JP3147875B2 - Photo sticker making device - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

[0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] The present invention relates to a photograph sticker producing device for outputting a photograph taken by a camera (photographing device) with a sticker.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, a camera, a display device for displaying an image in the field of view of the camera together with a background image, and a printer for attaching a plurality of photographs taken together with the background image to a sheet and outputting the same as a seal are provided. Photo sticker making devices have become widespread.

[0003]

In the above-described conventional photo sticker making apparatus, since the camera is fixedly provided at the height of the face on which a picture is to be taken, the picture is taken within a limited shooting area. Therefore, unless the user changes the standing position and the posture in accordance with the camera position, it is difficult to create a photographic sticker of a desired mode such as an upper body image, a full body image, or the like.

[0004] In addition, since lighting, camera settings, and correction of output images are limited at the time of photographing, a color filter such as a cellophane is provided in front of the camera lens in order to create a photo sticker having a desired color tone and a desired exposure degree. Or only select from the appropriate changed samples. Conventionally, regarding color change, the only way to change the contrast, brightness and hue separately is to perform multiple operations.
There is a problem that it is necessary to bring the color close to a favorite color, and the operation is troublesome.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and can change the form of a photograph without changing the standing position and the posture extremely. It is an object of the present invention to provide a photo sticker making machine in which brightness, color density and the like can be freely changed, and a sensuous change of a photograph can be made more easily.

[0006]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a photograph sticker producing apparatus, comprising: a photographing device, an input operation unit, a display unit for displaying a photographed image, and a photographing device. in those and a photo sticker output unit for outputting the photo sticker, the imaging device to preset the head assumed position of the photographer, while maintaining a substantially equal distance, those
The face position of the subject at the top and bottom of the imaging device is
To occupy the central portion of the captured image, whether we front lower position
Toward the upper made to have a predetermined inclination or a predetermined trajectory towards
And a posture adjusting means for vertically swinging the photographing device.

In this photograph sticker making apparatus, the photographing device is photographed at the highest and lowest positions of the photographing device while keeping the photographing device at substantially the same distance from the head position of the photographed person by the movable portion.
As's face position occupies the central portion of the captured image, on whether we lower front position made to have a predetermined inclination or a predetermined trajectory is moved toward the upper, according to the movement, captured by the position adjustment means By adjusting the angle of the device,
Without changing the position and posture of the subject,
In addition to the face only, various types of photo stickers such as the upper body and the whole body can be obtained.

The moving direction of the photographing deviceForward tilt
Is preferably at an angle of approximately 15 degrees to the vertical to the ground
It is better to have a degree. MaFurther, the photographing device is attached to the movable part.
Operation means for instructing the movement of the device, and for adjusting the posture
Is preferably provided in the input operation unit.Or, the figure
The force adjusting means may be operated in accordance with the interlocking of the movable part.

[0009]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to embodiments. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a system configuration of a photo sticker creating apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. This embodiment photo sticker making device,
Input operation unit 1, display unit 2, photographed data image synthesizing unit (system processing unit) 3, photographing control unit 4, camera position / angle drive control unit 5, illumination control unit 6, high-key color image processing unit 7 and a printing unit 8.

The input operation unit 1 uses a control panel, a tablet, a touch pen, or the like as an input device, and makes a decision based on specific OK, cancel, and selection candidates. The display unit 2 performs display determined by the system, such as image data in the process of conversion in each process and a plurality of candidate data to be selected. The photographed data image synthesizing unit 3 converts the image data into an image suitable for each input / output, and performs an interface between each process. At this time, error processing and the like are also included. Shooting control unit 4
Includes the camera, sets the conditions for camera shooting,
The camera captures images and outputs captured images. Further, the illumination control unit 6 illuminates the illumination at the time of shooting. The camera position and angle drive control unit 5 controls the position and angle of the camera in accordance with the vertical movement of the camera, the downward and upward directions of the camera angle input from the input operation unit 1. The lighting control unit 6
ON / OF specified by the input operation unit 1 and the imaging control unit 4
In accordance with F, ON / OFF of lighting and brightness are controlled. The high key color control unit 7 displays the brightness, contrast, and RGB color depth of the captured image data as interactively instructed by the user, and converts the image data into the most preferable one by himself. The printing unit 8 performs sticker printing of the photographed image data on which the image processing has been performed.

FIG. 2 is a side view of the photo sticker producing apparatus of this embodiment, and FIG. 3 is a rear view thereof. In this device, a power supply and a circuit board 11 and the like are arranged at a lower portion, an input operation portion 12 is provided near a center of a front surface, a camera moving mechanism (movable portion) 13 is arranged at an upper portion, and a photo sticker removing portion 14 is arranged below the input operation portion 12, respectively. ing. Further, a fan 15 for ventilating the inside of the apparatus is provided at the upper rear side. Here, the input operation unit 12 is inclined by an angle θ1 (preferably about 60 °) with respect to a horizontal line so that buttons and the like can be easily operated, and the camera moving mechanism 13 is at a position about 1 m away from the front of the apparatus. , Height 1
It is inclined forward by an angle θ2 (preferably about 15 °) with respect to the vertical line so that about 2/3 of the whole body of a person about 60 cm can be photographed.

At the bottom of the apparatus, four legs 17 for fixing the apparatus to the installation place and four casters 18 for easily moving the apparatus are mounted. Camera moving mechanism 1 which is one feature of this device
FIG. 4 (schematic front view) and FIG. 5 (schematic side view)
Shown in In this camera moving mechanism 13, a pair of support plates 2
0 are spaced from each other at an appropriate interval, and are arranged facing each other at an angle of the angle θ2. A motor 22 is fixed above one support plate 20, and a rotating shaft 23 is attached to the motor 22.
Are connected across the pair of support plates 20. The rotation shaft 23 is rotatably supported by a bearing 24 provided on the other support plate 20, and a pulley 25 is attached to the center thereof.

On the other hand, below the pair of support plates 20, a rotary shaft 26 is rotatably supported by bearings 27 provided on both support plates 20, and a pulley 28 is mounted at the center thereof. A belt (see a chain line) 29 is hung on both pulleys 25 and 28, and the rotation shafts 23 and 26 are interlockedly rotated by the operation of the motor 22. In the center between the pair of support plates 20, a guide rail 3 for guiding and supporting a camera support 40 for supporting the camera 50 so as to be vertically movable.
0 is supported by the support member 31. The guide rail 30 has roller engaging pieces 30a on both sides, and a camera support 40 is mounted on the guide rail 30 along the rail 30.
It is mounted so that it can move up and down.

The camera support 40 is rotatable and rotatably engaged with the roller engaging piece 30a of the guide rail 30.
It has two rollers 41 and is attached to the belt 29. Accordingly, with the movement of the belt 29, the camera support 40 moves the roller 41
By rolling on 0a, it moves up and down along the guide rail 30.

The camera support 40 has a pair of side plates 42 disposed opposite to each other, and a motor 43 is fixed to one of the side plates 42. A disk 44 is provided on the rotating shaft 43a of the motor 43.
Is mounted, and the disk 44 is positioned so as to rotate at a center position between the two support plates 20. One end of an arm 45 is attached to the periphery of the disc 44,
Can rotate eccentrically with the disk 44 and can also rotate. The other end of the arm 45 is connected to a projecting piece 46 fixed to the rear of the camera 50. Further, the camera 50 is rotatably supported at its front portion by a pair of auxiliary plates 47 each extending from a pair of side plates 42 by a support shaft 48.

Accordingly, when the disk 44 is rotated by the operation of the motor 43, the arm 45 is eccentrically rotated, and accordingly, the camera 50 is pushed or pulled by the arm 45 via the projecting piece 46. , With the support shaft 48 as a fulcrum, and swings. Instead of using the disc 44, a cam may be used to eccentrically rotate the arm 45.

The camera moving mechanism 13 configured as described above
In, pressing the increase or down button provided on the input operation unit 12 shown in FIG. 7, while being pressed by the motor 22 is created <br/> movement, the belt 29 moves in one direction or in opposite directions , The camera support 40 moves along the guide rail 30,
Move up and down. When the swing button of the input operation unit 12 is pressed, the motor 43 operates while the button is pressed, and the camera 50 performs a swing operation by the eccentric rotation of the arm 45 accompanying the rotation of the disk 44 (FIG. Only the buttons related to the operation of the camera in the input operation unit 12 are shown).

By operating the up button, the down button, the zoom button, and the swing button, it is possible to take a picture of the whole area of the user M regardless of individual differences.
The camera 50 can be moved to a desired vertical position and angle (see FIG. 2). At this time, since the moving direction of the camera 50 is inclined forward by about 15 °, even if the camera 50 moves up and down, the distance between the camera 50 and the face position of the person M does not change much. Also, no extreme adjustment such as zooming is required by moving the camera 50. Further, since the position and angle of the camera 50 in the vertical direction can be changed, it is possible to take pictures of various postures and modes of the user. The moving mechanism 13 is configured such that the moving path of the camera 50 is linear, but may be configured so that the moving path draws an arc centered on the face position of the person as the subject. . In this case, since the camera 50 always faces the face position, it is not necessary to operate the zoom button and the swing button.

Next, the overall operation of the photo sticker making machine of this embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. At the start of the operation, first, an image, printing conditions, and initialization processing are performed (step ST1). Next, a camera position initialization process is performed (step ST2). Thus, it is confirmed that the camera 13 is located at the lowermost position which is the initial position, or the camera 13 is moved to the lowermost position which is the initial position. Steps ST1 and ST2 are performed automatically. Subsequently, photographed image settings such as vertical and horizontal, color / monochrome, and the like are performed (step ST3). This processing is performed by the user operating the input operation unit 12. Similarly, the user performs photographed image combined data determination processing of selecting a desired one from some of the background images (step ST4). In addition, light of lighting /
Control of darkness and ON / OFF is performed (step ST5). The processing so far is not much different from the conventional processing.

Next, a camera movement control process is started (step ST6). This processing is one of the newly adopted features of the photo sticker making machine of this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 7, buttons for ascending, descending, swinging, and zooming are set and displayed on the input operation unit 12, so when the user touches the ascending button, the camera 13 starts ascending. Since the captured image on the display unit changes in accordance with the rise, the image becomes a favorite image, and the rise stops when the user stops the button operation. When the user reaches a certain height and wants to change the angle by shaking the camera 13, the user operates the swing button of the input operation unit 12.

When the camera movement control processing ends, camera condition setting processing such as zooming and exposure is executed (step ST7). This process is performed automatically. continue,
A camera image acquisition process, that is, a shooting process is performed (step ST8). Finally, a high key (contrast bright) change process (step ST) is performed on the obtained image.
9), color (RGB offset) change processing (step ST10), and color high key (RGB, contrast, bright) fine adjustment image processing (step ST1)
1). These three steps ST9, ST10, ST11
One process is a process for obtaining a photo sticker of a desired color, contrast, and brightness by the user, and is one of the novel features of the photo sticker creating apparatus of this embodiment. When these processes are completed, the printing unit performs a seal output process (step ST12). For the color change adjustment processing in steps ST9, ST10, and ST11 described above, a method equivalent to the color change adjustment processing of the photo sticker creating apparatus described in detail below is employed.

FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing a main configuration relating to a color change adjustment process of a photo sticker producing apparatus according to another embodiment of the present invention. This embodiment photo sticker making device,
Image display device 51, image reading device 52, image storage device 53, coordinate input device 54, input value holding device 5
5, an image filter processing device 56, a coordinate input device updating device 57, a pre-conversion image data storage unit 58, and a post-conversion image data storage unit 59.

The image display device 51 is a display or the like, and displays image data before and after conversion. The image reading device 52 is a device for displaying an image on the image display device 51, and a video capture board, a hard disk reading device, or the like is used. The image storage device 53
A device for storing image data, such as a hard disk or a printer.

The coordinate input device 54 is a device for manually inputting parameters to be used for the image filter. Liquid crystal tablets, mice and the like are used. The input method by the coordinate input device 54 will be described later in detail. The input value holding device 55 is a device that holds the parameters input by the coordinate input device 54 and refers to the parameters at the time of image filter processing. The image filter processing device 56 is a device that creates an image in which the brightness and contrast of the image are changed according to the parameters input by the manual input device.

The coordinate input device updating device 57 is a device for updating what is displayed on the coordinate input device according to the parameters input by the manual input device. The pre-conversion image data storage unit 58 stores image data on which no processing has been performed, for example, a camera image. Alternatively, the converted image data storage unit 59 stores the image data changed by the image filter processing device 26. Other parts of the photo sticker making apparatus of this embodiment are the same as those shown in FIGS.

In this embodiment, the pre-conversion image data, which is captured in the form of a camera, an image file, and the like and stored in the pre-conversion image data storage unit 58, is read by the image reading device 52. The image is sent to the image display device 51. The image display device 51 displays and visualizes the image data. In order to perform the image conversion desired by the user, the user changes the image while watching the change of the image in real time using the coordinate input device 53. At this time, the coordinate input device 53 is capable of inputting for each element divided by a color space such as, for example, the whole, red, green, and blue (this is referred to as a gradation map). When the parameter of the element is input, it is stored in the input holding device 55.

When the input value of the input value holding device 55 is changed, the image filter processing device 56 reads the input holding value and changes the pre-conversion image data. Similarly, the coordinate input updating device 55 reads the input held value and changes the gradation map. After the conversion, the converted image in the image data storage unit 59 is immediately transferred to the image reading device 52.
, And displayed by the image display device 51 to visualize the conversion of the user.

FIG. 9 shows an example of a screen during color change adjustment. Picture
On the surface, the display part A of the user's photo and the entire gradation
An operation map B is shown. Gradation map B
Is the coordinate input section b₁And the explanation section b_TwoAnd coordinate input
Part b₁Displays an image corresponding to the entire input. This
Coordinate input section b₁Click on the desired point of the
Contrast of the photo display area A according to the coordinate position of the lick point
G, the brightness changes. Here, the click point is inside the rectangle
Based on your heart, the more you move to the right, the brighter the light
It becomes. Also, the contrast increases as you move upwards in the vertical direction.
Lower (negative image in the middle) and go down
The higher the contrast, the higher the contrast. Explanation part b _TwoIn this
Are visually indicated.

FIG. 10 shows an example of a screen at the time of color change adjustment for each color. This screen also includes a photo display section A and a gradation map B. The gradation map B further includes a red coordinate input section (gradation map) b _R , a green coordinate input section b _G , and a blue coordinate input section b _B. Part b
_{With 2} . Each of the coordinate input sections b _R , b _G , b _B is such that the lower left of the screen is red, the upper right is light blue, the lower left is green, the upper right is purple, the lower left is blue, the upper right is yellow, and one of the gradation maps is displayed. By clicking, the color palette of R (red), G (green), and B (blue) changes according to the click position. Further, the hue, contrast, and brightness of the photo display section 1A also change according to the click point.

For example, taking a red (red-light blue) gradation map b _R as an example, as the position goes to the right from the center of the rectangle, the red element decreases and the photograph becomes light blue, and to the left, the red element increases. It becomes a reddish photo. Further, in the vertical direction, the red contrast decreases as going upward, and the red contrast increases as going downward. Further, when one gradation map is clicked, the image of the remaining gradation map itself changes to a color corresponding to the click. Therefore, a change in color can be confirmed in both the photo display section A and the gradation map B.

Next, when specifying the coordinates of the gradation map,
Further explanation on the simultaneous input of two parameters by
I do. In the description with reference to FIG.
b_RClick on one point to adjust the degree of red
It means that the two parameters of the trust were input at the same time.
You. Now, pay attention to the brightness of red, and set the brightness of red to 0
Input to the medium (filter) after changing
Output if the media has no element that specifically changes red
Changes from 0 to 255 according to the change. This state
Is shown on the left side of FIG. This red brightness input-out
The force characteristic is a red gradation map b_RStandards in
This is the characteristic corresponding to the point, and the red gradation shown in FIG.
Map b _RCenter Q of₀Is clicked,
Red brightness is neither bright nor dark, input / output
Is the characteristic P shown on the right side of FIG.₀Becomes Two-dimensional coordinates
The general formula of the straight line is y = ax + b.₀
Is b = 0 and now a = 1, then in this case
Is represented by y = x.

Now, when the user moves the position b to the right of the point Q ₀ ,
When you click on the position to Q ₁ a below, the reference point Q ₀
Since the position of b is on the brighter side, the characteristic P ₀ is moved in parallel to the bright side by this b, and p ₁ = y = x + b.
On the other hand, as shown in the left side of FIG. 12, the input and output of the red contrast change from 0 to 255 with respect to 0 to 255.
When 5 output change, the input of the red contrast - output characteristic is a characteristic at the reference point Q ₀ in the gradient map b _R, when the center point Q ₀ of the gradient map b _R shown in FIG. 11 has been clicked , Y =
Assuming that a = 1 and b = 0 in the equation of ax + b, the contrast of the red color is medium, and the characteristic P ₀ shown on the right side of FIG. 12 is obtained. When this is expressed by an equation, y = x.

As shown in FIG. 11, if the user clicks on the point Q _{1, the} point is shifted by “a” to the side having the contrast from the reference point Q ₀ . the characteristics P _2. In the above description, the specification of the brightness of red and the specification of the contrast are separately described. However, since input of both parameters is performed by clicking one point of the gradation map, a and b of y = ax + b are changed by this click. are input simultaneously with a single click, the characteristics of a characteristic P ₃ shown in FIG. 13.

In the color conversion method, a coordinate value input by a coordinate input device is read. Recalculate the coordinate values to values appropriate for the transformation. The image is converted by the conversion algorithm using the conversion value. As an example, a method of converting a red element will be described. The upper left of the gradation map b _R is (0, 0), and the lower right is “255, 255”. Assume that the coordinate value selected by clicking is (150, 150).

When the conversion formula is considered as follows, R _s is the value of the red element before conversion, and R _e is the value of the red element after conversion. R _e = R _s × R _gain + R _offset where R _gain means contrast (vertical direction of the gradation map) and R _offset means brightness (horizontal direction of the gradation map).

Each time the y coordinate goes down (increases), R _gain
The following formula is used to increase. This expression is
The formula is such that the coordinates and inclination are easy to match intuitively. R _gain = y / 128 [y <128] R _gain = 128 / (256-y) [y ≧ 128] Further, in order to increase R _offset every time the x coordinate goes to the right (increases), the following calculation is performed. Use the formula.

R _offset = 2 × x−255 According to the above equation, R _gain takes a value of 0 to 128 and R _offset
Takes a value of -255 to 256. Also, the overall brightness,
The following equation is used for changing the contrast. Z _offset = 2 × x−255 Z _offset relates to the overall brightness and is added to each color element. (R _offset = R _offset + Z _offset ) contrast = −128 [y = 0] contrast = −64 / y [0 <y ≦ 64] contrast = − (128−y) / 64 [64 <y ≦ 128] contrast = (Y-128) / 64 [128 <y ≦ 192] contrast = 64 / (255-y) [192 <y <255] contrast = 128 [y = 255] Zcontrast = (kido-128) × contrast where kido Is the value obtained by adding the values of R, G, and B at the point of the image before the change and dividing by 3.

Zcontrast is added to each color element. The R _e = R _e + Zcontrast above processing by performing at all points of the image, the image conversion is performed. The coordinate input update device 27 changes the green and blue gradation maps when the red operation is performed, so that even if the color change operation of a plurality of elements is performed, the color is close to the visual sense. You can make changes.

[0039]

Effects of the Invention According to the present invention, the imaging device relative to the head assumed position of the photographer, while maintaining a substantially equal distance, the shooting
Captures the position of the subject's face at the top and bottom of the shadow system
Since the image is moved so as to occupy the center of the image,
Fruit is obtained. (1) It is possible to obtain various types of photographic stickers such as the upper body, the whole body, etc. in addition to the face without changing the standing position and posture. (2) No extreme adjustment such as zooming is required . (3) Even if the imaging device is moved up and down greatly,
The labor for finely adjusting the placement direction is extremely small. (4) Different shooting angles by moving the shooting device up and down extremely
Image of the subject's face at an appropriate position
Obtainable.

[0040]

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a photo sticker producing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a side view of the photo sticker producing apparatus of the embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a rear view of the photo sticker creating device of the embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a schematic front view of a camera moving mechanism in the photo sticker creating device of the embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a schematic side view of a camera moving mechanism of the photo sticker creating device of the embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the photo sticker creating apparatus of the embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of an input operation unit of the photo sticker creating device of the embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing a main configuration relating to a color change adjustment process of a photo sticker creating apparatus according to another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a view showing an example of a screen at the time of color change adjustment of the photo sticker creating apparatus of the embodiment.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a screen at the time of color change adjustment of each color of the photo sticker creating apparatus of the embodiment.

FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a change in the brightness of red color of the photo sticker creating device of the embodiment.

FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating a change in a red contrast of the photo sticker creating apparatus according to the embodiment.

FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating a simultaneous change of red brightness and contrast of the photo sticker creating apparatus according to the embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

 22, 43 Motor 25, 28 Pulley 29 Belt 40 Camera support 44 Disk 45 Arm 46 Projection 48 Support shaft 50 Camera

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Claims (9)

(57) [Claims] 1. A photograph sticker creating apparatus having a photographing device, an input operation unit, a display unit for displaying a photographed image, and a photograph sticker output unit for outputting a photographed image as a photograph sticker. to preset the head assumed position of the photographer, while maintaining a substantially equal distance, the uppermost及of the imaging device
And the face position of the subject at the lowest position
It occupied as, Ku Wakashi predetermined slope in a position or al front of the lower
Photo sticker creating apparatus characterized by comprising the movable portion to move toward the upper portion to have a predetermined trajectory, and a position adjustment means for shaking the head the imaging device in the vertical direction. 2. The photograph sticker producing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said posture adjusting means operates in conjunction with the movement of said movable part. 3. The photograph sticker producing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the forward inclination has an angle of about 15 degrees with respect to a direction perpendicular to the ground. 4. The input operation unit according to claim 1, further comprising an operation unit for instructing the movable unit to move the photographing device and an operation unit for adjusting a posture. Item 3. A photograph sticker producing apparatus according to Item 3. 5. A photograph sticker creating apparatus comprising: a photographing device, an input operation section, a display section for displaying a photographed image, and a photograph sticker output section for outputting a photographed image as a photograph sticker. to preset the head assumed position of the photographer, while maintaining a substantially equal distance, the uppermost及of the imaging device
And the face position of the subject at the lowest position
A photograph sticker producing device, comprising: a moving mechanism for moving the photographing device so as to occupy the camera; and a posture adjusting means for shaking the photographing device up and down, wherein the moving mechanism is inclined forward with respect to a vertical line. 6. An apparatus according to claim 5, wherein said attitude adjusting means operates in conjunction with the movement of said moving mechanism . 7. The photo sticker producing apparatus according to claim 5, wherein the forward inclination is set to have an angle of about 15 degrees with respect to a direction perpendicular to the ground. 8. The input operation unit according to claim 5, further comprising operation means for instructing the movement mechanism to move the photographing device, and operation means for adjusting the posture.
Or the photograph sticker producing device according to claim 7. 9. A photograph sticker creating apparatus comprising: a photographing device; an input operation unit; a display unit for displaying a photographed image; and a photograph sticker output unit for outputting a photographed image as a photograph sticker. While maintaining approximately the same distance from the assumed position of the subject's head , the top and bottom
A photograph sticker creating apparatus, comprising: a movable portion that moves along an arcuate path so that a face position of a subject occupies a central portion of a photographed image .