JP2012215977A - Face image capturing system for forming certification card - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a system having both functions of directly capturing an image of an applicant and adopting a photographic image desired by the applicant.SOLUTION: A face image capturing system 20 for forming certification cards includes: a camera 22; an application form loading section 30 in which an application form 1 is loaded; a pair of shutters 24a and 24b for switching an optical path of the camera between an application form capturing mode for capturing a face image 2 of an application form 1 in the application form loading section 30 with the camera 22, and a direct capturing mode for capturing an applicant 3 with the camera 22 through a window 31; and a control section 33 for controlling the camera 22 and the pair of shutters 24a and 24b. The control section 33 operates the pair of shutters 24a and 24b to switch the optical path of the camera 22 to either the application form capturing mode or the direct capturing mode.

Description

  The present invention relates to a face image photographing system for creating a certification card for creating a certification card such as an IC card having an IC chip, and more particularly, for creating a certification card capable of adopting a face image desired by an applicant. The present invention relates to a face image photographing system.

  2. Description of the Related Art An IC card having an IC chip on which electronic information is recorded is known as a certification card used for identification such as an identification card. On such an IC card, for example, characters such as names and addresses, numbers, and the like are printed.

  In this case, characters such as names and addresses, numbers, and the like are printed on the front surface of the IC card, and characters, numbers, and the like are printed on the back surface of the IC card.

  When creating such an IC card, the applicant fills in the necessary items in advance at the application location, and the applicant's face image is captured by the camera as necessary.

  In this case, the applicant captures a face image by the camera at the application location, but some applicants may obtain a desired photographic image and desire to adopt this photographic image.

  However, at present, no system has been developed that has the functions of both a system that directly captures the applicant's face image with a camera and a system that employs the photograph image that the applicant desires. .

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 7-271951 JP-A-8-99487

  The present invention has been made in consideration of such points, and has a simple function including both a function of directly capturing an applicant's face image by a camera and a function of adopting a photograph image desired by the applicant. An object is to provide a face image photographing system for creating a certification card.

  In the face image photographing system for creating a certification card, the present invention provides a camera for acquiring an image, an application form input unit for inputting an application form, a direct image pickup unit for imaging an applicant by the camera, and an application form input by the camera. A mode switching unit that switches the optical path of the camera to an application imaging mode that captures a facial image of the application in the department, and a direct imaging mode that images the applicant via the imaging unit directly by the camera, and a camera and mode switching unit. A control unit that controls and obtains an image from the camera, and the control unit operates the mode switching unit to switch the optical path of the camera to either the application imaging mode or the direct imaging mode and acquire the image by the camera. This is a face image photographing system for creating a certification card.

The present invention further comprises an application form imaging mode input unit for inputting the necessity of the application form imaging mode,
The control unit operates the application form imaging mode switching unit based on the signal from the application form imaging mode input unit, and switches the optical path of the camera to the application form imaging mode. is there.

  In the present invention, the application input unit is provided with an image determination unit that determines the presence or absence of a face image in the application, and the control unit has a face image in the application based on a signal from the face image determination unit The face image capturing system for creating a proof card is characterized in that the mode switching unit is operated to switch the optical path of the camera to the application form imaging mode.

  In the present invention, the control unit obtains images acquired in both the application imaging mode and the direct imaging mode, and the control unit compares the images acquired in both the application imaging mode and the direct imaging mode, A face image imaging system for creating a proof card, further comprising an image comparison unit for determining whether to adopt an image.

  The present invention is a face image capturing system for creating a proof card, characterized in that the mode switching unit has a pair of shutters, one of the shutters is opened, and the other shutter is closed to switch the optical path of the camera. .

  The present invention is a face image capturing system for creating a proof card, characterized in that a half mirror is interposed between a camera and each shutter.

  The invention of the present application is characterized in that the mode switching unit includes a camera and a rotatable turntable, and the turntable is rotated to switch the optical path of the camera to either the application imaging mode or the direct imaging mode. This is a face image system for creating a certification card.

  As described above, according to the present invention, the optical path of the camera is switched between the application form imaging mode in which the mode switching unit is operated and the face image in the application form is imaged by the camera and the direct imaging mode in which the applicant is imaged by the camera. Can be switched. For this reason, it is possible to realize a system having a simple structure having both the function of directly capturing the applicant's face image and the function of employing the photograph image desired by the applicant.

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing an entire certification card making apparatus incorporating a certification card making face image photographing system according to the present invention. FIG. 2A is a diagram showing the front surface of the IC card, and FIG. 2B is a diagram showing the back surface of the IC card. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a first embodiment of a certification card making face image photographing system according to the present invention. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a second embodiment of the face image photographing system for creating a certification card according to the present invention. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a third embodiment of a certification card making face image photographing system according to the present invention.

First Embodiment Hereinafter, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, the certification card, for example, the IC card 11 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  As shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B, the certification card obtained by the certification card making face image photographing system according to the present invention is an IC card including a card base 11B and an IC chip 11A such as a driver's license. The surface 11a of the IC card 11 is provided with a printing unit 12 and a face image 13 made up of characters, numbers, etc. for displaying names and addresses. Further, a printing unit 15 serving as additional information is also provided on the back surface 11 b of the IC card 11.

  Further, on the back surface 11 b of the IC card 11, for example, a printing unit 16 made of characters indicating the intention of donating the organ is provided. The printing unit 16 is hidden by a protective seal 17 attached to the back surface 11 b of the IC card 11. Yes. In addition, instead of the protective seal 17, an additional remark paper may be attached to the back surface 11b of the IC card 11.

  Next, referring to FIG. 1, the entire proof card making apparatus incorporating the proof card making face image photographing system will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the proof card making apparatus 20 incorporates a proof card making face image system 21 according to the present invention. Among these, the face image photographing system 21 for creating a certification card according to the present invention is for issuing a case 21a, a camera 22 arranged in the case 21a for acquiring an image, and an IC card 11 such as a driver's license. An application form input unit 30 into which the application form 1 is input and a direct imaging unit 31 that images the applicant through the camera 22 are provided.

  Among them, the application form 1 includes information such as the address and name of the applicant 3, and a face image 2 is provided as necessary.

  Further, in FIG. 1, the application form input unit 30 is disposed outside the housing 21a for the sake of convenience, but the application form input unit 30 is generally incorporated in the housing 21a. Further, the direct imaging unit 31 includes a window or the like provided on one surface of the housing 21a.

  Further, a half mirror 25, a condensing lens 27a, and a shutter 24a are sequentially arranged from the camera 22 side in the optical path between the camera 22 and the window (direct imaging unit) 31, and the half mirror 25, the application form input unit 30, and the like. A condensing lens 27b and a shutter 24b are disposed between the two.

  An application form imaging mode in which the camera 22 captures the face image 2 of the application form 1 in the application form input unit 30 and a direct imaging mode in which the camera 22 images the applicant 3 through the window 31 using the shutters 24a and 24b. In addition, the optical path of the camera 22 is switched.

  That is, when the face image 2 of the application form 1 in the application form input unit 30 is captured by the camera 22, the shutter 24a is closed and the shutter 24a is opened. Further, when the applicant 3 is imaged by the camera 22 through the window 31, the shutter 24a is opened and the shutter 24b is closed. In this case, the shutters 24a and 24b function as a mode switching unit that switches the optical path of the camera 22 between the applicant imaging mode and the direct imaging mode.

  Instead of providing the half mirror 25 and the pair of shutters 24a and 24b, the camera 22 may be placed and a rotatable turntable (not shown) may be provided. In this case, the rotating table can be rotated to switch the optical path of the camera 22 to either the application form imaging mode or the direct imaging mode, and the rotating table functions as a mode switching unit.

  Moreover, when imaging the applicant 3 by direct imaging mode, the illumination part 26 which illuminates the applicant 3 is provided.

  Further, a scanner 23 is provided for scanning the information of the application form 1 in the application form input unit 30, and this scanner 23 is preferably arranged in the housing 21a.

  The camera 22, the pair of shutters 24a, 24b and the scanner 23 are all connected to the control unit 33, and the control unit 33 drives and controls the camera 22, the pair of shutters 24a, 24b and the scanner 23.

  A display unit 29 that displays operation guidance for the applicant 3 is provided on the window 31 side surface of the casing 21 a of the certification card making face image capturing system 21. Further, an application form imaging mode input unit 28 for inputting the necessity of the application form imaging mode is provided in the vicinity of the display unit 29 of the housing 21a. The application form imaging mode input unit 28 is used by the applicant 3 to input the necessity of the application form imaging mode, and a signal from the application form imaging mode input unit 28 is sent to the control unit 33. In this case, the application form imaging mode input unit 28 may be provided in the display unit 29.

  By the way, the control unit 33 is connected with a certificate card printer 37 for printing the card base 11B to create a certification card. Further, the control unit 33 has the address, name, face image, etc. of the applicant 3. Is connected to a filing server 38 for storing past data. The control unit 33 is connected to a host server 39 that stores current data regarding the applicant's address, name, face image, and the like sent from the scanner 23 and the camera 22.

  The control unit 33 also includes an image storage unit 34 that stores the applicant's face image, an image determination unit 35 that determines the presence or absence of the face image 2 in the application 1, an application form imaging mode, and direct imaging, as will be described later. An image comparison unit 36 that compares images acquired in both modes to determine which image to use is included.

  Next, the operation of the present embodiment having such a configuration will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, the applicant 3 finishes receiving the certification card issuance and approaches the case 21a of the certification card making face image capturing system 21.

  Next, the applicant 3 inputs the application form 1 into the applicant input unit 30 of the casing 21a. In this case, the scanner 23 reads data relating to the address, name, date of birth, and the like described on the application form 1 in the application form input unit 30. The print data read by the scanner 23 regarding the address, name, date of birth, etc. is sent to the control unit 33 and then stored in the filing server 38 and the host server 39.

  Next, the applicant 3 inputs to the application form imaging mode input unit 28 whether or not to adopt the face image 2 provided in the application form 1.

  That is, the applicant 3 can paste his / her favorite photograph (face image) 2 on the application form 1 in this case. In this case, the face image 2 on the application form 1 is imaged by the application form imaging mode input unit 28. Select the application form to be captured.

  When the applicant 3 selects the application form imaging mode via the application form imaging mode input unit 28, the applicant 3 inputs the application form 1 into the application form input unit 39 again.

  At this time, the control unit 33 closes the shutter 24a and opens the shutter 24b, and switches the optical path of the camera 22 to the application form imaging mode.

  At this stage, the control unit 33 operates the camera 22 to capture the face image 2 in the application form 1, and the image of the face image 2 is sent from the camera 22 to the control unit 33. The control unit 33 displays the image of the face image 2 acquired from the camera 22 on the display unit 29, and the applicant 3 confirms this image.

  If the applicant 3 determines that this image is inadequate, such as a clipping error, the applicant 3 inputs that fact and the camera 22 captures the face image 2 in the application form again. Thereafter, the controller 33 opens the shutter 24a, closes the shutter 24, and switches the optical path of the camera 22 back to the direct imaging mode.

  On the other hand, when the applicant 3 does not select the application form imaging mode, the control unit 33 instructs the applicant 3 to sit down via the display unit 29. At this time, since the shutter 24a is opened in advance and the shutter 24b is closed and the optical path of the camera 22 is in the direct imaging mode, the camera 22 is operated by the control unit 33 and the face of the applicant 1 is directly imaged. . The image of the applicant 3 is sent from the camera 22 to the control unit 33. The control unit 33 displays the image acquired from the camera 22 on the display unit 29.

  If the applicant 3 determines that this image is deficient, such as blinking, the applicant 3 inputs that fact and the camera 22 captures the face of the applicant 1 again.

  The image data acquired in the application form imaging mode or the image data acquired in the direct imaging mode is stored in the image storage unit 34 of the control unit 33 and sent to the filing server 38 and the host server 39.

  Next, the control unit 33 obtains print data and face image data relating to the address, name, date of birth, etc. of the applicant 3 stored in the host server 39 and sends them to the certificate card printer 37. The certificate card printer 37 prints on the card base 11B based on the print data and face image data relating to the address, name, date of birth, etc. sent from the control unit 33. In this way, a certification card 11 composed of an IC card is obtained.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, simply by opening and closing the pair of shutters 24a and 24b, the direct imaging mode in which the applicant can easily image the optical path of the camera and the application form imaging mode in which the application form is imaged. Can be switched. For this reason, it is possible to easily realize a system having both functions of directly imaging an applicant and a function of adopting a photographic image desired by the applicant.

Second Embodiment Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the second embodiment shown in FIG. 4, the same parts as those in the first embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 to 3 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof is omitted.

  In FIG. 4, first, the applicant 3 finishes the certification card issuance reception, and approaches the case 21 a of the certification card creation face image photographing system 21.

  Next, the applicant 3 inputs the application form 1 into the applicant input unit 30 of the casing 21a. In this case, the scanner 23 reads the data about the address, name, date of birth, and the like described on the application form 1 in the application input unit 30 and the face image 2 when there is the face image 2. . Print data and face image data related to the address, name, date of birth, and the like read by the scanner 23 are sent to the control unit 33 and then stored in the filing server 38 and the filing server 39.

  Next, the control unit 33 determines whether or not there is a face image 2 in the application form 1. The presence / absence of the face image 2 is determined by the image determination unit 35.

  When the image determination unit 35 of the control unit 33 determines that the face image 2 exists in the application form 1, the control unit 33 closes the shutter 24a and opens the shutter 24b, and sets the optical path of the camera 22 to the application form imaging mode. Switch.

  At this stage, the control unit 33 operates the camera 22 to capture the face image 2 in the application form 1, and the image of the face image 2 is sent from the camera 22 to the control unit 33. The control unit 33 displays the image of the face image 2 acquired from the camera 22 on the display unit 29, and the applicant 3 confirms this image.

  If the applicant 3 determines that this image is inadequate, such as a clipping error, the applicant 3 inputs that fact and the camera 22 captures the face image 2 in the application form again. Thereafter, the controller 33 opens the shutter 24a, closes the shutter 24, and switches the optical path of the camera 22 back to the direct imaging mode.

  On the other hand, when the image determination unit 35 of the control unit 33 determines that the face image 2 does not exist in the application form 1, the control unit 33 instructs the applicant 3 to sit down via the display unit 29. . At this time, since the shutter 24a is opened in advance and the shutter 24b is closed and the optical path of the camera 22 is in the direct imaging mode, the camera 22 is operated by the control unit 33 and the face of the applicant 1 is directly imaged. . The image of the applicant 3 is sent from the camera 22 to the control unit 33. The control unit 33 displays the image acquired from the camera 22 on the display unit 29.

  If the applicant 3 determines that this image is deficient, such as blinking, the applicant 3 inputs that fact and the camera 22 captures the face of the applicant 1 again.

  The image data acquired in the application form imaging mode or the image data acquired in the direct imaging mode is stored in the image storage unit 34 of the control unit 33 and sent to the filing server 38 and the host server 39.

  Next, the control unit 33 obtains print data and face image data relating to the address, name, date of birth, etc. of the applicant 3 stored in the host server 39 and sends them to the certificate card printer 37. The certificate card printer 37 prints on the card base 11B based on the print data and face image data relating to the address, name, date of birth, etc. sent from the control unit 33. In this way, a certification card 11 composed of an IC card is obtained.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, simply by opening and closing the pair of shutters 24a and 24b, the direct imaging mode in which the applicant can easily image the optical path of the camera and the application form imaging mode in which the application form is imaged. Can be switched. For this reason, it is possible to easily realize a system having both functions of directly imaging an applicant and a function of adopting a photographic image desired by the applicant.

Third Embodiment Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the third embodiment shown in FIG. 5, the same parts as those in the first embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 to 3 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof is omitted.

  In FIG. 5, first, the applicant 3 finishes the certification card issuance reception, and approaches the case 21 a of the certification card creation face image photographing system 21.

  Next, the applicant 3 inputs the application form 1 into the applicant input unit 30 of the casing 21a. In this case, the scanner 23 reads the data about the address, name, date of birth, and the like described on the application form 1 in the application input unit 30 and the face image 2 when there is the face image 2. . Print data and face image data related to the address, name, date of birth, and the like read by the scanner 23 are sent to the control unit 33 and then stored in the filing server 38 and the filing server 39.

  Next, the control unit 33 instructs the applicant 3 to sit down via the display unit 29. At this time, since the shutter 24a is opened in advance and the shutter 24b is closed and the optical path of the camera 22 is in the direct imaging mode, the camera 22 is operated by the control unit 33 and the face of the applicant 1 is directly imaged. . The image of the applicant 3 is sent from the camera 22 to the control unit 33. The control unit 33 displays the image acquired from the camera 22 on the display unit 29.

  If the applicant 3 determines that this image is deficient, such as blinking, the applicant 3 inputs that fact and the camera 22 captures the face of the applicant 1 again. The image data of the applicant 3 acquired in the direct imaging mode is stored in the image storage unit 34.

  Next, the control unit 33 closes the shutter 24a and opens the shutter 24b, and switches the optical path of the camera 22 to the application form imaging mode.

  At this stage, the camera 22 is operated by the control unit 33, the face image 2 in the application form 1 input to the application form input unit 30 is captured, and the image of the face image 2 is sent from the camera 22 to the control unit 33. It is done. The control unit 33 displays the image of the face image 2 acquired from the camera 22 on the display unit 29, and the applicant 3 confirms this image.

  If the applicant 3 determines that this image is inadequate, such as a clipping error, the applicant 3 inputs that fact and the camera 22 captures the face image 2 in the application form again.

  The image data acquired in the application form imaging mode or the image data acquired in the direct imaging mode is stored in the image storage unit 34 of the control unit 33 and sent to the filing server 38 and the host server 39.

  Next, in the control unit 33, the image comparison unit 36 compares the image data of the face image 2 acquired in the application image capturing mode and the image data of the applicant acquired in the direct imaging mode stored in the image storage unit 34. Is done. In this case, if necessary, the past image data stored in the filing server 38 may be sent to the image comparison unit 36 and the past image data may be compared simultaneously.

  Thus, by comparing the image data of the face image 2 acquired in the application form imaging mode with the image data of the applicant 3 acquired in the direct imaging mode in the image comparison unit 36, the following effects can be obtained. it can.

  That is, it is possible to confirm whether or not the face image 2 attached to the application form 1 really belongs to the person, and this makes it possible for someone else to obtain a certification card (IC card) 11 illegally. Prevented in advance. In addition, it is possible to prevent mistakes in which the applicant 3 is mistaken.

  Furthermore, it is possible to confirm whether or not the face image 2 attached to the application form 1 is appropriate for the certification card (IC card) 11, and thus an image suitable for registration as the person's image. It can be determined whether or not. At the same time, it can be determined whether the main part of the face image 2 attached to the application form 1 is not hidden by the hair, or whether the size of the face image 2 is appropriate.

  At this time, based on the image data of the face image 2 acquired in the application form imaging mode and the image data of the applicant acquired in the direct imaging mode, the image data of the face image 2 acquired in the application form imaging mode correctly displays the person. If the image comparison unit 36 determines that the image is being printed, the image data of the face image 2 is used and printed on the card base 11B in a later step.

  On the other hand, when the image comparison unit 36 determines that the image data of the face image 2 acquired in the application form imaging mode does not correctly display the person, the control unit 33 indicates that the image data of the face image 2 is not used. Are displayed on the display unit 29. In this case, the applicant's image data acquired in the direct imaging mode is used and printed on the card base 11B in a later process.

  During this time, the controller 33 opens the shutter 24a and closes the shutter 24b, and switches the optical path of the camera 22 back to the direct imaging mode.

  Next, the control unit 33 obtains print data and face image data relating to the address, name, date of birth, etc. of the applicant 3 stored in the host server 39 and sends them to the certificate card printer 37. In this case, face image data in either the application form imaging mode or the direct imaging mode is used based on the result of comparison in the image comparison unit 36.

  The certificate card printer 37 prints on the card base 11B based on the print data and face image data relating to the address, name, date of birth, etc. sent from the control unit 33. In this way, a certification card 11 composed of an IC card is obtained.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, simply by opening and closing the pair of shutters 24a and 24b, the direct imaging mode in which the applicant can easily image the optical path of the camera and the application form imaging mode in which the application form is imaged. Can be switched. For this reason, it is possible to easily realize a system having both functions of directly imaging an applicant and a function of adopting a photographic image desired by the applicant.

  In addition, although the applicant 3 operated the application form imaging mode input unit 28 in each of the above-described embodiments, or the applicant 3 confirmed that the image on the display unit 29 was input and input that the image is captured again, In addition to this, instead of the applicant 3, a specialized operator may operate the application form imaging mode input unit 28, confirm the image on the display unit 29, and input that the imaging is performed.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Application form 2 Face image 3 Applicant 20 Certificate card preparation apparatus 21 Face image imaging system 21a for certification card preparation 21a Case 22 Camera 23 Scanner 24a, 24b Shutter 25 Half mirror 26 Illumination part 28 Application form imaging mode input part 29 Display Unit 30 Application Form Input Unit 31 Window 33 Control Unit 34 Image Storage Unit 35 Image Determination Unit 36 Image Comparison Unit 37 Certificate Card Printer 38 Filing Server 39 Host Server

Claims (7)

In the face image shooting system for creating a certification card,
A camera that captures images,
An application input department where the application is input;
A direct imaging unit that images the applicant with a camera;
A mode switching unit that switches the optical path of the camera to an application imaging mode that captures the face image of the application in the application input unit by the camera and a direct imaging mode that images the applicant through the imaging unit directly by the camera;
A control unit for controlling the camera and the mode switching unit to obtain an image from the camera,
A control card operates a mode switching unit, switches the optical path of the camera to either the application form imaging mode or the direct imaging mode, and acquires an image by the camera. It further includes an application form imaging mode input part for inputting the necessity of the application form imaging mode,
2. The certification card creation method according to claim 1, wherein the control unit operates the application form imaging mode switching unit based on a signal from the application form imaging mode input unit to switch the optical path of the camera to the application form imaging mode. Face imaging system. An image determination unit that determines the presence or absence of a face image in the application form is provided in the application form input part,
2. The control unit according to claim 1, wherein when there is a face image in the application form based on a signal from the face image determination unit, the control unit operates the mode switching unit to switch the optical path of the camera to the application form imaging mode. Face image capturing system for creating proof cards.   The control unit obtains images acquired in both the application imaging mode and the direct imaging mode, and the control unit compares the images acquired in both the application imaging mode and the direct imaging mode, and which image is used. The face image imaging system for creating a proof card according to claim 1, further comprising an image comparison unit for determination.   5. The proof card creation apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the mode switching unit has a pair of shutters, and opens one of the shutters and closes the other shutter to switch the optical path of the camera. Face imaging system.   6. The face image imaging system for creating a proof card according to claim 5, wherein a half mirror is interposed between the camera and each shutter.   The mode switching unit comprises a rotatable turntable on which the camera is placed, and rotates the turntable to switch the optical path of the camera to either the application form imaging mode or the direct imaging mode. 4. A face image system for creating a certification card according to any one of 4 above.

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