JP2015154218A - Server system, and program - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a server system which creates new attractiveness enhancing the utility value of a captured image after the image-capturing.SOLUTION: A server system receives a captured image from a location apparatus which includes an image-capturing function for capturing an image of a user. The server system stores the captured image acquired from the location apparatus in a manner to associate with individual identification information related to the image-captured user. Then, after the image-capturing, the user accesses the server system from a user terminal 1500 so that can acquire the captured image and edit the image. A plurality of users edit one captured image individually, so that can view mutually edited images.

Description

  The present invention relates to a server system that receives and manages photographed image data from a location device having a photographing function.

2. Description of the Related Art A photographing and printing apparatus that includes a photographing function and a photographed image printing function are known. For example, an apparatus called “photo sticker creating apparatus” is included in this.
Shooting and printing devices are installed at game centers and large-scale mass retailers, and are used to easily take pictures with friends and family, and to print shot images and edited images (hereinafter collectively referred to as “taken images”). It is popular because it can be obtained on the spot.

  Some photographing and printing apparatuses have an image editing function, and the user can add various decorations to the photographed image to complete and print the image (see, for example, Patent Document 1). Further, in recent years, there is a technology that further has a function of connecting to a communication line, transmits captured image data to an external server, and enables a user to obtain the image with a personal computer or a smartphone (for example, see Patent Document 2). In addition, a technique for distributing captured image data to an address designated by a user by e-mail or the like (for example, see Patent Document 3) has also been proposed.

Japanese Patent No. 5212053 JP 2001-245290 A JP 2003-333573 A

  The present invention has been made in view of such a background, and an object of the present invention is to create a new appeal that enhances the utility value of a photographed image after photographing.

The first invention for solving the above-described problem is as follows.
Individual identification information (for example, user registration database 590 in FIG. 22) for uniquely identifying the user, the user terminal of the user, or a predetermined application (hereinafter collectively referred to as “individual”) stored in the user terminal. ) And photographed image data (for example, the photographed image database 600 of FIG. 22), and a server system (for example, the server system 1100 of FIG. 22),
The user terminal stores storage means (for example, the terminal storage of FIG. 24) that stores the individual identification information, the special image, and availability information indicating whether or not the special image can be used when editing the captured image data. Unit 500t, special image management data 535), input means for inputting use permission request information of the special image, and use permission information stored in the storage means when the use permission request information is input. An enabling setting means (for example, the terminal processing unit 200t in FIG. 24, step T8 in FIG. 29) for setting to be usable, and a means for outputting the individual identification information stored in the storage means by including it in code information. Yes, when the use permission request information is input, external output means (for example, the terminal processing unit 200t in FIG. 24) that further includes the use permission request information in the code information and outputs it externally. A step T22, T30) in FIG. 29, includes a,
From a location device (for example, the location device 1300 in FIG. 1) having a code information acquisition function for acquiring the code information from the user terminal and a photographing function for photographing the user, the captured image data (for example, in FIG. 21). Imaging data set), individual identification information (for example, decoding information 520 in FIG. 20) included in the code information, and the use permission request when the use permission request information is included in the code information. Receiving means (for example, the communication unit 374s in FIG. 22) for receiving information (for example, the decoding information 520 in FIG. 20);
The received captured image data, access information for accessing the captured image data, an individual identification information list of individuals permitted to access the captured image data including the received individual identification information, and the captured image Storage means for storing save data stored in association with permission information for setting the use permission information to be usable when the use permission request information is received together with data (for example, server storage unit 500s in FIG. 22, save Data set 610),
An access based on the access information is accepted from the user terminal, and (1) if the permission information is not stored in association with the save data, the availability information stored in the user terminal can be used. If the use permission instruction information for setting is not provided, but stored in association, the use permission instruction information is provided, and (2) the individual identification information is included in the individual identification information list In this case, the save data is provided to be editable on the user terminal side, and if it is not included, the save data is provided to be editable on the user terminal side when a given access permission condition is satisfied. Save data providing means (for example, server processing unit 200s in FIG. 22, steps S18 to S28 in FIG. 27);
Is a server system.

  According to the first invention, the user terminal stores the individual identification information, the special image, and the availability information indicating whether or not the special image can be used when editing the captured image data. When the image use permission request information is input, the availability information is set to be usable. When the individual identification information is included in the code information and output externally, the use permission request information is further included in the code information and output externally. The location device has a function of acquiring code information from a user terminal and a shooting function for shooting a user. The server system receives the captured image data and the individual identification information and use permission request information included in the code information from the location device.

  In addition, the server system, the captured image data, access information for accessing the captured image data, an individual identification information list of individuals permitted to access the captured image data including the received individual identification information, When use permission request information is received together with the photographed image data, the use permission information is stored as save data in association with permission information for setting the use permission information.

  Then, the server system accepts an access based on the access information from the user terminal. (1) When the license information is not stored in association with the save data, the use availability information stored in the user terminal can be used. In the case where the use permission instruction information is not provided and stored in association with each other, the use permission instruction information is provided, and (2) the individual identification information is included in the individual identification information list. In such a case, the save data is provided so as to be editable on the user terminal side. If not included, the save data is provided so as to be editable on the user terminal side when a given access permission condition is satisfied.

  Thus, if the use permission request information is input to the user terminal, the special image can be used when the captured image data is edited on the user terminal. In addition, use permission request information is included in the code information presented from the user terminal when photographing with the location device, and this information is provided to the server system and managed via the location device. Thereafter, other users who have accessed the server system based on the access information can edit the photographed image data by receiving the provision of the photographed image data, and receive use permission instruction information from the server system. It is also possible to use special images. Therefore, it is possible to increase the utility value of the photographed image after photographing and create a new charm.

According to a second invention, in the first invention,
Means for managing the individual identification information and the permission information in association with each other (for example, the server processing unit 200s, the account management unit 201, the user registration database 590 in FIG. 22, the access permission application ID list 612 in FIG. 23, the access permission user account) List 613, access permission e-mail address list 614, special image use permission list 616),
Is a server system.

  According to the second invention, the license information can be managed in association with the individual identification information.

According to a third invention, in the first or second invention,
Friend management means (for example, server processing unit 200s, account management unit 201, user registration data 592, friend data 594 in FIG. 22) for managing the friend relationship between users in association with individual identification information related to the user;
Based on the management content of the friend management means, when the individual identification information list includes users who are not in a friend relationship with each other, information that prompts the user terminal of the user to register a friend relationship is transmitted. Friend registration recommendation control means (for example, server processing unit 200s in FIG. 22, steps S58 to S62 in FIG. 28),
Is a server system.

  According to the third aspect of the invention, even if users who can edit the captured image data are not registered as friends, it is determined that they should be relatively close and prompt the friend registration. it can.

A fourth invention is any one of the first to third inventions,
Friend management means (for example, server processing unit 200s, account management unit 201, user registration data 592, friend data 594 in FIG. 22) for managing the friend relationship between users in association with individual identification information related to the user;
A user of a friend user who has a friend relationship with the user related to the individual identification information received together with the photographed image data when the photographed image data received by the receiving means is stored in the storage means in association with the permission information Notification control means (for example, the server processing unit 200s in FIG. 22 and the server in FIG. 27) performs control for notifying the terminal of given notification information indicating that the photographed image data of the user is stored in association with the permission information. Step S16)
Is a server system.

  According to the fourth invention, when photographed image data of a certain user is stored and managed in the server system together with permission information for enabling use of a special image, the user terminal of the friend user of the user Notification information indicating that fact is notified. When the friend user can access the server system with his / her user terminal and edit the captured image data of the user, the special image can be used also with the user terminal of the friend user. For this reason, convenient notifications can be realized for friends who are close to each other.

A fifth invention is any one of the first to fourth inventions,
Shooting history management means (for example, server processing unit 200s in FIG. 22, step S6 in FIG. 27) for managing shooting history of each user in the location device based on data received by the receiving means;
Giving means (for example, the server processing unit 200 s in FIG. 22, step S <b> 52 to step S <b> 52 in FIG. 28) that transmits the use permission request information to the user terminal of the user whose shooting history satisfies the predetermined condition for granting the use permission request information. S56)
Is a server system.

  According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, it is possible to manage the shooting history of each user in the location device, and to permit the use of the special image to the user terminal of the user whose shooting history satisfies a predetermined condition. Request information can be sent.

A sixth invention is a user terminal capable of communicating with the server system of any one of the first to fifth inventions, and a computer storing the individual identification information,
Storage means (for example, the terminal storage unit 500t in FIG. 24, special image management data 535) for storing availability information indicating whether or not the special image can be used when editing the special image and the captured image data;
Input means for inputting the use permission request information of the special image (for example, the photographing unit 102t in FIG. 24),
An availability setting means (for example, the terminal processing unit 200t in FIG. 24, step T8 in FIG. 29) for setting the availability information stored in the storage means to be usable when the use permission request information is input;
The means for externally outputting the individual identification information stored in the storage means included in code information, and when the use permission request information is input, further including the use permission request information in the code information External output means (for example, terminal processing unit 200t in FIG. 24, steps T22 and T30 in FIG. 29),
Based on the access information, the individual identification information is transmitted to the server system to perform the access, and when the use permission instruction information is received from the server system, the usability information stored in the storage means can be used. Editing processing means for editing the save data (for example, the terminal processing unit 200t in FIG. 24, steps T48 to T56 in FIG. 30),
It is a program to make it function as.

  According to the sixth aspect of the invention, it is possible to realize a user terminal that exhibits the same operational effects as the first aspect of the invention.

The figure which shows an example of a structure of a picked-up image provision system. Schematic which shows the structural example of a location apparatus. The front external view which shows the structural example of a user terminal. The figure which shows the example of printing based on the picked-up image in a location apparatus. The figure for demonstrating the layer structure in the image edit stage which concerns on the integrated image data for printing. The figure which shows the example of the edit screen displayed on a touch panel in the image edit process before printing. The figure which shows the example of a guidance screen. The figure which shows the example of a screen for inputting an e-mail address. The figure which shows the example of a display screen of access information. The figure explaining the process until it becomes possible to access the data of the picked-up image preserve | saved at the server system with a user terminal. The figure explaining another process until it becomes possible to access the data of the picked-up image preserve | saved at the server system with a user terminal. The figure which shows the example of the image edit screen displayed on a user terminal. The figure which shows the example of the image edit screen displayed on a user terminal. The figure which shows the example of the image browsing screen displayed on a user terminal. The figure which shows the example of the image browsing screen displayed on a user terminal. The figure which shows the example which takes in a use permission request code from a book in a user terminal. The figure which shows the example of the edit screen in a location apparatus. The figure which shows the example of the image edit screen displayed on a user terminal. The figure explaining the process until it accesses the data of the picked-up image preserve | saved at the server system, and a special image becomes usable. The functional block diagram which shows the function structural example of a location apparatus. The figure which shows the data structural example of an imaging | photography data set. The functional block diagram which shows the function structural example of a server system. The figure which shows the data structural example of a save data set. The functional block diagram which shows the function structural example of a user terminal. The flowchart for demonstrating the flow of the process in a location apparatus. The flowchart for demonstrating the flow of the process in a location apparatus. The flowchart for demonstrating the flow of a process in a server system. The flowchart for demonstrating the flow of a process in a server system. The flowchart for demonstrating the flow of the process in a user terminal. The flowchart for demonstrating the flow of the process in a user terminal. The flowchart for demonstrating the flow of the process in a user terminal. The flowchart for demonstrating the flow of the image editing process in a user terminal. The flowchart for demonstrating the flow of the image editing process in a user terminal.

  FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of a photographed image providing system that is a photograph printing system according to the present embodiment. The photographed image providing system of this embodiment can be connected to the communication line 9 respectively. 1) A location device 1300 installed in an amusement facility such as a game center or an amusement corner such as a shopping center, and 2) a location device. Server system 1100 that receives and stores data such as photographed images from 1300 in a distributable manner, 3) user terminal 1500 owned by the user, and 4) push notification (push notification) to designated user terminal 1500 And a known notification system server 1600 that executes

  The communication line 9 means a communication path capable of data communication. That is, the communication line 9 includes a communication network such as a telephone communication network, a cable network, and the Internet in addition to a dedicated line (dedicated cable) for direct connection and a LAN (Local Area Network) using Ethernet (registered trademark). This means that the communication method may be wired or wireless.

  The server system 1100 is a computer system that includes one or more server devices, storage devices, and the like. For example, a main body device 1101, a keyboard 1106, a touch panel 1108, and a storage 1140 are provided. A control board 1150 is mounted on the main body device 1101. The control board 1150 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 1151, a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), various microprocessors such as a DSP (Digital Signal Processor), an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), various ICs such as a VRAM, a RAM, and a ROM. A memory 1152 and a communication device 1153 are installed.

  In the example of FIG. 1, the server system 1100 is described as a single unit. However, the server system 1100 is equipped with a plurality of blade servers to share functions and are connected to each other via an internal bus so that data communication is possible. The structure may be different. Alternatively, the server system 1100 may be configured to function as a whole by performing data communication with a plurality of independent servers installed at remote locations via the communication line 9.

  The server system 1100 has a function as a web server for publishing a website, a function for issuing an account unique to a user who has completed a predetermined membership registration procedure through the website, and managing information together with various registration information, And a function of distributing the data of the captured image received from the location device 1300 through the website.

FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram illustrating a configuration example of the location device 1300 according to the present embodiment, and corresponds to a diagram of the device viewed from the side.
The location device 1300 includes a main housing 1301, a coin insertion device 1302, a lighting device 1304, a touch panel 1306, a camera unit 1308, a control board 1350, a printing device 1360, an IC card reader 1362, and a camera unit. And a monochrome background portion 1364 set in front of 1308. Of course, other components such as a power supply unit (not shown) are included as appropriate.

  The coin insertion device 1302 is a known device that can insert coins 4 as consideration one by one. A predetermined detection signal can be output to the control board 1350 every time the inserted coin is detected. Further, it is possible to receive a refund instruction signal from the control board 1350 and perform a refund process on the coins 4 inserted before the start of photographing.

  The camera unit 1308 is a well-known photographing unit that photographs the user 2, for example, an optical system component such as a lens or a filter, an image sensor, and image processing that generates and outputs image data of an image captured by the sensor. IC. The camera unit 1308 can output the captured image data to the control board 1350.

  The touch panel 1306 is a known device that serves both as an image display for displaying various operation guidance screens to the user 2 and an operation reception for receiving various operation inputs by a touch operation. Various screens are displayed based on the image signal received from the control board 1350, and touch position coordinate data can be output to the control board 1350 when a touch operation is detected.

  The control board 1350 includes a CPU 1351, various microprocessors such as a GPU and a DSP, an IC memory 1352, a communication module 1353 for connection to the communication line 9, a driver circuit 1354 of the touch panel 1306, a camera unit 1308, and an IC card reading An interface IC 1355 for controlling signal input / output to / from the device 1362 and the printing device 1360 is mounted. Of course, other electronic and electrical elements can be mounted as appropriate. Each element mounted on the control board 1350 is electrically connected via a bus circuit or the like, and is connected so that data can be read and written and signals can be transmitted and received. Then, the control board 1350 integrally controls the location device 1300 by performing arithmetic processing according to a program stored in the IC memory 1352. Note that part or all of the control board 1350 may be realized by an ASIC.

  The printing apparatus 1360 includes a photographed image that has been subjected to image processing for printing by the control board 1350 based on an image photographed by the camera unit 1308 (an original photographed image, an image obtained by subjecting the original photographed image to image processing, and the like). ) Can be printed on a predetermined print medium 8 (for example, print paper or sticker paper) and output. This can be realized by a known printer device.

  The IC card reading device 1362 is a non-contact type reader / writer device corresponding to the IC card 6 possessed by the user 2. Data read from the IC card 6 can be output to the control board 1350, and conversely, data can be written based on a write instruction signal from the control board 1350.

  The monochromatic background portion 1364 is a cloth or a plate whose surface is processed into a uniform single color. The monochrome background portion 1364 is used for processing (chroma key processing) for identifying the background from the image captured by the camera unit 1308 by image processing and cutting out the image of the user 2.

FIG. 3 is a front external view showing a configuration example of the user terminal 1500.
The user terminal 1500 is a computer and an electronic device (electronic device) that can connect to the communication line 9 and access an external device such as the server system 1100. The user terminal 1500 of the present embodiment is a device classified as a so-called smartphone, but may be a device classified as a portable game device, a notebook computer, a tablet computer, a wearable computer, or the like.

  The user terminal 1500 in this embodiment includes a direction input key 1502, a button switch 1504, a touch panel 1506 functioning as an image display device / contact position input device, and a camera unit 1508 that captures the display direction of the touch panel 1506. A battery 1509, a speaker 1510, a microphone 1512, a control board 1550, and a memory card reader 1542 that can read and write data from a memory card 1540 that is a computer-readable storage medium. In addition, a power button, a volume control button, etc., not shown, are provided.

  The control board 1550 wirelessly communicates with various microprocessors such as a CPU 1551, GPU, DSP, various IC memories 1552 such as an ASIC, VRAM, RAM, ROM, and a mobile phone base station or a wireless LAN base station connected to the communication line 9. A wireless communication module 1553 for communication is mounted.

  In addition, a driver circuit of the touch panel 1506, a circuit that receives signals from the direction input key 1502 and the button switch 1504, an output amplifier circuit that outputs an audio signal to the speaker 1510, and an input signal that generates an audio signal collected by the microphone 1512 A so-called interface circuit 1557 such as a generation circuit and a signal input / output circuit to the memory card reader 1542 is mounted. Each element mounted on the control board 1550 is electrically connected via a bus circuit or the like, and is connected so as to be able to read / write data and transmit / receive signals.

  Then, the control board 1550 may download an application program (hereinafter referred to as “app”) from an external device, store it in the IC memory 1552, read it in accordance with a predetermined execution operation input, and execute arithmetic processing. it can.

FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of printing based on a captured image in the location device 1300.
In the present embodiment, the original captured image captured by the image editing function of the location apparatus 1300 can be edited before printing to create the print integrated image 20. Then, the printing apparatus 1360 prints this print integrated image 20 on the printing medium 8.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the print integrated image 20 is handled in a hierarchical structure with a plurality of layers at the image editing stage, and the plurality of layers are integrated into one at the printing stage. The “layer” in this specification refers to a layer in which an undrawn portion can transmit a lower layer image. In this embodiment, the foreground layer 12, the person layer 14, the person shadow layer 16, and the background layer 18 are provided in order from the top of the layer structure (front side as viewed from the user).

  The foreground layer 12 is a layer on which the user can arbitrarily place the decoration object 13 by an image editing operation. In this embodiment, the text object 13a and the stamp object 13b which is a two-dimensional image element are supported as the decoration object 13, but other objects can be supported as appropriate.

  The person layer 14 is generated by performing chroma key processing on the portion of the original photographed image 10 where the color of the single-color background portion 1364 is captured, and cutting out only the portion where the person is captured.

  The person shadow layer 16 performs chroma key processing on the portion of the original photographed image 10 where the color of the single-color background portion 1364 is reflected, cuts out only the portion where the person is reflected, and further uses the range of the portion as a single region for the background layer 18. It is generated by painting with a gray color similar to the color, enlarging the outline and blurring.

  In the background layer 18, an image selected by the user from predetermined options by an image editing operation is drawn.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of an editing screen displayed on the touch panel 1306 in the image editing process before printing.
The print image editing screen W2 according to the present embodiment includes a preview 30 representing the print integrated image 20 expected by overlaying the layers in the editing process, and a color designation palette for designating the color tone of the background and the decoration object 13. 31, an edit operation panel 32, a redo operation icon 36, and a print operation icon 38.

  The editing operation panel 32 displays editing items in a tab format and accepts selection operations and input operations related to editing the foreground layer 12 and the background layer 18. In the example shown in the drawing, a “background” tab that displays a thumbnail of the background template image (background template image thumbnail 33) that can be used as the background layer 18 so as to be selectable is on the foreground. When any one of the background template image thumbnails 33 is touched, an image corresponding to the thumbnail is adopted for the background layer 18 and reflected in the display of the preview 30. As other editing items, a “text” tab for inputting the text object 13 a and a “stamp” tab for selecting the stamp object 13 b are prepared, and the corresponding editing item is selected and input by selecting the corresponding tab. The operation can be performed. Of course, the result is also reflected in the display of the preview 30 as needed. The edit items are not limited to the above-described example, and can be added, omitted, or changed as appropriate.

If it is desired to redo the editing operation and return to the previous state, the redoing operation icon 36 can be appropriately touched and restored.
When the display of the preview 30 is satisfactory, printing on the printing medium 8 can be started by touching the print operation icon 38. That is, the printing integrated image 20 in which the foreground layer 12 to the background layer 18 are integrated into one image can be printed on the printing apparatus 1360.

  In the captured image providing system according to the present embodiment, the location device 1300 transmits the image editing process data to the server system 1100 and stores it so that the user 2 can freely refer to and re-edit the image after shooting. It is configured.

  In order to enable re-editing by the photographed person (or the principals), in the photographed image providing system in the present embodiment, the user 2, the user terminal 1500, or a photographed image providing system application stored in the user terminal 1500 As individual identification information for uniquely identifying a subject (individual) of image editing such as a program (hereinafter referred to as “pre-machine application”), an application ID of a pre-machine application installed in the user terminal 1500 used by the user 2, The user account and e-mail address set in the user registration (login registration) executed in the pre-machine application are used.

  The “application ID” is unique identification information that is automatically given when downloaded to the user terminal 1500 from the application distribution server. This ID is uniquely issued for each installation of an application (application program) by the OS of the user terminal 1500. The ID is different if the user terminal 1500 is different. Also, even if the same user terminal 1500 is reinstalled, the ID is different. An ID is issued.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a method for providing individual identification information from the user terminal 1500 to the location device 1300 in the present embodiment. The location device 1300 displays a reception start screen W10 on the touch panel 1306 before the start of shooting (FIG. 7 (1)). On the screen, a pre-machine application installed in the user terminal 1500 is executed in advance, and a two-dimensional code including an application ID, a user account, and an e-mail address is displayed on the touch panel 1506, and the two-dimensional code is A guidance display that prompts the user to hold in front of the camera unit 1308 of the apparatus 1300 is included. When the user 2 follows this, the location apparatus 1300 can capture and read the two-dimensional code with the camera unit 1308 and acquire individual identification information such as an application ID included in the code.

  When the location device 1300 captures and reads the first two-dimensional code, the location device 1300 displays the continuous reception screen W12 until a predetermined time (for example, 90 seconds) elapses (FIG. 7 (2)). The two-dimensional code displayed on the user terminal 1500 is read (accepted). That is, when a plurality of users face photography together, the application ID, user account, and e-mail address of each user can be obtained continuously by reading a two-dimensional code.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining a method of inputting information on a transmission destination for transmitting access information to the location device 1300. In this embodiment, an e-mail address is input as transmission destination information. When the number of two-dimensional codes read is less than or equal to a predetermined number, the location device 1300 requests input of transmission destination information and improves the certainty of transmitting access information to the user 2. For example, if the predetermined number is “1”, if the number of two-dimensional codes read is “0” or “1”, the location device 1300 requests the user 2 to input transmission destination information. The access information is transmitted to the input transmission destination. Even when the user 2 does not have the user terminal 1500 or when the user 2 does not have the pre-machine application installed, the user 2 is executed in order to reliably acquire the access information.

  Specifically, the location device 1300 displays a transmission destination information input screen W14 on the touch panel 1306. On this screen, a software keyboard 23 is displayed and a text prompting input of an e-mail address as transmission destination information is displayed.

  Further, after the two-dimensional code is read and the access information is input, the location device 1300 displays the access information presentation screen W16 as shown in FIG. And a text prompting to memorize it is displayed. The user 2 can acquire the access information 25 by photographing the access information presentation screen W16 or taking a memo.

FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a process until the user terminal 1500 can access the captured image data stored in the server system 1100.
The location device 1300 includes a storage request, decode information 520 based on the read two-dimensional code (including an application ID, a user account, and an e-mail address), unique access information 522 automatically generated at the time of shooting, and shooting data The set 540 is transmitted to the server system 1100 (i). The photographing data set 540 includes data of the photographed original photographed image 10, data of each layer, and data of the print integrated image 20.

  When the server system 1100 receives the save request, the server system 1100 associates the individual identification information such as the application ID extracted from the received decode information 520, the access information, and the received imaging data set 540 with each other, and stores / saves it in the storage 1140. To do. Then, the application ID 612s and the access information 611s of the stored individual identification information are transmitted to the notification system server 1600 together with a predetermined notification execution request (ii).

  When receiving the notification execution request, the notification system server 1600 executes a push notification including the access information 611 s received from the server system 1100 using the application ID 612 s received from the server system 1100 as a notification address in the same manner as in the known technology. (Iii).

  The user terminal 1500 can acquire and store the access information 538 by receiving the push notification. The user 2 activates the pre-machine application on the user terminal 1500 to access the server system 1100 (iv), the access information 538 obtained by the push notification, and the user account 532 set and stored at the time of user registration of the pre-machine application. Then, it is possible to acquire the data of the captured image stored in the server system 1100 by receiving the authentication using (v).

  The provision of access information in the present embodiment is realized by printing on a predetermined access information printing unit 22 of the printing medium 8 in addition to the notification using the application ID (see FIG. 4). Also, the URL 21 of the website provided by the server system 1100 is printed (see FIG. 4).

FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a process until the user terminal 1500 can access data of a captured image when the location apparatus 1300 does not read the two-dimensional code.
The location apparatus 1300 transmits the unique access information 522 automatically generated at the time of shooting and the shooting data set 540 to the server system 1100 together with the storage request even when the two-dimensional code cannot be read (A).
On the other hand, even if the user 2 does not have the user terminal 1500 at the time of shooting, or does not have the pre-app application installed, the e-mail address input on the transmission destination information input screen W14 Access information can be acquired by being transmitted to (a), or access information can be acquired from the access information presentation screen W16 (c).

  The user 2 can acquire the data of the captured image stored in the server system 1100 by accessing the server system 1100 based on the acquired access information (D). However, in the case of access from a browser or access from a pre-device application that has not been registered by the user, the photographed image data can only be viewed (e). Of course, it is possible to edit an image if it is accessed from a pre-registered application for which user registration has been made.

  Note that the method of providing the individual identification information to the location device 1300 is not limited to the method of using the user terminal 1500, and may be read from another storage medium. For example, assuming that the user 2 has the IC card 6 storing the e-mail address, the address may be read using the IC card reader 1362 (see FIG. 2). Alternatively, a passive method of displaying an access information return address on the touch panel 1306 and displaying text prompting the user 2 to send a blank mail to the address may be supported. Further, the user 2 may arbitrarily select any one of these methods.

  Now, in the user terminal 1500 in which the pre-machine application is installed and the user registration is completed, when the captured image data stored in the server system 1100 is acquired, the image can be edited for each terminal and printed on the printing medium 8. It is possible to provide the user 2 with an image having a configuration different from that of the print integrated image 20. Then, the editing process data can be stored in the server system 1100 in association with the access information used for authentication, and the editing process data in other user terminals can be browsed with the same access information.

12 to 13 are diagrams showing examples of image editing screens displayed on the user terminal 1500 that has obtained access authentication from the server system 1100.
The image editing screen W3 on the user terminal 1500 has basically the same display as the printing image editing screen W2 (see FIG. 6) displayed on the location device 1300, but the layer display setting unit 50 and the save screen The difference is that the operation icon 37 and the integrated image storage operation icon 39 are provided.

  The editing process of the own user when the pre-app is started for the first time after shooting is in a state before the integrated image for printing 20 printed by the location device 1300 is integrated. That is, editing is started from the contents of the print integrated image 20.

  The layer display setting unit 50 displays layers of each editing process of the own user and other users. In the example shown in the figure, the layer display setting unit 50 displays a total of two layers of the user and other users in the vertical direction. Specifically, one user's worth is arranged and displayed vertically in the order of the user account 52, the foreground layer thumbnail 54, and the background layer thumbnail 56. Since the person layer 14 and the person shadow layer 16 are fixed, no thumbnail is displayed. In the illustrated example, the left column is assigned to the own user and the right column is assigned to the other users. In the example shown, it is for two people, but more users may be displayed. For example, it is preferable that two arbitrary names can be selectively displayed by scroll display or the like.

  The layer display setting unit 50 can perform display / non-display setting operations for each layer. Each time the thumbnail is touched, the display / non-display is switched, and the display target icon 60 is attached to the displayed thumbnail. The layer corresponding to the thumbnail set for display is displayed in the preview 30. 12 and 13 correspond to a difference in display setting of the foreground layer. When the same kind of layers corresponding to a plurality of user accounts are set to be displayed, the layers corresponding to the user are arranged and displayed in the upper hierarchy.

  In this way, the editing process of other users can be browsed freely, but the editing target is limited to the own user's layer. In the present embodiment, the edit target badge 62 is attached to the thumbnail of the edit target layer for identification. Also, as shown in FIG. 13, when an operation is performed on a thumbnail of another user's layer, an edit impossible notification 48 that informs that the layer corresponding to the thumbnail is not subject to editing can be temporarily displayed.

  The editing process can be saved in the server system 1100 at an arbitrary timing by touching the save operation icon 37.

  When the content displayed in the preview 30 of the image editing screen W3 is satisfactorily finished, the integrated image storage operation icon 39 is touched to generate an integrated image of the content displayed in the preview 30. It can be stored in the user terminal 1500. The image thus saved is no longer re-editable, but is generated and saved in a general-purpose image file format, so it can be freely used by distributing it to friends by e-mail or setting it as wallpaper.

  In the image editing on the user terminal 1500, in addition to the standard background template image prepared as a standard, a paid background template image purchased through online shopping can be used as an option. Similarly, for the stamp object 13b (see FIG. 5), it is assumed that a paid stamp object purchased through online shopping can be used as an option in addition to the standard stamp object.

FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating an example of an image browsing screen W4 displayed on the user terminal 1500 when the server system 1100 is accessed from a pre-machine application that has not been registered, and FIG. 15 is a browser (browser application). It is a figure which shows the example of the image browsing screen W5 displayed on the user terminal 1500 when accessing the server system 1100 from. In any of the image browsing screens W4 and W5, by inputting the access information from the access information input field 41, the captured image data stored in the server system 1100 can be browsed. However, the viewable image is the print integrated image 20 printed by the location apparatus 1300, and the image size (size that can be displayed) is smaller than the image editing screen shown in FIGS. Of course, the image size may be about the so-called thumbnail. If the number of captured images captured by the location device 1300 and stored in the server system 1100 is N (N ≧ 2), the number of images that can be viewed on the image browsing screens W4 and W5 is M ( N> M).

As shown in FIG. 14, a user registration button 43 is displayed on the image browsing screen W4 together with a message indicating that enlarged display and image editing can be performed by performing user registration. User registration can be performed by operating the user registration button 43.
Further, as shown in FIG. 15, the pre-app download button 44 is displayed on the image browsing screen W5 displayed on the browser together with a message indicating that the pre-app is required for enlarged display and image editing. Is done. By operating the download button 44, the pre-app can be downloaded from an external system (for example, the server system 1100) and installed.

In the present embodiment, as one of further features, there is a method for permitting use of a “special image”. This will be described with reference to FIGS.
The special image is a special image that cannot be used normally, and as a type, a background template that can be used as a decoration object 13 (see FIG. 5) such as a text object 13a or a stamp object 13b or a background layer 18. It can be an image or the like. In the present embodiment, the special image is described as an image used as the stamp object 13b.

  In order to use a special image, it is first necessary to obtain a use permission request code for enabling the special image. The use permission request code is a code including identification information of an image (special image) that can be used and instruction information for making the image usable. FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating an example in which the user terminal 1500 captures and acquires a two-dimensional code indicating a use permission request code described in a book. The use permission request code may be a character string instead of a two-dimensional code. In the case of a character string, the user 2 can input the text into the user terminal 1500 by inputting text. In addition, the use permission request code is published in a magazine, posted on a flyer or card distributed at an exhibition, posted in a facility where the location device 1300 is arranged, or posted on the manufacturer's homepage of the location device 1300. Or

  When the use permission request code is input to the user terminal 1500, the user terminal 1500 generates a two-dimensional code to be generated and displayed for the location device 1300 (see FIG. 7), and further uses the use permission request code in addition to the individual identification information. Is generated as a two-dimensional code including The location device 1300 reads this two-dimensional code, and when the use permission request code is included in the two-dimensional code, provides a special image corresponding to the included use permission request code so that it can be used in image editing. .

  FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example of a printing image editing screen W2 displayed on the touch panel 1306 in the location apparatus 1300 after image editing before printing. Although the screen configuration is the same as that of the print image editing screen W2 shown in FIG. 6, the normal stamp 46 is displayed when the “stamp” tab is selected on the editing operation panel 32. A special stamp 47 is displayed as a special image stamp corresponding to the use permission request code included in the two-dimensional code read by the location device 1300. When the use permission request code is not included in the two-dimensional code, only the normal stamp 46 is displayed and usable. However, since the use permission request code is included, the special stamp 47 is additionally displayed and usable. Become.

  FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating an example of an image editing screen displayed on the user terminal 1500. Although the screen configuration is the same as that of the image editing screen W3 shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, the normal stamp 46 is displayed when the “stamp” tab is selected on the editing operation panel 32. Since the use permission request code is input to the user terminal 1500, the special stamp 47 of the special image corresponding to the use permission request code can be displayed and used in addition to the normal stamp 46.

  This is not the only range where the usage permission request code works. This may also affect other than the user terminal 1500 that has input the use permission request code. FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating an example in which the use permission request code is applied to devices other than the user terminal 1500 that has input the use permission request code.

  First, the two-dimensional code generated by the user terminal 1500A that has input the use permission request code from a magazine or the like includes the use permission request code in addition to the individual identification information. Decoding information 520 including these (including an application ID, a user account, an e-mail address, a use permission request code), access information 522, and a photographing data set 540 are stored in the location device 1300 together with a storage request. It transmits to 1100 (a).

  The server system 1100 stores and stores in the storage 1140 the individual identification information such as the application ID extracted from the received decode information 520, the use permission request code, the access information, and the imaging data set 540 in association with each other. Although not shown in the drawing, the application ID 612s and the access information 611s in the stored individual identification information are transmitted to the notification system server 1600 together with a predetermined notification execution request as shown in FIG. Similar to the example.

  The user terminal 1500B that has not entered the use permission request code needs to obtain the access information 522 by some method. For example, when an e-mail address corresponding to the user terminal 1500B is input as a transmission destination of access information on the transmission destination information input screen W14 (see FIG. 8) of the location device 1300, the access information 522 is transmitted by e-mail. Can be obtained (b). The access information 522 can also be obtained by manually inputting the access information displayed on the access information presentation screen W16 (see FIG. 9) of the location device 1300 (c). Further, the access information can be obtained from the person who has obtained the access information 522 by some method (for example, e-mail or the like).

  When the user terminal 1500B that has obtained the access information 522 accesses the server system 1100 based on the access information 522, if the pre-machine application is installed in the user terminal 1500B and the user registration has been completed, the access information 522 and By receiving authentication using the user account 532 (d), it becomes possible to acquire and edit the captured image data stored in the server system 1100 (f). At this time, since the use permission request code is stored in the server system 1100 in association with the access information, the server system 1100 transmits a special image use permission instruction based on the use permission request code to the user terminal 1500B. (E). Upon receiving this use permission instruction, the user terminal 1500B can use the corresponding special image. That is, the special stamp of the corresponding special image can be used on the image editing screen of the user terminal 1500B as in the case where the use permission request code is input on the user terminal 1500A.

[Description of functional configuration of location device]
Next, a functional configuration example for realizing the present embodiment will be described.
FIG. 20 is a functional block diagram showing a functional configuration example of the location device 1300 in the present embodiment. The location device 1300 according to the present embodiment includes an operation input unit 100, a photographing unit 102, a coin insertion unit 104, an IC card reading unit 106, a processing unit 200, a printing unit 360, an image display unit 372, and a communication. Unit 374 and a storage unit 500.

  The operation input unit 100 is a means for inputting various operations. This can be realized by a known input device such as a keyboard, a mouse, a track pad, and a gesture input device. In the example of FIG. 2, the touch panel 1306 corresponds.

  The photographing unit 102 photographs the user and outputs data of the photographed image to the processing unit 200. It is realized by optical components such as lenses and filters, an image sensor such as a CCD or CMOS, and an image processing IC card reader. In the example of FIG. 2, the camera unit 1308 corresponds to this.

  The coin insertion unit 104 accepts coin insertion for each sheet and outputs an insertion detection signal to the processing unit 200. In the example of FIG. 2, the coin insertion device 1302 corresponds.

  The IC card reading unit 106 reads data from the IC card 6 and writes data. In the example of FIG. 2, the IC card reader 1362 corresponds.

  The processing unit 200 is realized by, for example, a microprocessor such as a CPU or a GPU, an electronic component such as an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), an IC memory, and the like, and is connected to each functional unit including the operation input unit 100 and the storage unit 500 To control data input / output. Then, various arithmetic processes are executed based on a predetermined program and data, an operation input signal from the operation input unit 100, and the operation of the location device 1300 is integratedly controlled. In the example of FIG. 2, the control board 1350 corresponds.

  The processing unit 200 includes an information acquisition control unit 202, an access information generation unit 204, an access information display control unit 205, a print image editing unit 210, a data transmission control unit 220, a print control unit 222, an image A generation unit 272 and a communication control unit 274 are included.

  The information acquisition control unit 202 performs control for acquiring individual identification information and a use permission request code. Specifically, display control of the reception start screen W10 and continuous reception screen W12 related to the input reception of the application ID and the like of the pre-installed application installed in the user terminal 1500, execution of 2D code shooting / reading, decoding, etc. (See FIG. 7).

  The access information generation unit 204 generates access information necessary for access authentication for the image data stored in the server system 1100. For example, a known auto password generation technique can be used. For example, a character string may be generated by a predetermined function using variables such as a MAC address, an IP address, and an application ID.

  The access information display control unit 205 controls the display of the access information generated by the access information generating unit 204 by displaying the access information presentation screen W16 (see FIG. 9).

The print image editing unit 210 displays a print image editing screen W2 and performs various image processing on the original photographed image photographed by the photographing unit 102 in accordance with the result of the image editing operation input on the screen and prints it. The integrated image 20 (see FIG. 4) is generated.
In this embodiment,
1) a person layer generation unit 211 that generates data (layer data) of the person layer 14 from the original photographed image 10;
2) a human shadow layer generation unit 213 that generates layer data of the human shadow layer 16 from the original photographed image 10 or the human layer 14;
3) First, layer data of the empty foreground layer 12 is generated, and the decoration object 13 is arranged according to the operation input on the print image editing screen W2, or a special image special stamp 47 corresponding to the use permission request code is provided. A foreground layer generation unit 215 that updates data by arranging the data;
4) A background layer generation unit 217 that generates layer data of the background layer 18,
5) an integrated image generation unit 219 for printing.
In the present embodiment, the background layer 18 is configured to select one from the background template images. Therefore, the layer data of the background layer 18 is an image ID for identifying the background template image. However, a configuration in which an image file is separately acquired from the user terminal 1500 through communication is possible, and the background layer 18 in that case is also possible. The layer data is image data.

  The data transmission control unit 220 stores a set of data generated along with imaging, that is, the imaging data set 540, access information, acquired individual identification information, and acquired use permission request code, for storage in the server system 1100. Are transmitted in association with each other. In addition, control is performed to send an e-mail including the access information to the e-mail address input as the transmission destination of the access information.

  The print control unit 222 controls the printing unit 360. In this embodiment, the access information is printed on the print medium 8 together with the print integrated image 20 (see FIG. 4).

  The image generation unit 272 can generate image data for displaying the operation guidance screen, and can output an image signal to the image display unit 372.

  The image display unit 372 displays various images based on the image signal input from the image generation unit 272. For example, it can be realized by an image display device such as a flat panel display, a cathode ray tube (CRT), or a projector. In the example of FIG. 2, the touch panel 1306 corresponds.

  The communication control unit 274 executes data processing related to data communication, and realizes data exchange with an external device via the communication unit 374.

  The communication unit 374 connects to the communication line 9 to realize communication. For example, it is realized by a wireless communication device, a modem, a TA (terminal adapter), a cable communication cable jack, a control circuit, or the like. In the example of FIG. 2, the communication module 1353 is applicable.

  The printing unit 360 prints the photographed image on a predetermined print medium and outputs it. In the example of FIG. 2, the printing apparatus 1360 corresponds to this.

  The storage unit 500 stores programs, various data, and the like for realizing various functions for causing the processing unit 200 to control the location device 1300 in an integrated manner. Further, it is used as a work area of the processing unit 200, and temporarily stores the calculation results executed by the processing unit 200. This function is realized by, for example, an IC memory such as a RAM and a ROM, a magnetic disk such as a hard disk, and an optical disk such as a CD-ROM and DVD. In the example of FIG. 2, the IC memory 1352 corresponds to this.

  The storage unit 500 of this embodiment includes a control program 501, background template image data 510, font data 512 and stamp object data 516 for decoration objects, special image data 517 that is object data of a special stamp, Decode information 520, access information 522, and imaging data set 540 are stored. In addition, information such as a timer, a counter such as the number of coins inserted, and various flags can be stored as appropriate.

  The control program 501 is a program for realizing basic input / output functions necessary as a computer by being read and executed by the processing unit 200, and realizing the functions of the respective units of the information acquisition control unit 202 to the print control unit 222. is there. Although shown as one program in the figure, it is needless to say that it may be constituted by a plurality of programs.

  The background template image data 510 is data defining a background template image, and stores image data (or data for generating an image) in association with a background image ID. The background template image thumbnail 33 (see FIG. 6) may also be stored.

  The decode information 520 is obtained by decoding the two-dimensional code photographed and read by the photographing unit 102. The decode information 520 includes individual identification information. The individual identification information is information for uniquely identifying the subject (individual) of image editing such as the user 2, the user terminal 1500, or a pre-machine application stored in the user terminal 1500, and includes an application ID, a user account, , And email address. The decode information 520 naturally stores the decode information 520 for the number of people photographed together. Further, the decode information 520 may include a use permission request command for permitting use of the special image.

  The shooting data set 540 stores a set of image data related to the current shooting in association with each other. For example, as shown in FIG. 21, original photographed image data 542, person layer data 544, person shadow layer data 546, background layer data 548 (in this embodiment, the background image ID of the background template image), foreground Layer data 550 and print integrated image data 560 are included. Of course, other data can be stored as appropriate.

  The foreground layer data 550 stores decoration data 552 for each decoration object 13. One decoration data 552 includes decoration element data 554, arrangement position data 556, and arrangement posture data 558 that define decoration contents. When a special stamp is used, a special image ID that is an ID of the special stamp is included in the decoration element data 554.

[Description of functional configuration of server system]
FIG. 22 is a functional block diagram illustrating a functional configuration example of the server system 1100 according to the present embodiment. The server system 1100 includes an operation input unit 100s, a server processing unit 200s, an image display unit 372s, a communication unit 374s, and a server storage unit 500s.

  The operation input unit 100 s is means for inputting various operations for managing the server system 1100. In the example of FIG. 1, the keyboard 1106 corresponds.

  The server processing unit 200s is realized by, for example, a microprocessor such as a CPU or GPU, an electronic component such as an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), an IC memory, and the like, and includes each function unit including the operation input unit 100s and the server storage unit 500s. Data input / output control between Then, various arithmetic processes are executed based on a predetermined program and data, an operation input signal from the operation input unit 100s, and data received from the user terminal 1500, and the operation of the server system 1100 is controlled in an integrated manner. In the example of FIG. 1, the control board 1150 corresponds.

  The server processing unit 200s of the present embodiment includes an account management unit 201, a captured image management unit 250, an image generation unit 272s, and a communication control unit 274s.

  The account management unit 201 performs an online user registration procedure, a process related to login, a process related to management of a friend user, and a process of managing a history photographed by the location device 1300. A unique user account is issued to the user who has undergone the registration procedure, that is, the player, and the user can set an e-mail address as one of the essential registration information. Further, a friend user can be registered or deleted in accordance with an operation input from the user terminal 1500. Further, based on the individual identification information included in the decode information 520 received from the location device 1300, the user included in the individual identification information uses the location device 1300, that is, has performed a history of photographing. (Date and time) can be managed. These pieces of information are stored and managed in the user registration database 590 as user registration data 592 for each user. The account management unit 201 is an example of a management unit.

  The captured image management unit 250 manages storage and distribution of image data received from the location device 1300. Specifically, it includes an image data reception control unit 252, an image data storage management unit 254, a notification request control unit 256, and an editing communication control unit 258.

  The image data reception control unit 252 performs control for acquiring data to be saved, individual identification information, a use permission request code, and access information from the location device 1300. Specifically, reception control of the imaging data set 540, the decode information 520, and the access information 522 is performed (see FIGS. 10, 11, and 19).

  The image data storage management unit 254 generates, stores, and manages a save data set 610 in the captured image database 600 based on the captured data set 540, the decode information 520, and the access information 522.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 23, one save data set 610 includes authentication access information 611, an access permission application ID list 612, an access permission user account list 613, an access permission e-mail address list 614, and an original shooting. A data set 615, a special image use permission list 616, and editing process save data 620 are included.

  The authentication access information 611 is the access information 522 received from the location device 1300. It is used for authentication at the time of image editing by the user terminal 1500.

  Three lists of an access permission application ID list 612, an access permission user account list 613, and an access permission email address list 614 are lists of individual identification information for access authentication to the save data set 610. That is, the access-permitted application ID list 612 is a list of application IDs included in the decode information 520 received from the location device 1300. The access-permitted user account list 613 is a list of user accounts included in the decode information 520 received from the location device 1300. The access-permitted e-mail address list 614 is a list of e-mail addresses included in the decode information 520 received from the location device 1300.

  The original shooting data set 615 is a shooting data set 540 (see FIG. 12) received from the location device 1300.

  The special image use permission list 616 is a list that determines whether or not each special image is permitted to be used, and the permission or prohibition is determined for each special image ID for identifying the special image. When the use permission request code is included in the decode information 520 received from the location apparatus 1300, the use permission / denial of the special image corresponding to the use permission request code is set to be usable (use permission).

  The editing process save data 620 is created for each user terminal 1500 used for image editing, in the present embodiment, substantially for each user 2, and stores data defining the image editing process in the user terminal 1500.

  One editing process save data 620 includes, for example, an editor identification application ID 621 and an editor identification data as data for identifying the user who has edited the data, the user terminal 1500, or the pre-app. A user account 623 and an editor identifying email address 624 are included. An update date and time 625 is also included. Further, data defining the situation of each layer in the editing process includes person layer data 644, person shadow layer data 646, background layer data 648, and foreground layer data 650. Of course, other data can be stored as appropriate.

  The person layer data 644, the person shadow layer data 646, the background layer data 648, and the foreground layer data 650 are the person layer data 544 and the person shadow layer of the original shooting data set 615 when the editing process save data 620 is generated for the first time. Data 546, background layer data 548, and foreground layer data 550 (see FIG. 21) are copied and initialized. That is, the image processing at the user terminal 1500 starts from the contents of the image printed by the location device 1300. These are sequentially updated based on the editing process data sent from the user terminal 1500 when the user terminal 1500 detects an operation on the save operation icon 37 (see FIG. 12).

  The foreground layer data 650 is a kind of vector data, and stores decoration data 652 in which each edit is regarded as decoration. The decoration data 652 includes decoration element data 654, arrangement position data 656, arrangement posture data 658, and size data 659. The decoration element data 654 includes identification information indicating the type of decoration such as whether the decoration is handwritten input (pen input or the like), text input, or stamp. If the text content is a stamp, its stamp ID is included. If it is a special image, a special image ID is included. The arrangement position data 656 is data of the arrangement position of the decoration. If it is handwritten input, it becomes the data of the set of coordinate values input by handwriting. The arrangement posture data 658 is data of the arrangement direction of the decoration. The size data 659 is data on the size of the decoration, and includes property data such as an enlargement ratio and a reduction ratio from the basic decoration data.

  In the present embodiment, the foreground layer data 650 is described as vector format data, but may be raster format (eg, JPEG image) data. In that case, when editing is completed and saved, the data may be converted into raster format (for example, JPEG image) data and saved.

  Returning to FIG. 22, the notification request control unit 256 performs control to request the notification system server 1600 to notify the access information to the notification address (application ID in the present embodiment) received from the location device 1300. The push notification technique can be realized by appropriately using a known push notification technique.

  The editing communication control unit 258 realizes a function of providing data for image editing by the user terminal 1500 authenticated by the access information. Specifically, 1) a function of receiving and identifying individual identification information and access information transmitted from the user terminal 1500, and 2) a saved data set 610 corresponding to the access information for the authenticated user terminal 1500 A function of transmitting data to be transmitted to the user terminal 1500, and 3) a function of receiving data related to the editing process from the user terminal 1500.

  The image generation unit 272s can generate an image related to maintenance of the server system 1100 and output it to the image display unit 372s.

  The image display unit 372 s displays various images for system management based on the image signal input from the image generation unit 272 s. For example, it can be realized by an image display device such as a flat panel display, a cathode ray tube (CRT), a projector, or a head mounted display. In the example of FIG. 1, the touch panel 1108 corresponds.

  The communication control unit 274s executes data processing related to data communication, and realizes data exchange with an external device via the communication unit 374s.

  The communication unit 374s realizes communication by connecting to the communication line 9. For example, it is realized by a wireless communication device, a modem, a TA (terminal adapter), a cable communication cable jack, a control circuit, or the like. In the example of FIG. 1, the communication device 1153 corresponds.

  The server storage unit 500s stores a system program for realizing various functions for causing the server processing unit 200s to control the server system 1100 in an integrated manner, a program necessary for storing and managing captured image data, various data, and the like. Remember. Further, it is used as a work area for the server processing unit 200s, and temporarily stores calculation results and the like executed by the server processing unit 200s according to various programs. This function is realized by, for example, an IC memory such as a RAM and a ROM, a magnetic disk such as a hard disk, and an optical disk such as a CD-ROM and DVD. In the example of FIG. 1, a storage medium such as an IC memory 1152 and a hard disk mounted on the main device 1101 and a storage 1140 correspond to this.

  The server storage unit 500s in the present embodiment stores a server system program 505, an account management program 506, a captured image management program 507, a user registration database 590, and a captured image database 600. In addition, information such as timers, counters, and various flags can be stored as appropriate.

  The server system program 505 is a system program for realizing basic input / output functions necessary for the server system 1100 as a computer by being read and executed by the server processing unit 200s.

  The account management program 506 and the photographed image management program 507 are programs for realizing functions as the account management unit 201 and the photographed image management unit 250 by being read and executed by the server processing unit 200s. The program part for realizing the notification request control unit 256 can be realized by appropriately using an API (Application Programming Interface) published by the notification system server 1600.

  The user registration database 590 stores user registration data 592 for each user that is created along with user registration (login registration) executed when the pre-app is first activated on the user terminal 1500. One user registration data 592 stores an application ID, a user account, and an e-mail address. The user registration data 592 stores shooting history data 593 that is a history of the user using the location device 1300 and friend data 594 that is data of the friend user of the user. Of course, other data can be stored as appropriate.

[Description of functional configuration of user terminal]
FIG. 24 is a functional block diagram showing a functional configuration example of the user terminal 1500 in the present embodiment. The user terminal 1500 in the present embodiment includes an operation input unit 100t, a photographing unit 102t, a terminal processing unit 200t, an image display unit 372t, a communication unit 374t, and a terminal storage unit 500t.

  The operation input unit 100t outputs an operation input signal to the terminal processing unit 200t according to various operation inputs made by the user. For example, it can be realized by a push switch, a joystick, a touch pad, a trackball, an acceleration sensor, a gyro, a CCD module, or the like. In the example of FIG. 3, the direction input key 1502, the button switch 1504, and the touch panel 1506 correspond to this.

  The photographing unit 102t photographs the front of the terminal, that is, the state of the image display unit 372t in the screen display direction, generates image data, and outputs the image data to the terminal processing unit 200t. In the example of FIG. 3, the camera unit 1508 corresponds.

The terminal processing unit 200t is realized by electronic components such as a microprocessor such as a CPU and a GPU, an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), an IC memory, and the like, and includes each functional unit including the operation input unit 100t and the terminal storage unit 500t. Data input / output control between And various arithmetic processes are performed based on a predetermined program and data, and the operation | movement of the user terminal 1500 is controlled. In the example of FIG. 3, the control board 1550 corresponds to this.
The terminal processing unit 200t of the present embodiment includes a code generation unit 230, a use permission request code input unit 231, a code display control unit 232, a notification reception control unit 234, an individual identification information transmission control unit 235, An editing processing unit 236, a browser control unit 237, an e-mail control unit 238, a special image management unit 239, an image generation unit 272t, and a communication control unit 274t are provided.

  The code generation unit 230, the use permission request code input unit 231, and the code display control unit 232 are realized by executing the pre-machine application 503.

  The code generation unit 230 includes a unique application ID 531 given when the pre-app 503 is distributed and installed, and a user account 532 and an e-mail address 533 set and stored at the time of user registration. A two-dimensional code 534 is generated. When the use permission request code 539 is input from the use permission request code input unit 231, the two-dimensional code 534 is generated including the use permission request code 539. The generation method can be realized by appropriately using known techniques.

  The code display control unit 232 displays the two-dimensional code 534 on the image display unit 372t.

  The use permission request code input unit 231 is a functional unit for inputting the use permission request code 539 by photographing by the photographing unit 102t or operation input from the operation input unit 100t. The input use permission request code 539 is stored in the terminal storage unit 500t.

  The special image management unit 239 manages the special image management data 535 in accordance with the use permission request code 539 input by the use permission request code input unit 231 or the use permission instruction designating the special image transmitted from the server system 1100. . Specifically, a special image that is an unlock code that matches the use permission request code 539 is selected as a special image corresponding to the use permission request code 539, and the use permission / inhibition of the special image is set to be usable (use permission). Set. Also, when a use permission instruction is received from the server system 1100, the use permission / denial of the special image specified by the use permission instruction is set as usable (use permission).

  The notification reception control unit 234 performs reception control corresponding to the push notification provided by the notification system server 1600 (see FIG. 1), and stores the push notification data 536 in the terminal storage unit 500t each time a notification is received. The push notification data 536 stores a notification address 537 (same as the application ID 531 in the present embodiment) for identifying the own device and accompanying access information 538. The access information 538 can be obtained by e-mail or text input. Therefore, FIG. 24 shows access information 538 in addition to the push notification data 536.

  The individual identification information transmission control unit 235 performs control for transmitting individual identification information related to the own device to the server system 1100.

The editing processing unit 236 performs predetermined communication control with the server system 1100 and performs image editing processing using the save data set 610 (see FIG. 23) stored in the server system 1100 in association with the access information 538.
More specifically,
1) The editing process save data 620 for the individual identification information of the own machine and the individual identification information of the other machine (other user) associated with the access information 538 is acquired, and the own editing process data 710 and the other editing process are obtained respectively. Data 810 can be stored in the terminal storage unit 500t.
2) Then, while controlling the display / non-display of various layer data defined by them, only the foreground layer and the background layer included in the self-editing process data 710 are controlled to be editable.
3) Accordingly, an edit impossible notification 48 (see FIG. 13) indicating that the layer included in the other edit process data 810 is not editable is appropriately displayed.
4) Then, a predetermined integrated image operation can be detected, and the layer data selected for display can be integrated to generate one integrated image data 900, which can be stored in the terminal storage unit 500t.
5) Further, when editing is completed, the self-editing process data 710 is transmitted to the server system 1100 and edited for the individual identification information of the own device stored in the server system 1100 in association with the access information 538. The process save data 620 is updated.

  In order to perform the image editing process, it is necessary that the pre-machine application 503 is installed and user registration is performed. If the pre-machine application 503 is not installed, or if the pre-machine application 503 is installed and no user registration is performed, only the browsing process is executed. The browsing processing unit 241 is a functional unit for executing this browsing process. Specifically, the browsing processing unit 241 is realized by the browser application 508 executed by the browser control unit 237, and the browsing processing unit 241 accesses the server system 1100 using the access information 538 and stores the editing process save data 620. The integrated browsing image data is received and browsed and displayed. The browsing processing unit 241 is also realized by executing the pre-machine application 503, and similarly controls browsing image display by receiving browsing image data from the server system 1100.

  The browser control unit 237 is a functional unit realized by executing the browser application 508. The e-mail control unit 238 is a functional unit realized by executing the e-mail application 509.

The image generation unit 272t can generate image data for displaying various screens and output an image signal to the image display unit 372t.
The image display unit 372t displays various images based on the image signal input from the image generation unit 272t. In the example of FIG. 3, the touch panel 1506 corresponds.

  The communication control unit 274t executes data processing related to data communication, and realizes data exchange with an external device via the communication unit 374t.

  The communication unit 374t is connected to the communication line 9 to realize communication. For example, it is realized by a wireless communication device, a modem, a TA (terminal adapter), a cable communication cable jack, a control circuit, or the like. In the example of FIG. 3, the wireless communication module 1553 corresponds.

  The terminal storage unit 500t stores programs, various data, and the like for realizing various functions for causing the terminal processing unit 200t to control the user terminal 1500 in an integrated manner. Further, it is used as a work area for the terminal processing unit 200t, and temporarily stores the calculation results executed by the terminal processing unit 200t. This function is realized by, for example, an IC memory such as a RAM and a ROM, a magnetic disk such as a hard disk, and an optical disk such as a CD-ROM and DVD. In the example of FIG. 3, the IC memory 1552 corresponds to this.

  The terminal storage unit 500t of the present embodiment includes a terminal system program 502, a pre-machine application 503, a notification reception application 504, a browser application 508, an e-mail application 509, background template image data 510, font data. 512, stamp object data 516, and special image management data 535 are stored. As for the background template image data 510, the font data 512, and the stamp object data 516, in addition to the standard background template image data, the standard font data, and the standard stamp object data prepared as standard, online shopping is separately provided. You can include data purchased at. The special image data related to the special stamp 47 is stored in the special image management data 535.

  The special image management data 535 indicates the image data of the special image (the image data of the special stamp 47), the unlock code conforming to the use permission request code, and the use permission / rejection of the special image in association with the special image ID. Data is stored.

  In addition, the terminal storage unit 500t includes individual identification information 530 (application ID 531, user account 532, e-mail address 533), a use permission request code 539, a generated two-dimensional code 534, push notification data 536, and access information. 538, self-editing process data 710, other editing process data 810, layer-specific display setting flag list 812, and integrated image data 900 are stored. In addition, information such as timers, counters, and various flags can be stored as appropriate.

  The terminal system program 502 is read and executed by the terminal processing unit 200t, thereby realizing basic input / output functions necessary for the user terminal 1500 as a computer.

  The pre-machine application 503 is read and executed by the terminal processing unit 200t, whereby a code generation unit 230, a use permission request code input unit 231, a code display control unit 232, an individual identification information transmission control unit 235, an editing process This is an application program for realizing the functions of the unit 236, the special image management unit 239, and the browsing processing unit 241.

  The notification reception application 504 is an application program for realizing the function as the notification reception control unit 234 by being read and executed by the terminal processing unit 200t. The program may be a part of the terminal system program 502.

  The browser application 508 is an application program for realizing the function as the browser control unit 237 by being read and executed by the terminal processing unit 200t. The e-mail application 509 is an application program for realizing the function as the e-mail control unit 238 by being read and executed by the terminal processing unit 200t. Both the browser application 508 and the email application 509 may be part of the terminal system program 502.

  The self-editing process data 710 is save data corresponding to the individual identification information 530 stored in the own machine among the editing process save data 620 provided from the server system 1100, and is sequentially updated by image editing at the user terminal 1500. Is done. The self-editing process data 710 includes background layer data 718, foreground layer data 719, etc., and is edited by the user. When provided from the server system 1100, the self-editing process data 710 is the contents of the editing process save data 620 (background layer data 648, foreground layer data 650, etc.). The edited self-process data 710 after being edited is transmitted to the server system 1100, and the edit process save data 620 stored in the server system 1100 is updated. That is, in the server system 1100, data of processes edited by each user at each user terminal is stored and managed.

  The other edit process data 810 is save data corresponding to the edit process save data 620 provided from the server system 1100 other than the individual identification information 530 of the own device. The other editing process data 810 is not changed by image editing at the user terminal 1500 in principle.

  The display setting flag list 812 for each layer is a list of setting flags for displaying / hiding each layer included in the self editing process data 710 and the other editing process data 810 in the preview 30 (see FIG. 12). . The setting flag is “1” if it is a display target, and “0” if it is not displayed. In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the person layer 14 and the person shadow layer 16 are always set as display targets.

  The integrated image data 900 is a layer that is currently displayed in the preview 30 in accordance with a predetermined integrated image storage operation (see the integrated image storage operation icon 39 in FIG. 12) in the course of image editing on the user terminal 1500. These are image data that cannot be edited for each layer such as foreground and background. The data format such as JPEG is not particularly limited.

  Next, operations of the location device 1300, the server system 1100, and the user terminal 1500 will be described.

[Description of operation of location device]
FIG. 25 is a flowchart for explaining the flow of processing in location device 1300. The processing flow described here is realized by the processing unit 200 executing the control program 501 (see FIG. 20).

  When activated, the processing unit 200 of the location apparatus 1300 executes the control program 501. First, after performing system check, initialization, etc., display of a predetermined demonstration screen is started (step L2).

  Then, when the processing unit 200 detects the insertion of a coin into the coin insertion device 1302 while displaying the demonstration screen (YES in step L4), the reception start screen W10 (see FIG. 7 (1)) is displayed on the touch panel 1306. Is displayed, and the two-dimensional code displayed on the user terminal 1500 possessed by the user 2 is photographed and read by the camera unit 1308 (step L6). At this time, decode information 520 is stored for each reading. The processing unit 200 displays the continuous reception screen W12 (see FIG. 7 (2)) during a given code reading period, and repeatedly executes reading of the two-dimensional code (step L8).

  After the elapse of the code reading period, the processing unit 200 determines whether there is a read two-dimensional code, that is, whether there is received decoding information 520 (step L10), and whether the number of received decoding information 520 is 1 or less. (Step L12) is determined. If the decode information 520 is not received or if the received number is 1 or less, the processing unit 200 displays the transmission destination information input screen W14 (see FIG. 8) on the touch panel 1306, and displays the access information. An input of an e-mail address as a transmission destination is requested (step L14).

  After the input of the transmission destination information is completed, or when the number of received decode information 520 is 2 or more (NO in step L10), the processing unit 200 is the user 2 standing in front of the monochrome background portion 1364 in the camera unit 1308. Is photographed (step L16). The image photographed at this time is the original photographed image 10 (see FIG. 5). The photographed data set 540 is generated in the storage unit 500 and the photographed image data is stored as the original photographed image data 542.

  Then, the person layer 14 and the person shadow layer 16 are generated from the original photographed image 10, and the respective image data are stored as the person layer data 544 and the person shadow layer data 546 (step L18). Also, an empty foreground layer 12 and an empty background layer 18 are generated and stored as foreground layer data 550 and background layer data 548, respectively (step L20). Note that the background layer data 548 of the present embodiment is the image ID of the background template image, and therefore, at this stage, a predetermined value (for example, NULL) indicating undecided is set.

  Next, the processing unit 200 displays the print image editing screen W2 (see FIG. 6) on the touch panel 1306 (step L22). If the use permission request data is included in the decode information 520 received in step L6 (YES in step L24), use of the special image corresponding to the use permission request data on the edit screen is permitted. (Step L26). In this embodiment, since the special image is the special stamp 47 (see FIG. 17), the special stamp 47 can be used on the print image editing screen W2.

  Next, the processing unit 200 updates the foreground layer data 550 and the background layer data 548 according to the editing operation on the screen (step L28).

  When a touch operation on the print operation icon 38 is detected in a state where the print image editing screen W2 is displayed, the processing unit 200 determines that an input of a predetermined print operation has been detected (YES in step L30), and printing is performed. The integrated image 20 (see FIG. 4) is generated (step L32), and the access information 522 is generated (step L34: see FIG. 20). Then, by displaying the access information presentation screen W16 (see FIG. 9) on the touch panel 1306, the generated access information 522 is displayed (step L36), and then the generated integrated print image 20 and the access information 522 are displayed on the printing apparatus. In 1360, printing is performed on the printing medium 8 (step L38).

  Next, when the decoding information 520 is received in step L6 (YES in step L40), the processing unit 200 sends the decoding information 520 obtained by the current shooting together with a predetermined storage request to the server system 1100. The access information 522 and the imaging data set 540 are transmitted (step L42).

  If the decode information 520 is not received (NO at step L40), the access information 522 obtained by the current shooting and the shooting data set 540 are transmitted to the server system 1100 together with a predetermined storage request (step S40). L44). In addition, the access information 522 is transmitted to the transmission destination e-mail address input in step L14 (step L46).

  After step L42 or L44, the processing unit 200 discards the decoding information 520, the access information 522, the shooting data set 540, and the like obtained by the current shooting (step L48), and returns to the demonstration screen display (step L48). Step L2).

[Explanation of server system operation]
FIG. 27 is a flowchart for explaining the flow of processing in the server system 1100. The processing flow described here is realized by executing the captured image management program 507 in a state where the server processing unit 200s executes the server system program 505 (see FIG. 22).

  When the server processing unit 200s of the server system 1100 receives the save request from the location device 1300 (YES in step S2), the server processing unit 200s generates and saves a new save data set 610 based on the various data received together with the request (step S4). : See FIG.

  In generating the save data set 610, the server processing unit 200s duplicates the received access information 522 as authentication access information 611. Further, the individual information is separated from the received decode information 520 and registered as a list according to type. That is, the application ID is extracted and the user account is extracted to the access-permitted application ID list 612 and the e-mail address is extracted to the access-permitted user account list 613 and registered in the access-permitted e-mail address list 614.

  Further, the server processing unit 200 s duplicates the received shooting data set 540 as an original shooting data set 615, and further generates editing process save data 620 for each received decoding information 520. Specifically, the app ID, user account, and e-mail address extracted from one received decoding information 520 are respectively an editor ID app ID 621, an editor ID user account 623, and an editor ID e-mail address 624. And Each layer data included in the received shooting data set 540 is duplicated to form person layer data 644, person shadow layer data 646, background layer data 648, and foreground layer data 650.

  In addition, the server processing unit 200s additionally records the shooting date and time etc. using the location device 1300 in the shooting history data 593 of the user registration data 592 corresponding to the user account included in the decode information 520, and the shooting history. Data 593 is updated (step S6).

  Next, when the application ID is included in the decode information 520 received together with the save request (when the decode information 520 is included in the present embodiment) (YES in step S8), connection to the notification system server 1600 is made. Then, for each application ID included in the decode information 520, the application ID and the access information included in the decode information 520 are transmitted together with a predetermined notification execution request (step S10).

  Further, when the use permission request code is included in the decode information 520 received together with the save request (YES in step S12), the server processing unit 200s corresponds to the use permission request code in the special image use permission list 616. The use permission / denial of the special image to be used is set to be usable (license) (step S14). Then, the friend user 594 is specified with reference to the friend data 594 of the user registration data 592 corresponding to the user account included in the decode information 520. This friend user is a friend of the user who took a picture with the location device 1300. Then, the e-mail address of the friend user is read from the user registration database 590, and the user takes a picture with the location device 1300 to the e-mail address of the friend user and notifies that the special image is usable. (Step S16).

  When the storage request is not received (NO in step S2), when the decode information 520 received together with the storage request does not include the use permission request code (NO in step S12), or in the process of step S16 After that, the server processing unit 200s executes the following process. That is, if a predetermined image editing authentication request is received from the user terminal 1500 (YES in step S18), the server processing unit 200s is one of the application ID, user account, and e-mail address received together with the request. Authentication is performed using the individual identification information (step S20).

  Specifically, any one of the received application ID, user account, and email address is included in any of the access-permitted application ID list 612, the access-permitted user account list 613, and the access-permitted email address list 614. The set 610 (see FIG. 23) is searched. If there is a match, authentication is performed (YES in step S20), and it is determined whether or not there is a special image set to be usable (license) in the special image use permission list 616 of the corresponding save data set 610 ( Step S22). If there is a special image set to be usable (YES in step S22), the server processing unit 200s gives an instruction to permit use of the special image (use permission instruction) to the user terminal 1500 that requested the authentication. Transmit (step S24). Further, the server processing unit 200s transmits the editing process save data 620 corresponding to the received individual identification information in the searched save data set 610 to the user terminal 1500 that has requested authentication (step S26). Also, edit process save data 620 corresponding to other individual identification information in the save data set 610 is transmitted (step S28).

  Here, of the editing process save data 620, the foreground layer data 650 is data in a vector format. Therefore, the foreground layer data 650 corresponding to other individual identification information may be converted from vector format to raster format data (for example, a raster image such as a JPEG image) and transmitted.

  The edit process save data 620 transmitted in steps S26 and S28 are stored as self-edit process data 710 and other edit process data 810, respectively, in the terminal storage unit 500t of the user terminal 1500 (see FIG. 24), and in the user terminal 1500. The self-editing process data 710 is sequentially updated according to the image editing operation input.

When a predetermined save operation is detected at the user terminal 1500, the access information 538, individual identification information (application ID 531, user account 532, or email address 533), and a self-determined edit process save request are stored. Editing process data 710 is transmitted to the server system 1100.
Upon receiving them (YES in step S30), the server processing unit 200s of the server system 1100 reflects the received self-editing process data 710 in the contents of the editing process save data 620 corresponding to the received individual identification information (step S32). ).

  Also, if a request for adding predetermined access-permitted individual identification information, a new individual identification information desired to be added (either an application ID, a user account, or an e-mail address) and access information 538 are received from the user terminal 1500 (YES in Step S34), the server processing unit 200s refers to the editing process save data 620 corresponding to the received access information, and accesses the access permitted application ID list 612, the access permitted user account list 613, and the access permitted email address list 614. Count each registered number. That is, the number of individuals (applications, users, etc.) already registered for the captured image related to the access information 538 is counted. If the maximum value is not more than the predetermined upper limit value (YES in step S36), the received individual identification information to be added is stored in the access permission application ID list 612, the access permission user account list 613, the access permission electronic information. The data is registered in a list that matches any data type in the mail address list 614 (step S38). This is because an upper limit value is set for the number of individuals that can be registered for one photographed image, so that registration is permitted below this upper limit value.

  If a predetermined browsing request is received from the user terminal 1500 (YES in step S40), an authentication determination is made as to whether or not to permit access based on the access information 538 transmitted along with the browsing request (step S42). ). If there is authentication access information 611 corresponding to the access information 538, authentication is performed. When authenticated (YES in step S42), the server processing unit 200s reads the editing process save data 620 from the save data set 610 in which the corresponding authentication access information 611 is stored, and displays the browsing image data in which the layers are integrated. Generate (step S44). The browsing image data is raster format data. Then, the server processing unit 200s transmits the browsing image data to the user terminal 1500 that has transmitted the browsing request (step S46).

  If a friend user edit request such as addition / deletion of a friend user is received from the user terminal 1500 (YES in step S48), the server processing unit 200s responds based on the user account transmitted with the request. The friend data 594 to be read is read from the user registration database 590. Then, predetermined communication is performed with the user terminal 1500 that has transmitted the request, and a friend user editing process for editing the read friend data 594 is executed (step S50).

  In addition, the server processing unit 200s searches for a user whose shooting history data 593 of the user registration database 590 satisfies a predetermined condition (step S52), and when the user is searched (YES in step S52), the user terminal 1500 of the user. A predetermined notification is transmitted to (step S56). For example, a special image that is given only to a user who has taken a predetermined number of times may be assigned to a user who has taken a predetermined number of times by the location device 1300 (YES in step S52). In that case, a notification permitting the use of the special image may be transmitted (step S56). In addition, a notification that prompts photographing may be transmitted to a user who has passed a predetermined number of days since the last photographing by the location device 1300 (YES in step S52) (step S56).

  In addition, the server processing unit 200 s is not registered as a friend in the access-permitted application ID list 612, the access-permitted user account list 613, and the access-permitted email address list 614 that are access-permitted individual identification information lists. Whether there is a combination of users is searched from the user registration database 590 (step S58). If found (YES in step S60), a notification for prompting friend registration with the user of the combination is transmitted to the user terminal 1500 of the user (step S62).

[Explanation of user terminal operation]
Next, the operation of the user terminal 1500 will be described.
FIG. 29 to FIG. 31 are flowcharts for explaining the flow of processing in the user terminal 1500. This process is realized by executing the pre-machine application 503 on the user terminal 1500 (see FIG. 24).

  First, the terminal processing unit 200t accesses a predetermined website and executes an application authentication procedure, so-called login, using a user account or the like (step T2). Even if user registration is not performed, processing such as confirmation of update is performed using the application ID.

  Next, the terminal processing unit 200t displays a menu screen on the touch panel 1506 (step T4). The menu items include “use permission request code input”, “user registration”, “two-dimensional code display”, “image browsing”, “image editing”, “access permission individual identification information addition”, “friend user editing”, “application termination”. Is included.

  When an item selection operation for inputting the use permission request code is detected on the menu screen (YES in step T6), the terminal processing unit 200t inputs the use permission request code by photographing the two-dimensional code by the photographing unit 102t. (Refer to FIG. 16), or functions to input a use permission request code from the operation input unit 100t (step T8). And it returns to a menu screen.

  Further, the terminal processing unit 200t has not completed user registration (NO in step T10), and if an item selection operation for user registration is detected on the menu screen (YES in step T12), a user registration procedure is performed. The process related to is executed, and an e-mail address or the like is registered (step T14). The user account 532 issued accordingly is stored in the terminal storage unit 500t (step T16). And it returns to a menu screen. In addition, in order to use the pre-machine application, it may be a specification that always requires user registration.

  Next, the terminal processing unit 200t detects an item selection operation for displaying the two-dimensional code 534 (see FIG. 15) on the menu screen (steps T18 and T26). If the user registration has been completed, the processes of steps T20 to T22 are executed. That is, when the use permission request code is input (YES in step T20), a two-dimensional code 534 including the application ID 531, the user account 532, the e-mail address 533, and the use permission request code 539 is generated. Then, the generated code is displayed on the touch panel 1506 (step T22). The user 2 who wishes to photograph with the location device 1300 holds the two-dimensional code displayed at this stage toward the camera unit 1308 of the location device 1300 (see FIG. 7).

  When the use permission request code is not input (NO in step T20), a two-dimensional code 534 including an application ID 531, a user account 532, and an e-mail address 533 is generated, and the generated code is displayed on the touch panel. It is displayed on 1506 (step T22).

  On the other hand, when an item selection operation for displaying the two-dimensional code 534 is detected in a state where user registration has not been completed (YES in step T26). The terminal processing unit 200t executes the processes of steps T28 to T32. That is, when the use permission request code is input (YES in step T28), a two-dimensional code 534 including the application ID 531 and the use permission request code 539 is generated, and the generated code is displayed on the touch panel 1506. (Step T30). If the use permission request code is not input (NO in step T28), a two-dimensional code 534 including the application ID 531 is generated, and the generated code is displayed on the touch panel 1506 (step T32).

  Note that if the individual identification information 530 is only the application ID 531, the processing of steps T18 to T30 can be simplified. In other words, since the application ID 531 is included in the two-dimensional code regardless of whether or not the user is registered, a branching process for determining whether or not the use permission request code is included in the two-dimensional code is sufficient. The user registration itself may be performed at a separate timing (for example, when editing an image).

  Next, the processing shifts to FIG. 30, and when the item selection operation for browsing the image is detected on the menu screen, the terminal processing unit 200t returns to the server system 1100 and the access information 538 (YES in step T34). When a browsing request based on this is transmitted (step T36) and browsing image data is received (step T38), it is displayed on the touch panel 1506 (step T40).

  In addition, when an item selection operation for image editing is detected on the menu screen (YES in step T42), the terminal processing unit 200t determines whether or not user registration has been performed. Assuming that editing cannot be performed, the processing related to image editing is skipped and the menu screen is displayed again (NO in step T44). If user registration has been made (YES in step T44), processing relating to image editing is performed. That is, the server system 1100 is accessed, and a predetermined authentication request, authentication individual identification information 530, and access information 538 are transmitted (step T46).

  When the server system 1100 obtains authentication, various data and information are transmitted from the server system 1100. First, when a special image use permission instruction is transmitted (YES in step T48), the use permission / denial of the special image specified in the use permission instruction is set to be usable in the special image management data 535. (Step T50). This corresponds to a case where a user who is not the person himself / herself causes the location device 1300 to read the two-dimensional code including the use permission request code, performs shooting, and edits the captured image. For example, when two people photographed with the location device 1300, the two-dimensional code presented by the user terminal 1500A of one user included the use permission request code, but the user terminal 1500B of the other user The presented two-dimensional code corresponds to the other user when the use permission request code is not included (see FIG. 19). The same applies to a case where a friend who did not photograph together obtains access information 538 (see FIG. 19).

  Also, the terminal processing unit 200t receives the editing process save data 620 corresponding to the own individual identification information from the server system 1100, and stores this in the terminal storage unit 500t as the self editing process data 710 (step T52). Similarly, the editing process save data 620 corresponding to the other individual identification information is received from the server system 1100 and stored as the other editing process data 810 in the terminal storage unit 500t (step T54). Then, the terminal processing unit 200t executes an image editing process (step T56).

  32 to 33 are flowcharts for explaining the flow of the image editing process. In this process, the terminal processing unit 200t first sets all layers of the self-editing process data 710 as display targets for the preview 30 (step T102), and sets all layers of the other editing process data 810 to non-display (step S102). T104). Then, an image editing screen is displayed (step T106: see FIG. 12).

  When a touch operation on the layer thumbnail of the layer display setting unit 50 is detected on the image editing screen, the terminal processing unit 200t considers that the corresponding layer display / non-display switching operation has been performed (YES in step T108). The display / non-display setting of the layer to be switched is switched, and the result is reflected in the preview 30 (step T110).

  Furthermore, when the layer whose setting has been changed to the display target belongs to the other editing process data 810 (YES in step T112), the terminal processing unit 200t notifies the layer thumbnail corresponding to the layer that editing is not possible 48 (see FIG. 13). Are attached and displayed for a predetermined time (step T114).

  When a touch operation on the background template image thumbnail 33 is detected on the editing operation panel 32 of the image editing screen, the terminal processing unit 200t performs an image selection operation using the background template image thumbnail 33 selected by the touch operation as the background layer 18. Is determined (YES in step T116), the background layer data 648 (see FIG. 23) of the self-editing process data 710 is changed according to the selection operation (step T118).

  When the editing operation panel 32 on the image editing screen detects an editing operation on the foreground layer 12 (step T120), the terminal processing unit 200t determines the foreground layer data 650 (self-editing process data 710) according to the selection operation. 23) is changed (step T122). At this time, if there is a special image that can be used (use permission), the corresponding special stamp 47 can be used in the editing operation to the foreground layer 12 (see FIG. 18).

  Moving to the flowchart of FIG. 33, when a touch operation on the save operation icon 37 (see FIG. 13) is detected on the image editing screen, the terminal processing unit 200t determines that a predetermined save operation has been detected (step T124). YES), the server system 1100 is accessed, and a predetermined storage request, individual identification information 530 used for authentication, access information 538, and self-editing process data 710 are transmitted (step T126). That is, data storage processing in the server system 1100 is executed.

  When a touch operation on the integrated image storage operation icon 39 (see FIG. 13) is detected on the image editing screen, the terminal processing unit 200t determines that a predetermined integrated image storage operation has been detected (YES in step T128). ), An integrated image is generated by integrating all the layers currently being displayed into one, and the integrated image data 900 is stored in the terminal storage unit 500t (step T130).

  Returning to the flowchart of FIG. 30, the image editing process is executed until a predetermined end of image editing is detected (NO in step T202). When the end of image editing is detected (YES in step T202), the terminal processing unit 200t accesses the server system 1100, and performs a predetermined storage request, individual identification information 530 used for authentication, access information 538, and a self-editing process. Data 710 is transmitted (step T204). As a result, the corresponding edit process save data 620 stored in the server system 1100 is updated based on the self-edit process data 710. As a result of the edited content of the own user being reflected on the server system 1100 side, other users can view the edited content of the own user.

  Moving to the flowchart of FIG. 31, when an item selection operation for adding access-permitted individual identification information is detected on the menu screen (YES in step T206), the terminal processing unit 200t displays an input field and software on the touch panel 1506. The keyboard is displayed to accept the individual identification information desired to be added (step T208). Then, the access information and the individual identification information desired to be added are transmitted to the server system 1100 together with a request for adding predetermined access-permitted individual identification information to the server system 1100 (step T210).

  When an item selection operation for editing a friend user is detected on the menu screen (YES in step T212), the terminal processing unit 200t performs predetermined communication with the server system 1100 to add or delete a friend user. A process of editing a friend user such as is performed (step S214).

  If selection of the application end operation is detected on the menu screen (YES in step T216), the terminal processing unit 200t ends the series of processes.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, image data photographed, edited, and printed by the location device 1300 is stored in the server system 1100, and the photographed user 2 stores image data stored using the user terminal 1500 after photographing. The image can be edited based on. For example, after a friend has taken a picture with the location device 1300, the user terminal 1500 that each person has can be able to enjoy the editing operation on the same photographed image separately and without any time limit. As a result, the edited images can be enjoyed while showing each other. In addition, since the edited image can be distributed to other friends and acquaintances who did not participate in the shooting, the circle of fun spreads.
That is, the attractiveness of the entire system including the location device can be created, and as a result, the ability to attract customers to the location device can be improved.

  In addition, when a certain user inputs a use permission request code published in a magazine or the like to his / her user terminal 1500 and displays a two-dimensional code on the location device 1300 and shoots, when editing the captured image. The special image corresponding to the use permission request code can be used. In addition, when an editing operation is performed on a captured image on the user terminal 1500, a special image corresponding to the use permission request code can be used. Furthermore, when the user terminal 1500 of another friend or acquaintance edits the captured image, the special image is used even if the use permission request code is not input to the user terminal 1500 of another friend or acquaintance. Can be edited.

  In addition, the form of this invention is not restricted to the said embodiment, A component can be added / omitted / changed suitably.

  For example, in the above embodiment, the image editing process using the user terminal 1500 is executed by the terminal processing unit 200t, but may be executed by the server system 1100. At this time, the user terminal 1500 becomes a terminal (so-called dumb terminal) as a simple man-machine interface, and the editing process itself is executed on the server system 1100 side.

  In the above-described embodiment, the location apparatus 1300 has been described as having the same shooting function as that of the conventional shooting and printing apparatus and the function of printing a shot image on a printing medium. However, the printing function may be omitted. Good.

  In the above-described embodiment, the server system 1100 has been described as transmitting a notification execution request for push notification to the notification system server 1600. However, the location device 1300 may transmit a notification execution request to the notification system 1600. . In this case, if the received decode information 520 includes an application ID, the application ID and access information are transmitted to the notification system 1600 together with the notification execution request.

  In the above-described embodiment, the user registration has been described as having one type. However, for example, there may be a plurality of types such as a free member and a paid member, a normal member and a premium member. In this case, if the number of captured images taken by the location device 1300 and stored in the server system 1100 is N (N ≧ 2), M (if it is a first-class member (for example, a free member or a regular member)) N> M) can be edited only, but if it is a second type member (for example, a paid member or premium member), it is preferable that all N images can be edited.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the user terminal 1500 stores the special image management data 535 and the user terminal 1500 manages the use permission / prohibition for each special image. ), It may be possible to manage whether or not to use special images. In that case, the server system 1100 stores and manages the master data of the special image management data 535 in the user registration data 592. When the pre-machine application 503 is activated on the user terminal 1500 side or when logging in, a copy of the master data of the special image management data 535 corresponding to the user is downloaded and acquired from the server system 1100. When the special image management data 535 is updated in the user terminal 1500, the update content is notified to the server system 1100, and the corresponding master data is updated. In this way, even if a plurality of user terminals 1500 are used with a single user account, the same user account can use the special image in any user terminal 1500. Can do.

  Further, as described with reference to FIG. 19, in the user terminal 1500 (user terminal 1500B in FIG. 19) that has accessed the server system 1100 by obtaining the access information, the server system 1100 receives special image use permission instruction information. It has been described that special images can be used by receiving them. At this time, the server system 1100 may store and store the use permission instruction to be transmitted in association with the user (user account) of the user terminal 1500 that is the transmission destination. Then, when login authentication is performed with the same user account, the server system 1100 transmits the information on the corresponding use permission instruction stored and stored to the user terminal 1500. In this way, even if a plurality of user terminals 1500 are used with a single user account, the same user account can use the special image in any user terminal 1500. Can do.

8 Printed medium 10 Original photographed image 12 Foreground layer 13 Decoration object 14 Person layer 16 Person shadow layer 18 Background layer 20 Integrated image for printing 22 Access information printing unit 30 Preview 32 Editing operation panel 33 Background template image thumbnail 37 Save operation icon 38 Print operation icon 39 Integrated image storage operation icon 47 Special stamp 48 Not editable notification 50 Layer display setting section 54 Foreground layer thumbnail 56 Background layer thumbnail 1100 Server system 200s Server processing section
201 Account Management Department
250 Image management unit
252 Image data reception control unit
254 Image data storage management unit
256 Notification Request Control Unit
258 Communication control unit for editing
272s image generator
274s communication control unit 100s operation input unit 372s image display unit 374s communication unit 500s server storage unit
505 Server system program
506 Account management program
507 Captured image management program
590 User registration database
593 Shooting history data
594 Friend Data
600 photographed image database
610 Save Data Set
611 Access information for authentication
612 Access-permitted app ID list
613 List of authorized user accounts
614 Access-permitted email address list
615 Original shooting data set
616 Special image permission list
620 Editing process save data
621 Editor ID for editor identification
623 User account for editor identification
624 Email address for editor identification
625 Update date and time
644 Person layer data
648 Background layer data
650 Foreground layer data
652 Decoration data 1300 Location device 100 Operation input unit 102 Imaging unit 104 Coin insertion unit 106 IC card reading unit 200 processing unit
202 Information acquisition control unit
204 Access information generation unit
205 Access information display control unit
210 Print Image Editor
211 Person layer generator
213 Human shadow layer generator
215 Foreground layer generator
217 Background layer generator
219 Integrated image generation unit for printing
220 Data transmission controller
222 Print control unit
272 Image generator
274 Communication control unit 360 Printing unit 372 Image display unit 374 Communication unit 500 Storage unit
501 Control program
510 Background template image data
512 Font data
516 Stamp object data
517 Special image data
520 decode information
522 Access information
540 Image data set
542 Original shot image data
544 Person layer data
546 Human shadow layer data
548 Background layer data
550 Foreground layer data
552 decoration data
560 Integrated image data for printing 1500 User terminal 100t Operation input unit 102t Imaging unit 200t Terminal processing unit
230 Code generator
231 Use permission request code generation unit
232 Code display controller
234 Notification reception control unit
235 Individual identification information transmission control unit
236 Edit processing section
237 Browser control unit
238 E-mail control unit
239 Special Image Management Department
241 Browsing processor
272t image generator
274t communication control unit 372t image display unit 374t communication unit 500t terminal storage unit
502 Terminal system program
503 Pre-app
504 Notification receiving application
508 Browser application
509 Email app
510 Background template image data
512 Font data
516 Stamp object data
530 Individual identification information
531 App ID
532 user account
533 email address
534 2D code
535 Special image management data
536 Push notification data
537 Notification address
538 access information
539 Use permission request code
710 Self-editing process data
718 Background layer data
719 Foreground layer data
810 Other editing process data
812 List display flag list by layer
900 Integrated image data

Claims (6)

A server for managing individual identification information for uniquely identifying a user, a user terminal of the user, or a predetermined application (hereinafter collectively referred to as “individual”) stored in the user terminal, and photographed image data A system,
The user terminal includes storage means for storing the individual identification information, a special image, and availability information indicating whether or not the special image can be used when editing captured image data, and permission to use the special image An input means for inputting request information, an availability setting means for setting the availability information stored in the storage means to be usable when the use permission request information is inputted, and stored in the storage means The means for outputting the individual identification information included in the code information, and external output means for externally outputting the use permission request information further included in the code information when the use permission request information is input, With
From a location device having a code information acquisition function for acquiring the code information from the user terminal and a shooting function for shooting a user, photographed image data, individual identification information included in the code information, A receiving means for receiving the use permission request information when the use permission request information is included in the code information;
The received captured image data, access information for accessing the captured image data, an individual identification information list of individuals permitted to access the captured image data including the received individual identification information, and the captured image Storage means for storing save data stored in association with permission information for setting the availability information when the use permission request information is received together with data;
An access based on the access information is accepted from the user terminal, and (1) if the permission information is not stored in association with the save data, the availability information stored in the user terminal can be used. If the use permission instruction information for setting is not provided, but stored in association, the use permission instruction information is provided, and (2) the individual identification information is included in the individual identification information list In this case, the save data is provided to be editable on the user terminal side, and if it is not included, the save data is provided to be editable on the user terminal side when a given access permission condition is satisfied. And save data providing means;
Server system with Means for managing the individual identification information and the permission information in association with each other;
The server system according to claim 1, further comprising: Friend management means for managing friend relationships between users in association with individual identification information related to the users,
Based on the management content of the friend management means, when the individual identification information list includes users who are not in a friend relationship with each other, information that prompts the user terminal of the user to register a friend relationship is transmitted. Friend registration recommended control means,
The server system according to claim 1, further comprising: Friend management means for managing friend relationships between users in association with individual identification information related to the users,
A user of a friend user who has a friend relationship with the user related to the individual identification information received together with the photographed image data when the photographed image data received by the receiving means is stored in the storage means in association with the permission information Notification control means for performing control for notifying the terminal of given notification information indicating that the photographed image data of the user is stored in association with the permission information;
The server system according to claim 1, further comprising: Based on data received by the receiving means, shooting history management means for managing shooting history of each user at the location device;
An assigning means for transmitting the use permission request information to a user terminal of a user who satisfies the predetermined condition for giving the use permission request information to the shooting history;
The server system according to claim 1, further comprising: A user terminal capable of communicating with the server system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, and a computer storing the individual identification information,
Storage means for storing availability information indicating whether or not the special image can be used when editing the special image and the captured image data;
Input means for inputting use permission request information of the special image;
Use setting means for setting the use permission information stored in the storage means to be usable when the use permission request information is input;
The means for externally outputting the individual identification information stored in the storage means included in code information, and when the use permission request information is input, further including the use permission request information in the code information External output means,
Based on the access information, the individual identification information is transmitted to the server system to perform the access, and when the use permission instruction information is received from the server system, the usability information stored in the storage means can be used. Editing processing means for editing the saved data,
Program to function as.

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