JP3793743B2 - Photo sticker dispensing device - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a photographic sticker dispensing apparatus that is activated when a coin is inserted into a coin slot, performs a necessary edit on a subject image obtained by photographing a subject, and prints on a sticker mount.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, a photo sticker dispensing device that prints and prints out a composite image in which favorite characters or figures are written on an image taken by one person or a plurality of friends and gathers a topic mainly among young people It is installed in various places including amusement halls.
[0003]
In this type of apparatus, in order for a user to write a desired character or figure (hereinafter, such writing is also referred to as “doodle”), a graffiti touch pen is attached to a display screen (monitor) on which an image is displayed. A plurality of users can be operated simultaneously by allowing a plurality of users to input with a touch pen.
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, even if a plurality of touch pens are provided in this way, the screen for displaying the captured subject image and the screen for graffiti on the subject image are configured on the same monitor. If there is a user waiting for the next game turn, it must wait until the previous user finishes the process from shooting to graffiti and printing. There was a problem of feeling bored without spending time.
[0005]
Furthermore, from the standpoint of the administrator who manages the device, the more the time that the user waits for the turn, the lower the turnover rate of the user. there were. On the other hand, in order to increase the user's turnover rate, it may be possible to shorten the game time. However, since the time for performing graffiti is substantially limited, a new inconvenience that the user's interest is halved. Occurs.
[0006]
By the way, as described in, for example, Registered Utility Model Publication No. 3083255, a photographing space for photographing an image of a subject displayed by the first display unit and an image of the subject displayed by the second display unit are edited. It has been proposed to provide an editing space at a different position.
[0007]
However, in the case of the idea described in this publication, since the object to be edited in the editing space is a subject image, the user cannot perform the editing work only after shooting, and wait time until entering the shooting space. I can't get rid of my boredom.
[0008]
And When there is a user who spends a long time on graffiti in the editing space after shooting, the user who has finished shooting in the shooting space is waiting for the user in the editing space to finish the graffiti first. There must be a long waiting time Do .
[0009]
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a photo sticker dispensing device that can shorten the waiting time of a user to eliminate boredom and can improve the rotation rate of the user.
[0010]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above-described object, the present invention is a photo sticker dispensing apparatus that is activated by inserting a coin into a coin insertion slot, performs a necessary edit on a subject image obtained by photographing a subject, and prints it on a sticker mount. Photographing means for photographing the subject, first display means for displaying the subject image by the photographing means, second display means for displaying an image for editing, Storage means for storing a plurality of demonstration pose data prepared in advance for each number of photographers; A graffiti operating means for creating an image for editing by inputting a predetermined figure, character, etc. by a user operating on an image displayed on the screen of the second display means; Editing means for creating the editing image in response to an operation and combining the created editing image with the subject image displayed on the screen of the first display means; Holding means for storing and holding the editing image; Control means for controlling the photographing means, the first display means, the second display means, the graffiti operation means, and the editing means, and displaying an image synthesized by the editing means on the first display means. And a printing unit that prints an image controlled by the control unit and synthesized by the editing unit on a sticker board, and the photographing unit and the first display unit are disposed in the same photographing booth. The second display means and the graffiti operating means are disposed outside the shooting booth. The editing means extracts the demo pose data selected by the operation of the graffiti operation means from the storage means, and is input by the operation of the graffiti operation means to the pose image based on the extracted demo pose data. Create the image for editing by superimposing predetermined figures, characters, etc. (Claim 1).
[0011]
According to such a configuration, the photographing means for photographing the subject and the first display means for displaying the subject image are arranged in the same photographing booth, and the second display means for displaying the editing image. Graffiti operating means for creating the editing image by inputting predetermined graphics, characters and the like are disposed outside the photographing booth.
[0012]
The graffiti operating means is operated by the user outside the shooting booth. Then, on the pose image based on the demonstration pose data selected by this operation, an editing image is created by superimposing predetermined graphics, characters, etc. by the operation of the graffiti operation means, and the created editing image Is stored and held in the holding means. further, When the editing image is created, the subject image displayed on the first display means and the created editing image are synthesized in the shooting booth, and the synthesized image is displayed on the first display means. At the same time, the synthesized image is printed on the sticker mount by the printing means.
[0013]
Therefore, before the user enters the shooting booth and starts shooting, it is possible to create an editing image that suits his / her preference beforehand, so even if the previous user is using the shooting booth It is possible to prevent a later user from feeling bored before entering the shooting booth. Furthermore, since it takes less time to shoot in the shooting booth, if the previous user finishes printing, the next user who has finished creating the editing image may enter the shooting booth. It is possible to start shooting without feeling bored, the rotation rate of the user is improved, and the profit rate of the device manager is also improved.
[0014]
The present invention also provides And more Password setting procedure for setting a password by user operation Step Preparation ,in front The control means stores the editing image created by the editing means in the holding means together with the password set by the password setting means (claim 2).
[0015]
According to such a configuration, an editing image is created by superimposing predetermined graphics, characters, etc. by the operation of the doodle operation means on the pose image based on the demonstration pose data selected by the operation of the doodle operation means. Then, since the editing image created together with the password set by the operation of the password setting unit is stored in the holding unit, the user can enter the password from among the many editing images stored in the holding unit. Based on this, you can make sure that you can search and retrieve the editing images you created. There are also benefits .
[0016]
The present invention further includes password input means disposed in the photographing booth for inputting a password by a user's operation, wherein the control means corresponds to the editing corresponding to the password input by the password input means. An image for use is read out from the holding means, and the editing means combines the image for editing read out by the control means with the subject image displayed on the screen of the first display means. Item 3).
[0017]
According to such a configuration, the user can surely edit his / her editing image from among a large number of editing images stored in the holding unit based on the password input by operating the password input unit. The user can obtain a photo sticker in which the subject image is combined with the editing image in which favorite characters or figures are written. Has further advantages .
[0034]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
An embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. However, FIGS. 1 and 2 are an external perspective view and a schematic configuration diagram of the entire photo sticker dispensing apparatus, FIG. 3 is a partial external perspective view, FIG. 4 is a block diagram of a control system, and FIGS. FIG. 7 to FIG. 14 are diagrams showing examples of screen display.
[0035]
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a photographic sticker dispensing apparatus 1 according to this embodiment includes an apparatus main body 3 having a substantially pentagonal shape in plan view, and an apparatus main body 3 disposed at the rear of the apparatus main body 3 by at least a top plate. And a background forming body 5 that forms a white background at the time of photographing.
[0036]
For example, two white partition curtains 7 are attached to the left and right sides of the top plate between the apparatus main body 3 and the background forming body 5, respectively, and thereby, between the apparatus main body 3 and the background forming body 5. A photography booth 9 is formed. Further, two U-shaped support beams 11 are attached to two front upper portions of the apparatus main body 3, and a white shielding curtain 13 is attached to the front side of both the support beams 11. First and second graffiti booths 15a and 15b partitioned by both shielding screens 13 are formed on the front side.
[0037]
By the way, in the photographing booth 9, as shown particularly in FIG. 3, a CCD digital camera (hereinafter simply referred to as a camera) 17a and a photographing monitor 17b are provided as a photographing unit 17 in the center of the front of the apparatus body 3. A subject image photographed by the photographing unit 17 is displayed in a main screen area formed almost at the center of the main operation panel 19 provided at the lower center of the front of the apparatus body 3.
[0038]
The photographing unit 17 can move the photographing direction vertically and horizontally within a predetermined range, and the user can freely set the composition of the above-described photograph. That is, the camera 17a of the photographing unit 17 is attached to a photographing unit driving unit (see FIG. 4) described later, and the photographing unit driving unit controls the camera 17a based on a command from a controller unit (see FIG. 4) described later. By driving, the shooting direction of the camera 17a is variably set. The subject image captured by the camera 17 a is displayed in the main screen area of the main operation panel 19.
[0039]
In addition, a pair of touch pens 21 are arranged on both sides of the main operation panel 19, and the main operation screen area provided around the main screen area of the operation panel 19 and the touch pen 21 are used as necessary. When operated by a user, desired characters, graphics, and the like are input and written to the image displayed in the main screen area of the operation panel 19, and the image after writing is provided in the apparatus main body 3 to be described later. Are printed on a sticker mount and discharged to a sticker outlet 23 provided on the outer surface of the apparatus body 3.
[0040]
Incidentally, the main operation panel 19 includes a main screen area 19a and a digitizer 19b provided on the main screen area 19a and the operation image area around it. In the present embodiment, the main screen area 19a functions as first display means for displaying a subject image, the digitizer 19b and the touch pen 21 function as shooting booth side operation means, and the position on the screen touched by the touch pen 21 Is detected by the digitizer 19b, an operation image for editing displayed in the operation screen area around the main screen area 19a is detected, and the touch pen 21 touches a character or an image corresponding to the detected editing operation image. This is written at the position of the display image in the main screen area 19a.
[0041]
As the main screen area 19a, various systems such as a cathode ray tube type, a liquid crystal display, and a rear projection type are conceivable, but any of these and other systems may be used.
[0042]
As the digitizer 19b, various schemes such as an infrared scheme and a capacitive coupling scheme are conceivable. In this embodiment, the digitizer 19b is transparent to visible light and can be used in combination with the touch pen 21. Any method can be used as long as the input can be identified.
[0043]
Here, the operation screen area around the main screen area 19a of the main operation panel 19 and the graffiti operation screen area around the graffiti screen area 39a of the graffiti operation panels 35a and 35b, which will be described later, are described above according to the operation status of the apparatus. Various operation menus such as a drawing pattern menu and a menu for editing work are displayed. In particular, in the operation screen area around the main screen area 19a, the camera 17a of the photographing unit 17 is moved and the shutter operation is performed. A menu can also be displayed.
[0044]
Further, the apparatus main body 3 includes a coin insertion port 25 for allowing a user to insert a predetermined game fee, a coin outlet 27 for the administrator of the apparatus to take it out, and a plurality of locations of the apparatus main body 3 (shooting unit 17 Illuminating light sources 29 and 31 comprising a fluorescent lamp and an inverter circuit for driving the fluorescent lamp, which are disposed in the periphery of the apparatus and in the lower front portion of the apparatus main body 3 to secure a necessary exposure amount for taking a clear picture. Speakers 33 are provided for playing operation guidance and background music. Although not shown in FIG. 3, in addition to the illumination light sources 29 and 31, a strobe that is driven to blink in order to eliminate shadows at the time of shooting is disposed in the apparatus body 3.
[0045]
On the other hand, the first and second graffiti booths 15a and 15b are respectively provided with graffiti operation panels 35a and 35b, respectively, as shown in FIG. Each touch pen 37 is provided. As with the main operation panel 19, each of the graffiti operation panels 35a and 35b includes a graffiti screen area 39a in the center and a digitizer 39b provided on the graffiti screen area 39a and the graffiti operation screen areas in the vicinity. Composed.
[0046]
In the present embodiment, the graffiti screen area 39a functions as second display means for displaying a demonstration pose based on a plurality of demonstration pose data, and a plurality of demonstration pose data stored in advance in a memory described later. Based on the demonstration pose. On the other hand, the digitizer 39b and the touch pen 37 function as graffiti operation means, the digitizer 39b detects the position on the screen touched by the touch pen 37, and the edit operation image displayed in the graffiti operation screen area around the graffiti screen area 39a is displayed. The detected characters and images corresponding to the detected editing operation image are written in the position of the display image in the graffiti screen area 39a touched by the touch pen 37. The graffiti screen area 39a is not limited to a cathode ray tube type, a liquid crystal display, a rear projection type, or the like, like the main screen area 19a, and the digitizer 39b is not limited to an infrared system, a capacitive coupling system, or the like.
[0047]
In this way, the subject image photographed in the photographing booth 9 is synthesized with the editing image created in the graffiti booth 15a, 15b prior to photographing, and a composite image in which graffiti for necessary correction is performed is photographed. It is printed as a sticker.
[0048]
The wall of the apparatus main body 3 in both graffiti booths 15a and 15b is also provided with a coin insertion port 41 for allowing the user to insert a prescribed game fee, and the user who has inserted coins in the graffiti booths 15a and 15b. There is no need to insert coins again in the photography booth 9, and it is only necessary to insert coins prescribed for a series of games from graffiti to sticker printing at the graffiti booths 15a and 15b. However, a user who uses only the photography booth 9 without using the graffiti booths 15 a and 15 b may insert a prescribed fee into the coin insertion slot 25 in the photography booth 9.
[0049]
Next, the configuration of the control system of the photo sticker dispensing apparatus 1 will be described with reference to FIG. 4. As shown in FIG. 4, the controller unit 51 is provided with a CPU 53, which is set in advance. The program is executed to control each part of the apparatus. Further, the controller unit 51 is provided with a memory 55 for temporarily storing a program to be executed by the CPU 53 and an operation state of the apparatus, and a hard disk (HD) apparatus 57 for storing image data.
[0050]
Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the controller unit 51 is provided with an image input unit 59 for receiving image data from the camera 17 a and converting it into a digital signal, and displays the captured subject image on the main operation panel 19. And a display processing unit 61 for displaying an image for editing on the graffiti operation panels 35a and 35b.
[0051]
As shown in FIG. 4, the controller unit 51 is provided with an input processing unit 63 for processing position information from the digitizer 19b of the main operation panel 19, the digitizer 39b of the graffiti operation panels 35a and 35b, and the touch pens 21 and 37. And an image processing unit 65 for generating a composite image in which the photographed subject image and the editing image are superimposed, and an image output unit 69 that outputs a control signal and an image signal to the printer 67 serving as a printing unit. These functional blocks are connected to each other via an internal bus 71. Here, the input processing unit 63 and the image processing unit 65 correspond to editing means in the present invention.
[0052]
As shown in FIG. 4, the above-described illumination light sources 29 and 31 and an illumination drive unit 73 that drives the strobe are provided, and the illumination drive unit 73 is controlled by the CPU 53 of the controller unit 51. Further, a coin processing unit 75 is provided, and when the amount of coins inserted from the coin insertion slot 16 is detected and a predetermined price is detected, the coin processing unit 75 notifies the CPU 53 to that effect.
[0053]
An imaging unit driving unit 77 is provided, and the imaging unit driving unit 77 is controlled by the CPU 53 based on the user's operation, so that the camera 17a of the imaging unit 17 is moved in the vertical direction within a predetermined range, and the elevation angle of the camera 17a. The depression angle is changed, the zoom of the camera 17a is adjusted, and the composition setting at the time of shooting with the camera 17a is performed according to the operation of the user.
[0054]
Further, as shown in FIG. 4, a timer device 79 is provided, which measures the creation time of the image for editing in each of the graffiti booths 15a and 15b, that is, the graffiti time, and counts the user's game time in the shooting booth 9. . The timer device 79 corresponds to the graffiti timing unit and the photographing timing unit in the present invention. Although not shown in FIG. 4, the voice synthesis unit is controlled by the CPU 53 of the controller unit 51, and voice operation guidance, background music, and the like are output from the speaker 33.
[0055]
As shown in FIG. 4, the touch pens 21 and 37 are connected to the input processing unit 63 of the controller unit 51 in the apparatus main body 3 by cables 81 and 83, respectively. By touching the main operation panel 19 and the graffiti operation panels 35a and 35b, it is possible to designate the arrangement of a preselected graphic, input handwritten characters, and select a display color.
[0056]
Next, functions of the controller unit 51 will be described in detail. First, the functions for the users in the graffiti booths 15a and 15b will be described. The HD device 57 has a plurality of demonstration pose data prepared in advance for each number of photographers such as one person, two persons, three persons, and four persons. When the user selects a desired demo pose data in accordance with the guidance displayed on the graffiti operation panels 35a and 35b in the graffiti booths 15a and 15b, the selected demo pose data is displayed. The demonstration pose based on this is displayed in the graffiti screen area 39a at the center of the graffiti operation panels 35a and 35b.
[0057]
Then, the user touches the operation image displayed in the graffiti operation screen area around the graffiti screen area 39a of the graffiti operation panels 35a and 35b with respect to the displayed demonstration pose, and a desired character or The figure is written and doodled, and when the doodle is finished, the creation of the editing image is completed, and a password setting screen such as 50 sounds and numbers displayed on the graffiti operation panels 35a and 35b is displayed. When a unique password is set by operating the setting screen, the password set together with the editing image is stored and held in the memory 55 as a holding means.
[0058]
Here, when the user touches the touch pen 37 on the password setting screen and sets a password consisting of a predetermined combination of letters and numbers, the contact position is detected by the controller unit 51 via the digitizer 39b, and the password is set. It has come to be read. Such password setting processing by the touch pen 37, the digitizer 39b, and the controller unit 51 corresponds to the password setting means in the present invention.
[0059]
In addition, a fixed time limit is set in advance for the creation time of the image for editing in each of the graffiti booths 15a and 15b, that is, the graffiti time. For example, 5 minutes is set as the set time, and a timer device that is a graffiti timing means 79, the graffiti time in each of the graffiti booths 15a and 15b is timed until the time measured by the timer device 79 reaches the set time. The rest of When the time, for example, the remaining time is less than 1 minute, the controller unit 51 controls the graffiti operation panels 35a and 35b, and a message for informing the remaining graffiti time is displayed on the graffiti operation panels 35a and 35b to notify the user. It has come to be.
[0060]
At this time, if only one of the graffiti booths 15a and 15b is in use, the timer device 79 of the controller unit 51 is controlled so as not to count, and as a result, the graffiti time is not limited, and the user can You can enjoy unlimited graffiti. However, even if it is said that there is no limit, the user may intentionally end the graffiti by a predetermined end operation. In addition, it is preferable that the device administrator can selectively switch between the graffiti time limit and the unlimited limit.
[0061]
Note that a fixed time limit is also set in advance for the shooting time in the shooting booth 9, and for example, 4 minutes is set as this setting time, and the timer device 79 which is a shooting timing means measures the shooting time in the shooting booth 9. When the time counted by the timer device 79 reaches a set time, if the remaining time is less than, for example, 1 minute, the controller unit 51 controls the graffiti operation panels 35a and 35b, and the shooting booth 9 is almost empty. A message for notifying that it will be displayed is displayed on the graffiti operation panels 35a and 35b to notify the user. Such message notification processing by the controller 51 corresponds to notification means in the present invention.
[0062]
Next, the function of the controller unit 51 for the user in the shooting booth 9 will be described. In order to call an editing image created in advance in the graffiti booth 15a, 15b by the user from the memory 55, the main operation panel 19 has 50 sounds. When a password input screen such as numbers or numbers is displayed and a unique password set by the user is input by operating the password input screen, the address of the memory 55 corresponding to the password is accessed, and The editing image stored and held in the address together with the password is retrieved and called, and the called editing image is synthesized with the subject image photographed by the camera 17a.
[0063]
Here, when the user touches the touch pen 21 and inputs a password composed of a predetermined combination of characters and numbers on the password setting screen described above, the contact position is detected by the controller unit 51 via the digitizer 19b, and the password is changed. It has come to be read. Such password input processing by the touch pen 21, the digitizer 19b, and the controller unit 51 corresponds to the password input means in the present invention.
[0064]
Further, when the user wants to modify the synthesized image, the user touches the operation pen displayed on the operation screen area around the main screen area 19a of the main operation panel 19 by the user. Then, the desired characters and figures are written and additional graffiti is applied. When the additional graffiti is finished, the editing image is completely corrected, and the corrected image is printed on the photo sticker by the printer 67 and the sticker outlet is taken out. 23 is discharged. Such a series of control processing by the controller unit 51 corresponds to the control means in the present invention.
[0065]
Next, the flow of the operation will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 5 and 6 and the screen display examples of FIGS.
[0066]
First, the flow of operations of the graffiti booths 15a and 15b will be described. As shown in FIG. 5, in the state of waiting for a customer, a predetermined opening demonstration screen is displayed on the graffiti operation panels 35a and 35b of the graffiti booths 15a and 15b. For example, as shown in FIG. 7 (a), a message “Please insert money” is displayed. When a prescribed coin is inserted into the coin insertion slot 41, as shown in FIG. 7A, an image for selecting the number of photographers is displayed on the graffiti operation panels 35a and 35b on the graffiti operation panels 35a and 35b. The graffiti is ready (S1).
[0067]
Then, when a demo pose for two people is selected by the user, for example, as shown in FIG. 8A, a demo pose data for two people is displayed together with a message “Please select a doodled pose”. A plurality of demonstration poses based on the above are displayed in the graffiti screen area 39a of the graffiti operation panels 35a and 35b. Desired Is selected (indicating that the rightmost pose has been selected in FIG. 8A), it is selected in the graffiti screen area 39a of the graffiti operation panels 35a and 35b as shown in FIG. 8B. A demonstration pose is displayed, and various graffiti operation images are displayed in the surrounding graffiti operation screen area. At this time, the subject image actually shot at the shooting booth 9 is inserted and synthesized in the display portion of the demonstration pose in the graffiti screen area 39a in place of the demonstration pose. The remaining time of the graffiti time is displayed on the upper left part of the graffiti operation panels 35a and 35b, and the user can know how much time graffiti is possible from the remaining time display.
[0068]
Further, according to the graffiti menu screen as shown in FIG. 9A, the user performs graffiti, and when the creation of the editing image is completed or when the graffiti time reaches the set time, as shown in FIG. End guidance is performed (S2). That is, as shown in FIG. 9B, a message such as “End of graffiti time!” Is displayed on the graffiti operation panels 35a and 35b, and the screen is switched to a password setting screen.
[0069]
Then, when a password setting screen as shown in FIG. 10A is displayed on the graffiti operation panels 35a and 35b, and a password “Ayu 77” is set by the user's operation, for example, as shown in FIG. 10B. “Your password is“ Ayu 77 ”. Please move to the shooting booth. "Is displayed on the graffiti operation panel 35a, 35b, and the user moves to the shooting booth 9 according to this message. At this time, the controller 51 creates an image for editing created with the password set in the memory 55. Is retained.
[0070]
Next, the operation flow of the shooting booth 9 will be described. As shown in FIG. 6, the controller unit 51 moves to the shooting booth 9 because the user can grasp the completion of the graffiti at the graffiti booths 15a and 15b. For the user who has done this, a predetermined opening demonstration screen is displayed on the main operation panel 19, and then the shooting is explained as guidance for the user (S11). At this time, in order to identify the user who has moved to the shooting booth 9, a password input screen as shown in FIG. 11 is displayed on the main operation panel 19, and the password “Ayu 77” set by the user is input. Then, the user's specific work is finished, and the corresponding editing image is called from the memory 55.
[0071]
Then, the main operation panel 19 is controlled by the controller 51, and a shooting course selection screen is displayed (S12). That is, as shown in FIG. 12, the course “▲ 1 ▼ Take in line with graffiti” for users who adopt the editing images created at the graffiti booth, “▲ 2 ▼” for users who want to see only the pose collection. A screen for selecting a desired course from the three courses of “take a picture while viewing a collection of poses” and a course “(3) take a picture with free poses” for users who want to shoot freely is displayed.
[0072]
Here, when the course (1) is selected, as shown in FIG. 12, an editing image called from the memory 55 is displayed in the main screen area 19a of the main operation panel 19, and “draw by yourself” is displayed. The message “Take a photo to fit the graffiti” appears.
[0073]
On the other hand, when the course (2) is selected, a demonstration pose based on the demonstration pose data prepared in advance and stored in the HD device 57 is displayed in the main screen area of the main operation panel 19 as shown in FIG. In addition, a message “Please take a sample photo as a reference” is displayed. In this case, since two people are already selected in the graffiti stage, a plurality of demonstration poses for two people are sequentially displayed.
[0074]
On the other hand, when the course (3) is selected, as shown in FIG. 12, a message “Please shoot freely with your favorite pose” is displayed in the main screen area 19a of the main operation panel 19. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 6, for example, four continuous shootings are started by the camera 17a (S13). At this time, in the main screen area 19a of the main operation panel 19, as shown in FIG. 12, a message indicating that three shots can be taken after two continuous shots is displayed after the two shots are completed. The
[0075]
Returning to FIG. 6, the controller unit 51 determines whether or not to shoot more or not (S14). If more shoots are repeated up to the maximum number of times, the process returns to step S12 to satisfy satisfactory shooting. If it is possible to finish shooting less than the maximum number of times, the process proceeds to the next photo selection process (S15) in step S15, additional graffiti processing is performed (S16), and the completed image is then sealed by the printer 67. The photo sticker is printed on the mount.
[0076]
By the way, the display in step S15 is, for example, as shown in FIG. 13A, a message “Please choose a favorite photo” is displayed on the main operation panel 19, and the photographed subject image is displayed on the main operation panel 19. The user can select, for example, four favorite sheets from among them.
[0077]
Further, when the selection is completed, the display screen of the main operation panel 19 is switched as shown in FIG. 13B, and the user desires to add an additional graffiti to the graffiti made in advance at the graffiti booths 15a and 15b. In response to this, an operation screen for correction graffiti is displayed on the main operation panel 19. That is, guidance for additional graffiti is displayed in the main screen area 19a of the main operation panel 19, and an operation image for additional graffiti is displayed in the peripheral operation screen area.
[0078]
Further, the display in step S16 is, for example, as shown in FIG. 14 (a), in which an editing image created by graffiti in advance and an additional graffiti are combined with the selected subject image and main. It is displayed in the main screen area 19a of the operation panel 19, and operation images for various graffiti are displayed in the peripheral operation screen area. At this time, the remaining time of the shooting time is displayed in the upper left part of the main operation panel 19, and the user can know how long the shooting booth 9 can be used from the remaining time display.
[0079]
After that, when the additional graffiti is completed, a message “Printing is in progress / Sticker is coming out from the side! Please wait!” Is displayed on the main operation panel 19 as shown in FIG. The
[0080]
As described above, the camera 17a for photographing the subject, the main operation panel 19 for displaying the subject image, and the touch pen 21 are arranged in the same photographing booth 9, and the graffiti operation panels 35a, 35b and the touch pen for displaying the image for editing. 37 is arranged in the graffiti booth 15a, 15b outside the photographing booth 9. In the graffiti booth 15a, 15b, a predetermined character or photographer is scribbled on the display image of the operation panel 35a, 35b by the user. When the editing image is created, the created editing image is synthesized with the subject image displayed on the main operation panel 19 photographed by the camera 17a in the photographing booth 9, and the synthesized image is combined with the main operation panel. 19, and the combined image is printed on the sticker mount by the printer 67 and is displayed on the photograph sheet to the user. Le is provided.
[0081]
Therefore, according to the above-described embodiment, before the user enters the shooting booth 9 and starts shooting, the graffiti booth 15a, 15b can create an editing image that suits his / her preference in advance. Therefore, even if the previous user uses the shooting booth 9, it is possible to prevent a later user from feeling bored before entering the shooting booth 9.
[0082]
Furthermore, since it takes a long time to shoot in the shooting booth 9, when the previous user finishes printing, the next user who has finished creating the editing image enters the shooting booth 9. This makes it possible to start shooting without feeling bored, improve the user's turnover rate, and improve the profitability of the device manager.
[0083]
In the graffiti booths 15a and 15b, a password is set after an image for editing is created by superimposing predetermined graphics, characters, etc. on the pose image based on the pose data for demonstration selected by operating the touch pen 37. Since the editing image is stored in the memory 55 together with the password, the user can reliably search for the editing image created by the user based on the password from among the many editing images stored in the memory 55. Can be removed.
[0084]
On the other hand, at the shooting booth 9, the user selects his own password from among a number of editing images stored in the memory 55 based on the password input by operating the touch pen 21. Thus, the created editing image can be surely searched and taken out, and the user can obtain a photographic sticker in which the subject image is combined with the editing image in which a desired character or figure is written.
[0085]
Furthermore, since it is arranged in the graffiti booths 15a and 15b partitioned by the shielding curtain 13, it is possible to prevent others from seeing the editing image being created, and to create the editing image of their own preference with peace of mind. be able to.
[0086]
Further, in the graffiti booths 15a and 15b, the graffiti time counted by the timer device 79 is notified by the graffiti operation panels 35a and 35b until the graffiti time reaches the set time. Can be easily grasped, and the user can concentrate on creating the editing image without panicking.
[0087]
On the other hand, by limiting the graffiti time by the user to the set time measured by the timer device 79, the user's rotation rate For It is possible to improve the profit rate of the device manager.
[0088]
Furthermore, the shooting time in the shooting booth 9 is also limited, and when the shooting time counted by the timer device 79 reaches the set time, the controller unit 51 controls the graffiti operation panels 35a and 35b. Since the message notifying that the photography booth 9 will soon be empty is displayed on the graffiti operation panels 35a and 35b and informed to the user, the user of the graffiti booth 15a and 15b is in the order of his / her photography. Therefore, it is possible to easily grasp that the user has turned around, to improve the user's turnover rate, and to contribute to the improvement of the profitability of the device manager.
[0089]
At this time, the printer 67 may divide one sticker board into a plurality of sections having different sizes, assign a plurality of edited subject images to each section, and print. Multiple photo stickers with different designs can be created on the mount, and stickers with different sizes can be created, allowing users to enjoy a variety of photo stickers.
[0090]
In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the number of graffiti booths is two has been shown, but it is needless to say that the number of graffiti booths may be one or more. It may be a place away from
[0091]
In the embodiment described above, the main operation panel 19 and the graffiti operation panels 35a and 35b are provided with the digitizers 19a and 39b, respectively. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the main operation panel 19 and the graffiti operation panels 35a and 35b are provided. 35b includes a touch panel that can display a predetermined image and can directly input with a finger to perform an input operation, and the user touches a predetermined position of a menu displayed on the touch panel to thereby touch the touch pen 21, A drawing pattern such as the shape of the figure input, the color of the character, the thickness of the drawn line, etc. may be arbitrarily selected at 37. For example, a resistive film type touch panel can be used as the touch panel at this time. Other methods may be used.
[0092]
Furthermore, it goes without saying that the display examples of the main operation panel 19 and the two graffiti operation panels 35a and 35b are not limited to those shown in FIGS.
[0093]
The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications other than those described above can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention.
[0094]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the invention described in claim 1, When the user operates the graffiti operating means outside the shooting booth and creates an editing image in which predetermined graphics, characters, etc. are superimposed on the pose image based on the selected demo pose data by the operation of the graffiti operating means. The created editing image is stored and held in the holding means, and further, when the editing image is created, the subject image displayed on the first display means in the shooting booth, the created editing image, Are combined and the combined image is displayed on the first display means, and the combined image is printed on the sticker mount by the printing means. for that reason, Before the user enters the shooting booth and starts shooting, it is possible to create an image for editing that suits their preferences in advance. The Even if the previous user uses the shooting booth, it is possible to prevent the subsequent user from feeling bored before entering the shooting booth.
[0095]
Furthermore, since it takes less time to shoot in the shooting booth, if the previous user finishes printing, the next user who has finished creating the editing image may enter the shooting booth. Thus, it is possible to start shooting without feeling bored, and it is possible to improve the turnover rate of the user and improve the profitability of the device manager.
[0096]
According to the second aspect of the present invention, a predetermined figure, character, or the like is superimposed on the pose image based on the pose data for demonstration selected by the operation of the graffiti operation unit, by the operation of the graffiti operation unit. When the image for creation is created, the image for editing created together with the password set by the operation of the password setting means is stored in the holding means, so from among the many editing images stored in the holding means, The user can reliably search for and retrieve the editing image created by the user based on the password.
[0097]
According to the third aspect of the present invention, the user creates his / her own image from among a large number of editing images stored in the holding unit based on the password input by operating the password input unit. The image for editing can be surely searched and taken out, and the user can obtain a photo sticker in which the subject image is combined with the image for editing in which a desired character or figure is written.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of an entire photographic sticker dispensing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a schematic configuration diagram of the entire photo sticker dispensing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a part of an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a block diagram of a control system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 7 is an operation explanatory diagram of one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 8 is an operation explanatory diagram of one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 9 is an operation explanatory diagram of one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 10 is an operation explanatory diagram of one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 11 is an operation explanatory diagram of one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 12 is an operation explanatory diagram of one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 13 is an operation explanatory diagram of one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 14 is an operation explanatory diagram of one embodiment of the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 Photo sticker dispensing device
3 Device body
9 Shooting booth
15a, 15b 1st and 2nd graffiti booth
17a Camera (photographing means)
19a Main screen area (first display means)
19b Digitizer (Photo booth side operation means, password input means)
21 Touch pen (shooting booth side operation means, password input means)
37 Touch pen (Doodle operation means, password setting means)
35a, 35b Graffiti control panel
39a Graffiti screen area (second display means)
39b Digitizer (Doodle operation means, password setting means)
51 Controller
53 CPU (control means)
55 Memory (holding means)
57 HD device (storage means)
63 Input processing unit (editing means)
65 Image processing unit (editing means)
67 Printer (printing means)
79 Timer device (graffiti timekeeping means, photographing timekeeping means)

Claims (3)

In a photo sticker dispensing apparatus that is activated by inserting a coin into a coin insertion slot, performs necessary editing on a subject image obtained by photographing a subject, and prints on a sticker mount,
Photographing means for photographing the subject;
First display means for displaying the subject image by the photographing means;
Second display means for displaying an image for editing;
Storage means for storing a plurality of demonstration pose data prepared in advance for each number of photographers;
A graffiti operation means for creating an image for editing by inputting a predetermined figure or character by a user operating an image displayed on the screen of the second display means;
Editing means for creating the editing image in response to the operation of the graffiti operating means, and combining the created editing image with the subject image displayed on the screen of the first display means;
Holding means for storing and holding the editing image;
Control means for controlling the photographing means, the first display means, the second display means, the graffiti operation means, and the editing means, and displaying an image synthesized by the editing means on the first display means. When,
Printing means for printing an image controlled by the control means and synthesized by the editing means on a sticker board,
The photographing means and the first display means are disposed in the same photographing booth, the second display means and the graffiti operating means are disposed outside the photographing booth ,
The editing means extracts the demonstration pose data selected by the operation of the graffiti operation means from the storage means, and inputs the pose image based on the extracted demonstration pose data by the operation of the graffiti operation means. predetermined graphic, photo sticker dispensing device by superimposing the character or the like, characterized in that you create the image for editing. With a password setting hand stage for setting a password by the operation of a Subscriber,
Before SL control means, photo sticker dispensing device according to claim 1, characterized in that to store the editing image which is created by said editing means to the holding means with the password set by the password setting means. Provided with a password input means arranged in the shooting booth for inputting a password by a user's operation,
The control unit reads the editing image corresponding to the password input by the password input unit from the holding unit,
3. The photo sticker dispensing apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the editing unit combines the editing image read by the control unit with the subject image displayed on the screen of the first display unit.

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