JP5472769B2 - Photo sticker creation apparatus, photo sticker creation method, and program - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a photo sticker creating apparatus, a photo sticker creating method, and a program, and in particular, can provide a portable terminal with a combination image composed of a plurality of photographed images suitable for display on a portable terminal. Thus, the present invention relates to a photo sticker creating apparatus, a photo sticker creating method, and a program that can improve user satisfaction and improve profitability.

  Conventionally, a user is photographed as a subject, and an editing process is performed in which the obtained photographed image is combined with a composition image, and the edited image or the photographed image itself subjected to the editing process is printed on a sticker sheet as a photo sticker. Photo stickers provided to users are known. Note that the composition image is an image that can be combined with the photographed image in the editing process, and is, for example, a frame image, a stamp image, a line image composed of handwritten characters or figures input with a touch pen or the like.

  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. Users not only enjoy creating photo stickers as a game, but also share the output photo stickers with friends and paste them on their belongings, or collect a large number of sticker sheets and paste them in a notebook I also have it like an album.

  The game for creating a photo sticker is performed by shooting a subject, editing a graffiti on the shot image, and outputting the edited image or the shot image to a photo sticker. The user plays this series of processes within the time limit, and receives a photo sticker created as a product.

  By the way, in recent photo sticker machines, in order to improve the enjoyment of photo sticker creation games and photo stickers and improve user satisfaction, a plurality of shot images and edited images are combined (combined). It has a function of generating a single combined image, performing graffiti editing on the combined image, and printing on sticker paper (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  The photo sticker described in Patent Document 1 also has a function of transmitting a photographed image, an edited image, an edited combination image, and the like to the portable terminal as a post-service processing during the print waiting time.

JP 2008-78810 A

  However, since the conventional photo sticker machine is premised on outputting a plurality of images on sticker paper, the aspect ratio of each image is √2: 1 so as to improve the appearance of the photo sticker. Therefore, the aspect ratio of the combined image transmitted to the portable terminal is also √2: 1.

  On the other hand, the aspect ratio of the image that can be displayed on the mobile terminal is 4: 3. Therefore, when the combination image obtained from the photo sticker is displayed on the portable terminal, the upper and lower portions of the combination image are not displayed, and the appearance is deteriorated. Therefore, the user is disappointed that the combination image displayed on the portable terminal is poor in appearance as compared with the combination image printed on the sticker paper.

  In addition, the user can improve the appearance of the combined image displayed on the mobile terminal by processing the size of the combined image obtained from the photo sticker on the mobile terminal, This is not preferable because it takes time and effort.

  Further, there is a risk that a decrease in user satisfaction may lead to a decrease in profitability, and improving the user satisfaction is important for manufacturing and selling photographic seal machines.

  The present invention has been made in view of such a situation, and enables a portable terminal to provide a combination image composed of a plurality of photographed images suitable for display on a portable terminal, It is intended to improve user satisfaction and improve profitability.

One aspect of the present invention is an image capturing unit that captures an image of a user as a subject to obtain a captured image, a display unit that displays a composite image to be combined with the captured image obtained by the image capturing unit, and a display unit that displays the image. A composition accepting unit that accepts a composition instruction that is an instruction to synthesize the composition image with the photographed image, and a composition image obtained by compositing the composition image with the photographed image based on the composition instruction accepted by the composition accepting unit. A photo sticker creating apparatus comprising: a compositing processing unit that creates a print image; and a printing unit that prints a composite image created by the compositing processing unit on a predetermined sticker sheet, and having a shape suitable for printing on the sticker sheet Conversion means for converting the photographed image into a photographed image having a shape suitable for display on a mobile terminal, and a plurality of the photographed images converted by the conversion means. The mobile terminal image creating means for creating a mobile terminal image having a shape suitable for display on the mobile terminal by synthesizing so that at least a part does not overlap, and the mobile terminal image creating means Transmitting means for transmitting an image for a portable terminal to the portable terminal, and an arrangement pattern selection instruction receiving means for receiving an arrangement pattern selection instruction that is an instruction for selecting an arrangement pattern of the photographed image in the image for portable terminal. The portable terminal image creating means synthesizes the plurality of photographed images converted by the converting means according to the arrangement corresponding to the arrangement pattern selection instruction received by the arrangement pattern selection instruction receiving means , A photographic sticker creating apparatus for creating an image for a portable terminal.

In this photo sticker creating apparatus, the photographing means is constituted by, for example, a photographing processing section, the display means is constituted by, for example, an editing monitor, and the composition receiving means and the composition processing means are constituted by, for example, an editing processing section. The printing unit is configured by, for example, a print processing unit, the portable terminal image generating unit is configured by, for example, a collage image generating unit, the converting unit is configured by, for example, a converting unit, and the transmitting unit is, for example, For example, the arrangement pattern selection instruction receiving unit includes a communication unit, and includes an arrangement pattern selection instruction receiving unit.

In the photographic sticker creating apparatus of the present invention, a photographed image having a shape suitable for printing on a sticker sheet is converted into a photographed image having a shape suitable for display on a mobile terminal, and a plurality of converted photographed images are converted into respective photographed images. An image for a mobile terminal having a shape suitable for display on a mobile terminal is created by being combined so that at least a portion does not overlap, and transmitted to the mobile terminal. Note that in the creation of the mobile terminal image, a plurality of captured images converted according to the layout corresponding to the layout pattern selection instruction, which is an instruction to select the layout pattern of the captured image in the received mobile terminal image. Is synthesized.

The photo sticker creating device converts a photographed image having a shape suitable for printing on a sticker sheet into a photographed image having a shape suitable for display on a mobile terminal, and at least a part of each of the converted plurality of photographed images. The images are combined so as not to overlap, and an image for a mobile terminal having a shape suitable for display on the mobile terminal is created and transmitted to the mobile terminal. Note that in the creation of the mobile terminal image, a plurality of captured images converted according to the layout corresponding to the layout pattern selection instruction, which is an instruction to select the layout pattern of the captured image in the received mobile terminal image. Is synthesized. As a result, it is possible to provide the mobile terminal with a combination image in which a plurality of photographed images are arranged in a desired pattern suitable for display on the mobile terminal and improve user satisfaction. , Can improve profitability.

  The photo sticker creating apparatus includes: a portable terminal composition receiving unit that receives a combination instruction for a portable terminal that is an instruction to synthesize an image for combination displayed on the display unit with the image for the portable terminal; and the combination reception unit for the portable terminal. Based on a mobile terminal compositing instruction received by the means, further comprising a mobile terminal compositing image composition processing means for composing the composite image with the mobile terminal image to create a mobile terminal composite image, The transmitting means can transmit the mobile terminal composite image created by the mobile terminal composite image composition processing means to the mobile terminal.

  Thereby, the user can enjoy the creation of the composite image for the portable terminal. In addition, the degree of satisfaction of the user with respect to the image obtained by the mobile terminal is improved.

  The portable terminal composition receiving means of this photo sticker creating apparatus is composed of, for example, a composition instruction accepting section, and the portable terminal composition image composition processing means is composed of, for example, a composition processing section.

In the photograph sticker creating apparatus, the display means displays a general composition image that is a predetermined composition image and a composition image for a portable terminal that is a composition image corresponding to the selected pattern, and the composition The accepting means accepts, as the compositing instruction, an instruction to synthesize the general composition image displayed on the display means with the captured image, and the portable terminal composition accepting means displays the general composition image displayed on the display means. and wherein it is possible to an instruction for combining the images the mobile terminal at least one of the mobile terminal for combining images Ru accepted as synthesis instruction for the mobile terminal.

  Thereby, the composite image for portable terminals by which the image for a synthesis suitable for the arrangement pattern of the image for portable terminals is synthesize | combined can be acquired with a portable terminal.

According to another aspect of the present invention, a photographing unit that photographs a user as a subject and obtains a photographed image, a display unit that displays a composition image to be combined with the photographed image obtained by the photographing unit, and the display unit A composition receiving unit that receives a combining instruction that is an instruction to combine the displayed combining image with the photographed image, and the combining image is combined with the photographed image based on the combining instruction received by the combining receiving unit. A photo sticker creating method of a photo sticker creating apparatus, comprising: a compositing processing unit that creates a composite image; and a printing unit that prints the composite image created by the compositing processing unit on a predetermined sticker sheet. A conversion step for converting the photographed image having a shape suitable for printing to a photographed image having a shape suitable for display on a mobile terminal; A portable terminal image creating step of creating a portable terminal image having a shape suitable for display on the portable terminal by combining the plurality of captured images so that at least a part of each of the captured images does not overlap; A transmission step of transmitting the mobile terminal image created by the processing of the terminal image creation step to the mobile terminal, and an arrangement pattern selection instruction which is an instruction to select the pattern of the captured image in the mobile terminal image An arrangement pattern selection instruction reception step for receiving the image, and in the processing of the mobile terminal image creation step, the conversion is performed according to the arrangement corresponding to the arrangement pattern selection instruction received by the processing of the arrangement pattern selection instruction reception step. A photograph for creating the image for the portable terminal by combining the plurality of the photographed images converted by the processing of the step They are an Lumpur creation method.

In the photographic sticker creation method of the present invention, a photographed image having a shape suitable for printing on a sticker sheet is converted into a photographed image having a shape suitable for display on a mobile terminal, and a plurality of converted photographed images are converted into respective photographed images. An image for a mobile terminal having a shape suitable for display on a mobile terminal is created by being combined so that at least a portion does not overlap, and transmitted to the mobile terminal. Note that in the creation of the mobile terminal image, a plurality of captured images converted according to the layout corresponding to the layout pattern selection instruction, which is an instruction to select the layout pattern of the captured image in the received mobile terminal image. Is synthesized.

The first aspect of the present invention further includes a photographing means for photographing a user as a subject to obtain a photographed image, a display means for displaying a composition image to be combined with the photographed image obtained by the photographing means, and the display A composition accepting unit that accepts a compositing instruction that is an instruction to synthesize the compositing image displayed on the means with the photographed image; and based on the composition instruction accepted by the composition accepting unit, the composition image is converted into the photographed image. A computer-executable program for controlling a photo sticker creating apparatus comprising: a composition processing means for compositing 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. A conversion step of converting the captured image having a shape suitable for printing on the seal sheet into a captured image having a shape suitable for display on a mobile terminal; For a portable terminal that creates a portable terminal image having a shape suitable for display on the portable terminal by synthesizing the plurality of photographed images converted by the processing in the conversion step so that at least some of the captured images do not overlap each other An image creation step; a transmission step of transmitting the portable terminal image created by the processing of the portable terminal image creation step to the portable terminal; and a pattern of arrangement of the captured images in the portable terminal image An arrangement pattern selection instruction reception step for receiving an arrangement pattern selection instruction that is an instruction, and the processing of the portable terminal image creation step corresponds to the arrangement pattern selection instruction received by the processing of the arrangement pattern selection instruction reception step Depending on the arrangement, a plurality of the photographed images converted by the process of the conversion step are combined, Is a program for executing processing for creating an image for a mobile terminal to the computer.

  The program of the present invention is recorded on a predetermined recording medium, read by, for example, a drive, 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.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the combination image which consists of several picked-up images with the good appearance suitable for the display with a portable terminal can be provided to a portable terminal. Thereby, a user's satisfaction can be improved and profitability can be improved.

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 an external 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 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 edit 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 edit process. It is a flowchart explaining the example of the flow of an edit process. It is a figure which shows the example of the edit screen at the time of collage image creation work. It is a figure explaining the edit screen of FIG. 14 in detail. It is a figure which shows the other example of the edit screen at the time of collage image creation work. It is a figure which shows the further another example of the edit screen at the time of collage image creation work. It is a figure which shows the example of the palette corresponding to pattern # 1. It is a figure which shows the other example of the pallet corresponding to pattern # 1. It is a figure which shows the example of the palette corresponding to pattern # 3. It is a figure explaining a collage image. It is a flowchart explaining the example of the flow of a collage image creation process. It is a flowchart explaining the example of the flow of a collage image creation process. It is a flowchart explaining the example of the flow of a subsequent customer service process.

  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 in FIG. 1 enhances the amusement of work such as shooting and editing, and allows the user to perform such work as a game (play service), and uses the shot image or edited image as a photo sticker or data. It is a game device (play service providing device) that receives money from the user instead of providing it to the user.

  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 background image is synthesized, or editing is performed using a graffiti editing tool such as pen input or stamp input, and the photographed image is designed to be rich and colorful. 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. Furthermore, since the size and shape of each store are usually not the same, and other game machines and the like installed together with the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 are also different, it is desirable that the degree of freedom of installation is higher.

  As a method of improving the profit rate, for example, there is a method of improving the rotation rate of the photo sticker creation game. That is, it is a method of increasing the rate of return per unit time 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 profit rate is not improved. Therefore, it is also important to improve the user's expectation and satisfaction with respect to the photo sticker creating game of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1.

  For example, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 can increase the number of users by providing a function with high expectation that a user who has never played a game wants to play. In addition, by providing a function with a high degree of satisfaction that a user who has played once thinks that “it was fun and would like to play again”, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 increases the number of users by increasing so-called repeaters. be able to. As a result, 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 the former method for improving the amusement of photo sticker creation work include, for example, a multi-functionality of shooting functions and editing functions such as graffiti editing, improved operability, or adjustment of play time and waiting time. . The latter method of improving the amusement of the completed photo sticker itself is, for example, improvement of hardware such as improvement of the quality of sticker paper, high image quality printing, special color printing, etc. Improve the satisfaction level of the elderly.

  In addition, high school girls and junior high school students who are the main users not only stick the obtained photo sticker to their property, but also exchange the photo sticker or talk about the photo sticker as a topic. To do. Therefore, for example, when the image content of a photo sticker is flashy, interesting, scarce or novel, the user may like the photo sticker, but not only that, It is also possible that the conversation will be excited about the photo sticker.

  In addition, by using such a photo sticker, the photo sticker itself may serve as an advertisement for the photo sticker creating apparatus 1. Therefore, improving the amusement of the photo sticker not only improves the satisfaction of the user, but also increases the expectation of others, attracting customers by the spread of reputation, that is, new users by so-called word-of-mouth Can also 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.

  Although the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 has such a feature, the casing 10 includes four units, that is, a photographing unit 12, an editing unit 13, a ceiling strobe unit 14, and a background curtain unit 15, as shown in FIG. It is roughly divided into

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

  The front unit 12A is a unit on the front side of the shooting space, and performs processing related to shooting of the user in the shooting space and accepts operations related to 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 shooting space used when a user performs shooting. A stage or the like used for the user to pose may be provided in the rear unit 12B.

  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 is further provided with a fluorescent lamp, and functions as illumination that constantly illuminates the shooting space (the user in the shooting 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.

  Moreover, the background curtain unit 15 provided with the movable curtain (background curtain) utilized for a background is provided in the upper part of the back unit 12B, for example. In the background curtain unit 15, for example, a plurality of winding curtains having different colors or patterns are suspended. For example, there are colors and patterns that are popular among young people who are the main users, such as bright single colors, stylish and cute patterns like foreign picture books, and colorful pop patterns (for the public). Multiple items are aligned.

  The camera operates in conjunction with a photographing function such as a camera or a strobe provided in the front unit 12A. At the time of photographing, for example, the curtain of the color selected by the user is lowered and the other curtains are wound up. By operating in this manner, the background curtain unit 15 can easily provide a background of a design desired by the user, a design according to the shooting mode, and the like. Thereby, the photograph sticker creation apparatus 1 can improve the user's satisfaction with respect to an image (photo sticker).

  The number of curtains (background curtains) included in the curtain unit 15 is arbitrary. For example, only one background curtain may be suspended from the curtain unit 15. In this case, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 may prepare a plurality of types of background images for composition, and may synthesize the background image selected by the user from the photographed images. By doing in this way, even if there is only one physical background curtain provided in the photo sticker creating apparatus 1, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 can cope with various user preferences.

  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.

  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.

  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.

  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. The curtain 21 simply surrounds an imaging space where an imaging operation is performed, an editing space where an editing operation is performed, and the like, and improves the closeability 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.

  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 during the user's game. As shown in FIG. 4, the user passes from the outside (user A or user A ′) between the front unit 12A and the rear unit 12B, and is indicated by the dotted line in the figure, the front unit 12A and the rear unit. The photograph sticker creation game is started by entering the photographing space 32 where the photographing work is performed and the price is inserted (User B). If the previous group 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 inserted and the photo sticker creation game is started, the user (user B) performs a shooting operation to photograph himself / herself using a camera or a monitor provided in front of the front unit 12A. .

  When the shooting operation is completed, the user selects one of the obtained captured images to be stored as an image to be edited, and follows the displayed movement guide from the shooting space 32 where the shooting operation was performed, with a dotted line in the figure. It moves to the editing space where the editing work is shown.

  A first editing space 33A is provided on the right side (in front of the first editing interface 13A) of the editing unit 13 as viewed from the front unit 12A, and a second editing space 33B is provided on the left 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 performs image transmission, questionnaire input, mini-games, and the like 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 editing space 33, the shooting space 32 becomes unused, so the photo sticker creation device 1 uses a new set. A person can use the photographing space 32. Further, 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 first editing space 33A or the second editing space 33B is not used. Thus, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 can make a new set of users use the first editing space 33A or the second editing space 33B.

  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 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 side).

  On the front surface 12A-1, a camera 51 that captures a subject in the imaging space 32, for example, an image such as a background or foreground is combined 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 a composite 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, and various kinds of illumination devices 53-11 to 53-11. A touch panel monitor 54 that displays a GUI (Graphical User Interface) image and receives a user's instruction through a touch panel superimposed on the screen, a coin insertion / return port 55 into which a photo sticker creation game is charged, and guidance on photographing work The speaker 56-1 and the speaker 56-2 from which sounds such as sound effects and sound are output, and the luggage storage space 57 for placing the baggage of the user during the photographing work are provided.

  The camera 51 is configured by an imaging device or the like using a CCD (Charge Coupled Device), and captures a moving image as a captured image by capturing a user in the photographing space 32 in the photographing work process of the photo sticker creation game. 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. In addition, from the captured image captured by the camera 51 at a predetermined timing, an image of the frame at that timing is extracted and stored as a captured image (still image).

  For example, a camera using a CMOS sensor may be used as the camera 51 instead of the CCD. Of course, any camera other than these may be used as long as the user can be photographed and digital image data can be obtained. Further, the number of cameras 51 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, the captured image displayed on the live view monitor 52 is composed of, for example, an image designated by the user such as a background or a foreground, or a part of the captured image is trimmed according to the image size of the image (trimming). Or).

  The illuminating devices 53-1 to 53-11 are configured by a plurality of illuminating devices capable of fluorescent light and strobe light emission. The illuminating space 32 is used to brighten the photographic space 32 and ensure operability and safety. 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.

  For example, the lighting device 53-9 provided in the lower left portion of the camera 51 and the lighting device 53-10 provided in the lower right portion of the camera 51 are provided with a flash at a timing corresponding to the shooting timing in order to improve the image quality of the user's lips. Emits light. Moreover, the shape of the illuminating device 53-11 provided in the upper part of the camera 51 is a heart shape. Thereby, a user can memorize | store the photo sticker production apparatus 1 as a photo sticker production apparatus with a cute strobe, and it can aim at improvement in profitability.

  In the following description, the lighting devices 53-1 to 53-11 are referred to as lighting devices 53 when it is not necessary to distinguish between them.

  The touch panel monitor 54 is composed of a CRT display, LCD, or the like, and a colorless and transparent touch panel is superimposed on the display screen. The user can input position information (user instruction) by tapping (touching or approaching) the touch panel with a finger or the like, for example.

  The touch panel monitor 54 displays a GUI image for presenting information related to shooting operations such as shooting settings, guidance, and confirmation, and accepting operation inputs, and accepts user operation inputs for the GUI images via the touch panel. Or

  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 space 57 is a shelf used as a place for a user's baggage at the time of photographing. The luggage storage space 57 is provided at a position that does not interfere with shooting, i.e., at a position that does not hinder the user from taking a shooting pose and does not interfere with light irradiation of the lighting device 53. The user can perform photographing work more comfortably by placing the baggage in the luggage storage space 57.

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

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

  FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a configuration example of the editing unit 13 on the right side when viewed from the photographing unit 12 side (configuration example on the first editing space 33A side).

  In FIG. 6, a first editing interface 13A is provided on the right 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. 6, the upper portion of the editing unit 13 on the first editing interface 13 </ b> A where the lighting device 71 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 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 73-1 and a touch pen 73-2, and a speaker 74.

  As for the tablet built-in monitor 72, a colorless and transparent tablet capable of inputting position information with the touch pen 73-1 or the touch pen 73-2 is superimposed on a display screen of a display device capable of displaying an image such as a CRT display or LCD. It is constituted by. Accordingly, the tablet built-in monitor 72 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. On the tablet built-in monitor 72, for example, an editing screen including a GUI image for editing work for editing a shot image obtained by shooting work in the shooting space is displayed.

  The touch pen 73-1 and the touch pen 73-2 are detachably fixed to the editing unit 13 by a predetermined attachment one by one on the left and right sides of the monitor 72 with a built-in tablet. By using each of these touch pens, it is possible to 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 electrically connected to a system installed inside the editing unit 13 by wire (or wireless). The touch pen 73 operates in cooperation with the tablet of the tablet built-in monitor 72. When the user operates the touch pen 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)), the tablet operates as an input unit that receives input from the user. To do. 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 speaker 74 is arranged on the right side of the tablet built-in monitor 72. Since the right-handed user performs the editing work while holding the touch pen 73 with his right hand, there is little possibility of leaning to the right side of the tablet built-in monitor 72 even when the editing work is performed while leaning on the editing unit 13. Therefore, by disposing the speaker 74 on the right side of the tablet built-in monitor 72, even when a right-handed user performs an editing operation while leaning on the editing unit 13, the user closes the speaker 74 and can hear sound. It can be prevented from disappearing. The number, design, shape, etc. of the speakers 74 are arbitrary.

  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. 6 is also applied to the case where the configuration of the editing unit 13 on the second editing space 33B side is described.

  FIG. 7 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. 7, 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 sticker 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 edit space 33B (that is, a photo sticker created by operating the second edit interface 13B) is discharged. It has been.

  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. 8 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.

  In FIG. 8, 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 another communication device such as a mobile terminal such as a user's mobile phone, a user's personal computer, or a central management server. For example, the communication unit 103 transmits a transmission signal supplied as a communication signal from the control device 101 to another communication device, or supplies a reception signal supplied from another communication device to the control device 101 as a communication signal. To do.

  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 relating to the photographing unit 12 and includes a background curtain unit 15, 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.

  Based on the background control signal supplied from the control device 101, the background curtain unit 15 selects a background to be provided, that is, raises and lowers (expands and stores) the movable background curtain. The background may be selected manually by the user.

  The coin processing unit 121 is activated in response to an activation signal input from the control device 101, and when coins are inserted into the coin insertion / return port 55, processing related to payment for the photo sticker creation device 1 by the user (game participation) And the activation signal is supplied to the control device 101. In response to the activation signal, the control device 101 causes the touch panel monitor 54 and the speaker 56 to perform charging processing, guidance, and the like.

  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 user or the like in the shooting space 32 as a subject in the shooting 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 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 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 on the touch panel using his / her finger or the like, the touch panel monitor 54 supplies a signal representing the position information to the control device 101 as an input signal. The control device 101 analyzes the position information represented by the input signal, 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.

  As described with reference to FIG. 6, the first editing unit 113 </ b> A includes the tablet built-in monitor 72, the touch pen 73-1 and the touch pen 73-2, and the speaker 74.

  As described above, the tablet built-in monitor 72 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 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 on the tablet 142, the tablet built-in monitor 72 supplies a signal representing the position information to the control device 101 as an input signal. The control device 101 analyzes the position information represented by the input signal, identifies and accepts information and instructions input by the user with respect to the display image. That is, editing input for the captured image is performed using these configurations.

  The speaker 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 printer 114 prints the result of editing work performed by the editing unit 113 on sticker paper. When the printer 114 acquires the result of the editing work performed by the first editing unit 113A from the control device 101, the printer 114 acquires the sticker paper 162 from the sticker paper unit 161 and prints the result of the editing work 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. 9 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of functional blocks included in the control apparatus 101. As shown in FIG. 9, the control device 101 performs processing related to the 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 the processing, an editing processing unit 203 that performs processing related to the editing process of the photo sticker creation game such as graffiti editing on the photographed image, a process related to the printing process of the photo sticker creation game such as printing of sticker 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 performs processing related to each process of the photo sticker creation game.

  Among these, the edit 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, and transmits the photographed image to the mobile terminal. A process for creating an image to be performed is performed.

  For example, the edit processing unit 203 displays a GUI image, accepts a graffiti edit input by a user, creates a composition image 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. Any function may be provided as the graffiti editing function. For example, a graffiti pen function for scribbling a photographed image with a freehand line, or a predetermined image at an arbitrary position of the photographed image. There is a stamp function to synthesize.

  The edit processing unit 203 provides a user with an image creation function for a mobile terminal that creates an image to be transmitted to the mobile terminal. Any function may be provided as the image creation function for the mobile terminal. For example, a profile image for trimming a captured image to create a profile image used as an image for a profile on the mobile terminal There are a creation function, a collage image creation function for creating a collage image formed by combining a plurality of captured images, and the like.

  FIG. 10 is a functional block diagram showing a more detailed configuration example regarding the collage image creation function of the editing processing unit 203 of FIG.

  In the example of FIG. 10, the editing processing unit 203 includes a layout pattern selection instruction receiving unit 211, a conversion unit 212, a collage image creating unit 213, a composition instruction receiving unit 214, a composition processing unit 215, and a configuration related to the collage image creation function. A display control unit 216 is included.

  The arrangement pattern selection instruction accepting unit 211 accepts an arrangement pattern selection instruction for selecting an arrangement pattern of photographed images in the collage image. The conversion unit 212 converts the shape of the captured image into a shape suitable for display on the mobile terminal. Specifically, the conversion unit 212 changes the aspect ratio of the captured image from √2: 1 to 4: 3, which is the aspect ratio that can be displayed on the mobile terminal.

  The collage image creation unit 213 uses the captured image having the aspect ratio of 4: 3 converted by the conversion unit 212 based on the pattern corresponding to the selection instruction received by the arrangement pattern selection instruction reception unit 211 or the aspect ratio before conversion. Synthesizes a plurality of shot images with a ratio of √2: 1 to create a collage image with an aspect ratio of 4: 3.

  As described above, in the photo sticker creating apparatus 1, a collage image having an aspect ratio of 4: 3 that can be displayed on the mobile terminal is generated. Therefore, the user can display the entire area of the collage image on the mobile terminal. Can do. As a result, the appearance of the collage image displayed on the mobile terminal is good, and the satisfaction of the user is improved.

  The composition instruction receiving unit 214 receives a composition instruction that is an instruction to synthesize the composition image displayed on the tablet built-in monitor 72 with the collage image. The composition processing unit 215 edits the collage image by compositing the image for synthesis with the collage image in accordance with the composition instruction received by the composition instruction receiving unit 214. The display control unit 216 controls display on the editing monitor 141. For example, the display control unit 216 causes the editing monitor 141 to immediately display the editing result of the collage image, that is, the collage image subjected to the doodle editing.

  Next, the 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. If it is determined that a valid price has been inserted, 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

  In step S4, the editing processing unit 203 performs editing processing, which 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.

  When the editing operation is completed, in step S5, the print processing unit 204 controls the printer 114 to perform a printing process for printing the edited image obtained by the editing operation on a sticker sheet. In step S5, the post-service processing unit 205 sets the mini-game for posting the edited image, the mobile transmission service for transferring the image to the mobile terminal, the questionnaire input, etc. Perform post-service processing provided. Details of the post-service processing will be described later.

  When the post-service processing is completed, the post-service processing unit 205 performs movement guidance processing for moving the user of the editing space 33 to the printed material receiving area 34 in step S7. When the printing process is completed, the print processing unit 204 controls the printer 114 to discharge the printed sticker paper from the photo sticker discharge port 81 in step S8, and the photo sticker creation game process is ended.

  Next, an example of a detailed flow of the editing process executed in step S4 of FIG. 11 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. Note that this editing process is actually performed on 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 corresponding to the flowchart of FIG. 11 has moved. However, since the same processing is executed for any editing space, in the following, for simplification of explanation, the user has moved to the first editing space 33A or the second editing space 33B. A description will be given on the assumption that it has moved to the editing space 33 without specifically stating whether it has moved.

  When the editing process is started, the editing processing unit 203 acquires an editing target image selected as a captured image to be subjected to graffiti editing from the captured images obtained by the capturing unit 112 in step S31. In step S <b> 32, the editing processing unit 203 displays a screen for selecting a layout pattern of the print image on the editing monitor 141 and causes the user to select a layout pattern of the print image.

  In step S <b> 33, the editing processing unit 203 displays a predetermined GUI screen on the editing monitor 141 and causes the post-service service to be selected. As described above, the post-mortem service processing unit 205 provides a mini-game for posting an edited image, a mobile transmission service, a questionnaire input, and the like as a post-service service to a user who is waiting for completion of printing. The edit processing unit 203 causes the user to select which post-service service is provided during standby for print completion from the options prepared in advance.

  In step S34, the editing processing unit 203 determines whether or not the selected subsequent customer service is a mobile transmission service. If the selected subsequent customer service is a mobile transmission service, the process proceeds to step S35.

  In step S35, the editing processing unit 203 displays a predetermined GUI screen on the editing monitor 141, and selects a portable image creation course. The portable image creation course is a course classified for each portable terminal image creation function. Here, it is assumed that a portable image creation course includes a prof course that provides a profile image creation function and a collage course that provides a collage image creation function.

  When the user selects the portable image creation course, the editing processing unit 203 next displays a GUI image of the editing start button on the editing monitor 141. The user operates the editing start button using the touch pen 73. When the editing start button is operated, the editing screen is displayed on the editing monitor 141, so that the user can start the doodle editing work.

  In step S36, the edit processing unit 203 determines whether the edit start button has been operated by the user based on the input signal supplied from the tablet built-in monitor 72, and waits until it is determined that it has been operated. If it is determined that the edit start button has been operated, the edit processing unit 203 advances the process to step S37 to display an edit screen on the edit monitor 141. On the editing screen, the user selects one editing image as a graffiti editing input target from the editing target images. Then, the user inputs a compositing image composition instruction for compositing the compositing image displayed on the editing screen using the touch pen 73 with the edited image, that is, a graffiti editing input.

  In step S38, the editing processing unit 203 controls the tablet 142 and the touch pen 73 of the editing unit 113, and starts accepting an editing image selection instruction and graffiti editing input from the user.

  In step S39, the edit processing unit 203 determines whether or not an instruction from the user is input based on an input signal supplied from the tablet built-in monitor 72 (that is, position information received by the touch pen 73 and the tablet 142). judge. When the touch pen 73 is operated by the user or the like and it is determined that the position information is input to the tablet 142 with respect to the editing screen displayed on the editing monitor 141, the editing processing unit 203 advances the process to step S40. The contents of the instruction input based on the input coordinates are grasped, and processing corresponding to the instruction is performed.

  For example, the edit processing unit 203 displays the image to be edited selected as the edited image for editing, or synthesizes the synthesis image with the edited image based on the synthesis image synthesis instruction, and the synthesized image obtained as a result Is displayed.

  When the processing corresponding to the input ends, the editing processing unit 203 advances the processing to step S41 in FIG. If it is determined in step S39 that no instruction has been input, the editing processing unit 203 skips step S40 and proceeds to step S41.

  In step S41, the editing processing unit 203 determines whether all the editing target images have been selected as editing images. If it is determined in step S41 that all the editing target images are not selected as editing images, the process returns to step S39 in FIG. 12 and steps S39 to S41 are performed until all the editing target images are selected as editing images. The process is repeated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S41 that all of the editing target images have been selected as editing images, in step S42, the editing processing unit 203 determines whether the portable image creation course is a collage course.

  If it is determined in step S42 that the portable image creation course is a collage course, in step S43, the editing processing unit 203 performs a collage image creation process for creating a collage image. Details of this collage image creation processing will be described later.

  If it is determined in step S42 that the portable image creation course is not a collage course, that is, if the portable image creation course is a prof course, in step S44, the editing processing unit 203 creates a profile image. Prof image creation processing. The created profile image is stored as an image to be transmitted to the mobile terminal.

  After the collage image creation process or the prof image creation process, the process proceeds to step S45, and the edit processing unit 203 stores the edited image that has undergone the graffiti editing as a print target image to create a print image. . Note that “save” simply indicates that the edited image 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. After the process of step S45, the process returns to step S4 in FIG. 11, and the processes after step S5 are executed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S34 in FIG. 12 that the selected post-service service is not a mobile transmission service, the process proceeds to step S46. Since the process of step S46 thru | or S50 is the same as the process of step S36 thru | or S40, description is abbreviate | omitted.

  After the process of step S50, the process proceeds to step S51, and the edit processing unit 203 determines whether a predetermined time (time limit) has elapsed since the start of the edit process or the edit process displayed on the edit screen. It is determined whether or not the end button for instructing the end has been operated. If it is determined that the time limit has not been reached and the end button has not been operated, the editing processing unit 203 advances the process to step S49. Return and repeat the subsequent processing. That is, the edit processing unit 203 repeats the processes of steps S49 to S51 until a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the edit process or until it is determined that the end button has been operated, and the process for the doodle edit input is performed. Do. If it is determined in step S51 that a predetermined time has elapsed since the editing process started or the end button has been operated, the editing processing unit 203 advances the process to step S52.

  In step S52, the edit processing unit 203 stores the edited image that has been subjected to the graffiti editing as a print target image in order to create a print image. After the process of step S52, the process returns to step S4 of FIG. 11, and the processes after step S5 are performed.

  Editing operations are performed by the editing process as described above.

  Next, collage image creation work will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, when the collage course is selected as the portable image creation course, when all the editing target images are selected as the edited images, the editing monitor 141 displays the collage in the editing screen 250 as shown in FIG. An image creation instruction button 262 is displayed.

  The editing screen 250 in FIG. 14 is provided with a main configuration that is paired on the left and right with the editing target image display unit 252, the editing tool selection unit 256, and the BGM control unit 257 interposed therebetween. This basically allows two users of the same set to perform graffiti editing input at the same time.

  As its main configuration, on the left side of the edit screen 250, an edit image display unit 251-1, an edit control operation unit 253-1, a portable image creation instruction unit 254-1, a palette 255-1, and an end button 258- 1 is provided, and an edit image display unit 251-2, an edit control operation unit 253-2, a portable image creation instruction unit 254-2, a palette 255-2, and an end button 258-2 are provided on the right side. Yes.

  The edited image display unit 251-1 is a work area where a user located on the left side basically displays an edited image for graffiti editing and creates an image to be transmitted to the mobile terminal. For example, the touch pen 73-1 provided on the left side of the first editing interface 13A or the second editing interface 13B is operated to edit selected from a plurality of editing target images displayed on the editing target image display unit 252. The target image is displayed as an edited image, a profile image creation screen for creating a profile image, and a collage image creation screen for creating a collage image are displayed.

  In the example of FIG. 14, the profile image creation screen is displayed on the edited image display unit 251-1. However, when all the editing target images are selected as the edit images, the profile image creation screen is displayed. Instead, it is displayed when the prof image creation instruction button 261 for instructing the creation of the profile image displayed on the portable image creation instruction section 254-1 is selected.

  Similarly, the edited image display unit 251-2 is a work area in which the user located on the right side basically displays an edited image for editing graffiti and creates an image to be transmitted to the mobile terminal. For example, an edit selected from a plurality of edit target images displayed on the edit target image display unit 252 by operating the touch pen 73-2 provided on the right side of the first edit interface 13A or the second edit interface 13B. The target image is displayed as an edited image, or a profile image creation screen or a collage image creation screen is displayed.

  In the example of FIG. 14, the edited image display unit 251-2 displays the collage image creation screen. However, when all the editing target images are selected as the edited images, the collage image creation screen is displayed. Instead, it is displayed when the collage image creation instruction button 262 for instructing the creation of the collage image displayed on the portable image creation instruction section 254-2 is selected. Details of the collage image creation screen will be described later.

  In the following, the edited image display unit 251-1 and the edited image display unit 251-2 are referred to as an edited image display unit 251 when it is not necessary to distinguish between them.

  In the example of FIG. 14, the user who uses the touch pen 73-1 selects the prof course, and the user who uses the touch pen 73-2 selects the collage course. It is also possible to select. In this case, each user can select a desired creation image and arrangement pattern. As a result, for example, even when each user selects the same image to be edited as a creation image, a collage image with a completely different atmosphere can be created by selecting a pattern with a different arrangement. Therefore, each user can create a variety of collage images according to his / her preferences.

The user operates the touch pen 73 to perform doodle editing on the edited image displayed on the edited image display unit 251. The edited image display unit 251 immediately displays the contents of the edited graffiti on the edited image. That is, the edited image display unit 251 displays the edited result of the doodle editing of the edited image while being updated as needed.

  In addition, the user operates the touch pen 73 to input a predetermined instruction on the profile image creation screen or the collage image creation screen displayed on the edited image display unit 251, so that the profile image or the collage image is displayed. Create

  The edit target image display unit 252 is an area for displaying an edit target image selected from the shot images in the shooting process of the photo sticker creation game. In the photo sticker creation game, photographing is performed a plurality of times in the photographing work process, and a plurality of photographed images are obtained. Then, a part of those photographed images is selected by the user, edited in graffiti in the graffiti editing process, printed as a seal in the printing process, or created for sending to a mobile terminal Are processed and edited in graffiti, and transmitted to the mobile terminal in the post-processing process.

  The captured image selected by the user in this manner is acquired as an editing target image by the editing processing unit 203 in step S31 of FIG. 12, and the reduced image is displayed on the editing target image display unit 252.

  In the example of FIG. 14, six reduced images of the editing target image are displayed on the editing target image display unit 252, but the set number of captured images that can be specified as the editing target image is arbitrary. It is. That is, any number of edit target images may be displayed on the edit target image display unit 252. Also, it is not necessary to display all the images to be edited at once, and a scroll bar or a switching button or a time-division display method may be used so as to improve operability according to the layout of the editing screen 250 or the like. Thus, only a part of the editing target image group may be displayed at a time.

  Each reduced image displayed on the edit target image display unit 252 also serves as a selection button. For example, when the user operates the touch pen 73-1 to select an editing target image displayed on the editing target image display unit 252, the editing target image (non-reduced image) is displayed as an editing image. Displayed on the part 251-1. Further, for example, when the user operates the touch pen 73-2 to select an editing target image displayed on the editing target image display unit 252, the editing target image (an image that has not been reduced) is an edited image. It is displayed on the display unit 251-2.

  At this time, in the editing target image display unit 252, the character “Doodle” is superimposed on the reduced image of the editing target image selected by one user (displayed as the editing image in the editing image display unit 251). The other user cannot select the reduced image. For example, the reduced image selected using the touch pen 73-1 is controlled so that it cannot be selected using the touch pen 73-2 until the selection is canceled.

  Further, when the reduced image is selected by the left touch pen 73-1, for example, the character “Doodle” is displayed on the left side of the reduced image, and the reduced image is selected by the right touch pen 73-2. In such a case, the image may be displayed on the right side of the reduced image so that the user can easily grasp which user is selecting the reduced image.

  The editing control operation unit 253-1 is provided with a GUI button for controlling the progress of editing work in the edited image display unit 251-1, a GUI button for an eraser tool for deleting the composite image, and the like. Similarly, the editing control operation unit 253-2 is provided with a GUI button for controlling the progress of editing work in the edited image display unit 251-2, a GUI button related to an eraser tool, and the like. Hereinafter, the edit control operation unit 253-1 and the edit control operation unit 253-2 are referred to as an edit control operation unit 253 when it is not necessary to distinguish between them.

  The portable image creation instruction unit 254-1 includes a prof image creation instruction button 261 or a collage image creation instruction button 262 according to the portable image creation course selected by the user using the touch pen 73-1. Is displayed. In the example of FIG. 14, the user using the touch pen 73-1 has selected the prof course as the portable image creation course, and the prof image creation instruction button 261 is displayed on the portable image creation instruction section 254-1. Has been.

  Further, the portable image creation instruction unit 254-2 includes a prof image creation instruction button 261 or a collage image creation instruction button according to the portable image creation course selected by the user using the touch pen 73-2. 262 is displayed. In the example of FIG. 14, the user using the touch pen 73-2 has selected a collage course as a portable image creation course, and a collage image creation instruction button 262 is displayed on the portable image creation instruction section 254-2. Has been.

  In the example of FIG. 14, a sample image of a profile image is used as the prof image creation instruction button 261, and a collage image sample image is used as the collage image creation instruction button 262. As the image creation instruction button 261 and the collage image creation instruction button 262, normal buttons may be used. Hereinafter, the portable image creation instructing unit 254-1 and the portable image creation instructing unit 254-2 are referred to as a portable image creation instructing unit 254 when there is no need to distinguish between them.

  The palette 255-1 is an area for displaying a GUI image that receives an instruction for editing a graffiti for an edited image displayed on the edited image display unit 251-1 and an instruction for creating an image to be transmitted to a mobile terminal. In the example of FIG. 14, the palette 255-1 displays a GUI image (hereinafter referred to as a trimming pattern selection screen) for receiving an instruction regarding a trimming region when creating a profile image. When the editing target image is selected as the editing image, the trimming pattern selection screen is not displayed, and is displayed when the prof image creation instruction button 261 is selected.

  The palette 255-2 is an area for displaying a GUI image that receives an instruction for editing a graffiti for an edited image displayed on the edited image display unit 251-2 and an instruction for creating an image to be transmitted to a mobile terminal. In the example of FIG. 14, the palette 255-2 displays a GUI image (hereinafter referred to as a layout selection screen) for receiving an instruction regarding the arrangement pattern of the captured images in the collage image. When the editing target image is selected as the editing image, the layout selection screen is not displayed, and is displayed when the collage image creation instruction button 262 is selected. Details of the layout selection screen will be described later. In the following, the pallet 255-1 and the pallet 255-2 are referred to as a pallet 255 when there is no need to distinguish between them.

  The editing tool selection unit 256 includes GUI buttons for selecting various doodle editing tools used for doodle editing. The editing tool selection unit 256 includes a special button that is a GUI button for selecting a special tool that is an editing tool for collecting special graffiti editing functions, and a GUI for selecting a graffiti pen tool that is an editing tool for the graffiti pen function. A pen button that is a button, a decorating button for selecting a decorating tool that is an editing tool for compositing a decorative image at an arbitrary position, a stamp button for selecting a stamp tool that is an editing tool for a stamp function, and a touch pen for multiple stamp images This is an editing tool for combining a roller button for selecting a roller tool, which is an editing tool to be continuously pasted in accordance with the locus of 73, and a character string of a decorated special font at an arbitrary position of the edited image. A character button or the like for selecting a character tool is provided.

  When the prof course is selected as the portable image creation course, the editing tool selection unit 256 also displays a prof button that is a GUI button for selecting an editing tool suitable for the profile image. When the collage course is selected as the creation course, a collage button that is a GUI button for selecting an editing tool suitable for the collage image is also displayed. The profile button can be selected only when editing a profile image, and the collage button can be selected only when editing a collage image.

  As described above, when the left and right users share a set of editing tool selection units 256, 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 palette 255-1 and the palette 255-2.

  In the following, special buttons, pen buttons, decorating buttons, stamp buttons, roller buttons, character buttons, prof buttons, and collage buttons will be referred to as editing tool buttons when they need not be distinguished from each other.

  Also, on the upper side of the editing tool selection unit 256, a BGM control unit 257 which is a GUI that accepts a selection operation of BGM and volume output from the speaker 74 during editing work and displays the name of the currently selected BGM. Is provided.

  Further, on the upper side of the editing control operation unit 253-1, an end button 258-1 which is a GUI for forcibly ending the editing work by the user using the touch pen 73-1 is provided. On the upper side of the editing control operation unit 253-2, an end button 258-2, which is a GUI for forcibly ending editing work by a user using the touch pen 73-2, is provided. In the following description, the end button 258-1 and the end button 258-2 are referred to as an end button 258 when there is no need to distinguish between them.

  For example, when the user has performed graffiti editing sufficiently to satisfy the user, the user can end the editing work and start the printing process before reaching the time limit for the editing work by operating the end button 258. . By doing in this way, the user can obtain a photo sticker more quickly without wasting time. The photo sticker creating apparatus 1 can improve the rate of rotation of the photo sticker creating game and expect an improvement in profitability. 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.

  Next, when the user selects a collage image creation instruction button 262 on the edit screen 250, a screen for collage image creation is displayed on the edited image display unit 251-2, and a layout selection is displayed on the palette 255-2. A screen is displayed.

  Details of the collage image creation screen and the layout selection screen will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 15, only the central part and the right part of the editing screen 250 are shown for convenience of explanation.

  As shown in FIG. 15, the collage image creation screen 270 displayed on the edited image display unit 251-2 includes a collage image display unit 271, a determination button 272, creation image target display units 273-1 and 273-2, and the like. Consists of.

  The collage image display unit 271 displays a collage image created by synthesizing the editing target image selected as the creation image used for creating the collage image by the creation image target display units 273-1 and 273-2. Is done.

  Note that, in the creation image target display units 273-1 and 273-2, when an editing target image to be created has not yet been selected, the creation image target display unit 273-1 has a default creation image. An edit target image having a 4: 3 aspect ratio displayed on the leftmost side and an edit target image having a 4: 3 aspect ratio displayed second from the left of the creation image target display unit 273-2 are used. These two default creation images are the default patterns (in the example shown in FIG. 15, a pattern in which creation images having an aspect ratio of 4: 3 are arranged at the upper left and lower right of the collage image (hereinafter referred to as pattern #). 1)) is displayed on the collage image display unit 271. The collage image has an aspect ratio of 4: 3.

  The determination button 272 is selected when determining the collage image displayed in the collage image display unit 271 as an image to be transmitted to the mobile terminal.

  In the creation image target display units 273-1 and 273-2, the edit target image displayed on the edit target image display unit 252 has an aspect ratio of √2: 1 and the aspect ratio of the edit target image is changed to 4: 3. Is displayed. In the following, when there is no need to distinguish between the creation image object display unit 273-1 and the creation image object display unit 273-2, the creation image object display unit 273 is referred to as a creation image object display unit 273.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 15, the layout selection screen 280 displayed on the palette 255-2 is configured by a layout selection unit 281 and the like.

  In the layout selection unit 281, information representing a pattern prepared in advance as a pattern for arranging the creation images in the collage image is displayed. In the example of FIG. 15, as an arrangement pattern, pattern # 1, a pattern in which a creation image with an aspect ratio of 4: 3 is arranged in the upper left and lower left of the collage image (hereinafter referred to as pattern # 2), and a collage image There are three types of patterns, layout patterns (hereinafter referred to as pattern # 3) in which creation images with an aspect ratio of √2: 1 are arranged so that a part of each other overlaps the upper right and lower left of In the part 281, a square representing each pattern is displayed. The arrangement pattern is not limited to patterns # 1 to # 3.

  When the collage image creation screen 270 and the layout selection screen 280 are displayed as described above, first, the user uses the touch pen 73-2 to create the image target display unit 273 for creation in the collage image creation screen 270. -1 is selected from among the editing target images displayed in -1, and is selected from the editing target images displayed in the generating image target display unit 273-2. The image to be edited is selected as the second creation image. Note that the first creation image and the second creation image may be the same or different.

  When two editing target images to be created are selected by the user, the selected editing target image is highlighted and a collage in which the two selected creating images are arranged in a default pattern. The image is displayed on the collage image display unit 271.

  Next, the user uses the touch pen 73-2 to select a rectangle representing the collage image pattern to be created from the rectangles representing the pattern displayed on the layout selection unit 281 in the layout selection screen 280. . Thereby, the selected rectangle is highlighted, and the arrangement pattern of the creation images in the collage image displayed on the collage image display unit 271 is changed to the selected pattern.

  For example, the user selects the leftmost editing target image on the creation image target display unit 273-1, selects the second editing target image from the left on the creation image target display unit 273-2, and then selects the layout selection unit. When the square representing the pattern # 2 displayed in the center in 281 is selected, as shown in FIG. 16, the collage image display unit 271 has the left-right aspect ratio of the creation image target display unit 273-1. The 4: 3 edit target image is arranged at the upper left, the edit target image having the second aspect ratio of 4: 3 from the left of the creation image target display unit 273-2 is arranged at the lower left, and the aspect ratio is 4 :. 3 collage images are displayed.

  When the collage image displayed on the collage image display unit 271 is not the desired one, the user creates the image target display unit 273 using the touch pen 73-2 so that the collage image becomes the desired one. The image for use is changed, or the layout pattern is changed by the layout selection unit 281.

  On the other hand, when the collage image displayed on the collage image display unit 271 is a desired one, the user operates the determination button 272 using the touch pen 73-2. When the enter button 272 is operated, as shown in FIG. 17, the sample image as the collage image creation instruction button 262 is changed to the collage image of the same size, and the entire collage image creation screen 270 is displayed. A collage image is displayed. When a normal button is provided as the collage image creation instruction button 262, a reduced image of the collage image is displayed so as to be superimposed on the normal button.

  At this time, in the palette 255-2, the collage button is selected in the editing tool selection unit 256, and the composition image corresponding to the arrangement pattern of the collage image is used as the composition image suitable for the collage image. Is displayed. In the example of FIG. 17, pattern # 2 is selected as the arrangement pattern of the collage images, and the palette 255-2 displays a composition image in the shape of the vertical half area of the collage image.

  The user uses the touch pen 73-2 to touch a desired composition image from among the composition images displayed on the palette 255-2. As a result, the selected composition image is synthesized in the right half area where the collage image creation image displayed on the collage image creation screen 270 is not arranged, and the resulting collage image is displayed on the collage image creation screen. 270. Note that the user can also perform the doodle editing work by selecting an editing tool button corresponding to a desired editing tool other than the collage button using the touch pen 73-2, similarly to the doodle editing work on the edited image. .

  When pattern # 1 is selected as a collage image arrangement pattern, a GUI image for a function for synthesizing a composition image with a collage image is displayed on the palette 255-2 as shown in FIG. Depending on the method, it is classified and displayed for each function.

  Specifically, the pallet 255-2 is provided with two tabs 301 including a lick (square) tab and a lick (design) tab.

  The lick (square) tab is a tab having a function of combining two stamp images having the shape of one region when the collage image is divided into four equal parts as a composition image. The lick (design) tab composes an image for compositing the shape of a collage image into an image to be composed as a foreground (hereinafter referred to as a foreground image) and a collage image as a background. This is a tab for a function that is created by selecting an image (hereinafter referred to as a background image) and that synthesizes the image for synthesis.

  When the user selects the lick (square) tab, as shown in FIG. 18, the palette 255-2 has a shape of one area when the collage image corresponding to the lick (square) tab is divided into four equal parts. A pair of stamp images is displayed in the upper and lower rows. By selecting a desired pair using the touch pen 73-2, the user combines the upper stamp image with the upper right region of the collage image, and combines the lower stamp image with the lower left region of the collage image.

  In the example of FIG. 18, the stamp images are displayed in pairs on the palette 255-2, but the stamp images are not displayed in pairs, and any two stamp images in the palette 255-2 are displayed on the upper right of the collage image. It is also possible to select one stamp image and one for the lower left, or to select an arbitrary stamp image as a common one in the upper right and lower left of the collage image.

  When the user selects the lick (design) tab, as shown in FIG. 19, a palette 255-2 creates a composite image of the shape of the collage image corresponding to the lick (design) tab. The GUI screen is displayed. On the GUI screen corresponding to the lick (design) tab, a selection unit 321 and a composition image display unit 322 are provided.

  The selection unit 321 selects a design button 331 for selecting a foreground image constituting the composition image, a pattern / single color button 332 for selecting a background image constituting the composition image, and a color of the composition image The color selection unit 333 is configured. The composition image display unit 322 displays a composition image according to the content selected by the selection unit 321.

  For example, the user first selects the pattern / single color button 332. As a result, as shown in FIG. 19A, the composition image display unit 322 displays a single color image in the shape of a collage image and an image with a pattern as a background image constituting the composition image.

  Next, the user selects a button of a desired color from the buttons of various colors displayed on the color selection unit 333. As a result, as shown in FIG. 19A, the button of the selected color is highlighted, and the color of the background image displayed on the composition image display unit 322 is changed to a color corresponding to the button.

  Thereafter, the user selects a desired background image as a background image constituting the composition image from the background images displayed on the composition image display unit 322. As a result, the selected background image is highlighted. In the example of FIG. 19A, the single-color background image displayed on the leftmost side of the compositing image display unit 322 is selected and highlighted by the user.

  Then, the user selects the design button 331. As a result, as shown in FIG. 19B, the composition image display unit 322 displays a composition image in which the foreground images of various designs corresponding to the pattern # 1 are synthesized with the background image selected by the user. The Thereafter, the user selects a desired synthesis image from the synthesis images displayed on the synthesis image display unit 322, and thereby synthesizes the synthesis image with the collage image.

  In the above description, the pattern / single color button 332, the color selection unit 333, and the design button 331 are operated in this order, but the operation order is not limited to this. For example, the design button 331 may be selected before the pattern / single color button 332. In this case, when the design button 331 is selected, images of various designs corresponding to the pattern # 1 are displayed on the compositing image display unit 322 as the foreground image constituting the compositing image. Thereafter, when the pattern / single color button 332 is selected, a composition image obtained by combining a background image in which a single color or a pattern is applied to the selected foreground image is displayed.

  Further, when the pattern # 3 is selected as the collage image arrangement pattern, the palette 255-2 is provided with the selection unit 321 and the composition image display unit 322 described in FIG. 19 as shown in FIG. It is done.

  20A shows a pattern / single color button 332 and a palette 255-2 when a button of a desired color displayed in the color selection unit 333 is selected. FIG. 20B shows a design button 331 after that. The palette 255-2 when selected is shown.

  As shown in FIG. 20B, the design of the foreground image constituting the composition image displayed on the composition image display unit 322 is not the design corresponding to the pattern # 1 as shown in FIG. 19B, but the pattern # 3. Corresponding design.

  Next, the collage image created by the collage image creation work will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown on the right side of FIG. 21, in the photo sticker creating apparatus 1, the aspect ratio of the collage image is set to 4: 3, which is the aspect ratio that can be displayed on the mobile terminal, regardless of the arrangement pattern of the collage image. Thereby, the portable terminal can easily display a good-looking collage image in which the upper and lower portions are not cut off. As a result, user satisfaction is improved.

  Further, in the photo sticker creating apparatus 1, as shown on the right side of FIG. 21, when the pattern # 1 is selected as the arrangement pattern of the collage image, the creation image has the aspect ratio of the edit target image of √2. What is changed from: 1 to 4: 3 is used. As a result, the lower side of the image for creation arranged at the upper left and the upper side of the image for creation arranged at the upper right are arranged in a straight line, and the collage image becomes a balanced and better-looking image.

  On the other hand, when an editing target image having an aspect ratio of √2: 1 is used as it is for a collage image, it is arranged on the lower side and the upper right side of the creation image arranged on the upper left side of the collage image, as shown on the left side of FIG. The upper side of the created image is shifted and the balance is poor, and the appearance is poor.

  In the photo sticker creating apparatus 1, the aspect ratio of the image to be edited is changed from √2: 1 to 4: 3 as the creating image even when the pattern # 2 is selected as the collage image arrangement pattern. Things are used. As a result, the two creation images can be arranged as they are in the upper left and lower left of the collage image, so that the appearance of the collage image is further improved.

  On the other hand, when an edit target image having an aspect ratio of √2: 1 is used as it is for a collage image, two creation images are arranged as they are at the upper left and lower left of the collage image, as shown on the left side of FIG. For example, it is necessary to delete the upper part of the image for creation arranged at the upper left and the lower part of the image for creation arranged at the lower left. Therefore, the collage image is an unpleasant image composed of a creation image with the upper or lower portion cut off.

  Further, in the photo sticker creating apparatus 1, as shown on the right side of FIG. 21, when the pattern # 3 is selected as the collage image arrangement pattern, the editing target has an aspect ratio of √2: 1 as the creating image. The image is used as it is. Thereby, compared with the case where the aspect ratio of the image for creation in a collage image is 4: 3, the size of the image for creation in a collage image can be enlarged. As a result, the creation image in the collage image is easy to see.

  Next, an example of a detailed flow of the collage image creation process executed in step S43 of FIG. 13 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

  When the collage image creation processing is started, in step S71, the display control unit 216 (FIG. 10) of the editing processing unit 203 adds a collage image creation instruction button 262 to the portable image creation instruction unit 254 in the editing screen 250. indicate.

  In step S72, the display control unit 216 determines whether or not the collage image creation instruction button 262 has been selected by the user using the touch pen 73, based on the input signal from the tablet built-in monitor 72. If it is determined in step S72 that the collage image creation instruction button 262 has not been selected, the display control unit 216 waits until the collage image creation instruction button 262 is selected.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S72 that the collage image creation instruction button 262 has been selected, in step S73, the conversion unit 212 changes the aspect ratio of the captured image that is the editing target image from √2: 1 to the mobile terminal. The aspect ratio can be changed to 4: 3. At this time, the collage image creating unit 213 starts from the left of the editing target image having a 4: 3 aspect ratio displayed on the left side of the creating image target display unit 273-1 and the creating image target display unit 273-2. An editing target image having an aspect ratio of 4: 3 displayed second is arranged as a creation image according to pattern # 1, and a default collage image is created.

  In step S74, the display control unit 216 displays the collage image creation screen 270 on the edited image display unit 251 in the editing screen 250. Specifically, the display control unit 216 displays a default collage image on the collage image display unit 271, displays the editing target image whose aspect ratio has been changed in step S <b> 73 on the creation image target display unit 273, and determines it. Button 272 is displayed.

  In step S <b> 75, the display control unit 216 displays the layout selection screen 280 on the palette 255-2 in the editing screen 250. In step S76, the collage image creation unit 213 determines that the first creation image is created by the user based on the input signal from the tablet built-in monitor 72, and the creation image target display unit 273 in the collage image creation screen 270. It is determined whether or not the image to be edited displayed in -1 is selected. If it is determined in step S76 that the first creation image has been selected, in step S77, the collage image creation unit 213 recognizes the editing target image selected as the first creation image, and the process is as follows. Proceed to step S78.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S76 that the first creation image has not been selected, the process skips step S77 and proceeds to step S78.

  In step S78, the collage image creation unit 213 edits the second creation image displayed on the creation image target display unit 273-2 by the user based on the input signal from the tablet built-in monitor 72. It is determined whether or not the target image has been selected. When it is determined in step S78 that the second creation image has been selected, in step S79, the collage image creation unit 213 recognizes the editing target image selected as the second creation image, and the processing is performed. Proceed to step S80.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S78 that the second creation image has not been selected, the process skips step S79 and proceeds to step S80.

  In step S <b> 80, the arrangement pattern selection instruction receiving unit 211 determines whether or not a square representing the pattern displayed on the layout selection unit 281 has been selected based on an input signal from the tablet built-in monitor 72. If it is determined in step S80 that a square representing the pattern has been selected, in step S81, the arrangement pattern selection instruction accepting unit 211 recognizes a pattern corresponding to the selected square, and the process proceeds to step S82.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S80 that the square representing the pattern has not been selected, the process skips step S81 and proceeds to step S82.

  In step S82, the arrangement pattern selection instruction receiving unit 211 determines whether or not the aspect ratio of the creation image is 4: 3 based on the currently selected pattern (including the default pattern # 1). . If the currently selected pattern is pattern # 1 or pattern # 2, the arrangement pattern selection instruction accepting unit 211 determines in step S82 that the aspect ratio of the creation image is 4: 3, and the process proceeds to step S83. Proceed.

  In step S83, the collage image creation unit 213 selects the edit target image (the edit target image as the default creation image) having the aspect ratio of 4: 3 that is currently selected as the first and second creation images. Are also arranged according to the currently selected pattern, and a collage image with an aspect ratio of 4: 3 is created.

  On the other hand, if the currently selected pattern is pattern # 3, the arrangement pattern selection instruction accepting unit 211 determines in step S82 that the aspect ratio of the creation image is not 4: 3, and the process proceeds to step S84. .

  In step S84, the collage image creation unit 213 selects the edit target image (the edit target image as the default creation image) having the aspect ratio of 4: 3, which is currently selected as the first and second creation images. The image to be edited with the aspect ratio before conversion by the conversion unit 212 of √2: 1 is arranged according to the currently selected pattern, and a collage image with an aspect ratio of 4: 3 is created. .

  As described above, the collage image creation unit 213 arranges the currently selected creation image in accordance with the currently selected pattern and creates a collage image with a 4: 3 aspect ratio. A 4: 3 collage image that can be displayed on a portable terminal can be easily created simply by operating the creation image object display unit 273 or the layout selection unit 281 using the touch pen 73-2. Therefore, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is excellent in playability. Moreover, since the collage image creation unit 213 changes the aspect ratio of the creation image according to the arrangement pattern of the collage images, the appearance of the collage image can be improved.

  After the process of step S83 or S84, the process proceeds to step S85, and the display control unit 216 displays the collage image created in step S83 or S84 on the collage image display unit 271. In step S86, the display control unit 216 determines whether or not the determination button 272 has been operated by the user based on the input signal from the tablet built-in monitor 72.

  If it is determined in step S86 that the enter button 272 is not operated, the process returns to step S76, and the processes in steps S76 to S86 are repeated until the enter button 272 is operated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S86 that the enter button 272 has been operated, in step S87 of FIG. Display the displayed collage image.

  In step S88, the display control unit 216 displays the collage image displayed on the collage image display unit 271 in the previous step S85 on the entire collage image creation screen 270. In step S89, the display control unit 216 displays a compositing image corresponding to the collage image pattern on the palette 255. In step S90, the composition instruction receiving unit 214 controls the tablet 142 and the touch pen 73, and starts receiving graffiti editing input from the user.

  In step S91, the composition instruction accepting unit 214 determines whether or not an instruction from the user is input based on the input signal supplied from the tablet built-in monitor 72. If the touch pen 73 is operated by the user and it is determined that position information is input to the tablet 142 with respect to the editing screen 250 displayed on the editing monitor 141, the composition processing unit 215 advances the processing to step S92. The contents of the instruction input based on the input coordinates are grasped, and processing corresponding to the instruction is performed.

  For example, the synthesis processing unit 215 synthesizes the synthesis image with the collage image based on the instruction received by the synthesis instruction reception unit 214 to synthesize the synthesis image with the collage image. The resulting image is displayed on the collage image creation screen 270 by the display control unit 216 as an edited collage image.

  When the process corresponding to the input ends, the composition instruction receiving unit 214 advances the process to step S93. If it is determined in step S91 that no instruction is input, the compositing instruction receiving unit 214 omits the process in step S92 and advances the process to step S93.

  In step S93, the composition instruction receiving unit 214 determines whether a predetermined time (time limit) has elapsed since the editing process started, or whether the end button 258 has been operated, and the time limit is reached. If it is determined that the end button 258 is not operated, the compositing instruction receiving unit 214 returns the process to step S91 and repeats the subsequent processes. In other words, the compositing instruction receiving unit 214 repeats the processes of steps S91 to S93 until a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the editing process or until it is determined that the end button 258 has been operated. Processes graffiti edit input. If it is determined in step S93 that a predetermined time has elapsed since the editing process started or that the end button 258 has been operated, the composition instruction receiving unit 214 advances the process to step S94.

  In step S94, the composition processing unit 215 saves the collage image edited in graffiti currently displayed on the collage image creation screen 270 as an edited collage image. And a process returns to FIG.13 S43 and the process of step S45 is performed.

  In the collage image creation process described above, the processes in steps S76 to S86 are repeated until the determination button 272 is operated. However, even when the determination button 272 is not operated, the editing process is performed. When the remaining time reaches a predetermined time, the processing of “YES” may be performed in step S86.

  Next, with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 24, an example of a detailed flow of the post-service process executed in step S6 of FIG.

  When the subsequent customer service process is started, the subsequent customer service processing unit 205 determines whether or not the mobile transmission service is selected as the subsequent customer service in step S121.

  If it is determined in step S121 that the mobile transmission service is selected as the post-service service, the post-service service unit 205 displays all the editing target images and the edited collage image in step S122. The user uses the touch pen 73 to select an image to be transmitted to the mobile terminal from the displayed images.

  In step S123, the post-service processing unit 205 determines whether an image to be transmitted to the mobile terminal is selected based on the input signal supplied from the tablet built-in monitor 72, and is selected if not yet selected. Wait until

  If it is determined in step S123 that an image to be transmitted to the mobile terminal is selected, the post-service processing unit 205 displays a screen for inputting the e-mail address of the mobile terminal on the editing monitor 141 in step S124. , Let the user enter the email address of the mobile device.

  In step S125, the post-service processing unit 205 transmits the image selected by the user as an image to be transmitted to the mobile terminal to the mobile terminal according to the mail address input by the user. Then, the process returns to step S6 in FIG. 11 and proceeds to step S7.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S121 that the mobile transmission service is not selected as the post-service service, the post-service processing unit 205 provides the mini game selected as the post-service service, questionnaire input, etc. in step S126. Perform the process. Then, the process returns to step S6 in FIG. 11 and proceeds to step S7.

  In the above description, the collage image creation process is started when all the editing target images are selected as the edited images during the editing process, but the start timing is not limited to this. For example, after a predetermined time has elapsed since the editing process started, when the remaining time of the editing process reaches a predetermined time, the start time of the editing process, the end time of the editing process, etc. are the start timing of the collage image creation process You can also However, when the collage image creation process is started at the end of the editing process, the screen used in the collage image creation work is displayed as a screen different from the editing screen.

  In the above description, in the collage image creation process, two editing target images are selected as creation images, and a collage image composed of two creation images is created. Of course, the number of images to be created is not limited to two. For example, in a collage image with a pattern arranged so that the creation images having an aspect ratio of 4: 3 do not overlap, it is possible to arrange a maximum of four creation images, and the aspect ratio is √2: 1. In a collage image having a pattern in which the creation images are overlapped, an arbitrary number of creation images can be arranged.

  Furthermore, in the above description, the collage image creation screen 270 is displayed on the edited image display unit 251 and the layout selection screen 280 is displayed on the palette 255 as a separate screen. However, the edit image display unit 251 and the palette 255 A single screen in which the collage image creation screen 270 and the layout selection screen 280 are combined may be displayed in the area. In this case, for example, considering the user's work, the creation image target display unit 273, the layout selection unit 281 and the collage image display unit 271 are arranged in this order from the top of the screen. Thus, the user can easily create a collage image by simply operating in order from the top of the screen.

  As described above, the photo sticker creation apparatus 1 converts an edit target image having an aspect ratio of √2: 1 into an edit target image having an aspect ratio of 4: 3 suitable for display on a mobile terminal, and creates a collage image. Depending on the arrangement pattern, the image to be edited having an aspect ratio of 4: 3 or the image to be edited having an aspect ratio of √2: 1 is synthesized so that they do not overlap, and the aspect ratio is 4: 3. Since the collage image is created and transmitted to the mobile terminal, a good-looking collage image suitable for processing on the mobile terminal can be provided to the mobile terminal. Thereby, a user's satisfaction can be improved and profitability can be improved.

  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. 8, the recording medium is distributed to distribute the program to the administrator of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 separately from the apparatus main body. ), Optical disks (including CD-ROM and DVD), magneto-optical disks (including MD), or removable media 105 made of semiconductor memory, etc. A ROM 106 that stores programs and is distributed to the administrator, a hard disk included in the storage unit 102, and the like.

  Further, in the present specification, the step of describing the program recorded on the recording medium is not limited to the processing performed in time series according to the described order, but may be performed in parallel or 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, a configuration other than that described above may be added to the configuration of each apparatus. 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.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Photo sticker production apparatus 12 Image pick-up unit 13 Editing unit 101 Control apparatus 141 Monitor for editing 203 Editing process part 205 Subsequent customer service part 211 Arrangement pattern selection instruction | indication reception part 212 Conversion part 213 Collage image creation part 214 Composition instruction | indication reception part 215 Composition process Part

Claims (5)

A photographing means for photographing a user as a subject to obtain a photographed image, a display means for displaying a composition image to be combined with a photographed image obtained by the photographing means, and a composition image displayed on the display means. A composition receiving unit that receives a composition instruction that is an instruction to be combined with an image; and a composition processing unit that composes the image for composition with the captured image based on the composition instruction received by the composition reception unit; A photo sticker creating apparatus comprising printing means for printing a composite image created by the composite processing means on a predetermined sticker sheet,
Conversion means for converting the captured image having a shape suitable for printing on the sticker sheet into a captured image having a shape suitable for display on a mobile terminal;
The mobile terminal image creation for creating a mobile terminal image having a shape suitable for display on the mobile terminal by combining the plurality of captured images converted by the conversion unit so that at least a part of each of the captured images does not overlap. Means,
Transmitting means for transmitting the portable terminal image created by the portable terminal image creating means to the portable terminal ;
An arrangement pattern selection instruction accepting unit that accepts an arrangement pattern selection instruction that is an instruction to select an arrangement pattern of the captured image in the portable terminal image ;
The portable terminal image creating means synthesizes the plurality of photographed images converted by the converting means according to the arrangement corresponding to the arrangement pattern selection instruction received by the arrangement pattern selection instruction receiving means , Photo sticker creation device that creates images for mobile devices. Portable terminal composition receiving means for receiving a portable terminal composition instruction that is an instruction to synthesize the composition image displayed on the display means with the portable terminal image;
Based on the combination instruction for the portable terminal received by the combination reception unit for the portable terminal, the combination image combining processing unit for the portable terminal that combines the image for combination with the image for the portable terminal and creates the combined image for the portable terminal. And further comprising
The photo sticker creating apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the transmission unit transmits the mobile terminal composite image generated by the mobile terminal composite image composition processing unit to the mobile terminal. The display means displays a general composition image that is a predetermined composition image and a portable terminal composition image that is a composition image corresponding to the selected pattern,
The composition accepting unit accepts, as the composition instruction, an instruction to synthesize a general composition image displayed on the display unit with the captured image.
The portable terminal composition accepting unit accepts, as the portable terminal composition instruction, an instruction to synthesize at least one of the general composition image and the portable terminal composition image displayed on the display unit with the portable terminal image. photo sticker generating apparatus according to claim 2 that. A photographing means for photographing a user as a subject to obtain a photographed image, a display means for displaying a composition image to be combined with a photographed image obtained by the photographing means, and a composition image displayed on the display means. A composition receiving unit that receives a composition instruction that is an instruction to be combined with an image; and a composition processing unit that composes the image for composition with the captured image based on the composition instruction received by the composition reception unit; A photo sticker creating method of a photo sticker creating apparatus comprising a printing means for printing a composite image created by the compositing processing means on a predetermined sticker sheet,
A conversion step of converting the photographed image having a shape suitable for printing on the seal sheet into a photographed image having a shape suitable for display on a mobile terminal;
For a portable terminal that creates a portable terminal image having a shape suitable for display on the portable terminal by synthesizing a plurality of the captured images converted by the conversion step so that at least a part of each of the captured images does not overlap. An image creation step;
A transmission step of transmitting the portable terminal image created by the processing of the portable terminal image creation step to the portable terminal ;
An arrangement pattern selection instruction receiving step for receiving an arrangement pattern selection instruction that is an instruction for selecting an arrangement pattern of the captured image in the image for the mobile terminal ,
In the processing of the portable terminal image creation step, a plurality of the captured images converted by the conversion step processing according to the arrangement corresponding to the arrangement pattern selection instruction received by the arrangement pattern selection instruction reception step processing A photo sticker creation method for creating an image for the mobile terminal by combining the images. A photographing means for photographing a user as a subject to obtain a photographed image, a display means for displaying a composition image to be combined with a photographed image obtained by the photographing means, and a composition image displayed on the display means. A composition receiving unit that receives a composition instruction that is an instruction to be combined with an image; and a composition processing unit that composes the image for composition with the captured image based on the composition instruction received by the composition reception unit; A computer-executable program for controlling a photographic sticker creating apparatus comprising printing means for printing a composite image created by the composition processing means on a predetermined sticker sheet,
A conversion step of converting the photographed image having a shape suitable for printing on the seal sheet into a photographed image having a shape suitable for display on a mobile terminal;
For a portable terminal that creates a portable terminal image having a shape suitable for display on the portable terminal by synthesizing a plurality of the captured images converted by the conversion step so that at least a part of each of the captured images does not overlap. An image creation step;
A transmission step of transmitting the portable terminal image created by the processing of the portable terminal image creation step to the portable terminal ;
An arrangement pattern selection instruction receiving step for receiving an arrangement pattern selection instruction that is an instruction for selecting an arrangement pattern of the captured image in the image for the mobile terminal ,
In the processing of the portable terminal image creation step, a plurality of the captured images converted by the conversion step processing according to the arrangement corresponding to the arrangement pattern selection instruction received by the arrangement pattern selection instruction reception step processing A program for causing a computer to execute a process of creating an image for a portable terminal by combining

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