JP3093493U - Photography equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Problem] To provide a shooting system with a wide variety of games. SOLUTION: In a shooting box, a user is instructed to select a mode (S853). There are two modes that can be selected by the user: a "normal mode" and a "discipline mode". Etc.) can be selected for photographing (S863).

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Technical field to which the device belongs]

  The present invention relates to a photography device, and in particular, a photography in which a lighting method can be selected. Regarding an imaging device.

[0002]

[Prior art]

  Traditionally, photo vending machines that take photos and print them on stickers have been known. ing.

[0003]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

  With conventional photo vending machines, photos can be printed on the spot, but There was a problem that there were few variations in play.

[0004]   This invention was made in order to solve the above-mentioned problems. The objective is to provide a photography device with a wide range of applications.

[0005]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

  According to an aspect of the present invention to achieve the above object, a photographing device is It is a photography device used for vending machines, and you can register multiple writing methods. , Which makes it possible to present several shooting methods to the user. Based on the selection means that presents the shooting method to the previous user and selects the desired one. Based on the decision method and the decision means to decide the corresponding lighting method Then, a control means for controlling the light and a photographing means for photographing the subject are provided.

[0006]   According to another aspect of this invention, the photography device is used in a photo vending machine. This is a photography device that registers multiple lighting methods. It is possible to present the lighting method to the user, so that it can be presented to the user before shooting. Selection means for presenting a plurality of writing methods and selecting a desired one, and selection Decision means for deciding the corresponding lighting method based on Then, a control means for controlling the light and a photographing means for photographing the subject are provided. It

[0007]   In this way, configure the device so that the user can select the lighting method. Then, there is an effect that the user can take a picture according to his or her preference.

[0008]   Preferably, the photographing device presents an image image of the photographing result to the user, Prompting the user to select the desired writing method from among the It

[0009]   In this way, the image of the shooting result is presented and the desired one is indicated. This allows the user to set up the writing Can be set.

[0010]   Preferably, in the photographing device, the camera setting is set according to the lighting method. The feature is that the value can be selected by the user.

[0011]   By allowing the user to select the camera setting values in this way, It is possible to take a picture according to your taste.

[0012]   Preferably, a shooting method that is a combination of the lighting method and the setting value of the camera is A plurality of items are registered in the device, and the user selects a desired one from among them.

[0013]   In this way, the shooting method that is a combination of the lighting method and the setting value of the camera is installed. Multiple devices are registered in the device and the device is selected so that the user can select the desired one. The configuration facilitates user selection.

[0014]   It is preferable to decide the lighting method from which direction to illuminate and how much. Including the decision to shed light on the strength of.

[0015]   Preferably, the determining means determines the direction in which the light is applied depending on which light is turned on. To decide.

[0016]   Preferably, the photography device further comprises a drive mechanism for changing the direction of the light. The fixing means drives the driving mechanism to determine the direction in which the illumination is applied.

[0017]   Preferably, the determining means determines the intensity of illumination.   Preferably, the camera set value is a shutter speed or an aperture value.

[0018]

[Embodiment of device]

  [First Embodiment]   FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration of a photographing system according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It

[0019]   Referring to the figure, the photographing system is a photographing system for photographing a system user (user). The shadow BOX (A) 159 and the shooting BOX (B) 161 and the data of the shot image Image data from the file server 155 that stores data Is displayed and displayed, the user inputs an image to be superimposed on the image, and the user inputs Graffiti BOX 163 that prints out by combining the captured image and the captured image , And a HUB (hub) 157 for connecting each device.

[0020]   In the file server 155, the image data is written together with the ID that identifies the image. Will be recorded. In the graffiti box, the user inputs his own ID Can be called. This allows the user to input an image immediately after taking the image, It is also possible to perform these operations at a time without printing.

[0021]   In addition, the shooting system may be connected to the Internet (or other wired or wireless (Stage) 153, and is connected to the external server 151. This was taken by It is possible to send the image to the outside.

[0022]   In the photographing system, photographing boxes 159 and 161 for photographing a picture, and a user Is located away from the graffiti box 163 that inputs and prints images. Therefore, the user who has finished shooting does not stay in the shooting BOX for a long time. this Thus, it is possible to efficiently take a picture, input an image, and print.

[0023]   That is, in the conventional photographing system, the device for photographing and the graffiti and the print are Since the device that performs printing was installed in the same housing, the user who took the picture While you are entering and printing an image, others cannot take the next shot There was a problem. In the system according to the present embodiment, the shooting BOX and the scribble BOX Since and are placed in different positions, the processing of shooting, image input and printing It can be done commercially.

[0024]   The file server 155, the shooting BOX (A) 159, and the shooting BOX (B) 1 61 and Graffiti Box 163 are expected to have an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Good This is to prevent data from being lost due to a sudden power failure. Also Similarly, the file server 155 has a backup for backing up data. It is desirable to connect the system.

[0025]   FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the external appearance of the photographing BOX (A) 159 of FIG.   Referring to FIG. 2, the photographing BOX (A) 159 includes a wall 29 that forms a photographing space. 0, and a camera body 260 for shooting. Bottom of camera body 260 Since casters are attached to the section, the user can place the camera body 260 at any position. It is possible to move to the table and take a picture.

[0026]   FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the camera body 260. Referring to the figure, the camera body 260 Is a camera 253 for photographing the user, and is photographed by the camera 253. And a display (live monitor) 261 that displays images in real time Magnetic card reader / writer 2 for outputting a magnetic card recording the ID of the recorded image 63, a coin insertion slot 255, and a coin return slot 283. Also, the figure An operation unit (remote control) not shown is connected to the camera body 260, Allows the user to release the shutter and retake the image .

[0027]   As mentioned above, after the user shoots with the shooting BOX, it is installed at another position. Move to the graffiti box and read the image of yourself from the file server 155. However, you can enter a graffiti image or create a combined image of the photographed image and the graffiti image. Lint. Therefore, it is necessary to match the captured image with the read image. However, here, this is done by the ID recorded on the magnetic card.

[0028]   That is, the ID for identifying the image for each shooting is the file server 155 or Issued at the shooting BOX. A magnetic card with the ID recorded in the shooting box was issued. Done. In the file server, the image and the ID are associated and recorded. . When a magnetic card is inserted in the graffiti box, it is recorded on the magnetic card. The image corresponding to the registered ID is read from the file server 155, and the user receives the scribble image. It is possible to input images and print.

[0029]   4 to 7 are perspective views showing an operation example of the camera body 260.   As shown in the figure, the user installs the camera 253 and the display 261. The fixed member can be fixed in the upper position (Figs. 4, 5) or in the lower position (Figs. 6, 7). )can do. In addition, the user can see that the camera 253 and the display 261 Rotate the installed members, turn the camera 253 upward (Figs. 6 and 7), Can be directed to. This allows the user to view in their preferred direction and angle of view. You can take a picture.

[0030]   FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing the hardware configuration of the camera body 260.   Referring to the figure, the camera body 260 is inserted into the camera 253 and the coin slot. The coin detection unit 255a for detecting a broken coin and a remote controller or the like An operation unit 257, a display 261, a magnetic card reader / writer 263, A timer 269 that keeps time, a counter 271 that makes various counts, and The control unit 273 for controlling the body and the captured image are temporarily stored as digital data. An image storage unit 277 for storing and a LAN (Loca for connecting to the HUB 157) l Area Network) card 275.

[0031]   9 and 10 are flowcharts showing the photographing process performed in the photographing box (A) 159. It is a row chart.

[0032]   Referring to FIG. 9 and FIG. 10, it is confirmed that the power is turned on to the photographing BOX (A). For example, in step S801, the control unit 273 performs an error check. error If there is, an error screen (case error, camera error, coin counter error, Display magnetic card reader / writer error, etc.).

[0033]   If the error check determines that there is no error, step S803. Then, it communicates with the file server 155, confirms the date, and sets it. In step S805, the device administrator is asked to clean the magnetic card reader / writer 263. The machine administrator is given a cleaning card. Then, the magnetic card reader / writer 263 is cleaned. Also this Sometimes checking the cleaning card and checking the magnetic card reader / writer 263 The operation check is performed.

[0034]   Acceptance of coins starts in step S807, and photographs are taken in step S809 and later. The number of inserted coins, which is the consideration for the shadow, is determined. This practice In the form of, for example, the consideration for shooting is 100 yen to 800 yen. It can be set in units of yen. Also, the device administrator can reset the setting to the default. It is also possible that the price for shooting is 100 yen by default. To do. In addition, it is possible to set the consideration for shooting to 0 yen. Is called "free play".

[0035]   In step S811, the demo screens 1 to 4 are sequentially displayed on the display 261. It is assumed that each demo screen requires 10 seconds to display.

[0036]   Whether the test switch included in the operation unit 257 has been pressed in step S813 If the determination is YES, the process shifts to a test mode for testing the device. Tess Service switch is not pressed, the service switch is pressed in step S815. It is determined whether or not the answer is YES, and if YES, the process proceeds to step S819 in FIG. If there is, the process proceeds to step S817 in FIG. Here, the service switch is a device It is a switch used for tests such as shooting, even if you do not insert a coin This is a switch for enabling.

[0037]   In step S817, the acceptance of coins is finished and the price for shooting is paid. If the corresponding coin has been inserted, after step S819, the rest of the shooting Whether the interval is 0 or less, or whether the shooting button included in the operation unit 257 is pressed Is determined.

[0038]   The time for shooting can be set by the device administrator in the test mode. , 150 seconds, 180 seconds (default value), 210 seconds, 240 seconds or none It is possible to set a time such as a limit.

[0039]   In step S821, a waiting screen for pressing the shooting button is displayed.   In step S823, it is determined whether the remaining time has reached 0 seconds, and it is NO. If so, the process proceeds to step S825, and if YES, the process proceeds to step S831.

[0040]   In step S825, the countdown of the time until shooting is performed. Nara (at this time, you may output audio from a speaker not shown at the same time), Imaging is performed in step S827.

[0041]   If the number of images taken in step S829 is 8 or more, step S If it is NO at 831, the processes from step S819 are performed.

[0042]   The data obtained by photographing in step S831 is transmitted to the file server 155. Then, in step S833, the process waits until the data transmission is completed.

[0043]   If it is determined in step S835 that the data transmission is completed, the step In step S837, the ID corresponding to the captured image is recorded on the magnetic card and ejected. . The shooting end screen is displayed in step S839, and the next customer is selected in step S807. wait.

[0044]   If the data transmission to the file server 155 fails, It is advisable not to discharge the card by notifying that. In addition, this embodiment In the shooting BOX (A), a large number of magnetic cards are stored, and ID information is stored in each card. Information is provided to the writing user, but when there is no remaining card However, it is desirable to display a message to that effect.

[0045]   11 is a diagram showing an appearance of the photographing BOX (B) 161 of FIG. 1, and FIG. FIG. 7 is a front view of a portion of a photographing box (B) 161 where a camera and the like are provided.

[0046]   With reference to FIGS. 11 and 12, the shooting BOX (B) 161 defines a shooting space. The wall 290 to be formed, the camera 253 for photographing the user, and the camera 253. Display (live monitor) that displays the captured image in real time 261 and a magnetic card that outputs a magnetic card that records the ID of the captured image. Equipped with a reader / writer 263, a coin insertion slot 255, and a coin return slot 283 There is.

[0047]   In addition, the photographing box (B) 161 is provided with an illumination device (illumination and strobe) 251. And a rail part for moving the camera 253 and the display 261 up and down. A material 281, a display 279 for displaying operation explanations and menus, and a shutter. An operation unit 257 including a touch button and a cancel button, and an image to be called with a captured image. Bar code print that prints an ID to match the image as a bar code 265 and the images obtained by shooting are recorded on a CD-ROM, an IC card, a hard disk. Media for writing to external media such as disk cards and flexible disks And a writing unit 267.

[0048]   In the shooting BOX (B) 161, the user records the shot image on the media. You can record and take it home. As a result, users do not have to use their home PCs or terminal devices. You can edit and print the image.

[0049]   FIG. 13 is a block diagram showing the hardware configuration of the photographing box (B) 161. It

[0050]   Referring to the drawing, the photographing BOX (B) 161 includes an illumination device 251 and a camera 253. And a coin detection unit 255a for detecting coins inserted in the coin insertion slot, Spray 261, magnetic card reader / writer 263, and timer 2 for measuring time 69, a counter 271 for performing various counts, and control for controlling the entire apparatus Unit 273 and image storage unit 2 for temporarily storing captured images as digital data 77 and a LAN card 275 for connecting to the HUB 157. .

[0051]   In addition, as described above, the shooting BOX (B) 161 includes operation explanations and menus. Display 279 to display and operation including shutter button and cancel button An ID for matching the photographed image and the image to be called with the bar code The barcode printer 265 that prints as an image and the image obtained by shooting CD-ROM, IC card, hard disk card, flexible disk, etc. And a media writing unit 267 for writing in the media.

[0052]   FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the processing in the shooting BOX (B).   Referring to FIG. 14, in step S851, the user is notified via the display 279. Instructions are given to insert coins. If a coin is inserted, step S853 The user is instructed to select the mode. The modes that the user can select are " There are "normal mode" and "discerning mode". Is the user's writing method (from which direction the light is applied, how strong You can choose whether to illuminate) and take a picture.

[0053]   When the normal mode is selected, the user is instructed in step S855. An instruction is given to press the shooting button (shutter button), and shooting is performed in step S857. An image is taken in response to the pressing of the button.

[0054]   In step S859, it is determined whether or not the photographing is completed, and if NO, step S8 Returning to 55, if YES, the image is sent to the file server 155 in step S869. The ID information is sent, the ID information is stored in a magnetic card or the like, and the ID information is ejected.

[0055]   If the discerning mode is selected, the user sets the line in step S861. Is selected, and an instruction to press the shooting button in step S863 Then, in step S865, the user selects whether or not to keep the image. Done. If kept, go to step S867, if not kept Will be re-photographed.

[0056]   In step S867, it is determined whether the shooting is completed. If it is NO, the process returns to step S861.

[0057]   In the present embodiment, in the normal mode, the user has a maximum of 3 minutes. You can take up to 8 pictures, and you can take up to 3 minutes in the sticky mode. It shall be possible to take four large pictures.

[0058]   FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an appearance of the graffiti box 163.   Referring to the figure, the scribble box 163 has a magnetic card issued by the photographing box. Magnetic card reader / writer 357 that reads the ID from the card and shooting BOX (B) Bar code reader 359 that reads the bar code issued by A media reading unit 361 for reading the formed media, a coin slot 255, and a coin By the return port 283, the image read from the file server 155, and the user Displays 351a and 351b for displaying the input scribble image and display Touch panels 352a and 352b that are provided overlaid on the ray, and a touch panel Touch pens 353a and 353b for inputting to the Printers 355a and 355b for outputting print media such as a card and a card, and An outlet corresponding to these printers is provided.

[0059]   The graffiti box 163 is equipped with two displays and a touch panel Therefore, two users can simultaneously input and check images.

[0060]   FIG. 16 is a block diagram showing the hardware configuration of the graffiti box 163.   Referring to the figure, the scribble box 163 has a magnetic card issued by the photographing box. Magnetic card reader / writer 357 that reads the ID from the card and shooting BOX (B) Bar code reader 359 that reads the bar code issued by The media reading unit 361 that reads information from the created media and the coin slot 255 Whether the coin detection unit 255a that detects inserted coins and the file server 155 Display that displays the image read from the image and the scribble image input by the user. Rays 351a and 351b and a touch panel provided on top of the display 352a and 352b, and a touch pen 353 for inputting on the touch panel a, 353b, a timer 269 for measuring time, and a counter for performing various counts 271, a control unit 363 that controls the entire apparatus, and a file server 155 An image data storage unit 369 for temporarily storing the read image as digital data, The image input by the touch panels 352a and 352b is used as digital data A pen image storage unit 367 for temporary storage and an LA for connecting to the HUB 157 N card 275 and data of image data storage unit 369 and pen image storage unit 367 Image synthesizing unit 365 for synthesizing data and two printers corresponding to the respective outlets 355a, 355b and the combined image are printed by the printer 355a or 355b. A printer control unit 371 that determines whether to print from here is provided.

[0061]   The two printers are different models. Consider the compatibility of the camera and printer , For example, if the image was taken with the shooting BOX (A), the printer 355a If the image is taken by the shooting box (B) after printing, the printer 355 Print with a printer that is compatible with the camera by printing with b. It can be performed. In this case, provide information to identify the camera that took the picture. It is preferable to record with the image.

[0062]   Further, the printer may be selectively used according to the preference of the user. further , If only one printer can produce high quality print, select that printer The print fee may be increased when the request is made.

[0063]   FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a specific example of the configuration of the printer 355a.   17, the printer 355a has two recording heads 385a and 385. b. The recording head 385b has three colors of yellow, cyan and magenta. The ink on the ink film to which the sublimable ink of the color is applied is heated by the printing medium. A recording head for printing on P.

[0064]   On the other hand, the recording head 385a applies a metallic pigment ink such as gold or silver. A recording head for printing the ink of the formed ink film on the print medium P by heat. It is

[0065]   The printer 355a has an input terminal 380 for inputting image data, and an image Buffers 381a and 381b for buffering data and a buffer A head control for controlling each print head based on the recorded image data. Control parts 383a and 383b are provided. Also, print on the printer 355a. A roll 387 is provided to convey the medium P from right to left in the drawing. this In the embodiment, one of the print media P stored in the printer is a drawing. The recording head 385b prints and records as it is conveyed from right to left of the surface. Printing is performed in the order of printing by the head 385a.

[0066]   FIG. 18 shows a game (image input) from the insertion of the magnetic card performed in the graffiti box. , Printing, etc.) is a flowchart showing a process up to the start.

[0067]   Referring to the figure, when the card is inserted into the device in step S701, step S701 At 703, the card itself is checked. If there is an error, step to that effect In S725, the screen is displayed, and after a certain period of time, in S727 Record error information in the log. In step S723, eject the card, and then It returns to S701.

[0068]   If there is no error in the card, it was written in the magnetic card in step S705. An image corresponding to the ID is acquired from the server. In step S707, the image is On the server, and if not (or after a certain amount of time If so, a message to that effect is displayed on the screen or the like in step S717, and a certain period of time elapses. Then, in step S719, error information is recorded in the log. In step S721 The card is discharged and the process returns to step S701.

[0069]   If the image corresponding to the ID is on the server, the coin is accepted in step S709. In step S711, it is determined whether a coin has been inserted. A coin is inserted If a predetermined time elapses in the absence of the status, it is determined that a time-out has occurred, and step S723 Go to.

[0070]   If even one coin is inserted, the process proceeds to step S713 (after this, the time Do not judge out), accept the remaining coins. Inserting a predetermined coin If so, the magnetic information on the magnetic card is erased in step S715, and the card is deleted. Is collected (that is, not returned to the user).

[0071]   This flow chart does not return the card to the user, so reuse the card. The effect is that it can be easily done.

[0072]   FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the processing performed after the processing of step S715 in FIG. -It is a chart.

[0073]   Referring to FIG. 19, in step S717, a photographed image to be processed by the user. Select an image. Here, the user can select up to 4 images from 8 shots. The image of can be selected.

[0074]   In step S719, the user selects a printer to use. Here you The printer shall be able to select either printer 355a or printer 355b. It If the printer 355a is selected, the image is printed in step S721. Brightness adjustment and photo rotation processing is performed. Gold or silver in step S723 An image including a color such as a color is input by the user. In step S729, the user likes Select the desired layout, and in step S731, combine images and print out. Be played.

[0075]   If the printer 355b is selected in step S719, step S72 At 5, brightness adjustment and photo rotation are performed. Next, in step S727, gold or silver An image is input using only normal colors that do not include colors, and the process advances to step S729. .

[0076]   That is, in the present embodiment, the user can display an image using gold or silver color. It is possible to select whether or not to input. Also, the printer 355a has two It is an expensive printer having a head, and the printer 355b has one head. Printer 355a was selected because it is a conventional printer that prints. Sometimes we collect extra fees, or we raise the fees that are ultimately required. It is desirable to perform processing.

[0077]   FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a modification of the flowchart shown in FIG. is there.

[0078]   Referring to FIG. 20, a demo screen is displayed in step S751. Step S75 3 specific input from the user (for example, specific key operation or specific touch panel It is determined whether or not the operation has been performed, and if YES, the process proceeds to step S755. . In step S755, the display prompts you to enter the password. Done.

[0079]   If the password is input by the user in step S757, step The password is checked in S759. Whether the password is valid For example, in step S761, the image is transmitted to the file server 155. An instruction to that effect is issued. If the image exists in the file server (S763), the The user is instructed to proceed to step S765 and insert a coin.

[0080]   Whether a predetermined time has passed without inserting coins in step S767 (time If it is out), and if it is time out, it is determined in step S771. Is displayed and the process returns to step S751.

[0081]   When a coin is inserted (S769), the process shown in FIG. 19 is performed.   If the password is incorrect in step S759, or if the password is incorrect in step S763. If the image does not exist on the file server in step S771, that fact is displayed in step S771. Return to step S751.

[0082]   FIG. 21 is a block diagram showing the hardware configuration of the file server 155. .

[0083]   Referring to the figure, file server 155 has a CPU 45 that controls the entire apparatus. 9, a display unit 451 including a display, and a flexible disk drive Keyboard 453, CD-ROM drive 455, LAN card 457, keyboard Input unit 461 including a computer, a mouse, a ROM 463, a RAM 465, and Hard disk drive 467.

[0084]   The image data is recorded in the hard disk drive 467 together with the ID.   [Modification of processing]   FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing a modified example of the processing performed in the shooting box (A) or (B). It is a row chart.

[0085]   Referring to the figure, in step S501, a demo screen is displayed on the display, It waits until the power is turned on (step S503). Coin (here 100 yen Is input), shooting is performed in step S505.

[0086]   In step S507, the image data obtained by shooting is an image file. It is temporarily stored in the image storage unit 277. In step S509, a predetermined number of times (even if If it has not been completed, it is determined in step S505. Processing is performed, and if completed, the process proceeds to step S511.

[0087]   In step S511, a plurality of captured images can be specified. Create one ID information. In step S513, the image file together with the ID information Is sent to the file server 155.

[0088]   In step S515, the ID information was recorded using the magnetic card reader / writer. A magnetic card is provided to the user.

[0089]   A large number of magnetic cards are stored inside the device and provided to the user as described above. You may do so, or write the ID information on the magnetic card brought by the user You may ask.

[0090]   Also, make sure that the magnetic card is also used as a prepaid card so that you can insert coins. The step (S503) may be omitted.

[0091]   23 and 24 are flowcharts showing a modification of the processing performed in the graffiti box. It is a chart.

[0092]   Referring to the figure, in step S601, a demo screen is displayed on the display and It waits until the power is turned on (step S603). Coin (here 300 yen Is input), the process proceeds to step S605.

[0093]   In step S605, the ID information and bar recorded on the user's magnetic card The ID information recorded on the code or the ID information recorded on the sticker described later Read. The ID information may be read before inserting a coin.

[0094]   If the ID information recorded on the barcode or sticker is valid (S60 If YES, the process proceeds to step S613. Also, if the magnetic card is legitimate If (YES in S609), the process proceeds to step S611, and the ID information is read from the magnetic card. Read.

[0095]   If NO in step S609, the process returns to step S605.   In step S613, the image file corresponding to the ID information is sent to the file server 1 Read from 55. In step S615 (FIG. 24), the read image file is deleted. Display 351a, 351b. And the touch pens 353a, 3 The user can overlay the image file by using the touch panel 53b and the touch panels 352a and 352b. Create a pen image to be displayed.

[0096]   In step S617, the user deletes the image recorded in the file server 155. If the instruction is received, the deletion is performed in step S619.

[0097]   Further, in step S621, the image file may be browsed by a third party. If it is acceptable to accept the instruction from the user and have the user browse, step S At 623, the image data is sent to the external server 151 for image disclosure via the Internet 153. Send (post) data.

[0098]   In step S625, the image obtained by combining the image of the image file and the pen image is Printed. In addition, at the time of this printing, I D information is printed. For ID information, use letters, numbers, figures, barcodes, etc. Will be printed.

[0099]   FIG. 25 shows a specific example of the print medium printed in step S625 of FIG. FIG.

[0100]   Here, the seal is divided into 12 parts, and an image is printed on each part. In addition, ID information is printed on the upper right and upper left of the rule. ID information on the upper right and the upper left ID information will not be recognized by the graffiti box until it becomes one. .

[0101]   That is, when the seal is cut from the center to the left and right, the ID information is It will be divided into two and you can not call the image unless you see both . As a result, it is possible to prevent the image from being used illegally.

[0102]   As described above, in the present embodiment, the shooting BOX for taking a picture and the user Since Z is in a position away from the graffiti box where he inputs images and prints, The user who has finished shooting does not stay in the shooting BOX for a long time. By this Therefore, it is possible to efficiently take a picture, input an image, and print.

[0103]   In addition, since it is possible to identify the image taken using the ID, it is possible to identify your own image. It is possible to prevent a different image from being called in the graffiti box. Furthermore By using the ID, you can input images and print with the scribble BOX in the order of shooting. The user no longer has to do any of the After that, you can input and print images with the graffiti box.

[0104]   Furthermore, the user can call the image again by the ID even after printing once. Then, an image can be input and printed. Especially, input with a touch pen By separately recording the captured image and the image obtained by shooting, you can easily Erase only the image input with the touch pen and input a new image with the touch pen again It becomes possible to do. In this way, the user will be different for the same captured image. It becomes possible to print by inputting the image with a touch pen.

[0105]   In addition to the information given by the device, the password specified by the user, etc. Information (or a phone number of a mobile phone or the like) can be used as the ID information. Also , User biometrics information (information obtained from fingerprint, retina, face, signature, etc. ) Can also be used as the ID.

[0106]   In addition, in the above-described embodiment, the game is played with a coin or a prepaid card. I tried to collect the value of the play, but bills, debit cards, credit cards, The consideration may be collected using a medal.

[0107]   [Second Embodiment]   FIG. 26 is a diagram showing the structure of a photographing system according to the second embodiment of the present invention. is there.

[0108]   Referring to FIG. 26, the photographing system includes a photographing device 200 for photographing a subject. , Data for identifying the image captured by the camera 200 (ID ) With the server 100 and the images recorded on the server 100 Data input device 600 for adding information such as name, address, birthday, and server 1 The printer A 700 that prints the images recorded in 00 and the server 100 Pre-load data and images on a card, etc. on which information for recalling recorded images is recorded. Printing machine B800 and a display for displaying images recorded in the server 100 Machine 501.

[0109]   In addition, the server 100 uses the master server 300a to connect to the servers 30 of other stores. 0, and can exchange information such as image data with each other. . Furthermore, image data is transmitted from the server 100 via a communication network to a mobile phone or a mobile terminal. It is also possible to send to a device such as.

[0110]   When the user shoots with the camera 200, the image data is stored in the server 100. And is recorded in the server 100. Also, at this time, A card (or piece of paper) with barcode information to identify the image is issued. Be done. The user goes to the printer A700, for example, and the barcode To read the image of itself and process the image (or Can be used to input an image to be superimposed on the captured image) or to print it.

[0111]   The server 100 may be provided inside the photographing device 200 or the printing device. . In addition, a dedicated communication cable or the like is used to connect between the server 100 and the camera 200. Alternatively, you can use the Internet or other line to shoot or print. It is also possible to connect. Alternatively, a wireless LAN or the like may be used.

[0112]   FIG. 27 is a diagram showing the configuration of the image capturing device 200 shown in FIG.   Referring to FIG. 27, in the image capturing apparatus 200, each of the inside and the surface of the housing 10 is provided. Seed equipment is deployed. For convenience of explanation, a user (user) 7 and The opposite side is the front side. That is, with respect to the case 10 of FIG. 27, the left side of the drawing is the case. The front side and the right side of the body 10 are the rear side of the housing 10. Note that the subject 70 is arbitrary However, in the present embodiment, the entire body of the user 7 is the subject. Let it be 70.

[0113]   Behind the subject 70, a curtain 12 that blocks light from the outside is provided. The curtain 12 is a support frame that projects forward from the upper and lower parts of the front surface of the housing 10. Supported by the dome 13,14. On the inner surface of the curtain 12, a method of synthesizing images The color is applied according to. For example, in the case of chroma key composition, the curtain 12 Chroma key colors such as blue and green are applied to the entire inner surface.

[0114]   In the housing 10 of the camera, a video camera (or digital camera) for shooting the subject 70 is provided. Camera 30 (hereinafter referred to as camera 30) and an image signal from the camera 30 And a control unit 5 for synthesizing images and receiving an image signal from the control unit 5 to display the image Display 60 and a printer 65 for printing information such as barcodes are provided. To be done.

[0115]   In the present embodiment, the composite image that the user 7 sees from the display 60 is The image of the subject 70 and the stored image previously stored in the control unit 5 are combined. .

[0116]   The camera 30 photographs the subject 70, and the user 7 is displayed on the display 60. In order to see the image, the upper part of the front surface of the housing 10 is opened, and the opening is made of glass. , A transparent plate 11 made of plastic or the like is arranged. Behind the transparent plate 11 A display 61 is provided below the half mirror 61. Be done.

[0117]   The light emitted from the display 60 is displayed on the display 60 and the half mirror 61. It is arranged so as to be reflected by the half mirror 61 and reach the user 7.

[0118]   Therefore, the user 7 does not see the image displayed on the display 60. It Therefore, the display 60 needs to display a predetermined image. So For this purpose, the control unit 5 may transmit a predetermined image signal to the display 60.

[0119]   The camera 30 is provided behind the half mirror 61. Camera 30 The body 70, that is, the whole body of the user 7 is provided so that the whole body can be photographed. In addition, From the viewpoint of arrangement space, it is desirable that the distance between the camera 30 and the subject 70 be short. Good Under this condition, in order to capture the whole body of the user 7, the camera 30 has a wide-angle lens. It is desirable that the lens be arranged. The camera 30 is connected to the control unit 5, The shooting signal of 70 is transmitted to the control unit 5.

[0120]   A bar code information for identifying the captured image is provided near the front surface inside the housing 10. A printer 65 that prints information on a medium such as a card or paper is provided. At a position adjacent to the printer 65, a medium 67 printed by the printer 65 is mounted on the housing 1. A take-out port 66 for sending out to the outside of 0 is formed. Media materials include paper and plastic Used items are.

[0121]   The operation unit 20 is provided on the front surface of the housing 10 and at a position where the user 7 can easily operate it. Be done. The operation unit 20 has buttons, levers, etc. for the user 7 to perform various operations. Therefore, an operation signal is generated based on the operation of the user 7 and transmitted to the control unit 5.

[0122]   Further, it is easy for the user 7 to insert a coin (a kind of consideration) on the front surface of the housing 10. A coin slot (not shown) is provided at a position A coin detecting section 25 for detecting the inserted coin at a position adjacent to (see FIG. 28) Will be deployed. The coin detection unit 25 transmits a detection signal to the control unit 5.

[0123]   In addition, a sound signal is received from the control unit 5 at an appropriate position on the front surface of the housing 10 and the sound signal is received. A speaker 63 (see FIG. 28) for outputting a sound is provided.

[0124]   Further, a flash F1 for illuminating the subject 70 from the front is provided in the housing 10, Whether the flash F2 for illuminating the subject 70 from behind and the curtain 12 behind And a flash F3 for illuminating it. Flash F1 to F3 , Are controlled so as to emit light in synchronization with the photographing by the camera 30.

[0125]   FIG. 28 is a block diagram showing the main configuration of the control unit 5.   The control unit 5 includes a personal computer 50 (hereinafter, “personal computer”) that executes various controls. "Con 50". ) Is provided. The personal computer 50 receives an operation signal from the operation unit 20. The coin detecting unit 25 receives the detection signal from the coin detecting unit 25. Also, the personal computer 50 A storage device 500 for storing a number of image data and sound data is provided. bread The computer 50 reads out the designated image data from the storage device 500 to display the graphic I. / F (interface) circuit 51 to transfer the specified sound data to the storage device It is read from the device 500 and transferred to the sound I / F circuit 52.

[0126]   The graphic I / F circuit 51 uses the stored image data received from the personal computer 50. Converted to a predetermined stored image signal and sent to the image synthesizer 54 and the display selection circuit 55 To do. The sound data received by the sound I / F circuit 52 from the personal computer 50 is By converting into a constant sound signal and transmitting to the speaker 63, the speaker Sound is output from 63.

[0127]   In the case of the present embodiment, an image stored as image data in the storage device 500 is , Demonstration images (hereinafter referred to as "demo images"), and printed Contains multiple decorative images to be rendered.

[0128]   The image signal of the subject 70 from the camera 30 is received by the image correction device 53. Then, the image correction device 53 corrects the image of the subject 70. Because the camera 30 And the subject 70 is arranged as shown in FIG. The image of the subject 70 has a trapezoidal shape with a large head and small feet. Because. The image signal of the subject 70 corrected by the image correction device 53 is It is transmitted to the image synthesizer 54.

[0129]   The image synthesizer 54 receives the image signal of the subject 70 as the first image signal, and The image signal of the stored image from the rough I / F circuit 51 is received as the second image signal. Then, the first image and the second image are combined. In addition, the image composition method is It is described in detail in No. 3043855, Utility Model Registration No. 3051776, etc. Therefore, detailed description thereof is omitted here. The image synthesizing device 54 uses a plurality of synthesizing hands. It is desirable to have one method and select one synthesis method by the instruction from the personal computer 50. Good The combined image signal is transmitted to the display selection circuit 55 and the printer 65. It

[0130]   The display selection circuit 55 uses the composite image signal from the image composition device 54 and the graphic. The stored image signal from the I / F circuit 51 is received and based on the control signal from the personal computer 50. Then, one image signal is selected and transmitted to the display 60. display 60 receives the image signal from the display selection circuit 55 and displays the image.

[0131]   Further, the control unit 5 controls the printer 65 based on the control signal from the personal computer 50. A printer controller 56 for controlling is provided. The printer 65 is a printer controller. By controlling the roller 56, the image data of the barcode is generated and printed on the medium.

[0132]   Further, the control unit 5 uses various counters 58 for counting and displaying the number of coins inserted. And a communication unit 59 for communicating with an external device.

[0133]   Next, the operation of the image capturing apparatus 200 having the above configuration will be described.   Until the user 7 inserts a coin, the display selection is performed by the instruction from the personal computer 50. The selection circuit 55 selects the graphic I / F circuit 51 side. PC 50 , The data of the demo image stored in advance in the storage device 500 is read to display the graphic I The demo screen is displayed on the display 60 by transferring to the / F circuit 51. . The personal computer 50 is a background music (BGM) previously stored in the storage device 500. (Music) data and transfer it to the sound I / F circuit 52 , BGM is played from the speaker 63.

[0134]   The user 7 inserts a coin, and the detection signal from the coin detecting unit 25 is sent to the personal computer 5. When 0 is received, the personal computer 50 stores it in the storage device 500 in advance at an appropriate timing. The stored image data and sound data are read, and the read image data is Display 60 via graphic I / F circuit 51 and display selection circuit 55 And the read sound data is transmitted to the sound I / F circuit 52. And send it to the speaker 63, and the image on the display 60 and the speaker 63 The voice is used to give an appropriate instruction to the user 7.

[0135]   FIG. 29 is a diagram showing an appearance of the printing machine A. Referring to the figure, printing machine A Has two displays so that it can be processed by two users at the same time. Write on 301a, 301b and the image displayed on each display Touch pens 303a and 303b for performing the above are provided.

[0136]   Further, the printer 123 and a personal computer are installed inside the printing machine A. A control unit 101 composed of a member and a bar for reading a bar code presented by the user. A code reader 105 is provided.

[0137]   FIG. 30 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the printing machine A or B. Refer to the figure The printing machine has a control unit 101 for controlling the entire apparatus and a coin inserted. The coin detection unit 103 for detecting the bar code and the bar code reader for reading the bar code. Communication unit 10 for communicating between the client 105 and an external device (particularly a server) 7, the display 301 described in FIG. 29, and formed on the display, The input unit 111 that enables input with the touch pen 303 and the sound I / F 11 7, a speaker 115, an image synthesizing device 119, and a printer controller 121. And a printer 123.

[0138]   The barcode read by the barcode reader 105 is read by the control unit 101. And the image data from the server via the communication unit 107 based on the analyzed information. Data is read. The read image is displayed on the display 301 and displayed to the user. Image processing using the touch pen 303 (or the image to be superimposed on the captured image) Image input) is possible. The images are combined in the image combiner 119 and printed. Is output to the printer 123 via the controller 121, and a sticker, card, or leaf is output. It is provided to the user as a note.

[0139]   In addition, the processed image (or the image input by the touch pen 113) ) Data is recorded in the server in association with the barcode data. At this time , It may be overwritten on the original image that has not been processed. Alternatively, both the original image and the processed image may be recorded.

[0140]   Further, as in the first embodiment, the captured image and the image (that That is, the image input by the user) may be recorded separately.

[0141]   FIG. 31 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the display device 501 or the data input device 600. is there. Referring to the figure, the display unit or data input unit controls the entire device. The control unit 201, a communication unit 205 that communicates with the outside, and a barcode are read. A barcode reader 203, an input unit 209 that receives an input from a user, and an image And a display 207 for displaying.

[0142]   In the display, image data is input from the server 100 via the communication unit 205. The input image data is displayed on the display 207. This allows The shot images will be open to the public. At this time, the image is taken by the image capturing device 200. All the images displayed may be displayed, but the An image for which "Yes" is selected by selecting "Do not open / close the image to the public" Only the display may be sequentially displayed on the display 207.

[0143]   In addition, the user can read the barcode through the barcode reader 203. The image data corresponding to the barcode is called from the server 100 and It can be displayed on the spray 207. This allows the user to You can easily check the image.

[0144]   In the data input device, the user uses the bar code reader 203 to scan the bar code. Read the card. As a result, the image is transmitted from the server 100 via the communication unit 205. Image data can be recalled. The user inputs the image data into the input unit 20. It is possible to add data such as name, date and time of photography, date of birth, etc. via 9. Addition The generated data is associated with the bar code via the communication unit 205 and sent to the server 100. Remembered.

[0145]   FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing a series of procedures from image capturing to printing in this system. It is a row chart.

[0146]   Referring to FIG. 32, the user inserts a coin into the camera in step S101. Then, in step S103, an image is captured. Image taken in step S105 The image is recorded on the server. In the camera, the image is specified in step S107. The medium on which the information (bar code) for recording is recorded is output. The user outputs this Take the stored media to the location of the printing device (printing machine). Step S11 In step 1, the user inserts a coin into the printing machine, and in step S113, inserts the medium. The information for identifying the image is input to the device via the device.

[0147]   As a result, the image corresponding to the information is called from the server. Step S1 In 15, the user uses the touch pen to edit or call the image for the called image. Input (draw). In step S117, the user selects the print layout. Select out. As a result, printing is performed in step S119.

[0148]   As described above, in the present embodiment, the medium in which the information such as the barcode is recorded Since the image is identified using the Can be installed. This will effectively utilize the space for installing the device. be able to. Also, since the camera, printer, etc. function as a single unit, one If the device in question is broken or out of date, replace only that device. , The cost performance will be improved.

[0149]   Furthermore, for example, only one camera can be installed in one store and A lint machine etc. can be installed.

[0150]   In this embodiment, a medium in which a barcode is written to identify an image However, for example, information such as a magnetic card is used to identify the image. It may be magnetically recorded on the medium. Furthermore, as a medium, CD-R, PD , DVD, MO and other optical disks, flash memory cards, etc. may be used. . Further, the shooting date and time, the expiration date of the medium, and the like may be written on the medium.

[0151]   The barcode may be a one-dimensional barcode or a two-dimensional barcode. May be used.

[0152]   Also, when using a medium such as a magnetic card, many magnetic cards etc. may be installed in the camera. It may be stocked and supplied to the user, or a magnetic card may be sold at a dedicated vending machine. Can also be provided. Such a magnetic card pays for using the system. It can also be used as a prepaid card for payment.

[0153]   Also, give multiple types of magnetic cards (for example, different character Image, etc.) and change the images to be combined at the time of shooting according to the type. You may make it change.

[0154]   Also, without recording the image on the server, a magnetic recording medium such as a flexible disk, Optical disks such as CD-R, PD, DVD, MO, flash memory cards, etc. The image may be recorded in and provided to the user. In this case, the shooting machine Eliminates the need to connect to the printing machine.

[0155]   In FIG. 33, an image is thus stored in a recording medium such as a flexible disk. It is a flow chart which shows processing of a system in a case.

[0156]   Referring to the figure, in step S201, the user prepares a recording medium in advance. In step S203, the user inserts a coin into the camera. Step S20 At 5, the user inserts the recording medium into the disk drive provided in the camera.

[0157]   When the photographing is performed in step S207, the photographing device displays the image in step S209. Write the data to the user's recording medium. The user removes the recording medium in step S211. Take it out and go to the place where the printing machine is installed.

[0158]   In step S213, the user inserts a coin into the printing machine, and in step S205 Set the recording medium with. In the printing machine, in step S217 the recording medium The captured image is read from. In step S219, the user edits the image. No, if a print layout is selected in step S221, in step S223 The image is printed.

[0159]   [Other Embodiments]   FIG. 34 is a diagram showing another form of the photographing device. In this form, the camera A release 401 or foot switch 403 is provided and the user can You can take a desired image by operating.

[0160]   FIG. 35 is an external view showing another form of the printing machine. In the example of FIG. 29, The displays 301a and 301b are arranged side by side, but in the present embodiment, In addition, the displays 301a and 301b are provided on the front part and the rear part of the housing. I am trying. This allows two users to face each other and process or You can do the power. At this time, eject the photo output from the printer. The location may be on the front, rear, or side of the enclosure. Good.

[0161]   Also, the camera should consist of the user's home computer and digital camera. You can also

[0162]   FIG. 36 shows a case where the camera is composed of a user's home personal computer and a digital camera. It is a flowchart which shows the process of the system of the case.

[0163]   First, in step S401, the user takes a picture with a digital camera using a personal computer. The created image is uploaded to the server 100. At this time, in step S403 The reception number is transmitted from the server 100 to the user's personal computer.

[0164]   After that, at step S405, the barcode is printed based on the receipt number at the store. To be In step S407, the user prints the barcode on the printing machine in the store. By reading the image, the image can be printed on any medium.

[0165]   It should be noted that in the above-described embodiment, the image capturing device is used as the information for specifying the image. I decided to use the barcode specified by It is used as information to identify the image by deciding the code etc. and inputting it into the camera. You may ask. That is, the user needs to input the ID and password to the camera when shooting. Enter and enter these ID and password into the printing machine when printing By doing so, the image is retrieved and printed.

[0166]   In addition, by using fingerprint authentication, character recognition, and encryption technology, images can be taken with a camera. It is also possible to associate the images that have been printed with the images printed by the printing machine.

[0167]   [Third Embodiment]   FIG. 37 shows the overall structure of a photographing system according to the third embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure.

[0168]   Referring to the drawing, the photographing system includes photographing devices 501 and 503 and a cylindrical photographing device 5. 05, data input machines 507 and 509, a printing machine 511, and an image browsing machine 513. , An image input device 515 and an in-store server 521, which are HUB5. A LAN is connected via 19. The in-store server 521 is the router 5 Via 23 to an external network (for example, a telecommunication line such as the Internet) It is connected.

[0169]   In addition, the in-store server 521 can communicate with the mobile phone 525 or PDA (Persona) by communication. l Digital Assistant) 527 and portable image input device 517 You can send information and vice versa.

[0170]   The network includes a system server 555 that manages the distribution of image data, -Other store server 559 via personal computer 561 and router 557 Are connected. In addition, a mobile phone 551 and a PDA 553 are connected via a network. It is also possible to send information to.

[0171]   Also in the photographing system according to the present embodiment, a photographing device for photographing a photograph, a user The data input machine for inputting images, the printing machine for printing, and the viewing of images. Since the browsing device is located far away, the user I'll never get stuck. This allows for efficient photography, image input and printing It is possible to

[0172]   FIG. 38 is a diagram showing an external configuration of the image capturing device 501. The camera 501 is the first The camera 253 is provided similarly to the photographing BOX in the embodiment. Camera 25 3 is mounted so as to be rotatable clockwise and counterclockwise, You can move up and down. This allows the desired orientation and position of the camera. It is possible to take a picture at the table. Also, a flash to illuminate the subject A plurality of Fs are provided on the front surface of the photographing device 501.

[0173]   In addition, in the same way as the photographing BOX (B) in the first embodiment, the photographing device 501 Is a magnetic card reader / writer 263 for recording the ID on the card, and I Bar code printer 265 that prints D as a bar code, The recorded image is a CD-ROM, IC card, hard disk card, flexible And a media writing unit 267 for writing on a medium such as a disc. It

[0174]   FIG. 39 is a diagram showing the configuration of the cylindrical photographing device 505. The cylindrical camera 505 A camera 253 capable of rotating 360 degrees about a cylindrical axis is provided inside. The user can take a picture at a desired position by rotating the camera 253. You can In particular, various colors, patterns and backgrounds are applied to various parts of the inner surface of the cylindrical wall. It is effective to add a mark so that the user can take a photo with the favorite one in the background. is there.

[0175]   Although not shown, in order to record the ID on the card also in the cylindrical camera 505. Magnetic card reader / writer and bar code that prints ID as bar code D-printer, and images obtained by shooting are recorded on a CD-ROM, IC card, hard A media book for writing to media such as disk cards and flexible disks It is equipped with a plug-in part.

[0176]   FIG. 40 is a diagram showing an external configuration of the data input device 507 of FIG. Data input Like the graffiti box in the first embodiment, the force machine 507 is a camera machine. A magnetic card reader / writer 357 that reads an ID from a magnetic card issued by , A barcode reader 359 for reading the barcode issued by the camera, and A media reading unit 361 for reading the media prepared by the server and reading from the server 521 A display that displays the image that is displayed and the scribble image that is input by the user. , A touch panel that is placed on top of the display and input to the touch panel And a touch pen for performing.

[0177]   However, the data input device 507 has the graffiti box in the first embodiment. Unlike, no printer is provided. That is, in the data input device 507 The user only inputs the image to be superimposed and other data.

[0178]   41 is a perspective view showing the outer appearance of the image browsing machine 513 of FIG. Image viewer Is a machine corresponding to the display 501 in the second embodiment. However, In the embodiment, the image browsing machine is provided with displays in four directions. People can view the same image or different images at the same time.

[0179]   42 is a perspective view showing the configuration of the printing machine 511 of FIG. Referring to the figure, As with the graffiti box 163 according to the first embodiment, the printing machine 511 captures an image. Magnetic card reader / writer that reads IDs from magnetic cards issued by shadow machines 357, and a bar code reader 359 that reads the bar code issued by the camera. And the media reading unit 361 that reads the media prepared by the user and the image is printed. Printers 355a and 355b for outputting a print medium such as a sticker or a card, A print medium outlet is provided.

[0180]   However, the printing machine 511 has the graffiti box 163 in the first embodiment. Differently, there is no display or touch panel for displaying images. sand That is, the user only prints with this printing machine.

[0181]   43 is a perspective view of the portable image input device 517 of FIG.   Even if the user uses such a portable image input device 517, the image captured It is possible to input an image to be superimposed on the image.

[0182]   FIG. 44 is a perspective view showing the configuration of the image input device 515 of FIG.   With reference to the figure, the image input device is provided with an ID from a magnetic card issued by the camera. The magnetic card reader / writer 357 that reads the image and the barco issued by the camera. Bar code reader 359 that reads the card and a medium that reads the media prepared by the user. The media reading section 361, the coin insertion slot 255, the coin return slot 283, and the file The image read from the server 155 and the scribble image input by the user. A display 351 for displaying and a touch panel provided over the display. Panel 352 and touch pens 353a, 35 for inputting on the touch panel 3b and a printer 3 for outputting a print medium such as a sticker or a card on which an image is printed 55 and 55 are provided.

[0183]   FIG. 45 is a diagram showing another form of the data input device.   Referring to the figure, the data input device is connected to the I Magnetic card reader / writer 357 that reads D and bar issued by the camera Bar code reader 359 to read the code and read the media prepared by the user The media reading unit 361, the coin insertion slot, the coin return slot, and the data read from the server. A display that displays a scribbled image and a scribbled image entered by the user, Touch panel overlaid on the display and input to the touch panel A touch pen for performing is provided.

[0184]   Also, as shown in FIG. 46, the data input device is of a face-to-face type, as in FIG. You can also do it.

[0185]   The media reading unit may be provided in the photographing device.   The following configurations are conceivable as another device.

[0186]     (1) Input means for inputting ID information for specifying an image from a user,   Reception of receiving a corresponding image from the server based on the input ID information Means and   First printing means for printing the received image on a print medium,   Dividing means for dividing the ID information into two or more pieces of information,   Two or more pieces of information divided by the dividing means are different from each other on the print medium. And a second printing unit that prints at a predetermined position.

[0187]     (2) Receive the card from the user on which the ID information for identifying the image is recorded. Receiving means to   Reading means for reading ID information from the received card;   Reception of receiving a corresponding image from the server based on the read ID information Means and   Printing means for printing the received image on a print medium,   A printing device including a collecting means for collecting the received card without returning it. Place

[0188]     (3) Input means for inputting ID information for specifying an image from a user,   Reception of receiving a corresponding image from the server based on the input ID information Means and   First printing means for printing an image on a print medium,   Printing means for printing an image on a printing medium, said first printing means A second printing means having characteristics different from   The received image may be printed by the first printing means or the second print And a selection means for selecting whether to print with a printing means,   Based on the selection result of the selection unit, the first printing unit or the second printing unit. The received image is printed by a printing unit. Place

[0189]     (4) In (3), the selection means makes a selection based on a user's input. The printing device described.

[0190]     (5) Further comprising a specifying means for specifying the type of camera from which the image is captured,   The selecting means selects based on the type of camera specified by the specifying means. The printing apparatus according to (3), which performs.

[0191]     (6) Receive the card from the user on which the ID information for identifying the image is recorded. Receiving means to   Reading means for reading ID information from the received card;   Reception of receiving a corresponding image from the server based on the read ID information Means and   Printing means for printing the received image on a print medium,   Compensation receiving means for receiving compensation for the print,   The card on which the ID information is recorded has a payment function,   The payment receiving means uses the card on which the ID information is recorded to print the print. A printing device that receives consideration for.

[0192]     (7) Receive a card from the user to record ID information to identify the image. Receiving means to   A camera for shooting the subject,   The image taken by the camera is recorded as data together with the ID information. Recording means,   And a means for receiving a consideration for receiving the consideration for the photographing,   The card for recording the ID information has a payment function,   The consideration receiving means uses the card for recording the ID information for the photographing. An imaging device that receives the price of.

[0193]     (8) Receive a card from the user on which ID information for identifying the image is recorded. Receiving means to   Reading means for reading ID information from the received card;   Reception of receiving a corresponding image from the server based on the read ID information Means and   Display means for displaying the received image,   Input means for inputting from the user an image to be combined with the displayed image,   And a payment receiving means for receiving payment for image composition,   The card on which the ID information is recorded has a payment function,   The consideration receiving means uses the card in which the ID information is recorded to synthesize the image. An image input device that receives payment for.

[0194]     (9) Installed in a location different from the shooting device that shoots the subject A photography system comprising a printing device   The photographing device is   A means for receiving a fee for receiving a fee for shooting,   A turtle that shoots the subject after the payment is received by the payment receiving means. La,   The image taken by the camera together with ID information for identifying the image A transmission means for transmitting to the server,   The printing device is   Compensation receiving means for receiving compensation for the print,   Input means for inputting ID information for specifying an image from a user,   Receive a corresponding image from the server based on the input ID information. Receiving means,   After the payment is received by the payment receiving means, the received image is displayed. A photography system comprising a printing means for printing on a printing medium.

[0195]     (10) A camera for shooting the subject,   Holding means for holding the image taken by the camera as data,   Information for identifying the data held by the holding means is provided to the user. An imaging device, comprising: an output unit for outputting.

[0196]     (11) The output means outputs a medium on which a barcode is printed, The imaging device according to (10).

[0197]     (12) The output means is a magnetic recording medium, an optical disk or a memory card The imaging device according to (10), wherein the information is recorded on and output.

[0198]     (13) A camera for shooting the subject,   Holding means for holding the image taken by the camera as data,   Receives information from the user for specifying the data held by the holding means An image capturing device, which is provided with a receiving means.

[0199]     (14) Read information for specifying the data held by the holding means Reading means,   Based on the information for specifying the data read by the reading unit, Reading means for reading the image of   Printing means for printing the image read by the reading means, Printing equipment.

[0200]     (15) Read information for specifying the data held by the holding means Reading means,   Based on the information for specifying the data read by the reading unit, Reading means for reading the image of   Image processing, comprising: processing means for processing the image read by the reading means. apparatus.

[0201]     (16) Read information for specifying the data held by the holding means Reading means,   Based on the information for specifying the data read by the reading unit, Reading means for reading the image of   A means for adding the input information to the image read by the reading means. Image processing equipment.

[0202]     (17) A photographing system including a photographing device and a printing device,   The photographing device and the printing device are provided in different places,   The image captured by the image capturing device is also used as information for identifying the image. Hold on,   In the printing device, an image is displayed based on the information for specifying the image. An imaging system characterized by reading and printing.

[0203]     (18) A step of photographing a subject,   Holding the photographed image as data,   A step of outputting information for specifying the held data to the user. Shooting method with

[0204]     (19) The step of photographing the subject,   Holding the photographed image as data,   Receiving information from the user to identify the retained data. Prepared for shooting.

[0205]     (20) Read information for specifying the data held by the holding means Steps,   A predetermined image is read out based on the information for specifying the read data. Steps,   Printing the read-out image.

[0206]     (21) Read information for specifying the data held by the holding means Steps,   A predetermined image is read out based on the information for specifying the read data. Steps,   And a step of processing the read image.

[0207]     (22) Read information for specifying the data held by the holding means Steps,   A predetermined image is read out based on the information for specifying the read data. Steps,   Adding the input information to the read image. Processing method.

[0208]     (23) A photographing device for photographing the subject,   It is installed in a place different from the image capturing device, and captures image data from the image capturing device. An image input device that receives, displays it, and receives an image input by a user,   The image input device is installed in a place different from that of the image capturing device and the image input device. Photographs equipped with a printing device that receives and prints image data from the input device. Shadow system.

[0209]     (24) An ID for identifying the image of the subject photographed by the photographing device is given. Further comprising storage means for storing,   Entering an ID in the image input device and the printing device, Characterized by specifying the image data to be received by referring to the ID stored in the column The photography system according to (23).

[0210]     (25) Purification by the photography system according to (23) or (24) Printed media.

[0211]     (26) A photographing device for photographing the subject,   It is installed in a place different from the image capturing device, and captures image data from the image capturing device. An image input device that receives, displays it, and receives an image input by a user,   The image input device is installed in a place different from that of the image capturing device and the image input device. Photographs equipped with a printing device that receives and prints image data from the input device. A control program for the shadow system,   Photographing with the photographing device,   The captured image is displayed on the image input device, and the image by the user is displayed. Accepting the input of   The printing apparatus receives image data from the image input apparatus and prints it. A shooting sequence, characterized by causing a computer to perform the steps of Stem control program.

[0212]   It should be noted that in the above-described embodiment, when the print medium of the printer runs out, When the film (ink ribbon, etc.) runs out, warning processing is performed and The play to the user and notify the person who maintains the equipment. Is desirable.

[0213]   Also, in the graffiti box in the first embodiment, two printers are used. However, one printer could not be used due to a failure or paper exhaustion. When it happens, the other printer can print. .

[0214]   Further, in the example of FIG. 15, the printer is provided in the right direction with respect to the front of the apparatus. However, the printer can be installed in the left direction depending on the layout in the store. You may do it. You can also install the printer on the right or the printer on the left. It is desirable to configure the device so that the user can choose whether to install the device.

[0215]   In addition, CCD digital camera, CMOS digital camera, A deo camera, a single lens reflex digital camera, etc. can be used.

[0216]   As printers, laser printers, inkjet printers, LED printers Linter, sublimation type thermal transfer printer, fusion type thermal transfer printer, thermal printer, etc. Can be used.

[0217]   Also, as a recording medium for recording ID information, programs, data, etc. , Magnetic cards, flexible disks and other magnetic recording media, CD-Rs, PDs, Optical discs such as DVD and MO, compact discs, smart media, SD You can use a small flash memory card such as a card or memory stick. Wear.

[0218]   In addition, ID information corresponding to the image can be written on a medium such as paper or a sticker using kana, letters and numbers. , May be printed as a symbol, or may be printed as a bar code.

[0219]   In addition, even if a LAN is used to connect the photographing device and the printing device, OK, WAN, public line, SCSI, IDE, USB, IEEE1394, Using interfaces such as Larel, RS-232C, IrDA, Bluetooth You may do it.

[0220]   Further, in the above-described embodiment, the image is acquired using the ID. Images can be specified by using encryption technology, fingerprint authentication, character recognition, password input, etc. You may ask. Also, the ID can use alphanumeric characters, kana, symbols, etc., It may be determined by the user or by the system.

[0221]   Even if the ID information is created by associating it with the file name of the captured image file. Good.

[0222]   The ID information includes, for example, the shooting date, the number of plays, the number of shootings, the machine number, and the A computer number, a server number, a personal identification number, etc. can be used.

[0223]   In addition, the ID information may be information for specifying an image for each shooting, or may be used multiple times. It may be used as information for specifying a group in which the shootings of 1 are combined.

[0224]   In addition, the computer does not execute the processing indicated by the flowcharts above. May be provided, or the program may be stored in the recording medium described above. It can also be recorded and provided.

[0225]   It should be noted that in the above-described embodiment, the image is transmitted to the external server, or the external server In order to send data or programs from the It is desirable to have it always connected to the network.

[0226]   As a method of always connecting, for example, leased line service such as OCN economy, NTT's flat-rate FLET'S ISDN, FLET'S ADSL, B-FLET'S, XDSL services provided by other connection providers (for example, YahooBB provided by Yahoo) Etc.), connection using CATV, connection service using satellite, connection using wireless. Continuing services (eg EO services provided by K-Opticom) Be done.

[0227]   However, if it is always connected, there is a risk of attack from a third party on the server. It becomes high, and tampering and leakage of images becomes a problem. To that end, security It is desirable to build a policy on the system.

[0228]   As a security measure, use a proxy server or other application Packet filtering and archiving at network terminals such as gateways and routers A combination of at least one of them, such as a gateway at the network level The method of building a wall on the system and the well-known encryption / authentication technology Internet VPN (Virtual Private Network) technology and the like.

[0229]   In addition, the protocol SNMP (Si Anomaly warning system using mple Network Management Protocol), remote monitoring system It is more desirable to adopt a system.

[0230]   In addition, in order to prevent image data from being damaged when a system failure occurs, It is desirable to have a backup device in the system. As a backup device RAID0, RAID1, RAID2, RAID3, RAID4, RAID A RAID system such as D5 can be used. The hardware used in these systems An interface such as SCSI or IDE can be used as the hard disk. it can.

[0231]   In addition, in the event of a power outage or forced power off, uninterruptible power A power supply device (UPS) is provided to enable normal processing when the power is turned off. Is desirable.

[0232]   In addition, programs and programs for executing processing such as taking photographs, inputting images, and printing. All associated data may be recorded on the server. That is, The hard disk is the device that captures the truth, inputs the image, and prints. Instead of installing it, you can store programs and related data on the hard disk of the server when needed. It downloads it from memory, loads it into memory, and executes it. This makes the photo Since it is not necessary to use a hard disk inside the shooting device, etc., It is possible to prevent troubles that may occur due to problems with the hard disk. Especially on the server If you use a reliable hard disk to prevent accidents, This is convenient because it can prevent problems with the hard disk in advance.

[0233]   In such a system, the software and data are updated on the server side. There is also an advantage that the latest software can be used on all devices.

[0234]   In addition, when IPv6 (IP version 6) technology is used, the camera and By assigning IP to devices such as linters and display devices, these devices can be It can be controlled directly. Already, network network that can assign IP Network cameras (IP camera) in the fields of linters, surveillance cameras, and security cameras. (Mera) has become a reality, so use them in photo vending machines and perform IP control. It is.

[0235]   Further, in the above-described embodiment, the photographing device and the image input device (graffiti box) , It was decided to connect a printing device, etc. Multiple types of image capture devices, multiple types of image input devices, and multiple types of printing devices You may make it connect. This will allow the user to select their preferred device. Since you can select and use it, a wide variety of games are available.

[0236]   A wireless LAN technology may be used to connect each device in the store. .

[0237]   Furthermore, the image capturing apparatus (image capturing BOX (A)) shown in FIG. 2 is shown in FIG. It may be configured like a device. In FIG. 47, a mirror M is provided on the ceiling of the device. Has been. In this way, the user can turn the camera 253 upward (toward the mirror M). You can shoot with a composition that looks down from the ceiling. Because it is possible, the variation of photography spreads.

[0238]   In addition, the mirror M provided on this ceiling portion may be a concave mirror or a convex mirror. By doing so, the angle of view can be changed.

[0239]   An audio output device is provided for each of the image capture device, image input device, and print device. However, different sounds may be output respectively. As the audio to output , Music, device operation instructions, error notifications, etc.

[0240]   [Explanation of "Feeling mode"]   In the above description with reference to FIG. 14, in the “discerning mode” of the photography device, How the user writes the light (from which direction the light is applied, how strong the light is) You can shoot by selecting () or not). Details will be described.

[0241]   In a photographic device, the direction in which the illumination is applied during shooting and the setting value of the camera ( For example, the combination of (shutter speed and aperture value) and (intensity of illumination if necessary) Multiple images are stored, which allows some shooting methods to be presented to the user. (For example, 5 types).

[0242]   Furthermore, the photographic device has a photographic result obtained by each of the plurality of photographic methods described above. It stores images that allow you to imagine the fruits and presents them to the user before shooting ( The user is allowed to select a desired image, such as physically displaying it on a display. Yu The user selects a desired image from the images, and Method and camera settings are selected.

[0243]   The photographic device emits which light and how bright it is based on that selection. Light, or if the light drive is attached, Decide whether or not the direction. Based on this, the write control is performed.

[0244]   At the same time, the shutter speed and aperture of the camera can be changed based on the user's selection. Values and other settings are made. After that, shooting is performed under the set conditions.

[0245]   As a method of setting the direction of lighting in the lighting method, for example, It is possible that

[0246]   (1) Based on the position of the camera, a light that shines light only from the right side, or only the left side Light from the center, light from the center only, light from the top only Light is provided in the device, and at least one of them is made to emit light to perform lighting. Nau. The direction in which the light is applied is set depending on which light is turned on.

[0247]   (2) Lighting is provided by providing a drive mechanism that changes the direction of the light and driving it. The direction to hit is set.

[0248]   For example, a shooting method in which the user illuminates only the right side of the person being shot. If you select, the light will be shining only from the right side, which is similar to the gravure photo. You can get a good shooting result.

[0249]   Also, as the aperture value of the camera that can be set, for example, F2 to F9 (for example, F2 ． 8, F4, F5, F5.6, F7, F8, F9, etc.) available. Even if the lighting method is the same, you can change the aperture value of the camera. , You can obtain different shooting results, such as the strength of shadows and the sense of depth. It is possible to take a picture.

[0250]   By configuring the device as described above, the user can choose lighting arbitrarily. In addition to the effect of the following, the following effects can be obtained. That is, the shooting result Image of the image is displayed, and the user can select the desired one from the By selecting the lighting method, etc., the user can directly select the lighting method. Instead, you can make the selection indirectly. This allows users to You can set your own preferences without any knowledge of iting.

[0251]   That is, even if the user can specify the method of direct writing, Users often don't know if such a photo can be made. However, the book According to the configuration, it can be set by selecting the image of the finished photo Even a user without specialized knowledge can make settings.

[0252]   The image of the shooting result is a gravure image showing one subject. Images of true wind, images with a mood of a couple, commemorative photo images of multiple friends, It is a good idea to prepare something suitable for the number of people and clothes, such as an image that shows the colors of clothes. To be

[0253]   Note that the user can directly input the lighting method and camera settings. The device may be configured.

[0254]   The embodiments disclosed this time are exemplifications in all respects, and are not restrictive. Should be considered. The scope of the present invention is not the above description, but a utility model registration Indicated by the scope of claims and within the meaning and scope equivalent to the scope of claims for utility model registration It is intended to include all changes in.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration of an image capturing system according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an outer appearance of a photographing box (A).

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a camera body 260.

FIG. 4 is a first perspective view showing an operation example of the camera body 260.

FIG. 5 is a second perspective view showing an operation example of the camera body 260.

FIG. 6 is a third perspective view showing an operation example of the camera body 260.

FIG. 7 is a fourth perspective view showing an operation example of the camera body 260.

FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration of a camera body 260.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a process in a shooting box (A).

FIG. 10 is a flowchart following on from FIG.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an outer appearance of a photographing BOX (B).

FIG. 12 is a front view of a portion in which a camera of a photographing box (B) and the like are provided.

FIG. 13 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration of a shooting box (B).

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a process in a shooting box (B).

FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an appearance of a graffiti box.

FIG. 16 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration of a graffiti box.

FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a configuration of a printer 355a.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a process performed in the graffiti box.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart following FIG.

20 is a flowchart showing a modification of the flowchart of FIG.

FIG. 21 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration of a file server.

FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing a modified example of the processing performed in shooting BOX (A) or (B).

FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing a modified example of the process performed in the graffiti box.

FIG. 24 is a flowchart following FIG. 23.

FIG. 25 is a plan view showing a specific example of a print medium printed in step S625 of FIG.

FIG. 26 is a diagram showing a configuration of an image capturing system according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 27 is a diagram showing a configuration of a camera.

FIG. 28 is a diagram showing a configuration of a control unit in FIG. 27.

FIG. 29 is a diagram showing an appearance of a printing machine.

FIG. 30 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a printing machine.

FIG. 31 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a display device or a data input device.

FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the photographing system.

FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of an image pickup system in another embodiment.

FIG. 34 is an external view showing another configuration of the photographing device.

FIG. 35 is an external view showing another configuration of the printing machine.

[Fig. 36] Fig. 36 is a flowchart illustrating a processing procedure when the photographing device is configured by a user's personal computer and a digital camera.

[Fig. 37] Fig. 37 is a diagram illustrating an overall configuration of an imaging system according to a third embodiment.

FIG. 38 is a diagram showing an external configuration of a photographing device 501.

[Fig. 39] Fig. 39 is a diagram illustrating the configuration of a cylindrical imaging device.

FIG. 40 is a diagram showing an external configuration of a data input device 507.

41 is a perspective view showing the outer appearance of the image browsing machine 513. FIG.

FIG. 42 is a perspective view showing the configuration of the printing machine 511.

FIG. 43 is a perspective view of a portable image input device 517.

44 is a perspective view showing the configuration of the image input device 515. FIG.

FIG. 45 is a diagram showing another form of the data input device.

FIG. 46 is a perspective view showing a configuration example of a data input device.

[Fig. 47] Fig. 47 is a diagram illustrating a modified example of the shooting BOX (A).

[Explanation of symbols]

100 server, 105 barcode reader, 107
Communication unit, 111 input unit, 113 touch pen, 123
Printer, 151 external server, 155 file server, 159,161 shooting BOX, 200 shooting machine,
203 bar code reader, 205 communication unit, 253
Camera, 255a Coin detection section, 255 coin insertion slot, 260 camera body, 265 barcode printer, 267 media writing section, 275 LAN card, 3
00 server, 300a master server, 355a printer, 355b printer, 359 barcode reader, 361 media reading unit, 501 photographing device, 505
Cylindrical camera, 505 camera, 507 data input machine, 511 printing machine, 513 image viewing machine, 515 image input machine, 517 image input machine, 521 server, 521
In-store server, 600 data input device, 501, 50
3 Photographer, 507, 509 Data input device, P Print medium.

Claims (10)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A photography device for use in a vending machine for photographs, wherein a plurality of lighting methods are registered so that some photography methods can be presented to the user. Selecting means for presenting the photographing method and selecting a desired one; deciding means for deciding a corresponding lighting method based on the selection; and controlling means for controlling the light based on the decision. A photographing device, comprising: a photographing means for photographing a subject. 2. A photography device for use in a vending machine for photographs, wherein a plurality of writing methods are registered so that some of the writing methods can be presented to the user. A selection unit that presents the plurality of lighting methods and selects a desired one, a determination unit that determines the corresponding lighting method based on the selection, and a control unit that controls the lights based on the determination. And a photographing device for photographing a subject. 3. By presenting an image image of a shooting result to a user and instructing a desired one from the images,
The photography device according to claim 1 or 2, which allows a user to select a writing method. 4. The photographing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a user can select a setting value of the camera according to the lighting method. 5. The photographing apparatus according to claim 4, wherein a plurality of photographing methods, which are combinations of the lighting method and the setting values of the camera, are registered in the apparatus, and the user selects a desired one from the registered photographing methods. . 6. The photography apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the determination of the lighting method includes determination of which direction to apply light and how much intensity of light is applied. 7. The method according to claim 1, wherein the deciding means decides a direction in which the illumination is applied depending on which light is turned on.
6. The photography device according to any one of 6. 8. The photograph according to claim 1, further comprising a drive mechanism that changes the direction of the light, wherein the determining unit drives the drive mechanism to determine the direction in which the light is applied. Imaging device. 9. The photography device according to claim 1, wherein the determining unit determines the intensity of illumination. 10. The photography device according to claim 4, wherein the set value of the camera is a shutter speed or an aperture value.