JP2019032374A - Image imaging device - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide an image shooting device reducing shading generated when shooting a user, while generating a shot image including an image of desired eyes.SOLUTION: An image shooting device (1) is a device for shooting a user in a predetermined area within a shooting space for the purpose of shooting. The image shooting device (1) is provided in the front side of the shooting space viewed from the predetermined area, and includes: a shooting part (81) for shooting the user; and an illumination part (90B) for illuminating the user by illumination light when shooting. The illumination part (90B) includes: a housing (106); at least one of luminous sources (91C, 91D) for emitting the illumination light when shooting; and a shielding member (98) for preventing a part of the illumination light from being illuminated on the user.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 16

Description

  The present invention relates to an apparatus that captures a person and generates an image, and more particularly to an image capturing apparatus that generates a catchlight in the eyes of a person in a captured image.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there has been known a photo sticker creating apparatus that takes a picture of a user (subject) at a shooting booth, edits the shot image, prints it on sticker paper, and provides it to the user as a photo sticker.

  It is known that a lively and bright expression can be produced when appropriate light is reflected in the pupil and iris of a subject person in a photographic image of a person (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In order to emphasize the brightness of such a subject person, the light (white brightness) reflected in the eyes (pupil and iris) in the photographic image is called “catch light”.

  The photo sticker creating apparatus of Patent Document 1 includes strobe units disposed above and below the camera and illumination units disposed on the left and right sides of the camera. The upper and lower strobe units include strobes that emit strobe light. The left and right illumination units function as a reflector plate that reflects the strobe light emitted from the upper and lower strobe units. According to the photo sticker creating apparatus of Patent Document 1, the catch light is reflected in the eye by the strobe light emitted from the upper and lower strobe units and the strobe light reflected by the left and right illumination units.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2017-037123

  When shooting a person, depending on the standing position of the person, a shadow is generated by the contours of the neck and face, or a shadow part where the strobe light is not strongly applied is generated. In order to reduce these shadows, it is necessary to increase the strobe light (increase the amount of light). However, if the strobe light is increased, the color of the catchlight reflected in the black eyes (pupil and iris) becomes dark white (white with low transparency). When the dark white area increases in the black eye, the black eye looks smaller. In particular, when a dark white catchlight is reflected in the outer periphery of the iris in a band shape, the black eyes appear small.

  Therefore, conventionally, it has not been possible to generate a captured image including a desired eye image while reducing a shadow generated when the user is photographed. That is, it is impossible to generate a captured image with a high degree of completion.

  SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide an image capturing device that captures a subject and generates an image, such as a photo sticker creation device, and that can generate a captured image with a high degree of completion. . Specifically, an object of the present invention is to provide an image capturing apparatus that generates a captured image including an image of a desired eye while reducing a shadow generated when a user is captured.

  An image photographing apparatus according to the present invention is an apparatus that photographs a user in a predetermined area within a photographing space for photographing. The image photographing device is provided on the front side of the photographing space when viewed from a predetermined area, and is provided at a position different from the photographing unit for photographing the user and on the front side, and illuminates the user with illumination light at the time of photographing. And an illumination unit. The illumination unit includes a housing, at least one light source that is disposed in the housing and emits illumination light during photographing, and a shielding member for preventing a part of the illumination light from being irradiated to the user. .

  According to the image capturing device of the present invention, a captured image with a high degree of completeness can be generated. Specifically, according to the image capturing device of the present invention, it is possible to generate a captured image including an image of a desired eye while reducing a shadow generated when the user is captured. For example, it is possible to generate an image of large black eyes (eyes with a moist and moist feeling) in which a catchlight is appropriately reflected.

1 is a perspective view of a photographic sticker creating apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a perspective view of the photographic sticker production apparatus seen from the opposite side of FIG. It is a perspective view which shows the state which attached the curtain to the photograph sticker production apparatus of FIG. It is a front view of a prior selection part. FIG. 3 is a front view of a photographing operation unit (a state in which a diffusion cover is attached) (A-A cross-sectional view of FIG. 2). It is a front view (BB sectional drawing of Drawing 2) showing a ceiling strobe and a side strobe. It is a partially enlarged view showing a ceiling strobe and a side strobe. It is a front view (CC sectional drawing of FIG. 2) of a background part. It is a front view of the editing space side of an editing unit. It is a left view of an editing unit. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of a photograph sticker production apparatus. It is a figure for demonstrating the user's space movement in the photo sticker creation game. It is a flowchart which shows a series of operation | movement regarding the photo sticker creation game by a photo sticker production apparatus. It is the figure (DD sectional drawing of FIG. 5) which looked at the right side from the virtual plane of the perpendicular direction which passes along the optical axis of a camera in the imaging | photography space of a photograph sticker production apparatus. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a photographing operation unit (an exploded perspective view of only a part of a lower strobe unit). FIG. 3 is a front view of a photographing operation unit (a state in which a diffusion cover is not attached) (AA cross-sectional view of FIG. 2). It is a perspective view which shows the internal structure of a lower strobe unit (a state where a diffusion cover is not attached). It is a figure which shows an example of a shielding board and rubber | gum. (A) is the figure which showed typically the example of the catchlight when there is no shielding board, (b) is the figure which showed typically the example of the catchlight when there is a shielding board. It is the figure which showed the image example of the catchlight produced | generated when an image is image | photographed with the photograph sticker production apparatus provided with the shielding board. It is a figure explaining the variation of a shielding board.

  Hereinafter, specific embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Descriptions of configurations other than those described in the following specific embodiments may be omitted as necessary, but when described in other embodiments, the configurations are the same. For convenience of explanation, members having the same functions as those shown in each embodiment are given the same reference numerals, and the explanation thereof is omitted as appropriate. Furthermore, the shape of the configuration described in each drawing and the dimensions such as length, depth, and width do not reflect the actual shape and dimensions, but are changed as appropriate for the sake of clarity and simplification of the drawings. ing.

<Embodiment 1>
A photo sticker creation apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention allows a user to perform shooting or editing as a game (play service), and provides the shot and edited image to the user as a photo sticker or data. It is a game device (play service providing device). The photo sticker creating apparatus is installed in, for example, a game center, a shopping mall, a sightseeing spot store, and the like.

  In the game provided by the photo sticker creating apparatus, the user takes a picture of himself / herself using a camera provided in the photo sticker creating apparatus. The user synthesizes the foreground image and / or background image with the photographed image, and uses an editing function (doodle editing function) such as a pen image input or a stamp image input as a composition image for editing. Edit the image and design the image to be rich and colorful. After the game ends, the user receives a photo sticker on which the edited image is printed as a product. Alternatively, the photo sticker creating apparatus provides the edited image to the user's mobile terminal, and the user can receive the deliverable through the mobile terminal.

1. 1. External configuration of photographic sticker creating apparatus 1.1 Overall configuration FIGS. 1 to 3 are perspective views showing an example of the external configuration of the photographic sticker creating apparatus 1. FIG. The photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is a game machine that provides a captured image captured by a camera and an edited image obtained by editing the captured image. The photo sticker creating apparatus 1 provides an image to a user by printing the image on a sticker sheet or transmitting the image to a server so that the image can be viewed on the user's mobile terminal. . The users of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 are mainly young women such as high school girls. In the photo sticker creating apparatus 1, a plurality of users such as two or three people can mainly enjoy the game per group. Of course, in the photo sticker creating apparatus 1, one user can enjoy the game.

  In the photo sticker creating apparatus 1, the user performs photographing work with himself / herself as a subject. The user synthesizes an image for synthesis such as a handwritten character or a stamp image with an image selected from the captured images obtained by shooting through an editing operation. Thereby, the captured image is edited into a gorgeous image. The user receives a sticker sheet on which an edited image that is an edited image is printed, and ends a series of games.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 basically includes a shooting unit 11 for generating a shot image and an editing unit 12 for editing the generated shot image.

  The shooting unit 11 includes a pre-selection operation unit 20 for preparing for shooting, a shooting operation unit 21 for performing shooting, a background unit 22, and a shooting assistance unit 23. The pre-selection operation unit 20 is installed on the side surface of the shooting operation unit 21. The space in front of the preselection operation unit 20 is a preselection space in which preselection processing is performed (see the preselection space A0 in FIG. 12). The photographing operation unit 21 and the background unit 22 are provided with a predetermined distance therebetween. In the present embodiment, in the photo sticker creating apparatus 1, the space provided with the shooting operation unit 21, the space provided with the background unit 22, and the space between the shooting operation unit 21 and the background unit 22 are as follows. This is referred to as a “shooting space” in which shooting is performed. Of the shooting spaces, a space where the shooting operation unit 21 is provided is a “shooting space front part”, a space where the background unit 22 is provided is a “shooting space rear part”, and a shooting space front part and a shooting space front part. The space between the two is referred to as a “photographing space central portion” (see the photographing space front portion A1-1, the photographing space central portion A1-2, and the photographing space rear portion A1-3 in FIG. 12). The photographing space central part A1-2 and the photographing space rear part A1-3 become “user standing position areas” for the user to take a shooting pose (the user standing position area A1-23 in FIG. reference). The photographing auxiliary unit 23 corresponds to a member disposed in the photographing space center portion A1-2.

  The preselection operation unit 20 performs guidance for introducing a game provided by the photo sticker creation device 1 as preselection processing, or processing for causing the user to select various settings in the shooting processing performed in the shooting space. Or do. The pre-selection operation unit 20 is provided with a coin insertion slot through which a user inserts a price, a touch panel monitor used for various operations, and the like. The pre-selection operation unit 20 guides a user in the pre-selection space to the shooting space as appropriate according to the availability of the shooting space.

  The photographing operation unit 21 is provided with a device for photographing a user as a subject. The photographing operation unit 21 is located in front of the user entering the photographing space, that is, in the photographing space front part A1-1. The photographing operation unit 21 is provided with a camera, a touch panel monitor used for various operations, and the like. If the left side is the left side and the right side is the right side when viewed from the front of the shooting space front part A1-1, the side panel 41A is provided on the left side of the shooting operation unit 21, and the right side is provided. A side panel 41B is provided on the surface. Further, a front panel 42 is provided behind the photographing operation unit 21 as viewed from the front of the photographing space front portion A <b> 1-1. In the present embodiment, the above-described preselection operation unit 20 is installed on the side panel 41A. The pre-selection operation unit 20 may be installed on the side panel 41B, or may be installed on both the side panels 41A and 41B.

  The background portion 22 includes a back panel 51, a side panel 52A, and a side panel 52B. The back panel 51 is a plate-like member that is positioned on the back side of the user who is viewing the imaging space front portion A1-1 in front. If the right side is the right side and the left side is the left side as viewed from the front of the imaging space rear part A1-3, the side panel 52A is provided on the right side of the background part 22 and the left side. Is provided with a side panel 52B. The side panel 52A is a plate-like member having a narrower width than the side panel 41A. The side panel 52B is a plate-like member having a narrower width than the side panel 41B.

  The side panel 41A and the side panel 52A are provided on substantially the same plane. A vertical frame 24A is attached to the side panel 41A, a side frame 25A is attached above the vertical frame 24A, and a connecting frame 26A is attached below the vertical frame 24A. The side panel 41A and the side panel 52A are connected through the vertical frame 24A, the side frame 25A, and the connection frame 26A.

  Similarly, the side panel 41B and the side panel 52B are provided on substantially the same plane. A vertical frame 24B is attached to the side panel 41B, a side frame 25B is attached above the vertical frame 24B, and a connecting frame 26B is attached below the vertical frame 24B. The side panel 41B and the side panel 52B are coupled via the vertical frame 24B, the side frame 25B, and the coupling frame 26B.

  The photographing assisting unit 23 includes a floor 23A that is a member that forms a floor surface in the user standing position region A1-23 (the photographing space central portion A1-2 and the photographing space rear portion A1-3). The floor 23A is attached to the connection frames 26A and 26B.

For example, a green chroma key sheet is attached to the surface of the back panel 51 on the photographing space side so as to be vertically movable. At the time of photographing, the chroma key sheet comes down and covers the surface of the rear panel 51 on the photographing space side, and at the end of photographing, the sheet is wound up and raised. The photo sticker creating apparatus 1 performs chroma key composition in photographing processing and editing processing by photographing a chroma key sheet as a background. As a result, the background image desired by the user is combined with the sheet portion.

  The opening formed by being surrounded by the side panel 41A, the vertical frame 24A, the side frame 25A, the connecting frame 26A, and the side panel 52A is the user standing position area A1-23 (the shooting space center A1-2 and the shooting space rear). It becomes the entrance / exit of part A1-3). In addition, an opening formed by being surrounded by the side panel 41B, the vertical frame 24B, the side frame 25B, the connection frame 26B, and the side panel 52B is also provided in the user standing position area A1-23 (the shooting space center A1-2 and the shooting space). It becomes an entrance / exit of space rear part A1-3).

  When the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is installed in a game center or the like, as shown in FIG. 3, a curtain 2 is attached to the entrance / exit of these user standing position areas A1-23. A user who is shooting while standing in the user standing position area A1-23 cannot be seen from the outside by the curtain 2.

  Four sides of the imaging space are defined by the front panel 42, the back panel 51, the side panels 41A, 41B, 52A, 52B, and the curtain 2.

  The editing unit 12 is a device for editing a captured image. The editing unit 12 is connected to the photographing unit 11 such that one side surface is in contact with the front panel 42 of the photographing operation unit 21.

  If the configuration of the editing unit 12 shown in FIG. 1 is a front side configuration, a configuration used for editing work is provided on each of the front side and the back side of the editing unit 12. With this configuration, two sets of users can perform editing work simultaneously.

  The front side of the editing unit 12 includes a surface 61 and a slope 62 formed above the surface 61. The surface 61 is a surface perpendicular to the floor surface and substantially parallel to the side panel 41A of the photographing operation unit 21. The slope 62 is provided with a tablet built-in monitor and a touch pen as a configuration used for editing work. On the left side of the slope 62, a columnar support portion 63A that supports one end of the lighting device 64 is provided. A columnar support portion 63B that supports the other end of the lighting device 64 is provided on the right side of the slope 62. A support portion 65 that supports the curtain rail 27 is provided on the upper surface of the support portion 63A.

  A curtain rail 27 is attached above the editing unit 12. The curtain rail 27 is configured by combining three rails 27A, 27B, and 27C. The three rails 27A, 27B, and 27C are combined so that the shape when viewed from above becomes a U-shape. One end of the rail 27A and the rail 27B provided in parallel is fixed to the side frames 25A and 25B, respectively, and the other end of the rail 27A and the rail 27B is joined to both ends of the rail 27C.

  Curtains 3 and 4 shown in FIG. 3 are attached to the curtain rail 27. The space in front of the editing unit 12 surrounded by the curtains 3 and 4 and the space in the rear of the back are editing spaces in which the user performs editing operations. The curtains 3 and 4 prevent the space in front of the editing unit 12 (the editing space A2-1 in FIG. 12) and the space in front of the back (the editing space A2-2 in FIG. 12) from being visible from the outside. The curtain 3 attached in front of the editing unit 12 is double.

  As will be described later, the left side surface of the editing unit 12 is provided with a discharge port through which printed sticker paper is discharged. The space in front of the left side surface of the editing unit 12 becomes a print waiting space (print waiting space A3 in FIG. 12) where the user waits for the printed sticker sheet to be discharged.

1.2 Configuration of Preselection Operation Unit Next, the configuration of each device will be described. FIG. 4 is a front view of the preselection operation unit 20.

  A touch panel monitor 71 is provided above the preselection operation unit 20. The touch panel monitor 71 includes a monitor such as an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) and a touch panel laminated thereon. The touch panel monitor 71 has a function of displaying various GUIs (Graphical User Interface) and accepting a user's selection operation. On the touch panel monitor 71, a course related to shooting, selection of a background image in an editing target image to be edited, layout of a created image, BGM (Back Ground Music) flowing during an image creation game, sound and voice A screen used for pre-selection processing that allows at least one of the selections and the input of the user's name is displayed.

  As for courses related to photography, a course for two people in which two users take pictures and a course for a large number of people in which three or more people take pictures are prepared. In addition, a couple course may be prepared in which a couple of men and women shoots.

  A speaker 72 is provided below the touch panel monitor 71. The speaker 72 outputs voice guidance, BGM, sound effects, etc. for pre-selection processing. Further, a coin insertion / return port 73 into which a user inserts coins is provided so as to be adjacent to the speaker 72.

1.3 Configuration of Shooting Operation Unit FIG. 5 is a front view of the shooting operation unit 21 (AA cross-sectional view in FIG. 2). The photographing operation unit 21 is configured to be surrounded by the side panel 41A, the side panel 41B, and the front panel 42.

  A camera unit 80 is provided at the center of the front panel 42. The camera unit 80 includes a camera 81 (an example of a photographing unit) and a touch panel monitor 82 (an example of a display unit).

  The camera 81 is, for example, a single-lens reflex camera, and is attached to the inside of the camera unit 80 so that the lens is exposed. The camera 81 has an image sensor such as a CCD (Charge Coupled Device) image sensor or a CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) image sensor, and shoots a user in the user standing position area A1-23. A moving image captured by the camera 81 (hereinafter also referred to as a live view display image) is displayed on the touch panel monitor 82 in real time. A still image captured by the camera 81 at a predetermined timing such as when shooting is instructed is stored as a captured image.

  The touch panel monitor 82 is provided below the camera 81. The touch panel monitor 82 includes a monitor such as an LCD and a touch panel laminated thereon. The touch panel monitor 82 has a function as a live view monitor that displays a moving image captured by the camera 81 and a function that displays various GUIs and accepts a user's selection operation. Specific examples of the selection operation include shooting start and end instructions (shooting control instructions). On the touch panel monitor 82, a moving image (live view image) or a still image (captured image) captured by the camera 81 is displayed.

  Above the camera unit 80, an upper strobe unit 90A with a curved light emitting surface facing the user is installed. Upper strobe unit 90A irradiates the user's face and upper body with light from the upper front. A lower strobe unit 90B is provided below the camera unit 80. The lower strobe unit 90B irradiates light on the upper body, lower body and feet of the user from below the front. The upper strobe unit 90A and the lower strobe unit 90B include a strobe that emits strobe light, which is instantaneous light (flash), and an LED lamp that emits steady light that maintains constant brightness. Here, the strobe is an example of a light source (instant light source) that emits instantaneous light (flash). The LED lamp is an example of a light source (steady light source) that emits steady light. Detailed configurations of the upper strobe unit 90A and the lower strobe unit 90B will be described later.

  A shutter button 85 (operation button) is installed on the lower strobe unit 90B.

  Although not shown, a speaker is provided near the ceiling of the front panel 42, for example. The speaker outputs guidance voice, BGM, sound effects, etc. for shooting processing.

1.4 Configuration of Shooting Auxiliary Unit FIG. 6 is a front view of the shooting space viewed from the background unit 22 (a cross-sectional view taken along line BB in FIG. 2). FIG. 7 is a partially enlarged perspective view showing the periphery of the ceiling strobe unit and the right side strobe unit.

  A ceiling 15 surrounded by the front panel 42, the side panels 41A and 41B, and the side panels 52A and 52B of the shooting operation unit 21 is formed above the shooting space. A ceiling strobe unit 90 </ b> C is provided on the ceiling 15. The ceiling strobe unit 90C is slightly closer to the shooting operation unit 21 than the center position of the shooting space center portion A1-2 in the depth direction of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 (the direction from the background unit 22 toward the shooting operation unit 21). Provided. Further, the ceiling strobe unit 90C is biased to either the side panel 41A side or the side panel 41B side in the width direction of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 (the direction from the side panel 41A to the side panel 41B of the photographing operation unit 21). Without being provided at substantially the middle position. The ceiling strobe unit 90C has a strobe (an example of an instantaneous light source). When the user stands in the photographing space rear portion A1-3, the strobe light of the ceiling strobe unit 90C is irradiated on the user's face. That is, the ceiling strobe unit 90C functions as a main light when the user's standing position is far from the camera 81 (on the background unit 22 side). The ceiling strobe unit 90C is provided with an LED fluorescent lamp (an example of a steady light source) that emits steady light in addition to the strobe. Thereby, the ceiling strobe unit 90C also functions as illumination of the photographing space.

  In the photographing space center portion A1-2, a right side strobe unit 90D and a left side strobe unit 90E are attached to the side frame 25B and the side frame 25A, respectively. The right side strobe unit 90D and the left side strobe unit 90E are slightly closer to the background portion 22 than the ceiling strobe unit 90C in the depth direction of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 (the direction from the background portion 22 to the shooting operation portion 21). Provided in position. The right side strobe unit 90D and the left side strobe unit 90E each have a strobe (an example of an instantaneous light source), and each irradiation surface is inclined to the floor 23A side. The right side strobe unit 90D and the left side strobe unit 90E irradiate the user standing in the user standing position area A1-23 with strobe light from the upper right side and the upper left side, respectively. The right side strobe unit 90D and the left side strobe unit 90E irradiate the top of the user with strobe light from above the user, thereby generating a stereoscopic effect in the photographed image. The louver 31 is provided in the right side strobe unit 90D and the left side strobe unit 90E. The louver 31 ensures light straightness.

1.5 Configuration of Background Part FIG. 8 is a front view (cross-sectional view taken along the line C-C in FIG. 2) of the background part 22 as viewed from the imaging space.

  A sheet movable portion 122 is provided on the upper portion of the back panel 51. The sheet movable unit 122 lowers the chroma key sheet 121 to a position P121 shown in FIG. 8 during photographing, and the chroma key sheet 121 covers the surface of the rear panel 51 on the photographing space side (the front side in the figure). When shooting is finished, the sheet movable unit 122 winds up the chroma key sheet 121 and stores it in the sheet movable unit 122. The color of the chroma key sheet 121 is, for example, green. The chroma key sheet 121 may be attached in advance to the surface of the rear panel 51 on the photographing space side.

  Although not shown, a chroma key sheet may be attached to the surfaces of the side panels 52A and 52B on the photographing space side as well as the chroma key sheet 121.

1.6 Configuration of Editing Unit FIG. 9 is a front view of the editing unit 12 (editing space side).

  A tablet built-in monitor 131 is provided in the approximate center of the slope 62. On the left side of the tablet built-in monitor 131, a touch pen 132A is provided. On the right side of the tablet built-in monitor 131, a touch pen 132B is provided. The tablet built-in monitor 131 is configured such that the tablet is provided so as to expose the display. The tablet enables operation input using the touch pen 132A or the touch pen 132B. On the tablet built-in monitor 131, for example, an editing screen used for editing work is displayed. For example, when two users perform editing work at the same time, the touch pen 132A is used by the user on the left side toward the tablet built-in monitor 131, and the touch pen 132B is used by the user on the right side toward the tablet built-in monitor 131. Used.

  FIG. 10 is a left side view of the editing unit 12. A sticker paper discharge port 161 is provided below the left side surface of the editing unit 12. A printer is provided inside the editing unit 12. The printer prints an image of the user who has performed the editing work on a sticker sheet with a predetermined layout and discharges it from the sticker outlet 161.

2. FIG. 11 is a block diagram illustrating an internal configuration example of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1. In FIG. 11, the same components as those described above are denoted by the same reference numerals. The overlapping description will be omitted as appropriate.

  The control unit 201 is configured by a CPU (Central Processing Unit) or the like. The control unit 201 executes a program stored in a ROM (Read Only Memory) 206 or a storage unit 202 and controls the overall operation of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1. A storage unit 202, a communication unit 203, a drive 204, a ROM 206, and a RAM (Random Access Memory) 207 are connected to the control unit 201. The control unit 201 is also connected to each configuration of a pre-selection operation unit 20, a shooting operation unit 21, a background unit 22, a shooting auxiliary unit 23, editing operation units 28 </ b> A and 28 </ b> B, and a printing unit 29.

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

  The communication unit 203 is a network interface such as the Internet. The communication unit 203 communicates with an external device according to control by the control unit 201. For example, the communication unit 203 transmits a captured image or an edited image selected by the user to a server (an example of an external device). The image transmitted from the communication unit 203 is allocated and stored in a predetermined storage area in the server, and is displayed or downloaded on a mobile terminal that has accessed the server.

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

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

  The preselection operation unit 20 realizes a preselection process for users in the preselection space. The preselection operation unit 20 includes a touch panel monitor 71, a speaker 72, and a coin processing unit 74.

  The touch panel monitor 71 displays various selection screens according to control by the control unit 201 and accepts user operations on the selection screens. An input signal representing the content of the user's operation is supplied to the control unit 201, and various settings are performed.

  The coin processing unit 74 detects the insertion of coins into the coin insertion / return port 73. When the coin processing unit 74 detects that a predetermined amount of coins has been inserted, the coin processing unit 74 outputs an activation signal instructing the start of the game to the control unit 201.

  The photographing operation unit 21 realizes photographing processing for a user in the user standing position area A1-23. The photographing operation unit 21 includes an upper strobe unit 90A, a lower strobe unit 90B, a camera 81, a touch panel monitor 82, and a speaker 83.

  The photographing assistance unit 23 includes a ceiling strobe unit 90C, a right side strobe unit 90D, and a left side strobe unit 90E.

  The upper strobe unit 90A, the lower strobe unit 90B, the ceiling strobe unit 90C, the right side strobe unit 90D, and the left side strobe unit 90E emit light according to the illumination control signal supplied from the control unit 201. Hereinafter, the upper strobe unit 90A, the lower strobe unit 90B, the ceiling strobe unit 90C, the right side strobe unit 90D, and the left side strobe unit 90E are simply referred to as the strobe unit 90 unless otherwise distinguished.

  The camera 81 performs shooting according to shutter control by the control unit 201 and outputs a captured image (image data) obtained by the shooting to the control unit 201.

  The background part 22 includes a sheet movable part 122. The sheet movable unit 122 lowers the chroma key sheet 121 and raises it by winding in accordance with a control signal supplied from the control unit 201.

  The editing operation unit 28A realizes editing processing for a user who is editing in the editing space. The editing operation unit 28A includes an illumination device 64, a tablet built-in monitor 131, touch pens 132A and 132B, and a speaker 133. The editing operation unit 28B realizes editing processing for a user in the editing space on the opposite side to the editing operation unit 28A, and has the same configuration as the editing operation unit 28A. Hereinafter, the edit operation units 28A and 28B are simply referred to as the edit operation unit 28 unless otherwise distinguished. The editing operation units 28A and 28B constitute the editing unit 12.

  The tablet built-in monitor 131 displays an editing screen according to control by the control unit 201 and accepts a user operation on the editing screen. An input signal representing the content of the user's operation is supplied to the control unit 201, and the captured image to be edited is edited.

  The printing unit 29 realizes a printing process for providing a printed sticker sheet to the user. The printing unit 29 is configured to include the printer 140. A sticker unit 141 is attached to the printer 140. Based on the print data supplied from the control unit 201, the printer 140 prints the edited image on the sticker paper 142 stored in the sticker paper unit 141 and discharges it to the sticker paper discharge port 161.

3. Here, the flow of the image creation game and the accompanying user movement will be described. FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining the spatial movement of the user during the photo sticker creation game. In FIG. 12, the area surrounded by the front panel 42, the back panel 51, and the side panels 41A, 41B, 52A, and 52B is an imaging space. The shooting space includes a shooting space front part A1-1 where the shooting operation unit 21 is provided, a shooting space rear part A1-3 where the background part 22 is provided, a shooting space front part A1-1, and a shooting space rear. And a photographing space central portion A1-2 located between the portion A1-3. The photographing space center portion A1-2 and the photographing space rear portion A1-3 are the user standing position region A1-23.

  First, the user inserts the money into the coin insertion slot in the pre-selected space A0 that is the space in front of the pre-selecting operation unit 20. Next, the user performs various settings according to the screen displayed on the touch panel monitor 71. The user performs, for example, selection of a course related to shooting performed in the shooting space as a pre-selection operation.

  The user who has completed the pre-selection work enters the user standing position area A1-23 from the entrance G1 between the side panel 41A and the side panel 52A as indicated by the white arrow # 1. The user performs a shooting operation using the camera 81 and the touch panel monitor 82 provided in the shooting operation unit 21.

  The user who has finished the photographing work exits the user standing area A1-23 from the entrance G1 and moves to the editing space A2-1 as indicated by the white arrow # 2, or the white arrow # 3. As shown, the user exits the user standing area A1-23 from the entrance G2, and moves to the editing space A2-2.

  The editing space A2-1 is an editing space on the front side (the editing operation unit 28A side) of the editing unit 12. On the other hand, the editing space A2-2 is an editing space on the back side (the editing operation unit 28B side) of the editing unit 12. Whether the user moves to the editing space A2-1 or the editing space A2-2 is guided by the screen display of the touch panel monitor 82 of the photographing operation unit 21 or the like. For example, the free one of the two editing spaces is guided as the destination. The user who has moved to the editing space A2-1 or the editing space A2-2 starts editing work. The user of the editing space A2-1 and the user of the editing space A2-2 can perform editing work at the same time.

  After the editing operation is finished, printing of the edited image is started. When printing is started, the user who has finished the editing work in the editing space A2-1 moves from the editing space A2-1 to the print waiting space A3 as indicated by a white arrow # 4. Further, the user who has finished the editing work in the editing space A2-2 moves from the editing space A2-2 to the print waiting space A3 as indicated by the white arrow # 5.

  The user who has moved to the print waiting space A3 waits for the end of image printing. When printing is completed, the user receives the sticker paper discharged from the sticker paper outlet 161 provided on the right side surface of the editing unit 12, and finishes a series of image creation games.

4). Flow of Photo Sticker Creation Game Next, a flow of processing in which a user performs a photo sticker creation game in the photo sticker creation device 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the flow of processing from the start of the game in the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 until the photo sticker is created in the game.

  In the state before the game starts, the control unit 201 of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 displays a message prompting the user to insert coins on the touch panel monitor 71 of the pre-selection operation unit 20. Further, as shown in FIG. 13, the control unit 201 determines whether or not a coin has been inserted into the coin insertion / return port 73 based on the presence / absence of an activation signal from the coin processing unit 74 (S1). When it is determined that no coin has been inserted into the coin insertion / return port 73 (S1: NO), the control unit 201 continues the determination process of whether or not a coin has been inserted.

  A user who wants to start the game inserts coins into the coin insertion / return opening 73 in the pre-selected space A0 that is a space in front of the pre-selection operation unit 20. When a coin is inserted into the coin insertion / return port 73, an activation signal instructing the start of the game is output from the coin processing unit 74. When the activation signal is input from the coin processing unit 74, the control unit 201 determines that a coin has been inserted into the coin insertion / return port 73 (S1: YES), and executes a pre-service process for the user (S2).

  In the prior customer service process, the control unit 201 causes the touch panel monitor 71 to display a message for prompting selection of a course, input of a name, selection of a design, and the like. When the user makes various selections or inputs according to a message displayed on the touch panel monitor 71, the control unit 201 sets a course, a name, a design, a print layout, and the like.

  When the pre-service process is completed, the control unit 201 causes the touch panel monitor 71 to display a message that prompts the user to move to the shooting space and perform shooting. The control unit 201 displays a start button on the touch panel monitor 82 of the photographing operation unit 21. When the user who has moved to the shooting space touches the start button displayed on the touch panel monitor 82, the control unit 201 reads that the start button has been touched, and starts shooting processing (S3).

  In the photographing process, the control unit 201 causes the touch panel monitor 82 to perform guidance display for guiding the user to the standing position. Further, the control unit 201 displays the sample pause on the touch panel monitor 82. At the same time, the control unit 201 displays a moving image acquired by the camera 81 on the touch panel monitor 82 in a live view.

  In addition, the control unit 201 causes the touch panel monitor 82 to perform a display prompting the shutter button 85, a display of the remaining time or the remaining number, a display of an automatic shooting button, an end button, and the like.

  The control unit 201 causes the touch panel monitor 82 to perform live view display of a live view display image obtained by synthesizing a synthesis image for correcting a synthesis background image or skin color and a moving image being shot (S4). Thereby, the user can pose while confirming the finished image.

  The control unit 201 counts down with the display on the touch panel monitor 82 and the sound from the speaker 83, and at the end timing of the countdown, the upper strobe unit 90A, the lower strobe unit 90B, the ceiling strobe unit 90C, the right side strobe unit 90D, and the left side An illumination control signal is transmitted to the strobe unit 90E and a shutter signal is transmitted to the camera 81.

  Accordingly, the upper strobe unit 90A, the lower strobe unit 90B, the ceiling strobe unit 90C, the right side strobe unit 90D, and the left side strobe unit 90E emit strobe light (flash). A camera 81 captures a photographed image in which a user illuminated by strobe light is shown with a background. In the present embodiment, as an example, the processing from step S3 to step S4 is repeated a plurality of times to acquire a plurality of captured images. In addition, the control unit 201 causes the storage unit 202 to store an editing target image obtained by combining a composite image with a captured image.

  After the photographing is completed, the control unit 201 performs processing for causing the user to select an editing target image to be edited in the editing unit 12. Specifically, a plurality of thumbnails are displayed on the touch panel monitor 82, and an image touched by the user is set as an image to be edited.

  After the above processing ends, the control unit 201 displays a guidance screen on the touch panel monitor 82 that prompts the user to move to either the editing space A2-1 or the editing space A2-2, A voice guidance is output to the speaker 83.

  Then, the control unit 201 executes an editing process that allows the user to edit the editing target image (S5). Specifically, the control unit 201 displays the editing target image on the tablet built-in monitor 131, and allows the user to draw a stamp image, a pen image, or the like with the touch pen 132A or 132B on the editing target image. Create an edited image.

  Thereafter, the control unit 201 displays a guidance screen for prompting the user to move to the print waiting space A3 provided with the sticker paper discharge port 161 on the tablet built-in monitor 131, and provides voice movement guidance to the speaker 133. Output.

  Further, the control unit 201 creates an image for printing by arranging the edited image in the print layout selected by the pre-selection operation unit 20, and executes a printing process for printing the image for printing on the sticker sheet 142 (S6). ).

  When the printing process is finished, the control unit 201 executes a discharge process of the sticker sheet 142 (S7), discharges the sticker sheet 142 that has been printed from the sticker paper discharge port 161, and provides it to the user as a photo sticker. Exit. In this way, the user's photographed image created by the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 can be output as a photo sticker. Although detailed description is omitted, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 of the present embodiment can also output a photographed image to a mobile terminal or the like by communication.

  The photo sticker creating apparatus 1 configured to realize the operation as described above can provide the user with a photo sticker that brightly captures the user's face.

  The photo sticker creating apparatus 1 provides a photo sticker creating game in which various devices (selection of a shooting pose, BGM, narration, etc.) that excite the user's feelings are given in exchange for charging. Therefore, the created image in the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 becomes an image from which a pleasant expression of the user is drawn or a gorgeous image that is elaborate.

  In addition, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is equipped with lighting and other facilities, and image deformation processing (for example, subject eye size and leg length) and color correction (subject skin whitening processing, etc.). Therefore, the image created by the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is an image with a good user image.

  In addition, editing (doodle on an image) can be easily performed as compared to image processing (for example, processing by an application for photo processing, etc.) other than the photo sticker creation apparatus 1, and variations of the editing are rich. Also from this point, it can be said that the image created by the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 finishes relatively gorgeously as compared with an image photographed and processed by other than the photo sticker creating apparatus 1.

5. Configuration of Upper Strobe Unit and Lower Strobe Unit In the present embodiment, a photo sticker creating apparatus 1 that can generate a photographed image including a desired eye image while reducing a shadow generated when photographing a user is provided. provide. Specifically, an image with large black eyes (eyes with a moist and moist feeling) in which a catchlight is appropriately reflected is generated. Hereinafter, a configuration necessary for generating such an image will be described.

  FIG. 14 is a view of the right side surface of a virtual plane P1 in the vertical direction passing through the optical axis of the camera 81 of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 in the photographing space of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 (cross section DD in FIG. 5). Figure). FIG. 15 is a perspective view illustrating the configuration of the photographing operation unit 21 (the photographing space front portion A1-1 on the front side in the photographing space of the photograph sticker creating apparatus 1 as viewed from the user standing position region A1-23). is there. In FIG. 15, a part of the lower strobe unit 90B is shown as an exploded perspective view. As shown in FIG. 15, the optical axis 88 of the camera 81 extends in the horizontal direction from the camera 81 toward the photographing space rear portion A1-3. The vertical virtual plane P1 passing through the optical axis 88 of the camera 81 passes through the center of the shooting space in the width direction (the direction from the side panel 41A to the side panel 41B) and extends from the floor 23A to the ceiling 15. It represents a virtual surface that does not exist.

  The upper strobe unit 90A is provided above the camera unit 80, and the lower strobe unit 90B is provided below the camera unit 80. That is, the upper strobe unit 90A and the lower strobe unit 90B are arranged at positions different from the camera unit 80 (positions that do not overlap) in the vertical direction. Further, a part of the lower strobe unit 90B protrudes from the camera unit 80 toward the photographing space center portion A1-2 side.

  The upper strobe unit 90A includes a housing 101 formed by a bowl-shaped housing portion 102 and a substantially circular curved diffusion cover 103. The diffusion cover 103 is made of acrylic resin or the like, and forms a light emitting surface that diffuses and transmits light. In the present embodiment, a light emitting surface is formed on the user standing position region A1-23 side of the housing 101.

  The lower strobe unit 90 </ b> B includes a housing 106 formed by the housing portion 104 and the diffusion cover 105. The housing unit 104 includes a lower surface 104A of the housing 106, a front side (front side) 104C of the imaging space, and left and right side surfaces 104B and 104D. The lower surface 104A and the side surface 104C are made of, for example, a metal panel and have a rectangular shape. The left and right side surfaces 104B and 104D are made of, for example, a metal panel, and have a substantially trapezoidal shape in plan view. The diffusion cover 105 forms an upper surface 105A of the housing 106, a side surface 105B on the user standing position region A1-23 side, and a connection surface 105C between the upper surface 105A and the side surface 105B. Upper surface 105A is inclined downward toward user standing position region A1-23. The side surface 105B is perpendicular to the floor 23A and is substantially parallel to the width direction of the imaging space (the direction from the side panel 41A toward the side panel 41B). The diffusion cover 105 is made of acrylic resin or the like, and forms a light emitting surface that diffuses and transmits light.

  16 is a front view of the imaging operation unit 21 (an imaging space front portion A1-1 on the front side of the imaging space of the photograph sticker creating apparatus 1 viewed from the user standing position area A1-23) (A- in FIG. 2). (A sectional view). In order to explain the internal configuration of the upper strobe unit 90A and the lower strobe unit 90B, the diffusion cover 103 of the upper strobe unit 90A and the diffusion cover 105 of the lower strobe unit 90B are omitted in FIG. The upper strobe unit 90A, the camera unit 80, and the lower strobe unit 90B are each arranged at the center position in the width direction of the photographing space (the direction from the side panel 41A toward the side panel 41B).

  The upper strobe unit 90 </ b> A includes one strobe 91 </ b> A (an example of an instantaneous light source) and two LED lamps 92 </ b> A and 92 </ b> B (an example of a steady light source) in the housing portion 102 of the housing 101. The strobe 91 </ b> A is a straight tube, and is arranged such that the longitudinal direction of the strobe 91 </ b> A is on a vertical virtual plane P <b> 1 passing through the optical axis of the camera 81. A reflector 93A is disposed on the side opposite to the diffusion cover 103 with respect to the strobe 91A. The reflecting plate 93A is formed by bending a single plate at two locations to form a recess (C-shape when viewed from the side) (see the reflecting plate 93C in FIG. 14), and a strobe 91A is formed in the recess. Is placed. Thereby, the user in the user standing position area A1-23 is illuminated by the strobe light emitted by the strobe 91A and the strobe light reflected by the reflector 93A on the back side of the strobe 91A. LED lamps 92A and 92B are arranged on both sides of the strobe 91A. The LED lamps 92 </ b> A and 92 </ b> B are arranged at an equal distance from a vertical virtual plane P <b> 1 passing through the optical axis of the camera 81. The upper strobe unit 90A is used as a main light during photographing. That is, among the plurality of strobe units 90 of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1, the amount of strobe light irradiated to the user from the upper strobe unit 90A is the largest. The light amount of the upper strobe unit 90A and the ceiling strobe unit 90C may be approximately the same and may be larger than the light amount of other strobe units.

  FIG. 17 is a perspective view showing an internal configuration of the lower strobe unit 90B. In FIG. 17, the diffusion cover 105 of the lower strobe unit 90B is omitted. The lower strobe unit 90B includes a partition plate 95 between the lower surface 104A and the upper surface 105A of the housing 106 for partitioning an internal space formed by the housing 106 into upper and lower spaces. The partition plate 95 is a member that does not transmit light, and is, for example, a sheet metal.

  The lower strobe unit 90B includes one strobe 91B (an example of an instantaneous light source) and two LED lamps 92C and 92D (an example of a steady light source) in a space above the partition plate 95. The LED lamps 92C and 92D are arranged at an equal distance from a vertical virtual plane P1 passing through the optical axis of the camera 81. The strobe 91B is disposed at the center in the width direction of the lower strobe unit 90B (that is, the center between the two LED lamps 92C and 92D). The strobe 91B is a straight tube, and is arranged so that the longitudinal direction of the strobe 91B is the width direction of the imaging space (the direction from the side panel 41A toward the side panel 41B). A reflector 93B is disposed on the side opposite to the upper surface 105A of the housing 106 (diffusion cover 105) with respect to the strobe 91B. The reflecting plate 93B is formed by bending a single plate at two locations to form a concave portion (C shape when viewed from the side), and the strobe 91B is disposed in the concave portion. When the strobe 91B in the upper space in the lower strobe unit 90B emits light, shadows generated on the face and neck in the photographed image can be reduced.

  A rectangular reflecting plate 94 that reflects the strobe light from the strobe 91B is provided above the strobe 91B disposed in the space above the lower strobe unit 90B. As shown in FIG. 14, the strobe 91 </ b> B and the reflecting plate 94 are attached to the user standing position area A <b> 1-23 side with a predetermined angle from the vertical direction. Thereby, the reflecting plate 94 is substantially parallel to the upper surface 105A of the diffusion cover 105 of the housing 106. The strobe light emitted from the strobe 91B is reflected downward by the reflecting plate 94 disposed above the strobe 91B. Therefore, the strobe light is emitted from the periphery of the reflector 94 toward the user. Thereby, the strobe light irradiated to the user from the strobe 91B is attenuated, and the user is irradiated with soft light. Therefore, it is possible to reduce overexposure and shadow in the captured image.

  The lower strobe unit 90B includes two strobes 91C and 91D (an example of an instantaneous light source) and two LED lamps 92E and 92F (an example of a steady light source) in a space below the partition plate 95. The two LED lamps 92E and 92F are arranged at an equal distance from the virtual plane P1 in the vertical direction passing through the optical axis of the camera 81. The two strobes 91C and 91D are also arranged at the same distance from the vertical virtual plane P1 passing through the optical axis of the camera 81. The strobes 91C and 91D are straight tubes, and are arranged so that the longitudinal direction of the strobes 91C and 91D coincides with the width direction of the imaging space. Reflecting plates 93C and 93D are disposed on the back side of the strobes 91C and 91D with the direction of the user standing position region A1-23 side of the optical axis 88 of the camera 81 as the front side position. The reflection plates 93C and 93D are formed by bending one plate at two locations to form a concave portion (C shape when viewed from the side), and the strobes 91C and 91D are disposed in the concave portion. As a result, the user in the user standing position area A1-23 is caused by the strobe light emitted by the strobes 91C and 91D and the strobe light reflected by the reflectors 93C and 93D on the back side of the strobes 91C and 91D. Illuminated.

  A shielding plate 98 is further arranged in the space below the lower strobe unit 90B. The shielding plate 98 is an example of a shielding member that blocks light, and is a sheet metal in the present embodiment. The shielding plate 98 may not be a material that completely shields light, but may be a material that attenuates light. The shielding plate 98 is disposed at the center in the width direction of the lower strobe unit 90B. The shielding plate 98 of the present embodiment is rectangular and has a vertically long shape when viewed from the user standing position area A1-23 side. The shielding plate 98 extends from the lower surface 104A of the housing 106 to the partition plate 95, and is fixed to the lower surface 104A of the housing 106 and the partition plate 95 with screws such as bolts or screws. The position of the shielding plate 98 extending in the direction of the partition plate 95 from the lower surface 104A of the casing 106 of the lower strobe unit 90B is reflected by the catch light by the strobes 91C and 91D in the space below the lower strobe unit 90B. This corresponds to the outer periphery of the black eye (especially the iris) and is a preferable position for realizing a large black eye (crimped eye) in the photographed image (see FIG. 19B). ). Strobes 91C and 91D and LED lamps 92E and 92F are disposed on both sides of the shielding plate 98 as viewed from the user standing position area A1-23.

  The shielding plate 98 is disposed closer to the strobes 91C and 91D than the diffusion cover 105 (that is, inside the lower strobe unit 90B). As shown in FIG. 15, a rubber 99 as a cushioning material is provided between the shielding plate 98 and the diffusion cover 105. For example, the rubber 99 is attached to the shielding plate 98. FIG. 18 shows an example of the shielding plate 98 and the rubber 99. The shielding plate 98 is formed in a U shape by bending a single plate. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 18, the size of the rubber 99 is the same size as the shielding surface 98 </ b> A (vertical surface) of the shielding plate 98. By sandwiching the rubber 99 between the shielding plate 98 and the diffusion cover 105, the diffusion cover 105 can be prevented from being damaged by the shielding plate 98 when the diffusion cover 105 is attached and detached.

  Here, the flashes 91A, 91B, 91C, and 91D are simply referred to as the flash 91 unless otherwise distinguished. Similarly, the LED lamps 92A, 92B, 92C, 92D, 92E, and 92F are simply referred to as LED lamps 92 unless otherwise distinguished. The strobe 91 emits light at the moment when the camera 81 acquires a still image. Thus, the strobe light that is instantaneously strong light is irradiated to the user by the strobe 91. The LED lamp 92 is used as illumination in the photographing space. That is, the LED lamp 92 emits light while capturing a moving image (live view display image) in addition to the moment when the camera 81 acquires a still image.

  When the upper strobe unit 90A irradiates the user with strobe light from above the front, when the user stands at a position close to the camera 81 (near the photographing space front portion A1-1), the shadow of the neck and face outlines. Occur. However, the lower strobe unit 90B irradiates the user with strobe light from below the front. Specifically, the strobe light 91B in the space above the partition plate 95 emits strobe light from the lower front side toward the face of the user (inclined upward), and the strobe lights 91C and 91D in the lower space are in front. Strobe light is emitted from below in the user's foot direction (straight direction). This makes it possible to prevent the shadow of the neck and the shadow of the face from appearing when the user stands near the camera 81. Further, since the upper strobe unit 90A irradiates the user with strobe light from above the front, only the upper strobe unit 90A can be used when the user stands at a position far from the camera 81 (closer to the background portion 22). There is a shadow on the neck that is not exposed to light. However, since the strobes 91C and 91D in the lower space emit strobe light in the straight direction (direction from the photographing space front part A1-1 to the photographing space rear part A1-3), the user is at a position far from the camera 81. It is possible to prevent the shadow of the face and neck from occurring when standing.

6). Catch light A catch light is reflected in the eye by strobe light emitted from the upper and lower strobe units 90A and 90B.

  FIG. 19A is a diagram schematically showing a catchlight formed in the user's eye when there is no shielding plate 98 in the space below the lower strobe unit 90B. The catch light CL1 is reflected above the pupil 402 by the light emission of the strobe 91A of the upper strobe unit 90A. The shape of the catchlight CL1 is substantially circular according to the shape of the light emitting surface (diffusion cover 103) of the upper strobe unit 90A. Due to the light emission of the strobe 91B in the upper space of the lower strobe unit 90B, the catch light CL2 is reflected below the pupil 402, and further below it, the light of the strobes 91C and 91D in the lower space of the lower strobe unit 90B. The catch light CL3 is reflected. The catch light CL3 emitted from the strobes 91C and 91D in the lower space of the lower strobe unit 90B is reflected on the outer periphery of the black eye, mainly the iris 401. The external shapes of the catch lights CL2 and CL3 reflected on the iris 401 by the light emission of the upper and lower strobes 91B, 91C, 91D of the partition plate 95 of the lower strobe unit 90B are the same as those of the light emitting surface (diffuse cover 105) of the lower strobe unit 90B. Depending on the shape, it becomes a trapezoid.

  Since the strobe light of the upper strobe unit 90A used as the main light is strong, the catch light CL1 reflected by the light emission of the strobe 91A of the upper strobe unit 90A becomes dark white. However, since the catchlight CL1 is substantially circular, it can be recognized as a part of black eyes (pupil and iris) in the captured image. That is, it can be recognized that the catch light CL1 is reflected in the iris 401. The strobe light from the space above the lower strobe unit 90B is reflected downward by the reflector 94 disposed above the strobe 91B, and the amount of light irradiated to the user is reduced. The catch light CL2 reflected on the eyes by the strobe 91B in the upper space is light white. Therefore, the catch light CL2 can also be recognized as a part of the black eye (pupil and iris) in the captured image. That is, it can be recognized that the catch light CL2 is reflected in the iris 401.

  On the other hand, since the catch light CL3 by the strobe light on the lower side of the lower strobe unit 90B is reflected in a band shape on the outer periphery of the iris 401, the white of the catch light CL3 may not be recognized as a part of black eyes (pupil and iris). is there. That is, it may not be recognized that the catch light CL3 is reflected in the iris 401. In particular, when the amount of light of the strobes 91C and 91D in the lower space of the lower strobe unit 90B is large, the catch light CL3 reflected by the strobe light becomes dark white (white with low transparency). In this case, the black eyes appear to be small assimilated with the white eyes around the black eyes.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, by providing the shielding plate 98, the catch light CL3 by the strobes 91C and 91D in the space below the lower strobe unit 90B is changed to the outer peripheral portion of the iris 401 as shown in FIG. To prevent it from appearing in a strip shape.

  FIG. 19B is a diagram schematically showing a catchlight formed in the user's eye when the shielding plate 98 is in the space below the lower strobe unit 90B in the present embodiment. is there. When the shielding plate 98 is disposed in the lower space of the lower strobe unit 90B, the catch light reflected in the iris 401 is used because the shielding plate 98 shields part of the strobe light from the lower space. A part LB of CL3 is missing. That is, when the shielding plate 98 is present, an image having a larger area of the whole black eye is generated than when the shielding plate 98 is absent. In particular, an image including a larger number of outer peripheral portions of the iris 401 is generated as compared with the case where the shielding plate 98 is not provided.

  FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating an example of a part of a captured image including a catch light generated when an image is captured by the photographic sticker creating apparatus 1 including the shielding plate 98 according to the present embodiment. By providing the shielding plate 98, as shown in FIG. 20, a part of the catch light LB reflected by the light emission of the strobes 91C and 91D in the space below the lower strobe unit 90B is missing.

  As described above, by providing the shielding plate 98, it is possible to prevent an increase in white areas with low transparency in the black eyes (pupils and irises). The position of the shielding plate 98 extending in the direction of the partition plate 95 from the lower surface 104A of the housing 106 in the lower space of the lower strobe unit 90B corresponds to the outer peripheral portion of the iris when the catchlight is reflected in the black eyes. By providing the shielding plate 98 at such a position, it is possible to prevent the dark white belt-like catch light from being reflected on the outer periphery of the iris. As a result, it is possible to prevent the dark white of the catchlight from assimilating with the white eye portion and the black eye from appearing small. Therefore, large black eyes (crisp eyes) can be realized in the captured image. In addition, the catchlights CL1 and CL2 reflected by the strobe light from the upper space of the upper strobe unit 90A and the lower strobe unit 90B reflect an appropriate amount and shape of the catchlight. Therefore, it is possible to realize a black eye (a moist eye) in which an appropriate catchlight is reflected in the photographed image. Moreover, the pupil (the center of the black eye) can be darkened by setting the color of the camera unit 80 to black.

7). Effects The photo sticker creating apparatus 1 (an example of an image capturing apparatus) according to the present embodiment selects a user who is in a user standing position area A1-23 (a specific example of a predetermined area) in an image capturing space for capturing an image. This is a device for photographing. The photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is provided on the front side of the photographing space when viewed from the user standing position area A1-23, and is different from the camera 81 on the front side and the camera 81 that photographs the user. A lower strobe unit 90B (an example of an illumination unit) that is provided at a position and illuminates the user with strobe light (an example of illumination light) at the time of shooting (specifically, the moment when the camera 81 takes a still image) Prepare. The lower strobe unit 90B is disposed in the housing 106, the housing 106, and at least one strobe (an example of a light source) 91C and 91D that emits strobe light at the time of shooting, and a part of the strobe light is irradiated to the user. And a shielding plate 98 (an example of a shielding member) for preventing this.

  With the above configuration, the shielding plate 98 can prevent a part of the catch light from being reflected in the eyes. For example, as shown in FIG. 19B, a part of the white belt-shaped catchlight can be erased. Thereby, it can prevent that a black eye looks small. Further, by using the strobes 91C and 91D that emit strong light, it is possible to reduce shadows that occur when the user is photographed. Therefore, with the above configuration, it is possible to generate a photographed image including an image of a desired eye (large black eye) while reducing a shadow generated when photographing a user. That is, a captured image with a high degree of completion can be obtained.

  The strobes 91 </ b> C and 91 </ b> D are arranged at positions different from the shielding plate 98 as viewed from the user standing position area A <b> 1-23. With this configuration, it is possible to cause the user to irradiate the strobe light without reducing the amount of the strobe light emitted to the user. Therefore, for example, the shadow of the neck and face outline when the user stands near the camera 81 or the shadow of the face and neck when the user stands far from the camera 81 can be reduced. .

  A plurality of strobe units 90A and 90B having a casing and a strobe and illuminating a user with illumination light at the time of photographing are arranged on the front side and at positions different from the camera 81, and the plurality of strobe units 90A and 90B. At least one of them has a shielding plate 98. Specifically, the plurality of strobe units 90A and 90B include an upper strobe unit 90A (first illumination unit) disposed above the camera 81 and a lower strobe unit 90B (second illumination unit) disposed below the camera 81. The shielding plate 98 is provided in the lower strobe unit 90B. The catch light by the strobe light from the lower strobe unit 90B is reflected below the pupil. However, it is possible to prevent a part of the catchlight from being reflected corresponding to the position of the shielding plate 98. Therefore, the area of the entire black eye can be increased in the captured image. On the other hand, the catch light is reflected in the pupil by the strobe light of the upper strobe unit 90A. Therefore, it is possible to realize large black eyes (crisp and moist eyes) in which the catchlight is appropriately reflected in the photographed image.

  More specifically, the lower strobe unit 90B further includes a partition plate 95 (for partitioning an internal space formed by the housing 106 into upper and lower spaces between the lower surface 104A and the upper surface 105A of the housing 106. An example of a partition member), and the shielding plate 98 is disposed in a space below the lower strobe unit 90B. In the first embodiment, the shielding plate 98 extends from the lower surface 104 </ b> A of the housing 106 to the partition plate 95. With the above-described configuration, it is possible to prevent a white belt-like catchlight from being reflected on the outer periphery of the iris. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the black eyes (pupil and iris) from appearing small.

  In the space below the lower strobe unit 90B, the strobes 91C and 91D are arranged on both sides of the shielding plate 98 when viewed from the user standing position area A1-23. Thus, even if it is a case where the shielding board 98 is provided by providing several strobes 91C and 91D in the position different from the shielding board 98 seeing from user standing position area | region A1-23, a user is irradiated. The user can be irradiated with strong strobe light without reducing the amount of strobe light. Therefore, for example, the shadow of the neck and face outline when the user stands near the camera 81 or the shadow of the face and neck when the user stands far from the camera 81 can be reduced. .

  The housing 106 has a diffusion cover 105 (diffusion member) for diffusing strobe light on the user standing position area A1-23 side, and the shielding plate 98 is arranged on the strobe 91C, 91D side with respect to the diffusion cover 105. The Thereby, the shielding plate 98 can be protected by the diffusion cover 105.

  The shielding plate 98 is rectangular. Therefore, it can be easily attached to the housing 106.

  The strobe 91B is disposed in the upper space of the lower strobe unit 90B, and the lower strobe unit 90B further reflects the strobe light from the strobe 91B above the strobe 91B disposed in the upper space. It has a plate 94 (an example of a reflecting member). Thereby, the strobe light from the upper space is reflected downward by the reflecting plate 94, and the user is irradiated with the strobe light from the outer periphery of the reflecting plate 94. Therefore, the amount of light irradiated to the user is reduced, and the catch light reflected on the eyes by the strobe 91B in the space above the lower strobe unit 90B is light white. Thereby, even if the catchlight is reflected, it can be recognized as a black eye. Therefore, when the reflecting plate 94 is provided in the upper space of the lower strobe unit 90B, it is possible to prevent the black eyes from appearing small simply by disposing the shielding plate 98 in the lower space. Further, since the catch light is appropriately reflected in the black eye by the strobe 91B in the upper space of the lower strobe unit 90B, a large black eye (a clear and moist feeling eye) in which the catch light is appropriately reflected in the photographed image. ) Can be realized.

  The amount of strobe light emitted from the upper strobe unit 90A to the user is greater than the amount of strobe light emitted from the lower strobe unit 90B to the user. That is, the upper strobe unit 90A functions as a main light when shooting a shot image (still image). Since the upper strobe unit 90A is not provided with the shielding plate 98, it is possible to prevent the amount of light at the time of photographing from becoming insufficient.

  The shielding plate 98 is disposed at the center in the width direction of the imaging space. In this case, when using the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 with two users standing side by side, the effect of the present invention (the image of the desired eye while reducing the shadow generated when the user is photographed) To generate a captured image including

<Embodiment 2>
In the present embodiment, a modification regarding the position and shape of the shielding plate 98 disposed in the lower space of the lower strobe unit 90B will be described. The configuration of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 other than the shielding plate 98 is the same as that of the first embodiment.

  FIG. 21 is a view showing a modified example of the shielding plate 98, and is a schematic front view of the lower strobe unit 90B viewed from the user standing position area A1-23. In the first embodiment, the shielding plate 98 is disposed only in the space below the partition plate 95 of the lower strobe unit 90B. However, as shown in FIG. 21 (a), the shielding plate 98 is disposed on the lower strobe unit 90B. You may arrange | position with respect to both the lower space and upper space. As a result, the catch light can be secured with a larger black area than in the first embodiment.

  In the first embodiment, in the space below the lower strobe unit 90B, one shielding plate 98 is disposed at the center in the width direction of the space, and two strobes are disposed on both sides of one shielding plate 98. It was. However, as shown in FIG. 21B, one strobe 91 is arranged in the center in the width direction of the space below the partition plate 95 of the lower strobe unit 90B, and the two shielding plates 98 are replaced with one strobe. You may arrange | position on both sides of 91. This arrangement is advantageous when three users take pictures in the horizontal direction.

  In the first embodiment, the shielding plate 98 has a rectangular shape, but may have a shape other than a rectangular shape (for example, an ellipse) as shown in FIG.

  In any case of FIGS. 21A to 21C, the strobe 91 only needs to be arranged at a position different from the shielding plate 98 when viewed from the user standing position area A1-23. In any case shown in FIGS. 21A to 21C, the shielding plate 98 can prevent the black eyes from appearing small.

<Embodiment 3>
In the present embodiment, an example in which the shielding plate 98 is disposed at a position different from the space below the lower strobe unit 90B will be described. The configuration of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 other than the shielding plate 98 is the same as that of the first embodiment.

  In the first embodiment, the shielding plate 98 is disposed in the space below the lower strobe unit 90B. However, the arrangement of the shielding plate 98 is not limited to the space below the lower strobe unit 90B. For example, the shielding plate 98 may be disposed only in the space above the partition plate 95 of the lower strobe unit 90B, and may not be disposed in the space below the lower strobe unit 90B. The position of the shielding plate 98 may be determined according to the desired shape of the catchlight.

  In the first embodiment, the case where the upper strobe unit 90A is used as a main light (that is, the amount of light is larger than that of other strobe units) has been described. However, the lower strobe unit 90B (for example, strobes 91B, 91C, 91D). When using as a main light, the shielding plate 98 may be provided in the upper strobe unit 90A. In this case, the shielding plate 98 may be provided at a constant ratio with respect to the diffusion cover 103 of the upper strobe unit 90A, as in the first embodiment.

  In the first embodiment, when the upper strobe unit 90A is used as a main light, the shielding plate 98 is disposed only in the lower strobe unit 90B (lower space). However, the upper strobe unit 90A or the lower strobe unit is not provided. When any one of 90B is used as the main light, the shielding plate 98 may be provided on both the upper strobe unit 90A and the lower strobe unit 90B as long as the amount of light at the time of capturing a still image is sufficient. At this time, in the lower strobe unit 90B, the shielding plate 98 may be disposed only in the upper space, only in the lower space, or both in the upper and lower spaces.

  In the first embodiment, the case where the upper strobe unit 90A is disposed above the camera unit 80 and the lower strobe unit 90B is disposed below the camera unit 80 has been described. However, the upper strobe unit 90A and the lower strobe unit are described. In addition to or instead of the unit 90B, strobe units may be arranged on both the left and right sides of the camera unit 80 (the width direction side of the imaging space front portion A1-1). In this case, the shielding plate 98 may be provided on both or either one of the left and right strobe units.

  In any case, in the strobe unit including the shielding plate 98, the strobe 91 is preferably arranged at a position different from the shielding plate 98 when viewed from the user standing position area A1-23. Thereby, the user can be illuminated with a sufficient amount of light when capturing a still image.

<Other embodiments>
Various ideas described in the above embodiments can be combined as appropriate, and can be appropriately changed, replaced, added, omitted, and the like based on the common general knowledge of those skilled in the art. Other configurations that can be applied to the idea disclosed in the above embodiment will be described below.

  In the first embodiment, the size of the rubber 99 is the same as the shielding surface 98A (vertical surface) of the shielding plate 98, but the size of the rubber corresponds to only a part of the shielding surface 98A of the shielding plate 98. It may be a size. Further, a gap may be provided between the shielding plate 98 and the diffusion cover 105 instead of the rubber 99. Damage (for example, cracking) of the diffusion cover 105 can also be prevented by the gap.

  In the first embodiment, the shielding plate 98 is fixed to the lower surface 104 </ b> A of the housing 106 and the partition plate 95. However, the shielding plate 98 may be fixed to the diffusion cover 105. In this case, the shielding plate 98 may be attached to the inner surface (strobe side) of the diffusion cover 105 or may be attached to the outer surface (user standing position region A1-23 side) of the diffusion cover 105.

  The numbers and positions of the shielding plates 98, strobes 91, and LED lamps 92 shown in the first to third embodiments are merely examples, and the shielding plates 98 are located at a different number and different positions from the first to third embodiments. A strobe 91 and an LED lamp 92 may be provided.

  In the first to third embodiments, the shielding plate 98 (sheet metal) is used as the shielding member that blocks the strobe light. However, the shielding member is not limited to the shielding plate 98 and may be any member that blocks the strobe light. For example, instead of the shielding plate 98, a camera or a monitor may be arranged at the same position as the shielding plate 98 of the above embodiment, and the camera or monitor may be used as a shielding member.

  In the first to third embodiments, a part of the catchlight is erased by using the shielding plate 98, but a part of the catchlight may be erased without using the shielding plate 98. For example, a part of the catchlight may be erased by image processing. In this case, the control unit 201 recognizes the organ of the user's face from the captured image by face recognition processing, and extracts an eye contour region. The control unit 201 acquires color information from the extracted contour region, and specifies a dark white belt-like portion. And a control part synthesize | combines a predetermined color with the identified white strip-shaped location. In another method, the control unit 201 may calculate the center point of the eye by specifying a black eye region from the acquired color information. And the control part 201 may synthesize | combine a predetermined color with respect to the area | region which left | separated predetermined distance from the center point of eyes. As a result, a part of the catchlight reflected in the black eye may be erased. For example, the white portion of the catchlight in the captured image may be changed to the same color as the black eye (for example, brown or black).

  In the first embodiment, the reflecting plate 94 is provided above the strobe 91B (on the user side) in the upper space inside the lower strobe unit 90B. However, the reflecting plate is provided near the other strobe 91 (on the user side). 94 may be provided. By providing the reflecting plate 94, light can be attenuated, so that the occurrence of overexposure and shadows in the captured image can be suppressed.

(Example of software implementation)
The function of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 may be realized by a logic circuit (hardware) formed in an integrated circuit (IC chip) or the like, or may be realized by software using a CPU (Central Processing Unit). .

  In the latter case, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 includes a CPU for executing instructions of a program which is software for realizing each function, and a ROM (Read Only Memory) in which the program and various data are recorded so as to be readable by a computer (or CPU). ) Or a storage device (these are referred to as “recording media”), a RAM (Random Access Memory) for expanding the program, and the like. Then, the computer (or CPU) reads the program from the recording medium and executes it to achieve the object of the present invention. As the recording medium, a “non-temporary tangible medium” such as a tape, a disk, a card, a semiconductor memory, a programmable logic circuit, or the like can be used. The program may be supplied to the computer via any transmission medium (such as a communication network or a broadcast wave) that can transmit the program. The present invention can also be realized in the form of a data signal embedded in a carrier wave, in which the program is embodied by electronic transmission.

  The idea of the shielding plate 98 shown in the above embodiment can be widely applied not only to the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 but also to an image photographing apparatus for photographing an image of a person.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications are possible within the scope shown in the claims, and can be obtained by appropriately combining technical means disclosed in different embodiments. Embodiments are also included in the technical scope of the present invention.

  The present disclosure is useful as a photographic sticker creating apparatus that prints a photographed image on sticker paper or transmits it to an external device.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Photo sticker creation apparatus 11 Shooting unit 12 Editing unit 21 Shooting operation part 22 Background part 23 Shooting auxiliary part 29 Printing part 80 Camera unit 81 Camera 82 Touch panel monitor 90A Upper strobe unit 90B Lower strobe unit 90C Ceiling strobe unit 90D Right side strobe unit 90E Left side strobe unit 91, 91A, 91B, 91C, 91D Strobe 92, 92A, 92B, 92C, 92D, 92E, 92F LED lamp 94 Reflecting plate 95 Partition plate 98 Shielding plate 99 Rubber 101, 106 Housing 102, 104 Housing Part 103, 105 Diffusion cover 203 Communication part A1-1 Shooting space front part A1-2 Shooting space center part A1-3 Shooting space rear part A1-23 User standing position area CL1, CL2, CL3 Catch Ito

Claims (14)

An image photographing device for photographing a user in a predetermined area in a photographing space for photographing,
An imaging unit that is provided on the front side of the imaging space as viewed from the predetermined area and that images the user;
An illumination unit that is provided on the front side and at a position different from the imaging unit, and illuminates the user with illumination light during imaging;
With
The illumination unit is
A housing,
At least one light source disposed in the housing and emitting the illumination light during photographing;
A shielding member for preventing a part of the illumination light from being irradiated to the user;
An image photographing device.   The image photographing device according to claim 1, wherein the light source is disposed at a position different from the shielding member when viewed from the predetermined region. A plurality of illumination units that have the housing and the light source and illuminate the user with illumination light at the time of photographing are arranged on the front side and at positions different from the photographing unit,
At least one of the plurality of illumination units has the shielding member,
The image photographing device according to claim 1 or 2. The plurality of illumination units include a first illumination unit disposed above the imaging unit and a second illumination unit disposed below the imaging unit,
The image capturing apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the shielding member is provided in the second illumination unit. The second illumination unit further includes a partition member for dividing an internal space formed by the housing into upper and lower spaces between a lower surface and an upper surface of the housing.
The image capturing device according to claim 4, wherein the shielding member is disposed in a space below the second illumination unit.   The image capturing apparatus according to claim 5, wherein the shielding member extends from the lower surface of the housing to the partition member.   The image capturing device according to claim 5, wherein the light source is disposed on both sides of the shielding member when viewed from the predetermined region in a space below the second illumination unit. The casing has a diffusion member that diffuses the illumination light on the predetermined area side,
The image capturing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the shielding member is disposed closer to the light source than the diffusing member.   The image capturing device according to claim 1, wherein the shielding member is rectangular. The light source is disposed in a space above the second illumination unit;
The image photographing apparatus according to claim 5, wherein the second illumination unit further includes a reflection member that reflects illumination light from the light source above the light source disposed in the upper space.   The light quantity of the said illumination light irradiated to the said user from the said 1st illumination part is more than the light quantity of the said illumination light irradiated to the said user from the said 2nd illumination part. Image shooting device. A display unit for displaying a photographed image generated by the photographing unit;
The image photographing device according to any one of claims 1 to 11.   The image photographing device according to claim 12, further comprising a printing unit that prints an image generated by editing the photographed image on a sheet.   The image capturing device according to claim 12, further comprising a communication unit that transmits image data generated by editing the captured image to an external device via a network.