JP5500375B2 - Photo sticker creation apparatus and method, and program - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a photo sticker creating apparatus and method, and a program, and more particularly, to a photo sticker creating apparatus and method, and a program for enabling a user to enjoy a game more comfortably and improving a customer attraction rate. .

  Conventionally, a user (subject) is photographed, and a graffiti editing process is performed in which a prepared image is combined with the obtained photographed image or a character or a line drawing is superimposed, printed on sticker paper, and a photo sticker There is a photo sticker creating apparatus that is provided to the user.

  This photo sticker creating apparatus is installed, for example, in an entertainment (game) facility such as a game center, and provides services mainly to high school girls and junior high school students for a fee. Users can not only enjoy creating photo stickers as a game, but also cut out photo stickers with edited images printed in various sizes and paste them on their belongings. doing.

  Such a photo sticker creation apparatus is installed in a game center, a sightseeing spot, etc., but such a place (store) has a limited space (store space) in which the apparatus can be installed. In a limited store space, how to increase profits and increase the rate of attracting customers depends on the purchaser of such a photo printing device (for example, a room in a relatively expensive rent building This is an important matter for the rental game center manager.

  In order to improve the rate of attracting customers, the external monitor of the photo sticker creation device has a magic mirror configuration so that it can display a mirror image of the user who is waiting, and display a movement guidance display and usage status display. Has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In this way, even when the user is waiting to use, the user can watch the mirror image and arrange the hairstyle to reduce the time. Even if there is, it is possible to prevent the customer from moving to another photo sticker creating apparatus due to the waiting time.

  It has also been proposed to display a waiting time on an external monitor of the photo sticker creating apparatus (see, for example, Patent Document 2). By displaying the waiting time, the user can recognize how long it can be used and can determine whether to move to another photo sticker creation apparatus according to the waiting time.

  There has also been proposed a photo sticker creation device capable of creating a composite image for photographing to be used for photographing in advance before photographing at a pre-service booth (space that can be used before entering the photographing booth) (for example, And Patent Document 3). Also in this case, the user can be prevented from being bored by making it possible to create a composite image for shooting during the waiting time until shooting.

JP 2004-126389 A JP 2003-345264 A JP 2008-52121 A

  However, according to Patent Literature 1 and Patent Literature 2, even if the usage status, usage time, remaining time, etc. of the shooting booth are provided to the user, the waiter (user) must wait after seeing the usage status and time. There was no choice but to wait boredom. Also, users who feel bored or think that it will take some time before they can see and use the display content of the remaining time, use another photo sticker creation device without waiting. As a result, customers are lost. In other words, it will lead to a decrease in the rate of attracting customers.

  According to Patent Document 3, there is a need to provide a pre-service booth. In addition, since the contents operated at the prior customer service booth are performed after coins are inserted, they are regarded as part of the game flow. Therefore, a user who cannot use the pre-service booth is in a state where he / she cannot participate in the game, and waiting in such a state must wait while watching the content of the pre-service game of another person from the surroundings. This is the same as Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2, and as a result, the customer collection rate is reduced.

  According to Patent Document 3, since it is a part of a game, it takes time for a prior customer service operation, and it takes time if another person operates the customer service in advance. There was a possibility that customers would be lost due to the use of the creation device.

  Furthermore, when an error occurs in the photo sticker creation device, for example, when an error such as a camera or editing means failure, printer failure, paper out, or toner out occurs, each monitor (shooting monitor or editing monitor) May display an error message. However, in many cases, the photo sticker creation device itself is covered with a curtain or the like, and the monitor on which the error message is displayed cannot be confirmed without entering the photography booth or editing booth once. . For this reason, the user recognizes that an error has occurred since entering the room, and stops the use of the photo sticker creation device or takes actions such as notifying the store person that an error has occurred. Was.

  Such a thing causes trouble to the user. In addition, a wasteful time in which the photo sticker creating apparatus cannot be used until the store person confirms and takes action is made. Furthermore, if the user does not notify the store of the error message, the store will rarely enter the photo sticker creation device, so the time the store does not know the situation will continue, during which the photo sticker The creation device could not be used, leading to a decline in the profitability. When such a photo sticker creation device cannot be used, it may cause a drop in the rate of attracting customers and the rate of return, so in the event of an error, store people should be able to immediately recognize the error. It is preferable to keep it.

  The present invention has been made in view of such a situation, and is intended to improve the rate of attracting customers and to recognize as soon as possible a person who deals with the error when an error occurs. .

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a photo sticker creating apparatus that photographs a user as a subject, causes the user to perform graffiti editing input on the obtained image, prints the image on a predetermined sticker sheet, and creates a photo sticker. And a display control means for controlling the display of an external monitor provided so as to be visible from the outside, and the external monitor. Operating means provided in the vicinity of the user, photographing means for photographing the user as a subject and obtaining a photographed image, and a composition image to be combined with the photographed image are provided to the user as options, and the user provides a predetermined image. Selection means for selecting the number of sheets; composite image generation means for generating a composite image by combining the composite image with the photographed image; and receiving the graffiti edit input for the composite image Receiving means, an editing means for editing the composite image based on the accepted graffiti editing input, and a printing means for printing the editing result on sticker paper, and information according to the operation of the operating means , When displayed on the external monitor and when a demonstration screen is displayed on the external monitor , and when the operating means is operated when no error has occurred , and photographing by the photographing means If the registration is not performed, the acceptance of the fee is prohibited for a certain period of time, and a display indicating that the acceptance is prohibited is displayed on a monitor provided in the photographing means.

  In this photo sticker creating apparatus, the display control means is composed of, for example, an external monitor display control section, the operation means is composed of, for example, an input reception control section, and the photographing means is composed of, for example, a photographing processing section. The selection unit and the composite image generation unit are configured by, for example, a photographing processing unit, the reception unit is configured by, for example, an editing processing unit, and the printing unit is configured by, for example, a printing processing unit.

In the photo sticker creating apparatus of the present invention, an external monitor provided so as to be visible from the outside, and an operating means are provided in the vicinity, and a photographed image is obtained by photographing a user as a subject, and is combined with the photographed image. The selected image is selected, the combined image is combined with the captured image, and the combined image is generated. The input of the graffiti editing for the combined image is accepted, and the edited image is edited and edited based on the accepted graffiti editing input. When the result is printed on the sticker sheet and the operation means is operated, information corresponding to the operation is displayed on the external monitor. Also, when the demonstration screen is displayed on the external monitor , no error has occurred , the operating means has been operated, and if no shooting has been performed, fee reception is prohibited for a certain period of time. Then, a display indicating that acceptance is prohibited is displayed on a monitor provided in the photographing means.

As a result, information can be provided to a user who is on standby and viewing the external monitor, and the information can be in accordance with the operation of the operation means. , You can make the user stand by without getting bored. In addition, it is possible to appropriately provide games, advertisements, predetermined information, and the like to waiting users, and it is possible to prevent being bored even when waiting.

It said display control means, when the demonstration screen is displayed, when the operation means is operated, the game contents of the photo sticker creation device be adapted to be displayed on the external monitor to the user Can do.

  The display control means displays a message prompting the user to operate the operation means again after display of the game content, and the user operates the operation means again for the display. In this case, it is possible to display at least one of a game other than the game provided in the photo sticker creating apparatus, an advertisement, and predetermined information.

  As a result, it is possible to appropriately provide games, advertisements, predetermined information, and the like to the waiting user, and it is possible to prevent being bored even when waiting.

  When photographing is performed by the photographing unit when the operation unit is operated, the photographing number can be limited to a predetermined number by the photographing unit.

  When the operation means is operated, a time limit can be set for acceptance in the acceptance means.

  Thereby, it is possible to shorten the time during which the waiting user can use the photo sticker creating apparatus. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a waiting user from moving to another photo sticker creating apparatus and to increase the customer collection rate.

  Thereby, when an error occurs, it becomes possible to make the user or the person in the store recognize it early.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method for creating a photo sticker, photographing a user as a subject, causing the user to input graffiti editing on the obtained image, printing the image on a predetermined sticker sheet, and taking a photo sticker. A photo sticker creating method of a photo sticker creating apparatus that provides the user with the photo sticker as a product, and a display control step for controlling the display of an external monitor provided so as to be visible from the outside; A monitoring step for monitoring an operation state of an operating means provided in the vicinity of the external monitor, a photographing step for photographing the user as a subject to obtain a photographed image, and a composition image to be combined with the photographed image as options. A selection step of providing to the user and allowing the user to select a predetermined number of images; and combining to generate a combined image by combining the combined image with the captured image An image generation step, a receiving step for receiving an input of the graffiti editing of the composite image, based on the graffiti editing input received, the editing step of editing the composite image, printing for printing the edited result to the sealing sheet And when it is determined that the operation means has been operated in the process of the monitoring step, information corresponding to the operation is displayed on the external monitor, and a demonstration screen is displayed on the external monitor. When the operation means is operated when there is no error, and when shooting is not performed in the shooting step, fee reception is prohibited for a certain period of time, and reception is prohibited A display indicating that the image has been taken is displayed on a monitor provided in the shooting space where the shooting is performed.

As a result, information can be provided to a user who is on standby and viewing the external monitor, and the information can be in accordance with the operation of the operation means. , You can make the user stand by without getting bored. In addition, it is possible to appropriately provide games, advertisements, predetermined information, and the like to waiting users, and it is possible to prevent being bored even when waiting.

The program according to one aspect of the present invention shoots a user as a subject, causes the user to perform graffiti editing input on the obtained image, and prints the image on a predetermined sticker sheet to create a photo sticker. A program for causing a computer to execute processing for providing the user with the photo sticker as a product, the display control step for controlling the display of an external monitor provided so as to be visible from the outside, and the external monitor A monitoring step for monitoring the operation status of the operating means provided in the vicinity of the camera, a shooting step for shooting the user as a subject to obtain a shot image, and a composition image to be combined with the shot image are provided to the user as options. A selection step for selecting a predetermined number of images by the user, and a composite image generation for generating a composite image by combining the composite image with the photographed image. A step, a receiving step for receiving an input of the graffiti editing of the composite image, based on the graffiti editing input received, the editing step of editing the composite image, and printing step for printing the edited result to the sealing sheet When it is determined that the operation means has been operated in the process of the monitoring step, information corresponding to the operation is displayed on the external monitor, and a demonstration screen is displayed on the external monitor When the operation means is operated when no error has occurred, and when shooting is not performed in the shooting step, fee reception is prohibited for a certain period of time, and reception is prohibited. Is displayed on a monitor provided in a photographing space where the photographing is performed.

As a result, information can be provided to a user who is on standby and viewing the external monitor, and the information can be in accordance with the operation of the operation means. , You can make the user stand by without getting bored. In addition, it is possible to appropriately provide games, advertisements, predetermined information, and the like to waiting users, and it is possible to prevent being bored even when waiting.

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

  According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the rate of attracting customers. In addition, when an error occurs, it is possible to make a person who handles the error recognize as soon as possible. In addition, user satisfaction can be improved and the rate of attracting customers can be improved.

It is a perspective view which shows one Embodiment of the photographic sticker production apparatus to which this invention is applied. It is a perspective view from the other angle of the photograph sticker production apparatus of FIG. It is a perspective view which shows the example of installation of the photograph sticker production apparatus of FIG. It is a figure explaining a user's space movement. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the front of a front unit. It is a figure which shows the structural example of 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 part. It is a functional block diagram which shows the detailed structural example of a prior customer service 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 a prior customer service process. It is a figure which shows the example of the screen displayed on an external monitor. It is a figure which shows the example of the screen displayed on an external monitor. It is a figure which shows the example of the screen displayed on an external monitor. It is a figure which shows the example of the screen displayed on an external monitor. It is a figure which shows the example of the screen displayed on an external monitor. It is a figure which shows the example of the screen displayed on an external monitor. It is a flowchart for demonstrating imaging | photography processing.

  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, and editing (doodle editing) such as adding an image for synthesis by an editing function such as pen input or stamp input is performed, and the photographed image is designed to be rich. After the game ends, the user receives a photo sticker or the like on which the edited image is printed as a product.

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

  Therefore, the high profit rate of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is important for the store manager. That is, it is desirable that the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 has a high rate of return per unit time. Moreover, in the case of a normal store, the installation place of the photograph sticker production apparatus 1 is limited by restrictions, such as a floor area and a structure. Therefore, it is desirable that the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 has a high profit rate per unit floor area. 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 this way, improving the amusement of photo stickers not only improves the satisfaction of its users, but also increases the expectations of others, attracting customers due to the spread of reputation, ie, so-called word-of-mouth You can also expect to increase new users. Therefore, by using such a photo sticker, the photo sticker itself may also serve as an advertisement for the photo sticker creating apparatus 1.

  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. An external monitor 16, a speaker 17, and a touch button 18 are provided on the side surface of the front unit 12A. Details thereof will be described later.

  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 strobe that emits flash 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. Therefore, the ceiling strobe unit 14 can illuminate the shooting space with the illumination to avoid such a fear and improve operability. Such illumination is also provided in the front unit 12A. A configuration example of the front unit 12A will be described later with reference to FIG.

  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 background curtain unit 15 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, a curtain of a color selected by the user is lowered and other curtains are wound. take. 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) provided in the background curtain unit 15 is arbitrary. For example, only one background curtain may be suspended from the background 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.

  When the user is shooting in the shooting space in the shooting unit 12, the external monitor 16 is located next to the user who is waiting to use the shooting space next time or the photo sticker creating apparatus 1. Content (demonstration) and photos that output (display) a video showing the progress of the user's game during shooting, and guide (explain) the flow and play of the photo sticker creation game An advertisement or the like of a store or a region where the sticker creating apparatus 1 is installed is output. If an error has occurred in the photo sticker creating apparatus 1, the content of the error is output.

  The speaker 17 outputs sound that matches the video, content, advertisement, etc. output from the external monitor 16.

  The touch button 18 is configured not to have a mechanically operated mechanism. For example, when a predetermined operation (touch) is performed by the user, the touch button 18 senses pressure or static electricity due to the touch, and performs the user's operation. Accept. When the touch button 18 receives a user operation, the contents of the video, content, advertisement, and the like output from the external monitor 16 are switched as appropriate. The touch button 18 may be configured to be displayed on a part of the display area of the external monitor 16 when the external monitor 16 is configured with a touch panel superimposed thereon. Alternatively, it may be configured as a push button having a mechanically operated mechanism.

  Further, the external monitor 16, the speaker 17, and the touch button 18 are provided on any one of the side surfaces of the front unit 12A. That is, the side surface of the front unit 12A (not shown in FIG. 1) is connected to the side surface of the front unit 12A in which the external monitor 16, the speaker 17, and the touch button 18 are provided in FIG. When the button 18 is not provided, the external monitor 16, the speaker 17, and the touch button 18 can be installed.

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

  As shown in FIG. 2, the editing unit 13 is installed adjacent to the surface of the front unit 12A opposite to the surface on the rear unit 12B side (that is, the surface on the imaging space side). A first editing interface 13A and a second editing interface 13B are provided on two side surfaces of the editing unit 13 that are orthogonal to the front unit 12A. That is, the editing unit 13 allows a plurality of sets of users who perform the photo sticker creation game to perform editing operations with the editing unit 13 facing each other in a direction orthogonal to the direction connecting the front unit 12A and the rear unit 12B. Two editing interfaces are provided so that this can be done.

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

  FIG. 3 is an external view showing an installation example of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1.

  When the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is installed in a game center or the like, for example, as shown in FIG. 3, a side curtain 21 is provided so as to surround the photographing unit 12 and the editing unit 13. The side curtain 21 simply surrounds an imaging space in which an imaging operation is performed, an editing space in which an editing operation is performed, and the like, and improves the closeability of each space. In other words, for example, the side curtain 21 contributes to high-quality shooting and the visibility of the editing screen by stabilizing the environment in each space, or blocks the field of view from outside each space. It is possible to perform operations such as shooting and editing without being conscious of the line of sight from the outside.

  The outer surface of the side curtain 21 is usually used as a place to place an advertisement, and a flashy design image representing the model name and model image of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is provided so as to attract attention at the installation location. Printed.

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

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

  FIG. 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 ′). In FIG. 4, the user (user A) outputs a video showing the progress of the user's game being photographed and the flow of the photo sticker creation game, how to play, etc., which are output from the external monitor 16 and the speaker 17. It is possible to wait while watching the content that guides the user.

  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 left side of the editing unit 13 as viewed from the front unit 12A (in front of the first editing interface 13A), and a second editing space 33B is provided on the right side (in front of the second editing interface 13B). ing. That is, in this photo sticker creation apparatus 1, a total of two sets of users, the user (user C) of the first editing space 33A and the user (user C ') of the second editing space 33B, simultaneously edit. Work can be done. A user (user B) of the shooting space 32 is guided to a free one of the two editing spaces. When the user moves to the first editing space 33A or the second editing space 33B, the user performs a graffiti editing work. Hereinafter, when it is not necessary to distinguish the first editing space 33A and the second editing space 33B, they are referred to as an editing space 33.

  Thereafter, when the graffiti editing is completed, the user (user C or user C ′) next performs print setting work and sets the number of divisions and the like. When printing is started, the user 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. Therefore, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 can cause a new set of users (user B) to use the first editing space 33A or the second editing space 33B. Note that when both the first editing space 33A and the second editing space 33B are unused, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 gives the user (user B) the first editing space 33A and the second editing space 33B. In addition to guiding the user to use one of the editing spaces 33B, when the user moves to a direction other than the guided editing space, the user can be guided to the guided editing space.

  In other words, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 uses the shooting space 32, the first editing space 33A, the second editing space 33B, and the printed matter in order to improve the rotation rate per unit time and unit floor area of the photo sticker creating game. Using the receiving area 34, a plurality of sets of users can play a photo sticker creation game at the same time (multiple customer service can be performed).

  In addition, the structure of such a housing | casing 10 is arbitrary and may be a structure other than what was mentioned above. Similarly, the method of multiple customer service is also arbitrary.

  Next, the configuration of each unit will be described.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the front unit 12A. A front surface 12A-1 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).

  Near the center of the front surface 12 </ b> A- 1, a camera 51 for photographing a subject in the photographing space 32 is provided, and a touch panel monitor 52 is provided below the camera 51. The touch panel monitor 52 functions as, for example, a live view monitor that displays a composite image (moving image) obtained by combining an image such as a background or foreground with a captured image that has been photoelectrically converted by the camera 51 and captured in real time (immediately). And a function of displaying various GUI (Graphical User Interface) images and receiving a user's instruction through a touch panel superimposed on the screen. In addition, the front surface 12A-1 illuminates the inside of the photographing space 32 behind the milky white acrylic plate 53-1 to the milky white acrylic plate 53-6 formed of a curved surface or a flat surface, or matches the photographing timing by the camera 51. In addition to the installation of a lighting device that emits flash light, a fee for baggage storage areas 54-1 and 54-2 for placing user's baggage and the like during shooting, and a photo sticker creation game was introduced. A coin insertion / return port 55 is provided.

  Further, on the front surface 12A-1, on the back side of the milky white acrylic plate 53-1 to the milky white acrylic plate 53-3, near the ceiling of the shooting space 32, guidance sound in the shooting work of the photo sticker creation game, BGM (Back A speaker 124 (FIG. 8) (not shown) that outputs sound such as Ground Music) and sound effects is provided. In addition, the number and installation positions of the speakers 124 are arbitrary.

  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 combined and displayed on the touch panel monitor 52 immediately. 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 touch panel monitor 52 includes, for example, a live view monitor 123 (FIG. 8) such as a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) or an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) and a colorless and transparent touch panel laminated thereon, and is used during photographing work. The captured image captured by the camera 51 is displayed immediately (in real time) so that the person can determine the standing position and posture while checking the photographing result. At this time, for example, the captured image displayed on the touch panel monitor 52 is synthesized with an image designated by the user, such as a background or a foreground, or a part of the captured image is trimmed (trimmed) according to the image size of the image. Or). In addition, the touch panel monitor 52 displays an image related to the shooting work such as a guide image for guiding the procedure of the shooting work, and the touch panel (for example, pressure-sensitive type or electromagnetic induction type) accepts a tap operation by a user's finger or the like, for example. It is made like that.

  Behind the milky white acrylic plate 53-1 to the milky white acrylic plate 53-6, a plurality of lighting devices capable of fluorescent light and strobe light emission are installed to brighten the shooting space 32 and ensure operability and safety. Furthermore, in order to constantly illuminate the shooting space 32 and improve the image quality of the shot image, the flash is emitted at a timing corresponding to the shooting timing, and the user who is shot is irradiated with light from various angles. Hereinafter, the milky white acrylic plate 53-1 to the milky white acrylic plate 53-6 are referred to as a milky white acrylic plate 53 when it is not necessary to distinguish between them. Further, an LED (Light Emitting Diode) (not shown) may be provided on the surface of the predetermined milk-white acrylic plate 53 in order to adjust the brightness of the photographing space 32 by flash emission.

  The luggage storage areas 54-1 and 54-2 are shelves that are used as storage areas for user baggage at the time of photographing. The luggage storage areas 54-1 and 54-2 do not interfere with shooting, that is, do not disturb the user to take a shooting pose, and hinder the illumination of a lighting device (not shown). It is provided in a position that does not become. The user can perform photographing work more comfortably by placing the baggage in the luggage storage areas 54-1 and 54-2.

  The coin insertion / return port 55 is a user interface through which a user inserts a coin as a price for a photo sticker creation game or returns a coin that has failed to be inserted or a coin for fishing.

  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 illustrating a configuration example of the left side of the editing unit 13 as viewed from the photographing unit 12 side (configuration example on the first editing space 33A side).

  In FIG. 6, an illumination device 61 is provided above the first editing interface 13A to illuminate the first editing space 33A that becomes dark because it is partitioned by the side curtain 21 or the like. The illuminating device 61 allows the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 to suppress a reduction in the user's editing work efficiency and improve the safety of the first editing space 33A. In the example of FIG. 6, the upper portion of the editing unit 13 on the first editing interface 13 </ b> A where the lighting device 61 is provided penetrates to the second editing space 33 </ b> B side. The first editing space 33A and the second editing space 33B are shared. That is, the illumination device 61 illuminates not only the first editing space 33A but also the second editing space 33B, thereby improving safety. Note that the installation position and the number of the illumination devices 61 are arbitrary.

  The first editing interface 13A is provided with a tablet built-in monitor 62, two touch pens 63-1, a touch pen 63-2, a speaker 64, and an additional coin insertion / return port 65.

  In the tablet built-in monitor 62, a colorless and transparent tablet capable of inputting position information with the touch pen 63-1 or the touch pen 63-2 is superimposed on a display screen of a display device capable of displaying an image such as a CRT display or an LCD. It is constituted by. Accordingly, the tablet built-in monitor 62 not only displays a GUI image or the like by the display device but also accepts an input operation from the user by the tablet. On the tablet built-in monitor 62, for example, an editing screen including a GUI image for editing work for editing a shot image obtained by shooting work in a shooting space is displayed.

  The touch pen 63-1 and the touch pen 63-2 are detachably fixed to the editing unit 13 by a predetermined attachment on the left and right sides of the tablet built-in monitor 62 one by one on the left and right sides. 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 63-1 and the touch pen 63-2 are simply referred to as the touch pen 63 when it is not necessary to distinguish them from each other.

  The touch pen 63 is electrically connected to a system installed inside the editing unit 13 by wire (or wireless). The touch pen 63 operates in cooperation with the tablet of the tablet built-in monitor 62. When the user operates the touch pen 63 and taps the tablet (the touch pen 63 and the display screen of the tablet built-in monitor 62 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 63 to be installed, the installation position, the shape, and the like are arbitrary.

  The speaker 64 outputs, for example, sound related to editing work of the photo sticker creation game, such as guidance sound, sound effects, or BGM. The speaker 64 is disposed on the right side of the tablet built-in monitor 62. Since a right-handed user performs an editing operation while holding the touch pen 63 with the right hand, even when the editing operation is performed while leaning on the editing unit 13, there is little possibility of leaning on the right side of the tablet built-in monitor 62. Therefore, by disposing the speaker 64 on the right side of the tablet built-in monitor 62, even when a right-handed user performs an editing operation while leaning on the editing unit 13, the user closes the speaker 64 and can hear sound. It can be prevented from disappearing. The number, design, shape, etc. of the speakers 64 are arbitrary.

  The additional coin insertion / return port 65 is provided to allow the user to insert additional coins or return the change when the user wants to extend the editable time or outputs a plurality of photo stickers. It has been. In addition, payment of this additional price is not limited to a coin, Naturally, it can also be made to be able to pay also with a banknote. In addition, instead of cash (coins and banknotes) that are actually distributed, payment can also be made with prepaid cards, coins, electronic money, etc. distributed at amusement facilities where the photo sticker creation device 1 is installed. May be.

  However, the extension of the editable time is performed when the shooting operation is not currently performed in the shooting space 32 (when there is no next user) or the other editing interface (in this case, the second editing interface). 13B) is possible only when it is empty, and cannot be extended when the shooting operation is performed in the shooting space 32 and the other editing interface is used.

  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 71 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 71.

  Further, a speaker (not shown) may be provided in the photo sticker discharge unit 13C. The speaker (not shown) outputs sound relating to printing and discharging of the photo sticker such as guidance sound, sound effect, or background music.

  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 unit 101 that is a processing unit that controls the entire apparatus of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1. The control unit 101 includes a storage unit 102, a communication unit 103, A drive 104, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 106, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 107, a photographing unit 112, an editing unit 113, a printer 114, an external monitor 16, a speaker 17, and a touch button 18 are respectively connected via predetermined buses. Connected.

  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 unit 101 in the storage medium or is recorded in the storage medium. The setting information is read and supplied to the control unit 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 unit 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 unit 101 to another communication device, or supplies a reception signal supplied from another communication device to the control unit 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 them are supplied to the control unit 101 as necessary, and stored in the storage unit 102 or installed.

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

  The imaging unit 112 is a block related to the imaging unit 12 and includes a coin processing unit 121, a background curtain unit 15, an illumination control unit 122, a camera 51, a touch panel monitor 52, and a speaker 124.

  The coin processing unit 121 is activated in response to an activation signal input from the control unit 101. When a coin is inserted into the coin insertion / return port 55, a process related to payment for the photo sticker creation device 1 by the user (game participation) And the activation signal is supplied to the control unit 101. In response to the activation signal, the control unit 101 causes the touch panel monitor 52 and the speaker 124 to perform charging processing, guidance, and the like.

  Based on the background control signal supplied from the control unit 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.

  Based on the illumination control signal supplied from the control unit 101, the illumination control unit 122 turns on or off the illumination device installed behind the milky acrylic plate 53.

  The camera 51 is controlled by the control unit 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 unit 101 and supplies the captured moving image data to the control unit 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 unit 101, and stores the acquired still image data in the storage unit 102. Let

  The touch panel monitor 52 includes a live view monitor 123. The live view monitor 123 of the touch panel monitor 52 is an image based on RGB signals supplied from the control unit 101 (an image captured in real time by the camera 51, a composite image created using a captured image, a GUI image, or the like). Is displayed. Further, when the user taps (touches or approaches) the touch panel monitor 52 using his / her own finger or the like, the touch panel monitor 52 supplies the position information to the control unit 101. The control unit 101 analyzes the position information, identifies and accepts information and instructions input by the user with respect to the display image.

  The speaker 124 is provided at an arbitrary position of the photographing unit 12 and outputs, for example, sound of a sound signal supplied from the control unit 101 (such as shooting work guidance sound, sound effect, or background music).

  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 a coin processing unit 130 in addition to the tablet built-in monitor 62, the touch pen 63-1 and the touch pen 63-2, and the speaker 64.

  As described above, the tablet built-in monitor 62 includes the editing monitor 141 made of a display device such as a CRT display or LCD, and the colorless and transparent tablet 142 superimposed on the display screen of the editing monitor 141. The tablet built-in monitor 62 displays on the editing monitor 141 an image relating to editing, such as an editing input GUI and a captured image, corresponding to the RGB signal supplied from the control unit 101. When the user operates the touch pen 63-1 or the touch pen 63-2 and taps the tablet 142, the tablet built-in monitor 62 supplies a signal representing the position information to the control unit 101 as an input signal. The control unit 101 analyzes the position information represented by the input signal, specifies 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 64 outputs the sound of the sound signal supplied from the control unit 101 (editing work guide sound, sound effect, or sound related to the editing work process of the photo sticker creation game, such as BGM).

  The coin processing unit 130 is activated in response to an activation signal input from the control unit 101. When a coin is inserted into the additional coin insertion / return port 65, a process related to payment for the photo sticker creation apparatus 1 by the user (additional) Print acceptance), and supplies an activation signal to the control unit 101. The control unit 101 causes the printer 114 to perform additional printing processing in response to the activation signal.

  The printer 114 prints the result of editing work performed by the editing unit 113 on sticker paper. When the printer 114 acquires the editing work result performed by the first editing unit 113 </ b> A from the control unit 101, the printer 114 acquires the sticker paper 162 from the sticker paper unit 161 and prints the editing work result on the sticker paper 162. When the printing is finished, the printer 114 discharges the printed sticker paper 162 as a photo sticker from the photo sticker discharge port 71 and provides it to the user.

  When the external monitor 16 obtains information from the control unit 101 that the user is shooting in the shooting space 32 in the shooting unit 12, the user who is waiting to use the shooting space next time. In contrast, a video showing the progress of the game of the user who is shooting is output. In addition, while the external monitor 16 does not acquire information indicating that the user is shooting in the shooting space 32 in the shooting unit 12 from the control unit 101, the flow of the photo sticker creation game and how to play Output contents (demonstration) to guide (explain) etc. Under the control of the control unit 101, the speaker 17 outputs audio that matches the video and content output from the external monitor 16.

  Further, when the external monitor 16 acquires information indicating that the touch button 18 has been operated by the user from the control unit 101, the external monitor 16 switches and outputs the contents of the output video, content, and the like.

  For example, when the user performs a predetermined operation (touch), the touch button 18 supplies an input signal indicating the operation content to the control unit 101. The control unit 101 supplies information indicating that the operation represented by the input signal has been received to the external monitor 16 and controls to switch the display content of the external monitor 16.

  Next, the control unit 101 will be described. FIG. 9 shows an example of a functional block configuration realized by the control unit 101 executing a program stored in the ROM 106 or the like. The control unit 101 includes a pre-service processing unit 201, a photographing processing unit 202, an editing processing unit 203, a print processing unit 204, and a post-service service processing unit 205.

  The pre-service processing unit 201 controls a demonstration screen that guides (explains) the flow of the photo sticker creation game displayed on the external monitor 16 and how to play it. The photographing processing unit 202 performs processing related to a price (coin) input when starting the photo sticker creation game, and processing related to a photographing work process of the photo sticker creation game such as photographing a user. The editing processing unit 203 performs processing related to the editing work process of the photo sticker creation game such as graffiti editing on the photographed image. The print processing unit 204 performs processing related to the printing process of the photo sticker creation game such as printing of sticker paper. The subsequent customer service processing unit 205 performs a process related to the subsequent customer service process of the photo sticker creation game for serving a user who has finished the editing work.

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

  FIG. 10 is a functional block diagram showing a more detailed configuration example of the pre-service processing unit 201 in FIG. The external monitor display control unit 221 controls display on the external monitor 16 (FIG. 8). The touch panel monitor display control unit 222 controls the display related to the customer service among the displays on the touch panel monitor 52 (FIG. 8). The input reception control unit 223 monitors the operation state of the touch button 18 (FIG. 8), and issues an instruction when operated to each unit in the pre-service processing unit 201.

  The mini game control unit 224 performs control related to the mini game when providing the mini game to the user as a prior customer service. When displaying an advertisement on the external monitor 16, the advertisement display control unit 225 performs control related to the display of the advertisement.

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

  In step S1, pre-service processing is performed. The advance customer service process executed in step S1 will be described later with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In step S2, coin insertion is accepted. The user who plays the photo sticker creation game, after receiving the customer service in advance, inserts coins into the coin insertion / return port 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 unit 101. In step S2, the imaging processing unit 202 of the control unit 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 S3.

  In step S <b> 3, the shooting processing unit 202 controls each unit of the shooting unit 112, and executes shooting processing that is processing related to shooting work of the photo sticker creation game performed in the shooting space 32. Details of this photographing process will be described later.

  When the shooting operation is completed, in step S4, the shooting processing unit 202 moves the user in the shooting space 32 who has finished the shooting operation to the first editing space 33A or the second editing space 33B by an image or sound. A movement guidance process for prompting is performed.

  In step S5, 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. When the editing work is completed, the print processing unit 204 controls the printer 114 in step S6 to perform a printing process for printing the edited image obtained by the editing work on a sticker sheet.

  In step S7, the post-service processing unit 205 displays, for example, a mini-game (a game different from a pre-service mini-game described later) for posting an edited image to a user who is waiting for printing to end, and an image on a mobile terminal. After-sales service processing is provided to provide a mobile-transmission service for transferring data, questionnaire input, etc. as a post-service service.

  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 S8. When the print processing 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 S9, and the photo sticker creation game process is finished.

  Next, an example of a detailed flow of the pre-service process executed in step S1 of FIG. 11 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S21, it is determined whether or not the touch button 18 has been operated. The input reception control unit 223 constantly monitors the operation state of the touch button 18 and determines whether or not it has been operated. If it is determined in step S21 that the touch button 18 has not been operated, the process proceeds to step S22.

  In step S22, a demonstration screen (hereinafter abbreviated as a demo screen) is displayed on the external monitor 16. The external monitor display control unit 221 displays a demonstration screen on the external monitor 16 until it is determined by the input reception control unit 223 that the touch button 18 has been operated. The demonstration screen includes a screen that shows what kind of photos can be obtained in the photo sticker creating apparatus 1, a screen that explains the features of the photo sticker creating device 1, and the like, which will be described later with reference to FIG. An advertisement may be displayed as a demonstration screen. The demonstration screen is displayed until it is determined that the touch button 18 has been operated.

  One purpose of performing such a demonstration screen is to attract customers. Therefore, the demonstration screen is preferably a screen that has an advertising effect for selecting itself from a plurality of set photo sticker creation apparatuses. Even if an advertisement is displayed, the person who passes through the advertisement may be interested and may use the photo sticker creating apparatus 1, so the advertisement may be displayed as a demonstration screen. good. In addition, a message that the user is likely to be interested in may be displayed, such as “Please press the touch button.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S21 that the touch button 18 has been operated, the process proceeds to step S23. In step S23, it is determined whether a photographing process is being executed. When the input reception control unit 223 determines that the touch button 18 has been operated, whether or not the photographing processing unit 202 (FIG. 9) is executing processing after a predetermined time has elapsed, for example, after 10 seconds. And whether or not the photographing process is being performed is determined.

  Here, the description will be continued on the assumption that it is determined whether or not the photographing process is being performed. However, detection means for detecting whether or not there is a person in the photographing space 32 is provided, and whether or not there is a person in the photographing space 32 is determined. It may be determined. As the detection means, for example, the photographing space 32 may be always photographed by the camera 51, and the person may be detected by analyzing whether or not the person is photographed.

  If it is determined in step S23 that the photographing process has not been executed, the process proceeds to step S24. In step S24, the input reception control unit 223 instructs the photographing processing unit 202 to prohibit coin insertion for a certain period of time. Further, the touch panel monitor display control unit 222 performs guidance display on the touch panel monitor 52. The guidance display is a message such as “Someone is operating outside, so please wait outside” and is displayed on the touch panel monitor 52. In addition, a guidance such as “I can shoot” may be displayed on the external monitor 16 so that the user operating the touch button 18 can recognize that shooting is possible.

  In addition, coin insertion is prohibited for a certain period of time, but the certain period of time is, for example, 1 minute, and after the set predetermined time has elapsed, the state is returned to a state in which coins can be inserted. Further, a mechanism may be provided in which the prohibition of coin insertion is canceled by operating the touch button 18 again. In this way, when the user operating the touch button 18 wants to start shooting immediately, the prohibition of coin insertion is canceled by operating the touch button 18, so that the constant Even without waiting for a time, coins can be inserted and shooting can be started.

  Such processing is performed for the following reason. When the touch button 18 is operated, there is a possibility that a user who is interested in the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is waiting to use it. Further, when the process comes to step S24, since the photographing process has not been performed, the photographing is ready. In other words, the imaging space 32 is in a state where it can enter because there are no people. Such a situation is a state in which a person enters the shooting space 32 even though there is a person waiting outside.

  Therefore, a user (referred to as user B) other than the user who is waiting while operating the touch button 18 (referred to as user A) enters the photographing space 32 for photographing. Can be considered. From the viewpoint of the user A, there may be a situation where the user B has interrupted. Therefore, in order to prevent such a situation, if there is a user A who is operating the touch button 18, even if the user B enters the shooting space 32 and inserts a coin to perform shooting. In order to prevent this, coin insertion is prohibited for a certain time in step S24. Moreover, the guidance display for making the user B recognize the reason for not accepting coin insertion is performed.

  Furthermore, since the user B can also enjoy the benefits described later by operating the touch button 18 after the user A, such a process is also performed for the user B. Is not detrimental.

  Therefore, it is possible to prevent the user A from feeling that the user B has been interrupted by entering the shooting space 32 and moving to another photo sticker creating apparatus 1. In addition, since the user B can also enjoy the benefits received by operating the touch button 18, both the user A and the user B use the photo sticker creating apparatus 1. As a result, the rate of attracting customers can be improved.

  Returning to the description of the flowchart of FIG. 12, in step S <b> 24, when the above-described coin insertion is prohibited for a certain period of time and the process of displaying guidance is executed, the process proceeds to step S <b> 25. The process in step S25 also comes when it is determined in step S23 that the photographing process is being performed.

  In step S24, a game content guide is displayed. The external monitor display control unit 221 causes the external monitor 16 to display guidance such as the game content of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 and how to proceed with the game. When the game content guidance is displayed in a row, the process proceeds to step S26. In step S26, guidance for prompting the user to operate the touch button 18 again is displayed.

  For example, it may be assumed that there is a person who has left the touch button 18 while the game content guidance is displayed. Therefore, in order to confirm whether or not there is still a person (user) who operates the touch button 18 after viewing the guidance of the game content, and to determine whether or not to execute the process of step S28. Such a display is performed. The display is a message for instructing the user to operate the touch button 18 a predetermined number of times, such as “Please operate the touch button twice”.

  In step S27, it is determined whether or not the user who has seen such a message has operated the touch button 18. If it is determined in step S27 that the touch button 18 has been further operated, the process proceeds to step S28. In step S28, the setting is made to be completed by normal photographing processing. When it is determined by the input reception control unit 223 that the touch button 18 has been operated, the shooting processing unit 202 makes settings for completing the normal shooting process.

  The normal shooting process is a shooting process such as eliminating bonus shots, and is a process of completing the shooting process when shooting is completed a predetermined number of times. As will be described later, the bonus shot is a shooting process in which shooting is further performed during the remaining time of the time limit because shooting has ended within the set time limit for shooting. Settings for eliminating such bonus shot processing, that is, normal shooting processing settings are made in step S28.

  This means that there is a user who operates the touch button 18, and there is a person who is waiting, so when there is a person who is waiting, a state where the user can shoot as soon as possible (a state where the user can enter the shooting space 32) Therefore, as a normal photographing process, the time required for photographing is shortened, and the photographing space 32 is quickly opened. Therefore, when the shooting space 32 is not used, in other words, in the processing of step S23, when it is determined that there is no other user in the shooting space 32, the processing in step S28 is not performed. May be.

  By doing in this way, the user who operated the touch button 18 can enjoy the benefit of shortening the time that must be waited before shooting. Since such a setting is made, the user operating the touch button 18 operates the touch button 18 in step S26 in order to confirm whether or not there is an intention to shoot by inserting coins. A message to the effect of “Please” and a process for determining whether or not the touch button 18 has been operated in step S27 are executed.

  For users who are shooting, it seems that the bonus shot itself is set to suffer disadvantages, but as described above, the bonus shot itself is a user who has finished shooting within the set time limit as described above. Therefore, if the user has finished shooting, even if there is no bonus shot, this does not lead to a decrease in satisfaction. In addition, even when a bonus shot is made, there is no change in the number of products that can be obtained as a deliverable. From this point of view, it is disadvantageous for the user who is taking a picture by setting the normal shooting process. Is not expected to suffer.

  Here, it has been described that the bonus shot is eliminated and the normal shooting process is set. However, the normal shot process may be set. After shooting, editing is performed. For example, if there is no user who is shooting, there is no user to edit next. When there is no user during such shooting, it is preferable as a service to the user that editing be performed without setting a time limit. Therefore, when there is no photographer, the editing time can be set to unlimited, and when the photo sticker creation apparatus 1 is configured so that such setting can be made, the editing time is set to unlimited. If so, the process of canceling the setting and setting the time limit may be performed in the process of step S28.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S27 that the touch button 18 has not been operated, or if it is set in step S28 to be completed by normal shooting processing, the process proceeds to step S29. In step S29, it is determined whether or not shooting has been completed (whether or not the shooting space 32 is vacant). If it is determined in step S29 that shooting has not been completed, the process proceeds to step S30.

  The process comes to step S30 when there is another user in the shooting space 32 and the user cannot enter the shooting space 32 yet, and the user who has operated the touch button 18 has not yet waited. It is a state that must not be. Therefore, in order to prevent the waiting user from being bored, a display of a mini game or the like is performed in step S20.

  When the mini game is displayed, control by the mini game control unit 224 (FIG. 10) is performed. The mini game is preferably a game that produces results in a relatively short time. This is because if the mini game takes time, there is a possibility that a situation may occur in which the user cannot enter the room even though the shooting space 32 is free.

  I think that it is possible to increase the ability to attract customers by simply providing a mini game, but some services may be added when the mini game is further won. For example, when a mini game is won, a special combining image other than a combining image that can be normally selected (an image combined with an image of a user photographed in the photographing process) is selected. By doing so, it is considered that the photograph sticker creation apparatus 1 is used by operating the touch button 18 in order to obtain a composition image that cannot be normally selected.

  In addition, since the coins are inserted (payment is made) after the pre-service process, if the user wins the mini game, the fee may be discounted. In this case as well, there is a benefit for the waiting user, so that even if there is a waiting time, it is possible to prevent moving to another photo sticker creating apparatus.

  An advertisement may be displayed instead of or together with the mini game. When an advertisement is displayed, the advertisement display control unit 225 controls display of the advertisement. Advertisements include recommended restaurants, recommended date courses, and local limited store information. If the content of the advertisement itself matches the user, the user can spend the waiting time without being bored. Further, if an advertisement fee is paid from the advertisement providing side to the store side where the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is installed, there is also a benefit for the store side.

  Further, mini-games and advertisements may be displayed, for example, quizzes regarding advertisement contents may be displayed as mini-games. In this way, since the user always sees the advertisement, the advertising power of the advertisement can be improved. Users can also enjoy it.

  Information such as fortune-telling and weather may be displayed in addition to or together with the mini game and advertisement.

  Further, a plurality of touch buttons 18 may be provided, and the mini game may be a game in which the plurality of touch buttons 18 can be effectively used. Since the plurality of touch buttons 18 are provided, a plurality of users can operate the touch buttons 18 at the same time. For example, a game in which the touch buttons 18 are operated at the same timing, a compatibility fortune-telling game, or the like is a mini game. May be provided.

  Mini-games, advertisements, information, and the like are displayed on the external monitor 16, but these displays may be switched each time the touch button 18 is operated. For example, when an advertisement is displayed, the advertisement is switched every time the touch button 18 is operated. By doing so, since advertisements are switched at the user's timing, advertisements that are not of interest to the user can be skipped, and advertisements that are of interest can be viewed carefully.

  By displaying such a display on the external monitor 16, it becomes possible to make the user stand by without being bored. If you can have fun even during the waiting time, the ability to attract customers will increase.

  Here, the display on the external monitor 16 will be described with an example. FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen displayed on the external monitor 16. Further, the screen shown in FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a demonstration screen displayed in step S12. In the display area of the external monitor 16, a game usage status display unit 251, a case name display unit 252, a game content display unit 253, an information display unit 254, and a guidance display unit 255 are provided.

  When the photographing process is being performed by the photo sticker creating apparatus 1, a display such as “currently photographing ...” is displayed on the game usage status display unit 251. Further, when the editing process is being performed, a display such as “Now editing” is performed. Further, when the photographing process or the editing process is not performed, a message that prompts the user to use the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 such as “I'm free” may be displayed.

  The case name display unit 252 displays information such as the model name of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1. The game content display unit 253 displays a sample of a photo sticker image created by using the photo sticker creation device 1 with a model as a subject. That is, in order to advertise to the user what kind of pictures can be taken and what editing tools are available in the game content display unit 253 when the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is used. The image (video) is displayed.

  Information provided to the user is displayed on the information display unit 254. The displayed information includes the above-described mini games and advertisements. Further, in the example of FIG. 13, a plurality of images that are images for a photo sticker created by using the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 and posted in advance by a user are displayed. A set of images posted in advance by the user as shown here is referred to as a pre-album. In other words, the pre-album is an album in which images for users who have used the photo sticker creation apparatus 1 in the past are collected.

  The information display unit 254 displays different information before and after the touch button 18 is operated. Before the touch button 18 is operated, the pre-album as described above is displayed as a demonstration screen, and after the touch button 18 is operated, information such as a mini game and an advertisement is displayed corresponding to the operation. Is done.

  A message prompting the user to operate the touch button 18 such as “Please touch the lower button!” Is displayed on the guidance display unit 255.

  When such a demo screen is displayed on the external monitor 16, if the user is interested and operates the touch button 18, the screen is switched to the screen shown in FIG. The screen shown in FIG. 14 is an example of a screen displayed in step S30. When the touch button 18 is operated, the display of the information display unit 254 is switched from the pre-album to the display of the advertisement and the mini game.

  In the example illustrated in FIG. 14, the information display unit 254 includes an information display unit 254-1 that displays an advertisement and an information display unit 254-2 that displays a mini game. As described above, according to the operation of the touch button 18, the information display unit 254 is divided into two areas, and different information is displayed in each area.

  Or as shown in FIG. 15, the information display part 254 is made into one area | region without being divided | segmented, A mini game, an advertisement, etc. may be displayed. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 16, when a mini game or the like is displayed, a button 271 may be displayed. For example, by configuring the external monitor 16 to be a touch panel monitor and detecting whether or not the button 271 has been operated, it is possible to display such a button 271 and entertain a user with a mini game or the like. It becomes.

  When the button 271 is configured to be displayed, the number of buttons is not limited to one and may be plural. Further, for example, as a game for touching a position where a button is displayed, a mini game in which buttons are randomly displayed on the information display unit 254 may be provided. When the external monitor 16 is configured with a touch panel monitor, the entire external monitor 16 may be configured as a touch panel, or only the information display unit 254 may be configured as a touch panel. good.

  In the screen examples shown in FIGS. 13 to 16, the game content display unit 253 displays the same image, and the game content is displayed. As described above, the game content display unit 253 can always convey the features of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 to users other than the user who operates the touch button 18 by displaying the game content. it can. That is, there is an advertising effect for users other than the user who operates the touch button 18.

  As described above, the game content may be always displayed on the game content display unit 253. However, when the touch button 18 is operated, some information, for example, an advertisement may be displayed. For example, as shown in FIG. 15, when a mini game is displayed on the information display unit 254, an advertisement may be displayed on the game content display unit 253. In this case, a mini-game can be provided to the user who operates the touch button 18, and an advertisement can be provided to other users.

  Such a screen is displayed on the external monitor 16. The external monitor 16 displays such a screen for attracting customers and a screen for preventing a waiting user from being bored. Further, the external monitor 16 takes advantage of the feature that the external monitor 16 is installed outside the housing of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 so that the following display is performed.

  FIG. 17 is an example of a screen displayed on the external monitor 16. When an error such as a failure or out of paper occurs in the photo sticker creating apparatus 1, a screen for informing the user or a store person that the error has occurred is displayed on the external monitor 16. . As this screen, for example, as shown in FIG. 17, a message “Please wait a moment!” Is displayed on the game usage status display unit 251. For example, the message is displayed in a blinking manner or displayed in a telop-type manner so that the message is conspicuous, and a display that can be easily noticed by a store person is displayed.

  The game content display unit 253 displays an image that apologizes that the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is not available. Since the game content display unit 253 is a relatively large area on the external monitor 16 and is located in a position that is easy for a person in the store to see, the game content display unit 253 is dedicated when an error occurs in the game content display unit 253. By displaying the image, it becomes easy for the store person to recognize that an error has occurred.

  Further, the guidance display unit 255 displays a message that asks the user for cooperation, such as “Please call the store person without touching the button below”. This message may also be displayed in a telop format so as to attract the user's eyes. If the user (passing person) notices this message and calls the person in the store, it is possible to respond to the error at an early stage.

  In the example shown in FIG. 17, the display of the information display unit 254 is the same screen as the demo screen shown in FIG. 13, and an example in which a pre-album is displayed is shown. May be continued, an advertisement or the like may be displayed, or the same image (image that apologizes) as the game content display unit 253 may be displayed.

  The screen when an error occurs is a screen as shown in FIG. 17, but on this screen, there is no display directly indicating that an error has occurred. That is, for example, characters such as “error”, the content of the error, and an image that can easily imagine that an error has occurred are not displayed. In this way, the user can recognize that the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is not available, but cannot directly recognize that a problem such as an error has occurred. .

  Occurrence of an error or the like is not a favorable situation, and if the user recognizes that an error has occurred, the image on the photo sticker creation apparatus 1 may be deteriorated, leading to a decrease in the rate of attracting customers. Therefore, as described above, a display that informs the user as soon as possible that the error has occurred is displayed on the external monitor 16, but a display that allows the user to recognize that the error has occurred is not displayed. It is preferable not to do so, an example of which is shown in FIG.

  When the screen as shown in FIG. 17 is displayed on the external monitor 16, it becomes possible for the person in the store to recognize that an error has occurred and to shorten the time required to take a response. Therefore, when an error occurs, the time during which the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 cannot be used can be shortened, and the customer collection rate can be improved. In addition, by displaying on the external monitor 16, the user and the store person can recognize that the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is not usable without entering the shooting space or the editing space. become.

  When the screen person as shown in FIG. 17 is displayed on the external monitor 16 and the store person notices that an error has occurred and comes to the photo sticker creation apparatus 1, the store person operates the touch button 18. . When the touch button 18 is operated, the display is switched to a screen as shown in FIG.

  On the screen shown in FIG. 18, the display of the information display unit 254 is switched, and information that informs the store person of what kind of error has occurred is displayed on the information display unit 254. In addition, the display of the guidance display unit 255 is switched to a message for store personnel such as “Please check the error details above and take action”.

  As described above, when the store person operates the touch button 18, the contents of the error are displayed, so that the person on the store side can check the contents of the error and take action. Further, as described above, the user can be notified of the occurrence of the error only to the person in the store without recognizing that the error has occurred.

  As described above, the external monitor 16 displays a screen for prior customer service, and when an error occurs, a screen for notifying that is displayed.

  In the above description, the screen displayed on the external monitor 16 has been described, but sound is also provided to the user. Sound is also an effective means for attracting customers, and is configured to provide sound suitable for the contents of the screen described above. For example, when an advertisement is displayed, a sound introducing the contents of the advertisement is provided to the user, and when a mini game is displayed, sounds such as sound effects in the mini game are provided to the user.

  Returning to the flowchart of FIG. In step S29, the process in step S30 is executed until it is determined that the shooting has been completed. Therefore, the state in which the information such as the mini game and the advertisement as described above is provided to the user is continued.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S29 that shooting has been completed, it indicates that the camera can be guided to the shooting space. Therefore, the process proceeds to step S31, and a display for guiding to the shooting space is displayed externally. This is done in the monitor 16. When the user moves to the shooting space based on the guidance, shooting is started. That is, the process after step S2 (FIG. 11) is started.

  When the acceptance of coin insertion is performed in step S2, photographing processing is performed in step S3. The photographing process executed in step S3 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S <b> 51, the imaging processing unit 202 displays a selection screen (GUI) for selecting a synthesis image prepared in advance on the touch panel monitor 52. The image for composition is an image to be combined with the image of the user to be photographed. In advance customer service, if a mini game is provided to the user, and if the user wins the mini game, and if it is set that there is a composite image provided only when winning, the composite image is also selected Displayed on the screen. At that time, it is preferable to display such that the user can recognize that it is such a special composition image.

  In step S51, when the user selects a predetermined number, for example, six images for composition from the selection screen for selecting images for composition, the process proceeds to step S52. In step S52, the image for synthesis and the image captured by the camera 51 are combined, and the generated combined image is displayed on the touch panel monitor 52 (live view display).

  In step S53, it is determined whether or not a predetermined number of shots have been taken. If the number of shots has not reached the predetermined number of times, the process returns to step S52 and the subsequent processes are repeated. For example, when shooting is performed to obtain a shot image to be combined with each of the synthesis images selected on the above-described synthesis image selection screen, and shooting has been performed a total of six times, the shooting is performed a predetermined number of times in step S53. It is determined.

  If it is determined in step S53 that the image has been shot a predetermined number of times, the process proceeds to step S54. In step S54, it is determined whether or not normal shooting processing is set. In the process in step S28 of the flowchart shown in FIG. 12, when the process for setting to be completed in the normal photographing process is executed, it is determined in this step S54 that the normal photographing process is set. .

  If it is determined in step S54 that the normal shooting process is set, the process proceeds to step S57. In step S <b> 57, the composite image generated so far is stored in the storage unit 102.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S54 that the normal shooting process is not set, the process proceeds to step S55. In step S55, the image capturing processing unit 202 determines whether it is within the possible image capturing time, in other words, whether there is a time for performing one or more additional images with respect to the preset image capturing time. If it is determined in step S55 that the time is not within the available shooting time, the process proceeds to step S57.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S55 that it is within the shootable time, the process proceeds to step S56, and the shooting processing unit 202 causes the user to perform a bonus shot as additional shooting. In other words, the imaging processing unit 202 executes the same processing as that in step S52 described above using a compositing image that has not been selected by the user. It should be noted that bonus shots can be performed a plurality of times according to the remainder of the shooting time. After the bonus shot ends, the process proceeds to step S57.

  When the process of step S57 ends, the shooting process ends, the process proceeds to step S4 in FIG. 11, and the processes after step S4 are executed. Since the processing after step S4 has already been described, the description thereof will be omitted.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the external monitor 16 is provided on the outer side surface of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1, and the external monitor 16 promotes the use such as the promotion of goods to the passing people. By performing the display, it is possible to attract passing people. In addition, by providing information such as a mini game or an advertisement to a waiting user, the waiting user can be put on standby without getting bored. As a result, it is possible to improve the rate of attracting customers.

  In addition, since it is possible to display on the external monitor 16 in order to notify the store person that an error has occurred when an error occurs, it is possible to respond immediately when an error occurs, and a photo for the error. The time during which the seal creation apparatus 1 cannot be used can be minimized. Thus, it is possible to improve the customer acquisition rate.

  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-ROMs and DVDs), magneto-optical disks (including MDs), or removable media 105 made of semiconductor memory, etc. A ROM 106 that stores a program and a hard disk included in the storage unit 102 are distributed to the administrator.

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

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

  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 part 112 Image pick-up part 113 Editing part 201 Pre-service process part 202 Image-taking process part 203 Edit process part 204 Print process part 205 Subsequent customer service part

Claims (7)

The user is photographed as a subject, the user performs graffiti editing input on the obtained image, the image is printed on a predetermined sticker sheet to create a photo sticker, and the photo sticker is used as a product. A photo sticker creation device provided to a user,
Display control means for controlling the display of an external monitor provided so as to be visible from the outside;
Operating means provided in the vicinity of the external monitor;
Photographing means for photographing the user as a subject and obtaining a photographed image;
A selection unit that provides the user with a composition image to be combined with the photographed image as an option, and allows the user to select a predetermined number of images;
A composite image generating means for generating a composite image by combining the composite image with the photographed image;
Receiving means for receiving an input of the graffiti editing for the composite image;
Editing means for editing the composite image based on the accepted graffiti editing input;
Printing means for printing the edited result on sticker paper,
Information corresponding to the operation of the operation means is displayed on the external monitor,
When the demonstration screen is displayed on the external monitor, when there is no error, when the operation means is operated, and when shooting by the shooting means is not performed, A photo sticker creating apparatus that prohibits reception for a certain period of time and displays a display indicating that reception is prohibited on a monitor provided in the photographing means. The display control means causes the user to display the game content of the photo sticker creating device on the external monitor when the operation means is operated while the demonstration screen is displayed. The photo sticker making apparatus described. The display control means displays a message prompting the user to operate the operation means again after display of the game content, and the user operates the operation means again for the display. 3. The photo sticker creating apparatus according to claim 2, wherein at least one of a game other than the game provided in the photo sticker creating apparatus, an advertisement, and predetermined information is displayed. The photo sticker creating apparatus according to claim 1, wherein when the operation unit is operated, if shooting is performed by the shooting unit, the number of shootings is limited to a predetermined number by the shooting unit. The photo sticker creating apparatus according to claim 1, wherein when the operation unit is operated, a time limit is set for reception by the reception unit. The user is photographed as a subject, the user performs graffiti editing input on the obtained image, the image is printed on a predetermined sticker sheet to create a photo sticker, and the photo sticker is used as a product. A method of creating a photo sticker for a photo sticker creating device provided to a user,
A display control step for controlling the display of an external monitor provided so as to be visible from the outside;
A monitoring step of monitoring an operating state of an operating means provided in the vicinity of the external monitor;
A photographing step of photographing the user as a subject to obtain a photographed image;
A selection step of providing the user with a composition image to be combined with the photographed image as an option, and selecting a predetermined number by the user;
A composite image generation step of generating a composite image by combining the composite image with the captured image;
An accepting step for accepting an input of the graffiti editing for the composite image;
An editing step of editing the composite image based on the accepted graffiti editing input;
A printing step for printing the edited result on sticker paper, and
When it is determined that the operation means has been operated in the process of the monitoring step, information corresponding to the operation is displayed on the external monitor,
When the demonstration screen is displayed on the external monitor, when there is no error, when the operation means is operated, and when shooting at the shooting step is not performed, A method for creating a photo sticker that prohibits acceptance of a certain time and displays a display indicating that acceptance is prohibited on a monitor provided in the photographing space where the photographing is performed. The user is photographed as a subject, the user performs graffiti editing input on the obtained image, the image is printed on a predetermined sticker sheet to create a photo sticker, and the photo sticker is used as a product. A program for causing a computer to execute a process provided to a user,
A display control step for controlling the display of an external monitor provided so as to be visible from the outside;
A monitoring step of monitoring an operating state of an operating means provided in the vicinity of the external monitor;
A photographing step of photographing the user as a subject to obtain a photographed image;
A selection step of providing the user with a composition image to be combined with the photographed image as an option, and selecting a predetermined number by the user;
A composite image generation step of generating a composite image by combining the composite image with the captured image;
An accepting step for accepting an input of the graffiti editing for the composite image;
An editing step of editing the composite image based on the accepted graffiti editing input;
A printing step for printing the edited result on sticker paper, and
When it is determined that the operation means has been operated in the process of the monitoring step, information corresponding to the operation is displayed on the external monitor,
When the demonstration screen is displayed on the external monitor, when there is no error, when the operation means is operated, and when shooting at the shooting step is not performed, Is a program that prohibits the acceptance of a certain period of time and displays a display indicating that the acceptance is prohibited on a monitor provided in the photographing space where the photographing is performed.

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