JP5801152B2 - Photo sticker creation apparatus, control method therefor, and program - Google Patents

Description

  BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a photographic sticker creating apparatus, a control method therefor, and a program, and in particular, a photographic sticker capable of performing editing unique to a user and providing an image with a balanced editing. The present invention relates to a creation device, a control method thereof, and a program.

  2. Description of the Related Art A photo sticker creating apparatus is known that allows a user to edit a photographed image obtained by photographing a user, and prints and provides the edited image on sticker paper. Such a photo sticker creating apparatus is installed in an entertainment facility.

  The flow of one game provided by the photo sticker creation device usually shoots a user in the shooting booth as a subject, moves the user to the editing booth, and edits the image according to the operations performed in the editing booth. Then, the edited image is printed on sticker paper and discharged.

  In such a photo sticker creation device, a user's name is input before shooting, the name is called at the time of shooting to prompt shooting, and a stamp image (hereinafter referred to as the name) is an editing composite image that reflects the name. There is one that generates a stamp) and combines it with a captured image to be edited, and prints the combined image on a sticker sheet and outputs it (for example, see Patent Document 1). According to such a photo sticker creating apparatus, it is possible to perform user-specific shooting and editing by inputting the user's name before shooting.

  There is also a photo sticker creation device that creates an image obtained by cutting out a desired area of a captured image as a dedicated image for mobile transmission (see, for example, Patent Document 2).

JP 2005-079898 A JP 2011-019072 A

  However, the above-mentioned name stamp needs to be determined by the user as to which position in the photographed image to be edited. If the user is unfamiliar with beginners or games, the stamp image is placed in a well-balanced manner. I couldn't do it, and the image looked bad. When a part of the captured image is cut out as a dedicated image for mobile transmission, the image becomes smaller, and it becomes more difficult to arrange the stamp image in a balanced manner.

  The present invention has been made in view of such a situation, and is capable of performing editing unique to a user and providing an image that has been edited in a balanced manner.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a photo sticker creating apparatus that allows a user to perform editing input on a photographed image obtained by photographing a user as a subject, and the photographed image edited by the editing input is predetermined. A photo sticker creating apparatus that creates a photo sticker by printing on a sticker paper of the user, wherein a predetermined input character input by the user before photographing processing for photographing the user and generating the photographed image An input receiving means for receiving a sequence, and an edit process for causing the user to perform an edit input. A portable transmission-dedicated image that is an image dedicated to portable transmission for transmitting the photographed image obtained by the photographing process to a portable terminal. as for editing synthesis image for synthesizing a, the synthesized synthesis image of the input character string input by the input acceptance means in position to create multiple, be provided to the user And a synthesis image providing means, said synthesis image providing means, as said predetermined position, determines the position of arranging the input character string to the mobile transmit-only image according to the design of the synthesis images It is and, among the determined position, the arrangement of the input string, the synthesis image thus adjusted to the number of characters of the inputted input string, to create for each of the plurality of the combined images Provided to the user, and the input accepting means accepts the input character strings by a plurality of the users, the composition image providing means provides the input character strings input by each of the plurality of users. An image for synthesis is created by synthesizing at least one of them at the predetermined position and provided to the user.

  The input accepting means of this photo sticker creating device is constituted by, for example, a control unit functioning as a pre-service section or an editing processing section, and the user inputs hiragana and alphanumeric characters one by one and inputs them. Accepts one or more input characters such as name, email address, group name, etc., or is provided in advance by specifying a specific button, and it is prepared in advance consisting of multiple characters such as “Thanks!” And “Nakayoshi” Accept input characters (comments). The synthesizing image providing unit includes, for example, a control unit that functions as a photographing processing unit or an editing processing unit.

In the photo sticker creating apparatus of the present invention, a predetermined input character string inputted by the user is received before the photographing process for photographing the user and generating a photographed image, and the photographed image obtained by the photographing process Create multiple composite images by combining the input character string that has been input at a predetermined position as a composite image for editing to be combined with a mobile transmission-dedicated image that is used as a mobile-transmission-specific image for transmitting to the mobile terminal. And provided to users. In the creation of the composition image, as the predetermined position, the position where the input character string is arranged with respect to the portable transmission-dedicated image is determined according to the design of the composition image, and the position is within the determined position. in the arrangement of the input string, the number of characters in the thus adjusted synthesized image of the inputted input string is provided to the user is created for each of the plurality of combined images, an input character string by a plurality of users Is received, a composite image in which at least one of the input character strings input by each of the plurality of users is combined at a predetermined position is created and provided to the user.

  As a result, editing specific to the user can be performed, and an image that has been edited in a balanced manner can be provided.

The editing screen for providing the composition image to the user may further include a change accepting unit that accepts a change in the input character string received before the photographing process.
The portable transmission-dedicated image may be an image obtained by cutting out a partial area of the photographed image to be edited in the editing input.
The synthesis image providing means, said synthesis image, editing synthesis image for synthesizing said captured image edited in the editing input, or the subject in the photographing process before the editing input It can also be provided to the user as a composite image for photographing for composition with the photographed image obtained by photographing.

  As a result, it is possible to provide an image that has been edited in a well-balanced manner as an editing composition image or a photographing composition image.

Said input receiving means, when receiving said input string of a plurality of the user, wherein the synthesis image providing means, the predetermined the input string in which a plurality of said user inputs to each of the user It is possible to create a composition image synthesized at the position and provide it to the user.
Said input receiving means, when receiving said input string of a plurality of the user, wherein the synthesis image providing means, the predetermined position all the input string, each plurality of user inputs It is possible to create a composition image synthesized and to provide it to the user.

The user further comprising a recognizing means, wherein the synthesized image providing means, for each of the user recognized by said recognition means, creating a synthesis image obtained by synthesizing the input string in the predetermined position Can be provided to the user.

  Accordingly, the user can easily select the synthesized image obtained by synthesizing the input characters input by the user.

Wherein the synthesized image providing means, wherein when a plurality of the user in the captured image is captured, the synthesis of the input string in which a plurality of the user inputs that are reflected there in the predetermined position to create a composite image that, when said one of the user in the captured image is captured is the input string one of the user that is reflected there is input to the predetermined position A synthesized image for synthesis can be created.

  As a result, it is possible to select an image for synthesis according to the user shown in the photographed image.

  Server transmission means for transmitting an image obtained by synthesizing the image for synthesis and the photographed image to a predetermined server, and an image obtained by synthesizing the image for synthesis and the photographed image from the predetermined server, It can be transmitted to the user's mobile terminal.

The input receiving means can receive the user's name as the predetermined input character string .

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method for controlling a photo sticker creation apparatus, wherein the user performs editing input on a captured image obtained by shooting a user as a subject, and the shooting is edited by the editing input. A method for controlling a photo sticker creating apparatus that prints an image on a predetermined sticker sheet to create a photo sticker, and that is input by the user before shooting processing for shooting the user and generating the shot image In the editing process for accepting a predetermined input character string and allowing the user to perform an editing input, the mobile transmission is an image dedicated to mobile transmission for transmitting the captured image obtained in the imaging process to a mobile terminal. as for editing synthesis image for synthesizing a dedicated image, the synthesis image obtained by synthesizing the input the input string in place create multiple offers to the user, creation of the composite image , Said a predetermined position, the position of arranging the input character string to the portable transmitting dedicated image has been determined in accordance with the design of the synthesis image, among the determined position, the input the arrangement of the string, the synthesis image thus adjusted to the number of characters of the inputted input string is provided to the user is created for each of the plurality of said synthesis image, said by a plurality of the user When an input character string is received, the method includes a step of creating and providing to the user a composite image in which at least one of the input character strings input by each of the plurality of users is combined at a predetermined position.

The program according to one aspect of the present invention allows the user to perform editing input on a photographed image obtained by photographing the user as a subject, and the photographed image edited by the editing input is a predetermined sticker sheet. A program for causing a computer to execute a process of creating a photo sticker by printing on a computer, and input by the user before the photographing process of photographing the user and generating the photographed image on the computer In the editing process for accepting a predetermined input character string and allowing the user to perform an editing input, the mobile transmission is an image dedicated to mobile transmission for transmitting the captured image obtained in the imaging process to a mobile terminal. as for editing synthesis image for synthesizing a dedicated image, the synthesis image obtained by synthesizing the input the input string in place create multiple offers to the user, Creating the serial synthesis images, as the predetermined position, the and the position of arranging the input character string to the portable transmitting dedicated image is determined according to the design of the synthesis images, it was the determined position among, the arrangement of the input string, the synthesis image thus adjusted to the number of characters of the inputted input string is provided to the user is created for each of the plurality of the combined images, a plurality When the input character string by the user is received, a composite image in which at least one of the input character strings input by each of the plurality of users is combined at a predetermined position is created and provided to the user It is for making the process including the step to perform be performed.

In the control method and program for the photo sticker creation apparatus of the present invention, a predetermined input character string input by the user is received before the shooting process of shooting the user and generating a shot image, and In an editing process for performing an edit input, an image is input as a composition image for editing to be combined with a dedicated image for portable transmission, which is a dedicated image for portable transmission for transmitting the captured image obtained by the photographing process to the portable terminal. A plurality of compositing images are created by synthesizing the input character string at a predetermined position and provided to the user. In the creation of the composition image, as the predetermined position, the position where the input character string is arranged with respect to the portable transmission-dedicated image is determined according to the design of the composition image, and the position is within the determined position. in the arrangement of the input string, the synthesis image thus adjusted to the number of characters of the inputted input string is provided to the user is created for each of the plurality of combined images, a plurality of users When an input character string is received, a composite image is created and provided to the user by combining at least one of the input character strings input by each of a plurality of users at a predetermined position.

  As a result, editing specific to the user can be performed, and an image that has been edited in a balanced manner can be provided.

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

  According to one aspect of the present invention, it is possible to perform user-specific editing and provide an image that has been edited in a balanced manner.

It is a perspective view which shows the structural example of a photograph sticker production apparatus. It is the perspective view which looked at 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 the front of the front unit of an imaging | photography unit. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the side surface of an edit unit. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the other side of an edit unit. It is a block diagram which shows the example of an internal structure of a photograph sticker production apparatus. It is a block diagram which shows the function structural example of the control part of FIG. It is a flowchart explaining the photograph sticker creation game process of a photograph sticker creation apparatus. It is a flowchart explaining a prior customer service process. It is a figure which shows the example of an e-mail address input screen. It is a figure which shows the example of a name input screen. It is a figure which shows the example of a reflection selection screen. It is a figure which shows the example of the size selection screen of eyes. It is a figure which shows the example of a brightness selection screen. It is a figure which shows the example of the composite image selection screen for imaging | photography. It is a figure which shows the example of the composite image selection screen for imaging | photography. It is a flowchart explaining an imaging | photography process. It is a figure which shows the example of the imaging | photography process screen in the process of step S82. It is a figure which shows the example of the imaging | photography process screen in the process of step S83. It is a figure which shows the example of the imaging | photography process screen in the process of step S84. It is a figure which shows the example of the imaging | photography process screen in the process of step S86. It is a figure which shows the example of the imaging | photography process screen in the process of step S83 of the 2nd time. It is a flowchart explaining an edit process and a subsequent customer service process. It is a figure which shows the example of the edit screen displayed by step S114. It is a figure explaining preparation of a portable transmission exclusive image. It is a figure explaining preparation of a portable transmission exclusive image. It is a figure explaining preparation of a portable transmission exclusive image. It is a figure explaining preparation of a portable transmission exclusive image. It is a figure explaining preparation of a portable transmission exclusive image. It is a figure which shows the example of a transmission image selection screen. It is a figure which shows the example of the composite image for imaging | photography which can reflect the name which the user input. It is a figure which shows the other example of the imaging | photography process screen in the process of step S83. It is a figure which shows the other example of the imaging | photography process screen in the process of step S84. It is a figure which shows the other example of the imaging | photography process screen in the process of step S86. It is a flowchart explaining a portable terminal transmission process. It is a figure explaining the transmission of the users of a portable transmission exclusive image.

[Configuration of photo sticker creation device]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of a photographic sticker creating apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. That is, it is a perspective view showing a configuration example of a photo sticker creating apparatus 1 to which the present invention is applied.

  The photo sticker creating apparatus 1 of FIG. 1 enhances the amusement of work such as shooting and editing, and allows the user to perform such work as a photo sticker creating game (playing service), and the photographed image and the edited image are taken as a photo sticker. It is a game device (play service providing device) that receives money from the user instead of providing it to the user as data.

  In a photo sticker creating game (hereinafter simply referred to as a game) executed by the photo sticker creating apparatus 1, the user inserts the price of the game and himself / herself using the camera provided in the photo sticker creating apparatus 1. , Etc., and by combining the background image with the captured image, and editing (doodle editing) such as adding an image for composition by editing functions such as pen input and stamp input, the captured image is rich To design. After the game ends, the user receives a photo sticker or the like on which the edited image is printed as a product.

  Here, the user refers to a person who plays a game on the photo sticker creating apparatus 1. In addition, the user often plays a game in a group, and the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 often plays a game in a group of two or more people accompanied by each process of the game (photographing, editing, etc. described later). Therefore, the term “user” or “user group” may refer to a single user, or may refer to two or more users. However, it is usually assumed that there are about 2 to 4 users (user groups) due to restrictions such as shooting space and editing space.

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

  Therefore, the high profit rate of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is important for the store manager. That is, it is desirable that the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 has a high rate of return per unit time. Moreover, in the case of a normal store, the installation place of the photograph sticker production apparatus 1 is limited by restrictions, such as a floor area and a structure. Therefore, it is desirable that the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 has a high profit rate per unit floor area. Furthermore, since the size and shape of each store are not usually the same and other game machines installed together with the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 are also different, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is installed because the degree of freedom of installation location is high. The smaller the area, the better.

  As a method of improving the profit rate, for example, there is a method of improving the game turnover rate. That is, it is a method of increasing the rate of return per unit time by increasing the number of games played within a predetermined time. However, if there are no users who play games, the rate of return will not improve. Therefore, it is also important to improve the user's expectation and satisfaction with the game of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1.

  For example, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 can increase the number of users by providing a function with high expectation that a user who has never played a game will want to play a game. In addition, by providing a function with a high degree of satisfaction that a user who has played a game once thinks that “it was fun, I would like to play again”, the photo sticker creation apparatus 1 increases the number of users by increasing so-called repeaters. be able to. As a result, the profit of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is improved.

  For users, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 can be broadly divided into two types: a game (photo sticker creation work) and a photo sticker image or photo sticker as a result (finished photo sticker itself). There are two amusements.

  Examples of the former method for improving the amusement of photo sticker creation work include, for example, a multi-functionality of shooting functions and editing functions such as graffiti editing, improved operability, or adjustment of game time and waiting time. . The latter method of improving the amusement of the completed photo sticker itself is, for example, improvement of hardware such as improvement of the quality of sticker paper, high image quality printing, special color printing, etc. Improve the satisfaction level of the elderly.

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

  In this way, by improving the enjoyment of the photo sticker, not only will the user's satisfaction be improved, but the expectation of others will also be improved, attracting customers due to the spread of reputation, that is, by so-called word-of-mouth You can also expect to increase new users. Therefore, by using such a photo sticker, the photo sticker itself can also serve as an advertisement for the photo sticker creating apparatus 1.

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

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

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

  The front unit 12A is a unit at the front of the shooting space, and performs processing related to shooting of the user in the shooting space and accepts operations related to the user's game. The rear unit 12B is a unit on the side that is the rear side of the shooting space, and is a unit that plays the role of the user when the front unit 12A takes a picture. The interior of the rear unit 12B is a cavity (space), and is configured as a part of a shooting space used when a user performs shooting. A stage or the like used for the user to pose may be provided in the rear unit 12B. Further, an external monitor 16, a speaker 17, and a touch pen 18a and a touch pen 18b are provided on the side surface of the front unit 12A. Details thereof will be described later.

  The editing unit 13 is provided with a configuration (for example, a monitor, a touch panel, and a touch pen) for the user to perform graffiti editing or the like on the captured image. As will be described later, the editing unit 13 consisting of one frame is provided with a configuration for performing graffiti editing or the like on each of the two surfaces so that two sets of users can perform editing work in parallel. It has been. As will be described later, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 can execute a plurality of games in parallel. In other words, a plurality of sets of users can play a game in the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 at the same time. The editing unit 13 is provided with a configuration for performing two graffiti editing and the like so that a plurality of sets of users can simultaneously perform the graffiti editing in order to improve the game rotation rate.

  The ceiling strobe unit 14 provided above the photographing space incorporates a strobe that emits flash light toward the photographing space in accordance with the photographing timing. The ceiling strobe unit 14 is further provided with a fluorescent lamp, and functions as illumination that constantly illuminates the shooting space (the user in the shooting space). The photographing space is simply configured as a closed space as will be described later. Therefore, it is difficult for light to enter from the outside, and the user's operability may be deteriorated because it tends to be dark. Therefore, the ceiling strobe unit 14 can illuminate the shooting space with the illumination to avoid such a fear and improve operability. Such illumination is also provided in the front unit 12A. A configuration example of the front unit 12A will be described later with reference to FIG.

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

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

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

  When the user is shooting in the shooting space in the shooting unit 12, the external monitor 16 is located next to the user who is waiting to use the shooting space next time or the photo sticker creating apparatus 1. Content (demonstration) and photo sticker creation device that outputs (displays) video showing the progress of the game of the user who is shooting, and guides (explains) the flow of the game and how to play, etc. The advertisement of the store where 1 is installed, the area, etc. are output. If an error has occurred in the photo sticker creating apparatus 1, the content of the error is output.

  Further, the external monitor 16 is configured as a tablet built-in monitor, for example, and displays a screen such as a GUI related to the pre-service process. The details of the prior customer service process will be described later.

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

  The touch pen 18a and the touch pen 18b operate in cooperation with a colorless and transparent tablet superimposed on the display screen of the external monitor 16. When there is no need to distinguish between the touch pen 18a and the touch pen 18b, they are simply referred to as the touch pen 18. When the user operates the touch pen 18 and taps the tablet (contacts (or closes) the display screen of the touch pen 18 and the external monitor 16) or moves the tablet, It operates as input receiving means for receiving input from the user.

  Unlike the conventional photo sticker creating apparatus, two touch pens 18 a and 18 b are provided corresponding to the external monitor 16. By doing in this way, for example, two users can perform input operation in pre-service processing described later simultaneously.

  Further, a coin insertion slot 55 into which a game price is inserted is provided at the lower part of the external monitor 16. The coin insertion slot 55 is a user interface that allows a user to insert a coin as a game fee, or to return a coin that has failed to be inserted or a coin for fishing.

  FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 of FIG. 1 as seen from another angle.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the editing unit 13 is installed adjacent to the surface of the front unit 12A opposite to the surface on the rear unit 12B side (that is, the surface on the imaging space side). A first editing interface 13A and a second editing interface 13B are provided on two side surfaces of the editing unit 13 that are orthogonal to the front unit 12A. That is, a plurality of sets of users who are playing games can perform editing operations on the editing unit 13 in a state of facing the editing unit 13 in a direction orthogonal to the direction connecting the front unit 12A and the rear unit 12B. As described above, two editing interfaces are provided.

  Next, the flow of the game and the accompanying movement of the space will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a plan view of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 as viewed from above.

  A user (user A) who has paid for the coin insertion slot 55 in the pre-service space 31 in front of the external monitor 16 uses the touch pen 18 according to the screen displayed on the external monitor 16. Set up. In the prior customer service space 31, for example, an input of an e-mail address necessary for transmitting a photographed image to the data management server is performed as a prior customer service operation. Here, the data management server is a data server that manages (saves) an image photographed by a user in the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 and designated to be transmitted to a mobile terminal.

  A user who has completed the pre-service operation is formed between the front unit 12A and the rear unit 12B, which is indicated by a broken line in the drawing, from the pre-service space 31 between the front unit 12A and the rear unit 12B. Then, the user enters the shooting space 32 where the shooting work is performed. If the previous group of users is using the shooting space 32 (if the shooting operation is being performed), the user (user A) is displayed on the external monitor 16 and the user being shot is displayed. It is possible to wait while watching the video showing the progress of the game, content that guides the flow of the game, how to play, and the like.

  Then, the user performs a photographing operation for photographing himself or the like using a camera or a monitor provided in front of the front unit 12A (user B).

  When the photographing work is completed, the user selects one of the obtained photographed images to be saved as an image to be edited, and follows the displayed movement guide from the photographing space 32 where the photographing work is performed. Move to the editing space shown in the middle broken line for editing.

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

  Thereafter, when the editing work is completed, the user (user C or user C ′) performs post-service work such as accepting selection of an image on the portable terminal, inputting a questionnaire, and mini-game during printing. Then, when printing is completed, it moves to the printed matter receiving area 34 in front of the photo sticker discharge unit 13C (user D), receives the discharged photo sticker paper, and ends the game.

  In the game described above, when the user B of the shooting space 32 moves to the editing space 33, the shooting space 32 becomes unused. Therefore, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 uses a new set of users (uses The person A) can use the photographing space 32. Further, when the user C of the first editing space 33A or the user C ′ of the second editing space 33B moves to the printed material receiving area 34, the first editing space 33A or the second editing space 33B is not used. Therefore, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 can cause a new set of users (user B) to use the first editing space 33A or the second editing space 33B. Note that when both the first editing space 33A and the second editing space 33B are unused, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 gives the user (user B) the first editing space 33A and the second editing space 33B. In addition to guiding the user to use one of the editing spaces 33B, when the user moves to a direction other than the guided editing space, the user can be guided to the guided editing space.

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

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

  Next, the configuration of each unit will be described.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the front unit 12A. A front surface 12A-1 in FIG. 4 is a side surface facing the imaging space 32 and is a surface positioned in front of the user who performs the imaging operation. That is, the user basically performs a photographing operation in the photographing space 32 toward the front surface 12A-1 (facing the front unit 12A side).

  Near the center of the front surface 12 </ b> A- 1, a camera 51 for photographing a subject in the photographing space 32 is provided, and a touch panel monitor 52 is provided below the camera 51. The touch panel monitor 52 displays, for example, a live view that displays a combined image (moving image) obtained by combining a captured image such as a background or foreground with a captured image that has been photoelectrically converted by the camera 51 and captured in real time (immediately). It has a function as a monitor and a function of displaying various GUI (Graphical User Interface) images and receiving a user's instruction by a touch panel superimposed on the screen. In addition, the front surface 12A-1 is provided with lighting devices 53-1 to 53-8 that emit flash light in accordance with the shooting timing of the camera 51, as well as the baggage of the user during the shooting operation. Luggage storage areas 54-1 and 54-2 are provided for storing items and the like.

  Further, on the front surface 12A-1, for example, a speaker (not shown) is provided near the ceiling of the shooting space 32 to output voices such as guidance voices, BGM (Back Ground Music), and sound effects in the shooting of the game. It has been. The number of speakers and the installation position are arbitrary.

  The camera 51 is configured by an imaging device or the like using a CCD (Charge Coupled Device), captures a user in the shooting space 32, and captures a moving image as a captured image in the process of shooting a game. A part of the captured image captured by the camera 51 is cut out, or a photographic composition image such as a background is synthesized and displayed on the touch panel monitor 52 immediately. In addition, from the captured image captured by the camera 51 at a predetermined timing, an image of the frame at that timing is extracted and stored as a captured image (still image).

  For example, a camera using a CMOS sensor may be used as the camera 51 instead of the CCD. Of course, any camera other than these may be used as long as the user can be photographed and digital image data can be obtained. Further, the number of cameras 51 and the installation position are arbitrary.

  The touch panel monitor 52 includes, for example, a live view monitor 123 (FIG. 7) such as a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) or an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) and a colorless and transparent touch panel laminated thereon, and is used during photographing work. The captured image captured by the camera 51 is displayed immediately (in real time) so that the person can determine the standing position and posture while checking the photographing result. At this time, for example, the captured image displayed on the touch panel monitor 52 is synthesized with a photographic composition image specified by the user, such as a background or a foreground, or in accordance with the image size of the photographic composition image. A part is cut out (trimmed). In addition, the touch panel monitor 52 displays an image related to the shooting work such as a guide image for guiding the procedure of the shooting work, and the touch panel (for example, pressure-sensitive type or electromagnetic induction type) accepts a tap operation by a user's finger or the like, for example. It is made like that.

  The lighting devices 53-1 to 53-8 are configured as lighting devices capable of strobe light emission.

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

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

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

  FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the editing unit 13 on the left side when viewed from the photographing unit 12 side (configuration example on the first editing space 33A side).

  In FIG. 5, an illumination device 61 for illuminating the first editing space 33A is provided above the first editing interface 13A. The illuminating device 61 allows the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 to suppress a reduction in the user's editing work efficiency and improve the safety of the first editing space 33A. In the example of FIG. 5, the upper part of the first editing interface 13A where the lighting device 61 is provided of the editing unit 13 penetrates to the second editing space 33B side. The first editing space 33A and the second editing space 33B are shared. That is, the illumination device 61 illuminates not only the first editing space 33A but also the second editing space 33B, thereby improving safety. Note that the installation position and the number of the illumination devices 61 are arbitrary.

  The first editing interface 13A is provided with a tablet built-in monitor 62, two touch pens 63-1 and 63-2, and a speaker 64.

  The tablet built-in monitor 62 is a colorless transparent tablet 142 (FIG. 7) capable of inputting position information with the touch pen 63-1 or the touch pen 63-2, and an editing monitor 141 (such as a CRT display or LCD) capable of displaying an image. FIG. 7) is configured by being superimposed on the top. Therefore, the tablet built-in monitor 62 not only displays a GUI image or the like on the editing monitor 141 but also accepts an input operation from the user by the tablet 142. On the tablet built-in monitor 62, for example, an editing screen including a GUI image for editing work for editing a shot image obtained by shooting work in a shooting space is displayed.

  The touch pen 63-1 and the touch pen 63-2 are detachably fixed to the editing unit 13 by a predetermined attachment on the left and right sides of the tablet built-in monitor 62 one by one on the left and right sides. By using each of these touch pens, it is possible to simultaneously execute the editing work process of the photo sticker creation work. In the following description, the touch pen 63-1 and the touch pen 63-2 are simply referred to as the touch pen 63 when it is not necessary to distinguish them from each other.

  The touch pen 63 is electrically connected to a system installed inside the editing unit 13 by wire (or wireless). The touch pen 63 operates in cooperation with the tablet of the tablet built-in monitor 62. When the user operates the touch pen 63 and taps the tablet (the touch pen 63 and the display screen of the tablet built-in monitor 62 are brought into contact (or close proximity)), the tablet serves as an input receiving unit that receives an input from the user. Operate. The number of touch pens 63 to be installed, the installation position, the shape, and the like are arbitrary.

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

  Note that the configuration of the editing unit 13 on the second editing space 33B side is basically the same as the configuration of the first editing space 33A side shown in FIG. In the following, the configuration example shown in FIG. 5 is also applied to the case where the configuration of the editing unit 13 on the second editing space 33B side is described.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the photo sticker discharge unit 13 </ b> C of the editing unit 13.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the photo sticker discharging unit 13C has a photo sticker created by a user who has performed editing work in the first editing space 33A (that is, a photo sticker created by operating the first editing interface 13A). And a photo sticker discharge port 71 through which a photo sticker created by a user who has performed editing work in the second edit space 33B (that is, a photo sticker created by operating the second edit interface 13B) is discharged. It has been.

  A printer is installed inside the editing unit 13, and a printing image created by operating the first editing interface 13A or the second editing interface 13B is printed on sticker paper by the printer. The photo sticker output from the printer is discharged from the photo sticker discharge port 71.

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

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

  FIG. 7 is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration example of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1. The same parts as those described above are denoted by the same reference numerals. The overlapping description will be omitted as appropriate.

  In FIG. 7, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 includes a control unit 101 that is a processing unit that controls the entire apparatus of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1. The control unit 101 includes a storage unit 102, a communication unit 103, A drive 104, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 106, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 107, a photographing unit 112, an editing unit 113, a printer 114, an external monitor 16, a speaker 17, and a touch pen 18 are connected via predetermined buses. Is done.

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

  The communication unit 103 is connected to another communication device (not shown) via an external network (not shown) such as the Internet or a public telephone line network, or simply via a communication cable (not shown). ) And controlled by the control unit 101 to communicate with another communication device such as a mobile terminal such as a user's mobile phone, a user's personal computer, or a data management server. For example, the communication unit 103 transmits a transmission signal supplied as a communication signal from the control unit 101 to another communication device, or supplies a reception signal supplied from another communication device to the control unit 101 as a communication signal. To do.

  The drive 104 includes a removable medium such as a magnetic disk (including a flexible disk), an optical disk (including a CD-ROM (Compact Disc-Read Only Memory), a DVD (Digital Versatile Disc)), a magneto-optical disk, and a semiconductor memory. The computer program and data read out from them are supplied to the control unit 101 as necessary, and stored in the storage unit 102 or installed.

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

  The pre-service section 111 is a block that performs pre-service processing, which is processing for causing the user to perform pre-service work, and includes an external monitor 16, a speaker 17, a touch pen 18, and a coin processing section 121.

  The external monitor 16 displays an image for guiding the flow of the game, how to play, and the like according to the control by the control unit 101. Further, the external monitor 16 displays an e-mail address input screen for mobile transmission after the payment is made. A signal representing the content of the user's operation input to the external monitor 16 is supplied to the control unit 101.

  The coin processing unit 121 detects the insertion of coins into the coin insertion slot 55. When the coin processing unit 121 detects that a coin has been inserted, the coin processing unit 121 outputs an activation signal indicating that to the control unit 101.

  The photographing unit 112 is a block that performs photographing processing, which is processing for causing a user to perform photographing work, and includes a background curtain unit 15, an illumination control unit 122, a camera 51, a touch panel monitor 52, and a speaker 124.

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

  The illumination control unit 122 turns on or off the illumination devices 53-1 to 53-8 based on the illumination control signal supplied from the control unit 101.

  The camera 51 is controlled by the control unit 101 to shoot a user or the like in the shooting space 32 as a subject in the shooting process of the game. For example, the camera 51 captures a moving image under the control of the control unit 101 and supplies the captured moving image data to the control unit 101. In addition, the camera 51 acquires a captured image (still image) by operating a mechanical shutter based on a shutter control signal supplied from the control unit 101, and stores the acquired still image data in the storage unit 102. Let

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

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

  The editing unit 113 is a block that performs an editing process that is a process for causing the user to perform an editing operation. The editing unit 113 includes a first editing unit 113A corresponding to the first editing interface 13A and a second editing interface corresponding to the second editing interface 13B. 2 editing section 113B. Although the configuration of the first editing unit 113A will be described here, the second editing unit 113B also has the same configuration as the first editing unit 113A.

  As described with reference to FIG. 5, the first editing unit 113 </ b> A includes the tablet built-in monitor 62, the touch pen 63-1 and the touch pen 63-2, and the speaker 64.

  As described above, the tablet built-in monitor 62 includes the editing monitor 141 made of a display device such as a CRT display or LCD, and the colorless and transparent tablet 142 superimposed on the display screen of the editing monitor 141. The tablet built-in monitor 62 displays on the editing monitor 141 an image relating to editing, such as an editing input GUI and a photographed image, corresponding to the RGB signal supplied from the control unit 101. When the user operates the touch pen 63-1 or the touch pen 63-2 and taps the tablet 142, the tablet built-in monitor 62 supplies a signal representing the position information to the control unit 101 as an input signal. The control unit 101 analyzes the position information represented by the input signal, specifies and accepts information and instructions input by the user with respect to the display image. That is, editing input for the captured image is performed using these configurations.

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

  The printer 114 prints the edited image, which is the editing work result, on sticker paper. That is, when the printer 114 acquires the edited image obtained by the editing process from the control unit 101, the printer 114 acquires the sticker paper 162 from the paper supply unit 161 and prints the edited image on the sticker paper 162. Hereinafter, the edited image printed on the sticker sheet 162 is also referred to as a printing image. When the printing is finished, the printer 114 discharges the printed sticker paper 162 as a photo sticker from the photo sticker discharge port 71 and provides it to the user.

  FIG. 8 is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration example of the control unit 101. The configuration shown in FIG. 8 is realized by the control unit 101 executing a program stored in the ROM 106 or the like. In the control unit 101, a pre-service processing unit 201, a photographing processing unit 202, an editing processing unit 203, and a print processing unit 204 are realized.

  The pre-service processing unit 201 performs pre-service processing that is processing related to a price (coin) input when starting a game, processing related to setting before photographing, and the like. The photographing processing unit 202 performs photographing processing that is processing for photographing the user. The editing processing unit 203 performs editing processing such as editing of the captured image and post-service processing such as selection reception of an image for mobile transmission. The print processing unit 204 performs a printing process for printing the edited image obtained by the editing process on a sticker sheet.

[Overall flow of photo sticker creation device]
Next, the photo sticker creating game process performed by the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S21, the coin processing unit 121 of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 determines whether or not a coin as a game fee has been inserted, and waits until it is determined that the coin has been inserted.

  In step S21, when it is determined that a coin has been inserted, the process proceeds to step 22, and the pre-service processing unit 201 performs pre-service processing. The prior customer service processing unit 201, for example, as a prior customer service process, inputs a mail address of a user's mobile terminal, which is a destination when an image created in a game is transmitted to a mobile phone, or a user displayed in a frame image. Let the user enter the name of the user. Details of the pre-service process will be described later with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  When the pre-service process is completed, the pre-service process unit 201 performs movement guidance for moving the user in the pre-service area 31 to the photographing space 32 in step S23.

  If the user is operating the external monitor 16 in the customer service space 31 and there is a previous user in the shooting space 32, even if the shooting process of the previous user in the shooting space 32 is completed, The movable background curtain of the background curtain unit 15 can be kept down.

  By doing so, the number of times the background curtain is raised and lowered is reduced, so that the probability of occurrence of errors due to the background curtain is reduced. Further, since the time for raising and lowering the background curtain is unnecessary, the rotation rate is improved. In addition, the background curtain can be seen from the outside (because it looks like it is being photographed), so another user cannot enter by mistake.

  In step S24, the photographing processing unit 202 performs photographing processing for photographing a subject (user). A photographed image obtained by the photographing process is displayed on the touch panel monitor 52, and a photographed image selected as an editing target is stored in the storage unit 102. Details of the photographing process will be described later with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  When the photographing process is completed, in step S25, the photographing processing unit 202 performs movement guidance for moving the user in the photographing space 32 to the editing space 33.

  In step S <b> 26, the editing processing unit 203 executes editing processing and post-service processing described later with reference to FIGS. 24 to 31.

  In step S <b> 27, the print processing unit 204 controls the printer 114 to perform a printing process for printing the edited image obtained through the editing process on the sticker sheet 162. Actually, the printing process in step S27 is executed in parallel with a part of the editing process and the subsequent customer service process in step S26.

  In step S <b> 28, the editing processing unit 203 performs movement guidance for moving the user in the editing space 33 to the printed material receiving area 34. When the printing process is completed, in step S29, the print processing unit 204 controls the printer 114 to discharge the printed sticker sheet 162 from the photo sticker discharge port 71, and the photo sticker creation game process is ended.

  The photo sticker creation game process is executed as described above.

[Details of advance customer service]
Next, with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 10, the details of the pre-service process executed as step S22 of FIG. 9 will be described.

  In the advance customer service process, first, in step S 51, the advance customer service processor 201 determines whether or not communication with the data management server is possible via the communication unit 103. For example, if the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is connectable to a network such as the Internet by wire or wireless and can access the data management server via the network, it can communicate with the data management server in step S51. Determined. Further, for example, when the network communication function is turned off or connection to the network is not possible, it is determined in step S51 that communication with the data management server is impossible.

  If it is determined in step S51 that communication with the data management server is possible, the process proceeds to step S52, and the advance customer service processing unit 201 causes the external monitor 16 to input a mail address for mobile transmission. Displays the screen and accepts input.

  FIG. 11 shows an example of the mail address input screen displayed in step S52.

  The external monitor 16 displays a mail address input screen in which two users can simultaneously input their respective mail addresses on the right side and the left side as shown in FIG.

  Specifically, a software keyboard 221L used to input a mail address is displayed on the left half of the mail address input screen, and a domain selection button 222L used to input a domain name is displayed below the software keyboard 221L. Below the domain selection button 222L, a display unit 223L that displays the mail address input by the user by appropriately selecting the software keyboard 221L and the domain selection button 222L is displayed. Below the display portion 223L, a determination button 224L that is operated when determining the mail address and an input addition button 225L that can additionally input another address are displayed.

  In the right half of the e-mail address input screen, the software keyboard 221L, the domain selection button 222L, and the software keyboard 221R, the domain selection button 222R, and the display unit 223R, which are images having the same contents as the display unit 223L, are displayed. The Further, below the display unit 223R, a determination button 224R similar to the determination button 224L and an input addition button 225R similar to the input addition button 225L are displayed.

  Thereby, the user standing on the left side toward the external monitor 16 can input the mail address of his mobile terminal by operating the touch pen 18b, and the user standing on the right side can touch the touch pen 18a. You can enter the e-mail address of your mobile terminal at the same time as the user standing on the left side by operating. That is, in the photo sticker creating apparatus 1, a plurality of portable terminals can be designated as notification destinations of URLs indicating the storage locations of images to be imported to the portable terminals. The input mail address is stored in the RAM 107, for example. In the above description, the user inputs using the touch pen 18, but the screen may be directly touched with a finger or the like.

  In the e-mail address input screen of FIG. 11, information about the e-mail address is not displayed in the upper half of the screen of the vertically long external monitor 16 in the figure. This is different from the shooting space 32. In the customer service space 31 that cannot block the line of sight of others, it is necessary to consider the privacy of the user so that the email address of the user cannot be seen by others. It is.

  Returning to FIG. 10, if it is determined in step S51 that communication with the data management server is not possible, the process in step S52 is skipped.

  In step S53, the pre-service processing unit 201 displays a name input screen for inputting the user's name on the external monitor 16 and accepts the input.

  FIG. 12 shows an example of the name input screen displayed in step S53.

  The external monitor 16 displays a name input screen that allows two users to input their names on the right side and the left side simultaneously as shown in FIG. In FIG. 12, a name input screen is displayed in which the user on the right side inputs a name using romaji input, and the user on the left side inputs a name using hiragana input.

  Specifically, on the left half of the name input screen, a hiragana display portion 251L that displays characters input by hiragana input, and a romaji display portion 252L that displays characters input by romaji input are displayed below. The On the right side of the hiragana display portion 251L, one back button 253L for erasing the last character displayed on the hiragana display portion 251L, and below that, all the characters displayed on the hiragana display portion 251L are deleted. A button 254L for deleting all is displayed. A Roman character input change button 255L for switching character input to Roman character input is displayed on the right side of the Roman character display portion 252L and below the erase button 254L.

  Then, below the Roman character display portion 252L and the Roman character input change button 255L arranged on the left and right, a hiragana character input portion 256L that is pressed when inputting each character of hiragana, and below that, when deciding name input A determination button 257L to be operated and a cancel button 258L to cancel name input are displayed.

  On the other hand, on the right half of the name input screen, a hiragana display portion 251R for displaying characters input by hiragana input and a romaji display portion 252R for displaying characters input by romaji input are displayed. On the right side of the hiragana display portion 251R, a hiragana input change button 255R for switching character input to hiragana input is displayed, and below that, a back button 253R for erasing the last character displayed on the Roman character display portion 252R. Then, a delete all button 254R for erasing all characters displayed in the Roman character display portion 252R is displayed. That is, in the case of hiragana input shown on the left side, the back button 253L and the erase all button 254L are displayed beside the hiragana display portion 251L, whereas in the case of romaji input shown on the right side, The return button 253R and the erase all button 254R are displayed beside the Roman character display portion 252R.

  On the right side of the screen, instead of the hiragana character input unit 256L in the case of hiragana input, the English character input unit 256R that is pressed when inputting Roman characters, the determination button 257R for the user on the right side, and the cancel button therebelow. Button 258R is displayed.

  In the present embodiment, for example, the right user uses the touch pen 18a to input “Hanako” by hiragana input and “HANAKO” by romaji input, and the left user inputs the touch pen 18b. Suppose you enter "Miki" in Hiragana input and "MIKI" and your name in Romaji input.

  As described above, in addition to the method of selecting hiragana input or romaji input and sequentially inputting it, for example, first, the left and right users are allowed to input a name by hiragana input, and the input hiragana (name ) Is automatically displayed in the Roman character display section 252 by being converted into Roman characters, and may be corrected as necessary.

  In addition, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 may be provided with a non-contact type IC reader / writer capable of non-contact communication by electromagnetic induction using a portable terminal and a carrier wave having a predetermined frequency. It is also possible to input a mail address or name input by a user on a mobile terminal or registered in advance in the mobile terminal by receiving it by non-contact communication.

  The name of the input romaji or hiragana notation is stored in the RAM 107, for example. In the name input screen of FIG. 12 as well as the e-mail address input screen of FIG. 11, in the screen of the vertically long external monitor 16 in FIG. .

  Returning to FIG. 10, after the process of step S <b> 53 described above, in step S <b> 54, the advance customer service processing unit 201 displays the reflection selection screen shown in FIG. 13 on the external monitor 16 and accepts the selection. That is, FIG. 13 shows an example of a copy selection screen that accepts the selection of “copy” by the user. Here, “photographing” means, for example, how to adjust the contrast of the image of the face of the photographed subject, the light emission intensity of the lighting device, the setting of the aperture of the camera 51, and the like.

  In the example of FIG. 13, a model image icon 351 displaying the characters “Pure 3D Face” and a model image icon 352 displaying the characters “Natural 3D Face” are displayed. Here, “Pure 3D Face” and “Natural 3D Face” mean the type of “image” to be selected.

  The “pure 3D face” is, for example, a light emission intensity of a lighting device adapted to such an image by adjusting a contrast value so that a hue in the image changes relatively slowly, and the camera 51 Aperture value etc. are set all at once. By selecting “Pure 3D Face” as “Image”, the user can shoot an image with a soft atmosphere by shooting in the shooting space 32.

  The “natural 3D face” is, for example, the light emission intensity of the lighting device adapted to such an image by adjusting the contrast value so that the hue in the image changes relatively steeply, the camera 51, and the like. Aperture value etc. are set all at once. By selecting “Natural 3D Face” as “Image”, the user can shoot an image with a clear atmosphere by shooting in the shooting space 32.

  Note that the images of the models displayed on the icons 351 and 352 are images of models photographed with “Pure 3D Face” and “Natural 3D Face”, respectively.

  In step S55 in FIG. 10, the pre-service processing unit 201 determines whether either “pure 3D face” or “natural 3D face” is selected. For example, when the user selects either the icon 351 or the icon 352 with the touch pen 18, it is determined in step S55 that the image has been selected. On the other hand, for example, if a predetermined time elapses without any icon being selected, it is determined in step S55 that “Shooting” has not been selected.

  If it is determined in step S55 that “photograph” has been selected, the process proceeds to step S57, and various setting values corresponding to the selected “photograph” are collectively set.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S55 that “image” has not been selected, the process proceeds to step S56, and for example, “image” defined as a default among “pure 3D face” and “natural 3D face”. "Is forcibly selected, and the process of step S57 is executed.

  In step S58, the customer service processing unit 201 displays the eye size selection screen shown in FIG. 14 on the external monitor 16 and accepts the selection. That is, FIG. 14 shows an example of an eye size selection screen for accepting selection of “eye size” by the user.

  In the example of FIG. 14, the model eye image icon 361 is displayed on the “natural eye” character, and the model eye image icon 362 is displayed on the “volume eye” character. “Natural eye” is to make the size of the black eye natural in the eye image, and “Volume eye” is the size of the black eye in the eye image by adjusting the luminance value of the pixel. Is to be relatively large. Note that not only the size of the black eye but also the size of the eye itself may be changed.

  When the user selects either the icon 361 or the icon 362 with the touch pen 18, various setting values at the time of shooting an image of the subject in the shooting space 32 are collectively set corresponding to the selected icon. Is done.

  Next, in step S59, the pre-service processing unit 201 displays the brightness selection screen shown in FIG. 15 on the external monitor 16 for selection. That is, FIG. 15 shows an example of a brightness selection screen for accepting selection of “brightness” by the user.

  In the brightness selection screen of FIG. 15, icons 371 to 375 of model images captured as images having different brightness are displayed. The icons 371 to 375 gradually change from a dark image to a bright image from the icon 371 on the left side in the figure toward the icon 375 on the right side in the figure. In addition, in the icons 371 to 375, the lightness and darkness of the flesh-colored portion changes with the change in lightness and darkness of the entire image.

  When the user selects any of the icons 371 to 375 with the touch pen 18, various setting values for shooting an image of the subject in the shooting space 32 corresponding to the selected icon are set in a lump. Is done.

  Next, in step S60, the pre-service processing unit 201 displays a shooting composition image selection screen as shown in FIG. 16 or 17 on the external monitor 16, and accepts the selection. That is, FIG. 16 and FIG. 17 show examples of the shooting composition image selection screen. Here, the shooting composition image is a foreground or background composition image that is combined with a captured image that is an image of a subject captured in the imaging space 32.

  In the composite image selection screen for shooting shown in FIG. 16, six tabs are displayed almost at the center of the screen. Here, the “normal” tab is selected. In FIG. 16, the tabs that are circled are the selected tabs. In the “Normal” tab, for example, a single-color background composition image to be combined with the photographed image can be selected.

  Also, in the photographic composition image selection screen shown in FIG. 16, a photographic composition image palette 381 is displayed. The shooting composition image palette 381 is divided into small rectangles, and in this example, the image palette 381 is divided into 20 rectangles. Each of the 20 rectangles is a candidate for a composition image for photographing to be selected. Here, it is assumed that six images can be photographed as photographing in the photographing space 32 in the game, and the user selects six composite images for photographing used for each of six photographings. Can do.

  The user can select a shooting composite image by selecting one of the rectangles in the shooting composite image palette 381 with the touch pen 18. The selected composite image for photographing is sequentially displayed in the selection result display area 382. In the example of FIG. 16, a rectangle at the upper left corner in the drawing in the shooting composition image palette 381 is selected and displayed in the selection result display area 382. In this way, the user selects a total of six shooting composite images.

  FIG. 17 shows an example of a shooting composition image selection screen when the “color set” tab is selected from the six tabs. The “color set” tab is a tab in which a combination of six shooting images to be combined into six shot images by six shootings can be selected as a color set at a time. This is a combination of six images for color synthesis.

  The user can select a shooting composite image by selecting one of the color sets in the shooting composite image palette 381 with the touch pen 18. The six shooting-use composite images of the selected color set are displayed in the selection result display area 382. When six shooting-use composite images are selected, a determination button 383 is displayed in the selection result display area 382 in a pressable manner. When the determination button 383 is pressed, the six shooting composition images displayed in the selection result display area 382 are accepted as the shooting composition images selected by the user.

  When the determination button 383 on the shooting composition image selection screen is pressed, the pre-service process as step S22 in FIG. 9 ends.

  When the user finishes selecting a composite image for shooting, if the shooting space 32 is still being used by another user, external contents such as mini-games, premium advertisements, and demonstrations are externally attached. It can be displayed on the monitor 16. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the user from getting bored with the waiting time until the user moves to the imaging space 32.

  As described above, in the customer service process of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1, various setting operations necessary for the shooting process are performed in advance by the user. This allows the user to concentrate on shooting by taking a pose or changing facial expressions in the actual shooting process. Therefore, it is possible to provide a photographic sticker that is highly satisfactory for the user.

  Conventionally, mail address input processing has been performed as part of post-service processing performed after editing processing. In the photo sticker creating apparatus 1, the time required for the post-service processing is shortened by making the input of the e-mail address a part of the pre-service processing, and as a result, the time that can be spent on the editing processing is lengthened. It becomes possible to set.

  Moreover, in the customer service process of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1, the user's name can be input before photographing. This makes it possible to create an editing frame image that reflects the user's name in an editing process to be described later.

[Details of shooting process]
Next, details of the photographing process executed as step S24 in FIG. 9 will be described.

  FIG. 18 is a detailed flowchart of the photographing process in step S24 of FIG.

  In the shooting process, first, in step S81, the shooting processing unit 202 determines whether or not a predetermined time until the start of shooting has elapsed. If it is determined in step S81 that the predetermined time until the start of shooting has not elapsed, the process proceeds to step S82.

  In step S82, the photographing processing unit 202 displays the photographing processing screen shown in FIG. 19 on the touch panel monitor 52, and determines whether or not the start button 412 in the photographing processing screen is pressed.

  That is, FIG. 19 shows an example of a shooting process screen displayed on the touch panel monitor 52 by the process of step S82.

  In the photographing processing screen shown in FIG. 19, an image display unit 401 that displays a sample image and a live view image is provided in the center. In the image display unit 401 on the shooting processing screen in step S82, a moving image (live view image) 411 obtained by shooting a subject and a start button 412 are displayed so as to be superimposed on a part of the area. In addition, on the shooting processing screen, a character (message) “Please touch the screen when preparation for shooting is ready!” Is also displayed.

  Since it is assumed that a predetermined time is required for the user to move from the pre-service space 31 to the imaging space 32, the imaging processing screen of FIG. 19 is displayed, and a preset predetermined time has elapsed, or Until the user presses the start button 412, the start of shooting is awaited. In addition, by displaying the live view image 411 on the image display unit 401, the user can adjust appearance before starting shooting in the shooting space 32 and move from the pre-service space 31 to the shooting space 32. In the meantime, it is possible to prevent other users from accidentally entering the shooting space 32 and starting shooting.

  If it is determined in step S82 that the start button 412 has not been pressed, the process returns to step S81.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S82 that the start button 412 has been pressed, or if it is determined in step S81 that a predetermined time until the start of shooting has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S83.

  In step S83, the imaging processing unit 202 displays the imaging processing screen shown in FIG. 20 on the touch panel monitor 52, and displays a sample image.

  That is, FIG. 20 shows an example of a shooting process screen displayed on the touch panel monitor 52 by the process of step S83.

  In the shooting processing screen of FIG. 20, a sample image 421 is displayed on the image display unit 401 disposed substantially in the center, and a thumbnail display unit 402 that displays a thumbnail image is disposed below the image display unit 401. Yes.

  In the image display unit 401, a sample image 421 obtained by enlarging one of the thumbnail images (reduced images) displayed in the thumbnail display unit 402 is displayed. In the thumbnail display unit 402, six thumbnail images corresponding to each of the six shootings to be performed are displayed. These six thumbnail images correspond to the shooting composition image selected in step S60 of FIG. That is, a thumbnail image of a model image synthesized with the same photographic composition image as the photographic composition image displayed in the selection result display area 382 of FIG. 16 or FIG. In the example of FIG. 20, the sample image 421 corresponding to the leftmost thumbnail image in the thumbnail display unit 402, which is a sample image corresponding to the shooting composition image used for the first shooting, is displayed as an image. It is displayed on the part 401.

  Further, on the shooting processing screen displayed in step S83, characters (messages) “Please take a picture like this” are displayed on both sides of the image display unit 401 on which the sample image 421 is displayed.

  Returning to FIG. 18, in step S <b> 84, the imaging processing unit 202 performs live view display for displaying a live view image obtained by combining the imaging composition image and the subject moving image.

  FIG. 21 shows an example of a photographing process screen displayed on the touch panel monitor 52 by the process of step S84.

  In the shooting processing screen of FIG. 21, a live view image 422 is displayed on the image display unit 401 instead of the sample image 421. The live view image 422 is used as a moving image obtained by photographing two users as subjects in the photographing space 32 and a sample image corresponding to the thumbnail image displayed on the leftmost side of the thumbnail display unit 402. It is assumed that the image is obtained by synthesizing the photographic composition image.

  In step S85, the photographing processing unit 202 displays a countdown indicator and performs photographing. The shooting here is performed by reflecting the settings corresponding to “image” adjusted in step S57 in FIG. 10, “eye size” selected in step S58, and “brightness” selected in step S59. Is called.

  In step S86, the imaging processing unit 202 displays the imaging result on the touch panel monitor 52 and allows the user to confirm.

  FIG. 22 shows an example of a shooting process screen displayed on the touch panel monitor 52 by the process of step S86.

  In the shooting processing screen of FIG. 22, in place of the live view image 422, a shooting result synthesized image 423 obtained by synthesizing the still image of the subject obtained by shooting and the first shooting composition image is displayed on the image display unit 401. It is displayed. Then, on both sides of the image display unit 401, characters (messages) “I took it like this” are displayed. In the following, the captured result composite image 423 is also simply referred to as a captured image 423.

  Returning to FIG. 18, in step S87, the imaging processing unit 202 determines whether or not imaging has been performed a predetermined number of times. In the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not six shootings have been performed. If it is determined in step S87 that the image has not been shot a predetermined number of times, the process returns to step S83. In the description so far, since the shooting has been performed only once, the process returns to step S83 to perform the second shooting, and the process of step S83 is executed again.

  FIG. 23 shows an example of a shooting process screen displayed on the touch panel monitor 52 by the second process of step S83.

  In the imaging processing screen of FIG. 23, the second sample image 424 is displayed on the image display unit 401. The second sample image 424 displayed on the image display unit 401 is a sample image corresponding to the second thumbnail image from the left of the thumbnail display unit 402. In the shooting processing screen of FIG. 23, the leftmost thumbnail image in the thumbnail display unit 402 is changed to a thumbnail image of the shot image 423 obtained in the first shooting.

  In this way, for example, six shootings are performed. After the sixth shooting is completed, it is determined in step S87 that the shooting has been performed a predetermined number of times, and the process proceeds to step S88.

  In step S88, the imaging processing unit 202 determines whether or not it is within the imaging possible time. In the game, the time that can be spent on the shooting process is determined in advance, and in step S88, it is determined whether or not this time has elapsed.

  If it is determined in step S88 that the time is within the available shooting time, the process proceeds to step S89, and bonus shooting is performed in which shooting is performed in addition to the above-described six shootings (normal shooting).

  That is, in step S89, the photographing processing unit 202 displays a bonus photographing guide screen on the touch panel monitor 52 for guiding (explaining) that bonus photographing starts.

  In step S90, the imaging processing unit 202 displays a plurality of sample images that can be used for bonus imaging on the touch panel monitor 52, and accepts selection. In the bonus shooting, the user of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 or the like uses a plurality of sample images in which “image”, “eye size”, “brightness”, shooting composite images, etc. are set in advance. Is performed by selecting a predetermined sample image.

  Since the processing of steps S91 to S94 is the same as the processing of steps S83 to S86 in the normal shooting described above, the description thereof is omitted.

  After the process of step S94, the process proceeds to step S95. Also, if it is determined in step S88 that the time is not within the shootable time, the process proceeds to step S95.

  In addition, after one bonus shooting is completed, if there is still time available for shooting processing, bonus shooting may be performed again.

  In step S95, the imaging processing unit 202 displays a selection screen for selecting an editing target image, which is an image to be edited in the editing process, from the captured images (imaging result images) captured by the above-described processing. Accept the selection. In step S95, six captured images can be selected as images to be edited. Accordingly, when bonus shooting is not performed, six shot images shot by normal shooting are directly selected as editing target images. The captured image (photographing result image) selected as the image to be edited is stored in the RAM 107, for example.

  The shooting process in step S24 of FIG. 9 is completed as described above, and movement guidance for moving from the shooting space 32 to the editing space 33 in the next step S25 is executed.

  According to the photographing process of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1, unlike the conventional photographing process, the user has completed various setting operations required in the photographing process in advance, so he poses and changes the facial expression. You can concentrate on shooting.

[Details of editing process and post-service processing]
Next, with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 24, the details of the editing process and the subsequent customer service process executed as step S26 of FIG. 9 will be described.

  In this process, first, in step S111, the editing processing unit 203 acquires an editing target image stored in accordance with the process of step S95.

  In step S112, the edit processing unit 203 selects the number of divisions of the seal layout. Here, the sticker layout indicates the size, arrangement, and number of edited images in a photo sticker that is finally output in a series of processes of the game. The edit processing unit 203 displays a plurality of seal layouts on the tablet built-in monitor 62, and allows the user to select a desired seal layout from among them.

  Here, the selection of the number of divisions of the seal layout is described as being performed in the editing space 33, but the selection of the number of divisions of the seal layout may be performed in the pre-service space 31. That is, the process of step S112 may be executed as part of the pre-service process.

  In step S <b> 113, the edit processing unit 203 determines whether communication with the data management server is possible via the communication unit 103. The process in step S113 is the same as the process in step S51 in FIG.

  If it is determined in step S113 that communication with the data management server is possible, the process proceeds to step S114, and the editing processing unit 203 displays the editing screen shown in FIG. Start accepting.

  FIG. 25 shows an example of the editing screen displayed in step S114.

  In the editing screen of FIG. 25, except for the remaining time display unit 501 for displaying the remaining editing time and the BGM operation unit 502 for operating the BGM output during the editing process, which are arranged at the upper center of the screen, The screens with the same configuration are arranged symmetrically. Thereby, two users can perform editing input simultaneously. That is, the user standing on the left side with respect to the monitor 62 with the tablet edits the captured image on the left half of the editing screen using the touch pen 63-1, and the user standing on the right side touches the touch pen 63-. 2 can be used to edit the photographed image in the right half of the editing screen.

  In FIG. 25, the screen configuration on the left side of the editing screen will be described, and the screen configuration on the right side is the same, so description thereof will be omitted as appropriate. In FIG. 25, “L” is appended to the end of the screen configuration for the left user, and “R” is appended to the end of the screen configuration for the right user. . The same applies to the drawings described later.

  An image selection unit 511L is arranged above the left side of the editing screen in FIG. 25, and here, thumbnail images of six photographed images selected as editing target images are displayed. A captured image corresponding to the thumbnail image selected by the image selection unit 511L is displayed on the edited image display unit 513L arranged below the image selection unit 511L. Of the six photographed images selected as editing targets in the photographing process, the photographed image currently selected as an image to be edited and displayed on the edited image display unit 513L is referred to as an edited image.

  In the image selection unit 511L, the text “editing” is superimposed and displayed on the thumbnail image of the edited image displayed on the edited image display unit 513L. In the example of FIG. 25, among the six thumbnail images in the image selection unit 511L, the leftmost thumbnail image is superimposed with “editing” because the left user is editing. On the third thumbnail image from the left, “editing” is superimposed because the right user is editing. The fact that the character “editing” is superimposed is displayed because one of the users is editing, and the same photographed image cannot be selected as an editing target.

  On the left side of the image selection unit 511L, an end button 512L that is operated when the editing operation (editing input) is ended is displayed.

  The above-described edited image display unit 513L is displayed below the image selection unit 511L and the end button 512L, and a button group 514L for performing various editing operations is displayed on the right side thereof. The button group 514L includes a “start from” button that is operated when editing is restarted from the beginning, an “eraser” button that is used when partially erasing an image input to the edited image display portion 513L, and a single editing content. It consists of a “Proceed” button that is operated when returning to the state after the operation, and a “Return” button that is operated when the content of editing is returned to the state before one operation.

  On the right side of the button group 514L, as a “mobile phone bonus”, a mobile phone bonus button 515L for creating an image dedicated to transmission to the user's portable terminal (portable transmission dedicated image) is displayed. According to the “mobile phone bonus” function, an image dedicated to portable transmission can be created separately from the print image to be printed on the sticker paper 162, so that the user can be more entertained. In the screen portion of the mobile phone bonus button 515L, if a mobile transmission dedicated image as “Keitai bonus” is created, the created image is displayed. If “Keitai bonus” is not created, A sample image that allows the user to imagine the state after creating “Bonus” is displayed. In FIG. 25, a portable transmission-dedicated image created as described later with reference to FIGS. 26 to 30 is displayed.

  When the mobile phone bonus button 515L is pressed, the edited image (photographed image) currently being edited, which is displayed on the edited image display unit 513L, is selected as a basic image for creating a portable transmission dedicated image.

  Below the button group 514L and the mobile phone bonus button 515L, a one-shot graffiti button 516L for instructing one-shot graffiti is displayed. One-shot graffiti is set in advance by one operation (one-shot operation) of pressing the one-shot graffiti button 516L for users who are unfamiliar with editing (doodle) or who want to edit easily. This is a function for performing the editing performed on the edited image displayed on the edited image display unit 513L. The content to be edited and input by a single operation is determined, for example, corresponding to the composite image for shooting. According to the one-shot graffiti function, users who are unfamiliar with editing or who want to finish editing easily can provide edited images with a high degree of completion corresponding to composite images for shooting by simple editing. Can do.

  An editing tool selection unit 517L is displayed below the one-shot graffiti button 516L. In the editing tool selection unit 517L, a “pen” button for selecting a graffiti pen tool, which is an editing tool for freehand writing a line or the like in an edited image, and editing for combining a predetermined pattern or character at an arbitrary position in the edited image "Stamp / CoroColo" button for selecting a tool such as a stamp tool or a roller tool, and an editing tool that edits the face part of the subject in the edited image as if it were makeup with false eyelashes, color contact lenses, cheeks, etc. “Makeup” button for selecting a makeup tool, and “Special” button for selecting a special tool that is an editing tool that synthesizes a character string of a decorated special font at an arbitrary position in an edited image Selectable.

  When the user operates the touch pen 63 and presses any button in the editing tool selection unit 517L, a selection anchor (circled by handwriting) indicating that the button has been selected above the pressed button. 519L is displayed. In the example of FIG. 25, the selection anchor 519L is displayed on the “stamp / coloro” button.

  On the left side of the editing tool selection unit 517L, an editing content palette 518L corresponding to the editing tool selected by the editing tool selection unit 517L is displayed. In the example of FIG. 25, as described above, since the “stamp / coloro” button is selected in the editing tool selection unit 517L, the edit content palette 518L corresponding to the “stamp / coloro” button is displayed.

  The left half of the editing screen is configured as described above. The image selection unit 511L, the end button 512L, the edited image display unit 513L, the button group 514L, the mobile phone bonus button 515L, the one-time graffiti button 516L, and the editing tool selection In the right half of the editing screen, the image selection unit 511R, the end button 512R, the edited image display unit 513R, the button group 514R, the mobile phone bonus button 515L, one shot A graffiti button 516R, an editing tool selection unit 517R, and an editing content palette 518R are displayed.

  In the following description, when the right and left operation screen configurations are not particularly distinguished, “L” and “R” added to the end of the reference numerals are omitted. The same applies to other figures.

  Returning to FIG. 24, in step S115, the editing processing unit 203 determines whether or not the mobile phone bonus button 515 is pressed in the editing screen shown in FIG.

If it is determined in step S115 that the mobile phone bonus button 515 has been pressed, the editing processing unit 203 displays a later-described mobile phone bonus creation screen in FIG. 26 on the tablet built-in monitor 62, and accepts editing input. On the mobile phone bonus creation screen, you can create a mobile-only image as a “mobile phone bonus”. Although details will be described later on the mobile phone bonus creation screen, editing can be performed using a frame image reflecting the name of the user input on the name input screen (FIG. 12) of the pre-service process. As a result, an image in which the user's name is input can be easily generated as the portable transmission-dedicated image.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S115 that the mobile phone bonus button 515 has not been pressed, the process of step S116 is skipped. That is, when the mobile phone bonus button 515 is not pressed, editing input for the edited image is continued on the editing screen shown in FIG.

  In step S117, the editing processing unit 203 determines whether or not a predetermined time set in advance as a time limit for editing processing has elapsed.

  If it is determined in step S117 that the predetermined time set in advance as the time limit for the editing process has not yet elapsed, the process returns to step S115, and the subsequent processes are repeated. That is, the editing work on the editing screen or the mobile transmission dedicated image creation work on the mobile phone bonus creation screen is continued until the time limit for editing processing is reached.

  If it is determined in step S117 that a predetermined time set in advance as the time limit for editing processing has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S118, and the editing processing unit 203 ends accepting editing input.

[Create mobile-only images on the mobile phone bonus creation screen]
Here, with reference to FIG. 26 to FIG. 30, the creation work of the mobile transmission dedicated image on the mobile phone bonus creation screen will be described. In FIG. 26 to FIG. 30, the same reference numerals are given to portions corresponding to each other in FIG. 25 to FIG. 30, and description thereof will be omitted as appropriate. In addition, regarding the configuration arranged symmetrically from the center of the screen, either the left side with “L” or the right side with “R” will be described, and only the different part will be described with respect to the other.

  FIG. 26 shows the first screen (first screen) of the mobile phone bonus creation screen displayed on the tablet built-in monitor 62 by the editing processing unit 203 when it is determined in step S115 of FIG. 24 that the mobile phone bonus button 515 is pressed. ).

  In the first screen of the mobile phone bonus creation screen, when the mobile phone bonus button 515 is pressed, an image (region) to be transmitted to the mobile terminal is cut out from the edited image selected as the image for creating the mobile send-only image. It is an image cropping designation screen for (trimming). The mobile transmission-dedicated image is configured using a partial area of the edited image selected as an image for creating the mobile transmission-dedicated image.

  The configuration of the image cropping designation screen shown in FIG. 26 will be described.

  On the image cropping designation screen, status display portions 521L and 521R indicating that image cropping editing is being performed are arranged below the BGM operation unit 502.

  Between the edited image display unit 513L and the status display unit 521L on the left side of the screen, a preview display unit 522L that displays a preview when the image is cut, and a determination that is operated when the image is cut and ended. Button 523L is displayed.

  Further, a cut-out size designating part 524L for designating a cut-out size of the image is displayed below the edited image display unit 513L, and a cut-out shape designating part 525L for designating a cut-out shape is displayed below the edit image display unit 513L.

  The cut shape specifying unit 525L includes a horizontally long shape specifying unit 531L, a vertically long shape specifying unit 532L, a composite shape specifying unit 533L, and a standby shape specifying unit 534L.

  The horizontally long shape specifying unit 531L is pressed when specifying a horizontally long shape suitable for cutting a captured image taken by two people as a cut shape. The vertically long shape designating unit 532L is pressed when a vertically long shape suitable for cutting a photographed image taken by one person is specified as a cut shape. The composite shape designation unit 533L is pressed when designating a composite image composed of a plurality of images suitable for posting in a blog article. The standby shape designation unit 534L is pressed when designating a shape suitable for a standby image of a mobile phone.

  The screen configuration on the right side is the same as the configuration on the left side described above.

  Next, a user operation performed on the image cropping designation screen in FIG. 26 will be described.

  In the edited image display portion 513L on the left side of the image cropping designation screen, the same edited image as when the mobile phone bonus button 515L is pressed on the editing screen of FIG. 25 is displayed.

  The user on the left side first designates any one of the horizontally long shape specifying portion 531L, the vertically long shape specifying portion 532L, the composite shape specifying portion 533L, or the standby shape specifying portion 534L of the cut shape specifying portion 525L with the touch pen 63-1. (Press) to select the cut shape of the image. In the example of FIG. 26, a selection anchor 535L indicating that it has been selected is displayed on the horizontally long shape specifying portion 531L, indicating that the horizontally long shape specifying portion 531L has been selected by the user.

  When any one of the horizontally long shape specifying portion 531L, the vertically long shape specifying portion 532L, the composite shape specifying portion 533L, or the standby shape specifying portion 534L of the cut shape specifying portion 525L is selected, the selected shape A cut frame 536L is displayed on the edited image display unit 513L.

  The user on the left side moves the cut frame 536L with the touch pen 63-1, or changes the cut size with the cut size designation unit 524L, so that the cut frame 536L on the edited image display unit 513L Adjust to be an area. In the cut size designation section 524L, nine cut sizes can be designated, and the cut frame 536L is enlarged or reduced with reference to the center point so as to correspond to the selected cut size. The preview display unit 522L displays an image when the image is cut according to the designated cut frame 536L.

  When the user on the left side adjusts the cutting frame 536L on the edited image display unit 513L and determines that the desired cutting area has been reached, the user can press the determination button 523L with the touch pen 63-1, thereby changing the image cutting area. Confirmed.

  In the cut shape designation section 525R on the right side of the image cut designation screen, the selection anchor 535R is displayed in the vertical shape designation section 532R, and the vertical shape designation section 532R suitable for cutting out a single-person image is selected.

  When the enter button 523 is pressed on the image cropping designation screen of FIG. 26, the screen (second screen) next to the mobile phone bonus creation screen shown in FIG.

  FIG. 27 is a composite image creation screen for creating a mobile transmission-dedicated image by combining an edit composite image with an edit image cut out by the image cut designation screen.

  In the image cropping designation screen of FIG. 26, when the timing at which the left user presses the enter button 523L and the timing at which the right user presses the enter button 523R are different, the screen display is on the right side. And are changed separately on the left side.

  First, the configuration of the composite image creation screen shown in FIG. 27 will be described.

  A return button 550L is displayed on the left side of the upper left image selection unit 511L on the left side of the screen.

  Unlike the case of the image cut designation screen, a preview of the cut edited image is displayed on the state display portions 521L and 521R below the BGM operation unit 502.

In the edited image display portion 513L, an edited image cut out in the region of the cut frame 536L when the determination button 523L is pressed on the image cut designation screen in FIG. 26 is displayed. Therefore, the area and size of the edited image displayed on the edited image display unit 513 on the composite image creation screen shown in FIG. 27 are the same as the area when the enter button 523 is pressed on the image cropping designation screen in FIG. It becomes size. In the edited image display unit 513 R of FIG. 27, a star-shaped stamp is pasted on the edited image cut out in the area of the cut-out frame 536 R using a star-shaped stamp of a “stamp / kokoro” button described later. The edited image that has been added is displayed.

  A cut / redo button 551L is displayed below the edited image display portion 513L.

  In addition to the “Pen” button, “Stamp / Coro” button, “Makeup” button, and “Special” button, the “BLOG Rakugaki” button is displayed on the mobile phone creation screen. The selected anchor 519L is displayed.

  On the left side of the editing tool selection unit 517L, an editing content palette 552L corresponding to the “BLOG graffiti” button on which the selection anchor 519L is displayed is displayed.

  In the edited content palette 552L, a “image selection” tab, a “SWEET” tab, a “POP” tab, a “fashionable” tab, a “simple background” tab, and a “message” tab can be selected. The “photograph selection” tab is a tab that can correct (change) the “photograph” selected in the pre-service process. The “SWEET”, “POP”, and “Fashion” tabs edit frame images (compositing images for editing) that reflect the user's name entered on the name input screen (FIG. 12) of the pre-service process. This is a tab that can be combined with an image, and the “SWEET” tab, “POP” tab, and “fashionable” tab have different frame image tastes. The “Simple Background” tab allows you to synthesize a simple background image for editing with an edited image, and the “Message” tab synthesizes a pre-prepared message (character) image with an edited image. This is a tab that can be used.

  FIG. 27 shows a state where the “SWEET” tab is selected in the edited content palette 552L.

  In the “SWEET” tab of the editing content palette 552L, a name display portion 561L in which the name “Miki” input by the user on the left side is displayed, a correction button 562L to be pressed when correcting the content, A name display portion 563L in which the name “Hanako” inputted by the user is displayed and a correction button 564L to be pressed when correcting the content are displayed. Below these buttons, comment content change buttons 571L to 574L and a “do not enter characters” button 575L are displayed.

  When the user does not input his / her name on the name input screen in FIG. 12 of the pre-service process, for example, the name display unit 561R displays the characters “name” and the name display unit. The characters “Name” are displayed on 563R. Further, the correction buttons 562R and 564R are changed from the present “correct” to “input” display. The name display portions 561R and 563R may be displayed blank.

  In addition, on the right side in the editing content palette 552L, a plurality of (names of users input on the name input screen for pre-service processing (FIG. 12) or comments of the comment content change button 571L or 574L are reflected (displayed). In FIG. 27, eight frame images 581L, a “delete frame” button 582L, and a “return to initial” button 583L are displayed. The “POP” tab, the “fashionable” tab, and the “simple background” tab differ only in that a frame image 581L with a different taste is displayed, and the other displays are the same.

  Then, a return button 550L, a cut / redo button 551L, an edit content palette 552L, a name display unit 561L, a correction button 562L, a name display unit 563L, a correction button 564L, a comment content change buttons 571L to 574L, a frame for the user on the left side Similar to the image 581L, the “erase frame” button 582L, and the “return to initial” button 583L, on the right side of the screen, there are a return button 550R, a cut / redo button 551R, an edit content palette 552R, a name for the right user. A display unit 561R, a correction button 562R, a name display unit 563R, a correction button 564R, a comment content change button 571R to 574R, a frame image 581R, a “delete frame” button 582R, and a “return to initial” button 583R are displayed. It has been.

  Note that the frame image 581L of the left edited content palette 552L has a horizontally long shape, whereas the frame image 581R of the right edited content palette 552R has a vertically long shape. This is because the left user selects the horizontally long shape designation unit 531L and designates the horizontally long shape on the image cropping designation screen of FIG. 26 described above, and the right user selects the vertically long shape designation unit 532R. This is because the vertically long shape is specified.

  Next, a user operation performed on the composite image creation screen in FIG. 27 will be described.

  In the state immediately after the transition from the image cropping designation screen of FIG. 26 to the composite image creation screen of FIG. 27, in the editing content palette 552L on the left, a name display in which “Miki” input by the user on the left is displayed. A selection anchor 565L is displayed in the part 561L. The selection anchor 565L indicates that the name display unit 561L is selected from the name display unit 561L, the name display unit 563L, and the comment content change buttons 571L to 574L. That is, in the initial screen shifted to the composite image creation screen in FIG. 27, the name entered by the left user is selected by default in the left editing content palette 552L, and the name “Miki” entered by the left user is selected. Each frame image 581L reflecting the characters “is displayed in a selectable manner.

  On the other hand, in the editing content palette 552R on the right side, the selection anchor 565R is displayed on the name display unit 563R displaying the name “Hanako” on the right side of the user, and is input by the user on the right side. Each frame image 581R reflecting the characters “HANAKO” or “hanako” is displayed so as to be selectable by default.

  As described above, it is assumed that each user uses the frame image 581 reflecting the name input by the user, but the left user uses the touch pen 63-1, and the right user name. By selecting the name display portion 563L displaying “Hanako”, a frame image 581L reflecting the name of the user on the right side can be created. Similarly, the user on the right selects the name display unit 561R displaying the name “Miki” of the left user with the touch pen 63-2, so that the frame image reflecting the name of the user on the left is displayed. 581R can also be created.

  Further, the user operates the touch pen 63 to select any one of the comment content change buttons 571 to 574, thereby reflecting a comment (character) prepared in advance instead of the name input in the pre-service process. An image 581 can also be created.

  For example, if the user on the right side selects and selects the comment content change button 571R displayed as “Comment”, it replaces “Hanako” that has been selected until then, “Comment! "Is reflected in each frame image 581R.

  Alternatively, when the user on the right side selects and selects the comment content change button 572R displayed as “PASS Get”, the “PASS Get” is selected instead of “Hanako” that has been selected so far. Characters are reflected in each frame image 581R.

  Similarly, when the user on the right side selects and changes the comment content change button 573R on which “THANK YOU !!” is displayed, instead of “Hanako” selected so far, “THANK "YOU !!" is reflected in each frame image 581R.

  In addition, when the user on the right side presses and selects the comment content change button 574R on which “Subscribe” is displayed, “Subscribe” is used instead of “Hanako” selected so far. The characters “Tene” are reflected in each frame image 581R.

  As described above, when the user on the right side presses and selects one of the name display unit 561R, the name display unit 563R, and the comment content change buttons 571R to 574R with the touch pen 63-2, the selected portion is selected. The anchor 565R is changed, and the selected comment is reflected in each frame image 581R. Depending on the design of each frame image 581R and the number of characters of the input content to be reflected, the arrangement of the reflected input content is optimally adjusted in each frame image 581R. In addition, regarding the arrangement of the input contents to be reflected, the user may select the center, right end, left end, etc. of the frame.

  The user on the right side presses the return button 550R when finishing the creation of the portable transmission dedicated image with the content displayed on the edited image display unit 513R. That is, when the return button 550R is pressed, the edit processing unit 203 determines that the composite image displayed on the edited image display unit 513R is a dedicated mobile transmission image as “mobile phone bonus”, and displays the screen as Return to the editing screen (top screen of the editing process) in FIG.

  The user on the right side can correct the input content (“Miki”) displayed on the name display unit 561R by pressing a correction button 562R displayed as “correct”. Similarly, when the correction button 564R displayed as “correct” is pressed, the input content (“Hanako”) displayed in the name display portion 563R can be corrected.

  In this embodiment, one of the right and left users can modify (change) the name entered on the other side, but the input range is limited on the left and right sides of the screen, and only the name entered by the user is entered. You may restrict | limit so that it can correct. In this case, for example, when the right user wants to change the contents input by the left user, a “left / right switching button” for switching the left and right input screens can be provided on the screen. The “left / right switching button” is also effective when the arrangement of the user who inputs the name is different from the arrangement of the user when editing.

  FIG. 28 shows a composite image creation screen after each user has selected one of a plurality of frame images 581 displayed in the edit content palette 552 on the composite image creation screen shown in FIG. ing.

  In the composite image creation screen shown in FIG. 28, the selected anchor 584L is displayed in the middle frame image 581L of the top row among the plurality of frame images 581L displayed on the editing content palette 552L on the left side. It shows that it is selected by the user on the left side. At this time, the edited image display unit 513L displays a combined image obtained by combining the selected frame image 581L and the edited image.

  Similarly, in the editing content palette 552R on the right side of FIG. 28, the selection anchor 584R is displayed in the second frame image 581R from the right in the upper row. The edited image display unit 513R on the right side displays a combined image obtained by combining the selected frame image 581R and the edited image.

  Here, for example, when the user on the right side presses the correction button 564R to change the input content (“Hanako”), the composite image displayed on the edited image display unit 513R or the edited content palette The name of each frame image 581R of 552R is also changed. That is, when the input content is changed, the changed content is reflected in the composite image or each frame image 581R displayed on the edited image display unit 513R.

  FIG. 29 shows a composite image creation screen when the user on the right side presses the comment content change button 573R on which the characters “THANK YOU !!” are displayed from the state shown in FIG.

  When the user on the right side presses the comment content change button 573R displaying the characters “THANK YOU !!”, the selected anchor 565R is changed to the pressed comment content change button 573R. Then, portions of each frame image 581R and the edited image display portion 513L of the edited content palette 552R that have been “HANAKO” or “hanako” are changed to “THANK YOU !!”.

  As described above, in order to change the display of each frame image 581R and the edited image display unit 513R according to the user's selection, a processing time for synthesizing the selected characters is required. Therefore, the editing processing unit 203 displays the editing content palette 552R as “A frame is being created! Wait a moment, as shown in FIG. 30, while combining the selected character with each frame image 581R. Change to “Ne.” Even in this case, since the display control of the left and right editing content palettes 552 is separate, there is no influence on the editing operation of the left user.

  Each frame image 581 can be provided with a frame image 581 in which the names of both users are reflected, in addition to a frame image 581 in which a single name of each user is reflected. In this case, if the name input by one of the left and right users is changed, the frame image 581 used by the other user is also affected. Even in such a case, during the process of reflecting the name changed by one of the left and right users in the frame image 581 of the other user, the editing processing unit 203 reads “The next person is correcting! "Please wait" can be displayed on the editing content palette 552.

  It should be noted that the edit image is cut out to indicate whether the input content (user name) to be reflected in the frame image 581 is the name of each user or the names of both users. It can also be determined according to the number of users included in the cut area when cut by. That is, the edit processing unit 203 detects a face image from the image of the cut region when the edit image is cut by the cut frame 536, and detects the number of users included in the face image. If the image of the cut-out area is an image showing only one user, a frame image 581 reflecting the name of the user alone is used, and if the image is an image showing two users, 2 A frame image 581 reflecting the names of both human users can be obtained.

  Returning to FIG. 28, when the user on the right side presses the “do not enter character” button 575R in the editing content palette 552R on the right side, the input content or comment characters reflected in each frame image 581R are deleted. Can do. That is, each frame image 581R is a frame image in which characters are not synthesized.

  When the user on the right side presses the “delete frame” button 582R in the editing content palette 552R on the right side, images other than the input content or the comment text are deleted from each frame image 581R. That is, each frame image 581R becomes a frame image of only the input content or the character of the comment.

  On the other hand, when the user on the right side presses the “return to initial” button 583R in the editing content palette 552R on the right side, the composite image displayed on the edited image display unit 513R is edited before the frame image 584R is combined. You can return to the image. That is, in the state shown in FIG. 28, when the “return to initial” button 583R is pressed, the composite image of the edited image display unit 513R returns to the image of the edited image display unit 513R of FIG.

  Note that an image obtained by combining a sample model image or a captured image obtained by photographing a subject and a frame image reflecting the input content may be displayed as the frame image 581 in the editing content palette 552. In this case, it becomes possible to easily imagine a state after the frame images 581 are combined, and the user can select a favorite frame image 581 without hesitation.

  The user on the right side presses the redo cut button 551R when redoing the edited image (when changing the cutout region). When the cut / redo button 551R is pressed, a confirmation screen for confirming whether to redo the edit image or cancel the creation of the mobile phone bonus is displayed. If it is selected on the confirmation screen to recut the edited image, the edit processing unit 203 displays the image cut designation screen in FIG. Thereby, the user can redo the editing image. On the other hand, if it is selected on the confirmation screen to cancel the creation of the mobile phone bonus itself, the work for creating the mobile phone bonus so far is canceled, and the screen is changed to the editing screen in FIG. 25 (top screen of the editing process). Return.

  As described above, when the editing work on the editing target image on the editing screen, the creation work of the mobile transmission dedicated image using the editing target image is performed, and a predetermined time set in advance as the time limit for the editing process has elapsed, In step S118 of 24, the acceptance of the edit input is ended.

  Then, in step S119 of FIG. 24, the edit processing unit 203 displays the transmission image selection screen shown in FIG. 31 on the tablet built-in monitor 62 as the subsequent customer service process, and allows the user to select an image to be transmitted to the mobile terminal. .

[Example of transmission image selection screen]
FIG. 31 shows an example of a transmission image selection screen displayed on the tablet built-in monitor 62 in step S119 of FIG.

  The transmission image selection screen is divided into the right and left halves from the center of the screen so that the right and left users can specify transmission images independently.

  On the left side of the transmission image selection screen, an e-mail address display unit 601L that displays the e-mail address input by the user on the left side in the pre-service process, six edited images that have been edited in the editing process Displayed images 602-1 to 602-6, a portable transmission dedicated image 603L created by the user on the left side using the mobile phone bonus creation function, and an OK button 604L pressed when determining a transmission image are displayed.

  On the right side of the transmission image selection screen, an e-mail address display unit 601R for displaying the e-mail address input by the right user in the pre-service process, six edited images 602-1 to 602-6, and a mobile phone bonus creation function Thus, a portable transmission dedicated image 603R created by the user on the right side and an OK button 604R pressed when determining a transmission image are displayed.

  Here, when the user does not use the mobile phone bonus creation function, that is, when there is no mobile transmission dedicated image, the mobile transmission dedicated image 603 is not displayed, instead, “There is no mobile phone bonus image”. Message is displayed. In the example of FIG. 31, the number of mobile transmission-dedicated images created by the right and left users is one, but when a plurality of images are created, the number of created images is displayed. That is, a plurality of portable transmission-dedicated images can be created.

  Each user selects an image to be transmitted to the portable terminal by pressing it with the touch pen 63 from the six edited images 602-1 to 602-6 and the portable transmission dedicated image 603, and presses an OK button 604. Press.

  When the OK button 604 is pressed on the transmission image selection screen, as will be described later, data such as a portable transmission selection flag indicating that the image is selected when transmitted to the portable terminal is information such as a user's mail address. At the same time, the data is transmitted to the data management server, and the process of step S119 ends. As a result, the editing process and the subsequent customer service process of FIG. 24 are completed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S113 in FIG. 24 that communication with the data management server is not possible, the process proceeds to step S121, and the editing processing unit 203 performs the editing in FIG. 25 in which the display of the mobile phone bonus button 515 is omitted. The screen is displayed on the tablet built-in monitor 62, and acceptance of editing input is started.

  In step S122, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time set in advance as the time limit for the editing process has elapsed, and waits until the predetermined time elapses. During this time, the user can perform editing work on the editing screen.

  If it is determined in step S122 that the predetermined time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S123, and the editing processing unit 203 ends the reception of the editing input.

  In step S <b> 124, the editing processing unit 203 executes post-service processing other than mobile transmission image selection processing, such as questionnaire input and mini games. When the subsequent customer service process is completed, the editing process and the subsequent customer service process in FIG. 24 are completed.

  According to the editing process and the subsequent customer service process described above, the composition for editing that synthesizes the frame image 581 reflecting the user's name input by the user in the pre-service process before photographing with the photographed image to be edited. Can be provided as an image. The editing processing unit 203 optimally adjusts the arrangement of the input content to be reflected in each frame image 581 according to the design of the frame image 581 and the number of characters of the input content (name) to be reflected. In addition, it is possible to provide an image that has been edited in a balanced manner.

  In the above-described embodiment, the name input by the user as an image for editing is reflected when the mobile transmission dedicated image is generated using the mobile phone bonus creation function (mobile phone bonus button 515). The example in which the frame image 581 is synthesized has been described. However, the frame image 581 reflecting the name input by the user can also be selected when creating a print image to be printed on the sticker paper 162, and can be provided as a composite image for editing the print image. it can. In other words, the frame image 581 reflecting the name input by the user as a frame image to be combined with the edited image displayed on the edited image display unit 513 on the editing screen in FIG. Can also be provided.

  Further, the portable transmission-only image created as “mobile phone bonus” has been described on the assumption that the captured image is trimmed, but the captured image may be used as it is without being trimmed. Alternatively, instead of designating a region to be trimmed by the user, the editing processing unit 203 may perform trimming by a predetermined method. In that case, the edit processing unit 203 can determine a region to be trimmed according to the number of people in the captured image, and the frame image also reflects the name according to the number of people in the captured image. be able to.

  Furthermore, a frame image reflecting the name input by the user is provided as a composite image for shooting that is combined with a subject moving image (captured image) at the time of shooting processing, instead of a composite image for editing that is combined with the edited image. May be. Further, both the editing composition image and the photographing composition image may be provided.

[Application example to composite image for shooting]
A process for providing a frame image reflecting a name input by the user as a composite image for shooting will be briefly described.

  In the pre-service process, as described above, in step S60 of FIG. 10, the shooting composition image selection screens of FIGS. 16 and 17 are displayed on the external monitor 16, and the shooting composition image is selected.

  Here, when providing a frame image reflecting the name input by the user as a composite image for shooting, the pre-service processing unit 201 uses the frame image when the “Waku & Frame” tab is selected. A frame image that can reflect the name entered by the user is displayed.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 32, it is assumed that a frame image that can reflect the name input by the user is displayed on the “Waku & Frame” tab of the shooting composition image selection screen and is selected by the user. To do. In the frame image of FIG. 32, the characters “LOVE & PEACE” are combined with the foreground image or the background image, and the characters “LOVE & PEACE” are sample input characters corresponding to the portion where the characters input by the user are reflected. It is.

  In this case, for example, in step S83 of displaying the sample image in the shooting process in FIG. 18, the shooting processing unit 202 replaces the shooting process screen shown in FIG. 20 with the shooting process screen shown in FIG. It is displayed on the monitor 52. That is, in step S83 for displaying the sample image, the sample image 421A including the sample input characters “LOVE & PEACE” and photographed by the model is displayed on the touch panel monitor 52.

  In step S84 for displaying a live view image obtained by synthesizing the shooting composition image and the subject moving image, the shooting processing unit 202 replaces the shooting processing screen shown in FIG. 21 with the shooting processing screen shown in FIG. Is displayed. That is, in step S84 for performing live view display, a live view image obtained by combining the frame image including the sample input characters “LOVE & PEACE” and the subject moving image is displayed on the touch panel monitor 52.

  Further, in step S86 for displaying the photographing result and allowing the user to confirm, the photographing processing unit 202 displays the photographing processing screen shown in FIG. 35 instead of the photographing processing screen shown in FIG. That is, in step S85 for displaying the shooting result, a shooting result composite image 423A is displayed in which the still image of the subject obtained by shooting is combined with the frame image reflecting the name “MIKI & HANAKO” input by the user. Is done.

  Also in the live view display shown in FIG. 34, the frame image reflecting the name “MIKI & HANAKO” input by the user and the subject moving image are not the frame image including the sample input characters “LOVE & PEACE”. You may make it display the live view image which synthesize | combined.

  In addition, the above-described example is an example of a shooting composition image in which the characters “LOVE & PEACE” are included in advance in the frame image. However, the frame image displayed on the “Waku & Frame” tab of the shooting composition image selection screen. Is a frame image that does not contain characters, and when displaying the shooting result of combining the still image of the subject obtained by shooting and the frame image, the name `` MIKI & HANAKO '' entered by the user is reflected A photographed result composite image 423A obtained by combining the frame images may be displayed.

[Modification]
In the above-described embodiment, an example has been described in which each of the operations such as input of an email address and name, editing, and selection of a transmission image is performed by two users side by side in parallel. It is good also as a structure which the above user performs each operation | work mentioned above in parallel.

  In the above-described embodiment, the frame image 581 as the editing composition image is synthesized so as to reflect the name inputted in the pre-service process, but the email inputted as the transmission destination to the portable terminal The address may be reflected. Further, both the name and the mail address may be reflected.

  In addition, the user's input is not the above-mentioned user's own name, but a predetermined input such as the name of any group to which the user belongs, the name of an organization such as a circle, the name of a memorial day such as a date, birthday, etc. It can be a letter. Here, characters that can be entered by the user (input characters) are generally entered by pressing the software keyboard, such as hiragana and alphanumeric characters, Greek letters, punctuation marks, and symbols such as “+” and “?”. Contains possible characters. In addition, the user does not specify and input hiragana or alphanumeric characters one by one. For example, the input contents (comments) prepared in advance, consisting of a plurality of characters such as “Thank you!” And “Nakayoshi” The button may be designated (pressed) and input.

  In the above-described embodiment, it is assumed that the positional relationship between two users is the same in the pre-service processing, shooting processing, editing processing, and post-service processing. That is, it is assumed that the user who has input on the right side in the pre-service process appears on the right side in the captured image and edits on the right side in the editing screen. However, there may be cases where the positional relationship between the two users is not the same, or when it is desired to change the positional relationship. In order to cope with such a case, an “exchange button” for exchanging the left half screen and the right half screen configured symmetrically can be provided on the editing screen and the mobile phone bonus creation screen described above. Thereby, when the positional relationship between the two users is not the same or when it is desired to change the edit input position, the edit input can be performed at the position desired by the user.

  Alternatively, the editing space 33 is provided with an imaging device that captures the face of the user who performs editing as a recognition means, and the user's standing position when the image is captured in the imaging space 32 and the editing space 33 when editing The relationship with the user's standing position may be recognized, and an editing screen and a mobile phone bonus creation screen in which the input content in the pre-service process is determined may be displayed according to the user's standing position.

  Specifically, for example, in the above-described embodiment, in the state immediately after the transition from the image cropping designation screen of FIG. 26 to the composite image creation screen of FIG. In the editing content palette 552R on the right side, the selection anchor 565R is displayed on the name display portion 563R, and each frame image 581R reflecting the characters “Hanako” input by the user on the right side is displayed in a selectable manner. .

  Here, when an imaging device that captures the user's face is provided in the editing space 33, if the user who took a picture at the right standing position stands on the left side in the editing space 33, the editing on the left side is performed. In the content palette 552L, a selection anchor 565L is displayed on the name display portion 563L, and each frame image 581L reflecting the characters “Hanako” input by the user on the right side is displayed in a selectable manner.

  In this way, by grasping the relationship between the standing position of the shooting space 32 and the standing position of the editing space 33 by face recognition, no matter what standing position the user performs in the editing space 33, Editing can be started with the contents (name) entered by.

  Even in this case, it is necessary to assume that the relationship between the standing position in the pre-service space 31 and the standing position in the imaging space 32 is the same. In order not to care about the relationship between the standing position in the prior customer service space 31 and the standing position in the imaging space 32, an imaging device for imaging the user's face may be provided in the previous customer service space 31 as well. .

  In the above-described embodiment, the work for causing the user to input the input content to be reflected in the frame image is performed as a pre-service process before the start of shooting, but this work may be performed before the editing work. For example, it may be performed after shooting. In such a case, the relationship between the standing position of the user when the input content to be reflected in the frame image is input and the standing position at the time of shooting becomes unclear. In such a case, before starting editing, it is possible to display the image to be edited and allow the user to perform an operation for associating the positional relationship of the user and the input content shown therein. it can. Or, before starting editing, on the start screen of the editing screen, guide the user such as “Doodle with the name you entered!” So that users can edit in the same positional relationship. May be. Alternatively, the face image cut out from the photographed image is displayed on the name input screen, or the face image obtained by the photographing is displayed during the photographing process, and the correspondence relationship is displayed. You may make it show.

  As described with reference to FIG. 3, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 employs the configuration of the pre-service space 31, the shooting space 32, the first editing space 33 </ b> A, the second editing space 33 </ b> B, and the printed material receiving area 34.

  However, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 has other configurations, for example, the imaging space 32, the editing space 33 (the first editing space 33A and the second editing space 33B), and the printed material receiving area 34, in which the advance customer space 31 is omitted. (The other first housing structure), and the post-customer service work are performed not in the editing space 33 but in the printed material receiving area 34, the photographing space 32, the editing space 33, and the post-customer service and printed material receiving area 34. It is also possible to adopt the configuration (other second casing configuration).

  When the other first casing configuration or the second casing configuration is adopted, the process (work) for inputting the input content to be reflected in the frame image can be performed in either the imaging space 32 or the editing space 33.

[Mobile terminal transmission processing]
Next, a process until an image designated to be transmitted to the mobile terminal is transmitted to the user's mobile terminal in the game will be described with reference to a flowchart of FIG. Note that the processing of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 in FIG. 36 is the same as the processing described above, and thus the description thereof is omitted.

  In step S201, the data management server transmits the image ID for identifying each image and the transmission image data, which is the data of the edited image and the dedicated image for portable transmission, transmitted by the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 in the process of step S26, and portable transmission. Data such as a mobile transmission selection flag indicating that the mobile phone has been selected, a mail address input as a mobile transmission destination, and input contents (name) input in the pre-service process. Data transmitted from the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is generically referred to as apparatus created data.

  In step S202, the data management server stores the received device creation data in the storage unit in the server. The received device creation data is classified and stored for each user based on e-mail addresses, for example.

  In step S203, the data management server creates saved URL information indicating the storage location (URL) of the user's device creation data, creates an email containing the saved URL information, and sets the email address of the user. Send.

  In step S211, the user's portable terminal receives an e-mail including the stored URL information transmitted from the data management server.

  In step S212, the mobile terminal accesses the storage destination of the data displayed as the storage URL information according to the user's operation.

  In step S204, the data management server accepts access from the user's portable terminal, and an image for which a portable transmission selection flag is set among the print image and the portable transmission dedicated image stored in the storage destination (hereinafter referred to as transmission). The image is called) and is transmitted in step S205.

  In step S213, the portable terminal receives the transmission image transmitted from the data management server and stores it inside.

  As described above, the image set to be transmitted to the mobile terminal in the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 can be acquired in the user's mobile terminal.

  In addition, in the photo sticker creating apparatus 1, the user ID for identifying the user as well as the e-mail address is input so that the data management server can create the device creating data for each user based on the user ID. It can also be stored, or the user's mobile terminal can be authenticated.

  In the photo sticker creating apparatus 1, not only images selected to be transmitted by mobile phone but also all images created in the game are transmitted to the data management server, so that they are not selected as transmission images on the transmission image selection screen. The image can also be transmitted to the mobile terminal in response to a user request after the game ends. In other words, when the user accesses the data management server from the mobile terminal, it is possible to instruct the user to transmit an image that has not been selected as the mobile image to be transmitted on the game transmission image selection screen. Become.

  Since the contents (name, e-mail address) input by the user are transmitted as device creation data to the data management server, the data management server, for example, in the title of the e-mail to be transmitted to the user's mobile terminal, You can enter the name entered by the user, such as “It ’s an image of XX!”.

  In addition, the data management server may be able to correct the input content (name) of the user included in the mobile transmission dedicated image as the transmission image when the user accesses from the mobile terminal.

  Also, for example, in a game, even when a frame image that does not reflect the content input by the user is selected as an editing composite image or a shooting composite image, and an edited image or a portable transmission dedicated image is created. Since all the images created in the game and the contents input by the user are transmitted to the data management server, the data management server synthesizes the edited image or the portable transmission dedicated image with the input contents. It is also possible to transmit to the user's mobile terminal. In this case, since the user can acquire the image reflecting the input contents only after accessing the data management server with the mobile terminal, it is possible to provide the user with enjoyment after using the photo sticker creating apparatus 1. it can.

  Further, when the data management server synthesizes an image created in the game and a frame image reflecting the content input by the user, that is, a frame image reflecting the content input by the user. When the image composition function is in the data management server, the input content to be reflected in the frame is not input by the photo sticker creating apparatus 1, but is input by the user's mobile terminal, and the data management server is separately provided from the mobile terminal. May be sent to. In this case, the association between the user's portable terminal and the edited image or the portable transmission dedicated image created by the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 can be performed as follows. For example, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 includes a non-contact type IC reader / writer, and the editing processing unit 203 performs non-contact communication when the user's portable terminal is held over (closed to) the non-contact type IC reader / writer. Thus, the mailer in the mobile terminal is activated. In the mailer activated by the portable terminal, a new message is opened in which a predetermined data storage destination of the data management server is designated as a transmission destination. The user transmits the e-mail by inputting the contents to be reflected in the frame image in the opened new message. Information for identifying the game being executed by the user is embedded in an e-mail address or a part of the body of the transmitted e-mail. On the other hand, since the information for identifying the game executed by the user is also embedded in the device creation data including the edited image or the portable transmission dedicated image transmitted from the photo sticker creation device 1, the identification information is used as a basis. The device creation data transmitted from the photo sticker creation device 1 and the input content transmitted from the portable terminal are associated with each other and stored in a predetermined storage location.

  In this way, when the input content to be reflected in the frame is not input by the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 but input by the user's mobile terminal and transmitted separately from the mobile terminal to the data management server, the input content This registration work can be performed not only before the editing work but also after the editing work. In other words, the input content registration work can be performed anywhere in the shooting space 32, the editing space 33 (the first editing space 33 </ b> A and the second editing space 33 </ b> B), and the printed matter receiving area 34 other than the pre-service area 31. It becomes.

  When the data management server synthesizes the frame image reflecting the content input by the user, the processing time for reflecting the input content on the frame image can be omitted in the game. As a result, the overall game time can be reduced. Moreover, since the user can acquire the image in which the input content is reflected for the first time by accessing the data management server with the mobile terminal, it is possible to provide the user with enjoyment after using the photo sticker creating apparatus 1. it can.

  In addition, the data management server may have a function of providing (transmitting) an image taken by two users and selected by one user as a dedicated image for mobile transmission to the other user. it can.

  For example, it is assumed that an image 701 shown on the left side of FIG. 37 is created as a mobile transmission-dedicated image by a user A (“Miki”) photographed and edited on the left side and stored in the data management server. The user A can instruct the data management server to transmit the image 701 created by himself / herself as a dedicated mobile transmission image to the user B (“HANAKO”) who took the image together. In this case, the data management server detects that the content (name) input by the user B is “HANAKO” based on the device creation data stored in the server, and is shown on the right side of FIG. As shown in the image 702, the “MIKI” portion input by the user A in the mobile transmission dedicated image of the user A is changed to the “HANAKO” of the user B and transmitted to the mobile terminal of the user B can do. Thereby, when each uses the image image | photographed by 2 persons as a blog image etc., the image only for carrying transmission in which only one's name was reflected can be provided.

  In the example of FIG. 37, “MIKI ☆ BLOG” is arranged below the user A in the image 701, and “HANAKO ☆ BLOG” is arranged below the user B in the image 702. The name layout itself has also been changed so that the name matches the user's location. In such processing, an imaging device for recognizing a user is provided in the editing space 33, and the relationship between the standing position of the imaging space 32 and the standing position of the editing space 33 is stored in the data management server as part of the device creation data. Yes, if registered. If the relationship between the standing position of the shooting space 32 and the standing position of the editing space 33 is not registered in the data management server, the name position is not changed, and only the name characters are changed.

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

  For example, as shown in FIG. 7, 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 105 made of semiconductor memory, etc., but also pre-installed in the device body The ROM 106 in which the program is recorded and the hard disk included in the storage unit 102 are distributed to the administrator.

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

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

  The embodiment of the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications can be made without departing from the gist of the present invention.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Photo sticker production apparatus 12 Shooting unit 13 Editing unit 16 External monitor 18a, 18b Touch pen 62 Tablet built-in monitor 63-1, 63-2 Touch pen 101 Control unit 112 Shooting unit 113 Editing unit 201 Pre-service processing unit 202 Shooting processing unit 203 Edit processing unit 204 Print processing unit

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A photograph sticker is created by causing the user to perform editing input on a photographed image obtained by photographing a user as a subject, and printing the photographed image edited by the editing input on a predetermined sticker sheet. A photo sticker creation device,
Input accepting means for accepting a predetermined input character string inputted by the user before photographing processing for photographing the user and generating the photographed image;
In the editing process for allowing the user to perform editing input, the composition for editing for combining the captured image obtained by the capturing process with the dedicated image for portable transmission as the dedicated image for portable transmission for transmitting to the portable terminal as use image, the synthesized synthesis image of the input character string input by the input acceptance means in position to create multiple, and a synthesis image providing means for providing to the user,
The composition image providing means determines, as the predetermined position, a position where the input character string is arranged with respect to the portable transmission-dedicated image according to a design of the composition image, and the determined position among provide an arrangement of the input string, the synthesis image thus adjusted to the number of characters of the inputted input string, the user creates for each of the plurality of the combined images,
When the input accepting means accepts the input character strings by a plurality of the users,
The composite image providing unit creates a composite image by combining at least one of the input character strings input by each of the plurality of users at the predetermined position and provides the composite image to the user. . The photo sticker creating apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising: a change accepting unit that accepts a change of the input character string received before the photographing process on an editing screen that provides the user with the composition image. 3. The photo sticker creating apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the portable transmission-dedicated image is an image obtained by cutting out a partial area of the photographed image to be edited in the editing input. 4. The composition image providing means also provides the user with the composition image as an image composition for editing for composition with the photographed image to be edited in the editing input. A photo sticker creating apparatus according to the above. The synthesizing image providing means may be configured such that the synthesizing image is combined with the photographed image obtained by photographing the subject in the photographing process before the editing input, and is also used as the photographing composite image. The photo sticker creating apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4. When the input accepting means accepts the input character strings by a plurality of the users,
The composition image providing unit creates a composition image by combining the input character strings input by a plurality of users at the predetermined position for each user, and provides the composition image to the user. 6. The photo sticker creating apparatus according to any one of 5 above. When the input accepting means accepts the input character strings by a plurality of the users,
6. The composition image providing means creates a composition image in which all of the input character strings input by each of a plurality of users are combined at the predetermined position and provides the composition image to the user. The photo sticker creating apparatus according to any one of the above. Recognizing means for recognizing the user,
The composite image providing unit creates a composite image by combining the input character string at the predetermined position for each of the users recognized by the recognition unit, and provides the composite image to the user. Photo sticker creation device. When the plurality of users appear in the photographed image, the composition image providing unit combines the input character strings input by the plurality of users shown in the photographed image at the predetermined position. When an image for composition is created and one user is shown in the photographed image, the input character string input by the one user shown in the image is synthesized at the predetermined position. The photo sticker creating apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the composite image is created. Server transmission means for transmitting an image obtained by combining the image for synthesis and the captured image to a predetermined server;
The photo sticker creating apparatus according to claim 1, wherein an image obtained by combining the image for synthesis and the captured image is transmitted from the predetermined server to the mobile terminal of the user. The photo sticker creating apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the input receiving unit receives the name of the user as the predetermined input character string. A photograph sticker is created by causing the user to perform editing input on a photographed image obtained by photographing a user as a subject, and printing the photographed image edited by the editing input on a predetermined sticker sheet. A method for controlling a photo sticker creating apparatus,
Before a shooting process for shooting the user and generating the shot image, a predetermined input character string input by the user is received,
In the editing process for allowing the user to perform editing input, the composition for editing for combining the captured image obtained by the capturing process with the dedicated image for portable transmission as the dedicated image for portable transmission for transmitting to the portable terminal As a work image, a plurality of composite images obtained by compositing the inputted input character string at a predetermined position are provided to the user,
In the creation of the composition image, as the predetermined position, a position where the input character string is arranged with respect to the portable transmission-dedicated image is determined according to the design of the composition image, and the determined position among, the arrangement of the input string, the synthesis image thus adjusted to the number of characters of the inputted input string is provided to the user is created for each of the plurality of the composite image,
When receiving the input character strings by a plurality of users, a composite image is created by combining at least one of the input character strings input by each of the plurality of users at a predetermined position. A method for controlling a photo sticker producing apparatus including the step of providing. A photograph sticker is created by causing the user to perform editing input on a photographed image obtained by photographing a user as a subject, and printing the photographed image edited by the editing input on a predetermined sticker sheet. A program for causing a computer to execute processing,
In the computer,
Before a shooting process for shooting the user and generating the shot image, a predetermined input character string input by the user is received,
In the editing process for allowing the user to perform editing input, the composition for editing for combining the captured image obtained by the capturing process with the dedicated image for portable transmission as the dedicated image for portable transmission for transmitting to the portable terminal As a work image, a plurality of composite images obtained by compositing the inputted input character string at a predetermined position are provided to the user,
In the creation of the composition image, as the predetermined position, a position where the input character string is arranged with respect to the portable transmission-dedicated image is determined according to the design of the composition image, and the determined position among, the arrangement of the input string, the synthesis image thus adjusted to the number of characters of the inputted input string is provided to the user is created for each of the plurality of the composite image,
When receiving the input character strings by a plurality of users, a composite image is created by combining at least one of the input character strings input by each of the plurality of users at a predetermined position. Provided A program for executing processing including steps.

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