JP4608016B1 - Photography game machine, photography game method and control program - Google Patents

Abstract

A photography amusement machine capable of providing printing paper on which a plurality of print images of different types of layouts are printed is provided.
A photography amusement machine generates a plurality of composite images by combining a photographic image and an edited image. The photography game machine further includes a plurality of rectangular areas 852L and 852R in the two print areas 851 arranged side by side in the extending direction of the perforations CL on the print sheet 850, and stored in a plurality of hard disks stored in the internal hard disk Select from the layout samples. Then, based on the selected layout sample, the composite image is laid out to generate a print image. The photography amusement machine cuts the printing paper 850 on which the print image is printed for each printing area 851 along the line C1.
[Selection] Figure 11

Description

  The present invention relates to a photography amusement machine, and more particularly to a photography amusement machine that automatically generates a photo sticker in which a player doodles a photographic image generated based on camera photography.

  The photography game machine inputs an edited image such as a graffiti image with a touch pen on a photographic image generated by camera photography, and prints a composite image obtained by synthesizing the photographic image and the edited image on sticker paper. The sticker paper is divided into a plurality of sections, and one composite image is printed in each section. The player cuts out each section (each composite image) using scissors and a cutter to complete a photo sticker. Such a photography game machine is installed in a game center or the like, and is mainly popular among high school girls.

  Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2009-71545 (Patent Document 1) discloses a photo printing apparatus in which a player can share a print medium without causing the player to perform an operation of separating the print medium. The photo printing apparatus of this document produces print data including first and second arrangement areas for arranging a composite image. Then, when printing the print data on the printing paper, the printing paper is cut so that the first and second arrangement areas are separated. In the photo printing apparatus disclosed in Patent Document 1, printing paper can be provided to each of the two players without using scissors.

  Also, in Japanese Patent No. 3516074 (Patent Document 2), even if a plurality of players shoot together, a photo sticker is arranged that reflects the preference of each player, and the photo sticker is cut out with scissors fairly and used. A photo sticker vending apparatus that can be shared by a person is disclosed. In the photo sticker vending apparatus of this document, an area obtained by equally dividing one printing sheet into the number of players (for example, two persons) is set, and each player can select the number of images to be assigned to each area ( (See FIG. 5 in Patent Document 2).

JP 2009-71545 A Japanese Patent No. 3516074

  In the photo printing apparatus disclosed in Patent Document 1, a plurality of composite images are arranged on each print sheet provided to each player based on one layout. Since the player uses scissors for each composite image, the player does not care much about the layout.

  Similarly, in the photo sticker vending apparatus disclosed in Patent Document 2, even if the player cares about the number of composite images to be printed in the area assigned to him, the player does not care much about the layout. This is because scissors are used for each synthesized image.

  Recent players are less satisfied with such conventional photo stickers. Therefore, a novel photo sticker that has never existed is required.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a photography amusement machine that can provide printing paper on which a plurality of print images of different types of layouts are printed.

Means for Solving the Problems and Effects of the Invention

  The present inventors have sought to provide a print image that enjoys a layout of a plurality of composite images, rather than a conventional type in which each composite image is cut with scissors. When providing a print image that enjoys a layout of a plurality of composite images, one type of layout is not sufficient. Therefore, the present inventors thought that print images with different layouts should be printed on a plurality of print sheets.

  When providing a print sheet on which an image that enjoys such a layout is printed, there is a possibility that the player uses scissors to cut the image for each composite image as in the past. Therefore, it is preferable that the printed image itself on which the composite image is laid out shows an overall image, and that the player can prevent the scissors from separating each composite image.

  The present invention has been completed based on the above technical idea.

  The photography game machine according to the present invention includes a camera and a printer. The photographic game machine further includes shooting control means, first editing means, composite image generation means, storage means, layout selection means, print image generation means, and print control means. The photographing control means photographs a subject with a camera and generates a plurality of photographic images. The first editing means receives input of an edited image corresponding to each photographic image. The composite image generation means generates a plurality of composite images by combining the photographic image and the edited image. The storage means stores a plurality of layout samples. The layout selection means is a plurality of first and second rectangular regions that are arranged side by side in the direction in which the perforation extends on a printing paper on which a perforation extending linearly is formed at the center, each of which is divided by the perforation. The layout of the first rectangular area and the layout of the second rectangular area in the print area are selected from a plurality of layout samples. The print image generation unit generates a first print image by laying out a plurality of composite images based on the layout sample selected for the first rectangular area, and based on the layout sample selected for the second rectangular area. Then, a plurality of synthesized images are laid out to generate a second print image. The print control unit controls the printer to print the first print image in the first rectangular area, print the second print image in the second rectangular area, and cut the print paper for each print area.

  The photography game machine according to the present invention cuts the printing paper for each printing area having two rectangular areas with the perforation as a boundary. Then, the layout of each rectangular area is selected for each rectangular area. Therefore, the player who is provided with the cut printing paper can obtain printing paper on which a plurality of print images having different layouts are printed. Furthermore, the player can easily separate the two rectangular areas by the perforation, and can obtain print sheets for each layout without using scissors.

  Preferably, the print image generation unit generates the second print image using a plurality of composite images that are the same as the first print image.

  In this case, two types of print images having the same composite image and different layouts can be created.

  Preferably, each photographic image includes a subject image and a background image. The photography game machine further includes first background selection means, display means, and second background selection means. The first background selection unit accepts selection of a background image as a reference. The display means displays the plurality of background images specified based on the reference background image so as to be distinguishable from the other plurality of background images. The second background selection unit accepts selection of a background image from a plurality of background images displayed on the display unit. The imaging control unit generates a plurality of photographic images by combining the subject image with the background image selected by the first and second background selection units.

  For example, if the images of the composite images are greatly different from each other, the plurality of composite images in the print image printed in one rectangular area lacks a sense of unity. Therefore, there is a possibility that the player cuts each composite image with scissors without enjoying the layout of the composite image. The present invention displays a background image characterized based on a reference background image in distinction from other background images, and prompts the player to select a background image specified based on the reference background image. If the player selects the background image specified based on the reference background image, the generated composite image can be unified to some extent. Therefore, a sense of unity can be given to the images of a plurality of composite images printed in the rectangular area, and the player can easily enjoy the layout itself without segmenting each composite image.

  Preferably, the plurality of layout samples stored in the storage means include a divided layout sample and a collage layout sample. The divided layout sample divides the rectangular area into a plurality of arrangement areas having a shape similar to the synthesized image and in which the synthesized image is arranged. The collage layout sample divides a rectangular area into a plurality of arrangement areas and a decoration area other than the plurality of arrangement areas and where the edited image is arranged.

  In this case, it is possible to generate a print image based on a collage layout sample that is an unprecedented novel layout.

  Preferably, the layout selection unit accepts selection of a layout template to be used for the first and second rectangular areas in the print area from a plurality of layout templates obtained by combining the divided layout sample and the collage layout sample.

  Preferably, the plurality of arrangement regions in the divided layout sample include a large region and a small region similar to the large region and having a size smaller than the large region. The photography game machine further includes an arrangement switching means. The arrangement switching means switches the arrangement of a plurality of composite images arranged in the large area and the small area in the selected divided layout sample.

  In this case, a desired composite image can be arranged in a large area.

  Preferably, the composite image generation unit transmits the generated first and second print images to the printing unit. The print control means controls the printer to print the same first and second print images in each print area.

  In this case, the amount of print image data transmitted to the printer can be reduced as compared with the conventional case.

  Preferably, the photography amusement machine further includes search means and second editing means. The retrieval means retrieves a photographic image for which the corresponding edited image has not been input by the first editing means. The second editing means accepts input of an edited image corresponding to the searched photographic image.

  When a print image is generated by laying out a plurality of composite images, a photographic image in which an edited image is not produced is noticeable and less unified than a photographic image in which an edited image is produced. In the present invention, the player can be prompted to input an edited image for a photographic image for which an edited image has not been created.

  Preferably, the photographic amusement machine further includes a photographic housing, a speaker, and audio output control means. The photographing housing has an opening through which the subject can enter and exit on both side walls, and the camera is disposed inside. A speaker is arrange | positioned at the outer surface upper part of the said side wall of an imaging | photography housing | casing, and is turned below. The sound output control means outputs sound from the speaker in accordance with the operation of the photographing control means.

  In this case, it can be easily communicated to the player waiting for the turn that the photography game machine can be used. Since the speaker is directed downward, the sound is output downward. For this reason, the voice is not easily transmitted over a wide range.

  A photography game method according to the present invention relates to an operation method of the above-described photography game machine. In addition, the control program is implemented in the above-described photography game machine.

It is the perspective view seen from the photography booth side of the photography game machine by embodiment of this invention. It is the perspective view which looked at the photography game machine shown in FIG. 1 from the editing booth side. It is a schematic diagram which shows an example of the prize provided with the photography game machine shown in FIG. It is a perspective view of the imaging device installed in the photography booth of the photography game machine shown in FIG. It is a perspective view which shows the structure of the back panel periphery arrange | positioned facing the imaging device of the photography game machine shown in FIG. It is a perspective view of the guide apparatus in FIG. It is a perspective view of the editing apparatus shown in FIG. It is a perspective view which shows the state which opened the side door of the editing apparatus shown in FIG. It is a functional block diagram of the photography game machine shown in FIG. It is a schematic diagram which shows an example of the photograph sticker produced with the photography game machine shown in FIG. It is a schematic diagram which shows an example of the printing paper used with the photography game machine 1 shown in FIG. It is a schematic diagram of the photographic sticker which can be produced with the printing paper shown in FIG. It is a schematic diagram of the synthesized image produced with the photography game machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the imaging | photography process of the photography game machine shown in FIG. It is a schematic diagram which shows the example of a screen displayed on the display of an imaging device during the operation | movement of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of the background image selection process in FIG. It is a schematic diagram which shows the data structure of the data stored in the hard disk drive in the computer apparatus shown in FIG. It is a schematic diagram which shows the other example of a screen displayed on the display of an imaging device during the operation | movement of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of imaging | photography operation | movement in FIG. It is a schematic diagram which shows the other example of a screen displayed on the display of an imaging device during the operation | movement of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the edit operation | movement of the photography game machine shown in FIG. It is a schematic diagram of the layout sample selected during the operation | movement of FIG. FIG. 23 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of a layout sample selection screen illustrated in FIG. 22. It is a schematic diagram which shows the example of a screen displayed on the display of an editing apparatus during the operation | movement of FIG. It is a schematic diagram which shows the example of a screen displayed on the display of an editing apparatus during the operation | movement of FIG. It is a schematic diagram which shows the example of a screen displayed on the display of an editing apparatus during the operation | movement of FIG. It is a schematic diagram which shows the example of a screen displayed on the display of an editing apparatus during the operation | movement of FIG. It is a schematic diagram which shows the example of a printing screen produced during the operation | movement of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of the payout process in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of the printing standby process in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of the printing process of the photography game machine shown in FIG. It is a schematic diagram which shows the example of a screen displayed on the display of an editing apparatus during the operation | movement of FIG. It is a schematic diagram which shows the example of a screen displayed on the display of an editing apparatus during the operation | movement of FIG.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In the drawings, the same or corresponding parts are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof will not be repeated.

[Appearance configuration]
Referring to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, a photography amusement machine 1 includes a photography booth 2 for photographing, two editing booths 3 for editing photograph images obtained by photographing, and printing of photo sticker paper. It is divided into a print standby booth 5 where the player waits. A photographing device 4 is arranged in the photographing booth 2. An editing device 8 is arranged in the editing booth 3 and the print standby booth 5. The editing device 8 includes a casing-shaped main body 800, and an image editing unit 80 is provided on each of the front surface and the rear surface of the main body 800. That is, the editing device 8 includes two image editing units 80. Each image editing unit 80 belongs to the editing booth 3. One side surface of the editing device 8 is adjacent to the photographing device 4. On the other side surface of the editing device 8, a prize dispensing device 70 for discharging a prize is attached. As shown in FIG. 3, the prize is an accessory such as false eyelashes, false nails, a ring, or the like stored in a rectangular box. The type of giveaway is not particularly limited. Furthermore, a coupon ticket of a predetermined store, a booklet on which an advertisement is described, and the like may be stored in a rectangular box as a prize.

  Referring to FIG. 2, a prize payout outlet 603 from which a prize is discharged and a sticker paper outlet 602 from which a photo sticker paper is discharged are further formed on the side surface to which the prize payout device 70 is attached. A print standby unit 90 is disposed on the front surface 700 of the giveaway device 70. The print standby unit 90 belongs to the print standby booth 5.

  With reference to FIG.1 and FIG.2, the photography booth 2 and the edit booth 3 are divided with the exterior by the curtain etc. which are not shown in figure. The print stand-by booth 5 is not set with a curtain or the like and is not distinguished from the outside.

[Shooting booth]
With reference to FIGS. 1 and 2, the photographing booth 2 includes a photographing casing 521 and a photographing device 4. The imaging casing 521 has openings 522 on both side walls. A player who is a subject of shooting can enter and exit the shooting casing 521 through an opening formed in the shooting casing 521. Hereinafter, the opening 522 formed in the photographing casing 521 is referred to as “entrance / exit” 522. A photographing device 4 shown in FIG. 4 is disposed on the front inner wall of the photographing housing 521. A back panel 6 shown in FIG. 5 is arranged on the back inner wall of the photographing housing 521. The back panel 6 is a chromachal panel. Instead of the back panel 6, one or a plurality of curtains for synthesizing black and white may be provided.

  Referring to FIG. 4, a coin insertion slot 31 for inserting coins is provided in the lower right portion (portion in the vicinity of the entrance / exit 522) of the front surface of the photographing apparatus 4. When using the photographic game machine 1, the player enters the shooting booth 2, inserts a coin into the coin insertion slot 31, and then performs a shooting operation toward the shooting device 4. After the shooting, the player leaves the shooting housing 521 and moves to one of the editing booths 3 designated by the photography game machine 1. Then, the player performs an image editing operation toward the image editing unit 80 of the editing device 8. Specifically, edit images such as frames, stamps, pen-written characters and figures are input.

  A camera 10 is provided at the center of the front of the photographing device 4, a photographing display 11 is provided below the photographing device 4, and a plurality of illumination devices 9 are provided around them. Furthermore, as illustrated in FIG. 5, the lighting device 9 is also disposed on the ceiling, the rear upper side, and the side of the photographing housing 521. In short, the plurality of lighting devices 9 irradiate the subject from the front and rear of the photographing housing 521.

  The camera 10 photographs a player as a subject, and a digital camera is generally used. In FIG. 4, there is one camera 10, but a plurality of cameras 10 may be provided, and movement and angle adjustment may be performed.

  The photographing display 11 is a confirmation monitor for the player who is the subject, and is directed toward the player so that the display screen can be easily seen. The shooting display 11 displays a live video (moving image) in real time by horizontally flipping the video shot by the camera 10. Therefore, the player can take a picture while looking at his / her appearance that looks like a mirror. Further, a transparent touch panel is pasted on the display screen, and the photographing display 11 receives an input operation of the player through the touch panel. In FIG. 4, the player touches the display 11 using his / her finger. Although not shown in FIG. 4, the photographing display 11 may be provided with a touch pen for inputting various operations by the player on the touch panel.

  The shooting display 11 displays a captured image for confirmation in addition to a live video (preview display). Various guidance screens and operation buttons are also displayed. In the present embodiment, the photographic display 11 performs both live video display and player input operation reception. However, the display for displaying live video and the player input operation or guidance display are performed. A display may be provided separately.

  The plurality of illumination devices 9 are provided on the top, bottom, left, and right of the camera 10 and the ceiling, and illuminate the subject from the front and rear. The illuminating device 9 includes an ordinary lamp illumination such as a fluorescent lamp and a flash illumination (flash) such as a strobe. The strobe emits light at the moment when the start of shooting is instructed by the player and the live video captured by the camera 10 is captured as an image (still image), and strongly illuminates the subject. The illuminating device 9 may be provided on the side of the subject in addition to the above location.

  A guide device 500 is disposed on the outer side of the side wall of the imaging housing 521. Referring to FIG. 6, guide device 500 includes a housing 505, a display unit 503, and a speaker 504. The display unit 503 is disposed on the front surface of the housing 505. The display unit 503 includes a light source (not shown) and a display panel. The light source is stored in the housing 505. On the display panel, characters such as “in use” are drawn and illuminated by a light source.

  When the player is using the imaging device 4, light is emitted from the light source in the display unit 503. The display panel is illuminated by the light source and displays that the photographing device 4 is in use. Thereby, other players can know that the photographing device 4 is currently in use.

  The speaker 504 is disposed on the lower surface of the housing 505 and is disposed facing downward. The speaker 504 outputs audio downward.

  When the imaging device 4 is in use, the other players described above wait for their turn. Hereinafter, a player waiting for the turn is called a standby player. The standby player often waits in the vicinity of the entrance / exit 522 of the imaging housing 521. Therefore, the display unit 503 may be difficult to see for the waiting player. The speaker 504 outputs sound downward according to the operation of the photographing apparatus 4. Specifically, in response to the end of the shooting process in the shooting device 4, a sound indicating that shooting has ended is output. A standby player standing by in the vicinity of the entrance / exit can hear the sound of the speaker 504 and can easily know that the use of the photographing apparatus 4 has ended.

  Since the speaker 504 outputs sound downward, the output sound is difficult to spread over a wide area in the facility. Therefore, it is difficult for other players using other game devices in the facility to hear the output of the speaker 504.

[Editing booth and printing standby booth]
As shown in FIG. 2, an editing device 8 is arranged in the editing booth 3 and the print standby booth 5. Referring to FIG. 7, an image editing unit 80 is disposed on each of the upper front and upper back of the editing device 8. That is, the two editing units 80 are arranged back to back. A gift payout device 70 is attached to the upper side of the side surface of the editing device 8, and a print standby unit 90 is disposed on the surface 700 thereof. An opening / closing discharge door 600 is provided at the lower side of the side surface of the editing device 8, and the printer 601 is accommodated therein as shown in FIG. 8. Of the side surfaces of the editing device 8, the side surface opposite to the side surface to which the prize payout device 70 is attached is adjacent to the photographing device 4. The two image editing units 80 belong to the editing booth 3, and the print standby unit 90 belongs to the print standby booth.

[Image Editor]
Each image editing unit 80 is a device for editing a photographic image obtained by the photographing device 4. An editing display 40 is provided at the front center of the image editing unit 80. The editing display 40 displays a plurality of photographic images generated by the photographing device 4. Further, a transparent touch panel is pasted on the display screen of the editing display 40, and an editing operation of the player is accepted via the touch panel. On both sides of the editing display 40, touch pens 42 for inputting an editing image such as a pen image or a stamp image on the display 40 are provided. The image editing unit 80 inputs an edited image on the photographic image according to the editing operation of the player. In this example, the touch pen 42 is used, but the player's finger may be directly used instead of the touch pen 42. After the editing is completed, the photographic game machine 1 combines the photographic image and the edited image to generate a combined image.

[Around the discharge door]
With reference to FIGS. 7 and 8, a printer 601 is accommodated in the discharge door 600. The printer 601 can be taken out by opening the discharge door 600. The printer 601 is connected to a computer apparatus 101 (see FIG. 10), which will be described later, via a USB cable or the like, for example. Print on the representative printing paper. Then, the printing paper is cut by a predetermined length. The printer 601 includes a microcomputer and a known cutter inside, and cuts the printing paper with the cutter.

  At the bottom of the discharge door 600, a sticker paper discharge port 602 is provided. Photo sticker paper printed by the printer 601 is discharged from a sticker paper discharge port 602 to the outside. A prize payout outlet 603 is formed above the sticker paper outlet 602. The prize dispensing device 70 stores a plurality of prizes therein. Then, the prize is discharged to the prize payout exit 603. The prize payout device 70 stores a plurality of types of prizes in a mixed manner, and sequentially pays out prizes at the lowest level. In this case, every time the player plays, there is a high possibility that the type of the prize is different, and the preference is increased.

[Print standby section]
After the player edits the photographic image using the image editing unit 80, the player waits in the print standby booth 5 until the photographic sticker paper is discharged from the sticker paper discharge port 602. The print standby unit 90 receives the mail address of the mobile phone of the player who is waiting, or provides a mini game to the player using the time until the photo sticker paper is discharged. Further, when an abnormality occurs in the printer 601 or the prize dispensing device 70 (for example, consumables are out of service or faulty), this is displayed and the player is guided. The print standby unit 90 is provided on the front 700 of the giveaway device 70.

  A standby display 95 is provided at the front center of the print standby unit 90. The standby display 95 displays an address input screen, a mini game screen, and the like. A transparent touch panel is pasted on the screen of the standby display 95, and the standby display 95 accepts the player's operation via the touch panel. Touch pens 92 for inputting addresses and the like are provided on both sides of the standby display 95. In this example, the touch pen 92 is used, but the player's finger may be directly used instead of the touch pen 92.

[Function configuration]
Referring to FIG. 9, the photographic game machine 1 receives a command from the computer device 101 that controls the entire photographic game machine 1 and the computer device 101 that is operating, and controls various connected devices. A control board 102 and a chroma key capture board 17 are provided. These function as the control device 100 of the photographic game machine 1. The control device 100 may be mounted on the photographing device 4 or may be mounted on the editing device 8.

  The computer apparatus 101 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103, a control program for causing the apparatus to execute a predetermined process, graphic data necessary for the process, audio data, photographed photographic images, and a plurality of prepared images. Hard disk 104 that stores background images, edited images such as a plurality of frame images and a plurality of stamp images prepared in advance, a memory 105 serving as a temporary work area for a control program, and an external terminal via a network such as the Internet And a communication unit 106 for communicating with the communication device 106.

  The computer apparatus 101 executes a shooting process at the shooting booth 2. Specifically, the computer apparatus 101 executes a control program and transmits a control signal to the control board 102 in response to an input operation on the photographing display 11. The computer apparatus 101 is connected to the camera 10, the photographing display 11, the speaker 450, and the control board 102, and controls them.

  The display 11 has a touch panel stacked on the screen. The touch panel detects contact of the player's finger and transmits an instruction signal corresponding to the contact to the computer apparatus 101. The display 11 displays an image transmitted from the computer apparatus 101, specifically, a photographic image captured by the camera 10, guidance for shooting, options, and the like. The speaker 450 outputs guidance such as an operation method for photographing play, BGM, and the like based on an instruction signal given from the computer apparatus 101.

  The chroma key capture board 17 captures video captured by the camera 10 as digital data (still images) at a predetermined time interval (for example, 30 frames / second), and uses the chroma key technique to capture areas other than the subject from the captured still images. And a desired background image selected is synthesized with the detected area. The computer apparatus 101 further trims the video as necessary. Specifically, a predetermined region of a still image captured at predetermined time intervals is trimmed, and the trimmed images are sequentially displayed on the display 11.

  The computer apparatus 101 further executes image editing processing at the editing booth 3. Specifically, the computer apparatus 101 executes a control program and transmits a control signal to the control board 102 in response to an input operation with the touch pen 42 on the image editing display 40. The computer apparatus 101 is connected to the printer 601 and the image editing display 40 and controls them. Since two image editing units 80 are provided, two sets of the image editing display 40, the touch pen 42, and the speaker 46 are provided.

  The image editing display 40 has a touch panel laminated on the screen. The touch panel detects contact of the touch pen 42 and transmits an instruction signal corresponding to the contact to the computer apparatus 101. The image editing display 40 displays the edited image transmitted from the computer apparatus 101 so as to overlap the photographic image. The speaker 46 is provided in the editing booth 3 and outputs guidance such as an operation method for editing play, BGM, and the like based on an instruction signal given from the computer apparatus 101.

  The computer apparatus 101 further communicates with a server (not shown) via a network such as the Internet by the communication unit 106. And the synthesized image produced according to the request | requirement of a player is transmitted via a server to a portable terminal of a player. Thereby, the player can acquire a composite image in the mobile phone which is a mobile terminal.

  The computer apparatus 101 further executes print standby processing at the print standby booth 5. Specifically, the computer apparatus 101 executes a control program and transmits a control signal to the control board 102 in response to an input operation of the touch pen 92 on the standby display 95. The computer apparatus 101 is connected to a standby display 95 and a speaker 96 and controls them. The standby display 95 has a touch panel laminated on the screen. The touch panel detects contact of the touch pen 92 and transmits an instruction signal corresponding to the contact to the computer apparatus 101. The standby display 95 displays an address input screen and a mini game while the printer 601 is printing. Based on the instruction signal given from the computer device 101, the speaker 96 outputs an address input at the time of printing standby, guidance on a mini game operation method, BGM, and the like.

  The printer 601 includes a microcomputer (not shown). The computer apparatus 101 transmits a print instruction to the microcomputer of the printer 601 and transmits a composite image to be printed. When the microcomputer of the printer 601 completes reception of the composite image to be printed, it starts printing in response to the print instruction.

  The computer device 101 is further connected to a prize dispensing device 70 via a control board 102. The prize payout device 70 includes a payout mechanism 704 and a microcomputer 707 that controls the payout mechanism 704. The computer apparatus 101 controls the payout mechanism 704 via the microcomputer 707. That is, the computer device 101 controls the prize discharge timing.

  The computer apparatus 101 is further connected to a display unit 503 and a speaker 504 in the guide apparatus 500 via the control board 102. The computer apparatus 101 outputs sound from the speaker 504 in accordance with the operation of the photographing apparatus 4 in the photographing process.

  In addition to the computer apparatus 101, the control board 102 is connected to the strobe control unit 110, the strobe 15, the fluorescent lamp 14, the service panel 113, and the coin control unit 112. A strobe control unit 110 is connected to the camera 10 and controls the strobe 15 to emit light according to the shutter timing of the camera 10.

[Operation overview]
As described above, the photography game machine 1 according to the present embodiment is not a photo sticker in which one composite image is a unit, but a unit in which a plurality of composite images are arranged in a predetermined layout. Provide new photo stickers. Hereinafter, this point will be described in detail.

  The photography game machine 1 provides a new photo sticker 810 as shown in FIG. The photo sticker 810 includes a plurality of composite images CI1 to CI6. That is, as in the related art, one composite image does not constitute one photographic sticker, but a plurality of composite images CI1 to CI6 constitute one photographic sticker 810. Hereinafter, the photo sticker 810 as shown in FIG. 10 is referred to as a “collage photo sticker”. Collage photo sticker 810 has a larger size than conventional photo stickers. In the present embodiment, collage photo sticker 810 has a size of about a business card size. For example, the size of the collage photo sticker is about 62 mm × 76 mm.

  The collage photo sticker 810 is divided into a plurality of arrangement areas 801 where the composite image is arranged and a decoration area 802 which is an area outside the arrangement area. The arrangement area 801 has a shape similar to the synthesized image. An edit image is arranged in the decoration area 802. The edited image is, for example, a background image BI, a foreground image FI, or a graffiti image SI. The background image in the collage photo sticker 810 is an image that becomes the background of the plurality of composite images CI1 to CI6. Further, the foreground image FI in the collage photo sticker 810 is an image that becomes the foreground of the composite images CI1 to CI6. The graffiti image SI in the collage photo sticker 810 is an image arranged in the background image BI.

  In short, the collage photo sticker 810 constitutes one image in which a plurality of composite images CI1 to CI6 are laid out. Therefore, like the conventional photo sticker, the collage photo sticker 810 is intended to be cut out and used for each composite image CI. do not do. The collage photo sticker 810 itself is one photo sticker, and the layout itself of the plurality of composite images CI1 to CI6 is enjoyed. Since the collage photo sticker 810 has a larger size than the conventional photo sticker, it has a novel image that is different from the image of the conventional photo sticker.

  Some players using the photographic game machine 1 may want not only the collage photo sticker 810 that gives such a novel image but also a conventional photo sticker. In short, the satisfaction of the player is further improved if a print sheet on which not only an image composed of one layout but also images of different types of layouts is printed is provided.

  Therefore, the photography amusement machine 1 provides the player with a print sheet on which two print images having two types of layouts are printed. Referring to FIG. 11, printing paper 850 has a perforation extending linearly at the center. The perforation CL here is composed of a plurality of slits arranged in series, and each slit is a rectangular hole or groove. The perforation CL is formed in advance on the printing paper itself. That is, the printer 601 stores the printing paper 850 having the perforation CL, and prints an image on the printing paper 850 having the perforation CL. The size of the printing paper 850 is about 124 mm × 152 mm, for example.

  Two print areas (areas surrounded by dotted lines) 851 are arranged on the print sheet 850. Each print area 851 has a rectangular shape and is arranged side by side in the extending direction of the perforation CL. Therefore, a perforation CL is arranged at the center of each print area 851. The size of each print area 851 is approximately 62 mm × 152 mm.

  Each print area 851 is further divided into two rectangular areas 852L and 852R by a perforation CL. Print images having different layouts can be arranged in the rectangular areas 852L and 852R, respectively. In FIG. 11, a print image having a layout in which a region is divided into a plurality of placement regions 801 as in the related art is placed in a rectangular region 852L. A print image having the layout shown in FIG. 10 is arranged in the rectangular area 852R.

  The printing paper 850 is cut into two along the line C1 by the printer 601. In short, the printing paper 850 is cut for each printing area and provided to the player. Therefore, for example, when two players use the photographic amusement machine 1, each player can acquire a print sheet cut for each print area. Hereinafter, the printing paper cut along the line C1 is referred to as “printing paper piece”.

  As described above, the perforation CL is formed in the center of each printing paper piece. Therefore, each player can cut the printing paper piece into two along the perforation CL without using scissors. That is, it is easily cut out for each rectangular area 852 (852L and 852R).

  FIG. 12 shows a piece of printing paper cut along the perforation CL. The printing paper piece in FIG. 12A is a printing paper piece in the rectangular area 852L, and FIG. 12B is a printing paper piece in the rectangular area 852R. As described above, each player can easily obtain a print sheet piece on which a print image having a different layout is printed without using scissors.

  Although the layout of the printed image on the printing paper piece in FIG. 12A is the same as the conventional one, the photography game machine 1 can generate each composite image so that the images are similar to each other, as will be described later. Therefore, an image with a sense of unity can be given to the entire printing paper piece of FIG. 12A, and a valuable design can be finished even if it is not divided into synthesized image units as in the prior art. In short, print images having different layouts can be produced for each rectangular area 852, and the entire rectangular area 852 can be finished into a print image with a sense of unity.

  Furthermore, the photography amusement machine 1 produces the print image of FIG. 12B using the same composite images CI1 to CI6 as the print image of FIG. Therefore, the player is given an impression that two photo stickers (FIGS. 12A and 12B) are obtained in one play.

  As described above, the printing paper is cut into two printing paper pieces, and a perforation CL is formed at the center of each printing paper piece. Therefore, when two players use the photographic game machine 1, each player can obtain a piece of printing paper. Each player can easily cut the print sheet piece into two along the perforation. Therefore, each player can enjoy the act of easily cutting out a piece of printing paper without using scissors.

  Furthermore, since the printing paper piece divided into two is a business card size as described above, it can be put in a wallet or the like and is easy to carry.

  If desired by the player, the piece of printing paper in FIG. 12A may be cut into composite image units with scissors as in the prior art to produce a conventional photographic sticker as shown in FIG. .

  As described above, unlike the conventional photo sticker, the photographic amusement machine 1 according to the present embodiment aims to allow each player to enjoy the layout of the print image composed of a plurality of composite images. For this purpose, a plurality of layouts are selected so that each player can obtain two types of layout photo stickers. Also, in order to make it easier for the player to accept the photo stickers shown in FIGS. 12A and 12B, the player can easily obtain photo stickers having different layouts without using scissors. is doing. Furthermore, a contrivance is made so that a plurality of composite images in a print image in units of rectangular areas 852 are combined into a unified image. Hereinafter, the details of the operation of the photography game machine 1 will be described.

[Details of operation]
First, the photographic game machine 1 executes a shooting process of shooting a subject with the camera 10 in the shooting booth 2. Next, in the editing booth 3, an image editing process for editing a photographic image generated by photographing in response to an input operation by the player is executed. Then, while the composite image generated based on the image editing process is being printed, the print standby booth 5 executes the print standby process. Hereinafter, each process is explained in full detail.

[Shooting process]
First, the operation of the photography game machine 1 at the photography booth 2 will be described. The CPU 103 of the computer device 101 implements the photographing process by reading the control program stored in the hard disk 104 into the memory 105 and executing it.

  As shown in FIGS. 13A and 13B, the photographic game machine 1 according to the present embodiment creates a square-shaped composite image in which the lengths of the sides are substantially equal. The square shape here means a rectangle having a difference in length of each side within ± 5%, preferably within ± 3%, and more preferably within ± 1%. As shown in FIG. 13A, a photographic game machine can produce a composite image in which photographic images are arranged throughout. Further, as shown in FIG. 13B, a composite image including a photographic area 301 in which a photographic image is arranged and a blank area 302 other than that can be produced. Hereinafter, the composite image illustrated in FIG. 13A is referred to as a “no excitement” image, and the composite image illustrated in FIG. The “no excitement” image shown in FIG. 13A is suitable for drawing an up-photograph of a subject on the entire photo sticker. On the other hand, if the “wakupuri” image shown in FIG. 13B has a vertically or horizontally long photographic area 301, the half or whole body of the subject can be easily drawn. Furthermore, since no photographic image is drawn in the margin area 302, if a message is input using a pen image or the like, it can be drawn more clearly and easily than when it is input on the photographic image. In short, the margin area 302 can play a role as a message board, and it is possible to write a pleasant memory when taking a picture or a message to a friend who has taken a picture in an easy-to-read manner.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 13 (C), the photography game machine 1 can create a rectangular “no excavation” image corresponding to a size in which two squares are arranged. Further, although not shown, a rectangular “wakupuri” image having the same size as FIG. 13C can be produced. Although a vertically long image is shown in FIG. 13C, a horizontally long “non-buckled” image and a “buckpuri” image can also be produced.

  The CPU 103 shoots a player as a subject with the camera 10 a plurality of times to generate a photographic image. In this example, six shots are taken. The CPU 103 also causes the player to select a desired image type (“no excitement” image or “exact” image) before photographing, and performs photographing for the selected image type. Further, the CPU 103 divides the photographing operation into two times and performs photographing three times in one photographing operation. That is, the first to third shootings are continuously performed, the shooting operation is once interrupted, and then the fourth to sixth shootings are continuously performed.

  After the first to third shootings are completed, the CPU 103 causes the player to select the image type again. And the 4th-6th imaging | photography is performed according to the selected image type. Thus, the player can obtain composite images of different image types (“no excitement” image or “exact” image) in one play. Details of the photographing process will be described below.

  Referring to FIG. 14, CPU 103 displays a title demonstration screen for encouraging use of photography game machine 1 on photographing display 11 (S <b> 1). When the coin control unit 112 accepts the insertion of coins for one play during the display of the title demo screen (YES in S2), the CPU 103 starts counting down a predetermined shooting time limit (S3). Then, the CPU 103 displays the selection screen for the brightness of the photographic image on the photographing display 11, and accepts the selection of the brightness at the time of photographing (S4).

  Subsequently, the CPU 103 accepts selection of an image type (S5). At this time, the CPU 103 displays the screen shown in FIG. Referring to FIG. 15, shooting display 11 displays a selection button 501 for creating a “no excitement” image and a selection button 502 for producing an “exact” image. The player touches one of the selection buttons to select an image type.

  In this example, the description will be continued assuming that the player first selects the “no excitement” image. When the player touches the “no excitement” image selection button 501 (YES in S6), the CPU 103 has selected that the player has selected to create an “exclusion” image as shown in FIG. 13A or FIG. to decide. As a result, in the first to third shootings, shooting is performed for the “no excitement” image.

  The CPU 103 causes the player to select a background image three times (S7). The photography game machine 1 causes the player to select a background image having a similar image in order to give a plurality of composite images a sense of unity. Details of the background selection processing in step S7 are shown in FIG. Referring to FIG. 16, CPU 103 resets background image selection counter n, and sets n = 1 (the first time) (S701 and S702). Subsequently, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the counter n is “1” (S703). Here, since n = 1, the process proceeds to step S704. The CPU 103 reads a plurality of background images stored in the HDD 104 (S704) and displays them on the display 11 (S705). The HDD 104 stores a background image table shown in FIG. The background image table includes a field for storing a background image identifier (hereinafter referred to as a background image ID) and a field for storing background image attribute information. The attribute information is determined based on the color, pattern, and design of the background image. Background images having the same attribute information are similar in color, pattern, and design, and even when arranged side by side, it is difficult to give a sense of incongruity. In FIG. 17, the background image IDs “0001”, “0003”, and “0052” having the attribute information G1 have similar colors, patterns, or designs.

  An example of a screen displayed on the photographing display 11 in step S705 is shown in FIG. Referring to FIG. 18A, a plurality of selection buttons 510 on which samples of “no excitement” images including various backgrounds are drawn are displayed on the screen. When the player touches the favorite background selection button 510, the CPU 103 determines that the background image of the touched selection button 510 has been selected (YES in S706), and determines the selection of the background image (S707). As a result, the background image that serves as a basis for selecting the background (the second to sixth times) is selected. The selected background image is stored in the memory 105.

  Subsequently, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the counter n = 3 or 6 (S708). That is, it is determined whether the selection of the background image is completed. Here, since the counter n = 1 (NO in S708), n is incremented to n = 2 (S709), and the process returns to step S703. Then, the CPU 103 performs the second background image selection.

  In step S703, the CPU 103 determines that the counter n is not “1” (NO in S703). Therefore, the CPU 103 specifies a background image similar in image to the first background image based on the first selected background image (S710). Specifically, the CPU 103 reads from the background image table the attribute information of the background image selected n = 1. Here, it is assumed that the ID of the background image selected for the first time n = 1 is “0001”. At this time, the read attribute information is “G1”.

  Subsequently, the CPU 103 identifies a background image having the same attribute information as the read attribute information “G1” from the HDD 103. At this time, a background image with ID = “0003” or “0052” is specified. Hereinafter, the background image specified in step S710 is referred to as “specific background image”.

  The CPU 103 displays the specific background image on the photographing display 11 so as to be distinguishable from other background images (S712). FIG. 18B is an example of a screen displayed on the photographing display 11 in step S712. Referring to FIG. 18B, a “recommended” icon 512 is given to the specific background image 511. That is, the CPU 103 gives the “recommended” icon 512 to the specific background image 511 and displays it. As a result, the specific background image 511 is displayed on the display 11 so as to be distinguishable from the other background images 510.

  In FIG. 18B, the “recommended” icon 512 is given to the specific background image 511 so that the specific background image 511 can be distinguished from the other background images 510, but the specific background image is displayed by other methods. 511 may be displayed so as to be distinguishable from other background images. For example, the specific background image 511 may be displayed larger than the other background images 510, or the specific background image 511 may be displayed while blinking. Further, a palette that displays only the specific background image 511 may be displayed on the display 11.

  The player touches a desired background image from the background images displayed on the display 11. At this time, the player can easily select the specific background image 511 by looking at the “recommended” icon 512. However, the player can select another background image 510 that is not the specific background image 511.

  When the player selects the background image (511 or 512), the CPU 103 accepts the selection of the background image by the player (YES in S706), selects the touched background image, and the background selected in the memory 105 for the second time. The image is stored as an image (S707).

  The above operation is repeated three times until n = 3, that is, three times. When the background image is selected for the third time, the background image displayed in step S705 is the same as that displayed when n = 2.

  When the third background image selection is completed (YES in S708), the background image selection process is terminated.

  With the above method, the CPU 103 recommends the player to select the specific background image 511. If the player selects the specific background image 511, the selected background images are similar to each other. Accordingly, it is possible to give a sense of unity to a plurality of composite images in the rectangular area 852 shown in FIGS. 12A and 12B, and the printing paper pieces shown in FIGS. 12A and 12B. Can be easily recognized as one photo sticker.

  Note that the CPU 103 may cause the player to select the specific background image 511 by displaying only the specific background image 511 on the display 11 in step S712.

  Returning to FIG. 14, after the background image processing in step S7 is completed, the CPU 103 displays a live video on the display 11 (S8). Specifically, the chroma key capture board 17 captures an image captured by the camera 10. At this time, since the video (original image) obtained from the camera 10 is a vertically long rectangle, the CPU 103 cuts the lower part of the original image by trimming so as to correspond to the square shape (or FIG. 13C). , An image having a rectangular shape whose long side is twice the short side). The CPU 103 further detects an area other than the subject from the obtained image by using the chroma key technique, and selects the background image selected first in the detected area from among the background images selected in step S7 (that is, the counter n = 1). The background image selected in step 1) is composited. Then, the image combined with the background is displayed on the photographing display 11.

  Subsequently, the CPU 103 executes first to third imaging (S9). Details of the photographing operation are shown in FIG. First, the CPU 103 instructs the player to pause (S91). Specifically, a pose instruction sentence such as “put your hand on the chest!” Is displayed on the photographing display 11. Furthermore, a pause is instructed by voice from the speaker 450. The player poses according to the instruction. At this time, the player can determine the standing position and the pose while confirming his / her image on the display 11.

  The CPU 103 starts a countdown, performs a shutter operation after a predetermined time has elapsed (S92), fixes an image from the trimmed square video, and stores it in the memory 105 or the hard disk 104. Further, the CPU 103 combines the selected background with the stored image to generate a photographic image. The generated photographic image is displayed as a preview image on the photographing display 11 (S93). At this time, the preview image is stored in the memory 105. Thereby, the player can confirm the performance of the photographic image. The CPU 103 stores the generated photographic image in the memory 105 or the hard disk 104. It should be noted that image or image quality correction processing may be executed when generating a photographic image.

  The CPU 103 repeats the operations of steps S91 to S93 until the third shooting is finished (S94). When the first shooting is finished, the CPU 103 combines the background image selected second (n = 2) in step S7 with the trimmed video and displays it on the shooting display 11 (S95). At the time of the third shooting, the background image selected third (n = 3) in step S7 is displayed. When the shooting of three images is completed by the operation of the player (YES in S94), the shooting operation is once ended.

  Returning to FIG. 14, when the first to third shootings are completed, the CPU 103 checks whether or not the total number of shots is the maximum (S10). In this example, since the maximum number is 6 and the current number of shots is 3 (NO in S10), the process returns to step S5. That is, the CPU 103 displays the image type selection screen shown in FIG. 15 and causes the player to select the image type again. Thereby, the player can select different composite image types (“no excitement” image or “exact” image) in one play.

  Here, the description will be continued on the assumption that the player touches the “wap pre” image selection button 502. At this time, the CPU 103 determines that the “Wakupuri” image has been selected (NO in S6), and in the fourth to sixth shootings, the size shown in FIG. 13B or the size shown in FIG. Shooting is performed for the corresponding “wap pre” image. The CPU 103 accepts the selection of the background image as in the case of the “no excitement” image (S14).

  Referring again to FIG. 16, the CPU 103 confirms the counter n in step S701. The counter n is stored in the memory 105. Since the background image selection processing has been performed first, the counter n = 3 here. Therefore, the CPU 103 increments the counter n to n = 4 (NO in S701, S711). Then, the process proceeds to step S703. In step S703, the CPU 103 determines that the counter n is not 1 (NO in S703), so the process proceeds to step S710, and n is the same as in the second (n = 2) and third (n = 3). = Based on the background image selected for the first time, a plurality of specific background images are specified from the HDD 105 (S710) and displayed on the photographing display 11 so as to be distinguishable from other background images (S712). Then, the fourth background image is selected (S706 and S707). Similarly to the fourth time, the fifth time (n = 5) and the sixth time (n = 6), the CPU 103 reads a specific background image based on the background image selected for the first time (S710), The information is displayed on the photographing display 11 in a distinguishable manner (S712). Then, the fifth and sixth background images are selected (S706 and S707).

  After completing the above operation, the CPU 103 determines that the counter n = 6 (YES in S708). The background image selection process is completed. The six background images selected by the above operation all have the same attribute information. Therefore, every background image has a similar image.

  When a new player performs a shooting play, the CPU 103 determines that the counter n is “6” in step S701 (YES in S701). Therefore, it progresses to step S702 and performs the above-mentioned operation | movement.

  Returning to FIG. 14, in step S <b> 14, the CPU 103 further selects a blank area 302 having a desired shape. As shown in FIG. 20, the CPU 103 displays a plurality of sample images 550 in which subjects are arranged in the photographic areas 301 of various template images having photographic areas 301 and blank areas 302 having various shapes. And the selection of the desired image utilized for each imaging | photography from that is received 3 times in order. At this time, a template image is selected. With the above operation, the CPU 103 accepts selection of a template image and a background image used in the fourth to sixth photographing (S14). The type of template image selected for each shooting may be the same or different.

  Returning to FIG. 14, after sequentially accepting selection of a template image and a background image used at the time of shooting, the CPU 103 trims the live video according to the selected template image (S 15). Then, the trimmed live video and the background image are superimposed on the template image and displayed on the photographing display 11 (S16). Then, the fourth to sixth photographing is executed (S9).

  After completing the shooting operation, the CPU 103 determines that the maximum number of 6 images has been shot (YES in S10). At this time, the CPU 103 further executes a bonus photographing operation (S11). In the bonus photographing operation, the CPU 103 arbitrarily selects the image type of “no excitement” image, “exact” image, background, etc., and performs the photographing operation similar to S9. In the bonus shooting operation, the CPU 103 automatically selects a background image according to the season (for example, a background image of a snow scene in the Christmas season). However, a background image having the same attribute information as the background image selected in step S7 is selected. By such an operation, it is possible to improve game preference during play. In the bonus shooting operation, the number of shooting is one. That is, in the bonus shooting operation, one photographic image is generated. After completing the bonus shooting, the CPU 103 outputs a sound indicating that the shooting play has ended via the speaker 504 (S12). By this operation, the standby player can recognize the end of the shooting play. As described above, the CPU 103 outputs sound from the speaker 504 in accordance with the operation of the photographing apparatus 4. Thereby, the standby player can quickly recognize the end of shooting play and can play. Therefore, the rotation efficiency of the photography game machine 1 is increased. In this example, the CPU 103 gives a voice notification when the shooting process is finished (that is, after execution of step S11). However, during shooting, music is played from the speaker 504, or predetermined information is provided by voice. May be. The predetermined information includes, for example, an introduction of the features of the photography game machine 1, notification of out of consumables such as printing paper and prizes, error notification of the photography game machine 1, and the like.

  In the above-described example, the number of shots is six, and three shots are taken in one continuous shot. However, the number of shots and the number of shots during continuous shooting are not limited to this.

  In the above-described example, the “no excitement” image is selected in the first continuous shooting and the “wak pre” image is selected in the second continuous shooting. However, the photography amusement machine 1 performs the first continuous shooting. When the “wakupuri” image is selected, selection of the “wakupuri” image may be prohibited in the second continuous shooting. That is, the photography game machine 1 prohibits all photographic images from becoming “wakupuri” images. The “wap pre” image has a margin area 302. When an edited image is not input to the blank area 302 by an image editing process described later, the blank area 302 is conspicuous. In this embodiment mode, the print image shown in FIGS. 12A and 12B is used as one photo sticker unit. If all the photographic images are “wap pre” images, there is a high possibility that a composite image in which no edited image is input in the margin area 302 will occur, and such a composite image will stand out in the print image. That is, the sense of unity between the plurality of composite images in the print image is reduced. For this reason, the photography game machine 1 may prohibit all images from being “wakupuri” images.

  Further, when the player selects the vertically long rectangular image shown in FIG. 13C, the CPU 103 may restrict the horizontal rectangular image from being selected thereafter. That is, the CPU 103 prevents a vertically long rectangular image and a horizontally long rectangular image from being mixed in the print image. This is because if a vertically long rectangular image and a horizontally long rectangular image are mixed in one print image, the sense of unity of images of a plurality of composite images in the print image is reduced.

[Image editing processing]
Next, details of the image editing process will be described. The CPU 103 executes image editing processing based on the control program.

  Referring to FIG. 21, CPU 103 displays a movement waiting image that prompts the user to start the image editing process by touching the screen on editing display 40 (S21). Then, when the player touches the display 40 with the touch pen 42, the countdown of the remaining editing time is started (S22).

  Subsequently, the CPU 103 selects a photographic image to be edited (S23). In the present embodiment, seven photographic images are generated by the photographing process (six photographic images generated in step S9 and one photographic image generated in step S11). Therefore, the CPU 103 displays seven photographic images on the editing display 40 and accepts selection of six photographic images to be edited. The player uses the touch pen 42 to touch a desired photographic image. The CPU 103 identifies the touched six photographic images as selected photographic images and stores them in the memory 105.

  Subsequently, the CPU 103 accepts selection of layout samples used for the rectangular areas 852L and 852R in the printing areas 851 of the printing paper 850 (layout selection process: S24).

  The layout selection process is executed by the following method. The HDD 104 stores a plurality of layout samples. 22A to 22H are examples of layout samples stored in the HDD 104. FIG. The size of each layout sample corresponds to the size of the rectangular area 852. The layout samples shown in FIGS. 22A to 22D are layout samples obtained by dividing the rectangular area 852 into a plurality of arrangement areas 801 (see FIG. 22A). These layout samples are called “divided layout samples”. The divided layout sample includes only a plurality of arrangement regions 801.

  On the other hand, the layout samples shown in FIGS. 22E to 22H are layout samples for the collage photo sticker 810. These layout samples are called “collage layout samples”. Referring to FIG. 22 (e), the collage layout sample includes a plurality of arrangement areas 801 and a decoration area 802. A predetermined edited image is already arranged in the decoration area 802.

  The CPU 103 displays a plurality of layout template selection screens combining the divided layout sample and the collage layout sample on the editing display 40 (S241), and accepts the selection of the layout template (S242). Thus, the player can easily select the layout of the rectangular areas 852L and 852R.

  FIG. 23 shows an example of the selection screen in step S241. Referring to FIG. 23, the selection screen displays two selection areas 900L and 900R on the left and right, and each of the two players can select a desired layout template. This is because the printing paper 850 is cut for each printing area 851 as shown in FIG. Therefore, each player can select a plurality of layouts of the printing paper pieces that he / she acquires and can freely select them.

  Each region 900 (900L and 900R) includes a “normal” palette 901 and a “collage” palette 902. Referring to the area 900L, in the normal palette 901, the layout samples arranged in the rectangular areas 852L and 852R are both divided layout samples. That is, the layout templates 920A and 920B combined with two divided layout samples are displayed. On the other hand, referring to the area 900R, the collage palette 902 displays a plurality of layout templates 930A and 930B in which the collage layout sample and the divided layout sample are combined. The layout templates 920A and 930A are combinations of layout samples when the print area 851 is arranged horizontally. The layout templates 920B and 930B are layout samples when the print area 851 is arranged vertically. Each player touches a tab in each area 900, selects the normal palette 901 or the collage palette 902, and selects desired layout templates 920A, 920B and 930A, 930B. When the player selects a desired layout template 930A from the collage palette 902, as shown in FIG. 11, a print image corresponding to the divided layout sample is placed in one rectangular area 852L, and a collage is placed in the other rectangular area 852R. A print image corresponding to the layout sample is arranged. The CPU 103 selects the touched layout template (S242). The layout template selected by each player is stored in the memory 105.

  Subsequently, the CPU 103 displays the editing screen shown in FIG. 24 on the editing display 40 (S25). On the editing screen, two editing areas 60L and 60R are displayed on the left and right, and two players can edit images in the respective areas 60 (60L and 60R). Further, the plurality of photographic images selected in step S23 are displayed in the graffiti switching area 75, and are assigned to one of the editing areas 60L and 60R by the selection operation of the left and right players. Thereby, it is possible to edit different photographic images in each editing area 60. Therefore, an edited image is created for each photographic image.

  The editing screen further displays an editing tool selection button 61 for selecting an editing tool such as special, pictogram, frame, handwriting, and pen. When a desired editing tool selection button is touched with the touch pen 42, a palette 67 corresponding to the touched editing tool is displayed below the editing area 60. In this example, the pen tool is selected for the editing area 60L, and the special tool is selected for the editing area 60R. In each palette 67, a plurality of selection buttons 64 on which edit images of designs that can be used with the selected editing tool are displayed are arranged. For example, a selection button 64 on which a blood type stamp, a constellation stamp, a zodiac stamp, and a post stamp are displayed is listed on the right pallet 67 where the special tool is selected.

  These edited images may be read from the HDD 104 based on the background image of the photographic image displayed in the editing area 60 and displayed on each palette 67. The HDD 104 stores a plurality of edited images corresponding to background image attribute information G1 to Gm (m is a natural number). The CPU 103 displays a plurality of edited images on the palette 67 according to the attribute information of the background image in the editing area 60. In this case, an edited image that matches the image of the background image is provided.

  Further, the CPU 103 identifies an edited image based on the background image of the photographic image displayed in the editing area 60, and the identified edited image is changed to another image in the same manner as in step S712 in the background image editing process (FIG. 16). It may be displayed so as to be distinguishable from the edited image. At this time, for example, the CPU 103 gives the “recommended” icon 512 to the identified edited image and displays it on the editing display 40.

  An editing processing tool 74 is also displayed as another editing tool. The edit processing tool 74 includes a “start from” button for redoing the graffiti from the beginning, a “return” button for returning to the previous edit process, a “proceed” button for proceeding to the next edit process, and an image in the area 60. A “rotate” button for rotating the image, an “eraser” button for erasing the edited image input by editing, and the like.

  The CPU 103 accepts input of an edited image corresponding to the selected photo image until the graffiti time reaches the time limit (YES in S29) or until the end button 68 is touched with the touch pen 42 (YES in S30). . Specifically, the CPU 103 detects a touch on the editing display 40 with the touch pen 42 (S28). When the CPU 103 detects a touch of a desired selection button 64 in the palette 67 (YES in S28, YES in S32), the design tool displayed on the touched selection button is set (S34). Then, when the editing area 60 is touched (YES in S28, NO in S32), an edited image of the selected design is input at the touched position (S33).

  When the graffiti time reaches the time limit (YES in S29), or when a touch on the end button 68 is detected (YES in S30), the CPU 103 once performs editing processing (steps S28 to S30, S32 to S34). finish.

  Subsequently, the CPU 103 searches for a photographic image for which the corresponding edited image has not been input among the photographic images selected in step S23 (S31). The edited image input by the editing process is stored in the memory 105 in association with the photographic image. The CPU 103 refers to the memory 105 and searches for a photographic image that is not associated with an edited image.

  When a photographic image for which an edited image has not been created is retrieved (YES in S31), the CPU 103 accepts input of an edited image corresponding to the retrieved photographic image (S35 and S36). Specifically, the CPU 103 displays the edited image selection screen shown in FIG. 25 on the editing display 40 (S35). Referring to FIG. 25, searched photograph images PI1 to PI3 are displayed on the edit image selection screen. An edited image 860 suitable for each of the photographic images PI1 to PI3 is displayed below each of the photographic images PI1 to PI3. The edited image 860 is selected from the HDD 104 and read by the following method. The edited image 860 is stored in the HDD 104 in association with the background image or template image (the shape of the margin area 302) in each of the photographic images PI1 to PI3. The CPU 103 reads the edited image 860 from the HDD 104 based on the background image or template image of the retrieved photographic images PI1 to PI3.

  Further, an “add not” button 861 for not inputting an edited image and a “decision” button 862 are displayed on the edited image selection screen.

  The CPU 103 accepts input of edited images corresponding to the photographic images PI1 to PI3 (S36). Specifically, the player touches a desired edited image 860 or touches a “do not add” button 861 with respect to each searched photograph image PI1 to PI3. Then, after selecting the edited image 860 or the button 861 for all the photographic images PI1 to PI3, the determination button 862 is selected. When the edited image 860 is touched, the touched edited image is associated with the photographic image PI and stored in the memory 105.

  As described above, the photographic game machine 1 prompts input of an edited image for a photographic image for which an edited image has not been created. As shown in FIGS. 12A and 12B, in a print image in which a plurality of composite images are laid out, a composite image that does not include an edited image is conspicuous. For this reason, it is difficult for the entire print image shown in FIGS. 12A and 12B to have a sense of unity. Therefore, the photography game machine 1 recommends the player to synthesize the edited image with the photographic image as much as possible.

  After performing the above operation, the CPU 103 generates a plurality of combined images (six combined images in this example) by combining the photographic image and the created edited image (S37). The generated composite image is stored in the memory 105 or the HDD 104.

  Subsequently, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the layout template determined in step S24 includes divided layout samples, and the divided layout samples include arrangement regions having similar shapes and different sizes. (S38). As shown in FIG. 26, the layout sample used for the rectangular area 852L is a divided layout sample, and a large area A10 and a small area B10 that is similar to the large area A10 and smaller in size than the large area A10. If it is included (YES in S38), the CPU 103 accepts the composition image layout switching (S39). Specifically, the CPU 103 displays an arrangement switching screen shown in FIG. A print image example in which the composite images A to F are arranged is displayed on the arrangement switching screen. Further, a switching button 910 and a determination button 911 are displayed on the arrangement switching screen. The player refers to the arrangement of the composite images A to F. Here, the composite images A to E are square composite images, the composite images A to D are arranged in the large area A10, and the composite image E is arranged in the small area B10. When the player wants to print the composite image E in a large size, the switch button 910 is touched. The CPU 103 changes the arrangement of the composite images A to E according to the touch of the switching button 910. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 27, the composite image E arranged in the small area B10 is switched to any of the other composite images A to D arranged in the large area A10. As described above, the print size of the favorite composite image can be changed by switching the layout of the composite image. After the change, if there is no problem in the layout of the composite image, the player touches the enter button 911. The CPU 103 determines the arrangement of the composite images A to E in response to the touch of the determination button 911.

  After the image selection in step S39 is completed, or when a divided layout having a plurality of regions that are similar to each other and different in size is not selected (NO in S38), the CPU 103 is determined in step S24. Based on the layout sample, print data including a print image printed in the rectangular area 852L in the print area 851 and a print image printed in the rectangular area 852R is generated (S40). Specifically, based on the layout sample for the rectangular area 852L determined in step S24, the six composite images generated in step S37 are laid out to generate a print image for the rectangular area 852L. Further, based on the layout sample for the rectangular area 852R, the CPU 103 lays out the six composite images generated in step S37 to generate a print image for the rectangular area 852R. At this time, the same six composite images as the print image for the rectangular area 852L are used as the print image for the rectangular area 852R. The CPU 103 creates print data including these print images for the rectangular areas 852L and 852R. If each rectangular area 852 uses a different layout sample, a print image in which the same composite image is laid out in a different layout can be generated.

  When the player selects a layout template including the divided layout sample and the collage layout sample, the print data including the two print images generated in step S40 is as shown in FIG. A blank area 855 exists between the rectangular areas 852L and 852R. This margin area 855 corresponds to the perforation CL of the printing paper 850.

  Note that the printing paper 850 has two printing areas 851. Then, as described above, each player determines the layout of the two rectangular areas in each print area 851. Therefore, in step S40, the CPU 103 generates print data corresponding to each print area 851.

  After creating the print data including two print images, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the print standby booth 5 is in use (S41). Specifically, the CPU 103 performs the determination in step S41 based on whether or not a print standby process to be described later is in operation. When the printing standby booth 5 is in use (NO in S41), the CPU 103 displays a screen for prompting the player to wait in the editing booth 3 on the display 40 (S42). On the other hand, if the print standby booth is vacant (YES in S41), the CPU 103 starts transmitting a print instruction and print data to the printer 601 (S43). At this time, the CPU 103 transmits a print instruction first, and then transmits a print image to the printer 601.

  When transmission of a print instruction and print data is started, the CPU 103 executes a payout process (S44) and a print standby process (S45) in parallel.

[Payout processing (first half)]
Referring to FIG. 29, in the payout process (S44), CPU 103 causes the prize payout exit to match the prize stored in the prize payout device 70 in accordance with the timing when the printer 601 discharges the printing paper to the sticker paper discharge port 602. It discharges to 603.

  When the CPU 103 starts transmission of print data (YES in S501), the CPU 103 starts timer count (S502). Then, it is monitored whether or not a predetermined time ΔT1 has elapsed from the start of the timer count (S503). During this time, the print standby process (S45) is executed in parallel.

  The predetermined time ΔT1 is shorter than the time taken from the start of transmission of print data until the printer 601 prints the print images created by the respective players on the two print sheets 850 and discharges them to the discharge port 602. . As a result, the prize is discharged to the discharge port before the printing paper. Therefore, when the player takes out the printing paper, the player can easily notice the presence of the prize, and forgetting to take the prize is suppressed. The operation after step S504 will be described later.

[Print standby processing]
When the count in step S502 is started, the print standby process (S45) is started. Referring to FIG. 30, CPU 103 displays a standby screen (demo screen) on display 95 (S601). When transmission of the print image is started in step S43, the CPU 103 starts countdown (S602). Here, the remaining time of the print standby process is counted down. Subsequently, the CPU 103 displays a premium necessity screen in response to the touch on the display 95 of the touch pen 92 operated by the player (S603). On the premium necessity screen, a “request button” that is selected when a premium is desired and a “unnecessary button” that is selected when a premium is not required are displayed. The player selects any button. If the player wants a free gift, the “request button” is selected (YES in S603). At this time, the CPU 103 sets the prize flag to “1” (S605). When the prize flag is “1”, it indicates that the player desires a prize. When the prize flag is “0”, it indicates that the player does not desire a prize. The prize flag is stored in the memory 105. After setting the prize flag, the CPU 103 performs image transmission processing to the mobile phone (S607 to S609 and S650).

  On the other hand, if the player does not wish for a prize in step S603 (NO in S603), that is, if the “unnecessary button” is selected, the CPU 103 stores the prize flag as “0” in the memory 105 (S604). The processes from step S601 to S605 are executed within a time shorter than the predetermined time ΔT1.

  Subsequently, the CPU 103 executes image transmission processing to the mobile phone (S607 to S609 and S650). First, the CPU 103 accepts an image transmission request (S607). The CPU 103 displays a selection screen on the display 95. On the selection screen, a “transmission request button” that desires to transmit a composite image to the mobile phone and a “game request button” that desires to play a predetermined game without requesting image transfer are displayed.

  When the “transmission request button” is selected by the player, the CPU 103 determines that the player wishes to transmit the composite image to the portable terminal (YES in S607). In this case, the CPU 103 first receives selection of a composite image to be transferred to the mobile phone from among the plurality of composite images created in the editing process (S608). At this time, a collage image in which a plurality of composite images are laid out may be created.

  After receiving the composite image to be transferred to the mobile phone (S608), the CPU 103 receives the input of the mail address of the mobile phone (S609). After receiving the input of the address (S609), the CPU 103 transmits the composite image selected in step S608 to the input address (S650). Specifically, the CPU 103 transmits the selected composite image to the player's mobile phone via a server (not shown). Note that step S650 may be executed at any time after the input in step S609 is completed and until the print standby process is completed.

  The CPU 103 transmits the photographic image (bonus photographic image) generated in step S11 during the photographing process (FIG. 14) or the bonus photographic image subjected to the image editing process to the server regardless of the player's selection in step S607. Also good. The bonus photo image can be used for a blog or the like held by the player.

  When the address input in S609 is completed, or when the player does not wish to transfer an image in step S607, that is, when the “game request button” is selected (NO in S607), the CPU 103 activates the mini game program. Then, the mini game screen is displayed on the display 95, and the mini game is provided to the player (S610). Mini-games are, for example, Janken games, quizzes, psychological tests, etc. that can be enjoyed in a short time. By providing the mini game during the printing waiting time, the player can eliminate the boring printing waiting time.

  The CPU 103 monitors whether or not a predetermined time ΔT3 has elapsed from the start of the countdown in step S602 (S611). When the CPU 103 determines that the predetermined time ΔT3 has elapsed in step S611 (YES in S611), the CPU 103 ends the mini game (S612).

[Payout instruction processing (second half)]
After the CPU 103 finishes the mini game, in step S503 of the payout instruction process (FIG. 29), the CPU 103 determines that the predetermined time ΔT1 has elapsed (YES in S503). At this time, the CPU 103 refers to the premium flag stored in the memory 105 (S504). When the prize flag is “1”, since the player requests a prize, the CPU 103 outputs a prize payout instruction to the prize payout device 70 (S505). The microcomputer 707 of the prize payout device 70 receives the prize payout instruction and discharges the prize to the prize payout exit 603. It takes about 1 to 2 seconds from receiving the prize payout instruction to paying out the prize. In consideration of this payout time, the predetermined time ΔT1 is set in advance.

[Print processing]
A printing process executed in the printer 601 will be described. The printer 601 includes a microcomputer. The microcomputer in the printer 601 executes the printing process shown in FIG.

  Referring to FIG. 31, when the microcomputer of printer 601 receives a print instruction from CPU 103 (YES in S801), after receiving print data is completed (YES in S802), the corresponding print in print sheet 850 is printed. Each print image is printed in the area 851 (S803). Specifically, the print image for the rectangular area 852L is printed in the rectangular area 852L of each print area 851, and the print image for the rectangular area 852R is printed in the rectangular area 852R.

  The CPU 103 cuts the printing paper 850 with a cutter for each printing area 851 (S804). As described above, the printer 601 stores the printing paper 850 on which the perforation CL is formed in advance. Then, the printer 601 cuts the printing paper 850 in a direction orthogonal to the perforation.

  Through the above steps, the two pieces of printing paper cut along the line C <b> 1 in FIG. 11 are discharged to the seal paper discharge port 602. When playing with two players, each player can obtain one piece of printing paper. That is, each player can obtain two different layout photo stickers.

[Second Embodiment]
In the first embodiment, different layout images are generated in each of the two print areas 851 shown in FIG. However, there are cases where two players desire a matching piece of print paper on which the same print image is printed. In such a case, it is not necessary to generate a print image for each print area 851. This is because the print image printed in each print area 851 is the same.

  Therefore, in such a case, the CPU 103 transmits only the print image for one print area to the printer 601. The printer 601 prints the same print image in the two print areas. In short, the printer 601 prints the received print image twice.

  In this way, if the same print image is printed in two print areas by the printer 601, the data amount of the print image transmitted from the computer apparatus 101 to the printer 601 is reduced by half. Therefore, the processing time can be shortened.

[Other embodiments]
In the above-described embodiment, the number of print areas 851 arranged on the print paper 850 is two. However, three or more print areas 851 may be arranged. The number of print areas 851 arranged on the print paper 850 may be changed according to the number of players.

  In the layout selection process (FIG. 16) in the first embodiment, another background image is selected based on the background image selected for the first time. However, every time a background image is selected, the background images selected in step S710 may be sequentially different. For example, as the background image selected for the third time, a background image similar to the background image selected for the first time and the second time may be selected and displayed on the photographing display 11 in step S705.

  In step S24 of FIG. 21, a desired layout sample is selected from a layout template in which two layout samples are combined. However, the screen shown in FIG. 32 may be displayed in step S241, and layout samples may be selected one by one.

  In addition, the selection of the layout sample used for each of the two rectangular areas 852L and 852R in the print area 851 may be limited. For example, the CPU 103 displays the screen shown in FIG. 33 in step S241 in FIG. The player selects a layout sample for each rectangular area 852. At this time, the CPU 103 prohibits selection of the same layout sample in the rectangular area 852R as the layout sample selected in the rectangular area 852L. In this case, a print image having a different layout is always printed on the print paper piece.

  In the first and second embodiments described above, the perforation CL is provided at the center of the printing paper 850 shown in FIG. 11, but a dotted line may be drawn instead of the perforation CL. In this case, each rectangular area 852L and 852R is cut with scissors. Further, an area (blank area) that is not printed between the print images without drawing a dotted line may be provided.

  While the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the above-described embodiments are merely examples for carrying out the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and can be implemented by appropriately modifying the above-described embodiment without departing from the spirit thereof.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Photo shooting machine 4 Shooting device 8 Editing device 10 Camera 100 Control device 101 Computer device 104 Hard disk 500 Guide device 521 Case 522 Opening 504 Speaker

Claims (11)

A photography game machine equipped with a camera and a printer,
Shooting control means for shooting a subject with the camera and generating a plurality of photographic images;
First editing means for receiving an input of an edited image corresponding to each photographic image;
A combined image generating means for combining the photographic image and the edited image to generate a plurality of combined images;
Storage means for storing a plurality of layout samples;
A plurality of printing areas having first and second rectangular areas arranged side by side in a direction in which the perforation extends on a printing paper having a perforation extending linearly at the center. Layout selecting means for selecting the layout of the first rectangular area and the layout of the second rectangular area in the plurality of layout samples;
Based on the layout sample selected for the first rectangular area, the plurality of synthesized images are laid out to generate a first print image, and based on the layout sample selected for the second rectangular area, Print image generation means for laying out a plurality of composite images to generate a second print image;
Print control for controlling the printer to print the first print image in the first rectangular area, print the second print image in the second rectangular area, and cut the print paper for each print area. A photography game machine comprising means. A photography game machine according to claim 1,
The photo game machine, wherein the print image generation means generates the second print image using a plurality of composite images that are the same as the first print image. A photography game machine according to claim 1 or claim 2,
Each of the photographic images includes a subject image and a background image,
The photography game machine further includes:
First background selection means for receiving selection of a background image as a reference;
Display means for displaying a plurality of background images specified based on the reference background image in a distinguishable manner from other plurality of background images;
Second background selection means for receiving selection of a background image from a plurality of background images displayed on the display means;
The photographing control device, wherein the photographing control means generates the plurality of photographic images by synthesizing the subject image with the background image selected by the first and second background selecting means. The photography game machine according to claim 1, wherein
The plurality of layout samples stored in the storage means are
A plurality of divided layout samples obtained by dividing the first or second rectangular area into a plurality of arrangement areas having a shape similar to the synthesized image and in which the synthesized image is arranged;
Including a plurality of collage layout samples in which the first or second rectangular area is divided into the plurality of arrangement areas and a decoration area in which edit images are arranged, which are areas other than the plurality of arrangement areas. Photo shooting game machine. A photography game machine according to claim 4,
The layout selecting means includes
A photography amusement machine that accepts selection of a layout template to be used for the first and second rectangular areas in the print area from a plurality of layout templates combining the divided layout sample and the collage layout sample. A photography game machine according to claim 4,
The plurality of arrangement areas in the divided layout sample include a large area and a small area similar to the large area and smaller in size than the large area,
The photography game machine further includes:
A photography amusement machine comprising an arrangement switching means for switching an arrangement of a plurality of composite images arranged in a large area and a small area in a selected divided layout sample. A photography game machine according to claim 1,
The composite image generation means transmits the generated first and second print images to the printer,
The photography game machine, wherein the print control means controls the printer so as to print the same first and second print images for each of the print areas. The photography game machine according to claim 1, further comprising:
Search means for searching for a photographic image for which a corresponding edited image has not been input by the first editing means;
A photography amusement machine comprising: second editing means for receiving an input of an edited image corresponding to a searched photographic image. The photography game machine according to claim 1, further comprising:
An imaging housing in which the subject can enter and exit on both side walls, and the camera is disposed inside,
A speaker disposed on the outer surface upper portion of the side wall of the photographing casing and facing downward,
A photographic amusement machine comprising: audio output control means for outputting sound from the speaker in accordance with the operation of the shooting control means. A photography game method using a photography game machine equipped with a camera and a printer,
Photographing a subject with the camera to generate a plurality of photographic images;
Receiving an input of an edited image corresponding to each photographic image;
Combining the photographic image and the edited image to generate a plurality of combined images;
A plurality of print areas having first and second rectangular areas arranged side by side in the direction in which the perforation extends on a printing paper having a perforation extending linearly at the center. Selecting a layout of the first rectangular area and a layout of the second rectangular area in the plurality of layout samples;
Based on the layout sample selected for the first rectangular area, the plurality of composite images are laid out to generate a first print image, and based on the layout sample selected for the second rectangular area, the Laying out a plurality of composite images to generate a second print image;
Printing the first print image in the first rectangular area, printing the second print image in the second rectangular area, and controlling the printer to cut the print paper for each print area; A photography game method comprising: A control program implemented in a computer for controlling a camera and a printer of a photography game machine,
Photographing a subject with the camera to generate a plurality of photographic images;
Receiving an input of an edited image corresponding to each photographic image;
Combining the photographic image and the edited image to generate a plurality of combined images;
A plurality of printing areas having first and second rectangular areas arranged side by side in a direction in which the perforation extends on a printing paper having a perforation extending linearly at the center. Selecting a layout of the first rectangular area and a layout of the second rectangular area in the plurality of layout samples;
Based on the layout sample selected for the first rectangular area, the plurality of synthesized images are laid out to generate a first print image, and based on the layout sample selected for the second rectangular area, Laying out a plurality of composite images to generate a second print image;
Printing the first print image in the first rectangular area, printing the second print image in the second rectangular area, and controlling the printer to cut the print paper for each print area; A control program for causing the computer to execute

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