JP2016186578A - Photography game device, photo sticker making device, photography game device control method, and photography game device control program - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a photography game device configured to provide an image of high design quality, to increase the satisfaction of a playing user.SOLUTION: A photography game device generates an image to be provided, by use of a photo image captured by a camera. In response to a selection operation of a user, one of a plurality of preset design templates is selected for use. In response to an editing operation of the user, an editing image for the photo image is edited. The photo image is synthesized with the editing image, to generate a synthetic image. The image to be provided includes a first area including the photo image or the synthetic image, and a second area including an image based on the selected design template. When a predetermined design template is selected from among a plurality of design templates (S135: YES), the image to be provided is generated by selecting whether to include the photo image or the synthetic image in the first area, in response to a switching operation of the user (S136).SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 10

Description

  The present invention relates to a photography game device, a photo sticker creation device, a control method for a photography game device, and a control program for a photography game device. In particular, the present invention relates to an image generated by using a photograph image obtained by a camera. The present invention relates to a photography game device, a photo sticker creation device, a photography game device control method, and a photography game device control program.

  2. Description of the Related Art A photography game device that is installed in a game center or the like and takes a picture of a device user (user, player) or the like to generate an image is known. Examples of the photography game device include a photo sticker creating device that provides a generated image as a printed matter such as a sticker. In general, a photographic game device can perform graffiti editing (writing with a pen, placing a stamp, etc.) on a photographed photographic image. That is, an edited image edited based on a user's input operation is combined with a photographic image, and a combined image with graffiti is generated.

  2. Description of the Related Art As a photo shooting game device, a device having a function of generating an image, which is an image different from an image obtained by shooting, using an image obtained by shooting the user is provided. ing. The generated image for provision is provided to the user by being printed on a sticker or being received by a portable terminal owned by the user.

  Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-228561 discloses a game photographing apparatus that generates an output image by synthesizing a trimmed image and a template image without performing graffiti on the trimmed image.

JP 2013-037142 A

  Plays using the above-described photography game apparatus have been widely performed, and there is an increasing need for attractive images that are newer and more complete. Moreover, among users, the penetration rate of highly functional portable terminals such as so-called smartphones is increasing. There is a growing need to exchange images with acquaintances using such portable terminals, or to display images on their web logs, social networking services (SNS), and the like.

  According to such needs, if users can generate attractive images for users, such as images with high designability and images as intended, by using photography game machines, user satisfaction will improve. To do. In order to provide users with the ability to generate more attractive images, the photography game device prepares a novel design template with high design and elaborate design in advance, and combines it with the novel design template. An image for providing can be generated using the image.

  However, when it is possible to generate a providing image based on such a novel design template and a composite image, the following problem may occur.

  That is, some novel design templates use a processed image after processing it to improve the design. However, as a result of performing such processing on the composite image, the design concept of the design template and the user's graffiti included in the composite image may become disproportionate, and the design of the provided image may be impaired.

  For example, some photographic images are subjected to filter processing (for example, monochrome photography or sepia photography), and the changed image is included in the provision image. At this time, if the graffiti included in the composite image is rich in color, the graffiti may not be harmonized with the overall color tone of the image to be provided, and the image to be provided may give a cluttered impression.

  Further, for example, there is a technique in which the aspect ratio of a photographic image is changed by trimming, and the image after the change is included in the providing image. In general, graffiti editing is performed on the photographic image before changing the aspect ratio. In this case, part of the graffiti may be interrupted along with the change in aspect ratio. . When such an image is included in the providing image, the providing image may give an unnatural impression.

  In this way, when it is possible to generate an image for provision based on a novel design template, a photographic image that does not contain a graffiti is used to avoid the above-described problems. It is conceivable to generate a providing image. However, when photographic images are used uniformly, there is a problem that the user may be dissatisfied.

  That is, the user is given an opportunity to perform graffiti editing in play. Nevertheless, if the result of the graffiti editing is not reflected in the image for providing, there may be a user who feels dissatisfied. In particular, depending on the contents of the graffiti editing performed, the above-described problem may not occur even if the providing image is generated using the composite image on which the graffiti editing has been performed and a novel template. Even in such a case, if the composite image is not used, there is a high possibility that a user may feel dissatisfied with not using the composite image.

  The present invention has been made to solve such a problem, and can provide a providing image with high designability, and a photography game device, a photo sticker creation device, and a photo shoot with high satisfaction of a user to play. It is an object of the present invention to provide a game machine control method and a photography game machine control program.

  In order to achieve the above object, according to one aspect of the present invention, a photographic game apparatus includes a photographing unit that obtains a photographic image by photographing with a camera, and a plurality of design templates that are set in advance according to a user's selection operation. A selecting means for selecting one to be used, an editing means for editing an edited image with respect to a photographic image in accordance with a user's editing operation, a combining means for generating a combined image by combining the photographic image and the edited image, A generating unit configured to generate a providing image having a first region including a photographic image or a composite image and a second region including an image based on the selected design template. When a predetermined design template is selected from among the design templates, a photographic image is included in the first area or a composite image according to a user switching operation Switch the inclusion.

  Preferably, the providing image includes a plurality of first regions, and when the user switching operation is performed, the generation unit determines whether to include a photographic image or a composite image according to the user switching operation. Switch about everything.

  Preferably, when receiving the switching operation of the user, the generation unit displays a preview image of the providing image including the photographic image in the first area and the providing image including the synthesized image in the first area. And preview display.

  Preferably, when the predetermined design template is not selected by the selection unit, the generation unit generates the providing image without accepting a user switching operation.

  Preferably, the generation unit includes the composite image in the first region when the predetermined design template is not selected by the selection unit.

  Preferably, the photography game device further includes special editing means for editing a special edit image related to a predetermined element different from an edit target by the editing means for the photo image, and the generated image is subjected to a user switching operation. When this is done, regardless of the switching operation of the user, an image reflecting the editing result of the specially edited image is included in the first area.

  Preferably, the predetermined design template corresponds to at least one of a first area including an image having an aspect ratio different from that of a photographic image and a first area including an image subjected to a predetermined filtering process.

  Preferably, the generated image is a providing image so that when the design template in which the first area is set so that at least two images overlap each other is selected by the selection unit, the lower image becomes a photographic image. Is generated.

  According to another aspect of the present invention, a photo sticker creating apparatus includes any one of the above-described photo shooting game apparatuses, and an output unit that prints and outputs at least a providing image on a sticker.

  According to still another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a control method for a photographic game apparatus that generates a providing image using a photographic image captured by a camera, in accordance with a user's selection operation. A selection step for selecting a design template to be used, an editing step for editing an edited image for a photographic image according to a user's editing operation, and a combined photographic image and the edited image are generated. A generating step for generating a providing image having a combining step; a first region including a photographic image or a combined image; and a second region including an image based on the selected design template. When a predetermined design template is selected from the plurality of design templates in the selection step, the first template is selected according to the switching operation of the user. Switch between whether to include or synthetic images include a photo image to pass.

  According to still another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a control program for a photographic game machine that generates a providing image using a photographic image obtained by photographing with a camera, in accordance with a user's selection operation. A selection step for selecting a design template to be used, an editing step for editing an edited image for a photographic image according to a user's editing operation, and a combined photographic image and the edited image are generated. Generating by causing a computer to execute a composition step, and a generation step of generating a providing image having a first region including a photographic image or a composite image and a second region including an image based on the selected design template In the step, when a predetermined design template is selected from the plurality of design templates in the selection step, Depending on the exchange operation switches whether to include or composite image including a photographic image to the first region.

  According to these inventions, when a predetermined design template is selected from among a plurality of design templates, whether a photographic image or a composite image is included in the providing image is switched according to a user switching operation. Therefore, a photography game device, a photo sticker creation device, a photography game device control method, and a photography game device control program that can provide a providing image with high design and have high user satisfaction are provided. be able to.

It is a figure which shows the example of network connection of the photograph sticker game system in one of embodiment of this invention. It is a side view which shows the hardware constitutions of a photograph sticker production apparatus. It is a top view which shows the hardware constitutions of a photograph sticker production apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the play using a photograph sticker production apparatus. It is a block diagram explaining the structure regarding control of a photograph sticker production apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows an example of basic operation | movement of a photograph sticker production apparatus. It is a sequence diagram which shows roughly operation | movement with the photo sticker production apparatus and server at the time of a user's play. It is a flowchart explaining the flow at the time of the play of external monitor reception. It is a flowchart explaining the flow at the time of the play of imaging | photography. It is a 1st flowchart explaining the flow at the time of the play of graffiti reception. It is a 2nd flowchart explaining the flow at the time of the play of graffiti reception. It is a figure which shows an example of a graffiti edit screen. It is a flowchart which shows the operation | movement at the time of graffiti editing. It is a figure explaining the synthesis | combination of the image in a photograph sticker production apparatus. It is a figure explaining the kind of design template. It is a 1st figure which shows the template selection screen in this Embodiment. It is a 2nd figure which shows the template selection screen in this Embodiment. It is a 3rd figure which shows the template selection screen in this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of a high design property template. It is a figure which shows an example of a specific layout edit screen. It is a figure which shows the specific layout edit screen which concerns on the modification of this Embodiment. It is a flowchart explaining the flow at the time of the play of external monitor reception in the photo sticker production apparatus which concerns on the modification of this Embodiment. It is a flowchart explaining the flow at the time of the play of graffiti reception in the photograph sticker production apparatus which concerns on the modification of this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the template selection screen in the photograph sticker production apparatus which concerns on the modification different from the above-mentioned of this Embodiment.

  Hereinafter, an example of a photo sticker game system using the photo game device according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described.

  The photo sticker game system (an example of an image providing system) includes a photo sticker creating device (an example of a photo shooting game device) and an image providing server (an example of an image providing device). The image providing server acquires a plurality of images taken when the user plays with the photo sticker creating apparatus from the photo sticker creating apparatus. And the acquired some image can be provided with respect to the user who played.

  The photo sticker creating apparatus generates a providing image using a photographic image obtained by photographing a user with a camera. The providing image is output as a sticker to be provided to the user, or is provided to the user via a photograph providing server. The providing image is generated according to a design template prepared in advance.

  [Embodiment]

  FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a network connection example of a photo sticker game system according to one embodiment of the present invention.

  The photo sticker creating apparatus 1 includes a photo sticker game system 901 together with an image providing server (hereinafter simply referred to as a server) 601 and a mobile terminal device (hereinafter also referred to as a mobile terminal) 701 (701a, 701b). Configure. The photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is installed in various stores such as a game center. The server 601 is managed by a data center, for example. The portable terminal 701 is, for example, owned by a user (user) who plays with the photo sticker creating apparatus 1. Each device of the photo sticker game system 901 is connected to a network 801 such as the Internet. Accordingly, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 and the portable terminal 701 can communicate with the server 601 via the network 801. Note that the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 and the portable terminal 701 may be able to communicate with each other.

  The image providing server 601 is an electronic computer having a general hardware configuration, and includes a communication unit 603, a storage unit 605, a control unit 650 that controls each unit of the apparatus, and the like. The communication unit 603 connects the server 601 to the network 801 via a LAN (local information communication network) or the like. The storage unit 605 is, for example, an HDD (Hard Disk Drive). The storage unit 605 stores a control program 607. The control unit 650 is constituted by, for example, a CPU and a memory. The control unit 650 controls the operation of each unit of the server 601 by executing a control program 607 and the like.

  The portable terminal 701 is, for example, a so-called feature phone or a smartphone. The portable terminal 701 includes a communication unit 703, a storage unit 705, and a control unit 750. The communication unit 703 can be connected to the network 801 through, for example, a wireless LAN or a mobile phone network. The storage unit 705 is, for example, a flash memory. The storage unit 705 stores a control program 707. The portable terminal 701 further includes an operation unit 711, a display unit 713, a camera 715, and the like. The control unit 750 is composed of, for example, a CPU and a memory. The control unit 750 controls the operation of each unit of the portable terminal 701 by executing a control program 707 and the like.

  The photo sticker creating apparatus 1 transmits image data generated at the time of play to the server 601. The server 601 stores the transmitted image data. The server 601 manages the image data in correspondence with the data of the user who transmitted the image data. The server 601 has a function of accepting access from the portable terminal 701 and the like, and publishing image data corresponding to the user who owns the portable terminal 701 to the portable terminal 701. Accordingly, the user can acquire image data stored in the server 601 using the portable terminal 701.

  [Schematic Configuration of Photo Sticker Making Apparatus 1]

  FIG. 2 is a side view showing a hardware configuration of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1. FIG. 3 is a plan view showing a hardware configuration of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 includes a front housing (imaging housing) 510, a back housing 540, and an editing output device 570. The front housing 510, the back housing 540, and the editing output device 570 are arranged side by side and used as one photo sticker creating device 1.

  The front housing 510 is provided with a prior customer service unit 520 in which an external monitor 521, a coin insertion unit 525, and the like are arranged. The pre-service section 520 is disposed on the left side surface of the front housing 510 of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 (it may be selectively disposed on one side and may be on the right side surface). Inside the front housing 510, a front lighting device 511, a camera 515, an operation monitor 517, and the like are arranged.

  A back lighting device 541 is disposed inside the back housing 540.

  A seal discharge port 575 is provided at the front portion of the edit output device 570. On both sides of the edit output device 570, an edit reception unit 580 having an edit monitor 581, a touch pen 583, a non-contact communication device 585, a speaker 587, and the like are provided.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the front case 510 and the back case 540 are combined to form a shooting corner (shooting booth). Although both sides of the photographing corner are openings, the openings can be covered with a curtain (not shown). The periphery of the edit output device 570 can also be covered with a curtain (not shown). As a result, the user can play without seeing the appearance or editing screen being played by others.

  As described above, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is provided with various monitors (external monitor 521, operation monitor 517, edit monitor 581, etc.). These monitors display various guidance during play and accept operation inputs from the user. In addition, advertisements and advertisements are displayed on the monitor both when playing and when not playing. At this time, voice guidance, advertisements, or the like may be output from speakers provided in each part of the apparatus.

  FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a play using the photograph sticker creating apparatus 1.

  In the present embodiment, the play using the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is roughly performed in the following four steps in order. Play is performed during operation in the normal operation mode.

  When a specified number of coins are inserted into the coin insertion unit 525 of the pre-service unit 520, play is started. In step S1, acceptance in the external monitor 521 is performed. At this time, the user stands at the position P1 shown in FIG. At this stage, before starting shooting, the user is provided with guidance and advertisement regarding various plays such as images and sheets to be shot, edited and created. In addition, the user performs various selection operations.

  In step S2, shooting is performed. At this time, the user stands in the position of P2 shown in FIG. In the shooting corner, based on various selection operations received by the customer service unit 520, the user performs shooting according to the shooting course selected by the various operations. At the same time, various operations by the user are accepted, and image data that can be doodled is created.

  In step S3, graffiti acceptance is performed. At this time, the user stands at the position P3 (graffiti corner) shown in FIG. That is, the user stands so as to face either one of the left and right edit receiving units 580a and 580b. In graffiti reception, guidance regarding various selection operations is given to a user who has finished playing at the shooting corner. Then, various selection operations and graffiti operations for a seal to be output and the like performed by the user are accepted. Based on the acceptance result accepted at this time, the image printed on the sticker is processed.

  In step S4, the seal is output. At this time, the user stands at the position P4 shown in FIG. That is, the user waits for the seal to be discharged from the seal discharge port 575 in front of the seal discharge port 575. When the seal is discharged from the seal discharge port 575, a series of main plays performed in the vicinity of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is completed.

  As described above, the play progresses while the user moves in four stages, so that the number of user groups that can use the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 per unit time is increased. That is, a maximum of five sets of users can use the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 at the same time. Since graffiti reception takes time, the two editing reception units 580a and 580b are used so that two sets of users can play the graffiti reception stage at the same time.

  Since the hardware configuration of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is a known one, a detailed description thereof is omitted here. The photo sticker creating apparatus 1 may have a hardware configuration different from the above. For example, a display panel may be provided near the seal discharge port 575 so that a user waiting there can see it, and a guidance display is displayed to the user using the display panel or an advertisement is displayed. Good.

  FIG. 5 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration related to the control of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1.

  The photo sticker creating apparatus 1 includes a control unit (control device) 501 configured by a CPU 502, a memory 503, an image processing unit 504, a storage unit 505, a communication unit 509, and the like, such as a PC (personal computer). ing.

  The image processing unit 504 generates a pre-combination image (an example of a photographic image) used for subsequent processing based on information on an image captured by the camera 515, or responds to the graffiti received by the editing reception unit 580. Then, an edited image is generated, or a pre-combination image and an edited image are combined to generate a combined image. That is, the image processing unit 504 uses the image obtained by the camera 515 in accordance with the reception result of the graffiti received by the editing reception unit 580 or the reception result of the operation input on the external monitor 521 or the like. An image used for the processing is processed, a provision image to be printed on a sheet, a provision image to be transmitted to the server 601 and the like are generated.

  The storage unit 505 is, for example, a flash memory or an HDD, and has a control program 507.

  The control unit 501 controls the operation of each unit of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 by the CPU 502 executing the control program 507.

  The communication unit 509 includes a PHS communication module, for example, and can connect the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 to the network 801.

  The control unit 501 controls the external monitor 521, the speaker 527, the coin control unit 525a, and the like for the advance customer service unit 520. The coin control unit 525a controls the coin insertion unit 525, confirms the coin insertion state, and notifies the control unit 501.

  The control unit 501 controls the camera 515, the operation monitor 517, the strobe control unit 530, and the like for the front case 510 and the back case 540. The strobe control unit 530 controls the front lighting device 511 and the back lighting device 541 to emit light in an appropriate manner at an appropriate time.

  The control unit 501 controls the editing monitor 581, the non-contact communication device 585, the speaker 587, the printing unit 590, and the like for the editing output device 570. The printing unit 590 prints (prints) the image processed by the image processing unit 504 on a sheet, and conveys the printed sheet to the seal discharge port 575. The printing unit 590 outputs a sheet from the seal discharge port 575.

  The configuration shown in FIG. 5 shows a conceptual configuration. For example, a PC is provided on the photographing corner side (front housing 510 and back housing 540), and another PC is also provided on the graffiti corner side (editing output device 570). Functions of the unit 501 and the like may be realized.

  [Description of Operation of Photo Sticker Game System 901]

  The photo sticker creating apparatus 1 generally performs the following operation in cooperation with the server 601 and the portable terminal 701. First, with reference to FIG. 6, the basic operation of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 until the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 can execute play will be mainly described. Next, with reference to FIG. 7, the play performed using the photograph sticker game system 901 is demonstrated.

  FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of the basic operation of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1.

  As shown in FIG. 6, when the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is activated, a startup process is performed in step S21. Here, various control programs 507 are read and executed, and communication processing with the server 601 is performed as necessary. When update data, a function setting command, or the like is transmitted from the server 601 in the startup process, the control unit 501 applies it to the photo sticker creation apparatus 1. As a result, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 can be managed via the server 601. Note that such an operation may not be performed.

  In the present embodiment, a process of synchronizing the internal clock of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 with another time on the network is performed in the startup process. Thereby, the internal clock of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is maintained relatively accurately, and the play time can be recorded accurately. Such time synchronization processing may be performed by various known methods. Moreover, you may make it perform regularly not only at the time of starting (for example, every day).

  In step S22, the control unit 501 displays a demonstration screen on the external monitor 521 or other monitor.

  In step S23, the control unit 501 confirms whether or not to enter the test mode. For example, when a predetermined switch or the like disposed at a position accessible only to the administrator is operated, the control unit 501 determines to enter the test mode.

  In step S24, the control unit 501 confirms whether or not a consideration for playing is received.

  The control unit 501 waits while displaying the demonstration screen until it is confirmed that the consideration is accepted or the test mode is entered.

  If it is determined in step S23 that the test mode is entered, the test mode is executed in step S26. In the test mode, various functions of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 can be set by the administrator. That is, the test mode is an operation mode for function setting. When the test mode ends, the display returns to the demonstration screen again (S22).

  When it is determined in step S24 that a prescribed number of coins have been inserted into the coin insertion unit 525 and the consideration has been accepted, play is executed in step S25. The play is performed as described in FIG. When the play using the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is completed, the process returns to the operation of step S22.

  FIG. 7 is a sequence diagram schematically showing the operations of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 and the server 601 during the user's play.

  When a user inserts a coin into the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 as described above to execute the play, the play is started. This time is recorded as the play start time. As shown in FIG. 7, in step S51, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 performs photographing and editing. That is, the external monitor reception (S1), photographing (S2), and graffiti reception (S3) described in FIG. 4 are performed. The user can perform graffiti editing input in the editing stage.

  When the editing is completed, the user performs an operation for selecting an image to be acquired on the portable terminal 701 on the photo sticker creating apparatus 1. In addition, the user performs an operation on the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 to input an e-mail address for receiving information for acquiring an image.

  In step S52, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 associates the transmission image data based on the photographed image and the mail address with each other, and transmits them to the server 601. At this time, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 transmits the transmission image together with the attribute information. As the attribute information, for example, an image ID, information regarding the image type such as a shooting date and time, a shooting mode and a play course name, and other information regarding play are transmitted for the transmission image.

  In step S53, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 performs printing. When printing is completed, a sheet (seal) for which printing has been completed is discharged from the seal discharge port 575.

  In step S <b> 54, the user acquires the sheet discharged to the seal discharge port 575.

  On the other hand, when data is transmitted from the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 to the server 601, the server 601 receives the transmitted information in step S55.

  In step S56, the server 601 performs database recording processing using the received information.

  The server 601 generates image data for a portable terminal based on the received transmission image data, and holds the image data so that it can be viewed through an acquisition page for allowing the user to acquire the image data. The acquisition page is held so that it can be acquired from the outside by the web server function of the server 601, for example. At this time, an acquisition URL for accessing the acquisition page is generated. In step S57, the server 601 transmits an acquisition URL (acquisition page address) to the user. At this time, for example, information is transmitted to the user's portable terminal 701 by e-mail using the e-mail address transmitted from the photo sticker creating apparatus 1.

  In step S58, the user's portable terminal 701 receives the acquisition URL.

  In step S <b> 59, the user operates the mobile terminal 701 to access the acquisition URL using a web browser or the like that operates on the mobile terminal 701.

  In step S <b> 60, the server 601 transmits the acquired page data to the portable terminal 701. At this time, the image data for portable terminal of the image browsed when the acquisition page is displayed is also transmitted to the portable terminal 701.

  In step S61, the mobile terminal 701 displays an acquisition page including an image based on the acquired acquisition page and image data. Thereby, the user can acquire the image for portable terminals from the server 601. As a result of playing, the user can receive a sheet and acquire an image for a portable terminal. Therefore, the enjoyment of playing is increased for the user.

  Next, the operation of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 in play will be specifically described. When the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is played, the flow of each stage is, for example, as follows. Each operation is performed based on the control of the control unit 501. In each process, the display contents of the external monitor 521, the operation monitor 517, the edit monitor 581 and the like will be mainly described. However, voice guidance using the speakers 527, 587 and the like is appropriately performed along with the screen display.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart for explaining the flow at the time of playing an external monitor.

  As shown in FIG. 8, when play is started, play is described in step S101. For example, by displaying an image on the external monitor 521 or outputting sound from the speaker 527, a series of play and explanation of a play course described later are performed.

  In step S102, the number of people / play course selection is accepted. The user selects, for example, whether the number of players is two or more (multiple). In the present embodiment, regarding the shooting mode in play, selection of either a play course with chroma key processing or a play course without chroma key processing is accepted. When a play course with chroma key processing is selected, selection of a shooting pattern and selection of a background to be combined with a photographic image of each shot are accepted. Note that in a play course that does not have chroma key processing, an image of the background that was actually shot can be obtained.

  In addition, selection of a plurality of play courses according to the atmosphere of the image that can be generated may be accepted. In other words, the control unit 501 may determine the selected play course as the play course of the play, and thereafter control the play with a predetermined control content corresponding to the play course.

  In step S103, a name input is accepted. For example, a screen that allows the user to input a name is displayed. The entered name is used when editing graffiti, or used as part of a design such as a background or frame.

  In step S104, sheet design selection is accepted. The user selects one of a plurality of design templates prepared in advance to be used for generating a provision image to be printed on a sheet. Based on the design template selected at this time, the control unit 501 generates a provision image after accepting the graffiti.

  In step S105, the control unit 501 determines whether the shooting corner is empty (not in use).

  If the shooting corner is not empty in step S105, in step S106, the control unit 501 displays a wait screen on the external monitor 521 until the shooting corner is empty. For example, an advertisement screen of a website that can be accessed by a mobile terminal is displayed as a wait screen.

  If the shooting corner is empty in step S105, a screen display for shooting corner guidance is performed in step S107. As a result, the user who has completed various operations in the prior customer service unit 520 is guided to the shooting corner.

  The control unit 501 performs shooting at the shooting corner using the information received by the prior customer service unit 520.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart for explaining a flow at the time of shooting.

  As shown in FIG. 9, in step S <b> 121, the control unit 501 displays a shooting start screen on the operation monitor 517. A screen prompting the user to start shooting is displayed. When the user touches the operation monitor 517, the shooting sequence is started.

  In step S122, the imaging sequence is started. A shot image is obtained by the shooting sequence. In the present embodiment, for example, shooting is performed five times per play. Accordingly, the user can create a photo sticker or acquire an image provided via the server 601 based on five different captured images. The number of photographing is not limited to five, and may be more or less.

  In step S123, the eye shadow selection and the brightness selection are performed. Here, it is selected which of a plurality of settings (for example, five levels of settings) is to be applied while the captured image is displayed as a preview.

  In step S124, the control unit 501 determines whether the graffiti corner is empty (not in use). For example, if either one of the edit reception units 580a and 580b is not being used by another user, it is determined that the graffiti corner is empty.

  If the graffiti corner is not empty in step S124, in step S125, the control unit 501 displays a wait screen on the operation monitor 517 until the graffiti corner is empty. An advertisement screen similar to the above can be displayed as the weight screen.

  If the graffiti corner is empty in step S124, a graffiti corner guidance screen display is performed in step S126. As a result, the user who has completed photographing is guided to the graffiti corner. At this time, the user may be prompted to move to the appropriate one of the edit reception units 580a and 580b. For example, “Please move to the first graffiti corner on the right.”

  FIG. 10 is a first flowchart for explaining the flow during play of graffiti reception. FIG. 11 is a second flowchart for explaining the flow during play of graffiti reception.

  As shown in FIG. 10, when graffiti acceptance is started, the control unit 501 displays a data transfer start screen on the edit monitor 581 in step S131. Here, image data created based on the image and brightness of the eye selected in the shooting corner, such as information about the play course selected on the external monitor and background images, from the shooting corner to the graffiti corner is displayed. Transferred. Then, a screen indicating that is displayed.

  In step S132, a screen touch is accepted. Here, a touch operation on the editing monitor 581 is received using the touch pen 583. When a touch operation is performed or a predetermined time elapses, the process proceeds to the next process.

  When the touch operation is accepted, graffiti guidance is performed in step S133. The user is instructed to start the graffiti operation. For example, a message such as “Next is a graffiti!” Is displayed. Various processing is performed on the image data used for graffiti during the period in which this display is performed after the image data is transferred. When the process for the image data is completed, the process proceeds to the next process.

  In step S134, doodle editing is started. The doodle editing is performed by displaying a doodle editing screen on the editing monitor 581 and accepting an operation from the user. The graffiti editing screen includes an image based on the photographed image. For example, the pre-combine image is included in the graffiti editing screen. The user can perform graffiti editing for each image within a predetermined time. By editing graffiti, you can edit a graffiti called “pen” that is written by using the touch pen 583, or a pattern generated according to the user's input content (name input, etc.) or a predetermined pattern The graffiti called “stamp” arranged at the position designated by the touch pen 583 can be edited. When these graffiti are performed, an edited image including the graffiti is created. The edited image and the pre-combination image are combined to generate a combined image (an image with graffiti).

  In the case where graffiti is not performed on the image, the edited image not including the graffiti and the original image are combined to generate an image without graffiti. The image without graffiti is an image that looks the same as the pre-combination image. Therefore, in the following, the image without graffiti and the pre-combination image are not distinguished and may be referred to as a photographic image.

  When the doodle editing ends, the process of step S135 is performed. The control unit 501 determines whether or not a predetermined design template has been selected. If a predetermined one of the plurality of design templates is selected during the external monitor reception play, the process proceeds to step S136. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S138.

  In step S136, specific layout editing is performed. In the specific layout editing, when the providing image is generated based on the selected design template, it is selected whether the providing image includes a photographic image without graffiti or a composite image including graffiti. When the specific layout editing ends, the process proceeds to step S138.

  As shown in FIG. 11, in step S138, a transmission image selection process is performed. In the present embodiment, at the time of basic play, the user's portable terminal 701 can acquire, for example, one image of a photographic image or a composite image created by play. The control unit 501 receives an operation for selecting an image to be acquired by the mobile terminal 701 from the user. Image candidates that can be acquired by the user can be set as appropriate. For example, in addition to individual photographic images or composite images, a providing image generated as described above may be selectable. In addition to the photographic image, the composite image, and the providing image, an additional image that can be additionally provided to the user may be selectable. When there is an image set to be provided to the user free of charge regardless of the user's selection, the user may be able to select from other images.

  Regardless of the selection result here, in this embodiment, data such as all photographic images and composite images are transmitted from the photographic sticker creating apparatus 1 to the server 601. When the user accesses the server 601, the server 601 provides an image to the user according to the user attribute. Specifically, for example, the server 601 determines whether or not the user has performed a predetermined paid member registration (whether the user is a paid member or a free member). A user who is a paid member is provided with all images to be provided. On the other hand, the user who is a free member is provided with the image selected in the transmission image selection process. Note that the manner of providing images to the user is not limited to this.

  In step S140, an address input screen is displayed. Here, an input such as an e-mail address of the portable terminal 701 is accepted. When an e-mail address or the like is input, the information is transmitted to the server 601. Thereby, for example, the server 601 notifies the mobile terminal 701 of a URL that enables the selection image selected in step S138 to be acquired by a method such as e-mail. The user can acquire at least a selected image from images separately sent from the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 to the server 601 by accessing the URL with the mobile terminal 701.

  In addition, on the address input screen of step S140, you may enable it to select transmitting by non-contact communication (NFC communication etc.). When this is selected, a non-contact communication operation screen is displayed in step S141. The control unit 501 can control the non-contact communication device 585 and transmit information such as a URL that enables the selected image to be acquired to the portable terminal 701 held over the non-contact communication device 585. The non-contact communication operation screen includes an explanation of operations to be performed by the user. The non-contact communication operation screen may be displayed until the communication with the portable terminal 701 is successful or until the “return to address input” button is operated, for example.

  When the input is completed in step S140, in step S142, the control unit 501 determines whether the printing unit (printer) 590 is free (not in use).

  If the printing unit 590 is not free in step S142, the control unit 501 displays an advertisement screen on the editing monitor 581 until the printing unit 590 is free in step S143. For example, an advertisement screen such as a website similar to the above is displayed.

  If the printing unit 590 is free in step S142, printing is performed in step S144. The control unit 501 transfers the generated image data such as a provision image to the printing unit 590. Thus, the seal is printed by the printing unit 590. If an error such as out of paper has occurred in the printing unit 590, a printer error screen may be displayed. At this time, contact information for maintenance is displayed.

  In step S145, the editing monitor 581 displays a graffiti corner end screen. The user is guided to wait in front of the seal discharge port 575 until printing is completed. Thereby, a seal | sticker is discharged | emitted from the seal | sticker discharge outlet 575, and a series of play is complete | finished.

  [Explanation about graffiti editing]

  In the present embodiment, the doodle editing is performed by displaying the following doodle editing screen (normal graffiti screen).

  FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating an example of a graffiti editing screen.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the graffiti editing screen 100 is configured so that two users can simultaneously perform a graffiti editing operation (sometimes expressed as “normal graffiti”). That is, the graffiti editing screen 100 is roughly divided into two left and right editing screens 101 (101a, 101b). Except for a remaining time display 119 described later and a part of the display (display for changing the date and name), icons, images, and the like showing the same functions are arranged on each editing screen. The following description of the edit screen may be made with reference to the area LH allocated for the left user, and the edit screens 101a and 101b are not particularly distinguished, and are edited collectively. This is called screen 101.

  The editing screen 101 includes a graffiti target image 111, a thumbnail portion 113, a palette 115, a simple graffiti setting button 116, a command icon 117 (117a, 117b, etc.), a remaining time display 119, and the like. The thumbnail portion 113 displays an image based on the photographed image, that is, an image sent from the photographing corner or an image after adding graffiti to the thumbnail display. In the graffiti target image 111, an image selected as an editing target in the thumbnail portion 113 is displayed. The user operates the palette 115 or the like for the image displayed on the graffiti editing screen 100, and arranges characters and figures on the image (so-called “graffiti”. A stamp image or a frame image can be pasted). In addition, the user can automatically place characters and figures by face recognition processing or the like by operating the simple graffiti setting button 116, and can perform graffiti on the image. As the command icon 117, buttons for executing various operations such as an edit end button 117a and an undo / redo button 117b are displayed, and the user can perform intuitive operations using these buttons. The remaining time display 119 displays, for example, the remaining time in seconds, excluding the time that has already elapsed, out of the time permitted for the user to perform graffiti editing. The user needs to edit the graffiti or the bonus image described later within the displayed time.

  The plurality of images displayed on the thumbnail portion 113 can be edited together by the left and right users during the same play. The image that is being edited by one user is displayed in the thumbnail portion 113 with a display indicating that effect, such as “Rakugaku”, and is controlled so that the other user cannot select it as an editing target. The By performing such exclusive control, editing of each image can be efficiently performed by two users.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the graffiti editing screen 100 includes a creation button 118 that is operated to create a bonus image (sometimes expressed as “bonus graffiti”). That is, in the graffiti editing, the user is also allowed to create a bonus image other than the graffiti reflected on the sticker paper.

  The creation button 118 is displayed ("appears") when a predetermined condition is satisfied. For example, the creation button 118 may appear when a predetermined time elapses from the start of the doodle editing or when all the images displayed on the thumbnail portion 113 are doodled. . As a result, most of the time limit assigned to the graffiti editing operation is spent on the creation of extra images, while the graffiti necessary to output a highly complete sticker is rarely performed. Can be prevented. Therefore, overall, user satisfaction can be greatly increased. Until the creation button 118 is displayed, a preliminary image surrounded by a broken line, for example, may be displayed in an area where the creation button 118 is to be displayed. This may be replaced by displaying a grayscale image. Further, no image may be displayed until the creation button 118 appears. The creation button 118 may be displayed from the beginning of doodle editing.

  As the creation button 118, two buttons (a first creation button 118a and a second creation button 118b) are displayed. In the present embodiment, two types of images can be created as extra images. In other words, by operating the first creation button 118a, it is possible to create a cut image (cut image) obtained by cutting a part of the photographed image (this function may be referred to as “cut image creation”). Further, by operating the second creation button 118b, a collage (collage image) using the photographed images can be created (this function may be referred to as “collage creation”).

  A cropped image is a trimmed image (trimmed image) created by partially cropping (trimming) a single image obtained by previous play, and the trimmed image and frame image. A composite image obtained by combining the image and a composite image obtained by combining an edited image with graffiti on them (an image obtained by combining a trimmed image and an edited image, a trimmed image, a frame image, and an edited image) And a composite image).

  The collage image is an image that is created by combining a plurality of images obtained by shooting up to that point or images after trimming, and a graffiti image or a template image.

  For example, the creation button 118 may be displayed with another name such as “blog button” or “SNS button” according to the use of the bonus image to be created, or the creation button 118 may be displayed on the editing screen 101. May display a single button. When a single button is displayed as the creation button 118, a screen prompting the user to select whether to create a cut image or a collage is displayed on the screen that is transitioned when the creation button 118 is operated. By presenting, it may be possible to create an image specified by the user among the cut image and the collage.

  When cut images and collage images are transmitted to the server 601 as described above, the user can acquire these images by accessing the server 601 using the portable terminal 701 as follows. The operation of the server 601 described below is performed by the control unit 650 of the server 601 executing the control program 607 to control each unit of the server 601.

  The server 601 provides information to the mobile terminal 701 in response to access from the mobile terminal 701 owned by the user. In addition, information corresponding to an operation input to the mobile terminal 701 by the user is received from the mobile terminal 701, and processing is performed according to the operation. Specifically, the server 601 functions as a web server in accordance with the operation of a web browser that operates on the mobile terminal 701. Then, web page information and image information such as a document described in HTML (hypertext description language) are appropriately provided to the portable terminal 701 to display a screen that can be viewed by the user on the display unit 713. The server 601 may be configured to display a screen on the display unit 713 by providing information in a predetermined format or image information to a predetermined application operating on the mobile terminal 701.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an operation at the time of editing a graffiti.

  As shown in FIG. 13, during graffiti editing, normal graffiti and bonus graffiti can be performed as appropriate until the graffiti time ends (the period given to the graffiti expires).

  That is, when the doodle editing is started, the normal graffiti screen (the graffiti edit screen 100) is displayed in step S301, and the normal graffiti can be performed. Along with this, the timing of the graffiti time is started.

  In step S303, the control unit 501 determines whether to create a cut image (whether to enter the cut image creation mode). When the first creation button 118a is operated while the graffiti is normally performed, it is determined that a cut image is to be created.

  If it is determined that the image is to be created in step S303, the control unit 501 creates a cut image in step S304. Once the cut image creation is completed, the screen returns to the graffiti editing screen 100 (returns to step S301).

  In step S305, the control unit 501 determines whether to create a collage (whether to enter the collage creation mode). If the second creation button 118b is operated while the graffiti is normally performed, it is determined that a collage is created.

  If it is determined to create in step S305, the control unit 501 creates a collage in step S306. Once the collage creation is completed, the screen returns to the doodle editing screen 100 (returns to step S301).

  Note that when a cutout or a collage is being created, even if the cutout or collage is incomplete (during the creation), you can interrupt the creation and return to the normal graffiti screen ( S301). Even in such a case, when the creation button 118 is operated again, the creation of each image can be resumed (S304, S306).

  In step S307, the control unit 501 determines whether the graffiti time has ended. The processes of steps S301 to S306 are performed until the graffiti time ends. That is, the user can perform any one of normal graffiti, cutout creation, and collage creation until the graffiti time ends.

  When the graffiti time ends in step S307, the doodle editing ends in step S308. Thereafter, the operation shown in FIG. 13 continues.

  Note that the processing in steps S301 to S306 described above may be performed independently by the left and right users of the editing screen 101. That is, when one of the two users normally performs graffiti, the other user can create a cutout or a collage. The graffiti time may be measured in common for each user.

  When editing a graffiti, the editing screen changes roughly according to the user's operation or the like. As a result, it is possible to perform “normal scribbling”, create cutouts, and create a collage in a state where an appropriate editing screen is displayed.

  FIG. 14 is a view for explaining image composition in the photo sticker creating apparatus 1.

  As shown in FIG. 14, the photo sticker creation apparatus 1 generates an image for provision by, for example, synthesizing six image layers (in the case of play in a play course with chroma key processing). That is, from the back, the background layer 951, the back graffiti layer 952, the captured image layer 953, the special editing layer 954, the graffiti layer 955, and the frame layer 956 are combined to generate an image.

  In the photographed image layer 953, a person image of the user that has been subjected to chroma key processing on the photographed image and transmitted through the background portion is arranged. The captured image layer 953 and the background layer 951 are combined to generate a pre-combination image. In the case of play on a play course without chroma key processing, the captured image layer 953 is a pre-combination image, and the back graffiti layer 952 and the background layer 951 are not used.

  The back graffiti layer 952, the graffiti layer 955, and the frame layer 956 are layers on which edited images are arranged. The special editing layer 954 is a layer where a special editing image is arranged. In these layers, a doodle editing operation is performed on the doodle editing screen 100, so that an edited image and a special edited image (hereinafter collectively referred to as an edited image when they are not distinguished from each other). Be placed.

  The back graffiti layer 952 is used when an edited image is added so that a portion where a person is captured is not obstructed. The frame layer 956 is used, for example, when adding a frame image as an edited image. The graffiti layer 955 is used when an edited image is added to the front of an image in graffiti editing.

  The special edit layer 954 is, for example, a layer to which a special edit image related to a predetermined element that is different from a normal graffiti edit target is added. The special editing layer 954 is a special editing image for a specific area such as a user's lip, which is not a target for editing (pen, stamp, etc.) in normal graffiti editing, a preset template, etc. It is used when adding specially edited images such as graffiti with a small number of operations (simple graffiti function). Specifically, for example, editing functions that make up makeup such as lipstick, editing functions that wear color contacts, editing functions that wear false eyelashes, etc. Used when performing. Also, it is used when editing is performed in which an image is added based on the position of a specific part of the user's body, such as a predetermined spectacle-like image or a hat image.

  When the user performs an editing operation, the edited images are arranged in these layers 952, 954 to 956 based on the operation result. The image with graffiti is generated by superimposing the photographed image layer 953 and the background image 951 on the layers 952 and 954 to 956 including the edited image arranged by graffiti editing.

  The photo sticker creating apparatus 1 determines whether or not the composite image is an image with a graffiti by determining whether or not the edited image is arranged in the layers 952 and 954 to 956 at the end of the graffiti editing (that is, the graffiti is performed). Or not). When editing is included in any layer, graffiti is performed and it is determined that the composite image is an image with graffiti.

  Even if the editing operation is once performed on the graffiti editing screen 100, the edited image is deleted immediately after that, and when the edited image does not remain at the end of the graffiti editing, The photo sticker creating apparatus 1 determines that the composite image is a graffiti image and not an image (that is, no graffiti was performed). The timing for making such a determination may be any timing as long as the editing operation is completed, for example, during transmission processing.

  The photo sticker creating apparatus 1 may combine the image layers by excluding a specific layer. For example, only the special edit image of the special edit layer 954 may be combined with the pre-combine image to generate a composite image. Further, for example, the edit image included in the back graffiti layer 952 and the graffiti layer 955 may not be used, and the edit image and the special edit image of the frame layer 956 may be used for generating a composite image. A specially edited image, a normal edited image, and a pre-combine image are combined with each other using a composite pattern that is set in advance in consideration of the use of the image to be generated, and a composite image is generated. You can do it.

  [Description of design template selection and images for provision]

  In the present embodiment, a plurality of design templates that can be selected by selecting a sheet design are roughly divided into three types: a normal template, a multi-division template, and a high-design template (an example of a predetermined design template). ing. A plurality of design templates are prepared in advance for each type. These templates are different from each other in terms of the arrangement of photographic images and composite images, the sheet output method, and the like.

  FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining the types of design templates.

  As shown in FIG. 15, the normal template uses a photographic image or a composite image having an aspect ratio as it is taken. The area of the sheet (sheet background) where there is no photographic image or composite image is relatively small. The sheet is output by being divided into two equal parts along the sub-scanning direction (paper transport direction). That is, two sheets with a short side in the main scanning direction are output.

  The normal template is a design template used when it is assumed that portions such as individual photographic images printed on a sticker are cut out and used. It is assumed that each of the two users individually edits to obtain one sheet each.

  In addition, the multi-division template uses a photographic image or a composite image with an aspect ratio as it is taken. Of the sheets, the area of the sheet background is relatively small. The sheet is output as a single large sheet without cutting paper used for printing.

  The multi-division template is a design template used when it is assumed that portions such as individual photographic images printed on a sticker are cut out and used. In particular, compared with a normal template, many small images are included. The multi-division template is particularly suitable when played by three or more players.

  A high-design template is a design template that includes pre-designed images other than photographic images and composite images, or that has a layout mode of photographic images and composite images that differs greatly from the layout mode of a normal template. In a high design template, an image having the same aspect ratio as that of a photographic image obtained by shooting is not always used, and a trimmed photographic image is included depending on the template. Depending on the template, filter processing (for example, sepia-like processing or monochrome-like processing) may be performed on the arranged photographic image or composite image. Filter processing is basically not performed on a composite image arranged in a normal template or a multi-division template. The providing image printed on the sheet includes a first area where a photographic image or a composite image is arranged, and a second area (sheet background) including an image unique to each template based on each template. Yes. A plurality of first regions are provided. That is, a plurality of photographic images or composite images are arranged in one providing image. The second area is an area other than the first area in the template. The second area is secured wider than other types of templates.

  When a high-design template is selected, the sheet is output as a single large sheet without cutting paper used for printing. However, two output images are assigned to the output sheet so that the main scanning direction is the long side, and the output sheet can be divided into two.

  The high design template is assumed to be edited by each of two users individually to obtain one sheet. The high-design template is one in which each photographic image or composite image is arranged or an image based on the template is arranged so that the sheets of images for provision are unified as a whole.

  Note that, regardless of which design template is specified, the total area of sheets output per play is the same.

  In the present embodiment, when two players play, all three types of design templates can be selected. On the other hand, when playing by three or more players, for example, a normal template and a multi-division template can be selected. For example, when two players play, only the normal template and the high design template may be selectable.

  When sheet design selection is performed, a template selection screen 201 having the following configuration is displayed on the external monitor 21, for example. The control unit 501 accepts a user's selection operation in a state where the template selection screen 201 is presented to the user. Based on the acceptance result, the control unit 501 selects a design template to be used for generating a provision image in the play.

  At this time, since it is before photographing, it is impossible to perform preview display of the provided image using the user's photograph. Therefore, a sheet design is selected by presenting an image image of a providing image using a sample image prepared in advance. In addition, the default state is determined for each design template regarding the setting regarding whether to use a photographic image or a composite image, the arrangement of frames to be added to these images, and the like. In selecting a sheet design, an image of a provision image in the default state of each design template may be displayed.

  FIG. 16 is a first diagram showing a template selection screen 201 in the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 16, in the template selection screen 201, selectable design templates are divided for each of the three types of design templates. A tab-type user interface is used to switch the type of design template to be selected. Only one type of design template can be selected per play. That is, when two players play, it is impossible for one user to select a normal template and the other user to select a high design template.

  The template selection screen 201 is provided with a normal tab 210 (“divided division” tab), a multi-division tab 220 and a high designability tab 230 (“divided division” tab). FIG. 16 shows a state where the normal tab 210 is selected. In addition, the template selection screen 201 includes a preview area 203, an enter button 205, and the like. When two templates can be selected (when a normal template or a high design template is selected), the preview area 203 and the determination button 205 are provided at two places on the left and right. When only one template can be selected (when a multi-division template is selected), it is provided only at one location.

  When the normal tab 210 is selected, for example, four design templates 211 (211a, 211b, 211c, 211d) are displayed as selection candidates on the template selection screen 201 for each of the left and right users. The selection candidate of the design template 211 is a sample image (not shown; shown as a hatched portion in the drawing) prepared in advance instead of a synthesized image that is actually arranged. When one of the design templates 211 is selected, a preview display of a sheet output using the design template 211 is displayed in the preview area 203. The user can select the design template 211 by operating the decision button 205 after selecting the desired design template 211.

  FIG. 17 is a second diagram showing a template selection screen 201 in the present embodiment.

  FIG. 17 shows a case where the multi-division tab 220 is selected as a selection candidate. As shown in FIG. 17, when the multi-division tab 220 is selected, for example, three design templates 221 (221a, 221b, 221c) are displayed as selection candidates on the template selection screen 201. The selection candidate of the design template 221 is a sample image (not shown; shown as a hatched portion in the drawing) prepared in advance instead of a synthesized image that is actually arranged. When one of the design templates 221 is selected, a preview display of a sheet output using the design template 221 is displayed in the preview area 203. The user can select the design template 221 by selecting the desired design template 221 and then operating the enter button 205.

  FIG. 18 is a third diagram showing a template selection screen 201 in the present embodiment.

  FIG. 18 shows a case where the high designability tab 230 is selected as a selection candidate. As shown in FIG. 18, when the high designability tab 230 is selected, the template selection screen 201 displays, for example, four design templates (high designability templates) 231 (231a, 231b) for each of the left and right users. , 231c, 231d) are displayed as selection candidates. Selection candidates for the high designability template 231 are prepared in advance in place of those images in the first region (shown as a hatched portion in the figure) 232 where the photographic image or the composite image is actually arranged. A sample image (not shown) is arranged. An image similar to the actual image is shown in the second region 234 unique to the template of each high designability template 231. When one of the high designability templates 231 is selected, a preview display of a sheet output using the high designability template 231 is displayed in the preview area 203. The user can select the high-design template 231 by selecting the desired high-design template 231 and operating the enter button 205. As will be described later, when the providing image is generated based on the high-design template 231, the state without the graffiti is the default state. Therefore, it is desirable that the sample image displayed on the template selection screen 201 is an image of a human photograph such as a model in which a graffiti sample image or the like is not synthesized.

  Here, in the present embodiment, when the high-design template 231 is selected, the user determines whether to place a photographic image without graffiti or a composite image with graffiti in the first region 232. Can be switched. That is, when the high-design template 231 is selected, the user can select whether or not to reflect the graffiti on the image for providing (the graffiti on / off function). This graffiti on / off function is effective in editing a specific layout at the time of graffiti reception based on the control of the control unit 501.

  When the high designability tab 230 is selected on the template selection screen 201, the specific layout notification 207 is displayed on the template selection screen so that it can be seen that the high designability template 231 is a target of specific layout editing by the graffiti on / off function. 201 is displayed. The specific layout notification 207 includes, for example, a phrase such as “I can repeat Rakugaki ON / OFF”. For example, the specific layout notification 207 is displayed in the preview area 203, but is not limited thereto. For example, it may be displayed in a pop-up near the high-design tab 230 or displayed in a balloon shape.

  In the above description, all of the plurality of high-design templates 231 are targeted for specific layout editing. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, graffiti reflection selection may be performed by specific layout editing when a specific one of the high designability templates 231 is selected. At this time, when a high designability template 231 that is not a graffiti reflection selection target is selected, a photo image without graffiti is automatically arranged in the first area 232, or a composite image with graffiti is created. It may be arranged automatically.

  In addition, the number of high-design templates 231 that can be selected may be three or less, or five or more.

  FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating an example of the high designability template 231.

  In FIG. 19, eight examples of high-design templates 231 (231a-231h) are shown.

  As shown in FIG. 19, in the present embodiment, the high designability templates 231a, 231b, 231c, 231d, 231e, and 231f are objects of the graffiti on / off function. That is, when these high-design templates 231a, 231b, 231c, 231d, 231e, and 231f are selected, specific layout editing is performed. In these high-design templates 231a, 231b, 231c, 231d, 231e, and 231f, the state without graffiti is the default state. In other words, the state in which a photographic image is arranged without graffiti in each first region 232 is a default state.

  In the present embodiment, when a photographic image is arranged with respect to the high-design templates 231a, 231b, 231c, 231d, 231e, and 231f, the photographic image does not include a normal edited image, but is special. Edited images are included. That is, a photographic image in a state where the editing result of the specially edited image related to lipstick, color contact, etc. is combined with the pre-combination image is used to generate a provision image.

  In contrast, the high-design templates 231g and 231h are not subject to the graffiti on / off function. When these high-design templates 231g and 231h are selected, a composite image with graffiti is included in the first region 232, and a providing image is generated. In this case, specific layout editing is not performed.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the original aspect ratio of the photographic image or the composite image is 1.2: 1 for the up image (the image in the range where the upper part of the chest fits), and the whole body image (from the head to the foot). 5: 3 in the range of the image that fits in the copy). The high-design templates 231a, 231b, 231c, 231d, and 231e are arranged by changing the aspect ratio of some or all of these images. In other words, the high-design templates 231a, 231b, 231c, 231d, and 231e include images having an aspect ratio different from that of the photographic image in the first region 232.

  For example, among photographic images and composite images, an up image arranged in a predetermined region is arranged after being trimmed into a square. Also, in a play where an up image and a whole body image are taken, if the whole body image is arranged in a region that is trimmed to a square if it is an up image, the whole body image is not trimmed so as not to impair the design. Arranged. Regardless of whether the image is an up-image or a whole-body image, all images arranged in a predetermined area may be uniformly trimmed.

  In the high-design templates 231c, 231d, 231e, and 231f, when the user selects a play course with chroma key processing, the high-design templates 231c, 231d, and 231e are used instead of the background image selected by the user. , 231f dedicated background is used. That is, in the images for provision generated based on these high-design templates 231c, 231d, 231e, and 231f, the background of each photographic image or composite image is a photographic image or composite generated separately from the image for provision. Different from the background of the image. If a play course without chroma key processing is selected, only the person cannot be extracted, so the background at the time of shooting is used as it is.

  The high-design template 231f has a filter process for the composite image or the entire image. The type of filter processing is, for example, sepia-like processing or monochrome-like processing, but is not limited thereto. Filter processing is performed in a state where the edited image is synthesized. That is, the edited image portion is also subjected to filter processing. On the other hand, filter processing is not performed on preset elements such as a logo arranged on the photograph and an input name. However, the present invention is not limited to this.

  The high designability template 231h includes a first region 232 in which two images are arranged so as to overlap each other while being shifted from each other. At this time, as for the image on the lower side, a photographic image in which the edited image is not synthesized may be arranged without using the synthesized image. In the case where a plurality of images are overlapped with each other in this way, the control unit 501 automatically sets whether a photographic image or a composite image is arranged for the lower image. May be. For example, in the case of overlapping, the photographic images may be arranged uniformly, or according to the ratio and the position where the lower image is covered by the upper image and the conditions set in advance therewith, It may be set whether a photographic image is arranged or a composite image is arranged.

  In the high designability template 231e, the person is arranged on a non-rectangular design element. Such a sticker on which an image for provision is printed is suitable for use by cutting out each person image portion and each design element around it. In the figure, the person is arranged so as to protrude from the outer frame of the surrounding design elements, but the person may be arranged so as to be surrounded by the surrounding design elements. In addition, when a play is performed on a play course that does not perform chroma key processing, a person cannot be cut out and placed in this way, so a rectangular photo image may be placed for each background at the time of shooting. .

  The specific layout editing is performed as follows, for example.

  FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating an example of the specific layout editing screen 301.

  The specific layout editing is performed in a state where the specific layout editing screen 301 is displayed. In response to a user switching operation performed on the specific layout editing screen 301, the control unit 501 creates a photograph in the first area 232 of the provision image generated based on the selected high-design template 231. Switch between including images or composite images. When a user switching operation is performed, switching between including a photographic image or including a composite image is performed for all of the plurality of first regions 232.

  As shown in FIG. 20, the specific layout editing screen 301 is configured such that two users can perform operations on the left and right, respectively, in the same way as when editing a graffiti. For each user, a preview display of a provision image in a state where a composite image with graffiti is included (Doodle ON display) 303a, 304a, and a preview display of a provision image in a state including a photo image without a graffiti (Doodle OFF) Display) 303b and 304b and a determination button 305 are included. The user can perform a switching operation by operating the determination button 305 in a state where any one of the displayed graffiti ON displays 303a and 304a and graffiti OFF displays 303b and 304b is selected.

  When the enter button 305 is operated, the selection status at that time is confirmed, and a providing image is generated using a photographic image or a composite image according to the confirmed content. Here, the photographic image does not include a normal edited image, but includes a special edited image. Therefore, regardless of the user switching operation, the editing result of the specially edited image is reflected in the providing image.

  Each preview display 303a, 303b, 304a, 304b is displayed based on the high designability template 231 selected by the respective user in the sheet design selection. The preview displays 303a, 303b, 304a, and 304b may be generated at the end of graffiti editing to be displayed on the specific layout editing screen 301, or may be combined with an image based on the selected high designability template 231. An image and a photographic image may be displayed on the screen, respectively, and may be displayed so that they appear to be provided images.

  The specific layout editing may be performed in a state in which a screen having a mode different from the above is displayed.

  FIG. 21 is a diagram showing a specific layout editing screen 331 according to a modification of the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 21, on the specific layout editing screen 331, the preview display 303a, 303b, 304a, 304b selected at that time is displayed, and is not displayed when it is not selected. . On the specific layout editing screen 331, a switching button 332 is displayed. When the switching button 332 is operated, whether the graffiti ON display 303a, 304a or the graffiti OFF display 303b, 304b is displayed on the specific layout editing screen 331 is switched according to the operation. Switching can be performed for each of the left and right users.

  In the example shown in FIG. 21, the user on the left side selects a photographic image without graffiti. Therefore, the graffiti OFF display 303b is displayed. The user on the right side selects the composite image with graffiti. Therefore, the graffiti ON display 304a is displayed. When the enter button 305 is operated in such a state, the selection status is confirmed, and a providing image is generated using a photographic image or a composite image according to the confirmed content.

  [Effects of the embodiment]

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when a predetermined high designability template 231 is selected, a providing image is generated based on a result of a specific layout editing performed by the user. Therefore, when a providing image is generated using a photographic image that does not reflect the result of graffiti editing and is output as a sticker, the user must make a seal that does not reflect the result of such graffiti editing in advance. Can be recognized. Therefore, the printed result is always predictable by the user, and the satisfaction of the user who played is improved.

  In addition, since sheet design selection is performed before shooting or graffiti editing, the user can enjoy a series of plays while being aware of the selected layout. In other words, the user can shoot and edit the graffiti while assuming the form of the seal that is the final product, and then display an actual preview display whether or not the outcome of the graffiti editing will be reflected on the seal. You can switch while checking. Therefore, the user who played can obtain the seal | sticker in which his intention was deeply reflected, and the satisfaction of the user who performed play improves.

  When specific layout editing is performed, an aspect using a photographic image without graffiti, which is more likely to match the selected high designability template 231, is selected as the default state. Therefore, there is a high possibility that a novel and attractive providing image in accordance with the provision intention of the high-design template 231 is generated, and the attractiveness of the play using the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is improved.

  The editing result of the specially edited image is reflected in the providing image regardless of the switching result by the graffiti on / off function. Therefore, it is possible to reflect the user's editing intention regarding the specially edited image while making the providing image based on the high designability template 231 attractive.

  In the present embodiment, both the photographic image and the composite image are transmitted to the server 601 regardless of the result of the special layout editing related to the providing image output as a sticker. Therefore, even a user who has obtained a sticker using a photographic image can acquire a composite image reflecting the result of graffiti editing by passing through the server 601 by a predetermined method. Therefore, the attractiveness of the play using the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 can be improved, and the satisfaction of the user who has played can be improved.

  [Description of modification]

  Note that sheet design selection may be performed not at the time of reception by the external monitor 521 but at a later stage.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart for explaining a flow during play of accepting an external monitor in the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 according to a modification of the present embodiment. FIG. 23 is a flowchart for explaining a flow during play of graffiti reception in the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 according to a modification of the present embodiment.

  22 and 23 show an example in which sheet design selection is performed after editing a graffiti. That is, in this case, the seat design selection is not performed at the time of playing the external monitor reception. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 22, at the time of accepting an external monitor, each process excluding sheet design selection is performed in the same manner as steps S101-S103 and S105-S107 in the above-described embodiment (steps S401-S406). .

  Then, as shown in FIG. 23, after the doodle editing in steps S431 to S434 is performed in the same manner as in the above-described embodiment, sheet design selection processing is performed in step S435. Then, as in the above-described embodiment, specific layout editing is performed according to the result of whether or not the selected design template is a predetermined high designability template 231 (steps S436 and S437). Thereafter, the operation is performed in the same manner as in the above-described embodiment.

  As described above, even if the timing for selecting the sheet design is delayed in this way, it is possible to obtain the basic effect that the user's satisfaction can be increased by giving the user an opportunity to perform specific layout editing. Can do. In addition, when selecting a sheet design at such timing, the user can select a preferred sheet design according to the contents of the play so far, such as shooting and graffiti editing.

  When the sheet design is selected after the graffiti editing as described above, the sheet design selection and the graffiti on / off function may be performed simultaneously as follows.

  FIG. 24 is a diagram showing a template selection screen 251 in the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 according to a modified example different from the above of the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 24, the template selection screen 251 uses tab-type interfaces (normal tab 210, multi-divided tab 220, and high-design tab 230) as in the template selection screen 201 described above. Yes. In the present modification, when the high designability tab 230 is selected, a tab 261 with graffiti and a tab 263 without graffiti that can be alternatively selected from each other appear as tabs in the lower layer. The tab 261 with graffiti and the tab 263 without graffiti are displayed for each of the left and right users.

  In the example shown in FIG. 24, the user on the left side has selected the tab 261 with graffiti, and the user on the right has selected the tab 263 without graffiti. In the preview display area 271 of the tab 261 with graffiti, a preview display of a providing image in a state in which a photographic image is included is displayed for each selectable high-design template 231. Similarly, in the preview display area 273 of the no-graffiti tab 263, a preview display of the providing image in a state in which the composite image is included is displayed for each selectable high-design template 231.

  As described above, in this modification, the high designability template 231 to be adopted can be selected while viewing the preview display after selecting one of the tab 261 with graffiti and the tab 263 without graffiti. That is, the user can select the high designability template 231 to be adopted while simultaneously confirming both of the two elements of the presence / absence of graffiti and the difference between the plurality of high designability templates 231. Therefore, satisfaction of the user who plays can be improved.

  [Others]

  The photo sticker creating apparatus may not have all the feature points in the above-described embodiment, but may have only some feature points. Even in the photo sticker creating apparatus configured as described above, it is possible to obtain an effect corresponding to having the characteristic points.

  In addition, in the above-mentioned embodiment, you may change as follows.

  When a high-design template with a first area is selected so that an image with a changed aspect ratio of a photographic image is selected, the trimmed width (or the width added to the original image) The edited image may be enlarged / reduced by the amount and then combined with the photographic image. The position and size of the edited image drawn by the user may be changed by the user's operation.

  When a high-design template provided with a first area for placing a filtered image is selected, the image is sent to the server in addition to the provision image generated based on the high-design template. The same filter processing may be applied to all photographic images and composite images. When such a high designability template is selected, graffiti editing may be accepted in a state where it appears that the same filter processing has been performed. This allows the user to execute graffiti editing that originally matches the filter processing. Therefore, when the image for provision is generated using the composite image, there is little possibility that the designability is impaired, and the user's satisfaction is increased.

  In addition to the first area and the second area described above, the high designability template includes a third area where the composite image is arranged in a general manner as included in the normal template. Also good. Thereby, by switching whether or not the result of graffiti editing is included, the first area and the second area are matched to output an image with high design like the above-mentioned image for provision as a seal. And a composite image using the result of the graffiti editing can be output as a seal in a normal manner.

  The template selection screen is not limited to one using a tab type user interface. Various user interfaces can be used.

  Images displayed on various screens during play and the like and images actually acquired by the user (for example, images transmitted from the photo sticker creating apparatus to the server) may be different. In other words, when a variety of edits are received using an image displayed on the screen with a relatively low resolution, and finally output as a sticker or sent to a server, it is for providing high resolution based on the edit contents An image may be generated.

  When using an image photographed with a camera, the photographed image may be used as it is as a photographic image, or the photographed image (image based on the photographed image) after image processing or cropping of the photographed image may be used. May be used for processing.

  The provided image to be generated may not be printed on the sheet. For example, the providing image may be provided to the user as a bonus image via a server.

  The generated providing image or the like may be provided to the user by another method without being transmitted to the server. For example, an image may be provided to the user by directly communicating between the user's mobile phone and the photo sticker creating apparatus via wired communication or wireless communication, or to the user by using a portable recording medium. It may be provided.

  The present invention is not limited to a photo sticker creating apparatus, and can be widely applied to a photography game apparatus that uses a photograph obtained by capturing a providing image used for providing to a user and an apparatus including the same.

  The processing in the above embodiment may be performed by software or by using a hardware circuit.

  A program for executing the processing in the above-described embodiment can be provided, or the program can be recorded on a recording medium such as a CD-ROM, a flexible disk, a hard disk, a ROM, a RAM, or a memory card and provided to the user. It may be. The program may be downloaded to the apparatus via a communication line such as the Internet. The processing described in the text in the above flowchart is executed by the CPU according to the program.

  The above embodiment should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

1 Photo sticker creation device (an example of a photo game device)
201, 251 Template selection screen 203 Preview display area 231 (231a-231h) High designability template (an example of a predetermined design template)
230 High Designability Tab 232 First Area 234 Second Area 301,331 Specific Layout Edit Screen 303a, 304a Graffiti ON Display 303b, 304b Graffiti OFF Display 332 Switch Button 501 Control Unit 502 CPU
503 Memory 504 Image processing unit 505 Storage unit 507 Control program 509 Communication unit 515 Camera 570 Edit output device 575 Seal discharge port 580 Edit reception unit 581 Edit monitor 583 Touch pen 585 Non-contact communication device 587 Speaker 590 Printing unit 601 Image providing server 701 Mobile Terminal 901 Photo sticker game system

Claims (11)

Photographing means for obtaining a photographic image by photographing with a camera;
In accordance with a user selection operation, a selection means for selecting one to be used among a plurality of preset design templates,
Editing means for editing an edited image for the photographic image according to a user's editing operation;
Combining means for combining the photographic image and the edited image to generate a combined image;
Generating means for generating a providing image having a first region including the photographic image or the composite image and a second region including an image based on the selected design template;
The generation unit includes the photographic image in the first area or the composite image according to a user switching operation when a predetermined design template is selected from the plurality of design templates by the selection unit. A photography game device that switches between inclusions. The providing image includes a plurality of the first regions,
2. The photograph according to claim 1, wherein when the user switching operation is performed, the generation unit switches whether to include the photographic image or the composite image according to the switching operation for all of the first regions. Shooting game device.   When the generation means accepts the switching operation of the user, a preview display of the providing image in a state in which the photographic image is included in the first area, and a state in which the composite image is included in the first area The photograph game device according to claim 1, wherein the preview image of the image for providing is displayed.   4. The photograph according to claim 1, wherein when the predetermined design template is not selected by the selection unit, the generation unit generates the image for provision without accepting the switching operation of the user. 5. Shooting game device.   The photography game device according to claim 4, wherein the generation unit includes the composite image in the first area when the predetermined design template is not selected by the selection unit. Special editing means for editing a special editing image related to a predetermined element different from the editing target by the editing means for the photographic image,
The generated image includes, in the first region, an image in which an edited result of the specially edited image is reflected regardless of the switching operation of the user when the switching operation of the user is performed. 5. The photography game device according to any one of 5;   The predetermined design template corresponds to at least one of the first area including an image having an aspect ratio different from that of the photographic image and the first area including an image subjected to a predetermined filtering process. The photography game device according to any one of claims 1 to 6.   The generated image is provided in such a manner that when a design template in which the first region is set so that at least two images overlap each other is selected by the selection unit, a lower image becomes the photographic image. The photography game device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein an image for use is generated. A photography game device according to any one of claims 1 to 8,
An apparatus for producing a photo sticker, comprising: output means for printing at least the image for provision on a sticker and outputting it. A method for controlling a photography game device that generates a providing image using a photograph image obtained by photographing with a camera,
A selection step for selecting one to be used among a plurality of preset design templates in accordance with a user selection operation;
An editing step of editing an edited image for the photographic image according to a user's editing operation;
A combining step of combining the photographic image and the edited image to generate a combined image;
Generating a providing image having a first region including the photographic image or the composite image and a second region including an image based on the selected design template;
In the generation step, when a predetermined design template is selected from the plurality of design templates in the selection step, the photographic image is included in the first region or the composite image is selected according to a user switching operation. A method of controlling a photography game device that switches whether to include the photo. A control program for a photographic game device that generates a providing image using a photographic image obtained by photographing with a camera,
A selection step for selecting one to be used among a plurality of preset design templates in accordance with a user selection operation;
An editing step of editing an edited image for the photographic image according to a user's editing operation;
A combining step of combining the photographic image and the edited image to generate a combined image;
Causing the computer to perform a generating step of generating a providing image having a first region including the photographic image or the composite image and a second region including an image based on the selected design template;
In the generation step, when a predetermined design template is selected from the plurality of design templates in the selection step, the photographic image is included in the first region or the composite image is selected according to a user switching operation. A control program for a photography game device that switches between inclusions.

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