JP3239805B2 - Terminal and server for a combined self-portrait creation game device - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a terminal and a server for a combined self-portrait creation game device having a function of composing a self-portrait by synthesizing an image of the player himself and a frame image to produce a self-portrait and printing out the sheet. It is about.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, such a self-portrait self-producing game device of this type becomes available when a coin is inserted, a player captures an image of a desired subject using a camera, and this image and a frame prepared in advance. It is known that a self-portrait is created by combining image data as a background image, displayed on a CRT, and the self-portrait is printed on a sticker using a video printer. Such amusement is hereinafter referred to as a stand-alone game.

On the other hand, there is a function of creating a homepage on the Internet including self-portrait data and voice created by the above-described apparatus, registering it on the Internet via a public telephone line, and registering the homepage. An amusement device having a function of outputting a printout has been proposed. The amusement related to the creation of the homepage, the publication on the Internet, and the provision of the print sticker of the homepage are as follows.
This is referred to as a network-type game (a game device terminal is also referred to as a network-type game machine).

[0004] In this type of game device terminal,
Frame images with various designs used as images such as the background at the time of self-portrait creation are prepared in advance, but the degree of use of the terminal is greatly affected by the type, design, etc. of the frame image held by each terminal I know I will get it. Therefore, if you use the frame image once set forever, you will gradually get bored. Therefore, the frame image data needs to be rewritten in a timely manner, and it is preferable that the frame image data be a frame image having characteristics depending on the season and the region. Conventionally, in this type of self-portrait self-portrait game machine, the replacement of the terminal frame image data is performed by the operator directly bringing a disk or the like storing the frame image data to be exchanged. .

[0005]

However, according to such a conventional method of exchanging frame image data, there are a large number of synthesized self-portrait game machines in various places throughout the country, which is inefficient in terms of time. , The cost was also high. Further, it is inefficient and impractical to transfer data from a server to a large number of terminals scattered all over the country by making a telephone call.

Although it is not in the field of a composite self-portrait game machine, in a general game system, a system terminal is connected to a host computer via a public telephone line so that the game program can be updated to the latest one. (For example, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 8-2)
No. 80934). Further, in a system such as a POS system, a system has been proposed in which a program can be remotely downloaded from a host computer based on a system program of a POS terminal connected to the host computer via a communication line to upgrade the version. (See, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 5-233308).

However, such a conventional program updating method in a general game system or POS system cannot be directly diverted to rewriting of frame image data of a synthesized self-portrait creating game machine. This is because the composite self-portrait creation and play device supports the functions of creating a self-portrait at each terminal, printing it, and connecting to a server and registering a homepage on the Internet to enjoy network-type games. This is because one or more frame image data must be rewritten for each terminal in a timely manner. Also, remote rewriting of frame image data in the self-portrait creation game requires a program that performs a completely different operation from the normal operation. Stickers cannot be printed. The terminal is installed on a busy street, and may be used continuously during the power-on period from the start-up of the device in the morning to the stoppage of operation at night, and free space for rewriting frame image data. There is a possibility that no time is generated (note that, in most cases, the terminal is not turned on, so that the rewriting operation of the frame image data cannot be performed).

[0008] The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and a service is provided from each terminal via a communication network.
Access to each terminal to create a self-portrait of each terminal.
Rewriting for each terminal according to the operation status of the frame image
Frame data is set in the server, and each terminal
Go to the server to get the data set
Was. As a result, many terminals are scattered all over the country
Automatically, remotely and efficiently, easily and inexpensively
Frame data for rewriting
Automatically and timely and automatically according to the popularity of
Can be replaced, contributing to improvement of equipment operation rate
It is an object of the present invention to provide a terminal and a server of a simple synthesized self-portrait creation game device .

[0009]

In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the invention according to claim 1 operates by inserting a coin, and
An image pickup means for taking an image of the subject itself and a plurality of types of frames
Storage means for storing image data;
Recording means for synthesizing the body image and the frame image designated by the player to create a self-portrait and print out the sheet
From a plurality of terminals that are distributed and
Individually accessed at any time via the communication network
Rewriting downloaded to the storage means of each terminal
And a server that holds frame image data
A terminal used in a synthesized self-portrait creation game device , said terminal comprising: a communication network access means for accessing said server via a communication network; and a frame addressed to itself by said server accessed by said communication network access means. and download means to download it if there is image data, above
Access the server by the communication network access means
At the time, the management data indicating the operation status of the terminal's own frame image
Transmission means for transmitting data, and the server
For each terminal according to the management data sent from the end
Frame image popularity is calculated and rewritten based on that
Frame image data for rewriting that specifies the
The download means is
Download the rewritten frame image data
The frame images for each terminal correspond to the popularity
The to be as to what has been made. In this configuration,
Each terminal is individually serviced at any timing via the communication network.
Access to the terminal, and at that time,
The management data indicating the operation status is transmitted. Each end on the server side
The management data sent from the
Lame drawing popularity is calculated and rewritten based on it
Frame image data for rewriting that specifies the terminal to be set is set
Have been. Each terminal sends to the server a document set for itself.
Download replacement frame image data if available
I do. This allows each terminal to use
Automatically easily and it can be inexpensively carried out remotely via the communication network rewriting of the frame picture data, deer
Also, the frame picture is replaced with the one corresponding to the popularity
As a result, it is possible to improve the operation rate of the apparatus.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the terminal according to the first aspect, the frame image data destined for the self downloaded by the download means and stored in the storage means is newly replaced when the apparatus is used. And a display control means for displaying the frame image for a predetermined period of time to notify the player. this
In the configuration, the newly downloaded frame image data
Data with the newly replaced frame image when using the device
Display a certain period of time to let the player know
Can be.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided the terminal according to the first aspect, wherein the server transmits the channel transmitted from each terminal.
Gathering frame image popularity for each terminal based on physical data
Instead of measuring the
A means for counting the popularity of the image
Sometimes it sends that data to the server . In this configuration, each terminal has a frame picture for the terminal.
Aggregate popularity and save the data when the terminal starts up.
To the server, and at the same time
By retrieving the data, the frame image data can be automatically rewritten, and there is no operation stop due to the download.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the terminal according to the first aspect, the server is connected to a network.
And combines the subject image with the frame image specified by the player
Create a homepage from the data including the self-portrait
And an upload unit for uploading to the server . In this configuration, a network-type game
You also get the function.

Further, the invention according to claim 5 captures the player himself.
The player's image stored in the storage means and the shadowed subject image
Create a self-portrait by combining with the specified frame image,
Distributed and
Several terminals and each of the above terminals are individually accessed via a communication network.
Is accessed and downloaded to the storage means of each terminal.
From the server that holds the frame image data for rewriting
Server used for a composed self-portrait creation game device
Wherein the server is the terminal itself transmitted from each terminal
Each terminal uses management data indicating the operation status of the frame image
Aggregate frame image popularity for and based on it
Rewrite frame image data that specifies the terminal to rewrite
Rewriting frame image data setting means for setting data
And download permission means for allowing each of the terminals to be individually accessed via the communication network to download the rewrite frame image data to each terminal, and under the permission of the download permission means. Above setting
Send the rewritten frame image data to each terminal,
Frame images for each terminal now correspond to popularity
It is made to become something. In this configuration, an operation equivalent to that of the first aspect is obtained.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the server according to the fifth aspect, wherein the server transmits the information from each terminal.
Use the management data to determine the degree of frame image popularity for each terminal.
Instead of tabulating, each terminal has a frame for that terminal.
A means for counting the popularity of images
At the time of input, the data is transmitted to the server . In this configuration, an operation equivalent to that of the third aspect is obtained.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the server according to the fifth aspect, the server is connected to a network.
And the subject image and frame
Homepage including self-portraits synthesized with
What is loaded . In this configuration, the claims
The effect equivalent to 4 is obtained.

[0016]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of the entire system of a synthesized self-portrait creating game machine. Terminal 1 of a game device for creating self-portraits
Is operated by inserting a coin, a self-portrait (video) is created by synthesizing a photographed image desired by the player and a frame image designated by the player, and a printed seal is provided to the player. It has both a game function and a game function of creating and registering a homepage based on data including its self-portrait, and printing and outputting this homepage on a sticker. In this specification, the former game function is used. Is referred to as “stand-alone game”, and the latter game function is referred to as “network-type game”. A large number of terminals 1 of the synthesized self-portrait game device are installed in various places throughout the country, and can be connected to the Internet 6 via an access point (AP) 3 by a digital public telephone line (ISDN) 2. A network-side server 5 for publishing a homepage is connected to the Internet 6.

The Internet 6 has a dedicated line 7
Thus, the management server 9 of the management device 8 of the present system and the management computer 10 are connected, and the business processing computer 11 is connected via an in-house LAN. The terminal 1 of the synthesized self-portrait creation game device adds management data to video data, audio data, and text data (hereinafter, these are collectively referred to as self-portrait data) and transmits the management data to the network-side server 5 via the ISDN 2. The network-side server 5 separates the management data, and transmits the management data group to the management server 9 and the business computer 11 via the dedicated line 7. The management computer 10 performs sales management, usage frequency management, operation management, frame usage frequency management, in-flight amount management, and the like, and the business processing computer 11 performs collection management, billing management, and the like. Further, a customer monitoring system 12 is connected to the management device 8 via another dedicated line 7. The customer monitoring system 12 includes an Internet reception server 12a connected to a local LAN and a monitoring computer.
12b, each terminal 1 displays an indication of running out of print sticker paper and various operation displays.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing in detail only the configuration of the terminal 1 of the combined self-portrait creation game device. The terminal 1 of the synthesized self-portrait game device has a computer 20 for controlling the play function. The computer 20 stores a control program and files such as a plurality of types of frame image data serving as a background of a video. A hard disk 20a (storage means). The computer 20 includes a camera 13 (imaging means) that captures an image of a subject desired by the player, and a screen C that displays a self-portrait that combines the captured subject image with frame image data designated by the player and input character information.
RT14 (display means), microphone 15 for inputting voice
(Voice input means), speaker 16 (voice output means) for voice output, printer 17 (recording means) for color-printing the video on a sticker, coins for identifying coins inserted by a player and counting the amount of coins The counter 18 is connected to key input means 26 (character information input means) for the player to input character information and select a frame image. It should be noted that characters or the like may be input using a touch panel provided on the CRT 14 instead of the key input means 21.

The computer 20 has a stand-alone type playing function for printing only a self-portrait on a sticker, a function for creating an Internet homepage, registering it on the Internet, and a function for printing the homepage on a sticker. It also has a network-type game function, and the camera 13, CRT 14, printer 17, key input means 26, etc. are also used for these two games. That is, based on the subject image captured by the camera 13 (often an image of the player's own upper body), the frame image data specified by the player using the key input means 26, and the input character data. Then, a self-portrait for sticker printing is created, and further, self-portrait data is created by inputting audio data using the microphone 15, and the created self-portrait data is transmitted through a communication including a terminal adapter (TA) 19 and a digital telephone line. The self-portrait data for the homepage is transmitted to the network-side server 5 through the line 2 and the Internet 6, and the self-portrait data for the created sticker or homepage is printed on a sticker by the printer 17 and output.

Next, the operation of the network-type game by the system of the composed self-portrait creation game device configured as described above, in particular, the terminal 1 (hereinafter, referred to as a terminal) of each composed self-portrait creation game device
A method of rewriting frame image data (abbreviated as terminal) will be described. As a general usage mode of the device, the terminal 1 is turned on when the manager starts business in the morning. At this time, the business has just started and there are few customers, and even if another program for rewriting data is running, it is recognized as "preparation work". Utilizing this time, various data described later are transferred from the server to the corresponding terminal 1 and vice versa.

The contents of the above data transfer can be (1) new frame image data... From the server to the terminal, (2) new program... From the server to the terminal, and (3) during the previous operation for various reasons. Missing data: from the terminal to the server; (4) various kinds of sales information until the last time when the power was turned off: from the terminal to the server; (5) start-up start information: from the terminal to the server. In the present specification, those having a part or all of the functions of the network-side server 5 and the management server 9 are collectively referred to as servers.

In order to perform data transfer, each terminal 1 is assigned an individual number (terminal ID) for communication, and this individual number is
It is different from D and the like, and has a characteristic of a commercial color that indicates “installation location and function”. In this system, this individual number is referred to as a “terminal ID” and registered in the management server 9 and the management computer 10 in advance.

An operation including rewriting of frame image data after the terminal 1 is turned on will be described with reference to a flowchart of FIG. The terminal 1 activates a transfer program (file management) (S2) together with power-on (S1). As a result, the terminal 1 is connected to the network-side server 5 via the Internet 6, and firstly, if there is a previous transmission failure file (YES in S3), the file is transmitted to the network-side server 5 (S4, S21, S22). After that, the terminal 1 is connected to the download-only directory of the management server 9 by the transfer program (S5), and the index file is opened and the update data (frame image data and program to be rewritten) addressed to itself is opened. It is confirmed whether there is (S6). Update data addressed to yourself (S3
If there is 3), download it (S7). The function of opening the index file to check and download the update data addressed to itself will be referred to as a download permission function. Then, the downloaded data is automatically developed (S8). Thereafter, the terminal 1 automatically starts up the network-type amusement machine (body software) (S9). Thereafter, the normal network-type amusement machine will be in the operating state. However, the downloaded and stored frame image data addressed to itself is displayed on the CRT 14 so as to be recognized as a newly replaced frame image when the apparatus is used. In the above, for example, blinking or the like is performed only for a predetermined period to inform the player, and if self-portrait data is generated by the user (YES in S10), it is checked whether management data has been generated (S11). If the management data is not generated, the self image data is uploaded to the network side server 5 (S12, S23, S24). If the management data is generated, the self image data and the management data are uploaded to the network side server 5 (S13, S34, S34). S3
5, S43).

Next, the operation of the management device 8 when instructing rewriting of frame image data will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. This procedure includes preparing update data (S41) and transmitting update data (S42, S3) in FIG.
This corresponds to the processing of 1) and the like. The management device 8 receives the management data (S51; corresponds to S43), totals the frame image popularity from the management data (S52), analyzes the use status, and determines whether or not to perform the replacement. to decide. In order for the player to select a frame image,
When a frame image is displayed at T14, nine frame images f ₁ , f ₂ , f ₃ ... Are displayed on one screen as shown in FIG. Then, by analyzing the management data, it is possible to instruct, for example, replacement of a specific one-frame image out of nine-frame images, that is, rewriting of only specific one-frame image data. If a frame image exchange instruction is given (S5)
3) Prepare a frame image for replacement (normally, instead of replacing the entire frame image, one or a plurality of frame images are replaced based on the management data as described above), An index file specifying a terminal ID for rewriting the frame image data is created, and a control program for transferring the frame image data to a predetermined location of the terminal is created (S54). These data are transmitted to a predetermined location of the management server 9 (S5).
5).

When one or a plurality of frame images are replaced, not based on the management data described above, but on the basis of the location of the terminal of the synthesized self-portrait game device.
A frame image for a specific terminal may have a local color or a seasonal feeling. For example, the terminal 1 installed in Kyoto has many frame drawings of old temples and shrines,
The terminal 1 installed in Okinawa has many sea and surfing frame drawings.

Alternatively, on each terminal 1 side, the degree of popularity is obtained by totalizing the usage for each frame image, and the data is transmitted to the server including the data when the power is turned on. When this is received, some types of frame images having low popularity rankings may be automatically replaced with other prepared frame images.

The terminal 1 installed in each place by the above operation
(Network-type amusement machines) When the power is turned on randomly, that is, each time the operation is not affected, the above operations are automatically performed, and the frame image data and the program are reliably rewritten. . According to this method, since the terminal 1 goes to get data, compared to the normal polling method, no program for transmission is required on the transmission side, and even if the number of terminals increases, the transmission time is shorter. There is an advantage that transfer can be performed in time. Furthermore, the management device (center) does not need to worry about when the power of each terminal is turned on. There is also an advantage that it is not necessary to know the telephone number of each terminal. In the case of the Internet, even if there are a plurality of accesses in principle, it can be processed without any problem. In addition, each terminal is arranged in a downtown area, a station yard, and the like in various places in the whole country, and the operation time varies, and data transfer by the center side is impossible.

FIG. 5 shows a terminal 1 of the game device for creating a self-portrait.
FIG. 6 is a format diagram of management data transmitted from the server. The terminal 1 is connected to the communication line 2 and the Internet 6 as described above.
The server 5 is connected to the network side server 5 via the server 5 and transmits management data to the server 5 with video data, audio data and character data (self-image data) added thereto. The transmission is performed when the network-type game machine is started and when the network-type game machine communicates. Network side server 5
Then, the management data is separated from the received data, and the management data is transferred to the management server 9 through the dedicated line 7, and further transferred to the management computer 10 and the business processing computer 11. The computers 10 and 11 sequentially update the received management data, and perform necessary processing appropriately based on the management data. The management data includes, for example, the number of times of operation for each type of game, the amount of sales, and individual use data of frame image data.

In the illustrated example, the transmission code is for recognizing that the transmission code is data from terminal 1,
D is a machine number code and a data No. among a plurality of amusement devices. Is for data skipping, status and error code are transmission status and error status, version No. Is the program number, the current number of coins in the box of 100 yen coins and 500 yen coins is reset each time the coin box is opened, and the number of coins in the previous box of 100 yen coins and 500 yen coins is a cumulative value . The number of times of service (homepage and sticker) is the number of times the apparatus is operated free of charge when the apparatus is abnormal, the alarm time and number of times are those for running out of paper, etc. The current frame and past frame are individual use data of frame image data.

By using the management data of the present embodiment,
The number of times of operation for each type of game, the amount of sales, and the individual use data of the frame image data can be easily and quickly acquired on the management device 8 side, and the business policy can be easily taken. In addition, since the management data is transmitted together with the self-image data when the terminal is connected to the Internet, there is no need to separately transmit the management data. In addition, since the use status of a plurality of frame image data as a background image can be quickly acquired, it is possible to understand the taste of the customer, and to utilize it for upgrading the frame image data, thereby improving the amusement property. That is, the center of the frame image f ₅ in FIG. 7 for example, is a certain day of the selected number of 100 times by the player, the frame image f ₉ lower right, etc. which was 10 times. In addition, since the coin count data is transmitted each time the coin box is opened, the sales money data can be accurately grasped, so that there is no room for fraud and the money can be accurately collected.

Here, the method of replacing the frame image data will be described more specifically. That is, each terminal 1 of the present embodiment stores 27 pieces of frame image data f ₁ , f ₂ , f ₃ ... F ₂₇ in the hard disk 20 a, and during the game operation, nine of them are stored. It is read out as a package and projected on the CRT 14 (FIG. 7). The player can select the package to be displayed by operating the input means 26 as appropriate. That is, frame images f _1, f ₂ as the first package P _1, and · · · f ₉ is stored as a file in the disk 20a, the frame image f ₁₀ as the second package P _2, f ₁₁ · · · f ₁₈ is stored as a separate file, the frame image f _19, f ₂₀ ··· f ₂₇ is further stored as a separate file as well as a third package P _3. Each of the frame image data f ₁ , f _2, ..., F ₂₇ is assigned an absolute serial number, and as described above, the degree of popularity of each individual frame image grasped on the management device 8 side (depending on the number of uses, etc.). the determination), for example, the terminal 1 of the frame image f ₅ is not popular, which when attempting to example Irekaeyo a completely new frame image f _30, at the time the update data S33 generated, the frame image data as a package P _{1 f 1, f 2, f 3} , f 4, f 30, f 6, f 7, f
_8, advance to create a uniform data of f _9, which was downloaded to the terminal 1 (S7), to overwrite a file that is stored as the current package P ₁ in the hard disk 20a.

That is, in this embodiment, replacement is performed for each package. Of course, in addition to the above-described case, for example, when replacing a plurality of such frames image f ₁ and f ₃ and f _9, the package P ₁ formed by interchanging the frame picture data and the new frame image f _30, f _31, f ₃₂ leave create, download this package P ₁ to a predetermined terminal 1. The transfer destination of the created package creates a control program as described above (S5).
4). In the above case, the terminal ID and the package number (first package, second package, or third package) are specified. Therefore, numbers assigned to the frame image in the above description _{(f 1, f 2, f} 3 ···) is a number for specifying the data itself was subjected to the package number _{(P 1, P 2, P} 3) Is a file number in the disk 20a.

Next, a method of exchanging frame image data in another embodiment will be described. That is, in the above embodiment, the replacement of the frame image data is performed on a package basis, but may be performed on an individual frame image basis. To do so, the package number in the above embodiment may be replaced with a data frame number corresponding to the total number of frame image data to be stored in the hard disk 20a (27 in this case). That is, as described above, 27 frames of frame image data are stored in the hard disk 20a, but these are sequentially stored on the disk 20a (these are referred to as frame numbers).
By specifying this frame number, specific frame image data can be replaced as a frame image unit.

For example, assuming that the frame image data f _{5 at the} center on the CRT screen 14 in FIG. 7 is the _fifth frame number, to replace this frame image f ₅ with a new frame image f ₃₀ , the update data S 33 the previously prepared only data of the new frame image f _30, as the control program (S54) have specified the ID of the terminal and the frame number "5". When then transmitting the frame image data (S55), the frame image data f ₅ of frame number 5 in the hard disk 20a is rewritten to f _30. Looking at this on the CRT screen 14, in FIG. 7, it become screen frame image f ₅ in the middle of the screen is shown in the change to a different frame image f ₃₀ 8.

In order to smoothly carry out the frame image data replacement process, the individual frame image data usage data in the management data described with reference to FIG. 1 includes the information specified. That is, in the case of the former embodiment, the serial number (for example, f ₁ ) of the frame image data and the package number (P _1, P _2, or P ₃ ) containing the frame image data (f ₁ ) are used. In the case of the latter embodiment, the serial number (for example, f ₁ ) of the frame image data and the terminal 1 of the frame image data (f ₁ )
This is the frame number in (in the hard disk 20a). Therefore, each terminal 1 is provided with a means for transmitting the above-mentioned management data, and a means for creating information for specifying the individual frame image data in each terminal as described above and transmitting the information together with the management data. ing.

FIGS. 6A and 6B are diagrams showing examples of a print sticker in a stand-alone type game and a print sticker in a network type game machine. The same sticker 21 is used for the sticker sheet used in the sticker print game and the sticker sheet for printing the home page in the network type amusement machine, thereby facilitating the replenishment of the sheet and other maintenance. The print seal of the latter homepage is set so that the number of peeled seal pieces 22 is smaller than the number of peeled seal pieces 22 of the former print seal,
The message 23 input by the player, the address of the homepage, the ID, the password 24, and the like 24, and the comment 25 are recorded in the blank portion formed thereby.

The present invention is not limited to the configuration of the above embodiment, and various modifications are possible. For example, the terminal 1 of the present embodiment registers a game function for providing a player with a self-portrait printed sticker and a homepage created by data including the self-portrait, and prints and outputs the homepage on a sticker. Although it has been shown that it has both functions (network-type amusement machines), it may have only the functions of the latter network-type amusement machines. Any method may be used as long as it employs a method of accessing and remotely fetching frame image data set in advance in the server or other data via a communication network. As the communication network, not only the Internet but also a dedicated line may be used.

[0039]

As described above, according to the first or fifth aspect of the present invention, each terminal can individually set an arbitrary type via a communication network.
Access to the server by using
Sends management data indicating the operation status of its own frame image
On the server side, the data for each terminal
Is calculated, and rewriting is performed based on it.
Frame data for rewriting that specifies the
Each terminal sends data set to its own server
I will go get it. This allows the traditional porin
Each terminal is more scattered around the country compared to
Also automatically and efficiently remotely and efficiently over the network
Frame that can be performed at low cost and that can be rewritten
Image data can be timely converted to those according to the popularity of frame images.
Can be rewritten almost automatically, contributing to the improvement of equipment operation rate.
It is possible to do.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, an apparatus is used.
It is determined that the frame image data has been rewritten
It can be displayed only during the period to inform the player. Ma
According to the invention of claim 3 or claim 6, each terminal side
Total frame image popularity for the terminal
When the device starts up, it sends the data to the server,
The frame image data for rewriting is taken.
Can automatically rewrite the frame image data.
It is possible to stop the device during operation and perform operations.
No negative impact on utilization
You. According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the subject image and the player
Including self-portrait composed of the frame image specified by
Created a homepage from and connected to the network
Can be uploaded to server, network type
You can enjoy playing.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of an entire system of a synthesized self-portrait creation game device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration around a terminal of the combined self-portrait creation game device.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart of the operation of the combined self-portrait creation game device.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart of an operation of the management device.

FIG. 5 is a format diagram of management data transmitted from a terminal of the composite self-portrait creation game device.

6A and 6B are diagrams illustrating examples of a print sticker in a stand-alone type amusement machine and a print sticker in a network type amusement machine.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an arrangement of frame images displayed on a CRT.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an arrangement of frame images projected on a CRT after exchanging frame image data.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Synthetic self-portrait creation game device 2 Telephone line (ISDN) 5 Network side server 6 Internet 9 Management server (server) 10 Management computer 13 Camera 14 CRT 15 Microphone 17 Printer 18 Coin counter 20 Computer 26 Key input means

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Claims (7)

(57) [Claims] 1. Operate by inserting a coin, and the player's own
An image pickup means for photographing a subject image and a plurality of types of frame images
Storage means for storing data; and recording means for synthesizing the captured subject image with a frame image designated by the player to create a self-portrait and print out the sheet .
Multiple terminals that are distributed and individually
Each terminal is accessed at an arbitrary timing via a communication network.
The rewriting frame downloaded to the storage means at the end
And a server that holds
What is claimed is: 1. A terminal used in an image creation game device, comprising: a communication network access means for accessing said server via a communication network; and a frame image addressed to itself on said server accessed by said communication network access means. If there is data, the server is accessed by the download means for downloading the data and the communication network access means.
When managing the terminal's own frame image
Transmitting means for transmitting the management data transmitted from each terminal on the server side.
Calculates the frame image popularity for each terminal,
Rewriting that specifies the terminal to rewrite based on it
Frame image data is set,
The loading means uses the set rewriting frame image data.
And download the frame images for each terminal.
A terminal corresponding to the degree of popularity . 2. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the frame image data addressed to the user and downloaded by the download means and stored in the storage means is displayed for a predetermined period to indicate that the frame image data has been newly replaced when the apparatus is used. 2. The terminal of claim 1, further comprising a display control means for notifying the user of the information. 3. The management data transmitted from each terminal on the server side.
Data of frame image popularity for each terminal
Instead, a frame picture for each terminal
There is a means for counting popularity, and when turning on the power of the above terminal
2. The terminal according to claim 1, wherein the data is transmitted to a server . 4. The server according to claim 1, wherein said server is connected to a network.
And a self-synthesis of the subject image and the frame image specified by the player.
Create a website from data including images and
2. The terminal of the combined self-portrait creation game device according to claim 1, further comprising an upload unit for uploading the self-portrait to the game. 5. An object image of a player himself and a memory
Merge with the frame image specified by the player stored in the column.
Create self-portraits and print them out on sheets
And a plurality of terminals arranged in a distributed manner,
From the end of each terminal, accessed individually via the communication network
Frame image for rewriting downloaded to storage means
Synthetic self-portrait creation composed of a server that holds data
A server used for a game device, wherein the server is an operating status of a terminal's own frame image transmitted from each terminal.
Frame data for each terminal according to the management data indicating
Aggregate the temperament and specify the terminal that will rewrite based on it.
Rewriting that sets the specified frame image data for rewriting
With a use frame image data setting means, and a download permission means is accessed via individual communication network from the respective terminals are allowed to download the frame image data for said rewriting to each terminal, the download permission Set above with the permission of the means
Sent the rewrite frame image data to each terminal,
Frame images for each terminal correspond to popularity
Server synthetic portrait creation amusement device being characterized in that as a. 6. The management data transmitted from each terminal on the server side.
Data of frame image popularity for each terminal
Instead, a frame picture for each terminal
There is a means for counting popularity, and when turning on the power of the above terminal
6. The server according to claim 5, wherein the data is transmitted to the server. 7. The server according to claim 1, wherein said server is connected to a network.
And the subject image and frame image created in the terminal
Upload of is including homepage synthesized self-portrait of the
Server synthetic portrait creation game apparatus according to claim 5, characterized in that it is.