JP5720662B2 - Image processing apparatus, image processing method, and program - Google Patents

Description

  The present technology relates to an image processing apparatus, an image processing method, and a program. Specifically, the present invention relates to an image processing apparatus, an image processing method, and a program that can supply a captured and edited image to another apparatus at an appropriate timing.

  There is known a photo sticker that takes a picture of a user, causes the user to edit the shot image, and prints and provides the edited image on sticker paper. Such a photo sticker is installed in an entertainment facility. The flow of one game provided by the photo-seal machine usually shoots a user in the shooting space as a subject, moves the user to the editing space, edits the image according to operations performed in the editing space, The edited image, which is the edited image, is printed on a sticker sheet and discharged.

  In recent years, after editing work, during the waiting time until the edited image is printed on the sticker paper, the photographed image or edited image to be printed on the sticker paper is transmitted and stored to the server at the customer service. By accessing the server from the mobile terminal owned by the user and acquiring the stored image, the user can use the captured image or the edited image on the mobile terminal. Specifically, a user uploads the acquired image to a blog (Blog: web log) managed on the web from a mobile terminal, and makes the image public to an unspecified number of people. be able to.

  Furthermore, as a method of obtaining an image from a photo sticker to a mobile terminal, a saved image can be obtained by inputting the address of the mobile terminal with the photo sticker and accessing a URL where the image is stored, or by portable transmission For a user who has selected the process, but whose address has not been input, the image storage destination ID is printed on a sticker sheet, and after the user accesses the site, a stored image can be obtained by inputting the ID. There is a photo seal machine that can do it.

  Furthermore, in the case of a conventional photo sticker, when the user selects “send to mobile” or “play other mini game” during the waiting time during printing, and selects “send to mobile”, the user's It is usual to input an address and select an image to be transmitted, and time is set for each selection. (See Patent Document 1)

JP 2012-39413 A

  Depending on the photo sticker, the selection screen for determining the contents of the post-service processing may be performed before the editing booth is edited. In the editing booth, for example, a selection screen for selecting “send to mobile” and “play other mini-games” is displayed for a predetermined time. If not selected, “play other mini-games” is selected. Configured to be processed as

  For example, it takes time to move from the shooting booth to the editing booth, and a predetermined time for the selection screen to pass has elapsed, and as a result, the item “mobile transmission” on the selection screen cannot be selected, The default “Play other mini-games” might be selected. In such a case, the user cannot perform the portable transmission process even though he / she desires to carry out portable transmission.

  When such “send to mobile” is not selected, the user's captured image and edited image are not stored on the server, and the user can play the game with a mobile phone or the like. There were cases where it was not possible to obtain. Such a situation lowers user satisfaction and must be prevented.

  The present technology has been made in view of such a situation, and enables a photographed and edited image to be supplied to another device at an appropriate timing.

In the image processing apparatus according to one aspect of the present technology, a shooting unit that performs shooting a plurality of times including shooting of an image for mobile transmission, and a course for shooting an image for mobile transmission are selected as the shooting of the shooting unit. And a transmission unit that always transmits an image for portable transmission suitable for the user's terminal obtained by the photographing to another device when the photographing is performed.

The user can be made to select whether or not to take an image for portable transmission.
  When the transmission unit has not taken the mobile transmission image, but determines that the mobile transmission image has been edited, the transmission unit always transmits the image obtained by the editing to another device. To be able to.

An image processing method according to one aspect of the present technology performs shooting a plurality of times including shooting of an image for portable transmission, and when a course for shooting the image for portable transmission is selected and shot , The method includes the step of always transmitting an image for mobile transmission suitable for the user's terminal obtained by photographing to another device.
A program according to an aspect of the present technology performs shooting a plurality of times including shooting of an image for mobile transmission, selects a course for shooting the image for mobile transmission, and if shooting is performed, A process including a step of necessarily transmitting the obtained image for portable transmission suitable for the terminal of the user to another apparatus is executed.

In the image processing apparatus, the image processing method, and the program according to an aspect of the present technology, a course in which shooting is performed a plurality of times including shooting of an image for portable transmission, and shooting of an image for portable transmission is performed as shooting. Is selected and shooting is performed, an image for portable transmission suitable for the user's terminal obtained by the shooting is always transmitted to another device.

  According to one aspect of the present technology, a photographed and edited image can be supplied to another device at an appropriate timing.

It is a figure which shows the structural example of the information processing system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the structural example of the external appearance of a photograph sticker production apparatus. It is the perspective view which looked at the external appearance of the photograph sticker production apparatus from another angle. It is a figure explaining a user's movement. It is a figure which shows the structural example of an imaging | photography part. It is a figure which shows the detailed structural example of an imaging | photography / display unit. It is a figure which shows the detailed structural example of a camera. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a camera support part. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a background part. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the external appearance of the floor of a background part. It is a figure explaining the effect acquired by the inclination of a floor. It is a figure explaining the sheet | seat for chroma keys of a background part. It is a figure which shows the structural example of an edit part. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a customer service part after the fact. 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 an imaging | photography process part. It is a flowchart explaining the process which provides a photograph sticker creation game. It is a flowchart explaining an imaging | photography process. It is a flowchart explaining an imaging | photography process. It is a figure which shows the example of the live view display screen at the time of lower camera up photography. It is a figure which shows the example of the live view display screen at the time of upper camera up photography. It is a figure which shows the example of the guidance screen of an upper camera whole body imaging | photography. It is a figure which shows the example of the live view display screen at the time of upper camera whole body imaging | photography. It is a flowchart explaining an upper camera whole body imaging | photography process. It is a figure which shows the example of a live view image. It is a figure explaining the detection of a color range. It is a figure which shows the example of a corner image. It is a figure which shows the example of an upper camera whole body image. It is a flowchart explaining the process regarding eye size and brightness selection. It is a figure which shows the example of an eye size and brightness selection screen. It is a flowchart for demonstrating an edit process. It is a figure which shows an example of an edit screen. It is a flowchart explaining the creation process of a cellular phone bonus. It is a figure which shows an example of the selection screen which selects whether to process or not. It is a figure which shows an example of a cutting screen. It is a figure which shows an example of the screen for making a user recognize that it is cut out. It is a figure which shows an example of a process selection screen. It is a figure which shows an example of an edit screen. It is a figure which shows an example of the screen shown to a user when selecting a background again. It is a flowchart explaining the process 1 regarding image transmission. It is a figure which shows an example of the selection screen which selects the game at the time of subsequent customer service. It is a flowchart explaining the process 2 regarding image transmission. It is a flowchart explaining the detail of a subsequent customer service process. 10 is a flowchart for describing photographing processing 2; 10 is a flowchart for describing photographing processing 2; It is a flowchart explaining the process 3 regarding image transmission.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present technology will be described with reference to the drawings.

[Configuration example of information processing system]
FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of an information processing system according to an embodiment of the present invention. The information processing system in FIG. 1 includes a photo sticker creating apparatus 1, a mobile terminal 2, and a management server 3. The mobile terminal 2 is a terminal device such as a mobile phone that is carried by a user who performs a game provided by the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 and receives sticker paper. The management server 3 is a manufacturer of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1, for example. Is an information processing apparatus managed by

  The photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is provided with a reader / writer that performs proximity communication with a non-contact type IC, and the portable terminal 2 has a non-contact type IC built therein. In the information processing system of FIG. 1, information is transmitted and received between the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 and the portable terminal 2 when the portable terminal 2 is held over the reader / writer of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1. It is performed by the proximity communication used. Transmission and reception of information between the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 and the management server 3 and between the mobile terminal 2 and the management server 3 are performed via a network such as the Internet.

  The photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is provided with a portable transmission function. The user of the mobile terminal 2 can use the mobile transmission function in the photo sticker creation game provided by the photo sticker creation device 1.

  The portable transmission is a function for transmitting the image created by the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 to the management server 3 so that the image created by the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 can be viewed on the portable terminal 2. For example, when editing of the photographed image is completed, the user selects an image to be stored in the management server 3 from the images displayed on the screen of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1.

  The image selected by the user is transmitted to the management server 3 together with the e-mail address input by the user or the e-mail address acquired by the non-contact IC, and saved (stored) in a storage medium included in the management server 3. The When an e-mail including a URL representing a storage destination is transmitted from the management server 3 to the mobile terminal 2, and the user operates the mobile terminal 2 to instruct access to the URL included in the e-mail, the access is made based on the URL. Then, the image transmitted from the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 to the management server 3 is displayed on the monitor of the portable terminal 2.

  A user of the mobile terminal 2 can set an image displayed on the monitor of the mobile terminal 2 as a standby screen.

  A series of operations of the information processing system will be described later.

[External structure of photo sticker creation device]
FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a configuration example of the appearance of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  The photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is a game machine that allows a user to perform operations such as shooting and editing as a game and receives a price from the user instead of providing a shot image or an edited image. The photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is installed in a store such as a game center. There may be one user or a plurality of users.

  A user who plays in the game provided by the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 pays the price, takes a picture of himself as a subject, and selects an image to be edited selected from the shot images obtained by shooting. Editing is performed using an editing function for synthesizing handwritten line drawings and stamp images, thereby making the photographed image rich and colorful. The user receives the sticker sheet on which the edited image is printed and ends the series of games.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 mainly includes a photographing unit 11, an editing unit 12, and a subsequent customer service unit 13. The photographing unit 11 and the editing unit 12 are installed in contact with each other, and the editing unit 12 and the subsequent customer service unit 13 are installed in contact with each other.

  The photographing unit 11 includes a photographing unit 21 and a background unit 22. The photographing unit 21 and the background unit 22 are set apart by a predetermined distance, and a photographing operation is performed in a photographing space that is a space formed between the photographing unit 21 and the background unit 22.

  The photographing unit 21 is a device that allows a user to perform photographing work. The photographing unit 21 enters the photographing space and is located in front of the user who is performing the photographing work. The front panel 41 of the photographing unit 21 that constitutes a surface in which the photographing space is desired in front is provided with a touch panel monitor used by the user during photographing work. When the left side as viewed from the user in the imaging space is the left side and the right side is the right side, the left side of the imaging unit 21 is constituted by a side panel 42A, and the right side is a side panel 42B (not shown). Consists of.

  The background unit 22 is attached to the left end of the rear panel 51 and the rear panel 51, which are plate-like members positioned on the rear side of the user who is taking a photo work facing the front, and has the same width as the side panel 42A. A side panel 52A, which is a plate-like member, and a side panel 52B (FIG. 3), which is a plate-like member attached to the right end of the back panel 51 and having substantially the same width as the side panel 42B.

  The side panel 42A constituting the left side surface of the photographing unit 21 and the side panel 52A of the background unit 22 are provided on substantially the same plane, and their upper portions are connected by a connecting part 23A that is a plate-like member. Further, the side panel 42B constituting the right side surface of the photographing unit 21 and the side panel 52B of the background portion 22 are provided on substantially the same plane, and their upper portions are connected by a connecting portion 23B which is a plate-like member.

  An opening formed by being surrounded by the side panel 42 </ b> A of the photographing unit 21, the connecting part 23 </ b> A, and the side panel 52 </ b> A of the background part 22 becomes an entrance G <b> 1 of the photographing space. Although not shown, an opening formed by being surrounded by the side panel 42B of the photographing unit 21, the connecting part 23B, and the side panel 52B of the background 22 is also an entrance G2 of the photographing space.

  An opening surrounded by the front panel 41 of the photographing unit 21, the connecting part 23A, the connecting part 23B, and the back panel 51 of the background part 22 is formed above the photographing space, and a ceiling strobe is formed so as to cover a part of the opening. A unit 24 is provided. One end of the ceiling strobe unit 24 is fixed to the connecting portion 23A, and the other end is fixed to the connecting portion 23B. The ceiling strobe unit 24 has a built-in strobe that emits light toward the photographing space in accordance with photographing. A fluorescent lamp is provided inside the strobe constituting the ceiling strobe unit 24, and also functions as illumination of the photographing space.

  When the front-back direction of the user in the shooting space is the depth direction, the dimensions (depth, width, and height) of the shooting unit 11 are, for example, 1850 mm × 1800 mm × 2225 mm.

  The editing unit 12 is a device that allows a user to perform editing work for editing an image obtained by photographing work. The editing unit 12 is provided so as to be connected to the photographing unit 11 so that one side surface thereof is in contact with the back surface of the front panel 41 of the photographing unit 21. The editing unit 12 is provided with a configuration such as a tablet built-in monitor used by a user during editing work.

  If the configuration of the editing unit 12 shown in FIG. 2 is a front-side configuration, the editing unit 12 is used for editing operations on the front side and the back side so that two sets of users can perform editing operations simultaneously. Each configuration is provided.

  The front side of the editing unit 12 is a surface perpendicular to the floor surface, and is composed of a surface 71 that is substantially parallel to the side panel 42A, and a slope 72 formed above the surface 71. The configuration used is provided on the slope 72. On the left side of the slope 72, a support portion 73A that has a columnar shape and supports one end of the lighting device 74 is provided. A support portion 73 </ b> B (FIG. 3) that supports the other end of the lighting device 74 is also provided on the right side of the slope 72. Further, on the left side of the support portion 73A, there is provided a support portion 73C having a plate-like shape and provided by connecting the subsequent customer service portion 13. A support portion 75 that supports the curtain rail 26 is provided on the upper surface of the support portion 73C.

  A curtain rail 26 is attached above the editing unit 12. The curtain rail 26 is configured by combining three rails 26A to 26C so that the shape when viewed from above is a U-shape. One end of the rails 26A and 26B provided in parallel is fixed to the connecting portion 23A and the connecting portion 23B, respectively, and both ends of the remaining one rail 26C are joined to the other end.

  A curtain is attached to the curtain rail 26 so that the inside of the space in front of the editing unit 12 and the space in front of the back cannot be seen from the outside. The space in front of the editing unit 12 and the space in front of the back, which are surrounded by the curtain attached to the curtain rail 26, serve as an editing space in which the user performs editing work.

  FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 as seen from another angle.

  The subsequent customer service unit 13 is a device for performing subsequent customer service to the user. At the time of the customer service, the photographed image and the edited image are transmitted to a mobile terminal such as a mobile phone.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the post-service customer unit 13 has a plate-like housing having a predetermined thickness, and is connected to the editing unit 12 so that the back surface thereof is in contact with the left side surface of the editing unit 12. Provided. A front face of the post-service section 13 is provided with a tablet built-in monitor used by the user at the time of post-service and a discharge port through which sticker paper on which a photographed image or an edited image is printed is discharged. The space in front of the post-service section 13 serves as a post-service space for performing post-service to users who are waiting for the printing on the sticker paper to end.

  Here, the flow of the photo sticker creation game and the accompanying movement of the user will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a plan view of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 as viewed from above.

  The user of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is formed between the photographing part 21 and the background part 22 from the entrance G1 as indicated by the white arrow # 1 or from the entrance G2 as indicated by the white arrow # 2. The camera enters the shooting space A1 and performs a shooting operation using a camera or a touch panel monitor provided in the shooting unit 21.

  The user who has finished the photographing work exits the photographing space A1 using the doorway G1 as indicated by the white arrow # 3 and moves to the editing space A2-1, or as indicated by the white arrow # 4. To leave the shooting space A1 and move to the editing space A2-2.

  The editing space A2-1 is an editing space on the front side of the editing unit 12, and the editing space A2-2 is an editing space on the back side of the editing unit 12. Which of the editing space A2-1 and the editing space A2-2 is moved is guided by the screen display of the touch panel monitor of the photographing unit 21 or the like. For example, the empty space of the two editing spaces is guided as the destination. The user who has moved to the editing space A2-1 or the editing space A2-2 starts editing work. The user of the editing space A2-1 and the user of the editing space A2-2 can perform editing work at the same time.

  After the editing operation is completed, printing of an image selected from the photographed image and the edited image is started. The user who has finished the editing work during image printing moves from the editing space A2-1 to the post-service area A3 as indicated by the white arrow # 5 if the editing work has been performed in the editing space A2-1. After that, he gets a customer service. In addition, when the editing work is completed in the editing space A2-2, the user moves from the editing space A2-2 to the post-service area A3 as indicated by the white arrow # 6. Receive customer service in customer service space A3.

  When the printing of the image is finished, the user receives the sticker paper from the outlet provided in the post-service section 13 and finishes a series of photo sticker creation games.

  Next, the configuration of each device will be described.

[Configuration of shooting section]
FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the photographing unit 21. The photographing unit 21 is configured by attaching a front panel 41, a side panel 42A, and a side panel 42B to a base unit 43 having a box shape.

  The front panel 41 is positioned in front of the user who performs the shooting operation in the shooting space A1, and the side panel 42A and the side panel 42B are positioned on the left side and the right side of the user who performs the shooting operation in the shooting space A1, respectively. The connecting portion 23A is fixed above the side panel 42A, and the connecting portion 23B is fixed above the side panel 42B.

  An imaging / display unit 81 is provided in the approximate center of the front panel 41. The photographing / display unit 81 includes a camera 91, a camera strobe 92, and a touch panel monitor 93.

  The camera 91 is configured to include an imaging device having an imaging element such as a CCD (Charge Coupled Device), and images a user in the imaging space A1. A moving image (live view image) captured by the camera 91 is displayed on the touch panel monitor 93 in real time. An image captured by the camera 91 at a predetermined timing such as when a user gives an instruction to shoot is saved as a photographic image (still image). Note that an image captured by the camera 91, that is, a live view image and a captured image are collectively referred to as a captured image hereinafter.

  A camera strobe 92 is provided on the back side of the camera 91, and the camera 91 is driven (moved) in the vertical direction on the surface side of the camera strobe 92. The camera strobe 92 is composed of an acrylic plate constituting a light emitting surface and an illumination device such as a fluorescent lamp provided behind the light emitting surface, and emits light in accordance with photographing by the camera 91 like other strobes. In the camera strobe 92, a portion exposed according to the vertical position of the camera 91 is a light emitting surface. That is, the camera strobe 92 irradiates the vicinity of the user's face as a subject from above or below the camera 91 according to the vertical position of the camera 91.

  A touch panel monitor 93 provided on the lower side of the camera 91 includes a monitor such as an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) and a touch panel laminated thereon. The touch panel monitor 93 has a function as a live view monitor that displays a moving image captured by the camera 91 and a function that displays various GUI (Graphical User Interface) images and accepts a user's selection operation through the touch panel. ing. On the touch panel monitor 93, a moving image after an image such as a background is appropriately displayed is displayed.

  On the front panel 41, an upper strobe 82 is installed on the upper side with respect to the position of the photographing / display unit 81. A left strobe 83 is installed on the left side and a right strobe 84 is installed on the right side. A lower strobe 85 is provided at a position below the photographing / display unit 81 such that a part of the upper surface of the base portion 43 protrudes.

  The upper strobe 82 irradiates the user from the upper front. The left strobe 83 irradiates the user from the left front, and the right strobe 84 irradiates the user from the right front. The lower strobe 85 irradiates the user from the lower front.

  The base unit 43 is also provided with a foot strobe 86 that irradiates the user's foot. The upper strobe 82, left strobe 83, right strobe 84, lower strobe 85, and foot strobe 86 are provided with fluorescent lamps. Used as illumination in the space A1. By adjusting the light emission amount of each fluorescent lamp, or by adjusting the number of fluorescent lamps to emit light, the brightness in the shooting space A1 depends on the content of the shooting work performed by the user. Adjust as appropriate.

  Further, a coin insertion / return port 87 through which a user inserts money is provided on the right side of the foot strobe 86.

  Further, on the left side of the touch panel monitor 93 on the upper side of the lower strobe 85, a monitor left strobe 88 that irradiates the user from the lower left front is provided, and on the right side of the touch panel monitor 93, the user is viewed from the lower right front. A monitor right strobe 89 for irradiating is provided.

  An illumination device other than the fluorescent lamp may be provided inside each strobe.

  Spaces 43A and 43B formed on the left and right sides of the upper surface of the base portion 43 with the lower strobe 85 interposed therebetween are used as a luggage storage place for a user who performs a photographing operation to place baggage and the like. Further, for example, near the ceiling of the front panel 41, there is also provided a speaker that outputs sound such as guidance sound for shooting processing, BGM (Back Ground Music), and sound effects for allowing the user to perform shooting operations.

  Here, the vertical drive of the camera 91 will be described.

  In the shooting process, the vertical position of the camera 91 is such that the user as a subject is shot from the front in front when viewed from the user, and the position from which the user is photographed obliquely from the front when viewed from the user. In addition, the camera 91 is driven in the vertical direction to perform shooting.

  Hereinafter, as appropriate, the camera 91 in a position where the user is photographed from the front in front is referred to as a lower camera, and the camera 91 in a position where the user is photographed from diagonally forward is referred to as the upper camera.

[Configuration example of shooting / display unit]
FIG. 6 shows a detailed configuration example of the photographing / display unit 81 including the camera 91 driven in the vertical direction.

  As shown in FIG. 6A, the photographing / display unit 81 is configured by providing a camera 91, a camera strobe 92, and a touch panel monitor 93 on one side of a casing having a vertically long rectangular parallelepiped shape. A frame-shaped cover 94 is provided around the camera 91 and the camera strobe 92, and the camera 91 is driven in the vertical direction within the range of the opening of the cover 94.

  6B shows the photographing / display unit 81 from which the touch panel monitor 93 and the cover 94 are removed from the state of FIG. 6A. As shown in FIG. 6B, the camera 91 is configured integrally with an acrylic plate 95 that constitutes the light emitting surface of the camera strobe 92, and the acrylic plate 95 is driven in the vertical direction together with the camera 91. The side surface of the camera 91 is supported by a camera support unit 96 and is driven in the vertical direction according to a guide groove provided in the camera support unit 96.

  6C shows the photographing / display unit 81 from which the acrylic plate 95 has been removed from the state of FIG. 6B. As shown in FIG. 6C, an upper camera fluorescent lamp 97U is provided above the rear surface of the camera 91, and a lower camera fluorescent lamp 97D is provided below the rear surface of the camera 91. The camera 91 is configured integrally with an on-camera fluorescent lamp 97U and a lower-camera fluorescent lamp 97D as illumination devices constituting the camera strobe 92. The upper-camera fluorescent lamp 97U and the lower-camera fluorescent lamp 97D are vertically moved together with the camera 91. Drive in the direction.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 6A, when the camera 91 is positioned at the lower end of the opening of the cover 94 and is in the lower camera state, the upper acrylic plate 95 of the camera 91 is exposed, and the on-camera fluorescent lamp 97U is By emitting light, the camera strobe 92 irradiates the vicinity of the user's face as a subject from above the camera 91.

  Although not shown, when the camera 91 is positioned at the upper end of the opening of the cover 94 and is in the upper camera state, the lower acrylic plate 95 of the camera 91 is exposed and the lower fluorescent lamp 97D emits light. Thus, the camera strobe 92 irradiates the vicinity of the user's face as a subject from below the camera 91.

[Camera configuration example]
FIG. 7 shows a detailed configuration example of the camera 91.

  The camera 91 is configured by mounting a camera body 91M, which is an imaging device, on a case 91C. The camera 91 is provided with a rotating portion 91R that rotates about an axis parallel to the optical axis of the lens of the camera body 91M by a predetermined driving mechanism. Further, a gear provided on the circumferential surface of the zoom ring 91F for adjusting the focal length of the camera body 91M and a gear (not shown) provided at one end of the rotating portion 91R are provided with ribs on the inner side. They are connected by a timing belt 91B.

  That is, when the rotating portion 91R rotates, the zoom ring 91F rotates via the timing belt 91B, and the focal length of the camera body 91M is adjusted. Thereby, for example, when the camera 91 is in the lower camera state, the focal length can be adjusted to zoom in, and when the camera 91 is in the upper camera state, the focal length can be adjusted to zoom out.

  Further, protrusions P1 and P2 are provided on the side surface of the case 91C. The camera 91 is driven in the vertical direction by the projections P1 and P2 being guided along the guide grooves g1 and g2 provided in the camera support 96 as shown in FIG. The guide grooves g1 and g2 may be formed so as to penetrate the camera support portion 96, or may be formed so as not to penetrate. As shown in FIG. 8, the guide groove g2 is formed so as to draw an arc around the upper end of the guide groove g1 above the position corresponding to the upper end of the guide groove g1. Thus, after the protrusions P1 and P2 reach the positions corresponding to the upper end of the guide groove g1 and the upper end of the guide groove g1 of the guide groove g2, the camera 91 is centered on the upper end of the guide groove g1. The image is rotated in the left direction in the figure by a predetermined angle, and the lower direction of the photographing space is photographed.

  With such a structure, when the camera 91 is in the lower camera state, the user is photographed from the front front, and when the camera 91 is in the upper camera state, the user is photographed from diagonally forward.

[Configuration of the background]
FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the background portion 22 on the photographing space A1 side. FIG. 9A is a front view illustrating a configuration example of the background portion 22, and FIG. 9B is a perspective view illustrating a configuration example of the background portion 22.

  Near the center above the back panel 51, a back center strobe 101 for irradiating a user who is performing a shooting operation in the shooting space A1 from the back center is attached.

  A rear left strobe 102 that irradiates a user who is performing a photographing operation in the photographing space A1 from the left rear is provided above the rear panel 51 and on the doorway G1 side. Further, a rear right strobe 103 that irradiates a user who is performing a photographing operation in the photographing space A1 from the right rear is provided above the rear panel 51 and on the entrance / exit G2 side.

  In addition, a floor 104 is provided below the back panel 51 in a portion sandwiched between the side panel 52A and the side panel 52B in the imaging space A1. As shown in FIG. 10, the floor 104 is provided with an inclination of, for example, 7 ° with respect to the installation surface on which the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is installed so that the floor 104 becomes higher toward the back panel 51 side. .

  If the front-back direction of the user in the shooting space is the depth direction, the dimensions of the floor 104 (depth, width, and height on the back panel 51 side) are, for example, 550 mm × 1710 mm × 80 mm.

[Effects obtained by floor inclination]
Here, the effect obtained by providing the floor 104 with an inclination will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 11 shows a subject (user) 111 photographed by the camera 91 in the upper camera state in the photographing space A1. When shooting the whole body of the subject, shooting with the upper camera makes the face appear larger than shooting with the lower camera, so that a shot image with an enhanced face can be obtained. Further, the whole body image obtained by the upper camera can increase the ratio of the subject in the image than the whole body image obtained by the lower camera. As described above, photographing with the upper camera is suitable for obtaining a whole body image of a subject.

  For example, in a shooting space of a general photo sticker creation apparatus, as shown in FIG. 11A, when the subject 111 is tilted forward so that the face is brought closer to the camera 91, shooting with a more emphasized face is performed. An image can be obtained.

  Further, by providing the inclined floor 104 as in the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 of the present invention, as shown in FIG. 11B, the same state as when the heel portion of the subject 111 is wearing shoes with heels. Thus, since the length of the instep with respect to the imaging surface of the camera 91 is longer than that in the case of FIG. 11A, a captured image in which the foot looks longer can be obtained.

  In particular, if the foot is the longest when the angle between the ground and the sole when wearing shoes with heel is 7 °, the inclination of the floor 104 is set to 7 °. Even a female junior and senior high school student who wears shoes with low heels can obtain a photographed image in which the legs look longer as in the case of wearing shoes with heels.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 11A, when the subject 111 is tilted forward and the camera 91 is viewed, a portion 111n from under the chin to the neck is irradiated by the strobe. It is difficult to understand the outline of the face, and the face may appear larger than necessary.

  On the other hand, by providing the floor 104 as shown in FIG. 11B, the subject 111 can be photographed in a posture that does not protrude forward and does not stick out the chin as shown in FIG. 11A. A shadow is formed on the portion 111n, and in the captured image, it is possible to prevent the face from being emphasized and the face from appearing larger than necessary.

  Further, in FIG. 11A, when the subject 111 looks at the camera 91 without taking the forward tilted posture, the photographed image becomes a face with an upper eye. On the other hand, since the line of sight of the subject 111 is increased by providing the floor 104 as shown in FIG. 11B, the subject 111 can naturally see the camera 91, and the photographed image becomes a face with an upper eye. Can be avoided.

[About chroma key sheet]
Further, in the present embodiment, the background portion 22 is configured without the winding-up type background curtain used for the background or the elevating curtain used as the chroma key curtain on the photographing space A1 side of the background portion 22. A chroma key sheet is affixed to the rear panel 51, the side panels 52 </ b> A and 52 </ b> B, and the surface of the floor 104.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating a chroma key sheet attached to the photographing space A1 side of the background portion 22. FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 12, a chroma key sheet 121A is affixed to the back panel 51, a chroma key sheet 121B is affixed to the lower part of the side panel 52B, and a chroma key sheet 121C is affixed to the slope portion of the floor 104. The The chroma key sheets 121A to 121C are green chroma key sheets, whereby a so-called green back composition is performed. Although not shown, a chroma key sheet 121C 'similar to the chroma key sheet 121B is also attached to the lower portion of the side panel 52A. As shown in FIG. 12, the chroma key sheet 121B is attached only to the lower portion of the side panel 52B, but the portion of the side panel 52B to which the chroma key sheet 121B is attached is the image of the camera 91. It may be wider than the part that enters the corner, and may be the entire surface of the side panel 52B, for example. The same applies to the chroma key sheet 121C 'attached to the side panel 52A.

  The chroma key sheets 121A, 121B, and 121C may be made of the same material or different materials. Specifically, for example, the chroma key sheet 121A serving as the back surface of the imaging space A1 may be made of cloth, the chroma key sheet 121B serving as the side face may be made of resin or cloth, and the chroma key sheet 121C may be made of resin such as rubber.

[Configuration of editorial department]
FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the front side of the editing unit 12 (the editing space A2-1 side).

  A tablet built-in monitor 131 is provided at substantially the center of the slope 72. A touch pen 132A is provided on the left side of the tablet built-in monitor 131, and a touch pen 132B is provided on the right side.

  The tablet built-in monitor 131 is configured by superimposing a tablet capable of inputting an operation using the touch pen 132A or 132B on an editing monitor such as an LCD. On the tablet built-in monitor 131, for example, an editing screen that is a screen used for editing a captured image selected as an image to be edited is displayed. When two people perform editing work simultaneously, the touch pen 132A is used by one user, and the touch pen 132B is used by the other user.

  On the left side of the editing unit 12, a post-service unit 13 is provided.

[Composition of the customer service department]
FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the front side of the post-service unit 13.

  A monitor 161 with a built-in tablet is provided at the upper center of the post-service section 13. A touch pen 162A is provided on the left side of the tablet built-in monitor 161, and a touch pen 162B is provided on the right side. Similarly to the tablet built-in monitor 131, the tablet built-in monitor 161 is configured by providing a tablet capable of operating input using the touch pen 162A or 162B superimposed on a post-service monitor such as an LCD. On the tablet built-in monitor 161, a screen used for post-service processing for transmitting a captured image or an edited image to a mobile terminal such as a mobile phone is displayed.

  A non-contact type IC reader / writer 163 is provided under the tablet built-in monitor 161, and a sticker paper discharge port 164 is provided under the non-contact type IC reader / writer 163. A speaker 165 is provided below the sticker paper discharge port 164.

  The non-contact type IC reader / writer 163 communicates with a non-contact type IC that is in close proximity, and reads data from the non-contact type IC and writes data to the non-contact type IC.

  In the sticker paper discharge port 164, sticker paper on which an image created by the user of the editing space A2-1 is printed, or the user of the editing space A2-2 performs the editing work. The sticker paper on which the created image is printed is discharged. A printer is provided inside the editing unit 12, and printing of images is performed by the printer.

  The speaker 165 outputs sound such as guidance voice, BGM, and sound effects for the post-service processing.

[Internal configuration of photo sticker creation device]
Next, the internal configuration of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 will be described. FIG. 15 is a block diagram illustrating an internal configuration example of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1. The same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the same structure as the structure mentioned above. Note that overlapping descriptions are omitted as appropriate.

  The control unit 201 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and the like, executes a program stored in a ROM (Read Only Memory) 206 and a storage unit 202, and controls the overall operation of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1. A storage unit 202, a communication unit 203, a drive 204, a ROM 206, and a RAM (Random Access Memory) 207 are connected to the control unit 201. The control unit 201 is also connected with each configuration of the photographing unit 208, the editing unit 209, and the post-service unit 210.

  The storage unit 202 includes a non-volatile storage medium such as a hard disk or a flash memory, and stores various setting information supplied from the control unit 201. Information stored in the storage unit 202 is appropriately read out by the control unit 201.

  A communication unit 203 is an interface of a network such as the Internet, and communicates with an external device according to control by the control unit 201.

  A removable medium 205 made of an optical disk, a semiconductor memory, or the like is appropriately attached to the drive 204. Computer programs and data read from the removable medium 205 by the drive 204 are supplied to the control unit 201 and stored in the storage unit 202 or installed.

  The ROM 206 stores programs and data executed by the control unit 201. The RAM 207 temporarily stores data and programs processed by the control unit 201.

  The imaging unit 208 includes a coin processing unit 221, an illumination device 222, a camera 91, a touch panel monitor 93, and a speaker 223 that are configured to perform imaging processing in the imaging space A1.

  The coin processing unit 221 detects the insertion of coins into the coin insertion / return port 87. When the coin processing unit 221 detects that a predetermined amount of coins such as 300 yen has been inserted, the coin processing unit 221 outputs an activation signal indicating that to the control unit 201.

  The illumination device 222 is a fluorescent lamp provided inside each strobe in the photographing space A1, and emits light according to an illumination control signal supplied from the control unit 201. As described above, in the photographing space A1, in addition to the strobe of the ceiling strobe unit 24, an upper strobe 82, a left strobe 83, a right strobe 84, a lower strobe 85, a foot strobe 86, and a monitor left strobe provided in the photographing section 21. 88, a monitor right strobe 89, a back center strobe 101 provided in the background portion 22, a back left strobe 102, and a back right strobe 103 are provided.

  In addition, the illumination device 222 adjusts the light emission amount according to the control by the control unit 201, thereby adjusting the brightness in the shooting space A1 according to the stage of the shooting work performed by the user.

  The camera 91 shoots according to the control by the control unit 201 and outputs an image obtained by the shooting to the control unit 201.

  The speaker 223 outputs sound such as guidance voice, BGM, and sound effects of shooting processing that causes the user to perform shooting work.

  The editing unit 209A includes a tablet built-in monitor 131, touch pens 132A and 132B, and a speaker 231 provided on the front side of the editing unit 12 as a configuration for performing editing processing in the editing space A2-1. The editing unit 209B has the same configuration as the editing unit 209A, and performs editing processing in the editing space A2-2.

  The tablet built-in monitor 131 displays an editing screen on a built-in editing monitor under the control of the control unit 201, and detects a user operation on the editing screen (built-in tablet). A signal representing the content of the user's operation is supplied to the control unit 201, and the captured image to be edited is edited.

  The speaker 231 outputs sound such as guidance voice, BGM, and sound effect of editing processing that allows the user to perform editing work.

  The subsequent customer service section 210 includes a tablet built-in monitor 161, touch pens 162A and 162B, a non-contact type IC reader / writer 163, a speaker 165, and a printer 241 that perform print processing in the subsequent customer service space A3. , And a sticker unit 242.

  Under the control of the control unit 201, the tablet built-in monitor 161 displays a screen used for the subsequent customer service on the built-in subsequent customer service monitor, and detects a user operation on the screen (built-in tablet). A signal representing the content of the user's operation is supplied to the control unit 201, and the customer service is performed afterwards.

  The printer 241 prints the photographed image or the edited image obtained by the editing process on the sticker paper stored in the sticker paper unit 242 attached to the printer 241 and discharges it to the sticker paper discharge port 164.

[Configuration of control unit]
Next, the control unit 201 will be described. FIG. 16 shows a configuration example of functional blocks realized by the control unit 201 executing a program stored in the ROM 206 or the like.

  The control unit 201 performs a process related to a charge input when starting the photo sticker creation game and a process related to a photographing work process of the photo sticker creation game such as photographing a user group. An editing processing unit 302 that performs processing related to the editing process of the photo sticker creation game such as graffiti editing, a printing processing unit 303 that performs processing related to the printing process of the photo sticker creation game such as printing of sticker paper, A post-service processing unit 304 is provided for performing processing related to the post-service process of the photo sticker creation game that serves the finished user group.

  That is, the control unit 201 controls processing related to each process of the photo sticker creation game.

[Configuration of shooting processing unit]
FIG. 17 is a functional block diagram illustrating a more detailed configuration example of the imaging processing unit 301 in FIG.

  In the example of FIG. 17, the imaging processing unit 301 includes a progress control unit 311, an imaging parameter setting unit 312, a live view display control unit 313, a captured image acquisition unit 314, an illumination control unit 315, a camera drive control unit 316, and a chroma key processing unit. 317, a corner point detection unit 318, a corner image generation unit 319, and a composition processing unit 320.

  The progress control unit 311 controls the progress of the photographing work process.

  The shooting parameter setting unit 312 performs processing related to setting of parameters relating to shooting such as image quality, brightness, and eye size.

  The live view display control unit 313 performs processing related to display on the touch panel monitor 93 (live view display).

  The captured image acquisition unit 314 performs processing related to imaging, particularly acquisition of captured images.

  The illumination control unit 315 performs processing related to light emission of the illumination device provided in the imaging space.

  The camera drive control unit 316 performs processing related to driving of the camera 91.

  The chroma key processing unit 317 performs chroma key processing for extracting the background area based on the color of the background area of the captured image captured by the camera 91.

  The corner point detection unit 318 detects a corner point, which is an intersection where the back surface, the side surface, and the floor surface of the shooting space intersect as a background region of the captured image captured by the camera 91.

  The corner image generation unit 319 generates a background image (hereinafter referred to as a corner image) including a corner line that is a line segment imitating an intersection line of two of the back surface, the side surface, and the floor surface of the imaging space.

  The composition processing unit 320 synthesizes the corner image generated by the corner image generation unit 319 with the captured image from which the background area has been extracted by the chroma key processing unit 317.

[Operation of photo sticker creation device]
Next, processing of the photo sticker creation apparatus 1 that provides a photo sticker creation game will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S1, the photographing processing unit 301 of the control unit 201 of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 determines whether or not a predetermined amount of coins has been inserted based on a signal supplied from the coin processing unit 221 and is inserted. Wait until it is determined.

  If it is determined in step S1 that a coin has been inserted, in step S2, the photographing processing unit 301 controls the photographing unit 208 to display a moving image of the subject captured by the camera 91 on the touch panel monitor 93 for live view. A photographing process is performed for photographing a user in the space A1 as a subject. The photographing process will be described later with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

  In step S3, the imaging processing unit 301 guides the user in the imaging space A1 to move to the editing space A2-1 or the editing space A2-2. The guidance for movement to the editing space A2-1 or the editing space A2-2 is performed by displaying a screen on the touch panel monitor 93 of the photographing unit 208 or by outputting sound from the speaker 223.

  In step S4, the editing processing unit 302 controls the editing unit 209 corresponding to the editing space of the editing space A2-1 and the editing space A2-2 that is the destination of the user who has finished the shooting process, Edit processing. Specifically, the editing processing unit 302 causes the user to select a synthesis image to be synthesized with the captured image selected as the editing target image, synthesizes the selected synthesis image with the captured image, and obtains the obtained synthesis. The image is edited according to the editing operation by the user.

  In step S5, the editing processing unit 302 guides the user who has finished the editing process in the editing space A2-1 or the editing space A2-2 to move to the post-service space A3. The guidance of the movement to the post-service space A3 is performed by displaying a screen on the tablet built-in monitor 131 or by outputting sound from the speaker 231.

  In step S <b> 6, the print processing unit 303 performs a printing process in which an image selected by the user is output to the printer 241 and printed on a sticker sheet.

  In step S <b> 7, the subsequent customer service processing unit 304 controls the subsequent customer service unit 210 to perform the subsequent customer service process for a user who is waiting for printing completion. Specifically, the post-service processing unit 304 performs a mobile transmission game process for transmitting a captured image or an edited image to the mobile terminal as the post-service processing, and directly inputs the e-mail address of the mobile terminal. Display on the tablet built-in monitor 161 a selection screen for a transmission method that allows a user to select whether to transmit an image to a portable terminal by transmitting to a portable terminal or by communicating with a non-contact type IC. The image is transmitted according to the operation by the user.

  When the printing is completed, in step S8, the post-service processing unit 304 displays that the printing is completed on the tablet built-in monitor 161, and the printer 241 discharges the sticker paper on which the image is printed to the sticker paper discharge port 164. The process is terminated.

[Example of shooting process]
Next, an example of the flow of the photographing process in step S2 in the series of processes of the above-described photo sticker creation game will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

  In step S31, the shooting parameter setting unit 312 displays a shooting selection screen on the touch panel monitor 93 and accepts shooting selection by the user. The image selection is selection of image quality such as hue and sharpness. The shooting parameter setting unit 312 adjusts the image quality of the image shot by the camera 91 according to the image selected by the user.

  In step S <b> 32, the progress control unit 311 displays a shooting method guidance screen on the touch panel monitor 93. Specifically, a guidance screen for performing lower camera up shooting for shooting the user's face or upper body from the front front is displayed. That is, at this time, the camera 91 is in a lower camera state. After displaying the guidance screen, the captured image acquisition unit 314 controls the camera 91 to start capturing an image.

  In step S33, the live view display control unit 313 displays the moving image (live view image) captured by the camera 91 on the touch panel monitor 93 (performs live view display).

  In step S34, the captured image acquisition unit 314 displays a countdown indicator on the touch panel monitor 93, and notifies the user of the capturing timing.

  When the shooting timing comes, in step S35, the captured image acquisition unit 314 controls the camera 91 to perform lower camera up shooting, and acquires a captured image that is a still image (lower camera up image).

  In step S <b> 36, the progress control unit 311 displays the captured image on the touch panel monitor 93 and allows the user to check the captured result.

  FIG. 21 shows an example of a live view display screen displayed on the touch panel monitor 93 during lower camera up shooting. The live view display screen of FIG. 21 includes a live view display area 411 that displays a live view image of the camera 91, and shooting result display areas 412-1 to 412-6 that display shot images obtained as a result of shooting. Has been.

  In the live view display screen of FIG. 21, when the number indicated by a countdown indicator (not shown) becomes 0, the live view image displayed in the live view display area 411 is obtained as the lower camera up image. The obtained lower camera up image is displayed in a predetermined area (specifically, the photographing result display areas 412-1 to 412-3) in the photographing result display areas 412-1 to 416-2 in the order of photographing. Will come to be.

  Returning to the flowchart of FIG. 19, after step S <b> 36, in step S <b> 37, the progress control unit 311 determines whether or not shooting has been repeated a predetermined number of times. If it is determined in step S37 that shooting has not been performed a predetermined number of times, the process returns to step S33, and the above-described process is repeated. Specifically, the above-described processing is repeated until the lower camera up shooting is performed three times.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S37 that the lower camera up shooting has been repeated three times, the process proceeds to step S38, and the camera drive control unit 316 drives the camera 91 so as to move the camera 91 upward. To control. As a result, the camera 91 is brought into the upper camera state.

  In step S <b> 39, the progress control unit 311 displays a shooting method guidance screen on the touch panel monitor 93. Specifically, a guidance screen for performing upper camera-up shooting for shooting the user's face or upper body from diagonally forward is displayed. After displaying the guidance screen, the captured image acquisition unit 314 controls the camera 91 to start capturing an image.

  As described above, in the state of the upper camera, the focus of the camera 91 is adjusted so as to zoom out, but here, the digital zoom function is used to electrically change the magnification of the captured image, thereby Take a camera-up shot. Further, the focus of the camera 91 may be adjusted by the camera drive control unit 316 according to the shooting method, in addition to being adjusted by the mechanism described with reference to FIG.

  In step S40, the live view display control unit 313 displays the moving image (live view image) captured by the camera 91 on the touch panel monitor 93 (performs live view display).

  In step S41, the captured image acquisition unit 314 displays a countdown indicator on the touch panel monitor 93 and notifies the user of the capturing timing.

  At the shooting timing, in step S42, the captured image acquisition unit 314 controls the camera 91 to perform upper camera up shooting, and acquires a captured image (upper camera up image) that is a still image.

  In step S43, the progress control unit 311 displays the captured image on the touch panel monitor 93, and allows the user to check the captured result.

  FIG. 22 shows an example of a live view display screen displayed on the touch panel monitor 93 during upper camera up shooting. In the live view display screen of FIG. 22, when the number indicated by a countdown indicator (not shown) becomes 0, the live view image displayed in the live view display area 411 is obtained as the upper camera up image. The upper camera up shooting is performed only once. Since the lower camera up image is displayed in the imaging result display areas 412-1 to 412-3, the obtained upper camera up image is displayed in the imaging result display area 412-4.

  Returning to the flowchart of FIG. 19, after step S <b> 43, in step S <b> 44 of FIG. 20, the progress control unit 311 causes the touch panel monitor 93 to display a shooting method guidance screen. Specifically, a guidance screen is displayed to the effect that the upper camera whole body photographing is performed to photograph the whole body of the user from diagonally forward. After displaying the guidance screen, the captured image acquisition unit 314 controls the camera 91 to start capturing an image.

  FIG. 23 shows an example of an upper camera whole body photographing guidance screen displayed on the touch panel monitor 93. On the guidance screen of FIG. 23, a wording that the whole body photographing is performed and a word that prompts the user to stand in accordance with a foot mark that is a foot mark displayed on the touch panel monitor 93 are displayed. That is, on the touch panel monitor 93 (FIG. 24), a foot mark indicating the optimal standing position for performing the upper camera whole body photographing is displayed together with the live view image, and the user stands according to the foot mark, A suitable upper camera whole body image is obtained.

  Then, in step S45, a moving image (live view image) captured by the camera 91 is displayed, and an upper camera whole body photographing process is performed in which the upper camera whole body photographing is performed at a predetermined photographing timing. The upper camera whole body imaging process will be described later with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  FIG. 24 shows an example of a live view display screen displayed on the touch panel monitor 93 at the time of upper camera whole body photography. In the live view display screen of FIG. 24, when the number indicated by a countdown indicator (not shown) becomes 0, the live view image displayed in the live view display area 411 is obtained as the upper camera whole body image. Since the lower camera up image is displayed in the photographing result display areas 412-1 to 412-3 and the upper camera up image is displayed in the photographing result display area 412-4, the obtained upper camera whole body image is obtained. Are displayed in the photographing result display areas 412-5 and 412-6.

  In the touch panel monitor 93 shown in FIG. 24, a foot mark is displayed outside the live view display area 411 (below the live view display area 411), but the live view displayed in the live view display area 411 is displayed. A foot mark may be displayed in the view image. Further, the foot mark may not be displayed on the touch panel monitor 93, but may be written in advance on the surface of the floor 104 (chroma key sheet 121C) so that the user can stand on the foot mark.

  Returning to the flowchart of FIG. 20, after step S <b> 45, in step S <b> 46, the progress control unit 311 determines whether or not shooting has been repeated a predetermined number of times. If it is determined in step S46 that shooting has not been performed a predetermined number of times, the process repeats the process of step S45. Specifically, the above-described processing is repeated until the upper camera whole body photographing is performed twice.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S46 that the upper camera whole body imaging has been repeated twice, in step S47, the progress control unit 311 determines whether or not it is within the imaging time, and based on the elapsed time or the remaining time. Further, it is determined whether or not photographing is possible. If it is determined in step S47 that photographing is possible, additional photographing, so-called “bonus photographing” processing is performed.

  In step S <b> 48, the progress control unit 311 displays a bonus shooting guidance screen on the touch panel monitor 93. After displaying the guidance screen, the captured image acquisition unit 314 controls the camera 91 to start capturing an image.

  In step S49, the live view display control unit 313 displays the moving image (live view image) captured by the camera 91 on the touch panel monitor 93 (performs live view display).

  In step S50, the captured image acquisition unit 314 displays a countdown indicator on the touch panel monitor 93 and notifies the user of the capturing timing.

  At the shooting timing, in step S51, the captured image acquisition unit 314 controls the camera 91 to perform bonus shooting, and acquires a captured image (bonus captured image) that is a still image.

  In the bonus shooting process, since the camera 91 is in the upper camera state, either the upper camera up shooting or the upper camera whole body shooting is performed. Alternatively, one of two upper camera whole body images obtained by two upper camera whole body photographings may be handled as a bonus photographed image without performing bonus photographing.

  That is, in addition to three lower camera up shots, one upper camera up shot, and one upper camera full shot, the upper camera full shot may be performed as a highly probable bonus shot. Further, in the editing process, an image to be edited is selected from the obtained photographed images (including bonus photographed images). In this case, all of the obtained photographed images (for example, six images) are to be edited. You may make it be an image.

  In step S52, the progress control unit 311 displays the captured image on the touch panel monitor 93 and allows the user to check the captured result. Thereafter, the processing proceeds to step S53 in FIG.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S47 that shooting is not possible, steps S47 to S52 are skipped, and the process proceeds to step S53 in FIG.

  In step S53 of FIG. 20, the shooting parameter setting unit 312 causes the touch panel monitor 93 to display an eye size and brightness selection screen used for selecting the size and brightness of the user's eyes that appear in the captured image. The brightness determination process is executed. The eye / brightness determination process executed in step S53 will be described later with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  When the process of step S53 ends, the shooting process ends, and the process returns to step S2 of FIG. Note that the eye size selection process and the brightness selection process may be executed not in the photographing process but in an editing process performed in the editing space.

[Upper camera whole body shooting processing]
Next, with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 25, the details of the upper camera whole body imaging process in step S45 of FIG. 20 will be described.

  In step S <b> 111, the chroma key processing unit 317 extracts a background area of a moving image (live view image) captured by the camera 91.

  FIG. 26 shows an example of a live view image captured by the camera 91. In the live view image 431 of FIG. 26, together with two subjects, the back panel 51, the side panel 52B, and the chroma key sheets 121A and 121B pasted on the surface of the floor 104 constituting the imaging space A1. , 121C are displayed.

  Here, if the chroma key sheets 121A, 121B, and 121C are made of different materials, the colors (appearance) of the chroma key sheets 121A, 121B, and 121C in the live view image 431 are also different.

  Therefore, the chroma key processing unit 317 has values indicating the colors of the three surfaces of the back surface, the side surface, and the floor surface (that is, the chroma key sheets 121A, 121B, and 121C) as the background region of the live view image 431. By detecting the range (color range), the chroma key parameter for each of the back surface, the side surface, and the floor surface is set.

  Specifically, in the live view image 431 shown in FIG. 27 (the subject is omitted), the color range is detected based on the color value of the brightest region RmaxA and the color value of the darkest region RminA in the chroma key sheet 121A. Thus, the chroma key parameter of the chroma key sheet 121A is set. Similarly, by detecting the color range based on the color value of the brightest region RmaxB and the color value of the darkest region RminB in the chroma key sheet 121B, the chroma key parameter of the chroma key sheet 121B is set, and the chroma key By detecting the color range based on the color value of the brightest region RmaxC and the color value of the darkest region RminC in the sheet 121C, the chroma key parameter of the chroma key sheet 121C is set.

  Then, the chroma key processing unit 317 extracts a background region (back surface, side surface, and floor surface) from the live view image 431 using the chroma key parameters for each of the three surfaces.

  In step S <b> 112, the corner point detection unit 318 detects a corner point based on a boundary of values (color values) indicating the color of the background area of the live view image captured by the camera 91.

  As described above, in FIG. 26, since the colors of the chroma key sheets 121A, 121B, and 121C in the live view image 431 are different from each other, the corner point detection unit 318 uses the colors of the three surfaces of the chroma key sheets 121A, 121B, and 121C. By detecting the range and obtaining the boundary of each color value, a corner point CP where the three surfaces of the back surface, the side surface, and the floor surface of the imaging space A1 intersect is detected.

  In step S113, the progress control unit 311 determines whether the corner point detection unit 318 has detected a corner point. If it is determined in step S113 that no corner point is detected, the process returns to step S112, and the process is repeated until a corner point is detected. If it is determined that a corner point has not been detected, an error message may be displayed on the touch panel monitor 93. At this time, the color range used to obtain the boundary between the color values may be changed (redetected).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S113 that a corner point has been detected, the process proceeds to step S114, and the corner image generation unit 319 displays the rear, side, and floor surfaces of the shooting space as shown in FIG. A corner image 451 is generated in which corner lines 452A, 452B, and 452C resembling intersection lines where two of the surfaces intersect are drawn. In the corner image 451, the color of each surface corresponding to the back surface, the side surface, and the floor surface of the imaging space is, for example, white close to gray. The corner image 451 is a background image imitating a corner of the room.

  In step S115, the live view display control unit 313 displays the live view image captured by the camera 91 on the touch panel monitor 93 (performs live view display). Here, a live view image on which chroma key sheets 121A, 121B, and 121C are displayed is displayed together with two subjects as shown in FIG.

  In step S116, the captured image acquisition unit 314 displays a countdown indicator on the touch panel monitor 93 and notifies the user of the capturing timing.

  Here, the processes of steps S111 to S114 and the processes of steps S115 and S116 may be executed in parallel.

  When the shooting timing comes, in step S117, the captured image acquisition unit 314 controls the camera 91 to perform shooting, and the captured image (upper camera) is captured at that timing and is a still image with the background area extracted. A full body image).

  In step S118, the composition processing unit 320 detects the corner point CP detected by the corner point detection unit 318 in the upper camera whole body image and the intersections of the corner lines 452A to 452C of the corner image 451 generated by the corner image generation unit 319. Are combined with the upper camera whole body image from which the background region has been extracted.

  In step S119, the progress control unit 311 displays the captured image on the touch panel monitor 93, and allows the user to check the captured result.

  According to the above processing, it is possible to obtain the upper camera whole-body image 471 shown in FIG. 29 from the head to the toe of the subject. The upper camera whole body image 471 in FIG. 29 is a whole body image with the face emphasized, taken from obliquely above the front of the subject, and the boundary between the back surface, the side surface, and the floor is clearly shown, so it is uploaded to the blog. This is a suitable image as a coordinated image. In this way, it is possible to provide a coordinated image that is more satisfactory for the user.

  Furthermore, since the floor 104 is inclined in the photographing space A1, a coordinate image that makes the legs look longer can be obtained. Furthermore, in the coordinated image, the inclination of the floor 104 can prevent the face from appearing larger than necessary, and it can be avoided that the face looks more than necessary. Will be obtained.

  In step S115, a live view image obtained by combining a corner image with a live view image from which background regions (back, side, and floor) are extracted may be displayed. As a result, the user can perform a shooting operation while imagining the upper camera whole body image actually obtained.

  In addition, when a corner image is synthesized with a live view image from which a background area has been extracted, not a corner point detected by the corner point detection unit 318 but an intersection of a preset corner point and a line segment of the corner image You may make it synthesize | combine so that may match. As a result, the corner image can be easily synthesized at an appropriate position with respect to the photographed image obtained by extracting the three surfaces of the back surface, the side surface, and the floor surface by the chroma key process, and as a coordinate image uploaded to the blog A suitable image can be obtained.

  Further, in the corner image, the corner line does not need to be drawn corresponding to the position and angle corresponding to the intersecting line where the back surface, the side surface, and the floor surface of the actual photographing space intersect. The color of each surface corresponding to the back surface, the side surface, and the floor surface of the space is not limited to the above-described color (white color close to gray), and may further be decorated with a corner of the room.

  Further, a plurality of types of corner images may be prepared in advance and may be selected by the user. As a result, it is possible to provide a coordinate image that better matches the user's preference.

[Change process for changing eye size and brightness]
With reference to the flowchart in FIG. 30, the changing process relating to the change in eye size and brightness executed in step S <b> 53 in FIG. 20 will be described. First, in step S151, the shooting parameter setting unit 312 causes the touch panel monitor 93 to display an eye size / brightness selection screen used to select the size and brightness of the user's eyes that appear in the shot image.

  FIG. 31 is a diagram showing an example of an eye size / brightness selection screen that allows the user to select the eye size and brightness of the subject on a single screen using a captured image of the user himself / herself. .

  On the eye size / brightness selection screen shown in FIG. 31, a captured image 501 obtained as a result of shooting is displayed. For example, when six shots are taken, six shot images are obtained, and on the eye size / brightness selection screen, six shot images 501-1 to 501-6 are displayed on the upper side of the screen. The The photographed images 501-1 to 501-6 are images that have been photographed. However, after a change in the eye size or the like is instructed, the images are changed based on the instruction.

  On the lower side of the eye size / brightness selection screen, three eye size selection buttons 502-1 to 502-3 are displayed in order from the right side in the drawing. The eye size selection button 502-1 displays an image of a model eye having a natural eye size, and the eye size selection button 502-2 has a slightly larger eye size (for example, a natural size). An image of a model eye is displayed.

  The eye size selection button 502-3 displays a model eye image having a relatively large eye size (for example, about 20% larger than a natural size). Brightness selection buttons 503-1 to 503-3 for selecting the brightness are displayed below the eye size selection buttons 502-1 to 502-3 for changing these eye sizes.

  In FIG. 31, five brightness selection buttons 503-1 to 503-5 are displayed in order from the right side in the figure. The brightness selection buttons 503-1 to 503-5 display models with different brightness.

  A determination button 554 labeled “OK” is a button that is operated when confirming a change in eye size or brightness.

  Here, the description will be continued assuming that the size and brightness of the eyes are changed, but the size of the face, the color of the hair, the shade of the makeup, the color of the skin, and the like may be changed. When configured to be able to make such a plurality of changes, the eye size / brightness selection screen shown in FIG. 31 is also a screen that can make a plurality of changes, and buttons and the like corresponding to each change are displayed.

  Returning to the description of the flowchart of FIG. 30, in step S <b> 151, the eye size / brightness selection screen used for selecting the user's eye size and brightness shown in the photographed image as shown in FIG. 31 is displayed on the touch panel monitor 93. Is displayed, the process proceeds to step S152.

  In step S152, it is determined whether or not the user has performed an operation (touch) on any of the eye size selection buttons 502-1 to 502-3 on the eye size / brightness selection screen. If it is determined in step S152 that an operation (touch) has been performed on any of the eye size selection buttons 502-1 to 502-3, the process proceeds to step S153.

  In step S153, the imaging parameter setting unit 312 selects the eye size based on the information supplied from the touch panel monitor 93. In step S153, the shooting parameter setting unit 312 sets the size of the user's eyes that appear in all of the shot images 501-1 to 501-6 so that the image of the size selected by the user is captured. Change all at once.

  In step S154, the imaging parameter setting unit 312 displays the captured images 501-1 to 501-6 whose eye size has been changed on the touch panel monitor 93, and allows the user to confirm the result of the eye size change.

  When such processing relating to the eye size is performed, or when it is determined in step S152 that none of the eye size selection buttons 502-1 to 502-3 has been operated, the processing proceeds to step S155.

  In step S155, it is determined whether or not the user has performed an operation (touch) on any of the brightness selection buttons 503-1 to 503-5 on the eye size and brightness selection screen. If it is determined in step S155 that an operation (touch) has been performed on any one of the brightness selection buttons 503-1 to 503-5, the process proceeds to step S156.

  In step S <b> 156, the shooting parameter setting unit 312 selects the brightness based on the information supplied from the touch panel monitor 93. In step S156, the shooting parameter setting unit 312 collectively changes the brightness of the subjects of all the shot images 501-1 to 501-6 so that the subject has the brightness selected by the user.

  In step S157, the shooting parameter setting unit 312 displays the shot images 501-1 to 501-6 in which the brightness of the subject is changed on the touch panel monitor 93, and allows the user to check the brightness change result.

  If such brightness-related processing is performed or if it is determined in step S155 that none of the brightness selection buttons 503-1 to 503-5 has been operated, the processing proceeds to step S158.

  In step S158, the shooting parameter setting unit 312 determines whether or not the determination button 504 has been operated based on the information supplied from the touch panel monitor 93. If it is determined that the determination button 504 has not been operated, the process returns to step S152. Repeat the process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S158 that the enter button 504 has been operated, in step S159, the shooting parameter setting unit 312 determines the eye size and brightness of the subject, and sets the determined eye size and brightness. Information to be stored is stored in the storage unit 202 or the like.

  When the process of step S159 ends, the shooting process ends, and the process returns to step S2 of FIG. Note that the eye size selection process and the brightness selection process may be executed not in the photographing process but in an editing process performed in the editing space.

[About editing]
Next, the editing process performed in step S4 in FIG. 18 will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG. The editing process is a process performed for a user in the editing space after the shooting process is completed and an image selected as an editing target from a plurality of shot images is stored.

  In step S <b> 201, the editing processing unit 302 reads out and acquires the captured image selected as the editing target from the storage unit 202. After acquiring the captured image to be edited, the editing processing unit 302 causes the tablet built-in monitor 131 to display an editing screen. In the following, a case where six photographed images are selected as editing targets will be described, but the number of images is arbitrary.

  The captured image editing screen is basically configured by arranging screens having the same configuration in a symmetrical arrangement on the left and right. For example, a user standing on the left side with respect to the tablet built-in monitor 131 edits a captured image in the left half of the editing screen using the touch pen 132-A, and a user standing on the right side stands on the left side. In parallel with editing by the user, the photographed image is edited in the right half of the editing screen using the touch pen 132-B.

  FIG. 33 shows an example of a captured image editing screen displayed on the tablet built-in monitor 131 in the editing process. Here, the left half of the editing screen is illustrated and described.

  An image selection unit 613L is formed above the left side of the editing screen, and 4 to 6 photographed images selected as editing targets after the photographing process are reduced and displayed. The captured image selected from the image selection unit 613L is enlarged and displayed on the editing target image display unit 611L formed below the image selection unit 613L.

  In the example of FIG. 33, the photographed image at the left end of the six photographed images is selected by the cursor C as an editing target. Further, among the six photographed images, the photographed image at the right end is selected by the cursor C ′. The photographed image selected by the cursor C ′ in the image selection unit 613L has the photographed image at the right end of the six photographed images as the editing target on the right side of the editing screen, and the same image as the editing target on the left side. Indicates that it cannot be selected.

  A content palette 612L is displayed below the edit target image display unit 611L. In the content palette 612L, a single graffiti tool selected when using a function capable of editing an image to be edited without performing a plurality of processes, and when using a stamp with a name input by itself Various tools, such as the name tool that is selected, the font tool that is selected when selecting a font such as text, the pen tool that is selected when inputting a handwritten image, and the stamp tool that is selected when inputting a stamp image An editing tool tab is displayed, and the editing tool can be switched by selecting the tab.

  The user can select an editing tool from the content palette 612L, and input characters, a pattern, and the like to the editing target captured image displayed on the editing target image display unit 611L. In addition, on the upper side of the content palette 612L, on the left side of the editing target image display unit 611L, a button 615L that is operated when selecting a single graffiti is also displayed.

  On the upper side of the button 615L and on the left side of the editing target image display unit 611L, a mobile phone bonus button 614L displayed when selecting a mobile phone bonus is also displayed. The mobile phone bonus button 614L displays a button that is operated when creating a standby image of a mobile terminal and a button that is operated when creating an original decoy that creates a decorative image attached to text data. ing.

  On the right side of the edit target image display unit 611L, a button display unit 616L on which various buttons are displayed is displayed. In the example of FIG. 33, an end button that is operated when editing of a photographed image is ended, an eraser button that is used when a part of an image input to the edit target image display unit 611L is partially deleted, and editing is started again. Buttons that are operated at times, buttons that are operated when returning to the previous set, buttons that are operated when returning the editing contents to the state after one operation, and returning the editing contents to the state before one operation Buttons that are sometimes operated are displayed on the button display section 616L.

  An edit screen having a configuration as shown in FIG. 33 is also provided on the right side. The user can edit the captured image on such an editing screen. That is, the captured image selected as the image to be edited is displayed on the tablet built-in monitor 131, and editing input by the user is accepted. Thereby, so-called graffiti editing is performed using the touch pen 132A and the touch pen 132B. At this time, the user doodles the image to be edited using an editing tool such as a stamp tool or a pen tool.

  Returning to the description of the flowchart shown in FIG. 32, when an edited image as shown in FIG. 33 is displayed in step S202, it is determined in step S203 whether or not creation of a mobile phone bonus has been selected. This determination is performed by determining whether or not the mobile phone bonus button 614L illustrated on the left side is operated on the editing screen illustrated in FIG.

  If it is determined in step S203 that creation of a mobile phone bonus has been selected, the process proceeds to step S204. In step S204, a mobile phone bonus creation process is performed. The cellular phone bonus creation process executed in step S204 will be described later with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  If it is determined in step S203 that creation of a mobile phone bonus has not been selected, the process proceeds to step S205. In step S205, based on an input signal supplied from the tablet built-in monitor 131 (that is, position information of the touch pen 132), it is determined whether or not an instruction from the user has been input (operation on the GUI has been performed). .

  When it is determined that the user has operated the touch pen 132 and position information has been input to the tablet built-in monitor 131, the process proceeds to step S206, and the editing processing unit 302 has been input based on the input coordinates. The contents of the instruction are grasped and processing corresponding to the instruction is performed.

  When the process corresponding to such an input is completed, the edit processing unit 302 advances the process to step S207. If it is determined in step S205 that no instruction has been input, the process in step S206 is omitted, and the process proceeds to step S207. Further, step S207 also includes the case where the mobile phone bonus creation process is terminated in step S204.

  In step S207, the edit processing unit 302 determines whether a predetermined time (time limit) has elapsed or an end button has been operated. If it is determined that the time limit has not been reached and the end button has not been operated, the edit processing unit 302 returns the process to step S203 and repeats the subsequent processes.

  That is, the edit processing unit 302 repeats the processes of steps S203 to S207 until a predetermined time has elapsed or the end button is operated, and performs the process for the graffiti edit input. If it is determined in step S207 that a predetermined time has elapsed or the end button has been operated, the process proceeds to step S208.

  In step S <b> 208, the editing processing unit 302 stores the edited image (doodle editing result) subjected to the doodle editing as a print target image in order to create a print image. Note that “save” simply indicates that an edited image, which is an editing result, is provided to the printing process, and whether or not the data is actually saved in the RAM 207 or the storage unit 202 is arbitrary. is there.

  In step S209, the editing processing unit 302 ends the display of the editing screen and ends the reception of editing input. When the process of step S209 ends, the edit processing unit 302 ends the edit process, returns the process to step S4 of FIG. 18, and executes the processes after step S5.

[About the mobile phone bonus creation process]
Next, the mobile phone bonus creation process executed in step S204 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. As described above, when it is desired to create a standby screen or original decoy for a mobile terminal, the buttons in the mobile phone bonus button 614L are operated. When the mobile phone bonus button 614L is operated, the processing of the flowchart shown in FIG. 34 is started.

  In step S251, a screen for selecting whether or not to perform processing is displayed on the tablet built-in monitor 131. FIG. 35 is an example of a selection screen for determining whether or not to perform processing displayed on the tablet built-in monitor 131 in step S251. On the selection screen for determining whether or not to perform processing, two options are displayed as shown in FIG.

  A processing button 651 called “processing” is a button that is operated when editing a color of a captured image after editing and creating an image for a portable terminal, as will be described later. The normal button 652 “normal” is a button operated when performing normal editing and creating an image for a portable terminal.

  Although it is not an option, a button 653 that is operated to stop the creation of the mobile phone bonus is also displayed on the selection screen. Here, the description will be continued assuming that either the processing button 651 or the normal button 652 is operated. However, when the button 653 is operated, the processing of the flowchart shown in FIG. 34 is ended, and the processing is performed in step S207 (FIG. 32), and the screen is returned to the editing screen shown in FIG.

  Returning to the description of the flowchart of FIG. 34, when a selection screen as shown in FIG. 35 is displayed in step S251, it is determined in step S252 whether or not machining has been selected. That is, it is determined whether or not the processing button 651 has been operated.

  If it is determined in step S252 that the processing button 651 has been operated, the process proceeds to step S253. In step S253, the cut-out screen is displayed on the tablet built-in monitor 131. FIG. 36 shows an example of a cut screen displayed on the tablet built-in monitor 131.

  A shape selection unit 671 is displayed at the top of the cut screen shown in FIG. The shape of the cut frame 673A can be selected from, for example, four types of shapes displayed on the shape selection unit 671.

  An image selection unit 672 is formed below the shape selection unit 671, and the six photographed images selected as editing targets after the photographing process are reduced and displayed. The captured image selected from the image selection unit 672 is enlarged and displayed on the editing target image display unit 673 below the image selection unit 672 as an editing target image.

  A cut frame 673A is displayed in an overlapping manner on the photographic image to be edited displayed on the editing target image display unit 673. The user can move the position of the cutting frame 673A by placing the touch pen 132 on the cutting frame 673A and moving the touch pen 132 on the editing target image display unit 673 in that state.

  An enlargement / reduction button, which is a button operated when enlarging / reducing the cut frame 673A, is displayed at the lower right corner of the cut frame 673A. The user puts the touch pen 132 on the enlargement / reduction button and moves the editing target image display unit 673 in the lower right direction in this state, thereby fixing the position of the upper left corner and the cut frame 673A with the aspect ratio as it is. Can be enlarged.

  In addition, the touch pen 132 is applied to the enlargement / reduction button, and in this state, the editing target image display unit 673 is moved in the upper left direction, thereby fixing the position of the upper left corner and reducing the cut frame 673A with the same aspect ratio. Can do.

  When the shape of the cut frame 673A is selected, the range within the cut frame 673A of the captured image to be edited is displayed on the display unit 674. Display unit 674 is formed in a display portion of an image representing the appearance of a mobile phone. For example, when the size and shape of the cut frame 673A are selected and the determination button 675 is operated, the range within the cut frame 673A of the shot image to be edited is cut out by the edit processing unit 302.

  On the lower right side of the edit target image display unit 673, a determination button 675 operated when determining a cutting range is displayed. In addition, on the right side of the determination button 675, a stop button 676 that is operated when the creation of the mobile phone bonus is stopped is displayed.

  Here, the editing screen provided to the user on the left side of the editing screen is described as an example, but the screen as shown in FIG. 36 is displayed to the user on the right side. Even provided. That is, when the right user instructs to create a mobile phone bonus, a screen having a configuration as shown in FIG. 36 is provided to the right user.

  When one of the user on the left side and the user on the right side instructs creation of a mobile phone bonus, the screen shown in FIG. 36 is provided to the user on the instructing side. Further, when one of the left user and the right user instructs to create a mobile phone bonus, the screen shown in FIG. 36 is provided to the other user, and both users are provided. However, both may create a mobile phone bonus.

  Returning to the description of the flowchart of FIG. 34, when a cropping screen as shown in FIG. 36 is displayed in step S253, it is determined in step S254 whether or not the cropping frame has been operated. As described above, the cutting frame 673A can be enlarged, reduced, and moved. Therefore, in step S254, it is determined whether or not an instruction for such a cutting frame 673A has been made.

  If it is determined in step S254 that the cut frame 673A has been operated, the process proceeds to step S255, and the cut frame 673A is changed corresponding to the operation performed on the cut frame 673A. The image in the display unit 674 is also updated in accordance with the change of the cut frame 673A.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S254 that no instruction has been given to the cut frame 673A, the process proceeds to step S256. In step S256, it is determined whether or not the stop button 676 has been operated. If it is determined in step S256 that the quit button 676 has been operated, the mobile phone bonus creation process shown in FIG. 34 is terminated, the process returns to step S207 (FIG. 32), and the screen is shown in FIG. Return to the edit screen.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S256 that the stop button 676 is not operated, the process proceeds to step S257. In step S257, it is determined whether or not the enter button 675 has been operated. If it is determined in step S257 that the enter button 675 has not been operated, the process returns to step S254, and the subsequent processes are repeated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S257 that the enter button 675 has been operated, the process proceeds to step S258. In step S258, a processing type selection screen is displayed on the tablet built-in monitor 131. By the time the processing type selection screen is displayed on the tablet built-in monitor 131, the editing processing unit 302 cuts out the photographed image in the cutting frame 673A in response to the determination button 675 being operated.

  When such a cutting process takes time, a screen as shown in FIG. 37 is displayed before the processing type selection screen is displayed in order to notify the user that the cutting process is being performed. May be displayed on the tablet built-in monitor 131.

  Referring to FIG. 37, a message 691 “Image is being cut out!” Is displayed on the tablet built-in monitor 131. By displaying such a message 691, the user can recognize that the process of cropping the image is being performed, recognize that the user's instructions are being transmitted normally, and can proceed with peace of mind. It is possible to wait until the process shifts to

  After the screen as shown in FIG. 37 is displayed or after the screen as shown in FIG. 36 is displayed and the enter button 675 is operated, the tablet is displayed on the screen as shown in FIG. The display on the built-in monitor 131 is switched.

  FIG. 38 is a diagram showing an example of a processing type selection screen displayed on the tablet built-in monitor 131 (in this case, the left side of the tablet built-in monitor 131) in step S258. The processing type selection screen is a type for selecting the type of processing, but the example shown in FIG. 38 is a case where processing is performed in which the color of an image is changed.

In the image display unit 711, nine images are displayed as shown in FIG. Each image is a cut-out image, which is the same image but has a different hue. For example, a list of images with different hues such as a normal (unprocessed) image, a sepia image, and a blue image are displayed. The user can select an image with a desired hue from the image group displayed in a list. By displaying the list, it is easy to compare with other images, and it is easy to find a desired color shade.

  Further, the image displayed on the image display unit 711 is presented with the screen shown in FIG. 36, and the image cut out based on the user's instruction is subjected to a plurality of image processing, for example, the screen shown in FIG. In FIG. 4, the image is subjected to image processing instructed by the user regarding the size and brightness of the eyes. Then, an image with a different hue of the image subjected to such a plurality of image processing is displayed on the image display unit 711. In this way, by displaying the image that has been subjected to the image processing, it becomes easier for the user to recognize the image of the image that is transmitted to the mobile terminal 2 and displayed.

  On the lower left side of the image display unit 711, a redo button 712 that is operated when it is desired to redo the cut from the captured image is displayed. In addition, a determination button 713 that is operated when the selected processing is sufficient is displayed on the lower side of the center of the image display unit 711. Also, on the lower right side of the image display unit 711, a stop button 714 that is operated when the creation of the mobile phone bonus is stopped is displayed.

  When such a screen is displayed in step S258 (FIG. 34), it is determined in step S259 whether or not the stop button 714 has been operated. If it is determined in step S259 that the quit button 714 has been operated, the mobile phone bonus creation process shown in FIG. 34 is terminated, the process returns to step S207 (FIG. 32), and the screen is shown in FIG. Return to the edit screen.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S259 that the stop button 714 has not been operated, the process proceeds to step S260. In step S260, it is determined whether or not the redo button 712 operated when returning to the cut screen is operated.

  If it is determined in step S260 that the redo button 712 has been operated, the process returns to step S253, and the subsequent processes are repeated. Also, the processing selection screen as shown in FIG. 38 displayed on the tablet built-in monitor 131 is switched to the cut-out screen shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S260 that the redo button 712 operated when returning to the cut screen is not operated, the process proceeds to step S261.

  In step S261, it is determined whether or not the enter button 713 has been operated. If it is determined in step S261 that the enter button 713 has not been operated, the process returns to step S259, and the subsequent processes are repeated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S261 that the enter button 713 has been operated, the process proceeds to step S262. In step S <b> 262, the editing screen for creating the mobile phone bonus is displayed on the tablet built-in monitor 131.

  FIG. 39 shows an editing screen displayed on the tablet built-in monitor 131 in step S262. In the editing screen shown in FIG. 39, an editing target image display unit 731 is provided. The editing target image display unit 731 displays an image that has been cut from the captured image and processed.

  Note that, as will be described later, this editing screen is a screen that is also displayed when it is selected that no processing is performed. When it is selected not to process, the image to be edited is displayed on the editing target image display unit 731.

  On the right side of the edit target image display portion 731, a button display portion 732 on which various buttons are displayed is displayed. The buttons displayed in the button display section 732 are the same buttons as the button display section 616L in the editing screen shown in FIG. However, when creating a mobile phone bonus, the eraser button is displayed so that it cannot be used. This is because it is provided as an eraser button 736 on the lower side of the edit target image display portion 731.

  On the lower side of the edit target image display portion 731, in order from the left, an end button 733 that is operated when the creation of the mobile phone bonus is ended, a redo button 734 that is operated when redoing the cut, and a background are selected again. A reselect button 735 to be operated and an eraser button 736 are displayed. A content palette 737 is displayed below these buttons.

  The content palette 737 has the same configuration as the edited image content palette 612L shown in FIG. 33, and tabs of various editing tools such as a stamp tool are displayed, and the editing tool can be switched by selecting the tab. It may be said. Unlike the content palette 612L, the content palette 737 shown in FIG. 39 is provided with a tool for editing the frame of the image to be edited and a tool for editing the background. The user can edit the frame and background using the content palette 737.

  When such an editing screen is displayed in step S262 (FIG. 34), it is determined in step S263 whether or not an instruction is input. If it is determined in step S263 that an instruction has been input, the process proceeds to step S264, and a process corresponding to the instruction is executed.

  When the redo button 734 operated when redoing is operated, the process is returned to step S253, and the subsequent processes are repeated. Also, the editing screen as shown in FIG. 39 displayed on the tablet built-in monitor 131 is switched to the cut-out screen shown in FIG.

  When an eraser button 736 or a button in the content palette 737 is operated, processing corresponding to the operation is executed, and the image displayed on the edit target image display unit 731 is also updated corresponding to the processing. Is done.

  When the reselect button 735 operated when reselecting the background is operated, a screen as shown in FIG. 40 is displayed on the tablet built-in monitor 131. The screen shown in FIG. 40 is a screen on which a message 751 is displayed.

  In the message 751, a message “Select a background again?” And a note “A graffiti that has been written will disappear!” Are displayed. Then, a button "Stop after all" and a button "Redo" are presented. In this case, by selecting the background again, the graffiti done so far will disappear, so even if the graffiti disappears, the user will make a final decision as to whether or not to select the background again Therefore, a message 751 as shown in FIG. 40 is displayed.

  When the user views the message 751 and operates the button “quit after all”, the process returns to the original screen without performing the process related to the background reselection. On the other hand, when the user operates the “Redo” button, the process proceeds to a process for reselecting the background, and the screen is returned to the screen from which the background has been deleted.

  While such editing is being performed, it is determined in step S265 whether a predetermined time (time limit) has elapsed or whether the end button has been operated. If it is determined that the time limit has not been reached and the end button has not been operated, the edit processing unit 302 returns the process to step S263 and repeats the subsequent processes.

  If it is determined in step S265 that a predetermined time has elapsed or the end button has been operated, the process returns to step S204 (FIG. 32), and then proceeds to step S207. Also in step S207, it is determined whether a predetermined time (time limit) has elapsed or whether the end button has been operated.

  The editing itself may be terminated when the predetermined time taken to create the mobile phone bonus exceeds the predetermined time taken for the editing itself. Alternatively, the predetermined time taken for the creation of the mobile phone bonus is set to be shorter than the predetermined time taken for the editing itself, and whether or not the predetermined time set for creating the mobile phone bonus has passed in step S265. In step S207, it may be determined whether a predetermined time set as the total editing time has elapsed.

  Returning to the flowchart of FIG. 34, if it is determined in step S252 that the machining is not selected, the process proceeds to step S266. If the user operates the normal button 652 while the selection screen as shown in FIG. 35 is displayed, it is determined in step S252 that no processing has been selected, and the process proceeds to step S266.

  Since normal editing is processing that does not perform the processing for changing the above-described hue or the like, the screen for selecting the type of processing shown in FIG. 38 is not presented to the user. Different from the case. Therefore, the process is a process flow in which cutting from a captured image is performed and editing is performed on the cut image.

  In step S266, the cut-out screen is displayed on the tablet built-in monitor 131. The cut screen displayed at this time can be, for example, the cut screen shown in FIG. Here, it is assumed that a screen similar to the cut screen shown in FIG. 36 is displayed, and detailed description thereof is omitted.

  In step S267, it is determined whether or not the cut frame 673A has been operated. If it is determined that the cut frame 673A has been operated, the cut frame 673A is changed to a frame corresponding to the operation in step S268. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S267 that the cut frame has not been operated, or if the change to the cut frame is completed in step S268, the process proceeds to step S269.

  In step S269, it is determined whether or not the stop button 676 has been operated. If it is determined in step S269 that the stop button 676 has been operated, the mobile phone bonus creation process shown in FIG. 34 is terminated, the process returns to step S207 (FIG. 32), and the screen is shown in FIG. Return to the edit screen.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S269 that the stop button 676 is not operated, the process proceeds to step S270. In step S270, it is determined whether or not the enter button 675 has been operated. If it is determined in step S270 that the enter button 257 has not been operated, the process returns to step S267, and the subsequent processes are repeated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S270 that the enter button 675 has been operated, the process proceeds to step S262. In step S262, a dedicated graffiti editing screen is displayed on the tablet built-in monitor 131. This dedicated graffiti editing screen can be, for example, the editing screen shown in FIG. Here, it is assumed that the editing screen shown in FIG. 39 is displayed. However, the image displayed on the editing target image display unit 731 is an image cut out from the photographed image, but is not processed.

  Since the processing after step S262 can be performed in the same manner as described above, the description thereof is omitted here. In this way, when the creation of the mobile phone bonus is executed, the process returns to step S204 (FIG. 32), and then proceeds to step S207. In this way, processing related to editing is performed.

[Processing 1 related to image transmission]
When such shooting processing and editing processing are completed, in step S5 (FIG. 18), guidance for moving to the subsequent customer service space is provided, printing processing is performed in step S6, and subsequent customer service processing is performed in step S7. Done. For the user, movement guidance and customer service are started, while an image is transmitted from the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 to the management server 3. Processing related to the transmission of the image will be described.

  FIG. 41 is a flowchart for explaining processing related to image transmission. First, in step S301, a post-service customer game content selection screen is displayed. This post-attendance game content selection screen is displayed on the tablet built-in monitor 131 of the editing booth by the editing processing unit 302 to the user who has finished shooting at the shooting booth at the end of shooting at the shooting booth. It is a screen. For example, a screen as shown in FIG. 42 is displayed on the tablet built-in monitor 131.

  The screen shown in FIG. 42 is a screen for allowing the user to select a game at the time of subsequent customer service, and is provided with a button 801 for “mobile transmission” and a button 802 for “mini game”. In such a screen, when the button 801 “mobile transmission” is operated, the captured image and the edited image can be viewed on the mobile terminal 2 (FIG. 1) during the subsequent customer service (waiting for printing). The “mobile transmission” game is executed. When a button 802 “play a mini game” is operated, a game is provided that ends within the waiting time for printing during the subsequent customer service.

  Such a screen is displayed on the tablet built-in monitor 131 in the editing booth for a predetermined time after shooting, and after the predetermined time has elapsed, the screen is switched to the editing screen shown in FIG. The user moves from the shooting booth to the editing booth and sees the screen as shown in FIG. 42. However, when the user takes time to move and the predetermined time is displayed, the screen shown in FIG. The editing on the editing screen shown in FIG. 33 is started without looking at the screen.

  In such a case, the user cannot operate the button 801 for “portable transmission” even though he / she desires to view the photographed image or the like on the portable terminal 2, such a request. May not be possible. Such a thing reduces a user's satisfaction.

  Processing related to mobile transmission performed on the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 side so that a photographed image or the like can be viewed on the portable terminal 2 is once transmitted from the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 to the management server 3. The stored image data is stored on the side and supplied to the mobile terminal 2. When the button 801 “portable transmission” is not operated, the image is not transmitted to the management server 3, so the image is not supplied to the user's portable terminal 2, and the user temporarily browses the image on the portable terminal 2. Even if desired, it cannot be handled.

  In order to eliminate such a situation, it can be configured so that an image is transmitted from the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 to the management server 3 regardless of whether the user desires portable transmission. In such a case, the load on the transmission processing of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 and the load on the reception and image management in the management server 3 increase.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, processing related to image transmission is executed based on the flowchart shown in FIG. 41, without increasing the load on the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 and the management server 3, and without the user Processing that does not decrease the satisfaction level is executed.

  Returning to the flowchart shown in FIG. 41, it is determined in step S302 whether or not the “mobile transmission” game has been selected. This determination is performed by presenting a screen as shown in FIG. 42 to the user and determining whether or not the user views the screen and operates the button 801 for “portable transmission”. .

  If it is determined in step S302 that the “mobile transmission” game has been selected, the process proceeds to step S305. In step S <b> 305, all images are transmitted from the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 to the management server 3. All images are all edited images that are graffitied by the user. Furthermore, a photographed image that has not been edited may be included in all images. Here, the description is continued assuming that all the images are transmitted, but in a normal case, only the image selected by the user as being transmitted to the mobile terminal may be transmitted.

  In this case, the user has selected the “portable transmission” game and clearly shows the intention to desire the portable transmission. Therefore, in step S305, all images are transmitted. As a result, it is possible to reliably satisfy such a request for a user who desires portable transmission, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in user satisfaction.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S302 that the “portable transmission” game has not been selected, the process proceeds to step S303. In step S303, it is determined whether or not the “portable transmission” game is not selected because of a timeout. The following two situations are conceivable as situations where the “portable transmission” game is not selected.

  The first situation is when the user views the screen as shown in FIG. 42 and selects a button 802 “play a mini game”. At this time, it can be clearly read that the user's intention is that he / she does not want to carry. Therefore, in such a case, an image is not transmitted to the management server 3 as will be described later.

  As a second situation, it takes time for the user to move from the shooting booth to the editing booth, and the predetermined time has elapsed, and the user does not see the screen as shown in FIG. This is when the same treatment as when the button 802 “play a mini game” is operated. This situation is described here as timeout. That is, the user himself / herself may have desired mobile transmission, but the second situation is when the user cannot operate the button 801 for “mobile transmission” due to timeout.

  In step S303, it is determined whether or not the “portable transmission” game has been selected because of a timeout, so that all images can be transmitted even in the second situation. . Even in the case of the second situation, since all the images are transmitted to the management server 3, it is possible to supply an image captured (edited) by the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 to the portable terminal 2. This can be done when the user wants to view an image on the portable terminal 2.

  If it is determined in step S303 that the “portable transmission” game is not selected due to timeout, the process proceeds to step S304. In step S304, it is determined whether or not a mobile phone bonus has been created. Even if the “portable transmission” game cannot be selected as a game at the time of subsequent customer service due to time-out, if the mobile phone bonus described above is created at the time of editing work, the user can take a picture with the mobile terminal 2. It can be determined that the user wants to view the edited image.

  Therefore, in such a case, even if the “portable transmission” game is not selected on the post-service customer game content selection screen, the user determines that the “portable transmission” game is desired, and all the images are stored in the management server 3. To be sent to. That is, if it is determined in step S304 that a mobile phone bonus has been created, the process proceeds to step S305, and all images are transmitted to the management server 3.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S304 that a mobile phone bonus has not been created, the processing related to image transmission ends. In this case, the fact that the “portable transmission” game was not selected in the post-attendance game content selection screen is due to a timeout, but in subsequent editing work, editing for mobile transmission has not been performed. It is considered that the user does not want mobile transmission. Therefore, in such a case, the process for transmitting an image to the management server 3 is not performed, and the process related to image transmission is terminated.

  As described above, when it can be determined that the user does not desire mobile transmission, by not transmitting an image to the management server 3, it is possible to reduce the processing load for transmitting the image in the photo sticker creating apparatus 1. The management server 3 can reduce the processing load for receiving and accumulating images.

  Also, if it is determined in step S303 that it is not due to a timeout, the process related to image transmission is terminated without performing the process of transmitting an image to the management server 3. In this case, the “portable transmission” game is not selected on the post-service customer game content selection screen due to a time-out, and the “play mini-game” button 802 is operated by the user's intention. It can be determined that the “send” game has not been selected. That is, in this case, since the user can determine that he / she does not want mobile transmission, the process related to image transmission is terminated without performing the process of transmitting an image to the management server 3.

  As described above, when it can be determined that the user desires to transmit the mobile phone, all images are transmitted from the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 to the management server 3.

[Processing 2 related to image transmission]
Other processing related to image transmission will be described. In the processing 1 relating to the image transmission described above, it is determined whether or not a mobile phone bonus has been created in the editing operation. When the mobile phone bonus is created, all images are managed even if a timeout occurs. The case of being transmitted to was described as an example.

  Depending on the user, even if he / she wishes to view an image taken and edited by the photo sticker creation device 1 in the portable terminal 2, there is a possibility that the mobile phone bonus will not be created. In order to cope with such a user, the processing of the flowchart shown in FIG. 43 may be executed.

  That is, in step S321, a post-service customer game content selection screen is displayed. The post-service customer game content selection screen is a screen that the editing processing unit 302 displays on the tablet built-in monitor 131 of the editing booth when shooting at the shooting booth is completed. For example, a screen as shown in FIG. 42 is displayed on the tablet built-in monitor 131. This process is the same as the process of step S301 in the flowchart shown in FIG.

  In step S322, it is determined whether or not the “mobile transmission” game has been selected. This process is also performed in the same manner as in step S302 of the flowchart shown in FIG. 41, and is performed by determining whether or not the button 801 “mobile transmission” is operated on the screen as shown in FIG. Is called.

  If it is determined in step S322 that the “mobile transmission” game has been selected, the process proceeds to step S324. In this case, since the user can determine that he / she wants to perform portable transmission, all images are transmitted from the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 to the management server 3 and stored on the management server 3 side.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S322 that the “portable transmission” game has not been selected, the process proceeds to step S323. In step S323, it is determined whether it is due to timeout. The process of step S323 is performed in the same manner as the process of step S303 in the flowchart of FIG.

  If it is determined in step S 323 that the “portable transmission” game has not been selected due to a timeout, the process proceeds to step S 324, and all the images are sent from the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 to the management server 3. Is sent. By performing the processing in this manner, even when a user who has not been able to select the “portable transmission” game due to a time-out desires portable transmission, it is possible to respond to the request.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S323 that the “portable transmission” game is not selected because of a timeout, that is, a button “play a mini game” on the screen shown in FIG. If it is determined that 802 has been operated, the process of transmitting an image to the management server 3 is not performed, and the process related to image transmission is terminated.

  43, when the process related to image transmission is executed based on the flowchart shown in FIG. 43, the user desires portable transmission, similarly to the case where the process related to image transmission is executed based on the flowchart shown in FIG. When it can be determined that the image has been read, all the images are transmitted from the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 to the management server 3 to meet the user's request.

[About the processing of the customer service]
While processing related to image transmission is performed by the editing processing unit 302, the post-service processing unit 304 starts the post-service processing. The subsequent customer service performed by the subsequent customer service processing unit 304 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  Note that the description with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 44 is a process related to the subsequent customer service that is executed when all the images are transmitted. When a subsequent customer service process such as a mini game is performed, a mini game or the like is used. Processing for providing to the user is performed, but the description thereof is omitted here.

  In step S401, the post-service processing unit 304 displays a mobile terminal transmission image selection screen (not shown) on the tablet built-in monitor 161, allows the user to select a mobile terminal transmission image, and accepts the user's selection. . In step S402, it is determined whether or not a transmission image has been selected. If it is determined that a transmission image has been selected, the process proceeds to step S403.

  In step S <b> 403, the ID of the mobile transmission image (mobile transmission image ID) selected by the user on the mobile terminal transmission image selection screen is transmitted to the management server 3. While the mobile transmission image ID is transmitted, in step S404, the post-service processing unit 304 displays an e-mail address input screen (not shown) on the tablet built-in monitor 161, and the e-mail address of the mobile terminal 2 by the user is displayed. Accept input.

  Note that the input of the e-mail address of the portable terminal 2 is accepted by proximity communication between the non-contact type IC reader / writer 163 of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 and the non-contact type IC (not shown) of the portable terminal 2. Also good.

  In step S405, it is determined whether the address input has been confirmed. For example, the confirm button is displayed on the address input screen. When the confirm button is operated, it is determined that the address input is confirmed.

  If it is determined in step S405 that the address input has been confirmed, the process proceeds to step S406. When the user inputs the mail address of the mobile terminal 2 on the mail address input screen, the input mail address of the mobile terminal 2 is transmitted to the management server 3 in step S406. In this way, the “mobile transmission” game is played.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S402 that no transmission image has been selected, or if it is determined in step S405 that address input has not been confirmed, the process proceeds to step S407. The time for which the post-service processing is performed is set in advance, and is set so that selection of a transmission image and input of an address cannot be performed beyond that time.

  Therefore, when the set predetermined time has elapsed and the selection of the transmission image has not been completed or the input of the address has not been completed, the processing in step S407 is executed. In step S407, an ID necessary for obtaining a self-captured image or an edited image managed by the management server 3 is printed on a sticker sheet and provided to the user. A user accesses a predetermined site (site managed by the management server 3) with the mobile terminal 2 and inputs an ID, thereby obtaining his / her own photographed image or edited image managed by the management server 3. It is configured to be able to.

  In this way, post-service processing related to the “mobile transmission” game is performed. When such a post-service process is completed, the process returns to step S7 (FIG. 18), and the process proceeds to step S8. In step S <b> 8, the sticker paper is discharged, and the series of games with the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is ended.

[Other shooting processes]
Next, imaging processing including processing different from the above-described imaging processing will be described. The shooting process described above, for example, the shooting process described with reference to FIGS. 19 and 20 does not include a process of shooting an image for the mobile terminal 2. Among the photo sticker creation apparatuses 1, there is an apparatus that provides an image more suitable for the mobile terminal 2 by capturing an image for the mobile terminal 2 at the time of shooting, thereby increasing user satisfaction. Therefore, here, a photographing process including a process of photographing an image for the portable terminal 2 (an image for portable transmission) at the time of photographing will be described.

  With reference to FIGS. 45 and 46, a photographing process including a process of photographing an image for mobile transmission will be described. The imaging process described below is an imaging process in which a process for capturing an image for mobile transmission is added to the imaging process described with reference to FIGS. Therefore, here, a duplicate description is omitted, and a part of the process for capturing an image for mobile transmission is added.

  Steps S501 to S507 are the same processes as steps S31 to S37 in FIG. In step S <b> 508, the imaging processing unit 301 is an image that is transmitted to the user's mobile terminal by the mobile transmission game at the subsequent customer service, and is a “useable image after mobile transmission that is used by the user on the mobile terminal”. A guidance screen for performing guidance on “pre-image” shooting is displayed on the touch panel monitor 93.

  Although not shown, the “usable pre-image” shooting guidance screen displayed on the touch panel monitor 93 displays the usage of “usable pre-image”. Examples of “usable pre-images” include “celebration mail”, “blog deco”, and “corde album”. Sample images of “usable pre-images” obtained by shooting according to each application are also available. Displayed on the guidance screen.

  In this example, “usable pre-image” will be described as an example, but shooting guidance for a standby screen, original deco-mail, and the like may be used in the same manner as the creation of the mobile phone bonus described above.

  Here, “celebration mail” means that an image transmitted to a mobile terminal is transmitted to a user's friend or the like via an email or a dedicated site instead of a greeting card including a message for the user's friend or the like. This is the intended use. “Blog Deco” is intended to use an image sent to a mobile terminal as a decoration image (deco image) attached to text data (email or blog) exchanged via a communication network (Internet). It is a use. The “corde album” is the state of the user at the time of shooting the image transmitted to the mobile terminal, specifically, the user's clothing at the time of shooting (apparel such as clothes, nails, makeup, accessories, etc.) Is intended to be stored as a recording image for recording.

  A button for selecting whether or not to perform “usable pre-image” shooting may also be displayed on the guidance screen. This button can be configured not to be displayed. For example, the user wants to use the “usable pre-image” and is considered to shoot with the photo sticker creation apparatus 1 having such a function. It is also possible to always perform “usable pre-image” shooting without providing a button for selecting whether or not.

  Here, the description is continued assuming that a button for selecting whether or not to perform such “usable pre-image” shooting is displayed on the guidance screen.

  In step S509, it is determined whether or not shooting for mobile transmission is performed. This determination is performed by determining whether or not the button for performing or not performing shooting among the buttons for selecting whether or not to perform “usable pre-image” shooting displayed on the guidance screen is operated. Is called.

  In addition to the use for mobile transmission such as “celebration mail”, “blog deco”, and “corde album”, there is a use (button) not to shoot, and “congratulation mail”, “blog deco”, “corde album” When selected, it is determined that shooting is performed, and when an application (button) that does not perform shooting is selected, it may be determined that shooting is not performed. Further, when the button for performing photographing for mobile transmission is not operated, it may be determined that photographing is not performed.

  If it is determined in step S509 that photographing for mobile transmission is performed, the process proceeds to step S510. If it is determined that photographing is not performed, the process proceeds to step S517 (FIG. 46).

  In step S510, the selection of the usage by the user is accepted from the usages of the guidance screen displayed in the processing of step S508. When a use is selected, in step S511, a composition for selecting a composite image for a use image after mobile transmission (a usable pre-image) that is a foreground or background image corresponding to the use selected in step S510. An image selection screen (GUI) is displayed on the touch panel monitor 93.

  In step S512, the user selects only one image for composition from among the images for composition displayed in the process of step S511. In step S513, the usable pre-image composition image and the captured image of the camera 91 are combined and displayed on the touch panel monitor 93 (live view display).

  In step S514, a countdown indicator is displayed on the touch panel monitor 93 or the like, the camera 91 is controlled to perform shooting, and a captured image is acquired. In step S515, a composite image (message image) is combined with the captured image, and a post-mobile-transmission use image (usable pre-image) is generated separately from the captured image. Further, in step S516, the obtained captured image and the use image after portable transmission (usable pre-image) are displayed on the touch panel monitor 93 and the like, and the photographed image and the use image after portable transmission (usable pre-image) are displayed to the user. Let me check as.

  After step S516, the process proceeds to step S517 in FIG. Since the processing of steps S517 to S534 is the same as the processing of steps S38 (FIG. 19) to S53 (FIG. 20), description thereof is omitted.

  In step S533, usage information representing the usage of any one of “celebration mail”, “blog deco”, and “corde album” selected in step S510 is generated. In step S534, the captured image obtained by combining the use image after portable transmission and the combining image is stored in the storage unit 202 (FIG. 15) together with the additional information including the generated usage information. The additional information includes data such as texts (sentences) and images included in the composition image for the use image after mobile transmission in addition to the use information described above.

  When the process of step S534 ends, the shooting process ends, and the process returns to step S2 of FIG.

  According to the above processing, in addition to allowing the user to perform normal shooting, the user can select the use of the post-mobile-use use image that is used after being transmitted to the mobile terminal, and for the synthesis according to the use An image can be selected and photographed. As a result, the user can be made aware that the obtained image is transmitted to the mobile terminal at the time of shooting, so that the image finally transmitted to the mobile terminal can be satisfied with the user. Therefore, it is possible to provide an image that is more satisfactory for the user.

  Since the editing process and the subsequent customer service process when such a shooting process is performed can be performed in the same manner as described above, the description thereof is omitted here, but the process related to image transmission is different. Since it includes processing, a description will be added here.

[Processing 3 related to image transmission]
With reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 47, a description will be given of processing related to image transmission when an image for portable transmission is taken at the time of shooting. In step S601, it is determined whether a use image after mobile transmission has been taken. In step S509 of FIG. 45, when it is determined that shooting for portable transmission is performed, it is determined that a use image after portable transmission is shot, and when it is determined that shooting for portable transmission is not performed, use after portable transmission is performed. It is determined that no image was taken.

  If it is determined in step S601 that a use image after mobile transmission has been taken, the process proceeds to step S603, and all images are transmitted from the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 to the management server 3. In this case, since the use image after mobile transmission is taken, it can be determined that the user desires mobile transmission, and all images are transmitted to the management server 3 in step S603 in order to meet such a demand.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S601 that the use image after mobile transmission has not been taken, the process proceeds to step S602, where it is determined whether or not a mobile phone bonus has been created. Even when an image for mobile transmission is not captured at the time of shooting, a mobile phone bonus may be created in order to use another captured image as a standby screen of the mobile terminal 2. Accordingly, in step S602, it is determined whether or not a mobile phone bonus has been created.

  If it is determined in step S602 that the mobile phone bonus has been created, the user can determine that he / she wants to perform mobile transmission, so the process proceeds to step S603, and all images are stored in the management server 3. Sent.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S602 that the mobile phone bonus has not been created, the processing related to image transmission ends. In this case, since the portable image is not shot at the time of shooting and the image for portable transmission is not edited at the time of editing, it can be determined that the user does not want portable transmission. Therefore, in such a case, the process of transmitting all images to the management server 3 is omitted, and the process related to image transmission is terminated.

  As described above, when it can be determined that the user desires mobile transmission, all the images are transmitted from the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 to the management server 3 to meet the user's request. .

[Other processing related to image transmission]
The image capturing process described with reference to the flowchart illustrated in FIG. 45 has been described as performing a process of determining whether or not to capture an image for mobile transmission in step S509. The determination processing in step S509 can be omitted as described above. That is, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 having a course that always captures an image for portable transmission can be configured to always capture an image for portable transmission.

  In such a case, an image for portable transmission is always taken, so that all images are transmitted from the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 to the management server 3 without fail. That is, for example, in the flowchart shown in FIG. 47, only the process of transmitting all the images in step S603 can be executed as the process related to image transmission.

  According to this technology, a user who intends to transmit a mobile phone can always obtain an image regardless of the time-out (timeout) of address input or selection of a subsequent customer service. The dissatisfaction of the person is solved and the satisfaction can be increased.

  In the above-described embodiment, the captured image obtained as a result of photographing and the edited image obtained as a result of editing are transmitted as all images, but only one of them may be transmitted. All the captured images may be transmitted, or all the edited images may be transmitted. Further, instead of all images, an image selected from a captured image or an edited image may be transmitted.

[About recording media]
By the way, the above-described series of processes 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. 15, 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, and is a magnetic disk (flexible disk) on which the program is recorded. Disk), optical disk (including CD-ROM and DVD), magneto-optical disk (including MD), or removable media 205 made of semiconductor memory, etc., but also pre-installed in the main unit The ROM 206 that stores the program and the hard disk included in the storage unit 202 are distributed to the administrator.

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

  Further, in this specification, the system represents the entire apparatus constituted by a plurality of apparatuses.

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

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Photo sticker production apparatus, 11 Image pick-up unit, 12 Editing part, 13 Ex post customer service part, 201 Control part, 208 Image taking part, 209 Editing part, 210 Post image customer service part, 301 Image taking process part, 302 Edit process part , 304 Subsequent customer service department

Claims (5)

A shooting unit that takes multiple shots, including shooting images for mobile transmission;
When photographing is performed by the photographing unit , a course for photographing an image for portable transmission is selected, and when photographing is performed , the image for portable transmission suitable for the user terminal obtained by the photographing is transmitted to another device. An image processing apparatus comprising: a transmission unit that always transmits data to. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a user is allowed to select whether or not to take an image for portable transmission. When the transmission unit has not taken the mobile transmission image, but determines that the mobile transmission image has been edited, the transmission unit always transmits the image obtained by the editing to another device. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1 or 2. Take multiple shots, including taking images for mobile transmission,
When a course for taking an image for mobile transmission is selected and the image is taken , a step of transmitting to the other device an image for mobile transmission suitable for the user's terminal obtained by the shooting is performed. Including image processing method. Take multiple shots, including taking images for mobile transmission,
When a course for taking an image for mobile transmission is selected and the image is taken , a step of transmitting to the other device an image for mobile transmission suitable for the user's terminal obtained by the shooting is performed. A computer-readable program for executing a process including the program.

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