JP3160845U - Photo sticker creation device - Google Patents

Abstract

Provided is a photo sticker creating apparatus that can be easily moved. A photo sticker creating apparatus 1 includes a front unit 12A on the front side of a photographing space where a user is photographed as a subject, a rear unit 12B on the rear side of the photographing space, and a photographing unit. A ceiling strobe unit 14 and a background curtain unit 15 on the upper side are provided. The rear unit 12B is configured as a flat panel, and the upper end of the rear unit 12B is fixed to the ceiling strobe unit 14 and the background curtain unit 15, and the lower end of the rear unit 12B and the installation surface of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 A gap is formed between them. [Selection] Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to a photographic sticker creating apparatus, and more particularly to a photographic sticker creating apparatus that can be moved more easily.

  Conventionally, a user (subject) is photographed, and a graffiti editing process is performed in which a prepared image is combined with the obtained photographed image or a character or a line drawing is superimposed, printed on sticker paper, and a photo sticker There is a photographic seal machine provided to users.

  This photo sticker is installed, for example, in an entertainment (game) facility such as a game center, and provides services mainly to high school girls and female junior high school students for a fee. Users can not only enjoy creating photo stickers as a game, but also cut out photo stickers with edited images printed in various sizes and paste them on their belongings. is doing.

  In such a photo-seal machine, in front of the shooting space for shooting the user, a shooting housing provided with a camera for shooting the user and a lighting device that emits light during shooting is provided, and behind the shooting space, A background housing is provided in a color suitable for black and white synthesis. In addition, a ceiling housing provided with an illumination device that emits light during photographing is provided above the photographing space (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  Also, in recent years, a ceiling curtain is provided with a background curtain that provides the user with a selected background so that the user can select a background at the time of shooting and shoot with a favorite background. There is a photographic seal machine provided with a background curtain unit (see, for example, Patent Document 2).

JP 2004-163948 A Japanese Patent No. 4388480

  By the way, in a recreational facility such as a game center where a photo sticker as described above is installed, for example, when a new model game machine is newly brought in, the already installed game machine is replaced with the facility. It is necessary to move to other places in the city.

  When relocating a photo sticker, the relocation person temporarily separates the relocation housing, background housing, and ceiling housing that make up the photographing space and reassembles them after relocation. Therefore, it was time consuming and troublesome.

  The present invention has been made in view of such a situation, and makes it possible to more easily transfer a photo sticker.

  An apparatus for creating a photo sticker according to one aspect of the present invention photographs a user as a subject, causes the user to perform graffiti editing input on the obtained image, prints the image on a predetermined sticker sheet, and makes a photo sticker A photo sticker creating apparatus for providing the user with the photo sticker as a product, the first unit on the side of the photographing space where the user is photographed as a subject, A second unit on the rear side of the shooting space; and a third unit on the upper side of the shooting space. The second unit is configured as a flat panel, and the second unit The upper end of the unit is fixed to the third unit, and a gap is formed between the lower end of the second unit and the installation surface of the photographic sticker producing apparatus.

  The first unit of the photo sticker creating apparatus is constituted by, for example, a front unit, the second unit is constituted by, for example, a rear unit, and the third unit is, for example, a ceiling strobe unit and a background curtain unit. Consists of.

  In the photo sticker creating apparatus, the second unit is configured in a flat panel shape, the upper end of the second unit is fixed to the third unit, the lower end of the second unit and the photograph A gap can be formed between the seal creation device and the installation surface.

  Thus, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 can be more easily transferred without separating the front unit, the rear unit, the ceiling strobe unit, and the background curtain unit.

  The third unit may be fixed to an upper portion of the first unit, and a caster that allows the first unit to move the installation surface may be provided on a bottom surface of the first unit.

  Thereby, the photographing unit constituted by the front unit, the rear unit, the ceiling strobe unit, and the background curtain unit can move on the floor surface of a store or the like, and the photographing unit can be moved more easily.

  The photo sticker creating apparatus may further include a support member that supports a lower end portion of the second unit.

  The support member of the photographic sticker creating apparatus is constituted by, for example, a connection support portion 12D.

  Thereby, the lower end part of a back unit can be supported stably.

  The support member connects the first unit and the lower end portion of the second unit while contacting the installation surface, and supports the lower end portion of the second unit. Can do.

  Thereby, the lower end part of a back unit can be supported more stably.

  The connection support member is formed in a substantially U-shape, and side portions at both ends of the connection support member are respectively fixed to a lower end portion of the first unit and a lower end portion of the second unit, and the connection The central side of the support member can be in contact with the installation surface.

  Thereby, the lower end part of a back unit can be supported more stably.

  Side portions at both ends of the connection support member are screwed to a lower end portion of the first unit and a lower end portion of the second unit, respectively, and screws provided at the side portions at both ends of the connection support member are passed. The hole may be a long hole that is long in a direction perpendicular to the installation surface.

  As a result, even if there is a step in the installation location of the photo sticker, the front unit and the rear unit can be connected without inclination by adjusting the position of the connection support portion in the height direction, and reliably Thus, the rear unit can be supported, and the photo sticker can be installed more stably.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to transfer the photo sticker more easily.

It is a perspective view which shows the example of one Embodiment of the photograph sticker production apparatus to which this invention is applied. It is a perspective view from the other angle of the photograph sticker production apparatus of FIG. It is a perspective view which shows the example of installation of the photograph sticker production apparatus of FIG. It is a figure explaining a user's space movement. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the front of a front unit. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the side surface of an edit unit. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the other side of an edit unit. It is a side view of a photograph sticker creation apparatus. It is an enlarged view of the fixed part of a front unit and a connection support part. It is an enlarged view of the fixed part of a back unit and a connection support part.

  FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of an embodiment of a photo sticker creating apparatus to which the present invention is applied.

  The photo sticker creating apparatus 1 in FIG. 1 enhances the amusement of work such as shooting and editing, and allows the user to perform such work as a game (play service), and uses the shot image or edited image as a photo sticker or data. It is a game device (play service providing device) that receives money from the user instead of providing it to the user.

  In the photo sticker creating game executed by the photo sticker creating apparatus 1, the user inputs the price of the game, takes a picture of himself / herself using the camera provided in the photo sticker creating apparatus 1, and displays the photographed image. On the other hand, the background image is synthesized, and editing (doodle editing) such as adding an image for synthesis by an editing function such as pen input or stamp input is performed, and the photographed image is designed to be rich. After the game ends, the user receives a photo sticker or the like on which the edited image is printed as a product.

  Such a photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is normally installed in a game center, a store in a sightseeing spot, or the like. That is, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is sold to managers of those stores from, for example, manufacturers and sales companies. The manager who has purchased the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 installs the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 in a store (for example, a game center) to manage and operate the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 for general users represented by high school girls and female junior high school students. Play the created game for a fee, and make a profit by paying for it.

  Therefore, the high profit rate of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is important for the store manager. That is, it is desirable that the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 has a high rate of return per unit time. Moreover, in the case of a normal store, the installation place of the photograph sticker production apparatus 1 is limited by restrictions, such as a floor area and a structure. Therefore, it is desirable that the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 has a high profit rate per unit floor area. Furthermore, since the size and shape of each store are usually not the same, and other game machines and the like installed together with the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 are also different, it is desirable that the degree of freedom of installation is higher.

  As a method of improving the profit rate, for example, there is a method of improving the rotation rate of the photo sticker creation game. That is, it is a method of increasing the rate of return per unit time by increasing the number of games played within a predetermined time. However, if there is no user who plays the photo sticker creation game, the profit rate is not improved. Therefore, it is also important to improve the user's expectation and satisfaction with respect to the photo sticker creating game of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1.

  For example, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 can increase the number of users by providing a function with high expectation that a user who has never played a game wants to play. In addition, by providing a function with a high degree of satisfaction that a user who has played once thinks that “it was fun and would like to play again”, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 increases the number of users by increasing so-called repeaters. be able to. As a result, the profit of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is improved.

  For the user, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is roughly divided into playing a photo sticker making game (photo sticker making work) and obtaining a photo sticker image and a photo sticker as a result (finished photo). There are two types of entertainment: the seal itself.

  Examples of the former method for improving the amusement of photo sticker creation work include, for example, a multi-functionality of shooting functions and editing functions such as graffiti editing, improved operability, or adjustment of play time and waiting time. . The latter method of improving the amusement of the completed photo sticker itself is, for example, improvement of hardware such as improvement of the quality of sticker paper, high image quality printing, special color printing, etc. Improve the satisfaction level of the elderly.

  In addition, high school girls and junior high school students who are the main users not only stick the obtained photo sticker to their property, but also exchange the photo sticker or talk about the photo sticker as a topic. To do. Therefore, for example, when the image content of a photo sticker is flashy, interesting, scarce or novel, the user may like the photo sticker, but not only that, It is also possible that the conversation will be excited about the photo sticker.

  In addition, by using such a photo sticker, the photo sticker itself may serve as an advertisement for the photo sticker creating apparatus 1. Therefore, improving the amusement of photo stickers not only improves the satisfaction of the user, but also increases the expectations of others, attracting customers due to the spread of reputation, that is, new users by so-called word-of-mouth Can also be expected to increase.

  In other words, in the photo sticker creation game, by providing a function that can create images that users will like, not only the user's satisfaction with the photo sticker creation game but also the satisfaction with the photo sticker is improved. Furthermore, the topicality of the photo sticker and the advertising effect can be improved at the same time.

  Although the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 has such features, the casing 10 includes a connecting portion 11, a photographing unit 12, an editing unit 13, a ceiling strobe unit 14, and a background curtain unit 15 as shown in FIG. It is roughly divided into

  The connecting portion 11 is composed of a U-shaped member that connects the photographing unit 12 and the editing unit 13, and both sides of the U-shape are fixed to the upper part of the photographing unit 12. The central side portion of the mold is supported on the upper portion of the editing unit 13 via the support portion 11A. A side curtain 21 (FIG. 3), which will be described later, is suspended from the connecting portion 11 so as to surround the editing unit 13.

  The photographing unit 12 has a function of photographing a user or the like as a subject, and the subject is photographed in an internal photographing space described later. The photographing unit 12 is roughly divided into two units, a front unit 12A and a rear unit 12B.

  The front unit 12A is a unit on the front side of the shooting space, and performs processing related to shooting of the user in the shooting space and accepts operations related to the user's photo sticker creation game. The rear unit 12B is a unit on the side that is the rear side of the shooting space, and is a unit that plays the role of the user when the front unit 12A takes a picture.

  The rear unit 12B is configured as a flat panel, secures a shooting space together with the front unit 12A, blocks the field of view from outside the shooting space, and allows the user to perform shooting work without being aware of the line of sight from the outside. To be able to do. Further, the rear unit 12B is configured as a flat panel as thin as possible so as to prevent wind from outside the imaging space. As a result, the black curtain (background curtain) suspended in the shooting space by the background curtain unit 15 described later can be prevented from dancing under the influence of wind from outside the shooting space. Sometimes the chromach processing can be performed more accurately.

  The upper end portion of the rear unit 12B is fixed to the ceiling strobe unit 14 and the background curtain unit 15 via the fixing portion 12C, and there is a gap between the lower end portion and the installation surface on which the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is installed. Is formed. The fixing portion 12C is made of, for example, a metal, right-angled triangular member, and is a fixing margin provided on each of two sides sandwiching the right angle, and is screwed to the rear unit 12B, the ceiling strobe unit 14, and the background curtain unit 15. It has been stopped. Note that the fixing portion 12C is similarly provided on the side not shown in FIG. Further, the fixing portion 12C is not limited to a right triangle shape, and may have another shape.

  The gap between the lower end portion of the rear unit 12B and the installation surface of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is about 10 cm, and the lower end portion of the rear unit 12B is supported by the connection support portion 12D. 12D of connection support parts are comprised by the substantially U-shaped member made from metal, for example, and the edge part of the both ends is fixed to the lower end part of 12 A of front units, and the lower end part of rear unit 12B, respectively, The central side is in contact with the installation surface on which the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is installed. Thereby, it becomes possible to stably support the lower end portion of the rear unit 12B in which a gap is formed between the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 and the installation surface. Note that the side portions at both ends of the connection support portion 12D are fixed by screwing to the lower end portion of the front unit 12A and the lower end portion of the rear unit 12B, and can be removed as necessary. Further, the connecting support portion 12D is provided in the same manner on the side not shown in FIG.

  Further, the central side portion of the connection support portion 12D comes into contact with the installation surface on which the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is installed, but there is a risk that the user may trip over this portion when entering or leaving the shooting space. Usually, it is covered with carpets.

  Details of the configuration of the front unit 12A will be described with reference to FIG. 5, but an external monitor 16 and a speaker 17 are provided on the side surface of the front unit 12A. Details of the external monitor 16 and the speaker 17 will be described later.

  The editing unit 13 is provided with a configuration (for example, a monitor, a touch panel, and a touch pen) for the user to perform graffiti editing or the like on the captured image. As will be described later, the editing unit 13 consisting of a single casing is provided with a configuration for performing graffiti editing or the like on each of the two surfaces so that two sets of users can perform editing work simultaneously. ing. As will be described later, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 can execute a plurality of photo sticker creating games in parallel. In other words, a plurality of sets of users can play the photo sticker creation game in the photo sticker creation device 1 at the same time. The editing unit 13 has a configuration for performing two graffiti editing and the like so that a plurality of sets of users can simultaneously perform graffiti editing in order to improve the rotation rate of the photo sticker creation game. Is provided.

  The ceiling strobe unit 14 provided above the shooting space is a unit that constitutes the ceiling of the shooting space together with the background curtain unit 15, and is located above the front unit 12A by a side plate 14A above the side surface excluding the front and rear of the shooting space. It is fixed. The ceiling strobe unit 14 has a built-in flash that emits strobe light in the shooting space in accordance with the shooting timing. The ceiling strobe unit 14 is further provided with a fluorescent lamp, and functions as illumination that constantly illuminates the shooting space (the user in the shooting space). The photographing space is simply configured as a closed space as will be described later. Therefore, it is difficult for light to enter from the outside, and the user's operability may be deteriorated because it tends to be dark. Therefore, the ceiling strobe unit 14 can illuminate the shooting space with the illumination to avoid such a fear and improve operability. Such illumination is also provided in the front unit 12A.

  Moreover, the background curtain unit 15 provided with the movable curtain (background curtain) utilized for a background is provided in the upper part of the back unit 12B, for example. For example, a plurality of winding curtains having different colors or patterns are suspended from the background curtain unit 15. As curtains, for example, bright single colors, fashionable and cute patterns like foreign picture books, colorful pop (fashionable) and popular patterns are popular among young women who are the main users. Multiple colors and patterns are available.

  The background curtain unit 15 operates in conjunction with a photographing function such as a camera or a strobe provided in the front unit 12A. At the time of photographing, for example, a curtain of a color selected by the user is lowered and other curtains are wound. take. By operating in this manner, the background curtain unit 15 can easily provide a background of a design desired by the user, a design according to the shooting mode, and the like. Thereby, the photograph sticker creation apparatus 1 can improve the user's satisfaction with respect to an image (photo sticker).

  The number of curtains (background curtains) provided in the background curtain unit 15 is arbitrary. For example, only one background curtain may be suspended from the background curtain unit 15. In this case, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 may prepare a plurality of types of background images for composition, and may synthesize the background image selected by the user from the photographed images. By doing in this way, even if there is only one physical background curtain provided in the photo sticker creating apparatus 1, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 can cope with various user preferences.

  Further, when the ceiling strobe unit 14 and the background curtain unit 15 constituting the ceiling of the photographing space are viewed as one ceiling unit, the ceiling unit is viewed as being fixed to the upper part of the front unit 12A by the side plate 14A. Can do. Since the rear unit 12B is fixed to the ceiling unit (ceiling strobe unit 14 and background curtain unit 15) via the fixing portion 12C, in the photographing unit 12, the front unit 12A, the rear unit 12B, and the ceiling unit are Can be considered as one.

  When the user is shooting in the shooting space in the shooting unit 12, the external monitor 16 gives the user who is shooting to the user who is waiting to use the shooting space next time. The video showing the progress of the game is output (displayed), and the content (demonstration) that guides (explains) the flow of the photo sticker creation game and how to play is output. In addition, the speaker 17 outputs audio that matches the video and content output from the external monitor 16.

  The external monitor 16 and the speaker 17 are provided on either one of the left and right side surfaces of the front unit 12A. That is, the side surface of the front unit 12A not shown in FIG. 1 is external when the external monitor 16 and the speaker 17 are not provided on the side surface of the front unit 12A where the external monitor 16 and the speaker 17 are provided in FIG. The attachment monitor 16 and the speaker 17 can be installed.

  FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 of FIG. 1 as viewed from the editing unit 13 side.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the editing unit 13 is installed adjacent to the surface of the front unit 12A opposite to the surface on the rear unit 12B side (that is, the surface on the imaging space side). A first editing interface 13A and a second editing interface 13B are provided on two side surfaces of the editing unit 13 that are orthogonal to the front unit 12A. That is, the editing unit 13 allows a plurality of sets of users who perform the photo sticker creation game to perform editing operations with the editing unit 13 facing each other in a direction orthogonal to the direction connecting the front unit 12A and the rear unit 12B. Two editing interfaces are provided so that this can be done.

  Also, on the surface of the editing unit 13 that faces the photographing unit 12, a photo sticker discharge unit 13C that is provided to the user by discharging the photo sticker created by playing the photo sticker making game is provided. ing.

  FIG. 3 is an external view showing an installation example of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1.

  When the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is installed in a game center or the like, for example, as shown in FIG. 3, a side curtain 21 is provided so as to cover the left and right side surfaces of the photographing unit 12 or surround the editing unit 13. The side curtain 21 simply surrounds an imaging space in which an imaging operation is performed, an editing space in which an editing operation is performed, and the like, and improves the closeability of each space. In other words, for example, the side curtain 21 contributes to high-quality shooting and the visibility of the editing screen by stabilizing the environment in each space, or blocks the field of view from outside each space. It is possible to perform operations such as shooting and editing without being conscious of the line of sight from the outside.

  The outer surface of the side curtain 21 is usually used as a place to place an advertisement, and a flashy design image representing the model name and model image of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is provided so as to attract attention at the installation location. Printed.

  The photo sticker creating apparatus 1 as described above causes each set of users to play a photo sticker creating game. The photo sticker creating apparatus 1 can simultaneously execute a plurality of photo sticker creating games. That is, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 can cause a plurality of sets to play a photo sticker creating game at the same time. At this time, each group of users performs each work of the photo sticker creation game while moving through a plurality of spaces provided in the photo sticker creation device 1, and advances the game.

  Next, the flow of the photo sticker creation game and the accompanying movement of the space will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 4 is a plan view of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 as viewed from above during the user's game. As shown in FIG. 4, the user passes from the outside (user A or user A ′) between the front unit 12A and the rear unit 12B, and is indicated by the dotted line in the figure, the front unit 12A and the rear unit. The photograph sticker creation game is started by entering the photographing space 32 where the photographing work is performed and the price is inserted (User B). If the previous group of users is using the shooting space 32 (if shooting is in progress), the user waits outside the unit (user A or user A ′). In FIG. 4, the user (user A) outputs a video showing the progress of the user's game being photographed and the flow of the photo sticker creation game, how to play, etc., which are output from the external monitor 16 and the speaker 17. It is possible to wait while watching the content that guides the user.

  When the price is inserted and the photo sticker creation game is started, the user (user B) performs a shooting operation to photograph himself / herself using a camera or a monitor provided in front of the front unit 12A. .

  When the shooting operation is completed, the user selects one of the obtained captured images to be stored as an image to be edited, and follows the displayed movement guide from the shooting space 32 where the shooting operation was performed, with a dotted line in the figure. It moves to the editing space where the editing work is shown.

  A first editing space 33A is provided on the left side of the editing unit 13 as viewed from the front unit 12A (in front of the first editing interface 13A), and a second editing space 33B is provided on the right side (in front of the second editing interface 13B). ing. That is, in this photo sticker creation apparatus 1, a total of two sets of users, the user (user C) of the first editing space 33A and the user (user C ') of the second editing space 33B, simultaneously edit. Work can be done. A user (user B) of the shooting space 32 is guided to a free one of the two editing spaces. When the user moves to the first editing space 33A or the second editing space 33B, the user performs a graffiti editing work. Hereinafter, when it is not necessary to distinguish the first editing space 33A and the second editing space 33B, they are referred to as an editing space 33.

  Thereafter, when the graffiti editing is completed, the user (user C or user C ′) next performs print setting work and sets the number of divisions and the like. When printing is started, the user performs image transmission, questionnaire input, mini-games, and the like during the printing. Then, when printing is completed, it moves to the printed matter receiving area 34 in front of the photo sticker discharge unit 13C (user D), receives the discharged photo sticker paper, and ends the photo sticker creation game.

  In the photo sticker creation game as described above, when the user B of the shooting space 32 moves to the editing space 33, the shooting space 32 becomes unused, so the photo sticker creation device 1 uses a new set. The user can use the shooting space 32. Further, when the user C of the first editing space 33A or the user C ′ of the second editing space 33B moves to the printed material receiving area 34, the first editing space 33A or the second editing space 33B is not used. Therefore, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 can cause a new set of users (user B) to use the first editing space 33A or the second editing space 33B. Note that when both the first editing space 33A and the second editing space 33B are unused, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 gives the user (user B) the first editing space 33A and the second editing space 33B. In addition to guiding the user to use one of the editing spaces 33B, when the user moves to a direction other than the guided editing space, the user can be guided to the guided editing space.

  In other words, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 uses the shooting space 32, the first editing space 33A, the second editing space 33B, and the printed matter in order to improve the rotation rate per unit time and unit floor area of the photo sticker creating game. Using the receiving area 34, a plurality of sets of users can play a photo sticker creation game at the same time (multiple customer service can be performed).

  In addition, the structure of such a housing | casing 10 is arbitrary and may be a structure other than what was mentioned above. Similarly, the method of multiple customer service is also arbitrary.

  Next, the configuration of each unit will be described.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the front unit 12A. A front surface 12A-1 in FIG. 5 is a side surface facing the imaging space 32, and is a front surface for the user who performs the imaging operation. That is, the user basically performs a photographing operation in the photographing space 32 toward the front surface 12A-1 (facing the front unit 12A side).

  Near the center of the front surface 12 </ b> A- 1, a camera 51 for photographing a subject in the photographing space 32 is provided, and a touch panel monitor 52 is provided below the camera 51. The touch panel monitor 52 functions as, for example, a live view monitor that displays a composite image (moving image) obtained by combining an image such as a background or foreground with a captured image that has been photoelectrically converted by the camera 51 and captured in real time (immediately). And a function of displaying various GUI (Graphical User Interface) images and receiving a user's instruction through a touch panel superimposed on the screen. In addition, the front surface 12A-1 also illuminates the inside of the photographing space 32 or emits flash light in accordance with the photographing timing by the camera 51, the illuminating devices 53-1 to 53-8, There are provided luggage storage areas 54-1 and 54-2 for storing user's baggage during photographing, and a coin insertion / return port 55 into which a photo sticker creation game is charged.

  Further, on the front surface 12A-1, behind the lighting devices 53-1 and 53-2, near the ceiling of the shooting space 32, guidance voice, BGM (Back Ground Music), A speaker (not shown) that outputs sound such as sound effects is provided. The number of speakers and the installation position are arbitrary.

  The camera 51 is configured by an imaging device or the like using a CCD (Charge Coupled Device), and captures a moving image as a captured image by capturing a user in the photographing space 32 in the photographing work process of the photo sticker creation game. A part of the captured image captured by the camera 51 is cut out or an image such as a background is combined and displayed on the touch panel monitor 52 immediately. In addition, from the captured image captured by the camera 51 at a predetermined timing, an image of the frame at that timing is extracted and stored as a captured image (still image).

  For example, a camera using a CMOS sensor may be used as the camera 51 instead of the CCD. Of course, any camera other than these may be used as long as the user can be photographed and digital image data can be obtained. Further, the number of cameras 51 and the installation position are arbitrary.

  The touch panel monitor 52 includes, for example, a live view monitor such as a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) or an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) and a colorless and transparent touch panel stacked on the live view monitor. In order to be able to determine the standing position and posture while checking, the captured image captured by the camera 51 is displayed immediately (in real time). At this time, for example, the captured image displayed on the touch panel monitor 52 is synthesized with an image designated by the user, such as a background or a foreground, or a part of the captured image is trimmed (trimmed) according to the image size of the image. Or). In addition, the touch panel monitor 52 displays an image related to the shooting work such as a guide image for guiding the procedure of the shooting work, and the touch panel (for example, pressure-sensitive type or electromagnetic induction type) accepts a tap operation by a user's finger or the like, for example. It is made like that.

  The illuminating devices 53-1 to 53-8 are configured by a plurality of illuminating devices that can emit fluorescent light and strobe light, and in order to brighten the photographic space 32 and ensure operability and safety, the photographic space 32 is provided. In order to improve the image quality of the photographed image, the flash is emitted at a timing corresponding to the photographing timing, and the user who is photographed is irradiated with light from various angles. In the following description, the lighting devices 53-1 to 53-8 are referred to as the lighting devices 53 when it is not necessary to distinguish between them. In addition, an LED (Light Emitting Diode) (not shown) is provided on the surface of the predetermined lighting device 53 in order to adjust the brightness of the photographing space 32 by strobe light emission.

  The luggage storage areas 54-1 and 54-2 are shelves that are used as storage areas for user baggage at the time of photographing. The luggage storage areas 54-1 and 54-2 are positions that do not interfere with shooting, that is, positions that do not interfere with the user's shooting pose and do not interfere with the light irradiation of the lighting device 53. Is provided. The user can perform photographing work more comfortably by placing the baggage in the luggage storage areas 54-1 and 54-2.

  The coin insertion / return port 55 is a user interface that allows a user to insert a coin as a price for a photo sticker creation game, or to return a coin that has failed to be inserted or a coin for fishing.

  Of course, a configuration other than that described above may be provided on the front surface 12A-1 of the front unit 12A.

  As shown in FIG. 5, on the bottom surface of the front unit 12 </ b> A, a caster 56 that allows the front unit 12 </ b> A to move the installation surface on which the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is installed, and the front unit 12 </ b> A are photographed. An adjuster 57 is provided that is fixed to the installation surface on which the seal creating apparatus 1 is installed and adjusts the height of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1. A plurality of casters 56 and adjusters 57 are provided on the bottom surface of the front unit 12 </ b> A, and are collectively referred to as casters 56 and adjusters 57, respectively.

  Next, the configuration of the editing unit 13 will be described.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the left side of the editing unit 13 as viewed from the photographing unit 12 side (configuration example on the first editing space 33A side).

  In FIG. 6, an illumination device 61 is provided above the first editing interface 13A to illuminate the first editing space 33A that becomes dark because it is partitioned by the side curtain 21 or the like. The illuminating device 61 allows the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 to suppress a reduction in the user's editing work efficiency and improve the safety of the first editing space 33A. In the example of FIG. 6, the upper portion of the editing unit 13 on the first editing interface 13 </ b> A where the lighting device 61 is provided penetrates to the second editing space 33 </ b> B side. The first editing space 33A and the second editing space 33B are shared. That is, the illumination device 61 illuminates not only the first editing space 33A but also the second editing space 33B, thereby improving safety. Note that the installation position and the number of the illumination devices 61 are arbitrary.

  The first editing interface 13A is provided with a tablet built-in monitor 62, two touch pens 63-1, a touch pen 63-2, a speaker 64, and an additional coin insertion / return port 65.

  In the tablet built-in monitor 62, a colorless and transparent tablet capable of inputting position information with the touch pen 63-1 or the touch pen 63-2 is superimposed on a display screen of a display device capable of displaying an image such as a CRT display or an LCD. It is constituted by. Accordingly, the tablet built-in monitor 62 not only displays a GUI image or the like on the display device, but also accepts an input operation from the user by the tablet. On the tablet built-in monitor 62, for example, an editing screen including a GUI image for editing work for editing a shot image obtained by shooting work in a shooting space is displayed.

  The touch pen 63-1 and the touch pen 63-2 are detachably fixed to the editing unit 13 by a predetermined attachment on the left and right sides of the tablet built-in monitor 62 one by one on the left and right sides. By using each of these touch pens, it is possible to play the editing process of the photo sticker creation process at the same time. In the following description, the touch pen 63-1 and the touch pen 63-2 are simply referred to as the touch pen 63 when it is not necessary to distinguish them from each other.

  The touch pen 63 is electrically connected to a system installed inside the editing unit 13 by wire (or wireless). The touch pen 63 operates in cooperation with the tablet of the tablet built-in monitor 62. When the user operates the touch pen 63 and taps the tablet (the touch pen 63 and the display screen of the tablet built-in monitor 62 are brought into contact (or close proximity)), the tablet operates as an input unit that receives input from the user. To do. The number of touch pens 63 to be installed, the installation position, the shape, and the like are arbitrary.

  The speaker 64 outputs, for example, sound related to editing work of the photo sticker creation game, such as guidance sound, sound effects, or BGM. The speaker 64 is disposed on the right side of the tablet built-in monitor 62. Since a right-handed user performs an editing operation while holding the touch pen 63 with the right hand, even when the editing operation is performed while leaning on the editing unit 13, there is little possibility of leaning on the right side of the tablet built-in monitor 62. Therefore, by disposing the speaker 64 on the right side of the tablet built-in monitor 62, even when a right-handed user performs an editing operation while leaning on the editing unit 13, the user closes the speaker 64 and can hear sound. It can be prevented from disappearing. The number, design, shape, etc. of the speakers 64 are arbitrary.

  The additional coin insertion / return port 65 is provided to allow the user to insert additional coins or return the change when the user wants to extend the editable time or outputs a plurality of photo stickers. It has been. In addition, payment of this additional price is not limited to a coin, Naturally, it can also be made to be able to pay also with a banknote. In addition, instead of cash (coins and banknotes) that are actually distributed, payment can also be made with prepaid cards, coins, electronic money, etc. distributed at amusement facilities where the photo sticker creation device 1 is installed. May be.

  However, the extension of the editable time is performed when the shooting operation is not currently performed in the shooting space 32 (when there is no next user) or the other editing interface (in this case, the second editing interface). 13B) is possible only when it is empty, and cannot be extended when the shooting operation is performed in the shooting space 32 and the other editing interface is used.

  Note that the configuration of the editing unit 13 on the second editing space 33B side is basically the same as the configuration of the first editing space 33A side shown in FIG. In the following, the configuration example shown in FIG. 6 is also applied to the case where the configuration of the editing unit 13 on the second editing space 33B side is described.

  Further, on the bottom surface of the editing unit 13, a caster 66 that allows the editing unit 13 to move the installation surface on which the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is installed, and the editing unit 13 are installed with the photo sticker creating apparatus 1. An adjuster 67 for adjusting the height of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is provided. A plurality of casters 66 and adjusters 67 are provided on the bottom surface of the editing unit 13, but are collectively referred to as casters 66 and adjusters 67, respectively.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the photo sticker discharge unit 13 </ b> C of the editing unit 13.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the photo sticker discharging unit 13C has a photo sticker created by a user who has performed editing work in the first editing space 33A (that is, a photo sticker created by operating the first editing interface 13A). And a photo sticker discharge port 71 through which a photo sticker created by a user who has performed editing work in the second edit space 33B (that is, a photo sticker created by operating the second edit interface 13B) is discharged. It has been.

  A printer is installed inside the editing unit 13, and a printing image created by operating the first editing interface 13A or the second editing interface 13B is printed on sticker paper by the printer. The photo sticker output from the printer is discharged from the photo sticker discharge port 71.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7, a speaker 72 is provided in the photo sticker discharge unit 13 </ b> C. The speaker 72 outputs sound related to printing and discharging of the photo sticker such as guidance sound, sound effect, or background music.

  FIG. 8 is a side view of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 as viewed from the first editing interface 13A side.

  As described above, the photographing unit 12 and the editing unit 13 are connected by the connecting portion 11 and the support portion 11A.

  When a new game machine is newly brought in at a game center or a tourist spot store where the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is installed, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 first edits with the photographing unit 12. The unit 13 is separated. Specifically, the photographing unit 12 and the editing unit 13 can be separated by separating the connecting portion 11 and the supporting portion 11A. As a result, the editing unit 13 can be moved on the floor surface of the store or the like (the installation surface on which the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is installed) by the casters 66 provided on the bottom surface thereof, and the editing unit 13 can be easily moved. be able to.

  Next, in the photographing unit 12, the connection support portion 12D that connects the front unit 12A and the rear unit 12B is removed. Thereby, in the photographing unit 12, only the caster 56 provided on the bottom surface of the front unit 12A is in contact with the floor surface of the store or the like. Further, as described above, the front unit 12A, the rear unit 12B, and the ceiling unit (the ceiling strobe unit 14 and the background curtain unit 15) constituting the photographing unit 12 can be regarded as an integral unit. Accordingly, without separating the front unit 12A, the rear unit 12B, and the ceiling unit that constitute the photographing unit 12, the photographing unit 12 can move on the floor of a store or the like, and the photographing unit 12 can be moved more easily. can do.

  As described above, since the photographing unit 12 and the editing unit 13 can move on the floor of a store or the like, respectively, the front unit 12A, the rear unit 12B, the ceiling strobe unit 14, and the background curtain unit 15 are separated from each other. Therefore, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 can be moved (moved) more easily.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 9 and FIG. 10, the detail of the connection (fixation) part of 12 A of front units, 12 A of back units, and connection support part 12D is demonstrated.

  FIG. 9 is an enlarged view of a fixing portion between the front unit 12A and the connection support portion 12D in the side view of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the front unit 12A and the connection support portion 12D are fixed by a screw 102-1 that passes through a screw hole 101-1 provided on one side of the connection support portion 12D.

  The screw hole 101-1 is a long hole having a length in a vertical direction (hereinafter referred to as a height direction) with respect to a floor surface of a store or the like (an installation surface on which the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is installed). The position in the height direction of the connection support portion 12D with respect to the front unit 12A can be adjusted.

  Although not shown, a screw hole similar to the screw hole 101-1 shown in FIG. 9 is also provided on the surface of one end of the connection support part 12D shown in FIG. 9 that faces the rear unit 12B. The surface and the surface facing the rear unit 12B at the lower end of the front unit 12A are fixed by screws similar to the screws 102-1.

  FIG. 10 is an enlarged view of a fixed portion between the rear unit 12B and the connection support portion 12D. FIG. 10A is an enlarged view of a fixing portion between the rear unit 12B and the connection support portion 12D in the side view of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 shown in FIG. 8, and FIG. 10B shows the rear unit 12B and the connection support portion 12D. It is the perspective view which expanded the fixed part.

  As shown in FIG. 10A, the rear unit 12B and the connection support portion 12D are fixed by a screw 102-2 that passes through a screw hole 101-2 provided at one end of the connection support portion 12D.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 10B, a screw hole 101-3 is also provided on the surface of the other end of the connection support portion 12D facing the front unit 12A. The surface of the lower end facing the front unit 12A is fixed by a screw 102-3.

  Similarly to the screw hole 101-1, the screw hole 101-2 and the screw hole 101-3 are elongated holes having a length in the height direction with respect to the floor surface of the store or the like, and are connected to the rear unit 12B. The position in the height direction of the portion 12D can be adjusted.

  Note that the screw holes 101-1 to 101-3 are referred to as screw holes 101 when it is not necessary to distinguish them.

  Thus, since the screw hole 101 is formed of a long hole having a length in the height direction, the position in the height direction of the connection support portion 12D with respect to the front unit 12A and the rear unit 12B can be adjusted. it can. Thereby, for example, even when there is a step in the installation location of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1, the front unit 12A and the rear unit 12B can be adjusted without inclination by adjusting the position of the connection support portion 12D in the height direction. And the rear unit 12B can be reliably supported, and the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 can be more stably installed.

  In the above description, the lower end portion of the rear unit 12B is supported by the U-shaped connection support portion 12D. However, for example, it may be supported by an L-shaped support member. Good. In this case, even if the installation surface on which the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is installed is an installation place where the central side of the U-shaped connection support portion 12D does not uniformly contact the installation surface, at least The lower end portion of the rear unit 12B can be stably supported. Moreover, even if the installation surface on which the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is installed is a flat floor surface, it is possible to eliminate the fear that the user who enters and exits the photographing space will stumble.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Photo sticker production apparatus 12 Shooting unit 12A Front unit 12B Rear unit 12C Fixed part 12D Connection support part 13 Editing unit 14 Ceiling strobe unit 15 Background curtain unit

Claims (6)

The user is photographed as a subject, the user performs graffiti editing input on the obtained image, the image is printed on a predetermined sticker sheet to create a photo sticker, and the photo sticker is used as a product. A photo sticker creation device provided to a user,
A first unit on the side in front of a shooting space in which the user is shot as a subject;
A second unit on the rear side of the shooting space;
A third unit on the side above the shooting space,
The second unit is configured as a flat panel, the upper end of the second unit is fixed to the third unit, and the lower end of the second unit and the installation surface of the photo sticker creating apparatus A photo sticker creation device that creates a gap between them. The third unit is fixed to the top of the first unit,
The photographic sticker creating apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a caster that allows the first unit to move the installation surface is provided on a bottom surface of the first unit. The photo sticker creating apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a support member that supports a lower end portion of the second unit. The said supporting member supports the lower end part of the said 2nd unit while connecting the said 1st unit and the lower end part of the said 2nd unit, contacting the said installation surface. Photo sticker creation device. The connection support member is formed in a substantially U-shape, and side portions at both ends of the connection support member are fixed to a lower end portion of the first unit and a lower end portion of the second unit, respectively. The photo sticker creating apparatus according to claim 4, wherein a central side portion of the support member is in contact with the installation surface. The side portions at both ends of the connection support member are screwed to the lower end portion of the first unit and the lower end portion of the second unit, respectively.
The photographic sticker creating apparatus according to claim 5, wherein the holes through which the screws are passed are provided in the side portions at both ends of the connection support member, and are long holes in a direction perpendicular to the installation surface.

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