JP2019186875A - Photo creation game machine, control method, and program - Google Patents

Abstract

To allow each user to obtain a sticker sheet on which an image obtained by performing a favorite edit on a favorite image is printed while sharing memories of playing the game.SOLUTION: A control unit controls display of a keep image selection screen that allows a user to select a keep image to be edited from a plurality of photographed images acquired by photographing the user as a subject, and a sticker layout selection screen that allows the user to select the sticker layout of a sticker sheet on which a keep image on which editing has been performed is printed, and in each of two keep image selection areas provided side by side on the keep image selection screen, selection of a keep image is individually accepted for each of two users, and in one seal layout selection area provided on the seal layout selection screen, the selection of the seal layout from the user is accepted. The present technology can be applied to a photo sticker creating apparatus.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 16

Description

  The present technology relates to a photo creation game machine, a control method, and a program, and in particular, a sticker sheet on which an image obtained by editing a favorite image on a favorite image while each user shares a memory of playing the game is printed. The present invention relates to a photo creation game machine, a control method, and a program that make it possible to obtain a camera.

  Conventionally, a photo sticker installed in an amusement facility or the like is known. The photo sticker machine photographs a user and edits the photographed image according to the user's operation. The photo sticker prints the edited photographed image on sticker paper.

  In such a photo sticker, a sticker layout that allows a user to select a shot image to be edited as a keep image from among a plurality of shot images, or determines a layout of a shot image to be printed on a sticker sheet. Is selected by the user.

  For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a photo sticker creation apparatus that allows any one of the users to select a keep image while selecting a seal layout for each user.

  Further, Patent Document 2 discloses a photo sticker creation apparatus that allows a user to select a seal layout for each user or select one of the users according to the number of divisions of a sticker sheet to be finally output. Has been.

JP 2012-142771 A JP 2017-194596 A

  In the photo sticker creating apparatus of Patent Document 1, since one of the users selects a keep image, a photographed image that another user likes may not be an editing target. Further, since the seal layout is selected for each user, there is a possibility that the sense of unity of the entire sticker sheet that is finally output may be impaired.

  In particular, when two users cut out sticker paper printed with a sticker layout selected for each user, each user may not have a strong memory of playing the game together. .

  On the other hand, in the photo sticker creation apparatus of Patent Document 2, depending on the number of divisions of the sticker paper, one of the users can select the sticker layout, so the whole sticker paper that is finally output is unified. The feeling can be kept intact. However, since a function for selecting a keep image for each user was not provided, it was impossible to select and edit a favorite image for each user.

  As described above, in the conventional photo sticker, it is not performed that one of the users selects the seal layout and the keep image is selected for each user. For this reason, each user cannot obtain a sticker sheet on which an image obtained by performing a favorite edit on a favorite image while sharing a memory of playing the game.

  The present technology has been made in view of such a situation, and each user can use a sticker sheet on which an image obtained by performing a favorite edit on a favorite image is printed while sharing a memory of playing a game. It can be obtained.

  The photo creation game machine of the present technology includes a keep image selection screen for allowing the user to select a keep image to be edited from a plurality of photographed images acquired by photographing the user as a subject, and an editing A control unit that controls display of a sticker layout selection screen for allowing the user to select a sticker layout of sticker paper on which the keep image printed is applied. In each of the two keep image selection areas provided side by side, the selection of the keep image is individually accepted for each of the two users, and in one seal layout selection area provided on the seal layout selection screen The selection of the seal layout is received from the user.

  The control method of the present technology is a selection method for a keep image selection that allows a photo creation game machine to select a keep image to be edited from a plurality of photographed images acquired by photographing a user as a subject. A screen and a sticker layout selection screen for allowing the user to select a sticker layout of sticker paper on which the edited keep image is printed are displayed. The sticker layout selection screen is provided side by side on the keep image selection screen. In each of the two keep image selection areas, the selection of the keep image is individually accepted for each of the two users, and the seal layout is selected in one seal layout selection area provided on the seal layout selection screen. Accept from the user.

  The program of the present technology includes a keep image selection screen for causing the computer to select a keep image to be edited from a plurality of photographed images acquired by photographing a user as a subject, and an editing Display a sticker layout selection screen for allowing the user to select a sticker layout of sticker paper on which the keep image to which the keep image is applied is displayed, and two keep images provided side by side on the keep image selection screen In each selection area, the selection of the keep image is individually accepted for each of the two users, and the seal layout is selected from the user in one seal layout selection area provided on the seal layout selection screen. Execute the process to accept.

  In the present technology, a keep image selection screen for allowing the user to select a keep image to be edited from a plurality of photographed images acquired by photographing the user as a subject, and editing has been performed. A sticker layout selection screen for allowing the user to select a sticker layout of sticker paper on which the keep image is printed is displayed. In each of the two keep image selection areas provided side by side on the keep image selection screen. The selection of the keep image is individually received for each of the two users, and the selection of the seal layout is received from the user in one seal layout selection area provided on the seal layout selection screen.

  According to the present technology, it is possible for each user to obtain sticker paper on which an image obtained by performing favorite editing on a favorite image is shared while sharing memories of playing the game.

  Note that the effects described here are not necessarily limited, and may be any of the effects described in the present disclosure.

It is a perspective view which shows the structural example of the external appearance of the photo sticker production apparatus of this technique. It is the perspective view which looked at the external appearance of the photograph sticker production apparatus from another angle. It is a figure explaining a user's movement. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a preselection part. It is a figure which shows the structural example of an imaging | photography part. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a background part. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the front of an edit unit. It is a figure which shows the structural example of an edit unit side panel. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of a photograph sticker production apparatus. It is a block diagram which shows the function structural example of a photograph sticker production apparatus. It is a flowchart explaining a photograph sticker creation game process. It is a flowchart explaining a pre-selection process. It is a flowchart explaining an imaging | photography process. It is a figure explaining the screen transition in imaging processing. It is a figure explaining the screen transition in imaging processing. It is a flowchart explaining an edit process. It is a figure which shows the example of a seal layout selection screen. It is a figure which shows the example of a seal layout selection screen. It is a figure which shows the example of a keep image selection screen. It is a figure which shows the example of an edit screen. It is a figure which shows the example of the image selection screen for portable transmission. It is a figure which shows the example of a collage image. It is a figure explaining arrangement | positioning of an image. It is a figure which shows the example of the sticker layout of sticker paper. It is a figure which shows the other example of a seal layout selection screen. It is a figure which shows the other example of a seal layout selection screen. It is a figure which shows the further another example of a sticker layout selection screen. It is a figure which shows the further another example of a sticker layout selection screen. It is a figure which shows the further another example of a sticker layout selection screen. It is a figure which shows the further another example of a sticker layout selection screen. It is a figure which shows the further another example of a sticker layout selection screen. It is a figure which shows the further another example of a sticker layout selection screen. It is a figure which shows the further another example of a sticker layout selection screen. It is a figure which shows the further another example of a sticker layout selection screen. It is a figure which shows the further another example of a sticker layout selection screen. It is a figure which shows the further another example of a sticker layout selection screen. It is a figure which shows the further another example of a sticker layout selection screen. It is a figure which shows the further another example of a sticker layout selection screen. It is a figure which shows the further another example of a sticker layout selection screen. It is a figure which shows the other example of an edit screen. It is a flowchart explaining another edit process. It is a flowchart explaining other edit processing.

  Hereinafter, modes for carrying out the present technology (hereinafter referred to as embodiments) will be described.

<Appearance of photo sticker creation device>
FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 are perspective views showing a configuration example of the appearance of the photographic sticker creating apparatus 1.

  The photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is a game machine that provides a photographed image and an edited image. The photo sticker creating apparatus 1 provides an image to the user by printing the image on a sticker sheet or making the image viewable on the user's mobile terminal. The photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is installed in an amusement facility or a store such as a game center.

  The users of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 are mainly female high school students and young women. 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. As a result, the captured image is edited into a rich 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 is basically configured by being installed in a state where a photographing unit 11 and an editing unit 12 are in contact with each other. The photographing unit 11 and the editing unit 12 are electrically connected.

  The photographing unit 11 has a box-shaped housing having a size that allows a person to enter inside, and includes a pre-selection unit 20, a photographing unit 21, and a background unit 22. The pre-selection unit 20 is installed on the side surface of the imaging unit 21. The space ahead of the preselection unit 20 is a preselection space in which preselection processing is performed. Further, the photographing unit 21 and the background unit 22 are installed facing each other with a predetermined distance. A space formed between the imaging unit 21 and the background unit 22 is an imaging space in which imaging processing is performed.

  The pre-selection unit 20 performs guidance for introducing a game provided by the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 as pre-selection processing, and performs various settings in shooting processing performed in the shooting space. The pre-selection unit 20 is provided with a coin slot into which a user inserts a price, a touch panel monitor used for various operations, and the like. The pre-selection unit 20 guides the user in the pre-selection space to the shooting space as appropriate according to the availability of the shooting space.

  The photographing unit 21 is a device for photographing a user as a subject. The photographing unit 21 is located in front of the user who has entered the photographing space. A camera, a touch panel monitor used for various operations, and the like are provided in front of the photographing unit 21 facing the photographing space.

  If the left side is the left side and the right side is the right side as viewed from the user facing the front in the imaging space, the left side of the imaging unit 21 is configured by the side panel 41A, and the right side is configured by the side panel 41B. Is done. Further, the front surface of the photographing unit 21 is constituted by a front panel 42. The pre-selection unit 20 described above is installed on the side panel 41A. The pre-selection unit 20 may be installed on the side panel 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 located on the back side of the user facing the front. The side panel 52A is a plate-like member that is attached to the left end of the back panel 51 and has substantially the same width as the side panel 41A. The side panel 52B is a plate-like member that is attached to the right end of the back panel 51 and has substantially the same width as the side panel 41B.

  The side panel 41A and the side panel 52A are provided on substantially the same plane. The upper portions of the side panel 41A and the side panel 52A are connected by a connecting portion 23A that is a plate-like member. The lower portions of the side panel 41A and the side panel 52A are connected by a connecting portion 23A 'that is a metal member provided on the floor surface. Similarly, the side panel 41B and the side panel 52B are provided on substantially the same plane. The upper portions of the side panel 41B and the side panel 52B are connected by a connecting portion 23B. The lower portions of the side panel 41B and the side panel 52B are connected by a connecting portion 23B '.

  For example, a resin floor sheet 27 is laid on the floor of the imaging space. The floor sheet 27 is colored in a pink color with high design.

  An opening formed by being surrounded by the side panel 41A, the connecting portion 23A, and the side panel 52A serves as an entrance / exit of the imaging space. An opening formed by being surrounded by the side panel 41B, the connecting portion 23B, and the side panel 52B also serves as an entrance / exit of the imaging space.

  An entrance / exit curtain (not shown) is attached to an entrance formed by the side panel 41A, the connecting portion 23A, and the side panel 52A so as to hang down from the top surface of the connecting portion 23A. Similarly, an entrance / exit curtain (not shown) is attached to an entrance / exit formed by the side panel 41B, the connecting portion 23B, and the side panel 52B so as to hang down from the top surface of the connecting portion 23B.

  A ceiling surrounded by the front surface of the photographing unit 21, the connecting portion 23A, and the connecting portion 23B is formed above the photographing space. On the ceiling, for example, a resin ceiling sheet 24 is provided. One end of the ceiling sheet 24 is fixed to the connecting portion 23A, and the other end is fixed to the connecting portion 23B.

  A vent hole may be provided in a part of the ceiling sheet 24. For example, it is good also considering the part shown by the square shape at the both ends (the connection part 23A side and the connection part 23B side) of the ceiling sheet 24 as a vent hole. Moreover, the part shown by square shape may be formed with the transparent member into which light injects.

  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 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 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.

  An editing unit side panel 65 that is a plate-like member having a rectangular shape is provided on the left side of the editing unit 12 (the side opposite to the front panel 42 of the photographing unit 21). The editing unit side panel 65 is formed in a housing shape having a thickness of about 10 cm, for example.

  The side surface (edge surface) of the editing unit side panel 65 on the front side of the editing unit 12 shown in FIG. 1 is substantially flush with the side panel 41A and the side panel 52A. The side surface (edge surface) of the editing unit side panel 65 on the back side of the editing unit 12 shown in FIG. 2 is substantially flush with the side panel 41B and the side panel 52B. Furthermore, the upper surface (top surface) of the editing unit side panel 65 is substantially flush with the ceiling sheet 24 that forms the ceiling of the imaging space.

  With such a structure, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is configured to have a rectangular parallelepiped casing as a whole.

  Curtain frames 26A and 26B are attached above the editing unit 12. One end of the curtain frame 26A and the curtain frame 26B provided in parallel to each other is fixed to the connecting portion 23A and the connecting portion 23B, respectively. The other ends of the curtain frame 26 </ b> A and the curtain frame 26 </ b> B are respectively joined to the upper ends of both side surfaces of the editing unit side panel 65.

  Curtains (not shown) are attached to the curtain frames 26 </ b> A and 26 </ b> B so that the front front space and the rear front space of the editing unit 12 cannot be seen from the outside. The space in front of the editing unit 12 and the space behind the back of the editing unit 12 surrounded by the curtain, the front panel 42 of the photographing unit 21, and the editing unit side panel 65 are editing spaces in which the user performs editing work.

  As will be described later, the editing unit side panel 65 is provided with a sticker outlet for providing printed sticker paper to the user. The space in front of the editing unit side panel 65 becomes a print waiting space where the user waits for a printed sticker sheet to be provided.

  Therefore, in consideration of the safety when the user moves from the editing space to the print waiting space, the corners formed by both side surfaces of the editing unit side panel 65 and the surfaces on the editing space side are chamfered (R chamfering). ing.

<About user movement>
Here, the flow of the photo sticker creation game and the accompanying movement of the user will be described.

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

  The user inserts money into the coin slot in the pre-selected space A0 that is the space in front of the pre-selecting unit 20. Next, the user performs various settings according to the screen displayed on the touch panel monitor. 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 operation, as indicated by the white arrow # 1, has a shooting space A1 formed between the shooting unit 21 and the background unit 22 from the entrance G1 between the side panel 41A and the side panel 52A. to go into. A user performs a shooting operation using a camera or a touch panel monitor provided in the shooting unit 21.

  The user who has finished the shooting work exits the shooting space A1 from the doorway G1 as indicated by the white arrow # 2 and moves to the editing space A2-1, or the doorway G2 as indicated by the white arrow # 3. Exits the shooting space A1 and moves to the editing space A2-2.

  The editing space A2-1 is an editing space on the front side of the editing unit 12. On the other hand, the editing space A2-2 is an editing space on the back 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 of the photographing 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 printing to end. When printing is completed, the user receives the sticker paper discharged from the discharge port provided in the editing unit side panel 65, and finishes a series of photo sticker creation games.

  Next, the configuration of each device will be described.

<Configuration of preselection unit>
FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the preselection unit 20.

  A touch panel monitor 71 is provided above the preselection 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 Interfaces) and accepting a user's selection operation. The touch panel monitor 71 displays a screen used for selecting a course related to shooting performed in the shooting space.

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

  As the pre-selection unit 20, the touch panel monitor 71, the speaker 72, and the coin insertion / return port 73 provided on the side panel 41A are all provided so as not to protrude from the surface of the side panel 41A.

<Configuration of the shooting unit>
FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the front of the photographing unit 21. The photographing unit 21 is configured to be surrounded by the side panel 41A, the side panel 41B, and the front panel 42.

  A camera unit 81 is provided slightly above the center of the front panel 42. A camera 91 and a touch panel monitor 92 are provided in front of the camera unit 81.

  The camera 91 is a single-lens reflex camera, for example, and is attached inside the camera unit 81 so that the lens is exposed. The camera 91 includes an image sensor such as a CCD (Charge Coupled Device) image sensor or a CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) image sensor, and photographs a user in the photographing space A1.

  A moving image (hereinafter also referred to as a live view image) captured by the camera 91 is displayed on the touch panel monitor 92 in real time. A still image captured by the camera 91 at a predetermined timing such as when shooting is instructed is saved as a captured image.

  The touch panel monitor 92 is provided below the camera 91. The touch panel monitor 92 includes a monitor such as an LCD and a touch panel laminated thereon. The touch panel monitor 92 has a function as a live view monitor that displays a moving image captured by the camera 91 and a function that displays various GUIs and accepts a user's selection operation.

  Above the camera unit 81, an upper strobe unit 82 with a curved light emitting surface facing the user is installed. The upper strobe unit 82 irradiates light on the user's face and upper body from the upper front of the user. Inside the light emitting surface of the upper strobe unit 82, a light bulb that is always lit and a strobe light emitting tube that emits light at the photographing timing are arranged.

  Between the camera unit 81 and the upper strobe unit 82, an upper camera strobe 83 having a half-moon-shaped light emitting surface that forms an arc on the lower side is provided. The on-camera flash 83 is formed so as to be embedded in the front panel 42.

  Below the camera unit 81, a foot strobe unit 84 for irradiating light to the lower body and feet of the user is provided. The light emitting surface of the foot strobe unit 84 is formed without a gap between the side panel 41A and the side panel 41B. Inside the light emitting surface of the foot strobe unit 84, a light bulb that is always lit and a strobe light emitting tube that emits light at the photographing timing are also arranged.

  As described above, the upper strobe unit 82 and the foot strobe unit 84 include a light bulb that is always lit and a strobe light emitting tube that emits light at the photographing timing. Accordingly, the upper strobe unit 82 and the foot strobe unit 84 constantly illuminate the photographing space and improve the appearance of the photographed image in order to brighten the photographing space and ensure user operability and safety. For this purpose, strobe light is emitted at the photographing timing to irradiate the user who is the subject.

  Note that, for example, a speaker may be provided near the ceiling of the front panel 42, and guidance sound, BGM, sound effects, and the like for shooting processing may be output. Moreover, the speaker may be provided in the background part 22 mentioned later instead of the front panel 42. FIG. Here, as will be described later with reference to FIG. 6, the description will be continued with an example in which a speaker is provided in the background portion 22.

<Configuration of background part>
FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the background portion 22 on the photographing space A1 side.

  A predetermined gap is formed between the rear panel 51 configured as the first rear panel and the rear panel 51, and a lower end thereof is provided above a predetermined height from the floor of the imaging space A1. The rear panel 101 is disposed as a second rear panel. The back panel 101 is provided so as to form a closed space between the back panel 51 and the side panels 52A and 52B.

  Here, hereinafter, the rear panel 51 is referred to as an outer rear panel 51, and the rear panel 101 is referred to as an inner rear panel 101.

  As a part of the inner back panel 101, a background region portion 111 is formed that is a background of a captured image obtained by photographing by the photographing unit 21 (image is taken as a background).

  The background area | region part 111 is comprised with a milky white flat acrylic board (milky white acrylic board). In a gap formed between the outer back panel 51 and the inner back panel 101 (on the back side of the background area portion 111), a strobe light emitting unit having a strobe light emitting tube that emits light in accordance with the photographing timing is provided.

  As a result, the background area 111 emits light brightly and brightly in the entire area at the photographing timing.

  In the inner back panel 101, speakers 112-1 and 112-2 are provided on the left and right sides of the background area 111. The speakers 112-1 and 112-2 output shooting process guidance voice, BGM, sound effects, and the like toward the shooting space. Hereinafter, the speakers 112-1 and 112-2 are simply referred to as speakers 112 unless they are particularly distinguished from each other.

<Configuration of editing unit>
FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the editing unit 12 on the front side (editing space A2-1 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 by stacking a tablet and a 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. When two users perform editing work at the same time, the touch pen 132A is used by a user on the left side of the tablet built-in monitor 131, and the touch pen 132B is used by a user on the right side of the tablet built-in monitor 131. .

  The operation using the touch pen 132A and the operation using the touch pen 132B are distinguished. As appropriate, only the operation using the touch pen 132A is possible for the left side display of the tablet built-in monitor 131, and only the operation using the touch pen 132B is possible for the right side display. Hereinafter, when it is not necessary to distinguish the touch pen 132A and the touch pen 132B as appropriate, they are collectively referred to as the touch pen 132.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the editing unit side panel 65 provided on the left side of the editing unit 12.

  The editing unit side panel 65 has panels 151 to 154 as plate-like members constituting the front side (print waiting space side) surface.

  The panel 151 constitutes substantially the upper half of the editing unit side panel 65. Panel 152 constitutes a little less than one third of the center in the left-right direction in the substantially lower half of editing unit side panel 65. Panels 153 and 154 constitute the left and right sides of panel 152 in the substantially lower half of editing unit side panel 65.

  The panel 152 is configured as an openable / closable door that covers a part of the left side surface of the editing unit 12. A printer provided inside the left side surface of the editing unit 12 can be viewed from the opening with the panel 152 opened.

  Near the center of the panel 152, there is provided a sticker outlet 161 for providing the user with sticker paper that is finally output. An image showing a user of the editing space A2-1 or an image showing a user of the editing space A2-2 is printed on a sticker sheet with a predetermined layout by a printer provided inside the left side of the editing unit 12. It is discharged to the seal outlet 161.

  In the panel 152, a light emitting unit 162 that emits light at a timing when the sticker paper is discharged from the sticker take-out port 161 is provided above the sticker take-out port 161, for example. A speaker 163 is provided below the seal outlet 161. The speaker 163 outputs sounds such as guidance voices, background music, and sound effects for users in the print waiting space.

<Internal configuration of photo sticker creation device>
FIG. 9 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1. In FIG. 9, the same components as those described above are denoted by the same reference numerals. The overlapping description will be omitted as appropriate.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 has an external input / output interface for a PC (Personal Computer) unit 301 including a pre-selection unit 302, an imaging unit 304, editing units 305A and 305B, and a printing unit 306. It is configured by being connected through 303. The PC unit 301 serving as an information processing unit is mounted, for example, inside the casing of the editing unit 12.

  A CPU (Central Processing Unit) 311, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 312, and a RAM (Random Access Memory) 313 that constitute the PC unit 301 are connected to each other via a bus 314.

  The CPU 311 executes a predetermined program and controls the overall operation of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1. The ROM 312 stores programs and data executed by the CPU 311. The RAM 312 temporarily stores data and programs processed by the CPU 311.

  An input / output interface 315 is further connected to the bus 314. A storage unit 316, a communication unit 317, and a drive 318 are connected to the input / output interface 315.

  The storage unit 316 is a non-volatile storage medium such as a hard disk or a flash memory. The storage unit 316 stores various setting information supplied from the CPU 311. Information stored in the storage unit 316 is appropriately read out by the CPU 311.

  The communication unit 317 is a network interface such as the Internet. The communication unit 317 communicates with an external device according to control by the CPU 311. The communication unit 317 transmits the image selected by the user to, for example, an image acquisition site management server managed by the manufacturer of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1. The image transmitted from the communication unit 317 is allocated and stored with a predetermined storage area, and is displayed on a portable terminal that has accessed the image acquisition site management server or downloaded to the portable terminal.

  A removable medium 319 made of an optical disk, a semiconductor memory, or the like is appropriately attached to the drive 318. Programs and data read from the removable medium 319 by the drive 318 are supplied to the CPU 311 and stored in the storage unit 316 or installed.

  An external input / output interface 303 is connected to the input / output interface 315. Control of each unit by the PC unit 301 is performed via the external input / output interface 303.

  The preselection unit 302 realizes a preselection process for the user in the preselection space A0. The preselection unit 302 includes a touch panel monitor 71, a speaker 72, and a coin processing unit 321.

  The touch panel monitor 71 displays various selection screens according to control by the PC unit 301 and accepts user operations on the selection screens. An input signal representing the content of the user's operation is supplied to the PC unit 301 and various settings are performed.

  The coin processing unit 321 detects the insertion of coins into the coin insertion / return port 73. When the coin processing unit 321 detects that a predetermined amount of coins has been inserted, the coin processing unit 321 outputs an activation signal instructing the start of the game to the PC unit 301.

  The photographing unit 304 realizes photographing processing for a user in the photographing space A1. The imaging unit 304 includes a front illumination device 331, a back illumination device 332, a camera 91, a touch panel monitor 92, and a speaker 112.

  The front illumination device 331 is a strobe unit provided in the photographing unit 21 among the strobe units in the photographing space A1. The backlight unit 332 is a strobe unit provided in the background portion 22 among the strobe units in the photographing space A1. The front illumination device 331 and the back illumination device 332 emit light according to the illumination control signal supplied from the PC unit 301.

  The camera 91 shoots according to shutter control by the PC unit 301, and outputs a captured image (image data) obtained by the shooting to the PC unit 301.

  The editing unit 305A realizes editing processing for users in the editing space A2-1. The editing unit 305A includes a tablet built-in monitor 131, touch pens 132A and 132B, and a speaker 341. The editing unit 305B realizes editing processing for users in the editing space A2-2, and has the same configuration as the editing unit 305A. Hereinafter, the editing units 305A and 305B are simply referred to as the editing unit 305 unless they are particularly distinguished.

  The tablet built-in monitor 131 displays an editing screen according to control by the PC unit 301 and accepts a user operation on the editing screen. An input signal representing the content of the user's operation is supplied to the PC unit 301, and the captured image to be edited is edited.

  The printing unit 306 includes a printer 351, a sticker sheet unit 352, a speaker 353, and an illumination device 354. The sticker paper unit 352 is attached to the printer 351.

  The printer 351 drives the built-in head 361 and prints an image on a roll-shaped sticker sheet 363 stored in the sticker sheet unit 352 based on print data supplied from the PC unit 301. In addition, the printer 351 cuts the sticker sheet 363 on which an image is printed by a cutter 362 at a predetermined cutting position, and discharges the sticker sheet 363 to the sticker takeout port 161.

  The illuminating device 354 is an illuminating device for causing the light emitting unit 162 to emit light, and includes a fluorescent tube or LED illumination. The illumination device 354 emits light according to the illumination control signal supplied from the PC unit 301.

<Example of functional configuration of photo sticker creation device>
FIG. 10 is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration example of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1. At least a part of the functional units illustrated in FIG. 10 is realized by a predetermined program being executed by the CPU 311.

  In the photo sticker creating apparatus 1, a pre-selection processing unit 401, a photographing processing unit 402, an editing processing unit 403, and a print processing unit 404 are realized. The function units of the pre-selection processing unit 401, the imaging processing unit 402, the editing processing unit 403, and the print processing unit 404 function as a control unit that controls the operation of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 as a whole.

  The preselection processing unit 401 executes the preselection processing by controlling each unit of the preselection unit 302. A course related to shooting is selected by the pre-selection process. Information representing the content selected by the user is supplied to the imaging processing unit 402.

  The imaging processing unit 402 performs imaging processing by controlling each unit of the imaging unit 304. The imaging processing unit 402 outputs the captured image data obtained by performing the imaging process to the editing processing unit 403. Data of a plurality of photographed images obtained by performing photographing a plurality of times is supplied from the photographing processing unit 402 to the editing processing unit 403.

  The editing processing unit 403 performs editing processing by controlling each unit of the editing unit 305. The editing process includes image processing for adjusting the size of the user's eyes and the brightness of the skin appearing in the captured image, and image processing for editing the captured image.

  After finishing editing the captured image, the edit processing unit 403 generates print data by arranging the edited image in a predetermined layout, and outputs the print data to the print processing unit 404.

  The print processing unit 404 outputs print data to the printer 351 and prints an edited image.

<Operation of photo sticker creation device>
Here, with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 11, operation | movement of the photo sticker production apparatus 1 which provides a photo sticker production game is demonstrated.

  In step S1, the preselection processing unit 401 determines whether or not a predetermined amount of coins has been inserted based on an activation signal supplied from the coin processing unit 321 and waits until it is determined that coins have been inserted. To do.

  If it is determined in step S1 that a coin has been inserted, the process proceeds to step S2. In step S <b> 2, the preselection processing unit 401 performs the preselection process by controlling the preselection unit 302.

  In step S <b> 3, the photographing processing unit 402 performs photographing processing by controlling the photographing unit 304. Specifically, the shooting processing unit 402 displays a moving image of the subject captured by the camera 91 on the touch panel monitor 92, captures a user in the shooting space A1 as a subject, and generates a shot image.

  In the photographing process according to the present embodiment, only up-shooting for obtaining an up-image that is an image in which the face of the subject and the upper body are greatly captured is performed as a plurality of times of shooting. However, in addition to the up-shooting, whole-body shooting for obtaining a whole-body image that is an image showing the whole body of the subject may be performed.

  In step S4, the editing processing unit 403 controls the editing unit 305 corresponding to the editing space of the editing space A2-1 and the editing space A2-2 that is the destination of the user who has finished the shooting process. Then, edit processing is performed. Specifically, the editing processing unit 403 generates an edited image that has been edited by causing the user to perform an editing operation on the captured image obtained by the imaging process.

  In step S <b> 5, the print processing unit 404 performs (starts) print processing by controlling the printer 351. Specifically, the print processing unit 404 outputs the edited image obtained by the editing process to the printer 351 and prints it on a sticker sheet. Note that a photographed image obtained by the photographing process may be printed on sticker paper.

  When the printing is finished, in step S6, the printer 351 discharges the sticker sheet on which the image is printed to the sticker take-out port 161 and finishes the process.

<Details of pre-selection process>
Next, with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 12, the details of the pre-selection process in step S2 in the series of processes of the photo sticker creation game described above will be described.

  When the pre-service process is started, the pre-selection processing unit 401 causes the touch panel monitor 71 to display a reflection course selection screen in step S11.

  The reflection course selection screen is a screen used for selection of a reflection course that determines the reflection of the subject in the captured image.

  The reflection of the subject determined by the transfer course is determined by the irradiation intensity of each strobe unit in the shooting space A1 and the image processing performed on the shot image. For example, the image of the subject is determined by adjusting the amount of light emitted from each of the front illumination device 331 and the back illumination device 332 and adjusting at least one of the saturation, brightness, sharpness, contrast, and the like of the person area in the captured image. Is done.

  When one of the photo courses is selected by operating the photo course selection screen, in step S12, the pre-selection processing unit 401 sends the user in the pre-selection space A0 to the photo space A1. Guide the move. The guidance for movement to the imaging space A1 is performed by displaying a guidance screen on the touch panel monitor 71 or by outputting sound from the speaker 72.

  The pre-selection process is performed as described above.

<Details of shooting process>
Next, with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 13, the details of the photographing process in step S3 in the series of processes of the photo sticker creation game described above will be described.

  When shooting processing is started by the user touching the touch panel monitor 92, the shooting processing unit 402 causes the touch panel monitor 92 to display a guidance screen that explains how to perform shooting.

  Thereafter, when the shooting timing comes when the live view display screen is displayed on the touch panel monitor 92, the shooting processing unit 402 performs the first shooting in step S21.

  In step S <b> 22, the shooting processing unit 402 displays a shot image that is a still image obtained by shooting on the touch panel monitor 92 as a first shooting result. The user can prepare for the next shooting while confirming the first shooting result. Note that a captured image displayed as a captured result is a still image after trimming that is obtained by trimming an original image obtained by capturing.

  Thereafter, the second and subsequent shootings are performed. That is, when the second shooting timing is reached, in step S23, the shooting processing unit 402 performs the second shooting.

  Similarly, in steps S24 to S29, the imaging processing unit 402 performs the third to eighth imaging, respectively. In this way, the shooting performed eight times is an up-shooting with the user's face and upper body as the shooting range.

  However, in the second to eighth shootings, the shooting result is not displayed, and the live view display screen and the shooting are continuously performed. Thereby, since the time required for one shooting can be reduced as compared with the conventional case, it is possible to perform shooting more times in the same time as the time required for the entire conventional shooting process. In addition, since the shooting result is displayed in the first shooting, it is possible to make the user know in advance how the captured image is obtained.

  In step S21 to S29, after the eight shootings are completed, in step S30, the shooting processing unit 402 moves the user who has finished shooting to the editing space A2-1 or the editing space A2-2. invite. The guidance for moving to the editing space A2-1 or the editing space A2-2 is performed by displaying a guidance screen on the touch panel monitor 92 or by outputting sound from the speaker 112.

<Screen transition in shooting process>
Here, with reference to FIG. 14 and FIG. 15, the transition of the screen displayed on the touch panel monitor 92 in the imaging | photography process mentioned above is demonstrated.

  When the user moves from the pre-selected space A0 to the shooting space A1, the screen P1 of FIG. The shooting process is started when the user touches the touch panel monitor 92 on which the screen P1 is displayed.

  On the touch panel monitor 92, a live view image is displayed as a background of the entire screen from the state where the screen P1 is displayed, and a filter of a predetermined color (for example, pink) is superimposed on the live view image. . As a result, the user can confirm an image of the user himself / herself immediately after moving to the shooting space A1.

  When the photographing process is started, a guidance screen explaining how to shoot is displayed on the touch panel monitor 92, and then a screen P2 in FIG. 14 is displayed. The screen P2 is a live view display screen for the first shooting, and the screen P2 includes a region R11 where a live view image for the first shooting is displayed and a part of a logo image. A region R12 smaller than R11 is provided. In the logo image, a logo representing the model name of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is drawn.

  When the countdown starts in a state where the screen P2 is displayed and the photographing timing is reached, the touch panel monitor 92 displays the screen P3 in FIG. 14 and the first photographing is performed. In the area R11 of the screen P3, a logo image is displayed instead of the live view image displayed so far. In the state of the screen P3, the live view image is not displayed as the background of the entire screen.

  After the first shooting is performed, the touch panel monitor 92 displays the screen P4 in FIG. In the region R11 of the screen P4, a captured image that is the first shooting result is displayed instead of the logo image displayed at the shooting timing.

  When a predetermined time elapses after the first shooting result is displayed, the areas R11 and R12 move upward on the touch panel monitor 92 as shown in the screen P5 of FIG. Thereafter, the screen P6 of FIG. 15 is displayed on the touch panel monitor 92.

  The screen P6 is a live view display screen for the second shooting, and a region R12 in which a live view image for the second shooting is displayed and a part of the logo image are newly displayed on the screen P6. Region R13 is provided. The region R12 becomes larger as the screen moves from the lower part of the screen, and a live view image is displayed instead of the logo image displayed so far. Further, in the state of the screen P6, the live view image as the background of the entire screen is displayed again.

  When the countdown starts with the screen P6 displayed and the shooting timing comes, the touch panel monitor 92 displays the screen P7 in FIG. 15 and the second shooting is performed. In the area R12 of the screen P7, a logo image is displayed instead of the live view image displayed so far.

  After the second shooting, the result of the second shooting is not displayed, and on the touch panel monitor 92, the regions R12 and R13 move upward as shown in the screen P8 of FIG. Thereafter, the same screen as the screen P6 of FIG.

  Thereafter, the same screen transition as the screens P6 to P8 is repeated until the eighth shooting is performed.

  As described above, the shooting result is displayed only for the first shooting, and the display of the live view image and the shooting are continuously performed without displaying the shooting result for the second and subsequent shootings. Further, in the first to eighth shootings, guidance display indicating a sample pose that has been performed before displaying a live view image is not performed. The user can enjoy the shooting operation with a good tempo by such a flow of the shooting process.

  Of course, as in the prior art, the shooting results may be displayed for the second and subsequent shootings.

<Details of editing process>
Next, with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 16, the details of the editing process in step S4 in the series of processes of the photo sticker creation game described above will be described.

  When the editing process is started, the editing processing unit 403 displays a mail address input screen on the tablet built-in monitor 131 in step S31.

  The mail address input screen is a screen used for inputting a mail address of a mobile terminal (mobile phone) owned by the user. On the e-mail address input screen, a text box for displaying alphabets and symbols that can be used for the e-mail address, a button for selecting a carrier of the mobile phone, and a character string corresponding to the selected button is displayed. .

  Although not shown, the mail address input screen is provided with input areas for inputting a mail address side by side. In each input area, the input of the mail address is received individually and simultaneously for each of a plurality of users (specifically, two users).

  When the input of the mail address is completed on the mail address input screen, the process proceeds to step S32.

  In step S <b> 32, the editing processing unit 403 displays a sticker layout selection screen on the tablet built-in monitor 131.

  The sticker layout selection screen is a screen for allowing the user to select the sticker layout of the sticker paper to be finally output. The sticker layout is a layout (placement pattern) that determines the position and size of the four photographed images placed on the sticker paper and the design of the whole sticker paper.

  When the selection of the seal layout is completed on the seal layout selection screen, the process proceeds to step S33.

  In step S <b> 33, the editing processing unit 403 displays a preview display screen on the tablet built-in monitor 131.

  The preview display screen is a screen for allowing the user to check eight shot images obtained by eight shots in the shooting process.

  When a predetermined time has elapsed after the preview display screen is displayed, the process proceeds to step S34.

  In step S <b> 34, the edit processing unit 403 displays a keep image selection screen on the tablet built-in monitor 131.

  The keep image selection screen is a screen for allowing the user to select a shot image (keep image) to be edited from the eight shot images displayed on the preview display screen. The keep image selection screen accepts selection of a keep image for each of two users standing side by side in front of the tablet built-in monitor 131. The number of captured images that can be selected as a keep image is, for example, four, but may be other numbers such as five or six. The number of keep images that can be selected may be different between the left and right users. Further, for example, the maximum number of keep images that can be selected may be six, and the user may select the number of keep images from 1 to 6 as desired.

  When the selection of the four keep images is completed on the keep image selection screen, the process proceeds to step S35.

  In step S <b> 35, the edit processing unit 403 displays an edit screen on the tablet built-in monitor 131.

  The editing screen is a screen for editing a captured image (keep image) to be edited in accordance with a user's editing input. The edit screen accepts edit input of a keep image for each of two users standing side by side in front of the tablet built-in monitor 131. On the editing screen, a captured image to be edited, various editing tools (compositing images) such as a stamp image and a pen image used for editing, and the like are displayed.

  The user uses the touch pen 132 to superimpose a stamp image, a pen image, or the like at a predetermined position on the photographed image to be edited, thereby synthesizing the composition image with the photographed image to be edited.

  That is, in step S36, the editing processing unit 403 receives an operation (editing input) with the touch pen 132 used by the user, and edits the captured image to be edited in accordance with the received operation.

  When the editing operation is completed, the process proceeds to step S37.

  In step S <b> 37, the edit processing unit 403 displays the mobile transmission image selection screen on the tablet built-in monitor 131.

  The mobile transmission image selection screen is a screen for allowing the user to select a mobile transmission image to be transmitted to the mobile terminal owned by the user. The portable transmission image selection screen accepts selection of portable transmission images for each of two users standing side by side in front of the tablet built-in monitor 131. On the mobile transmission image selection screen, one collage image formed by combining the four keep images is displayed in addition to the four keep images as candidates for the mobile transmission image.

  Here, it is assumed that four keep images are displayed on the mobile transmission image selection screen, but a captured image that is not selected as the keep image on the keep image selection screen is displayed and selected as the mobile transmission image. You may be made to do. Further, the images constituting the collage image may include photographed images that are not selected as keep images other than the four keep images.

  When the selection of the portable transmission image is completed on the portable transmission image selection screen, the process proceeds to step S38.

  In step S38, the edit processing unit 403 controls the communication unit 317 so that the portable transmission image selected by the user via the network such as the Internet is displayed together with the mail address input by the user. Sent to the acquisition site management server.

  The image acquisition site management server transmits a mail describing a URL (Uniform Resource Locator) necessary for the mobile terminal to access the image acquisition site management server to the mail address input by the user. Based on the URL, the mobile terminal owned by the user accesses the image acquisition site management server via the network, so that the mobile transmission image transmitted to the image acquisition site management server is provided to the mobile terminal. Is done.

  In step S39, the editing processing unit 403 guides the user who has finished the editing work to move to the print waiting space A3. The guidance for moving to the print waiting space A3 is performed by displaying a guidance screen on the tablet built-in monitor 131 of the editing units 305A and 305B or by outputting sound from the speaker 341.

  The editing process is performed as described above.

  In steps S34, S36, and S37 of the editing process described above, the process proceeds to the next step after waiting for the operation of two users standing side by side in front of the tablet built-in monitor 131 to end. Has been made.

  For example, when the selection of the keep image by the right user is completed on the keep image selection screen (step S34), the process does not proceed to step S35 until the selection of the keep image by the left user is completed.

  Not only this but step S34 thru | or S37 may be made into one step. For example, when the selection of the keep image by the right user is completed on the keep image selection screen, the editing input by the right user is accepted without waiting for the end of the selection of the keep image by the left user. To do.

<Example of each screen displayed in the editing process>
Here, an example of each screen displayed in the editing process described above will be described.

(Example of seal layout selection screen)
17 and 18 are diagrams showing examples of a seal layout selection screen displayed on the tablet built-in monitor 131. FIG.

  One seal layout selection area 510 is provided on the seal layout selection screen. In the seal layout selection area 510, selection of a seal layout is accepted from any of a plurality (specifically, two) users.

  In the seal layout selection area 510, 8 types (8 patterns of color schemes) of layout images are displayed in 2 × 4. The layout image has an arrangement area in which four photographed images (keep images) are arranged, and a surrounding area decorated with various colors and logos around the arrangement area.

  In each of the examples of FIGS. 17 and 18, the arrangement areas of the eight types of layout images are all the same.

  On the upper left side of the seal layout selection area 510, a vertical division selection button 511 and a horizontal division selection button 512 are provided.

  The vertical division selection button 511 is a button for displaying a vertically long layout image in the seal layout selection area 510 and selecting it. The horizontal division selection button 512 is a button for displaying and selecting a horizontally long layout image in the seal layout selection area 510.

  In the example of FIG. 17, the vertical division selection button 511 is pressed, and a vertically long layout image is displayed in the seal layout selection area 510. On the other hand, in the example of FIG. 18, the horizontal division selection button 512 is pressed, and a horizontally long layout image is displayed in the seal layout selection area 510.

  Note that a portrait layout image and a landscape layout image have the same aspect ratio, except that the orientation in the longitudinal direction is different.

  Above the seal layout selection area 510, a selected seal layout display area 513 is provided.

  The selected sticker layout display area 513 has a horizontally long rectangular shape, and is an area in which a sample image that represents the entire sticker sheet that is finally output is displayed.

  Specifically, layout image arrangement areas 521 and 522 in which the layout image selected in the sticker layout selection area 510 is arranged are provided on the left and right sides of the selected sticker layout display area 513 at intervals. In the layout image arrangement areas 521 and 522, the same layout image selected in the sticker layout selection area 510 is displayed.

  In other words, the final output sticker paper is printed with two layout images having the same arrangement area and the same surrounding area color in a symmetrical manner, so that the overall appearance of the sticker paper is uniform. Can be.

  In the example of FIG. 17, the layout image at the left end of the upper stage (indicated by a check mark) is selected from the layout images displayed in the sticker layout selection area 510, and the layout image is the layout image arrangement area 521, 522. Displayed in each.

  In the example of FIG. 18, the second layout image from the upper right is selected from the layout images displayed in the sticker layout selection area 510, and the layout image changes its orientation by 90 degrees. It is displayed in the arrangement areas 521 and 522.

  An OK button 514 for determining selection of a layout image is provided at the center of the lower end of the seal layout selection area 510. When the user presses the OK button 514 while the layout image is displayed in the layout image arrangement areas 521 and 522, the seal layout is determined. Thereafter, a preview display screen is displayed on the tablet built-in monitor 131 instead of the seal layout selection screen.

  As described above, the seal layout selection screen is provided with only one seal layout selection area 510 in which a layout image for determining the seal layout is displayed.

  Therefore, the two users standing in front of the seal layout selection screen do not decide the seal layout individually but decide the seal layout while talking with each other. Thereby, even if it is a case where sticker paper is cut by two users, each user can share memories of playing the game. In particular, in the selected sticker layout display area 513, the orientations and colors of the layout images arranged on the left and right sides thereof are the same, so that memories of playing the game can be shared more strongly.

  A second selection screen in which a seal layout selection area 510 in which a layout image corresponding to the selected button is displayed is provided after the first selection screen in which the vertical division selection button 511 and the horizontal division selection button 512 are provided. May be displayed subsequently.

  In this case, when the vertical division selection button 511 is selected on the first selection screen, eight types of vertically long layout images are displayed in the seal layout selection area 510 of the second selection screen displayed next. Is done. On the other hand, when the horizontal division selection button 512 is selected on the first selection screen, eight horizontal layout images are displayed in the seal layout selection area 510 of the second selection screen displayed next. The

  Further, in the selected sticker layout display area 513, layout images with different color schemes may be arranged on the left and right. In this case, the layout image selected by the touch pen 132A used by the left user is placed in the layout image placement area 521 of the selected sticker layout display area 513, and the right user is placed in the layout image placement area 522. A layout image selected by the touch pen 132B to be used is arranged.

  Even in such a case, since the orientations of the layout images arranged on the left and right of the selected sticker layout display area 513 are the same, it is possible to share memories of playing the game.

(Keep image selection screen example)
FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating an example of a keep image selection screen displayed on the tablet built-in monitor 131.

  On the keep image selection screen, keep image selection regions 530L and 530R are provided side by side. In each of the keep image selection regions 530L and 530R, selection of a keep image is individually accepted for each of a plurality of users (specifically, two users).

  The keep image selection areas 530L and 530R have the same configuration.

  In the keep image selection area 530L, four keep image display areas 531-1L to 531-4L are provided, and a captured image selection area 532L is provided therebelow. Similarly, in the keep image selection area 530R, four keep image display areas 531-1R to 531-4R are provided, and a photographed image selection area 532R is provided therebelow.

  In the following, when the keep image display areas 531-1L to 531-4L, 531-1R to 531-4R, and the captured image selection areas 532L and 532R are not distinguished from each other, the keep image display areas 531-1 to 531- are simply used. 4 and a captured image selection area 532.

  In the photographed image selection area 532, eight photographed images obtained by eight photographings that are also displayed on the preview display screen are arranged in a 2 × 4 arrangement.

  In the keep image display areas 531-1 to 531-4, the photographed image selected in the photographed image selection area 532 is displayed as a keep image. In the default state in which the keep image selection screen is first displayed, none of the captured images is displayed in the keep image display areas 531-1 to 531-4.

  The user selects one of the eight photographed images displayed in the photographed image selection area 532 with the touch pen 132, and drags and drops it on one of the keep image display areas 531-1 to 531-4. Thus, the keep image can be selected. In this way, by allowing the user to select the keep image before editing input, it is possible to use the image that has been selected for editing without having to check in detail the thumbnail image that is displayed in a small size on the editing screen described later. Can be recognized.

  Not limited to this, in the keep image display areas 531-1 to 531-4, for example, four shot images obtained by the first to fourth shots or 4 randomly selected from the eight shot images. One shot image may be displayed in advance. In this case, the captured image selected in the captured image selection area 532 is replaced with the captured image displayed in the dragged and dropped keep image display areas 531-1 to 531-4.

  On the keep image selection screen, when, for example, six photographed images to be kept images are selected from eight photographed images, the number of photographed images to be selected increases and the number of user operations increases. . In this case, it is also possible to select and delete two captured images that are not kept images from the eight captured images.

  Further, in this example, one photographed image selected in the photographed image selection area 532 is dragged and dropped to any one of the keep image display areas 531-1 to 531-4. However, the captured image displayed in the selected keep image display area is selected in the captured image selection area 532 every time the keep image display areas 531-1 to 531-4 are touched with the touch pen 132. You may make it switch to the other photographic image which is not.

  Furthermore, the same captured image may be selected and displayed in two or more of the keep image display areas 531-1 to 531-4.

  The arrangement of the keep image display areas 531-1 to 531-4 corresponds to the arrangement area of the layout image (sticker layout). Accordingly, the keep image selected by each user is printed on the sticker sheet to be finally output in the arrangement of the keep image display areas 531-1 to 531-4.

  In the example of FIG. 19, in the keep image selection area 530L, among the eight photographed images displayed in the photographed image selection area 532, the upper four photographed images are selected as keep images, and the keep image display area 531 is displayed. -1 to 531-4, respectively.

  On the other hand, in the keep image selection area 530R, among the eight photographed images displayed in the photographed image selection area 532, only the second photographed image from the upper left is selected as the keep image, and the keep image display is performed. It is displayed in area 531-1.

  In each of the keep image selection areas 530L and 530R, the same captured image can be selected as the keep image.

  Below the photographed image selection area 532, an OK button 533 (533L / 533R) for determining selection of a keep image is provided. When the user presses the OK button 533 while the keep image is displayed in each of the keep image display areas 531-1 to 531-4, the keep image is determined. Thereafter, an edit screen is displayed on the tablet built-in monitor 131 instead of the keep image selection screen.

  As described above, the keep image selection screens 530L and 530R for selecting a keep image are provided side by side on the left and right sides.

  Therefore, the two users standing in front of the keep image selection screen select the keep images individually. Thereby, each user can select a photographed image that he / she feels is clearly reflected at his / her own will.

(Example of edit screen)
FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating an example of an editing screen displayed on the tablet built-in monitor 131.

  On the edit screen, edit areas 550L and 550R are provided side by side. In each of the editing areas 550L and 550R, editing of the keep image selected by each of a plurality (specifically, two) users is individually accepted for each user.

  The editing areas 550L and 550R have the same configuration.

  The editing area 550L includes a thumbnail display area 551L, an editing target image display area 552L, a blur adjustment bar 553L, and a reverse button 554L. Similarly, the edit area 550R is provided with a thumbnail display area 551R, an edit target image display area 552R, a blur adjustment bar 553R, and a reverse button 554R.

  In the following, when the thumbnail display areas 551L and 551R, the edit target image display areas 552L and 552R, the blur adjustment bars 553L and 553R, and the reverse buttons 554L and 554R are not distinguished from each other, the thumbnail display area 551 and the edit target image are simply displayed. These are called a display area 552, a blur adjustment bar 553, and a reverse button 554.

  A thumbnail display area 551 is provided above the editing areas 550L and 550R. The thumbnail display area 551 is a thumbnail image display area representing a keep image. The user selects a keep image to be edited by selecting a thumbnail image displayed in the thumbnail display area 551.

  In the thumbnail display area 551L of the edit area 550L, thumbnail images representing the four keep images selected in the keep image selection area 530L of the keep image selection screen described above are displayed. Similarly, in the thumbnail display area 551R of the edit area 550R, thumbnail images representing the four keep images selected in the keep image selection area 530R of the keep image selection screen described above are displayed. Accordingly, each user can edit and input the keep image selected by the user.

  In the conventional photo sticker machine, two users lined up on the left and right share the same photographed image and perform editing input. However, in the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 of the present embodiment, the two users are The user can individually edit and input the photographed image selected by the user for each user.

  Thereby, two users can perform favorite edit input to a favorite image for every user. In other words, even if the favorite image is the same image, the two users can individually edit and input, so the photographed image that each user satisfies is selected, and the selected image is Editing input satisfying each user can be performed.

  In each of the edit areas 550L and 550R, thumbnail images representing four keep images are displayed side by side in the thumbnail display area 551. In the example of FIG. 20, the leftmost thumbnail image among the four thumbnail images is selected in each of the editing areas 550L and 550R, and a filter of a predetermined color (for example, pink) is displayed on the thumbnail image. It is superimposed.

  An edit target image display area 552 is provided below the thumbnail display area 551 and substantially at the center of the edit areas 550L and 550R. The edit target image display area 552 is a display area of a keep image (edit target image) selected as a target for editing input. The user uses the touch pen 132 to select an editing tool and edits the keep image displayed in the editing target image display area 552.

  A blur adjustment bar 553 and a reverse button 554 are provided below the edit target image display area 552.

  The blur adjustment bar 553 is a slider that is operated to adjust the blurring degree of the blurring process performed on the edit target image displayed in the edit target image display area 552. The reverse button 554 reverses the edit target image horizontally. It is a button that is operated to

  In the editing screen, a message stamp selection unit 561L, a lip color selection unit 562L, and a stamp selection unit 563L are provided on the left side of the editing area 550L.

  The message stamp selection unit 561L includes a character string representing the model name of the photo sticker creation apparatus 1, the name associated with the area where the photo sticker is created, the date, and the like, which are combined with the image to be edited displayed in the editing area 550L. This is an area for selecting a stamp image (message stamp). In the message stamp selection unit 561L, the color of the character string constituting the message stamp can be changed, and a pen tool for combining handwritten characters with the image to be edited can be selected.

  The message stamp indicating the name associated with the area where the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is installed can be changed by setting using a maintenance function provided in the photo sticker creating apparatus 1.

  In addition, the message stamp selection unit 561L may be able to select a message stamp whose wording changes according to the time zone and season, or the wording may be changed by a user in the game.

  The lip color selection unit 562L is an area for selecting a color to be applied to the lips of the person (user) shown in the editing target image displayed in the editing area 550L.

  The stamp selection unit 563L is an area for selecting a stamp image to be combined with the editing target image displayed in the editing area 550L. In the stamp selection unit 563L, in addition to the stamp image synthesized at the position designated by the user in the editing target image, the stamp image synthesized at the position based on the recognition result of the face with respect to the editing target image can be selected. it can.

  Similarly, on the editing screen, a message stamp selection unit 561R, a lip color selection unit 562R, and a stamp selection unit 563R are provided on the left side of the editing area 550R. These are the same as the message stamp selection unit 561L, the lip color selection unit 562L, and the stamp selection unit 563L except that the processing target is the editing target image displayed in the editing area 550R. Description is omitted.

  In the editing screen of a conventional photo sticker, the left half and the right half are arranged symmetrically, but in the editing screen of FIG. 20, the left half and the right half are arranged. Each component is arranged in the same positional relationship. By visually recognizing that screens having the same configuration are arranged side by side, the user can clearly recognize that editing input can be performed individually.

  Further, in the editing screen of the conventional photo sticker machine, an end button for ending the editing work is provided in the left half and the right half, respectively. However, in the editing screen of FIG. Only one end button 564 for ending the editing operation is provided in the upper center portion. Thereby, the structure of an edit screen can be simplified compared with the conventional photograph sticker.

  As described above, the editing screen is provided with the editing areas 550L and 550R for editing the keep image (the image to be edited) side by side.

  Therefore, the two users standing in front of the editing screen individually edit the editing target image. Thereby, each user can perform edit input so that favorite edit may be performed with respect to the picked-up image selected by one's own will.

  In the above-described editing screen, image processing for changing the face outline and eye size, skin brightness, and hair color are adjusted for the editing target images displayed in the editing areas 550L and 550R. A tool for performing image processing or the like may be provided. Thereby, each user can perform edit input for performing finer editing on the captured image.

  In the above description, in each of the editing areas 550L and 550R of the editing screen, the editing input is individually performed on the captured images individually selected by the two users. The editing input may be individually performed on the selected photographed image. Furthermore, only one editing area may be provided on the editing screen, and editing input may be performed jointly on a captured image selected by two users. Even in such a case, the effects of the present technology can be achieved.

  In the above case, two users may be able to select the seal layout individually on the seal layout selection screen.

(Example of image selection screen for mobile transmission)
FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating an example of a mobile transmission image selection screen displayed on the tablet built-in monitor 131.

  On the mobile transmission image selection screen, mobile transmission image selection areas 570L and 570R are provided side by side. In each of the mobile transmission image selection areas 570L and 570R, selection of the mobile transmission image is individually accepted for each of a plurality of users (specifically, two users).

  The portable transmission image selection areas 570L and 570R have the same configuration.

  A mobile transmission image display area 571 is provided substantially at the center of the mobile transmission image selection areas 570L and 570R, and an image selection area 572 is provided below the mobile transmission image display area 571.

  In the image selection area 572, one collage image formed by combining four keep images in addition to the four keep images selected on the keep image selection screen is displayed side by side. The keep image displayed in the image selection area 572 is a keep image before being edited on the edit screen.

  FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating an example of a collage image.

  The collage image is an image dedicated to transmission to the portable terminal (portable transmission dedicated image), and is automatically generated by combining four keep images in a predetermined arrangement. The collage image 590 shown in FIG. 22 is configured by combining four keep images 591 to 594.

  In the example of FIG. 22, the keep image 591 is arranged in a size larger than the other keep images 592 to 594 on the upper left of the collage image 590, and three keep images 592 to 594 are arranged in the same size and vertically on the right side thereof. Is arranged in. In addition, a logo indicating the model name of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is drawn in an empty area below the keep image 591.

  In addition, instead of (or in addition to) the collage image described above, an image in which four keep images are arranged in the layout image selected on the sticker layout selection screen is displayed in the image selection area 572 as the portable transmission dedicated image. You may be made to do.

  Thereby, each user can share the memory which played the game from things other than sticker paper.

  Returning to FIG. 21, the user selects an image for mobile transmission by selecting one of the total of five keep images and collage images displayed in the image selection area 572 with the touch pen 132. be able to.

  In the example of FIG. 21, in the portable transmission image selection area 570L, the leftmost keep image is selected as the portable transmission image from among the five images displayed in the image selection area 572, and the portable transmission image display is performed. It is displayed in area 571.

  In the portable transmission image selection area 570R, none of the five images displayed in the image selection area 572 is selected, and any image is displayed in the portable transmission image display area 571. Absent.

  In each of the mobile transmission image selection areas 570L and 570R, the same image can be selected as the mobile transmission image.

  Below the image selection area 572, an OK button 573 (573L / 573R) for determining selection of an image for portable transmission is provided. When the user presses the OK button 573 while the portable transmission image is displayed in the portable transmission image display area 571, the portable transmission image is determined. Thereafter, a guide screen for guiding the user to move to the print waiting space A3 is displayed on the tablet built-in monitor 131 instead of the mobile transmission image selection screen.

  As described above, the mobile transmission image selection areas 570L and 570R for selecting the mobile transmission image are provided side by side on the mobile transmission image selection screen.

  Therefore, the two users standing in front of the mobile transmission image selection screen individually select the mobile transmission image. Thereby, each user can select an image that he / she feels beautifully as a portable transmission image at his / her own will.

  According to the above configuration, in the photo sticker creating apparatus 1, any one of the users can select the seal layout, and the keep image can be selected for each user. Accordingly, each user can obtain sticker paper on which an image obtained by performing favorite editing on a favorite image is shared while sharing memories of playing the game.

  In the editing process described above, screens that individually accept operations of two users, such as a keep image selection screen, an editing screen, and an image selection screen for mobile transmission, are continuously displayed. Thereby, the movement of the line of sight with respect to each screen of the user can be reduced, and the possibility of causing confusion about the operation can be reduced.

  In addition, since the user is asked to select a sticker layout before selecting or editing a keep image, the user is given the impression that they are creating sticker paper by themselves. Can do.

  Each step of the editing process described above is performed in the editing space. Thus, the user can concentrate on the editing space for a series of operations for creating sticker sheets from sticker layout selection to editing input.

  Normally, in a photo sticker, when the processing shifts from shooting processing to editing processing, image processing for adjusting the outline of the face or enlarging the eyes is performed on the shot image obtained by the shooting processing. The Therefore, it takes a certain time from the start of the editing process to the display of the captured image that has been subjected to the image processing.

  Therefore, in the editing process described above, the user is required to input an e-mail address before a series of operations for creating sticker sheets from the selection of the sticker layout to the editing input (immediately after the start of the editing process). I did it. Thereby, it is possible to effectively use the time from when the editing process is started to when the captured image subjected to the image process is displayed without causing the user to wait.

  Conventionally, there has been a photographic sticker that allows a user to input an e-mail address during the time until the printing of sticker paper started during the editing process is completed. On the other hand, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment includes an exterior (housing) that a user who has played a photo sticker creating game wants to take a so-called “selfie”.

  Therefore, by allowing the user to input an e-mail address immediately after the start of the editing process, the user can use the time until the printing of the sticker paper to complete the photo sticker creation apparatus 1. You can make yourself take a selfie against the backdrop of the housing.

  In the above, the two users are allowed to jointly select the seal layout and select the keep image and edit input individually. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the two users may be allowed to select the keep image jointly so that the seal layout selection and the edit input are performed individually. Selection may be performed individually and editing input may be performed jointly.

  In addition, two users may be allowed to select keep images individually and jointly select edit input and seal layout, or jointly select keep images and edit input. Alternatively, the seal layout may be selected individually.

  Further, the two users may be allowed to jointly select the keep image and the sticker layout, and may make the edit input individually, select the sticker layout, select the keep image, and All editing inputs may be performed together.

<About image layout>
In the above description, the arrangement of the keep image to be printed on the sticker sheet is determined by the arrangement of the keep image selected on the keep image selection screen.

  In addition to this, the arrangement of the thumbnail image in the edited image and the arrangement of the keep image in the portable transmission dedicated image (collage image) are determined by the arrangement of the keep image selected on the keep image selection screen.

  Specifically, on the keep image selection screen, as shown in the upper part of FIG. 23, four keep images of 2 × 2 in the vertical direction are image 1 in the upper left, image 2 in the upper right, image 3 in the lower left, and lower right. Assume that image 4 is selected and arranged in

  In this case, on the editing screen, as shown in the middle of FIG. 23, thumbnail images representing the images 1, 2, 3, and 4 from the left are arranged side by side as thumbnail images.

  In addition, in the portable transmission-dedicated image (collage image), as shown in the lower part of FIG. 23, the image 1 is arranged as a large-size image in the upper left, and the three images are arranged in the same size and vertically on the right side. 2, image 3 and image 4 are arranged.

  In general, it is said that the human line of sight moves in the order along the letter “Z”, such as upper left, upper right, lower left, and lower right. Therefore, it can be said that the numbers of image 1, image 2, image 3, and image 4 shown in FIG. 23 indicate the degree of attention of the user with respect to the keep image. In particular, in a portable transmission-dedicated image, an image arranged in a large size is the image 1 with the highest degree of attention.

  Note that the arrangement of the thumbnail images and the arrangement of the keep images in the portable transmission dedicated image (collage image) determined by the arrangement of the keep images selected on the keep image selection screen are not limited to the example in FIG. It may be determined to be arranged by rule.

  In the above, it is assumed that only one seal layout selection area 510 in which a layout image for determining a seal layout is displayed is provided on the seal layout selection screen.

  In addition, as a screen for selecting a background image to be combined with the background of the photographed image in the editing process, a background image selection screen provided with only one background image selection area for displaying a plurality of background images is provided. It may be displayed. In this case, it is possible to make the appearance of the entire sticker sheet finally output uniform with the selected background image, and each user has a memory of playing the game from the selected background image. Can be shared.

<Example of seal layout>
Here, the details of the sticker layout of the sticker paper that is finally output will be described.

  FIG. 24 is a diagram illustrating an example of a sticker layout of sticker paper.

  A sticker sheet 600 shown in FIG. 24 is a sticker sheet output by one photo sticker creation game. On the sticker paper 600, layout image arrangement areas 611 and 612 are provided.

  Specifically, in the sticker layout, layout image placement areas 611 and 612 are provided so that the same layout image selected on the sticker layout selection screen is placed in a line-symmetrical position.

  In the example of FIG. 24, a horizontally long layout image is arranged in each of the layout image arrangement areas 611 and 612 provided on the top and bottom of the sticker sheet 600 at positions that are line-symmetric with each other.

  Such a seal layout design can enhance the sense of unity of the entire sticker paper.

  In addition, in the sticker sheet 600, any one of the bonus images 621 to 623 shown on the right side in the drawing is placed in the bonus area 613 sandwiched between the layout image placement areas 611 and 612.

  Each of the bonus images 621 to 623 has a photographed image arrangement area in which eight photographed images are arranged. In each of the bonus images 621 to 623, the positions and sizes of the eight captured image arrangement areas and the design of the surrounding areas decorated with various colors (specifically, colors based on pink) and logos are included. Different from each other.

  The bonus images 621 to 623 arranged in the bonus area 613 are determined at random.

  Further, in the sticker sheet 600, perforations p11 and p12 are provided at the boundary between the layout image arrangement area 611 and the bonus area 613 and at the boundary between the layout image arrangement area 612 and the bonus area 613, respectively. As a result, the two users can more easily cut out the layout images printed in the layout image arrangement areas 611 and 612, respectively.

<Variation of seal layout selection screen>
17 and 18, the same layout image selected in the seal layout selection area 510 is displayed in each of the layout image arrangement areas 521 and 522. As a result, the layout images having the same color arrangement in the same direction are arranged on the left and right or top and bottom of the sticker sheet to be finally output.

  However, the present invention is not limited to this, and layout images displayed in the layout image arrangement areas 521 and 522 may be individually selected.

  25 and 26 are diagrams showing another example of the seal layout selection screen.

  One seal layout selection area 630 is provided on the seal layout selection screen of FIGS. 25 and 26. Also in the seal layout selection area 630, the selection of the seal layout is accepted from any of a plurality of users (specifically, two users).

  In the seal layout selection area 630, eight types of layout images are displayed in 2 × 4.

  On the upper left side of the seal layout selection area 630, a vertical division selection button 631 and a horizontal division selection button 632 are provided.

  In the example of FIG. 25, the vertical division selection button 631 is pressed, and a vertically long layout image is displayed in the seal layout selection area 630. On the other hand, in the example of FIG. 26, the horizontal division selection button 632 is pressed, and a horizontally long layout image is displayed in the sticker layout selection area 630.

  At the upper center of the seal layout selection area 630, a selected seal layout display area 633 is provided.

  On the left and right sides of the selected sticker layout display area 633, layout image placement areas 641 and 642 in which the layout image selected in the sticker layout selection area 630 is placed are provided. In the layout image arrangement areas 641 and 642, layout images individually selected in the sticker layout selection area 630 are displayed.

  In the example of FIG. 25, the layout image at the upper left end (indicated by a circled number 1) is selected from the eight types of layout images displayed in the sticker layout selection area 630, and the layout image is the layout image. It is displayed in the arrangement area 641. Similarly, the second layout image (indicated by a circled number 2) from the lower left is selected from the eight types of layout images displayed in the sticker layout selection area 630, and the layout image is the layout image. It is displayed in the image arrangement area 642.

  In the example of FIG. 26, the second layout image (indicated by a circled number 1) from the upper left is selected from the eight types of layout images displayed in the sticker layout selection area 630. The layout image is displayed in the layout image arrangement area 641 with the orientation changed by 90 degrees. Similarly, the layout image at the upper right end (indicated by a circled number 2) is selected from the eight types of layout images displayed in the sticker layout selection area 630, and the layout image is turned 90 degrees. Are displayed in the layout image arrangement area 642.

  In FIG. 25 and FIG. 26, the circled numbers for indicating the selected layout image are for explanation, and are not actually displayed.

  An OK button 634 for determining selection of a layout image is provided at the lower right of the seal layout selection area 630. When the user presses the OK button 634 while the layout image is displayed in the layout image arrangement areas 641 and 642, the seal layout is determined. Thereafter, a preview display screen is displayed on the tablet built-in monitor 131 instead of the seal layout selection screen.

  Also in the above example, the seal layout selection screen is provided with only one seal layout selection area 630 in which a layout image for determining the seal layout is displayed.

  Therefore, the two users standing in front of the seal layout selection screen do not decide the seal layout individually but decide the seal layout while talking with each other. Thereby, even if it is a case where sticker paper is cut by two users, each user can share memories of playing the game. In particular, in the final output sticker paper, the orientations of the layout images arranged on the left and right are the same, so the two users can share their memories of playing the game and You can get sticker paper with images printed on it.

  Note that the selected layout image may be replaced on the seal layout selection screen.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 27, an exchange button 643 is provided in an area (extra area) between the layout image arrangement areas 641 and 642 of the selected sticker layout display area 633.

  The user replaces the layout images arranged in the layout image arrangement areas 641 and 642 by pressing the exchange button 643 in a state where the selected layout image is arranged in each of the layout image arrangement areas 641 and 642. be able to.

  Further, the layout image placement areas 641 and 642 where the selected layout image is not placed may be displayed in gray out.

  FIG. 28 shows a seal layout selection screen in a state where no layout image is arranged in any of the layout image arrangement areas 641 and 642.

  In the sticker layout selection screen of FIG. 28, the layout image placement area 641 in which the layout image selected first in the sticker layout selection area 630 is placed is highlighted with a thick frame. On the other hand, the layout image arrangement area 642 in which the layout image selected first in the seal layout selection area 630 is not arranged is grayed out.

  In the state of FIG. 28, when the layout image at the upper left corner of the layout images displayed in the sticker layout selection area 630 is selected, as shown in FIG. 29, it is selected (indicated by the circled number 1). ) A layout image is displayed in the layout image arrangement area 641.

  When the user presses the OK button 634 in the state of FIG. 29, the seal layout selection screen changes to the state shown in FIG.

  In the seal layout selection screen of FIG. 30, the layout image arrangement area 641 in which the layout image selected first in the seal layout selection area 630 is arranged is displayed in gray. On the other hand, the layout image arrangement area 642 in which the layout image to be selected next in the seal layout selection area 630 is arranged is highlighted with a thick frame. Furthermore, in the seal layout selection screen of FIG. 30, the OK button 634 is also grayed out.

  In the state of FIG. 30, when the second layout image from the lower right is selected from among the layout images displayed in the sticker layout selection area 630, the selected layout image is displayed as shown in FIG. A layout image (shown as 2) is displayed in the layout image placement area 642.

  In the seal layout selection screen of FIG. 31, the display of the OK button 634 has changed from gray-out display to active display. When the user presses the OK button 634 in this state, the seal layout is determined. Is done.

  With the screen display as described above, the user can recognize where the layout image to be selected will be arranged in the seal layout.

  In addition, after the second layout image from the lower right is selected from the layout images displayed in the seal layout selection area 630 in the state of FIG. 30, the seal layout selection screen is changed to the state shown in FIG. You may make it transition.

  In the seal layout selection screen of FIG. 32, the selected layout image (indicated by the circled number 2) is displayed in the layout image arrangement area 642 and the seal layout selection in which eight types of layout images are displayed. The area 630 is grayed out. Further, an exchange button 643 is displayed in an area (extra area) between the layout image arrangement areas 641 and 642 in the selected sticker layout display area 633.

  That is, when the selection of the two layout images is completed, only the layout images in the sticker layout can be replaced.

  In the seal layout selection screen of FIG. 32, the display of the OK button 634 is changed from the gray-out display to the active display. When the user presses the OK button 634 in this state, the seal layout is determined. Is done.

  In addition to the above-described example, a message prompting selection of a layout image may be displayed on the seal layout selection screen.

  FIG. 33 shows a seal layout selection screen in a state where no layout image is arranged in any of the layout image arrangement areas 641 and 642.

  In the seal layout selection screen of FIG. 33, the selected seal layout display area 633 moves to the upper right side of the seal layout selection area 630, and a message MSG1 for prompting selection of the first layout image is displayed in the upper center. Has been.

  In the state of FIG. 33, when the layout image at the upper left corner of the layout images displayed in the sticker layout selection area 630 is selected, as shown in FIG. 34, it is selected (indicated by the circled number 1). ) A layout image is displayed in the layout image arrangement area 641. In addition, in the upper center of the seal layout selection screen, a message MSG2 for prompting selection of the second layout image is displayed instead of the message MSG1.

  When the second layout image from the lower right is selected from the layout images displayed in the sticker layout selection area 630 in the state shown in FIG. 34, the selected layout image is displayed as shown in FIG. A layout image (shown as 2) is displayed in the layout image placement area 642. Also, no message is displayed in the upper center of the seal layout selection screen.

  When the user presses the OK button 634 in the state of FIG. 35, the seal layout is determined.

  FIG. 36 is a diagram showing still another example of the seal layout selection screen.

  One seal layout selection area 650 is provided on the seal layout selection screen of FIG. Also in the seal layout selection area 650, selection of a seal layout is accepted from any of a plurality (specifically, two) users.

  In the seal layout selection area 650, a vertical division layout image 651 and a horizontal division layout image 652 are displayed side by side. A color selection area 653 is provided below the vertical division layout image 651 and the horizontal division layout image 652.

  Vertical layout images 661 and 662 are arranged on the left and right of the vertical division layout image 651, and horizontal layout images 671 and 672 are arranged above and below the horizontal division layout image 652.

  In the color selection area 653, eight icons for selecting the color scheme of the vertically long layout images 661 and 662 and the horizontally long layout images 671 and 672 are displayed. The icons displayed in the color selection area 653 include a single-color icon in which the layout of the vertically long layout images 661 and 662 or the horizontally long layout image 671 and 672 has only one color, and a two-color icon in which two different colors are used. .

  In the example of FIG. 36, among the eight icons displayed side by side, the left four are single color icons, the right four are two color icons, and the second two color icon from the right is selected. Yes.

  An OK button 654 for determining selection of a layout image is provided in the center of the lower end of the seal layout selection area 650.

  When one of the icons is selected in the color selection area 653 and either the vertical division layout image 651 or the horizontal division layout image 652 is selected and the user presses the OK button 654, the seal layout is determined. Is done.

  Further, as the seal layout selection screen, a layout selection screen for selecting either the vertical division layout image or the horizontal division layout image, and a seal color selection screen for selecting the color arrangement of the layout image may be displayed in order.

  FIG. 37 shows a layout selection screen displayed as a sticker layout selection screen.

  One layout selection area 680 is provided on the layout selection screen of FIG. In layout selection area 680, selection of a layout image is accepted from any of a plurality (specifically, two) users.

  In the layout selection area 680, a vertical division layout image 681 and a horizontal division layout image 682 are displayed side by side.

  Thus, the layout selection screen is provided with only one layout selection area 680 in which a layout image is displayed.

  Therefore, the two users standing in front of the layout selection screen do not decide the layout image individually but decide the layout image while talking with each other.

  When either the vertical division layout image 681 or the horizontal division layout image 682 is selected in the layout selection area 680, the color selection screen shown in FIG. 38 is displayed.

  In the color selection screen of FIG. 38, color selection areas 690L and 690R are provided side by side. In each of the color selection areas 690L and 690R, the selection of the color scheme of the layout image is individually accepted for each of a plurality of users (specifically, two users).

  In each of the color selection areas 690L and 690R, the layout image selected on the layout selection screen is displayed with 8 patterns of colors arranged vertically 4 × 2 horizontally. In the example of FIG. 38, a horizontally divided layout image of eight patterns is displayed in each of the color selection areas 690L and 690R by selecting a horizontal division layout image on the layout selection screen of FIG.

  Although not shown, when a vertically divided layout image is selected on the layout selection screen of FIG. 37, eight vertically arranged layout images with color schemes are displayed in the color selection areas 690L and 690R, respectively.

  As described above, the color selection areas 690L and 690R for selecting the color arrangement of the layout image are provided side by side on the sticker color selection screen.

  Therefore, the two users standing in front of the seal color selection screen individually select the color scheme of the layout image.

  Note that both the layout selection screen in FIG. 37 and the color selection screen in FIG. 38 can accept operations using the touch pens 132A and 132B.

  By the way, the display of the seal color selection screen does not end until the selection of the color arrangement of the layout image is completed in both the color selection areas 690L and 690R.

  For example, it is assumed that the selection of the color scheme of the layout image has been completed in the color selection area 690L but the selection of the color scheme of the layout image has not been completed in the color selection area 690R. In this case, as shown in FIG. 39, in the color selection area 690L, a message “Please wait until the next person finishes” is displayed instead of the horizontally long layout image of the eight color schemes. In this state, when the selection of the color scheme of the layout image is completed in the color selection area 690R, the display of the seal color selection screen is ended.

<Other examples of editing screen>
The configuration of the edit screen displayed in the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 of the present embodiment is not limited to that illustrated in FIG.

  FIG. 40 is a diagram showing another example of the edit screen.

  In the editing screen of FIG. 40, editing areas 710L and 710R are provided side by side. In each of the editing areas 710L and 710R, editing of the keep image selected by each of a plurality of users (specifically, two users) is individually accepted for each user.

  The editing areas 710L and 710R have the same configuration.

  The editing area 710L includes a thumbnail display area 711L, an editing target image display area 712L, a stamp image selection area 713L, an eye makeup selection section 714L, a skin quality adjustment section 715L, and a lip color selection section 716L. Similarly, the edit area 710R includes a thumbnail display area 711R, an edit target image display area 712R, a stamp image selection area 713R, an eye makeup selection section 714R, a skin quality adjustment section 715R, and a lip color selection section 716R.

  In the following, thumbnail display areas 711L and 711R, edit target image display areas 712L and 712R, stamp image selection areas 713L and 713R, eye makeup selection sections 714L and 714R, skin quality adjustment sections 715L and 715R, and lip color selection sections 716L, When the 716Rs are not distinguished from one another, they are simply referred to as a thumbnail display area 711, an edit target image display area 712, a stamp image selection area 713, an eye makeup selection section 714, a skin quality adjustment section 715, and a lip color selection section 716.

  A thumbnail display area 711 is provided at the right end of the editing areas 710L and 710R. The thumbnail display area 711 is a thumbnail image display area representing a keep image. The user selects a keep image to be edited by selecting a thumbnail image displayed in the thumbnail display area 551.

  In the thumbnail display area 711L of the edit area 710L, thumbnail images representing the four keep images selected in the keep image selection area 530L of the keep image selection screen described above are displayed. Similarly, thumbnail images representing the four keep images selected in the keep image selection area 530R of the keep image selection screen described above are displayed in the thumbnail display area 711R of the edit area 710R. Accordingly, each user can edit and input the keep image selected by the user.

  In each of the editing areas 710L and 710R, thumbnail images representing four keep images are displayed in a vertical line in the thumbnail display area 711.

  An edit target image display area 712 is provided at substantially the center of the edit areas 710L and 710R. The edit target image display area 712 is a display area of a keep image (edit target image) selected as a target for editing input.

  A stamp selection unit 713 is provided on the left side of the edit target image display area 712. The stamp selection unit 713 is an area for selecting a stamp image to be combined with the editing target image displayed in the editing target image display area 712.

  An eye makeup selection unit 714 is provided at the lower left of the editing areas 710L and 710R. The eye makeup selection unit 714 makes the eyes of the person appearing in the editing target image displayed in the editing target image display area 712 look like eyeline, mascara, eye shadow, or other eye makeup is applied deeply, This is an area for emphasizing the bag.

  On the right side of the eye makeup selecting unit 714, a skin quality adjusting unit 715 and a lip color selecting unit 716 are provided side by side. The skin quality adjusting unit 715 is an area for adjusting the skin quality of a person shown in the editing target image displayed in the editing target image display area 712 by blurring processing. The lip color selection unit 716 is an area for selecting a color to be applied to the lips of the person shown in the edit target image displayed in the edit target image display area 712.

  Also in the edit screen of FIG. 40, since the respective configurations are arranged in the same positional relationship in the left half and the right half, the user can visually recognize that the screens of the same configuration are arranged side by side. It is possible to clearly recognize that editing input can be performed individually.

  Also in the editing screen of FIG. 40, only one end button 721 for ending editing work is provided at the upper center of the editing screen. Thereby, the structure of an edit screen can be simplified compared with the conventional photograph sticker.

  As described above, the editing screen of FIG. 40 is also provided with editing areas 710L and 710R for editing the keep image (editing target image) side by side.

  Therefore, the two users standing in front of the editing screen individually edit the editing target image. Thereby, each user can perform edit input so that favorite edit may be performed with respect to the picked-up image selected by one's own will.

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In the above-described editing process, after a seal layout selection screen for individually accepting an operation of two users is displayed, a keep image selection screen or an edit screen for individually accepting the operations of two users is displayed. It was made to be displayed.

  Not limited to this, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 41, after the keep image selection screen and the editing screen for individually accepting the operations of the two users are displayed, any of the operations of the two users is performed. You may make it display the seal layout selection screen received separately.

  In the flowchart of FIG. 41, after the mail address input screen is displayed in step S51, a preview display screen is displayed instead of the seal layout selection screen in step S52. The seal layout selection screen is displayed in step S56 after the editing operation is completed in step S55.

  By such a flow, the user can select a seal layout in accordance with the contents of editing input for the keep image.

  Also in the editing process of FIG. 41, a screen for individually accepting operations of two users is displayed continuously, such as a keep image selection screen and an editing screen. Thereby, the movement of the line of sight with respect to each screen of the user can be reduced, and the possibility of causing confusion about the operation can be reduced.

  Further, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 42, the sticker layout selection screen may be displayed after the keep image selection screen is displayed and before the edit screen is displayed.

  In the flowchart of FIG. 42, after the mail address input screen is displayed in step S71, a preview display screen is displayed instead of the seal layout selection screen in step S72. The seal layout selection screen is displayed in step S74 after the keep selection screen is displayed in step S73.

  Both the keep image and the sticker layout are elements constituting the entire sticker sheet to be finally output. Therefore, in the editing process of FIG. 42, since the configuration of the entire sticker paper to be finally output is determined before the edit input for the keep image is performed, the impression that the sticker paper is created by itself, Can be held by users.

  In a general photo sticker creation game, the user may be allowed to perform a selection operation such as selection of a photo course or selection of a number of people course in the pre-selection process and the shooting process. Therefore, when the keep image selection screen or the edit screen is displayed after the seal layout selection screen is displayed, the seal layout selection screen may be displayed in the pre-selection process or the photographing process. Good. In this case, since the seal layout can be selected in the flow of selecting the reflection course or the number of people course, the selection of the seal layout is easy for the user to understand.

  In the embodiment described above, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 prints the obtained photographed image or edited image on the sticker paper, and transmits it to the image acquisition site management server to provide it to the user's mobile terminal. It was supposed to be taken. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which a captured image or an edited image is not printed on a sticker sheet, but is only provided to the user's mobile terminal by transmitting it to the image acquisition site management server. Conversely, it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the photographed image or the edited image is not printed on the image acquisition site management server, but only printed on sticker paper.

  The series of processes described above can be executed by hardware or can be executed by software. When the above-described series of processing is executed by software, a program constituting the software is installed from a network or a recording medium.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 9, this recording medium is distributed to distribute the program to the administrator of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 separately from the main body of the apparatus, and the magnetic disk on which the program is recorded ( A removable medium 319 including a flexible disk, an optical disk (including a CD-ROM and a DVD), a magneto-optical disk, or a semiconductor memory. In addition to these, the recording medium includes a ROM 312 in which a program to be distributed to the administrator in a state of being incorporated in advance in the apparatus main body, a hard disk included in the storage unit 316, and the like.

  In the present specification, the step of describing the program recorded on the recording medium is not limited to the processing performed in chronological order according to the described order, but is not necessarily performed in chronological order. It also includes processes that are executed individually.

  In the above, the printing medium is not limited to sticker paper or photographic paper. For example, an image may be printed on a predetermined size of paper or film, a card such as a prepaid card or an IC (Integrated Circuit) card, or a cloth such as a T-shirt. In this case, a sticker layout image in which one or a plurality of photographed images are arranged may be printed on these print media.

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

  In addition, the effect described in this specification is an illustration to the last, and is not limited, There may exist another effect.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Photo sticker production apparatus 401 Pre-selection process part 402 Image pick-up process part 403 Edit process part 404 Print process part

Photography game machine of the present technology, from a plurality of captured images obtained by imaging in which the user and the object, keeping the image selection screen for selecting a keep image to be edited to the user, editing A sticker layout selection screen for allowing the user to select a sticker layout of sticker paper on which the kept image is printed , and an edit for editing the keep image in accordance with an edit input by the user A control unit that controls display of the screen , and the control unit selects the keep image for each of the two users in each of the two keep image selection regions provided side by side on the keep image selection screen. The seal layout is selected individually in one seal layout selection area provided on the seal layout selection screen. Received from serial user, in two edit regions provided side by side on the editing screen, accepts individual editing the keep image every two of the user, in the editing screen, two of the editing The components used for the editing input are arranged in the same positional relationship in each region .

The control method of the present technology is a selection method for a keep image selection that allows a photo creation game machine to select a keep image to be edited from a plurality of photographed images acquired by photographing a user as a subject. A screen , a sticker layout selection screen for allowing the user to select a sticker layout of sticker paper on which the keep image that has been edited is printed , and editing the keep image according to an edit input by the user An edit screen for performing, and in each of the two keep image selection areas provided side by side on the keep image selection screen, the selection of the keep image is individually accepted for each of the two users, in one sealing layout selection area provided on the sealing layout selection screen accepts the selection of the sealing layout from the user In the two editing areas provided side by side on the editing screen, the editing of the keep image is individually accepted for each of the two users, and the editing input is performed in each of the two editing areas on the editing screen. The configuration used in the above is arranged in the same positional relationship .

This technology programs, the computer, from a plurality of captured images obtained by imaging in which the user and the object, keeping the image selection screen for selecting a keep image to be edited to the user, editing A sticker layout selection screen for allowing the user to select a sticker layout of sticker paper on which the kept image is printed , and an edit for editing the keep image in accordance with an edit input by the user A screen is displayed, and in each of the two keep image selection areas provided side by side on the keep image selection screen, the selection of the keep image is individually received for each of the two users, and the seal layout selection screen is displayed. in one sealing layout selection area provided in accepts the selection of the sealing layout from the user, In the two editing areas provided side by side on the editing screen, the editing of the keep image is individually accepted for each of the two users, and the editing input is performed in each of the two editing areas on the editing screen. The process which arrange | positions the structure used for this by the same positional relationship is performed.

In this technique, from among a plurality of captured images obtained by imaging in which the user and the object, keeping the image selection screen for selecting a keep image to be edited to the user, the editing has been performed the A sticker layout selection screen for allowing the user to select a sticker layout of sticker paper on which a keep image is printed , and an edit screen for editing the keep image in response to an edit input by the user are displayed. In each of the two keep image selection areas provided side by side on the keep image selection screen, the selection of the keep image is individually accepted for each of the two users and provided on the seal layout selection screen. and in one sealing layout selection region, the selection of the sealing layout is accepted from the user, the editing image In the two editing areas arranged side by side, editing of the keep image is individually accepted for each of the two users. In the editing screen, the editing input is performed in each of the two editing areas. The configurations used are arranged in the same positional relationship .

The photo creation game machine of the present technology includes a keep image selection screen that allows the user to select a keep image to be edited from a plurality of photographed images acquired by photographing a user as a subject. A sticker layout selection screen for allowing the user to select a sticker layout of sticker paper on which the kept image is printed, and an edit for editing the keep image in accordance with an edit input by the user A control unit that controls display of the screen, and the control unit selects the keep image and its arrangement in two keep image selection areas provided side by side on the keep image selection screen. The seal layout is received individually for each user and in one seal layout selection area provided on the seal layout selection screen. Is selected from the user, and editing of the keep image is individually received for each of the two users in two editing areas provided side by side on the editing screen. The configuration used for the editing input in each of the two editing areas is arranged in the same positional relationship, and a portable transmission image is generated by combining the keep images selected in the keep image selection area, and the portable transmission image The arrangement of the keep image in the image is determined according to the arrangement selected in the keep image selection area .

The control method of the present technology is a selection method for a keep image selection that allows a photo creation game machine to select a keep image to be edited from a plurality of photographed images acquired by photographing a user as a subject. A screen, a sticker layout selection screen for allowing the user to select a sticker layout of sticker paper on which the keep image that has been edited is printed, and editing the keep image according to an edit input by the user An edit screen is displayed for each of the two keep users, and each of the two keep users selects the keep image and its arrangement in each of the two keep image selection areas provided side by side on the keep image selection screen. The user selects the seal layout in the seal layout selection area provided on the seal layout selection screen. Accept and edit the keep image individually for each of the two users in two editing areas arranged side by side on the editing screen, and in the editing screen, the editing area Arrange the configurations used for editing input in the same positional relationship, generate a portable transmission image in which the keep images selected in the keep image selection region are combined, and arrange the keep image in the portable transmission image Is determined according to the arrangement selected in the keep image selection area .

The program of the present technology includes a keep image selection screen that allows a user to select a keep image to be edited from a plurality of photographed images acquired by photographing a user as a subject. A sticker layout selection screen for allowing the user to select a sticker layout of sticker paper on which the kept image is printed, and an edit for editing the keep image in accordance with an edit input by the user The screen is displayed, and in each of the two keep image selection areas provided side by side on the keep image selection screen, the selection of the keep image and its arrangement is individually received for each of the two users, and the seal In one seal layout selection area provided on the layout selection screen, the user selects the seal layout from the user. In the two editing areas provided side by side on the editing screen, the editing of the keep image is individually accepted for each of the two users. In the editing screen, each of the two editing areas Arrange the configurations used for the editing input in the same positional relationship, generate an image for mobile transmission in which the keep images selected in the keep image selection region are combined, and generate an image of the keep image in the image for mobile transmission The arrangement is determined according to the arrangement selected in the keep image selection area .

In the present technology, a keep image selection screen for allowing the user to select a keep image to be edited from a plurality of photographed images acquired by photographing a user as a subject, and the edited image A sticker layout selection screen for allowing the user to select a sticker layout of sticker paper on which a keep image is printed, and an edit screen for editing the keep image in response to an edit input by the user are displayed. In each of the two keep image selection areas provided side by side on the keep image selection screen, the selection of the keep image and its arrangement is individually accepted for each of the two users, and the seal layout selection screen In one seal layout selection area provided in the selection of the seal layout is received from the user, In the two edit regions provided side by side on the serial editing screen, accepted individually edit the keep image every two of the user, Oite the editing screen, two at the editing area, respectively The configuration used for the editing input is arranged in the same positional relationship, and a portable transmission image is generated by combining the keep images selected in the keep image selection region, and the keep image in the portable transmission image is generated. The arrangement is determined according to the arrangement selected in the keep image selection area .

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A keep image selection screen for allowing the user to select a keep image to be edited from a plurality of photographed images acquired by photographing the user as a subject, and the keep image that has been edited are printed. A control unit for controlling display of a seal layout selection screen for allowing the user to select a seal layout of the sticker sheet to be used,
The controller is
In each of the two keep image selection areas provided side by side on the keep image selection screen, the selection of the keep image is individually accepted for each of the two users.
A photo creation game machine that accepts selection of the seal layout from the user in one seal layout selection area provided on the seal layout selection screen. The controller is
Controlling the display of an editing screen for editing the keep image according to the editing input by the user,
The photo creation game machine according to claim 1, wherein editing of the keep image is individually received for each of the two users in two editing areas provided side by side on the editing screen. The photo creation game machine according to claim 2, wherein the control unit controls to display the edit screen following the end of selection of the keep image on the keep image selection screen. The photo creation game machine according to claim 3, wherein the control unit controls to display the keep image selection screen following the end of selection of the seal layout on the seal layout selection screen. The photograph according to claim 4, wherein the control unit displays the seal layout selection screen, the keep image selection screen, and the editing screen on a monitor provided in an editing space for the user to perform the editing input. Create game machine. The seal layout has two layout images in which the keep image is arranged,
The photograph according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein in each of the layout images, at least one of the arrangement of the keep image and the color of a surrounding area other than the arrangement area in which the keep image is arranged is the same. Create game machine. The photo creation game machine according to claim 6, wherein the layout images are arranged at positions that are line-symmetric with each other in the seal layout. The photo creating game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the control unit accepts selection of the same photographed image as the keep image in each of the plurality of keep image selection regions. A photo creation game machine
A keep image selection screen for allowing the user to select a keep image to be edited from a plurality of photographed images acquired by photographing the user as a subject, and the keep image that has been edited are printed. Display a seal layout selection screen for allowing the user to select the seal layout of the sticker sheet to be printed,
In each of the two keep image selection areas provided side by side on the keep image selection screen, the selection of the keep image is individually accepted for each of the two users.
The control method of accepting selection of the seal layout from the user in one seal layout selection area provided on the seal layout selection screen. On the computer,
A keep image selection screen for allowing the user to select a keep image to be edited from a plurality of photographed images acquired by photographing the user as a subject, and the keep image that has been edited are printed. Display a seal layout selection screen for allowing the user to select the seal layout of the sticker sheet to be printed,
In each of the two keep image selection areas provided side by side on the keep image selection screen, the selection of the keep image is individually accepted for each of the two users.
A program for executing a process of accepting selection of the seal layout from the user in one seal layout selection area provided on the seal layout selection screen.

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