JP2013030976A - Editing device control method, program, and photographing device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an editing function which keeps user's interest by meeting user's various needs and preferences, to a photographing device which allows using a taken image as a stamp image.SOLUTION: When editing a subject image taken by the photographing device, it is possible to doodle in the subject image taken by the photographing device and furthermore compose a stamp image. At this time, the subject image taken by the photographing device can be used as the stamp image, such that the subject image to be used as the stamp image can be edited and thereafter used as the stamp image.

Description

  The present invention relates to an editing apparatus control method, a program, and a photographing apparatus.

  2. Description of the Related Art A photographing apparatus such as a photo sticker manufacturing machine (an example of a photographic printing apparatus) that edits and prints an image of a subject photographed by a photographing unit such as a CCD camera is known.

  A photographing apparatus such as a photo sticker manufacturing machine can edit a photographed image photographed by one or a plurality of friends to generate and enjoy a photograph sticker having a high degree of freedom different from a normal photograph.

  Recently, it is also popular as a communication tool for exchanging provided images via a network or publishing on the Web without printing as a photo sticker.

Japanese Patent No. 4600783

  2. Description of the Related Art A stamp editing function is known in which a mark such as a heart or a star is pasted like a stamp when editing with a photographing apparatus such as a photo sticker manufacturing machine. When the stamp editing function is used, when a desired stamp image is selected and a desired position of the editing target image displayed in the editing target image area is touched, the selected stamp image is pasted (arranged) at the touch position. Can be edited.

  However, the user of this application is bored with just using a mark prepared in advance as a stamp image, so the inventor of the present application has developed a photographing device that uses a photographed image as a stamp image in order to provide a new editing function. doing. In such a photographing apparatus, an important issue is how to satisfy the various needs and preferences of the user and provide a timeless editing function.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems. According to the present invention, there is provided an editing apparatus control method, program, and imaging apparatus capable of providing a timeless editing function that satisfies various user needs and preferences in an imaging apparatus that uses a captured image as a stamp image. Can be provided.

(1) The present invention
A control method of an editing apparatus for editing an image of a subject,
An image capturing step for capturing an image of a photographed subject as an editing target;
An editing screen for simultaneously displaying a first editing target image display area for displaying a first editing target image and a second editing target image display area for displaying a second editing target image is provided. An editing process step of performing an editing process on the captured image of the subject based on the edit input information and generating a provided image to be provided to the user,
In the editing process step,
Setting the image of the subject as a second editing target image, performing a second editing process based on second editing input information, and updating the second editing target image based on an editing result;
Based on the first editing input information, a first editing process is performed in which the second editing target image is arranged on the first editing target image, based on the first editing input information. Updating the target image;
And a step of generating a first provided image based on a first editing process result and generating a second provided image based on a second editing process result.

The present invention also provides
A program for editing a subject image,
An image capture control unit that captures an image of a photographed subject as an editing target;
An editing screen for simultaneously displaying a first editing target image display area for displaying a first editing target image and a second editing target image display area for displaying a second editing target image is provided. Based on the edit input information, the computer functions as an edit processing unit that performs an editing process on the captured subject image and generates a provided image to be provided to the user.
The editing processing unit
Using the subject image as a first editing target image, performing a first editing process based on first editing input information, updating the first editing target image based on the editing result, and generating a first provided image A first provided image generation processing unit,
Using the subject image as a second editing target image, performing a second editing process based on second editing input information, updating the second editing target image based on the editing result, and generating a second provided image A second provided image generation processing unit,
The first provided image generation processing unit
The present invention relates to a program for generating a first provided image by performing an editing process for arranging a second editing target image on a first editing target image as the first editing process.

  The present invention also relates to a computer-readable information storage medium that stores (records) a program that causes a computer to function as each unit.

The present invention also provides
A shooting section for shooting an image of the subject;
An image capturing control unit that captures an image of a subject photographed by the photographing unit as an editing target;
An editing screen for simultaneously displaying a first editing target image display area for displaying a first editing target image and a second editing target image display area for displaying a second editing target image is provided. An edit processing unit that performs an edit process on the captured subject image based on the edit input information and generates a provided image to be provided to the user,
The editing processing unit
Using the subject image as a first editing target image, performing a first editing process based on first editing input information, updating the first editing target image based on the editing result, and generating a first provided image A first provided image generation processing unit,
Using the subject image as a second editing target image, performing a second editing process based on second editing input information, updating the second editing target image based on the editing result, and generating a second provided image A second provided image generation processing unit,
The first provided image generation processing unit
The present invention relates to a photographing apparatus characterized in that, as the first editing process, an editing process for arranging a second editing target image on a first editing target image is performed to generate a first provided image.

  Here, the photographing device may be a photographic device or a photo sticker printing device, or an information device equipped with a photographing function (a portable communication device such as a mobile phone, a portable game machine, a portable information terminal, a personal computer, etc. For example, an imaging device such as an electronic camera may be used.

  In addition, the photographing apparatus may have an editing function for performing an editing process on the captured image. Further, it may have a printing function or a communication function for a captured image or a provided image obtained by performing editing processing on the captured image.

The image capture control unit
Import multiple cut subject images for editing,
The first provided image generation processing unit
Generating a first provided image using a given one-cut image of the plurality of cut subject images as a first edit target image;
The second provided image generation processing unit
Generating at least one second provided image using at least one cut image of the plurality of cut subject images as a second edit target image;
The first provided image generation processing unit
As the first editing process, the first provided image may be generated by performing an editing process in which at least one second editing target image is arranged in the first editing target image.

  The image of the subject used for the first edit target image or the second edit target image may be a captured image itself or a processed image obtained by performing a given image process on the captured image.

  The first editing process is interactively performed on the first editing input, and the editing result is displayed in real time on an editing screen (for example, a first editing target image display area on which the first editing target image is displayed). It may be reflected.

  The second editing process is interactively performed with respect to the second editing input, and the editing result is displayed in real time on an editing screen (for example, a second editing target image display area on which the second editing target image is displayed). It may be reflected.

  As the first editing process, the editing process for placing the second editing target image on the first editing target image is, for example, a first editing target image (graffiti) that serves as a background with the second editing target image as a stamp image. Image composition processing may be performed in which the image composition is performed by placing the image on the image.

  The first provided image is a main image provided to the user (for example, a photograph provided as a photographic print when the photographing apparatus is a photographic printing apparatus), and the second provided image is used for the first editing. It may be an image serving as editing content (for example, a stamp image arranged in the first editing target image).

  In this way, when editing a subject image photographed by the photographing device, it is possible to use the subject image photographed by the photographing device as a stamp image. The subject image used as the stamp image is edited and the edited image is stamped. It can also be used as an image.

  Also, in this case, the second editing target image in the second editing target image display area is subjected to the second editing, and the second editing target image is arranged in the first editing target image display area. A user interface can be provided.

The edit processing unit
The second edit target image display area and the second edit content thumbnail display, and the first edit target image display area and the first edit content thumbnail display are simultaneously displayed. It may be.

  Then, an editing screen is provided in which a plurality of selection candidate images that can be selected as the first editing target are displayed together with the first editing target image display area, and the first editing target is selected based on the selection input information. The selected image may be displayed in the first edit target image display area.

  In addition, an editing screen is provided in which a plurality of selection candidate images that can be selected as the second editing target are displayed as thumbnails together with the second editing target image display area, and the second editing target is selected based on the selection input information. The selected image may be displayed in the second edit target image display area.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the imaging device which uses a picked-up image as a stamp image can satisfy a user's various needs and tastes, and can provide the timeless editing function.

(2) In this editing apparatus control method,
A processing image generation step for generating a processed image by performing image processing for applying a given processing to the captured image of the subject;
In the editing step,
The processed image of the subject may be used as the first edit target image and the second edit target image.

In this program, information storage medium, and photographing apparatus,
A processing image generation unit that generates a processed image by performing image processing for applying a given processing to the captured subject image;
The first provided image generation processing unit
The image of the processed subject as a first editing target image,
The second provided image generation processing unit
The processed subject image may be used as the second editing target image.

  The image processing for applying a given processing may be, for example, background synthesis image processing, image processing for correcting the color, tone, and saturation of the photographed image, or a decorative image such as a frame may be added to the photographed image. Image processing to be combined may be used.

  The image processing for applying a given process may be image processing for synthesizing a skin-colored transparent image so that the entire image looks like a soft photograph, or may be applied to a subject's eyes, hair, lips, etc. Image processing that applies effects may also be used.

  Image processing for a given process may be image processing that reproduces the feeling that the amount of peripheral light has dropped like a photograph taken with a toy camera or an old Polaroid camera, or it feels slightly out of focus. It may be image processing to reproduce, or image processing to make a nostalgic hue or sepia.

  In this way, it is possible to generate a provided image reflecting the user's preferences and needs.

(3) In this editing apparatus control method,
In the editing process step,
Provided is an editing screen in which a plurality of selection candidate images that can be selected as the second editing target image are displayed together with a second editing target image display area for displaying the second editing target image, and are input from the operation unit A second editing target image may be selected based on the selection input information, and the selected image may be displayed in the second editing target image display area.

In this program, information storage medium, and photographing apparatus,
The editing processing unit
Provided is an editing screen in which a plurality of selection candidate images that can be selected as the second editing target image are displayed together with a second editing target image display area for displaying the second editing target image, and are input from the operation unit A second editing target image may be selected based on the selection input information, and the selected image may be displayed in the second editing target image display area.

  The plurality of selection candidate images are images of a photographed subject, and may be images after image processing for performing a given process. Further, it may be an image after the first editing process has already been performed.

  Provides an editing screen in which a plurality of selection candidate images that can be selected as the second editing target are displayed as thumbnails together with the second editing target image display area, and selects and selects the second editing target based on the selection input information The processed image may be displayed in the second edit target image display area.

(4) In this editing apparatus control method,
In the processed image generation processing step,
Image processing for performing first processing on the captured subject image, generating a first processed image to be a first editing target,
Image processing for performing a second process different from the first process on the captured image of the subject to generate a second processed image to be edited;
In the editing process step,
The image of the subject after the first processing is set as a first editing target image,
The image of the subject after the second processing may be set as the second editing target image.

In this program, information storage medium, and photographing apparatus,
The processed image generation processing unit
Image processing for performing first processing on the captured subject image, generating a first processed image to be a first editing target,
Image processing for performing a second process different from the first process on the captured image of the subject to generate a second processed image to be edited;
The first provided image generation processing unit
The image of the subject after the first processing is set as a first editing target image,
The second provided image generation processing unit
The image of the subject after the second processing may be set as the second editing target image.

(5) In this editing apparatus control method,
In the editing process step,
As the second editing process, editing for writing to the second editing target image, editing for synthesizing a given content image to the second editing target image, color of the second editing target image, The second provided image may be generated by performing at least one of editing that changes the luminance and shape, or editing that applies effect processing to the second editing target image.

In this program, information storage medium, and photographing apparatus,
The second provided image generation processing unit
As the second editing process, editing for writing to the second editing target image, editing for synthesizing a given content image (frame image, character image, etc.) to the second editing target image, The second provided image may be generated by performing at least one of editing that changes the color, brightness, and shape of the second editing target image, or editing that applies effect processing to the second editing target image.

(6) In the control method of the editing apparatus,
In the editing process step,
As the second editing process, the editing content is selected based on the selection information of the editing content, the arrangement position of the selected editing content is determined according to a predetermined rule, and the editing selected at the determined arrangement position The second provided image in which the content for use is arranged may be generated.

In this program, information storage medium, and photographing apparatus,
The second provided image generation processing unit
As the second editing process, the editing content is selected based on the selection information of the editing content, the arrangement position of the selected editing content is determined according to a predetermined rule, and the editing selected at the determined arrangement position The second provided image in which the content for use is arranged may be generated.

  The editing content may be images such as letters, numbers, symbols, marks, and the like.

  The determination of the arrangement position of the editing content according to a predetermined rule may be, for example, a case where the arrangement position is determined by calculating the coordinates of the arrangement position or the arrangement interval in accordance with the number of selected editing contents. The arrangement pattern prepared in advance according to the number of contents for use may be selected and arranged according to the arrangement pattern. Further, it may be arranged sequentially at preset reservation positions.

(7) In this editing apparatus control method,
In the editing process step,
The second editing process may be performed using the first provided image that has been subjected to the first editing process as the second image to be edited.

In this program, information storage medium, and photographing apparatus,
The second provided image generation processing unit
The second editing process may be performed using the first provided image that has been subjected to the first editing process as the second image to be edited.

  In this way, since the image after the graffiti editing (image after the first editing process) can be used as the stamp image, it is possible to provide an editing function in which more various stamp images can be used.

(8) In the control method of the editing apparatus,
In the processed image generation processing step,
As the second processing, image processing for combining a given frame image with an image of a captured subject or an image obtained by performing a given processing on the captured subject image is performed. The processed image may be generated.

In this program, information storage medium, and photographing apparatus,
The processed image generation processing unit
As the second processing, image processing for combining a given frame image with an image of a captured subject or an image obtained by performing a given processing on the captured subject image is performed. The processed image may be generated.

  You may perform the image processing which provides a margin part around an outer frame like a polaroid photograph, or a photograph as a given frame image. The editing content may be arranged in the outer frame or the margin.

(9) In the control method of the editing apparatus,
The method may further include a step of transmitting the second provided image or the second processed image to a server or other information communication device via a communication network.

In this program, information storage medium, and photographing apparatus,
You may include the communication part which transmits a 2nd provision image or a 2nd processed image to a server or another information communication apparatus via a communication network.

  In this way, the user can hold the electronic data of the second provided image or the second processed image.

  When transmitting the second processed image, an application corresponding to the second editing process performed on the second processed image is provided on the web or as a flash so that the user's computer can perform editing. May be.

1 is a perspective view illustrating an example of an appearance of a photographic printing apparatus according to an embodiment. 1 is a perspective view illustrating an example of an appearance of a photographic printing apparatus according to an embodiment. 1 is a perspective view illustrating an example of an appearance of a photographic printing apparatus according to an embodiment. 1 is an example of a block diagram of a photo printing apparatus according to an embodiment. The figure for demonstrating the image produced | generated with the imaging | photography process of this Embodiment, a process image generation process, and an edit process. FIG. 6A shows an example of the first processed image 312, and FIG. 6B shows an example of the second processed image. The figure which shows an example of the edit screen of this Embodiment. The figure which shows an example of a stamp image edit palette. The figure for demonstrating the edit of the graffiti image using a stamp image. The figure for demonstrating the edit of the graffiti image using a stamp image. The figure for demonstrating the edit of the graffiti image using a stamp image. The figure for demonstrating edit of the stamp image with a mobile telephone. 6 is a flowchart showing a flow of stamp image editing processing according to the present embodiment. The figure for demonstrating the example of arrangement | positioning of the content for edit in stamp image editing. FIGS. 15A to 15C are diagrams for explaining the rotational arrangement of stamp images. 16A to 16C are diagrams for explaining the enlargement / reduction of the stamp image.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

1. Configuration of the imaging device
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an example of the appearance of a photo sticker printing apparatus that is an example of the photographing apparatus PM of the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the photographing apparatus PM of the present embodiment includes a price receiving unit RM, an imaging unit CM, an editing operation receiving unit EM, and a photo sticker providing unit PB.

  The price accepting unit RM shown in FIG. 1 is the first contact with the user when using the imaging apparatus PM of the present embodiment, and is for inputting a price for using the imaging apparatus PM.

  The imaging unit CM illustrated in FIG. 1 is for capturing an image of a user who has input a price to the above-described price receiving unit RM, and is provided at a position different from the above-described price receiving unit RM. Yes. In the present embodiment, the imaging unit CM is covered with the sheet ST so that surrounding scenery does not appear in the background of the image, and so that the user being imaged cannot be seen from the surroundings.

  FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the imaging apparatus PM according to the present embodiment with the sheet ST removed, such that the front surface of the imaging unit CM is right front. As shown in FIG. 2, a camera CR that captures an image of a user located in the imaging area CA is provided at the upper front of the imaging unit CM. The camera CR can be realized by, for example, a CCD camera, a C-MOS camera, or a video camera. The camera CR captures a subject from the front direction and functions as an imaging unit.

  In addition, an imaging illumination unit CL that illuminates a user located in the imaging area CA is provided from the upper front to the middle of the imaging unit CM. The imaging illumination unit CL is controlled so as to be lit when the camera CR starts capturing an image of the user. Then, the camera CR is controlled to continue to illuminate the user while the user's image is captured.

  In addition, an imaging monitor CMN (an example of a display unit) that displays an image captured by the camera CR to a user located in the imaging area CA is provided in the front middle part of the imaging unit CM. In the present embodiment, when the camera CR starts capturing an image, the imaging monitor CMN displays the user's image located in the imaging area CA as a real-time moving image. As a result, the user can confirm the user's image captured by the camera CR on the imaging monitor CMN. The imaging monitor CMN is attached to the housing so that the display screen faces the user at a height looking down from the user's viewpoint. The video imaged by the camera CR is displayed on the imaging monitor CMN, and the user can check whether or not his / her pose is appropriate by viewing the video image displayed on the imaging monitor CMN.

  The imaging monitor CMN is configured by a touch panel monitor in which touch sensor panels capable of detecting a contact position are stacked, and a user can input an operation by touching the imaging monitor CMN.

  Then, when a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of image capturing of the user, the image capturing of the user is terminated. Then, the user who is located in the imaging area CA is guided to move to the editing area EA (an example of a third area) that is the area on the front side of the editing operation reception unit EM.

  The editing operation accepting unit EM illustrated in FIG. 1 is for a user who has captured an image in the above-described imaging unit CM to perform an operation for editing the captured image, and is located at a position different from that of the above-described imaging unit CM. Is provided. In the present embodiment, the editing operation reception unit EM is covered with the sheet ST so that the user who is performing the editing operation cannot see from the surroundings. In particular, in the present embodiment, a first editing operation receiving unit EM1 and a second editing operation receiving unit EM2 are provided as the editing operation receiving unit EM. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the photographing apparatus PM of the present embodiment in a state where the sheet ST is removed so that the front surface of the first editing operation accepting unit EM1 is right front.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a user located in an editing area EA1 (an example of a third area) that is an area on the front side of the first editing operation accepting unit EM1 is located at the front center part of the first editing operation accepting part EM1. On the other hand, there is provided a touch panel type editing monitor EMN that displays an image determined as a still image to be printed on a sticker and receives an operation for editing the displayed image.

  In the present embodiment, touch pens TP are prepared on the left and right of the editing monitor EMN, respectively, and the user combines the determined image with the determined image by bringing the tip of the touch pen TP into contact with an arbitrary position of the editing monitor EMN. You can edit a still image to be printed on a sticker by drawing a pattern or selecting a template (stamp image) of a pattern or design and placing it on the image.

  In the present embodiment, a second editing operation receiving unit EM2 having the same configuration as the first editing operation receiving unit EM1 is provided on the back side of the first editing operation receiving unit EM1 shown in FIG. The image displayed while displaying the image determined as the still image to be printed on the sticker for the user located in the editing area EA2 (an example of the fourth area) that is the area on the front side of the editing operation accepting unit EM2 of No. 2 Accepts operations for editing.

  Then, when a predetermined time elapses after the acceptance of the image editing operation is started or the end of the editing operation is selected by the user's operation, the acceptance of the image editing operation is finished. Then, the user located in the editing area EA1 or the editing area EA2 moves to a take-out area PA (an example of a fifth area) that is a front side area of the photo sticker providing unit PB (an example of a printed matter providing unit). To guide.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the left side surface of the first editing operation accepting unit EM1 is provided with a photo sticker providing unit PB that provides a user with a photo sticker (an example of a printed material) in which an edited image is printed on a sticker. It has been. In the present embodiment, a photo sticker outlet PO is provided in front of the photo sticker providing part PB so as to provide a photo sticker to a user located in the take-out area PA.

  FIG. 4 is an example of a block diagram of the photographing apparatus PM of the present embodiment. Note that the imaging apparatus PM does not have to include all the components (parts) shown in FIG. 4 and may have a configuration in which some of them are omitted. The imaging unit 198 is for photographing a subject and corresponds to the CR in FIG. 2 and can be realized by, for example, a CCD camera, a CMOS camera, or a video camera.

  An operation unit 160 (a pointing device, a lever, a button, or the like) is used by the user to perform a selection operation or an editing operation of the editing content selection menu.

  The storage unit 170 (RAM) is a work area such as the processing unit 100 or the communication unit 196.

  An information storage medium 180 (a computer-readable medium such as a CD, DVD, HDD, or ROM) stores programs and data. The information storage medium 180 stores a program for causing a computer to function as each unit of the present embodiment (a program for causing a computer to execute processing of each unit).

  The display 190 displays an image, and is, for example, the imaging monitor CMN or the editing display shown in FIG.

As the imaging monitor CMN, for example, a touch panel or the like is used, and various instruction inputs (selection of a shooting mode, etc.) can be performed when a user touches an input button displayed on the display with a finger. It is configured.

  As the editing display, for example, a liquid crystal tablet, a touch panel, or the like is used, and a handwritten image can be input by drawing a character or a figure by bringing the tip of a touch pen (an example of a pointing device) into contact with the display surface. . It is also possible to input a stamp image by selecting a stamp image such as a star mark or heart mark prepared in advance or a stamp image based on the photographed image of this embodiment and bringing the tip of the touch pen into contact with the display surface. ing.

  The sound output unit 192 outputs sounds such as sounds and game sounds.

  The portable information storage device 194 stores user personal data, save data for editing, and the like.

  The printing unit 195 performs processing for printing the captured image on a print medium (seal paper, photographic paper, plastic plate, or recording layer). In this case, there are various printing methods such as a sublimation type, a thermal transfer type, an ink jet method, and a laser printing method. As a printer for printing, an ink jet printer, a laser printer, a sublimation printer, a thermal transfer printer, a melt printer, a thermal printer, a photographic paper printer, an instant film printer, or the like may be used. It should be noted that the printing unit is not an essential component and a photographing apparatus that does not include the printing unit is also within the scope of the present invention.

  The processing unit 100 (processor) performs various processes such as an image generation process or a sound generation process based on operation data and programs from the operation unit 160. In this case, the processing unit 100 performs various processes using the main storage unit 172 in the storage unit 170 as a work area. The function of the processing unit 100 can be realized by hardware such as various processors (CPU, DSP, etc.) or ASIC (gate array, etc.) and a program (game program).

  The processing unit 100 includes a background sampling image generation unit 110, a confirmation image display control unit 112, an image capture control unit 116, a processed image generation processing unit 118, an editing processing unit 120, an image generation unit 130, and a sound generation unit 140.

  The background extracted image generation unit 110 performs a process of extracting a predetermined color (background color) from a captured image captured using a predetermined color (background color) as a background. The extraction process of a predetermined color (background color) may be realized by, for example, chroma key processing or mask processing.

  The chroma key is a technique for extracting an area having a specific color (for example, background color) from an image and embedding another image therein. The method of embedding another image is realized by setting the α value (a value indicating transparency) of an area having a specific color to 1, and performing translucent synthesis (for example, α blending processing) with another image. be able to.

  Mask processing is a process of creating a mask image in which all pixel values of a specific area of the image (background color area in the present invention) are set to 1, and all other parts are set to 0. In this method, the image A is embedded in the portion and the image B is embedded in the portion 1 of the mask image to synthesize both images.

  The confirmation image display control unit 112 performs processing for displaying a confirmation image (live view image) corresponding to the captured image captured by the imaging unit on the display unit in real time.

  Further, the confirmation image display control unit 112 generates a composite image obtained by combining the background extracted image obtained by extracting the background from the photographed image of the subject photographed by the imaging unit and the given background image, and displays it as the confirmation image. May be.

  The image capture control unit 116 performs control to store an image corresponding to the confirmation image at the capture timing that occurs during shooting in the storage unit as a captured image.

  The editing processing unit 120 performs editing processing on the captured image of the subject based on input information for editing from the operation unit 160, and generates a provided image to be provided to the user.

  The editing processing unit 120 sets the subject image as the first editing target image, performs the first editing process based on the first editing input information, updates the first editing target image based on the editing result, The first provided image generation processing unit 122 for generating the provided image, and the second editing process based on the second editing input information, with the subject image as the second editing target image, and the first based on the editing result The second provided image generation processing unit 124 updates the second editing target image and generates a second provided image, and the first provided image generation processing unit 122 includes a first provided image generation processing unit 122 as a first editing process. An editing process is performed in which the second editing target image is arranged on the editing target image to generate a first provided image.

  The processed image generation unit 118 performs image processing for performing a given process on the captured subject image to generate a processed image, and the first provided image generation processing unit 122 generates the processed subject image. The second provided image generation processing unit 124 may use the processed subject image as the second editing target image as the first editing target image.

  The editing processing unit 120 provides an editing screen in which a plurality of selection candidate images that can be selected as the second editing target image are displayed as thumbnails together with a second editing target image display area that displays the second editing target image. The second editing target image may be selected based on the selection input information input from the operation unit, and the selected image may be displayed in the second editing target image display area.

  The edit processing unit 120 also displays an edit screen for simultaneously displaying a second edit target image display area for displaying the second edit target image and a first edit target image display area for displaying the first edit target image. May be provided.

  The processed image generation processing unit 118 performs image processing for performing first processing on the captured subject image, generates a first processed image to be a first editing target, and also captures the captured subject. Image processing for performing second processing different in processing content from the first processing on the first image, generating a second processed image to be a second editing target, and generating a first provided image The processing unit 122 sets the first processed subject image as the first editing target image, and the second provided image generation processing unit 124 sets the second processed subject image as the second editing target image. It is good.

  The second provided image generation processing unit 124 performs editing for writing to the second editing target image and editing for synthesizing a given content image to the second editing target image as the second editing processing. The second provided image may be generated by performing at least one of editing that changes the color, brightness, and shape of the second editing target image, or editing that applies effect processing to the second editing target image. .

  As the second editing process, the second provided image generation processing unit 124 selects the editing content based on the editing content selection information, and determines the arrangement position of the selected editing content according to a predetermined rule. The second provided image in which the selected editing content is arranged at the determined arrangement position may be generated.

  The second provided image generation processing unit 124 may perform the second editing process using the first provided image that has been subjected to the first editing process as the second editing target image.

  As the second processing, the processed image generation processing unit 118 synthesizes a given frame image with an image of the captured subject or an image obtained by performing a given processing on the captured subject image. Image processing may be performed to generate a second processed image.

  The image generation unit 130 generates an image based on the result of shooting or editing, and outputs the image to the display 190.

  The sound generation unit 140 performs sound processing based on the results of various processes performed by the processing unit 100, generates game sounds such as BGM, sound effects, or sounds, and outputs the game sounds to the sound output unit 192.

  The communication unit 196 performs processing for transmitting or receiving data via a network such as the Internet. More specifically, the communication unit 196 transmits data generated from the captured image of the camera to an external server or the like via the network. In this way, the user (subject) can download image data of the subject himself / herself from the server to the personal computer of his / her home. Based on the downloaded image data, it is possible to print and output an image on paper or a sticker using a printer at home. It is also possible to store an image captured by the user in a server, download it to the image capturing apparatus, print it, and output it.

  The function of the communication unit 196 can be realized by hardware such as a communication device (IC), a communication program, or the like. Note that either the printing unit 195 or the communication unit 196 may be omitted.

  The communication unit 196 may transmit the second provided image or the second processed image to a server or other information communication device via a communication network.

  Note that the photographing apparatus of the present embodiment may be a fixed housing or a portable device. Further, the photographing apparatus of the present embodiment can be used for a game apparatus of a type that uses a user's photographed image for a game. That is, it is possible to cause the photographing apparatus of this embodiment to function as an image capturing device of a game device.

2. Stamp image editing process
2-1. Flow of Processing from Shooting to Editing FIG. 5 is a diagram for describing an image generated in the shooting processing, processed image generation processing, and editing processing of the present embodiment.

  In the photographing apparatus according to the present embodiment, first, photographing processing of a subject image is performed, and a photographing image of a subject at a given timing is captured as an editing target (302-A, 302-B).

  The photographing apparatus according to the present embodiment displays a confirmation image (for example, a live view image) corresponding to a photographed image (or composite image) photographed by the imaging unit during photographing on a display (CNN in FIG. 3) in real time. (Live view display). The confirmation image may be a captured image that is currently being captured, or a composite image obtained by combining a background extracted image obtained by extracting a background from a captured image and a given background image.

  The background extracted image may be generated by, for example, reversing the photographed image left and right. In this way, the background-extracted image becomes the same image as when there is a mirror in the front (when there is a camera and a display unit in front of the user). Easy to do.

  The background-extracted image may be generated in real time by extracting a predetermined color (background color) from an image of a subject being photographed by the imaging unit with a predetermined color (background color) as a background. .

  Since the confirmation image is displayed as a real-time moving image on the display unit during shooting, the user aligns or poses while viewing the confirmation image, and the captured image (captured image or composite image) Can be confirmed.

  One captured image may be captured or N captured images may be captured. A case will be described as an example in which the images of the subject captured by the shooting process are the shot images 302-A and 302-B.

  The image capturing apparatus according to the present embodiment performs image processing for applying a given process to the captured image 302 that is an image of the captured subject in parallel with the image capturing process or after the image capturing process, and the processed image 312. , 314 is generated.

  Here, for example, two types of different processed images 312 and 314 are generated by performing different image processing for performing two types of different processing (for example, first processing and second processing) on one photographed image. You may make it do. For example, image processing for applying the first processing to the photographed image 302-A is performed to generate the first processed image 312-A, and the image for performing the second processing on the photographed image 302-A. Processing may be performed to generate the second processed image 314-A. Further, for example, image processing for applying the first processing to the photographed image 302-B is performed to generate the first processed image 312-B, and the second processing is performed to the photographed image 302-B. Image processing may be performed to generate the second processed image 314-B. Note that image processing for performing one type of processing on one photographed image or image processing for performing three or more different types of processing may be performed.

  After the processed image generation process, the imaging apparatus according to the present embodiment performs the editing process 320 using the processed image (first processed image 312 and second possible image 314), and the first provided image 322 and the first provided image 322 are processed. Two provided images 324 may be generated. For example, a first editing process is performed on the processed image 312 -A to generate a first provided image 322 -A, and a second editing process is performed on the processed image 312 -A and the second provided image 324- B may be generated. Further, for example, the first editing process is performed on the processed image 312 -B to generate the first provided image 322 -B, the second editing process is performed on the processed image 314 -B, and the second provided image 324 is processed. -B may be generated.

2-2. Processed Image Processing In the present embodiment, image processing for performing first processing when generating a graffiti image (first edit candidate image) from a captured image, and a stamp image (second image from the captured image) Different image processing may be performed in the image processing for performing the second processing when the (editing candidate image) is generated.

  FIG. 6A illustrates an example of the first processed image 312, and FIG. 6B illustrates an example of the second processed image 314.

  In the present embodiment, a stamp image (second edit candidate image and the second processed image 314 is used) and a graffiti image (first edit candidate image and the first processed image 312 are displayed. Used) may be processed partly or entirely different (image processing). For example, the stamp image and graffiti image may be processed differently, such as tone, hue, and frame.

  Reference numeral 312 denotes a first processed image subjected to image processing for performing the first processing, and reference numeral 314 denotes a second processed image subjected to image processing for performing the second processing.

  As the image processing for performing the first processing and the second processing, for example, image processing of background synthesis may be performed, image processing for correcting the color, tone, and saturation of the captured image may be performed, and a frame or the like may be added to the captured image. Image processing for synthesizing these decorative images may be used. Further, image processing for combining a skin-colored transparent image so that the entire image looks like a soft photograph may be performed, or image processing for applying a predetermined effect to the eyes, hair, lips, etc. of the subject may be used.

  The second processed image 314 to be a stamp image may be processed to add an outer frame (frame imitating an outer frame of a polaroid photograph) 316 serving as a user editing area as a given frame image. When the stamp image is edited (as the second editing process), a process for arranging editing content such as characters, numbers, marks, etc. in the user editing area is performed based on the input information from the operation unit. Also good.

  Further, as a second processing, image processing for polaroid-like processing that reproduces the feeling that the peripheral light amount is reduced like a photograph taken with a toy camera or an old polaroid camera may be performed. Further, as the second processing, image processing for reproducing a slightly out-of-focus feeling or image processing for making a nostalgic hue or sepia color may be performed.

2-3. Editing Processing FIG. 7 shows an example of the editing screen of the present embodiment.

  Here, a description will be given by taking as an example an editing screen in which a first user and two second users can simultaneously edit. An edit area 410-1 for editing by the first user and an edit area 410-2 for editing by the second user are provided on the left and right of the edit screen 400, respectively.

  Each editing area 410-1, 410-2 includes an image display area (first editing target image display area) 420-1, 420-2 for editing graffiti. Graffiti editing image display areas (first editing target image display areas) 420-1 and 420-2 display a first editing target image for editing the first provided image provided to the user. Area.

  Reference numeral 430 denotes a thumbnail display of a candidate image (first editing candidate image) for graffiti editing (first editing). A first processed image (or a part thereof, for example, a selected image) generated based on a plurality of photographed images photographed by the photographing unit is displayed as a thumbnail as a doodle editing candidate image.

  When the first user selects a graffiti editing target image (first editing target image) from a plurality of graffiti editing candidate images displayed as thumbnails, the selected graffiti editing target image (first editing target image) The image is displayed in an image display area for editing (first edit target image display area) 420-1.

  The first user enters characters with the touch pen (operation unit) or draws graffiti on the graffiti editing target image displayed in the graffiti editing image display area (first editing target image display area) 420-1. Various kinds of editing such as pasting or placing a stamp image of a predetermined mark. A plurality of types of editing palettes are prepared for graffiti editing, and various editing functions can be switched by operating the editing palette switching button 440, and an image display area (first editing target image for editing) An edit palette corresponding to the selected edit function is displayed in an edit palette display area 450-1 provided below (display area) 420-1.

  When “stamp editing” 441 is selected as the editing function, a “stamp image editing palette” 460-1 as shown in FIG. 7 is displayed.

2-4. Stamp image editing process In this embodiment, a shot image or a processed image obtained by performing a given process on the shot image can be used as a stamp image, and the stamp image can be edited as necessary. Can do.

  FIG. 8 shows an example of a stamp image editing palette.

  The stamp image editing palette may be displayed in the editing palette display area 450-1 as shown in FIG. In this way, the stamp image editing palette and the graffiti editing image display area (first editing target image display area) 420-1 are displayed on the same editing screen, so that the stamp image is edited in the stamp image editing palette. However, it is possible to provide a user interface that arranges the stamp image being edited in the first edit target image display area in the same edit screen.

  Note that the case where the stamp image editing palette is displayed on an editing screen different from the first editing target image display area (when the editing screen is switched) is also within the scope of the present invention. That is, in the stamp image editing palette, the stamp image is edited (second editing process), and the first editing process is performed by switching the editing screen (the second editing process is displayed on the screen for the first editing process). A configuration in which a stamp image after processing is displayed is also within the scope of the present invention.

  In this embodiment, the stamp image can be edited in the stamp image editing palette. The stamp image editing palette includes a thumbnail display 464 of candidate images (second editing candidate images) for stamp editing (second editing). The user can select and edit a desired image as a stamp edit (second edit) object from the images displayed as thumbnails.

  The stamp image editing palette displays a processed image selected as a target for stamp editing (second editing) or a first edited image as a second editing target image (second editing image display area). Edit target image display area) 462. The first edited image is an image after the first editing is performed on the first processed image. For example, in the case where editing for pasting a stamp image as graffiti editing (first editing) is performed on the first processed image, the stamp image is pasted. The user can perform second editing on the stamp editing target image (second editing target image) by the second editing input. The stamp editing (second editing) process is interactively performed on the second editing input, and the editing result is reflected in real time in the image display area (second editing target image display area) 462 for stamp editing. May be.

  In this embodiment, as stamp editing (second editing) processing, editing content (for example, characters and numbers) is added to the user editing area 463 (here, the area forming the outer frame of the image) based on input information from the operation unit. , Symbols and marks) can be performed.

  As the second editing process, the arrangement position of the editing content corresponding to any of the character, number, symbol, mark, or image selected by the input information from the operation unit is determined according to a predetermined rule, and the determined arrangement You may make it perform the process which arrange | positions the said content for edit in a position.

  The stamp image editing palette includes editing input images 470 to 480 for realizing various editing functions.

  Reference numeral 480 denotes a character designation button (for example, hiragana, uppercase, lowercase) written to the user editing area 463, and 476 denotes a character type switching button. The user can switch the character type to be written in the user editing area with the character type switching button. For example, when “A” is designated, a list of hiragana characters is displayed on the character designation button, and the hiragana characters can be selected and designated. For example, when “A” is designated, a list of uppercase letters is displayed on the character designation button, and the uppercase letters can be selected and designated.

  In this manner, by switching the character type with the character type switching button 476 and selecting and specifying the desired character with the character designation button 480, the desired character can be arranged in the user editing area.

  The arrangement of characters designated by the character selection button may be automatically determined according to a predetermined rule. For example, when the user designates “ku” 480-1, “mi” 480-2, “ma” 480-3, and “ri” 480-4 from the character designation button 480, “ku” “mi” is displayed in the user editing area 463. Characters and marks (character images and mark images) of “heart mark”, “ma”, and “ri” are arranged. The arrangement of characters and marks (character images and mark images) may be arranged at an interval according to the number of designated characters and centered (an example of a predetermined rule).

  FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining an arrangement example of editing content in stamp image editing.

  First, when the user designates “ku” 480-1 from the character designation button 480, the arrangement position S1-1 for arranging one character in the user editing area 463-1 'is determined according to a predetermined rule. Then, the character image “ku” 490-1 corresponding to the character designation button “ku” 480-1 is arranged at the determined arrangement position S1-1.

  Next, when the user designates “mi” 480-2 from the character designation button 480, the arrangement positions S1-2 and S2-2 when two characters are arranged in the user editing area 463-2 'according to a predetermined rule are determined. Then, the character image “ku” 490-1 corresponding to the character designation button “ku” 480-1 is arranged at the determined arrangement position S1-2, and the character image “mi” corresponding to the character designation button “mi” 480-2 is arranged. 490-2 is arranged at the determined arrangement position S2-2.

  Next, when the user designates “MA” 480-3 from the character designation button 480, the arrangement positions S1-3, S2-3, and S3-3 when three characters are arranged in the user editing area 463-3 ′ according to a predetermined rule. To decide. Then, the character image “ku” 490-1 corresponding to the character designation button “ku” 480-1 is arranged at the determined arrangement position S1-3, and the character image “mi” corresponding to the character designation button “mi” 480-2 is arranged. "490-2" is arranged at the determined arrangement position S2-3, and the character image "ma" 490-3 corresponding to the character designation button "ma" 480-3 is arranged at the determined arrangement position S3-3.

  Next, when the user designates “RI” 480-4 from the character designation button 480, the arrangement positions S1-4, S2-4, and S3-4 for arranging four characters in the user editing area 463-4 ′ according to a predetermined rule. , S3-4 is determined. Then, the character image “ku” 490-1 corresponding to the character designation button “ku” 480-1 is arranged at the determined arrangement position S1-4, and the character image “mi” corresponding to the character designation button “mi” 480-2 is arranged. "490-2" is arranged at the determined arrangement position S2-4, the character image "ma" 490-3 corresponding to the character designation button "ma" 480-3 is arranged at the determined arrangement position S3-4, A character image “RI” 490-4 corresponding to the character designation button “RI” 480-4 is arranged at the determined arrangement position S4-4.

  The content arrangement interval such as characters may be determined according to the number of contents such as characters.

  470 and 472 in FIG. 8 paste (arrange) the stamp image (the image displayed in the second editing target table image display area) on the graffiti image (for example, the first editing target image display area in FIG. 7). This is a button for instructing the rotation (left-handed rotation, right-handed rotation).

  FIGS. 15A to 15C are diagrams for explaining the rotational arrangement of the stamp image.

  Reference numeral 420 denotes a graffiti editing image display area (first editing target image display area) displayed on the editing screen as shown in FIG. When the user touches a given point P in the image display area for graffiti editing (first edit target image display area) 420, the touch position P can be designated as the position for pasting (arranging) the stamp image 480. . If rotation is not specified at this time, as shown in FIG. 15A, the stamp image 480-1 is pasted (arranged) in a basic posture (not rotated left and right) set in advance by default. )

  When the user touches the button 470 (see FIG. 8) for instructing the counterclockwise rotation in the state of FIG. 15A, the stamp image is rotated by the rotation amount corresponding to the number of touches or the touch time as shown in FIG. 480-2 can be rotated counterclockwise.

  Further, when the user touches a button 472 (see FIG. 8) instructing the clockwise rotation in the state of FIG. 15A, the stamp is rotated with the rotation amount corresponding to the number of touches or the touch time as shown in FIG. Image 480-3 can be rotated clockwise.

  474 in FIG. 8 pastes (arranges) the stamp image after editing (image displayed in the second editing target table image display area) on the graffiti image (for example, first editing target image display area in FIG. 7). ) A button for instructing the size.

  FIGS. 16A to 16C are diagrams for explaining the enlargement / reduction of the stamp image.

  Reference numeral 420 denotes a graffiti editing image display area (first editing target image display area) displayed on the editing screen as shown in FIG. When the user touches a given point P in the image display area for graffiti editing (first edit target image display area) 420, the touch position P can be designated as the position for pasting (arranging) the stamp image 480. . If the enlargement / reduction is not specified at this time, as shown in FIG. 16A, the stamp image 480-1 is pasted (placed) in the size of the basic state set in advance by default.

  As shown at 474 in FIG. 8, the stamp image 480 can be pasted (arranged) by changing the size of the stamp image 480 to N levels. The scale of the stamp image can be changed to the step size.

  For example, when the user designates three levels of size 474-1, a stamp image 480-4 enlarged from the basic state can be pasted (arranged) as shown in FIG.

  Further, for example, when the user designates one stage size 474-2, as shown in FIG. 16C, a stamp image 480-5 reduced in size from the basic state can be pasted (arranged).

  9, FIG. 10 and FIG. 11 are diagrams for explaining editing of a graffiti image using a stamp image.

  When pasting (arranging) the stamp image (image displayed in the second edit target image display area) 462 on the graffiti image (image displayed in the second edit target image display area) 420 (first editing) As an example of processing, the stamp editing palette 460 is selected, and an image to be pasted (placed) as a stamp image is displayed in the second editing target image display area 462.

  The stamp editing palette 460 includes a thumbnail display 464 of the second editing candidate image that is the second editing content. When a desired image is selected here, the selected image is displayed as the second editing image. It is displayed in the target image display area 462. When the stamp editing palette 460 is selected, one of the second editing candidate images (for example, 464-1) is displayed as a default in the second editing target image display area 462. Alternatively, a message such as “Choose the stamp image you want to edit.” May be displayed.

  Then, by designating (touching) a desired position of the graffiti image (image displayed in the second edit target image display area) 420, it can be pasted (arranged) at the designated position.

  For example, in FIG. 9, one of the second editing target selection candidate images 464-1 is displayed in the second editing target image display area 462, but an image that the user wants to use as a stamp image is 464-2. If this is the case, first, this 464-2 is designated as the second image to be edited.

  Then, the designated image 464-2 is displayed in the second edit target image display area 462 as shown in FIG. The user may paste (place) this image as a stamp image directly on the graffiti image (image displayed in the first edit target image display area) or in the second edit target image display area. As shown by reference numeral 490 on the image, editing may be performed to arrange characters and the edited image may be pasted (placed) as a stamp image.

  After the character image is edited on the stamp image, when a given position P1 of the graffiti image (image displayed in the first edit target image display area) 420 is designated (touched), as shown in 480 Can be pasted (arranged) at a specified position. In this embodiment, when a predetermined position is designated, the image is displayed in a basic posture state (a state in which the vertical and horizontal sides of the rectangular stamp image are parallel to the vertical and horizontal sides of the dropped graffiti image). Pasted (arranged). As shown in FIG. 10, when the stamp image 480 is pasted (arranged) in a state of being tilted to the left, the stamp image in the basic posture is moved to the left by designating a predetermined position and then specifying a counterclockwise rotation button. Rotate around.

  In addition, after designating the rotation button before designating the arrangement position (paste position) and rotating the stamp image of the basic posture in the second edit target image display area 462, the graffiti image (first edit target) A given position P1 of the image displayed in the image display area) 420 may be designated (touched), and the rotated stamp image may be pasted (arranged) at the designated position.

  Similarly, when it is desired to change the scale of the stamp image, the specification may be arranged after instructing enlargement / reduction, or the specification may be instructed to enlarge / reduce after arrangement.

  The stamp image can be pasted (arranged) a plurality of times. The same type of stamp image can be pasted (arranged) a plurality of times, or the stamp image can be pasted (arranged) by changing the type of stamp image.

  Any image displayed in the thumbnail display 464 of the second editing candidate image can be selected and pasted (arranged) with the stamp image. Therefore, when the user wants to change the image that the user wants to use as the stamp image from 464-2 to 464-1, the image 464-1 is designated as the second editing target image.

  Then, since the designated image 464-1 is displayed in the second edit target image display area 462 as shown in FIG. 11, this image is edited as it is or after editing to arrange characters or the like. Can be pasted (arranged) as a stamp image.

  When a given position P2 of the graffiti image (image displayed in the first edit target image display area) 420 is designated (touched) after the stamp image has been edited, as shown by 482 Can be pasted (arranged) at a specified position. In particular, when no rotation operation or the like is performed, the image is displayed in a basic posture (a state in which the vertical and horizontal sides of the rectangular stamp image are parallel to the vertical and horizontal sides of the dropped graffiti image) as shown in 482. Is pasted (placed). Here, when the reduction operation is performed, a stamp image 482 having a size smaller than the size of the basic state (the size of the stamp image 480 in FIG. 11) is pasted (arranged) as indicated by 482.

  If you want to cancel the stamp image pasted on the graffiti image (if you want to erase it), specify (touch) the eraser button 422, and then specify (touch) the stamp image you want to cancel the pasting (placement). You can return to the state before pasting the stamp image you want to erase.

2-5. Transmission of the stamp image to the portable device The stamp image 510 (second provided image or second processed image) is transmitted to the management server via the communication network and stored in the management server for a predetermined period. You may make it transmit to various portable apparatuses, a personal computer, etc., such as a portable game machine, a portable media player, and a tablet computer.

  Note that the stamp image to be transmitted may be an image after the second processing process (an image before the second editing) or an image after the second editing process (for example, after entering characters).

  FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining the editing of the stamp image on the mobile phone.

  The imaging device transmits the image before the second editing process, and executes the application for editing on the mobile phone (may be executed in the download format, may be executed on the web, or executed in the flash format) In this case, the received stamp image 510 may be subjected to predetermined editing (for example, character arrangement editing 520 similar to that of the photographing apparatus).

  For example, image processing that reproduces the feeling that the peripheral light amount is reduced like a photograph taken with a toy camera or an old Polaroid camera as a given processing, or image processing that reproduces the feeling of a slight out of focus, You may make it perform the image processing which makes a nostalgic hue or a sepia color. In this way, the user can hold a stamp image (second provided image or second processed image) that has been processed difficult by himself as electronic data.

3. Processing of this Embodiment FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the flow of stamp image editing processing of this embodiment.

  Before the stamp image editing process, the shooting process described with reference to FIG. 5 is performed and a plurality of subjects are shot. The first processing process and the first process corresponding to the plurality of subject images or the selected plurality of subject images are performed. Assume that the second processing is performed and a plurality of first processed images and a plurality of second processed images are generated.

  For example, when photographing is performed with a photo sticker printing apparatus as shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, a plurality of first processed images and a plurality of first images corresponding to images selected as still images to be printed on the sticker after photographing are taken. Assume that two processed images are generated.

  When the shooting stage is completed and the editing stage (graffiti stage) is started, the following processing is performed.

  An edit screen in which a plurality of first processed images are displayed as thumbnails as a plurality of selection candidate images that can be selected as the first edit target image is provided to the display unit (step S10).

  For example, an image as shown in FIG. 7 is provided as the editing screen. In the initial state, any image selected by default from the selection candidate images 430 displayed as thumbnails may be displayed in the first edit target image display area.

  When there is a selection input for selecting one of the selection candidate images 430 displayed as thumbnails on the editing screen as the first editing target image (step S20), the selected image is the first editing target image. It is displayed on the display area 420 (step S30).

  When the stamp image editing process is selected, the following process is performed (in the case of YES in step S40). For example, as shown in 440 of FIG. 7, the editing screen is provided with a plurality of editing functions other than the stamp image editing process for the first editing target image. When the stamp image editing process is not selected (NO in step S40), another editing function may be selected. However, such a case will not be described.

  A stamp image editing palette in which thumbnail images are displayed as a plurality of selection candidate images from which a plurality of second processed images can be selected as second editing target images is displayed on a part of the editing screen (step S50). For example, a stamp image editing palette as shown at 460 in FIG. 9 is displayed. In the initial state, any image selected by default from the selection candidate images 464 displayed as thumbnails may be displayed in the second edit target image display area 462 of the stamp image editing palette 460. .

  When there is a selection input for selecting any one of the selection candidate images 464 displayed as thumbnails in the stamp image editing palette 560 as the second editing target image (step S60), the selected image is selected as the second image. It is displayed in the edit target image display area 462 (step S70).

  For example, when the editing screen as shown in FIG. 9 is displayed and the image 464-1 is displayed in the first editing target image display area 462 by default, when the user selects the image 464-2, the image is shown in FIG. In this way, the image displayed in the first edit target image display area 462 is switched to the image 462-2.

  If there is a selection input for editing content (in the case of YES in step S80), a process of determining the arrangement position of the selected editing content according to a predetermined rule and arranging the editing content at the determined arrangement position The editing result is reflected in the second editing target image display area (step S90). For example, as described with reference to FIG. 8, the character designated by the character selection button may be automatically determined in the user editing area according to a predetermined rule.

  When a stamp image pasting instruction is input in the first edit target image display area (YES in step S100), the second edit target image (stamp image) displayed in the second edit target image display area is displayed. ) Is pasted to the first editing target image (graffiti image) displayed in the first editing target image display area, and the editing result is reflected in the first editing target image display area (step S110). .

  When there is a rotation or scale change input (in the case of YES in step S120), the pasted second editing target image (stamp image) is subjected to editing processing for rotating or scale changing, and the editing result is displayed as the first editing target image It is reflected in the area (step S130). For example, as shown in FIG. 10, a graffiti image to which a stamp image 480 tilted to the left (rotated counterclockwise) is attached (arranged) is displayed in the first editing target image display area 420.

  Note that rotation or scale change input may be performed before designating the arrangement position (pasting position) for the first edit target image display area 420. Then, after the stamp image in the second edit target image display area 462 is rotated or scale-changed, the stamp image after the rotation or scale change is specified at the designated position by designating the arrangement position of the first edit target image display area 420. May be pasted (may be arranged).

  If the stamp image editing process has not been completed (NO in step S140), the processes in steps S60 to S140 are performed. If the stamp image editing process has been completed (YES in step S140), and if the editing process has not been completed (NO in step S150), the processes in steps S20 to S140 are performed. When the editing process is completed (YES in step S150), the process is accommodated. If the stamp image editing process has been completed (YES in step S140), and if the editing process has not been completed (NO in step S150), another editing function has been selected, etc. But you can.

  In the above-described embodiment, the photographing apparatus has been described by taking a business photo printing apparatus as an example, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, a photographic device or a photo sticker printing device may be used, or an information device (such as a portable communication device such as a mobile phone, a portable game machine, a portable information terminal, or a personal computer) equipped with a photographing function may be used. For example, an imaging device such as an electronic camera may be used. The present invention can also be applied to various game systems such as a business game system, a home game system, a portable game system, and a system board for generating a game image.

PM imaging device, RM price receiving unit, CM imaging unit, EM editing operation receiving unit, PB photo sticker providing unit, SP speaker, RA receiving area, RMN receiving monitor, CI coin slot, RL receiving lighting unit, MR mirror MR, BT imaging transition button, CA imaging area, ST sheet, CR camera, CL imaging illumination unit, CMN imaging monitor, EA editing area, EMN editing monitor, TP touch pen, PA extraction area, PO photo sticker exit, 100 processing unit, 110 background extracted image generation unit, 112 confirmation image display control unit, 116 image capture control unit, 118 processed image generation processing unit, 120 editing processing unit, 122 first provided image generation processing unit, 124 second Provided image generation processing unit, 130 image generation unit, 140 sound generation unit, 160 operation unit, 170 storage unit, 174 drawing buffer § 180 information storage medium, 190 a display, 192 a sound output unit, 194
Portable information storage device, 195 printing unit, 196 communication unit, 198 imaging unit

Claims (20)

A control method of an editing apparatus for editing an image of a subject,
An image capturing step for capturing an image of a photographed subject as an editing target;
An editing screen for simultaneously displaying a first editing target image display area for displaying a first editing target image and a second editing target image display area for displaying a second editing target image is provided. An editing process step of performing an editing process on the captured image of the subject based on the edit input information and generating a provided image to be provided to the user,
In the editing process step,
Setting the image of the subject as a second editing target image, performing a second editing process based on second editing input information, and updating the second editing target image based on an editing result;
Based on the first editing input information, a first editing process is performed in which the second editing target image is arranged on the first editing target image, based on the first editing input information. Updating the target image;
And a step of generating a first provided image based on the first editing process result and generating a second provided image based on the second editing process result. In claim 1,
A processing image generation step for generating a processed image by performing image processing for applying a given processing to the captured image of the subject;
In the editing step,
A method of controlling an editing apparatus, wherein the processed subject image is used as the first editing target image and the second editing target image. In claim 1 or 2,
In the editing process step,
Provided is an editing screen in which a plurality of selection candidate images that can be selected as the second editing target image are displayed together with a second editing target image display area for displaying the second editing target image, and are input from the operation unit A control method for an editing apparatus, comprising: selecting a second editing target image based on selection input information; and displaying the selected image in a second editing target image display area. In any one of Claims 1 thru | or 3,
In the processed image generation processing step,
Image processing for performing first processing on the captured subject image, generating a first processed image to be a first editing target,
Image processing for performing a second process different from the first process on the captured image of the subject to generate a second processed image to be edited;
In the editing process step,
The image of the subject after the first processing is set as a first editing target image,
A method for controlling an editing apparatus, characterized in that an image of a subject after the second processing is set as a second editing target image. In any one of Claims 1 thru | or 4,
In the editing process step,
As the second editing process, editing for writing to the second editing target image, editing for synthesizing a given content image to the second editing target image, color of the second editing target image, A control method for an editing apparatus, characterized in that the second provided image is generated by performing at least one of editing for changing brightness and shape, or editing for effecting the second editing target image. In any one of Claims 1 thru | or 5,
In the editing process step,
As the second editing process, the editing content is selected based on the selection information of the editing content, the arrangement position of the selected editing content is determined according to a predetermined rule, and the editing selected at the determined arrangement position A method for controlling an editing apparatus, comprising: generating a second provided image in which content for use is arranged. In any one of Claims 1 thru | or 6.
In the editing process step,
A control method for an editing apparatus, wherein a second editing process is performed using the first provided image that has been subjected to the first editing process as a second editing target image. In any one of Claims 1 thru | or 7,
In the processed image generation processing step,
As the second processing, image processing for combining a given frame image with an image of a captured subject or an image obtained by performing a given processing on the captured subject image is performed. A control method for an editing apparatus, characterized in that a modified image is generated. In any one of Claims 1 thru | or 8.
A method for controlling an editing apparatus, further comprising: transmitting a second provided image or a second processed image to a server or other information communication device via a communication network. A program for editing a subject image,
An image capture control unit that captures an image of a photographed subject as an editing target;
An editing screen for simultaneously displaying a first editing target image display area for displaying a first editing target image and a second editing target image display area for displaying a second editing target image is provided. Based on the edit input information, the computer functions as an edit processing unit that performs an editing process on the captured subject image and generates a provided image to be provided to the user.
The editing processing unit
Using the subject image as a first editing target image, performing a first editing process based on first editing input information, updating the first editing target image based on the editing result, and generating a first provided image A first provided image generation processing unit,
Using the subject image as a second editing target image, performing a second editing process based on second editing input information, updating the second editing target image based on the editing result, and generating a second provided image A second provided image generation processing unit,
The first provided image generation processing unit
As the first editing process, a program for generating a first provided image by performing an editing process for arranging a second editing target image on a first editing target image. In claim 10,
The computer further functions as a processed image generation unit that performs image processing for applying a given process to the captured subject image and generates a processed image,
The first provided image generation processing unit
The image of the processed subject as a first editing target image,
The second provided image generation processing unit
A program characterized in that the processed subject image is set as a second editing target image. In claim 10 or 11,
The editing processing unit
Provided is an editing screen in which a plurality of selection candidate images that can be selected as the second editing target image are displayed together with a second editing target image display area for displaying the second editing target image, and are input from the operation unit A program for selecting a second editing target image based on selection input information and displaying the selected image in a second editing target image display area. In any of claims 10 to 12,
The processed image generation processing unit
Image processing for performing first processing on the captured subject image, generating a first processed image to be a first editing target,
Image processing for performing a second process different from the first process on the captured image of the subject to generate a second processed image to be edited;
The first provided image generation processing unit
The image of the subject after the first processing is set as a first editing target image,
The second provided image generation processing unit
A program characterized in that an image of a subject after the second processing is set as a second editing target image. In any of claims 10 to 13,
The second provided image generation processing unit
As the second editing process, editing for writing to the second editing target image, editing for synthesizing a given content image to the second editing target image, color of the second editing target image, A program for generating a second provided image by performing at least one of editing for changing luminance and shape, or editing for applying effect processing to a second editing target image. In any of claims 10 to 14,
The second provided image generation processing unit
As the second editing process, the editing content is selected based on the selection information of the editing content, the arrangement position of the selected editing content is determined according to a predetermined rule, and the editing selected at the determined arrangement position A program for generating a second provided image in which content for use is arranged. In any of claims 10 to 15,
The second provided image generation processing unit
A program for performing a second editing process using the first provided image subjected to the first editing process as a second editing target image. In any of claims 10 to 16,
The processed image generation processing unit
As the second processing, image processing for combining a given frame image with an image of a captured subject or an image obtained by performing a given processing on the captured subject image is performed. A program characterized by generating a processed image. In any of claims 10 to 17,
A program that causes a computer to function as a communication unit that transmits a second provided image or a second processed image to a server or another information communication device via a communication network.   A computer-readable information storage medium, wherein the program according to any one of claims 10 to 18 is stored. A shooting section for shooting an image of the subject;
An image capturing control unit that captures an image of a subject photographed by the photographing unit as an editing target;
An editing screen for simultaneously displaying a first editing target image display area for displaying a first editing target image and a second editing target image display area for displaying a second editing target image is provided. An edit processing unit that performs an edit process on the captured subject image based on the edit input information and generates a provided image to be provided to the user,
The editing processing unit
Using the subject image as a first editing target image, performing a first editing process based on first editing input information, updating the first editing target image based on the editing result, and generating a first provided image A first provided image generation processing unit,
Using the subject image as a second editing target image, performing a second editing process based on second editing input information, updating the second editing target image based on the editing result, and generating a second provided image A second provided image generation processing unit,
The first provided image generation processing unit
An imaging apparatus, wherein as the first editing process, an editing process for arranging a second editing target image on a first editing target image is performed to generate a first provided image.