JP3093660U - Photo vending machine - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Problem] To provide a photo vending machine that can provide a service unique to the installer of the photo vending machine. SOLUTION: An installer of the photo vending machine activates a test mode by pressing a test button, and sets information such as a store name, business hours, advertisements and messages. In a photo vending machine, when a printed photo is discharged, information such as a store name received in the test mode is printed and discharged together with the photo.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Technical field to which the device belongs]

  This invention relates to a photo vending machine, and in particular, to the original vender of the photo vending machine. The present invention relates to a photo vending machine that can provide a service.

[0002]

[Prior art]

  By inserting a consideration such as coins, a photo of the user is automatically taken and printed. Photo vending machine, and further photographed user's image and pre-stored image And automatic photo sales that prints a photo that is combined with an image selected by the user Vending machines are widely known.

[0003]   Such a vending machine uses a touch pen or the like for the captured image. Input an image (such input is commonly called "scribble" or "drawing") . ), Edit the captured image and print it out to provide to the user . Since processing such as shooting and graffiti often includes elements of play, automatic photo sales Vending machines are often installed in stores that provide games.

[0004]   In such a store, the installer can play with the user by installing a photo vending machine. They provide entertainment and merchandise, but there are many such stores, so users are not alone. There is a strong desire to provide one's own service and differentiate from other stores.

[0005]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

  However, conventional photo vending machines are Unique to the store where the photo vending machine is installed, simply by providing services and products at There was a problem that it could not provide the service.

[0006]   The present invention has been made in view of such a problem, and the photo vending machine Providing a photo vending machine that can provide the original service of the installer With the goal.

[0007]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

  In order to achieve the above object, according to an aspect of the present invention, a photo vending machine is Consideration detecting means for detecting the input of consideration, and when the introduction of consideration is detected, the subject is photographed. Photo vending machine including a photographing means for shadowing and a printing means for printing a photographed image In the mode for the installer of the photo vending machine to make settings. When the winning condition input means that accepts the winning conditions and the accepted winning conditions are met And output means for outputting information indicating that the player has won.

[0008]   In addition, photo vending machines generate numbers after the payment of value is detected. Generation means is further provided, and the winning condition input means is set by the installer of the photo vending machine. Accepts the probability of winning in the mode for determining It is desirable to output the fact that you have won with the received winning probability based on the number .

[0009]   Further, it is desirable that the number generating means described above is a means for generating a random number.   In addition, the above-mentioned number generation means is based on the number of plays in the photo vending machine. It is desirable to generate a number.

[0010]   In addition, the above-mentioned winning condition input means accepts the input of a plurality of winning probabilities according to the period. The output means further comprises determination means for determining the period to which the current time belongs, Of the multiple winning probabilities, the winning probability according to the period to which the determined current time belongs It is desirable to output that the winning is based on the generated number.

[0011]   In addition, a photo vending machine is an image accepting selection of a plurality of images used for image composition. A selection means is further provided, and the winning condition input means is set by the installer of the photo vending machine. Enter the winning combination of the images used for image composition in the mode for setting The output means receives the selection of the plurality of images received by the image selection means, and It is desirable to output the information indicating that the winning has been achieved when both match.

[0012]   In addition, the photo vending machine is provided with a game providing means for providing a game to users. In addition, it further comprises a level assigning means for assigning a level to the user, and inputs the winning condition. The means is set in the mode for the installer of the photo vending machine to make settings. The input of the selection level is accepted, and the output means is that the user level is higher than the winning level. In the case of winning, it is desirable to output information indicating that the player has won.

[0013]   In addition, the above-mentioned output means wins before printing the image taken by the printing means. Output the information indicating the effect and provide the benefit to the user in the process after the output. It is desirable to further include control means for controlling the processing to be executed.

[0014]   In addition, the above-described processing for providing a profit to the user is a profit in the processing in the photographing means. Providing a process, providing a profit in the image composition process, and processing in the printing means. It is desirable that the process is at least one with a process for providing a profit.

[0015]   Further, the above-mentioned output means outputs information indicating that the winning has been made to the printing means. Is desirable.

[0016]   Also, the information indicating that the winning has been output by the above-mentioned printing means is issued by a number. It is desirable that it is the number generated in the raw means.

[0017]   Also, the information indicating that the winning has been output by the above-mentioned printing means is It is desirable that the identification information indicates that

[0018]   In addition, the above-mentioned output means can further output the fact that the winning has been achieved by using the lighting device. And is desirable.

[0019]   According to another aspect of the present invention, a vending machine includes a photographing means for photographing a subject. , An image synthesizing means for synthesizing the photographed image and a predetermined image, A vending machine including a printing unit that prints an image, which receives the input of the image. Image input means to attach and the mode for setting the photo vending machine And a setting means for setting the received image as a predetermined image used for image composition And further.

[0020]   Further, the photo vending machine is further provided with an image creating means for creating an image, It is desirable that the force means accepts the input of the image created by the image creating means. .

[0021]   Further, the image input means described above reads the image data recorded on the recording medium. Therefore, it is desirable to accept image input.

[0022]   The photo vending machine further includes communication means, and the image input means is communication means. Accepts image input by reading an image stored in another storage device using It is desirable to kick.

[0023]   According to yet another aspect of the present invention, a photo vending machine is capable of capturing a subject. A vending machine for photographs, comprising means and printing means for printing a photographed image, Accepts input of information in the mode for setting the photo vending machine Further comprising input means for printing, and the printing means prints the information received by the input together with the image. It

[0024]   According to another aspect of the present invention, a service providing method in a photo vending machine. Is the step of detecting the consideration input, and when the consideration input is detected, the Includes a shooting step for shooting the image and a printing step for printing the shot image The method of providing services in a photo vending machine, Enter the winning conditions in the mode for the owner to set the winning conditions If the power step and the accepted winning conditions are met, information indicating that And an output step for outputting.

[0025]   According to still another aspect of the present invention, a service providing professional in a photo vending machine is provided. Gram is a service provision method for photo vending machines, detecting the input of consideration The step of detecting the value and the shooting step of shooting the subject when the input of the value is detected. Let the computer perform the steps and the printing steps to print the captured image This is a program that allows the installer of the photo vending machine to make settings. Winning condition input step for accepting winning condition input in, and winning condition accepted If it matches with the output step that outputs information indicating that the Computer to run.

[0026]   According to still another aspect of the present invention, a recording medium is a server in a photo vending machine. It is a recording medium in which the service providing program is recorded, and can be stored in the above-mentioned photo vending machine. A computer-readable recording medium having a service providing program recorded thereon. It

[0027]

[Embodiment of device]

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. The following theory For clarity, identical parts and components are given identical reference numbers. Their names And the function is the same. Therefore, detailed description thereof will not be repeated. .

[0028]   [First Embodiment]   FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a specific example of the external appearance of a photo vending machine according to this embodiment. . Referring to FIG. 1, the photo vending machine according to the present embodiment is a personal computer. Computer (hereinafter referred to as PC) 101 (see FIG. 3), printer 12, and control unit A housing 1 for accommodating various devices such as 102 (base) (see FIG. 3) and the housing 1 It includes a panel 2 forming a photographing booth 4 and a frame member 3.

[0029]   In such a photo vending machine, the user 15 who is the subject is Enter the shooting booth 4 consisting of the flannel 2 and the frame material 3 and face the housing 1. Shoot in the direction you want. In the following description, for convenience, On the other hand, the left side surface (the side farther from the user 15) is the back surface. Also, the paper of the housing 1 The surface on the right side of the surface (the surface facing the user 15) is the front. In addition, In the form, the description will be made assuming that the subject is the user 15. Is not limited to the user 15 and may be another object. Also, in the subject Although one user 15 is shown in FIG. 1 as being one person, It can be a number.

[0030]   The above-mentioned panel 2 is often made of wood, and has a left side (front side in FIG. 1) and a right side ( Largely divided into the back of Figure 1), the back (right of Figure 1), and the ceiling (upper side of Figure 1). Has been done. In addition, since the rear panel 2 is large, two panels can be placed vertically or horizontally. May be divided into. In addition, the back surface of the panel 2 which is the inside of the shooting booth 4. Is white for the purpose of indirect light due to the reflection of lighting, and conversely for light absorption. Is black, and blue or other colors are used for the purpose of chroma key composition. Ie The color of the back side of panel 2 depends on how the photo vending machine takes the picture. Therefore, it is appropriately selected at the time of design and development.

[0031]   The printer 12 prints the captured image on paper, a sticker, metal, plastic, or the like. A printer for printing on a printing medium, which is a sublimation printer or a thermo printer. A printer such as a tochrome system (light fixing type direct thermal recording system) is generally used. In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the printer 12 prints a sticker. For the sake of explanation, the print medium is not limited to the sticker, but may be the other print medium shown above. However, the same processing is executed.

[0032]   Furthermore, a background curtain 5 is provided in the shooting booth 4 to serve as a background for shooting. Used. The way the subject appears, especially the color tone, depends on the background color. , There are several curtains with various colors and patterns. Also, a background curtain 5 is provided. It doesn't matter if it is not given. In addition, the background curtain 5 is a roll-up type It may be set by an operation of the user 15 such as a formula, or the operation unit 24 (see FIG. 2). It may be automatically set by operating the or the like. Also, the background curtain 5 is various By deploying various types, it can be an element of play in shooting.

[0033]   In addition, in order to allow the user 15 to go in and out of the shooting booth 4, the automatic sale of the photograph Although the side of the machine is open, it blocks external light so that it does not interfere with shooting. The side curtain 6 is provided on the side surface thereof for reasons such as for saving. In addition, photography booth 4 When the entrance and exit is only on one side, the side curtain 6 is provided only on that side. It may be provided. Also, if you can enter and exit from both sides, The curtain 6 may be provided. When the user 15 takes a picture, Open the side curtain 6 to enter the shooting booth 4, and close the side curtain 6 when shooting Meru. The color of the back side of the side curtain 6 (on the side of the shooting booth 4) is the background It is appropriately selected for the same reason as the inner surface of panel 5 or panel 2.

[0034]   Furthermore, outside the photo vending machine, there is a main poster 7, a back door 8 and a printer. A lint outlet 9 and a tablet display 13 are provided.

[0035]   The back door 8 is a door provided on the back surface of the housing 1, and the back door 8 is opened. By doing so, maintenance of the inside of the housing 1 can be performed. Note that normally, Locked to prevent mischief.

[0036]   The print outlet 9 is also provided on the back surface of the housing 1 and has a box shape. The photo printed by the printer 12 is ejected and dropped here. And you The user 15 takes out the printed photograph from the print take-out port 9. In addition, pudding A LED (Light Emitting Diode) 10 for printing and a printing error are provided near the outlet 9. -LED 11 is provided, and by lighting or blinking them, the user The 15 is in the state of printing, or running out of paper, running out of ink, You can check the status that an error such as a paper jam or mechanical error has occurred. You can

[0037]   The tablet display 13 is a display provided on the side surface of the housing 1. Then, the image after shooting is displayed. Also, the user 15 tabs to the image. It accepts editing input (scribble) using the let pen 14. In addition, the tablet pen The pen 14 is a pen-shaped input device, and touches the tablet display 13. To input or use images and characters such as backgrounds, stamps, and frames. It is possible to input items (buttons) to be selected, operation selection, and the like. Table Only one top pen 14 may be provided as shown in FIG. There may be a plurality so that editing input can be made in the page 15.

[0038]   The main poster 7 is the product name of the photo vending machine, the manufacturer, or the product image. It is a poster for advertising images, etc. and is the most prominent position of the photo vending machine. Be prepared for storage.

[0039]   Further, FIG. 2 shows a specific example of the above-described housing 1 viewed from the front (inward of the shooting booth 4). Indicates.

[0040]   With reference to FIG. 2, the front of the housing 1, that is, the user 15 facing the subject The surface includes a camera 21 and a monitor 22, and a turtle that moves up and down along the rail 20. LA unit 19 and demonstration (hereinafter abbreviated as "demo") voice, B Speaker 23 that outputs announcements such as GM and operation method, and demo screen and shooting And an operation display 25 for displaying the operation procedure of, the announcement to the user 15, and the like. , Buttons and item selections for selecting and determining the contents displayed on the operation display 25 Operation unit consisting of up / down selection buttons, enter button, cancel button, etc. 24, a coin slot 26 for inserting coins for consideration, and a maintainer on the front side. Front door that is locked by a lock 27 and is a door for performing A and 28 are provided.

[0041]   Note that the camera unit 19 described above is equipped with a camera 21 sideways in FIG. However, by rotating the camera unit 19 itself, you can also shoot vertically. Is ready. In addition, the camera unit 19 has a A handle (not shown) may be attached.

[0042]   A digital camera is used as the camera 21 provided in the camera unit 19. To be Items that can be set with general digital cameras (for example, shutter speed , Aperture value, exposure compensation, white balance, etc.) It is instructed from C101 (see FIG. 3).

[0043]   The lighting box 1 is provided on the side surface of the housing 1 and on the left and right sides of the camera unit 19. 8 are provided. The lighting box 18 has a fluorescent lamp, etc., which is constantly lit inside thereof. Lighting device 30 and a flash 31 that lights up in synchronization with the shooting (when both are shown in FIG. See). In addition, multiple fluorescent lights inside it for effective illumination. It is desirable that a lighting device 30 such as a lamp and a flash 31 are provided. Also, A diffusing plate or a reflecting plate (not shown) for diffusing light is attached inside thereof. As a result, the flash 31 irradiates them and the photo vending machine does not It is possible to take a picture in the light. Because indirect light is better than direct light Because of the soft light, it is possible to shoot with natural light. In addition, lighting An acrylic plate (not shown) that diffuses or transmits light is installed on the front of the box 18. Has been done. Although the front side of the lighting box 18 is a flat surface in FIG. It is desirable that the shape is inclined so that the light is directed to the user 15 who is the subject. .

[0044]   Further, on the side surface of the housing 1 and on the outer surface of the illumination box 18, the above-mentioned table plate is formed. A tablet display 13 and a tablet pen 14 are provided.

[0045]   In addition, on the upper surface of the housing 1, a fan 16 for releasing heat inside the housing 1 and an external Communicate with external devices such as image distribution to devices and remote maintenance. LAN (Local Area Network) cable insertion port 1 for sometimes inserting a cable 7 and 7.

[0046]   Next, FIG. 3 shows a functional block diagram of the photo vending machine according to the present embodiment. , The function of the photo vending machine will be explained.

[0047]   Referring to FIG. 3, the photo vending machine operates to operate the photo vending machine. Connects with PC 101 by receiving instructions from PC 101 that is configured from the base and is operating And a control unit 102 for controlling various devices.

[0048]   Further, the above-mentioned PC 101 is a CP which is an arithmetic unit for controlling the PC 101. U (Central Processing Unit), a program for operating the device, and Graphic data, audio data, shot images and shot images required by the program A storage device that stores various images such as edited images input for images, and a program The memory that also serves as a temporary work area for the ram, the camera 21, the printer 12, and the tablet For controlling peripheral devices such as the monitor display 13 and the operation display 25. The driver, which is software, was connected to an external device via a LAN cable. And a communication unit that performs communication in some cases. The power switch 29 of the PC 101 is When the photo vending machine is pressed and the power is turned on from the power plug, Ram is activated and works.

[0049]   In addition, the photo vending machine has a fan 16, a monitor 22, and a speaker which require a power source. Power source such as power source 23, operation display 25, lighting device 30, and flash 31. A power supply control unit 103 for controlling the power supply system is provided, and power is externally supplied to those devices. Control to stabilize the voltage of. In addition, such powering up and down , By pressing the power switch 29. However, when the power is turned off, PC10 Forcibly terminating the program running in 1 makes the operation unstable. Cause Therefore, even if the power is turned off, UPS (Uninterrup ted Power Supply) 104 backs up the power and sends a power failure signal to PC 101. Believe. In the meantime, the PC 101 performs the procedure for ending the program, Can be terminated normally.

[0050]   The control unit 102 described above receives a control signal from the service panel 105. Sir The screw panel 105 is a coin counter that counts the number of inserted coins, From the print counter, the speaker 23, which counts the number of printed prints Volume of output voice, test button for test mode, coin Equipped with a service button etc. to make the device available without turning on It is a panel, and the installer of the photo vending machine operates various settings and maintenance. Used when performing. Further, as described above, the photo vending machine according to the present embodiment Allows you to selectively install the tablet display 13, so enter the installation location. The force can also be performed in the test mode described above.

[0051]   The control unit 102 includes the operation unit 24, the service panel 105, and the coin control unit 1. The signal from 07 is notified to the PC 101 and vice versa. The service panel 105 and the flash control unit 10 by a signal (instruction command, etc.) 6, flash 31, coin control unit 1089, printing LED 10, printing error L It controls the ED 11.

[0052]   The coin control unit 107 checks the legitimacy of coins inserted into the coin insertion slot 26. Then, a signal indicating that a coin has been inserted is sent to the control unit 102. On the contrary, prohibit coin insertion When the coin is inserted, the coin control unit 107 uses the signal from the control unit 102 for coin insertion slot. Can be blocked.

[0053]   On the service panel 105, a signal indicating that the test button or the service button is pressed To the control unit 102. Conversely, the coin counter is activated by the signal from the control unit 102. , The print counter is operated (for example, the counter is incremented by 1). In addition, the sound output from the PC 101 is output to the volume on the service panel 105. The output to the speaker 23 is controlled via the controller 102.

[0054]   The operation unit 24 sends an input signal from the operation unit 24 to the control unit 102. The input signal is The data is transmitted to the PC 101, and the PC 101 performs processing according to the operation content.

[0055]   Furthermore, the status of the printer 12 is notified to the PC 101, and the PC 101 A signal is sent to the control unit 102 according to the state. LED1 during printing by the signal 0 or the print error LED 11 lights up or blinks.

[0056]   Furthermore, of the flashes 31 provided, the selection of the flash to be emitted and the amount of light In order to perform control such as adjustment and charge adjustment, the control signal from the PC 101 described above is used. It is sent to the flash control unit 106 via the control unit 102. Also, the flash system In the control unit 106, the flash 31 is illuminated so as to be illuminated in synchronization with the shutter of the camera. Is controlled.

[0057]   Needless to say, the form of the photo vending machine is as shown in FIGS. It is not limited to the example. That is, other functions not shown in FIGS. It may be provided, or all the functions described in FIGS. 1 to 3 are provided. It doesn't matter.

[0058]   Next, based on the flowchart of FIG. 4, automatic photo sales in the present embodiment The processing in the machine will be described. The process shown in the flowchart of FIG. The CPU of 01 reads the program stored in the storage device into the memory and executes it. It is realized by

[0059]   First, when the power switch 29 provided in the photo vending machine is turned on, various devices are loaded. The power is turned on. Then, the operation program stored in the storage device of the PC 101 is Ram starts. The PC 101 checks whether various devices are connected properly. , Initialize devices that need to be initialized. Then the photo vending machine A title demo that encourages the use of It is output from the marker 23 (S100).

[0060]   In the state where the title demo is displayed, at the coin slot 26, the photograph Accepting coin insertion for using the vending machine (S110). In addition, above Instead of accepting the coins described above, you can press the test button while the title demo is displayed. The test mode for performing maintenance of the photo vending machine to start.

[0061]   The test mode is for operation by the installer of the photo vending machine. , Check the usage status of the photo vending machine (for example, the number of coins inserted), The peripheral devices such as the printer 21 and the printer 12 can be adjusted.

[0062]   Here, with the person who installs the photo vending machine, install the photo vending machine and operate the business. Business owners, managers, and employees of stores, etc. Someone who can deal with.

[0063]   In addition, in the present embodiment, the probability of winning, which will be described in detail later, is It is possible to set it by the mode. Regarding the probability setting in test mode Will be described later.

[0064]   The coin accepted in step S110 is correct and The number of sheets is detected. Then, when the coin is normally accepted, the play is started.

[0065]   First, the processing (play) in the photo vending machine starts with shooting. start Then, the image acquired by the camera 21 is displayed on the monitor 22 in real time. You The 15 takes a desired facial expression and pose while looking at the image displayed on the monitor 22. be able to. In addition, here, the image acquired by the camera 21 is directly displayed on the monitor 2. 2 may be displayed, or the image may be displayed after being inverted left and right. Left and right When the image is processed and displayed, the monitor 2 is displayed in the same direction as the direction in which the user 15 is shown in the mirror. 2 can be displayed. Therefore, the user 15 can watch the monitor 22 and enjoy It will be easier for you to pose and pose for yourself.

[0066]   Next, if the shooting method has multiple modes, select the option on the operation display. 25, and accepts the desired shooting mode from the user 15 using the buttons on the operation unit 24, etc. (S120). Then, shooting is started in the selected shooting mode (S130). ).

[0067]   In addition to the shooting mode, here, the user 15 operates the operation display 2 In accordance with the operation screen displayed on the display 5 and the sound played from the speaker 23, the background car Select Ten, move the camera unit 19 to the desired position, The orientation of 21 can be rotationally adjusted. These instructions are displayed on the operation display 25 and , Buttons or the like that constitute the operation unit 24. In addition, the camera unit 19 If a button or the like for instructing the direction and zoom of the camera 21 is provided, The instruction of the camera 21 such as the direction and zoom is accepted by. And the accepted shooting Photographs are taken in mode, background curtain 5, etc.

[0068]   For shooting, operate the countdown such as "3.2.1" with the passage of time It can be automatically output by outputting it to the ray 25 or the speaker 23. In addition, Do this by pressing the shooting button (not shown) provided near the camera 21. Good.

[0069]   Also, if the flash 31 used for shooting differs depending on the shooting mode (for example, For example, only the lighting from the right) The flash control unit 106 switches the flash to be turned on.

[0070]   For shooting, the shutter is released by sending a shooting signal from the PC 101 to the camera 21. Cut and executed. At the same time, the camera 21 synchronizes with the flash controller 106. A signal is transmitted and the flash 31 lights up in synchronization with the shooting. Step S130 Then, such photographing is repeated a predetermined number of times.

[0071]   When shooting is completed, the user 15 is guided to the front of the tablet display 13. Operation display for announcements (for example, "Please write your scribble on the left screen!") 25. Furthermore, at the same time, if a voice announcement is made by the speaker 23, More effective. According to the display, the user 15 exits the shooting booth 4 and tabs. Move to the front of the let display 13.

[0072]   At the same time, when the shooting is completed, all the shot images are displayed on the tablet display 13. To display. Then, from among them, the image that the user 15 likes is displayed with the tablet pen. It is accepted by being touched with 14 (S140).

[0073]   When the selection from the user 15 is accepted, the selected image is displayed on the tablet display. Displayed on 13 In addition, brightness adjustment of the captured image itself (high key adjustment ), A screen for performing image processing such as rotation is displayed, and the image is taken according to the preference of the user 15. Images can be adjusted or processed.

[0074]   Next, the user 15 uses the tablet pen 14 for the selected captured image. The editing input is accepted (S150).

[0075]   Image to be input and captured image on the tablet display 13 during editing input Buttons to switch between and, and the "background" and "frame" to switch between images for editing. Display buttons such as REM, Pen, Stamp, Eraser, and Redo It The user 15 uses these buttons by pressing them with the tablet pen 14. Select a tool. After selecting the color, pattern, etc., edit the image on the displayed image. Do the power. During editing, you can combine the input image with the captured image. It is executed in real time and displayed on the tablet display 13.

[0076]   The edit input time is preset. And the tablet display 13 The remaining time is displayed above and a countdown is performed. Edit when the remaining time becomes 0 The power ends. Or, forcibly by pressing the "Exit" button prepared on the screen It can also be terminated.

[0077]   When the editing input is completed, the combined image is displayed on the tablet display 13. To do. Then, the user 15 receives a selection of an image to be printed on a print medium such as a sticker. Attach (S160). Also, select not to print the images for which editing input failed. You can also accept an option.

[0078]   Then, according to the number of selected images, a plurality of print layouts determined in advance are set. Are displayed on the tablet display 13 and the selection of the user 15 is accepted (S1). 70).

[0079]   After selecting, the print image is transmitted to the printer 12, and the user 15 is in front of the printer 12. Display the announcement you are inviting (for example, "Seal will come out from the left!"). That Then, the printer 12 executes printing (S180).

[0080]   At this time, in the photo vending machine of the present embodiment, the CPU of the PC 101 A random number is generated (S181). That is, a random number table is provided in advance in the storage device, and At step S180, select an arbitrary number from the random number table at the timing of starting the printing process. Choose.

[0081]   When the number selected in step S181 is a predetermined winning number (S1 If YES in 82), the fact that the player has won is output (S183).

[0082]   The output result of step S183 is also transmitted to the printer 12, and step S17 The print image is printed on the print medium together with the print image selected by 0, and the print exit 9 allows the user to print. 15 (S190).

[0083]   The above process is performed by one set of users 15 in the photo vending machine according to the present embodiment. It's Ray. And when the above process is completed, until the next coin is inserted, The title demo is again output from the operation display 25 and the speaker 23.

[0084]   In addition, in the photo vending machine of the present embodiment, the above-mentioned winning probability setting, Accepted from the photo vending machine installer (store manager, etc.) in the test mode described above. It is characterized by

[0085]   A method of setting the winning probability is shown in FIG. 5 when the winning probability is 1 / n. Accepts the setting of n value from the test mode screen. Specifically, referring to FIG. 5, n The number corresponding to the value is set by operating the button of the operation unit 24. here By setting 0 for the n value, it can be set so that there is no winning. The smaller the setting, the higher the probability of winning.

[0086]   In addition, the method of setting the n value of the winning probability is the method shown in the test mode screen of FIG. For example, as shown in FIG. 6, the button of the operation unit 24 is not limited to each digit of the n value. A method of operating and setting the number may be used.

[0087]   Here, for example, when the winning probability is set to 1/100, the CPU of the PC 101 , The random number generated in step S181 is divided by “100”. The remainder at that time is 0 Since it is ˜99, the generated random numbers are made to correspond to this remaining number. And When the remaining number is a predetermined number (for example, 1) determined from 0 to 99 in advance, In step S182, it is won.

[0088]   The setting here is not limited to the probability of winning, but the winning number itself is set. May be used, or a setting method such as a multiple of 100 may be used. Yes.

[0089]   In addition, the winning probability and winning number can be set according to the time. May be For example, set a low winning probability during busy hours and It is possible to set a high winning probability. Also, win in test mode It may be possible to set a valid period such as a rate.

[0090]   Also, it may be possible to set the random number table in the test mode. There The probability of winning can also be increased by reducing the number of types in the numerical table. Well Also, the winning probability is set to 0 by not setting the winning probability or winning number in the test mode. You can also do it.

[0091]   Furthermore, in the above example, in step S181, the random number table is used to generate a random number. Is described and the process of selecting an arbitrary number is described, but play without using the random number table The number may be selected using the number of times. That is, for example, in the first play of the day Start a count by allocating a predetermined number at a predetermined play such as allocating "1" , In step S181, the count number of the play is set to “number” instead of the random number. May be assigned to.

[0092]   Even in this case, the winning probability should be set in the test mode as described above. You can That is, when the winning probability is 1 / n, a specific example is shown in FIG. Accepts the n value setting from the strike mode screen. Since the number of plays is used here, For example, as shown in Fig. 7, accept input such as "the number of plays that can be divided by 100" You can

[0093]   The winning process as described above is executed in the photo vending machine according to the present embodiment. Thus, if the player wins in step S182 described above, in step S190, FIG. The seal as shown in is output. That is, referring to FIG. In addition, with the print image, the sticker on which the information indicating that the winning was won is printed is output. It In addition, the information indicating that the winner has won the information other than the space for printing the print image (photo). It may be printed anywhere as long as it is printed.

[0094]   By setting such a win, the installer of the photo vending machine can It is possible to provide the service to the user 15. For example, user 15 By presenting the sticker on which the winning is shown, the installer presents the copy to the user 15. A service that allows you to play for free (or at a discount) on a true vending machine Can be provided. Also, exchange for gift certificates or discount tickets that can be used at the store. It is also possible to provide a service to get it.

[0095]   In addition, if you win the photo vending machine, such as "winning play mode", There may be a mode to be performed. In such a "winning play mode" For example, the shooting time, number of shots, editing time, etc. can be set separately from the normal mode. It is possible to Shooting time, number of shots, and editing time in "Winning Play Mode" The settings such as may be set in advance in the photo vending machine, May be configurable by the installer of the photo vending machine in test mode . Also, in the "winning play mode", the above winning process should not be executed. It may be set to. Such settings are also preset. In test mode, it can be set by the installer of the photo vending machine. You may.

[0096]   Such a “winning play mode” is a step of the processing of the normal mode shown in FIG. In S100, by performing a predetermined operation such as pressing a predetermined button, It is executed as an interrupt process.

[0097]   In addition, in the above description, when the winning is determined in step S182, the step S182 is performed. Although the case of outputting that effect is described in 183, in step S183, the winning You may issue a number. In that case, in step S190, as shown in FIG. Una seal is output.

[0098]   Even in this case, as mentioned above, the installer of the photo vending machine may have various services. It is possible to provide a screw, and at the photo vending machine for the winner Processing may be performed. This case will be further described.

[0099]   In this case, in the photo vending machine, as shown in FIG. When the title demo of S100 is output, the tablet display 13 and the operation unit 24 Etc., accepts the input of the number from the user 15 (S101). And reception If the digit number is a winning number (YES in S102), the normal process is "winning". The play mode "is interrupted and executed (S103).

[0100]   Enter such a winning number and execute the "winning play mode" by interrupt processing In this case, the winning number that has been accepted once is invalidated after the next processing. . Specifically, in the storage device of the PC 101, as shown in FIG. Winning indicating the deadline and whether or not the "winning play mode" has already been executed with the number The winning number table including the flag information is stored and accepted in step S102 described above. While checking whether the number is a winning number, the play date and time is within the expiration date Whether or not the "winning play mode" has already been executed with the winning number To check.

[0101]   As described above, such a winning number table can Depending on the contents set by the installer of the vending machine, the winning number is set in step S183 of FIG. Created when issued. In addition, in the above winning number table, Alternatively, a method of recording only the winning numbers within the expiration date may be used. In that case, In step S102, it is checked whether or not the play date and time is within the expiration date. You don't have to.

[0102]   In addition, it is necessary to prevent the winning number issued once from being issued again for a predetermined period. There is also. Therefore, if the winning number is issued in step S183 of FIG. You may perform the process which deletes the said winning number from a numerical table. Issuance of winning numbers If the above winning number table is created at times, the number selected in step S181 Is valid after checking whether it is valid in the winning number table. Only in this case, the winning number can be issued in step S183.

[0103]   In order to accept the input of the number in step S101, step S1 in FIG. It is possible to display the number input screen while outputting the title demo of 00. number The input screen may always be displayed during the output of the title demo, preventing mischief In order to do so, it may be displayed only when a predetermined operation is performed. Predetermined operation For example, as shown in FIG. 12, the sticker that outputs the winning number is It may be output together. Alternatively, it is the only operation that can be derived from the winning number. The operation may correspond to the winning number in a one-to-one correspondence. Also step In S102, if the entered number is not authenticated as the winning number a predetermined number of times, yes Recognize that it is a mischief and issue a warning from the operation display 25, speaker 23, etc. You may put in force.

[0104]   Further, in the above description, when the winning number is determined in step S182, Only in step S183, the fact that it was won or the winning number is output and the sticker is marked. Although it was stated that it will be printed, in the test mode the installer of the vending machine concerned set up If the winning is not achieved, for example, as shown in FIG. In step S183, that effect or a non-winning number may be output.

[0105]   Even with these settings, the installer of the photo vending machine can It is conceivable to provide the screw to the user 15. For example, a certain number of By presenting the sticker, the installer can tell the user 15 about the photo vending machine. We can provide a service that allows you to play for free (or at a discount) Wear. We also provide a service to exchange gift certificates and discount tickets that can be used at the store. You can also do it. In addition, a winning number is set from among multiple “outside” numbers. It is also possible to provide a variety of services by fixing.

[0106]   In addition, in the above-described embodiment, steps S181 to S183 are performed. Although it has been described that the winning process is performed after the printing process of step S180, it goes without saying. However, the execution position of the winning process is not limited to the above position. That is, The winning process is executed before step S180, and similarly, the discharge is performed at step S190. The effect may be printed on the sticker.

[0107]   By executing the processing described above in the present embodiment, the photo vending machine The installer can set an arbitrary winning probability. Therefore, the installer Not only services of photo vending machines, but also high value-added services unique to the installer The screw can be provided to the user.

[0108]   Even with the same photo vending machine, you can change the settings according to the operating circumstances of the store. Therefore, the store that wants to attract users can increase the probability of winning and It can be appealed. Also, a store where users can visit without calling If so, the winning probability is not set too high. In this way, In the state, the photo vending machine can change the usage form for each store.

[0109]   In addition, in the above-mentioned embodiment, the fact that the winner is won or the winning number is sticker Although it has been described that printing is performed, another output method may be used. In that case, the implementation The vending machine in this form may perform processing different from the processing described above. it can. Further, in the above-described embodiment, the winning process is performed by selecting the number. Although it has been described that it is performed, there may be other winning processes. Therefore, the following modified example Will be explained.

[0110]   [Modification 1]   In the first modified example, in the test mode, the winning background, the winning frame, or The feature is that the setting of the winning stamp is accepted from the installer of the photo vending machine. To do.

[0111]   That is, in the first modification, the random number is set in step S181 of FIG. In step S182, the process of generating is not executed. The "background", "frame", and "stamp" selected in the collection input are preset. Check if the winning background, winning frame, or winning stamp.

[0112]   Then, if it is a winning background or the like, the fact is output in step S183. The output method here may be the same as the output method in the above-described first embodiment. Therefore, the description will not be repeated.

[0113]   Further, in step S183, instead of outputting that it is a winning background, or In addition to the output, it is possible to output the identification information indicating the winning. Specifically Determines that the background or the like selected in step S182 is a winning background or the like. Then, for example, a process such as generating a random number is performed to identify the unique number of the winning. Give information. Then, in step S183, the added identification information is also output. . In this case, as in the first embodiment, once the identification information is given, In order to prevent it from being given again within the period, the identification information is A validity period of information may be set.

[0114]   By outputting the identification information in this manner, as in the first embodiment described above, In step S101, the input of the identification information is accepted and the “winning mode play” is executed. You can go.

[0115]   Note that in the first modified example, the "background", "frame", and "stamp" The winning process may be executed for only one of the By setting as a winning combination, the winning process is executed in these combinations. May be.

[0116]   Also in the first modified example, the installer of the photo vending machine sets an arbitrary winning probability. And provide high value-added services unique to the installer to users. You can

[0117]   Even with the same photo vending machine, you can change the settings according to the operating circumstances of the store. Therefore, the store that wants to attract users can increase the probability of winning and It can be appealed. Also, a store where users can visit without calling If so, the winning probability is not set too high. In this way, In the state, the photo vending machine can change the usage form for each store.

[0118]   [Modification 2]   In the second modified example, the photo vending machine uses the seal of step S180. A predetermined game is provided to the user 15 during the printing process.

[0119]   In the game provided, the program is stored in advance in the storage device of the PC 101, By executing it, the tablet display 13 and the operation display A game is offered at 25th grade.

[0120]   The games here are the so-called “rock-paper-scissors”, “roulette”, “slots”, Games such as "Puzzle", "Numbers", "Find Differences" and "Amidakuji" And issues a level to the user 15 according to the score of the user 15 and the degree of completion of the skill. It's play. Then, in the second modified example, the winning level is set in the test mode. It is characterized by accepting a setting from the installer of the photo vending machine.

[0121]   For example, if the game is “rock-paper-scissors”, winning n times is the winning level. Then, the setting of the n value can be accepted in the test mode.

[0122]   If the game is "roulette", the number shown is predicted by the user 15. You can accept the setting that the winning level is the You can

[0123]   If the game is “slot”, the complete pattern is predicted by the user 15. Accept the setting in the test mode that the winning level is that the pattern is be able to.

[0124]   Also, if the game is a "puzzle", it is necessary to complete the picture within a predetermined time n. As a winning level, the setting of n value can be accepted in the test mode.

[0125]   If the game is "Numbers", the set of numbers selected by the user 15 If the match is a preset number n, the winning level is set and the n value is set. It can be accepted in the remote mode.

[0126]   Also, if the game is "Find a mistake", compare two pictures within a predetermined time n. , Test the setting of n value with the winning level being to find all the mistakes Can be accepted in mode.

[0127]   When the game is "Amidakuji", the place selected by the user 15 is selected. It is assumed that the winning level is that there is a "hit mark" after tracing with "Amida" The settings can be accepted in test mode.

[0128]   That is, in the second modification, a random number is generated in step S181 of FIG. The process for generating is not executed, but the process for providing the above-mentioned game to the user 15 is executed, A level is issued to the user 15 according to the score of the user 15 and the degree of completion of the skill. So Then, in step S182, the level issued to the user 15 is preset. Check whether the winning level is higher than the winning level.

[0129]   Then, if the winning level or higher, it is output in step S183 . The output method here is considered to be the same as the output method in the first embodiment described above. Therefore, the description will not be repeated. Also, as in the first modification, the winning level or higher It is also possible to output identification information indicating that

[0130]   In addition, in the second modification, a program stored in advance in the storage device is used. In addition to running and serving the game, the installer will play the game in test mode. Program input may be accepted.

[0131]   Also in the second modified example, the installer of the photo vending machine sets an arbitrary winning probability. And provide high value-added services unique to the installer to users. You can

[0132]   Even with the same photo vending machine, you can change the settings according to the operating circumstances of the store. Therefore, the store that wants to attract users can increase the probability of winning and It can be appealed. Also, a store where users can visit without calling If so, the winning probability is not set too high. In this way, In the state, the photo vending machine can change the usage form for each store.

[0133]   [Modification 3]   In the third modified example, the winning output is output in steps S110 to S180 of FIG. The feature is that the result is displayed on the display without being printed on the sticker. To do. That is, the winning process is performed between the coin insertion and the printing. Do not manipulate the winning facts such as "Congratulations on winning!" And "Around! Congratulations!" It is displayed on the work display 25 or the like to notify the user 15 who is playing. at the same time, It may be output from the speaker 23. In addition, if you win, it will be red or blue. A lighting device (not shown) that lights or blinks conspicuously is provided in the housing 1 and used. By appealing to people other than the users, expectations can be given to other users. Bustle. Furthermore, if the level of the above-mentioned play result is high, the blinking interval should be shortened. By making a more intense appeal such as curtailing, it is possible to match with the expectations of other users. Satisfaction with the selected users will increase.

[0134]   In this case, execute the above "winning play mode" after the current processing. You can The process in this case is the process of the normal mode shown in FIG. By receiving the result of the process and executing the "winning play mode" by interrupt processing Will be realized. Then, while the "winning play mode" process is being executed, the operation display There is no output from the ray 25 or speaker 23 to indicate that the process is the “winning play mode”. It may be. Specifically, the operation display 25 displays "Playing!" Any display may be made, and in the process of "winning play mode" from the speaker 23 Music or the like that is known to exist may be output.

[0135]   Here, you can also set the shooting time, number of shots, editing time, etc. in the “winning play mode”. Also, it may be set by the installer of the photo vending machine in the test mode. Yes.

[0136]   In addition, when displaying the winning on the display, the process is It is also possible to switch to the "play mode" processing. That is, as described above, The position where the winning process shown in steps S181 to S183 is executed is shown in FIG. It is not limited to the position where the winning process is executed. It is also possible to switch the processing to the “winning play mode” processing.

[0137]   The "winning play mode" here is different from the above "winning play mode" In the mode of providing the service to the user 15, the setting of the service to be provided is Accept from the installer of the photo vending machine in test mode.

[0138]   Specifically, the above-mentioned winning process is the printing process shown in step S180 of FIG. If it is executed before, the shooting time in step S130 and You can also increase the number of shots. In addition, the edit entry in step S150 The time, the "background", "frame", or "stamp" used for editing input You can increase the number of types. Also, increase the number of prints in step S180. It can also be added. Or accept further print layout choices You can also

[0139]   In this case, the winning process described above is executed during the normal mode process shown in FIG. After being won, the "winning play mode" is executed by interruption after receiving the result of the winning process. It is realized by And during the process of "winning play mode" Similarly, the "winning play mode" is processed from the operation display 25 and the speaker 23. It may be output to the effect.

[0140]   In this way, also in the fourth modified example, the installer of the photo vending machine does not use any It is possible to set the selection probability, and to provide users with high value-added services unique to the installer. Can be provided. You can also set the services provided in the winning play mode. To provide users with higher value-added services unique to the installer. You can

[0141]   Even with the same photo vending machine, you can change the settings according to the operating circumstances of the store. Therefore, the store that wants to attract users can increase the probability of winning and It can be appealed. Also, a store where users can visit without calling If so, the winning probability is not set too high. In this way, In the state, the photo vending machine can change the usage form for each store.

[0142]   [Second Embodiment]   In the second embodiment, in the photo vending machine shown in FIGS. Explain other cases where the photo vending machine installer's original service is provided. It

[0143]   In the present embodiment, the photo vending machine shown in FIGS. An input device (not shown) is provided. This image input device It may be a reading device such as a printer. In addition, flexible disk and CD-ROM It may be a reading device that reads a recording medium such as. Also, LAN cable outlet 1 It is stored in another storage device (not shown) via a communication line such as a LAN inserted in If there is a function to read and input the stored image, that function is It can also be placed.

[0144]   In addition, in the present embodiment, a photo vending machine is used instead of the image input device described above. May include an operation unit for creating and inputting an image. This operating part is a tab It may be composed of a tablet display 13 and a tablet pen 14. The creation unit 24 may be realized by including a button for image creation.

[0145]   Furthermore, the photo vending machine of this embodiment receives an image input from the image input device. Attached or accept the input of the image created by the above operation unit, and the above test Mode, the image input from the image input device is edited in step S150. Set as a pattern of "background", "frame", or "stamp" used for input Characterize. That is, using the photo vending machine of the present embodiment, The installer of the vending machine inputs an arbitrary image from the image input device or performs the above operation. Part, create an arbitrary image, input it, and use it for editing input in step S150. ], “Frame”, and “stamp” can be set.

[0146]   Note that the above-mentioned input image may be an image for advertisement, characters, etc. In this case, in the test mode described above, the image input from the image input device is In step S180, the image of the print medium selected in step S160 is printed. It can be set as an image to be printed at a place other than the place to be printed.

[0147]   When the reading device which is the image input device described above is used as an information writing device , The user 15 inserts a predetermined recording medium at the time of play to use or It is also possible to add points to the recording medium according to the degree of completion of the game. Also, Information such as a stamp can be input to the recording medium instead of the input. And , The number of pieces of information such as the points and stamps of the photo vending machine installer It is also possible to provide services according to. Regarding the service to provide, first Since the services similar to those described in the embodiment are conceivable, The example is not repeated.

[0148]   Even if the photo vending machine according to the second embodiment has the above-mentioned configuration, The owner is not limited to the photo vending machine service, but also has an additional value unique to the installer. A high-value service can be provided to the user. In addition, the installer is a discount, etc. Promotional information, store name, business hours, information on holidays, advertisement of stores or nearby stores, etc. It is possible to provide useful information to the user.

[0149]   Furthermore, by transmitting such information using a photo vending machine, The cost of transmitting information can be significantly reduced.

[0150]   In addition, the method of winning in the above-mentioned photo vending machine is provided as a program. You can also offer it. Such a program is a flexible program that comes with your computer. Sible disk, CD-ROM (Compact Disc-Read Only Memory), ROM (R ead Only Memory), RAM (Random Access Memory) and memory cards, etc. It is recorded on a computer-readable recording medium of and provided as a program product. You can also offer it. Or, such as a hard disk built in the computer The program can also be provided by recording it on a recording medium. Also, the network The program can also be provided by downloading via the network.

[0151]   The provided program products are installed in a program storage unit such as a hard disk. It is stalled and executed. The program product is the program itself and the And a recording medium on which the gram is recorded.

[0152]   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 specific example of the external appearance of a photo vending machine according to a first embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a specific example of the housing 1 viewed from the front.

FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram of a photo vending machine according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a process in the photo vending machine according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a specific example of a test mode screen.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a specific example of a test mode screen.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a specific example of a test mode screen.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a specific example of a sticker that is output when a prize is won.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a specific example of a sticker that is output when a prize is won.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an outline of processing for a winning person in the photo vending machine according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a specific example of a winning number table.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a specific example of a sticker that is output when a prize is won.

FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a specific example of a sticker that is output when a winning is not made.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 housing, 2 panels, 3 frame materials, 4 photo booths, 5 background curtains, 6 side curtains, 7 main posters, 8 back doors, 9 print outlets, 1
0 printing LED, 11 printing error LED, 12 printer, 13 tablet display, 14 tablet pen, 15 user, 16 fan, 17 LNA cable outlet, 18 lighting box, 19 camera unit, 20 rails, 21 camera, 22 monitor Two
3 speaker, 24 operation unit, 25 operation display, 26 coin slot, 27 lock, 28 front door, 29 power switch, 30 lighting device, 31 flash, 101 PC, 102 control unit, 103 power control unit, 104 UPS, 105 Service panel, 1
06 flash controller, 107 coin controller.

Claims (2)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A vending machine for photographs, comprising: photographing means for photographing a subject; and printing means for printing the photographed images, wherein information is input in a mode for setting the vending machine. A photo vending machine, further comprising an input unit for receiving the information, wherein the printing unit prints the information for which the input is received together with the image. 2. The information is at least one of store information such as a store name and business hours in which the photo vending machine is installed, sales promotion information for promoting sales in the store, and various advertisement information. The vending machine according to claim 1, wherein