JP5163253B2 - Photo sticker creation apparatus, photo sticker creation method, and program - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a photo sticker creation device, a photo sticker creation method, and a program, and in particular, by providing a plurality of edit points indicating the progress of graffiti editing and executing cancellation in graffiti editing as a transition between edit points. Realize graffiti editing. Thus, the present invention relates to a photo sticker creation apparatus, a photo sticker creation method, and a program that can improve the operability of the photo sticker creation work and improve the profitability.

  Conventionally, a user (subject) is photographed, and the obtained subject image is edited with a pre-prepared frame image, stamp image, or handwritten line image graffiti input image, and printed on sticker paper. A photo seal machine provided to a user as a photo seal is known.

  This photo sticker is installed in, for example, an entertainment (game) facility such as a game center, and provides services to users such as female high school students and female junior high school students for a fee. The user not only enjoys creating photo stickers as a game, but also shares the output photo stickers with each other and pastes them on their belongings. Paste it on the album and hold it like an album.

  The game for creating a photo sticker is performed by shooting a subject, editing a graffiti on the photographed image, and printing and outputting the edited image on a photo sticker. The user plays this series of processes within the time limit, and receives a photo sticker created as a product. Therefore, in order to improve user satisfaction, it is important to improve the fun of the photo sticker creation work as well as to improve the quality of the photo sticker.

  Therefore, in order to provide a photo sticker with a more satisfying image for the user, in recent photo stickers, graffiti editing is performed by handwriting operation using a touch pen on the screen on which the photographed image is displayed. The diversification of functions has been advanced (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  In graffiti editing, if the graffiti is not what the user intended (for example, if the graffiti has failed) while the user is performing graffiti editing, any part of the graffiti (failed part) Etc.) can be erased by pointing to it with a touch pen, etc., and the “redo” function that can return the edited contents to the previous state (so-called undo). Some have a “redo from the beginning” function that can return to a state (that is, return to a photographed image that has not been edited).

Japanese Patent No. 4039666

  By the way, since the “redo” function provided in the conventional photo sticker machine holds the previous editing status as one editing unit by the user, for example, the user can perform handwriting with a touch pen. When a character is drawn by operation, the operation is held for each stroke.

  In such a case, if the “redo” function is executed, the characters are erased in units of one stroke. Therefore, when trying to erase a character with many strokes, it is necessary to instruct the “redo” function many times.

  Further, for example, when the user uses a stamp function (a function of pasting a preset figure or pattern (hereinafter referred to as a stamp) on a photographed image), the operation is performed every time one stamp is pasted. Will be retained.

  In such a case, when the “redo” function is executed, the pasted stamps are erased one by one. Therefore, if a large number of stamps are to be erased, it is necessary to instruct the “redo” function many times.

  More specifically, for example, after the user draws a three-stroke character “ha” by handwriting operation, the “redo” function causes the character “ha” to be erased by instructing the “redo” function three times. There is a need. Further, for example, after the user draws three characters “Hanako” by handwriting operation, in order to erase the three characters “Hanako” by the “redo” function, it is necessary to instruct the “redo” function nine times.

  Although it is possible to erase handwritten characters and stamps using the “Eraser” function, this is not possible if you want to erase only one when the handwritten characters and stamps are superimposed, Eventually, after the user erases the handwritten character and the stamp with the “eraser” function, the user needs to perform the same graffiti editing again or execute another graffiti editing from the beginning.

  As described above, the existing “Redo” function and “Eraser” function alone may be cumbersome for the user, and it is a factor of wasting a limited editing time. .

  The present invention has been made in view of such a situation, and by providing a plurality of editing points indicating the progress of graffiti editing, and executing cancellation in graffiti editing as a transition between editing points, quick graffiti editing This makes it possible to improve the operability of the photo sticker creation work and improve the profitability.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a photograph sticker creating apparatus, a photographing unit that photographs a user as a subject and generates a photographed image, and a composite image that displays the photographed image and is combined with the photographed image. Display means provided with a display area to be superimposed on the display area, generation instruction input means for inputting an instruction to generate the image for synthesis displayed in the display area, and the composition instruction based on the generation instruction. and synthesis processing means for generating a combined composite image an image on the captured image, the photo sticker creating apparatus and a printing means for printing the composite image created by the composition processing unit to predetermined sealing sheet, editing point setting every time instructing either small classification GUI also serving is selected from the user, at the time said selected instruction for generating a least once by the user A setting means for setting an editing point indicating the editing status of the image for synthesis in which force is reflected, a holding means for holding the set editing point, and an editing state transition instruction input by a user And transition means for transitioning the editing state of the compositing image in units of the editing points.

  In this photo sticker creating apparatus, the photographing means is constituted by, for example, an imaging processing unit, the display means is constituted by, for example, an editing monitor, the generation instruction input means is constituted by, for example, a touch pen and a tablet, and the composition processing means is For example, it is configured by a synthesis processing unit, and the printing unit is configured by, for example, a printing processing unit. Further, the setting means is configured by, for example, an editing point setting section, the holding means is configured by, for example, an editing point holding section, and the transition means is configured by, for example, an editing point transition section.

Photo sticker creation device shown, for example, each time a predetermined instructions, such as small classification GUI content palette is pressed is inputted, the editing status of the composite image for the input of the plurality of generation instruction is reflected Set and hold edit points. For example, in response to a transition instruction input by the user such as pressing the “Return by set” button or the “Proceed with set” button, the editing status of the compositing image is retained in units of editing points. Transition. Thus, the user can quickly redo the graffiti editing from the middle. Therefore, since the entire graffiti editing work can be executed promptly, the user's turnover rate can be increased and the profitability can be improved.

The editing point indicates an editing state of the composition image in which a plurality of generation instruction inputs are reflected , and a plurality of drawing operations by the user can be sandwiched between the editing points. Therefore, conventionally, the edit state can be shifted with a larger width than when the edit state is returned for each operation (for example, for each stroke writing).

  Note that the edit point is set in response to a pressing operation on the subcategory GUI of the content palette, and for example, is set in response to a pressing operation on the middle classification tab or editing tool portion of the content palette. It can also be done.

  In response to an editing state transition instruction input from a user, the transition means operably returns the editing state of the composition image to the previous state in units of the editing points, or operably changes to the subsequent state. By proceeding, the editing status can be changed.

  Thereby, for example, the editing state once returned to the past direction in order to start over can be advanced in the future direction.

  The transition means can also transition the operation screen display for inputting the compositing image generation instruction in units of the edit points in response to a transition instruction from a user.

  Here, the operation screen display can be, for example, a content palette. Accordingly, the user can quickly select, for example, the type and color of the line used for generating the composition image.

  The small classification GUI may be a GUI for selecting at least one of the type, thickness, or color of a pen line when creating the composition image.

The setting means can set each of instructions concerning the handwriting is input, the editing point indicating the editing status of the synthesis image.

  Thereby, since the expansion of the edit point interval can be expected, the user can shift the state of the graffiti editing with a wider width.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a photo sticker creating method, a photographing unit for photographing a user as a subject and generating a photographed image, a composite image for displaying the photographed image and combining the photographed image with the photographed image. Display means provided with a display area to be superimposed on the display area, generation instruction input means for inputting an instruction to generate the image for synthesis displayed in the display area, and the composition instruction based on the generation instruction. Photo sticker creation of a photo sticker creating apparatus comprising: a composition processing means for compositing an image with the photographed image to create a composite image; and a printing means for printing the composite image created by the composition processing means on a predetermined sticker sheet in the method, at the time when any of the small classification GUI which also serves as a setting instruction of the editing point each time it is selected from the user, which is the selected, by the user The set edit points indicating the editing status of the composite image for the input of more generation instruction times are reflected, it holds the editing point set, depending on the transition indication editing state input by the user And a step of transitioning the editing state of the compositing image in units of the editing points held.

A program according to an aspect of the present invention includes a photographing unit that photographs a user as a subject and generates a photographed image, and displays the photographed image and superimposes a composition image to be combined with the photographed image on the photographed image. Display means provided with a display area to be displayed, generation instruction input means for inputting a generation instruction for the image for synthesis displayed in the display area, and the image for synthesis based on the generation instruction. A program for controlling a photo sticker creating apparatus, comprising: a compositing processing unit that composites a photographed image to create a composite image; and a printing unit that prints the composite image created by the compositing processing unit on a predetermined sticker sheet. Te, every one of the small classification GUI which also serves as a setting instruction of the editing point is selected from the user, at the time of the selected one or more times by the user An edit point indicating the editing status of the image for synthesis that reflects the input of the generation instruction is set, the set edit point is retained, and the composition is changed according to the edit state transition instruction input from the user The computer of the photo sticker creating apparatus is caused to execute a process including a step of changing the editing state of the image for each editing point held.

  This program 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 Disc Read Only Memory), DVD-ROM (Digital Versatile Disc), MD (Mini Disc) (registered trademark), etc. And a removable medium such as a semiconductor memory.

  According to the present invention, the profitability of the photo sticker creating apparatus can be improved. In particular, since the operability in the graffiti editing has been improved, the photo sticker creation work and the user satisfaction with the photo sticker created can be improved, and the profitability 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 perspective view showing an appearance of a photographic sticker creating apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  This photo sticker creation device 1 enhances the entertainment of work such as shooting and editing, allows the user to perform such work as a game (play service), and uses the taken and edited images as photo stickers and data It is a game device (play service providing device) that is provided to a user and receives the consideration from the user.

  In the photo sticker creation game executed by the photo sticker creation device 1, the user inputs the price of the game and pays for himself or his companion using the camera provided in the photo sticker creation device 1. Then, foreground images and background images can be combined with the captured images, and editing functions (doodle editing functions) such as pen image input and stamp image input can be used for editing, making the captured images rich and colorful. Design things. After the game ends, the user receives a photo sticker or the like on which the edited image is printed as a product.

  Such a photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is normally installed in a game center, a store in a sightseeing spot, or the like. That is, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is sold or leased to a manager of the store from, for example, a manufacturer or a sales company. A manager who purchases or leases the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 installs and manages the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 in a store (for example, a game center), and is represented by a female high school student and a female junior high school student. Let the general user play a photo sticker creation game for a fee, and make a profit with the price.

  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 not usually the same, and other game machines and the like installed together with the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 are also different, the higher the degree of freedom of the installation location, the better.

  As a method of improving the profit rate, for example, it is necessary to improve 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 person who has never played a photo sticker creating game will want to play. Further, by providing a function with a high degree of satisfaction that the user who played has thought that “it was fun, I would like to play again”, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 increases the number of regular users, so-called repeaters, The number can be further increased. That is, the profit of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is improved.

  For the user, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is roughly divided into playing a photo sticker making game (photo sticker making work) and obtaining a photo sticker image and a photo sticker as a result (finished photo). There are two types of entertainment: the seal itself.

  Examples of methods for improving the entertaining nature of the photo sticker creation game include, for example, higher image quality of shooting functions, multi-functionality of editing functions such as graffiti, improved operability, or adjustment of play time and waiting time, etc. There is. As the latter method of improving the amusement of the photo sticker, for example, improvement of hardware such as improvement of the quality of the sticker paper, high-quality printing and special color printing, and user satisfaction with the photo sticker image To improve the degree.

  High school girls and junior high school students who are assumed to be 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 . Therefore, for example, when the image content of a photo sticker is flashy, interesting, scarce, or novel, the user not only likes the image himself, but also uses the photo sticker as a topic. We can expect conversation to be exciting.

  In addition, by using such a photo sticker, it can be expected that the photo sticker itself also serves as an advertisement for the photo sticker creating apparatus 1. Therefore, improving the amusement of photo stickers not only improves the satisfaction of the user, but also increases the expectations of others, attracting customers due to the spread of reputation, that is, new users by so-called word-of-mouth Can be expected to increase.

  In other words, in the photo sticker creation game, by providing a function that can create images that users will like, not only the user's satisfaction with the photo sticker creation game but also the satisfaction with the photo sticker is improved. Furthermore, the topicality of the photo sticker and the advertising effect can be improved at the same time.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 having the above-described features includes a housing 10 having four units, a pre-service unit 11, a photographing unit 12, an editing unit 13, and a ceiling strobe unit 14. It is divided roughly.

  The customer service unit 11 accepts a photo sticker creation game to a user, and outputs a content (demonstration) that guides (explains) the flow and play of the photo sticker creation game with video and audio. It is.

  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 a front unit 12A and a rear unit 12B.

  The front unit 12A is a unit disposed 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 the user's photo sticker creation game. The rear unit 12B is a unit that is disposed on the rear side of the shooting space, and is a unit that plays the role of the user's shooting with the front unit 12A. 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, for example, a movable curtain (background curtain) used for the background, a stage used for the user to pose, and the like may be provided.

  The editing unit 13 is provided with 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. As will be described later, the editing unit 13 consisting of one frame is provided with a configuration for performing graffiti editing and the like on each of the two surfaces so that two sets of users can perform editing work simultaneously. Yes. As will be described later, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 can execute a plurality of photo sticker creating games in parallel. In other words, a plurality of sets of users can play the photo sticker creation game in the photo sticker creation device 1 at the same time. In order to further improve the rotation rate of the photo sticker creation game play, two or more graffiti editing etc. can be performed on the editing unit 13 so that two or more users can simultaneously perform graffiti editing. You may make it provide the structure for performing.

  The ceiling strobe unit 14 provided above the photographing space incorporates a flash that emits strobe light toward the photographing space in accordance with the photographing timing. The ceiling strobe unit 14 further includes 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 unit 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.

  FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 of FIG. 1 as viewed from the editing unit 13 side.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the editing unit 13 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 13A and a second editing interface 13B are provided on two side surfaces of the editing unit 13 that are orthogonal to the front unit 12A. That is, the editing unit 13 allows a plurality of sets of users who perform the photo sticker creation game to perform editing operations with the editing unit 13 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. Details of the configuration of these editing interfaces will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Also, on the surface of the editing unit 13 that faces the photographing unit 12, a photo sticker discharge unit 13C that is provided to the user by discharging the photo sticker created by playing the photo sticker making game is provided. ing.

  FIG. 3 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 store (game center, etc.), for example, as shown in FIG. 3, a curtain 21 is provided so as to surround the photographing unit 12 and the editing unit 13, and photographing work is performed. The shooting space and the editing space where the editing work is performed are simply enclosed to improve the closing of each space. In other words, for example, the curtain 21 stabilizes the environment in each space, thereby contributing to high-quality shooting, easy viewing of the editing screen, etc., or blocking the field of view from outside each space, It is possible to perform operations such as shooting and editing without being aware of the line of sight.

  The outer surface of the curtain 21 is usually used as a place for posting advertisements, and a flashy design image representing the model name and model image of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is printed so as to attract attention at the installation location. Is done.

  As described above, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 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 set of a plurality of users 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.

  Next, the flow of the photo sticker creation game by the photo sticker creation device 1 and the accompanying movement of the user's space will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 4 is a plan view of the user's space movement during the game as viewed from above the photo sticker creating apparatus 1.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the user starts the photo sticker creation game by charging the pre-service unit 11 in the pre-service area 31, which is the area around the front of the pre-service unit 11 (user A). ). The user after the payment is made by an imaging customer 32 (a space formed between the front unit 12A and the rear unit 12B, indicated by a dotted line in the figure) in which an imaging operation is performed by a customer (a user in the previous group). If it is not in use, it enters the shooting space 32 from the side near the pre-service unit 11 (user B). At this time, if the previous group of users is using the shooting space 32 (if the shooting operation is being performed), the user waits in the pre-service area 31 until the shooting space 32 becomes empty (the pre-service unit 11). Instruct to wait).

  The pre-service unit 11 can be provided on the opposite side of the front unit 12A as indicated by a dotted line. In this case, the user plays a photo sticker creation game from the side where the pre-service unit 11 exists. Start (user A ′), and after pre-service, enter the shooting space 32 from the side opposite to the side described above (user B).

  A user (user B) who enters the shooting space 32 performs a shooting operation (main shooting) for shooting himself / herself using a camera or a monitor provided in front of the front unit 12A.

  The user who has finished the shooting operation selects a keep image to be kept for editing / printing from the acquired shooting images, and follows the displayed movement guide from the shooting space 32 where the shooting operation has been performed. It moves to the first editing space 33A or the second editing space 33B in which editing work is performed, as indicated by the middle dotted line.

  A first editing space 33A is provided on the left side of the editing unit 13 as viewed from the front unit 12A (in front of the first editing interface 13A), and a second editing space 33B is provided on the right side (in front of the second editing interface 13B). ing. That is, in this photo sticker creation apparatus 1, a total of two sets of users, the user (user C) of the first editing space 33A and the user (user C ') of the second editing space 33B, simultaneously edit. Work can be done.

  A user (user B) of the shooting space 32 is guided to a free one of the two editing spaces. The user who has moved to the first editing space 33A or the second editing space 33B performs graffiti editing work. Hereinafter, when it is not necessary to distinguish the first editing space 33A and the second editing space 33B from each other, they are simply referred to as the editing space 33.

  The user (user C or user C ′) who has finished graffiti editing in the editing space 33 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. Then, when printing is completed, it moves to the printed matter receiving area 34 in front of the photo sticker discharge unit 13C (user D), receives the discharged photo sticker paper, and ends the photo sticker creation game.

  In the photo sticker creation game as described above, when the user A (or user A ′) in the pre-service area 31 moves to the shooting space 32, the pre-service area 31 becomes unused. At this stage, the photo sticker creation apparatus 1 can cause a new group of users to use the pre-service area 31 and start a new photo sticker creation game.

  Similarly, when the user B of the shooting space 32 moves to the first editing space 33A or the second editing space 33B, the shooting space 32 becomes unused. The photographing space 32 can be used. Furthermore, when the user C of the first editing space 33A or the user C ′ of the second editing space 33B moves to the printed material receiving area 34, the editing space (the first editing space 33A or the second editing space 33B). Is not used, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 can allow a new set of users to use the editing space.

  In other words, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 improves the turnover rate per unit time and per unit floor area of the photo sticker creating game, the pre-service area 31, the shooting space 32, the first editing space 33A, the second editing space. Using the space 33B and the printed material receiving area 34, a plurality of sets of users can be made to play a photo sticker creation game simultaneously (multiple customer service can be performed).

  In addition, the structure of the housing | casing 10 of the photograph sticker production apparatus 1 mentioned above is arbitrary, and a structure other than the above-mentioned may be sufficient. Similarly, the method of multiple customer service is also arbitrary.

  Next, the configuration of each unit will be described.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the advance customer service unit 11. As shown in FIG. 5, the customer service unit 11 includes a coin insertion / return port 41 through which a user inserts a price for a photo sticker creation game or returns a change to the user, a photo sticker creation game, There are provided a monitor 42 for displaying the guidance of the playing method, a demonstration screen, and the like, and a speaker 43 for outputting sound corresponding to the image displayed on the monitor 42, sound effects and the like.

  Since the image displayed on the monitor 42 and the sound output from the speaker 43 are output to the outside of the housing 10 (outside the area surrounded by the curtain 21), use before the photo sticker creation game is performed. In addition to deepening the understanding of how to play a photo sticker creation game for a person who is going to be a photographer, advertisement (invitation) to people around the photo sticker creation device 1 who are not playing the photo sticker creation game It also has an effect.

  When the user inserts a predetermined price in order to play the photo sticker creation game in the coin insertion / return slot 41, if the shooting space 32 is empty, the guide guides the user to the shooting space 32 on the monitor 42. A screen is displayed, and the corresponding sound is output from the speaker 43. When the shooting space 32 is in use, a guidance screen is displayed on the monitor 42 to prompt the user to stand by on the spot (pre-service area 31), and the corresponding sound is output from the speaker 43. Is done.

  Note that the payment of the price for playing the photo sticker creation game is not limited to coins, and of course, payment can be made even with banknotes. In addition, instead of cash (coins and banknotes) that are actually distributed, payment can also be made with prepaid cards, coins, electronic money, etc. distributed at amusement facilities where the photo sticker creation device 1 is installed. May be.

  Further, as described above, the pre-service unit 11 may be installed on the right side of the front unit 12A as shown in FIG. 5, or on the left side of the front unit 12A as shown in FIG. May be.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the front unit 12A. A front surface 12A-1 shown in FIG. 6 is a side surface facing the imaging space 32, and is a surface positioned in front of the user who performs the imaging operation. That is, the user basically performs a photographing operation in the photographing space 32 toward the front surface 12A-1 (facing the front unit 12A side).

  The front surface 12A-1 includes a camera 51 that captures the subject in the imaging space 32, and an acquired image that is photoelectrically converted by the camera 51 and acquired (captured) in real time (immediately). Display of shooting work, such as shooting images, shooting information for shooting results, GUI (Graphical User Interface) images for selecting background images, etc., and a touch panel superimposed on the screen A touch panel monitor 52 is provided for receiving the instruction.

  Furthermore, on the front surface 12A-1, illumination devices 53-1 to 53-8 that illuminate the inside of the photographing space 32 or emit a speedlight in accordance with the photographing timing of the camera 51, users who are photographing There are provided a luggage storage area 54-1 and a luggage storage area 54-2 for placing a hand baggage and the like, and a speaker 55-1 and a speaker 55-2 from which sounds such as guidance and sound effects relating to photographing work are output.

  The camera 51 is configured by an imaging device using a CCD (Charge Coupled Device) or the like, and captures an image of a user in the shooting space 32 and acquires an image (moving image) in the shooting process of the photo sticker creation game ( 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 (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) 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 and the installation position are arbitrary.

  The touch panel monitor 52 is configured by a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) display, an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), or the like, and an acquired image of the camera 51, an image to be combined with the captured image, a captured image stored as a captured result, or It is a monitor that displays an image relating to a shooting work such as a guide image for guiding a shooting work procedure. A colorless and transparent touch panel (for example, pressure-sensitive type or electromagnetic induction type) is superimposed on the screen of the touch panel monitor 52. For example, the position information is obtained by tapping with a touch pen (not shown) or a user's finger. (User instructions) can be entered.

  The lighting devices 53-1 to 53-8 are configured by a plurality of lighting devices that can emit fluorescent lamps and speedlights, and are photographed in order to brighten the shooting space 32 and ensure operability and safety. In order to constantly illuminate the space 32 and improve the image quality of the photographed image, a speedlight is emitted at a timing corresponding to the photographing timing, and the photographed user is irradiated with light from various angles. Hereinafter, when it is not necessary to individually distinguish the lighting devices 53-1 to 53-8, they are simply referred to as the lighting devices 53.

  The luggage storage area 54-1 and the luggage storage area 54-2 are shelves that are used as storage locations for the user's baggage at the time of photographing. Both the luggage storage area 54-1 and the luggage storage area 54-2 do not interfere with shooting, that is, when the user takes a shooting pose, and the illumination device 53 emits light. It is provided at a position that does not interfere with

  The user can perform photographing work more comfortably by placing his / her baggage in the luggage storage area 54-1 or the luggage storage area 54-2. Hereinafter, when it is not necessary to individually distinguish the luggage storage area 54-1 and the luggage storage area 54-2, they are simply referred to as the luggage storage area 54.

  The speaker 55-1 and the speaker 55-2 appropriately output sound such as guidance sound, BGM (Back Ground Music), and sound effects in the shooting work of the photo sticker creation game. When it is not necessary to distinguish the speaker 55-1 and the speaker 55-2 from each other, they are referred to as a speaker 55. Note that the number and installation positions of the speakers 55 are arbitrary.

  Of course, you may make it provide things other than the structure mentioned above in the front surface 12A-1 of the front unit 12A.

  Next, the configuration of the editing unit 13 will be described.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a configuration example of the left side of the editing unit 13 when viewed from the photographing unit 12 side (configuration example on the first editing space 33A side).

  As shown in FIG. 7, the first editing interface 13 </ b> A is provided on the left side surface of the editing unit 13. On the upper side, an illuminating device 61 is provided for illuminating the first editing space 33A that is darkened because it is partitioned by the curtain 21 or the like.

  The illuminating device 61 allows the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 to suppress a reduction in the user's editing work efficiency and improve the safety of the first editing space 33A. In the configuration example of FIG. 7, the upper portion of the editing unit 13 on the first editing interface 13 </ b> A where the lighting device 61 is provided penetrates to the second editing space 33 </ b> B side. The first editing space 33A and the second editing space 33B are shared. That is, the illumination device 61 illuminates not only the first editing space 33A but also the second editing space 33B, thereby improving safety. Note that the installation position and the number of the illumination devices 61 are arbitrary.

  The first editing interface 13A includes a tablet built-in monitor 62, two touch pens (touch pen 63-1 and touch pen 63-2), and a speaker 64.

  The tablet built-in monitor 62 is configured by a display such as a CRT display or an LCD, and displays an editing screen 250 (FIG. 15) that is a GUI for editing a captured image obtained by a shooting operation in a shooting space. Although details will be described later, the editing screen 250 can display two images to be edited at the same time so that two users can individually or jointly perform graffiti editing using a touch pen. . The two images to be simultaneously displayed for graffiti editing may be the same or different.

  The tablet built-in monitor 62 is a monitor having a tablet capable of inputting position information with the touch pen 63-1 or the touch pen 63-2 and a display device capable of displaying an image such as a CRT display or an LCD. Here, the tablet is, for example, a pressure-sensitive type or electromagnetic induction type input device, is colorless and transparent, and is superimposed on the display screen of the display device. That is, the tablet built-in monitor 62 not only displays a GUI image or the like by the display device but also accepts an input operation from the user by the tablet.

  Touch pens 63-1 and 63-2 corresponding to the tablet superimposed on the screen are detachably fixed to the editing unit 13 with predetermined attachments on the left and right sides of the tablet monitor 62, respectively. By using these touch pens, two users in the same group can play the editing process of the photo sticker creation process at the same time. It is also identified whether the input operation is performed using the touch pen 63-1 or the input operation is performed using the touch pen 63-2. Hereinafter, when there is no need to distinguish between the touch pen 63-1 and the touch pen 63-2, they are simply referred to as the touch pen 63.

  The touch pen 63 is also electrically connected to a system installed in the editing unit 13 by wire (or wireless). The touch pen 63 operates in cooperation with a colorless and transparent tablet superimposed on the display screen of the display device of the tablet built-in monitor 62. When the user operates these touch pens 63 and taps the tablet (contacts (or approaches) the touch pen 63 and the display screen of the tablet built-in monitor 62) or moves the tablet, Operates as an input device that receives input from the user. The number of touch pens 63 to be installed, the installation position, the shape, and the like are arbitrary.

  The speaker 64 outputs, for example, sound related to editing work of a photo sticker creation game such as guidance sound, sound effects, and BGM. The number, design, shape, etc. of the speakers 64 are arbitrary.

  The configuration on the second editing space 33B side of the editing unit 13 is basically the same as the configuration on the first editing space 33A side shown in FIG. In the following, the configuration example shown in FIG. 7 is also applied to the case where the configuration of the editing unit 13 on the second editing space 33B side is described.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the photographic sticker discharge unit 13 </ b> C provided in the editing unit 13.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the photo sticker discharging unit 13 </ b> C has a photo sticker created by a user who performed graffiti editing or the like in the editing space 33 (that is, a photo sticker created by operating the editing interface 13). A photo sticker discharge port 71 is provided.

  The editing unit 13 has a built-in printer 114 (FIG. 9), and an image for printing created by operating the first editing interface 13A or the second editing interface 13B is printed on a sticker sheet by the printer 114. The The photo sticker output from the printer 114 is discharged from the photo sticker discharge port 71.

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

  FIG. 9 is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration example of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1. The same components as those described above are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof is omitted.

  In FIG. 9, 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 apparatus 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 pre-service unit 111, a photographing unit 112, an editing unit 113, and a printer 114. Each is connected via a predetermined bus.

  The storage unit 102 has a non-volatile storage medium such as a hard disk or a flash memory, and stores various setting information supplied from the control device 101 in the storage medium or is recorded in the storage medium. The setting information is read out and supplied to the control device 101. Note that this storage medium may be anything as long as it can store information.

  The communication unit 103 is connected to another communication device (not shown) via an external network such as the Internet or a public telephone network or simply a communication cable (not shown), and is controlled by the control device 101. Then, for example, it communicates with other communication devices such as the user's mobile phone, the user's personal computer, or the central management server. 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 includes a removable medium such as a magnetic disk (including a flexible disk), an optical disk (including a CD-ROM (Compact Disc-Read Only Memory), a DVD (Digital Versatile Disc)), a magneto-optical disk, and a semiconductor memory. The computer program and data read out from the computer 105 and the data read from them are supplied to the control device 101 as needed, and stored or installed in the storage unit 102 or the like.

  The ROM 106 stores programs and data executed by 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 prior customer service unit 111 uses the prior customer service unit 11 to perform customer service for a user before photographing. For example, the customer service unit 111 displays a demonstration screen for a photo sticker creation game, accepts input of a price for the photo sticker creation game, guides movement to the photo space 32, or is in use by the photo space 32 In this case, the user is put on standby. The customer service unit 111 includes a coin processing unit 121 in addition to the monitor 42 and the speaker 43 described above. When a coin is inserted into the coin insertion / return port 41, the coin processing unit 121 performs processing related to payment for the photo sticker creation device 1 by the user (game participation acceptance, etc.), and performs billing processing, movement guidance, or standby guidance. Etc. are performed on the monitor 42 and the speaker 43.

  The photographing unit 112 is a block related to the photographing unit 12 and includes a background curtain 131, a lighting device 53, a camera 51, a touch panel monitor 52, and a speaker 55.

  The background curtain 131 is a unit having a plurality of elevating curtains used as a background and a control unit for controlling the curtains used as a background in the process of shooting a photo sticker creation game. The curtains have different colors, patterns, patterns, etc. and have different backgrounds. That is, the user can select the background color, pattern, pattern, etc. by selecting the curtain to be adjusted.

  The background curtain 131 (the control unit thereof) is provided at the upper part of the rear unit 12B, and suspends one or more curtains selected by the user behind the imaging space 32 (behind the user as the subject). Set up. At this time, unnecessary curtains that are already suspended are wound up and stored. Actually, the background curtain 131 operates under the control of the control device 101, and suspends or stores the curtain according to the background control signal supplied from the control device 101.

  Note that the material, shape, size, and the like of each curtain are arbitrary, and include, for example, panels and solid shapes. Moreover, the material, shape, size, etc. of each curtain may be different from each other (the material, shape, size, etc. need not be unified for all curtains). The background curtain 131 only needs to be configured so that the user can select the background. For example, a curtain other than a lifting type such as a sliding type, an openable type, and a folding type may be used.

  Furthermore, the curtain used as the background is not suspended, but the shooting space 32 facing the front surface 12A-1 of the front unit 12A in the side surface of the rear unit 12B on the shooting space 32 side, that is, in the shooting space 32. You may make it stick on the surface used as the back of. Alternatively, the user may manually select and install a curtain prepared for the background curtain 131 without using the control device 101.

  Note that a background other than the background curtain 131 may be used as a background at the time of shooting. For example, a picture or item brought by the user may be pasted on the back surface (or curtain) of the shooting space 32, or an image brought by the user or selected may be displayed on the back of the shooting space 32. (Or curtains) may be displayed or projected.

  In addition, a single chroma key curtain is pasted to the back of the shooting space 32 in advance, and a plurality of types of background images for synthesis are prepared, and the background image desired by the user is combined with the curtain portion in the editing process. You may be able to.

  As described above, by enabling the user to select the background by some method, an image more suitable for the user's preference can be provided.

  The camera 51 is controlled by the control device 101 to shoot a subject (user) in the shooting space 32 in the shooting work process of the photo sticker creation game. For example, the camera 51 captures the moving image of the user in real time under the control of the control device 101 and supplies the captured moving image data to the control device 101. Further, the camera 51 acquires a captured image (still image) by operating a mechanical shutter based on a shutter control signal supplied from the control device 101, and supplies the acquired still image data to the control device 101. To do.

  The touch panel monitor 52 includes a captured image display unit 132 formed of a CRT display, an LCD, or the like, and displays an image based on the RGB signal supplied from the control device 101 on the captured image display unit 132. The touch panel monitor 52 also includes a colorless and transparent touch panel (not shown) superimposed on the surface of the captured image display unit 132. When the user taps (contacts or approaches) the touch panel with his / her finger or the like, the touch panel monitor 52 supplies the position information to the control device 101. 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 lighting device 53 is turned on, turned off, or emits flash light based on the lighting control signal supplied from the control device 101.

The speaker 55 outputs, for example, sound of a sound signal supplied from the control device 101 (shooting work guidance sound, sound effect, BGM, or the like).

  The editing unit 113 is a block related to the editing unit 13, and includes a first editing unit 113A corresponding to the first editing interface 13A and a second editing unit 113B corresponding to the second editing interface 13B. The first editing unit 113A and the second editing unit 113B have the same configuration. The first editing unit 113A will be described below, but the description can also be applied to the second editing unit 113B. .

  As described with reference to FIG. 7, the first editing unit 113 </ b> A includes the tablet built-in monitor 62, the touch pen 63-1 and the touch pen 63-2, and the speaker 64.

  As described above, the tablet built-in monitor 62 includes the editing monitor 141 made of a display device such as a CRT display or LCD, and the colorless and transparent tablet 142 superimposed on the display screen of the editing monitor 141. The tablet built-in monitor 62 displays on the editing monitor 141 an image relating to editing, such as an editing input GUI and a captured image, corresponding to the RGB signal supplied from the control device 101. In response to an operation of tapping (contacting or approaching) the tablet 142 by the user using the touch pen 63-1 or the touch pen 63-2, the tablet built-in monitor 62 supplies position information indicating the tapped position to the control device 101. To do. The control device 101 analyzes the position information, identifies and accepts information and instructions input by the user on the display image (GUI or the like). That is, editing input for a captured image (a composite image created using the captured image) is performed using these configurations.

  The speaker 64 outputs the sound of the sound signal supplied from the control device 101 (editing work guidance sound, sound effect, sound related to the editing work process of the photo sticker creation game such as BGM).

  The printer 114 has two heads (a head 151 and a head 152) that print the result of editing work performed by the editing unit 113 on sticker paper. When the printer 114 obtains the editing work result performed by the first editing unit 113A from the control device 101, the printer 114 obtains the sticker paper 162 from the sticker paper unit 161, and prints the editing work result on the sticker paper 162 by the head 151. Further, when the printer 114 obtains the editing work result performed by the second editing unit 113B from the control device 101, the printer 114 obtains the sticker paper 162 from the sticker paper unit 161 and prints the editing work result on the sticker paper 162 by the head 152. To do.

  When the printing is finished, the printer 114 discharges the printed sticker paper 162 from the photo sticker discharge port 71. This printed sticker sheet 162 is provided to the user as a photo sticker that is a product of the photo sticker creation game.

  As described above with reference to FIGS. 1 to 8, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is provided with a plurality of different spaces and areas including the pre-service area 31, the imaging space 32, the editing space 33, and the printed matter receiving area 34. Thus, different sets of users can simultaneously use different spaces and regions, so that the rotation rate and repeater rate of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 can be improved.

  Next, the control device 101 will be described. FIG. 10 shows an example of the functional block configuration realized by the control device 101 executing a program stored in the ROM 106 or the like.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the control device 101 shoots a photo sticker creation game, such as a pre-service processing unit 201 that performs processing related to a charge that is input when starting the photo sticker creation game, a user's photo shoot, and the like. The shooting processing unit 202 that performs processing related to the work process, the editing processing unit 203 that performs processing related to the editing work process of the photo sticker creation game such as graffiti editing for the photographed image, and the photo sticker creation game such as printing sticker paper A print processing unit 204 that performs processing related to the printing process and a post-service processing unit 205 that performs processing related to the post-service process of the photo sticker creation game that serves the user who has finished the editing work.

  That is, the control device 101 controls processing related to each process of the photo sticker creation game.

  Of the functional blocks constituting the control device 101, the editing processing unit 203 performs processing related to graffiti editing on the photographed image obtained in the photographing work process by the user in the editing work process of the photo sticker creation game. For example, the edit processing unit 203 displays a GUI image, accepts a graffiti edit input by a user, creates a graffiti image for composition corresponding to the graffiti edit input, and synthesizes it with a captured image .

  That is, the editing processing unit 203 provides a user with a doodle editing function for a captured image. The graffiti editing function includes, for example, a graffiti pen function for scribbling a photographed image with a freehand line, a stamp function for compositing a predetermined image at an arbitrary position of the photographed image, and the like.

  FIG. 11 is a functional block diagram illustrating a detailed configuration example of the editing processing unit 203 in FIG. The edit processing unit 203 includes a compositing instruction reception processing unit 211, a compositing processing unit 212, an edited image display control unit 213, and an editing point processing unit 214.

  The compositing instruction reception processing unit 211 receives a compositing instruction for a compositing image with respect to an edited image that is a captured image displayed on the editing screen to perform graffiti editing, which is input by the user. The compositing processing unit 212 composites the compositing image with the captured image in accordance with the user's instruction.

  The edited image display control unit 213 performs editing to synthesize a graffiti operation by the user in real time, and displays the edited result, that is, the edited image edited in graffiti immediately (in real time).

  The editing point processing unit 214 sets and holds a plurality of editing points indicating the progress of graffiti editing by the user, and performs a predetermined operation (specifically, “return to set” button 252b or “ Corresponding to the “Done with set” button 252c (pressing operation on FIG. 15)), the graffiti editing is executed as a transition between editing points, thereby realizing quick graffiti editing.

  FIG. 12 is a block diagram illustrating a detailed configuration example of the editing point processing unit 214 in FIG. The edit point processing unit 214 includes an edit point setting unit 221 that sets an edit point in response to a predetermined operation by the user, an edit point holding unit 222 that holds a predetermined number of set edit points, and a predetermined point In accordance with the operation, the editing point transition unit 223 is configured to return the state of the graffiti editing operationally to the previous state or advance to the subsequent state in units of editing points.

  Next, the flow of the photo sticker creation game by the photo sticker creation device 1 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  A user who performs a photo sticker creation game first inserts (pays) coins, which are the price of the game, into the coin insertion / return port 41 of the pre-service unit 11 in the pre-service area 31. The coin processing unit 121 accepts such coin insertion and supplies an activation signal to the control device 101. In step S1, the advance customer service processing unit 201 of the control device 101 determines whether or not a price has been inserted based on the activation signal. If it is determined that a valid price has been inserted, the process proceeds to step S2. .

  In step S2, the pre-service processing unit 201 displays a guidance demonstration screen on the monitor 42 of the pre-service unit 111, and in step S3, whether or not the user can move from the pre-service area 31 to the shooting space 32. Determine. Based on the progress of the previous set of photo sticker creation games, the pre-service processing unit 201 determines whether or not the shooting space 32 is in use, and because the shooting space 32 is in use, If it is determined that the paid user cannot move to the shooting space 32, the process returns to step S2 to repeat the display of the guidance demonstration screen.

  If it is determined in step S3 that the shooting space 32 is unused and can be moved to the shooting space 32, the pre-service customer processing unit 201 advances the process to step S4 to inform the user of the pre-service area 31. The movement guidance is performed, and a movement guidance screen is displayed on the monitor 42, or a voice for performing the movement guidance is output to the speaker 43. The user moves to the shooting space 32 according to such guidance, and advances the process of the photo sticker creation game.

  In step S <b> 5, the shooting processing unit 202 controls each unit of the shooting unit 112, and executes shooting processing that is processing related to the shooting work of the photo sticker creation game performed in the shooting space 32. When the photographing work is completed, the photographing processing unit 202 moves the user in the photographing space 32 who has finished the photographing work to the first editing space 33A or the second editing space 33B by an image or sound in step S6. A movement guidance process for prompting

  In step S <b> 7, the editing processing unit 203 performs editing processing that is processing related to editing work of the photo sticker creation game on the user who has moved to the editing space 33. Details of the editing process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  When the editing operation is completed, the print processing unit 204 controls the printer 114 in step S8 to perform a printing process for printing the edited image obtained by the editing operation on a sticker sheet. In step S <b> 9, the post-service processing unit 205 performs post-service processing that provides services such as mini-games and image transfer to a user who is waiting for completion of printing.

  When the post-service processing is completed, the post-service processing unit 205 performs movement guidance for moving the user of the editing space 33 to the printed material receiving area 34 in step S10. When the printing process is completed, the print processing unit 204 controls the printer 114 in step S11 to discharge the printed sticker paper from the photo sticker discharge port 71, and the photo sticker creation game process is ended.

  Next, details of the editing process executed in step S7 of FIG. 13 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. Further, the editing screen 250 shown in FIG. 15 is referred to as needed.

  This editing process is actually performed in the editing space of the first editing space 33A or the second editing space 33B to which the user who plays the photo sticker creation game described above with reference to FIG. 13 has moved. It is executed against. However, since the same processing is executed for any editing space 33, in the following, for simplification of explanation, whether the user has moved to the first editing space 33A or the second editing space 33B. Will be described as having been moved to the editing space 33.

  When the editing process is started, in step S31, the editing processing unit 203 acquires an editing target image selected as a graffiti editing target from the captured images obtained by the capturing unit 112. In step S32, the editing processing unit 203 acquires the editing target image. A predetermined GUI screen is displayed on the editing monitor 141 in the space 33 to allow the user who has moved to select the type of game for the post-service process. As described above, the post-service processing unit 205 provides services such as mini-games and image transfer to a user who is waiting for completion of printing.

  At this time, the editing processing unit 203 causes the user to select which game is to be performed from the options (a plurality of games) prepared in advance. When the user selects the content of the post-service processing, the editing processing unit 203 displays a GUI image including an editing start button on the editing monitor 141 next. The user operates the touch pen 63 and depresses the editing start button. When the editing start button is pressed, an editing screen 250 (FIG. 15), which is a GUI for editing work, is displayed on the editing monitor 141, so that the user can start the doodle editing work.

  In step S33, the editing processing unit 203 monitors information supplied from the tablet built-in monitor 62 to determine whether or not the user has pressed the editing start button. Until the determination is made that the pressing operation has been performed. stand by. If it is determined that the edit start button has been pressed, the edit processing unit 203 advances the process to step S34, and causes the editing monitor 141 of the tablet built-in monitor 62 to input a graffiti edit on the captured image on the GUI screen. A certain editing screen is displayed.

  FIG. 15 is a display example of the editing screen 250 displayed on the editing monitor 141. As shown in FIG. 15, the edit screen 250 includes edit image display units 251-1 and 251-2 for displaying an edit image, which are main components, an edit control operation unit 252-1 including various buttons, and 252-2, and content palettes 255-1 and 255-2 for selecting a graffiti font, pen, line, and the like are provided in pairs on the left and right. This basically allows two users of the same set to perform graffiti editing input at the same time.

  The edit image display unit 251-1 is a work area that basically displays an edit image on which the user located on the left side of the edit screen 250 performs graffiti editing, and thumbnail images 260-1 of a plurality of edit target images. Among them, for example, an image to be edited corresponding to the selected thumbnail image is displayed as an edited image by the user's operation using the touch pen 63-1 provided on the left side of the editing interface 13.

  Similarly, the edited image display unit 251-2 is a work area that basically displays an edited image on which the user located on the right side of the editing screen 250 performs graffiti editing, and thumbnail images of a plurality of editing target images. Of 260-2, for example, an editing target image corresponding to the selected thumbnail image is displayed as an edited image by the user's operation using the touch pen 63-2 provided on the right side of the editing interface 13.

  Hereinafter, when there is no need to distinguish the edited image display unit 251-1 and the edited image display unit 251-2 from each other, they are simply referred to as an edited image display unit 251. The same applies to the editing control operation units 252-1 and 252-2 and the content palettes 255-1 and 255-2.

  The user operates the touch pen 63 to perform doodle editing on the edited image displayed on the edited image display unit 251. The edited image display unit 251 reflects the contents of the graffiti editing immediately (in real time) on the edited image and displays them. That is, the edited image graffiti editing result is displayed on the edited image display unit 251 while being updated as needed.

  The edit control operation unit 252 includes a “end” button 252a, a “settlement with set” button 252b, a “return set” button 252c, a “return from set” button 252d, and a “kush rubber”. ”Button 252e,“ Proceed ”button 252f, and“ Return ”button 252g.

  The “end” button 252a is a GUI button that is pressed to end the doodle editing process in the edited image display unit 251. For example, when the user performs graffiti editing enough to satisfy himself, the user can press the “end” button 252a to end the editing work before reaching the time limit for editing work, and execute the printing process. Can be started. As a result, the user can obtain a photo sticker more quickly without wasting time.

  The “set now” button 252b is a GUI button that is pressed to advance the scribble editing state in units of edit points. Each time the user depresses the “set now” button 252b once, the user can operably advance the graffiti editing state by one edit point to the subsequent state. As a result, the user can quickly edit the graffiti.

  However, in order to advance the graffiti editing state in units of editing points in response to the pressing operation on the “Set Now” button 252b, the “Return to Set” button 252c has been previously pressed at least once, The editing state must be operably restored to the previous state in units of editing points.

  Note that if the “Return to set” button 252c has not been pressed once, and the state of the graffiti editing has not been returned once per edit point, the “Proceed with set” button 252b is not displayed. Or, it may be displayed with lower brightness than other GUI buttons. As a result, the user can be made aware that the pressing operation for the “set now” button 252b is invalid.

  The “return in set” button 252c is a GUI button that is pressed to return the scribble editing state in units of editing points. The user can operably return the graffiti editing state to the previous state by one editing point for each pressing operation of the “return by set” button 252c. As a result, the user can quickly edit the graffiti.

  However, when no editing point is set, the “Return by set” button 252c may be hidden, or may be displayed with lower brightness than other GUI buttons. As a result, the user can recognize that the pressing operation on the “return in set” button 252c is invalid.

  Details of the process of transitioning the scribble editing state in units of edit points using the “set now” button 252b and the “return set” button 252c will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

  The “from the beginning” button 252d is a GUI button that is pressed when returning the doodle editing to the initial state. The user can return the edited image to a state in which no graffiti editing is performed by pressing the “from the beginning” button 252d. As a result, the user can quickly start editing the graffiti from the beginning.

  The “keshi rubber” button 252e is a GUI button used when the composite image edited by graffiti is partially erased. After the user presses down the “Kush rubber” button 252e, the user can erase the compositing image of the part by touching the part to be erased of the compositing image with the touch pen 63.

  The “Proceed” button 252f is a GUI button that is pressed to advance the graffiti editing state by one operation (for example, by one stroke). The user can advance the graffiti editing state by one operation each time the “proceed” button 252f is pressed once. However, in order to advance the graffiti editing state by one operation according to the pressing operation on the “Proceed” button 252f, the “Return to set” button 252c or the “Return” button 252g has been pressed at least once. The graffiti editing status needs to be restored.

  The “return” button 252g is a GUI button that is pressed down to return the doodle editing state by one operation (for example, by one stroke). Each time the user depresses the “return” button 252g once, the user can return the graffiti editing state by one operation.

  As described above, by providing the “end” button 252a to the “return” button 252g, the user can efficiently edit the graffiti. On the other hand, since the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 can increase the rotation rate of the photo sticker creating game, that is, the number of users per unit time, it can be expected to improve the profit rate.

  In addition, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 may, for example, extend the customer service time or provide some additional service according to the reduced time for the post-service customer service during the printing by reducing the editing work time. , User satisfaction can be further improved.

  The content palette 255-1 displays various instructions (for example, font at the time of graffiti editing, pen type, line thickness, color, etc.) regarding graffiti editing for the edited image displayed on the edited image display unit 251-1. This area displays the GUI for selection. The content palette 255-2 is an area for displaying a GUI for selecting various instructions regarding graffiti editing for the edited image displayed on the edited image display unit 251-2.

  The content palette 255 is provided with a middle category selection tab 255a at the top, and below the middle category selection tab 255a, a small category GUI 255b corresponding to the selected middle category selection tab 255a-1 is displayed. .

  An editing tool selection unit 256 provided between the content palette 255-1 and the content palette 255-2 has a plurality of buttons (“special” button, “decoration” for selecting the type of GUI displayed on the content palette 255. ”Button,“ pen ”button,“ stamp ”button,“ foreword ”button, and“ rolling ”button). Hereinafter, the selection in the editing tool selection unit 256 is also referred to as major classification selection.

  For example, as illustrated in FIG. 15, when the user selects the “pen” button of the editing tool selection unit 256 using the touch pen 63-1, the middle classification tab 255a-1 of the content palette 255-1 includes an arbitrary A plurality of tabs related to a pen capable of drawing a line drawing are displayed, and a lower classification GUI 255b-1 corresponding to the selected middle classification tab 255a-1 is displayed below the pen as a kind of line, thickness, color, etc. A GUI for selecting is displayed.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 15, when the user selects the “special” button of the editing tool selection unit 256 using the touch pen 63-2, a plurality of special-related items are displayed in the middle classification tab of the content palette 255-2. Is displayed, and a GUI for selecting special drawing, drawing text, color, size, etc. is displayed as a small classification GUI corresponding to the selected middle classification tab. .

  Similarly, for example, when the user selects the “writing” button of the editing tool selection unit 256 using the touch pen 63-1, the middle classification tab 255a-1 of the content palette 255-1 includes a plurality of tabs related to handwriting. A GUI for selecting the type, thickness, color, etc. of the handwritten line is displayed as a small classification GUI 255b-1 corresponding to the selected middle classification tab 255a-1.

  Similarly, for example, when the user selects the “stamp” button of the editing tool selection unit 256 using the touch pen 63-2, a plurality of tabs related to stamps are displayed on the middle classification tab of the content palette 255-2, Below that, a GUI for selecting a figure or pattern of a stamp is displayed as a small classification GUI corresponding to the selected middle classification tab.

  As described above, by sharing the editing tool selection unit 256 between the left and right users, it is possible to secure a wider area in the editing screen 250. Of course, the editing tool selection unit 256 may be individually provided for each of the content palette 255-1 and the content palette 255-2.

  The BGM control unit 257 accepts operations for selecting BGM output from the speaker 64 during graffiti editing work and adjusting the volume, and pressing operation when displaying the song name of the currently selected BGM. GUI to be used.

  Note that the arrangement of the edited image display unit 251 to the BGM control unit 257 on the editing screen 250 is arbitrary, and is not limited to the display example of FIG. Further, the layout pattern may be changed according to the aspect ratio of the edited image displayed on the edited image display unit 251.

  Returning to FIG. When the editing screen 250 as described above is displayed on the editing monitor 141, the editing processing unit 203 controls the tablet 142 and the touch pen 63 of the editing unit 113 in step S35 to input the graffiti editing input to the editing screen 250 by the user. Start accepting.

  In step S36, the editing processing unit 203 determines whether an instruction from the user is input based on the input signal supplied from the tablet built-in monitor 62 (that is, the position information received by the touch pen 63 and the tablet 142) (in the GUI). Whether or not a pressing operation has been performed). When it is determined that an instruction from the user has been input, that is, the user has pressed down a predetermined position on the editing screen 250 using the touch pen 63, the editing processing unit 203 advances the process to step S37, and touches the touch pen 63. The contents of the instruction are grasped on the basis of the coordinates pressed down by and a process corresponding to the instruction is performed.

  For example, if it is determined that the “from the beginning” button 252d has been pressed, the edited image display control unit 213 of the editing processing unit 203 returns the doodle editing to the initial state (deletes the composition image from the edited image display unit 251). Display only the edited image). Further, for example, when it is determined that the “return set” button 252c is pressed, the edit point transition unit 223 of the edit point processing unit 212 of the edit processing unit 203 operates the previous graffiti editing state in units of edit points. Return to the state.

  Further, for example, when it is determined that the small classification GUI 255b of the content palette 255 has been pressed, the composition processing unit 212 of the editing processing unit 203 performs a corresponding process (for example, changes the type and color of a graffiti line). At the same time, the editing point setting unit 221 of the editing point processing unit 212 of the editing processing unit 203 sets the current state of graffiti editing as an editing point and causes the editing point holding unit 222 to hold it.

  When the process corresponding to such an input is completed, the edit processing unit 203 advances the process to step S38. If it is determined in step S36 that no instruction has been input, the editing processing unit 203 skips step S37 and proceeds to step S38.

  In step S38, the editing processing unit 203 determines whether a predetermined time (time limit) has elapsed or the “end” button 252a has been pressed, and the time limit has not been reached. If it is determined that the “End” button 252a has not been pressed, the process returns to step S36, and the subsequent processes are repeated. In other words, the edit processing unit 203 repeats the processing from step S36 to step S38 until the predetermined time has elapsed or until it is determined that the “end” button 252a has been pressed, and performs processing for the doodle editing input.

  If it is determined in step S38 that the predetermined time has elapsed or the “end” button 252a is pressed, the editing processing unit 203 advances the process to step S39.

  In step S <b> 39, the editing processing unit 203 stores the edited image (doodle editing result) on which the doodle editing has been performed as a print target image. Here, “save” simply indicates that an edited image, which is an editing result, is provided to the printing process, and whether or not the data is actually saved in the RAM 107 or the storage unit 102 is arbitrary. It is.

  In step S40, the edit processing unit 203 ends the display of the edit screen and ends the reception of edit input. This completes the editing process. Then, the process proceeds to step S8 in FIG.

  Note that the predetermined time (time limit) in step S38 may be a fixed time set in advance, or may be a time that varies according to the user's standby status. That is, for example, the predetermined time (time limit) is set shorter than the reference time when it is congested, and the predetermined time (time limit) is set longer than the reference time when it is not crowded. It may be.

  Next, a description will be given of a process of transitioning the graffiti editing state in units of editing points using the “Set Now” button 252b and the “Return by Set” button 252c.

  The edit points corresponding to the “Set Now” button 252b and the “Return Set” button 252c are set by the edit point setting unit 221 each time the small classification GUI 255b of the content palette 255 is pressed, and the edit point holding unit 222 is set. Retained.

  Note that the number of edit points that can be held in the edit point holding unit 222 is assumed to have an upper limit set in advance for each of the left and right edit images. This upper limit value is set to be equal to or less than the number of times the state of the graffiti editing can be changed corresponding to the “Proceed” button 252f and the “Return” button 252g. When the editing point is set by the editing point setting unit 221, if the number of editing points held in the editing point holding unit 222 has reached the upper limit value, the oldest editing point is deleted and a new editing point is deleted. A point is retained.

  FIG. 16 to FIG. 18 show the editing content and editing point setting timing by handwriting editing.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 16, when the user performs graffiti editing with a hand-drawn red line drawing “Hanako”, a yellow stamp with two stars “★★”, and a hand-drawn pink line drawing “Natsuko” Is assumed.

  In this case, the “foreword” button is selected by the editing tool selection unit 256, the GUI for selecting the red line drawing is pressed (selected) by the small classification GUI 255b of the content palette 255, and the red line drawing “Hanako” is input. However, the edit point 1 is set in response to selection of a GUI for selecting a red line drawing in the small classification GUI 255b.

  Then, the “stamp” button is selected by the editing tool selection unit 256, the GUI for selecting the yellow star shape is pressed (selected) by the small classification GUI 255b of the content palette 255, and the yellow star stamp “★★” is displayed. Although it is input, the edit point 2 is set in response to selection of the GUI for selecting the yellow star shape in the small classification GUI 255b.

  Further, the “word” button is selected again by the editing tool selection unit 256, and the GUI for selecting the pink line drawing is pressed (selected) by the small classification GUI 255b of the content palette 255, and the pink line drawing “Natsuko” is selected. However, the edit point 3 is set in response to selection of a GUI for selecting a pink line drawing in the small classification GUI 255b.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 17, when a handwritten blue line drawing scribbles “Hanako”, an edit point can be set for each character of the line drawing.

  Specifically, first, the “writing” button is selected by the editing tool selection unit 256, and the GUI for selecting a blue line drawing is selected (selected) by the small classification GUI 255b of the content palette 255, and then the three screens are displayed. The edit point 1 is set by drawing “ha”. Next, after pressing (selecting) a GUI for selecting the same color blue as the current color in the small classification GUI 255b of the content palette 255, the edit point 2 is set by drawing four “na”. Further, the GUI for selecting the same blue color as before is pressed (selected), and then the edit point 3 is set by drawing two strokes “ko”.

  The edit processing unit 203 is provided with a character recognition function so that each of the line drawings “ha”, “na”, and “ko” is recognized as one character, and an edit point is automatically provided for each character of the line drawing. May be.

  In addition, when successive edit points are set corresponding to the selection of the same small classification GUI 255b, the new edit point may be invalidated. For example, first, the “word” button is selected by the editing tool selection unit 256, and the GUI for selecting a blue line drawing is selected (selected) by the small classification GUI 255b of the content palette 255, and then “haha” ”, Draw the horizontal line of the second stroke of“ ha ”, and then press (select) the same small category GUI 255b to write the third stroke, the edit set immediately before the third stroke The point is invalid.

  As described above, the user can set edit points by pressing the small classification GUI 255b of the content palette 255. The edit point is also set when the “return set” button 252c is pressed. However, if an edit point has already been set for the state in which the “Return by set” button 252c is pressed, the edit point is duplicated and the setting is not performed.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 18, the user performs graffiti editing up to “Hanako” with a handwritten red line drawing, two stars “★★” with a yellow stamp, and “Natsu” with a handwritten pink line drawing. When the user depresses the “Return by set” button 252c, an edit point 4 indicating that the pink line drawing “Natsu” has been input is set in accordance with this, and the graffiti editing is performed. The state transitions to the state of edit point 3. That is, the edited image is transitioned to a state in which the red line drawing “Hanako” and the yellow star stamp “★★” are combined.

  Further, when the user depresses the “return by set” button 252c, the graffiti editing state is changed to the editing point 2 state accordingly. That is, a transition is made to the state in which the red line drawing “Hanako” is combined with the edited image.

  From this state, when the user presses the “Set” button 252b, the graffiti editing state transitions to the edit point 3 state, and when the “Set” button 252b is pressed, the graffiti editing state is changed. The state transitions to the state of edit point 4.

  In the above description, regardless of the type of the small classification GUI 255b of the content palette 255, the editing point is set in response to the pressing operation of either one, but the “pen” button is used in the editing tool selection unit 256. Alternatively, the edit point may be set only when the small classification GUI 255b of the content palette 255 in a state where the “postcard” button is selected is pressed.

  Further, when the sub-classification GUI 255b corresponding to “pen”, “postcard”, or “stamp” is mixed in the same screen in the content palette 255, it corresponds to “pen” or “postcard”. The edit point may be set only when the small classification GUI 255b is selected to be pressed.

  As a result, the time interval between edit points can be widened, so that the edit contents can be greatly returned or advanced, and the limited edit time can be used more effectively.

  Furthermore, in the above description, the editing point is set according to the selection of the GUI 255b for the small classification, but instead, the middle classification tab 255a or the large classification (editing tool selection unit 256) is pressed. An edit point may be set in response to this. As a result, the editing contents can be greatly returned or advanced, so that the limited editing time can be used more effectively.

  Further, in the above description, the display of the edit screen is changed in units of edit points in response to a pressing operation on the “Set Now” button 252b or the “Return Set” button 252c. Also, the transition may be made in accordance with the editing point. As a result, the user can edit more quickly.

  Furthermore, a dedicated button for instructing setting of an editing point may be provided on the editing screen 250. That is, since the user can arbitrarily set editing points, the editing operation with high degree of freedom for the user can be performed.

  Next, the processing including the editing point setting shown in FIG. 16 to FIG. 18 and the transition of the editing point unit in response to the pressing operation on the “Set” button 252b or the “Return to set” button 252c (hereinafter referred to as “editing unit”). Will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  This edit point process is repeatedly executed while the edit process of step S37 is continued as a part of the process of step S37 in the edit process described above with reference to FIG.

  In step S51, the edit point setting unit 221 determines whether any of the small classification GUIs 255b of the content palette 255 has been pressed (selected). If it is determined that any of the small classification GUIs 255b of the content palette 255 has been pressed, the process proceeds to step S52.

  In step S52, the editing point setting unit 221 determines whether or not the number of editing points already held in the editing point holding unit 222 has reached the upper limit value, and only when it is determined that the upper limit value has been reached. In step S53, the oldest of the editing points already held in the editing point holding unit 222 is deleted.

  In step S <b> 54, the edit point setting unit 221 sets an edit point indicating a graffiti editing state at the timing when the small classification GUI 255 b of the content palette 255 is pressed, and causes the edit point holding unit 222 to hold the edit point. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S55.

  If it is determined in step S51 that none of the small classification GUIs 255b of the content palette 255 has been pressed, steps S52 to S54 are skipped, and the process proceeds to step S55.

  In step S55, the edit point transition unit 223 determines whether or not the “return set” button 252c is pressed (selected). If it is determined that the “return in set” button 252c is pressed, the process proceeds to step S56. In step S56, the edit point setting unit 221 sets the edit point corresponding to the current state of the graffiti editing and sets the edit point only when the edit point corresponding to the current state of the graffiti editing is not already held in the edit point holding unit 222. It is held by the holding unit 222. In addition, also in this step S56, the process of step S52 and S53 mentioned above shall be included.

  In step S57, the edit point transition unit 223 determines whether or not the edit point holding unit 222 holds the edit point that is one previous (temporarily older) than the edit point corresponding to the current state of graffiti editing. Determine whether. If it is determined that the previous edit point to be transitioned is not held in the edit point holding unit 222, the process returns to step S51, and the subsequent processes are repeated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S57 that the previous editing point to be transitioned is held in the editing point holding unit 222, the process proceeds to step S58.

  In step S58, the edit point transition unit 223 reads the edit point immediately before the edit point corresponding to the current state of the graffiti editing from the edit point holding unit 222, and corresponds the graffiti edit state to the previous edit point. Transition to the state to be performed. Thereafter, the process returns to step S51, and the subsequent processes are repeated.

  If it is determined in step S55 that the “return set” button 252c has not been pressed, the process proceeds to step S59. In step S59, the edit point transition unit 223 determines whether or not the “completion of set” button 252b is pressed (selected). If it is determined that the “Proceed with set” button 252b is pressed, the process proceeds to step S60.

  In step S60, the editing point transition unit 223 determines whether or not the editing point holding unit 222 holds the editing point that is to be shifted one after the editing point corresponding to the current graffiti editing status (new in time). Determine whether. If it is determined that the next edit point to be changed is not held in the edit point holding unit 222, the process returns to step S51, and the subsequent processes are repeated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S60 that the next edit point to be transitioned is held in the edit point holding unit 222, the process proceeds to step S61.

  In step S61, the edit point transition unit 223 reads the edit point immediately after the edit point corresponding to the current state of the graffiti editing from the edit point holding unit 222, and corresponds the state of the graffiti edit to the next edit point. Transition to the state to be performed. Thereafter, the process returns to step S51, and the subsequent processes are repeated.

  If it is determined in step S59 that the “set now” button 252b has not been pressed, the process returns to step S51, and the subsequent processes are repeated. This is the end of the description of the edit point process.

  In the above description, it has been described that the “complete with set” button 252b and the “return with set” button 252c are always displayed, and the pressing operation for each is recognized, but the edit point to be transitioned is not held. In this case, it is possible not to recognize the pressing operation on the displayed “Proceed with set” button 252b or “Return to set” button 252c. Alternatively, when the edit point to be transitioned is not held, the “Set” button 252b and the “Return to set” button 252c may be hidden.

  According to the editing point processing described above, the redoing in the graffiti editing can be quickly executed as compared with the state in which only the “Proceed” button 252f and the “Return” button 252g are provided. Therefore, since the user can complete the entire graffiti editing work quickly, the operability of the photo sticker creation work can be improved and the profitability can be improved.

  In the present embodiment, there are both the “set now” button 252b and the “return to set” button 252c, but only one of them may be present.

  The series of processes described above can be executed by hardware or can be executed by software. When the above-described series of processing is executed by software, a program constituting the software is installed from a network or a recording medium.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 9, the recording medium is distributed to distribute the program to the administrator of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 separately from the main body of the apparatus. Disk), optical disk (including CD-ROM and DVD), magneto-optical disk (including MD), or removable media 105 made of semiconductor memory, etc., but also pre-installed in the device body The ROM 106 in which the program is recorded and the hard disk included in the storage unit 102 are distributed to the administrator.

  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.

  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.

  Further, in this specification, the system represents the entire apparatus constituted by a plurality of apparatuses. In the above, the configuration described as one device may be divided and configured as a plurality of devices. Conversely, the configurations described above as a plurality of devices may be combined into a single device. Of course, configurations other than those described above may be added to the configuration of each device. Furthermore, if the configuration and operation of the entire system are substantially the same, a part of the configuration of a certain device may be included in the configuration of another device.

It is a perspective view which shows the example of the structural example of the photograph sticker production apparatus to which this invention is applied. It is the perspective view which looked at the photo sticker production apparatus of FIG. 1 from another angle. It is a perspective view which shows the example of installation of the photograph sticker production apparatus of FIG. It is a figure explaining the user's space movement in a photograph sticker creation apparatus. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a prior customer service unit. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the front of a front unit. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the side surface of an edit unit. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the other side of an edit unit. It is a block diagram which shows the example of an internal structure of a photograph sticker production apparatus. It is a functional block diagram which shows the detailed structural example of the control apparatus of FIG. It is a functional block diagram which shows the detailed structural example of the edit process part of FIG. It is a functional block diagram which shows the detailed structural example of the edit point process part of FIG. It is a flowchart explaining a photograph sticker creation game process. It is a flowchart explaining an edit process. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of an edit screen. It is a figure explaining the setting timing of the edit point in scribble editing. It is a figure explaining the setting timing of the edit point in scribble editing. It is a figure explaining the setting timing of the edit point in scribble editing. It is a flowchart explaining an edit point process.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Photo sticker production apparatus 12 Image pick-up unit 13 Editing unit 101 Control apparatus 203 Editing process part 214 Edit point process part 221 Edit point setting part 222 Edit point holding part 223 Edit point transition part 250 Edit screen 251 Edit image display part 252 Edit control operation Part 252b "Set now" button 252c "Return to set" button 255 Content palette 255a Medium classification tag 255b Small classification GUI
256 Editing tool selection part

Claims (7)

Photographing means for photographing a user as a subject and generating a photographed image;
Display means provided with a display area for displaying the captured image and superimposing and displaying a composite image to be combined with the captured image on the captured image;
Generation instruction input means for inputting a generation instruction for the composition image displayed in the display area;
Based on the generation instruction, a composition processing means for compositing the composition image with the captured image to create a composite image;
In a photo sticker creating apparatus comprising: a printing unit that prints the synthesized image created by the synthesizing unit on a predetermined seal sheet;
Each time one of the small classification GUIs that also serve as editing point setting instructions is selected from the user, the composition that reflects one or more generation instructions input by the user at the selected time point is reflected. Setting means for setting an editing point indicating the editing status of the image for use;
Holding means for holding the set edit points;
A photo sticker creating apparatus comprising: transition means for transitioning the editing state of the compositing image in units of the editing points held in response to an editing state transition instruction input from a user. In response to an editing state transition instruction input from a user, the transition means operably returns the editing state of the composition image to the previous state in units of the editing points, or operably changes to the subsequent state. The photo sticker creating apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the editing status is changed by proceeding. The said transition means changes the operation screen display for inputting the production | generation instruction | indication of the said image for a synthesis | combination according to the edit state transition instruction | indication input from the user according to the said edit point unit. Photo sticker creation device. The photo sticker creating apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the holding unit holds the set editing point after erasing the oldest editing point already held.   The small classification GUI is a GUI for selecting at least one of the type, thickness, or color of a pen line when creating the composition image.
  The photo sticker production apparatus according to claim 1. Photographing means for photographing a user as a subject and generating a photographed image;
Display means provided with a display area for displaying the captured image and superimposing and displaying a composite image to be combined with the captured image on the captured image;
Generation instruction input means for inputting a generation instruction for the composition image displayed in the display area;
Based on the generation instruction, a composition processing means for compositing the composition image with the captured image to create a composite image;
In a photo sticker creating method of a photo sticker creating apparatus comprising: a printing unit that prints the composite image created by the compositing processing unit on a predetermined seal sheet;
Each time one of the small classification GUIs that also serve as editing point setting instructions is selected from the user, the composition that reflects one or more generation instructions input by the user at the selected time point is reflected. Set editing points to indicate the editing status of the image,
Holds the set edit point,
A photo sticker creation method including a step of transitioning the editing state of the compositing image in units of the editing points held in accordance with an editing state transition instruction input from a user. Photographing means for photographing a user as a subject and generating a photographed image;
Display means provided with a display area for displaying the captured image and superimposing and displaying a composite image to be combined with the captured image on the captured image;
Generation instruction input means for inputting a generation instruction for the composition image displayed in the display area;
Based on the generation instruction, a composition processing means for compositing the composition image with the captured image to create a composite image;
A program for controlling a photographic sticker creating apparatus comprising: a printing unit that prints the synthesized image created by the synthesizing unit on a predetermined sticker sheet;
Each time one of the small classification GUIs that also serve as editing point setting instructions is selected from the user, the composition that reflects one or more generation instructions input by the user at the selected time point is reflected. Set editing points to indicate the editing status of the image,
Holds the set edit point,
A program for causing a computer of a photo sticker creation apparatus to execute a process including a step of transitioning the editing state of the compositing image in units of the editing points held in response to an editing state transition instruction input from a user.

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