JP5003193B2 - Image photographing and editing apparatus and method, and program - Google Patents

Description

  BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an image photographing / editing apparatus, method, and program, and more particularly, to an image photographing / editing apparatus, method, and program capable of improving profitability by improving entertainment of a photo sticker creating apparatus. About.

  A conventional photo sticker creating apparatus is installed in an amusement (amusement) facility, etc., shoots a subject, edits (graffiti) an image obtained by shooting, and prints the edited image or the shot image on a photo sticker paper. One game ends with the flow. Also, in this series of photo sticker creation game flows, time limits are set for each, so the time available for shooting and editing is determined.

  In recent years, in order to improve the rotation rate, a photo sticker creating apparatus has been developed in which a space for performing photographing work and a space for performing editing work are separately provided. In other words, such a photo sticker creating apparatus is a double customer correspondence photo sticker creating apparatus in which two separate user groups can perform shooting work and editing work in parallel.

  Further, in recent years, an increasing number of users enjoy a photo sticker creation game while placing emphasis on editing a captured image obtained by shooting rather than shooting. In order to improve the satisfaction of such users, if the previous user starts editing grace time during which editing work in the shooting space is started while the previous user is editing in the editing space, Photo sticker creation devices have been developed that limit or extend the editing grace time that allows the user to perform editing work. In such a photo sticker creating apparatus, the shooting grace time is started by touching a screen installed in the shooting space or pressing a game start button, thereby managing the shooting time.

  Furthermore, for example, Patent Literature 1 is known as a technique related to a method for extending an editing grace period in which a user can perform editing work.

Japanese Patent No. 3324038

  However, in the separation-type image print supply device of Patent Document 1, a new next user starts shooting by touching the screen after the previous user's editing time or after a predetermined editing time has elapsed. However, the remaining shooting time until the end of the shooting is an extension of the editing delay time of the previous user, but in order to obtain various shot images, a shooting course that can be taken by the user There are multiple shooting courses, such as shooting courses that can be taken continuously according to the guidance of shooting poses, and the number of shots that can be taken for each of these shooting courses is set. For heavy users who are not familiar with game operations or who are not familiar with shooting, the shooting process will end quickly, so the shooting process will be completed within the shooting grace period. Since the results in, must wait in the imaging space to the previous user has finished editing work, thereby worsens game of flow, the rotation rate is lowered.

  Furthermore, since the start of shooting at the shooting grace period (start of shooting operation by touching the screen) is a trigger, the editing grace time is extended and the time to occupy the editing space increases. , Time until the previous user finishes shooting and exits the shooting space, that is, the user who is editing first finishes editing and occupies the photo sticker creation device There is also a problem that the rotation rate decreases and the rotation rate decreases.

  The present invention has been made in view of such a situation, and controls editing time using a predetermined processing process in the middle of a shooting operation as a trigger to improve the entertainment and profitability of the photo sticker creating apparatus. Is.

An image shooting / editing apparatus according to an aspect of the present invention allows a user to perform a shooting operation for shooting a user as a subject and an editing operation for editing an image shot by the shooting operation as an image shooting / editing game. Furthermore, the image edited by the editing operation is output, and the image capturing / editing device provided to the user causes the user to select a capturing operation for capturing the user from a plurality of capturing operations set with different time limits. A selecting unit; a photographing unit that photographs the user in the selected photographing operation; an editing unit that edits the photographed user image according to the user's operation; and the user If elapsed selected the shooting start time of the predetermined number-th in accordance with the work, the time at which imaging end time of the shooting operation by the user, prior to the user And editing time limiting means for limiting the editing time to be lower than the time at which the editing end time ends to the editing operation by the previous user who has performed the imaging operation for said destination user, wherein the predetermined number of times Display control means for controlling the display of the remaining time of the editing time according to .

  The image capturing / editing device, for example, enhances the entertainment of shooting and editing operations, causes the user to perform these operations as games, and provides the captured and edited images to the user as photo stickers and data. This is a photo sticker creation device.

In the image shooting / editing device according to one aspect of the present invention, a shooting task for shooting a user is selected from a plurality of shooting tasks for which different time limits are set, and the user is shot by the selected shooting task, In response to the user's operation, the photographed user's image is edited, and when the predetermined number of times of photographing start time corresponding to the photographing work selected by the user has elapsed, the user The shooting end time, which is the time at which the shooting work ends, is later than the editing end time, which is the time at which the editing work ends by the user who performed the shooting work prior to the user. The editing time is limited, and the display of the remaining time of the editing time corresponding to the predetermined number of times is controlled for the previous user .

  Therefore, since the limitation of the extended editing time can be controlled regardless of the variation in the shooting time depending on the shooting course, the waiting time in the shooting space is eliminated and the game flow can be improved. In addition, since the occupation time of the photo sticker creating apparatus is shortened, the waiting time of the user is eliminated and the rotation rate can be improved. Accordingly, the satisfaction level of the playability of the user's game can be improved.

  This selection means is constituted by a photographing course selection unit including a CPU (Central Processing Unit), for example, and the photographing means is constituted by, for example, an imaging element using a CCD (Charge Coupled Device) for obtaining an image. CCD camera, CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) camera, etc. This makes it possible to limit the editing time of the previous user for each shooting course.

  In addition, the editing unit is configured by an editing processing unit including a CPU, for example, and the editing time limiting unit is configured by an editing time control unit including, for example, a CPU. As a result, it is possible to limit the editing time of the previous user regardless of variations in shooting time due to the shooting course.

The predetermined number of times may be determined for each shooting course selected as the shooting work by the user. Accordingly, it is possible to control the restriction of the extended editing work regardless of the variation in the photographing time depending on the photographing course.

When the editing work by the previous user is performed, the editing time restriction means extends the editing time indefinitely when the user does not exist, and the user starts the photographing work The editing time can be limited .

An image shooting / editing method according to one aspect of the present invention allows a user to perform a shooting operation for shooting a user as a subject and an editing operation for editing an image shot by the shooting operation as an image shooting / editing game. Furthermore, in the image shooting / editing method of the image shooting / editing apparatus provided to the user, the image edited by the editing job is output, and the user is shot from a plurality of shooting tasks set with different time limits. The shooting operation is selected, the user is shot by the selected shooting operation, the user's image is edited according to the user's operation, and the user's selection is performed. If elapsed shooting start time of the predetermined number-th in accordance with the photographing work, time and a photographing end time of the shooting operation by the user, the shooting work earlier than the user Limit the editing time to be lower than the time at which the editing end time of the editing operation by the previous user who has Tsu, for said destination user, the remaining time of the editing time corresponding to the predetermined number of times Controlling the display of .

In the image shooting and editing method according to one aspect of the present invention, a shooting operation for shooting a user is selected from a plurality of shooting operations set with different time limits, and the user is shot with the selected shooting operation, In response to the user's operation, the photographed user's image is edited, and when the predetermined number of times of photographing start time corresponding to the photographing work selected by the user has elapsed, the photographing work by the user is performed. The editing time is limited so that the shooting end time, which is the end time, is later than the editing end time, which is the time when the editing work by the user who performed shooting work before the user ends. Display of the remaining time of the editing time corresponding to the predetermined number of times is controlled .

  The program according to one aspect of the present invention is recorded on a predetermined recording medium, read by a drive, for example, and installed in the photo sticker creating apparatus. Recording media include magnetic disks made of floppy (registered trademark) disks, optical disks made of CD-ROM (Compact Disk Read Only Memory), DVD-ROM (Digital Versatile Disk), MD (Mini Disk) (registered trademark), etc. And a removable medium such as a semiconductor memory.

  As described above, according to one aspect of the present invention, it is possible to improve the entertainment and profitability of the image photographing / editing apparatus (photo sticker creating apparatus).

  In particular, according to one aspect of the present invention, the limitation on the extended editing time can be controlled regardless of the variation in the shooting time depending on the shooting course, thereby eliminating the waiting time in the shooting space and improving the flow of the game. Can do. Further, since the occupation time of the image photographing / editing apparatus (photo sticker creating apparatus) is shortened, there is no waiting time for the user, and the rotation rate can be improved.

  Hereinafter, specific embodiments to which the present invention is applied will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of an embodiment of a photo sticker creating apparatus to which the present invention is applied.

  The photo sticker creating apparatus 1 shown in FIG. 1 enhances the amusement of work such as shooting and editing, allows the user to perform such work as a game (play service), and takes the shot / edited images as photo stickers. It is a game device (play service providing device) that receives money from the user instead of providing it to the user as data. 1 is an example of an image photographing / editing apparatus.

  The photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is usually installed in a game center or a store in a sightseeing spot. That is, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is sold to managers of those stores from, for example, manufacturers and sales companies. The manager who has purchased the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 installs the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 in a store (for example, a game center) to manage and operate the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 for general users represented by female high school students and female junior high school students. Play the created game for a fee, and make a profit by paying for it.

  Therefore, the high profit rate of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is important for the store manager. That is, it is desirable that the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 has a high rate of return per unit time. Moreover, in the case of a normal store, the installation place of the photograph sticker production apparatus 1 is limited by restrictions, such as a floor area and a structure. Therefore, it is desirable that the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 has a high profit rate per unit floor area. Furthermore, since the size and shape of each store are usually not the same, and other game machines and the like installed together with the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 are also different, it is desirable that the degree of freedom of installation is higher.

  As a method of improving the profit rate, for example, there is a method of improving the rotation rate of the photo sticker creation game. That is, the rate of return per unit time is increased by increasing the number of games played within a predetermined time. However, if there is no user who plays the photo sticker creation game, the profitability will not improve. That is, it is also important to improve the user's expectation and satisfaction with respect to the photo sticker creation game of the photo sticker creation device 1.

  For example, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 can increase the number of users by providing a function with high expectation that a user who has never played a game wants to play. In addition, by providing a function with a high degree of satisfaction that a user who has played once thinks that “it was fun and would like to play again”, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 increases the number of users by increasing so-called repeaters. be able to. That is, the profit of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is improved.

  For the user, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 can be broadly divided into two: playing a photo sticker creating game (photo sticker creating work) and obtaining a photo sticker as a product (finished photo sticker itself). There are two amusements.

  As the former method for improving the entertainment of the photo sticker creation game, there are, for example, a multi-functional shooting function and graffiti function, an improvement in operability, or adjustment of play time and waiting time. Examples of the latter method for improving the amusement of photo stickers include improving the quality of sticker paper, high-quality printing, and special color printing. In addition, high school girls and junior high school students who are the main users not only stick the obtained photo sticker to their property, but also exchange the photo sticker or talk about the photo sticker as a topic To do. Therefore, since this photographic sticker may also serve as an advertisement for the photographic sticker creating apparatus 1, improving the enjoyment of the photographic sticker not only improves the satisfaction of the user, It can also be expected to increase the number of new users by so-called word-of-mouth.

  Although the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 has such a feature, the casing 11 is roughly divided into two units, a photographing unit 12 and an editing unit 13, as shown in FIG.

  The photographing unit 12 has a function of photographing a subject (such as a user), and the subject is photographed in an internal space (photographing space) described later. The photographing unit 12 is roughly divided into two units, a front unit 12A and a rear unit 12B.

  The front unit 12A is a unit on the front side of the shooting space, and performs processing related to shooting of the user in the shooting space and accepts operations related to user photo sticker creation play. The rear unit 12B is a unit on the side that is the rear side of the shooting space, and is a unit that plays the role of the user when the front unit 12A takes a picture. The interior of the rear unit 12B is a cavity (space), and is configured as a part of a space (photographing space described later) used when the user performs photographing. Inside the rear unit 12B, a movable curtain used for the background, a stage used for a user to pose, and the like are provided. The background curtain used for the background may be a fixed curtain of one color such as green. In this way, by using a one-color curtain, it is possible to easily extract a subject by chroma key processing.

  The editing unit 13 has a configuration (for example, a monitor, a touch panel, and a touch pen) for the user to perform graffiti editing or the like on the captured image, and is provided on the back surface of the front unit 12A.

  The casing 11 is further provided with a ceiling strobe box 14 having a built-in flash that emits strobe light toward the photographing space in accordance with the photographing timing, above the rear unit 12B. The ceiling strobe box 14 is further provided with a fluorescent lamp, and functions as illumination that constantly illuminates the photographing space (the user in the photographing space). The photographing space is simply configured as a closed space as will be described later. Therefore, it is difficult for light to enter from the outside, and the user's operability may be deteriorated because it tends to be dark. The ceiling strobe box 14 illuminates the shooting space with the illumination, thereby avoiding such a fear and improving operability. Such illumination is also provided in the front unit 12A and the rear unit 12B.

  Further, the housing 11 is provided with a post-service monitor 15 and a sticker paper discharge port 16 for a user to play a game or the like on a right side of the front unit 12A.

  FIG. 2 is an external view showing an installation example of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1.

  When the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is installed in a game center or the like, for example, as shown in FIG. 2, a curtain 21-1 and a curtain 21-2 are provided so as to surround the photographing unit 12 and the editing unit 13, and photographing is performed. The shooting space where the work is performed and the editing space where the editing work (editing input work) is performed are simply enclosed to improve the closeability of each space. That is, the curtain 21-1 and the curtain 21-2 contribute to, for example, high-quality shooting and easy viewing of the edit input screen by stabilizing the environment in each space, and the field of view from outside each space. The user is allowed to perform operations such as shooting and editing without being aware of the line of sight from the outside.

  The outer surfaces of the curtain 21-1 and the curtain 21-2 are usually used as a place where advertisements are placed, and the model name and model image of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 are used so that the degree of attention is increased at the installation place. A flashy design image is printed.

  The photo sticker creating apparatus 1 as described above causes each set of users to play a photo sticker creating game. The photo sticker creating apparatus 1 can simultaneously execute a plurality of photo sticker creating games. That is, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 can cause a plurality of sets to play a photo sticker creating game at the same time. At this time, each group of users performs each work of the photo sticker creation game while moving through a plurality of spaces provided in the photo sticker creation device 1, and advances the game.

  As a result, the manager of the store where the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is installed can expect an improvement in the profit rate by the photo sticker creating apparatus 1.

  FIG. 3 is a view of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 of FIG. 1 as viewed from above. A space between the front unit 12 </ b> A and the rear unit 12 </ b> B of the housing 11 is a shooting space 31, and an image of a user who is a subject is shot in the shooting space 31. In addition, the upper space in the drawing that is in contact with the front unit 12A of the housing 11 is an editing space 32. In the editing space 32, editing of an image photographed in the photographing space 31 using the editing unit 13 (for example, graffiti or the like) ) Is performed. Further, the right space in the drawing that is in contact with the right side surface of the front unit 12 </ b> A of the casing 11 is a post-service area 33. In the post-service area 33, an image captured in the imaging space 31 is captured in the editing space 32. A photo sticker based on the edited image that has been edited is discharged from the discharge port 16 of the sticker paper and provided to the user.

  That is, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is configured to perform customer service (triple customer service) at three locations (photographing space 31 to post-service area 33) separately for photographing, editing, and printing. For example, in the example of FIG. 3, customer service is performed simultaneously for three sets of customers (users). A user A1 and a user B1, who are the first set of users, are shooting in the shooting space 31 with themselves as subjects. At the same time, in the editing space 32, the second set of users A2 and B2 are editing. At the same time, in the post-service area 33, the third set of users A3 and B3 are The photo sticker is printed and is waiting to be discharged (provided) from the discharge port 16. By using the waiting time at this time, an image for playing a game or the like is displayed on the post-service monitor 15, and the user A 3 and the user B 3 operate the post-service monitor 15 to play a game or the like. You can also enjoy it.

  When the user A3 and the user B3 receive the photo sticker discharged from the discharge port 16 and exit, the user A2 and the user B2 who have finished editing the image can follow the arrow from the editing space 32 to the customer service area. Move to 33. In addition, the user A1 and the user B1 who have finished shooting exit the shooting space 31 from the left side in the drawing along the arrow and move to the editing space 32. Then, after confirming that the user A1 and the user B1 have left the shooting space 31, the new user A0 and the user B0 that have been waiting until then enter the shooting space 31 from the right side in the figure.

  As described above, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 of FIG. 1 is configured to increase the turnover rate by performing multiple customer service (in this example, triple customer service), and the user spends shooting in the shooting space 31. The time that can be taken (shooting time) and the time that the user can spend on editing in the editing space 32 (editing time) are respectively limited time set in advance.

  Next, each unit of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 that provides the above photo sticker making game will be described.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the front unit 12A. A front surface 12A-1 shown in FIG. 4 is a side surface facing the imaging space 31 and is a front surface for the user who performs the imaging operation. That is, the user basically performs a photographing operation in the photographing space 31 toward the front surface 12A-1 (facing the front unit 12A).

  On the front surface 12A-1, a camera 51 that shoots a subject in the shooting space 31 (performs a main shooting), a camera image display unit 52 that displays images acquired by the camera 51, shooting results, and the like, Illumination 53-1 through illumination 53-7 that emits flash light in accordance with the photographing timing of the camera 51, the touch panel monitor 54 that accepts user operations, and the baggage of the user during the photographing operation A luggage storage area 55-1 to a luggage storage area 55-3 are provided.

  The camera 51 is configured by an image pickup device using a CCD for capturing a user and obtaining an image, and captures the user and acquires an image (moving image) (acquired image). From the acquired image acquired by the camera 51, a frame image at a predetermined timing is extracted and stored as a captured image (still image) for actual shooting. For example, a camera using a CMOS sensor may be used as the camera 51 instead of the CCD. Of course, any camera other than these may be used as long as the user can be photographed and digital image data can be obtained. Further, the number of cameras 51 is also arbitrary.

  The camera image display unit 52 is configured by a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) display or an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), for example, an image acquired by the camera 51, a composite image to be combined with the captured image, and a captured image stored as a captured result. Or a monitor that displays an image relating to the shooting work, such as a guide image for guiding the procedure of the shooting work.

  The illuminations 53-1 to 53-7 are composed of a plurality of lighting devices capable of emitting fluorescent light and strobe light. The illumination space 31 is always used in order to brighten the imaging space 31 and ensure operability and safety. In order to illuminate and improve the image quality of the photographed image, the flash is emitted at a timing corresponding to the photographing timing, and the user who is photographed is irradiated with light. Hereinafter, the illuminations 53-1 to 53-7 are referred to as illuminations 53 when it is necessary to distinguish them from each other.

  A touch panel monitor 54 is provided on the right side of the illumination 53-6. The touch panel monitor 54 is configured as, for example, a display incorporating a touch panel. The touch panel monitor 54 has a “○ button” that is operated when determining various selections displayed on the display, an “× button” that is operated when canceling the determined items, a cursor, and the like. An “arrow button” or the like that is operated when moving up, down, left, or right is appropriately arranged.

  The luggage storage area 55-1 to the luggage storage area 55-3 are shelves that are used as storage places for baggage, clothes, etc. of the user at the time of photographing. Each of the luggage storage area 55-1 to the luggage storage area 55-3 does not get in the way of shooting, that is, does not get in the way for the user to take a shooting pose, and the illumination 53 is irradiated with light. It is provided in a position that does not interfere. The user can perform photographing work more comfortably by placing his / her baggage or the like in any of the luggage storage area 55-1 to the luggage storage area 55-3.

  Next, the configuration of the editing unit 13 will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the editing unit 13 includes a tablet built-in monitor 71 that displays an image to be edited, a touch pen 72-1 and a touch pen 72-2 for performing an editing input, and an editing method and remaining time guidance. It is configured by a speaker 73 that outputs sound such as BGM (Back Ground Music).

  For example, a tablet is superimposed on the tablet built-in monitor 71, and the user displays arbitrary characters, graphics, and the like on the displayed image (image taken in the photographing space 31). Is written (inputted) by using the touch pen 72-1 or the touch pen 72-2 installed in the vicinity. The touch pen 72-1 and the touch pen 72-2 are detachably installed using a dedicated stopper.

  Next, an internal configuration example of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 will be described.

  FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration example of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1. The same parts as those described above are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted.

  In FIG. 6, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 includes a control device 101 that is a processing unit that controls the entire apparatus of the photo sticker creating device 1. The control device 101 includes a storage unit 102, a communication unit 103, A drive 104, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 106, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 107, a photographing unit 111, an editing unit 112, and a printer 113 are connected to each other via a predetermined bus.

  The storage unit 102 includes a non-volatile recording medium such as a hard disk or a flash memory, and stores image data and various setting information supplied from the control device 101 on the recording medium. The recorded setting information is read out and supplied to the control apparatus 101.

  The communication unit 103 is connected to another communication device (not shown) via an external network (not shown) such as the Internet or a public telephone line network, or simply via a communication cable (not shown). And is controlled by the control device 101 to communicate with other communication devices. For example, the communication unit 103 transmits transmission information supplied from the control device 101 to another communication device, or supplies reception information supplied from another communication device to the control device 101.

  The drive 104 is appropriately loaded with a removable medium 105 such as a magnetic disk (including a flexible disk), an optical disk (including a CD-ROM, a DVD), a magneto-optical disk, and a semiconductor memory, and is read from the computer. Programs and data are supplied to the control device 101 as necessary, and are stored or installed in the storage unit 102 or the like.

  The ROM 106 stores programs and data executed in the control device 101 in advance, and the ROM 106 supplies the programs and data to the control device 101 based on instructions from the control device 101. The RAM 107 temporarily holds data and programs processed by the control device 101.

  The photographing unit 111 is a block related to the photographing unit 12, and includes a coin processing unit 121, a lighting device 122, a camera 51, a camera image display unit 52, a touch panel monitor 54, a speaker 123, a background control unit 124, and a curtain unit 125.

  The coin processing unit 121 includes a coin input / output unit (not shown), and performs processing related to coin input, sorting, and discharge. For example, when a user inserts a predetermined amount of coins into the coin insertion / ejection unit as a price for the photo sticker creation game, the coin processing unit 121 calculates the amount, or based on the calculation result, An activation signal for starting a sticker creation game is supplied to the control device 101, and processing such as returning a change or discharging illegal coins is performed.

  The illuminating device 122 includes an illuminating device 53, and based on the illumination control signal supplied from the control device 101, the illuminating device 122 is turned on, turned off, or flash light is emitted.

  As described above, the camera 51 is provided near the center of the front surface 12A-1 of the front unit 12A and is controlled by the control device 101 to shoot a subject (user) in the shooting space 31. For example, the camera 51 supplies the acquired acquired image to the control apparatus 101 as image data under the control of the control apparatus 101. In addition, the camera 51 acquires a captured image (main photographing) by operating a mechanical shutter based on a shutter control signal supplied from the control device 101. The image data of the photographed image is also supplied to the control device 101 in the same manner as the image data of the acquired image.

  The camera image display unit 52 is a monitor provided in the vicinity of the camera 51 of the front surface 12A-1 of the front unit 12A, and displays an image related to a shooting operation based on the RGB signal supplied from the control device 101.

  The touch panel monitor 54 displays an image related to shooting work based on the RGB signal supplied from the control device 101. A colorless and transparent touch panel is superimposed on the surface of the touch panel monitor 54. When a user taps (touches or approaches) the touch panel with his / her own finger or the like, the position information is supplied to the control device 101. Is done. The control device 101 analyzes the position information, identifies and accepts information and instructions input by the user with respect to the display image.

  The speaker 123 is provided at a predetermined location in the imaging space 31, such as the front unit 12A, and receives audio of an audio signal supplied from the control device 101 (such as shooting operation guidance sound, sound effect, or BGM). Output.

  The background control unit 124 is controlled by the control device 101 and controls the operation of the curtain unit 125 provided in the rear unit 12B. The curtain unit 125 includes a plurality of background curtains having different colors and patterns. The curtain unit 125 raises and lowers them based on the control of the background control unit 124, and the selected background curtain is moved to the inner side surface (shooting space of the rear unit 12B). 31 is hung on the front surface 12A-1 of the front unit 12A.

  The editing unit 112 is a block related to the editing unit 13, and includes a tablet built-in monitor 71, a touch pen 72-1, a touch pen 72-2, and a speaker 73.

  The tablet built-in monitor 71 includes an editing monitor 131 and a tablet 132. The editing monitor 131 is a monitor provided in the editing unit 13 and displays an editing-related image such as an editing input GUI or a captured image corresponding to the RGB signal supplied from the control device 101. A colorless and transparent tablet 132 (or touch panel) for detecting the position designated by the touch pen 72-1 or the touch pen 72-2 is superimposed on the screen display portion of the editing monitor 131.

  When the user operates the touch pen 72-1 or the touch pen 72-2 to tap (contact or approach) the tablet 132, the position information is supplied to the control device 101 (not shown). The control device 101 analyzes the position information, identifies and accepts information and instructions input by the user with respect to the display image. That is, editing input for a captured image (a composite image created using the captured image) is performed using these configurations.

  The speaker 73 outputs the sound of the sound signal supplied from the control apparatus 101 (editing work guide sound, sound effect, BGM or the like).

  When the printer 113 acquires a print image from the control device 101 as print data, the printer 113 prints the print image on the sticker sheet 142 taken out from the sticker sheet unit 141. The printer 113 discharges the printed sticker sheet 142 as a photographic sticker from the discharge port 16 and provides it to the user.

  Next, the control device 101 will be described. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of functional blocks included in the control apparatus 101. As shown in FIG. 7, the control device 101 performs a process related to a coin insertion acceptance processing unit 201 that performs processing related to a price (coin) that is input when starting a photo sticker creation game, and a process related to a photographing operation for photographing a user. A photographing processing unit 202 that performs processing related to editing work on a photographed image, a printing processing unit 204 that performs processing related to image printing on a sticker sheet 142, and a post-service processing unit 205 that performs processing related to post-service. .

  As illustrated in FIG. 7, the shooting processing unit 202 includes a shooting course selection unit 211, a process determination unit 212, and a notification unit 213. Note that the time (shooting time) that the user can spend on the shooting work in the shooting space 31 is the same as the time for performing various processes according to the shooting work performed by the shooting processing unit 202. The shooting time is also referred to as shooting processing time T1.

  The shooting course selection unit 211 selects a shooting course according to the user's operation.

  Here, the shooting course is a type of game (shooting work) divided according to the shooting method in the photo sticker creation game. In the present embodiment, the number of shots (number of shots) such as 7, 8, 9, etc. is different for each shooting course.

  The processing determination unit 212 is a shooting operation according to a shooting course selected by the user, and performs a shooting operation prior to the user in the process of various processes performed in the shooting operation by the user. It is determined whether or not a predetermined processing process for changing the time (editing time) that can be spent on the editing work by the destination user has been made. The process determination unit 212 supplies the determination result to the notification unit 213.

  In the predetermined processing process, for example, a processing process such as a seventh shooting start time out of nine shootings is appropriately set. That is, in the present embodiment, a predetermined processing process is set for each shooting course.

  When the determination result supplied from the process determination unit 212 indicates that the predetermined process is in progress, the notification unit 213 instructs to start a countdown for an editing unlimited time T3 (to be described later) The edit processing unit 203 is notified.

  The edit processing unit 203 includes an edit time control unit 221 and a display control unit 222 as shown in FIG.

  The editing time control unit 221 controls (limits) editing time, which is time that a user can spend on editing work. The editing time control unit 221 controls the editing time in the editing work performed by the previous user based on the countdown start instruction supplied from the notification unit 213.

  Here, there are three types of editing times: editing processing time T2, editing unlimited time T3, and editing unlimited grace time T4. The edit processing time T2 is a normal time that the user can spend for editing work. The unlimited editing time T3 is, for example, a time obtained by extending the editing time indefinitely, which is set when there is no user who performs editing work next. Furthermore, the editing unlimited grace time T4 is a grace time until the editing unlimited time T3 is set, which is set based on the countdown start instruction supplied from the notification unit 213.

  Hereinafter, the editing processing time T2, the editing unlimited time T3, and the editing unlimited time T4 will be collectively referred to as editing time.

  The display control unit 222 controls display of various screens displayed on the editing monitor 131 of the tablet built-in monitor 71. Further, the display control unit 222 controls the countdown display of the editing time based on the countdown start instruction supplied from the notification unit 213.

  Next, the flow of the photo sticker creation game will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  A user who plays the photo sticker creation game moves to the shooting space 31 and first, in the shooting space 31, inserts coins into a coin insertion / ejection unit (not shown) of the shooting unit 12 and pays for the game. If the coin insertion acceptance processing unit 201 of the control device 101 accepts such coin insertion in step S1 and determines that a valid price has been inserted, the process proceeds to step S2.

  In step S <b> 2, the photographing processing unit 202 performs photographing processing on the user who has moved to the photographing space 31, and causes the storage unit 102 or the RAM 107 to store image data of a photographed image obtained thereby. Details of this photographing process will be described later.

  In the shooting process, when the shooting operation is completed, the user is guided to move to the editing space 32. The user moves to the editing space 32 and advances the game. In step S <b> 3, the editing processing unit 203 performs editing processing on the user who has moved to the editing space 32 using the editing interface of the editing space 32, and the captured image obtained by the main shooting in the shooting space 31 is processed. Then, an editing operation is performed to synthesize an image for synthesis such as a pen or a stamp image to obtain an edited image. Details of this editing process will be described later.

  When the editing operation as described above is completed, the print processing unit 204 performs a printing process for printing the printing image obtained by the above operation on the sticker sheet 142 in step S4.

  In step S5, the post-service processing unit 205, for example, a mini game, image registration, or image so as not to bore the user who has finished editing work until the printing process is completed. Post-service processing is performed to perform work such as transfer.

  When the print processing is completed, the print processing unit 204 discharges the photo sticker 251 as shown in FIG. 9 which is the sticker paper on which the image is printed in step S6 from the discharge port 16, and the user as a product. To provide. When the photo sticker 251 is discharged, the print processing unit 204 ends the photo sticker creation game for the user (the set of users).

  FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of a photographic sticker provided to the user. As shown in FIG. 9, a plurality of printing images are printed on one photo sticker 251. Usually, a plurality of types of images for printing are printed. In this way, the image for printing to be printed on the sticker sheet 142 is selected by the user before the start of the printing process, for example, in a shooting operation or an editing operation. Also, the layout at the time of printing is selected by the user from a plurality of predetermined patterns before the start of the printing process, for example, in the shooting work or the editing work.

  Next, details of the photographing process executed in step S2 of FIG. 8 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  When the photographing process is started, in step S31, the photographing course selection unit 211 displays, for example, a photographing course selection screen that allows the user to select a photographing course on the touch panel monitor 54, and causes the user to select a photographing course. .

  The shooting course includes a plurality of courses, for example, a course in which shooting is continuously performed according to a guide for shooting poses, and a course in which shooting is performed by the user. The number of shots (number of shots) of 9 sheets, 9 sheets, etc. is different. In this embodiment, in addition to the above-described two types of shooting courses, for example, a course in which a background image such as a landscape image is selected and the user is combined with the background image is shot. In addition, it is possible to select various foreground courses such as a course for selecting a foreground image such as an image of a costume worn by a model and synthesizing the foreground image to shoot a user.

  In step S32, the imaging processing unit 202 displays, for example, a reflection selection screen (not shown) that allows the user to select a reflection, or a brightness selection screen (not illustrated) that allows the user to select brightness. The image is displayed on the touch panel monitor 54, and the user is allowed to select “image” or “brightness” and adjust various setting values relating to shooting such as “image” and “brightness”.

  Specifically, for example, the imaging processing unit 202 displays image images of models prepared in advance such as “soft” and “clear” on the image selection screen, and allows the user to select those image images. Adjust the “image” corresponding to the image. Similarly, the imaging processing unit 202 displays image images of models prepared in advance such as “whitening” and “brightening black” on the brightness selection screen, and allows the user to select those image images. Then, adjust the “brightness” corresponding to the image.

  In step S <b> 33, for example, the imaging processing unit 202 displays a live view image in which an acquired image acquired by the camera 51 is displayed in real time (immediately displayed) on the camera image display unit 52.

  In step S34, the photographing processing unit 202 performs photographing after performing countdown until photographing (main photographing), and extracts one frame image from the acquired image to obtain a still image.

  In step S <b> 35, the process determining unit 212 determines whether or not it is a predetermined number of times of shooting start. Specifically, the process determining unit 212 selects, for example, a shooting course for performing nine shootings by the user, and the user is performing the sixth shooting of the nine shootings. It is determined whether or not a predetermined process has been performed, such as whether the seventh imaging start time has elapsed.

  If it is determined in step S35 that the shooting start time is not the predetermined number of times, the process returns to step S33, and it is determined in step S35 that the shooting start time is the predetermined number of times, for example, the seventh shooting start time. Until then, the photographing process by the photographing processing unit 202 is repeated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S35 that the shooting start time is the predetermined number of times, the process determining unit 212 has been spent on editing work performed in the editing space 32 by the previous user in step S36. It is determined whether or not the time has reached a predetermined editing processing time T2 such as 3 minutes.

  If it is determined in step S36 that the predetermined editing processing time T2 has been reached, in step S37, the processing determining unit 212 determines whether the editing time is set to unlimited. Here, the editing time is set to be unlimited when, for example, there is no new user who is performing a shooting operation. That is, in this case, since there is no user who performs editing work next to the user who is currently performing editing work, the editing time control unit 221 determines that after a predetermined editing processing time T2 has elapsed. The editing process time T2 is extended to unlimited, and the editing time is set to unlimited (set to editing unlimited time T3). As a result, the editing time becomes the unlimited editing time T3, so that the user who is currently editing can perform unlimited editing.

  If it is determined in step S37 that the editing time is set to unlimited (that is, the editing unlimited time T3 is set), in step S38, the notification unit 213 starts the countdown of the editing unlimited time T3. Is notified to the editing processing unit 203.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S36 that the predetermined editing processing time T2 has not been reached, for example, the editing processing time T2 of the editing work performed by the previous user has not ended, so step S37 and step S38 is skipped, and the process proceeds to step S39. If it is determined in step S37 that the editing processing time T2 is not set to unlimited, the editing processing time T2 is not extended, so step S38 is skipped, and the process proceeds to step S39. In other words, if the editing operation of the previous user has not reached the predetermined editing processing time T2, or the editing processing time T2 of the editing operation of the previous user has not been extended, notification of the countdown start instruction is suppressed. Is done.

  In step S39, the imaging processing unit 202 performs imaging for the remaining number of times, and causes the storage unit 102 to store image data of a still image obtained by extracting one frame image from the acquired image. That is, the remaining number of times is a difference obtained by subtracting the number of shots (number of times of shooting) from the number of shots (number of shots) corresponding to the shooting course selected by the user. For example, when a shooting course for shooting nine times is selected by the user and the user finishes the sixth shooting of the nine shootings, the remaining number is three.

  In step S40, the photographing processing unit 202 determines whether or not a predetermined number of times of photographing, such as the remaining number of times of three, has been completed, or whether a predetermined photographing processing time T1 has elapsed.

  If it is determined in step S40 that the predetermined number of times of shooting has not been completed and the predetermined shooting processing time T1 has not elapsed, the process returns to step S39, and the predetermined number of times of shooting has been completed, Until the processing time T1 elapses, the processes of step S39 and step S40 are repeated. Thus, the number of times of shooting according to the shooting course selected by the user is performed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S40 that the predetermined number of times of shooting has been completed or the predetermined shooting processing time T1 has elapsed, in step S41, the shooting processing unit 202 has passed an unedited grace period T4. Make sure. That is, the editing time of the previous user's editing work is triggered by a predetermined process of the user's shooting work (in this case, the seventh shooting start time is a trigger), and the editing unlimited time from the editing unlimited time T3 The grace time T4 is switched to the grace time T4, and the unedited grace time T4 is based on the end time of the shooting work by the user (the time from the trigger point for each course to the end time of the shooting work) Since it is set to end soon, if “Yes” is determined in step S40, “no limit time for editing T4 = 0” is set. Thereby, the user can move to the editing space 32 without waiting in the shooting space 31.

  In step S42, the imaging processing unit 202 displays, on the touch panel monitor 54, an editing target image selection screen that allows the user to select an editing target image to be edited from the captured images. And the selected image to be edited is stored in the storage unit 102.

  In step S <b> 43, the imaging processing unit 202 displays a movement guidance screen that prompts the user to move to the editing space 32, such as “Move to the editing corner”, for example, the camera image display unit 52 or the touch panel monitor 54. The image capturing process is terminated, the process returns to step S2 in FIG. 8, and the processes after step S3 are executed. As a result, the user moves from the shooting space 31 to the editing space 32.

  As described above, in the shooting process corresponding to the shooting course selected by the user on the side of the shooting space 31, which is various processes performed in the shooting work by the user, for example, nine shots are taken. When a predetermined processing process such as the seventh shooting start time is reached, a countdown start instruction is notified to the editing space 32 side, so that editing of the user who is editing in the editing space 32 is performed. The time can be controlled to an optimum time according to the shooting time (for example, the number of times of shooting).

  Next, details of the editing process executed in step S3 of FIG. 8 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  When the editing process is started, in step S51, the editing processing unit 203 acquires the editing target image stored in the storage unit 102 by the photographing process (the process of step S2 in FIG. 8).

  In step S52, for example, the editing processing unit 203 causes the user who has finished the editing operation to select a game such as a mini game, for example, so as not to bore the user until the printing process is completed. A game selection screen is displayed on the tablet built-in monitor 71, and the type of post-service processing (game) is selected.

  In step S <b> 53, the editing processing unit 203 determines whether or not the editing start button has been operated based on information regarding the input supplied from the tablet 132 in response to the operation of the touch pen 72 by the user.

  If it is determined in step S53 that the edit start button has not been operated, the process returns to step S53, and the determination process is repeated until the edit start button is operated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S53 that the edit start button has been operated, in step S54, the display control unit 222 displays, for example, an edit input screen for editing the image to be edited on the tablet built-in monitor 71, Start accepting edit input from users.

  In step S55, the editing processing unit 203 determines whether or not a predetermined editing processing time T2 such as 3 minutes has elapsed.

  If it is determined in step S55 that the predetermined editing process time T2 has not elapsed, the process returns to step S54, and the processes in steps S54 and S55 are repeated until the predetermined editing process time T2 has elapsed. Thereby, the user who is performing the editing work can edit the image to be edited by operating the editing input screen displayed on the tablet built-in monitor 71 until a predetermined editing processing time T2 elapses.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S55 that the predetermined editing processing time T2 has elapsed, the editing time control unit 221 determines in step S56 whether or not the editing unlimited time T3 can be set, and editing is performed. If it is determined that the unlimited time T3 can be set, the editing unlimited time T3 is set in step S57.

  That is, as described above, for example, when there is no new user who is performing a shooting operation, the editing time control unit 221 indicates that there is no user who will perform an editing operation next. After the processing time T2 has elapsed, an editing unlimited time T3, which is a time obtained by extending the editing processing time T2 without limitation, is set. As a result, the user who is currently editing can continue editing without limitation.

  That is, the predetermined editing processing time T2 has elapsed, but since the editing unlimited time T3 is newly set, in step S58, the display control unit 222 continues to display and use the editing input screen on the tablet built-in monitor 71. Edit input from the user. Then, when the user inputs an edit to the editing target image, the display control unit 222 displays the edited image corresponding to the editing input on the editing input screen.

  In step S59, the editing time control unit 221 determines whether or not an instruction to start counting down the unlimited editing time T3 is instructed. When it is determined that the counting down start of the editing unlimited time T3 is instructed, in step S60, the editing unlimited time is determined. Set grace time T4.

  In other words, when a user who is shooting in the shooting space 31 enters a predetermined process such as the seventh shooting start time, a countdown start instruction is notified from the shooting space 31 side. Based on the countdown start instruction, the time control unit 221 sets an optimal unedited grace period T4.

  As the unedited grace time T4, for example, after a user who has performed a shooting operation in the shooting space 31 has finished the shooting operation, the user immediately moves to the editing space 32 without waiting for the editing operation of the previous user. The time for editing can be set. In other words, if the shooting work by the user and the editing work by the previous user are considered on the same time axis, the editing work of the previous user is set so as to be completed more than the shooting work of the user. Yes.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S59 that the count-down start of the unlimited editing time T3 is not instructed, the process returns to step S58, and the processing in steps S58 and S59 is performed until the count-down start of the unlimited editing time T3 is instructed. Repeated.

  In step S61, as shown in FIG. 12, for example, the display control unit 222 counts down the editing time (unlimited editing time T4) on the editing input screen 271 displayed on the tablet built-in monitor 71 (the remaining time in FIG. 12). A time display 286) is displayed.

  The editing input screen 271 of FIG. 12 includes a graffiti target image display area 281 for displaying a photographed image to be edited for graffiti, a graffiti tool display unit 282 provided with various button groups for selecting a graffiti tool for the photographed image, a graffiti An image information display field 283 for displaying information relating to the photographed image to be edited, a remaining time display unit 286 indicating the remaining time of the editing time, and a button 287 for instructing the end of the doodle editing work.

  In the image information display field 283, an image number display unit 284 showing the number (or thumbnail image) of the image currently displayed in the graffiti target image display area 281, and the corresponding image is displayed when the user operates. Thumbnail images 285A to 285D for image designation displayed in the target image display area 281 are displayed. It should be noted that thumbnail images 285A to 285D display images obtained by reducing images corresponding to image numbers (graffiti target images). Further, in the following, when it is not necessary to distinguish the thumbnail images 285A to 285D, they are simply referred to as thumbnail images 285.

  For each thumbnail image 285, images shot in the shooting space 31 are assigned one by one in accordance with, for example, the shooting order. When the user operates the thumbnail image 285 (for example, the thumbnail image 285 is operated as a button by touching the thumbnail image 285 with the touch pen 72), the captured image corresponding to the operated thumbnail image 285 is displayed as a graffiti target image. It is displayed in area 281. At this time, the image displayed in the operated thumbnail image 285 is displayed in the image number display unit 284.

  For the image displayed in the graffiti target image display area 281, the user operates the graffiti tool display unit 282 using the touch pen 72-1 or the touch pen 72-2, selects a graffiti tool, and the like. , Doodle editing input.

  In the example of the edit input screen 271 in FIG. 12, “pen” as a graffiti tool has buttons indicating the type of “pen” such as “lame”, “solid”, “monochrome”, and “colorful”. Four are displayed. In addition, the “stamp” as a graffiti tool has six buttons indicating the type of “stamp”, such as “heart”, “glitter”, “kolo-colo”, “real”, “doodle sign”, and “logo”. Displayed. The user can use the touch pen 72-1 or the touch pen 72-2 as a graffiti tool corresponding to the selected button by selecting a desired button from these buttons.

  In the remaining time display portion 286, for example, the remaining time of an editing time such as “300 seconds” (editing processing time T2, editing unlimited time T3, editing unlimited time T4) is displayed. When the editing time displayed on the remaining time display unit 286 is the editing unlimited time T3, “unlimited” may be displayed instead of the time display such as “300 seconds”.

  As a result, the remaining time is displayed while being counted down with the passage of time, so that the user who is performing the editing work can surely perform the editing work while checking the remaining time.

  Using the editing input screen 271 having such a configuration, the user performs an editing operation.

  Note that the edit input screen 271 in FIG. 12 has a two-image display configuration on one monitor (a configuration in which a graffiti target image display area 281 and a graffiti tool display unit 282 are displayed on the left and right on one monitor), and the thumbnail image 285 has a left and right display. It is displayed as shared and can be displayed in each graffiti target image display area with the left and right touch pens. FIG. 12 illustrates a configuration example of the edit input screen 271. Of course, the layout of each unit and the aspect ratio of the screen described above may be other than those shown in FIG.

  Returning to the flowchart of FIG. 11, in step S62, the editing time control unit 221 determines whether or not an unedited grace period T4 has elapsed.

  If it is determined in step S62 that the unedited grace period T4 has not elapsed, the process returns to step S61, and the processes in steps S61 and S62 are repeated until it is determined that the unedited grace period T4 has elapsed. It is. In other words, the user who is performing the editing work can continue the editing work until the unlimited editing grace period T4 elapses.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S62 that the unedited grace period T4 has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S63.

  If it is determined in step S56 that the setting of the unlimited editing time T3 is not possible, the process skips steps S57 to S62 and does not set the editing unlimited time T3, and the process proceeds to step S63. Proceed to

  In step S63, for example, the edit processing unit 203 ends the edit input reception with respect to the edit input screen 271 in FIG. 12, ends the edit processing, returns to step S3 in FIG. 8, and returns to step S4 and subsequent steps. Execute the process.

  As described above, in the processing steps that are various processes performed in the shooting operation by the user on the shooting space 31 side, for example, a predetermined processing step such as the seventh shooting start time out of nine shootings is performed. In this case, since the countdown start instruction is notified from the shooting space 31 side, in the editing space 32, based on the countdown start instruction, the editing time of the previous user is optimal according to the shooting time (for example, the number of times of shooting). It can be controlled at a short time.

  By the way, in the flowchart described above, a series of flow of the photo sticker creating game process by the photo sticker creating device 1 has been described. Next, referring to the timing chart of FIG. 13, a plurality of users (user groups) The relationship between the shooting time and the editing time when performing each work of the photo sticker creation game as shown in FIG. 3 will be described.

  In FIG. 13, “user group A”, “user group B”, “user group C”, “user group X”, “user group Y”, and “user group Z” described on the left side of FIG. Each is the name of a user group, and the square on the right side corresponding to the name indicates the shooting time and editing time in each user group.

  FIG. 13 also shows the relationship between the shooting time and the editing time in the conventional photo sticker creating apparatus for easy understanding. That is, the user group A, the user group B, and the user group C use the conventional photo sticker creation device, and the user group X, the user group Y, and the user group Z use the photo sticker creation device 1 of FIG. is doing. In other words, the upper three timing charts in the figure show the timing chart of the conventional photo sticker producing apparatus, and the lower three timing charts in the figure show the timing chart of the photo sticker producing apparatus 1 in FIG. ing.

In each timing chart of FIG. 13, the time direction is the direction from the left to the right in the figure. Further, in FIG. 13, "X" of the imaging processing time T1 _X corresponds to the name of the user group (in this case, "User Group X"), this imaging processing time editing times other than T1 _X T2 _X, edited The same applies to the unlimited time T3 _X , the editing unlimited grace time T4 _{X, and the} like. In addition, “shooting space” and “editing space” indicated by the above squares indicate that work performed at corresponding times is performed in the shooting space 31 or the editing space 32 of FIG. 3. That is, for example, the shooting operation performed during the shooting processing time T1 _X is performed in the shooting space 31, and the editing performed during the editing processing time T2 _X , the editing unlimited time T3 _X , and the editing unlimited grace time T4 _X It shows that the work is performed in the editing space 32.

  First, with reference to the timing chart on the upper side of FIG. 13, the relationship between the photographing time and the editing time in the conventional photo sticker creating apparatus will be described.

User group A during the imaging processing time T1 _A, perform imaging operations in the imaging space 31, followed by moving the edit space 32, during the editing process time T2 _A, performs editing work. Thereafter, when the user group B comes in the shooting space 31 after the user group A has moved to the editing space 32, the end time of the shooting processing time T1 _B is set as the editing processing time, triggered by the start of shooting processing of the user group B. When the end time of T2 _A is exceeded, the edit processing time T2 _A of the user group _A is extended by the edit extension time T3 _A ′. That is, this editing extension time T3 _A ′ coincides with the remaining photographing processing remaining time T3 _A ″ when the photographing processing time T1 _B of the user group B ends.

The user group B performs a shooting operation in the shooting space 31 during the shooting processing time T1 _B. Then, the editing extension time T3 _A ′ (editing time) of the user group A and the shooting processing time T1 _B (shooting time) of the user group B end at the same timing. After the editing work is finished, the editing space 32 is moved to the post-service area 33, so that the editing space 32 is vacated and moved to the editing space 32. That is, in this case, the user group B needs to wait for the user group A to leave the editing space 32 in the shooting space 31. Therefore, the flow of the photo sticker creation game is deteriorated and the rotation rate is also deteriorated.

Thereafter, the user group B performs the editing work during the editing processing time T2 _B. During that time, if no other user group comes to the shooting space 31, no one will perform the shooting work. Since there is no user group to perform editing, the editing processing time T2 _B is extended without limitation to the editing unlimited time T3 _B.

Thereafter, when a new user group C arrives in the shooting space 31, as described above, the extension time of the editing operation of the user group B is triggered by the start of shooting processing of the user group C, and the editing extension time T3 _B ′ Set to That is, the editing extension time T3 _B ′ coincides with the end time of the shooting processing time T1 _C of the user group C. Then, the user group C during the imaging process time T1 _C, performing photography operations in the imaging space 31. Then, the editing extension time T3 _B ′ (editing time) of the user group B and the shooting processing time T1 _C (shooting time) of the user group C end at the same timing. The editing space 32 moves to the post-service area 33, and after the editing space 32 is vacant, the editing space 32 is moved.

  As described above, in the conventional photo sticker creating apparatus, a user who has taken an image in the imaging space 31 moves to the post-service area 33 after the previous user of the editing space 32 finishes the editing operation. As a result, the editing space 32 has been vacated and then moved to the editing space 32.

  Next, the relationship between the shooting time and the editing time in the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 in FIG. 1 will be described with reference to the lower timing chart in FIG.

The user group X performs a photographing operation in the photographing space 31 during the photographing processing time T1 _X , and then moves to the editing space 32 and performs an editing operation during the editing processing time T2 _X. By the user group X, while the editing work is being carried out, in the imaging space 31, if you do not come other user groups, since the user group then perform the editing work is not present, edit unlimited time edit processing time T2 _X Unlimited extension to T3 _X.

Thereafter, when a new user group Y arrives in the shooting space 31, shooting work by the user group Y is performed in the shooting space 31. In the shooting operation of the user group Y in the shooting space 31, a countdown start instruction is given when, for example, a predetermined processing process such as the seventh shooting start time out of nine shootings is performed during the shooting processing time T1 _Y. To the editing space 32 side where the user group X is editing.

On the side of the editing space 32 where the user group X is notified of the countdown start instruction from the shooting space 31 side where the user group Y is located, based on the countdown start instruction, the optimum editing unlimited grace time T4 _X is set. Then, the countdown of the remaining time of editing work is started. Then, when the countdown ends, that is, when the set unlimited editing grace period T4 _X elapses, the editing operation of the user group X in the editing space 32 ends, and the user group X moves from the editing space 32 to the post-service area 33. Move to. That is, at this time, the editing space 32 is empty and nobody is present.

After that, when a certain time elapses, the photographing processing time T1 _Y ends, the photographing operation of the user group Y in the photographing space 31 is finished, and there is no user group Y after the user group X has already moved. Move to the editing space 32. Subsequently, the user group Y performs the editing work during the editing processing time T2 _Y. During this time, if another user group does not enter the shooting space 31, the user who performs the next editing work as described above. Since the group does not exist, the editing processing time T2 _Y is extended indefinitely to the editing unlimited time T3 _Y.

Thereafter, when a new user group Z arrives in the shooting space 31, shooting work by the user group Z is performed in the shooting space 31. In the shooting operation of the user group Z in the shooting space 31, a countdown start instruction is given when, for example, a predetermined process such as the fifth shooting start time of seven shootings is performed during the shooting processing time T1 _Z. Is sent to the editing space 32 side where the user group Y is editing.

As described above, on the editing space 32 side in which the user group Y is notified of the countdown start instruction from the shooting space 31 side in which the user group Z is present, the optimum unrestricted grace time based on the countdown start instruction T4 _Y is set, and the countdown of the remaining time for editing is started. Then, when the countdown ends, that is, when the set unedited grace period T4 _Y elapses, the editing operation of the user group Y in the editing space 32 ends, and the user group Y moves from the editing space 32 to the post-service area 33. By moving, the editing space 32 becomes empty. After that, when a certain period of time has elapsed, the end time of the shooting processing time T1 _Z is reached, the shooting operation of the user group Z in the shooting space 31 is completed, and there is no user group Z after the user group Y has already moved. Go to edit space 32, during the editing process time T2 _Z, performs editing work.

  As described above, in the photo sticker creating apparatus 1, a user who is shooting in the shooting space 31 has performed a predetermined process such as the seventh shooting start time out of nine shots. At this time, a countdown start instruction is notified to the editing space 32. In the editing space 32, an unedited grace period T4 is set according to the notified countdown start instruction.

  Thus, for example, as shown by the dotted line in FIG. 13, when the time in the editing space 32 of the user group A is compared with the time in the editing space 32 of the user group X, the user is in the editing space 32 of the user group X. Obviously, the time is shorter than the time in the editing space 32 of the user group A. That is, the occupation time of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is shortened, the waiting time is eliminated, and the rotation rate can be improved.

Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 13, compared with a conventional photo sticker creating apparatus, the user group X in the editing space 32 can be controlled to have a short editing time T4 _X , so that the user group Y can shoot. The editing space 32 can be used immediately without waiting in the space 31. As a result, the flow of the photo sticker creation game is improved and the rotation rate can be improved.

  Next, the timing for notifying the countdown start instruction for each shooting course will be described with reference to the timing chart of FIG.

  In the example of FIG. 14, in order from the top in the drawing, a timing chart of the shooting process of “9 shooting course”, a timing chart of the shooting process of “8 shooting course”, and a timing chart of the shooting process of “7 shooting course” It is shown.

  The “9-image shooting course”, “8-image shooting course”, and “7-image shooting course” are examples of the above-described shooting course. Further, in each timing chart of FIG. 14, the time direction is a direction from the left to the right in the drawing, as indicated by an arrow below the timing chart of the shooting process of “7 shooting course”. .

  Furthermore, in FIG. 14, the squares indicate each process performed in the shooting process (the process in step S <b> 2 in FIG. 8), and “Course selection” causes the user to select a shooting course, step S <b> 31 in FIG. 10. In response to the above process, “image / brightness selection” corresponds to the process of step S32 in FIG. 10 which causes the user to select “image” or “brightness”. “1” to “9” indicate the number of times of shooting. For example, a square with a number “1” indicates “first shooting”. Similarly, a square with a number “2” indicates “second shooting”, and a square with a number “9” indicates “9th shooting”, respectively. This corresponds to the processing from step S33 to step S41. Furthermore, “edit target image selection” corresponds to step S42 in FIG. 10 which causes the user to select an edit target image.

  That is, each timing chart in FIG. 14 corresponds to the shooting process described with reference to the flowchart in FIG. 10, and the number of shots differs for each shooting course, and accordingly, the shooting processing time T1 differs for each shooting course. For example, the “9 shooting course” has a larger number of shots than the “8 shooting course” and the “7 shooting course”, and the shooting processing time T1 is longer by the number of shots. On the contrary, since the “7-image shooting course” takes fewer images than the “9-image shooting course” and the “8-image shooting course”, the shooting processing time T1 is shortened by the number of images.

Further, in FIG. 14, a dotted line marked on a square boundary with a number indicates a timing for instructing the end of the editing work performed by the previous user. Specifically, as indicated by P ₉ on the lower time axis in the figure, in the “9 shooting course”, the boundary between “6th shooting” and “7th shooting”, that is, “7 The shooting start time of “second shooting” is the timing for notifying the countdown start instruction. Similarly, as indicated by P ₈ and P ₇ on the time axis, in the “8 shooting course”, the shooting start time of “6th shooting” is a trigger, and in the “7 shooting course”, the “5th shooting course” The shooting start time of “shooting” is a trigger.

In other words, for example, there are “9 shooting courses”, “8 shooting courses”, “7 shooting courses”, etc., because the shooting processing time T1 differs for each shooting course. The optimum timing of the countdown start instruction notified to the editing work performed by the user is also different for each shooting course. Therefore, in FIG. 14, for example, as indicated by points such as P ₉ , P ₈ , and P ₇ , the timing for notifying the countdown start instruction is changed for each shooting course (that is, the predetermined processing process described above). ), It is possible to control the limitation on the extended editing time regardless of the variation in the shooting time depending on the shooting course. As a result, trigger points are set for each shooting course, so even if the number of shots differs for each shooting course, the unlimited editing grace time T4 can be made uniform for all shooting courses. It becomes.

  As a result, there is no waiting time in the shooting space 31, and the flow of the photo sticker creation game can be improved. Further, since the occupation time of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is shortened, the waiting time of the user is eliminated and the rotation rate can be improved.

  In the above-described example, it has been described that the predetermined shooting start time is triggered. However, the trigger point may be a predetermined process in the shooting process. For example, the trigger point is a predetermined number of times of shooting end, when a shooting course is selected, when an image or brightness is selected, or when a background is selected. In addition, as an example of the number of shots in the shooting course, three patterns of 9, 8, and 7 have been described as an example, but other numbers are similarly processed.

  By the way, in the above-described example, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 for triple customer service that can process the photographing process, the edit process, and the post customer service process performed by three different user groups in parallel has been described. The embodiment includes, for example, a photo sticker creation device for double customer service having one photographing unit and one editing unit, a photo sticker creation device for triple customer service having one photographing unit and two editing units, In addition to the photo sticker creation device for quadruple customer service that has one photographing unit, two editing units, and a post-service customer service unit, and for the photo sticker creation device, a pre-customer service unit is also provided. The present invention can also be applied to a photo sticker creating apparatus. Therefore, as an example, a photographic sticker creation apparatus for five-passenger customers will be described.

  FIG. 15 is a diagram showing another example of an embodiment of a photo sticker creating apparatus to which the present invention is applied. In FIG. 15, the same parts as those in FIG. 1 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description of the same parts will be omitted because they are repeated. That is, in FIG. 15, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is provided with a pre-service unit 301 in the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 of FIG. 1, and an editing unit 302 having a plurality of editing interface units instead of the editing unit 13. Is provided.

  The pre-service unit 301 is a unit that captures an image for synthesis, edits the captured image, and the like before a process such as shooting and editing in a photo sticker creation game. The pre-service unit 301 includes an upper unit 301A having a user interface such as a monitor and a touch pen, and a lower unit 301B serving as a table when capturing an image.

  In the editing unit 302, a configuration (for example, a monitor, a touch panel, a touch pen, and the like) for a user to perform graffiti editing or the like on a captured image is provided on each of two opposing surfaces.

  FIG. 16 is a perspective view of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 of FIG. 15 as viewed from the editing unit 302 side.

  As shown in FIG. 16, the editing unit 302 is installed adjacent to the surface of the front unit 12A opposite to the surface on the rear unit 12B side (that is, the surface on the imaging space side). A first editing interface unit 302A and a second editing interface unit 302B are provided on two sides of the editing unit 302 that are orthogonal to the front unit 12A. That is, the editing unit 302 has a plurality of sets of users who perform the photo sticker creation game perform editing work with the editing unit 302 facing each other in a direction orthogonal to the direction connecting the front unit 12A and the rear unit 12B. Two editing interfaces are provided so that this can be done.

  Also, on the surface of the editing unit 302 that faces the photographing unit 12, a photo sticker discharge unit 302C is provided in which a photo sticker created by playing a photo sticker making game is discharged and provided to the user. ing.

  The photo sticker creating apparatus 1 of FIG. 15 as described above causes each set of users to play a photo sticker creating game. The photo sticker creating apparatus 1 in FIG. 15 can simultaneously execute a plurality of photo sticker creating games. That is, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 of FIG. 15 can cause a plurality of sets to play a photo sticker creating game at the same time. At this time, each group of users performs each work of the photo sticker creation game while moving through a plurality of spaces provided in the photo sticker creation device 1 of FIG. 15, and advances the game.

  Next, the flow of the photo sticker creation game and the accompanying movement of the space will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 17 is a plan view of the photograph sticker creating apparatus 1 of FIG. 15 viewed from above by the user during the game. As shown in FIG. 17, the user starts the photo sticker creation game by putting a price into the pre-service unit 301 in the pre-service area 351, which is the area around the pre-service unit 301 (user A). ). When the game is started, the user first performs a pre-service operation toward the pre-service unit 301 in the pre-service area 351. When the user finishes, the user enters a shooting space 352 for performing a shooting operation, which is formed between the front unit 12A and the rear unit 12B, as indicated by a dotted line in the drawing, from the vicinity of the pre-service unit 301. Enter (User B).

  It is also possible to provide the pre-service unit 301 on the opposite side of the front unit as indicated by the dotted line. In this case, the user starts the photo sticker creation game from the one with the pre-service unit 301. Then (user A '), after the pre-service, the user enters the shooting space 352 from the side opposite to the above-mentioned side (user B).

  A user (user B) who enters the shooting space 352 takes a picture of himself / herself using a monitor such as a digital camera or LCD using a CCD or CMOS sensor, etc., provided in front of the front unit 12A. Do the shooting work.

  When the photographing work is completed, the user selects an image to be edited to be kept for editing / printing from the obtained photographed images, and from the photographing space 352 where the photographing work was performed according to the displayed movement guide, Move to the editing space indicated by the dotted line in FIG.

  A first editing space 353A is provided on the right side (in front of the first editing interface unit 302A) of the editing unit 302 when viewed from the front unit 12A, and the second editing space 353B is provided on the left side (in front of the second editing interface unit 302B). Is provided. That is, in this photo sticker creation apparatus 1, a total of two sets of users, the user of the first editing space 353A (user C) and the user of the second editing space 353B (user C '), edit simultaneously. Work can be done. A user (user B) of the shooting space 352 is guided to a free one of the two editing spaces. When the user moves to the first editing space 353A or the second editing space 353B, the user performs editing work such as graffiti.

  Thereafter, when the editing input is completed, the user (user C or user C ′) next performs print setting work and sets the number of divisions and the like. When printing is started, the user plays a mini game during the printing. When printing is completed, the printer moves to a print discharge waiting area 354 in front of the photo sticker discharge unit 302C (user D), receives the discharged photo sticker 251 and ends the photo sticker creation game.

  In the photo sticker creation game as described above, when the user A (or user A ′) of the pre-service area 351 moves to the shooting space 352, the pre-service area 351 becomes unused. At this stage, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 in FIG. 15 can cause a new group of users to use the pre-service area 351 and start a new photo sticker creating game. Similarly, when the user B of the shooting space 352 moves to the first editing space 353A or the second editing space 353B, the shooting space 352 becomes unused. Can use the imaging space 352. Further, when the user C ′ of the first editing space 353A or the user C ′ of the second editing space 353B moves to the print discharge waiting area 354, the editing space (the first editing space 353A or the second editing space 353B). ) Is unused, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 can make a new set of users use the editing space.

  That is, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 in FIG. 15 has a pre-service area 351, a shooting space 352, a first editing space 353A, Using the second editing space 353B and the print discharge waiting area 354, a plurality of sets of users can simultaneously play a photo sticker creation game (multiple customers (in this example, five customers)). it can).

  Next, each unit constituting the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 of FIG. 15 will be briefly described.

  FIG. 18 is a perspective view of the advance customer service unit 301. The pre-service unit 301 accepts the input of the price for the photo sticker creation game, and causes the user to perform pre-service work, which is the first work process of the photo sticker creation game. The customer service unit 301 includes an upper unit 301A and a lower unit 301B, and captures an image between the two units.

  On the upper part of the front unit 301A-1 and the left side 301A-2, which are opposite to the side on which the front unit 12A is adjacent, the upper unit 301A has lighting 361 that indicates the usage status of the imaging space 352 by turning on and off. Illumination 362 is provided.

  The front 301A-1 further includes a speaker 363 that outputs guidance voice, sound effects, BGM, and the like, a CRT monitor and an LCD, and a pre-display unit 364 used for presenting and editing the captured image, and a user A touch pen 365-1 and a touch pen 365-2 are provided that are operated when an instruction is input to the image displayed on the pre-display unit 364. Illumination 366-1 and illumination 366-2 for illuminating a space in which an image is captured (pre-photographing) is provided between the upper unit 301A and the lower unit 301B on the left and right sides of the upper unit 301A. The illumination 366-1 and the illumination 366-2 illuminate the subject to be pre-photographed, partition the side surface of the space in which pre-photographing is performed, suppress intrusion of external light, and stabilize the light environment in the space. Contribute to.

  A pre-shooting table 371 on which an object to be pre-photographed is placed is formed on the upper surface of the lower unit 301B. Further, a shelf 372 for placing objects is provided on the front surface 301B-1 of the lower unit 301B. Any item may be installed on the shelf 372. For example, a sample book 374 that is a booklet on which images to be captured in advance are printed is installed. The shelf 372 is provided with a fixing rod 373, and the sample book 374 is fixed to the fixing rod 373 via a chain 375 so as not to be stolen.

  The front unit 301B-1 of the lower unit 301B further accepts the input of the price for the photo sticker creation game, and if the input is other than a predetermined coin, the coin input / exhaust unit 376 for discharging it, and maintenance Doors and the like are provided.

  FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a configuration example of the right side of the editing unit 302 when viewed from the photographing unit 12 side (configuration example on the first editing space 353A side).

  In FIG. 19, on the right side surface, a first editing interface unit 302A is provided. On top of this, there is provided an illumination 381 for illuminating the first editing space 353A that becomes dark because it is partitioned by a curtain or the like.

  The first editing interface unit 302A has an editing display unit 382 for displaying a GUI image or the like for editing a captured image obtained by a shooting operation in the shooting space, and an instruction for the image displayed by the user on the editing display unit 382. Two touch pens (touch pen 383-1 and touch pen 383-2) that are operated when performing input, and a speaker 384 that outputs, for example, guidance voice for sound editing, sound effects, BGM, and the like are provided. .

  The configuration on the second editing space 353B side of the editing unit 302 is basically the same as the configuration on the first editing space 353A side shown in FIG.

  FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the photo sticker discharge unit 302C of the editing unit 302.

  As shown in FIG. 20, a photo sticker created by a user who has performed editing work in the first editing space 353A (that is, created by operating the first editing interface unit 302A) is created in the photo sticker discharge unit 302C. An exit 391-1 through which a photo sticker is discharged and a photo sticker created by a user who has performed editing work in the second editing space 353B (that is, a photo sticker created by operating the second editing interface unit 302B). ) Are discharged, two discharge ports 391-2 are provided.

  FIG. 21 is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration example of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 of FIG. In FIG. 21, the same parts as those in FIG. 6 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description of the same parts will be omitted because they are repeated. That is, in FIG. 15, compared to the block diagram of FIG. 6, a pre-serving unit 401 is provided, and an editing unit 402 </ b> A and an editing unit 402 </ b> B are provided instead of the editing unit 112.

  The customer service unit 401 is a block related to the customer service unit 301, and includes a coin processing unit 411, a lighting device 412, a camera 413, a prior display unit 364, a touch panel 414, a touch pen 365-1, a touch pen 365-2, and a speaker 363. .

  The coin processing unit 411 includes the above-described coin input / output unit 376, and performs processing related to coin input, sorting, and discharge. For example, when a user inserts a predetermined amount of coins into the coin insertion / extraction unit 376 as a price for the photo sticker creation game, the coin processing unit 411 calculates the amount, or based on the calculation result, An activation signal for starting a photo sticker creation game is supplied to the control device 101, and processing such as returning a change or discharging illegal coins is performed.

  The lighting device 412 includes a lighting device 361, a lighting device 362, and a lighting device 366. Based on the lighting control signal supplied from the control device 101, the lighting device 412 turns on, turns off, or emits flash light. .

  As described above, the camera 413 is provided inside the upper unit 301A, is controlled by the control device 101, and shoots a subject (for example, a photograph or a small object) placed on the pre-shooting table 371.

  The pre-display unit 364 is a monitor provided on the front surface 301A-1 of the upper unit 301A, and displays an image based on RGB signals supplied from the control device 101. In addition, a colorless and transparent touch panel 414 is superimposed on the surface of the pre-display unit 364. When the user operates the touch pen 365-1 or the touch pen 365-2 to tap (contact or approach) the touch panel 414, the position information is supplied to the control device 101 (not shown). The control device 101 analyzes the position information, identifies and accepts information and instructions input by the user with respect to the display image.

  The speaker 363 is provided on the front surface 301A-1 of the upper unit 301A, and outputs a sound of a sound signal supplied from the control device 101 (eg, a guidance sound for pre-service work).

  The imaging unit 111 is the same as the imaging unit 111 in FIG. 6 except that the coin processing unit 121 is not provided, and thus the description thereof is omitted.

  The editing unit 402A is a block related to the first editing interface unit 302A, and includes an editing display unit 382, a touch panel 421, a touch pen 383-1, a touch pen 383-2, and a speaker 384.

  The editing display unit 382 is a monitor provided in the first editing interface unit 302A, and displays an editing-related image such as an editing input GUI or a captured image corresponding to the RGB signal supplied from the control device 101. . A colorless and transparent touch panel 421 is superimposed on the screen display portion of the edit display unit 382. When the user operates the touch pen 383-1 or the touch pen 383-2 to tap (contact or approach) the touch panel 421, the position information is supplied to the control device 101 (not shown). The control device 101 analyzes the position information, identifies and accepts information and instructions input by the user with respect to the display image. That is, editing input for the captured image is performed using these configurations.

  The speaker 384 outputs the sound of the sound signal supplied from the control device 101 (editing work guidance sound or the like).

  Note that the editing unit 402B, which is a block related to the second editing interface unit 302B, has the same configuration as the editing unit 402A, and thus description thereof is omitted.

  In the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 of FIG. 15 corresponding to the five-person reception as described above, the photographing work is performed in the photographing space 352 as in the case of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 of FIG. For example, when a predetermined process such as the seventh shooting start time out of nine shootings is performed by the user who performs the shooting, a countdown start instruction is given to the first editing space 353A or the second editing space 353B side. Be notified. Then, on the side of the first editing space 353A or the second editing space 353B to which the countdown start instruction is notified, an unedited grace period T4 corresponding to the notified countdown start instruction is set.

  In addition, when there are a plurality of editing spaces such as the first editing space 353A and the second editing space 353B, as a method for notifying either the first editing space 353A or the second editing space 353B of a countdown start instruction, for example, The editing time limiting means according to the present embodiment is used for the user (editing space) whose editing time is longer.

  Thereafter, when the set unlimited editing grace period T4 elapses, the editing operation of the previous user in the first editing space 353A or the second editing space 353B ends, and the previous user enters the print discharge waiting area 354. By moving, at least one of the first editing space 353A and the second editing space 353B is in an empty state. Then, when a certain amount of time has passed, the user's shooting work in the shooting space 352 ends, and the user has already moved to the first editing space 353A or the second editing space after the previous user has moved. Move to the space 353B and perform editing work.

  As described above, for example, a device that has a customer service section (space or region) that can receive multiple customers with a single photo sticker creating device, such as the photo sticker creating device 1 of FIG. The synergistic effect of improving the flow rate and improving the rotation rate can be obtained.

  When a series of processing is executed by software, a program constituting the software executes various functions by installing a computer incorporated in dedicated hardware or various programs. For example, it is installed on a general-purpose personal computer or the like from a recording medium such as a network or a removable medium.

  In the above, the print medium is not limited to the sticker paper, and for example, print on a predetermined size paper, a poster paper, a card such as a telephone card, or a cloth such as a T-shirt. Also good.

  In the present specification, the step of describing the program recorded on the recording medium is not limited to the processing performed in chronological order according to the described order, but is not necessarily performed in chronological order. It also includes processes that are executed individually.

  The embodiments of the present invention are not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention.

It is a figure which shows the example of one Embodiment of the photo sticker production apparatus to which this invention is applied. It is an external view which shows the example of installation of the photograph sticker production apparatus of FIG. It is the top view which the user looked at the photo sticker production apparatus of FIG. 1 from the top during the game. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the front unit of FIG. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the editing unit of FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structural example of the photograph sticker production apparatus of FIG. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the functional block which a control apparatus has. It is a flowchart explaining a photograph sticker creation game process. It is a figure which shows the example of the photograph sticker provided to a user. It is a flowchart explaining the detail of imaging | photography process. It is a flowchart explaining the detail of an edit process. It is a schematic diagram which shows the structural example of an edit input screen. It is a timing chart explaining the relationship between shooting time and editing time when performing each work of the photo sticker creation game. It is a timing chart explaining the photography process in each photography course. It is a figure which shows the other example of one Embodiment of the photograph sticker production apparatus to which this invention is applied. It is the perspective view which looked at the photographic sticker creation apparatus of FIG. 15 from the editing unit side. It is the top view which looked at the photograph sticker creation apparatus of FIG. 15 from the top during the game by the user. It is a perspective view of the prior customer service unit of FIG. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the right side seeing from the imaging unit side of the editing unit of FIG. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the photograph sticker discharge part of the editing unit of FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structural example of the photograph sticker production apparatus of FIG.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Photo sticker production apparatus 12 Imaging unit 13 Editing unit 51 Camera 52 Camera image display part 54 Touch panel monitor 71 Monitor with built-in tablet 101 Control apparatus 111 Imaging part 112 Editing part 201 Coin insertion reception process part 202 Photographing process part 203 Editing process part 204 Printing Processing unit 205 Subsequent customer service processing unit 211 Shooting course selection unit 212 Processing determination unit 213 Notification unit 221 Editing time control unit 222 Display control unit

Claims (5)

As an image shooting and editing game, the user is allowed to perform a shooting operation for shooting the user as a subject and an editing operation for editing an image shot by the shooting operation, and further output an image edited by the editing operation. In the image photographing and editing apparatus provided to the user,
A selection means for selecting a photographing operation for photographing a user from a plurality of photographing operations having different time limits;
Photographing means for photographing the user in the selected photographing operation;
Editing means for editing the captured user image in response to the user's operation;
When a predetermined number of shooting start times corresponding to the shooting work selected by the user have elapsed, a shooting end time that is a time at which the shooting work by the user ends is earlier than the user. Editing time limiting means for limiting the editing time to be later than the editing end time, which is the time at which the editing work ends by the user who performed the shooting operation ;
An image photographing / editing apparatus comprising: display control means for controlling display of the remaining time of the editing time corresponding to the predetermined number of times for the previous user . The image photographing editing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined number of times is determined for each photographing course selected as the photographing work by the user . The editing time limiting means, when the editing work by the previous user is performed, if the user does not exist, extend the editing time indefinitely, when the user starts the shooting work, The image photographing / editing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the editing time is limited . As an image shooting and editing game, the user is allowed to perform a shooting operation for shooting the user as a subject and an editing operation for editing an image shot by the shooting operation, and further output an image edited by the editing operation. In the image shooting / editing method of the image shooting / editing apparatus provided to the user,
Select a shooting task to shoot the user from multiple shooting tasks with different time limits,
The user is photographed by the selected photographing operation,
In response to the user's operation, edit the captured user image,
When a predetermined number of shooting start times corresponding to the shooting work selected by the user have elapsed, a shooting end time that is a time at which the shooting work by the user ends is earlier than the user. The editing time is limited so as to be later than the editing end time, which is the time when the editing work ends by the user who performed the shooting work ,
An image photographing / editing method including a step of controlling a display of a remaining time of the editing time corresponding to the predetermined number of times for the previous user . As an image shooting and editing game, the user is allowed to perform a shooting operation for shooting the user as a subject and an editing operation for editing an image shot by the shooting operation, and further output an image edited by the editing operation. In the program for causing the computer to perform the processing to be provided to the user,
Select a shooting task to shoot the user from multiple shooting tasks with different time limits,
The user is photographed by the selected photographing operation,
In response to the user's operation, edit the captured user image,
When a predetermined number of shooting start times corresponding to the shooting work selected by the user have elapsed, a shooting end time that is a time at which the shooting work by the user ends is earlier than the user. The editing time is limited so as to be later than the editing end time, which is the time when the editing work ends by the user who performed the shooting work ,
The program which makes a computer perform the process including the step which controls the display of the remaining time of the said edit time according to the said predetermined frequency with respect to the said previous user .

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