JP5354257B2 - Photo sticker creating apparatus and method, and program - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve user's content by enabling images that are similar to those of a sample image to be photographed, in a short period of time. <P>SOLUTION: In a non-composite model sample image, it is seen that two of six models in a composite model sample image is sitting on a photographic base 61. Then, it is seen that two of the six models in the composite model sample image stand behind the photographic base 61. Furthermore, it is seen that two of the six models in the composite model sample image are on their knees in front of the base 61. Since the positions where respective persons stand are less likely to be seen, merely by viewing a composite model sample image, when a plurality of persons are photographed on the condition that they stand side by side, in the depth direction of photographing space, a non-composite model sample image is displayed. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&amp;INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for creating a photo sticker, and a program, and in particular, a photo sticker that can take an image similar to a sample image in a short time and improve user satisfaction. The present invention relates to a creation apparatus and method, and a program.

  Conventional photo stickers are installed in entertainment (play) facilities, etc., shoot the subject, edit (doodle) the image obtained by shooting, and print the edited image or shot image on the photo sticker paper A series of games are finished by the flow of.

  Since a time limit is set for each of the series of flows, the time that can be spent for shooting and editing is determined.

  Under such a time limit, when a user performs shooting, a background image for synthesis (for example, an image of a background color, aura, pattern, or pattern behind the subject) or a foreground image for synthesis (for example, in front of the subject) Frame image) with a moving image of the subject, and then, when editing, use a touch pen to draw a stamp item or a graffiti item such as a pen to synthesize a stamp image or any character or figure. Add to the captured images and enjoy the game.

  Some conventional photo stickers have a photographic stand for posing, allowing a large number of people to shoot in various poses. In such a photo sticker, the model sample image is synthesized with the synthesis image selected at the time of shooting, and the synthesis image and the subject moving image are synthesized and displayed on the live view monitor (for example, patents). Reference 1). In addition, a sample image in which the model is posing is displayed on the image for synthesis (the background image for synthesis or the foreground image for synthesis) so that the user can easily image the captured image, and the user can use it while viewing the sample image. A photo sticker has also been developed that allows a person to easily take a picture while taking a similar pose (see, for example, Patent Document 2).

JP 2007-214911 A JP 2008-52121 A

  However, the conventional photo sticker only displays a sample image in which the model is appointed, and even if the shooting result can be easily imagined, it is difficult to understand the actual standing position when shooting. I had to adjust the standing position while looking at the image. Therefore, it is difficult to obtain a captured image similar to the sample image.

  For example, when shooting with a large number of people, it is difficult to understand the standing position, and when using a shooting stand etc., it is difficult to understand the standing position and how to use the shooting stand, and the user cannot obtain a satisfactory shot image. It was.

  In addition, some sample images are obtained by taking each of a plurality of models side by side toward the camera by efficiently using the depth direction of the photographing space of the photo sticker. In the case of such a sample image, it is difficult to understand the perspective of each model after being synthesized with the synthesis background image and the synthesis foreground image. For this reason, even when shooting with a small number of people, for example, when each user stands and shoots in the depth direction, each user can find his / her standing position from the sample image that the model is posing for. It is difficult to judge.

  The present invention has been made in view of such a situation, and can take an image similar to a sample image in a short time and improve the satisfaction of the user.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a photo sticker creating apparatus that, as a photo sticker creating game, allows a user to perform a shooting operation with the user as a subject in a shooting space, and the user image obtained by the shooting operation. The editing input work for inputting the editing information is performed, and the obtained edited user image is printed on a predetermined sticker sheet, and the printed sticker sheet is ejected to form a photo sticker. In the photo sticker creating apparatus provided to the user, a photographing control means for controlling photographing as the subject of the user in the photographing space, a plurality of composite images generated in advance, and a plurality of composite images. Corresponding to each of the model sample images taken in advance by arranging a model at a predetermined position in the photographing space, and each of the images for synthesis and the model sample image Corresponding to the synthesis image selected by the user when the photographing control means performs photographing with the user as a subject by storing the synthesized model sample image obtained by synthesizing each of them. The synthesized model sample image is read from the storage means and displayed, and at the same time, the model sample image corresponding to the synthesis image selected by the user is displayed in the screen on which the synthesized model sample image is displayed. And a display control means for reading out and displaying from the means.

In the photo sticker creating apparatus according to one aspect of the present invention, shooting as the subject of the user in the shooting space is controlled, and each of the plurality of composite images and the plurality of composite images generated in advance is controlled. Then, a model sample image captured in advance by placing a model at a predetermined position in the imaging space, and a synthesized model sample image obtained by synthesizing each of the synthesis image and each of the model sample images Is stored, and the synthesized model sample image corresponding to the synthesis image selected by the user is read out from the storage means and displayed at the same time when the user is taken as a subject. The model sample image corresponding to the synthesis image selected by the user is read and displayed in the screen on which the sample image is displayed.

  The model sample image corresponding to the synthesis image selected by the user is a non-synthesized model sample image that is an image of a model in which a synthesis image including a predetermined background and foreground is not synthesized.

  Therefore, the user can determine his / her standing position in the imaging space with reference to the model sample image, and can capture an image similar to the synthesized model sample image in a short time.

  The photographing control means controls photographing as subjects of a plurality of users in the photographing space, and the model sample image is an image obtained by photographing the same number of models as the number of users in the photographing space. Can be done.

  Therefore, the user can grasp a more accurate standing position.

  The imaging control unit may capture an image in which a plurality of the users are arranged in the depth direction in the imaging space.

  When photographing with the user as a subject by the photographing control means, the user selects a predetermined synthesized model sample image from the plurality of synthesized model sample images displayed by the display control means. The synthesis image corresponding to the selected synthesized model sample image may be the synthesis image selected by the user.

One aspect of the present invention is that, as a photo sticker creation game, a user is allowed to perform a shooting operation on the user in a shooting space, and editing information on the user image obtained by the shooting operation. The edited image of the obtained user is printed on a predetermined sticker sheet, the printed sticker sheet is discharged, and provided to the user as a photo sticker. In the photo sticker creating method of the photo sticker creating apparatus, a plurality of pre-generated images for synthesis, a model is arranged at a predetermined position in the photographing space corresponding to each of the plurality of composite images, and pre-photographed Storage means for storing the model sample image obtained and the synthesized model sample image obtained by synthesizing each of the synthesis image and each of the model sample images Et al., When the user reading and displaying said precomposed model sample image corresponding to the selected synthesis images simultaneously on the screen of the precomposed model sample image is displayed, the synthetic image for the user selects The model sample image corresponding to is read out from the storage means and displayed, and the photograph sticker creating method includes a step of photographing the user in the photographing space as a subject.

In the photo sticker creating method of the photo sticker creating apparatus of the present invention, a model is arranged at a predetermined position in the photographing space corresponding to each of a plurality of pre-generated images and the plurality of composite images. A model sample image captured in advance, and a storage unit selected by the user from storage means for storing a combined model sample image obtained by combining each of the image for synthesis and each of the model sample images The synthesized model sample image corresponding to the image is read from the storage means and displayed, and at the same time, corresponds to the synthesis image selected by the user in the screen on which the synthesized model sample image is displayed. The model sample image is read and displayed, and the user in the shooting space is shot as a subject.

One aspect of the present invention is that, as a photo sticker creation game, a user is allowed to perform a shooting operation on the user in a shooting space, and editing information on the user image obtained by the shooting operation. The edited image of the obtained user is printed on a predetermined sticker sheet, the printed sticker sheet is discharged, and provided to the user as a photo sticker. In a program for causing a computer to perform the processing to be performed, the computer controls photographing of the user as the subject in the photographing space, a plurality of composite images generated in advance, and the plurality of composite images A model sample image that is preliminarily photographed by placing a model at a predetermined position in the photographing space corresponding to each of the images, and each of the image for synthesis and the A storage unit that stores a synthesized model sample image obtained by combining each of the Dell sample images, and a combination that is selected by the user when the shooting control unit performs shooting using the user as a subject. The synthesized model sample image corresponding to the image is read from the storage means and displayed, and at the same time, the model sample corresponding to the synthesis image selected by the user in the screen on which the synthesized model sample image is displayed. Display control means for reading out and displaying an image from the storage means.

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

  According to the present invention, an image similar to a sample image can be taken in a short time, and user satisfaction can be improved.

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

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

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

  In the photo sticker creating game executed by the photo sticker creating apparatus 1, the user inputs the price of the game, takes a picture of himself / herself using the camera provided in the photo sticker creating apparatus 1, and displays the photographed image. On the other hand, the foreground and background are synthesized, and editing is performed using an editing function (doodle editing function) such as pen input or stamp input, so that the photographed image is designed to be rich. 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 to managers of those stores from, for example, manufacturers and sales companies. The manager who has purchased the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 installs the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 in a store (for example, a game center) to manage and operate the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 for general users represented by female high school students and female junior high school students. Play the created game for a fee, and make a profit by paying for it.

  Therefore, the high profit rate of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is important for the store manager. That is, it is desirable that the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 has a high rate of return per unit time. Moreover, in the case of a normal store, the installation place of the photograph sticker production apparatus 1 is limited by restrictions, such as a floor area and a structure. Therefore, it is desirable that the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 has a high profit rate per unit floor area.

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

  As shown in FIG. 1, the casing 10 of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is roughly divided into four units: a photographing unit 12, an editing unit 13, and a ceiling strobe unit 14.

  The photographing unit 12 has a function of photographing a subject (such as a user), and guides (describes) the flow of a photo sticker creation game, how to play, and the like in an internal space (photographing space) described later with video and audio. Content (demonstration) to be output, a photo sticker creation game is received, and a subject is photographed. The photographing unit 12 is roughly divided into two units, a front unit 12A and a rear unit 12B.

  The front unit 12A is a unit on the front side of the shooting space, and performs processing related to shooting of the user in the shooting space and accepts operations related to the user's photo sticker creation game. The rear unit 12B is a unit on the side that is the rear side of the shooting space, and is a unit that plays the role of the user when the front unit 12A takes a picture. The interior of the rear unit 12B is a cavity (space), and is configured as a part of a space (photographing space described later) used when the user performs photographing. Inside the rear unit 12B, 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. The editing unit 13 has a configuration for performing two graffiti editing and the like so that a plurality of sets of users can simultaneously perform graffiti editing in order to improve the rotation rate of the photo sticker creation game. Is provided.

  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.

  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 game center or the like, 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 a photographing space where photographing work is performed or The editing space where the editing work is performed is simply enclosed, and the closeability of each space is improved. 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.

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

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

  FIG. 4 is a plan view of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 as viewed from above by the user during the game. As shown in FIG. 4, the user enters the shooting space 32 from the outside (user A or user A ′) through the front unit 12A and the rear unit 12B, and inserts the price. A photo sticker creation game is started (user B). If the previous set of users is using the shooting space 32 (if shooting is in progress), the user waits outside the unit (user A or user A ').

  When the price is entered and the photo sticker creation game is started, the user (user B) performs a shooting operation for photographing himself or the like using a camera or a monitor provided in front of the front unit 12A. .

  When the shooting work is completed, the user selects a keep image (editing image) to be kept for editing / printing from the obtained shot images, and performs the shooting work according to the displayed moving guide. It moves from the space 32 to an editing space for performing editing work indicated by a dotted line in the figure.

  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. When the user moves to the first editing space 33A or the second editing space 33B, the user performs a graffiti editing work. Hereinafter, when it is not necessary to distinguish the first editing space 33A and the second editing space 33B, they are referred to as an editing space 33.

  Thereafter, when the graffiti editing is completed, the user (user C or user C ') next performs print setting work and sets the number of divisions and the like. When printing is started, the user plays a mini game during the printing. 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 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. 1 allows a new set of users to use the imaging space 32. 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 uses the shooting space 32, the first editing space 33A, the second editing space 33B, and the printed matter in order to improve the rotation rate per unit time and unit floor area of the photo sticker creating game. Using the receiving area 34, a plurality of sets of users can play a photo sticker creation game at the same time (multiple customer service can be performed).

  In addition, the structure of such a housing | casing 10 is arbitrary and may be a structure other than what was mentioned above. 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 front unit 12A. A front surface 12A-1 illustrated in FIG. 5 is a side surface facing the imaging space 32 and is a front surface for the user who performs the imaging operation. That is, the user basically performs a photographing operation in the photographing space 32 toward the front surface 12A-1 (facing the front unit 12A).

  The front surface 12A-1 is composed of a camera 51 for photographing a subject in the photographing space 32, and a synthesized image obtained by synthesizing images such as a background and foreground with a captured image that is photoelectrically converted by the camera 51 and captured in real time (immediately). A live view monitor 52 for displaying an image (moving image) is provided. In addition, the front surface 12A-1 also illuminates the inside of the photographing space 32 or emits flash light in accordance with the photographing timing by the camera 51, the illuminating devices 53-1 to 53-8, A touch panel monitor 54 that displays various GUI images and receives a user's instruction by a touch panel superimposed on the screen, a coin insertion / return slot 55 into which a photo sticker creation game is charged, guidance and sound effects regarding photographing work, etc. The speaker 56-1 and the speaker 56-2 from which the above sound is output, and the luggage storage 57-1 and the luggage storage 57-2 for placing the baggage of the user during the photographing operation are provided.

  The camera 51 is configured by an imaging device using a CCD (Charge Coupled Device) or the like, and captures an image (moving image) by capturing a user in the shooting space 32 in the shooting process of the photo sticker creation game. image). A part of the captured image captured by the camera 51 is cut out or an image such as a background is synthesized and displayed immediately on the live view monitor 52. Also, for the captured image captured by the camera 51 at a predetermined timing, a frame image at that timing is extracted and stored as a captured image (still image). 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 live view monitor 52 is configured by, for example, a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) display, an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), or the like, and a user during shooting can determine the standing position and posture while checking the shooting result. In order to do so, the captured image captured by the camera 51 is displayed immediately (in real time). At this time, a part of the captured image displayed on the live view monitor 52 is combined with, for example, a synthesis image designated by the user, such as a background or a foreground, or a size of the synthesis image. It is cut out (trimmed).

  The illuminating devices 53-1 to 53-8 are configured by a plurality of illuminating devices that can emit fluorescent light and strobe light, and in order to brighten the photographic space 32 and ensure operability and safety, the photographic space 32 is provided. In order to improve the image quality of the photographed image, the flash is emitted at a timing corresponding to the photographing timing, and the user who is photographed is irradiated with light from various angles. Hereinafter, the lighting devices 53-1 to 53-8 are referred to as the lighting devices 53 when it is not necessary to distinguish them from each other for explanation.

  The touch panel monitor 54 includes a CRT display, an LCD, and the like, and a colorless and transparent touch panel (for example, pressure-sensitive type or electromagnetic induction type) is superimposed on the display screen. For example, the touch panel monitor 54 is tapped with a user's finger or the like. Thus, the position information (user instruction) can be input. The touch panel monitor 54 displays on the display screen a GUI image for presenting information related to shooting work such as shooting settings, guidance, confirmation, etc. or accepting operation input, and the user touches the GUI image with the touch panel. Accept operation input.

  The coin insertion / return port 55 is a user interface that allows a user to insert a coin as a price for a photo sticker creation game, or to return a coin that has failed to be inserted or a coin for fishing.

  The speaker 56-1 and the speaker 56-2 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 56-1 and the speaker 56-2 from each other, they are referred to as a speaker 56. Note that the number and installation positions of the speakers 56 are arbitrary.

  The luggage storage area 57-1 and the luggage storage area 57-2 are shelves that are used as storage areas for the user's baggage at the time of photographing. Both the luggage storage 57-1 and the luggage storage 57-2 do not interfere with shooting, i.e., do not interfere with the user's 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 57-1 or the luggage storage area 57-2. Hereinafter, the luggage storage 57-1 and the luggage storage 57-2 are simply referred to as the luggage storage 57 when it is not necessary to distinguish between them.

  Of course, a configuration other than that described above may be provided on the front surface 12A-1 of the front unit 12A.

  FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a configuration example of the rear unit 12B. As shown in FIG. 6, the rear unit 12B is configured so that a part of the rear unit 12B can be used as the shooting space 32, and the user can maintain the posture during shooting or use it for composition. An imaging stand 61 is provided. For example, the user makes a shooting posture using the shooting table 61, such as sitting on or leaning on the shooting table 61, or stands behind the shooting table 61, and uses it for synthesis with the foreground.

  The imaging stand 61 is not limited to the shape shown in FIG. 6, and the position where the imaging stand 61 is arranged in the rear unit 12B is also arbitrary. In other words, the photographing stand 61 may be installed in any shape and anywhere as long as the user stands or sits on the photographing stand 61, for example. Further, the photographing stand 61 may be removed or added as necessary.

  The color of the inner surface (imaging space 32) of the rear unit 12B and the imaging table 61 is arbitrary, but it is desirable that the rear unit 12B is composed of a single color such as a chroma key so that the composition process can be easily performed. In addition, you may make it provide the item used for imaging | photography other than having mentioned above, such as a background curtain, in the back unit 12B.

  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).

  In FIG. 7, a first editing interface 13A is provided on the left side surface. On the upper side, an illuminating device 71 is provided for illuminating the first editing space 33A that becomes dark because it is partitioned by the curtain 21 or the like. The illuminating device 71 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 example of FIG. 7, the upper portion of the editing unit 13 on the first editing interface 13A where the lighting device 71 is provided penetrates to the second editing space 33B side. The first editing space 33A and the second editing space 33B are shared. That is, the illumination device 71 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 71 are arbitrary.

  The first editing interface 13A is provided with a tablet built-in monitor 72, two touch pens (touch pen 73-1 and touch pen 73-2), a speaker 74, and an additional coin insertion / return port 75.

  The tablet built-in monitor 72 displays a GUI image (doodle editing input screen) and the like for editing a photographed image obtained by photographing work in the photographing space. The tablet built-in monitor 72 is a monitor having a tablet capable of inputting position information with the touch pen 73-1 or the touch pen 73-2 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 installed so as to be superimposed on the display screen of the display device. That is, the tablet built-in monitor 72 not only displays a GUI image or the like on the display device, but also accepts an input operation from the user by the tablet.

  Touch pens 73-1 and 73-2 corresponding to the touch panel superimposed on the screen are detachably fixed to the editing unit 13 by a predetermined attachment near the left and right of the tablet built-in monitor 72. 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. In the following description, the touch pen 73-1 and the touch pen 73-2 are simply referred to as the touch pen 73 when it is not necessary to distinguish between them.

  The touch pen 73 is also electrically connected to a system installed in the editing unit 13 by wire (or wireless). The touch pen 73 operates in cooperation with a colorless and transparent tablet superimposed on the display screen of the display device of the tablet built-in monitor 72. When the user operates these touch pens 73 and taps the tablet (the touch pen 73 and the display screen of the tablet built-in monitor 72 are brought into contact (or close proximity)), these are inputs that accept input from the user. Acts as a means. The number of touch pens 73 installed, the installation position, the shape, and the like are arbitrary.

  The speaker 74 outputs, for example, audio related to editing work of the photo sticker creation game, such as guidance voice, sound effects, or BGM. The number, design, shape, etc. of the speakers 74 are arbitrary.

  The additional coin insertion / return port 75 receives an additional fee required when the number of printed photo stickers is increased (additional printing is performed). The additional coin insertion / return port 75 accepts the insertion of coins by the user and returns coins and fishing that have failed to be inserted.

  Note that the configuration of the editing unit 13 on the second editing space 33B side is basically the same as the configuration of 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 photo sticker discharge unit 13 </ b> C of the editing unit 13.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the photo sticker discharging unit 13C has a photo sticker created by a user who has performed editing work in the first editing space 33A (that is, a photo created by operating the first editing interface 13A). And a photo sticker discharge port 81 through which a photo sticker created by a user who has performed editing work in the second editing space 33B (that is, a photo sticker created by operating the second editing interface 13B) is discharged. Is provided.

  A printer is installed inside the editing unit 13, and a printing image created by operating the first editing interface 13A or the second editing interface 13B is printed on sticker paper by the printer. The photo sticker output from the printer is discharged from the photo sticker discharge port 81.

  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 parts as those described above are denoted by the same reference numerals and 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 device 1. The control device 101 includes a storage unit 102, a communication unit 103, A drive 104, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 106, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 107, an imaging unit 112, an editing unit 113, and a printer 114 are connected to each other 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 (not shown) such as the Internet or a public telephone line network, or simply via a communication cable (not shown). And is controlled by the control device 101 to communicate with other communication devices such as a user's mobile phone, a user's personal computer, or a 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 in the control device 101 in advance, and the ROM 106 supplies the programs and data to the control device 101 based on instructions from the control device 101. The RAM 107 temporarily holds data and programs processed by the control device 101.

  The photographing unit 112 is a block related to the photographing unit 12 and includes a coin processing unit 121, a lighting device 53, a camera 51, a live view monitor 52, a touch panel monitor 54, and a speaker 56.

  When a coin is inserted into the coin insertion / return port 55, 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, guidance, and the like on the touch panel monitor 54. And the speaker 56.

  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 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 a moving image under the control of the control device 101 and supplies the acquired 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 live view monitor 52 displays an image based on the RGB signal supplied from the control device 101 (a composite image created using a captured image).

  The touch panel monitor 54 displays an image based on the RGB signal supplied from the control device 101 (a composite image or a GUI image created using a captured image). Further, when the user taps (touches or approaches) the touch panel using his / her own finger or the like, the touch panel monitor 54 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 speaker 56 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, and the following description is given with respect to the first editing unit 113A, but is also applicable to the second editing unit 113B.

  The first editing unit 113A includes a tablet built-in monitor 72, a touch pen 73-1, a touch pen 73-2, a speaker 74, and a coin processing unit 143.

  The tablet built-in monitor 72 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. When the user operates the touch pen 73-1 or the touch pen 73-2 and taps (contacts or approaches) the tablet 142, the tablet built-in monitor 72 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 on the display image (GUI or the like).

  The speaker 74 outputs the sound of the sound signal supplied from the control device 101 (the sound related to the editing work process of the photo sticker creation game, such as the editing work guidance sound, the sound effect, or the BGM).

  The coin processing unit 143 performs processing related to collection of an additional printing price (additional price) that increases the number of printed photo stickers.

  The printer 114 prints the result of editing work performed by the editing unit 113 on sticker paper. When the printer 114 obtains the editing work result 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. When the printing is finished, the printer 114 discharges the printed sticker sheet 162 as a photo sticker from the photo sticker discharge port 81 and provides it to the user.

  Next, the control device 101 will be described. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of functional blocks included in the control apparatus 101. As shown in FIG. 10, the control device 101 relates to a process of photographing work of the photo sticker creation game, such as processing related to a price (coin) inserted when starting the photo sticker creation game, and photographing of the user. A shooting processing unit 202 that performs processing, an editing processing unit 203 that performs processing related to a process of editing a photo sticker creation game such as graffiti editing for a photographed image, and a printing process of a photo sticker creation game such as printing of sticker paper A print processing unit 204 that performs processing, and a post-service processing unit 205 that performs processing related to a post-service process of a photo sticker creation game that serves a user who has finished editing work.

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

  FIG. 11 is a functional block diagram illustrating a more detailed configuration example of the imaging processing unit 202 in FIG.

  The photographing processing unit 202 is a processing unit that performs processing in the photographing work process of the photo sticker creation game. For example, the photographing processing unit 202 accepts input of a price, photographs a user, and displays a GUI image.

  The photographing processing unit 202 includes, as such photographing functions, a progress control unit 211, a photographing number confirmation unit 212, a photographing preparation processing unit 213, a composite image display control unit 214, a live view display control unit 215, and a photographing image acquisition unit. 216 and an editing target image processing unit 217.

  The progress control unit 211 controls the progress of the photographing work process. The number-of-photographing number confirmation unit 212 performs processing related to confirmation (determination) of the number of users (for example, the number of photographers).

  The shooting preparation processing unit 213 performs processing related to shooting preparation, such as brightness adjustment and image adjustment.

  The composite image display control unit 214 controls the display of the composite image as will be described later with reference to FIGS. 17 and 18.

  The live view display control unit 215 performs processing related to display on the live view monitor 52.

  The captured image acquisition unit 216 performs processing related to imaging, particularly acquisition of captured images.

  The editing target image processing unit 217 performs processing related to generation of the editing target image, such as synthesis of a captured image.

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

  A user who performs a photo sticker creation game first inserts coins into the coin insertion / return slot 55 of the front unit 12A and pays for the game. The coin processing unit 121 accepts such coin insertion and supplies an activation signal to the control device 101. In step S1, the imaging processing unit 202 of the control device 101 determines whether or not a price has been inserted based on the activation signal, waits until it is determined that a valid price has been inserted, and determines that the price has been inserted. If so, the process proceeds to step S2.

  In step S <b> 2, the shooting processing unit 202 controls each unit of the shooting unit 112 and executes shooting processing, which is processing related to 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 S3. A movement guidance process for prompting is performed.

  In step S4, the editing processing unit 203 and the printing processing unit 204 perform editing printing processing, which is processing related to editing work of the photo sticker creation game and processing related to printing, on the user who has moved to the editing space 33.

  When the edit printing process is completed, the post-service processing unit 205 performs post-service processing in step S5 for providing services such as mini-games and image transfer to a user who is waiting for print completion. 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 S6. When the printing is finished, the print processing unit 204 controls the printer 114 to discharge the printed sticker paper from the photo sticker discharge port 81 in step S7, and the photo sticker creation game process is finished.

  Next, an example of the flow of the photographing process executed in step S2 of FIG. 12 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. Description will be made with reference to FIGS. 15 to 19 as necessary.

  When the shooting process is started, in step S21, the shooting number confirmation unit 212 displays a GUI image 251 for inputting the number of users (for example, the number of shots) on the touch panel monitor 54 as shown in FIG. Display and let the user select the number of users. The user taps and selects one corresponding to the number of users from the options displayed on the GUI screen 251. That is, the number-of-photographs confirmation unit 212 determines the number of users based on the user's selection.

  In step S22, the photographing preparation processing unit 213 displays a GUI image 252 for inputting the brightness setting of the photographed image as shown in FIG. 16 on the touch panel monitor 54, and the photographed image is displayed to the user. Accepts brightness specification to specify brightness.

  In step S23, the shooting preparation processing unit 213 adjusts the brightness of the shot image (captured image) based on the designation from the user. When the adjustment is completed, the process proceeds to step S24.

  In step S24, the photographing preparation processing unit 213 performs image adjustment such as exposure and white balance.

  In step S <b> 25, the shooting preparation processing unit 213 displays a composite image prepared in advance as a list (GUI image) on the touch panel monitor 54 in accordance with the number of shots (number of users). A GUI image 253 for selecting a synthesis image such as a background or foreground shown in FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a display example of the GUI image displayed at this time. The photographing preparation processing unit 213 selects a composite image prepared in advance according to the number of photographers (number of users), and a list of thumbnail images (thumbnail) according to the number of photographers (number of users). A list of images) is displayed on the GUI image 253.

  Actually, for example, sample images obtained by synthesizing a synthesis image composed of a predetermined background, foreground, etc. are displayed in a square frame (12 in this example) in the center shown in FIG. Is done. In other words, a sample image obtained by synthesizing each synthesis image is captured in advance using a model as a subject, and a list of the sample images is displayed as a GUI image 253 for selecting a synthesis image such as a background or foreground. It is. Note that a sample image obtained by synthesizing each synthesis image with a model as a subject is referred to as a synthesized model sample image.

  Each of the synthesized model sample images displayed here is stored in the storage unit 102 in advance.

  Further, in step S26, the photographing preparation processing unit 213 receives a user's instruction for selecting an image for synthesis input for the GUI image. The shooting preparation processing unit 213 reads the data of the composition image selected by the user from the storage unit 102. In step S26, the user can select a plurality of compositing images.

  In step S27, the synthesis image display control unit 214 displays a synthesized model sample image corresponding to the synthesis image selected in the process of step S26.

  At this time, the display on the touch panel monitor 54 is changed as shown in FIG. That is, instead of the GUI image 253 for selecting a synthesis image such as the background and foreground shown in FIG. 17, a GUI image 271 used for shooting to be performed is displayed on the touch panel monitor 54.

  An area 281 in FIG. 18 is an area in which a synthesized model sample image corresponding to the synthesis image selected in the process of step S26 is displayed. In step S27, the synthesized model sample image is displayed in the area 281 of FIG. It is assumed that synthesized model sample images corresponding to a plurality of synthesis images selected in step S26 are displayed in areas 283-1 to 283-3 in FIG. In this example, three synthesis images are selected in step S26. Then, a synthesized model sample image corresponding to a synthesis image to be synthesized with an image to be photographed from the user as a subject is displayed in an area 281 in FIG.

  FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating an example of a synthesized model sample image. In this example, a synthesized model sample image showing six models is shown, and a background and foreground composed of images of the upper body of the six models, a graphic image of a flower, a graphic image of a star, etc. And the like.

  FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating another example of the synthesized model sample image. In this example, a synthesized model sample image in which three models are shown is shown, such as a background or foreground composed of an image of an image of an image of three people, an object that images an elephant, a figure that images a star, etc. The synthesized image is combined with the synthesis image.

  In step S28, the composition image display control unit 214 displays a non-synthesized model sample image corresponding to the synthesized model sample image displayed in step S27. Here, the non-synthesized model sample image refers to a model sample image that is not synthesized with a synthesis image including a predetermined background or foreground. As described above, the synthesized model sample image is a sample image obtained by synthesizing each synthesis image with the model as a subject in advance. Therefore, when the synthesized model sample image is photographed, the model is placed in the photographing space 32 of the photograph sticker creating apparatus 1 and photographed.

  The non-composite model sample image displayed at this time is an image stored as it is without combining the image of the model captured in the imaging space 32 with an image for synthesis including a predetermined background or foreground. That is, in the non-synthesized model sample image, each model standing in the shooting space 32 or sitting on the shooting table 61 is displayed.

  A region 282 in FIG. 18 is a region where a non-synthetic model sample image is displayed. In step S28, the non-synthesis model sample image is displayed in the area 282 in FIG.

  FIG. 20 is an example of a non-synthesized model sample image corresponding to the synthesized model sample image of FIG. As shown in the figure, it can be seen that two of the six models shown in the synthesized model sample image of FIG. Further, it can be seen that two of the six models shown in the synthesized model sample image of FIG. Further, it can be seen that two of the six models shown in the synthesized model sample image of FIG. 19 are sitting with their knees in front of the imaging table 61.

  The synthesized model sample image in FIG. 19 is an image generated by synthesizing the non-synthesized model sample image in FIG. 20 and the images for synthesis in FIGS. 23 and 24. That is, the synthesis image corresponding to the synthesized model sample image in FIG. 19 is composed of the foreground image and the background image, and FIG. 23 shows the composition image corresponding to the synthesized model sample image in FIG. It is a figure which shows the image of a background. FIG. 24 is a diagram showing a foreground image of the synthesis image corresponding to the synthesized model sample image of FIG.

  In the example of FIG. 20, there are three standing positions in the depth direction of the shooting space 32 of the subject. That is, the first standing position is on the imaging table 61, the second standing position is in front of the imaging table 61, and the third standing position is after the imaging table 61. As described above, when a plurality of people are photographed side by side in the depth direction of the photographing space 32, it is difficult to understand each person's standing position only by looking at the synthesized model sample image as shown in FIG. Here, the depth direction of the imaging space means the optical axis direction of the camera 51.

  FIG. 22 is an example of a non-synthesized model sample image corresponding to the synthesized model sample image of FIG. As shown in the figure, it can be seen that the three models shown in the synthesized model sample image of FIG.

  The synthesized model sample image in FIG. 21 is an image generated by synthesizing the non-synthesized model sample image in FIG. 22 and the synthesis image in FIG. That is, FIG. 25 is a diagram showing a synthesis image corresponding to the synthesized model sample image of FIG.

  For example, when the photographic stand 61 is erased from the image by composition, it is difficult to know how to use the photographic stand 61 for photographing by simply looking at the synthesized model sample image as shown in FIG. .

  Thus, for example, the synthesized model sample image as shown in FIG. 19 or 21 is displayed in the area 281 of FIG. 18, and the area 282 of FIG. 18 is displayed as shown in FIG. 20 or FIG. Since a non-synthetic model sample image is displayed, the user can easily grasp his / her standing position in the shooting space 32.

  In step S29, the live view display control unit 215 combines the combining image and the captured image of the camera 51, and displays the generated combined image on the live view monitor 52 (live view display).

  In step S30, the captured image acquisition unit 216 displays a countdown indicator on the touch panel monitor 54 and the like, controls the camera 51 to perform imaging, and obtains a captured image. In step S <b> 31, the editing target image processing unit 217 synthesizes a synthesis image with the obtained captured image to generate a synthesized image. Further, in step S32, the editing target image processing unit 217 displays the generated composite image on the touch panel monitor 54 or the like, and allows the user to check the composite image (photographing result).

  In step S33, the progress control unit 211 determines whether or not a predetermined number of times of photographing has been taken. If the number of times of photographing has not reached a predetermined number of times, the process returns to step S29 and the subsequent processing is repeated. . For example, when each of the compositing images corresponding to the synthesized model sample images displayed in the regions 283-1 to 283-3 in FIG. 18 is photographed and a total of three photographings are performed, step S33 is performed. It is determined that a predetermined number of shots have been taken.

  If it is determined in step S33 that the image has been shot a predetermined number of times, the process proceeds to step S34.

  In step S34, the progress control unit 211 determines whether or not three or more images can be taken based on the remaining time (or the elapsed time so far) of the photo sticker creation game, and if it is determined that it is possible The process returns to step S25, and the subsequent processes are repeated. If it is determined in step S34 that three or more images cannot be captured, the process proceeds to step S41 in FIG.

  In step S41 in FIG. 14, the progress control unit 211 determines whether or not the photographing is possible, and determines whether or not the photographing is still possible based on the elapsed time or the remaining time. If it is determined that shooting is possible, the process proceeds to step S42, where additional shooting, so-called “bonus shooting” is performed.

  In step S42, the imaging preparation processing unit 213 displays the images for synthesis prepared in advance as a list (GUI images) on the touch panel monitor 54 in the same manner as in step S25. In step S43, the case of step S26 is performed. Similarly, a user's instruction for selecting an image for composition input for the GUI image is received. In this case, the maximum number of compositing images that can be selected is set in advance. Although the number is arbitrary, it demonstrates as one sheet for convenience of explanation below. The shooting preparation processing unit 213 reads the data of the composition image selected by the user from the storage unit 102.

  In step S44, the composite image display control unit 214 displays the composite model sample image corresponding to the composite image selected in the process of step S43, as in step S27.

  In step S45, the synthesis image display control unit 214 displays a non-synthesis model sample image corresponding to the synthesized model sample image displayed in the process of step S44, as in step S28.

  In step S46, as in step S29, the live view display control unit 215 combines the combination image and the captured image of the camera 51, and displays the generated combined image on the live view monitor 52 (live view display). To do.

  In step S47, the captured image acquisition unit 216 performs bonus shooting, which is additional shooting. This bonus shooting is also performed in the same manner as the normal shooting described above. That is, the captured image acquisition unit 216 displays a countdown indicator on the touch panel monitor 54 and the like, controls the camera 51, and captures a captured image, as in step S30. In step S <b> 48, the editing target image processing unit 217 generates a composite image by combining the composite image with the obtained captured image, as in step S <b> 31.

  In step S49, the editing target image processing unit 217 displays the composite image on the touch panel monitor 54 (or the live view monitor 52) as in step S32, and allows the user to check the photographing result.

  It should be noted that the composite image for which confirmation of the photographing result by the user has been completed is displayed in the areas 283-1 to 283-3 in FIG. That is, of the combined model sample images corresponding to the plurality of combined images selected in step S26 that have been displayed in the regions 283-1 to 283-3, the photographing result confirmation is performed as described above. Those that have been completed are replaced with composite images taken with the user as the subject.

  In step S50, the progress control unit 211 determines whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed, and if the photographing is still possible, the process returns to step S42 and the subsequent processing is repeated. If it is determined in step S50 that the predetermined time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S51. Furthermore, when it is determined in step S41 that the time is not within the shootable time, the process proceeds to step S51.

  In step S51, the editing target image processing unit 217 displays the composite image generated so far on the touch panel monitor 54 (or the live view monitor 52), and causes the user to keep the editing target image (keep image). To select. When the user selects an editing target image (keep image) based on the GUI image, the editing target image processing unit 217 stores the selected image in the storage unit 102 as an editing target image in step S52.

  When the process of step S52 ends, the process returns to step S2 of FIG. 12, and the processes after step S3 are executed.

  As described above, the photo sticker creation apparatus 1 can improve profitability by improving the photo sticker creation work and the satisfaction of the user with respect to the created photo sticker.

  Conventional photo sticker machines only display sample images with models, and even if you can easily imagine the shooting results, it is difficult to know the actual standing position when shooting. I had to adjust my standing position while watching. Therefore, it is difficult to obtain a captured image similar to the sample image.

  For example, when shooting with a large number of people, it is difficult to understand the standing position, and when using a shooting stand etc., it is difficult to understand the standing position and how to use the shooting stand, and the user cannot obtain a satisfactory shot image. It was.

  In addition, some sample images are obtained by taking each of a plurality of models side by side toward the camera by efficiently using the depth direction of the photographing space of the photo sticker. In the case of such a sample image, it is difficult to understand the perspective of each model after being synthesized with the synthesis background image and the synthesis foreground image.

  For example, in the case of a composited sample image in which another model is on the palm of one model of the subject, the person holding the palm needs to stand close to the camera. Must stand behind in the depth direction of the shooting space (for example, behind the shooting stand), but it is difficult to understand the sense of perspective (distance) in the depth direction of the shooting space, and each user is standing It is difficult to judge.

  For this reason, even when shooting with a small number of people, for example, when each user stands and shoots in the depth direction, each user can find his / her standing position from the sample image that the model is posing for. It is difficult to judge.

  On the other hand, in the present invention, prior to photographing, a synthesized model sample image as shown in FIG. 19 or FIG. 21 is displayed and a non-synthesized model sample image as shown in FIG. 20 or FIG. Is displayed, the user can easily grasp his / her standing position in the shooting space 32.

  As a result, the user can take an image similar to the sample image in a short time, and the satisfaction of the user can be improved.

  In the above, the example in which the non-synthetic model sample image is displayed on the touch panel monitor 54 has been described. However, the non-synthetic model sample image may be displayed on the live view monitor 52. Alternatively, a monitor on which the non-synthetic model sample image is displayed may be installed in the vicinity of the camera 51. By doing so, for example, the user can easily take a picture while confirming the standing position instantaneously without taking a large line of sight from the camera 51.

  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 (compact disk-read only memory), DVD (digital versatile disk)), magneto-optical disk (including MD (mini-disk) (registered trademark)), or semiconductor memory In addition to the removable medium 105 made up of, etc., it is composed of a ROM 106 on which a program is recorded and a hard disk included in the storage unit 102 distributed to the administrator in a state of being incorporated in the apparatus main body in advance. The

  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 one Embodiment of the photograph sticker production apparatus to which this invention is applied. It is a perspective view from the other angle of the photograph sticker production apparatus of FIG. It is a perspective view which shows the example of installation of the photograph sticker production apparatus of FIG. It is a figure explaining a user's space movement. 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 a back 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 a control apparatus. It is a functional block diagram which shows the detailed structural example of an imaging | photography process part. It is a flowchart explaining the example of the flow of photograph sticker creation game processing. It is a flowchart explaining the example of the flow of an imaging | photography process. FIG. 14 is a flowchart following FIG. 13 for explaining an example of the flow of imaging processing. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the screen which selects the number of users. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the screen which selects the brightness of a picked-up image. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the screen which selects the image for a synthesis | combination. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the screen at the time of imaging | photography. It is a figure which shows the example of the synthesized model sample image. It is a figure which shows the example of the non-synthesis model sample image corresponding to FIG. It is a figure which shows another example of the synthesized model sample image. It is a figure which shows the example of the non-synthesis model sample image corresponding to FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of the background of the image for a synthesis | combination corresponding to the synthesized model sample image of FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of the foreground of the image for a synthesis | combination corresponding to the synthesized model sample image of FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of the image for a synthesis | combination corresponding to the synthesized model sample image of FIG.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Photo sticker creation apparatus 12 Imaging unit 13 Editing unit 101 Control apparatus 202 Imaging processing part 203 Editing processing part 204 Print processing part 211 Progress control part 212 Shooting number confirmation part 213 Shooting preparation processing part 214 Composite image display control part 215 Live view Display control unit 216 Captured image acquisition unit

Claims (6)

As a photo sticker creation game, a user is allowed to perform a shooting operation with the user in the shooting space as a subject, and an editing input operation for inputting editing information on the user image obtained by the shooting operation. In addition, in the photo sticker creating apparatus that prints the edited image of the obtained user on a predetermined sticker sheet, discharges the printed sticker sheet, and provides the photo sticker to the user.
Photographing control means for controlling photographing as the subject of the user in the photographing space;
Each of a plurality of pre-generated images, a model sample image pre-photographed by placing a model at a predetermined position in the photographing space corresponding to each of the plurality of composite images, and each of the composite images Storage means for storing a synthesized model sample image obtained by synthesizing each of the model sample image and the model sample image;
When shooting with the user as a subject by the shooting control means, the synthesized model sample image corresponding to the synthesis image selected by the user is read out from the storage means and displayed, and at the same time, A photo sticker creating apparatus comprising: display control means for reading out and displaying the model sample image corresponding to the synthesis image selected by the user in the screen on which the model sample image is displayed . The photographing control means controls photographing as subjects of a plurality of users in the photographing space,
The photo sticker creating apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the model sample image is an image obtained by photographing a model of the same number of users as the number of users in the photographing space. The photographing control means includes
The photo sticker creating apparatus according to claim 1, wherein an image in which a plurality of users are arranged in a depth direction in the shooting space is shot. When photographing with the user as a subject by the photographing control means, the user selects a predetermined synthesized model sample image from the plurality of synthesized model sample images displayed by the display control means. The photo sticker creating apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a synthesis image corresponding to the selected synthesized model sample image is a synthesis image selected by the user. As a photo sticker creation game, a user is allowed to perform a shooting operation with the user in the shooting space as a subject, and an editing input operation for inputting editing information on the user image obtained by the shooting operation. Further, a photograph of the photo sticker creating apparatus that prints an image of the edited user obtained on a predetermined sticker sheet, discharges the printed sticker sheet, and provides the sticker to the user as a photo sticker. In the seal creation method,
Each of a plurality of pre-generated images, a model sample image pre-photographed by placing a model at a predetermined position in the photographing space corresponding to each of the plurality of composite images, and each of the composite images When the synthesized model sample image corresponding to the synthesis image selected by the user is read out and displayed from the storage means for storing the synthesized model sample image obtained by synthesizing each of the model sample image and the model sample image At the same time, in the screen on which the synthesized model sample image is displayed, the model sample image corresponding to the synthesis image selected by the user is read from the storage means and displayed.
A method for creating a photo sticker, comprising: photographing the user in the photographing space as a subject. As a photo sticker creation game, a user is allowed to perform a shooting operation with the user in the shooting space as a subject, and an editing input operation for inputting editing information on the user image obtained by the shooting operation. Further, the computer performs a process of printing the obtained edited user image on a predetermined sticker sheet, discharging the printed sticker sheet, and providing it to the user as a photo sticker. Program
Computer
Photographing control means for controlling photographing as the subject of the user in the photographing space;
Each of a plurality of pre-generated images, a model sample image pre-photographed by placing a model at a predetermined position in the photographing space corresponding to each of the plurality of composite images, and each of the composite images Storage means for storing a synthesized model sample image obtained by synthesizing each of the model sample image and the model sample image;
When shooting with the user as a subject by the shooting control means, the synthesized model sample image corresponding to the synthesis image selected by the user is read out from the storage means and displayed, and at the same time, A program for functioning as a photo sticker creating apparatus comprising: display control means for reading out and displaying the model sample image corresponding to the synthesis image selected by the user in the screen on which the model sample image is displayed .

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