JP2019202089A - Play provision device, play provision system, method for controlling play provision device and program for controlling play provision device - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a play provision device that can improve amusement of play.SOLUTION: A picture photographing game device 1 provides a user with play to be performed by displaying an image on a display. The picture photographing game device 1 receives images from a plurality of portable terminal devices 701. The picture photographing game device 1 provides a user with an image utilization function to be performed by using the display and using the received image.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to a play providing device, a play providing system, a control method for the play providing device, and a control program for the play providing device, and in particular, a play providing device that provides a user with a play that is performed by displaying an image on a display. The present invention relates to a system, a play providing apparatus control method, and a play providing apparatus control program.

  There is a play providing apparatus that is installed in a game center or the like and displays an image on a display for a user and provides a play for manipulating the image to the user. As this type of play providing device, for example, a photo game device that takes a picture of a user and generates an image is known. As a photo-playing device, graffiti editing (writing with a pen, placing a stamp, etc.) is performed on a plurality of photographed images, and the image after graffiti editing is printed on a sticker sheet and provided to the user. In general, a photography game device that provides a user with a user via a server is known.

  As such a play providing device, a device that allows a user to play using an image stored in a mobile terminal device is known.

  For example, the following Patent Document 1 describes a configuration of a photo sticker vending apparatus that allows a user to take a photographic image captured by another user and edit the image of the photographic image. Images are brought in via the Internet.

JP 2003-204497 A

  By the way, the above-mentioned play provision apparatus may be played once by a plurality of users each having a user terminal such as a mobile terminal apparatus. Moreover, a play may be performed by the user who has several user terminals. In such a case, if play using images stored in a plurality of user terminals can be performed, the enjoyment of play can be improved.

  The present invention has been made to solve such problems, and a play providing apparatus, a play providing system, a play providing apparatus control method, and a play providing apparatus control capable of improving the enjoyment of play. The purpose is to provide a program.

  In order to achieve the above object, according to one aspect of the present invention, the play providing device is a play providing device that provides a user with a play performed by displaying an image on a display, and accepts images from a plurality of user terminals. Receiving means, and image using function providing means for providing a user with an image using function performed using a display using an image received by the image receiving means.

  Preferably, the image receiving unit further includes an image management unit that manages the image received by the image receiving unit for each user terminal that transmitted the image, and the image use function providing unit uses the image managed by the image management unit. Thus, an image use function is provided to the user.

  Preferably, for the image received by the image receiving unit, the image receiving function providing unit further includes usage information acquiring unit that acquires usage information corresponding to a usage attributed to the user terminal for the image. An image utilization function is provided to the user based on the usage information acquired by the acquisition means.

  Preferably, the image receiving means further includes a display changing means for changing the display on the display or another display based on the image receiving result when receiving the image.

  Preferably, the information processing apparatus further includes connection information display means for displaying a display based on connection information necessary for the user terminal to be communicably connected to the play providing apparatus on a display or another display.

  Preferably, the apparatus further includes connection control means for controlling connection by wireless communication with the user terminal, and the connection control means uses the connection information different from the connection information used in the previous play for each play. Control connection with.

  Preferably, the image utilization function providing unit provides the user with the image utilization function using the image received so far when the reception of the image is interrupted when the image reception is performed by the image reception unit. It is possible.

  Preferably, the number of user terminals that can receive an image by the image receiving means is a predetermined number of 2 or more.

  Preferably, the image receiving means includes the language used in the play, the number of users who play, the place where the play is performed when the play is performed, the play situation of other users, and the use of the play providing device. Whether to accept an image is switched based on a predetermined condition regarding at least one of the histories.

  According to another aspect of the present invention, a play providing system is a play providing system including the play providing device according to any one of claims 1 to 9 and a user terminal, and the user terminal is stored in the user terminal. Creating means for creating a list associated with a plurality of images, designation operation accepting means for accepting an operation for designating the list created by the creating means, and association with the list designated by the designation operation accepting means Transmitting means for transmitting a plurality of images, and the image receiving means receives the plurality of images transmitted by the transmitting means.

  According to still another aspect of the present invention, the play providing system is a play providing system including a play providing apparatus that provides a user with a play performed by displaying an image on a display, and a user terminal. Creation means for creating a list associated with a plurality of images stored in the user terminal, designation operation acceptance means for accepting an operation for designating the list created by the creation means, and a list designated by the designation operation acceptance means A play means for transmitting an image received from the user terminal, and using a display using the image received by the image accepting means. Image using function providing means for providing the user with the image using function.

  According to still another aspect of the present invention, a control method for a play providing apparatus is a control method for a play providing apparatus for providing a user with a play performed by displaying an image on a display, and images from a plurality of user terminals are displayed. An image receiving step for receiving, and an image using function providing step for providing a user with an image using function performed using a display using the image received in the image receiving step.

  According to still another aspect of the present invention, a control program for a play providing apparatus is a control program for a play providing apparatus that provides a user with a play that is performed by displaying an image on a display, and is configured to display images from a plurality of user terminals. An image receiving step for receiving and an image using function providing step for providing a user with an image using function performed using a display using the image received in the image receiving step are executed by a computer.

  According to these inventions, it is possible to provide a play providing apparatus, a play providing system, a play providing apparatus control method, and a play providing apparatus control program capable of improving the enjoyment of play.

It is a figure which shows the structure of a photography game system. It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance of a photography game device. It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance at the time of installation of a photography game device. It is a perspective view which shows the imaging | photography main body of a photography photography game device. It is the perspective view which looked at the background unit of the photography game device from diagonally lower left. It is a perspective view which shows the edit housing | casing of a photography game device. It is a hardware block diagram of a photography game device. It is a flowchart which shows the example of whole operation | movement of photography photography game processing. It is a block diagram explaining the structure of a server. It is a block diagram explaining the structure of a portable terminal device. It is a flowchart explaining the flow of the play in a reception corner. It is a flowchart explaining the flow of the play in a photography booth. It is a flowchart explaining the flow of the play in an edit booth. It is a figure which shows an example of the sticker sheet | seat output from a photography game device. It is a flowchart which shows the operation | movement at the time of graffiti editing. It is a figure which shows an example of the graffiti edit screen in which the normal graffiti screen is displayed. It is a flowchart which shows the basic flow of a special image creation process. It is a figure which shows an example of an image selection screen. It is a figure which shows an example of a frame selection screen. It is a figure which shows a part of graffiti edit screen where the special graffiti screen is displayed. It is a figure which shows an example of a personal stamp pallet. It is a figure which shows the example of the stamp for oneself cut out. It is a flowchart explaining operation | movement of the control part 501 of an image reception process. It is a figure which shows an example of a caution screen. It is a figure which shows an example of a start operation reception screen. It is a figure which shows an example of a receiving screen. It is a flowchart explaining operation | movement of the portable terminal device at the time of utilization of an image reception function. It is a figure which shows an example of a function selection screen. It is a figure which shows an example of a transmission list screen. It is a figure which shows an example of a list content screen. It is a figure which shows an example of the receiving screen when an image is transmitted from one portable terminal device. It is a figure which shows an example of the receiving screen when an image is transmitted from the 2nd portable terminal device. It is a figure which shows an example of the screen of the application displayed on a display part during transmission of an image.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

  Although details of each will be described later, in the following description, images handled in the photography game system include the following. That is, the photographed image (sometimes referred to as an original image) is an image obtained by photographing with the camera of the photography game device constituting the photography game system. The graffiti image reflects the operations (eg background selection, eye size selection, brightness selection, etc.) performed before the graffiti editing (writing with a pen, placing a stamp, etc.) It is an image. The composite image is an image obtained by combining an image input by graffiti editing with an image for graffiti. It can be said that the graffiti image and the composite image are images based on the photographed image. It should be noted that the method of calling each image is not limited to this, and may be described by using another method as appropriate.

  [Photograph game system 901]

  FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration of a photography game system 901 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  A photo shooting game system (an example of a play providing system) 901 includes a photo shooting game apparatus (an example of a play providing apparatus) 1, a mobile terminal device (an example of a user terminal) 701, and a server 601. The photography game device 1, the mobile terminal device 701, and the server 601 are connected through a network 801 such as the Internet. The photography game system 901 functions when the photography game device 1 and the server 601 transmit and receive data such as images, and the portable terminal device 701 and the server 601 transmit and receive data such as images.

  The photography game device 1 is installed in a store such as a game center. The photography game device 1 accepts a fee required for play from a user and photographs a user (user) as a subject a plurality of times with a camera. The photography game device 1 processes and edits a plurality of photographed images based on a user's operation, and prints a print image in which a plurality of composite images after the processing and editing are arranged in a predetermined layout with a printer. Printed on and provided to users. In addition, the photography game device 1 transmits a plurality of composite images and ID information that can specify the plurality of composite images to the server 601.

  The server 601 is installed in the data center. The server 601 is composed of one or a plurality of computer devices. The server 601 receives the plurality of composite images and the ID information transmitted from the photography game device 1, and stores the plurality of composite images in association with the ID information.

  The mobile terminal device 701 is a mobile phone such as a smartphone or a feature phone, or a tablet terminal, and is possessed by a user. The portable terminal device 701 accesses the server 601 by a user operation, and transmits ID information and an image request instruction. The server 601 receives the ID information and transmits a plurality of composite images specified by the ID information to the mobile terminal device 701. The mobile terminal device 701 receives a plurality of composite images.

  With this photography game system 901, the user can enjoy playing with the photography game device 1 and receive a composite image as a digital image in addition to receiving a sticker sheet, and can receive an SNS (Social Networking Service) or a blog ( It is possible to use an image on the network 801 such as posting to (blog).

  [Photograph game device 1]

  FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an appearance of the photography game apparatus 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing an external appearance of the photography game apparatus 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention when installed.

  With reference to FIG. 2 or FIG. 3, the external appearance of the photography game device 1 will be described.

  The photo shooting game apparatus 1 mainly includes a reception unit 520, a shooting unit 510, a background unit 540, and an editing unit 570. In the description of the external appearance of the photographic game device 1, due to structural characteristics, the photographing unit 510 is the photographing main body 510A, the background unit 540 is the background unit 540A, the editing unit 570 is the editing housing 570A, and the receiving unit 520 is the receiving unit 520A. That's it.

  The imaging body 510A and the background unit 540A are separated from each other by a predetermined distance and are connected and arranged by a connecting member. A space formed between the photographing main body 510A and the background unit 540A is a photographing booth 1B that provides photographing play to the user. For convenience of explanation, the photographing main body 510A side is referred to as the front as viewed from the photographing booth 1B, the background unit 540A side is referred to as the rear, the left side is simply referred to as the left, and the right side is simply referred to as the right.

  The receiving unit 520A is disposed on the side surface of the imaging main body 510A. The reception unit 520A can be attached to either the left side surface or the right side surface of the imaging body 510A. The accepting unit 520A accepts a fee required for play from the user and mainly accepts an operation for selecting the content of the shooting play from the user. The place where the user operates is called reception corner 1A.

  The editing housing 570A is in contact with the back side of the photographing body 510A and is fixed and arranged with screws, metal fittings, or the like. Equipment such as a computer device 500 (shown in FIG. 7 and the like), a printer 579 (shown in FIG. 7 and the like), and the like are housed inside the editing casing 570A. An opening is provided in a surface where the editing housing 570A and the photographing main body 510A are in contact with each other, and devices such as a device inside the editing housing 570A and a camera 515 (shown in FIG. 7 and the like) provided in the photographing main body 510A are provided through the opening. Alternatively, devices such as a touch panel display 521 (shown in FIG. 7 and the like) provided in the reception unit 520A are connected by a cable. The editing unit 570 mainly accepts an editing operation from the user after the shooting play. A sheet take-out port 575 is provided on the surface of the editing housing 570A opposite to the surface in contact with the photographing main body 510A. The sticker sheet printed by the printer 579 is discharged to the paper outlet 575.

  A curtain rail 591 having a U-shape is provided on the upper side of the photographing main body 510A on the editing housing 570A side. Curtains 593 and 594 are suspended from the curtain rail 591, and the space formed by the editing housing 570A and the curtains 593 and 594 becomes an editing booth 1C that receives editing operations from the user. The editing unit 570 includes two editing units 570 including a left editing unit 570L and a right editing unit 570R. The place where the left editing unit 570L accepts editing operations is the left editing booth 1CL, and the place where the right editing unit 570R accepts editing operations is the right editing booth 1CR. When it is not necessary to distinguish the left editing unit 570L, the right editing unit 570R, the left editing booth 1CL, and the right editing booth 1CR, they are simply referred to as the editing unit 570 and the editing booth 1C, respectively.

  On the upper part of the photographing main body 510A and the background unit 540A, a connecting member is provided so as to straddle the photographing booth 1B in the left-right direction, and a ceiling lighting box 543 is disposed. A floor mat is disposed on the floor surface of the imaging booth 1B so as to be fixed to the connecting member that connects the imaging body 510A and the background unit 540A or the background unit 540A. The floor mat is white, and a display indicating the position where the user stands at the time of shooting is provided.

  On the left side and the right side of the shooting booth 1B, a shooting side curtain 592 is hung so as to cover the shooting booth 1B so that the inside of the shooting booth 1B cannot be seen from the outside. The photographing side curtain 592 has a length from the floor to a predetermined distance (for example, 50 centimeters). The user turns the shooting side curtain 592 on either the left side or the right side and enters / exits the shooting booth 1B. The inner surface of the photographing side curtain 592 on the photographing booth 1B side is black, and the outer surface is provided with a design such as a product name or decoration of the photography game apparatus 1.

  The editing booth 1C is covered with an editing main curtain 593 and an editing side curtain 594 suspended from the curtain rail 591 so that the inside of the editing booth 1C cannot be seen from the outside. The editing main curtain 593 is cut out at a portion of the printer door 575b including the paper outlet 575. Designs such as the product name and decoration of the photography game apparatus 1 are also provided on the outer surfaces of the editing main curtain 593 and the editing side curtain 594.

  A ceiling sheet 596 is arranged above the photography booth 1B so that the lighting in the store does not enter the photography booth 1B. In order to release the heat in the photography booth 1B, the ceiling sheet 596 on the background unit 540A side is not completely covered with the photography booth 1B and is opened on the left and right sides.

  [Reception unit 520 and photographing unit 510]

  FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a photographing body 510A of the photography game apparatus 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  The photographing main body 510A has a photographing main body panel 519 formed in a U shape toward the photographing booth 1B. A reception unit 520 </ b> A is disposed on the outer side surface of the photographing main body panel 519.

  The reception unit 520 includes a fee reception unit 525, a reception touch panel display (an example of a display) 521, and a reception speaker 527.

  The fee receiving unit 525 receives a fee (for example, four 100 yen coins) necessary for play from the user. Specifically, the fee receiving unit 525 is a coin selector. The fee reception unit 525 may be configured to accept banknotes and return the change to the user. Moreover, you may accept a charge by electronic payments, such as electronic money.

  The reception touch panel display 521 displays a demonstration screen that guides the contents of the play of the photography game apparatus 1 or a guidance screen that prompts the user to input a fee before accepting the fee. The acceptance touch panel display 521 displays a screen for selecting the content of the shooting play after accepting a fee from the user, and accepts an operation from the user. The reception speaker 527 outputs BGM or sound necessary for operation.

  The photographing unit 510 includes a front upper illumination box 511, a camera unit 514, and a front lower illumination box 512. Reflex plates 513 are arranged on the left and right of the camera unit 514, respectively. A luggage storage table 518b is provided on the left and right of the lower front lighting box 512. A mobile terminal 518 c is attached to the right-side reflex plate 513. An opening is provided in a surface of the photographing main body panel 519 that contacts the editing housing 570A, and an audio cable 514c (shown in FIG. 7 and the like) extends toward the photographing booth 1B through the opening.

  The camera unit 514 includes an on-camera illumination unit 516, a camera 515, and a shooting touch panel display 517. The on-camera illumination unit 516 irradiates the vicinity of the face of the subject from the front by the on-camera strobe 516c provided in the camera unit 514 emitting light in synchronization with the shutter operation of the camera 515. The camera 515 captures a subject and obtains a captured image. The shooting touch panel display 517 displays a screen necessary for shooting and accepts an operation from the user.

  Inside the front front illumination box 511, a fluorescent lamp and a front top strobe 511c are provided. The surface of the front upper lighting box 511 is an irradiation surface made of a milky white dome-shaped acrylic plate. The front upper lighting box 511 emits light from the front strobe 511c in synchronization with the shutter operation of the camera 515. Irradiate the subject from above.

  Inside the front lower lighting box 512, a horizontal plate is disposed at a height approximately half the height of the luggage storage table 518b, and is divided into two upper and lower regions. The upper region is called the front lower illumination unit, and the lower region is called the foot illumination unit. The surface of the lower front illumination box 512 is an irradiation surface made of a milky white acrylic plate. The irradiation surface includes an inclined irradiation surface in which the photographing booth 1B side is lowered from the photographing main body panel 519 side, and a vertical irradiation surface that is perpendicular to the end of the inclined surface.

  The front lower illumination unit includes a fluorescent lamp and a front lower strobe 512c. In synchronization with the shutter operation of the camera 515, the front lower illumination unit emits light from the lower front strobe 512c, and the subject is tilted downward through the inclined irradiation surface and the vertical irradiation surface corresponding to the front lower illumination unit. And irradiate from the front.

  The foot illumination unit includes a fluorescent lamp and a foot strobe 512b. The foot illuminating unit irradiates the foot of the subject from the front through a vertical irradiation surface corresponding to the foot illuminating unit when the foot strobe 512b emits light in synchronization with the shutter operation of the camera 515.

  The reflex plate 513 has a circular shape, and the surface color is white. The reflex plate 513 is disposed on a base attached to the photographing main body panel 519 so as to face the inside of the photographing booth 1B. The light of each strobe emitted in synchronization with the shutter operation of the camera 515 is reflected on the reflex plate 513, and the reflected light is reflected in the eyes of the subject, forming two white circles in the eyes of the subject. This is for obtaining an eye catching effect.

  The luggage storage table 518b is a table for placing a user's baggage during shooting play.

  The portable terminal stand 518c is a stand for placing a portable terminal device 701 such as a smartphone owned by the user. The mobile terminal device 701 is provided for taking a video of the state of the user during shooting play using the video shooting function of the mobile terminal device 701.

  The portable terminal base 518c is attached to the reflex plate 513. The portable terminal table 518c is formed of a transparent acrylic plate so that the shape of the portable terminal table 518c is not reflected in the subject's eye when the portable terminal device 701 is not placed. The mobile terminal base 518c is not attached to the reflex board 513, but is placed at other positions where the user can be photographed during shooting, such as the upper or lower portion of the camera unit 514, the surface of the camera unit 514, etc. Also good.

  The audio cable 514c is used by connecting to an audio output terminal of a mobile terminal device 701 such as a smartphone owned by the user. It is provided to output music output from the mobile terminal device 701 from the shooting speaker 543b (shown in FIG. 5 and the like) during shooting play.

  The length of the audio cable 514c is preferably an appropriate length when the audio cable 514c is connected to the audio output terminal of the portable terminal device 701 and the portable terminal device 701 is placed on the portable terminal stand 518c. For example, the distance is about 10 centimeters to 20 centimeters in the distance from the opening to the portable terminal 518c.

  [Background part 540]

  FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the background unit 540A of the photography game apparatus 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the lower left.

  The background unit 540A includes a back panel 551, a left side panel 554, a right side panel 553, and a ceiling panel 555 so as to surround the photography booth 1B. On the rear panel 551, a chroma key sheet 552 that is the background of the subject at the time of shooting is attached to almost the entire surface. The surface of the chroma key sheet 552 is given a single color suitable for chroma key composition, for example, green or blue. A rear left illumination box is disposed on the left side panel 554 (not shown). A rear right illumination box 545 is disposed on the right side panel 553. On the ceiling panel 555, an upper back lighting box 547 is arranged.

  Inside the back left lighting box and the back right lighting box 545, a back left strobe 546c (shown in FIG. 7 and the like) and a back right strobe 545c are provided, respectively. The surface of the back left illumination box and the back right illumination box 545 is an irradiation surface made of a milky white acrylic plate. The rear left strobe 546c and the rear right strobe 545c emit light in synchronization with the shutter operation of the camera 515, and irradiate the subject from the left and right rear via the irradiation surface. The irradiation surface is formed on an arc so as to irradiate the vicinity of the subject's face and the chroma key sheet 552. As a result, the accuracy of chroma key composition can be increased.

  A rear upper strobe 547c is provided inside the rear upper illumination box 547. The surface of the upper back lighting box 547 is an irradiation surface made of a milky white acrylic plate. A slit-shaped member is provided on the irradiation surface side inside the upper back lighting box 547 so that the strobe light is irradiated linearly. The upper back strobe 547c emits light in synchronization with the shutter operation of the camera 515, and irradiates the subject from the rear upper side through the irradiation surface.

  A ceiling lighting box 543 is attached in front of the ceiling panel 555 of the background unit 540A. The ceiling lighting box 543 is arranged on the ceiling near the approximate center of the photography booth 1B. The ceiling lighting box 543 includes a fluorescent lamp, a ceiling strobe 543c, and a photographing speaker 543b. The photographing speaker 543b is composed of two speakers on the L side and the R side, and is arranged so as to output audio in stereo downward at both ends of the ceiling lighting box 543.

  [Editor 570]

  FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing an editing case 570A of the photography game apparatus 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  In FIG. 6, a left editing unit 570 </ b> L and a printer door 575 b including a paper outlet 575 appear. Although not shown in FIG. 6, a right editing unit 570R having the same configuration as that of the left editing unit 570L is provided on the opposite side of the left editing unit 570L.

  Each of the right editing unit 570R and the left editing unit 570L includes a tablet display 571, a left touch pen 573, a right touch pen 574, and an editing speaker 572. When there is no need to distinguish between the left touch pen 573 and the right touch pen 574, they are simply referred to as a touch pen 573.

  The tablet display 571 mainly displays a graffiti image or the like based on a photographed image obtained by photographing with the camera 515 and accepts an editing operation from the user. A left editing screen for accepting an operation from the user with the left touch pen 573 is displayed on the left half of the tablet display 571, and a right editing screen for accepting an operation from the user with the right touch pen 574 is displayed on the right half. Accepts editing operations from two users. The tablet display 571 may be a touch panel display that accepts an operation with a user's finger. In this case, the touch pen 573 is not provided, and an editing operation is accepted by touching the screen with the user's finger. The editing speaker 572 outputs audio or BGM necessary for editing operation.

  The printer door 575b has a paper outlet 575 and various LED lamps 575c. A printer 579 (shown in FIG. 7 and the like) is disposed in the editing housing 570A on the back side of the printer door 575b, and the seal sheet printed by the printer 579 is discharged to the paper outlet 575. The seal sheet discharged at 575 is received.

  The various LED lamps 575c are provided to the user who has performed the editing operation in the left editing unit 570R and the left printing lamp indicating that the seal sheet provided to the user who has performed the editing operation in the left editing unit 570L is being printed. A right printing lamp indicating that the seal sheet to be printed is being printed, a paper out lamp notifying that the printer 579 is out of paper, and an error lamp notifying an abnormality of the printer 579 such as paper jam or ink ribbon clogging.

  FIG. 7 is a hardware configuration diagram of the photography game apparatus 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  The photographic game device 1 includes a computer device 500. The computer apparatus 500 mainly includes a control unit (an example of an image receiving unit, an example of an image utilization function providing unit, an example of an image management unit, an example of a usage information acquisition unit, an example of a display change unit, and an example of a connection information display unit. , An example of connection control means) 501, a main storage unit 503, an auxiliary storage unit 505, and an interface unit 504.

  The control unit 501 is a CPU (Central Processing Unit). The main storage unit 503 is a RAM (Random Access Memory), so-called main memory, and is a work area for temporarily storing the control program 507 and data. The auxiliary storage unit 505 is an HDD (Hard Disk Drive) or an SSD (Solid State Drive) or the like, and stores the control program 507 and data in a fixed manner. The interface unit 504 includes USB (Universal Serial Bus), DVI (Digital Visual Interface), HDMI (registered trademark) (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) and LAN (Local Area Network) 32 RS, RS (Local Area Network) RS32, etc. The connector or the board is connected to each hardware provided in the photography game apparatus 1.

  When the photography game device 1 is turned on and the computer device 500 is turned on, the control program 507 is read into the main storage unit 503 by BIOS (Basic Input Output System). The control unit 501 executes the control program 507 read to the main storage unit 503, thereby controlling input / output of each hardware via the interface unit 504, and realizing each function of the photographic game machine 1. .

  The I / O board 508 is connected to the computer apparatus 500 and inputs / outputs signals to / from the computer apparatus 500. The I / O board 508 is connected to the coin selector 525 and various LED lamps 575c, and inputs / outputs signals between them.

  The strobe generator 509 is connected to the computer device 500 and inputs / outputs signals to / from the computer device 500. Each strobe is connected to the strobe generator 509. A strobe generator 509 controls charging and light emission of each strobe.

  The communication unit 502 includes a router 502b and a wireless communication unit 502c. The router 502b is connected to the computer device 500 and the wireless communication unit 502c. Data such as images and text is transmitted from the computer device 500 to the server 601 by the wireless communication unit 502c via the router 502b. Data such as images and text transmitted from the server 601 is received by the wireless communication unit 502c and sent to the computer apparatus 500 via the router 502b.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of the overall operation of the photography game process in one embodiment of the present invention.

  FIG. 8 shows an example of the overall operation of a set of users. Each process which implement | achieves each function of the photography game device 1 is demonstrated using FIG.7 and FIG.8.

  When a set of users play, the photo shoot game apparatus 1 receives the reception process (step S11), the shooting process (step S12), the editing process (step S13), the printing process (step S14), and the communication process (step). Each process of S15) is performed in order.

  [Reception processing]

  The control unit 501 performs reception processing by executing the control program 507. The control unit 501 displays a demonstration screen on the reception touch panel display 521, reproduces a voice prompting the user to input a fee from the reception speaker 527, and waits for a fee from the user. When the user inserts a valid coin into the coin insertion slot of the coin selector 525 (fee accepting unit), the coin selector 525 outputs a signal indicating that the coin has been inserted to the control unit 501 via the I / O board 508. The control unit 501 receives and counts this signal. When the control unit 501 determines that a predetermined number of coins necessary for play have been inserted, the control unit 501 sends a signal prohibiting the acceptance of coins to the coin selector 525 via the I / O board 508. The coin selector 525 accepts this signal and prohibits the input of charges from the user. Then, the reception play is started.

  The control unit 501 displays a screen necessary for the reception play on the reception touch panel display 521 and reproduces the sound from the reception speaker 527. When a predetermined operation is performed by the user touching the acceptance touch panel display 521, the control unit 501 accepts this and the play proceeds.

  When the user's operation in the reception process ends, the control unit 501 displays a screen that prompts the user to move to the photographing booth 1B on the reception touch panel display 521. The user moves to the photography booth 1B.

  [Shooting process]

  The control unit 501 performs a shooting process by executing the control program 507. The control unit 501 displays a screen required for shooting play on the shooting touch panel display 517, and reproduces sound or BGM from the shooting speaker 543b. The control unit 501 controls the camera 515 and performs shooting a plurality of times. The controller 501 sets shooting conditions for the camera 515 and sets whether or not each strobe emits light to the strobe generator 509 before each shooting. In one shooting operation, when the camera 515 receives a shutter operation instruction from the control unit 501, the camera 515 transmits a light emission instruction to the strobe generator 509. When the camera 515 performs a shutter operation, a strobe set to emit light emits light, and one shooting is performed.

  When the photographing process is completed, the control unit 501 displays a screen prompting the user to move to one of the editing booths 1C on the photographing touch panel display 517. The user moves to the editing booth 1C.

  [Edit processing]

  The control unit 501 performs an editing process by executing the control program 507. The control unit 501 displays a screen necessary for editing play on a tablet display (an example of a display) 571 and reproduces sound or BGM from the editing speaker 572. The control unit 501 advances the editing play (doodle editing) by accepting the operation of the touch pen 573 by the user.

  [Print processing]

  When the editing process is completed, the control unit 501 sends a print image arranged in a predetermined layout to the printer 579 to start printing the seal sheet, and displays a screen that prompts the tablet display 571 to move in front of the paper outlet 575. indicate. The user moves to the paper exit 575. When printing by the printer 579 is completed, the sticker sheet is discharged to the paper outlet 575, and the user receives the sticker sheet.

[Communication processing]
The control unit 501 transmits the generated composite images from the wireless communication unit 502c to the server 601 via the router 502b.

  This is the overview of the overall operation for a set of users.

  Next, the configuration of other devices constituting the photography game system 901 will be described.

  [Server 601]

  FIG. 9 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of the server 601.

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

  [Portable terminal device 701]

  FIG. 10 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of the mobile terminal device 701.

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

  [Specific flow of play at each stage]

  Next, an example of the specific flow of each stage of play and the operation of the photography game apparatus 1 will be described. The operation of the photographic game device 1 is performed based on the control of the control unit 501. The operation of the photographic game device 1 will be described with a focus on display contents of the reception touch panel display 521, the shooting touch panel display 517, the tablet display 571, and the like. In each stage of play, explanations regarding play are given as appropriate using displays, sounds, and the like using the displays 521, 517, and 571.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart for explaining the flow of play in the reception corner 1A.

  As shown in FIG. 11, when a fee is accepted and play is started, language selection is performed in step S101. For example, a language selection screen is displayed on the acceptance touch panel display 521, and a language selection operation by the user is accepted. In the present embodiment, for example, an operation for selecting one language from Japanese and a plurality of languages other than Japanese is accepted. In the subsequent play, various guidance and explanations regarding the play are performed using images and sounds using the language in which the selection operation was performed.

  In step S102, a play course selection is accepted. In the present embodiment, a plurality of play courses are provided according to the atmosphere of the image that can be generated. The user can select and play these play courses. The control unit 501 determines the selected play course as the play course of the play, and thereafter controls the play with a predetermined control content (such as a shooting course) according to the play course.

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

  In step S104, a screen for selecting a background or the like that differs depending on the course is displayed to the user who has selected the course. For example, display / guidance such as “Choose 6 backgrounds” is performed, and the user selects a desired background, sheet design, or the like. In addition to such background selection, selection regarding a special image that can be created may be received as described later. You may make it accept the selection regarding a special image at another timing.

  In step S105, an image reception process is performed. The image reception process will be described later.

  In step S106, the control unit 501 determines whether the photography booth 1B is empty (not in use). If the photography booth 1B is not available, it waits until the photography booth 1B is available.

  If the shooting booth 1B is empty in step S106, a screen display for guiding to the shooting booth 1B is performed in step S107. Thus, the user who has completed various operations at the reception corner 1A is guided to the photography booth 1B.

  The control unit 501 uses the information received at the reception corner 1A to perform shooting at the shooting booth 1B.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating the flow of play in the shooting booth 1B.

  As illustrated in FIG. 12, in step S <b> 121, the control unit 501 displays a shooting start screen on the shooting touch panel display 517. A screen prompting the user to start shooting is displayed. When the user touches the photographing touch panel display 517, the photographing sequence is started.

  In step S122, the imaging sequence is started. A predetermined number of photographed images are obtained by the photographing sequence. In the present embodiment, special photographing for obtaining a photographed image having a different use from other photographed images (normal photographed images) is also performed, but the present invention is not limited to this.

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

  In step S124, the control unit 501 determines whether the editing booth 1C is vacant (not in use). For example, if any one of the left and right editing units 570L and 570R is not in use by another user, it is determined that the editing booth 1C is free. If the editing booth 1C is not available, it waits until the editing booth 1C is available.

  If the editing booth 1C is empty in step S124, the editing booth 1C guidance screen display is performed in step S126. As a result, the user who has completed photographing is guided to the editing booth 1C. At this time, the user is prompted to move to the appropriate one of the left and right editing units 570L and 570R. For example, guidance is given such as “Move to the right graffiti corner”.

  In step S127, a graffiti image generation process is performed. In other words, a graffiti image for performing graffiti editing is generated based on a photographed image obtained by photographing and a selection result such as a background and a reflection of eyes selected by the user so far. It can be said that the graffiti image is an image based on the photographed image. A play in the editing booth 1C can be performed based on the control performed by the control unit 501 using the generated graffiti image and various types of information.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart for explaining the flow of play in the editing booth 1C.

  As illustrated in FIG. 13, when graffiti editing is started in the editing booth 1C, the control unit 501 displays a data transfer start screen on the tablet display 571 in step S131. Here, the image data generated by the graffiti image generation process is transferred from the shooting booth 1B to the editing booth 1C. Then, a screen indicating that is displayed.

  In step S132, a screen touch is accepted. Here, a touch operation on the tablet display 571 using the touch pen 573 is accepted. When a touch operation is performed or a predetermined time elapses, the process proceeds to the next process.

  When the touch operation is accepted, graffiti guidance is performed in step S133. The user is informed that graffiti editing will start. Various processing is performed on image data used for graffiti editing during the period in which this display is performed after the image data is transferred. When the process for the image data is completed, the process proceeds to the next process.

  In step S134, graffiti editing is performed.

  In step S135, sheet design selection is accepted. Here, for example, the user can select a number of images to be printed per sticker sheet, a selection of an image layout, and the like. The seat design selection may be performed according to the selected play course, for example.

  In step S136, transmission image selection is performed. The control unit 501 receives from the user an image selection operation that the user acquires using the mobile terminal device 701. The transmission image selection is performed by displaying a transmission image selection screen including thumbnail images of images obtained by the play. When there is an image that is specially provided to a user created by special shooting or the like, a guidance display indicating that fact may be included. When the user selects a desired image while the transmission image selection screen is displayed, information indicating that the user has selected the image is transmitted to the server 601 when the image is transmitted.

  In step S137, an address input screen is displayed. Here, an input such as an e-mail address of the portable terminal device 701 is accepted. When an e-mail address or the like is input, the information is transmitted to the server 601. Thereby, for example, the server 601 notifies the mobile terminal device 701 of a URL that enables acquisition of an image selected by the user by a method such as e-mail. The user can acquire the selected image from the separately sent from the photography game device 1 to the server 601 by accessing the URL with the mobile terminal device 701.

  In step S <b> 138, the control unit 501 generates image data to be printed and transfers it to the printer 579. Thereby, the seal sheet is printed by the printer 579. The user is guided to wait in front of the paper discharge port 575 until printing is completed. When the sticker sheet is discharged from the paper discharge port 575, a series of play ends.

  [Explanation about graffiti editing]

  Graffiti editing is performed by displaying a graffiti editing screen or the like on the tablet display 571 and accepting an operation from the user. The graffiti editing screen includes an image for graffiti. The user can perform graffiti editing for each image within a predetermined time. The scribble called “pen” created by writing with the touch pen 573 by graffiti editing, a predetermined symbol, and a symbol generated according to the input contents (name input, etc.) of the user so far Graffiti called “stamp” placed at a position designated by the touch pen 573 can be performed. When these graffiti are performed, an edited image in which the graffiti is input as a composition image is created. The composite image is generated by synthesizing the edited image including the image for synthesis and the image for graffiti. The composite image is an image in which graffiti is performed on the photographed photo. If no graffiti (compositing image input) is performed on the image, the edited image not including the compositing image and the graffiti image are combined, and no graffiti is performed on the photographed photo. Such a composite image is obtained.

  When editing graffiti, regular graffiti and special graffiti can be performed as appropriate until the graffiti time ends (the period given to the graffiti has expired). The special graffiti means, for example, editing for creating a special composite image (special image) that is qualitatively different from a normal composite image (normal image) obtained by the normal graffiti. The special image is an image that is different from the normal image in terms of, for example, usage and mode.

  In the present embodiment, the special graffiti can create an image called a polar style pre (a polar style pre image) as a special image. The special image is printed on the seal sheet with a size larger than that of the normal image. The special image is different from the normal image, for example, an image having a card size such as a so-called instant photograph or a blank portion.

  FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating an example of the seal sheet 2 output from the photography game apparatus 1.

  As shown in FIG. 14, in the present embodiment, the seal sheet 2 includes a special image area 2A and a normal image area 2B. The special image area 2A is wider than the normal image area 2B. A perforation 2c is provided between the special image area 2A and the normal image area 2B so that they can be easily separated from each other. Note that the perforation 2c may not be provided.

  In the normal image area 2B, a plurality of (for example, six) normal images obtained by scribbling a photographed image obtained by play are arranged. On the other hand, one special image is arranged in the special image area 2A. The special image is larger than each of the plurality of normal images.

  A special image arranged in the special image region 2A can be given a graffiti by graffiti editing. For example, a pen 3b or a stamp 3c can be arranged as a graffiti. In the present embodiment, the My Stamp 3d created using the image received from the user's mobile terminal device 701 can be arranged as will be described later. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the text 3w can be arranged in the special image.

  Note that the seal sheet shown in FIG. 14 is for one user. For example, when two users play, two pieces of the seal sheet shown in FIG. 14 are output as one sheet. Is done.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an operation at the time of editing a graffiti.

  As shown in FIG. 15, when the doodle editing is started, a process for performing a special image creation process (special graffiti) first is entered in step S301. The special image creation process is performed by causing the tablet display 571 to display a special editing screen (image selection screen, frame selection screen, special graffiti screen) as a graffiti editing screen, as will be described later. Along with this, the timing of the graffiti time is started.

  As described above, since the doodle editing is started from the special graffiti, it is possible to prevent the special image from being created. In this embodiment, if no operation is performed by the user at this stage and a time-out occurs after the time given to the user for graffiti editing has elapsed, all operations for the special graffiti are in the default state. A special image is created as if it were done as is. As a result, a special image is always created in each play.

  Next, in step S302, normal graffiti is performed. As the graffiti editing screen, a normal graffiti screen capable of performing normal graffiti is displayed.

  In step S303, the control unit 501 determines whether to perform special graffiti, that is, whether to create a special image. When a predetermined creation button 118 is pressed while normal graffiti is being performed, it is determined that a special image is to be created.

  If it is determined that the image is to be created in step S303, the control unit 501 performs a special image creation process in step S305. Once the special image creation process is completed, the screen returns to the normal graffiti screen (returns to step S302). At this time, a special image is created based on the editing result of the special image so far. That is, the creation of the special image is resumed.

  In step S307, the control unit 501 determines whether the graffiti time has ended. Steps S301 to S305 are performed until the graffiti time ends. That is, the user can perform normal graffiti or create a special image until the graffiti time ends.

  When the graffiti time ends in step S307, the doodle editing ends in step S309. Thereafter, the operation shown in FIG. 13 continues.

  It should be noted that the processes in steps S301 to S305 described above may be performed independently by the left and right users of the graffiti editing screen. That is, when one of the two users performs normal graffiti in step S302, the other user can create a special image in step S305. The graffiti time may be measured in common for each user.

  When editing a graffiti, the edit screen changes roughly according to the user's operation. As a result, it is possible to perform normal graffiti or create a special image while a suitable editing screen is displayed.

  FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating an example of the graffiti editing screen 100 on which the normal graffiti screen 101 is displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 16, the graffiti editing screen 100 is roughly divided into two normal graffiti screens 101 (101a, 101b) on the left and right. The graffiti editing screen 100 is configured so that two users can simultaneously perform a graffiti editing operation (sometimes expressed as “normal graffiti”). In each normal graffiti screen 101, icons, images, and the like showing the same functions are arranged except for the remaining time display 119 and a part of the display (not shown). The following description may be made with reference to the area LH allocated for one user on the left side. For example, for the normal graffiti screens 101a and 101b, the two screens are not particularly distinguished, These are collectively referred to as a normal graffiti screen 101.

  The normal graffiti screen 101 includes a graffiti target image 111, a thumbnail portion 113, a palette 115 (a type selection portion 115b, a palette portion 115c), a command button 117 (117a, 117b, 117c, etc.), a creation button 118, and a remaining time display 119. Etc. are included. In the thumbnail portion 113, an image based on the photographed image, that is, a graffiti image sent from the photographing booth 1B or a graffiti image after adding graffiti to it is displayed as a thumbnail. In the graffiti target image 111, the graffiti image selected as the editing target in the thumbnail portion 113 is displayed as the editing target image. The user operates the palette 115 or the like for the image normally displayed on the graffiti screen 101 and arranges characters and figures on the image (so-called “graffiti”. Pasting stamp images, frame images, etc.). It should be noted that the user may automatically arrange characters and figures by face discrimination processing or the like by operating a predetermined simple doodle setting button so that the image can be doodled.

  As the command button 117, various operations such as an edit reset button 117a for redrawing from the beginning, an undo / redo button 117b, and a normal eraser button 117c for erasing characters and figures arranged on the screen are executed. These buttons are displayed, and the user can perform intuitive operations using these buttons. The normal eraser button 117c is a button for using an eraser tool for erasing an image to be erased for each pixel present at an arbitrary position. The remaining time display 119 displays, for example, the remaining time in seconds, excluding the time that has already elapsed, out of the time allowed for the user to perform graffiti editing. The user needs to edit the graffiti and the special image within the displayed time.

  The pallet 115 includes a type selection unit 115b and a pallet unit 115c. The type selection unit 115b is for selecting a target to be operated from among a plurality of palettes used for scribble editing (for example, pens, stamps, my stamps (personal stamps), texts, etc.). Is. The palette selected by the type selection unit 115b is displayed on the palette unit 115c. Note that the pallet unit 115c may also be configured to switch between a plurality of pallets using a tab interface or the like.

  The creation button 118 is operated to create a special image. When the creation button 118 is operated in the case where normal graffiti is performed, a special image creation process is performed.

  Note that a text stamp can be arranged by a text palette during normal graffiti. The text stamp is a stamp that includes an arbitrary character input by the text palette as an image. When the user specifies the position with respect to the image to be edited and performs the input completion operation after inputting the character, the input character is placed on the image to be edited as image data (raster data) like other stamps. Is done. For the placed text stamp, a rotation operation, an enlargement / reduction operation, a movement operation, and the like can be performed. On the other hand, since the character information is lost in the text stamp once arranged, it is not possible to edit characters (deletion, additional writing, etc. in character units).

  [Explanation of special image creation process]

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the basic flow of special image creation processing.

  At the time of creating a special image, the control unit 501 creates a special image while changing roughly three types of special editing screens (image selection screen, frame selection screen, special graffiti screen) as the doodle editing screen 100 as follows. Accept operations.

  That is, at the time of creating a special image, an image selection screen (step S321), a frame selection screen (step S322), and a special graffiti screen (step S323) are displayed in order as the user's creation process proceeds, so that the user Can perform operations for creating a special image.

  In the present embodiment, the special image can be created using all of the captured images captured in the previous play or a specific image. In this embodiment, if there is a received image received from the user's mobile terminal device 701 as described later, it can be created using the image. Hereinafter, such images used for creating a special image may be collectively referred to as a photographic image.

  As shown in FIG. 17, when the special image creation process is started, an image selection screen is displayed in step S321, and the image selection process is performed. In the image selection process, in addition to an operation for selecting an image to be used, an operation for selecting a layout to be adopted is accepted.

  When the image selection process is performed, the process proceeds to step S322. When a predetermined layout is selected in the image selection process, a frame selection screen is displayed and the frame selection process is performed. If the predetermined layout is not selected, the frame selection process is skipped and the process proceeds to step S323. The predetermined layout is, for example, a “polar style” layout described later.

  In step S323, a special graffiti screen is displayed, and a special graffiti editing process (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as an editing process) is performed.

  When the editing process is performed, in step S324, a process for returning to the normal graffiti is performed, and the special image creation process ends. At this time, if it is possible to return to the original image to be edited that was the graffiti target when the transition to the special image creation processing (when the creation button 118 is operated) (if the original image to be edited is another If the user is not in graffiti), the original image to be edited is targeted for graffiti, and the process returns to normal graffiti processing. If it cannot return to the original image to be edited, it returns to normal graffiti with other graffiti images such as unselected graffiti images as graffiti targets. Note that such processing does not necessarily have to be performed.

  FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating an example of the image selection screen 140.

  In the present embodiment, the image selection screen 140 is displayed for each of the left and right users. The image selection screen 140 is displayed when setting a cutout range of a trimmed image obtained by cutting a photographic image when creating a special image.

  As shown in FIG. 18, the image selection screen 140 includes a trim area 141 for adjusting a cutout range of a photo image, a photo selection area 151 for selecting a photo image to be cut out, and a special image layout. And a layout selection area 153 for selecting. Further, the image selection screen 140 includes a determination button 157. The decision button 157 is used when transitioning between screens.

  The trim area 141 includes an image edge display frame 143 indicating the outer edge of the special image, an image display area 145, a zoom bar 147, a rotation operation button 148b, and a direction selection button 148c. In the present embodiment, when the range surrounded by the image edge display frame 143 is the cutout range of the photographic image due to the layout (“full size” layout), the predetermined range inside is the cutout range of the photographic image. There is a case ("Pola style" layout). Which of the two layouts is used can be selected in the layout selection area 153. When the “full size” layout is selected, the entire area inside the image edge display frame 143 becomes an image display area 145 in which a photographic image is displayed. FIG. 18 shows a state in which the “Pola-like” layout is selected. In this case, a blank area exists between the image display area 145 and the image end display frame 143.

  The image edge display frame 143 is a display indicating that the inside of the image edge display frame 143 becomes the edge of the generated special image. When the enter button 157 is operated, the photographic image is cut out and a post-trim image including the cut out photographic image is generated. Note that the range outside the image end display frame 143 by a predetermined distance or the range inside by a predetermined distance may be set as the cutout range.

  The image display area 145 displays a portion to be cut out of the original photographic image (original image) to be cut. Other parts of the original image are not displayed.

  The zoom bar 147 is a part that is operated to enlarge or reduce the zoom range. The zoom bar 147 includes an image of a rail portion that is displayed horizontally, an image of a round knob portion that is arranged to slide along the rail portion, and an enlarge button and a reduce button. The user can change the size of the original image with respect to the image display area 145 by sliding the knob portion along the rail portion using the touch pen 573 (enlargement / reduction operation). The enlargement / reduction operation can also be performed by operating an enlargement button or a reduction button. By adopting such a UI, the user can intuitively adjust the cutout range.

  In the present embodiment, a case where the size of the currently displayed image becomes larger is called enlargement, and a case where the size becomes smaller is called reduction. Since the image quality deteriorates when the original image is enlarged, actually, the original image reduced in accordance with the size displayed at that time is displayed on the image selection screen 140.

  The rotation operation button 148b is operated when changing the angle of the original image with respect to the image display area 145. The direction selection button 148c is operated when switching whether the special image is a vertically long image or a horizontally long image as shown in FIG.

  In the trim area 141, the user can move the original image relative to the image edge display frame 143 in the image selection screen 140 by performing an operation of sliding the image display area 145 while touching it with the touch pen 573. Yes (moving operation). As a result, the user can adjust the desired position in the original image to be the cutout area. When the movement operation is possible, the pointer icon (such as an image indicating the operation position by the touch pen 573) displayed on the image selection screen 140 is set to an image different from that when the movement operation is not performed, so that the movement operation is being performed. It may be made easier for the user to recognize this.

  On the image selection screen 140, the user can select a photographic image to be cut out and a layout to be adopted in each of the photo selection area 151 and the layout selection area 153. The selected result is immediately reflected in the trim area 141, and the position and size of the original image in the special image to be created such as the size and range of the original image can be adjusted.

  In the photo selection area 151, all of the photographed images taken in the previous play or specific images are displayed as thumbnail images. Further, in the present embodiment, when there is a received image received from the user's mobile terminal device 701 as described later, the image is displayed as a thumbnail image. Thereby, a special image can be created using the received image received from the user's portable terminal device 701. Of the received images received from the mobile terminal device 701 of the user, a first attribute (an example of usage information) that is “pre-polarized pre” in the mobile terminal device 701 is given in advance as described later. When there is a received image, the received image is displayed in the photo selection area 151 and can be used to generate a special image. If there is no received image to which the first attribute is assigned and there are only received images to which other attributes are assigned, the received image is not displayed in the photo selection area 151 and is not used for generating a special image. As a result, unnecessary received images can be prevented from being displayed in the photo selection area 151, and special images can be efficiently edited.

  If necessary, the user performs an enlargement / reduction operation and a movement operation in the trim area 141 so that a desired image is displayed in the image display area 145, and operates the decision button 157 in that state. Then, the original image is cut out and trimmed in the cutout range based on the position of the original image with respect to the image display area 145 displayed at that time and the size of the original image (or the enlargement ratio in the image selection screen 140). An image is created. The user can adjust the cutout range of the image while confirming the created image by the preview display displayed in the image display area 145 in this way.

  In the image selection process, when a predetermined layout ("Pola-like" layout) is selected, the screen transitions to the frame selection screen. When any other layout ("Full size" layout) is selected, normal Transition to the graffiti screen.

  FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating an example of the frame selection screen 160.

  A frame selection screen 160 is also displayed for each of the left and right users. As shown in FIG. 19, the frame selection screen 160 includes a preview area 161, a frame selection area 171 for selecting a frame, and a color selection area 172 for selecting the color of the frame. The frame selection screen 160 includes a determination button 177 and a previous screen button 179. The decision button 177 and the previous screen button 179 are used when changing the screen.

  In the preview area 161, a special image that has undergone image selection processing is displayed. When the frame selection screen 160 is displayed for the first time for each user who plays, an image in which, for example, a blank area is combined with a default frame in white is displayed in the preview area 161. Thereafter, when the user performs an operation of selecting a frame by operating the frame selection area 171 or an operation of selecting a color of the frame by operating the color selection area 172, the selected content is reflected. An image is displayed in the preview area 161. In the frame selection area 171, various selectable frames are shown. When the enter button 177 is pressed, the screen changes to a special graffiti screen.

  The frame includes, for example, a frame 171b having a blank area, a frame 171c capable of displaying arbitrary text at a predetermined position in the blank area, and an image of a predetermined character arranged in the blank area. A frame 171d displayed in a shape and a frame 171e in which an image of a predetermined character is arranged in a margin area and a photographic image is displayed in a rectangle are prepared. However, the present invention is not limited to this.

  FIG. 20 is a diagram showing a part of the graffiti editing screen 100 on which the special graffiti screen 180 is displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 20, the special graffiti screen 180 is also displayed for each of the left and right users. The special graffiti screen 180 displays a display area 181 in which a special image reflecting the editing results so far is displayed as an object for graffiti. The special graffiti screen 180 also includes a palette 115 for performing graffiti and command buttons 117 (such as an edit reset button 117a, an undo / redo button 117b, and a normal eraser button 117c) as in the normal graffiti screen 101. It is. The special graffiti screen 180 includes a determination button 197 and a previous screen button 199.

  The user can perform graffiti for generating a special image in the same manner as when performing “normal graffiti” except when in the eraser mode while the special graffiti screen 180 is displayed. it can. When the enter button 197 is operated on the special graffiti screen 180, the special image and the graffiti content are once saved in this state, and the screen returns to the normal graffiti screen 101. When the graffiti time ends, a special image for provision may be created based on the contents of operations performed on the special graffiti screen 180 until that time. A special image for provision may be created once the creation of the special image is completed, or creation of a special image for provision is started by operating a predetermined creation execution button or the like. You may do it.

  The configuration of the palette 115 is substantially the same as that in the normal graffiti screen 101, but is not limited thereto. For example, there may be an element that can be used only in the palette 115 displayed on the special graffiti screen 180, or there may be an element that can be used on the normal graffiti screen 101 but cannot be used on the special graffiti screen 180. Also good.

  The special image created through the special graffiti screen 180 is transmitted to the server 601. Thereby, the user can acquire a special image by accessing the server 601.

  In this embodiment, when the “Pola-like” layout is selected as the layout of the special image, when the frame 171c capable of displaying arbitrary text is selected on the frame selection screen 160, the special graffiti screen 180 is displayed. A character input screen for accepting character input when transitioned may be automatically displayed. Since character input is accepted at the start of special graffiti editing, it is possible to prevent forgetting to input text placed in a frame.

  When the frame 171c having an arbitrary text arrangement area is applied as described above, a text change button 196 for changing the contents of the text 181T already arranged is displayed on the special graffiti screen 180. (In FIG. 20, an example of this case is shown). Even after the user has once entered the text 181T, the user can change the contents of the text 181T by operating the text change button 196 to display the character input screen. In this respect, the text stamp at the time of graffiti which cannot be post-edited is different from the text which can be arranged in the frame of the special image. Note that a text stamp may be used even during special graffiti.

  Here, the special image of the “Pola style” layout has a design imitating a photo output by a so-called instant photo as described above. In the frame 171c capable of displaying any text applied in the special image, the position of the text is determined in advance so that the entire design of the special image does not break down, and is fixed so that it cannot be moved. In the character input screen, an area indicating the position of the text may be displayed, or areas other than the text display area may be grayed out. Thereby, the user can input or change the text 181T while confirming where the text is displayed. Further, for example, the size of characters constituting the text, the interval between characters, and the like are set in advance. Therefore, high design can be maintained even in a special image to which the frame 171c capable of displaying arbitrary text is applied. Note that the number of characters of text that can be arranged may be set in advance. In the character input screen for designating the text to be arranged, in addition to the free mode in which the user selects each character, text generated by the control unit 501 using information acquired by the control unit 501 as appropriate (for example, date or A fixed sentence mode in which text indicating time, text indicating information on a place or weather, text indicating a name input by a user, or the like may be used. Since the user can arrange the text with a small number of operations, the complexity of play is reduced and the appeal of play is enhanced.

  [About your own stamp]

  In the present embodiment, the received image received from the user's portable terminal device 701 as described later can be used as a special image or as a so-called personal stamp.

  The personal stamp can be used when editing a normal image or a special image by displaying the personal stamp palette in the palette 115. When the received image is received from the user's portable terminal device 701, the control unit 501 generates a personal stamp using the received image. In addition, the control unit 501 displays the generated personal stamp on the personal stamp palette. The user can display the personal stamp palette on the palette unit 115c and use the generated personal stamp for scribble editing.

  Of the received images received from the mobile terminal device 701 of the user, the received image to which a second attribute (an example of usage information) that is “for stamp” is assigned in advance by the mobile terminal device 701 as will be described later. When there is, a personal stamp using the received image is generated and can be used. If there is no received image to which the second attribute is assigned, the personal stamp is not displayed.

  FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating an example of a personal stamp pallet.

  In FIG. 21, the personal stamp pallet is displayed in the pallet portion 115c. The personal stamp palette includes display units 116a, 116b, and 116c that display personal stamps based on received images received from the mobile terminal device 701 (first mobile terminal device 701) of the first user, Display units 116x, 116y, and 116z on which personal stamps based on received images received from the user's mobile terminal device 701 (second mobile terminal device 701) are displayed (these are not distinguished). And may be collectively referred to as the display unit 116). The personal stamp pallet has a personal stamp cut-out designating portion 115x.

  In the present embodiment, up to three received images for stamping (received images with the second attribute) can be received from one mobile terminal device 701. In addition, received images can be received from the two portable terminal devices 701. That is, a maximum of six personal stamps can be used. It should be noted that a maximum of six personal stamps can be used by both right and left users. That is, each user can use all personal stamps, not limited to the portable terminal device 701 that transmitted the received image. One user may be configured to be able to use only his / her own stamp based on the received image received from one corresponding portable terminal device 701.

  Here, when the number of received images for stamps from each mobile terminal device 701 is less than three, a message to that effect (for example, “No image” or the like) is displayed on the corresponding display unit 116 that does not have its own stamp. Is done. In the example shown in FIG. 21, two received images are accepted from the first portable terminal device 701, and one received image is accepted from the second portable terminal device 701. That is, the display unit 116c, 116y, 116z does not have a corresponding personal stamp. By displaying the display unit 116 in this way, the user can know the number of images that can be received by the photography game apparatus 1 and can use his / her own stamp more effectively in the next play. Can do.

  In the cutout designation portion 115x, the outer edge shape of the stamp for personal use to be arranged at the time of editing the graffiti can be selected from the three types of no cutout, heart shape (heart), and round shape (maru). FIG. 21 shows an example in which no cutout is selected. In the case of no clipping, the entire rectangular received image can be used as a personal stamp. The display unit 116 is a square. In this case, for example, an area trimmed with a size of 1: 1 in accordance with the center of the upper side of the received image is displayed on the display unit 116. In the case of a received image in which a person is shown, the person's face is often located above the received image. Therefore, the face of a person is easily displayed on the display unit 116, and the user can easily grasp the contents of the personal stamp.

  FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating an example of a cut personal stamp.

  In FIG. 22, the upper row shows a personal stamp pallet when the round shape is selected in the cutout designation portion 115x. The lower row shows the personal stamp pallet when the heart shape is selected in the cutout designation portion 115x. In each of them, the personal stamp generated so as to have a square shape is cut out into a round shape or a heart shape and can be arranged at the time of editing a graffiti. Since the shape of the personal stamp to be arranged appears as a preview display on the personal stamp palette, the user can edit the graffiti as seen by looking at the palette portion 115c.

  If no received image for a stamp is accepted in each play, a message indicating that, an introduction image of the stamp for the user, etc. may be displayed on the personal stamp palette.

  [Image reception function]

  In the present embodiment, an image reception process is performed in the reception process at the reception corner 1A. In the image reception process, images from a plurality of portable terminal devices 701 are received (image reception function). Specifically, images from up to two portable terminal devices 701 are received. As described above, the received image is used when providing the user with an image use function (for example, the above-described special image creation function or graffiti editing function using a personal stamp) performed using the tablet display 571. Used for That is, the control unit 501 provides the user with an image use function performed using the tablet display 571 using the image (received image) received by the image reception function.

  The control unit 501 manages the image received by the image receiving function by distinguishing it for each portable terminal device 701 that transmitted the image. For example, when receiving an image, an ID (UUID: Universally Unique IDentifier) of the mobile terminal device 701 is acquired, and the mobile terminal device 701 that transmitted the received image is managed so as to be specified. Thereby, when using the received image from each of the two mobile terminal devices 701, the received image can be classified according to the transmitted mobile terminal device 701 and presented to the user in an easy-to-understand manner. Even when two users transmit images from the respective mobile terminal devices 701, it is possible to easily distinguish which user's image the user is, and the user is confused. Can be avoided.

  The control unit 501 acquires usage information corresponding to the usage attributed by the mobile terminal device 701 for the received image. In other words, in the present embodiment, in mobile terminal device 701, for example, whether the image is for “Pola-like pre” (first attribute) or “for stamp” (second attribute) is attributed. In addition, the image is transmitted to the photography game apparatus 1. The control unit 501 acquires the attribute (use information) of the received image. The control unit 501 provides an image use function to the user based on the usage information. That is, in the special image creation function, an image having corresponding usage information (an image having the first attribute) can be used. In addition, the graffiti editing function using the stamp for oneself makes it possible to use an image having corresponding usage information (an image having the second attribute).

  Communication between the portable terminal device 701 and the photography game device 1 is performed by wireless communication. The control unit 501 controls connection with the mobile terminal device 701 through wireless communication. The wireless communication is, for example, wireless LAN communication, but may be based on other communication methods.

  Note that the usage information may be included in the image data such as the header portion of the image data, or may be given as an attribute related to each image data to a data file different from the image data. Further, the attribute of the image to be transmitted may be determined by the control unit 501 of the photographic game device 1 according to the order of transmitting the image to the photographic game device 1, and acquired as usage information. For example, the first transmitted image may be defined as the first attribute, and the file to be transmitted thereafter may be defined as the second attribute. In addition, the file name itself of the image to be transmitted may include a character string or the like corresponding to the application that can be used as application information. In addition, after the user performs an operation of transmitting the image with the first attribute, the user has an operation of transmitting the image with the second attribute. Also good. That is, as long as it is a method that can specify which application or type each image transmitted to the photography game device 1 is, there is no particular limitation on the application information application format or the usage information acquisition format. .

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the control unit 501 of the image reception process.

  As shown in FIG. 23, when the image reception process is started, the control unit 501 displays a caution screen 310 on the reception touch panel display 521 in step S111.

  FIG. 24 is a diagram illustrating an example of the caution screen 310.

  As shown in FIG. 24, the attention screen 310 includes a display for guiding the user not to transmit an inappropriate image. The attention screen 310 includes a consent button 311 and a cancel button 319 that can be operated by the user. When the accept button 311 is operated, the process proceeds to the next process. When the cancel button 319 is operated, the image reception process ends.

  Returning to FIG. 23, in step S112, the control unit 501 accepts an acceptance start operation. At this time, the control unit 501 displays the start operation reception screen 320 on the reception touch panel display 521.

  FIG. 25 is a diagram illustrating an example of the start operation reception screen 320.

  As shown in FIG. 25, the start operation reception screen 320 includes a start button 321 and a stop button 329 that can be operated by the user. When the start button 321 is operated, the process proceeds to the next process. When the cancel button 329 is operated, the image reception process ends.

  Note that the start operation reception screen 320 requires a dedicated application (application) that operates on the mobile terminal device 701 for guidance on the ability to create a special image from an image received by the image reception function and for image transmission. Information about the information (information for acquiring the application (for example, information for reaching a website for distributing and selling the application may be included)).

  Returning to FIG. 23, in step S113, the control unit 501 displays a notification screen (not shown) on the acceptance touch panel display 521. The notification screen is, for example, a screen including guidance that a special image can be created and guidance that a dedicated application that operates on the mobile terminal device 701 is necessary for image transmission. When the notification screen is displayed, the control unit 501 performs a process of starting standby for connection with the mobile terminal device 701. When a predetermined time elapses after the notification screen is displayed or when a predetermined condition (such as start of connection standby) is satisfied, the process proceeds to the next process.

  In step S114, the control unit 501 performs reception processing. The control unit 501 displays the reception screen 350 on the reception touch panel display 521. When there is a connection request from the portable terminal device 701, a connection is established if possible. Then, the image transmitted through the application is received from the connected mobile terminal device 701 and stored in the save destination folder.

  In step S115, the control unit 501 determines whether the reception process has been completed. When the reception process ends, the image reception process ends.

  FIG. 26 is a diagram illustrating an example of the reception screen 350.

  As shown in FIG. 26, the reception screen 350 includes a two-dimensional code display unit (an example of connection information) 351, a connection guide display unit 353, a remaining time display 357, an end button 359, and a thumbnail display unit 360. Is included.

  The two-dimensional code display unit 351 displays a two-dimensional code image that can be read by the camera 715 of the portable terminal device 701. The two-dimensional code image indicates connection information necessary for the mobile terminal device 701 to connect to the photography game device 1 so as to be communicable as an image. That is, the two-dimensional code image indicates a URI (Uniform Resource Identifier) for starting an application to be started on the mobile terminal device 701 and causing the application to perform an operation using specific information. The two-dimensional code image includes scheme, host, path, and query (parameter) information. In the query part, the SSID and connection password for connecting to the photography game apparatus 1 operating as an access point by wireless LAN, and the IP address and connection port number of the photography game apparatus 1 are encrypted by a predetermined method. Contains a string. When the two-dimensional code image is read by the portable terminal device 701, the control unit 750 of the portable terminal device 701 decrypts the query part data by the function of the application to be executed, and uses the decrypted data to photograph the portable terminal device 701 and the photograph. Communication is performed with the shooting game apparatus 1. Thereby, an image can be transmitted to the photography game apparatus 1.

  The connection information (especially the SSID and password) is reset for each play so that the same connection information is not used in other plays. That is, for each play, the control unit 501 controls connection with the mobile terminal device 701 using connection information different from the connection information used in the previous play. As a result, when an unspecified number of users use the photography game apparatus 1, even if other users who have already played exist in the vicinity, the photography game apparatus 1 can be used for each play. Only the user who plays the game can connect, and the security and privacy of the user can be secured.

  The connection information is reset by restarting the router 502b and may take a relatively long time. Therefore, it is preferable that the reset of the connection information is started immediately after the image reception process is completed in a certain play. Thereby, when the next play is started, the connection information after the reset can be used promptly.

  The connection guidance display unit 353 is a display that guides a user about a procedure necessary for using the image reception function. The guidance may be performed using a still image or a moving image. In addition, voice guidance may be accompanied. By providing the connection guidance display unit 353, even a user who is unfamiliar with play can use the image reception function relatively smoothly. Therefore, the satisfaction of the user is improved, and the operating rate (the number of plays performed per predetermined period) of the photography game apparatus 1 can be improved.

  The end button 359 is a button for the user to operate in order to stop the image reception function when the image reception has not been completed. When the end button 359 is operated, the image reception process ends.

  Thumbnail display unit 360 is an area for displaying the received image as a thumbnail when an image is received. The control unit 501 displays the thumbnail image of the received image on the thumbnail display unit 360. That is, when receiving an image, the control unit 501 changes the display on the acceptance touch panel display 521 based on the acceptance result of the image.

  In the present embodiment, the thumbnail display unit 360 displays in advance as many image frames as the number of images that can be accepted in each play. Then, the control unit 501 displays a thumbnail image of the received image in the image frame at a predetermined timing according to the progress of image reception.

  Note that the thumbnail display unit 360 is provided with an image frame that is divided into two upper and lower stages for each of up to two portable terminal devices 701 serving as transmission sources. That is, the thumbnail image corresponding to the first portable terminal device 701 for which the image transmission has been completed is displayed in the image frame of the upper thumbnail display unit 361. Also, the thumbnail image corresponding to the second mobile terminal device 701 for which the image transmission has been completed is displayed in the image frame of the thumbnail display unit 362 on the lower stage. Since thumbnail images are displayed separately for each mobile terminal device 701 as the transmission source, the user can easily understand what image is transmitted from which mobile terminal device 701 in the play.

  In the present embodiment, a total of four images can be received for each portable terminal device 701. The breakdown is one image having the first attribute (“Pola-like pre” image) and three images having the second attribute (“Stamp” image). It is possible to determine which image each image is based on attribute information (use information) given to the image. Note that in the thumbnail display section 360, image frames are distinguished for each application, and received images for each application are displayed in the image frame for that application.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the mobile terminal device 701 when the image reception function is used.

  As shown in FIG. 27, when the mobile terminal device 701 is operated by the user when using the image reception function, the control unit 750 performs control as follows.

  In step S211, the control unit 750 determines whether the two-dimensional code image is read by the general function and the code indicated by the two-dimensional code image is acquired. The general function refers to a function that is different from a function that can be used by starting a predetermined application. For example, the general function refers to a function that can be used by another application (such as a camera photographing application) that operates on the mobile terminal device 701.

  If YES in step S211, in step S212, control unit 750 activates a predetermined application based on the read code. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S216.

  Note that if the predetermined application is not installed in the mobile terminal device 701, for example, the control unit 750 displays an error screen. Note that the control unit 750 may display a screen necessary for installing a predetermined application. For example, a screen including a link for downloading a predetermined application is displayed. Further, an explanation screen indicating that the function for capturing an image cannot be used may be displayed, and the process may be shifted to a process that does not capture an image.

  If NO in step S211, in step S213, the control unit 750 determines whether or not a predetermined application is activated based on an operation by the user. If NO, the process returns to step S211, and if YES, the process proceeds to step S214.

  In step S214, control unit 750 determines whether or not the user is in a login state in a predetermined application. The predetermined application is an application for using a predetermined web service (image providing service), and the user uses the function of the application by logging in to the application with an account registered in the web service. Can be done. In other words, the application applies function usage restrictions to users who are not logged in. When the user is not logged in to the application (NO), the control unit 750 does not proceed to the subsequent operation until the user logs in to the application. If the user is in a login state (YES), the process proceeds to step S215.

  In step S215, the control unit 750 determines whether the two-dimensional code image is read by the function of the application being executed and the code indicated by the two-dimensional code image is acquired. If NO, the subsequent operation does not proceed. If YES, the process proceeds to step S216. Reading of the two-dimensional code image by the function of the application is started based on an instruction from the user, for example.

  In step S216, the control unit 750 decodes the code determined to have been acquired in step S211 or step S215. Thereby, connection information is obtained.

  In step S217, the control unit 750 executes a wireless LAN connection with the photographic game machine 1 using the connection information. Then, it is determined whether or not the connection is successful. If the connection is not successful, the process is terminated. If the connection is successful, the process proceeds to step S218.

  In step S218, the control unit 750 uses the connection information to connect to a predetermined port of the photography game apparatus 1. Then, it is determined whether or not the connection is successful. If the connection is not successful, the process is terminated. If the connection is successful, the process proceeds to step S219.

  In step S219, the control unit 750 performs an image transmission process, and then ends the process.

  FIG. 28 is a diagram illustrating an example of the function selection screen 410.

  As shown in FIG. 28, when the application is executed by the control unit 750 in the portable terminal device 701 and the user is logged in, the function selection screen 410 is displayed on the display unit 713. On the function selection screen 410, a collage function, an album management function, or the like can be selected and used.

  The function selection screen 410 includes an image use instruction button 413 for using the image reception function. When the image use instruction button 413 is operated, a transmission list screen 420 is displayed.

  FIG. 29 is a diagram illustrating an example of the transmission list screen 420.

  As shown in FIG. 29, the transmission list screen 420 includes a list creation button 423 and a list selection button 425. A list selection button 425 is provided corresponding to each of the transmission lists already created, and thumbnail images of images included in the transmission list are displayed as icons. When there is no created transmission list, only the list selection button 425 is displayed.

  In the present embodiment, during execution of a predetermined application, control unit 750 creates and stores a transmission list in which one set of images to be transmitted from portable terminal device 701 to photography game device 1 is associated. be able to. Then, the control unit 750 can accept an operation for designating a stored transmission list on the transmission list screen 420. The control unit 750 can transmit a plurality of images associated with the designated list to the photography game apparatus 1. With such a configuration, the user can save time and effort to select a plurality of images from a list of images (camera roll) stored in the mobile terminal device 701 each time he / she plays. It can be carried out.

  When the list creation button 423 is operated, the screen changes to a list content screen 430 of a new transmission list. Further, when the list selection button 425 is operated, a transition is made to a list content screen 430 showing the contents of the transmission list.

  Note that if the two-dimensional code image is read by a general function and connected to the photography game device 1, and the user is not logged in to the activated application, the list content screen 430 of the new transmission list is suddenly displayed. Transition. That is, in this embodiment, the control unit 750 has a function of acquiring connection information based on a user's operation by executing an application, and connecting to the photographic game machine 1 using the connection information. ing. Then, in accordance with the user's login operation, the login process of the user who satisfies the predetermined condition is performed, and predetermined functions such as a transmission list creation function and an image transmission function are provided to the logged-in user. . In other words, in a normal time, the control unit 750 restricts (not provides) the provision of a predetermined function to a user who has not performed the login process. On the other hand, the control unit 750 provides a predetermined function (cancels the restriction on the provision of the predetermined function) when the connection information is acquired based on the operation of the user who has not performed the login process. As a result, not only heavy users who use the app after logging in, but also new users who have never used the app can be given the experience of using the app. I can let you know. Moreover, a new user can also experience the charm of play using the photography game apparatus 1.

  FIG. 30 is a diagram illustrating an example of the list content screen 430.

  In the example shown in FIG. 30, a list content screen 430 displayed when a new transmission list is created is shown. The list content screen 430 includes a first image frame 432 for selecting an image as an image having the first attribute or displaying an image selected as an image having the first attribute, and a second attribute A second image frame 433 for displaying an image selected as an image having a second attribute or displaying an image selected as an image having the second attribute, a send button 435, and a save button 437 for saving a send list. included. Since the number of images that can be transmitted in one play is set as described above, one first image frame 432 and three second image frames 433 are displayed. When an image corresponding to at least one of the image frames 432 and 433 is selected (in this case, a thumbnail image is displayed in the image frames 432 and 433), the transmission button 435 is activated, and FIG. As shown in FIG. 30, when no image is selected, the transmission button 435 is invalidated. The display mode of the transmission button 435 changes depending on whether it is enabled or disabled.

  When the list content screen 430 including at least one image associated with the transmission list is displayed, when the transmission button 435 is operated, the control unit 750 performs an operation for transmitting the image. Execute.

  That is, when the application is launched by the user's operation (when not yet connected to the photography game device 1), when the transmission button 435 is operated, the camera 715 captures a two-dimensional code image. Processing begins. When the two-dimensional code image is read and connected to the photography game apparatus 1, an image corresponding to the list content screen 430 (an image associated with the transmission list) is transmitted. Thereby, the photography game device 1 can receive an image together with the usage information.

  On the other hand, when a user reads a two-dimensional code image by a general function and starts an application, when the transmission button 435 is operated, an image corresponding to the list content screen 430 is directly associated with the transmission list. Image) is transmitted. Thereby, the photography game device 1 can receive an image together with the usage information.

  FIG. 31 is a diagram illustrating an example of a reception screen 350 when an image is transmitted from one mobile terminal device 701.

  As shown in FIG. 31, when image reception from the single portable terminal device 701 is completed at the time of executing the image reception process, the received thumbnail image of the received image is displayed on the upper thumbnail display unit 361. The In the example shown in the figure, the hatched portion indicates that it is a thumbnail image, and one image having the first attribute and two images having the second attribute have been received. The remaining one image frame for the second attribute is left as it is.

  When reception of an image from one mobile terminal device 701 is completed in this way, an end button 359b whose display is changed from the above-described end button 359 is displayed. When the end button 359 is operated, the image reception process ends.

  FIG. 32 is a diagram illustrating an example of a reception screen 350 when an image is transmitted from the second mobile terminal device 701.

  As shown in FIG. 32, when reception of an image from the second mobile terminal device 701 is completed, a thumbnail image of the received image received is displayed on the thumbnail display unit 362 on the lower stage. In the example shown in the figure, zero images having the first attribute and two images having the second attribute are received.

  Since thumbnail display is performed in this way, the user can easily know the situation in which image reception has been completed. Since the thumbnail display unit 360 is provided on the reception screen 350 together with the two-dimensional code display unit 351 and the connection guide display unit 353, when a plurality of people play, the thumbnail display unit 360 receives from the portable terminal device 701 of another user. Each user can easily grasp whether or not the transmission has been completed, and execute transmission from the mobile terminal device 701 with reference to the two-dimensional code display unit 351 and the connection guide display unit 353 as necessary. be able to. It should be noted that the thumbnail display may be updated every time reception from each mobile terminal device 701 is completed.

  In the present embodiment, when reception of an image from each mobile terminal device 701 is completed, a banner image 365 indicating that is displayed in an overlapping manner on each image frame. Since the thumbnail image of the received image is partially hidden by the banner image 365, the entire area of the thumbnail image is not displayed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent other people in the vicinity from peeping at the thumbnail image, and to protect the privacy of the user. Since a part of the thumbnail image appears, the convenience of the user and the protection of the privacy of the user can be balanced with an appropriate balance.

  FIG. 33 is a diagram illustrating an example of an application screen displayed on the display unit 713 during image transmission.

  When the send button 435 is operated while the list content screen 430 is displayed, a message indicating that transmission is in progress is displayed on the display unit 713 in step S351 as shown in FIG. Here, for example, the total number of images scheduled to be transmitted (the number of images included in the transmission list) and the number of images that have been transmitted are displayed.

  When transmission is not normally performed for some reason, a message to that effect is displayed as shown in step S352. If the cause can be identified, the cause and the countermeasure may be displayed together.

  When the transmission of all the images scheduled for transmission is completed, as shown in step S353, a message to that effect is displayed.

  On the other hand, if transmission of some images among the images scheduled to be transmitted has been completed but transmission has not been completed for other images, this is displayed as shown in step S354. In this case, a retransmission button 451 and an end button 452 are displayed, and when the retransmission button 451 is transmitted, transmission for the transmission list is started again.

  In the present embodiment, the control unit 501 does not complete transmission of all the images scheduled to be transmitted as in step S353 described above when image reception is interrupted when image reception is being performed. The image use function can be provided to the user using the images received so far.

  For example, transmission has started for a transmission list that includes a total of four images, but when the reception of only two images is completed, the communication ends without transmitting the other two images. Therefore, it is assumed that the image reception process is finished in this state. In such a case, the control unit 501 provides the user with a special image generation function and a graffiti editing function using a personal stamp, using the two received images. Thereby, a user's satisfaction can be made high. Note that the control unit 501 uses, for example, information that specifies the mobile terminal device 701 (such as UUID) or information such as the number of images included in the transmission list as the header information before the start of image transmission. Receive from device 701. The control unit 501 can acquire information such as the number of images to be transmitted based on the received header information. Thereby, it is possible to determine whether or not the reception is completed (whether or not all images scheduled to be transmitted have been received).

  In the present embodiment, a plurality of images having different usage purposes can be transmitted from one portable terminal device 701 to the photography game apparatus 1 and can be used in play. Therefore, various plays using a plurality of images stored in the mobile terminal device 701 can be easily performed in the photography game device 1. In the present embodiment, using the transmission list created in advance by the portable terminal device 701, a plurality of images having different usage purposes are collectively transmitted to the photography game device 1 by a single transmission operation. be able to. Therefore, various plays using a plurality of images stored in the mobile terminal device 701 can be more easily performed in the photography game apparatus 1.

  In the present embodiment, since a maximum of two mobile terminal devices 701 can be received, the control unit 501 initially sets the number of simultaneously connectable mobile terminal devices 701 to two, When reception of an image from one mobile terminal device 701 is completed, the number of connectable mobile terminal devices 701 is reduced to one. When reception of images from the two portable terminal devices 701 is completed, connection with other portable terminal devices 701 is not established. Here, when reception of an image from one portable terminal device 701 is not completed (as described above, when connection is completed before all images scheduled to be transmitted are received), connection is possible. The number of portable terminal devices 701 does not decrease. When only a part of the images is received as described above, when the transmission is performed again from the mobile terminal device 701 or when the transmission is performed from the newly connected mobile terminal device 701, The reception result of only the part image may be discarded so that a newly transmitted image is accepted.

  As described above, in this embodiment, an image transmitted from the mobile terminal device 701 by the user is received, and an attractive special image generation function realized by using the image or a personal stamp is used. The graffiti editing function was provided to the user. Therefore, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of playing using the photography game apparatus 1.

  Note that the image reception process may be performed when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

  For example, it may be performed only when an operation for selecting a predetermined language (for example, Japanese) is performed. When it is necessary to use an application for the portable terminal device 701 provided only in a predetermined language in order to use the image reception function, the image reception process is executed only when the language is selected by play. This can prevent the user from being confused.

  Thus, for example, the language used in the play, the number of users who play, the place where the play is performed when the play is performed, the usage history of the photography game device 1, the play of other users Based on a predetermined condition regarding at least one of the situations, the control unit 501 may switch whether or not to perform the image reception process. For example, depending on how crowded the photography game device 1 is, the usage status of another user who has started playing (for example, whether or not the play at the photography booth 1B has ended), and other factors By switching appropriately whether or not to perform the image reception process, it is possible to provide a comfortable play environment or to motivate to play.

  [Description of modification]

  In the embodiment described above, the following modifications may be applied.

  When a user is logged in to a predetermined application that operates on the mobile terminal device 701 owned by the user, the user is logged in to the predetermined application when transmitting an image from the mobile terminal device 701 to the photography game device 1. Account information related to the account may be transmitted to the photography game apparatus 1 and the control unit 501 of the photography game apparatus 1 may receive the account information. Specifically, as the account information, account specifying information (so-called ID information or the like) that can specify a user may be transmitted from the mobile terminal device 701 to the photography game device 1. For example, when the account specifying information is received from the mobile terminal device 701, the control unit 501 makes an inquiry to the server 601 regarding the account specifying information. You may make it acquire the member type of a paid member, an e-mail address, a residence area, age, a name, the use frequency of a photography game device, the frequency | count of a play, the last play information, etc.).

  At this time, the control unit 501 can provide an image providing function based on the received image and account information as follows.

  For example, based on the acquired e-mail address, an input reception screen for an e-mail address in a state where the acquired e-mail address is input may be displayed to allow the user to confirm. When there is a change in the e-mail address, the user can input the e-mail address, and when there is no change in the e-mail address, the acquired e-mail address can be used to acquire the image selected by the user. The URL to be notified can be used as it is as a notification destination for notifying the portable terminal device 701 by e-mail. Further, the reception of the input of the e-mail address performed in the play may be skipped, and the acquired e-mail address may be used as it is as a notification destination. In addition, for example, the name is acquired and the acceptance of the name input performed in the play is skipped, the acquired name is displayed and the user is confirmed, and the name acquired in the subsequent play is used. Also good.

  Further, for example, based on the acquired account information, in the play, an image may be transmitted from the photography game device 1 to the server 601 in association with the account, and the server 601 may store the image in a state associated with the account. . An image storage method called so-called pre-image GET (for example, an e-mail address input in play and an image are associated with each other and transmitted to the server 601, and after the image is temporarily stored in the server 601, the e-mail address is used. In response to a notification transmitted from the server 601 to the mobile terminal device 701, a predetermined operation (such as access to the notified URL) is performed from the mobile terminal device 701. The image can be stored in association with the account without performing a method for storing the image in the server 601 in association with the account for a long time.

  Further, for example, the previous play information may be acquired, and the default setting at the next play may be changed based on the acquired play information, or the function customization setting used at the time of graffiti editing may be performed. For example, default settings relating to eye size, skin brightness, play course, background to be used, and the like may be changed. In addition, regarding graffiti editing, graffiti materials (stamps, etc.) used during the previous play are displayed so that they can be used preferentially, frequently used materials are collected and displayed in one palette, The edited image generated by the above may be prepared and applied by a simple graffiti function.

  In addition, for example, information indicating the frequency of the number of times of play is acquired, and based on the acquired information, a privilege is given to the user, or special content that can be specially used in the play is released to the user (user uses You may be able to). For example, a user who uses a high frequency may be able to create a polar pre-image including a limited layout or design.

  Further, for example, the content corresponding to the acquired member type may be released, or the content corresponding to the acquired age or residence area may be released.

  Note that attribute information corresponding to the user held in the portable terminal device 701 is transmitted as account information from the mobile terminal device 701 to the photography game device 1, and the photography game device 1 uses the attribute information as account information. You may make it accept. In this case, the above-described image providing function can be provided without communication with the server 601 for obtaining attribute information.

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  The special image may be created only at a timing different from the normal graffiti (for example, the timing before the normal graffiti is performed), or a predetermined operation is performed when the normal graffiti is performed. It may be possible to do this only. In a case where a special image can be generated by operating the creation button 118 during normal graffiti, the creation button 118 in the normal graffiti screen 101 determines whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied. Depending on, it may or may not be displayed. For example, the creation button 118 appears when a predetermined time elapses from the start of doodle editing or normal doodle, or when all the images displayed on the thumbnail portion 113 are doodled. (Displayed). As a result, most of the time limit assigned to the graffiti editing operation is spent on the creation of the special image while the graffiti necessary to output a highly complete sticker sheet is rarely performed. Can be prevented. Therefore, overall, user satisfaction can be greatly increased. Until the creation button 118 is displayed, a preliminary image surrounded by a broken line, for example, may be displayed in an area where the creation button 118 is to be displayed. This may be replaced by displaying a grayscale image. Further, no image may be displayed until the creation button 118 appears. The creation button 118 may be displayed from the beginning of doodle editing.

  The control unit 750 determines whether or not the user is in a login state in a predetermined application. The predetermined application is an application for using a predetermined web service (image providing service), and the user uses the function of the application by logging in to the application with an account registered in the web service. Can be done. In other words, the application applies function usage restrictions to users who are not logged in. When the user is not logged in to the application (NO), the control unit 750 does not proceed to the subsequent operation until the user logs in to the application. If the user is in a login state (YES), the process proceeds to step S215.

  The photographic game device and the photographic game system using the photographic game device may not have all the feature points in the above-described embodiment, but may have only some feature points. Even the photography game device and the content providing system configured as described above can obtain an effect corresponding to having the characteristic points.

  The special image creation function as described above may be provided as a main function in play, not as an additional function as described above. For example, a plurality of special images may be generated in one play. In one special image, the photographic image (person image) used is not limited to one, and a plurality of images may be used.

  The connection information may be known by the mobile terminal device through the server. Moreover, after transmitting an image from a portable terminal device to a server, a reservation number may be issued to the server, and the reservation number may be input to the photography game device, thereby causing the photography game device to acquire an image from the server. Even in this case, the photography game device can accept an image from the mobile terminal device. In this case, the image is transmitted from the plurality of portable terminal devices to the server and then one reservation number is issued, and the images from the plurality of portable terminal devices are acquired by the photography game device according to the one reservation number. It may be. In addition, after transmitting an image from each of a plurality of mobile terminal devices to a server, a reservation number corresponding to each mobile terminal device is issued, and a plurality of reservation numbers are used in one play, The shooting game device may accept images from a plurality of portable terminal devices.

  The number of portable terminal devices 701 that can accept images is not limited to two, and may be a predetermined number of two or more.

  The present invention is not limited to a photography game device, but can be widely applied to a play providing device that provides a user with a play performed by displaying an image on a display or a device including the play providing device. The display used for the image utilization function can be selected as appropriate.

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

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

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

1 Photographing game device (an example of a play providing device)
100 Graffiti editing screen 501 Control unit (an example of an image receiving unit, an example of an image utilization function providing unit, an example of an image management unit, an example of a usage information acquisition unit, an example of a display change unit, an example of a connection information display unit, connection control Example of means)
521 Touch panel display for reception (example of display)
571 Tablet display (example of display)
601 Server 650 Control unit 701 Mobile terminal device (an example of user terminal)
707 Control program 750 Control unit (an example of a creation unit, an example of a designation operation reception unit, an example of a transmission unit)
901 Photo shooting game system (an example of a play providing system)

In order to achieve the above object, according to one aspect of the present invention, a play providing apparatus is a play providing apparatus that provides a user with a play performed by displaying an image on a display, and a plurality of different users in one play Image receiving means for receiving an image from a terminal, and image using function providing means for providing a user with an image using function performed using a display using the image received by the image receiving means.

According to still another aspect of the present invention, the play providing system is a play providing system including a play providing apparatus that provides a user with a play performed by displaying an image on a display, and a user terminal. Creation means for creating a list associated with a plurality of images stored in the user terminal, designation operation acceptance means for accepting an operation for designating the list created by the creation means, and a list designated by the designation operation acceptance means The play providing apparatus includes: an image receiving unit that receives images from a plurality of different user terminals in one play; and an image received by the image receiving unit. Provides image usage functions that provide users with image usage functions that are performed using a display. And a stage.

According to a further aspect of the present invention, a control method of a play providing device is a control method of a play providing device for providing a play performed by displaying images on a display to the user, in one play, a plurality of different respective An image receiving step for receiving an image from the user terminal, and an image using function providing step for providing a user with an image using function performed using a display using the image received in the image receiving step.

According to yet another aspect of the invention, the control program of the play providing device is a control program of a play providing device for providing a play performed by displaying images on a display to the user, in one play, a plurality of different respective An image receiving step for receiving an image from the user terminal, and an image using function providing step for providing a user with an image using function performed using a display using the image received in the image receiving step. .

Claims (13)

A play providing device that provides a user with a play performed by displaying an image on a display,
Image receiving means for receiving images from a plurality of user terminals;
A play providing apparatus comprising: an image use function providing unit that provides a user with an image use function performed using the display using an image received by the image receiving unit. Image management means for managing the image received by the image reception means by distinguishing it for each user terminal that transmitted the image;
The play providing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the image use function providing unit provides the user with the image use function using an image managed by the image management unit. About the image received by the image receiving means, further comprising usage information acquisition means for acquiring usage information corresponding to the usage attributed in the user terminal for the image,
The play providing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the image use function providing unit provides the user with the image use function based on the use information acquired by the use information acquisition unit.   4. The apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising: a display changing unit that changes a display on the display or another display based on an image reception result when the image receiving unit is receiving the image. 5. Play providing device.   5. The apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising connection information display means for displaying a display based on connection information necessary for the user terminal to be communicably connected to the play providing apparatus on the display or another display. The play providing apparatus according to the description. A connection control means for controlling connection by wireless communication with the user terminal;
The play providing apparatus according to claim 5, wherein the connection control unit controls connection with the user terminal using connection information different from the connection information used in the previous play for each play.   The image use function providing unit provides the user with the image use function using an image received so far when the reception of the image is interrupted when the image is received by the image receiving unit. The play providing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the play providing apparatus is capable of performing.   The play providing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the number of the user terminals that can receive an image by the image receiving unit is a predetermined number of 2 or more.   The image receiving means includes a language used in the play, the number of users who perform the play, a place where the play is performed when the play is performed, a play situation of other users, and the play provision. The play providing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein switching whether or not to accept the image is switched based on a predetermined condition regarding at least one of the usage histories of the apparatus. A play providing system comprising the play providing device according to any one of claims 1 to 9 and a user terminal,
The user terminal is
Creating means for creating a list in which a plurality of images stored in the user terminal are associated;
A designation operation accepting unit for accepting an operation for designating a list created by the creating unit;
Transmission means for transmitting a plurality of images associated with the list designated by the designation operation accepting means,
The play providing system, wherein the image receiving unit receives a plurality of images transmitted by the transmitting unit. A play providing system having a play providing device that provides a user with a play by displaying an image on a display, and a user terminal,
The user terminal is
Creating means for creating a list in which a plurality of images stored in the user terminal are associated;
A designation operation accepting unit for accepting an operation for designating a list created by the creating unit;
Transmission means for transmitting a plurality of images associated with the list designated by the designation operation accepting means,
The play providing device includes:
Image receiving means for receiving an image from the user terminal;
A play providing system comprising: an image using function providing unit that provides a user with an image using function performed using the display using an image received by the image receiving unit. A method for controlling a play providing apparatus that provides a user with a play performed by displaying an image on a display,
An image receiving step for receiving images from a plurality of user terminals;
A control method for a play providing apparatus, comprising: an image use function providing step for providing a user with an image use function performed using the display using the image received in the image receiving step. It is a control program for a play providing apparatus that provides a user with a play performed by displaying an image on a display,
An image receiving step for receiving images from a plurality of user terminals;
A control program for a play providing apparatus, which causes a computer to execute an image use function providing step for providing a user with an image use function performed using the display using the image received in the image receiving step.

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