JP3793744B2 - Photo sticker dispensing device and control method thereof - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
  This invention is activated by inserting a predetermined amount of coins into a coin slot, photographing processing for photographing a subject by photographing means, editing processing for performing necessary editing on a subject image by the photographing means by editing means, and printing means The present invention relates to a photographic sticker dispensing apparatus that sequentially executes a printing process for printing an edited image on a sticker mount and a control method thereof.
[0002]
[Prior art]
  Conventionally, a photo sticker dispensing device that prints and prints out a composite image that has been edited by writing favorite characters or figures on an image photographed by one person or a plurality of friends, mainly on young people It is installed in various places including amusement halls.
[0003]
  In this type of device, in order for a player 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. The player can input with a touch pen.
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
  However, with such a device, if there is a player who is waiting for the next game turn, the previous player will perform the process from shooting to graffiti and printing.(Game)Have to wait until you finish, RetreatThere was a problem that I felt cramped.
[0005]
  Furthermore, from the standpoint of the administrator who manages the device, the more the time that the prospective player waits for the turn, the lower the turnover rate of the user, so it is impossible to expect an increase in the profit rate. There was also.
[0006]
  On the other hand, if there are no prospective players waiting for the turn, it is better to make the game time as long as possible so that the player can enjoy it.
[0007]
  Therefore, the present invention providesWhen there are prospective players, the waiting time is shortened with the time limit according to the game situation so that the user's turnover rate does not decrease,In addition, when it is quiet, the player's satisfaction level will be improved to improve the repeater rate and the profit rate.PlanIt is an object of the present invention to provide a photographic sticker dispensing apparatus and a control method therefor.
[0008]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
  In order to achieve the above-described object, the photo sticker dispensing apparatus of the present invention is activated by inserting a predetermined amount of coins into a coin insertion slot, and photographing processing for photographing a subject by photographing means, and editing means by the photographing means. In a photo sticker dispensing apparatus that sequentially executes an editing process for performing necessary editing on a subject image and a printing process for printing an image edited by a printing unit on a sticker mount, the waiting for the order to be operated by the game waiting player An operating means; a detecting means for detecting the operation of the waiting operation means; and the detecting meansofThere is an operation of the waiting operation meansBased on the detection ofFrom the start of the imaging process to the end of the printing processIn gameControl means for limiting the game timeThe control unit is configured to execute a predetermined time from the start of the editing process before the start of the shooting process at the detection timing of the operation of the waiting operation unit of the detection unit before the start of the shooting process. Until the elapse of time, when the presence of operation of the turn waiting operation means is detected before the start of execution of the photographing process, depending on after a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the editing process, The shooting allowable time is limited so that the number of possible shots is reduced, and the editing allowable time is limited to a predetermined specified time to limit the gaming time. When it is detected during execution, the game time is limited by limiting the edit allowable time only to the specified time, and whether the operation of the waiting-waiting operation means is the start of the edit process. When the predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the editing process until the predetermined time elapses, when the predetermined time has been detected, the edit allowable time is detected as the operation timing of the turn waiting operation means. Limit the gaming time by limiting each to a predetermined time(Claim 1).
[0009]
  According to such a configuration, when the operation of the turn waiting operation means is detected by the detection means, the control meansBefore starting the execution of the shooting process at the detection timing with the operation, during the execution of the shooting process, until the predetermined specified time elapses from the start of the editing process, the predetermined specified time from the start of the editing process With time limit according to different after the passageFrom the start of the imaging process to the end of the printing processIn gameGame time is limited.
[0010]
  Therefore, there is a time limit according to the game situation when there are prospective players.Limit playing time for players in playAndShorten the waiting time for the next scheduled playerThe waiting time can be shortened so that the user's turnover rate does not decrease,And the player's satisfaction in the off-seasonButUpBitterIn order to improve the repeater rate and increase the return rate, it does not reduce the turnover rate of the player during prosperity, and also increases the satisfaction rate of the player in a quiet time, thereby improving the repeater rate and the return rate be able to.
[0011]
  Also,The photographic sticker dispensing apparatus of the present invention comprises a notification means that is controlled by the control means, and the notification means detects the presence of an operation of the turn waiting operation means before the start of the photographing process. Notifying that the allowable shooting time is limited and the allowable editing time is limited to the specified time, and when the operation of the waiting operation means is detected during execution of the shooting process, the editing is performed. Informing that the allowable time is limited to the specified time, from the start of the editing process until the predetermined specified time elapses from the start of the editing process when there is an operation of the waiting operation means When detected after elapse of a predetermined time, a notification is made that the edit allowable time ends when a predetermined time elapses from each of the detection timings.(Claim 2).
[0012]
  ThisAccording to such a configuration, the notification meansThere is an operation of the waiting operation means of the detecting means Time limit notification according to the detection timing can be performed. And when the presence of the operation of the waiting operation means is detected before the start of the photographing process,The allowed shooting time is limitedas well asThe allowable editing time is limited to the specified timeBeBecause the effect is notified,Before shootingPlayerButWithout knowing anythingAs a result of shooting and editing processing,The shooting or editing process ends in the middleThatWithout a doubt, players in the game can easily know that the next scheduled player is waiting for their turn and their game time is limited.To advance the gameCan.
[0013]
  Also, when it is detected during the execution of the shooting process during the game that there is an operation of the waiting operation means,By the notification means, the allowable editing time is limited to the specified time.BeTo be notified,Shooting processPlayers who are playing are waiting for their next game plannerEditable time is limitedYou can easily know that the game time is limited, The editing process will not be terminated without knowing anything.
[0014]
  Further, when it is detected that the operation of the waiting operation means has been performed after the elapse of a predetermined time from the start of the editing process until the predetermined time elapses from the start of the editing process,By the notification means, the allowable edit timeFrom each detection timingYou ’ll be notified that it ’s going to end after a certain amount of time,Editing processPlayer in playIsThe editing process ends in the middle without knowing anythingButWithout,NextOf players who are waiting for their turnEditing process during gameYou can easily know that the game time is limited.
[0015]
  AlsoThe photo sticker dispensing device of the present invention isSaid control meansBut,When there is no operation of the waiting operation meansofUnlimited play timeThatFeatures (claims)3).
[0016]
  According to such a configuration, the game time is not limited when the operation of the waiting operation means is not detected by the detection means, so that the player can fully enjoy the game., QuietIncrease repeater rate and increase rate of return by increasing player satisfactionFurtherImprovements can be made.
[0017]
  In addition, the present inventionThe photo sticker dispensing device ofSaid control meansBut,When there is no operation of the waiting operation meansofAllowable editing timeTheTime limitInSet by the detection meansRThere is an operation of the waiting operation meansBeforeDetected after elapse of a predetermined time within the upper limit time from the start of the editing process.The edit allowance timeA predetermined time from the detection of the operation of the waiting operation means,in frontThe upper limit of timeeitherLapse earlyoneLimited todo itLimit the game timeI did(Claims)4).
[0018]
  According to such a configuration, when the operation of the waiting operation means is not detected by the detection means, the edit allowable timeButTime limitInSetThePlayerIs perfect for long editingAdd to enjoy the game.AlsoDetected by the detection means that the operation of the waiting operation means is within the upper limit time and a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the editing process.When, A predetermined time from the detection of the operation of the waiting operation means by the control means,SaidTime limiteitherBecause the editing allowable time is limited to those that pass earlier,Make sure that the allowable editing time is not inadvertently increased.Shorten the waiting time for the next scheduled player,Player turnover during prosperityButunderDon't be stupidIt is possible to improve the repeater rate and the profit rate.
[0019]
  Next, The present inventionofThe control method of the photo sticker dispensing device includes a turn waiting operation means operated by a game waiting person who is waiting for a turn, and before the start of execution of the photographing process at the detection timing with the operation of the turn waiting operation means by the detection means, During execution of the shooting process, until a predetermined time elapses from the start of the editing process, according to another after the predetermined time elapses from the start of the editing process,When the operation of the waiting operation means is detected before the start of the photographing process, the number of times that the photographing allowable time can be taken is reduced. In addition to restricting the edit allowable time to a predetermined time, the game time during the game from the start of the imaging process to the end of the print process is limited. When detected during execution of the shooting process, the game time is limited by limiting only the edit allowable time to the specified time, and the presence of an operation of the turn waiting operation means is predetermined from the start of the edit process. Until the specified time elapses, when it is detected after elapse of a predetermined time from the start of the editing process, the edit allowable time is determined from each of the detection timings when the turn waiting operation means is operated. Limited to the above timeThe game time is limited (claims)5).
[0020]
  According to such a configuration, when it is detected that the order waiting operation means is operated,With a time limit according to the detection timing with the operationBecause the game time from the start of the imaging process to the end of the printing process is limited,With time limit according to the game situation when there is a game plannerLimit playing time for players in playAndShorten waiting time for prospective playersThe waiting time can be shortened so that the user's turnover rate does not decrease,Moreover, the player's satisfaction is high when it is quietBitterThe repeater rate and the profit rate can be improved.
[0021]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
  An embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and FIG. 2 are an external perspective view and a perspective view of the main part of the photographic sticker dispensing apparatus, FIG. 3 is a block diagram of the photographic sticker dispensing apparatus, and FIG. 4 is a flowchart for explaining the operation.
[0022]
  (overall structure)
  As shown in FIG. 1, a photographic sticker dispensing apparatus according to this embodiment includes an apparatus main body 1, a white background disposed at the rear of the apparatus main body 1 and connected to the apparatus main body 1 at least by a top plate. A partition curtain 2a is suspended at the entrance to the shooting space between the apparatus main body 1 and the background forming body 2, thereby forming a good shooting environment. It is shielded so that the shooting space cannot be seen from the outside.
[0023]
  In addition, on at least one side of the background forming body 2, a waiting time display unit 3 that digitally displays the waiting time, and a turn waiting button that is a turn waiting operation means for operation by a prospective player waiting for the next turn 4 is provided, and when there is a player who is playing in the shooting space, the player who is waiting for the turn operates the turn wait button 4 to print from the start of the image pickup process, as will be described in detail later. The game time until the end of the process is limited, and the remaining time of the game time due to the limitation of the game time, that is, the waiting time is displayed on the waiting time display unit 3. However, the turn waiting button 4 is provided on both sides of the background forming body 2.ThisIt may be.
[0024]
  (Configuration of the device body)
  Next, the detailed configuration of the apparatus main body 1 will be described. As shown in FIG. 2, a photograph taken by the photographing unit 5 provided at the front center of the apparatus main body 1 is provided at the lower front center of the apparatus main body 1. It is displayed in the main screen area of the operation panel 7 as a display means. Then, the user uses the two touch pens 9 provided on both sides of the operation panel 7 and the operation screen provided on the operation panel 7 to display graphics, characters, etc. on the image displayed on the operation panel 7. When the input image is edited, the edited image is printed on a sticker mount supplied from the sticker mount supply means by a printer 45 (see FIG. 3) which is a printing means provided inside the apparatus main body 1.
[0025]
  The printed photo sticker is discharged from a seal outlet 11 provided on the side surface of the apparatus main body 1. Hereinafter, the configuration of each part of the apparatus will be described in more detail with reference to the perspective view of FIG. 2 and the block diagram of FIG.
[0026]
  The photographing unit 5 is provided with a CCD digital camera (hereinafter simply referred to as a camera) 5a and a photographing monitor 5b. The camera 5a functioning as an image pickup means photographs a subject image to be edited, while the photographing monitor 5b. An image currently displayed on the camera 5a is displayed in 5b, and the user can determine the composition of the photograph to be taken while viewing the image displayed on the photographing monitor 5b.
[0027]
  That is, as shown in FIG. 3, the photographing unit driving unit 13 is provided, and the photographing unit driving unit 13 is controlled by a CPU 31 described later based on a user's operation, so that the camera 5a of the photographing unit 5 is vertically moved within a predetermined range. The camera 5a is moved in the direction, the elevation angle and depression angle of the camera 5a are varied, zoom adjustment of the camera 5a is performed, and composition setting at the time of shooting with the camera 5a is performed according to the operation of the user.
[0028]
  The photograph taken by the camera 5a in this way is displayed in a main screen area 7a formed almost at the center of the operation panel 7, as shown in FIG. That is, the operation panel 7 includes a main screen area 7a having a screen for displaying an image, operation screens arranged in the vicinity thereof, particularly on the left and right sides, and a digitizer 7b provided on the screens. Yes. In the present embodiment, the main screen area 7a is a subject image to be edited or an image being edited by scribbling characters or the like on the subject image (hereinafter collectively referred to as “edited image”). The position on the screen touched by the touch pen 9 is detected by the digitizer 7b.
[0029]
  As the operation panel 7, various methods such as a cathode ray tube type, a liquid crystal display, and a rear projection type are conceivable, but any of these and other methods may be used. Further, as the digitizer 7b, various methods such as an infrared method and a capacitive coupling method are conceivable. In the present embodiment, the digitizer 7b is transparent to visible light and can be used in combination with the touch pen 9. Any method may be used as long as it can identify a plurality of inputs.
[0030]
  Further, the operation screens formed on the left and right sides of the main screen area 7a of the operation panel 7 are arranged in a pre-selected figure by the user holding the touch pen 9 and touching the tip of the touch pen 9 with the operation screen or the main screen area 7a. Can be specified, handwritten characters can be input, and the display color can be selected. Both the touch pens 9 are connected to the apparatus main body 1 by a connection cable 17.
[0031]
  On the operation screen of the operation panel 7, in addition to the above-described drawing pattern menu according to the operation status of the apparatus, a menu for performing the movement of the photographing unit 5 and a shutter operation, and other editing operations are provided. Each operation menu such as a menu can also be displayed.
[0032]
  By the way, in this other apparatus main body 1, as shown in FIG. 2, the coin insertion port 19 for letting a user insert a charge, the coin outlet 21 for the administrator of the apparatus to take it out, the apparatus main body 1 Illumination light sources 23 and 25 including a fluorescent lamp and an inverter circuit for driving the fluorescent lamp, which are arranged in a plurality of places to secure an exposure amount necessary for taking a clear photograph, and voice operation guidance and background music are played. Speakers 27 are provided respectively. Further, in addition to the illumination light sources 23 and 25, a strobe that is disposed in the apparatus main body 1 and is driven to blink to eliminate shadows at the time of photographing, an inverter circuit that is a drive circuit for the illumination light sources 23 and 25, and a strobe drive circuit These illumination light sources 23 and 25, strobes, and their drive circuits constitute an illumination drive unit 29 as shown in FIG.
[0033]
  (Controller part)
  Next, a detailed configuration of the controller unit 15 as a control means of the photo sticker dispensing apparatus will be described with reference to FIG. 3. The controller unit 15 is provided with a CPU 31. The CPU 31 is preset. The program is executed to control each part of the apparatus. In addition, the controller unit 15 is provided with a memory 33 for temporarily storing programs to be executed by the CPU 31, operating states of the apparatus, various data, and a hard disk (HD) device 35 for storing image data.
[0034]
  Further, the controller unit 15 receives an image data from the camera 5a and converts it into a digital signal, a display processing unit 39 for displaying an edited image on the operation panel 7, a digitizer 7b, and a touch pen 9 Input processing unit 41 for processing position information from the image processing unit, an image processing unit 43 for generating a composite image obtained by superimposing a subject image and a drawing image, and an image output for outputting a control signal and an image signal to the printer 45 serving as a printing unit. A unit 47 is provided, and these functional blocks are connected to each other via an internal bus 50. Here, the input processing unit 41 and the image processing unit 43 correspond to editing means in the present invention.
[0035]
  Incidentally, as shown in FIG. 3, the above-described illumination light sources 23 and 25 and an illumination drive unit 29 for driving the strobe are provided, and the illumination drive unit 29 is controlled by the CPU 31 of the controller unit 15. Further, a coin processing unit 49 is provided, and when the amount of coins inserted from the coin insertion slot 19 is detected and a predetermined price is detected, the coin processing unit 49 notifies the CPU 31 of that fact.
[0036]
  The controller unit 15 is provided with an operation detection unit 51 as detection means for detecting the operation of the above-described waiting button 4, and according to the detection state of the operation of the waiting button 4 by the operation detection unit 51. Thus, the game time from the start of the photographing process for photographing the subject by the camera 5a to the end of the printing process for printing the edited image on the sticker mount by the printer 45 is limited. Note that, when it is not detected that the turn waiting button 4 is operated, there is basically no limit on the game time.
[0037]
  At this time, as the detection status of the operation waiting unit 4 being operated by the operation detection unit 51, that is, the detection timing,
[1]If it is detected before the start of the shooting process,
[2]If it is detected during the shooting process,
[3]When detected from the start of the editing process until the elapse of a predetermined time (for example, 2 minutes),
[4]If it is detected after the specified time (2 minutes) has elapsed since the start of the editing process,
Are set, and the CPU 31 of the controller unit 15 performs the following game time limit processing according to the detection timing.
[0038]
  That is,[1]In this detection timing, the maximum allowable shooting time when the operation of the waiting button 4 is not detected is the longest time for which shooting can be performed for a maximum of 10 times, whereas the CPU 31 of the controller unit 15 performs shooting for a maximum of 6 times. When the operation of the waiting button 4 is not detected, the permitted editing time is limited to a predetermined time (2 minutes), and the permitted shooting time and editing time. By limiting the allowable time, the game time for the player who is playing is limited.
[0039]
  At this time, the photographing allowable time is limited (maximum photographing time for six times) by the display message by the main screen area 7a of the operation panel 7 based on the control of the CPU 31 of the controller unit 15 and the voice message from the speaker 27. Effectas well as, That the allowable editing time is limited to the specified time (2 minutes)Before shootingIt is notified to the player who is playing. Therefore, without knowing anything to the players in the gameAs a result of shooting and editing processing,The shooting or editing process ends in the middleThatThis means that players who are playing games will be waiting for their next game and their playing time will be limited.easilyGraspTo advance the gameCan. The main screen area 7a and the speaker 27 correspond to notification means in the present invention.
[0040]
  continue,[2]In this detection timing, the CPU 31 of the controller unit 15 does not limit the allowable shooting time of the shooting process being executed.Shooting processThe player who is playing the game enjoys shooting using a longest time sufficient for shooting up to 10 times, and the CPU 31 of the controller unit 15 limits only the allowable editing time to a specified time (2 minutes).
[0041]
  At this time, the edit allowable time is limited to the specified time (2 minutes) by the display message by the main screen area 7a of the operation panel 7 based on the control of the CPU 31 of the controller unit 15 and the voice message from the speaker 27. Is notified.
[0042]
  Also,[3]In this detection timing, the photographing process has already been completed, and the edit allowable time is limited to a predetermined time (for example, 2 minutes) from the detection of the operation of the turn waiting button 4 being present.
[0043]
  At this time, when a predetermined time elapses, that is, after 2 minutes, the display allowable message is displayed on the main screen area 7a of the operation panel 7 based on the control of the CPU 31 of the controller unit 15 and the voice message from the speaker 27. It is notified that it will end.
[0044]
  Furthermore,[4]At the detection timing, the shooting process has already been completed, and the player who is playing the game has no notification, so there is no game planner waiting for the turn, and the player can enjoy unlimited editing. By detecting the presence of the operation of the waiting button 4, the edit allowable time is limited to a predetermined time (for example, 2 minutes) from the detection of the operation of the waiting button 4 being operated.
[0045]
  At this time, when a predetermined time elapses, that is, two minutes later, the display message by the main screen area 7a of the operation panel 7 based on the control of the CPU 31 of the controller unit 15 and the voice message from the speaker 27. It is notified that it will end.
[0046]
  Note that the above photographing allowable time and editing allowable time are managed by being timed by the timer unit 53 shown in FIG. 3, and the time measured by the timer unit 53 is controlled by the CPU 31 of the controller unit 15. By variably setting for each detection timing, a limit is imposed on the photographing allowable time and the editing allowable time.
[0047]
  And above[1]~[4]The remaining time of the game time due to the limitation on the allowable shooting time and the allowable edit time according to the detection timing of the game is also timed by the timer unit 53, and the waiting time is displayed as the waiting time for the scheduled player. The waiting time display unit 3 is controlled by the CPU 31 so as to be displayed on the unit 3 and notified to the prospective game player. These timer unit 53 and waiting time display unit 3 correspond to waiting time notification means in the present invention. Note that the display timing by the waiting time display unit 3 may be set at the time when the operation of the turn waiting button 4 is detected, and is not particularly limited to this timing.
[0048]
  (Description of operation)
  Next, a series of operations will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. As shown in FIG. 4, when the apparatus is turned on and started, an initial process is performed (S1). In this initial process, the controller unit 15 performs a power-on process for each unit and also checks for an abnormality in each unit such as the printer 45 and the strobe.
[0049]
  Then, based on the demo image data stored in the memory 33 in advance, the demo movie is reproduced and displayed on the main screen area 7a of the operation panel 7 (S2), and a predetermined amount of coins are inserted into the coin insertion slot 19. After waiting, the coin processor 49 detects the inserted coins (S3).
[0050]
  Further, after confirming the inserted coins, the operation detection unit 51 performs a detection process of the operation of the waiting button 4 (S4),Before shooting processIf the operation of the turn waiting button 4 is not detected, the allowable shooting time remains set to the longest time that can be taken for a maximum of 10 times,Before shooting processWhen it is detected that the turn waiting button 4 is operated, as described above, the CPU 31 of the controller unit 15 limits the photographing allowable time to a normal time in which photographing can be performed six times at the maximum.
[0051]
  Subsequently, the allowable photographing time set to the maximum time that can be photographed for a maximum of 10 times or the normal time that can be photographed for a maximum of 6 times by the process of step S4.ofA photographing process is executed (S5). In this process, the shooting operation is explained by the display of the main screen area 7a of the operation panel 7 and the sound from the speaker 27, and the player is shot by the camera 5a. Here, until the set allowable shooting time elapses, shooting is repeatedly allowed for the player, and the captured subject images are displayed in a list in the main screen area 7a. Then, the photographing process is ended on condition that either the photographing allowable time has elapsed or the photographing end operation is performed by the player before the photographing allowable time has elapsed.
[0052]
  Even during the execution of this photographing process, as described above, the operation detection unit 51 detects that the turn waiting button 4 is operated. However, during the photographing process, the presence of the operation of the turn waiting button 4 is detected. Even if this is done, the allowable photographing time remains the longest possible time for photographing for a maximum of 10 times.
[0053]
  Thereafter, when the photographing process is completed, as shown in FIG. 4, a process for selecting a desired image to be printed from a plurality of subject images displayed in the main screen area 7a is performed (S6). An editing process for editing a desired character or figure to be doodled on the image is executed (S7).
[0054]
  While the editing process is being executed, the operation detection unit 51 detects that the turn waiting button 4 has been operated, but the operation detection unit 51 has made an operation on the turn waiting button 4 before or during the above-described shooting process. Is detected, the edit allowable time is limited to a predetermined time (2 minutes) as described above.
[0055]
  On the other hand, the operation of the waiting button 4 by the operation detection unit 51 is not detected before or during the start of the shooting process, and there is an operation of the waiting button 4 between the start of the editing process and the elapse of a specified time (2 minutes). When detected, the edit allowable time is limited to a predetermined time (2 minutes) from the detection of the operation of the turn waiting button 4 as described above.
[0056]
  Further, the operation of the waiting button 4 by the operation detecting unit 51 is not detected before or during the start of the photographing process, and there is an operation of the waiting button 4 after a specified time (2 minutes) has elapsed from the start of the editing process. Once detected, the edit allowable time is also limited to a predetermined time (2 minutes) from the detection of the operation of the turn waiting button 4 being detected.
[0057]
  In this way, during the set editing process time, the player performs graffiti using the touch pen 9, and when the editing process is completed, the input graffiti data is accepted and combined with the selected subject image (S8). The image synthesized by the printer 45 is printed on the sticker mount and discharged to the sticker outlet 11 (S9), and a series of games are completed and the next game is on standby.
[0058]
  As described above, when the permitted shooting time and the permitted editing time are limited, a message displayed on the main screen area 7a of the operation panel 7 and a voice message from the speaker 27 are used to inform the player who is playing the game. This is notified.
[0059]
  Therefore, according to the above-described embodiment, when it is detected that the turn waiting button 4 is operated,With a time limit according to the detection timing with the operationBecause the game time from the start of the imaging process to the end of the printing process is limited,With time limit according to the game situation when there is a game plannerBy limiting the game time for the player who is playing, the waiting time of the next scheduled player can be shortened.You can shorten the waiting time so that the user's turnover rate does not decrease,And the player's satisfaction in the off-seasonTheBy raising it, it is possible to improve the repeater rate and the profit rate.
[0060]
  Further, since the display message by the main screen area 7a of the operation panel 7 and the voice message from the speaker 27 notify that the game time is limited, the player who is playing the game is limited from the notification. It is possible to easily know that the game is in progress, and it is possible to prevent the game from being terminated in the middle of the game without being notified of anything. On the other hand, since the waiting time is displayed on the waiting time display unit 3 and notified to the prospective gamer, it is possible to suppress the irritation in the waiting time of the prospective gamer.
[0061]
  In the above-described embodiment, when the operation of the waiting button 4 is not detected, the shooting allowable time is set to the longest time that can be shot for a maximum of 10 times, but the shooting allowable time may be unlimited.
[0062]
  In addition, when it is detected that there is an operation of the waiting button 4 before the specified time (2 minutes) has elapsed since the start of the editing process, the edit allowable time is set to a predetermined time from the detection of the operation of the waiting button 4. Although it is limited to (2 minutes), the predetermined time at this time is not limited to 2 minutes.
[0063]
  Further, even when the operation of the waiting button 4 is detected after a specified time (2 minutes) has elapsed from the start of the editing process, the allowable editing time is set to a predetermined time from the detection of the operation of the waiting button 4. Although it is limited to (2 minutes), the predetermined time is not limited to 2 minutes. Here, the same control program can be used because the editing allowable time limit processing is performed in the same way as when the presence of the operation of the waiting button 4 is detected before the specified time (2 minutes) elapses. .
[0064]
  In the above-described embodiment, the prescribed time has been described as being 2 minutes. However, the present invention is not limited to 2 minutes, and may be configured to be variably set at an arbitrary time.
[0065]
  Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, the case where the game time is set to be unlimited in the above-described embodiment when the presence of the operation of the waiting button 4 is not detected has been described. For example, the editing process may be set to end within 5 minutes from the start of the editing process, and in this case, the operation detection unit 51 may operate the waiting button 4 for an upper limit from the start of the editing process. When it is detected within the time (5 minutes) and after the specified time (2 minutes) has elapsed, it is earlier than the predetermined time (2 minutes) and the upper limit time from the detection of the presence of the operation of the turn waiting button 4 You may make it restrict | limit game time by restrict | limiting the edit permission time to the direction which passes.
[0066]
  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.
[0067]
  For example, in the above-described embodiment, an example in which the digitizer 7b is provided on the operation panel 7 is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the operation panel 7 can display a predetermined image and directly perform an input operation with a finger. The touch panel 9 can be used to select any drawing pattern, such as the shape of the figure, the color of the characters, the thickness of the stroke, etc., by touching a predetermined position on the menu displayed on the touch panel. For example, a resistance film type touch panel can be used as the touch panel at this time, but another type of touch panel may be used.
[0068]
  Further, the printer 45 may divide one sticker mount into a plurality of sections of different sizes, and assign a plurality of edited subject images to each section for printing. A plurality of photo stickers with different designs can be created on a sheet of sticker mount, and stickers of different sizes can be created. Users can enjoy a variety of photo stickers.
[0069]
  Further, when the waiting time is notified to the prospective player, the waiting time may be displayed as in the above-described embodiment, or may be notified by voice.
[0070]
【The invention's effect】
  As described above, claim 1,5According to the invention described in the above, when it is detected that the turn waiting operation means is operated,Before starting the execution of the shooting process at the detection timing with the operation, during the execution of the shooting process, until the predetermined specified time elapses from the start of the editing process, the predetermined specified time from the start of the editing process With time limit according to different after the passageFrom the start of the imaging process to the end of the printing processIn gameBecause game time is limited,With time limit according to the game situation when there is a game plannerLimit playing time for players in playAndShorten the waiting time for the next scheduled playerThe waiting time can be shortened so that the user's turnover rate does not decrease,And the player's satisfaction in the off-seasonButUpBitterIt becomes possible to improve the repeater rate and the profit rate.
[0071]
  Next, Claims2According to the invention described in the above, the notification meansThe time limit can be notified according to the detection timing of the presence of the operation of the waiting operation means of the detecting means. And when the presence of the operation of the waiting operation means is detected before the start of the photographing process,The allowed shooting time is limitedas well asThe allowable editing time is limited to the specified timeBeBecause the effect is notified,Before shootingPlayerButWithout knowing anythingAs a result of shooting and editing processing,The shooting or editing process ends in the middleThatWithout a doubt, players in the game can easily know that the next scheduled player is waiting for their turn and their game time is limited.To advance the gameIt will be possible.
[0072]
  Also, when it is detected during the execution of the shooting process during the game that there is an operation of the waiting operation means,By the notification means, the allowable editing time is limited to the specified time.BeBy informing the effect,Shooting processPlayers who are playing are waiting for their next game plannerEditable time is limitedIt becomes possible to easily know that the game time is limitedThe editing process will not end in the middle without being informed.
[0073]
  Further, when it is detected that the operation of the waiting operation means has been performed after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the editing process until a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the editing process,By the notification means, the allowable edit timeFrom each detection timingSince it will be notified that it will end when the predetermined time has elapsed,Editing processPlayer in playIsThe editing process ends in the middle without knowing anythingButWithout,NextOf players who are waiting for their turnEditing process during gameIt becomes possible to easily know that the game time is limited.
[0074]
  Next, Claims3According to the invention described in (4), since the game time is not limited when the operation of the waiting operation means is not detected by the detection means, the player can fully enjoy the game.TheIncrease the repeater rate and increase the rate of return by increasing the level of player satisfaction during off-peak hours.FurtherImprovements can be made.
[0075]
  Next, the claim4According to the invention described in the above, when the operation of the turn waiting operation means is not detected by the detection means, the edit allowable timeButTime limitInSetTheThe playerFor long-time editingIt is possible to enjoy the game with satisfaction.
[0076]
  AlsoDetected by the detection means that the operation of the waiting operation means is within the upper limit time and a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the editing process.When, A predetermined time from the detection of the operation of the waiting operation means by the control means,SaidBecause the allowable editing time is limited to the upper limit time that passes earlier,Make sure that the allowable editing time is not inadvertently increased.Shorten the waiting time for the next scheduled player,Player turnover during prosperitySo that it does n’t go downIt becomes possible to improve the repeater rate and the profit rate.
[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 perspective view of a main part of a photographic sticker dispensing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a control system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the embodiment of the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
  3 Waiting time display section (waiting time notification means)
  4 Waiting button
  5a Camera (photographing means)
  15 Controller (control means)
  19 Coin slot
  41 Input processing unit (editing means)
  43 Image processing unit (editing means)
  45 Printer (printing means)
  51 Operation detection unit (detection means)
  53 Timer part (waiting time notification means)

Claims (5)

It is activated when a predetermined amount of coins is inserted into the coin slot, and a photographing process for photographing the subject by the photographing means, an editing process for performing a necessary edit on the subject image by the photographing means by the photographing means, and an editing process by the printing means. In a photo sticker dispensing apparatus that sequentially executes a printing process for printing an image on a sticker mount,
A turn waiting operation means operated by a game waiting person waiting for turn,
Detecting means for detecting the operation of the waiting operation means;
And control means for limiting the playing time during the game from the start of said based on the operation there detection of the waiting operation means imaging processing of said detecting means to said printing process is completed,
The control means includes
Before the start of execution of the photographing process at the detection timing of the detection means with the operation of the waiting operation means of the detection means, during execution of the photographing process, until a predetermined specified time elapses from the start of the editing process, Depending on after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the editing process,
When the operation of the waiting operation means is detected before the start of the shooting process, the allowable shooting time is limited so that the number of possible shootings is reduced and the allowable editing time is set to a predetermined specified time. Limit the gaming time,
When an operation of the waiting operation means is detected during execution of the shooting process, the game time is limited by limiting only the edit allowable time to the specified time,
When an operation of the waiting operation means is detected after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the editing process until a predetermined time elapses from the start of the editing process, The photo sticker payout device, wherein the game time is limited by limiting the edit allowable time to a predetermined time from each of the detection timings when the waiting operation means is operated . Informing means controlled in operation by the control means, the informing means,
When it is detected that the operation of the waiting operation means is performed before the start of the shooting process, the shooting allowable time is limited and the editing allowable time is limited to the specified time,
When the operation of the waiting operation means is detected during the execution of the photographing process, it is notified that the edit allowable time is limited to the specified time,
When an operation of the waiting operation means is detected after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the editing process until a predetermined time elapses from the start of the editing process, 2. The photo sticker dispensing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a notice is given that the edit allowable time ends when a predetermined time elapses from each of the detection timings . The control means is
The photo sticker payout device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the game time when there is no operation of the turn waiting operation means is unlimited . The control means is
Set the edit allowable time when there is no operation of the waiting operation means to the upper limit time,
When the detection means detects that the order waiting operation means is operated within the upper limit time from the start of the editing process and after a predetermined time has elapsed, the edit allowable time is set to the order waiting time. 3. The photo sticker payout according to claim 1, wherein the game time is limited by limiting to one of the predetermined time and the upper limit time which elapses earlier from detection of the operation means being operated. apparatus. It is activated when a predetermined amount of coins is inserted into the coin slot, and a photographing process for photographing the subject by the photographing means, an editing process for performing a necessary edit on the subject image by the photographing means by the photographing means, and an editing process by the printing means. In the control method of the photo sticker dispensing apparatus for sequentially executing the printing process of printing the image on the sticker mount,
There is a turn waiting operation means operated by a game waiting person waiting for the turn,
Before the start of execution of the photographing process at the detection timing with the operation of the waiting operation means by the detecting means, during the execution of the photographing process, until a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the editing process, Depending on after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the editing process,
When the operation of the waiting operation means is detected before the start of the shooting process, the allowable shooting time is limited so that the number of possible shootings is reduced and the allowable editing time is set to a predetermined specified time. Limit the game time during the game from the start of the imaging process to the end of the printing process,
When an operation of the waiting operation means is detected during execution of the shooting process, the game time is limited by limiting only the edit allowable time to the specified time,
When an operation of the waiting operation means is detected after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the editing process until a predetermined time elapses from the start of the editing process, the method of photographs sealing dispensing device characterized in that the edit permissible time from the respective detection timing of there operations of the waiting operation means is limited to a predetermined time limit the playing time.

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