JP2015165253A - Image processing apparatus and image processing method - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enable users to readily photograph images that can be used as an identification photograph.SOLUTION: Users are photographed as subjects for an image for an identification photograph and photographed images, which are used for editing including processing of composing images for composition that are selected from a plurality of images for composition prepared in advance. The image for an identification photograph is printed on a print medium according to the number selected by the users, and the plurality of photographed images are printed in an area of the print medium other than the area where the image for an identification photograph has been printed. The present invention can be applied to a photographic seal creation device that prints photographed images on seal paper.

Description

  The present invention relates to an image processing apparatus and an image processing method, and more particularly to an image processing apparatus and an image processing method that can easily take an image that can be used as an ID photo.

  A box-type ID camera is often used to prepare ID photos for pasting on resumes and the like.

  The user enters the booth of the ID camera installed in the premises of the train station, sits on a prepared chair, selects the application and size according to the guidance on the screen, and performs shooting. After adjusting the image quality of the photographed image, the start of printing is instructed, and a photograph printed on glossy paper or the like is received (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2013-038459 A

  Since the ID photo is usually taken by one person, the ID camera needs only to have enough space for one person. Therefore, it is designed to be compact so that it can be installed anywhere. Mainly, only one unit is installed outside the convenience store or in a passage in the station.

  Since many users are not lined up on one ID camera, in order to make the case compact, it is usually possible for only one booth to enter the user booth. Some people are reluctant to do a series of work alone in such a narrow space, even though it takes only a minute.

  The present invention has been made in view of such a situation, and makes it possible to easily take an image that can be used as an ID photo.

  The image processing apparatus according to the present invention includes a subject to be edited including photographing of an ID photo image and processing of synthesizing a synthesis image selected from a plurality of synthesis images prepared in advance. Photographing means for photographing the photographed image, and printing the ID photograph image on a print medium according to the number selected by the user, and the photographed image of the print medium is the ID photograph Printing means for printing a plurality of areas other than the area where the image for printing is printed.

  Display control means for displaying a first selection screen used for selecting the number of prints of the ID photo image may be further provided.

  The display control means switches and displays a second selection screen used for selecting a layout of the ID photo image and the photographed image on the print medium in accordance with the number of ID photo images printed. be able to.

  The display control means can change a selectable layout according to the number of prints of the ID photo image.

  The display control means can change a selectable layout according to the number of prints of the ID photo image and the size of the ID photo image.

  The ID photograph image may be an image showing one user, and the photographed image may be an image showing a plurality of users.

  When there are a plurality of users who take the ID photograph image, the photographing unit sequentially photographs the plurality of users one by one, and the printing unit captures the predetermined user. The ID photo image and the photographed image showing a plurality of users are printed on the print medium, and the ID photo image and other photographed images showing the plurality of users are printed on the print medium. Can be printed.

  Editing means for performing the editing on the photographed image can be further provided. In this case, the printing unit can print the photographed image subjected to the editing.

  An image processing method according to the present invention includes an object for editing including photographing of an ID photo image with a user as a subject, and a process of combining a composite image selected from a plurality of composite images prepared in advance. The ID image is printed on a print medium according to the number selected by the user, and the ID image is out of the print medium. And a step of printing a plurality of areas other than the printed area.

  According to the present invention, an image that can be used as an ID photo can be easily taken.

It is a perspective view which shows the structural example of the external appearance of the photograph sticker production apparatus which concerns on one embodiment of this invention. It is the perspective view which looked at the external appearance of the photograph sticker production apparatus from another angle. It is a figure explaining a user's movement. It is a figure which shows the structural example of an imaging | photography part. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a background part. It is a top view of a flooring. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the back surface of an image processing unit. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the side surface of an image processing unit. It is a figure which shows the example of the sticker paper on which the edit image was printed. It is a figure which shows the example of the layer structure of an edit image. It is a figure which shows the example of the sticker paper on which the image for ID photographs was printed. It is a figure which shows the example of the layer structure of the image for ID photographs. It is a block diagram which shows the example of an internal structure of a photograph sticker production apparatus. It is a block diagram which shows the function structural example of a control part. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the imaging | photography management part of FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the image process management part of FIG. FIG. 15 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of a print management unit in FIG. 14. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the post-service customer management part of FIG. It is a flowchart explaining a sticker creation game provision process. It is a flowchart explaining the course selection process performed in step S1 of FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a course selection screen. It is a figure which shows the example of a size selection screen. It is a figure which shows the example of a number selection screen. FIG. 20 is a flowchart for describing an ID photo course shooting process performed in step S3 of FIG. 19; FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of the guidance screen before imaging | photography. It is a figure which shows the example of a live view display screen. It is a figure which shows the example of a live view display screen. It is a figure which shows the example of an imaging | photography result confirmation screen. It is a flowchart explaining the adjustment process of the ID photo course performed in step S4 of FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of an image selection screen. It is a figure which shows the example of the guidance screen before adjustment. It is a figure which shows the example of an adjustment screen. FIG. 33 is an enlarged view of a part of the adjustment screen in FIG. 32. It is a figure which shows the example of an adjustment screen. It is a figure which shows the example of an image process. FIG. 33 is an enlarged view of another part of the adjustment screen in FIG. 32. It is a figure which shows the example of the combination of reflection. FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating ID photo course printing processing performed in step S5 of FIG. 19. FIG. FIG. 20 is a flowchart for explaining post-service processing of the ID photo course performed in step S6 of FIG. 19. FIG. FIG. 20 is a flowchart for describing a photographing process of a pre + certification photo course performed in step S8 of FIG. It is a flowchart following FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a live view display screen. It is a figure which shows the example of a live view display screen. FIG. 20 is a flowchart for describing pre / certification photo course editing / adjustment processing performed in step S9 of FIG. 19; FIG. It is a flowchart following FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of an eye & face size adjustment screen. It is a figure which shows the example of a brightness adjustment screen. It is a figure which shows the example of a background selection screen. It is a figure which shows the example of an edit screen. It is a figure which shows the example of an adjustment screen. It is a figure which shows the example of a confirmation screen. It is a figure which shows the 1st example of a division number selection screen. It is a figure which shows the 2nd example of a division number selection screen. It is a figure which shows the 3rd example of a division number selection screen. FIG. 20 is a flowchart for describing a printing process of a pre-plus ID photo course performed in step S10 of FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of the sticker paper on which the edit image and the image for ID photographs were printed. FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating post-service customer processing of a pre + certification photo course performed in step S11 of FIG. FIG. 20 is a flowchart for describing pre-course shooting processing performed in step S <b> 12 of FIG. 19. FIG. FIG. 20 is a flowchart for describing pre-course editing processing performed in step S13 of FIG. 19. FIG. FIG. 20 is a flowchart for describing pre-course printing processing performed in step S <b> 14 of FIG. 19. FIG. FIG. 20 is a flowchart for describing pre-course post-service processing performed in step S15 of FIG. 19. FIG.

<External structure of photo sticker creation device>
[Overall configuration]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a configuration example of the appearance of the photographic sticker creating apparatus 1.

  The photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is a game machine that allows a user to perform operations such as shooting and editing as a game and provides images. The provision of an image is not only performed in a form printed on a sticker sheet, but may also be performed in a form that allows an image transmitted to a server to be viewed on a user's portable terminal. The photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is installed in a store such as a game center.

  The user who plays with the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 receives the edited image, so that he / she takes a picture of his / her favorite pose and shoots his / her favorite pose. The captured image is edited into a rich image by synthesizing the images for synthesis. The user receives a sticker sheet on which an edited image that is an edited photographed image is printed, and ends a series of games.

  The photo sticker creating apparatus 1 also has a function of providing a user with an ID photo image that is an image to be used as an ID photo. When the user starts using the photo sticker creating apparatus 1, first, the user selects whether to play a game for receiving provision of an edited image or a game for receiving provision of an image for ID photo. Become.

  The user who receives the ID photo image takes a photo of himself / herself as a subject and adjusts the appearance of the captured image obtained by the shooting to generate the ID photo image. The user receives the sticker paper on which the ID photo image is printed and ends the series of games.

  The user who wants to receive the sticker sheet on which the edited image is printed is a group of users mainly composed of two or three people. Similarly, receiving a sticker sheet on which an ID photo image is printed can be performed by a group of a plurality of persons.

  Hereinafter, of courses prepared in the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 as appropriate, a course for receiving the provision of the edited image is referred to as a pre-course (print sticker course), and a course for receiving the provision of the image for the ID photo is proved. It is called a photography course. The course for receiving the edited image and the ID photo image is referred to as the pre + ID photo course.

  The series of pre-course processing includes shooting performed with a desired pose, editing of a captured image obtained by the shooting, and printing of an edited image obtained by editing. For editing the shot image, in addition to the process of adjusting the image of the subject's brightness, skin color, etc. (image correction process), a predetermined composite image using an editing tool prepared in advance is captured. A process of combining the image with a position designated by the user with a touch pen or the like is included.

  Hereinafter, the captured image that is the basis of the edited image is referred to as a pre-image as appropriate. The edited image is generated by editing the pre-image.

  On the other hand, in the series of processes of the ID photo course, the photo taken with a predetermined pose for the ID photo, the adjustment of the ID photo image obtained by the shooting, and the ID photo image after adjustment Printing is included. The adjustment of the ID photo image includes a process of adjusting the position and size of a person shown as a subject and / or a process of adjusting the image of skin brightness, hair color, and the like.

  The pre + ID photo course includes pre-course processing and ID photo course processing.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is configured by being installed in a state where a photographing unit 11 and an image processing unit 12 are in contact with each other.

  The photographing unit 11 includes a photographing unit 21 and a background unit 22. The photographing unit 21 and the background unit 22 are installed separately from each other, and a space provided between the photographing unit 21 and the background unit 22 is a photographing space where the user performs photographing.

  The photographing unit 21 is a device that performs photographing processing with a user as a subject. The photographing unit 21 is located in front of the user who enters the photographing space and is in a direction facing the photographing process. A camera, a touch panel monitor used for various operations, and the like are provided in front of the photographing unit 21 facing the photographing space. When the right side when viewed from the user in the imaging space is the right side and the left side is the left side, the right side of the imaging unit 21 is constituted by the side panel 42A, and the left side is constituted by the side panel 42B (FIG. 3). Composed.

  The background part 22 is attached to the right end of the back panel 51 and the back panel 51 which are plate-like members located on the back side of the user who is taking a picture facing the front, and is a plate having a narrower width than the side panel 42A. And a side panel 52B (FIG. 3), which is a plate-like member attached to the left end of the rear panel 51 and having a narrower width than the side panel 42B.

  The side panel 42A constituting the right side surface of the photographing unit 21 and the side panel 52A of the background unit 22 are provided on substantially the same plane. The side panel 42A and the side panel 52A are connected to each other by a connecting portion 23A that is a plate-like member, and the lower portion is connected to a connecting portion 23A 'that is a metal member provided on the floor surface. Similarly, the side panel 42B constituting the left side surface of the photographing unit 21 and the side panel 52B of the background unit 22 are also provided in substantially the same plane, connected at the upper part by the connecting part 23B, and at the lower part made of metal provided on the floor surface It is connected by a connecting portion 23B ′ (not shown) which is a member of the above.

  An opening formed by being surrounded by the side panel 42A of the imaging unit 21, the connecting unit 23A, and the side panel 52A of the background unit 22 serves as an entrance to the imaging space. An opening formed by being surrounded by the side panel 42B of the photographing unit 21, the connecting part 23B, and the side panel 52B of the background 22 is also an entrance of the photographing space. A flooring 27 is installed inside the photographing space. The user enters the shooting space and stands on the flooring 27 to perform shooting.

  The background curtain unit 25 is provided above the background portion 22 so as to be supported by the back panel 51, the side panel 52A, and the side panel 52B. In the background curtain unit 25, a wind-up type background curtain used for a green background for chroma key is stored. The background curtain unit 25 operates in conjunction with shooting by a camera or the like provided in the shooting unit 21, lowers the curtain during shooting, and winds up the curtain when shooting is completed. Instead of the background curtain or in addition to the background curtain, a plurality of roll-up type background curtains of different colors or patterns used for the background are accommodated, and the background curtain unit 25 includes a photographing unit. 21 may be operated in conjunction with shooting by a camera or the like provided in 21, and when shooting, for example, a curtain of a color selected by the user may be lowered and other curtains may be wound. A curtain may be attached to the back panel 51.

  Above the back panel 51, an indicator lamp 53 made of an LED indicator lamp or LCD is provided. The display lamp 53 displays information indicating whether the current shooting in the shooting space is a pre-image shooting or an ID photo image shooting. The installation location of the indicator lamp 53 is not limited to the location above the back panel 51, and may be any location as long as it is visible to the customer or the store employee.

  By displaying information indicating that the ID photo image is being taken, such as “ID photo is being taken”, the photo sticker image shooting function is installed in the photo sticker creating apparatus 1. You can appeal that.

  Above the photographing space, an opening surrounded by the front of the photographing unit 21, the connecting part 23A, the connecting part 23B, and the background curtain unit 25 is formed, and a ceiling strobe unit 24 is provided so as to cover a part of the opening. . One end of the ceiling strobe unit 24 is fixed to the connecting portion 23A, and the other end is fixed to the connecting portion 23B. The ceiling strobe unit 24 has a built-in strobe that emits light toward the photographing space in accordance with photographing. Inside the ceiling strobe unit 24, a fluorescent lamp is provided in addition to the strobe, and also functions as illumination of the photographing space.

  The image processing unit 12 is a device that performs pre-image editing processing and ID photo image adjustment processing. Hereinafter, when it is not necessary to distinguish between the editing of the pre-image and the adjustment of the ID photo image, the processing is collectively referred to as image processing.

  The image processing unit 12 is provided so as to be connected to the photographing unit 11 so that one side surface is in contact with the back surface of the photographing unit 21. The image processing unit 12 is provided with a configuration such as a tablet built-in monitor used by a user during image processing.

  If the configuration of the image processing unit 12 that is partially visible in FIG. 1 is the front side configuration, the front side and the back side of the image processing unit 12 are arranged so that two sets of users can perform image processing simultaneously. Each configuration used for image processing is provided.

  The front side of the image processing unit 12 is a surface perpendicular to the floor surface, and is composed of a surface 71 that is substantially parallel to the side panel 42A and a slope 72 formed above the surface 71. The slope 72 is provided with a configuration used for image processing work. On the right side of the slope 72, a columnar support portion 73A that supports one end of the illumination device 74 (FIG. 2) is provided. Also on the left side of the slope 72, a columnar support portion 73B (FIG. 2) that supports the other end of the lighting device 74 is provided. A plate-like panel 73C constituting the side surface of the image processing unit 12 is provided on the right side of the support portion 73A. A support portion 75 that supports the curtain rail 26 is provided on the upper surface of the panel 73C.

  A curtain rail 26 is attached above the image processing unit 12. The curtain rail 26 is configured by combining three rails 26A to 26C so that the shape when viewed from above becomes a U-shape. One end of the rail 26A and the rail 26B provided in parallel is fixed to the connecting portion 23A and the connecting portion 23B, and both ends of the rail 26C are joined to the other end.

  A curtain is attached to the curtain rail 26 so that the interior of the front front space and the rear front space of the image processing unit 12 cannot be seen from the outside. Image processing in which the space in front of the image processing unit 12 and the space in front of the back of the image processing unit 12 surrounded by the curtain attached to the curtain rail 26 are used to edit the pre-image or adjust the ID photo image. It becomes space.

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

  As will be described later, the right side surface of the image processing unit 12 is provided with a tablet built-in monitor, a sticker discharge outlet for discharging printed sticker paper, and the like. The tablet built-in monitor provided on the side surface of the image processing unit 12 is used when a user waiting for the end of image printing uses the post-service function. The post-service function includes a function of transmitting an edited image or an ID photo image to the server. The space in front of the right side surface of the image processing unit 12 is a post-service area where the user uses the post-service function.

  Here, the flow of the photo sticker creation game and the accompanying movement of the user will be described. In any course, the movement of the user is the same.

  FIG. 3 is a plan view of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 as viewed from above.

  The user of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is formed between the photographing part 21 and the background part 22 from the entrance G1 as indicated by the white arrow # 1 or from the entrance G2 as indicated by the white arrow # 2. After entering the shooting space A1 and selecting a course, shooting according to the course is performed using a camera or a touch panel monitor provided in the shooting unit 21.

  The user who has finished shooting uses the doorway G1 to move out of the shooting space A1 as indicated by the white arrow # 3 and moves to the image processing space A2-1, or as indicated by the white arrow # 4. To leave the shooting space A1 and move to the image processing space A2-2.

  The image processing space A2-1 is an image processing space on the front side of the image processing unit 12, and the image processing space A2-2 is an image processing space on the back side of the image processing unit 12. Which of the image processing space A2-1 and the image processing space A2-2 is moved is guided by the screen display of the touch panel monitor of the photographing unit 21 or the like. For example, a free space of the two image processing spaces is guided as a destination.

  The user who has moved to the image processing space A2-1 or the image processing space A2-2 starts editing the pre-image when the pre-course is selected, and proves when the ID photo course is selected. Start adjusting the photo image. If you have selected the pre + ID photo course, do both. A user of the image processing space A2-1 and a user of the image processing space A2-2 can perform image processing at the same time.

  After the image processing is finished, printing of the edited image and the ID photo image is started. During image printing, the user who has finished the image processing in the image processing space A2-1 moves from the image processing space A2-1 to the post-service space A3 as shown by the white arrow # 5, and performs the post-service function. Use. In addition, the user who has finished the image processing in the image processing space A2-2 moves from the image processing space A2-2 to the post-service area A3 and uses the post-service function as indicated by the white arrow # 6.

  When the printing of the image is finished, the user receives the sticker paper from the sticker paper outlet and finishes a series of photo sticker creation games.

[Configuration of shooting section]
FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the front of the photographing unit 21.

  The photographing unit 21 is configured by attaching a front panel 41, a side panel 42A, and a side panel 42B to a base unit 43 having a box shape.

  A photographing / display unit 81 is provided slightly above the center of the front panel 41. The photographing / display unit 81 includes a camera 91, a touch panel monitor 92, and a front strobe 93.

  The camera 91 is, for example, a single-lens reflex camera, and is attached to the inside of the photographing / display unit 81 so that the lens is exposed. The camera 91 has an image sensor such as a CCD (Charge Coupled Device), and photographs a user in the photographing space A1. The moving image captured by the camera 91 is displayed on the touch panel monitor 92 in real time.

  A touch panel monitor 92 provided under the camera 91 is configured by a monitor such as an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) and a touch panel laminated thereon. The touch panel monitor 92 has a function as a live view monitor that displays a moving image captured by the camera 91 and a function that displays various GUI (Graphical User Interface) images and accepts a user's selection operation through the touch panel. Yes. On the touch panel monitor 92, a moving image (live view) and a captured image captured by the camera 91 are displayed as appropriate.

  A front strobe 93 that surrounds the upper and left and right sides of the camera 91 with a light emitting surface made of a semicircular milky acrylic plate emits light in accordance with the photographing by the camera 91 and irradiates the vicinity of the user's face as a subject from the front.

  Above the photographing / display unit 81, an upper right strobe 82 and an upper left strobe 83 with a curved light emitting surface facing the user are installed. The upper right strobe 82 and the upper left strobe 83 illuminate the user from above by emitting light in accordance with shooting by the camera 91.

  A foot strobe 84 for irradiating the user's feet is provided in front of the base portion 43. On the right side of the foot strobe 84, a coin insertion / return port 85 into which a user inserts coins is provided.

  On the upper surface of the base portion 43, spaces 43A and 43B are formed on the left and right sides of the upper surface of the foot strobe 84. The spaces 43A and 43B are used as a luggage storage place for a user who takes a picture to put baggage or the like. For example, near the ceiling of the front panel 41, a speaker for outputting sound such as guidance sound for shooting processing, BGM (Back Ground Music), and sound effects is also provided.

[Configuration of the background]
FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the background portion 22 on the photographing space A1 side.

  A background curtain unit 25 is provided above the back panel 51. Near the center of the background curtain unit 25, a back center strobe 101 that irradiates a user who is performing a photographing process in the photographing space A1 from the rear center is attached.

  A rear right strobe 102 for irradiating a user who is performing a photographing process in the photographing space A1 from the right rear is attached to a position on the doorway G1 side of the rear panel 51. Further, a rear left strobe 103 for irradiating a user who is performing a photographing process in the photographing space A1 from the left rear is attached to a position on the doorway G2 side of the rear panel 51.

[Section space configuration]
FIG. 6 is a plan view of the flooring 27. The upper part of FIG. 6 is the direction of the photographing unit 21, and the lower part is the direction of the background part 22.

  As shown in FIG. 6A, thick lines L1 and L2 are printed on the flooring 27. By the thick lines L1 and L2, sections a1 and a2 that are substantially right-angled sections and a section a3 that is a substantially trapezoidal section are formed. Formed on the flooring 27.

  When the position P in FIG. 6B is the position of the camera 91, the thick lines L1 and L2 are lines indicating both ends in the horizontal direction of the maximum photographing range (view angle) of the camera 91, for example. The position in the section a1 on the left side of the thick line L1 and the position in the section a2 on the right side of the thick line L2 are positions that are not reflected on the camera 91.

  For example, if a course selected by a group of multiple users is an ID photo course, and ID photo images are taken one by one in sequence, for users other than the user who is taking the photo Is guided to be in section a1 or section a2. That is, the sections a1 and a2 are standby areas other than the user who takes the ID photograph image.

  As a result, it is possible to prevent other users from appearing in the ID photograph image of a certain user.

  You may make it provide the display which guide | induces the standing position when image | photographing an image for ID photographs in the area a3 which is a area where the user who performs imaging | photography enters. The display for guiding the standing position is configured, for example, by printing a foot-shaped mark on the floor material 27. Further, instead of printing, a light emitting member such as an LED may be provided on the flooring 27, and the standing position may be guided by causing it to emit light. It is also possible to guide the standing position by a live view displayed on the touch panel monitor 92.

[Image processing unit configuration]
FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the back side (image processing space A2-2 side) of the image processing unit 12.

  A tablet built-in monitor 131 is provided at substantially the center of the slope 72. A touch pen 132A is provided on the left side of the tablet built-in monitor 131, and a touch pen 132B is provided on the right side.

  The tablet built-in monitor 131 is configured by superimposing a tablet capable of operation input using the touch pen 132A or 132B on a monitor such as an LCD. For example, an editing screen is displayed on the tablet built-in monitor 131 during the pre-course. The edit screen is a screen used for editing a pre-image. When two people edit simultaneously, the touch pen 132A is used by a user on the left side facing the tablet built-in monitor 131, and the touch pen 132B is used by a user on the right side facing the tablet built-in monitor 131.

  The tablet built-in monitor 131 displays an adjustment screen, for example, during the ID photo course. The adjustment screen is a screen used for adjusting the ID photo image.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the right side surface of the image processing unit 12.

  A tablet built-in monitor 161 is provided on the side surface of the image processing unit 12. On the tablet built-in monitor 161, a screen used when the post-service function is used is displayed.

  Below the tablet built-in monitor 161, a speaker 162 is provided for outputting guidance voice, BGM, sound effects, etc. for the post-service function. A seal paper discharge port 163 is provided below the speaker 162. A printer is provided inside the image processing unit 12, and the edited image and the ID photo image are printed on the sticker paper in a predetermined layout and discharged from the sticker paper discharge port 163.

<Example of sticker paper>
FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of a sticker sheet on which an edited image is printed.

  FIG. 9A shows a sticker sheet in which six edited images are arranged and printed in a layout of 2 rows and 3 columns, and FIG. 9B is a printed sheet of 6 edited images arranged in a layout of 3 rows and 2 columns. Shows sticker paper.

  Each of the six edited images is six types of images in which two users are captured in different compositions. During the pre-course, for example, a pre-image that is a still image is shot six times, and each of the six pre-images is edited and then printed on a sticker sheet. In the example of FIG. 9, each edited image is printed with a slight inclination.

  A background image, which is an image of a predetermined color or pattern, is synthesized with the background of the user shown in the pre-image, and a synthesis image such as a handwritten character or a stamp image is synthesized with the foreground. For example, the letters “Love my friend” included in the upper leftmost edited image of the six images in FIG. 9A are handwritten characters, and the heart-shaped image included in the lower middle image is a stamp image.

  In the margin area at the edge of the sticker paper, the e-mail address and ID are printed in addition to the model name and shooting date. The mail address and ID printed in the blank area are used when viewing the edited image transmitted to the server on a portable terminal such as a cellular phone.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of a layer structure of an edited image printed on sticker paper.

  The edited image P1 is composed of layers of a background image P11, a captured image P12, and a foreground image P13. The background image P11 in FIG. 10 is an image in which a pattern such as a heart or a star is represented on a ground of a predetermined color, and the foreground image P13 is an image including a handwritten character “Love my friend” input by graffiti. is there.

  The edited image P1 is generated by superimposing the subject area of the photographed image P12 on the background image P11 and overlaying the foreground image P13 thereon.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an example of sticker paper on which an ID photo image is printed.

  The sticker sheet of FIG. 11 is a sticker sheet on which six ID photo images are arranged and printed in a 2 × 3 layout.

  The six ID photograph images are one type of image having the same composition in which a range from approximately the chest to the top and slightly above the head of one user appears in the center. During the ID photo course, for example, ID photo images are taken four times, and one selected from the four ID photo images is adjusted and printed on sticker paper.

  A receipt including the amount and date is printed on the lower left of the sticker paper, and a cautionary note on how to use the ID photo image is printed on the lower right. Under the notice, the e-mail address and ID used to view the ID photo image sent to the server on the mobile phone are printed.

  Hereinafter, a mechanism for appropriately transmitting an edited image or certificate image to a server so that it can be viewed on a mobile phone is referred to as “portable transmission”.

  The user cuts the ID photo image printed on the sticker paper with scissors and pastes it on a document such as a resume. Since the printing medium is sticker paper, no gluing is required when pasting on a resume or the like.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating an example of a layer structure of an ID photo image printed on a sticker sheet.

  The ID photo image P21 includes layers of a background image P31 and an ID photo image (captured image) P32. The background image P31 in FIG. 12 is a solid image of a predetermined color, and does not include a pattern or the like as in the background image used during pre-course.

  The ID photo image P21 is generated by synthesizing the background image P31 with an area that is the background of the subject of the ID photo image P32.

  Depending on the photographic sticker creating apparatus 1 having the above-described external configuration, a sticker sheet on which such an edited image is printed or a sticker sheet on which an ID photo image is printed is generated. In addition, when the pre + certification photo course is selected, a sticker sheet in which the edited image and the ID photo image are printed together may be generated. The edited image and the ID photo image are printed on the sticker paper. In particular, the print medium on which the ID photo image is printed is not limited to the sticker paper, but a photo paper on which a photo can be printed. be able to.

<Internal configuration of photo sticker creation device>
[Hardware configuration]
FIG. 13 is a block diagram illustrating an internal configuration example of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1. The same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the same structure as the structure mentioned above. The overlapping description will be omitted as appropriate.

  The control unit 201 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and the like, executes a program stored in a ROM (Read Only Memory) 206 and a storage unit 202, and controls the overall operation of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1. A storage unit 202, a communication unit 203, a drive 204, a ROM 206, and a RAM (Random Access Memory) 207 are connected to the control unit 201. The control unit 201 is also connected with the components of the photographing unit 208, the image processing unit 209A, the image processing unit 209B, and the post-service unit 210.

  The storage unit 202 includes a nonvolatile storage medium such as a hard disk or a flash memory, and stores various setting information supplied from the control unit 201. Information stored in the storage unit 202 is appropriately read out by the control unit 201.

  A communication unit 203 is an interface of a network such as the Internet, and communicates with an external device according to control by the control unit 201. The communication unit 203 transmits the edited image and the ID photo image to the server.

  A removable medium 205 made of an optical disk, a semiconductor memory, or the like is appropriately attached to the drive 204. Computer programs and data read from the removable medium 205 by the drive 204 are supplied to the control unit 201 and stored in the storage unit 202 or installed.

  The ROM 206 stores programs and data executed by the control unit 201. The RAM 207 temporarily stores data and programs processed by the control unit 201.

  An indicator lamp 53 is also connected to the control unit 201. The control unit 201 switches the display of the indicator lamp 53 according to the course selected by the user.

  The photographing unit 208 performs photographing processing for the user in the photographing space A1. The photographing unit 208 includes a coin processing unit 221, a background control unit 222, a lighting device 223, a camera 91, a touch panel monitor 92, and a speaker 224.

  The coin processing unit 221 detects the insertion of coins into the coin insertion / return port 85. When the coin processing unit 221 detects that a predetermined amount of coins such as 400 yen has been inserted, the coin processing unit 221 outputs an activation signal indicating that to the control unit 201.

  The background control unit 222 controls the background curtain unit 25 according to the background control signal supplied from the control unit 201, and raises and lowers the background curtain. The background curtain may be manually raised and lowered by the user.

  For example, different background curtains are used when the ID photograph image is taken and when the pre-image is taken.

  The illumination device 223 controls the light emission of each strobe in the imaging space A1 according to the illumination control signal supplied from the control unit 201. In the shooting space A1, in addition to the strobe of the ceiling strobe unit 24, the upper right strobe 82, the upper left strobe 83, the foot strobe 84, the front strobe 93, the back center strobe 101 of the background unit 22, the back right strobe 102, A rear left strobe 103 is provided.

  The camera 91 shoots according to the control by the control unit 201 and outputs an image obtained by the shooting to the control unit 201.

  The image processing unit 209A performs image processing for the user in the image processing space A2-1. The image processing unit 209A includes a tablet built-in monitor 131, touch pens 132A and 132B, and a speaker 231. The image processing unit 209B has the same configuration as the image processing unit 209A, and performs image processing for a user in the image processing space A2-2.

  The tablet built-in monitor 131 displays an editing screen or an adjustment screen in accordance with control by the control unit 201 and detects a user operation on the screen. A signal representing the content of the user's operation is supplied to the control unit 201, and image processing is performed according to the user's operation.

  The subsequent customer service unit 210 performs a subsequent customer service process for the user in the subsequent customer service space A3. Subsequent customer service processing is a process of providing the user with a customer service function. The subsequent customer service unit 210 includes a tablet built-in monitor 161, a speaker 162, and a printer 241. A sticker unit 242 is attached to the printer 241.

  Based on the print data supplied from the control unit 201, the printer 241 prints the edited image or the ID photo image on the sticker paper stored in the sticker paper unit 242, and discharges it to the sticker paper discharge port 163. Image data in which each image is arranged is supplied as print data from the control unit 201 to the printer 241.

[Configuration of control unit]
FIG. 14 is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration example of the control unit 201 in FIG. 13. At least a part of the functional units illustrated in FIG. 14 is realized by a predetermined program being executed by the CPU in the control unit 201.

  In the control unit 201, an imaging management unit 301, an image processing management unit 302, a print management unit 303, a post-service customer management unit 304, and a sequence management unit 305 are realized.

  The imaging management unit 301 controls each unit of the imaging unit 208 to perform processing related to various selections by a user who starts using the photo sticker creation apparatus 1 and imaging processing. The image processing management unit 302 controls each unit of the image processing unit 209A and the image processing unit 209B to perform image processing. The print management unit 303 controls the printer 241 of the post-service unit 210 to perform print processing. The post-service customer management unit 304 performs post-service processing by controlling the tablet built-in monitor 161 of the post-service unit 210. The sequence management unit 305 manages the entire sequence of the game played by the user.

  FIG. 15 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of the imaging management unit 301.

  The shooting management unit 301 includes a guidance output control unit 321, a display control unit 322, a camera control unit 323, and a captured image storage unit 324.

  The guidance output control unit 321 controls the output of guidance explaining how to proceed with shooting. The guidance output control unit 321 controls the display control unit 322 to display a screen for explaining how to proceed with shooting or to output sound from the speaker 224.

  The display control unit 322 controls display on the touch panel monitor 92. For example, the display control unit 322 displays a live view on the touch panel monitor 92 based on the moving image supplied from the camera control unit 323.

  When the shooting process is started, the camera control unit 323 controls the camera 91 to shoot a moving image. The moving image shot by the camera control unit 323 is used for live view display. Further, the camera control unit 323 shoots a still image at a predetermined timing and outputs the still image to the display control unit 322 and the captured image storage unit 324. The image output to the display control unit 322 is used for confirming the photographing result.

  The captured image storage unit 324 stores the image supplied from the camera control unit 323. The photographed image storage unit 324 stores a pre-image and an ID photo image. The image stored in the captured image storage unit 324 is read out by the image processing management unit 302 at the start of the editing process or the adjustment process.

  FIG. 16 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of the image processing management unit 302.

  The image processing management unit 302 includes a guidance output control unit 331, a display control unit 332, an editing unit 333, an adjustment unit 334, and an image storage unit 335.

  The guidance output control unit 331 controls the output of guidance explaining how to proceed with editing and adjustment. The guidance output control unit 331 controls the display control unit 332 to display a screen explaining how to proceed with editing or adjustment, or to output sound from the speaker 231.

  The display control unit 332 controls display on the tablet built-in monitor 131. For example, the display control unit 332 displays an editing screen on the tablet built-in monitor 131 when the user who has selected the pre-course has finished shooting, and when the user who has selected the ID photo course has finished shooting. The adjustment screen is displayed on the tablet built-in monitor 131.

  The editing unit 333 performs editing (doodle) of the pre-image. The pre-image editing is advanced by superimposing a composite image such as a handwritten character or a stamp image on the pre-image in accordance with a user operation. From the tablet built-in monitor 131, a signal representing the content of the user's operation is supplied. The result of processing by the editing unit 333 is supplied to the display control unit 332 and displayed on the editing screen. The editing unit 333 outputs an edited image that is an edited pre-image to the image storage unit 335.

  The adjustment unit 334 adjusts the ID photo image. Adjustment of the ID photo image is performed by changing the position of the subject, the brightness, and the color of the background image in accordance with the operation of the user. From the tablet built-in monitor 131, a signal representing the content of the user's operation is supplied. The result of processing by the adjustment unit 334 is supplied to the display control unit 332 and displayed on the adjustment screen. The adjustment unit 334 outputs the adjusted ID photograph image to the image storage unit 335.

  The image storage unit 335 stores the edited image supplied from the editing unit 333 or the ID photo image supplied from the adjusting unit 334. The image stored in the image storage unit 335 is read out by the print management unit 303 at the start of the printing process.

  FIG. 17 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of the print management unit 303.

  The print management unit 303 includes a print data generation unit 341 and a printer control unit 342.

  The print data generation unit 341 reads the edited image stored in the image storage unit 335 at the start of the pre-course printing process, and generates image data by arranging the read image in a predetermined layout. Also, the print data generation unit 341 reads the ID photo image stored in the image storage unit 335 at the start of the ID photo course printing process, and generates image data by arranging it in a predetermined layout.

  The print data generation unit 341 reads the edited image and the ID photo image stored in the image storage unit 335 at the start of the printing process of the pre + ID photo course, and generates image data by arranging them in a predetermined layout. To do.

  The print data generation unit 341 outputs the generated image data to the printer control unit 342 as print data.

  The printer control unit 342 controls the printer 241 to print an image on sticker paper based on the print data generated by the print data generation unit 341.

  FIG. 18 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of the post-service customer management unit 304.

  The subsequent customer service management unit 304 includes a display control unit 351 and a communication control unit 352.

  The display control unit 351 controls the display on the tablet built-in monitor 161. For example, when the use of the mobile transmission function is selected, the display control unit 351 causes the tablet built-in monitor 161 to display an input screen for the email address of the mobile terminal used by the user.

  The communication control unit 352 controls the communication unit 203 and transmits the edited image and the ID photo image to the server. In addition, the communication control unit 352 transmits the mail address input by the user to the server.

<Operation of photo sticker creation device>
Next, the operation of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 having the above configuration will be described.

[Seal creation game provision processing]
First, a series of processing of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 that provides a sticker creating game will be described with reference to a flowchart of FIG.

  In step S1, the sequence management unit 305 of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 performs a course selection process. In the course selection process, one of an ID photo course, a pre-course, and a pre + ID photo course is selected.

  In step S2, the photographing management unit 301 determines whether or not the ID photo course has been selected by the course selection process in step S1.

  If it is determined in step S2 that the ID photo course has been selected, in step S3, the shooting management unit 301 performs the ID photo course shooting process.

  In step S4, the image processing management unit 302 corresponds to the image processing space 209A corresponding to the image processing space of the image processing space A2-1 and the image processing space A2-2 that is the destination of the user who has finished photographing. Alternatively, the ID processing of the ID photo course is performed by controlling the image processing unit 209B.

  In step S <b> 5, the print management unit 303 performs print processing of the ID photo course. By the printing process, the adjusted ID photo image is printed on the sticker sheet according to a predetermined layout.

  In step S6, the post-service customer management unit 304 performs post-service processing of the ID photo course for the user who has moved from the image processing space A2-1 or the image processing space A2-2 to the post-service space A3. The subsequent customer service management unit 304 performs a process of transmitting the ID photo image to the mobile terminal as a subsequent customer service process.

  When printing is completed, the sticker paper on which the ID photo image is printed is discharged to the sticker paper discharge port 163. The user who has completed the customer service process after taking out the sticker paper from the sticker paper outlet 163 finishes the series of games.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S2 that the ID photo course has not been selected, in step S7, the sequence management unit 305 determines whether or not the pre + ID photo course has been selected.

  When it is determined in step S7 that the pre + certification photo course has been selected, in step S8, the photographing management unit 301 performs photographing processing of the pre + certification photo course. In the shooting process of the pre + ID photo course, both the pre image and the ID photo image are taken.

  In step S9, the image processing management unit 302 selects the image processing unit 209A corresponding to the image processing space of the image processing space A2-1 and the image processing space A2-2 that is the destination of the user who has finished photographing. Alternatively, the image processing unit 209B is controlled to perform editing / adjustment processing of the pre + ID photo course. In the editing / adjustment process, the pre-image is edited and the ID photo image is adjusted.

  In step S <b> 10, the print management unit 303 performs printing processing of the pre + certification photo course. By the printing process, the edited image and the adjusted ID photo image are printed on the sticker sheet according to a predetermined layout.

  In step S <b> 11, the post-service customer management unit 304 performs post-service processing of the pre-certification photo course for the user who has moved from the image processing space A <b> 2-1 or the image processing space A <b> 2-2 to the post-service space A <b> 3. The subsequent customer service management unit 304 performs a process for transmitting the edited image and the ID photo image to the mobile terminal as a subsequent customer service process.

  When printing is completed, the sticker paper on which the edited image and the ID photo image are printed is discharged to the sticker paper discharge port 163. The user who has completed the customer service process after taking out the sticker paper from the sticker paper outlet 163 finishes the series of games.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S7 that the pre + certification photo course is not selected, that is, if a precourse is selected, in step S12, the photographing management unit 301 performs precourse photographing processing. In the pre-course shooting process, a pre-image is shot.

  In step S13, the image processing management unit 302 corresponds to the image processing space 209A corresponding to the image processing space that is the destination of the user who has finished photographing among the image processing space A2-1 and the image processing space A2-2. Alternatively, the pre-course editing process is performed by controlling the image processing unit 209B. In the editing process, the pre-image is edited.

  In step S14, the print management unit 303 performs pre-course print processing. By the printing process, the edited image is printed on the sticker sheet according to a predetermined layout.

  In step S15, the post-service management unit 304 performs pre-course post-service processing for a user who has moved from the image processing space A2-1 or the image processing space A2-2 to the post-service space A3. The post-service customer management unit 304 performs a process of transmitting the edited image to the mobile terminal as a post-service service process.

  When printing is finished, the sticker paper on which the edited image is printed is discharged to the sticker paper discharge port 163. The user who has completed the customer service process after taking out the sticker paper from the sticker paper outlet 163 finishes the series of games.

  The processing of each step is performed in parallel with the processing of other steps as appropriate according to the number of groups of users, the timing at which each group starts a game, and the like. The sequence management unit 305 controls the timing of each process.

  As described above, the user can take an ID photo image using the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 installed in a game center or the like. In addition, since the ID photo image can be taken after the game for receiving the sticker paper on which the edited image is printed, it is not necessary to go to the place where the dedicated machine is installed or the photo studio.

  The main users of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 are female junior and senior high school students, but some female junior and senior high school students have an impression that it is difficult to enter a dedicated machine for taking ID photos. By making it possible to take an ID photo image using the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 installed in a game center or the like, it is possible to easily take an ID photo image.

  Furthermore, for users who are accustomed to the game for receiving the sticker paper on which the edited image is printed, by selecting the ID photo course, taking the ID photo image while moving the place in the same way as the game Since it is possible to make adjustments, it is possible to take an ID photo image without losing operation. Since the adjustment after shooting can be performed in a space different from the shooting space A1, there is little resistance to staying in the same space.

  The shooting space A1 is a large space where a plurality of people can enter and perform shooting. Since such a wide space is ensured, there is less resistance to entering than when shooting in a narrow space where one person can enter.

[Course selection process]
Next, the course selection process performed in step S1 of FIG. 19 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S <b> 31, the display control unit 322 of the imaging management unit 301 displays a course selection screen on the touch panel monitor 92.

  FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating an example of a course selection screen.

  A message “Please select the course you want to take” is displayed above the course selection screen. The number displayed next to the message is the time limit set for course selection.

  On the left side of the center of the course selection screen, a two-person course selection button 401 operated when selecting a pre-course for two persons is displayed. Inside the two-person course selection button 401, a sample of an image obtained when shooting is performed in the two-person course is displayed.

  On the right side of the two-person course selection button 401, a three-person course selection button 402, which is a rectangular button operated when selecting a pre-course for three persons, and a pre-course for four persons are selected. A four-person course selection button 403, which is a rectangular button operated in the above manner, is displayed side by side. One sample of images obtained when shooting is performed in the course for three people is displayed inside the course selection button 402 for three people, and shooting is performed in the course for four people inside the course selection button 403 for four people. One image sample obtained when performing is displayed.

  By displaying the sample image, the user can confirm the angle of view of the image obtained by each course. As shown in FIG. 21, the image obtained when the shooting course with a large number of people is selected is longer than the image obtained when the shooting course with a small number of people is selected. Is long.

  Below the course selection screen, a pre + ID photo course selection button 404 that is a button operated when selecting the pre + ID photo course, and an ID photo that is a button operated when selecting the ID photo course. A course selection button 405 is displayed side by side. An ID photo image sample and an edited image sample are each displayed inside the pre + ID photo course selection button 404, and inside the ID photo course selection button 405, 1 ID photo image sample is displayed. Is displayed.

  Information representing the course selected using such a course selection screen is supplied to the sequence management unit 305. When the time limit has elapsed without selecting any course, for example, a pre-course for two people is automatically selected.

  In step S32, the sequence management unit 305 determines whether or not an ID photo course has been selected from the course selection screen in FIG.

  When it is determined in step S32 that the ID photo course has been selected, in step S33, the display control unit 322 causes the touch panel monitor 92 to display a size selection screen that is a screen used for selecting the size of the ID photo image.

  FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating an example of a size selection screen.

  At the top of the size selection screen, the message “Choose the size of the ID photo.” Is displayed. Below that, the size of the ID photo, the size for the resume / entry sheet (4.0cm x 3.0cm) ), The size for "passport" (4.5cm x 3.5cm) and the size for "automobile driver's license" (3.0cm x 2.4cm) are displayed.

  The user selects one of the sizes. The ID photo image is printed according to the size selected by the user.

  Information representing the selection contents of the user for such a selection screen is managed by the sequence management unit 305 and provided to each unit.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S32 that the ID photo course has not been selected, in step S34, the sequence management unit 305 determines whether or not the pre + ID photo course has been selected.

  When it is determined in step S34 that the pre + ID photo course has been selected, in step S35, the display control unit 322 displays a number confirmation screen used for selecting the number of people who need the ID photo image on the touch panel monitor 92. Let

  FIG. 23 is a diagram illustrating an example of the number confirmation screen.

  A message “Pre + ID photo course How many ID photos are needed?” Is displayed at the top of the number confirmation selection screen. Below that, a button 411 operated when only one person is required, and two people are displayed. Buttons 412 that are operated when necessary are displayed side by side. When the button 411 is operated, even when there are a plurality of users, only the ID photo image showing one of them is taken.

  As described above, in the photo sticker creating apparatus 1, even if two people use the photo sticker creating apparatus 1, only one of them can receive an ID photo image. . For example, it is possible to respond to a request that only one of the two users who entered the shooting space A1 to play in the pre-course needs to prepare an ID photo image. Of course, the ID photograph image may be taken by three or more people.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 20, when the number of persons who require the ID photo image is selected, in step S36, the display control unit 322 displays the size selection screen in FIG. 22 used for selecting the size of the ID photo image. It is displayed on the touch panel monitor 92.

  After the size of the ID photo image is selected in steps S33 and S36, or when it is determined in step S34 that the pre + ID photo course has not been selected, that is, the precourse has been selected, the display in step S37. The control unit 322 causes the touch panel monitor 92 to display a screen that guides payment of a fee according to the course selected by the user.

  For example, a fee according to the course selected by the user and the number of people is determined in advance. The display control unit 322 identifies the user's selection content based on the information managed by the sequence management unit 305 and displays a fee corresponding to the identified content on the touch panel monitor 92 to guide the payment. It is possible to change the amount of money between the ID photo course, the pre-course, and the pre-ID photo course.

  The sequence management unit 305 determines whether or not a predetermined amount of coins according to the ID photo course has been inserted based on a signal supplied from the coin processing unit 221. End. Thereafter, the process returns to step S1 in FIG. 19, and the subsequent processing is performed.

  The administrator may be able to set which of the ID photo course, pre-course, and pre + ID photo course can be selected during maintenance of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1.

  Depending on the installation location of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1, there may be few users who select the ID photo course. By preventing the ID photo course from being selected in such a case, the display of the course selection screen can be made simpler, and the course can be selected quickly.

<Processing of ID photo course>
[Photographing process for ID photo course]
Next, the ID photo course shooting process performed in step S3 of FIG. 19 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. Here, it is assumed that the ID photo course is a course for one person.

  In step S51, the guidance output control unit 321 of the shooting management unit 301 controls the display control unit 322, and outputs a pre-shooting guidance by causing the touch panel monitor 92 to display a screen explaining how to shoot.

  FIG. 25 is a diagram illustrating an example of a pre-shooting guidance screen.

  An image display area 431 that is a vertically long rectangular area is provided in the approximate center of the pre-shooting guidance screen. The horizontal: vertical ratio of the image display area 431 is switched according to the size of the ID photo image selected on the size selection screen in FIG. 22, for example.

  In the image display area 431 of the pre-shooting guidance screen, first, a moving image showing the person H1 as a model is displayed. In the example of FIG. 25, the range from approximately above the chest of the person H1 to slightly above the head is shown. The moving image displayed in the image display area 431 is a moving image in which the person H1 adjusts the appearance.

  In accordance with the display of the video, the guidance output control unit 321 uses, for example, “First of all, check the appearance. "Sound" is output from the speaker 224.

  In addition, in the image display area 431, a still image in a range from substantially above the chest of the person H1 to slightly above the head is displayed following the moving image of the appearance. You may make it display the moving image of the person H1 of the state which adjusts the position of a head etc. instead of a still image.

  As shown in FIG. 25, a guideline indicating a guide for the position and size of the face is displayed over the still image of the person H1. The guideline is a horizontal line 431A that represents the height that serves as a guide for the position of the top of the head, a horizontal line 431B that represents the height that serves as a guide for the position of the chin, and a guide in the horizontal direction of the center of the face. It is comprised from the vertical line 431C showing a position.

  In the still image displayed in the image display area 431, the vertical line 431C passes through the center of the face, the top position of the head is aligned near the horizontal line 431A, and the bottom position of the chin near the horizontal line 431B. Is a still image of the person H1 combined with

  In accordance with the display of the still image, the guidance output control unit 321 uses, for example, “Move the top of the head and the tip of the chin to the red guideline. Extend your back and level your shoulders. Please pull your chin a little, raise your corners and open your eyes, relax and look at the camera. "

  In the lower right of the image display area 431, a SKIP button 432 that is operated when the pre-shooting guidance is finished is displayed.

  When the SKIP button 432 is operated or when the pre-shooting guidance is completed, the display control unit 322 starts displaying the live view in step S52. Moving image shooting by the camera 91 is started, and a moving image showing the user obtained by shooting is supplied from the camera control unit 323 to the display control unit 322.

  FIG. 26 is a diagram illustrating an example of a live view display screen.

  In the image display area 431 provided in the approximate center of the live view display screen, a moving image showing the person H2 is displayed in real time. The person H2 is the user himself. The user can check his appearance by looking at his / her image displayed in the image display area 431.

  In the image display area 431, the same guideline consisting of the horizontal line 431A, the horizontal line 431B, and the vertical line 431C, which is the same as that displayed on the pre-shooting guidance screen, is displayed on the moving image of the user. The user adjusts the position of the face so that the vertical line 431C passes through the center by changing the standing position to the front, back, left, and right, and aligns the top position of the head with the horizontal line 431A, and the horizontal line 431B The bottom position will be aligned.

  Since the guideline is displayed on the live view as an indication of the position and size of the face, the user can check where to stand and take a picture.

  Although the line indicating the standard of the position and size of the face is displayed as a guideline, the image indicating the standard of the position and size of the face is not limited to a straight line image. For example, the standard position and size of the face may be represented by a curved image, or may be represented by an image having a predetermined shape such as an ellipse.

  In addition, although an image representing the face position and size guide is displayed, an image representing the position and size of the person other than the face may be displayed. For example, an image representing the position and size of the shoulder, the position and size of the eyes, and the position and size of the nose may be displayed.

  Since shooting is performed in a standing state, it is difficult to accurately adjust the position and size of a person (user himself) even when viewing a live view as shown in FIG. As will be described later, the position and size of the person are adjusted at the time of adjusting the ID photo image, and finally determined by the adjustment at that time.

  The first-stage adjustment of the person's position and size that is performed while viewing the live view during shooting is a coarse adjustment that is performed while standing, and the second-stage adjustment that is performed when adjusting the ID photo image is the final adjustment. Fine adjustment. At the time of shooting, the user has only to adjust his / her standing position so that it is approximately the size and appears in the approximate position.

  Note that the shooting range (view angle) of the camera 91 is wider than the range displayed in the image display area 431. A predetermined range is cut out from the moving image shot by the camera 91 and used to display the image display area 431.

  Along with the live view display, voice guidance that prompts you to adjust your appearance and position your face is also output. After such a live view is displayed for a predetermined time, a countdown before photographing is started. The countdown is started, for example, 10 seconds before the shooting timing.

  FIG. 27 is a diagram illustrating an example of a live view display screen including a countdown display.

  When the countdown is started, as shown in FIG. 27, the guideline display disappears, and numbers indicating the number of seconds until photographing are displayed on the left and right sides of the image display area 431 in accordance with the countdown by voice. Under the image display area 431, a message “Shoot. Look at the camera.” Is displayed.

  When the shooting timing comes with such a live view display screen displayed, the camera control unit 323 performs the first shooting in step S53.

  The camera control unit 323 outputs an ID photo image, which is a still image obtained by the first shooting, to the display control unit 322 and also outputs to the captured image storage unit 324 for storage.

  In step S56, the display control unit 322 causes the touch panel monitor 92 to display the first photographing result.

  FIG. 28 is a diagram illustrating an example of a shooting result confirmation screen.

  In the image display area 431 of the shooting result confirmation screen, an ID photo image obtained by the previous shooting is displayed. Under the image display area 431, a message “It is a photographing result.” Is displayed. The user can check the image shot immediately before from such a shooting result confirmation screen.

  After the shooting result confirmation screen is displayed for a predetermined time, the live view display is resumed, and the second and subsequent shootings are performed.

  That is, when the live view display screens of FIGS. 26 and 27 are displayed by the display control unit 322 and the second shooting timing is reached, the camera control unit 323 performs the second shooting in step S55. The camera control unit 323 outputs the ID photograph image obtained by shooting to the display control unit 322 and outputs to the captured image storage unit 324 for storage.

  In step S <b> 56, the display control unit 322 causes the touch panel monitor 92 to display a photographing result confirmation screen for displaying the ID photograph image obtained by the second photographing.

  The above process is repeated for a preset number of times. If the number of times of photographing is set to four times, for example, in step S57, the camera control unit 323 performs the third photographing, and in step S58, the display control unit 322 uses the ID photograph obtained by the third photographing. A photographing result confirmation screen including an image is displayed on the touch panel monitor 92.

  In step S59, the camera control unit 323 performs the fourth shooting, and in step S60, the display control unit 322 displays a shooting result confirmation screen including the ID photograph image obtained by the fourth shooting on the touch panel monitor 92. Let

  When the predetermined number of times of shooting is completed, in step S61, the display control unit 322 guides the user who has finished shooting to move to the image processing space A2-1 or the image processing space A2-2. To do. The movement guidance to the image processing space A2-1 or the image processing space A2-2 is performed by displaying a screen on the touch panel monitor 92 or by outputting sound from the speaker 224.

  Thereafter, the process returns to step S3 in FIG. 19, and the subsequent processing is performed. The user goes out of the shooting space A1, moves to the guided image processing space, and adjusts the ID photo image.

[Adjustment process of ID photo course]
Next, the ID photo image adjustment process performed in step S4 of FIG. 19 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S <b> 71, the display control unit 332 of the image processing management unit 302 reads and acquires, for example, four ID photograph images obtained by the shooting process from the shot image storage unit 324, and displays an image selection screen on the monitor 131 with a tablet. To display. The image selection screen is a screen used to select one ID photo image to be adjusted from four ID photo images.

  FIG. 30 is a diagram illustrating an example of an image selection screen.

  In the upper center of the image selection screen, a message “Please select one image you want to print” prompting you to select an image is displayed. Below that, four ID photo images 451-1 to 451-4 are displayed. Are displayed in order of shooting. The ID photograph images 451-1 to 451-4 are four types of still images obtained by four shootings.

  The user selects a desired ID photo image by touching with the touch pen 132A or the touch pen 132B. In the example of FIG. 30, the ID photo image 451-1 is being selected, and the frame of the ID photo image 451-1 is highlighted by the cursor C.

  Below the ID photo images 451-1 to 451-4, an OK button 452 that is operated when determining the ID photo image to be adjusted is displayed. The number of ID photo images to be adjusted is not limited to one, and a plurality of ID photo images may be selected.

  When one ID photo image is selected and the OK button 452 is operated, in step S72, the guidance output control unit 331 controls the display control unit 322 to explain how to adjust the ID photo image. The pre-adjustment guidance is output, for example, by displaying the screen on the tablet built-in monitor 131.

  FIG. 31 is a diagram illustrating an example of the pre-adjustment guidance screen.

  The pre-adjustment guidance screen is a screen in which only the portion related to the function to be explained is displayed in color in the entire adjustment screen, and the other portions are displayed in gray out.

  In the example of FIG. 31, the adjusted image display area 511 and the button area 512 are displayed in color. The adjustment image display area 511 is a display area for the ID photo image to be adjusted, and the button area 512 is an area in which buttons used for adjusting the position of the person are displayed. Since the guidance before adjustment is being performed, a still image in which the model person H1 is captured is displayed in the adjusted image display area 511.

  In the example of FIG. 31, an explanation of the position adjustment function performed using the buttons displayed in the button area 512 is represented by an arrow image 501 pointing to the button area 512. A sound such as “adjust the position of the first person” is output from the speaker 231 by the guidance output control unit 331 in accordance with the display of FIG. For example, the adjustment of the ID photo image is performed in the order of adjustment of the position of the person, adjustment of the size of the person, adjustment of the background color, and adjustment of the image. Not all of these four types of adjustments are performed, but at least one of the four types of adjustments may be performed. Further, other adjustments such as adjustment of the inclination of the person appearing in the ID photo image may be performed.

  On the pre-adjustment guidance screen, the arrow image 501 moves in accordance with the function being described, and the color display portion is used to adjust the area used for adjusting the size of the person and the background color. The area is switched in the order of the area where the buttons used are displayed and the area where the buttons used for adjusting the image are displayed.

  In response to the switching of the color display portion, sounds such as “adjust the size of the 2nd person”, “select the 3rd background color”, and “adjust the 4th image” are output from the speaker 231. In the upper right of the pre-adjustment guidance screen, a SKIP button 502 that is operated to end the pre-adjustment guidance is also displayed.

  When the SKIP button 502 is operated or when the pre-adjustment guidance is finished, the display control unit 332 displays an adjustment screen on the tablet built-in monitor 131 in step S73. The pre-adjustment guidance is also ended when an operation of pressing the touch pen 132A and touch pen 132B on the pre-adjustment guidance screen is performed without using the SKIP button 502.

  FIG. 32 is a diagram illustrating an example of the adjustment screen.

  In the adjustment image display area 511 at the approximate center of the adjustment screen, an ID photo image showing the user (person H2) is displayed. The ID photo image displayed in the adjusted image display area 511 is an image selected from the four ID photo images on the image selection screen. In the display of the ID photo image in the adjustment image display area 511, the contents of the adjustment performed using the various buttons on the adjustment screen are reflected in real time.

  On the left side of the adjustment image display area 511, a button area 512, a button area 513 that is an area where buttons used for adjusting the size of a person are displayed, and a button used for adjusting the background color are displayed. A button area 514 which is an area is provided.

  On the other hand, on the right side of the adjustment image display area 511, a button area 515, which is an area for displaying buttons used for one-shot retouching, and a button area 516, which is an area for displaying buttons used for discerning retouching, are provided. . A button area 515 and a button area 516 are areas in which buttons used for adjusting the image are displayed.

  FIG. 33 is an enlarged view of the button area 512, the button area 513, and the button area 514 of FIG.

  In the button area 512, a left button 512A, a right button 512B, an up button 512C, and a down button 512D are displayed. The left button 512A is a button that is operated when the position of the person is moved in the left direction, and the right button 512B is a button that is operated when the position of the person is moved in the right direction. The upper button 512C is a button operated when the position of the person is moved upward, and the lower button 512D is a button operated when the position of the person is moved downward. Each time the button displayed in the button area 512 is pressed, the position of the person moves by a predetermined amount.

  In the button area 513, a minus button 513A and a plus button 513B are displayed. The minus button 513A is a button operated when reducing the size of the person, and the plus button 513B is a button operated when increasing the size of the person. Each time the button displayed in the button area 513 is pressed, the size of the person changes by a predetermined amount.

  The adjustment using the button displayed in the button area 512 and the button displayed in the button area 513 is the second-stage adjustment of the position and size of the person.

  FIG. 34 is a diagram showing a display example of an adjustment screen at the time of the second stage adjustment of the position and size of a person.

  When adjusting the position and size of a person, as in live view display, the adjustment image display area 511 displays a guideline composed of horizontal lines 511A, 511B and vertical lines 511C overlaid on the ID photo image. . A horizontal line 511A represents a height serving as a guide for the top position of the head, and a horizontal line 511B represents a height serving as a guide for the position of the chin. Further, the vertical line 511C represents a position that is a guide in the horizontal direction of the center of the face.

  For example, when adjusting the position of the person, a voice such as “Adjust the position of the person. Adjust according to the position of the guideline” is output from the speaker 231 by the guidance output control unit 331. Further, when adjusting the size of the person, a voice such as “Adjust the size of the person. Adjust according to the size of the guideline” is output from the speaker 231 by the guidance output control unit 331.

  The user operates the buttons displayed in the button area 512 and the button area 513 to align the face so that the vertical line 511C passes through the center, and aligns the top position of the head to the horizontal line 511A. The bottom position of the chin is aligned with the horizontal line 511B.

  In this way, only the rough adjustment is performed at the time of photographing, and then the fine adjustment is performed using the touch pens 132A and 132B at the time of adjustment of the ID photo image, so that the position and size of the person in the ID photo image can be adjusted. It becomes possible to adjust accurately.

  Similar to the first-stage adjustment at the time of shooting, the image representing the standard position and size of the face is not limited to a straight line image. In addition, an image representing the position and size of a part of a person other than the face may be displayed. Furthermore, an image that serves as an indication of either the position or size of the face may be displayed.

  Since the adjustment at the first stage during shooting is a coarse adjustment, only an image that is one of the approximate positions and sizes of the face is displayed, and at the second adjustment, which is a fine adjustment, the face is adjusted. It is also possible to display an image that serves as an indication of both the position and size.

  When displaying the live view, the user needs to check the appearance by looking at the live view. By reducing the information to be displayed over the live view, it becomes easier for the user to confirm his / her appearance.

  FIGS. 35A and 35B are diagrams illustrating an example of image processing when adjusting the position and size of a person.

  35A and 35B is an entire image of the ID photograph image, and the range indicated by the frame F1 is the range displayed in the adjusted image display area 511. In shooting, data in a range wider than the range displayed on the tablet built-in monitor 131 is acquired, and the position and size of the person can be adjusted on the acquired image so as to change the range in the frame F1. Done.

  For example, every time the left button 512A of the button area 512 is operated, the adjustment unit 334 moves the range of the frame F1 to the right by a predetermined amount as indicated by the white arrow # 11 in FIG. The position of the person in the frame F1 is moved leftward. Further, each time the right button 512B is operated, the adjustment unit 334 moves the range of the frame F1 to the left by a predetermined amount as indicated by the white arrow # 12, and moves the position of the person in the frame F1 to the right Move in the direction.

  Similarly, when the upper button 512C and the lower button 512D of the button area 512 are operated, the adjustment unit 334 moves the range of the frame F1 downward by a predetermined amount as indicated by white arrows # 13 and # 14, respectively. Alternatively, the position is moved upward to move the position of the person in the frame F1.

  Further, every time the minus button 513A of the button area 513 is operated, the adjustment unit 334 sets the range that fits in the frame F1 as shown by the outward white arrow # 21 in FIG. 35B to the range that fits in the frame F11. And the relative size of the person with respect to the frame F1 is reduced. Thereby, the number of persons displayed in the adjusted image display area 511 is reduced. Further, every time the plus button 513B is operated, the adjustment unit 334 narrows the range to be accommodated in the frame F1 as indicated by the inward white arrow # 22 by a predetermined amount, such as the range to be accommodated in the frame F12. The relative size of the person with respect to the frame F1 is increased. Thereby, the person displayed in the adjustment image display area 511 becomes large.

  When the adjustment is completed, the range within the frame F1 is cut out from the image P41 by trimming and used as an ID photo image.

  When adjusting the position of the person, for example, if the position of the person is shifted too much downward, the position of the upper side of the frame F1 in FIG. 35A becomes a position above the position of the upper side of the image P41, and the image P41 is displayed in the frame F1. May be included (there may be no data in the area above the person as the captured image data). In that case, a process of adding a background region (transparent background region) to the range included in the frame F1 on the image P41 in order to prevent a margin from being generated above the person displayed in the adjusted image display region 511. Is done.

  Similarly, when adjusting the size of the person, the frame F11 in FIG. 35B becomes larger than the image P41, and the frame F11 may include a range outside the area of the image P41 (when the size of the person is too small). There may be no data in the area around the person as the data of the photographed image). In that case, a process of adding a background area (transparent background area) to a range outside the area of the image P41 included in the frame F1 in order to prevent a margin from being generated around the person displayed in the adjusted image display area 511. Is done.

  These processes are performed when the user performs shooting without following the pre-shooting guidance. If it is assumed that the user is shooting according to the pre-shooting guidance, the adjustment of the position and size of the person is restricted so that the frame F1 does not include the range outside the area of the image P41. You may make it do.

  In the button area 514 of FIG. 33, background color selection buttons 514A to 514F used for selecting the color of the background image are displayed. The background color selection buttons 514A to 514F are buttons of different colors. As described with reference to FIG. 12, the ID photo image is formed by synthesizing a background image as the background of the subject.

  The adjustment unit 334 changes the background image to be combined with the subject of the ID photo image and adjusts the color in response to the operation of the background color selection buttons 514A to 514F. For example, when the background is adjusted, a sound such as “Select a background. If there is a background color designation in the provision of the destination, please choose according to the rule.” Is output from the speaker 231.

  FIG. 36 is an enlarged view of the button area 515 and the button area 516 of FIG.

  In the button area 515, mode selection buttons 515A to 515C that are operated when adjusting the image using the one-shot retouch function are displayed. The one-shot retouch function is a function that adjusts the brightness, skin quality, impression of eyes, and hair color of the user in the ID photo image in one operation. .

  For example, three types of brightness are available for the skin brightness: “Healthy” (represents skin brightness that is slightly tanned), “Recommended (natural)”, and “Brighter” As the skin quality, three types of skin quality with names “mat”, “recommended (natural)”, and “soft” are prepared. There are three types of impressions with the names “gentle” (representing the impression of a gentle atmosphere with blurred outlines), “recommended (natural)”, and “clear”. Three types of hair colors having names “dark”, “recommended (natural)”, and “light” are prepared.

  The mode selection buttons 515A to 515C are buttons that are operated when the image is collectively adjusted in a mode in which the names “cleanliness”, “healthy”, and “gorgeous” are set, respectively.

  FIG. 37 is a diagram illustrating an example of a combination of images used when each mode of one-shot retouch is selected.

  “Cleanliness” mode is a mode in which the skin brightness is set to “Recommended (Natural)”, the skin quality is set to “Recommended (Natural)”, the eye impression is set to “Gentle”, and the hair color is set to “Dark”. . The “healthy” mode is a mode in which the skin brightness is set to “healthy”, the skin quality is set to “mat”, the eye impression is set to “recommended (natural)”, and the hair color is set to “recommended (natural)”. is there. The “gorgeous” mode is a mode in which the skin brightness is set to “bright”, the skin quality is set to “soft”, the eye impression is set to “clear”, and the hair color is set to “bright”. Naturally, the combination of each mode and the image is not limited to that shown in FIG. 37, and other combinations may be used.

  In the button area 516, buttons that are operated by discerning retouching, which is a function for individually adjusting the skin brightness, skin quality, eye impression, and hair color without using the one-shot retouching function, are displayed. The The button area 516 is provided with areas 531 to 534.

  In the region 531, display selection buttons 531 </ b> A to 531 </ b> C that are operated when selecting a desired skin brightness from the three types of “healthy”, “recommended (natural)”, and “bright” are displayed. . Each parameter relating to skin color such as hue, saturation, and brightness is associated with the brightness of “healthy”, “recommended (natural)”, and “bright”.

  When any one of the image selection buttons 531A to 531C is operated, the adjustment unit 334 detects the skin area of the subject and sets a parameter according to the selected type of brightness. Adjust the brightness.

  In the area 532, there are displayed image selection buttons 532A to 532C that are operated when a desired skin quality is selected from three types of “mat”, “recommended (natural)”, and “soft”. Each skin quality of “mat”, “recommended (natural)”, and “soft” is associated with parameters such as hue, saturation, and brightness, and parameters such as sharpness.

  When any one of the image selection buttons 532A to 532C is operated, the adjustment unit 334 detects the skin area of the subject and sets parameters according to the selected type of skin quality. Adjust quality.

  In the area 533, the image selection buttons 533A to 533C that are operated when selecting a desired eye impression from the three types of “gentle”, “recommended (natural)”, and “clear” are displayed. Parameters such as sharpness are associated with impressions of each of “gentle”, “recommended (natural)”, and “clear”.

  When any one of the image selection buttons 533A to 533C is operated, the adjustment unit 334 detects the eye of the subject, and sets the parameter according to the selected type of impression to set the impression of the eye. adjust.

  In the area 534, display selection buttons 534A to 534C that are operated when a favorite hair color is selected from three types of “dark”, “recommended (natural)”, and “light” are displayed. Each of the “dark”, “recommended (natural)”, and “light” hair colors is associated with each parameter relating to the hair color, such as hue, saturation, and brightness.

  When any one of the image selection buttons 534A to 534C is operated, the adjustment unit 334 detects the hair region of the subject, and sets a parameter corresponding to the selected type of color to select the hair color. adjust.

  An in-adjustment button 541 and a pre-adjustment button 542 are displayed on the adjustment image display area 511 in FIG. The adjusting button 541 is a button that is operated when displaying the ID photo image being adjusted in the adjusted image display area 511, and the pre-adjustment button 542 is a button for adjusting the ID photo image before the adjustment image display area 511. This button is operated when displayed on the screen. Any of the adjusting button 541 and the pre-adjusting button 542 can be operated.

  The adjustment unit 334 manages data of two types of ID photo images, ie, an ID photo image before adjustment and an ID photo image being adjusted. In response to an operation on the adjustment button 541 and the pre-adjustment button 542, the display of the adjustment image display area 511 is switched based on the data managed by the adjustment unit 334.

  The user operates the adjusting button 541 and the pre-adjustment button 542 alternately, thereby adjusting the ID photo image being adjusted using each button and the ID photo image before adjustment, that is, before adjustment, that is, without adjustment. Can be compared. Note that the ID photo image being adjusted and the ID photo image before adjustment (no adjustment) may be displayed side by side.

  On the adjustment screen, four types of adjustments are performed: the position of the person, the size of the person, the background color, and the image, but when the pre-adjustment button 542 is operated, it is displayed as an image for the ID photo before adjustment. The image may be an unadjusted ID photo image without even adjusting the position and size of the person, or at least one of the position, the size of the person, and the background color May be an adjusted ID photo image.

  For example, by displaying an adjusted image of the position of the person, the size of the person, and the background color as the ID photo image before adjustment, the user can adjust the ID photo image being adjusted. Can be compared with the ID photo image before adjustment of the image, and it is possible to simply determine whether the image is liked.

  Further, at least one adjusted ID photo image is stored, and the stored adjusted ID photo image can be compared with the ID photo image being adjusted. Good. In addition, when a plurality of adjusted ID photo images are stored, an ID photo image to be finally printed is selected from a plurality of adjusted ID photo images. Also good. Accordingly, it is possible to provide a sticker paper on which an ID photo image desired by the user is printed.

  Below the adjustment image display area 511, an explanation button 543 that is operated when displaying an explanation of each adjustment function, a redo button 544 that is operated when redoing the adjustment from the beginning, and the adjustment of the ID photo image are completed. An end button 545 that is sometimes operated is displayed.

  Explaining what can be done using the adjusting button 541 and the pre-adjustment button 542 while the adjustment screen is displayed, such as “You can compare the original image by switching the adjusting / pre-adjustment button.” A voice such as “Please press the explanation button when in trouble” is output at a predetermined timing to explain the contents that can be performed using the explanation button 543. In addition, the contents that can be performed using the redo button 544 are described, such as “Please press the redo button from the beginning if you want to redo from the beginning”, or the content that can be performed using the end button 545 A sound such as “Please press the adjustment end button when you want to end adjustment” is output at a predetermined timing.

  Returning to FIG. 29, in step S74, the adjustment unit 334 adjusts the position of the subject in the ID photo image in accordance with the user's operation on the button displayed in the button area 512 of the adjustment screen. The adjustment of the position of the subject is performed as described with reference to FIG. 35A.

  In step S <b> 75, the adjustment unit 334 adjusts the size of the subject in the ID photo image in accordance with a user operation on the button displayed in the button area 513. The adjustment of the size of the subject is performed as described with reference to FIG. 35B.

  In step S <b> 76, the adjustment unit 334 adjusts the background color of the subject in the ID photo image in accordance with the user's operation on the button displayed in the button area 514.

  In step S <b> 77, the adjustment unit 334 adjusts the image of the subject in the ID photo image in accordance with the user operation on the buttons displayed in the button area 515 and the button area 516.

  That is, when the button displayed in the button area 515 is operated, the adjustment unit 334 collectively sets parameters relating to each of the user's skin brightness, skin quality, eye impression, and hair color. adjust. In addition, when the button displayed in the button area 516 is operated, the adjustment unit 334 adjusts parameters relating to the brightness, skin quality, impression of eyes, and hair color of the user.

  Each time the buttons in the button areas 512 to 516 are operated, the ID photo image is adjusted, and the adjusted ID photo image data is supplied from the adjustment unit 334 to the display control unit 332. Based on the data supplied from the adjustment unit 334, the adjusted ID image is displayed in the adjusted image display area 511.

  In step S78, the adjustment unit 334 determines whether or not the adjustment is completed. If it is determined that the adjustment is not completed, the adjustment unit 334 returns to step S74 and repeats the above processing. About each process of step S74 thru | or S77, only a required process may be performed in arbitrary orders.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the adjustment of the ID photo image is completed because the end button 545 is operated, the adjusted ID photo image is supplied to the image storage unit 335 and stored. It should be noted that the adjustment is also determined to end when the preset time limit has elapsed. A time limit is also set for adjusting the ID photo image. The time limit may be extended as appropriate in accordance with the availability of the post-service space A3 and the printing situation.

  In step S79, the display control unit 332 guides the user who has finished adjusting the ID photo image to move to the post-service area A3. The guidance for the movement to the post-service space A3 is performed by displaying a screen on the tablet built-in monitor 131 or by outputting sound from the speaker 231. Thereafter, the process returns to step S4 in FIG. 19, and the subsequent processing is performed.

[Printing process of ID photo course]
Next, the ID photo image printing process performed in step S5 in FIG. 19 will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.

  In step S91, the print data generation unit 341 (FIG. 17) of the print management unit 303 reads out and acquires the adjusted ID photograph image stored in the image storage unit 335.

  In step S <b> 92, the print data generation unit 341 generates print data by arranging the adjusted ID photograph image in a predetermined layout, and outputs the print data to the printer control unit 342. The layout of the ID photo image is automatically selected according to the size of the ID photo image selected by the user, such as for a resume or a passport.

  In step S93, the printer control unit 342 controls the printer 241, and prints the ID photo image on the sticker sheet based on the print data generated by the print data generation unit 341. As a result, a sticker sheet as shown in FIG. 11 on which the ID photo image is printed is generated. The sticker paper on which the ID photo image is printed is discharged to the sticker paper discharge port 163. Thereafter, the process returns to step S5 in FIG. 19, and the subsequent processing is performed.

[Post-processing of ID Photo Course]
Next, the subsequent customer service process performed in step S6 of FIG. 19 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S <b> 111, the display control unit 351 of the post-service customer management unit 304 displays a mail address input screen on the tablet built-in monitor 161. Using this input screen, the mail address of a mobile terminal such as a mobile phone held by the user is input.

  The ID photo image generated in the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is transmitted from the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 to the server, and a predetermined storage area is allocated and stored. The server is, for example, a server managed by the manufacturer of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1. The mail address input by the user is used to notify the user of a URL representing the storage area. The e-mail sent from the server to the user's mobile terminal includes a URL indicating the storage area for the ID photo image. By instructing access to the URL, the user An ID photo image can be displayed on the screen.

  The portable transmission function is a function for enabling the ID photo image to be browsed on the screen of the portable terminal by such a mechanism.

  For example, by registering as a paying member from a Web page or the like established by the manufacturer of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1, the data of the ID photo image can be downloaded to the portable terminal. The data of the ID photo image downloaded to the portable terminal can be used to create an electronic resume and reprint the ID photo image.

  When a mail address is input on the input screen, in step S112, the communication control unit 352 transmits the adjusted ID photograph image data and mail address read from the image storage unit 335 to the server. Thereafter, the process returns to step S6 in FIG. 19, and a series of processing of the ID photo course is completed.

  As described above, the user can obtain sticker paper on which an ID photo image used for pasting on a resume or the like is selected by selecting the ID photo course.

<Pre + ID Photo Course>
[Pre + ID Photo Course Shooting Process 1]
Next, with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 40 and 41, the pre + certification photo course shooting process performed in step S8 of FIG. 19 will be described.

  40 and 41 is a process in which a pre-image is taken first, and then an ID photo image is taken.

  In step S201, the guidance output control unit 321 of the shooting management unit 301 controls the display control unit 322 to output a pre-shooting guidance by causing the touch panel monitor 92 to display a screen explaining how to shoot a pre-image. . The user views the screen displayed on the touch panel monitor 92 and confirms how to shoot.

  When the pre-photographing guidance is completed, in step S202, the sequence management unit 305 determines whether or not the number of people who require the ID photograph image is one in the selection contents of the user on the number selection screen of FIG. Judgment based on.

  When it is determined in step S202 that the number of persons who require the ID photo image is one, in step S203, the display control unit 322 starts displaying a live view. Moving image shooting by the camera 91 is started, and a moving image showing the user obtained by shooting is supplied from the camera control unit 323 to the display control unit 322.

  FIG. 42 is a diagram illustrating an example of a live view display screen.

  A message “I will shoot!” Is displayed at the upper center of the live view display screen, and a user in the shooting space A1 is shot in a live view display area 701, which is a rectangular area provided below the message. The resulting video is displayed. In the example of FIG. 42, it is assumed that two users who have selected the pre + certification photo course are shooting.

  On the left of the live view display area 701, a message for guiding the adjustment of the head position along the upper side of the live view display area 701 is displayed. Below the live view display area 701, shooting result display areas 702-1 to 702-6, which are rectangular areas smaller than the live view display area 701, are arranged in two rows and three columns.

  As in the case of the pre-course, the pre-image is also photographed six times in the pre-certification photo course photographing process, for example.

  In the photographing result display areas 702-1 to 702-6, pre-images obtained by photographing are displayed in the photographing order every time photographing is performed. In the example of FIG. 42, since no shooting has been performed yet, nothing is displayed in the shooting result display areas 702-1 to 702-6.

  The user can check the shooting result while performing shooting while adjusting the position of his / her face while viewing such a live view display screen. The display of the live view display screen as shown in FIG. 42 is continued until the pre-image shooting is completed.

  When it is time to shoot with the live view display screen displayed, in step S204, the camera control unit 323 shoots the first pre-image. The camera control unit 323 outputs a pre-image obtained by shooting to the display control unit 322 and outputs to the captured image storage unit 324 for storage.

  The pre-image output to the display control unit 322 is reduced and displayed in the shooting result display area 702-1 of the live view display screen. The user can prepare for the next shooting while checking the previous shooting result. Such pre-image shooting is repeated six times.

  After the pre-image is photographed, the ID photograph image for one person is photographed next.

  In step S205, the display control unit 322 guides the user who does not need the ID photograph image to wait in the section a1 or the section a2, which is the standby area, by displaying a guidance screen.

  While a user who needs an ID photo is being photographed, a user who does not need an ID photo appears in the ID photo image because another user is waiting in the zone a1 or the zone a2. Can be prevented.

  In step S206, the display control unit 322 starts live view display. The live view display screen displayed here is the same screen as the screens of FIGS. The user who needs the ID photo image adjusts the standing position while watching the live view.

  When it is time to shoot with the live view displayed, in step S207, the camera control unit 323 shoots an ID photo image. The camera control unit 323 outputs the photographed photograph image obtained by photographing to the display control unit 322 and outputs to the photographed image storage unit 324 for storage.

  In step S208, the display control unit 322 causes the touch panel monitor 92 to display the photographing result. The photographing result confirmation screen displayed here is the same screen as the screen of FIG.

  When the ID photograph image is taken, such as when the countdown starts after the shutter button displayed on the touch panel monitor 92 is pressed and then taken, the user decides the shooting timing manually. You may be able to.

  Further, it may be possible to arbitrarily determine the timing of taking the ID photo image by operating a remote controller prepared in the shooting space A1 or performing a gesture operation. Shooting by a gesture operation is performed when, for example, the camera control unit 323 detects that the user has performed a predetermined operation such as analyzing an image captured by the camera 91 and shaking his / her hand.

  Furthermore, the photographing timing of the ID photo image may be designated in accordance with the user's voice instruction.

  When taking an ID photo image, it is necessary to move the face to the correct position as much as possible. The user can adjust the position of the face at his / her own pace by enabling the shooting timing to be instructed by a gesture operation or the like when shooting the ID photo image.

  If the shooting timing is specified by pressing the shutter button displayed on the touch panel monitor 92, it is necessary to quickly return to the standing position after pressing the shutter button and adjust the face position. By making it possible to take a picture by operating a remote controller or a gesture, it is possible to prevent the face position from being adjusted in time before taking a picture.

  In step S209, the display control unit 322 guides the user who has finished photographing to move to the image processing space A2-1 or the image processing space A2-2. The movement guidance to the image processing space A2-1 or the image processing space A2-2 is performed by displaying a screen on the touch panel monitor 92 or by outputting sound from the speaker 224.

  Thereafter, the process returns to step S8 in FIG. 19, and the subsequent processing is performed. The two users who have finished taking the pre-image and taking the proof image for one person exit the shooting space A1 and move to the guided image processing space to edit and prove the pre-image. Adjustment of the photographic image is performed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S202 that the number of people who need the ID photo image is two instead of one, in step S210 (FIG. 41), the display control unit 322 displays the live view. Start. On the touch panel monitor 92, the live view display screen described with reference to FIG. 42 is displayed based on the moving image taken by the camera 91.

  When it is time to shoot with the live view display screen displayed, in step S211, the camera control unit 323 shoots a pre-image. The camera control unit 323 outputs a pre-image obtained by shooting to the display control unit 322 and outputs to the captured image storage unit 324 for storage. Such pre-image shooting is repeated six times.

  After the pre-images have been taken, for example, six times, next, two ID photograph images are taken.

  In step S212, the display control unit 322 guides the second user to wait in the section a1 or the section a2, which is the standby area, by displaying a guidance screen. In the process of FIG. 41, the first user of the two persons who photograph the ID photograph image (two persons who require the ID photograph image) is photographed first, and then the second person User photography is performed.

  During shooting of the first user, when the second user is waiting in the block a1 or the block a2, the second user is reflected in the ID photograph image of the first user. Can be prevented.

  In step S <b> 213, the display control unit 322 starts displaying a live view based on the moving image shot by the camera 91. On the touch panel monitor 92, a live view display screen as shown in FIG. 26 showing the first user is displayed. The first user adjusts the standing position while watching the live view.

  When it is time to shoot with the live view displayed, in step S214, the camera control unit 323 shoots an ID photo image. The camera control unit 323 outputs the ID photograph image obtained by shooting to the display control unit 322 and outputs to the captured image storage unit 324 for storage.

  In step S215, the display control unit 322 displays the photographing result on the touch panel monitor 92.

  In step S216, the display control unit 332 guides the first user that the second user waiting in the standby area is replaced by displaying a guidance screen. The first user who has finished taking the ID photo image moves to section a1 or section a2 after seeing this guidance, and the second user waiting in section a1 or section a2 enters section a3. And start shooting.

  In step S217, the display control unit 322 starts live view display based on the moving image captured by the camera 91. A live view showing the second user is displayed on the touch panel monitor 92.

  FIG. 43 is a diagram illustrating an example of a live view display screen in which a second user is captured.

  As shown in FIG. 43, in the image display area 431, a moving image of the person H3 who is the second user who needs the ID photograph image is displayed. The second user adjusts the standing position while watching the live view.

  When it is time to shoot with the live view displayed, in step S218, the camera control unit 323 shoots an ID photo image. The camera control unit 323 outputs the ID photograph image obtained by shooting to the display control unit 322 and outputs to the captured image storage unit 324 for storage.

  In step S219, the display control unit 322 causes the touch panel monitor 92 to display the photographing result.

  Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S209, and the display control unit 322 guides the user who has finished photographing to move to the image processing space A2-1 or the image processing space A2-2.

  Thereafter, the process returns to step S8 in FIG. 19, and the subsequent processing is performed. The two users who have finished shooting the pre-image and the ID photo image exit the shooting space A1 and move to the guided image processing space to edit the pre-image and display the ID photo image. Adjustments will be made.

  Also in the pre + ID photo course, ID photo images may be taken a plurality of times. In this case, before the adjustment of the ID photo image, the ID photo image to be adjusted is selected.

  When the ID photo image is taken a plurality of times, the angle of view of the camera 91 is changed every time the photo is taken, and in addition to the image showing the upper body as shown in FIG. 26, the image showing the whole body is taken. It may be. An image of the upper body and an image of the whole body may be combined into one image, and the one image may be adjusted as an ID photo image.

  In addition to selecting the number of users who need the ID photo image, the number of times the ID photo image is taken may be selected for each user.

[Pre / ID photo course editing / adjustment process]
Next, the editing / adjustment process performed in step S9 of FIG. 19 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

  In the editing / adjustment process, the pre-image is edited first, and then the ID photo image is adjusted.

  In step S271, the display control unit 332 of the image processing management unit 302 displays a name input screen on the tablet built-in monitor 131. The contents of the editing tool prepared on the editing screen change according to the user name input on the name input screen. For example, a stamp image representing the name of the user is prepared as an editing tool.

  In step S272, the display control unit 332 reads and obtains, for example, six pre-images obtained by the photographing process from the photographed image storage unit 324, and displays the eye & face size adjustment screen on the tablet built-in monitor 131. The eye & face size adjustment screen is a screen used for adjusting the size of the user's eyes and face in the pre-image.

  FIG. 46 is a diagram showing an example of an eye & face size adjustment screen.

  In the upper center of the eye & face size adjustment screen, a message “Please select eye size and face size for each person” is displayed, and below that, a face image display area 721L and a face image display area 721R are displayed. Provided apart. The face image display area 721L is an area in which a face of a person shown on the left side, which is cut out from a pre-image showing two users, is enlarged and displayed, and the face image display area 721R is shown on the right side. This is an area in which a person's face is enlarged and displayed. For example, the face area of a person cut out from the first pre-image is displayed in the face image display area 721L and the face image display area 721R.

  A button area 722L is provided below the face image display area 721L, and a button area 722R is provided below the face image display area 721R. The user standing on the left side of the tablet built-in monitor 131 operates the button displayed in the button area 722L using the touch pen 132A prepared on the left side of the tablet built-in monitor 131, and his / her own displayed in the button area 722L. The size of the eyes and face of the image will be adjusted. On the other hand, the user standing on the right side of the tablet built-in monitor 131 operates the button displayed in the button area 722R using the touch pen 132B prepared on the right side of the tablet built-in monitor 131, and is displayed in the button area 722R. You will adjust the size of your eyes and face.

  In the upper part of the button area 722L, eye size selection buttons 731-1L to 731-3L, which are buttons used for adjusting the eye size, are displayed. In the eye size selection buttons 731-1L to 731-3L, images of different sizes cut out from the pre-image by trimming are displayed.

  The eye size selection button 731-1L is a button that is operated when selecting the size of the pre-image as it is as the eye size, and the eye size selection button 731-2L selects a slightly larger size. This button is sometimes operated. The eye size selection button 731-3L is a button operated when selecting a large size.

  In the lower part of the button area 722L, face size selection buttons 732-1L to 732-3L, which are buttons used for adjusting the face size, are displayed. The face size selection buttons 732-1L to 732-3L display face images of different sizes cut out from the pre-image by trimming.

  The face size selection button 732-1L is a button operated when selecting the size of the face as it appears in the pre-image, and the face size selection button 732-2L selects a slightly smaller size. This button is sometimes operated. The face size selection button 732-3L is a button operated when a small size is selected.

  An OK button 733L that is operated when the adjustment of the size of the eyes and the face is finished is displayed at the lower right of the button area 722L.

  The same button as that displayed in the button area 722L is also displayed in the button area 722R. In the upper part of the button area 722R, eye size selection buttons 731-1R to 731-3R which are buttons used for adjusting the eye size are displayed, and in the lower part, buttons used for adjusting the face size. Certain face size selection buttons 732-1R to 732-3R are displayed. An OK button 733R that is operated when the adjustment of the size of the eyes and the face is finished is displayed at the lower right of the button area 722R.

  When any one of the eye size selection buttons 731-1L to 731-3L is operated, in step S273, the adjustment unit 334 displays the person displayed in the face image display area 721L from each pre-image. The eye area of the same person is detected, and the size of the eye included in the detected area is adjusted according to the selected size.

  In addition, when any one of the face size selection buttons 732-1L to 732-3L is operated, the adjustment unit 334 is the same as the person displayed in the face image display area 721L from each pre-image. A human face area is detected, and the size of the face included in the detected area is adjusted according to the selected size.

  Similarly, when the eye size selection buttons 731-1R to 731-3R are operated, or when the face size selection buttons 732-1R to 732-3R are operated, the adjustment unit 334 appears in each pre-image. The size of the eyes and face of the same person as the person displayed in the face image display area 721R is adjusted. When the OK button 733L and the OK button 733R are operated, the adjustment of the size of the eyes and the face is finished.

  In this way, the face size adjustment that is not performed when the ID photo image is adjusted is enabled when the pre-image is edited. If the user can adjust the size of the user's face in the ID photo image according to his / her preference, the authenticity of the ID photo image is impaired, which is not preferable. By setting contents that can be adjusted when editing the pre-image but not when adjusting the ID photo image, it is possible to prevent the authenticity of the ID photo image from being impaired.

  You can apply makeup-like image processing or make the face shape narrower when editing the pre-image, but you can't make those adjustments when adjusting the ID photo image. Regarding the contents, it is possible to set a difference between the editing of the pre-image and the adjustment of the ID photo image.

  In step S274, the display control unit 322 causes the tablet built-in monitor 131 to display a brightness adjustment screen that is a screen used for adjusting the brightness of the skin of the user shown in the pre-image.

  FIG. 47 is a diagram illustrating an example of a brightness adjustment screen.

  A message “Please select brightness” is displayed at the upper center of the brightness adjustment screen, and a display area 741 is provided below it. In the display area 741, for example, the first pre-image selected from the six pre-images is displayed.

  In a button area 742 below the display area 741, brightness selection buttons 751-1 to 751-5, which are buttons used to adjust the brightness of the skin, are displayed. The button displayed on the left side is a button operated when selecting darker skin, and the button displayed on the right side is operated when selecting lighter skin. is there. Images in which the skin color of the person shown in the pre-image displayed in the display area 741 is changed are used as the brightness selection buttons 751-1 to 751-5.

  On the right side of the brightness selection button 751-5, an OK button 752 operated when the brightness adjustment is finished is displayed.

  When any one of the brightness selection buttons 751-1 to 751-5 is operated, in step S275, the adjustment unit 334 detects a human skin region from each pre-image, and the detected region. Are adjusted according to the selected brightness. When the OK button 752 is operated, the brightness adjustment is finished.

  In step S276, the display control unit 322 causes the tablet built-in monitor 131 to display a background selection screen, which is a screen used for selecting a user's background in the pre-image.

  FIG. 48 is a diagram illustrating an example of the background selection screen.

  In the upper center of the background selection screen, a message “Please select your favorite set background” is displayed, and below that, four pre-images are displayed in a 2-by-3 frame. . The set background is a set of background images set in advance, and includes a plurality of background images selected along a predetermined theme. The user can select a set background to be combined with the pre-images 771-1 to 771-6 from the background selection screen in FIG.

  Pre images 771-1 to 771-3 are arranged in order from the left in the upper stage of the pre image, and pre images 774-1 to 771-6 are arranged in order from the left in the lower stage. The six pre-images 771-1 to 771-6 obtained by the six shootings are arranged in the shooting order, for example.

  The pre-images 771-1 to 771-6 are images that have been subjected to adjustment of the size of the eyes and the size of the face. The background of the two users captured as subjects is white inside the shooting space A1. A solid wall (inside the back panel 51) is shown. The background of the user shown in the pre-images 771-1 to 771-6 is changed in real time according to the selection of the background image.

  Below the pre-images 771-1 to 771-6, a background image palette 772 that is a horizontally long region in which a set background as an option or a sample image of the background image is displayed is displayed. The background image palette 772 is configured such that tabs 791L to 794L are vertically arranged on the left side of the display area 781, and tabs 791R to 794R are vertically arranged on the right side.

  A name is set for each tab, and a set background sample image belonging to the selected tab group is displayed in the display area 781. In the example of FIG. 48, the tab 791L and the tab 791R are in a selected state and are displayed larger than the other tabs.

  In the display area 781, eight types of set backgrounds 801-1 to 801-8 which are set background sample images (set background sample images) are displayed side by side in an upper row and four in the lower row. The set backgrounds 801-1 to 801-8 are set backgrounds composed of background images of predetermined colors. Each of the six background images constituting each set background is used for synthesizing pre-images arranged at corresponding positions.

  A button 802 and a button 803 displayed on the right side of the set background 801-8 select whether or not to display a person (a user reflected in the pre-image) on the set backgrounds 801-1 to 801-8. This button is sometimes operated.

  On the right side of the pre-images 771-1 to 771-6, an OK button 773 operated when the background selection is finished is displayed. For example, when the OK button 773 is pressed while the set background 801-2 is selected, the background selection is completed, and the background images constituting the set background 801-2 are combined with the pre-image.

  When the OK button 773 on the background selection screen is pressed, in step S277, the adjustment unit 334 adjusts the background of the pre-image by combining the background images selected by the user (background images constituting the background set). Then, a pre-image to be edited is generated. The pre-image to be edited is an image in which the size of the user's eyes and face, the brightness of the skin, and the background in the pre-image are adjusted.

  When the selection of the background image is completed, in step S278, the display control unit 332 displays the pre-image editing screen on the tablet built-in monitor 131.

  FIG. 49 is a diagram showing an example of the edit screen.

  The editing screen is configured by providing main configurations symmetrically. The left half area 812L is used by the user on the left side toward the tablet built-in monitor 131, and the right half area 812R is used on the right side toward the tablet built-in monitor 131. It is an area used by a person. The remaining time of the editing process and the like are displayed in an upper area 811 in the center. Note that the alternate long and short dash lines and broken lines surrounding each area in FIG. 49 are not actually displayed on the screen.

  A thumbnail image display area 821L above the center of the area 812L is a display area for thumbnail images representing pre-images. The user selects a pre-image to be edited by selecting a thumbnail image displayed in the thumbnail image display area 821L.

  In the example of FIG. 49, thumbnail images P51 to P56 representing six pre-images are displayed side by side in the shooting order, and the leftmost thumbnail image P51 is selected, so that the first pre-image is selected for editing. Yes.

  A relatively large editing area 822L provided in the approximate center of the area 812L is a display area for a pre-image selected as an editing target. The user selects a favorite editing tool from those displayed on the editing palette 831L using the touch pen 132A, and then designates the position on the pre-image displayed in the editing area 822L. Then, editing can be performed by combining a pre-image with a composite image such as a handwritten character or a stamp image at a designated position.

  An editing palette display area 823L below the editing area 822L is a display area of an editing palette 831L used for selecting various editing tools such as a stamp image. The editing tools displayed on the editing palette are divided into categories, and the editing tools displayed on the editing palette 831L can be switched by selecting a tab.

  The correction tool selection area 824L above the editing palette display area 823L is a button used to select an eraser tool which is a tool used when erasing input editing, or when returning to the previous or next work. This is an area where buttons to be operated are displayed side by side.

  The one-shot graffiti button 825L on the right side of the edit area 822L is a button operated when editing using the one-shot graffiti function. The one-shot graffiti function is a function that combines preset editing contents into a pre-image to be edited by combining a plurality of types of editing tools.

  An end button 826L that is operated when the editing process is ended is displayed on the one-shot graffiti button 825L.

  In the region 812R, the same configuration as that of the region 812L is arranged symmetrically. In the example of FIG. 49, by selecting the thumbnail image P54 from the thumbnail image display area 821R, the fourth pre-image is set as the editing target.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 44, in step S279, the editing unit 333 edits the pre-image according to the user's operation on the editing screen. The edited image generated by the editing is supplied from the editing unit 333 to the image storage unit 335 and stored therein. The pre-image editing is continued, for example, until a predetermined time set in advance elapses or until the end buttons 826L and 826R prepared on the editing screen are operated.

  In step S280, the editing unit 333 determines whether or not the editing is finished. If it is determined that the editing is not finished, the editing unit 333 repeats the processes in and after step S278.

  If it is determined in step S280 that the editing has ended because the time limit has elapsed or the editing screen end buttons 826L and 826R have been operated, the ID photo image is then adjusted.

  In step S281 (FIG. 45), the display control unit 332 displays the adjustment screen for the ID photo image on the tablet built-in monitor 131. The adjustment screen displayed here is the same screen as the adjustment screen of FIG. The adjustment unit 334 adjusts the ID photo image in accordance with a user operation on the adjustment screen. When there are two ID photograph images, the ID photo image of the first user is adjusted first.

  As described above, the ID photo image is adjusted using a screen different from the editing screen used for editing the pre-image.

  In step S282, the adjustment unit 334 adjusts the position of the subject in the ID photograph image, and adjusts the size of the subject in step S283.

  In step S284, the adjustment unit 334 adjusts the background color of the subject, and in step S285, adjusts the image of the subject in the ID photo image.

  In step S286, the adjustment unit 334 determines whether or not the adjustment is finished. If it is determined that the adjustment is not finished, the adjustment unit 334 returns to step S282 and repeats the above processing.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the adjustment of the ID photo image has been completed, in step S287, the sequence management unit 305 determines whether there is an ID photo image of the second user. If the processing of FIG. 41 is performed in the pre + certification photo course shooting processing, it is determined that there is an image for the identification photo of the second user.

  When it is determined in step S287 that there is an ID photo image for the second user, in step S288, the display control unit 332 displays an adjustment screen for adjusting the ID photo image for the second user. It is displayed on the tablet built-in monitor 131.

  FIG. 50 is a diagram illustrating an example of an adjustment screen for adjusting an ID photo image in which a second user is captured.

  In the adjustment image display area 511 at the approximate center of the adjustment screen, an ID photo image in which the person H3 who is the second user is shown is displayed. The other configuration of the adjustment screen is the same as the configuration described with reference to FIG. The adjustment unit 334 adjusts the ID photo image according to the operation of the second user on the adjustment screen.

  In step S289, the adjustment unit 334 adjusts the position of the subject in the ID photo image, and in step S290, adjusts the size of the subject.

  In step S291, the adjustment unit 334 adjusts the background color of the subject, and in step S292, adjusts the subject image in the ID photo image.

  In step S293, the adjustment unit 334 determines whether or not the adjustment is finished. If it is determined that the adjustment is not finished, the adjustment unit 334 returns to step S289 and repeats the above processing.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S293 that the adjustment for the ID photo image showing the second user is also completed, or if only the first photo is taken, the second photo is used. If it is determined in step S287 that there is no ID photo image that shows the photographer, in step S294, the display control unit 332 displays a confirmation screen used for selecting the required number of ID photo images on the tablet built-in monitor 131. .

  In the printing process to be described later of the pre + ID photo course, the ID photo image is printed on the sticker paper by the number selected on the confirmation screen, and the area other than the area on which the ID photo image is printed is provided on the sticker paper. A pre-image is printed.

  FIG. 51 is a diagram showing an example of a confirmation screen used for selecting the required number of ID photo images.

  In the upper part of the selection screen in FIG. 51, a message “How many ID photos are needed?” Is displayed, and below that, a button to be operated when selecting one of the required number of images from up to three is displayed. Is done. The number of selectable sheets is switched according to the size selected on the size selection screen in FIG. 22, for example. When a large size is selected, the maximum number of sheets that can be selected decreases, and when a small size is selected, the maximum number of sheets that can be selected increases.

  When two users are taking an ID photo image, the required number may be selected for each user.

  When the required number of ID photo images is selected, in step S295, the display control unit 332 causes the tablet built-in monitor 131 to display a division number selection screen corresponding to the required number of ID photo images. The division number selection screen is a screen used for selecting a layout when an edited image generated by editing work is printed on sticker paper, and the selectable layout is switched according to the required number of ID photo images.

  When the selectable number of ID photo images changes according to the size of the ID photo image, the display of the division number selection screen changes according to the required number and size of the ID photo images. The display of the division number selection screen may be changed according to any one of the required number and size of the ID photo images.

  FIG. 52 is a diagram illustrating an example of the division number selection screen.

  The message “Please select the number of divisions” is displayed at the upper center of the division number selection screen, and the division number selection screen shown in FIG. 52 is displayed on the left side of the message. Information indicating that the current screen is displayed.

  An area 851 that is a rectangular area formed below the message is divided into left and right, and images representing the selectable number of divisions are displayed respectively. Each of the two users can select a desired number of divisions.

  On the left side of the area 851, a print image 861L representing the selected layout is displayed. The print image 861L represents a state in which one ID photograph image showing the first user and six types of edit images obtained by the editing process are arranged according to the selected layout. Seven print images of six types are arranged in the print image 861L.

  In the layout display area 862L below the print image 861L, images 871-1L to 871-3L which are layout sample images are displayed. Each of the images 871-1L to 871-3L is an image in which one ID photo image and six types of edited images showing the first user are arranged.

  The user standing on the left side of the tablet built-in monitor 131 (the first user who has taken the ID photo image first) selects a desired layout from the images 871-1L to 871-3L. become.

  Similarly, a print image 861R representing the layout being selected and images 871-1R to 871-3R that are sample images of the layout are also displayed on the right side of the area 851. In each of the images 871-1R to 871-3R, one ID photograph image and six types of edited images showing the second user are arranged.

  That is, the division number selection screen in FIG. 52 is a screen that is displayed when two users have taken an ID photo image and selected the required number as one.

  A user standing on the right side of the tablet built-in monitor 131 (a second user who has taken the ID photo image later) selects a predetermined layout from the images 871-1R to 871-3R. become.

  By printing according to the layout selected by the first user on the left and the second user on the right, the first user prints the edited image and the ID photo It is possible to receive a sticker sheet on which only one required image is printed. Similarly, the second user standing on the right side can receive the same six types of edited images as well as a sticker sheet on which only the required number of ID photograph images are printed. .

  FIG. 53 is a diagram showing an example of a division number selection screen displayed when two users have taken an ID photo image and selected the required number as two.

  In the upper left of the division number selection screen in FIG. 53, information indicating that the screen is a screen when the required number of ID photo images is two is displayed.

  The images 871-1L to 871-3L displayed in the layout display area 862L are images in which two ID photograph images showing the first user and six types of edited images are arranged. The user selects a predetermined layout from the images 871-1L to 871-3L.

  On the other hand, each of the images 871-1R to 871-3R displayed in the layout display area 862R is an image in which two ID photograph images showing the second user and six kinds of edited images are arranged. The second user selects a predetermined layout from the images 871-1R to 871-3R.

  FIG. 54 shows a division number selection screen displayed when only one of the two users takes the ID photo image and the one user selects the required number as one. It is a figure which shows an example.

  In the upper left of the division number selection screen in FIG. 54, information indicating that the screen is a screen when the required number of ID photo images is one is displayed.

  Each of the images 871-1L to 871-3L displayed in the layout display area 862L is an image in which one ID photograph image showing the first user and six types of edited images are arranged. This is the same as the display in the layout display area 862L. The first user selects from the images 871-1L to 871-3L a predetermined layout in which one ID photograph image and six types of edited images are shown.

  On the other hand, the images 871-1R to 871-3R displayed in the layout display area 862R are images in which six types of edited images are arranged. In this example, since only one of the two users is taking the ID photo image, the images 871-1R to 871-3R representing the layout selected by the other user are edited images. Only the image will be placed.

  By printing according to the layout selected by the user standing on the left side and the user standing on the right side, the user standing on the left side prints the edited image and the required number of ID photo images. Only one printed sticker sheet can be received. A user standing on the right side can receive a sticker sheet on which only the edited image is printed.

  When a predetermined layout is selected from such a division number selection screen, in step S296, the display control unit 332 guides the user who has finished editing the pre-image to move to the post-service space A3. The guidance for the movement to the post-service space A3 is performed by displaying a screen on the tablet built-in monitor 131 or by outputting sound from the speaker 231. Thereafter, the process returns to step S9 in FIG. 19, and the subsequent processing is performed.

  In the above description, the ID photo image is adjusted after editing the pre-image. However, as with the one-shot graffiti buttons 825L and 825R prepared on the pre-image editing screen, for example, the ID photo image An origination adjustment button (not shown) is provided in the vicinity of each of the editing areas 822L and 822R. By pressing the button, processing of steps S282 to S285 and S289 to S292, which are ID photo image adjustment processing, is performed. Thereby, you may enable it to adjust the predetermined content defined beforehand.

  In addition, when two users are taking ID photo images, the ID photo images are adjusted one by one in order. However, two users can make adjustments in parallel. You may be able to do it.

  In this case, the screen of the tablet built-in monitor 131 is divided into left and right, for example, an adjustment screen for an ID photo image showing the first user is displayed on the left screen, and the ID photo image showing the second user. Is displayed on the right screen.

  When two users are taking ID photo images, each user can select the required number of ID photo images. The layout of the division number selection screen displayed in this case The display area 862L displays an image representing a layout according to the required number selected by the first user, and the layout display area 862R represents a layout according to the required number selected by the second user. An image is displayed.

  When the ID photograph image is taken a plurality of times, the plurality of ID photo images obtained by the shooting may be adjusted. In this case, a plurality of adjusted ID photo images may be printed on the sticker sheet as many times as necessary, or for one type of ID photo selected from the adjusted ID photo images. A necessary number of images may be printed on sticker paper.

[Pre + ID Photo Course Print Processing]
Next, with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 55, the printing process of the pre + ID photo course performed in step S10 of FIG. 19 will be described.

  In step S <b> 311, the print data generation unit 341 of the print management unit 303 reads and acquires the edited image and the ID photo image stored in the image storage unit 335.

  As a result of the editing / adjustment processing, the image storage unit 335 of the image processing management unit 302 stores six edited images when only one user is taking an ID photo image. When one adjusted ID photo image is stored and two users are taking ID photo images, 6 edited images and 2 adjusted ID photos are stored. An image is stored.

  In step S312, the print data generation unit 341 arranges the edited image according to the layout selected on the division number selection screen of FIGS. 52 to 54, arranges the required number of ID photo images, and generates print data. . The print data generation unit 341 outputs the generated print data to the printer control unit 342.

  In step S313, the printer control unit 342 controls the printer 241 to print the edited image and the ID photo image on a sticker sheet based on the print data generated by the print data generation unit 341.

  The sticker paper generated by printing the edited image and the ID photo image is discharged to the sticker paper discharge port 163. Thereafter, the process returns to step S10 in FIG. 19, and the subsequent processing is performed.

  FIG. 56 is a diagram showing an example of sticker paper generated when the required number of ID photograph images is selected as one.

  On the lower right side of the sticker paper 881, one ID photo image showing the first user who has taken the ID photo image is printed, and two users are shown in the other areas. Seven types of edited images are printed.

  On the other hand, on the lower left side of the sticker paper 882, one ID photo image showing the second user who took the ID photo image was printed, and printed on the sticker paper 881 in other areas. As with the edited image, seven types of six edited images showing two users are printed.

  The first user receives the sticker paper 881 and the second user receives the sticker paper 882.

  Even if a print medium on which a plurality of ID photos are printed is received, only one ID photo is actually required, and the ID photos may remain after using one of the ID photos. By making it possible to select the required number of sheets, it is possible to prevent such an ID photo from being left over.

  In addition, since a required number of ID photo images are printed and a sticker sheet on which a pre-image is printed can be obtained, the ID photo image is taken as if the pre-image was taken. As described above, it is possible to easily take an ID photo image.

  As described above, the edited image and the ID photo image can be mixed and printed on the same sticker sheet, or can be printed on different sticker sheets. It is also possible to print the ID photo image showing the first user and the ID photo image showing the second user on the same sticker paper, and printing them on different sticker papers. Is also possible.

  It may be possible to select in what form each image is printed at a predetermined timing such as during the course selection process performed in step S1 of FIG. For example, it is possible to change the fee paid at the start of use of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 depending on the number of sticker sheets to be printed.

[Pre-post + ID photo course post-service processing]
Next, with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 57, the post-customer service process of the pre + certification photo course performed in step S11 of FIG. 19 will be described.

  In step S321, the display control unit 351 of the post-service customer management unit 304 displays an e-mail address input screen on the tablet built-in monitor 161.

  When the e-mail address is input, in step S322, the communication control unit 352 transmits the edited image data, the ID photo image data, and the e-mail address read from the image storage unit 335 to the server. For example, one edited image and one ID photo image are transmitted to the server. Thereafter, the process returns to step S11 in FIG. 19, and a series of processes of the pre-plus ID photo course is completed.

  In this way, the user can obtain both the edited image and the ID photo image by selecting the pre + ID photo course. This eliminates the need for a game for obtaining an edited image and a game for obtaining an ID photo image.

  In addition, although a plurality of people try to use the photo sticker creating apparatus 1, only one person may need an ID photo image. By making it possible to take ID photograph images, etc., as many as necessary, the progress of the game can be efficiently advanced.

<Pre-course>
[Pre-course shooting process]
Next, with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 58, the pre-course shooting process performed in step S12 of FIG. 19 will be described.

  In step S501, the guidance output control unit 321 of the shooting management unit 301 controls the display control unit 322 to output a pre-shooting guidance by causing the touch panel monitor 92 to display a screen explaining how to shoot.

  When the pre-shooting guidance is finished, in step S502, the display control unit 322 starts displaying a live view. On the touch panel monitor 92, a screen similar to the live view display screen of FIG.

  When it is time to shoot with the live view display screen displayed, in step S503, the camera control unit 323 shoots the first pre-image. The camera control unit 323 outputs a pre-image obtained by shooting to the display control unit 322 and outputs to the captured image storage unit 324 for storage.

  The pre-image output to the display control unit 322 is reduced and displayed in the shooting result display area 702-1 of the live view display screen. The user can prepare for the next shooting while confirming the first shooting result.

  Thereafter, the second and subsequent shootings are performed. That is, when the second shooting timing is reached, in step S504, the camera control unit 323 performs the second pre-image shooting. The camera control unit 323 outputs a pre-image obtained by shooting to the display control unit 322 and displays it in the shooting result display area 702-2 of the live view display screen, and outputs and stores it in the shooting image storage unit 324. .

  In steps S <b> 505 to S <b> 508, the camera control unit 323 shoots the third to sixth pre-images, respectively. The camera control unit 323 outputs the pre-image obtained by shooting to the display control unit 322 and displays it on the live view display screen, and outputs and stores it in the shot image storage unit 324.

  In step S509, the display control unit 322 guides the user who has finished photographing to move to the image processing space A2-1 or the image processing space A2-2. The movement guidance to the image processing space A2-1 or the image processing space A2-2 is performed by displaying a screen on the touch panel monitor 92 or by outputting sound from the speaker 224.

  Thereafter, the process returns to step S12 in FIG. 19, and the subsequent processing is performed. The user exits the shooting space A1, moves to the guided image processing space, and edits the pre-image.

[Pre-course editing process]
Next, the pre-image editing process performed in step S13 in FIG. 19 will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.

  The processes in steps S521 to S529 in FIG. 59 are the same as the processes in steps S271 to S279 in FIG. That is, in step S521, the display control unit 332 of the image processing management unit 302 displays a name input screen on the tablet built-in monitor 131, and inputs the user's name.

  In step S522, the display control unit 332 reads and acquires, for example, six pre-images obtained by the shooting process from the shot image storage unit 324, and causes the monitor 131 with a built-in tablet to display an eye & face size adjustment screen.

  In step S523, the adjustment unit 334 adjusts the size of the eyes and face of the person appearing in each pre-image according to the user's operation.

  In step S524, the display control unit 322 causes the tablet built-in monitor 131 to display a brightness adjustment screen that is a screen used for adjusting the brightness of the skin of the user shown in the pre-image.

  In step S525, the adjustment unit 334 detects a human skin region from each pre-image, and adjusts the detected region according to the selected brightness.

  In step S526, the display control unit 322 causes the tablet built-in monitor 131 to display a background selection screen, which is a screen used to select a user's background that appears in the pre-image.

  When the selection of the background image is completed, in step S527, the adjustment unit 334 adjusts the background of the pre-image by synthesizing the background image selected by the user, and generates a pre-image to be edited.

  In step S528, the display control unit 332 displays the editing screen on the tablet built-in monitor 131. The editing screen displayed here is the same screen as the editing screen of FIG.

  In step S529, the editing unit 333 edits the pre-image according to a user operation on the editing screen. The edited image generated by the editing is supplied from the editing unit 333 to the image storage unit 335 and stored therein. The pre-image editing is continued, for example, until a predetermined time set in advance elapses or until the end buttons 826L and 826R prepared on the editing screen are operated.

  In step S530, the editing unit 333 determines whether or not the editing is finished. If it is determined that the editing is not finished, the editing unit 333 repeats the processing from step S528.

  If it is determined in step S530 that the editing has ended because the time limit has elapsed or the editing screen end buttons 826L and 826R have been operated, in step S531, the display control unit 332 displays the division number selection screen. Is displayed on the tablet built-in monitor 131.

  The division number selection screen displayed here is different from the division number selection screen described with reference to FIG. 52 and the like, and only the image in which the pre-image is arranged is displayed as an image representing the layout. The image where is placed is not displayed.

  When a predetermined layout is selected from the division number selection screen, in step S532, the display control unit 332 guides the user who has finished editing the pre-image to move to the post-service space A3. The guidance for the movement to the post-service space A3 is performed by displaying a screen on the tablet built-in monitor 131 or by outputting sound from the speaker 231. Thereafter, the process returns to step S13 in FIG. 19, and the subsequent processing is performed.

[Pre-course printing]
Next, the pre-course printing process performed in step S14 in FIG. 19 will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.

  In step S541, the print data generation unit 341 of the print management unit 303 reads and acquires the edited image stored in the image storage unit 335.

  In step S542, the print data generation unit 341 arranges the edited image according to the layout selected by the user using the division number selection screen, and generates print data. The print data generation unit 341 outputs the generated print data to the printer control unit 342.

  In step S <b> 543, the printer control unit 342 controls the printer 241 to print the edited image on sticker paper based on the print data generated by the print data generation unit 341. As a result, the sticker paper as described with reference to FIG. 9 is generated and discharged to the sticker paper discharge port 163. Thereafter, the process returns to step S14 in FIG. 19, and the subsequent processing is performed.

[Pre-course after-sales service]
Next, the subsequent customer service process performed in step S15 of FIG. 19 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S551, the display control unit 351 of the post-service customer management unit 304 displays an e-mail address input screen on the tablet built-in monitor 161.

  When the mail address is input, in step S552, the communication control unit 352 transmits the edited image data and the mail address read from the image storage unit 335 to the server. The display control unit 351 displays the introduction screen of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 on the tablet built-in monitor 161 and ends the process. Thereafter, the process returns to step S15 in FIG. 19, and the series of pre-course processing is completed.

  As described above, the user can obtain a sticker sheet on which an edited image is printed by selecting a pre-course and playing with a friend by shooting or editing.

<Modification>
In the above, the number of ID photo images to be printed on the sticker paper can be selected in the pre- + ID photo course, but it may be selected in the ID photo course.

  In addition, when a course for performing additional printing of ID photograph images taken in the past is prepared, the number of ID photo images to be printed on the sticker paper can be selected in the additional printing course. Good.

  The additional printing course is a course in which the ID photo image is designated by inputting the ID issued when the ID photo image is taken, and is printed on a sticker paper. The ID photo image data is stored in association with identification information such as an ID issued at the time of photographing in the storage unit 202 in the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 or a storage unit of a server connected via a network, for example. Has been. When identification information such as an ID is input by the user who has selected the additional printing course, ID photo images stored in association with the same identification information are acquired by the control unit 201, and only the selected number of stickers are displayed. Printed on paper.

  Further, in the above, the space for photographing, the space for performing image processing (adjustment of ID photo images and pre-image editing), and the space for post-service processing are assumed to be separate spaces. Two or more of the spaces may be the same space. For example, when the space for photographing and the space for image processing are the same space, it is used for adjusting the ID photo image and editing the pre-image in front of at least one of the spaces a1 and a2 in FIG. If one user has finished shooting, the other user can set the adjustment / editing monitor regardless of whether the other user is shooting or not. It is possible to adjust the ID photo image and edit the pre-image.

  Different for each user, such as printing the ID photo image of the first user on one sticker sheet and printing the ID photo image of the second user on another sticker sheet. In addition to printing the ID photo image on the sticker paper, one sticker paper is divided into two, and the first user ID photo image and the second user ID photo image are printed separately. You may do it.

  For each sticker sheet on which the ID photograph image of each user is printed, the background color of the blank portion other than the image may be printed in, for example, white and black, so that the difference can be easily understood.

  In the above, the background of the ID photo image can be freely selected by the user, but the background color that can be selected is limited or changed according to the use of the ID photo image. Or you may. For example, when the user selects an automobile driving license as an application for an ID photo image, a restriction is set such that only one of gray, brown, and blue can be selected as the background.

  The embodiments of the present invention are not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Photo sticker production apparatus, 11 Image pick-up unit, 12 Image processing unit, 201 Control part, 301 Image taking management part, 302 Image processing management part, 303 Print management part, 304 Post-service customer management part, 305 Sequence management part

Claims (9)

Taking a photograph image for a user as a subject, and taking a photographed image to be edited including a process for combining a composition image selected from a plurality of composition images prepared in advance. Photographing means;
The ID photo image is printed on a print medium according to the number selected by the user, and a plurality of the photographed images are printed in an area of the print medium other than the area where the ID photo image is printed. And an image processing apparatus. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising display control means for displaying a first selection screen used for selecting the number of prints of the ID photo image. The display control means switches and displays a second selection screen used for selecting a layout of the ID photo image and the photographed image on the print medium according to the number of prints of the ID photo image. Item 3. The image processing apparatus according to Item 2. The image processing apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the display control unit changes a selectable layout according to the number of prints of the ID photo image. The image processing apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the display control unit changes a selectable layout according to the number of prints of the ID photo image and the size of the ID photo image. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the ID photograph image is an image of one user, and the captured image is an image of a plurality of users. When there are a plurality of users who take the ID photograph image, the photographing means photographs the plurality of users one by one in order,
The printing means prints the ID photograph image showing a predetermined user and the photographed images showing a plurality of users on the print medium, and the ID photo image and other images showing other users. The image processing apparatus according to claim 6, wherein the captured image of the user is printed on the print medium. An editing means for performing the editing on the captured image;
The image processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the printing unit prints the photographed image subjected to the editing. Taking an ID photo image with a user as a subject, and taking a shot image to be edited including a process of combining a synthesis image selected from a plurality of synthesis images prepared in advance. ,
The ID photo image is printed on a print medium according to the number selected by the user, and a plurality of the photographed images are printed in an area of the print medium other than the area where the ID photo image is printed. An image processing method including a step.

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