo sticker output from the printer is discharged from the photo sticker discharge port 71.

  Further, a speaker (not shown) may be provided in the photo sticker discharge unit 13C. The speaker (not shown) outputs sound relating to printing and discharging of the photo sticker such as guidance sound, sound effect, or background music.

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

  FIG. 7 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.

  In FIG. 7, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 includes a control unit 101 that is a processing unit that controls the entire apparatus of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1. The control unit 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 photographing unit 112, an editing unit 113, a printer 114, an external monitor 16, a speaker 17, and a touch pen 18 are connected via predetermined buses. Is done.

  The storage unit 102 has a non-volatile storage medium such as a hard disk or a flash memory, and stores various setting information supplied from the control unit 101 in the storage medium or is recorded in the storage medium. The setting information is read and supplied to the control unit 101. Note that this storage medium may be anything as long as it can store information.

  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 controlled by the control unit 101 to communicate with another communication device such as a mobile terminal such as a user's mobile phone, a user's personal computer, or a central management server. For example, the communication unit 103 transmits a transmission signal supplied as a communication signal from the control unit 101 to another communication device, or supplies a reception signal supplied from another communication device to the control unit 101 as a communication signal. To do.

  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 them are supplied to the control unit 101 as necessary, and stored in the storage unit 102 or installed.

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

  The photographing unit 112 is a block related to the photographing unit 12 and includes a background curtain unit 15, a lighting control unit 122, a camera 51, a touch panel monitor 52, and a speaker 124.

  Based on the background control signal supplied from the control unit 101, the background curtain unit 15 selects a background to be provided, that is, raises and lowers (expands and stores) the movable background curtain. The background may be selected manually by the user.

  The illumination control unit 122 turns on or off the illumination devices 53-1 to 53-8 based on the illumination control signal supplied from the control unit 101.

  The camera 51 is controlled by the control unit 101 to shoot a user or the like in the shooting space 32 as a subject in the shooting process of the photo sticker creation game. For example, the camera 51 captures a moving image under the control of the control unit 101 and supplies the captured moving image data to the control unit 101. In addition, the camera 51 acquires a captured image (still image) by operating a mechanical shutter based on a shutter control signal supplied from the control unit 101, and stores the acquired still image data in the storage unit 102. Let

  The touch panel monitor 52 includes a live view monitor 123. The live view monitor 123 of the touch panel monitor 52 is based on an RGB signal supplied from the control unit 101 (an image captured in real time by the camera 51, a composite image created using a captured image, a GUI image, or the like). Is displayed. Further, when the user taps (touches or approaches) the touch panel monitor 52 using his / her own finger or the like, the touch panel monitor 52 supplies the position information to the control unit 101. The control unit 101 analyzes the position information, identifies and accepts information and instructions input by the user with respect to the display image.

  The speaker 124 is provided at an arbitrary position of the photographing unit 12 and outputs, for example, sound of a sound signal supplied from the control unit 101 (such as guidance sound for sounding work, sound effect, or BGM).

  The editing unit 113 is a block related to the editing unit 13, and includes a first editing unit 113A corresponding to the first editing interface 13A and a second editing unit 113B corresponding to the second editing interface 13B. The first editing unit 113A and the second editing unit 113B have the same configuration, and the following description is given with respect to the first editing unit 113A, but is also applicable to the second editing unit 113B.

  As described with reference to FIG. 5, the first editing unit 113 </ b> A includes the tablet built-in monitor 62, the touch pen 63-1 and the touch pen 63-2, and the speaker 64.

  As described above, the tablet built-in monitor 62 includes the editing monitor 141 including a display device such as a CRT display or an LCD, and the colorless and transparent tablet 142 superimposed on the display screen of the editing monitor 141. The tablet built-in monitor 62 displays on the editing monitor 141 an image related to editing, such as an editing input GUI or a captured image, corresponding to the RGB signal supplied from the control unit 101. When the user operates the touch pen 63-1 or the touch pen 63-2 and taps the tablet 142, the tablet built-in monitor 62 supplies a signal representing the position information to the control unit 101 as an input signal. The control unit 101 analyzes the position information represented by the input signal, specifies and accepts information and instructions input by the user with respect to the display image. That is, editing input for the captured image is performed using these configurations.

  The speaker 64 outputs the sound of the sound signal supplied from the control unit 101 (editing work guide sound, sound effect, or sound related to the editing work process of the photo sticker creation game, such as BGM).

  The printer 114 prints the result of editing work performed by the editing unit 113 on sticker paper. When the printer 114 acquires the editing work result performed by the first editing unit 113 </ b> A from the control unit 101, the printer 114 acquires the sticker paper 162 from the sticker paper unit 161 and prints the editing work result on the sticker paper 162. When the printing is finished, the printer 114 discharges the printed sticker paper 162 as a photo sticker from the photo sticker discharge port 71 and provides it to the user.

  The coin processing unit 121 is activated in response to an activation signal input from the control unit 101. When a coin is inserted into the coin insertion / return port 55, a process related to payment for the photo sticker creation device 1 by the user (game participation) And the activation signal is supplied to the control unit 101. In response to the activation signal, the control unit 101 causes the external monitor 16 and the speaker 17 to perform charging processing, guidance, and the like.

  The external monitor 16 is configured as, for example, a tablet built-in monitor, and includes an editing monitor composed of a display device such as a CRT display or an LCD, and a colorless and transparent tablet superimposed on the display screen of the editing monitor.

  Under the control of the control unit 101, the external monitor 16 displays content (demonstration) that guides (explains) the flow of the photo sticker creation game, how to play, etc., various GUI images, and the like.

  When the user operates the touch pen 18 and taps the tablet, the external monitor 16 supplies a signal representing the position information to the control unit 101 as an input signal. As a result, for example, the user's operation on the GUI displayed on the external monitor 16 is accepted.

  Under the control of the control unit 101, the speaker 17 outputs audio that matches the video and content output from the external monitor 16.

  Next, the control unit 101 will be described. FIG. 8 shows a configuration example of functional blocks realized by the control unit 101 executing a program stored in the ROM 106 or the like.

  The control unit 101 is a photo sticker creation game such as a pre-service processing unit 201 that performs a process related to a price (coin) that is input when starting a photo sticker creation game, a process related to settings before photographing, and the like. A shooting processing unit 202 that performs processing related to the shooting work process, an editing processing unit 203 that performs processing related to the editing work process of the photo sticker creation game such as graffiti editing for the shot image, and a photo sticker creation game such as printing of sticker paper A print processing unit 204 that performs processing related to the printing process and a post-service processing unit 205 that performs processing related to the post-service process of the photo sticker creation game that serves the user who has finished the editing work.

  That is, the control unit 101 controls processing relating to each process of the photo sticker creation game.

  FIG. 9 is a block diagram illustrating a detailed configuration example of the imaging processing unit 202 in FIG.

  The normal shooting processing unit 221 is a functional block that controls processing related to normal shooting, which is shooting other than special shooting or bonus shooting described later, among shooting performed in the shooting space 32 with a user as a subject.

  The special imaging processing unit 222 is a functional block that controls processing related to special imaging, which will be described later, among the imaging of the user performed in the imaging space 32 as a subject.

  The bonus shooting processing unit 223 is a functional block that controls processing related to bonus shooting, which will be described later, of shooting with a user as a subject performed in the shooting space 32.

  The collage generation processing unit 224 is a functional block that controls processing related to generation of a collage image in which the images of the subject imaged by the normal imaging processing unit 221 to the bonus imaging processing unit 223 are combined. Details of the collage image will be described later.

  FIG. 10 is a block diagram illustrating a detailed configuration example of the editing processing unit 203 in FIG.

  The division pattern control unit 231 is a functional block that controls processing such as allowing a user to select a division pattern for printing on photographic sticker paper from a plurality of types prepared in advance.

  The editing input control unit 232 is a functional block that controls processing for displaying an editing screen including a GUI screen for performing an editing operation on the tablet built-in monitor 62 and receiving editing (doodle editing) by the user. .

  Next, the flow of the photo sticker creating game performed in the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S21, the coin processing unit 121 determines whether or not the game money has been inserted, and waits until it is determined that the money has been inserted.

  If it is determined in step S21 that the price has been inserted, the process proceeds to step S22.

  In step S22, the prior customer service processing unit 201 performs a prior customer service process.

  Accordingly, for example, a setting for transmitting an image subjected to editing processing such as graffiti editing in a photo sticker creation game, a lighting device for shooting a subject in the shooting space 32, or Operations such as setting the camera 51 and selecting the foreground and background images to be combined with the subject image captured in the imaging space 32 are accepted.

  The selection of the foreground and background images (compositing images) to be combined with the subject image is performed by, for example, displaying a plurality of combining images on the combining image palette on the external monitor 16 and selecting the user. It is done by accepting. At this time, the user, for example, a normal tab for displaying a composite image palette for selecting one composite image and a composite image palette for selecting six composite images at once. The set tab to be displayed can be selected.

  In addition, mini-games, premium advertisements, demonstration contents, and the like are displayed as necessary on the external monitor 16 as necessary.

  At the end of the pre-service process, a guide screen to the shooting space 32 is displayed on the external monitor 16, and the user moves from the pre-service space 31 to the shooting space 32.

  In step S23, the imaging processing unit 202 executes imaging processing described later with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. As a result, an image of the subject is shot in the shooting space 32.

  Here, a detailed example of the photographing process in step S23 of FIG. 11 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

  In step S <b> 81, the normal shooting processing unit 221 of the shooting processing unit 202 determines whether or not the time until the start of shooting has elapsed. If it is determined in step S81 that the time until the start of shooting has not elapsed, the process proceeds to step S82.

  In step S <b> 82, the normal imaging processing unit 221 determines whether the start button displayed on the touch panel monitor 52 has been pressed. At this time, the normal imaging processing unit 221 causes the touch panel monitor 52 to display a screen as shown in FIG. When the button 401 in FIG. 14 is pressed, it is determined in step S82 that the start button has been pressed.

  Note that a moving image (live view image) of the subject may be displayed in a dotted frame other than the start button in FIG. Thus, the user can adjust the appearance before starting shooting in the shooting space.

  If it is determined in step S82 that the start button has not been pressed, the process returns to step S81. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S82 that the start button has been pressed, the process proceeds to step S83.

  If it is determined in step S81 that the time until the start of shooting has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S83.

  That is, since it is assumed that a predetermined time is required for the user to move from the pre-service space 31 to the shooting space 32, the user waits without proceeding with a substantial shooting process until at least the time has elapsed. It is made like that.

  Returning to FIG. 12, in step S83, the normal imaging processing unit 221 displays a sample image. At this time, a screen as shown in FIG. 15 is displayed on the touch panel monitor 52.

  In the screen of FIG. 15, sample images 421 are displayed, and in the image display area 422 on the lower side of the sample images 421, six sample images corresponding to each of six shootings to be performed are displayed. Has been. These six sample images correspond to, for example, the image for synthesis selected in the pre-service process in step S22 of FIG. That is, a model image obtained by synthesizing the same synthesis image as the synthesis image selected in the pre-service process is displayed as a sample image.

  In the case of the example of FIG. 15, the sample image corresponding to the composition image used for the first shooting, and the leftmost sample image in the image display area 422 is enlarged and displayed as the sample image 421. ing.

  Returning to FIG. 12, in step S84, the normal imaging processing unit 221 displays an image obtained by synthesizing the synthesis image and the subject moving image on the touch panel monitor 52 (actually, the live view monitor 123) as a live view.

  At this time, a screen as shown in FIG. 16 is displayed on the touch panel monitor 52. In the example of FIG. 16, a live view image 423 is displayed instead of the sample image 421. The live view image 423 is an image obtained by synthesizing a moving image of two users who are subjects in the imaging space 32 and a synthesis image of the leftmost sample image in the image display area 422.

  Returning to FIG. 12, in step S85, the normal imaging processing unit 221 displays the countdown indicator and performs imaging. At this time, for example, a countdown by numbers is displayed on the touch panel monitor 52, and a screen as shown in FIG. 17 is displayed immediately before shooting, for example. Then, an image of the subject is taken.

  When the subject is photographed, a screen as shown in FIG. 18 is displayed on the touch panel monitor 52. In the example of FIG. 18, a captured image 424 that is a still image of a subject is displayed instead of the live view image 423.

  Returning to FIG. 12, in step S86, the normal photographing processing unit 221 determines whether or not photographing has been performed a predetermined number of times. For example, it is determined whether or not six shootings have been performed. If it is determined in step S86 that the shooting has not been performed a predetermined number of times, the process returns to step S83. In this case, since shooting has been performed only once, the process of step S83 is executed again in order to perform the second shooting. At this time, for example, a screen as shown in FIG. 19 is displayed on the touch panel monitor 52.

  FIG. 19 is an image showing an example of a display screen of a sample image displayed corresponding to the second shooting. In the example of the figure, as the sample image 421, the second sample image from the left in the drawing of the image display area is enlarged and displayed. In FIG. 19, the leftmost image in the image display area 422 in the drawing displays the same image as the captured image 424 in FIG. 18, which is an image of the subject captured in the first shooting.

  In this way, for example, six shootings are performed. After the sixth shooting is completed, it is determined in step S86 that the shooting has been performed a predetermined number of times.

  If it is determined in step S86 that shooting has been performed a predetermined number of times, the process proceeds to step S87 in FIG.

  In step S87, the special shooting processing unit 222 displays a special shooting guide screen. At this time, for example, a screen as shown in FIG. 20 is displayed on the touch panel monitor 52.

  The special shooting is a shooting performed separately from the normal shooting by the processing of Steps S81 to S86, and is performed by the manufacturer of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 or the like. “Shooting” is performed by selecting a sample image in which a composite image or the like is set in advance. In special shooting, an image having a layout different from that of a normal sticker sheet can be taken.For example, an image having an aspect ratio different from that obtained by normal shooting can be taken. ing.

  Returning to FIG. 13, in step S <b> 88, the special imaging processing unit 222 displays a sample image selection screen and accepts the selection. At this time, for example, a screen as shown in FIG. 21 is displayed on the touch panel monitor 52 as a sample image selection screen.

  In the example of FIG. 21, six sample images are displayed in the buttons 451-1 to 451-3 and the sample image display area 452. In the example of FIG. 21, the button 451-1 is selected.

  The button 451-1 is a button for displaying a “vertical” sample image. Note that “vertical” is an image using a composition image or the like for making the image arranged on the sticker paper into a vertically long rectangle. As shown in FIG. 21, when the button 451-1 is selected, six vertically long rectangular sample images are displayed in the sample image display area 452.

  FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating another example of the sample image selection screen. In the example of FIG. 22, the button 451-2 is selected.

  The button 451-2 is a button for displaying a “Yokopuri” sample image. Note that “Yokopuri” is an image that uses a composition image or the like for making the image arranged on the sticker paper into a horizontally long rectangle. As shown in FIG. 22, when the button 451-2 is selected, six horizontally long sample images are displayed in the sample image display area 452.

  FIG. 23 is a diagram illustrating another example of the sample image selection screen. In the example of FIG. 23, the button 451-3 is selected.

  The button 451-3 is a button for displaying a “deer” sample image. Note that the “deer” is an image using a composition image or the like for making the image arranged on the sticker paper into a square. As shown in FIG. 23, six square sample images are displayed in the sample image display area 452 by selecting the button 451-3. It should be noted that the sample image of “shikaku” does not differ in aspect ratio from the image obtained by normal shooting.

  The sample images shown in FIGS. 21 to 23 may be sample images determined in accordance with the foreground and background images selected in the process of step S22 in FIG. By doing in this way, when a collage image is produced | generated as mentioned later, the unification feeling of the whole photograph sticker can be improved more.

  Returning to FIG. 13, in step S <b> 89, the special imaging processing unit 222 displays on the touch panel monitor 52 the sample image that has been selected in the process of step S <b> 88.

  In step S90, the imaging processing unit 202 displays the synthesized image of the sample image selected in step S88 and the moving image of the subject on the touch panel monitor 52 (actually the live view monitor 123) as a live view. .

  In step S91, the imaging processing unit 202 displays a countdown indicator and performs imaging. At this time, for example, a countdown by numbers is displayed on the touch panel monitor 52, and an image of the subject is taken.

  When the subject is photographed, for example, a captured image that is a still image of the subject is displayed on the touch panel monitor 52 instead of the live view image.

  In this way, special shooting is performed. Note that special shooting may not be performed.

  After the process of step S91 of FIG. 13, the process proceeds to step S92, and the bonus shooting processing unit 223 determines whether or not it is within the shooting possible time. In the photo sticker creation game, the time that can be spent on the photographing process is determined in advance, and it is determined in step S92 whether or not this time has elapsed.

  If it is determined in step S92 that the time is within the available shooting time, the process proceeds to step S93. Thereafter, bonus shooting is performed. Bonus shooting can further shoot images different from special shooting.

  In step S93, the bonus shooting processing unit 223 displays a bonus shooting guide screen.

  In step S94, the bonus shooting processing unit 223 reads the composition image. Here, for example, a composite image used for bonus shooting, which is a preset composite image or a composite image selected by the user is read.

  In step S95, the bonus shooting processing unit 223 displays the synthesized image read in step S94 and the moving image of the subject on the touch panel monitor 52 (actually the live view monitor 123) as a live view.

  In step S96, the bonus photographing processing unit 223 displays a countdown indicator and performs photographing. At this time, for example, a countdown by numbers is displayed on the touch panel monitor 52, and an image of the subject is taken.

  Note that bonus shooting may not be performed, and special shooting may be performed when time that can be spent on shooting processing remains.

  In step S97, the photographing processing unit 202 displays a screen for selecting an editing target image from the photographed images photographed by the above-described processing, and accepts the selection. At this time, for example, an image as shown in FIG. 24 is displayed.

  In the figure, seven captured images, which are the captured images 471-1 to 471-7, are displayed. In this example, six images captured by the process of step S85 (that is, images by normal shooting) and one image captured by the process of step S91 (that is, images by special shooting) are displayed. The photographed image 471-1 is an image obtained by special photographing, and the photographed images 471-2 to 471-7 are images obtained by normal photographing. Note that the photographed image 471-1 is an image photographed by selecting a sample image displayed by pressing a button 451-1 (length) as shown in FIG.

  When the user taps one of the captured images displayed on the screen shown in FIG. 24, the image to be edited is selected. In this example, selection of up to six images to be edited is accepted (for example, selection of four to six images to be edited is accepted). The selected image is stored and stored in the storage unit 102, for example. Note that the image selected as the image to be edited is also referred to as a keep image.

  In FIG. 24, the captured image 471-1 obtained by special imaging is displayed on the upper left in the captured images 471-1 to 471-7. In this way, the captured image 471-1 by special shooting is easily selected and included in the keep image. As will be described later, the collage image is generated by combining the keep images. It becomes easy to be included in the collage image. Images taken from special shooting are considered to be highly regarded by users, and it is considered that users who are more satisfied with images containing special shooting images in collage images. The image 471-1 is displayed at the position where the image can be most easily selected (upper left in this example).

  In step S98, the collage generation processing unit 224 generates a collage image based on the image (keep image) selected in step S97, and transfers the image data of the generated collage image to the editing unit 113. The collage image is generated as follows, for example.

  FIG. 25 is a table illustrating an example of collage image generation. The table in the figure explains an example in the case where the keep images are all square images (there are no vertically long and horizontally long rectangular images). In this case, it is assumed that the sample image selected in the special shooting is a “deer” sample image, and four to six editing target images including one special shooting image are set as keep images. To do.

  In FIG. 25, the column labeled “collage image layout” shows the layout of the collage image as a graphic. This figure is a figure in which six squares having different directions are surrounded by one square. A quadrangle (large square) surrounding the six squares indicates a frame of the collage image on the sticker paper, and each of the six squares indicates an individual keep image.

  In this example, the layout of the collage image is a figure in which six squares having different directions are surrounded by one square, but the directions do not necessarily have to be different from each other. Further, the individual images combined in the collage image (six images in this example) are not necessarily limited to the rectangular ones.

  In FIG. 25, the column “Image Arrangement” shows the same graphic as the graphic described in the “College Image Layout” column. The number is attached. The positions indicated by the numbers 1 to 6 are positions where one or one of the keep images is arranged in the collage image.

  Further, in FIG. 25, information indicating which keep image is arranged at each arrangement position is described in a column labeled “keep image”. For example, in FIG. 25, the leftmost column of the column labeled “Keep image” indicates that six square images are selected as the keep images (that is, five normal shootings and one special shooting are selected). Information indicating which keep image is arranged at each arrangement position is described. For example, in the arrangement position “1”, the first photographed image of the keep images is arranged, and in the arrangement position “2”, the second photographed image of the keep images is arranged. .. At the arrangement position “6”, an image shot as “deer” for special shooting is arranged.

  Also, for example, in FIG. 25, the center column of the column labeled “keep image” indicates that five square images are selected as the keep image (that is, four normal shootings and one special shooting). Information indicating which keep image is to be placed at each placement position. For example, the first captured image of the keep images is arranged at the arrangement position “1”, and the first image of the keep images is arranged again at the arrangement position “5”. In the arrangement position “6”, an image photographed as “deer” for special photographing is disposed.

  Similarly, in FIG. 25, the rightmost column in the column labeled “Keep image” indicates that four square images are selected as the keep images (that is, three images for normal shooting and one image for special shooting). Information indicating which keep image is to be placed at each placement position.

  In FIG. 25, the case has been described as an example in which the keep image always includes one image shot as “deer” for special shooting, but the image for special shooting is not selected, and normal shooting is not performed. In some cases, only the image is used as the keep image. Also in such a case, the “collage image layout” is the same as in FIG. 25, and the arrangement position of each keep image is appropriately changed from that shown in FIG.

  FIG. 26 is a table illustrating another example of collage image generation. The table in the figure explains an example in which a vertically long rectangular image is included in the keep image. In this case, it is assumed that the sample image selected in the special shooting is a “Tatepri” sample image, and four to six editing target images including one special shooting image are set as the keep images. .

  Each column in the table in FIG. 26 is the same as each column in the table in FIG. 25, and detailed description thereof is omitted. In FIG. 26, the figure in the column labeled “collage image layout” is shown in FIG. It is different from the case. In other words, all of the objects corresponding to the arrangement positions “1” to “5” are square, whereas the object corresponding to the arrangement position “6” is a vertically long rectangle.

  FIG. 27 is a table illustrating another example of collage image generation. The table in the figure explains an example in which a horizontally long rectangular image is included in the keep image. In this case, it is assumed that the sample image selected in the special shooting is a “Yokopuri” sample image, and four to six editing target images including one special shooting image are set as the keep images. .

  Each column in the table in FIG. 27 is the same as each column in the table in FIG. 25, and detailed description thereof is omitted. In FIG. 27, the figure in the column labeled “collage image layout” is shown in FIG. It is different from the case. That is, all of the positions corresponding to the placement positions “1” to “5” are square, whereas the one corresponding to the placement position “6” is a horizontally long rectangle.

  In the above-described example, it has been described that all images captured by normal shooting are square. However, for example, an image captured by normal shooting may be a rectangle or other shapes. In that case, the layout of the collage image is also changed as appropriate.

  In step S98 of FIG. 13, a collage image corresponding to the shape of the image included in the keep image is generated in this way.

  A collage image may be generated regardless of the selection of the keep image. For example, when a set tab for displaying a synthesis image palette for selecting six synthesis images at once is selected and six synthesis images are selected at the same time in step S22 of FIG. Alternatively, a collage image may always be generated by combining images taken using these six compositing images.

  In step S99, the imaging processing unit 202 displays a guidance screen for the editing space 33. For example, it is determined which one of the first editing space 33A and the second editing space 33B can be used, and a guide screen to an editing space that is not used (vacant) by other users is displayed. The

  As a result, the user moves from the shooting space 32 to the editing space 33.

  In this way, the photographing process is executed.

  When the process of step S23 in FIG. 11 ends, the process proceeds to step S24. In step S24, the editing processing unit 203 and the printing processing unit 204 execute editing processing and printing processing which will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  Here, a detailed example of the editing process and the printing process in step S24 in FIG. 11 will be described with reference to the flowcharts in FIGS.

  In step S111, the edit processing unit 203 acquires the image to be edited that has been saved as a result of the process in step S97.

  In step S112, the edit processing unit 203 determines whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed, or whether or not an edit start button displayed on the tablet built-in monitor 62 has been pressed, for example. Wait until it is determined that time has passed or the edit start button has been pressed.

  If it is determined in step S112 that the predetermined time has elapsed or the edit start button has been pressed, the process proceeds to step S113.

  In step S113, the edit processing unit 203 accepts selection of a seal layout. The sticker layout indicates the arrangement of print images (edited images, etc.) on the photo sticker that is finally output in a series of processes of the photo sticker game. In each sticker layout, for example, the printable area of the sticker paper is divided into a plurality of areas for arranging print images. In step S113, the user selects an area division pattern for arranging the print image in the sticker layout, and thereby the sticker layout is determined.

  Here, in order to make the explanation easy to understand, the screen shown in FIGS. 30 to 39 and the operation corresponding to the screen will be described prior to describing the processing after step S114 of the flowchart.

  FIG. 30 shows an example of a screen displayed on the tablet built-in monitor 62 in the process of step S113. That is, the screen of FIG. 30 is a diagram illustrating an example of a division pattern selection screen.

  In the example of FIG. 30, tabs 501 to 505 are displayed at the top of the screen. The tab 501 is a tab for selecting a “two-person” division pattern in which a sticker sheet of a photo sticker that is finally output in a series of processes of the photo sticker game is cut into two sheets. The The tab 502 is a tab for selecting a “three-person” division pattern in which the sticker sheet of the photo sticker to be finally output is cut into three sheets.

  The tab 503 is a tab for selecting a “small” division pattern in which an image arranged on a sticker sheet of a photographic sticker to be finally output is small. The tab 504 is a tab for selecting a “large” division pattern in which an image to be arranged on a sticker sheet of a photographic sticker to be finally output is large.

  The tab “505” is used to select a division pattern of “anniversary” in which only a part of the image arranged on the sticker sheet of the photo sticker that is finally output is enlarged to the photo size. It is considered as a tab.

  In the example of FIG. 30, the tab 501 is selected.

  The screen shown in FIG. 30 is configured so that two users (a left person and a right person) can operate simultaneously, and the same GUI is displayed on the left and right of the screen. By operating the screen shown in the figure, the user can set the seal layout to “free layout” or “automatic layout”.

  Here, the “free layout” is a layout in which, for example, an image selected by the user can be inserted into a predetermined area in the seal layout, and the “automatic layout” The images arranged in all areas in the seal layout are automatically selected.

  An area 511-1 on the screen in FIG. 30 is an area for displaying a sample image for a user (left person) who operates the left GUI. In this example, a sample image of the sticker sheet generated by the sticker layout when “free layout” is selected is displayed in the area 511-1. That is, an image of a model taken in advance and subjected to graffiti editing or the like is used as an image of a sticker sheet arranged with a sticker layout corresponding to “free layout”.

  As shown in the figure, when “free layout” is selected, a preset area for printing each of the keep images on the sticker paper and a selectable area for inserting the image selected by the user are displayed. Set automatically. In the example of the figure, the preset area is a medium-sized image, and each of the six keep images is arranged. The selectable area includes a small-size image in which a plurality of images having a size (small size) smaller than an image arranged in the preset area is arranged, and an image in a size (large size) larger than an image arranged in the preset area Either one large-sized image or the above-described collage image is selected and arranged.

  In the sample image displayed in the area 511-1, a small size image is arranged in the selectable area. In the small-size image, unlike the collage image described above with reference to FIGS. 25 to 27, square images are regularly arranged without gaps.

  The left person who is a user can select “free layout” by tapping the GUI component 521-1 shown on the screen of FIG. 30 with the touch pen 63-1. In the part 521-1 in the figure, “medium 6 + free layout” is displayed. This is because six medium-sized images are arranged in a preset area, and in addition to this, a selectable area is provided. It means that. However, in this GUI, the selectable area is called “free layout” and is displayed to the user by displaying the symbol “?”.

  The right person can select “free layout” by tapping the GUI component 521-2 shown on the screen of FIG. 30 with the touch pen 63-2.

  An area 511-2 on the screen in FIG. 30 is an area for displaying a sample image for a user (right person) who operates the right GUI. In this example, a sample image of the sticker sheet generated by the sticker layout when “automatic layout” is selected is displayed in the area 511-2. That is, an image of a model taken in advance and subjected to graffiti editing or the like is used as a sticker paper image arranged with a sticker layout corresponding to “automatic layout”.

  As shown in the figure, when “automatic layout” is selected, an area for printing each of the keep images on the sticker paper in a medium size or a small size is automatically set. In the example shown in the figure, each of the six keep images is arranged in an up-down direction and a total of twelve medium-size images are arranged, and each of the six keep images is 1 in the example of FIG. A region is set in which a total of nine images including a single image and any three of the six images are arranged in a horizontal row as a small-size image.

  The right person who is the user can select “automatic layout” by tapping the GUI component 522-2 shown in the screen of FIG. 30 with the touch pen 63-2. In the part 522-2 in the figure, “medium 12 + small 9” is displayed, which means that an area for printing 12 medium-sized images and 9 small-sized images is provided. is doing.

  The left person can select “automatic layout” by tapping the GUI component 522-1 shown in the screen of FIG. 30 with the touch pen 63-1.

  When the button 523-1 is pressed while the part 521-1 or the part 522-1 is selected, the selection of the seal layout for the left person is determined. When the button 523-2 is pressed in a state where the part 521-2 or the part 522-2 is selected, the selection of the seal layout for the right person is determined.

  When “automatic layout” is selected, each keep image is automatically arranged in each area as described above. When “free layout” is selected, the user needs to select an image to be inserted into a selectable area (for example, an area in which the symbol “?” Is displayed in the part 521-1). .

  For example, in FIG. 30, the left person selects “free layout” and presses the button 523-1, and the right person selects “automatic layout” and presses the button 523-2. A screen as shown is displayed on the tablet built-in monitor 62.

  In the example of FIG. 31, a sample image of “free layout” is displayed in the region 541-1 in the left human GUI. In this case, a character string “Choose a layout here ♪” is displayed in a selectable area in the sample image displayed in the area 541-1.

  The person on the left can select an image to be inserted into the selectable area by tapping any of the GUI parts 551 to 553 displayed in the area 542-1 with the touch pen 63-1.

  When the part 551 is selected, a collage image is inserted into the selectable area. When the component 552 is selected, a small size image is inserted into the selectable area. When the component 553 is selected, a large size image is inserted into the selectable area.

  When the button 543-1 is pressed in a state where any of the components 551 to 553 is selected, selection of an image to be inserted into a selectable area in the left person sticker layout is determined.

  The person on the right has selected “Auto Layout”, so the GUI parts for the person on the right are not displayed on the screen of FIG. 31, and “Please wait a moment until the next person is over ☆” Is displayed.

  For example, when the part 551 (collage image) is selected and the button 543-1 is pressed, a screen as shown in FIG. The screen shown in FIG. 32 is a screen on which a GUI is displayed for the user to perform editing operations such as graffiti editing on the keep image. Also, the screen shown in FIG. 31 is configured so that two users (left person and right person) can operate simultaneously, and the same GUI is displayed on the left and right of the screen.

  In the screen shown in FIG. 32, a thumbnail image for the left person is displayed in an area 581-1. Each thumbnail image is a reduced image of each keep image or collage image. In this example, one collage image and six keep images in total from the left side in region 581-1 (a total of seven images). ) Thumbnail images are displayed.

  In addition, a display “Doodle” is added to the thumbnail image of the image that is actually the object of the editing operation by the user. Among the thumbnail images displayed in the area 581-1, the third image from the left is added with the indication “Doodle”, and the person on the left performs an editing operation on the keep image corresponding to the thumbnail image. You can see that In addition, among the thumbnail images displayed in the area 581-1, the rightmost image is also displayed as “Doodle”, and the right person edits the keep image corresponding to the thumbnail image. You can see that you are operating.

  Similarly, a thumbnail image for the right person is also displayed in an area 581-2 in the screen shown in FIG. However, the thumbnail image corresponding to the collage image is not displayed in the region 581-2. As described above, since the right person has selected “automatic layout”, the collage image is not arranged in the seal layout for the right person.

  In the area 582-1, an image to be edited is displayed. The left person performs an editing operation on the image displayed in the area 582-1 using the editing item displayed in the content palette 583-1. At this time, the button displayed in the region 584-1 is selected, an editing tool is selected, and the touch pen 63-1 is operated according to the selected editing tool. In this example, the button “stamp roller” displayed in the region 584-1 is selected, and when the touch pen 63-1 is touched on the image displayed in the region 582-1, the editing item selected in advance is stamped. It is made to be displayed in a shape.

  Also, the edit items displayed on the content palette 583-1 can be switched by selecting a tab at the top of the content palette 583-1. In this example, the tab “Shocking Color” is selected, and the edit item corresponding to this tab is displayed.

  Similarly to the left person, the right person also performs an editing operation on the image displayed in the area 582-1 using the edit item displayed in the content palette 583-1.

  FIG. 33 shows an example of a screen displayed on the tablet built-in monitor 62 when the left person is editing the collage image. In the figure, for the sake of convenience, only the left human GUI is displayed.

  In the example of the figure, among the thumbnail images displayed in the area 581-1, the display of “doodle” is added to the thumbnail image of the leftmost collage image, and the collage image corresponding to this thumbnail image is displayed. On the other hand, it can be seen that the person on the left is performing an editing operation. The person on the left performs an editing operation on the image (collage image) displayed in the area 582-1 using the edit item displayed in the content palette 583-1, as in the case described above with reference to FIG. It can be performed.

  It should be noted that the user can doodle only in the margin of the collage image.

  Further, a collage image that is a combination of a plurality of images may be recognized as a subject in the image and an editing operation may be accepted. That is, the collage image may be recognized by being divided into the foreground, subject, and background layers. In this case, the user can also doodle only on the back of the collage image, for example. That is, the individual images constituting the collage image may not be doodled, but may be doodled only on the background of the collage image recognized as the subject.

  By doing in this way, for example, a photo sticker sheet with high satisfaction can be provided to a user who does not want to edit the individual images constituting the collage image.

  Alternatively, as an editing operation for a collage image, images combined as a collage image may be rearranged. In this case, for example, an image in which the right person and the left person are combined as collage images in different orders may be rearranged.

  The left person can end the editing operation by tapping the “end” icon displayed on the left side of the region 581-1 with the touch pen 63-1.

  For example, when the end of the editing operation is commanded without any editing operation being performed on the collage image, or when no editing is performed on the collage image when the time limit for the editing process is reached, A screen as shown in FIG. 34 is displayed on the tablet built-in monitor 62. In the figure, for the sake of convenience, only the left human GUI is displayed.

  When the screen of FIG. 34 is displayed, the user selects whether to insert a message into the collage image.

  For example, when the GUI component 601 in FIG. 5 is selected, the user has selected to insert a message into the collage image. Thus, even when the editing operation is instructed without any editing operation being performed on the collage image, the same message as that of the component 601 is inserted into the collage image printed on the sticker paper. .

  On the other hand, when the GUI component 602 shown in the figure is selected, the user has selected not to insert a message into the collage image. Thus, when the end of the editing operation is instructed without any editing operation being performed on the collage image, the collage image printed on the sticker paper is also in a state where it has not been edited.

  When the user selects not to insert a message into the collage image, as described above, as an editing operation for the collage image, the images combined as the collage image may be rearranged.

  By doing so, for example, it is possible to prevent the collage image from being gorgeously decorated, and it is possible to meet a variety of user needs.

  Here, when the message is selected to be inserted into the collage image, the message of the component 601 is inserted. For example, the component of the collage image in which a message different from the component 601 is input is also displayed. It may be.

  In the examples of FIGS. 33 and 34, only the left person performs the editing operation on the collage image. For example, when the collage image is included in the right person's keep image, the right person also performs the same operation. Editing operations for collage images can be performed.

  Thus, in the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 of the present invention, the collage image can be edited in the same manner as a normal photographed image. In addition, when a collage image is included in the keep images of the left person and the right person, two collage images can be obtained as photo stickers. For example, since two users can each doodle (edit) a collage image, it is possible to provide a photo sticker that has been edited in accordance with individual user preferences.

  For example, among the thumbnail images displayed in the area 581-1, an image that is being edited by one user may not be edited by the other user. By doing so, it is possible to provide a photo sticker in which the same editing is applied to the left person and the right person.

  Further, for example, only one area in which a thumbnail is displayed on the screen may be provided so that an image being edited by one user cannot be edited by the other user.

  Further, for the collage image, only one thumbnail common to the right person and the left person may be displayed. Alternatively, if the left person selects the collage image as the image to be edited, the right person can also edit the collage image, and if the right person selects the collage image as the image to be edited, the left person also The collage image may be edited. In this way, the collage image may be always subjected to the same editing.

  In the above description, it is assumed that the right person selects “automatic layout” and presses the button 523-2 in FIG. 30, but it is assumed that the right person also selects “free layout”. Then, it is assumed that a large-size image is selected as an image to be inserted into the selectable region by the same operation as described with reference to FIG. In that case, a screen as shown in FIG. 35 is displayed on the tablet built-in monitor 62. In the figure, for the sake of convenience, only the right human GUI is displayed.

  When the screen of FIG. 35 is displayed, the user selects a large-size image to be inserted into the selectable area. In the figure, a sample image is displayed in a region 621-1 of the screen, and “Select an image to be entered here ♪” is displayed in a selectable region in the sample image.

  Further, each of the six keep images is displayed as a GUI component in the area 622-2 of the screen of FIG. The right person can select an image to be inserted as a large-size image in the selectable area by tapping any of the six images displayed in the area 622-2 with the touch pen 63-2.

  When one of the images is selected and the button 623-2 is pressed, selection of an image to be inserted as a large image in the selectable area is determined.

  In addition, the button displayed in the area 624-2 of the screen in FIG. 35 indicates whether or not to add today's date to the large-size image inserted in the selectable area (“with date”) or not (“without date”). It is a button for selecting. Further, the button displayed in the area 625-2 of the screen in FIG. 35 is whether or not an image to be inserted as a large-sized image is inserted into the selectable area in an edited state ("with graffiti") or not ("graffiti" It is a button for selecting “None”).

  While the screen of FIG. 35 is displayed and the operation by the right person is performed, for example, in the display area of the GUI for the left person, “Please wait for the next person to end ☆” Is displayed.

  In the above, for example, the case where the tab 501 is selected on the screen illustrated in FIG. 30 has been described as an example. For example, when the tab 502 (“3 persons”) is selected, a screen as shown in FIG. 36 is displayed on the tablet built-in monitor 62 instead of the screen of FIG.

  The screen shown in FIG. 36 is a diagram showing another example of the division pattern selection screen. This figure is configured so that three users (first person, second person, and third person) can operate simultaneously, and three similar GUIs are displayed on the screen. In the figure, only the GUI for the first user is provided with a reference numeral, and the GUI for the second user and the reference numeral for the third user are omitted.

  As described above, the tab 502 is a tab for selecting a “three-person” division pattern in which the sticker sheet of the photographic sticker to be finally output is cut into three sheets. By operating the screen shown in the figure, the user can select a seal layout.

  In a region 641-1 in FIG. 36, a sample image of a sticker sheet generated by a sticker layout when “small 14” to be described later is selected is displayed.

  In this example, three seal layouts can be selected. That is, in FIG. 36, the seal layout is selected by selecting any one of the GUI components 651-1 to 653-1.

  The part 651-1 displays “Large 1 + Small 10”. When this part is selected, a seal layout provided with an area for printing one large-size image and 10 small-size images is selected. . Note that the large image can be selected from the keep image by the user, as will be described later. However, this layout is classified as a kind of “automatic layout”.

  The part 652-1 displays “Medium 6 + Small 9”. When this part is selected, a seal layout provided with an area for printing 6 medium-sized images and 9 small-sized images is selected. Is done. In this case, the keep image arranged in each area is automatically selected. Therefore, it can be said that this layout is a kind of “automatic layout”.

  Furthermore, “Small 14” is displayed in the part 653-1. When this part is selected, a seal layout provided with an area for printing 14 small-size images is selected. In this case, the keep image arranged in each area is automatically selected. Therefore, it can be said that this layout is a kind of “automatic layout”.

  When the button 654-1 is pressed in a state where any of the parts 651-1 to 653-1 is selected, the selection of the seal layout for the first person is determined.

  Here, the GUI for the first user among the three users and the operation thereof have been described. However, the second and third GUIs and the operation thereof are the same, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

  For example, when all three users select a layout of “large 1 + small 10” and the button for determining the selection is pressed, a screen as shown in FIG. Will be.

  In this example, “free layout” cannot be selected in the “three-person” division pattern, but of course, “free layout” can be selected even in the “three-person” division pattern. Also good. In this case, for example, since a screen for selecting a division pattern for three people is displayed on one screen at the same time, a user who finishes selection earlier can help a user who has made a slow selection.

  Each of the six keep images is displayed as a GUI component in the area 661-1 of the screen in FIG. The first user can select an image to be inserted as a large-size image in the selectable region by tapping any of the six images displayed in the region 661-1 with the touch pen 63-1. it can.

  When one of the images is selected and the button 662-1 is pressed, the selection of an image to be inserted as a large size image in the selectable area is determined.

  Here, the GUI for the first user among the three users and the operation thereof have been described. However, the second and third GUIs and the operation thereof are the same, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

  For example, when the tab 505 (“anniversary”) is selected, a screen as shown in FIG. 38 is displayed on the tablet built-in monitor 62 instead of the screen of FIG. As described above, the tab “505” includes the “anniversary” division pattern in which only a part of the image arranged on the sticker sheet of the photo sticker to be finally output is enlarged to the photo size. This is a tab for making a selection.

  However, in this example, when the tab 505 (“anniversary”) is selected, for example, “automatic layout” or “free layout” cannot be selected, and is shown as a sample image in FIG. Only the divided pattern can be selected.

  Conventionally, the division pattern of “anniversary” has been selected when additional printing is performed with additional charge for the printing waiting time separately from normal printing. In the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 of the present invention, since additional printing is not performed, the printing waiting time does not become too long, and an improvement in the rotation rate is expected.

  When the tab “505” is selected, only one sticker sheet of the photo sticker is finally output. For example, the GUI for the right person and the GUI for the left person are displayed. Instead, each user performs an operation using the same GUI.

  In a region 681 of the screen in FIG. 38, a sample image of a sticker sheet generated with a sticker layout corresponding to the “anniversary” division pattern is displayed. When the button 682 in the same figure is pressed, a screen as shown in FIG. 39 is displayed on the tablet built-in monitor 62.

  In a region 691 of FIG. 39, a sample image is displayed, and “Please select an image to be entered here ♪” is displayed in an insertion region of a photograph size image in the sample image. Further, the button displayed in the area 692 of the screen in FIG. 39 is a button for selecting whether to add today's date (“with date”) or not (“without date”) to a photo-sized image. The

  In addition, in the area 693 of the screen shown in FIG. 6, each of the 6 “with graffiti (edited)” keep images is displayed as a GUI part, and in the area 694 there are 6 “no graffiti”. Each keep image is displayed as a GUI component. The user taps one of the six images displayed in the region 693 or the region 694 with the touch pen 63-1 or the touch pen 63-2, thereby selecting an image to be inserted into the photo size image insertion region. can do.

  When the button 695 is pressed in a state where any image is selected, selection of an image to be inserted as a photo-size image is determined.

  In this way, selection of a division pattern and selection of an image are performed.

  For example, in a conventional photo sticker creating apparatus, when a specific division pattern is selected, an image desired by a user can be printed as a photo sticker paper from a plurality of images in a desired arrangement. Things exist. However, for example, an image that can be selected as an image desired by the user is one of the keep images. For example, an image configured by combining a plurality of keep images such as a collage image is selected. I couldn't.

  On the other hand, in the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 of the present invention, it is also possible to insert a collage image or a small size image configured by combining a plurality of keep images into the selectable area described above. Therefore, it is possible to provide a photographic sticker that is more interesting for the user.

  Returning to the description of the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S <b> 114, the division pattern control unit 231 determines whether “free layout” is selected. For example, when the button 523-1 is pressed in a state where the component 521-1 in FIG. 30 is selected, it is determined in step S114 that “free layout” is selected. If the button 523-1 is pressed while the part 522-1 in FIG. 30 is selected, it is determined in step S114 that “free layout” has not been selected.

  In step S115, the division pattern control unit 231 accepts selection of an image in the selectable area. At this time, for example, as described above with reference to FIG. 31, selection of any one of the GUIs 551 to 553 displayed in the area 542-1 of the screen is accepted.

  In step S116, the division pattern control unit 231 determines whether the selection accepted in the process of step S115 is a collage image. For example, if the button 543-1 is pressed while the GUI 551 in FIG. 31 is selected, it is determined in step S115 that a collage image has been selected.

  If it is determined in step S116 that the selection accepted in step S115 is a collage image, the process proceeds to step S117.

  In step S117, the edit input control unit 232 displays an edit screen and starts accepting edit inputs. At this time, for example, the screen described above with reference to FIGS. 32 and 33 is displayed, and the editing operation by the user is performed.

  In step S118, the edit input control unit 232 determines whether a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of accepting the edit input, or whether the end of the edit operation has been commanded, and the predetermined time has elapsed. Or wait until it is determined that the end of the editing operation has been commanded.

  If it is determined in step S118 that a predetermined time has elapsed or that an end of editing operation has been commanded, the process proceeds to step S119.

  In step S119, the editing input control unit 232 determines whether editing has been performed on the collage image. If it is determined in step S119 that the collage image has not been edited, the process proceeds to step S120.

  In step S120, the edit input control unit 232 receives a message input selection for the collage image. At this time, for example, a screen as described above with reference to FIG. 34 is displayed, and selection by the user is accepted.

  In step S121, the edit input control unit 232 determines whether or not the message input is selected in the process of step S120, and if it is determined that the message input is selected, the process proceeds to step S122. move on.

  In step S122, the edit input control unit 232 inputs a message to the collage image according to the selection in step S121. At this time, for example, image data in which the message displayed on the GUI component 601 in FIG. 34 is added to the collage image is generated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S121 that the message input is not selected, the process of step S122 is skipped.

  If it is determined in step S119 that the collage image has been edited, the processes in steps S120 to S122 are skipped.

  In step S123, the edit input control unit 232 finishes accepting the edit input.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S114 that “free layout” has not been selected, the process proceeds to step S124 in FIG.

  In step S124, the edit input control unit 232 determines whether “automatic layout” is selected. For example, if the button 523-1 is pressed while the part 522-1 in FIG. 30 is selected, it is determined in step S124 that “automatic layout” has been selected. Also, when the tab 502 (“for three people”) and the tab 505 (“anniversary”) are selected, it is determined in step S124 that “automatic layout” has been selected.

  If it is determined in step S124 that “automatic layout” has been selected, the process proceeds to step S125.

  In step S125, the edit input control unit 232 determines whether a pattern for selecting an image from the keep image has been selected. Here, the pattern for selecting an image from the keep image is, for example, as described above with reference to FIGS. 35, 37, and 39, for allowing the user to select a keep image to be printed as a large size image. This means the case where the GUI screen is displayed.

  If it is determined in step S125 that a pattern for selecting an image from the keep image has been selected, the process proceeds to step S126.

  In step S126, the edit input control unit 232 displays an edit screen and starts accepting edit inputs. At this time, for example, a screen as described above with reference to FIG. 32 is displayed, and an editing operation by the user is performed.

  In step S127, the edit input control unit 232 determines whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of accepting the edit input, or whether or not the end of the edit operation has been commanded, and the predetermined time has elapsed. Or wait until it is determined that the end of the editing operation has been commanded.

  If it is determined in step S127 that a predetermined time has elapsed or that an editing operation has been commanded to end, the process proceeds to step S128.

  In step S128, the edit input control unit 232 finishes accepting edit inputs.

  In step S129, the edit input control unit 232 accepts selection of an image to be inserted into a partial area. At this time, for example, as described above with reference to FIGS. 35, 37, and 39, selection of an image is accepted.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S124 that “automatic layout” has not been selected, or if it is determined in step S125 that a pattern for selecting an image from the keep image has not been selected, the process proceeds to step S130. move on. For example, when the GUI part 552 in FIG. 31 is selected and the button 543-1 is pressed, or the GUI part 652-1 or 653-1 in FIG. 36 is selected and the button 654-1 is pressed. If this happens, the process proceeds to step S130.

  In step S130, the edit input control unit 232 displays an edit screen and starts accepting edit inputs. At this time, for example, a screen as described above with reference to FIG. 32 is displayed, and an editing operation by the user is performed.

  In step S131, the edit input control unit 232 determines whether a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of accepting the edit input, or whether the end of the edit operation has been commanded, and the predetermined time has elapsed. Or wait until it is determined that the end of the editing operation has been commanded.

  If it is determined in step S131 that a predetermined time has elapsed or that an editing operation has been commanded to end, the process proceeds to step S132.

  In step S132, the edit input control unit 232 finishes accepting the edit input.

  After the process of step S123, step S129, or step S132, the process proceeds to step S133 in FIG.

  In step S133, the print processing unit 204 generates image data for printing according to the division pattern selection and the image selection performed as described above.

  In this way, editing processing and printing processing are performed.

  For example, in a conventional photo sticker creation apparatus, when a division pattern that does not require selection of an image to be arranged in a predetermined partial area is selected, an image arranged in each partial area is automatically and fixedly determined. Therefore, there is a possibility that the image that the user desires to print cannot be printed as photo sticker paper in the desired arrangement. For this reason, a user's satisfaction may fall with respect to the finish of a photo sticker paper.

  On the other hand, according to the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 of the present invention, even when a division pattern that does not require image selection is selected, a desired division pattern can be further selected from a plurality of division patterns. The image desired by the user can be printed as photo sticker paper in the desired arrangement.

  In addition, in the case of a photo sticker creating apparatus that provides a special image such as a conventional collage image, a collage image or the like cannot be selected as an image desired by a user from a plurality of images, or a partial area is In some cases, the user may be forced to select a predetermined fixed division pattern.

  On the other hand, according to the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 of the present invention, the collage image can be edited in the same way as other keep images, or inserted into a selectable area, and the range of selection by the user can be increased. Can be wider.

  In FIG. 11, when the process of step S24 ends, the process proceeds to step S25.

  In step S25, the subsequent customer service processing unit 205 performs a subsequent customer service process. At this time, for example, a process called “Keitai Bonus” for performing an edit different from the case of the image printed on the sticker on the image to be transmitted to the mobile phone, or a process related to a mini game or a questionnaire input is executed. The

  In step S <b> 26, the subsequent customer service processing unit 205 performs movement guidance for moving the user in the editing space 33 to the printed material receiving area 34.

  In step S27, the print processing unit 204 controls the printer 114 to discharge the printed sticker paper 162 from the photo sticker discharge port 71, and the photo sticker creation game process is ended.

  In this way, the photo sticker creation game process is executed.

  40 to 44 are diagrams showing examples of photographic stickers created by the photographic sticker creating apparatus 1 of the present invention.

  FIG. 40 shows an example of a photo sticker when the button 543-1 is pressed in a state where the part 551 is selected in FIG. 31 and a collage image is inserted into the selectable area. In this example, a message is input to the collage image.

  FIG. 41 shows an example of a photographic sticker when, for example, the button 543-1 is pressed while the part 553 is selected in FIG. 31 and a large-size image is inserted into the selectable area.

  FIG. 42 shows an example of a photo sticker when the tab 505 (“anniversary”) is selected as described above with reference to FIGS. 38 and 39, for example.

  FIG. 43 shows an example of a photographic sticker when, for example, the button 543-1 is pressed in a state where the part 552 is selected in FIG. 31 and a small size image is inserted into the selectable area.

  40 to 43 are two-person photographic stickers, in which the sticker paper of the photographic sticker is cut into two sheets.

  FIG. 44 shows an example of a photo sticker when the button 654-1 is pressed while the GUI component 653-1 in FIG. 36 is selected. That is, FIG. 44 shows a photo sticker for three people, and the sticker paper of the photo sticker is cut into three sheets.

  Incidentally, on the division pattern selection screen described above with reference to FIG. 30, for example, the arrangement of GUI components and the like may be changed according to the type of image selected by the user. For example, in the case of the example of FIG. 30, the sample images displayed in the area 511-1 of the screen are all square images, but in the keep image, the “vertical” image obtained by the special shooting described above. , A division pattern selection screen as shown in FIG. 45 may be displayed instead of the division pattern selection screen shown in FIG.

  FIG. 45 is a diagram showing another example of a division pattern selection screen. The figure is a selection screen for selecting a “two-person” division pattern, and is configured so that two users (left person and right person) can operate simultaneously. Similar GUIs are displayed on the left and right of the screen. By operating the screen shown in the figure, the user can set the seal layout to “free layout” or “automatic layout”.

  In the screen of FIG. 45, unlike the case of FIG. 30, the area 511-1 of the screen is a vertically long rectangle in the figure, and a sample image is displayed according to the shape of the area 511-1.

  In the screen of FIG. 45, unlike the case of FIG. 30, the GUI component 521-1 and the component 522-1 are also rectangular vertically long in the drawing.

  The same applies to the area 511-2 of the screen for the right person, the GUI component 521-2, and the component 522-2.

  By doing in this way, when placing a keep image including a “vertical” image obtained by special shooting, which is a vertically long rectangular image, on the seal layout, it becomes easier for the user to understand. The user can be prompted to select a division pattern.

  In the division pattern selection screen described above with reference to FIG. 36, for example, the arrangement of GUI components and the like may be changed according to the type of image selected by the user. For example, in the example of FIG. 36, the sample images displayed in the area 641-1 on the screen are all square images, but the “vertical” image obtained by the special shooting described above is included in the keep image. 36, instead of the division pattern selection screen shown in FIG. 36, a division pattern selection screen as shown in FIG. 46 may be displayed.

  FIG. 46 is a diagram showing another example of a division pattern selection screen. This figure is a selection screen for selecting a “three-person” division pattern, and is configured so that three users (first person, second person, and third person) can operate simultaneously. Three similar GUIs are displayed on the screen. By operating the screen shown in the figure, the user can select a seal layout.

  In the figure, only the GUI for the first user is provided with a reference numeral, and the GUI for the second user and the reference numeral for the third user are omitted.

  In the screen of FIG. 46, unlike the case of FIG. 36, the area 641-1 of the screen is a vertically long rectangle in the figure, and a sample image is displayed according to the shape of the area 641-1.

  In the screen of FIG. 46, unlike the case of FIG. 36, the GUI parts 651-1 to 653-1 are also formed as vertically long rectangles in the figure.

  The same applies to the GUI for the second user and the GUI for the third user.

  By doing in this way, when placing a keep image including a “vertical” image obtained by special shooting, which is a vertically long rectangular image, on the seal layout, it becomes easier for the user to understand. The user can be prompted to select a division pattern.

  Furthermore, on the division pattern selection screen described above with reference to FIG. 38, for example, the arrangement of GUI components and the like may be changed according to the type of image selected by the user. For example, in the example of FIG. 38, the sample images displayed in the area 681 on the screen are all square images, but the “length” image obtained by the special shooting described above is included in the keep image. In this case, instead of the division pattern selection screen shown in FIG. 38, a division pattern selection screen as shown in FIG. 47 may be displayed.

  However, in this example, when the tab 505 (“anniversary”) is selected, for example, “automatic layout” or “free layout” cannot be selected, and is shown as a sample image in FIG. Only the divided pattern can be selected.

  When the tab “505” is selected, only one sticker sheet of the photo sticker is finally output. For example, the GUI for the right person and the GUI for the left person are displayed. Instead, each user performs an operation using the same GUI.

  In the screen of FIG. 47, unlike the case of FIG. 38, in the sample image shown in the area 681 of the screen, the photo-sized image that is enlarged and inserted is a vertically long rectangle in the figure. Other sample images are displayed according to the shape.

  By doing in this way, when placing a keep image including a “vertical” image obtained by special shooting, which is a vertically long rectangular image, on the seal layout, it becomes easier for the user to understand. The user can be prompted to select a division pattern.

  In FIG. 45 to FIG. 47, the case where the “vertical” image obtained by the special shooting described above is included in the keep image has been described. When the “Yokopuri” image obtained by special shooting is included in the keep image, for example, GUI parts or the like are arranged as in the screen shown in FIG. 30, FIG. 36, or FIG. Alternatively, when a “horizontal” image is included, a dedicated GUI component or the like may be arranged.

  By the way, the above-described series of processes 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. 7, the recording medium is distributed to distribute the program to the administrator of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 separately from the apparatus main body, and is a magnetic disk (flexible disk) on which the program is recorded. Disk), optical disk (including CD-ROM and DVD), magneto-optical disk (including MD), or removable media 105 made of semiconductor memory, etc., but also pre-installed in the device body The ROM 106 in which the program is recorded and the hard disk included in the storage unit 102 are distributed to the administrator.

  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 printing medium is not limited to sticker paper or photographic paper. For example, printing on a predetermined size of paper or film, poster paper, a card such as a telephone card, or a cloth such as a T-shirt. You may make it do.

  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.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Photo sticker production apparatus, 12 imaging | photography unit, 13 editing unit, 101 control part, 112 imaging | photography part, 113 editing part, 201 pre-service processing part, 202 imaging | photography processing part, 203 editing processing part, 204 printing processing part, 205 post-service customer Processing unit, 221 normal shooting processing unit, 222 special shooting processing unit, 223 bonus shooting processing unit, 224 collage generation processing unit, 231 division pattern control unit, 232 edit input control unit

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a photo sticker creating apparatus that, as a photo sticker creating game, causes a user to perform a shooting operation using the user as a subject, and based on the user image obtained by the shooting operation. In the photo sticker creating apparatus that prints the print target image generated in this way on a predetermined sticker sheet, discharges the printed sticker sheet, and provides it to the user as a photo sticker, the print target image is printed as an area. An image configured by combining a plurality of print target images is inserted into a selectable region that is a partial region of the set region on the sticker sheet, or of the plurality of print target images An insertion image selection screen display means for displaying a selection screen for allowing the user to select whether to insert one image, and the selectable area based on the selection of the user. The image formed by combining a plurality of the printed image, or a printing unit 1 of the image among the plurality of the printed image is printed the image of the inserted said photo sticker, the sealing sheet Is composed of a non-selectable area on which each of the print target images is printed and the selectable area, and the selection screen is configured by combining a plurality of print target images to be inserted into the selectable area. As the image to be printed, the user is further selected from a collage image obtained by combining the plurality of print target images or a small size image in which the plurality of print target images are regularly arranged .

In the photo sticker creating apparatus of one aspect of the present invention, a plurality of the print target images are provided in a selectable area that is a partial area of the area on the seal sheet set as an area for printing the print target image. A selection screen is displayed that allows the user to select whether to insert an image configured in combination or one of the plurality of images to be printed, and based on the selection of the user Then, an image configured by combining a plurality of the print target images in the selectable region or an image of the photo sticker in which one of the plurality of print target images is inserted is printed. The seal sheet includes a non-selectable area where each of the print target images is printed and the selectable area, and a plurality of the print target images to be inserted into the selectable area on the selection screen. As the image configured by combining the plurality of print target images, either a collage image obtained by combining the plurality of print target images or a small size image in which the plurality of print target images are regularly arranged is selected by the user. Let me choose more .

The photo sticker creation method according to one aspect of the present invention is a photo sticker creation game in which a user performs a shooting operation with the user as a subject, and is based on the image of the user obtained by the shooting operation. In the photo sticker creating method of the photo sticker creating apparatus that prints the image to be printed generated on a predetermined sticker sheet, discharges the printed sticker sheet, and provides it to the user as a photo sticker, an insertion image selection screen The display means inserts an image configured by combining the plurality of print target images into a selectable region that is a partial region of the region on the sticker sheet that is set as a region for printing the print target image. Or a selection screen that allows the user to select whether to insert one of the plurality of images to be printed, and the print data generation means includes: Based on the user's selection, an image configured by combining a plurality of the print target images in the selectable region or one of the plurality of print target images of the photo sticker inserted And a step of printing an image , wherein the sticker sheet is configured by a non-selectable area where each of the print target images is printed and the selectable area, and is inserted into the selectable area on the selection screen. As an image configured by combining a plurality of print target images, either a collage image obtained by combining the plurality of print target images or a small size image in which the plurality of print target images are regularly arranged Is further selected by the user .

The program according to one aspect of the present invention is generated as a photo sticker creation game based on an image of the user obtained by the shooting operation by causing the user to perform a shooting operation with the user as a subject. A program that causes a computer to execute a process in a photo sticker creating apparatus that prints an image to be printed on a predetermined sticker sheet, discharges the printed sticker sheet, and provides it to the user as a photo sticker. An image configured by combining a plurality of the print target images in a selectable area, which is a part of the area on the sticker sheet set as an area for printing the print target image. A selection screen is displayed that allows the user to select whether to insert or one of the plurality of images to be printed. Based on the user's selection, the data generation means inserts an image configured by combining a plurality of the print target images into the selectable region, or one of the plurality of print target images. And causing the computer to execute a process including a step of printing the image of the photographic sticker, wherein the sticker sheet is configured by a non-selectable region where each of the print target images is printed, and the selectable region, In the selection screen, as an image configured by combining a plurality of the print target images to be inserted into the selectable region, a collage image combining the plurality of print target images or the plurality of print target images is defined as a rule. The user is further made to select any one of the small-sized images arranged in a regular manner .

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As a photo sticker creation game, a user performs a shooting operation with the user as a subject, and a print target image generated based on the image of the user obtained by the shooting operation is used as a predetermined sticker sheet. In the photo sticker creation device that prints, discharges the printed sticker sheet, and provides it to the user as a photo sticker,
Insert an image configured by combining a plurality of print target images into a selectable region that is a partial region of the region on the sticker sheet set as a region for printing the print target image, or Inserted image selection screen display means for displaying a selection screen for allowing the user to select whether to insert one of the plurality of images to be printed;
Based on the user's selection, an image configured by combining a plurality of the print target images in the selectable region or one of the plurality of print target images of the photo sticker inserted A photo sticker creating apparatus comprising: printing means for printing an image. In the selection screen, as an image configured by combining a plurality of print target images to be inserted into the selectable area,
The user is further selected from either a collage image obtained by combining the plurality of print target images or a small size image in which the plurality of print target images are regularly arranged. Photo sticker creation device. In the collage image,
The photo sticker creating apparatus according to claim 2, wherein rectangular images having different aspect ratios are combined. The inserted image selection screen display means includes
When one of the plurality of print target images is selected to be inserted into the selectable area, any one of the plurality of print target images displayed in advance as the one image is The photo sticker creating apparatus according to claim 1, further displaying another selection screen for the user to select. Either a free layout that is a seal layout in which the selectable area is provided on the seal sheet or an automatic layout that is a seal layout in which the selectable area is not provided on the seal sheet It further comprises a seal layout selection screen display means for displaying other selection screens to be selected by the user,
The photo sticker creating apparatus according to claim 1, wherein when the free layout is selected, the selection screen is displayed by an insertion image selection screen display unit. As a photo sticker creation game, a user performs a shooting operation with the user as a subject, and a print target image generated based on the image of the user obtained by the shooting operation is used as a predetermined sticker sheet. In the photo sticker creation method of the photo sticker creation device that prints, discharges the printed sticker sheet, and provides the user as a photo sticker,
The inserted image selection screen display means is configured by combining a plurality of print target images in a selectable area that is a part of the area on the sticker sheet set as an area for printing the print target image. Displaying a selection screen that allows the user to select whether to insert an image or one of the plurality of images to be printed;
The print data generation unit inserts an image configured by combining a plurality of print target images in the selectable region or one of the plurality of print target images based on the user's selection. A method for producing a photo sticker, comprising: printing an image of the photo sticker. As a photo sticker creation game, a user performs a shooting operation with the user as a subject, and a print target image generated based on the image of the user obtained by the shooting operation is used as a predetermined sticker sheet. A program that causes a computer to execute processing in a photo sticker creation apparatus that prints, discharges the printed sticker sheet, and provides the user as a photo sticker,
The inserted image selection screen display means is configured by combining a plurality of print target images in a selectable area that is a part of the area on the sticker sheet set as an area for printing the print target image. Displaying a selection screen that allows the user to select whether to insert an image or one of the plurality of images to be printed;
The print data generation unit inserts an image configured by combining a plurality of print target images in the selectable region or one of the plurality of print target images based on the user's selection. A program for causing a computer to execute a process including a step of printing an image of the photograph sticker.

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