JP4193402B2 - PHOTOGRAPHIC PRINTING DEVICE, PHOTOGRAPHIC PRINTING DEVICE CONTROL METHOD, PHOTOGRAPHIC PRINTING DEVICE CONTROL PROGRAM, AND RECORDING MEDIUM CONTAINING THE PROGRAM - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention is, for example, installed in a game center or the like, and takes a photograph of a user's face and figure, and prints the photographed photograph, a control method for the photograph print apparatus, a photograph print apparatus control program, The present invention relates to a recording medium on which the program is recorded and a print paper unit.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In recent years, for example, a photographic printing apparatus known under the name of Print Club (trademark) has become popular. In this photo printing device, it is often taken by multiple people, and unlike normal portrait photos, the user can take funny poses, make funny faces, etc. Is the main purpose. Furthermore, the image of the photographed image is displayed on the display, and on the display, a scribble is drawn using a touch pen, etc., the image is combined with a background image prepared in advance, or it is combined with a stamp image prepared in advance. The results are often printed.
[0003]
As a recording medium for this printing, a seal-like one is often used (hereinafter, the printed recording medium may be referred to as a “photo sticker”). The user enjoys exchanging photo stickers with friends.
[0004]
A user who uses such a photographic printing apparatus is demanding a unique photo sticker different from others, and desires a photographic printing apparatus having a new function for obtaining a unique output image. . However, since the photo printing apparatus is often installed in a relatively small space, the size of the apparatus is limited, and it is necessary to incorporate new functions within the limited range.
[0005]
Conventionally, for example, registered utility model publication No. 3047910 discloses a technique in which a plurality of different types of curtains are provided on the background of a user who is a subject and the background is changed by turning the curtains. .
[0006]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the above-mentioned publication, the background picture and color are merely changed, and it is a general effect on the printed image and does not sufficiently satisfy the user's request. There wasn't. Therefore, there is a demand for a photographic printing apparatus that can give a more surprising effect to a printed image.
[0007]
The present invention has been made in view of such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a photographic printing apparatus capable of giving a more surprising effect to an image to be printed, and the photographic print. An apparatus control method, a photography printing apparatus control program, and a recording medium on which the program is recorded.
[0008]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
A photographic printing apparatus according to the present invention is a photographic printing apparatus that takes a photograph of a subject and prints the photographed image. In order to solve the above problems, a background that constitutes a background surface that is a background of the subject A member, a plurality of lighting devices capable of illuminating at least the background surface and emitting different types of light, and a background surface constituted by the background member, and corresponding to each lighting device described above It is characterized by comprising a partition member for dividing the background surface and blocking light from each of the lighting devices from entering a region other than the region corresponding to the lighting device.
[0009]
In the above-described configuration, the background illuminated by the illumination devices in the captured image is illuminated by illuminating the background surface with different types of light (for example, light of different colors and intensities) by the plurality of illumination devices. (For example, backgrounds having different colors and brightness) are formed. As described above, since the light for illuminating the background surface is different in each region, a significantly different background can be configured for each region in the captured image.
[0010]
Here, when the background surface is illuminated with light emitted from separate illumination devices, the light emitted from each illumination device usually overlaps or completely separates in the vicinity of the boundary between the corresponding regions. become. If the light emitted from each lighting device overlaps, the change in the background near the boundary in the captured image becomes ambiguous, and the above effect is reduced.
[0011]
Therefore, in the above configuration, a partition member is provided. The partition member has a function of blocking the light from each lighting device from entering a region other than the region corresponding to the lighting device (region corresponding to another lighting device), thereby enabling separate illumination. It can suppress that the light from an apparatus overlaps with a background surface. Accordingly, the background change near the boundary can be made remarkable.
[0012]
In addition, although it is desirable for the partition member to completely block the light from the lighting device from entering a region other than the region corresponding to the lighting device, the effect can be obtained even if it is partially blocked.
[0013]
As described above, in the above configuration, it is possible to form a different shooting environment for each region, and while giving one image, a completely different impression is given for each region, and a change at the boundary of the region is remarkable. An image can be formed. As a result, an unexpected image can be formed by the photographic printing apparatus.
[0014]
In the photographic printing apparatus according to the present invention, it is preferable that the position of the partition member is variable in the photographic printing apparatus.
[0015]
In the above configuration, by changing the position of the partition member, it is possible to change the division ratio of the area illuminated by each illumination device within the imaging range. Therefore, the area can be divided according to the subject (for example, according to the number of people and poses when the subject is a person), and various images can be formed according to the user's request. become.
[0016]
In the photographic printing apparatus according to the present invention, in the photographic printing apparatus described above, it is preferable that each of the illumination devices moves as the position of the partition member changes.
[0017]
In the above configuration, when the shape or arrangement of the region is changed by changing the position of the partition member, the lighting device can be moved so that the corresponding lighting device illuminates, for example, approximately the center of the region. Become. Thereby, it becomes possible to illuminate the area in a more suitable state when the position of the partition member is changed.
[0018]
In addition, each said illuminating device can emit the light of a mutually different color, for example.
[0019]
The photography printing apparatus according to the present invention is the above photography printing apparatus, wherein the background member includes a plurality of divided background areas forming different backgrounds, and the partition member is located at a boundary of the background area. It is preferable.
[0020]
In the above configuration, the background surface is divided into a plurality of background regions, and each background region forms a different background (for example, a background having a different color or pattern). And the partition member is provided in the boundary of a background area | region. As described above, in each background region, the background surface itself is different in addition to the light for illuminating the background surface, so that a significantly different background can be formed for each background region in the photographed image.
[0021]
Also in this case, by providing the partition member at the boundary of the background region, it is possible to suppress the light from separate illumination devices from overlapping on the background surface. Therefore, the image change near the boundary can be made remarkable.
[0022]
In the photographic printing apparatus according to the present invention, it is desirable that the position of the boundary between the partition member and the background region be variable in the photographic printing apparatus.
[0023]
In the above configuration, by changing the position of the boundary between the partition member and the background area, it is possible to change the division ratio of the background area illuminated by each illumination device within the imaging range. Therefore, the background area can be divided according to the subject, and various images according to the user's request can be formed.
[0024]
In the photographic printing apparatus according to the present invention, in the photographic printing apparatus described above, it is preferable that each of the lighting devices is moved in accordance with a change in a boundary position between the partition member and the background region.
[0025]
In the above configuration, when the shape or arrangement of the background region is changed by changing the position of the boundary between the partition member and the background region, the corresponding lighting device illuminates, for example, approximately the center of the background region. You will be able to move. Thereby, when the position of the boundary between the partition member and the background region is changed, the region can be illuminated in a more suitable state.
[0026]
In addition, each background area | region of a background surface has a mutually different color, for example. Moreover, each illuminating device can emit the light of mutually different intensity | strength, for example.
[0027]
In addition, the photography printing apparatus accepts an illumination selection input for selecting the type of light emitted by the plurality of illumination devices, and sets the type of light emitted by the plurality of illumination devices based on the illumination selection input. It can control by the control method including the step to set.
[0028]
Alternatively, the photography printing apparatus receives a lighting selection input for selecting types of light emitted by the plurality of lighting devices, and receives a background selection input for selecting a background of the plurality of background regions. And a step of setting the types of light emitted by the plurality of illumination devices and the background of the plurality of background regions based on the illumination selection input and the background selection input.
[0029]
A photographic printing apparatus control program according to the present invention causes a computer to execute the above control method, and a recording medium according to the present invention records a photographic printing apparatus control program.
[0030]
A print paper unit according to the present invention includes a print paper on which an image is printed, and an identification medium for recording identification information related to the print paper, and the identification information reading unit provided in the photographic printing apparatus includes The identification information recorded on the identification medium is read, and the content is confirmed, and then an image is output on the print paper. As a result, it is possible to avoid the use of a printing paper unit that is not suitable for the photography printing apparatus.
[0031]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
An embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 15 as follows.
[0032]
FIGS. 2A and 2B are diagrams showing a schematic configuration of an example that can be considered as a photographic printing apparatus 50 that can change the background. FIG. 2A is a plan view, and FIG. 2B is a view in the arrow Y direction of FIG. It is a front view. The background device 51 in the photographic printing apparatus 50 is configured by installing different types of curtains 53a and 53b from both ends of the U-shaped curtain rail 52 toward the central portion. The boundary between the curtain 53 a and the curtain 53 b can be moved along the curtain rail 52. In the background device 51, the division ratio between the background by the curtain 53a and the background by the curtain 53b can be changed by moving the boundary between the curtain 53a and the curtain 53b. Therefore, for example, if the color of the curtain 53a is different from the color of the curtain 53b, the division ratio of two different types of background colors can be changed.
[0033]
FIGS. 3A and 3B are diagrams showing a schematic configuration of another example that can be considered as a photographic printing apparatus 60 capable of changing the background, wherein FIG. 3A is a plan view and FIG. 3B is a perspective view. The background device 61 in the photographic printing apparatus 60 is configured by installing different types of curtains 63a, 63b, and 63c on a plurality of curtain rails 62a, 62b, and 62c, respectively. The curtains 63a, 63b, and 63c are arranged so as to overlap each other. When the foremost curtain 63a is folded, an intermediate curtain 63b appears, and when the middle curtain 63b is also folded, the rearmost curtain 63c appears. Become. As a result, the background variations can be further increased as compared with the photography printing apparatus 50 of FIG.
[0034]
However, in these background devices 51 and 61, the background color and pattern can be simply divided and changed.
[0035]
On the other hand, in the configuration of FIG. 1, it is possible to take a photograph that can form an image having a more unexpected property. 1A and 1B are diagrams showing a schematic configuration of a photographic printing apparatus 10 according to the present invention, in which FIG. 1A is a plan view and FIG. 1B is a perspective view. Hereinafter, the photography printing apparatus 10 will be described. The photographic printing apparatus 10 includes a background apparatus 11 and a main body 12.
[0036]
First, the configuration of the main body 12 will be described. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the main body 12 in more detail. The main body 12 controls each part of the photographic printing apparatus 10 and performs image processing, a photographing unit 2 for photographing, an environment setting menu and a captured image, and also for environment setting and image editing. Are provided with an input / output unit 3 that receives the input of the image, a print unit 4 that prints an image, and the like.
[0037]
The control device 1 controls the overall operation of each part of the photographic printing apparatus 10. The control device 1 is configured by a PC-based computer, for example. And operation control of various composition is performed by making a computer run a control program. This program may be in the form of reading and using what is recorded on a removable medium such as a CD-ROM, or may be in the form of reading and using what is installed on a hard disk or the like. Further, when the control device 1 is connected to a communication network such as the Internet, a mode in which the program is downloaded via the communication network, installed on a hard disk, and the like can be considered.
[0038]
The storage device 5 is configured by a nonvolatile storage device such as the hard disk described above. The contents stored in the storage device 5 include the above-described control program, OS (Operating System) program, and various other programs, operation setting values for the photographing camera, photographing environment setting values, photographed images, and edited images. For example, image data. Examples of the operation setting values in the photographing camera include white balance values set at the time of shipment of the apparatus and maintenance, various parameter values relating to image processing when adjusting the brightness and darkness of the photographed image, and the like. The set values of the shooting environment include a background division ratio, types of curtains constituting each divided background, types of light that illuminate each divided background, and the like.
[0039]
The billing processing unit 6 is a block that performs processing related to billing collected from the user. The control device 1 controls the operation of the photographic printing apparatus 10 for the corresponding user according to the charging status by the charging processing unit 6.
[0040]
The print unit 4 includes an ID tag reader / writer 4a (identification information reading means) and a printer 4b. The print unit 4 has a print paper 4c and an ID tag 4d (identification) serving as an output medium for an image to be printed. Medium) is set as one set.
[0041]
When the image data to be output is sent from the control device 1, the printer 4b prints on the print paper 4c based on the image data. As this printer 4b, for example, a sublimation printer is used. When a sublimation type printer is used, a set of sublimation type ink films is set in addition to the print paper 4c and the ID tag 4d. In addition, as the printed paper 4c, a seal-like paper that is affixed as a seal by peeling off the release paper is often used, but a normal paper that is not a seal-like paper may be used.
[0042]
The ID tag reader / writer 4a reads out various identification information recorded in the ID tag 4d and outputs it to the control device 1. The ID tag 4d is configured by an IC chip having a memory function. Examples of the identification information include a unique ID, the number of sheets, a sheet type, and ink-specific color information (when an ink film is set).
[0043]
Based on the identification information read by the ID tag reader / writer 4a, the control device 1 determines whether the mounted print paper 4c and the ink film can be used in the photography printing apparatus 10, and can be used. The printer 4b can be operated only in some cases. That is, it is set so that only the print paper 4c and the ink film specified in the photography printing apparatus 10 can be used.
[0044]
Further, the remaining number of sheets can be grasped by counting down the number of sheets every time the print sheet 4c is used based on the number of sheets information recorded in the ID tag 4d. Therefore, if the configuration is such that a warning is given by a display means when the remaining number of sheets has been reduced, it is possible to avoid a problem such as running out of sheets during use by the user. Become. Note that when counting down the number of sheets, the sheet number information recorded in the ID tag 4d is also rewritten. As a result, when the paper is used up, the information on the number of sheets recorded in the ID tag 4d is also 0, and the ID tag 4d can be invalidated.
[0045]
As the ID tag 4d, there are a non-contact type ID tag capable of wireless data communication and a contact type ID tag provided with a terminal. The ID tag reader / writer 4a is either one of these or It corresponds to both.
[0046]
In the above example, the ID tag is used to check whether the print paper can be used. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the print paper and the ink film are packed. The configuration may be such that confirmation is performed using a barcode printed on a packing material or the like. However, when a barcode is used, there are problems that the amount of information that can be included is small and that information cannot be rewritten by counting down the number of sheets, for example.
[0047]
The photographing unit 2 is provided with a photographing camera 2a, a display monitor 2b, and operation buttons 13.
[0048]
The photographing camera 2a is configured by a digital camera including, for example, a lens group, a diaphragm, a CCD (Charge Coupled Device) image sensor, and the like. The photographing camera 2a may be configured to be able to switch, for example, a lens group to be used and an aperture so as to support both whole body photographing and up photographing.
[0049]
The display monitor 2b is a monitor used for displaying various operation contents in the photographing process, photographing screen display during photographing, and the like. The display monitor 2b is configured by, for example, a flat panel display such as a liquid crystal display element, a small CRT (Cathode Ray Tube), or the like.
[0050]
The operation button 2c is a button used for setting the shooting environment, which will be described later, and other settings according to the operation content displayed on the display monitor 2b. The operation button 2c includes a shutter button for instructing photographing.
[0051]
The input / output unit 3 includes an edit display panel 3a and a touch pen 3b.
[0052]
The edit display panel 3a is used for performing an editing process (graffiti process) such as “doodle” on the photographed image. During the graffiti process, the edit display panel 3a displays an image to be edited, displays various editing tools, and the like. Is. The edit display panel 3a is configured by, for example, a flat panel display such as a liquid crystal display element or a CRT, and a touch panel is provided on the surface thereof.
[0053]
The touch pen 3b is a pen for performing image drawing such as graffiti, selection of various displayed editing tools, operation buttons, and the like using a touch panel in the editing display panel 3a.
[0054]
The control device 1 includes a curtain control unit 1a and an illumination control unit 1b. The curtain control unit 1a is for setting a shooting environment by controlling a curtain moving device 21 provided in the background device 11. The illumination control unit 1b is for setting the photographing environment by controlling the subject illumination device 22 and the background illumination device 23 (illumination device).
[0055]
The curtain moving device 21 is provided in the background device 11 and is for changing the background by moving a curtain or the like of the background device 11 described later.
[0056]
The subject illumination device 22 is provided in the main body 12 and functions as a flash that mainly illuminates the subject at the time of shooting, and also functions as a normal illumination. The background illumination devices 23a and 23b are provided in the background device 11, and are for changing the state of the background by illuminating the curtain of the background device 11 described later.
[0057]
Returning to FIG. 1, the background device 11 will be described. The background device 11 is a device for configuring the background of the subject located at the subject position S when photographing by the photographic printing apparatus 10. Therefore, the background device 11 includes curtains 31a and 31b arranged to cover the rear of the subject position S in the shooting range C of the shooting camera 2a as viewed from the shooting unit 2, and curtains for supporting the curtains 31a and 31b. Rails 32a and 32b are provided. Thus, the curtains 31a and 31b (background members) constitute a background surface that is the background of the subject. In addition, although the structure which supports curtain 31a * 31b as a background member here by curtain rail 32a * 32b is demonstrated, you may implement | achieve a background member by another structure (for example, screen).
[0058]
Here, the background in the photographing range C is divided into two regions (first and second regions A and B) by the curtains 31a and 31b, and different backgrounds can be formed. Although the case where the number of divisions is 2 will be described here, the number of divisions is not limited to this, and the number of divisions may be 3 or more. Moreover, although the case where it is divided in the horizontal direction will be described here, it may be divided in the vertical and diagonal directions.
[0059]
Curtain rails 32a and 32b are also provided separately so that separate curtains 31a and 31b can be installed in the first and second regions A and B, respectively. The first and second areas A and B are arranged so as to be substantially line-symmetric with respect to the photographing camera 2a (note that the symmetry is lost when the division position of the area is changed as will be described later). Sometimes).
[0060]
The curtain rails 32a and 32b are provided on the back surface portion 32a. ₁ ・ 32b ₁ , Side part 32a ₂ ・ 32b ₂ , Partition 32a _Three ・ 32b _Three It is made up of. Since the first and second regions A and B are in a line symmetrical relationship, only the first region A will be described here. Back part 32a ₁ Is a portion for arranging the curtain 31a so as to face the photographing camera 2a, and extends in a direction substantially orthogonal to the center line of the photographing camera 2a. Side part 32a ₂ In order to arrange the curtain 31a so as to cover the outside of the photographing range C, the back surface portion 32a ₁ It bends and extends to the main body 12 side. Partition part 32a _Three Is the back portion 32a at the boundary between the first and second regions A and B. ₁ It bends and extends to the main body 12 side. The partition 32a _Three Has a length that does not enter the subject position S.
[0061]
By arranging the curtain rails 32a and 32b in this manner, the curtains 31a and 31b can surround the first and second regions A and B, respectively. Thereby, it can suppress that the light from the background illuminating device 23a * 23b provided corresponding to each of 1st and 2nd area | region A * B leaks outside each area | region so that it may mention later.
[0062]
The curtain rails 32a and 32b are provided on the back surface 32a. ₁ ・ 32b ₁ Can be expanded and contracted in the longitudinal direction (arrow X direction). _Three ・ 32b _Three Can move in the X direction. Thereby, the division | segmentation ratio of 1st and 2nd area | region A * B in a background can be changed now. In addition, although it is desirable for the photography printing apparatus 10 to be able to change the division ratio of the first and second regions A and B, it may not be possible to change.
[0063]
This back part 32a ₁ ・ 32b ₁ The expansion / contraction operation may be performed automatically under the control of the control device 1 or manually by the user. In the case of manual operation, the curtain control unit 1a and the curtain moving device 21 are not necessary. In the case of automatic, the curtain moving device 21 controlled by the curtain control unit 1a is attached to the curtain rails 32a and 32b.
[0064]
5A and 5B are diagrams illustrating a specific configuration of the curtain moving device 21, in which FIG. 5A is a front view (viewed from the main body 12 side), and FIG. 5B is a side view. The curtain moving device 21 includes a rack 21a provided at the extendable portion of the curtain rails 32a and 32b, a pinion 21b that meshes with the rack 21a, and a motor 21c that rotationally drives the pinion 21b. The motor 21c is fixed to a member that does not move by an expansion / contraction operation, and by rotating the motor 21c, the back surface portion 32a. ₁ ・ 32b ₁ Extend and contract the partition 32a _Three ・ 32b _Three Can be moved.
[0065]
The curtains 31a and 31b may be the same, but may be of different types. When the types are different, different backgrounds can be formed by the curtains 31a and 31b in the first and second regions A and B.
[0066]
The curtains 31a and 31b may be a set of a plurality of types of curtains. That is, multiple types of curtains may be arranged in multiple. In this case, even in the same region, a curtain that forms a favorite background can be selected from a plurality of types of curtains. The selection of the multiple curtains may be automatically performed under the control of the control device 1 or may be manually performed by the user.
[0067]
As the types of curtains, for example, those having different colors, those having different patterns, and those having different reflectances can be considered.
[0068]
Returning to FIG. 1, the background device 11 will be further described. The background device 11 includes a background illumination device 23. The background illumination device 23 separately illuminates the curtains 31a and 31b in the first and second regions A and B, respectively. As the background illumination device 23, the main illumination device 23a that illuminates the curtains 31a and 31b from the upper center of each of the first and second regions A and B. ₁ ・ 23b ₁ , Each side part 32a ₂ ・ 32b ₂ Side-side auxiliary lighting device 23a for illuminating the curtains 31a and 31b from the upper side ₂ ・ 23b ₂ , Each partition 32a _Three ・ 32b _Three Side auxiliary lighting device 23a for illuminating the curtains 31a and 31b from the upper side _Three ・ 23b _Three Is provided. The number and arrangement of these are not limited to the above, and for example, the main lighting device 23a. ₁ ・ 23b ₁ May be provided, or each may be illuminated from below. Below, the main illuminating device 23a provided corresponding to the 1st area | region side ₁ Side side auxiliary lighting device 23a ₂ , Partition side auxiliary lighting device 23a _Three Is provided corresponding to the first background lighting device 23a and the second region side. ₁ Side side auxiliary lighting device 23b ₂ , Partition side auxiliary lighting device 23b _Three Are collectively referred to as a second background illumination device 23b.
[0069]
The first and second background illumination devices 23a and 23b illuminate at least the curtains 31a and 31b, respectively, and can emit different types of light. Here, “illuminate at least the curtains 31a and 31b” means that, for example, the subject may also be illuminated. The type of light includes, for example, the color of light and the intensity of light. The color of light can be changed by providing a color filter in the first and second background illumination devices 23a and 23b. Thereby, different lighting effects can be given to the curtains 31a and 31b of the first and second regions A and B, respectively.
[0070]
The main lighting device 23a ₁ ・ 23b ₁ , And the partition side auxiliary lighting device 23a _Three ・ 23b _Three The partition 32a _Three ・ 32b _Three Move with the movement of. Thereby, even when the division ratio of the first and second regions A and B is changed, the main lighting device 23a. ₁ ・ 23b ₁ Always starts from the center of the first and second areas A and B, and the partition side auxiliary lighting device 23a. _Three ・ 23b _Three Is always the partition 32a _Three ・ 32b _Three It will come to illuminate from the partition 32a _Three ・ 32b _Three Illumination in the same state as when is located in the center is possible.
[0071]
However, as shown in FIG. 6, the lighting device may be fixed. FIG. 6 is a conceptual diagram showing the relationship between the lighting device and the first and second regions A and B when the lighting device is fixed. FIG. 6A shows the first region A: the second region B = 1. (B) is a drawing showing a case where the first area A is divided into the second area B = 1: 3. In this figure, the upper illumination device 40a as the illumination device. ₁ ~ 40a _Four , And downward lighting device 40b ₁ ~ 40b _Four The case where is provided is shown.
[0072]
In the case of FIG. 6A, the illumination device corresponding to the first region A is the upper illumination device 40a. ₁ ・ 40a ₂ , And downward lighting device 40b ₁ ・ 40b ₂ The lighting device corresponding to the second region B is the upper lighting device 40a. _Three ・ 40a _Four , And downward lighting device 40b _Three ・ 40b _Four In contrast, in the case of FIG. 6B, the illumination device corresponding to the first region A is the upper illumination device 40a. ₁ ~ 40a _Three , And downward lighting device 40b ₁ ~ 40b _Three The lighting device corresponding to the second region B is the upper lighting device 40a. _Four , And downward lighting device 40b _Four It is. As described above, the correspondence between the area and the lighting device may change depending on the division ratio.
[0073]
An image obtained when shooting is performed using such a background device 11 will be described.
FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining an image when one user is photographed as a subject. Here, the background of the first region A is a color having a relatively high reflectance (for example, white), the intensity of light that illuminates the background is relatively large, and the background of the second region B is relatively reflective. In this case, the intensity of light that illuminates the background is relatively small. Moreover, the case where the user is standing in the boundary position of 1st and 2nd area | region A * B is shown.
[0074]
At this time, in the first area A, the light reflected by the background is backlit, so that the contour of the subject in the first area A can be in a blurred state. On the other hand, in the second region B, the condition is such that the reflected light is less likely to be generated by the background, so that the outline is emphasized. In this way, it is possible to form an image that gives a completely different impression in the first and second regions A and B while being one image.
[0075]
Here, in the background apparatus 11, the partition part 32a of the curtain rails 32a and 32b. _Three ・ 32b _Three The first and second regions A and B are divided by curtains 31a and 31b positioned below (see FIG. 1). Thus, the part of curtain 31a * 31b which divides | segments 1st and 2nd area | region A * B, ie, the partition part 32a of curtain rail 32a * 32b, is divided. _Three ・ 32b _Three The portions of the curtains 31a and 31b located below constitute a partition member.
[0076]
By this partition member, it is possible to prevent light from the first background illumination device 23a corresponding to the first region A from leaking to the second region B. Similarly, the light from the second background illumination device 23b corresponding to the second region B can be prevented from leaking to the first region A. Thereby, it can suppress that the light which illuminates each area | region overlaps in the boundary of 1st and 2nd area | region A * B. Therefore, an unexpected image having a significantly different background for each region at the boundary can be configured.
[0077]
Although the partition member desirably completely blocks the light from the first and second background illumination devices 23a and 23b from entering the regions other than the first and second regions A and B, respectively. The effect can be obtained even if it is partially blocked.
[0078]
Although the case where the light for illuminating the background of the first area A and the light for illuminating the background of the second area B are different from each other has been described here, the present invention is not limited to this. Good. For example, when the color of the user's clothes is blue, the background of the first area A is red to enhance the color contrast, and the background of the second area B is blue to reduce the color contrast. It is also possible to construct an image in which the outline of the user is emphasized in the first area and the outline of the user is ambiguous in the second area. In this case as well, the background is illuminated with light of a color that highlights the color of each curtain rather than simply changing the colors of the curtains constituting the background (for example, in the case of FIG. 2 or FIG. 3). By doing so, the difference in contrast can be further emphasized.
[0079]
FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining an image when three users are photographed as subjects. As described above, when the user stands in each area, the division ratio can be changed according to the number of people.
[0080]
As described above, the photographic printing apparatus 10 shoots a subject and prints the captured image, and has the following characteristics. That is, the photography printing apparatus 10 illuminates a background member (curtains 31a and 31b) constituting a background surface as a background of a subject and at least the background surface, and can emit a plurality of different types of light. Devices (first and second background lighting devices 23a and 23b) and a background surface constituted by the background member, the background surface is divided corresponding to each lighting device, and from each lighting device described above Partition member (the partition portion 32a of the curtain rails 32a and 32b) for blocking the light from entering the region other than the region corresponding to the lighting device. _Three ・ 32b _Three Curtains 31a and 31b). The partition member does not need to be in contact with the background surface.
[0081]
In the photography printing apparatus 10, the background surface is illuminated by different types of light (for example, light of different colors and intensities) by a plurality of illumination devices, so that the area illuminated by each illumination device in the captured image is displayed. Different backgrounds (for example, backgrounds having different colors and brightness) are formed. As described above, since the light for illuminating the background surface is different in each region, a significantly different background can be configured for each region in the captured image.
[0082]
Moreover, the photography printing apparatus 10 is provided with a partition member. The partition member has a function of blocking light from each lighting device from entering a region other than the region corresponding to the lighting device, so that light from separate lighting devices overlaps on the background surface. Can be suppressed. Accordingly, the background change near the boundary can be made remarkable.
[0083]
As described above, the photography printing apparatus 10 can form different photographing environments for each region, gives a completely different impression for each region even though it is one image, and has a remarkable change at the boundary of the region. An image can be formed. As a result, an image having unexpectedness can be formed.
[0084]
The above-described photography printing apparatus 10 is further characterized in that the background member is composed of a plurality of divided background areas forming different backgrounds, and the partition member is located at the boundary of the background area. Here, the plurality of background regions correspond to the first and second regions A and B, respectively, and are configured by curtains 31a and 31b, respectively.
[0085]
As described above, in the photographic printing apparatus 10, in addition to the light for illuminating the background surface, the background regions of the background member form different backgrounds (for example, backgrounds having different colors and patterns). Thus, a significantly different background can be configured for each background area in the captured image.
[0086]
Also in this case, by providing the partition member at the boundary of the background region, it is possible to suppress the light from separate illumination devices from overlapping on the background surface. Therefore, the image change near the boundary can be made remarkable.
[0087]
In the above description, the case where the background member is composed of a plurality of divided background regions forming different backgrounds, that is, the case where the first and second regions A and B are divided by the curtains 31a and 31b has been described. However, a common curtain may be used.
[0088]
FIG. 9 is a drawing showing a schematic configuration of a photographic printing apparatus 10 ′ having a common curtain 31 and curtain rail 32, wherein (a) is a plan view and (b) is a perspective view. Note that members having the same functions as those of the photographic printing apparatus 10 of FIG. 1 are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted.
[0089]
In the photographic printing apparatus 10 ′, the first and second areas A and B are divided by the partition member 41, and the first and second background illumination apparatuses correspond to the first and second areas A and B, respectively. 23a and 23b are provided. In this case, since the curtain 31 is common, the background is made different depending on the light from the first and second background illumination devices 23a and 23b. For example, by illuminating the curtain 31 with light of different colors and intensities from the first and second background illumination devices 23a and 23b, the background color and brightness in the first and second regions A and B are different. Can be a thing. In this case, the color of the curtain 31 is preferably a color that easily reflects the color of the illuminated light, for example, white.
[0090]
As described above, even when the background is changed depending on the lighting effect, the background difference becomes more significant than when the curtains constituting the background surface are simply changed in color (for example, in the case of FIG. 2 or FIG. 3). An image having more unexpectedness can be formed.
[0091]
Next, the flow of processing in the photographic printing apparatus 10 will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 and 10 to 13. 10 is a flowchart showing the overall process flow, FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the flow of the photographing process in FIG. 10, FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the curtain environment setting process flow in FIG. 11, and FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of an environment setting process.
[0092]
When a user inserts a coin (S1), the charging processing unit 6 confirms charging. If the appropriate amount has been inserted, the photographing process S2 is performed, the graffiti process S3 is performed on the photographed image by the user using the input / output unit 3, and the image subjected to the graffiti process S3 is the print process S4. It is printed on the print paper 4c and provided to the user. Here, the photographing process S2 will be described in more detail.
[0093]
As shown in FIG. 11, in the photographing process S2, the environment setting selection screen is displayed on the display monitor 2b (S11), and whether or not to set the curtain environment and whether or not to set the lighting environment is sequentially determined by the user. To select. When the user selects to set the curtain environment (S12), a curtain environment setting process S13 is performed. When the user selects to set the lighting environment (S14), the lighting environment setting process S15 is performed. When the user selects not to set the curtain environment or the lighting environment, the default setting is used. The environment determined in this way is reproduced by the subject illumination device 22 and the background device 11 and the photographing unit 2 performs photographing (S16).
[0094]
As shown in FIG. 12, in the curtain environment setting process S13, a left / right division designation screen is displayed (S21), and when the user selects to designate division (S22), a division ratio setting screen is displayed ( When the division ratio is input (S23), the position of the partition member is determined according to the designated ratio (S25). Subsequently, the curtain color setting screen is represented (S26), and the curtain color is set. At this time, the case is divided depending on whether left-right division is designated (S27). If left and right splitting is designated, the left curtain color setting screen is displayed (S28). When the left curtain color is input (S29), the right curtain color setting screen is displayed (S30). When the right curtain color is input (S31), the actual background is set to the set curtain (S32). On the other hand, when the left / right division is not designated, when the user designates the color of the curtain (S33), the whole color setting screen is displayed (S34), and when the whole color is input (S35), The background is set to a set curtain (S32). When the user does not specify the curtain color (S33), the curtain set by default is used.
[0095]
Here, “left” corresponds to the first region A, and “right” corresponds to the second region B.
[0096]
As shown in FIG. 13, in the lighting environment setting process S15, a left / right division designation screen is displayed (S41), and when the user selects to designate division (S42), a division ratio setting screen is displayed ( When the division ratio is input (S43), the position of the partition member is determined according to the designated ratio (S45). If the position of the partition member has already been determined in the curtain environment setting process S13, S43 to S45 are omitted. Subsequently, an illumination setting screen is represented (S46), and illumination settings (color and intensity) are performed. At this time, the case is divided depending on whether left / right division is designated (S47). If left and right splitting is specified, the left illumination setting screen is displayed (S48). When the left illumination setting is input (S49), the right illumination setting screen is displayed (S50), and the right curtain is displayed. Is input (S51), the set illumination is actually realized (S52). On the other hand, when the left / right division is not designated, when the user designates illumination (S53), the entire illumination setting screen is displayed (S54), and when the entire illumination is input (S55), the setting is made. The actual illumination is realized (S52). When the user does not specify illumination (S53), the default illumination is used.
[0097]
Examples of screen display in the curtain environment setting process S13 and the illumination environment setting process S15 are shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, respectively.
[0098]
As described above, in the control of the photographic printing apparatus 10 or the photographic printing apparatus 10 ′, the step of receiving an illumination selection input for selecting the type of light emitted by the plurality of illumination devices (S49, S51), and this illumination selection A step of setting the type of light emitted by the plurality of lighting devices based on the input (S52).
[0099]
Further, in the control of the photographic printing apparatus 10, a step (S29, S31) of receiving a background selection input for selecting a background of a plurality of background areas, and a plurality of background areas based on the background selection input. A step of setting the background (S32).
[0100]
These controls are respectively executed by the illumination control unit 1b and the curtain control unit 1a of the control device 1 (computer). These control methods are executed by the control device 1 based on the photographic printing apparatus control program as the control program.
[0101]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, the photography printing apparatus according to the present invention includes a background member that forms a background surface serving as a background of a subject, and a plurality of illumination devices that can illuminate the background surface and emit different types of light. Located on the background surface constituted by the background member, the background surface is divided corresponding to each lighting device, and the light from each lighting device is blocked from entering a region other than the region corresponding to the lighting device. It is the structure provided with the partition member for this.
[0102]
In the above configuration, since the light that illuminates the background surface is different in each region, a significantly different background can be configured for each region in the captured image. Moreover, in said structure, the partition member is provided. The partition member has a function of blocking light from each lighting device from entering a region other than the region corresponding to the lighting device, so that light from separate lighting devices overlaps on the background surface. Can be suppressed. Accordingly, the background change near the boundary can be made remarkable.
[0103]
As described above, in the above configuration, it is possible to form a different shooting environment for each region, and while giving one image, a completely different impression is given for each region, and a change at the boundary of the region is remarkable. An image can be formed. As a result, an unexpected image can be formed by the photographic printing apparatus.
[0104]
In the photographic printing apparatus according to the present invention, in the above photographic printing apparatus, it is preferable that the position of the partition member is variable.
[0105]
In the above configuration, the area can be divided according to the subject, and various images can be formed according to the user's request.
[0106]
In the photographic printing apparatus according to the present invention, in the above photographic printing apparatus, it is preferable that each illumination device moves in accordance with a change in the position of the partition member.
[0107]
In the above configuration, the area can be illuminated in a more suitable state when the position of the partition member is changed.
[0108]
The photographic printing apparatus according to the present invention is the above photographic printing apparatus, wherein the background member is composed of a plurality of divided background areas forming different backgrounds, and the partition member is positioned at the boundary of the background area. Is preferred.
[0109]
In the above configuration, in each background region, the background surface itself is different in addition to the light that illuminates the background surface, so that a significantly different background can be configured for each background region in the captured image.
[0110]
In the photography printing apparatus according to the present invention, in the photography printing apparatus described above, the position of the boundary between the partition member and the background region is preferably variable.
[0111]
In the above configuration, the background area can be divided according to the subject, and various images can be formed according to the user's request.
[0112]
In the photographic printing apparatus according to the present invention, in the above photographic printing apparatus, it is preferable that each lighting device moves in accordance with a change in the position of the boundary between the partition member and the background region.
[0113]
In the above configuration, the area can be illuminated in a more suitable state when the position of the boundary between the partition member and the background area is changed.
[0114]
The photography printing apparatus receives a lighting selection input for selecting types of light emitted by the plurality of lighting devices, and sets a type of light emitted by the plurality of lighting devices based on the lighting selection input. It can control by the control method containing these.
[0115]
Alternatively, the photography printing apparatus receives a lighting selection input for selecting types of light emitted by a plurality of lighting devices, and receives a background selection input for selecting a background of a plurality of background regions, Based on the illumination selection input and the background selection input, it can be controlled by a control method including the step of setting the types of light emitted by the plurality of illumination devices and the background of the plurality of background regions.
[0116]
A photographic printing apparatus control program according to the present invention causes a computer to execute the above control method, and a recording medium according to the present invention records a photographic printing apparatus control program.
[0117]
A print paper unit according to the present invention includes a print paper on which an image is printed, and an identification medium that records identification information about the print paper. The identification information reading unit provided in the above-described photographic printing apparatus uses the identification medium The identification information recorded in the image is read, and after the contents thereof are confirmed, an image is output on the print paper. As a result, it is possible to avoid the use of a printing paper unit that is not suitable for the photography printing apparatus.
[Brief description of the drawings]
1A and 1B are diagrams showing a schematic configuration of a photographic printing apparatus according to the present invention, wherein FIG. 1A is a plan view and FIG. 1B is a perspective view.
2A and 2B are diagrams illustrating a schematic configuration of an example of a photographic printing apparatus that can change the background, in which FIG. 2A is a plan view, and FIG. FIG.
3A and 3B are diagrams showing a schematic configuration of another example that can be considered as a photographic printing apparatus capable of changing the background, in which FIG. 3A is a plan view and FIG. 3B is a perspective view.
4 is a block diagram showing in more detail the configuration of the main body in the photography printing apparatus of FIG.
FIGS. 5A and 5B are diagrams showing a specific configuration of a curtain moving device in the photographic printing apparatus of FIG. 1, wherein FIG. 5A is a front view, and FIG. 5B is a side view.
FIG. 6 is a conceptual diagram showing the relationship between the lighting device and the first and second regions when the lighting device is fixed; FIG. 6A is divided into a first region: second region = 1: 1. (B) is a drawing showing a case where the first area: second area = 1: 3.
FIG. 7 is a drawing for explaining an image when one user is photographed as a subject.
FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining an image when three users are photographed as subjects.
9A and 9B are diagrams showing a schematic configuration of a modified example of the photographic printing apparatus according to the present invention, wherein FIG. 9A is a plan view and FIG. 9B is a perspective view.
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the overall processing flow of the photographic printing apparatus according to the present invention.
11 is a flowchart showing a flow of photographing processing in FIG.
12 is a flowchart showing a flow of curtain environment setting processing in FIG. 11. FIG.
13 is a flowchart showing a flow of illumination environment setting processing in FIG.
14 is a diagram showing an example of a screen display of the curtain environment setting process in FIG. 11. FIG.
15 is a diagram showing an example of a screen display of the illumination environment setting process in FIG. 11. FIG.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 Control device
1a Curtain controller
1b Lighting control unit
2 Shooting unit
3 Input / output unit
4 Print unit
4a ID tag reader / writer (identification information reading means)
4b printer
4c printed paper
4d ID tag (identification medium)
5 storage devices
6 Billing processing part
10 Photographic printing device
10 'Photographic printing device
11 Background equipment
12 Body
21 Curtain moving device
22 Subject lighting device
23 Background illumination device
31 Curtain
32 Curtain rail

Claims (11)

In a photography printing device that takes a picture of a subject and prints the photographed image,
A plurality of divided background regions forming different backgrounds;
A plurality of background members having different colors or patterns, which constitute a background surface serving as a background of the subject , provided for each background region ;
An illumination device provided for each background region, which illuminates at least the background surface and emits different types of light; and
A partition member for blocking light from each of the lighting devices located at the boundary of the background region from entering a region other than the background region corresponding to the lighting device;
For each background region , accept a lighting selection input for selecting the color or intensity of light emitted by the lighting device;
For each background region , accepting a background selection input for selecting one of the colors or patterns of the plurality of background members ;
Photographing characterized in that, based on the illumination selection input and background selection input, the color or intensity of light emitted by the illumination device and the background member of the selected color or pattern are set for each background region. Printing device. In the photography printing apparatus according to claim 1,
The photographic printing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the position of the partition member is variable. In the photography printing apparatus according to claim 2,
Each illuminating device moves in accordance with a change in the position of the partition member. In the photography printing apparatus of any one of Claim 1 to 3,
Each of the lighting devices is capable of emitting light of different colors from each other. In the photography printing device according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The photographic printing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a position of the boundary between the partition member and the background region is variable. In the photography printing apparatus of Claim 5,
Each of the lighting devices moves in accordance with a change in the position of the boundary between the partition member and the background region. In the photography printing apparatus according to claim 6,
Each of the background areas of the background surface has a different color from each other. In the photography printing apparatus of Claim 7,
The photographic printing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein each of the lighting devices can emit light having different intensities. A photography printing apparatus for photographing a subject and printing the photographed image, and a plurality of divided background areas forming different backgrounds, and a background as a background of the subject provided for each of the background areas A plurality of background members that are different in color or pattern from each other, an illumination device that illuminates at least the background surface and emits different types of light , provided for each background region, and the background In the control method of the photography printing apparatus, comprising a partition member for blocking light from each of the lighting devices located at the boundary of the region from entering a region other than the background region corresponding to the lighting device,
Receiving an illumination selection input for selecting a color or intensity of light emitted by the illumination device for each background region ;
Receiving a background selection input for selecting one of the colors or patterns of the plurality of background members for each background region ;
Setting a color or intensity of light emitted by the lighting device and a background member of the selected color or pattern for each background region based on the lighting selection input and the background selection input. A method for controlling a photographic printing apparatus.   A photographic printing apparatus control program for causing a computer to execute the photographic printing apparatus control method according to claim 9.   A recording medium recording a photography printing apparatus control program for causing a computer to execute the photography printing apparatus control method according to claim 9.

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